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Australia's ARIA says songs created mostly or entirely by AI will be excluded from its charts; a song that used AI became the most-played song on radio in July (Cam Wilson/ABC) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:25:03 GMT

Cam Wilson / ABC:
Australia's ARIA says songs created mostly or entirely by AI will be excluded from its charts; a song that used AI became the most-played song on radio in July — In short: — Australia's main music charts have announced a ban on AI-generated music to start this week.

 
Omega Just Released a Mini Moonwatch - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Say hello to a revamped collection of perfectly proportioned 38-mm Speedmasters.
 
Bengaluru-based autonomous drone startup Airbound raised a $37M Series A led by Greenoaks, less than a year after an $8.65M seed, taking total funding to ~$50M (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:10:01 GMT

Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
Bengaluru-based autonomous drone startup Airbound raised a $37M Series A led by Greenoaks, less than a year after an $8.65M seed, taking total funding to ~$50M — Airbound, an Indian startup building autonomous drones, has raised $37 million in fresh capital as it pushes to make moving goods through …

 
IBM is building a dual-architecture mainframe chip that will run Arm and Z software on the same cores - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:08:00 GMT

The processor was showcased at Hot Chips 2026 and is expected to use 11 IBM Z cores built on a 2-nanometer process. IBM said the cores will operate above 5.7 GHz and support native execution of both z/Architecture and AArch64 instructions.

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Unitree shares fell 45% after surging more than 5x in their August 19 Shanghai debut, cutting its valuation from $66B to $36B, raising robotics bubble concerns (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:45:08 GMT

Reuters:
Unitree shares fell 45% after surging more than 5x in their August 19 Shanghai debut, cutting its valuation from $66B to $36B, raising robotics bubble concerns — A roughly 45% slump in the shares of Unitree, China's best-known humanoid robot maker, since a more than fivefold jump …

 
Data Centers Are Driving an Alarming Gas Power Expansion in the US - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:01:00 GMT
There’s no clearer sign of the data center boom than rampant gas projects that have been proposed or that are already under construction.
 
Nintendo Music Update Adds Final Mario Kart World Free Roam Songs - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:57:46 GMT
  1. Nintendo Music Update Adds Final Mario Kart World Free Roam Songs Nintendo Life
  2. Final Mario Kart World free roam tracks added to Nintendo Music vooks.net
  3. Nintendo Music soundtrack updates for Aug. 24th, 2026 GoNintendo
  4. Video: Nintendo shows the recording of Mario Kart World music Nintendo Everything
  5. Entire Mario Kart World OST now available on Nintendo Music, behind-the-scenes performances released My Nintendo News
 
How to watch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's launch - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:48:02 GMT
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled for launch on August 30.
 
eBay Cracks Down on Leaked “30th Anniversary” Pokemon TCG Listings at TPCi’s Request - PokeBeach - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:01:53 GMT
eBay Cracks Down on Leaked “30th Anniversary” Pokemon TCG Listings at TPCi’s Request PokeBeach
 
AirPods 5 to Launch as Early as Next Month - MacRumors - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:00:32 GMT
  1. AirPods 5 to Launch as Early as Next Month MacRumors
  2. macOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products MacRumors
  3. Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video The Verge
  4. Apple Leaks Unreleased Devices Weeks Ahead of Annual September Event Hypebeast
  5. How Apple leaked product plans and even a video in a beta AppleInsider
 
Sources: Nvidia-backed neocloud Lambda is in talks to raise up to $3B at a $12B+ valuation; its revenue this year is estimated to reach $1.5B+ (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:45:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Nvidia-backed neocloud Lambda is in talks to raise up to $3B at a $12B+ valuation; its revenue this year is estimated to reach $1.5B+ — Lambda Inc., an AI cloud-computing provider backed by Nvidia Corp., is in talks to raise as much as $3 billion in a round that could tee …

 
GTA 6 Cyberleek update: All leaks released Monday and over the weekend - Mashable - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:33:41 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Cyberleek update: All leaks released Monday and over the weekend Mashable
  2. Rockstar Rattled As ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Leaks Again Bloomberg
  3. ‘GTA 6’ Developer Rockstar Games Subpoenas Microsoft, Discord Amid Leaks Variety
  4. GTA 6 'build' that's 113GB in size is currently circulating online, and it's fake TweakTown
  5. The ‘GTA 6’ Leaks Get Higher Quality With No End In Sight Forbes
 
Sources: Apple is about to launch a new Mac mini, potentially before its September iPhone event; Apple has tested versions with M5 and M6 (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:21:14 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple is about to launch a new Mac mini, potentially before its September iPhone event; Apple has tested versions with M5 and M6 — Apple Inc. is gearing up to launch a new version of its Mac mini desktop computer for the first time in almost two years, according to people familiar with the matter.

 
Apple Reportedly Will Announce iPhone 18 Pro Event Date This Week - MacRumors - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:15:00 GMT
  1. Apple Reportedly Will Announce iPhone 18 Pro Event Date This Week MacRumors
  2. Apple is reportedly preparing iPhone price hikes (because of course they are) Mashable
  3. Apple Reportedly Will Raise iPhone Prices, but Just How Much? CNET
  4. iPhone 18 Pro Release Date Has Already Crushed The Competition Forbes
  5. iPhone 18 Pro’s new price might be better than expected 9to5Mac
 
OpenAI restores 5-hour Codex and Work limits for ChatGPT Plus users, after weeks without the restriction, saying it would smoothen the load on its compute (Marcus Mendes/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:10:01 GMT

Marcus Mendes / 9to5Mac:
OpenAI restores 5-hour Codex and Work limits for ChatGPT Plus users, after weeks without the restriction, saying it would smoothen the load on its compute — Following several weeks during which ChatGPT users were subject only to a weekly usage cap, OpenAI announced today that it is restoring …

 
3D-Printed Skin Gives Robots the Sensation of Touch - Hack a Day Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:00:27 GMT
Hypoesthesia, more commonly referred to as numbness, is one of the more distressing ailments that can affect us humans, primarily because it reminds us of just how much we rely …read more
 
Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years - Bloomberg - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:49:00 GMT
  1. Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg
  2. New Mac Mini Reportedly Set to Launch Before iPhone 18 Pro Event MacRumors
  3. Apple will launch 10+ new products soon, with September event coming 9to5Mac
  4. New Mac mini days away, OLED iPad mini in October, AirPods 5 in 2026 AppleInsider
  5. Apple is about to launch five new products that I’m very excited for 9to5Mac
 
Researchers detail the growing use of AI in cyberattacks across many Chinese state-linked groups, primarily using open-weight models like Kimi K3 and DeepSeek (Mark Anderson/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:20:01 GMT

Mark Anderson / Bloomberg:
Researchers detail the growing use of AI in cyberattacks across many Chinese state-linked groups, primarily using open-weight models like Kimi K3 and DeepSeek — Chinese hackers are ramping up attacks after integrating DeepSeek and other open-source artificial intelligence models into their operations …

 
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Reveals English Voice Cast In New Trailer - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT
  1. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Reveals English Voice Cast In New Trailer Nintendo Life
  2. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Trailer Reveals English Voice Cast Crunchyroll
  3. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is Basically A Netflix Castlevania Reunion GameSpot
  4. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Game's Trailer Announces English Voice Cast Anime News Network
  5. Graham McTavish Returns in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse as Dracula Bleeding Cool News
 
Quintessent, a startup making optical interconnects for data centers, raised a $40M Series A led by Cycle Capital, following its $11.4M seed round in 2024 (Maria Deutscher/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:25:00 GMT

Maria Deutscher / SiliconANGLE:
Quintessent, a startup making optical interconnects for data centers, raised a $40M Series A led by Cycle Capital, following its $11.4M seed round in 2024 — Optical interconnect startup Quintessent Inc. today announced that it has raised $40 million in funding to ramp up production of its hardware.

 
Motorola's 2027 flagships will officially support GrapheneOS - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:02:01 GMT
  1. Motorola's 2027 flagships will officially support GrapheneOS - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Motorola’s GrapheneOS phones will launch in 2027 priced higher than Pixels Ars Technica
  3. Privacy-Focused GrapheneOS Is Coming to Motorola Phones in 2027 CNET
  4. De-Googled GrapheneOS is coming to Motorola’s foldables next year The Verge
  5. GrapheneOS support coming to Motorola Razr Fold & Ultra next year, Pixel 11 series too 9to5Google
 
Behind the Scenes of ESPN’s Animated Sports Alt-Casts - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:39:43 GMT
How are those live sports games starring the characters from The Simpsons, Toy Story and Inside Out made? With a lot of animators and tech like motion capture and face tracking.
 
Lenovo confirms Legion Go issues after gamers report bricked devices - The Verge - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:38:10 GMT
Lenovo confirms Legion Go issues after gamers report bricked devices The VergeSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
A New Interactive Tool Weighs Vaccine Risks for You - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:21:50 GMT
I spoke with one of the creators behind the tool to understand exactly how it works and where it gets its sources.
 
A 1990s Homebrew OS With GUI And Web Browser, In AM29000 Machine Code - Hack a Day Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:00:58 GMT
The AM29000 series of processors were AMD’s entry into the world of super-fast next-generation silicon of the late 1980s. It was a time when ARM was still a niche architecture …read more
 
Docs: Meta plans to launch its version of OpenClaw, codenamed Hatch, in late August or early September and its latest AI model, Watermelon, in October (Jyoti Mann/The Information) - Techmeme Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:53:07 GMT

Jyoti Mann / The Information:
Docs: Meta plans to launch its version of OpenClaw, codenamed Hatch, in late August or early September and its latest AI model, Watermelon, in October — Meta Platforms plans to launch its consumer version of the OpenClaw AI agent, dubbed Hatch internally, as soon as the next several weeks …

 
Apple reverses its plan to move iCloud+ Hide My Email addresses to private.icloud.com after user backlash; the feature will continue using the icloud.com domain (Juli Clover/MacRumors) - Techmeme Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:35:00 GMT

Juli Clover / MacRumors:
Apple reverses its plan to move iCloud+ Hide My Email addresses to private.icloud.com after user backlash; the feature will continue using the icloud.com domain — Apple today said it is reversing its decision and will not change the email domain used for the iCloud+ Hide My Email feature.

 
Intel re-enters Amazon's top-10 best-selling CPUs after over a year, but AMD still dominates - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:04:00 GMT

Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core i7-14700K rank #6 and #9, respectively, surrounded by an array of Ryzen chips spanning multiple generations. Both are mid-range parts, priced at $255 and $312, respectively. The 270K Plus belongs to Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh series, while the 14700K comes from the...

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Percy Jackson Cast Teases ‘Some People Get What They Deserve’ in Season 3 - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:11 GMT
At D23, a panel with the stars and showrunners of Percy Jackson and the Olympians revealed a few details, including gods, rescue missions and possible deaths ahead.
 
AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:45:53 GMT
Young employment in AI-impacted fields down 19% compared to more AI-resistant occupations.
 
Privacy-Focused GrapheneOS Is Coming to Motorola Phones in 2027 - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:43:30 GMT
Support will launch on non-folding devices first, according to the GrapheneOS Foundation.
 
Data centers become "killer application" for new power transformer tech - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:32:16 GMT
Solid-state transformers could also benefit EV charging and someday households.
 
Sources: smart ring maker Oura and some of its backers seek to raise up to $3B in a US IPO that could take place as soon as September and value it at over $16B (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:30:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: smart ring maker Oura and some of its backers seek to raise up to $3B in a US IPO that could take place as soon as September and value it at over $16B — Oura Health Oy, a maker of smart rings that track health, fitness and sleep, and some of its backers are seeking to raise …

 
How does converting a video to 4K actually work? - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT
Upscaling software is getting better all the time, but there are still some caveats to be aware of.
 
Apple Reportedly Will Raise iPhone Prices, but Just How Much? - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:17:18 GMT
The Cupertino giant apparently will match, if not exceed, what Google and Samsung did with their phone pricing.
 
Source: robotics startup Generalist, which released its GEN-1 model to complete physical tasks in April, raised ~$200M led by 8VC, after raising $400M in June (Dan Primack/Axios) - Techmeme Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:15:01 GMT

Dan Primack / Axios:
Source: robotics startup Generalist, which released its GEN-1 model to complete physical tasks in April, raised ~$200M led by 8VC, after raising $400M in June — Generalist has quietly raised around $200 million in new funding, just two months after the robotics AI startup raised $400 million.

 
The Sinking City 2 PC Performance Analysis & Tuning Guide – How To Get Best Experience On PC - Wccftech - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:13:21 GMT
  1. The Sinking City 2 PC Performance Analysis & Tuning Guide – How To Get Best Experience On PC Wccftech
  2. The Sinking City 2 Is a Praiseworthy Blend of Lovecraft and Resident Evil IGN
  3. The Sinking City 2 Review: A Triumph of Survival Horror DualShockers
  4. Meet the Lovecraftian monstrosities of The Sinking City 2, out today on PS5 PlayStation.Blog
  5. Sequels Keep Getting Bigger, But This New Survival Horror Game Got Better by Being Smaller IMDb
 
Bitdefender VPN Review: Fast and Affordable Privacy - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:08:00 GMT
Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.
 
RFK Jr. may upend how vaccine recommendations are categorized - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:04:48 GMT
There are currently 3 categories. Without reason, RFK Jr. is considering changes.
 
Canceled Iron Man Game Footage Leaks Online, Showing Destructible Environments, Flying, and More - IGN - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:03:12 GMT
  1. Canceled Iron Man Game Footage Leaks Online, Showing Destructible Environments, Flying, and More IGN
  2. Cancelled Iron Man Game: Avalanche's 97-Minute Leak tbreak.com
  3. Cancelled Iron Man Game From Just Cause Devs Leaks In 97 Minutes Of PS3 Footage Cosmic Book News
 
Canada-based logistics software company Descartes acquires Tai, a California-based transportation management system provider, for $100M in cash (Colin Campbell/Axios) - Techmeme Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:45 GMT

Colin Campbell / Axios:
Canada-based logistics software company Descartes acquires Tai, a California-based transportation management system provider, for $100M in cash — Logistics software giant Descartes has acquired transportation management system provider Tai for $100 million in cash, the companies announced today.

 
Can You Kill Salmonella in Eggs Without Cooking Them? I Tried It - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:45:52 GMT
With advice from infectious disease experts, I tested a low-effort way to pasteurize eggs at home.
 
If You Don’t Want Smart Glasses to Spy, Try a Bluetooth Detector App - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:32:46 GMT
Amid broad privacy concerns, new apps like Zuckoff help detect smart glasses in the wild.
 
At his first Cursor all-hands, Musk said Grok needs to catch up, AI will become impossible for humans to control, Anthropic is leading the AI race, and more (Grace Kay/The Information) - Techmeme Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:30:02 GMT

Grace Kay / The Information:
At his first Cursor all-hands, Musk said Grok needs to catch up, AI will become impossible for humans to control, Anthropic is leading the AI race, and more — Earlier this month, on the day SpaceX announced it had completed its $60 billion acquisition of Cursor, Elon Musk called …

 
How to use Samsung's new My FanCam feature to make yourself the main character in your videos - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Zooming in on your kid's performance in the school play is about to get a whole lot easier. It's going to look better, too.
 
Americans Want to Know When Their Healthcare Providers Use AI - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
AI chatbots are changing the healthcare landscape, but privacy and transparency remain critical concerns.
 
The Best Kitchen Gadget to Prevent Salmonella Is a Good Meat Probe - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:22:35 GMT
Salmonella outbreaks are seemingly everywhere right now. A good temperature probe is the last and best line of defense.
 
Ads and tracking infiltrated TVs. Now they’re coming for monitors. - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:17:41 GMT
Ads and tracking infiltrated TVs. Now they’re coming for monitors. Ars Technica
 
Ads and tracking infiltrated TVs. Now they're coming for monitors. - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:17:41 GMT
Monitor vendors are playing with fire.
 
RAMageddon Strikes Again: Amazon Raises Its Electronics Prices by Up to 60% - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:15:33 GMT
The e-commerce giant blames increases in component costs for the device price hikes.
 
Threads is testing a podcast transcription feature - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:07:59 GMT
Meta keeps trying to entice audio content creators to Threads.
 
The Duskbloods' Weirdest Character Was Inspired By Ultraman - Kotaku - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:59 GMT
  1. The Duskbloods' Weirdest Character Was Inspired By Ultraman Kotaku
  2. Why Does Everybody Love Zork, The Duskbloods' Weird Robot Chicken With a Jetpack? IGN
  3. Preview: Sniper Layla Is a The Duskbloods Network Test Standout Siliconera
  4. FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki says The Duskblood's Zork is the perfect example of his design philosophy, and a man of culture: "They are a species with intelligence and philosophy" GamesRadar+
  5. We mained Zork in The Duskbloods Network Test and he’s our new bestie htxt.co.za
 
An Electronic Explanation Of 1960s Fuzz Boxes - Hack a Day Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:15 GMT
It’s likely that even those of us who have never picked up a guitar in our lives will recognize the sound of an electric guitar with a fuzz box effects …read more
 
It’s Been 20 Years Since Astronomers Decided Pluto Isn’t a Planet - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:57:54 GMT
Pluto lost its planethood for a very specific reason. Whether or not that’s a good reason depends on who you ask.
 
Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60%, blaming memory shortage - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:54:50 GMT
  1. Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60%, blaming memory shortage TechCrunch
  2. Amazon hiked prices on Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, eero to offset ‘significant increases’ in memory costs Fortune
  3. RAMageddon Strikes Again: Amazon Raises Its Electronics Prices by Up to 60% CNET
  4. Amazon’s Kindle Price Hikes Are the Most Obscene Casualty of the RAM Crisis Gizmodo
  5. Amazon raised its device prices by up to 60% overnight The Next Web
 
GM vehicles under federal scrutiny after hundreds of reports - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:42:50 GMT
The eBoost brake-by-wire system is responsible for at least 22 crashes now.
 
Brain circuit keeps tabs on what just happened to aid judgment of what’s happening now - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:40:00 GMT
To keep track of what’s going on in front of it, the brain relies not only on what it sees, but also a comparison with what it just saw. A new study pinpoints the circuit that provides that service.
 
Mercury Research: AMD's share of x86 client CPU shipments tops 30% for the first time, hitting 30.3% in Q2, up from 21.1% two years earlier, vs. Intel's 69.7% (Michael Kan/PCMag) - Techmeme Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:25:01 GMT

Michael Kan / PCMag:
Mercury Research: AMD's share of x86 client CPU shipments tops 30% for the first time, hitting 30.3% in Q2, up from 21.1% two years earlier, vs. Intel's 69.7% — For the first time, AMD's share of the x86 client CPU market, covering both mobile and desktop, has crossed 30% …

 
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:19:21 GMT
  1. Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed Ars Technica
  2. AliExpress caught using silent audio to fingerprint visitors’ browsers Malwarebytes
  3. A shopping site was quietly running audio through his browser The Next Web
  4. A Bluetooth glitch exposed AliExpress's covert data collection via silent audio Mezha
  5. Alibaba’s AliExpress leverages user audio systems for fingerprinting Cybernews
 
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:19:21 GMT
Is the technique outdated? Yes. Is it still creepy? Also yes.
 
Cult 16-Bit RPG Terranigma Lands First-Ever US Release in 2027, Will Get Physical PS5 Version - Push Square - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:15:00 GMT
  1. Cult 16-Bit RPG Terranigma Lands First-Ever US Release in 2027, Will Get Physical PS5 Version Push Square
  2. Random Game Saturday: Terranigma (SNES) Time Extension
  3. The Best SNES RPG You Likely Never Played Is Getting A Modern Re-release GameSpot
  4. Terranigma coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch Nintendo Everything
  5. Terranigma Returns in 2027 [Updated] RPGFan
 
51 People Confess Their Awkward Social Disasters That Haunt Them Forever - Yahoo Lifestyle Canada - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:01:02 GMT
51 People Confess Their Awkward Social Disasters That Haunt Them Forever Yahoo Lifestyle Canada
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Windows NT 4.0 turns 30: when Microsoft brought the Windows 95 look to the enterprise - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:57:00 GMT

Microsoft released Windows NT 3.1, its first true 32-bit operating system, in 1993. The "New Technology" platform initially adopted the traditional user interface of the DOS-based Windows 3.x operating environment, but things began to change exactly 30 years ago.

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ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which Chatbot Is Better at Seeing the World Around You? - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:40:40 GMT
I put these multimodal models through a camera test.
 
Garmin Fenix 9 (Pro) leaks in pictures, including AMOLED and solar MiP versions - Notebookcheck - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:40:00 GMT
  1. Garmin Fenix 9 (Pro) leaks in pictures, including AMOLED and solar MiP versions Notebookcheck
  2. Major Garmin Launch Coming Tomorrow: Garmin Fenix 9 Expected Forbes
  3. Garmin just scheduled a YouTube live event, and it's got to be the Fenix 9 TechRadar
  4. Garmin's next big Apple Watch Ultra rival leaks in 18 different models ahead of this week's launch PhoneArena
  5. Garmin Fenix 9 retailer listing reveals three sizes and a big inReach push Gadgets & Wearables
 
At Last, A Gameboy Advance With Decent Audio - Hack a Day Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Many pieces of consumer electronics are build down to a price, and the corners cut show up in their performance. The Gameboy Advance from Nintendo is no exception: its audio …read more
 
The only GameCube that could play CDs and DVDs is rarely found below $1,000 today - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
This isn't your run-of-the-mill GameCube, and its value has skyrocketed over the years. Here's what it did and how to identify it.
 
Trump says data center protesters are "making a mistake," but his allies disagree - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:13:00 GMT

Explaining the reason for his support despite strong opposition from members of his own party, Trump insisted that data centers are beneficial because they create "tremendous amounts of jobs and money." He added that people opposed to new data centers are making a mistake because the original concerns about excessive...

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Playstation Doubles Down on Ditching PC in New PS5 Video - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:05:59 GMT
  1. Playstation Doubles Down on Ditching PC in New PS5 Video Polygon.com
  2. Sony Releases 'Only on PS5' Trailer VGChartz
  3. Sony confirms these PS5 games are console exclusive and won't come to PC TweakTown
  4. GTA 6 quietly drops surprise new trailer and we're hyped by what we're seeing GAMINGbible
  5. PlayStation promotes PS5 exclusive games in video after shift away from PC ports Notebookcheck
 
Instinct’s powerful AI assistant is raising privacy and security concerns - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:03:55 GMT
  1. Instinct’s powerful AI assistant is raising privacy and security concerns TechCrunch
  2. Instinct AI Assistant Sparks Privacy Backlash Among Testers The Tech Buzz
  3. Two new AI assistants have Silicon Valley buzzing Sources | Alex Heath
  4. Instinct AI Assistant Draws Praise And Privacy Concerns Over Data Access And Autonomy Bitcoin World
 
CDPR is aiming to release The Witcher 4 in 2028 - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:03:28 GMT
CDPR's co-CEO called The Witcher 4"our biggest, boldest and most ambitious game to date."
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
How to add Bluetooth to a TV that doesn't have it - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Your TV may not have native Bluetooth support, but you can still stream your TV's audio to wireless headphones.
 
My Daily Driver Gaming Headset Is Super Cheap Right Now - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:46:18 GMT
I love this multi-device headset, and right now it’s cheaper than what I paid for it in March.
 
Warhammer 40k: Space Marines Codex Moves 16 Units To Legendary Status! - Bell of Lost Souls - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:34:06 GMT
Warhammer 40k: Space Marines Codex Moves 16 Units To Legendary Status! Bell of Lost Souls
 
A hidden Windows cleanup routine is quietly deleting Asus laptop GPU drivers - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:32:00 GMT

The Eco mode feature available on Asus gaming laptops can cause Windows to remove the GPU driver installed on the system. A user who owns a ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop discovered the unpleasant issue after spending "months" investigating why the system's discrete GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU would suddenly disappear....

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How to cancel your ChatGPT subscription (and why you might want to) - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
If you've had it with OpenAI, here's how to cancel your subscription and delete your account.
 
Tech in Plain Sight: Vacuum Blood Collection - Hack a Day Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:04 GMT
If you’re blessed enough that you haven’t had blood drawn in a while, you might not have thought much about the process. You might imagine that a needle goes in, …read more
 
Buyer beware: Those mummified remains might carry toxic spores - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:59:07 GMT
"Mummified remains sold online exhibit signs of biodeterioration, yet sellers provide no safety guidance."
 
ESPN is raising prices on most of its streaming subscriptions, even bundles with Disney+ - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:49:00 GMT
ESPN's Unlimited tier will cost $32 per month as of September 17.
 
Nvidia senior manager linked to Supermicro scheme smuggling AI servers to China - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:41:45 GMT
Nvidia worker indicted after Jensen Huang scolded Supermicro for AI server smuggling.
 
Which of these companies once owned meaningful chunks of TSMC, ASML, and NXP – and today owns none of them? - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT
Imagine owning stakes in three companies now worth a combined $2.6 trillion... and selling all of them before it mattered.
 
What are the downsides of a mini PC? - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Small space means less cooling, which in turn means less sustained power.
 
Warhammer 40k: A Legend Returns — New Space Marine Captain On Bike Revealed - Bell of Lost Souls - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:24:02 GMT
Warhammer 40k: A Legend Returns — New Space Marine Captain On Bike Revealed Bell of Lost Souls
 
You Can Save 23% Off Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 for PC – But the Offer Ends Soon - IGN - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:19:29 GMT
  1. You Can Save 23% Off Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 for PC – But the Offer Ends Soon IGN
  2. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 review: Come for Metal Gear Solid 4, stay for two handheld classics | VGC Video Games Chronicle
  3. Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Side-by-Side Comparison: Here's How Much the Visuals Have Changed 18 Years Later MP1st
  4. Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 has apparently removed MGS4's PS3 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Nintendo Everything
  5. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Updates MGS4’s Disc Swapping Joke With New Voice Lines GamingBolt
 
The Witcher IV Launches In 2028, CD Projekt Red Joint-CEO Confirms - Game Informer - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:17:00 GMT
  1. The Witcher IV Launches In 2028, CD Projekt Red Joint-CEO Confirms Game Informer
  2. The Witcher 4 developers target a 2028 release The Verge
  3. The Witcher 4 Team Talks 'Future Of The Franchise', Confirms 2028 Release Window Pure Xbox
  4. Important update from Michał Nowakowski, Joint CEO of CD PROJEKT RED CD PROJEKT | Relacje Inwestorskie
  5. CDPR Revealed The Witcher 4 Release Window 80 Level
 
CLUTCH to be published by Focus Entertainment - Gematsu - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:16:26 GMT
  1. CLUTCH to be published by Focus Entertainment Gematsu
  2. Maverick Games’ Clutch Finds A Publisher Console Creatures
  3. Focus Entertainment to Publish "CLUTCH," an Open-World Racer Coming Spring 2027 to PC, PS5 & XSX Capsule Computers
  4. Clutch: Ex-Forza Horizon Racer Lands Focus Entertainment as Publisher for 2027 Launch GamesReviews.com
  5. Focus Entertainment Publishing Partners With Maverick Games to Publish CLUTCH The Outerhaven
 
I stopped worrying about parking after discovering what Google Maps can do - Android Police - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:15:10 GMT
I stopped worrying about parking after discovering what Google Maps can do Android Police
 
Man, Blood Dungeon Rips - Aftermath - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:04:30 GMT
  1. Man, Blood Dungeon Rips Aftermath
  2. Blood Dungeon Review: Skilled Ugly Chaos Game Informer
  3. Vampire Survivors Meets Spelunky Is My Newest Obsession Kotaku
  4. Vampire Survivors Gets Bloodier and Raunchier In Blood Dungeon Polygon.com
  5. Blood Dungeon (PS5) Review: Not Another Vampire Survivors Clone PlayStation LifeStyle
 
F1 in the Netherlands: The driver you most want to beat is your teammate - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:02:54 GMT
Formula 1 returned from its summer break with this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
 
I Played Two Brand New Control Resonant Missions, And Feel Foolish For Ever Doubting It — IGN First - IGN - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. I Played Two Brand New Control Resonant Missions, And Feel Foolish For Ever Doubting It — IGN First IGN
  2. Control Resonant: Gameplay, Story, and Combat Details Yahoo
  3. Control Resonant’s Bosses Are Nothing Alike, as Remedy Teases The Patterning GamingBolt
  4. Control Resonant is Getting A New Trailer At Gamescom Opening Night Live GamingBolt
  5. ‘You Don’t Get XP, But Zones Do’ — How Control Resonant Is Rewriting the Action RPG Rule Book IGN
 
Apple Watch Series 12: Everything to Expect Next Month - MacRumors - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:55:35 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Series 12: Everything to Expect Next Month MacRumors
  2. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 to get one big upgrade at perfect time 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Watches With Ceramic Finish Reportedly Returning This Year CNET
  4. Revisiting Apple Watch Edition: Hands-on with the white ceramic Series 5 9to5Mac
  5. Another rumor says Apple may offer an Apple Watch Series 12 with a ceramic case Apple World Today
 
Happy 35th anniversary to the Super Nintendo, one of gaming's greatest consoles - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:48:00 GMT

The Super Nintendo debuted in North America on August 23, 1991, after having launched as the Super Famicom in Japan a full nine months earlier. Nintendo was technically late to the 16-bit fight considering Sega's next-gen gaming machine had been around since the tail end of the 80s, but made...

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Zillow settles antitrust lawsuit with the FTC - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:43:18 GMT
Zillow settles antitrust lawsuit with the FTC.
 
Combining Photogrammetry Utilities into a Simple GUI Tool - Hack a Day Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
One of the fun aspects of open source software is that you can often find so many libraries and tools that implement the functionality you need, but ease of use …read more
 
Hot vs cold: What's the ideal temperature for solar panel efficiency? - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Will solar panels work well in your location? Solar panel efficiency depends on several factors, including temperature.
 
CPU-Z version 3 adds PC health checks to the classic system information tool - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:29:00 GMT
CPU-Z remains a favorite for checking processor, memory, and motherboard details, but version 3.01 makes it more useful for troubleshooting. The new Validator V3 can quickly scan for more than 100 potential issues, including overheating, outdated drivers, hardware problems, and bloatware.
 
Apple's Foldable iPhone Reportedly Impressed Early Testers - PCMag - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:05:56 GMT
  1. Apple's Foldable iPhone Reportedly Impressed Early Testers PCMag
  2. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Will Help Bring Some Magic Back Bloomberg
  3. Foldable iPhone Ultra testers love the device except for these two things, report says Mashable
  4. Apple Testers Have Used the Foldable iPhone Ultra – The Early Feedback Is Surprising Gadget Review
  5. AAPL Stock Ticks Up Premarket As New Foldable iPhone Details Emerge Yahoo Finance
 
Here’s How Scientists Turned Plastic Bottles Into Nutritious Cookies - Forbes - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:50:27 GMT
  1. Here’s How Scientists Turned Plastic Bottles Into Nutritious Cookies Forbes
  2. Scientists Just Made A Cookie Out of Recycled Plastic 'Slurry'. Welcome to 2026 ScienceAlert
  3. Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic The Guardian
  4. Plastic bottles can be turned into edible, vanilla-flavour cookies New Scientist
  5. Engineers 3D-printed edible cookies from plastic Popular Science
 
Raspberry Pi shares its official tutorial for making a cyberdeck - The Verge - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:49:44 GMT
  1. Raspberry Pi shares its official tutorial for making a cyberdeck The Verge
  2. Create your own cyberdeck Raspberry Pi
 
Four former police employees arrested over alleged misuse of Flock license plate cameras - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:47:00 GMT

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced last Friday that three former Savannah Police Department officers and one former civilian staff member have been arrested over accusations they accessed the Flock Safety system for non-law-enforcement purposes.

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Trump tried to curb clean energy. It’s booming anyway. - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:43:56 GMT
Capacity will rise by a record 45GW this year, according to S&P Global Energy.
 
Why are more movies not shot in IMAX? - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Shooting an IMAX movie is an expensive endeavor that most filmmakers avoid, at least for now.
 
These Are The Cars You Wish You Bought When They Were Cheap - Jalopnik - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:25:00 GMT
These Are The Cars You Wish You Bought When They Were Cheap Jalopnik
 
An Early History of Space Stations: Where’s My Wheel? - Hack a Day Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:28 GMT
Last time we found out the idea of space stations is surprisingly old. By the 1950s, everyone knew we’d be working in beautiful space stations that rotated like a wheel …read more
 
A developer is using AI to bring 26-year-old Voodoo3 cards back to life on Linux - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:47:00 GMT

A series of new patches is improving support for 3dfx Voodoo3 cards in Linux. Daniel Palmer, the developer behind the code contribution, designed an AI-assisted solution to let the open-source kernel initialize the video cards even on machines with no standard BIOS on the motherboard.

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Protesting PS5 Players Now Plan Permanent Blackout, Meaning No GTA 6 or Wolverine - Push Square - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Protesting PS5 Players Now Plan Permanent Blackout, Meaning No GTA 6 or Wolverine Push Square
  2. Ahead of PlayStation Blackout Protest, Gamers Are Receiving Terms of Service Reminders Yahoo Tech
  3. PlayStation Owners Begin Sony Boycott with Digital Blackout Protest Polygon.com
  4. Sony reminds PlayStation owners they don't own their digital games Notebookcheck
  5. PlayStation issues update on digital future as week-long console blackout gets underway GAMINGbible
 
The biggest downsides to using a digital car key - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Many newer vehicles can be accessed from the owner's phone, if they've set it up. There are some things to consider before adding your key.
 
AirTag 2 now just $20 each ahead of new feature coming soon - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:20:00 GMT
  1. AirTag 2 now just $20 each ahead of new feature coming soon 9to5Mac
  2. AirTag 2 4-Pack Hits New Low Price of $79.99 on Amazon [Updated] MacRumors
  3. Target is having the ultimate sale on Apple AirTags - Deal ends on 9/5 Syracuse.com
  4. For just $20, you can track your child’s backpack all school year and get peace of mind TechRadar
  5. Amazon is selling Apple AirTags for the best price we've seen (plus 10 more fab deals) Yahoo
 
iFi claims its versatile and premium iDSD GR 2 DAC is a “legend perfected” – but can it deliver perfect audio? - What Hi-Fi? - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:19:23 GMT
  1. iFi claims its versatile and premium iDSD GR 2 DAC is a “legend perfected” – but can it deliver perfect audio? What Hi-Fi?
  2. iFi Audio Brings Its Latest Portable and Flagship Hi-Fi to CanJam SoCal 2026 CES | Twice
  3. iFi’s New Flagship Pocket Hi-Fi Is Here To Rescue Your Headphones Forbes
  4. iFi audio iDSD GR 2 Review Headfonics
 
Startup wants to use autonomous drone swarms to clear clouds and boost solar farm output - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:08:00 GMT

Meteoric Technologies Inc., the creation of two engineers from the University of Cambridge, announced its plan to use drones as a way of increasing the efficiency of solar farms.

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Why closing your ‘loops’ may boost your energy and clear your mind - CNN - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:29 GMT
Why closing your ‘loops’ may boost your energy and clear your mind CNN
 
The best way to test your Dolby Atmos sound system - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
When you're testing your Dolby Atmos system, pick a good benchmark video and stick with it.
 
Watch the Highest-Ever Resolution Video of the Sun’s Surface - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:52:02 GMT
New images of the sun seem to support a long-held theory about what’s happening on the sun’s surface.
 
Vitamix’s First Personal Blender, the Nano, Is Here - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:37:00 GMT
The Nano also features SmoothiePilot, Vitamix’s first adaptive smoothie program.
 
What's the difference between Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Plus? - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Is one better than the other? Will your equipment support both? Here's what you need to know and how it might affect your setup.
 
PlayStation 5 Remake of Cult Classic Action Game Gets Release Date Window - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:29:27 GMT
PlayStation 5 Remake of Cult Classic Action Game Gets Release Date Window PlayStation LifeStyleSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Valve is 30 years old today, and it all began with two former Microsoft employees and a risky bet on games - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:17:00 GMT

Interestingly, both Newell and Harrington had just quit Microsoft before they started Valve. Newell had been there for thirteen years by that point, working on early versions of Windows. The job had also made him rich enough to fund a startup himself, since he left with more than a million...

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The Duskbloods network test had higher amount of applicants than Elden Ring: Nightreign - Nintendo Everything - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:09:06 GMT
  1. The Duskbloods network test had higher amount of applicants than Elden Ring: Nightreign Nintendo Everything
  2. FromSoftware's Miyazaki Interview – 'The Duskbloods Is a Game I Want to See Exist' IGN
  3. The Duskbloods: the best of FromSoftware fights in a frantic multiplayer battleground The Guardian
  4. ‘The Duskbloods’ Network Test Review: You’ve Never Played Anything Like This Men's Journal
  5. "The release date is inaccurate" - No, The Duskbloods isn't releasing on 24th September, according to Nintendo Eurogamer
 
It Took Apple 8 Years to Listen to Me and Add This Killer Feature to the Apple TV - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Take a look back at Apple’s black box and everything it’s added (or not) over the past decade.
 
I’ve Used Samsung and Google’s New Foldable Phones. Here’s What Apple Must Get Right - CNET - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. I’ve Used Samsung and Google’s New Foldable Phones. Here’s What Apple Must Get Right CNET
  2. Welcome to a new (and expensive) era of foldable phones NBC News
  3. Omdia: Foldable smartphone shipments will double to 36 million units by 2028 Omdia
  4. Apple's foldable entry could reshape global smartphone market t2ONLINE
  5. High Prices, High Hopes: How Foldables are shaping smartphone innovation Business Post
 
Birdfy Nest Duo Review: My Own Private Nature Documentary - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
With two cameras and built-in climate sensors, the Birdfy Nest Duo let me watch an entire nesting season unfold.
 
Uber hit with near-$1 billion fine after algorithms suspended drivers without human review - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Dutch Data Protection Authority found that between 2018 and 2022, Uber's systems temporarily blocked drivers suspected of fraud, including those flagged for allegedly taking unnecessary detours to increase fares or accepting trips they did not intend to complete.

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The Kindle Accessories I Never Want to Read Without (2026) - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:09:00 GMT
Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page turners and even charms, this is the guide for you.
 
The Blood Of Dawnwalker Adds Much-Requested 60FPS Performance Mode For Xbox Series X - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:05:46 GMT
  1. The Blood Of Dawnwalker Adds Much-Requested 60FPS Performance Mode For Xbox Series X Pure Xbox
  2. A Day One Console Patch Will Make The Blood Of Dawnwalker Run At 60 FPS Game Informer
  3. Devs Behind Vampire RPG Promise 60FPS Mode After Backlash Kotaku
  4. The Blood of Dawnwalker is getting a 60fps mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X, after all Eurogamer
  5. Console Graphics Modes Confirmed for 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' — Max Frame Rate Capped at 40 FPS Inven Global
 
Review: Chuwi's $449 Unibook laptop is a funhouse-mirror MacBook Neo - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:01 GMT
The Unibook is a weird entry-level laptop for people with patience.
 
The new Shokz OpenFit Air 2 earbuds are nearly 20 percent lighter than the previous generation - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
They feature an open-ear design that reduces pressure and heat buildup.
 
Dear Abby: Dad Asks a Lot of Low-Income Live-at-Home Son - Chicago Sun-Times - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Dear Abby: Dad Asks a Lot of Low-Income Live-at-Home Son Chicago Sun-Times
 
The Best Home Theater Projectors in 2026: XGIMI, Hisense, Leica, and More - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Home theater projectors are getting better and better, and have quickly become my favorite way to enjoy movies.
 
CISA orders urgent patching of actively exploited Zimbra flaw - BleepingComputer - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:45:12 GMT
  1. CISA orders urgent patching of actively exploited Zimbra flaw BleepingComputer
  2. Exploited Zimbra Flaw Highlights Shrinking Window to Patch Dark Reading
  3. Attackers Exploit Zimbra SNMP Flaw for Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution The Hacker News
  4. High-Severity Vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration Suite Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
  5. CISA adds Zimbra Collaboration Suite bug to exploited vulnerabilities list SC Media
 
Forget Meta Ray-Bans. These Dorky-Looking Virtual Display Glasses Are Way More Useful - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Tethered display glasses are truly practical face computers. They trade bulky spatial computing for simplicity: Plug in, recline, and get a massive screen right in front of your nose.
 
The Galaxy S27 Ultra looks like an outright iPhone copy in this latest leak - Android Central - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:29:22 GMT
  1. The Galaxy S27 Ultra looks like an outright iPhone copy in this latest leak Android Central
  2. Another Galaxy S27 Ultra surprise drops alongside new images PhoneArena
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra design leaked — and it could cause ‘the most intense wave of criticism in Galaxy history’ Tom's Guide
  4. New Galaxy S27 Ultra CAD render shows a different rear camera design - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Slew of Galaxy S27 rumors talk about One UI 9.5, Galaxy AI 2.0, Satellite, NFC and more Sammy Fans
 
Amazon raises Kindle, eero, Fire TV, and Echo prices by up to 60% - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Amazon's price hikes include an increase in the base Echo Dot from $50 to $80. Elsewhere, the Echo Show 11 now costs $250, a $30 jump from its previous $220 price.

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Google Pixel 11 Pro Bundle Hits Its Lowest Price on Amazon, With the Pixel Watch 5 Practically Thrown In - Gizmodo - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:10:49 GMT
  1. Google Pixel 11 Pro Bundle Hits Its Lowest Price on Amazon, With the Pixel Watch 5 Practically Thrown In Gizmodo
  2. Pixel 11 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: What $1,099 Gets You TechRepublic
  3. I used the Google Pixel 11 for a week. Here’s why it’s the new Android phone to get CNN
  4. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold Is So Sleek, Its Best Feature Is a Double-Edged Sword CNET
  5. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold Has the Best Cameras on a Foldable, But I Still Prefer the Galaxy Z Fold 8 PCMag
 
Taiwan reportedly indicted NVIDIA employees for exporting prohibited AI servers to China - Engadget Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:02:03 GMT
Even though the US has relaxed its restrictions of AI chip exports to China, illegal exports are apparently still taking place.
 
3 Years After Launch, Disney’s Lorcana Is Just Getting Started - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Lorcana has exploded since it came on the scene, and I had a chance to chat with co-founder Ryan Miller about where it may be going next.
 
Autonomy and Innovation - Stratechery by Ben Thompson - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Autonomy and Innovation Stratechery by Ben Thompson
 
'Security by antiquity': Why older tech is sometimes safer from hackers - BBC - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
'Security by antiquity': Why older tech is sometimes safer from hackers BBC
 
The Best Multiuse Air Purifier for Home in 2026: BlueAir, Rabbit Air, Dreame - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested dual-purpose air purifiers also function as heaters, fans, art pieces, and more, offering the best of both worlds.
 
My Guaranteed Steps to Tell if a New Device Is a Flock Camera - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
If you’re worried about Flock cameras, start by learning to recognize them.
 
Apple lays off staffers ahead of CEO change - Fortune - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:44:00 GMT
  1. Apple lays off staffers ahead of CEO change Fortune
  2. Apple Cuts Jobs in Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video and Gaming Teams Bloomberg
  3. Tech layoffs August 2026 update: Apple, TikTok, LinkedIn, Netflix join the list of companies slashing jobs Fast Company
  4. Apple cutting hundreds more jobs in shift toward AI New York Post
  5. Apple cuts more than 200 jobs as it scales back work on its $3,499 Vision Pro headset San Francisco Chronicle
 
Gamescom 2026 Is Back: How to Watch Opening Night Live, Stream Schedule, and Major Reveals to Expect - IGN - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:40:23 GMT
  1. Gamescom 2026 Is Back: How to Watch Opening Night Live, Stream Schedule, and Major Reveals to Expect IGN
  2. How To Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Game Informer
  3. The 7 Most-Anticipated Games at Gamescom 2026, the Show's Biggest Year Yet Polygon.com
  4. How To Watch Gamescom's Opening Night Live Showcase Engadget
  5. 'Each event has to feel local and relevant to its market:' Gamescom wants responsible expansion after record-breaking year Game Developer
 
Xiaomi Develops Its Own AI Mobile Chip in Challenge to Qualcomm - Bloomberg - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:36:09 GMT
  1. Xiaomi Develops Its Own AI Mobile Chip in Challenge to Qualcomm Bloomberg
  2. Xiaomi launches new Xring chip, partners with TSMC for production, sources say Reuters
  3. [News] Xiaomi Unveils 3nm XRING O3, Reportedly First Mobile Chip to Support LPDDR6; Debuts on Xiaomi 18 Fold TrendForce
  4. Xiaomi 18 Fold is officially coming in September with the monstrous Xring O3 chipset - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Xiaomi goes its own way - custom 3nm Xring D100 chip to go live in 2027 - ArenaEV ArenaEV
 
They Dedicated Their Lives to Teaching. Then the Deepfakes Started - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The deepfake epidemic in schools is affecting more than students. Four teachers tell WIRED about becoming targets of sexualized, AI-generated content—and how difficult it was to find accountability.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
NASA’s New Space Telescope Is Poised to Discover Hidden Facets of the Universe - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to discover as many as 200,000 new planets and reveal details about the elusive nature of dark matter and dark energy.
 
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta's first weekend numbers are in, and they're good - just not as high as Modern Warfare 2 - Eurogamer - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:24:01 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta's first weekend numbers are in, and they're good - just not as high as Modern Warfare 2 Eurogamer
  2. Modern Warfare 4 Beta Patch Notes Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Inside the Maps and Movement of Multiplayer XBOX Wire
  4. ‘A cognitive cacophony’: hands-on with the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 beta test The Guardian
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – New Multiplayer and Early Access Beta details PlayStation.Blog
 
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition reveals new Nintendo Switch 2 trailer - Nintendo Everything - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:02:21 GMT
  1. Stellar Blade: Complete Edition reveals new Nintendo Switch 2 trailer Nintendo Everything
  2. The Switch 2 version of Stellar Blade gets a new gameplay preview Instant Gaming News
  3. New Switch 2 footage of Stellar Blade shows an impressive conversion for Nintendo’s handheld Nintendo Wire
  4. Shift Up to release 'Stellar Blade' Switch 2 version within 2026 디지털투데이
 
AI is coming for your glasses - Financial Times - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:01:49 GMT
  1. AI is coming for your glasses Financial Times
  2. AI redefines performance metrics for AR optical systems Laser Focus World
  3. Will smart glasses replace smartphones? Why Zuckerberg sees wearables as the next big platform - CNBC TV18 LinkedIn
  4. AI Glasses in 2026: From Early Adopter Novelty to Everyday Wearable thefutureofthings.com
  5. AR Smart Glasses Surpass VR Market by 2030 조선일보
 
A $650 smartphone takes aim at Apple and Samsung’s surging repair costs - thestreet.com - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:03:00 GMT
  1. A $650 smartphone takes aim at Apple and Samsung’s surging repair costs thestreet.com
  2. Fairphone 6+ review: the most repairable, ethical phone gets faster The Guardian
  3. Fairphone Is Finally Selling Its Repairable Phone in the US WIRED
  4. USA finally gets the modular smartphone owners can repair themselves New Atlas
  5. The $649 Fairphone 6+ is the Goldilocks of Android phones - and it's available in the US now ZDNET
 
Near-complete 860+ NES game collection stolen, after nearly 40 years of collecting - Nintendo Wire - Google Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:35:48 GMT
  1. Near-complete 860+ NES game collection stolen, after nearly 40 years of collecting Nintendo Wire
  2. Family says its 'game over' after their entire Nintendo collection was stolen WKRC
  3. Nintendo Fan Loses Nearly Complete NES Collection in Heartbreaking Theft Polygon.com
  4. Family says crook stole $50K Nintendo collection in Pierce County FOX 13 Seattle
  5. Man has 860+ NES game collection stolen GoNintendo
 
What is a VESA mount and how to know what type your TV has - Engadget Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT
Those 200 × 200 and 400 × 400 numbers tell you where the mounting holes line up, but you still need to check the mount's weight limit and hardware.
 
How is Android Auto different from Android Automotive? - Engadget Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
While these two names sound like they'd refer to the same product, there are major differences between them.
 
6 Google Pixel Features You'll Need To Enable Yourself - SlashGear - Google Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
6 Google Pixel Features You'll Need To Enable Yourself SlashGear
 
AliExpress was silently running audio in your browser to fingerprint and track your device - TechSpot Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:37:00 GMT

The issue only surfaced after a developer had trouble using multipoint Bluetooth headphones while an AliExpress tab was open: the headphones wouldn't switch properly from the computer to a phone. Once the tab was closed, the problem disappeared.

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People have clicked the "Seems like AI slop" button on LinkedIn over a million times already - TechSpot Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:09:00 GMT

The tool lets members flag posts they believe were generated with AI or appear to be low-effort automated content, and it's available through the three-dot menu on any post. LinkedIn Chief Product Officer Hari Srinivasan said the reports, combined with changes to the company's detection systems, have cut views of...

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Due to need for "absolute success," China delays critical Moon launch to 2027 - ArsTechnica Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:30:16 GMT
"The Chang’e 7 mission does not meet the conditions for launch."
 
The No. 1 Weekend Hobby The Smartest People Indulge In, By A Psychologist - Forbes - Google Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:27 GMT
The No. 1 Weekend Hobby The Smartest People Indulge In, By A Psychologist Forbes
 
3 Windows 11 tweaks you’ll want to change after the September update - Windows Central - Google Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:42:04 GMT
  1. 3 Windows 11 tweaks you’ll want to change after the September update Windows Central
  2. Announcing new builds for 17 August 2026 Windows Blog
  3. Windows 11 finally lets you actually customize the Start menu — here's what's new MakeUseOf
  4. Microsoft Tests a Faster, Customizable Right-Click Menu in Windows 11 extremetech.com
  5. Windows 11 is finally getting better, and the Windows Central Podcast breaks down all the improvements that have been announced and delivered since March Yahoo Tech
 
Asus ROG Swift RGB Stripe OLED Review: Clarity King - Wired Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Asus PG27UCWM brings a new sub-pixel layout to the world of OLED gaming monitors, and in my testing, I appreciated the improvements it brings to the table.
 
Windows could soon let you control how your PC splits memory for gaming and AI - TechSpot Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:13:00 GMT

A recent experimental Windows 11 build hides evidence that Microsoft is preparing to let users control the split between system and video memory in unified pools. The feature could give users more flexibility when juggling gaming and AI workloads, especially on upcoming unified-memory devices like Nvidia's RTX Spark platform.

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What’s the Best Kindle of 2026? (So Far) - Wired Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:03:00 GMT
I’ve tested every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
 
Volcanoes that made history - ArsTechnica Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:02:54 GMT
Enormous eruptions altered Earth’s climate and societies all over the globe.
 
Transistors Changed Everything. Here’s How They Work - Wired Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
How a tiny little electronic switch sparked the computer revolution.
 
The 6 Best Laptop Docking Stations to Unlock the Full Desktop Experience (2026) - Wired Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:37:00 GMT
Docking stations expand what your laptop can do, and I’ve been testing the best of the best to see which you should buy.
 
7 Basic iPhone Tricks I Built With iOS 27’s Revamped Shortcuts App - Wired Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
From halting my doomscrolls to automating air-quality checks, Apple’s streamlined Shortcuts app is my favorite iOS 27 feature.
 
Is Expensive Bottled Water Actually Better for You? - Wired Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Luxury water can contain different minerals and taste noticeably different. But a remote source, alkaline pH, and high price do not necessarily mean better hydration.
 
This Star Whips Around the Milky Way’s Black Hole Faster and Closer Than Any Other Known Star - CNET Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:36:11 GMT
At 15,500 miles per second, it’s the fastest planet or star ever observed by science, but its true value is how close it is to our galaxy’s supermassive black hole.
 
Oura is facing a lawsuit over whether its $300 ring can actually track sleep - TechSpot Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:34:00 GMT

The lawsuit takes aim at a core feature of the product: its ability to turn data collected from a wearer's finger into scores for sleep, readiness, and activity. Oura rings track measures like heart activity and skin temperature, then run that data through software to generate sleep reports.

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Bilibili wants to be YouTube's rival everywhere, not just in China - TechSpot Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:09:00 GMT

The international Bilibili app is currently available on Android, with an iOS version expected soon. The company is also reportedly working on an English-language website that will offer content from popular creators.

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A cracked version of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls runs better than the original game, and players are fuming - TechSpot Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:55:00 GMT

The DRM Sony uses to lock down Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls on PC is so aggressive that people with massively capable gaming machines are complaining about performance and network instability. The developers have already released a patch to fix some of the issues, but the number of people playing the...

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Saily Ultra eSIM Premum Plan Review: Packed With Perks - Wired Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
For uninterrupted service as you country-hop, the Saily Ultra eSIM works well and comes with plentiful perks. It’s pricey though.
 
Walmart will finally accept Apple Pay and Google Pay starting August 24 - TechSpot Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:52:00 GMT

Walmart has finally ended its years-long battle against contactless payments from tech giants like Apple and Google. The company recently announced that some stores and Sam's Club locations will begin supporting Apple Pay and Google Pay starting August 24.

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Putting mice into hibernation causes a major loss of synapses - ArsTechnica Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:22:32 GMT
Hibernation cuts down on synapses, but mice seem to retain memories anyway.
 
Dismantling the Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife and water in US - ArsTechnica Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:08:53 GMT
Lands free of roads are under threat from the Trump administration’s proposed rollback.
 
The 4 Best Monitor Arms to Clear Up Your Desk Space (2026) - Wired Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
Your desk setup needs a monitor arm, and I’ve been testing every one I can get my hands on to find the best.
 
Set Up a Separate Work Profile on Your Android Phone - Wired Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
It is possible to achieve your desired work-life balance on your smartphone. Just set up separate accounts using this built-in Android feature.
 
The Best Mattress Toppers I've Tried (2026): Supportive, Plush, Memory Foam - Wired Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:32:00 GMT
These toppers will transform your mattress into exactly what you need, whether that’s a super-plush pillow top, memory foam, or targeted back support.
 
Your Expired Visa Card Could Be ‘Zombified’ to Make Contactless Payments - Wired Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Apple sends out an “unprecedented” number of spyware warnings, Ukraine hits a Russian ecommerce giant with cyber and drone attacks, and more.
 
NASA Cancels Its Rescue Mission for the Aging Swift Telescope - Wired Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The LINK probe was supposed to use robotic arms to capture Swift and lift it into a safe orbit. Problems with its control system forced NASA to call off the attempt.
 
Open Forum: What's your most-used keyboard shortcut? - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:33:00 GMT

Some keyboard shortcuts are so ingrained that we barely think about using them anymore. Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V, Ctrl + Z, and Alt + Tab probably account for an absurd number of keystrokes on any given workday. But it's the less universal ones that tend to reveal how...

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Trump's space transportation policy calls for new spaceport on federal land - ArsTechnica Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:32:17 GMT
"We probably need another site that's capable of heavy and super heavy launch capability."
 
The Unlikely Place at the Center of China’s AI Boom - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:25:32 GMT
Cheap energy, abundant land, and proximity to Beijing have turned a city in Inner Mongolia into a crucial hub for data centers.
 
Tesla’s Door Handles Lead to Its Biggest Recall Yet - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:10:00 GMT
A Chinese agency says the two recalls affecting some 3 million vehicles can mostly be fixed by over-the-air updates—but they will also require physical warning stickers and camera-related updates.
 
GTA 6 Leaks Prompt Take-Two to Seek Subpoenas for Microsoft, Discord Data - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:44:36 GMT
The requests target Discord accounts and a GitHub repository connected to the ongoing GTA 6 leak investigation.
 
Thunder + fiber-optic cabling used for seismic imaging - ArsTechnica Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:26:46 GMT
Thunderstorms make seismic waves that can be used to find sub-surface features.
 
Hidden Zillow listings created fake supply shock, raising NYC rents, lawsuit says - ArsTechnica Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:10:50 GMT
Renters say hidden Zillow listings make it harder to afford living in New York City.
 
Motorola's GrapheneOS phones will launch in 2027 priced higher than Pixels - ArsTechnica Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:32:29 GMT
The private Android-based OS will expand beyond Pixels next year.
 
Lawsuit demands Logitech hand tariff refunds over to customers - ArsTechnica Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:04:41 GMT
Logitech increased prices by up to 25 percent last year.
 
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 add user-replaceable batteries, Bluetooth 6.0 - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:40:00 GMT

Sennheiser's latest premium earbuds, the Momentum True Wireless 5, have been completely redesigned and include several noteworthy features that could offer significantly better value, despite their substantially higher upfront cost.

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This fully walkable 3D city was built entirely out of ASCII art - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:16:00 GMT

Grow Now Games, a self-professed one person indie game developer, recently shared the project on YouTube. The dev said his goal was to build a cyberpunk-style city that felt alive, and to build the whole thing using only ASCII characters. So, that's what he did.

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Someone got Doom running on a 2009 Canon DSLR camera, and it's surprisingly playable - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:34:00 GMT

A 12-year-old YouTuber with the username Kick recently uploaded a video of Doom running on a Canon DSLR camera. The open-source project is available on GitHub.

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The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
Chinese memory firm CXMT relied on leaked Samsung technology to skip years of R&D, court testimony claims - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:23:00 GMT

That origin story came directly from a former Samsung Electronics engineer surnamed Jeon, according to Maeil Business. The veteran employee spent almost three decades at Samsung before jumping to the rival firm around 2016. Jeon appeared in a Seoul courtroom this past week to testify under oath about those early...

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Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Meta is in court again over child safety, and this time it’s a landmark case that could force significant changes to core features of Facebook and Instagram.
 
If one PC creates 20dB of noise and another makes 40dB, how louder is the second PC? - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:51:00 GMT
Also: what are humming, rattling and whining PC noises?
 
Sony's Horizon live service spinoff could be dead by December - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:09:00 GMT

Sony officially introduced Horizon Hunters Gathering (HHG) earlier this year. The game is set in the Horizon universe, but it replaces the traditional single-player formula with a live service, co-op action multiplayer design. Developed by Guerrilla Games, HHG was conceived as yet another attempt to create a successful live service...

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Drones could be banned over most public spaces in this Colorado city, but the FAA may stand in the way - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:39:00 GMT

The Wheat Ridge City Council discussed the proposed ordinance during a study session on Monday, reports Colorado Politics. The city currently relies on FAA rules, but officials cite concerns about privacy, noise, wildlife, nuisance behavior, and public safety.

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YouTube may be paying creators millions not to post on Netflix - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:47:00 GMT

To be eligible for the additional payment, creators will have to agree to keep their content exclusive to YouTube "for a certain period of time," although the proposed exclusivity period is currently unclear. YouTubers who agree to the exclusivity clause will reportedly be paid through two channels - direct financing...

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I Tried the Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026: Beatbot, iGarden, Dreame - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:33:00 GMT
Pack up your pool cleaning supplies. Let one of these robot buddies maintain your water quality instead
 
Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 (2026): A Solution for Cord Clutter - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 can wirelessly transmit games, TV shows, movies, and more across your home (even through walls).
 
The Patrick Clancy Conspiracy Theories Are Rooted in the Harsh Realities of Motherhood - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Lindsay Clancy’s defense argues she killed her three kids because of postpartum psychosis. But armchair detectives, including many fed-up mothers, are laying blame with her ex-husband.
 
5 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2026): Philips, Oral-B, Quip, More - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:31:00 GMT
After two years of testing, these are the electric toothbrushes that impressed WIRED staffers the most.
 
Influencers and Resellers Are Turning Empty Boxes Into Big Cash - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
As the appetite for “authenticity” grows online, content creators are buying up empty boxes for luxury goods—and resellers are cashing in for “crazy prices.”
 
The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“People have talked about the Colorado River crisis for decades—we’re now in it,” says one expert. “Everyone you talk to is like, ‘Shit, man.’”
 
Best Early Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): AirTags, Dyson, and More - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:37:00 GMT
From the best Dyson vacuum to the best wireless headphones and earbuds we’ve tested, you can get some great gadgets on sale already ahead of Labor Day.
 
The Single English County Saying No to Palantir - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
The UK government is facing calls to cancel a sprawling health care contract with Palantir. The region of Greater Manchester insists it can do a better job itself.
 
Ruggable Discount Code: 30% Off Rugs | August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Keep your floors pristine and your budget intact. Save up to 30% off machine-washable rugs, runners, mats, and pillows using Ruggable coupons plus our expert advice.
 
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
 
Zoro Coupon Codes: 55% Off August - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Zoro coupon codes, deals, and free shipping offers to save big on industrial equipment, tools, and supplies this month.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this August.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for August 2026.
 
Squarespace Promo Codes: 20% Off in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this August.
 
Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for August 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.
 
Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Lenovo Coupon Codes: 15% Off in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 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.
 
Meta Quest Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses, and more deals.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
Google Pixel 11 Review: Minor Upgrade - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:15:27 GMT
Incremental improvements fail to generate much excitement, but Google’s Pixel 11 is still an accomplished Android phone.
 
Paving the way for greener ammonia production - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
New MIT research could lead to better materials for a fossil-fuel-free process for making the chemical that's essential to fertilizer and other products.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
The game’s the thing - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:00 GMT
MIT senior Kayode Dada has a passion for designing games, and a penchant for building community.
 
How the Toxoplasma parasite adapts to crowded conditions in host cells - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT
A new study by Whitehead Institute researchers identifies how the widespread parasite Toxoplasma gondii survives in crowded environments in infected cells, which helps it persist in long-lasting brain cysts.
 
Creating innovations that scale across borders - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:15:00 GMT
A new book coauthored by Professor Amos Winter asserts that, to solve major challenges and deliver products of value to consumers in both developed and emerging markets, innovators must think and act globally.
 
Flipping the script on biology education, and scaling it up - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:20:00 GMT
Using a modular kit, the MIT Edgerton Center is bringing a hands-on biology curriculum to Massachusetts’ second-largest school district.
 
People’s Picks: Our Readers Say These Mobile Carriers Are Better Than the Industry Giants - CNET Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
One mobile virtual network operator wins over readers with its value, cellular data connection and customer satisfaction.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
When AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can’t be traced to training data - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT
A new method for surgically removing training examples from a model reveals that as datasets grow, the link between what a model learns and what it produces dissolves.
 
Anthea Coster awarded International Union of Radio Science Appleton Prize - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:00 GMT
The MIT Haystack Observatory principal research scientist is honored for lifetime contributions to ionospheric research.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
DNA shaper steers nervous system development - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
A study of worms finds a protein that helps shape the structure of the genome is critical for establishing the identity of some neurons.
 
Q&A: Rethinking how innovation happens - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
In his latest book, Professor Eugene Fitzgerald examines the forces that turn breakthroughs into value — and why innovation resists simple formulas.
 
Your Mac’s Screen Sharing Feature Has a Security Flaw. Here’s How to Protect Yourself - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:48:13 GMT
Apple issued a fix for the vulnerability. But it’s best to disable screen sharing when not actively using it.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Professor Emeritus Chiang Chung Mei, pioneering scholar of ocean wave dynamics and fluid mechanics, dies at 91 - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.
 
Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.
 
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.
 
Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.
 
Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.
 
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.
 
3 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT
Dean Richard Locke discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy.
 
The mystery of the Chinese tea chest label - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
MIT historian Tristan Brown uncovers the true origins of an artifact once thought to be a relic of the Boston Tea Party.
 
With a feel for physics, AI models simulate a wider range of real-world scenarios - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:25:00 GMT
“GeoPT” helps AI models understand the basics of physics so they can simulate how objects respond to things like wind and water more efficiently and accurately.
 
High-orbit satellites could light the way for travel to the moon - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Acting as cooperative optical beacons, the satellites could provide GPS-like navigation and communications support for spacecraft operating across cislunar space.
 
MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Their new study aims to give budding industry a framework for understanding how fusion can be profitable.
 
Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases - MIT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.
 
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
An experienced student affairs leader is joining MIT to oversee the next chapter for the Division of Student Life.
 
A new way to watch heat move through electronics - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips.
 
Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies.
 
Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments.
 
These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics.
 
Past is prologue for geopolitical developments - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
DUSP Associate Professor Jason Jackson’s latest book compares how two countries chose radically different paths to economic independence.
 
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.
 
The benefits of medical AI assistance vary based on user expertise - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Study finds non-experts deferred to LLM-based diagnostic assistance, even when it was wrong, while clinicians caught AI errors.
 
Alexander Rakhlin named director of the MIT Statistics and Data Science Center - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
An expert in machine learning, statistics, and computation, Rakhlin succeeds Professor Ankur Moitra.
 
Connecting students with the future of microelectronics - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The 2026 NEMC Hub-sponsored externship gave students access to world-class research, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and professionals driving innovation across the Northeast.
 
Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies.
 
Using reason, again and again - MIT Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time — and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing.
 
How to Find Out If There Are Flock Cameras Near You - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:25:29 GMT
The Atlas of Surveillance maintains the largest known database tracking police surveillance technologies across the US.
 
How to Stop AI Chatbots From Training on Your Personal Data - CNET Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:04:13 GMT
Here are the settings you need to tweak so AI models aren’t trained on your personal data.
 
Disney Settled an Antitrust Case for $50 Million. Here’s How to Get Your Share Before Sept. 8 - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:58:09 GMT
Disney has settled a lawsuit alleging it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.
 
Your Phone Is Filthier Than You Think. Here’s the Right Way to Clean It - CNET Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:01:02 GMT
These quick tips will give your phone a fast, basic clean.
 
Here Are All the Ways to Customize Your iPhone’s Lock Screen - CNET Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:08 GMT
There are a handful of ways you can adjust your iPhone’s lock screen to your liking.
 
Ditch Google Search for One of These 5 Other Free Search Engines - CNET Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:00:07 GMT
Breaking up with Google is easy with these free alternatives.