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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.
 
Inside the World Robot Conference in Beijing, drawing over 300 exhibitors; Unitree founder Wang Xingxing said the industry's "ChatGPT moment" has yet to come (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:30:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Inside the World Robot Conference in Beijing, drawing over 300 exhibitors; Unitree founder Wang Xingxing said the industry's “ChatGPT moment” has yet to come — Beijing policymakers have made robotics a ‘strategic priority’ — At the World Robot Conference in Beijing this week …

 
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.
 
New Orks Codex exclusive on Warhammer TV - Warhammer Community - Google Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:53:02 GMT
  1. New Orks Codex exclusive on Warhammer TV Warhammer Community
  2. Build a better Waaagh! – Warhammer Community cooks up their ideal Ork armies Warhammer Community
  3. Warhammer 40K Hot Mess – Ork Datasheets Have Too Many Rules! Bell of Lost Souls
  4. Sunday Preview – Orks rampage in next week Warhammer Community
  5. ARC Raiders continues to bring Nexon big money - sales revealed ixbt.games
 
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.
 
Sleeper E-bike has Solenoid Display - Hack a Day Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:40 GMT
Brown wrapped chrome handlebars leaning against a light grey wall. Near the stem, a series of four small pins protrude from the bars to indicate a full battery charge of 100%.
[GRMNT] decided to bring his grandpa’s beautiful road bike into the future by making a sleeper e-bike conversion. Going into the project, [GRMNT] didn’t really know what he was working …read more
 
With each successive era of LLMs, from early scaling, to reasoning, to agentic, open models have taken half as long to catch up to the first closed model (SemiAnalysis) - Techmeme Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:30:01 GMT

SemiAnalysis:
With each successive era of LLMs, from early scaling, to reasoning, to agentic, open models have taken half as long to catch up to the first closed model — Comparing open vs. closed models across the eras of frontier models, Is the gap narrowing? — ∙ Paid

 
Rundoo, a provider of AI-powered business operations software for independent supply stores, raised a $30M Series B led by Battery Ventures (Mike Wheatley/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:00:35 GMT

Mike Wheatley / SiliconANGLE:
Rundoo, a provider of AI-powered business operations software for independent supply stores, raised a $30M Series B led by Battery Ventures — Rundoo Inc., the creator of an artificial intelligence-native system-of-record for independent supply stores, said today it has closed …

 
OpenAI President Greg Brockman's role has expanded significantly, giving him control over its product and scaling teams following a wave of executive departures (Hayden Field/The Verge) - Techmeme Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:25:01 GMT

Hayden Field / The Verge:
OpenAI President Greg Brockman's role has expanded significantly, giving him control over its product and scaling teams following a wave of executive departures — OpenAI has had a hell of a year. The company spent months battling former cofounder Elon Musk in a sensational jury trial …

 
Hacking A Cat Litter Box - Hack a Day Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:46 GMT
[Joseph DiGiovanni] is the owner of a Litter Robot 4. It’s a convenient mechanized litter box for cats that can clean itself to reduce unwelcome odors inside the home. He …read more
 
Following abandoned IPO attempts in NYC and London, Shein is struggling to grow as it nears a Hong Kong listing at a fraction of its peak valuation of $100B (Sui-Lee Wee/New York Times) - Techmeme Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:13 GMT

Sui-Lee Wee / New York Times:
Following abandoned IPO attempts in NYC and London, Shein is struggling to grow as it nears a Hong Kong listing at a fraction of its peak valuation of $100B — Facing pressure in the United States and Europe, Shein is struggling to find new ways to grow ahead of its much-delayed initial public offering.

 
Apple reportedly cut more than 200 jobs across Vision Pro and Siri software teams - Engadget Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:14:33 GMT
Apple has laid off employees in its Vision Pro and Siri teams as it shifts focus to smart glasses and next-gen AI tech.
 
How politicians who once championed data centers, including Greg Abbott and Josh Shapiro, are now slowing their development as the issue becomes a liability (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:10:03 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
How politicians who once championed data centers, including Greg Abbott and Josh Shapiro, are now slowing their development as the issue becomes a liability — State governors, including Greg Abbott and Josh Shapiro, slowing development of the facilities as anger over AI spreads

 
How the Grid’s Harmonic Filters Keep the Power Clean - Hack a Day Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:00:46 GMT
A fun way to think about a national electrical grid is as a massively upscaled electrical circuit, one in which you have multiple power supplies injecting AC power, with various …read more
 
Nintendo Wipes Out Hundreds Of Switch Emulator Repositories - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Wipes Out Hundreds Of Switch Emulator Repositories Nintendo Life
  2. Nintendo Wipes Out 400+ Switch Emulator Repos in Single-Day GitHub Sweep torrentfreak.com
  3. Nintendo continues its crusade on emulators by reportedly wiping out 400+ GitHub repositories in a single day Nintendo Wire
  4. Nintendo Just Delivered Devastating News to Emulator Users Polygon.com
  5. "This is illegal": Nintendo removed over 400 repositories with Switch emulators from GitHub ixbt.games
 
Sources: Anthropic's bankers said the company could raise $100B+ in its IPO, which could value it at $2T, in recent discussions with potential investors (New York Times) - Techmeme Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:36:16 GMT

New York Times:
Sources: Anthropic's bankers said the company could raise $100B+ in its IPO, which could value it at $2T, in recent discussions with potential investors — The offering could value the five-year-old A.I. start-up at $2 trillion, its bankers have told potential investors, which would exceed Elon Musk's SpaceX.

 
Amazon raises prices for its Echo smart speakers, Fire TV line, Kindle devices, and eero mesh networking systems to offset increases in memory and storage costs (Sebastian Herrera/Fortune) - Techmeme Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:15:00 GMT

Sebastian Herrera / Fortune:
Amazon raises prices for its Echo smart speakers, Fire TV line, Kindle devices, and eero mesh networking systems to offset increases in memory and storage costs — Amazon has raised prices for several of its first-party devices, including its Echo smart speakers and Fire TV line …

 
Psychonauts Developer Double Fine Gets Rights To Games Back, But Union Future Uncertain - Aftermath - Google Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:07:24 GMT
  1. Psychonauts Developer Double Fine Gets Rights To Games Back, But Union Future Uncertain Aftermath
  2. You Can Help Decide Double Fine's Next Project In Its Upcoming Game Jam Livestream Game Informer
  3. Double Fine Owns IP and Publishing Rights for All of Its Games Following Xbox Split, Psychonauts Studio Confirms IGN
  4. Psychonauts Dev Now Owns All Its Games And Publishing Rights Kotaku
  5. Famed Studio Is Officially Making a Comeback After Xbox Layoffs Polygon.com
 
Xbox Series X Special Edition Pricing Confirms 2026 Is a Bad Year for Gamers - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:59:29 GMT
The Microsoft Xbox Special Edition console price has leaked, revealing an unpleasantly high price.
 
Helcim, a payments processor for SMBs, raised a CA$53M Series C led by Business Development Bank of Canada's Growth Venture Fund at a CA$250M valuation (Madison McLauchlan/BetaKit) - Techmeme Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:55:00 GMT

Madison McLauchlan / BetaKit:
Helcim, a payments processor for SMBs, raised a CA$53M Series C led by Business Development Bank of Canada's Growth Venture Fund at a CA$250M valuation — Calgary company reaches $250-million valuation, hopes to grow after Moneris sells to US private equity.

 
Amazon hiked prices on Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, eero to offset ‘significant increases’ in memory costs - Fortune - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:50:00 GMT
  1. Amazon hiked prices on Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, eero to offset ‘significant increases’ in memory costs Fortune
  2. Amazon Kindle e-reader prices have increased Good e-Reader
  3. Amazon just quietly raised the price of all its Fire Sticks Pocket-lint
  4. AI’s memory crunch just made Amazon devices more expensive Cryptopolitan
  5. Amazon’s Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV just got hit with major price hikes Digital Trends
 
ChatGPT Can Take Over Your iMessages. But Do You Really Want That? - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:47:32 GMT
OpenAI has a new feature that allows its AI chatbot to read your texts and write new ones.
 
Grok Had a ‘Generation Glitch’ That Caused It to Send Users Pure Nonsense - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:36:10 GMT
Chatbot gibberish is annoying. But it’s also a lesson in how AI works.
 
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.
 
OpenAI says California should amend SB 53 to expand safeguards, including requiring monitoring of frontier models under training, following AI agent hacks (Chase DiFeliciantonio/Politico) - Techmeme Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:10:11 GMT

Chase DiFeliciantonio / Politico:
OpenAI says California should amend SB 53 to expand safeguards, including requiring monitoring of frontier models under training, following AI agent hacks — SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI urged its home state of California on Friday to “strengthen” its landmark AI law following recent autonomous hacks …

 
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.
 
Building a Hammond Organ to Understand How They Work - Hack a Day Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:00:50 GMT
The Hammond organ is an early form of electronic– or perhaps electromechanical– musical instrument. It solved the very real problem of organs normally being the sort of thing you built …read more
 
Gurman: as part of Vision Pro cuts, Apple is largely shutting down a team focused on gaming and reducing the size of a unit producing immersive video content (Chance Miller/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:45:01 GMT

Chance Miller / 9to5Mac:
Gurman: as part of Vision Pro cuts, Apple is largely shutting down a team focused on gaming and reducing the size of a unit producing immersive video content — Apple is cutting jobs across multiple teams, according to a new Bloomberg report. All told, the company has cut …

 
Nvidia makes a minority investment in Cloverleaf, which works with utilities and energy providers to secure infrastructure for data center sites (Rashika Singh/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:35:01 GMT

Rashika Singh / Reuters:
Nvidia makes a minority investment in Cloverleaf, which works with utilities and energy providers to secure infrastructure for data center sites — Nvidia (NVDA.O) has made a minority investment in privately held Cloverleaf Infrastructure to develop infrastructure to power AI data center projects across …

 
Inside Jason Kelce’s Potty Humor Marketing Ploy Against AI Data Centers - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:22:31 GMT
Big Tech’s water guzzling to cool AI servers is serious, even if this viral ad isn’t.
 
Samsung's Absolutely Massive 57" Dual 4K Gaming Monitor Drops to the Lowest Price I've Ever Seen - IGN - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:15:55 GMT
  1. Samsung's Absolutely Massive 57" Dual 4K Gaming Monitor Drops to the Lowest Price I've Ever Seen IGN
  2. Best gaming monitor deal: Get the 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 at 32% off Mashable
  3. Woot’s massive PC sale is now live with up to 75% off gaming desktops, monitors, coolers, and more, deals from just $5 9to5Toys
  4. Amazon Clears Out Samsung's 24-Inch Curved Monitor at Its Black Friday Price, and It's Only August Gizmodo
  5. Gaming monitor deals that take the pain out of upgrading: Save up to $650 on our top picks from LG and Samsung Yahoo Tech
 
OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Sol's API and credit prices by over 20% for the next three months, to $4/1M input tokens and $20/1M output tokens (Anzar Mehraj/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:15:03 GMT

Anzar Mehraj / Reuters:
OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Sol's API and credit prices by over 20% for the next three months, to $4/1M input tokens and $20/1M output tokens — OpenAI said on Friday it is cutting the prices of its frontier GPT-5.6 Sol model for developers by more than 20% for the next three months …

 
HoverAir’s transforming modular drone has already been halted in the US - The Verge - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:14:11 GMT
  1. HoverAir’s transforming modular drone has already been halted in the US The Verge
  2. HoverAir's latest flyer eradicates divide between pocket cam and drone New Atlas
  3. It Looks Like HoverAir’s Flying Gimbal Camera Already Got Banned in the U.S. PetaPixel
  4. HoverAir Versa: How this drone dodged the FCC's foreign drone ban Mashable
  5. FCC Tells All Certification Labs To Tighten Drone Screening DroneXL
 
Ow! My Balls! - Jalopnik - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:44:40 GMT
Ow! My Balls! Jalopnik
 
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.
 
Sources: Devoted Health, which uses AI to help coordinate medical care for those enrolled in Medicare Advantage, is raising new funding at a $25B valuation (Katie Roof/Business Insider) - Techmeme Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:35:00 GMT

Katie Roof / Business Insider:
Sources: Devoted Health, which uses AI to help coordinate medical care for those enrolled in Medicare Advantage, is raising new funding at a $25B valuation — Devoted Health is the latest startup to show that combining health and AI commands a premium valuation.

 
Someone Found A Bottom To Splatoon Raiders' Bottomless Buffet - Kotaku - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT
Someone Found A Bottom To Splatoon Raiders' Bottomless Buffet Kotaku
 
TikTok will pay $400 million to settle Justice Department lawsuit over child privacy - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:13:43 GMT
The DoJ said the app has made significant strides in privacy protections since the 2024 suit.
 
Video: Metal Gear Solid 4 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. PS3 graphics comparison - Nintendo Everything - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:08:50 GMT
  1. Video: Metal Gear Solid 4 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. PS3 graphics comparison Nintendo Everything
  2. I thought Metal Gear Solid 4 had aged badly – playing it on PS5 changed my mind Creative Bloq
  3. There Will Never Be Another Game Like Metal Gear Solid 4 Polygon.com
  4. This MGS4 revamp overcomes the original game's biggest barrier – finally GAMINGbible
  5. Konami Sets an August Date for Metal Gear Solid’s Return — Mark Your Calendar eGamers.io
 
Apple is reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs from Siri, Vision Pro teams - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:58:07 GMT
  1. Apple is reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs from Siri, Vision Pro teams TechCrunch
  2. Apple Cuts Jobs in Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video and Gaming Teams Bloomberg
  3. Layoffs in Apple's Vision Products Group prove slow progress in spatial computing AppleInsider
  4. Apple Reportedly Lays Off Vision Pro Staff As Smart Glasses Take Priority – Ternus CEO Transition Nears Yahoo Finance
  5. Apple reportedly lays off 60 Vision employees amid shifting priorities 9to5Mac
 
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 to get one big upgrade at perfect time - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:53:00 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 to get one big upgrade at perfect time 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Watches With Ceramic Finish Reportedly Returning This Year CNET
  3. Ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 is getting more rumor mill traction AppleInsider
  4. The next Apple Watch may come in a version we haven’t seen in years PhoneArena
  5. Apple Watch Ultra 4 Leak Reveals 4 Major Upcoming Upgrades Geeky Gadgets
 
Nvidia says its general-purpose coding agent system AVO scored 100% across all 25 environments in the ARC-AGI-3 public set, completing all 183 levels (Terry Chen/NVIDIA Technical Blog) - Techmeme Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:50:00 GMT

Terry Chen / NVIDIA Technical Blog:
Nvidia says its general-purpose coding agent system AVO scored 100% across all 25 environments in the ARC-AGI-3 public set, completing all 183 levels — The research project elevates Claude Opus 5 from a 30% model baseline to 100% as part of the complete AVO agent system, showing that system design …

 
Take-Two subpoenas Discord and Microsoft in hunt for GTA VI leaker - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:47:17 GMT
The company is searching for leakers ahead of GTA's November release.
 
ChatGPT On Mac Can Now Read And Respond To Apple iMessages - Engadget - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:37:14 GMT
  1. ChatGPT On Mac Can Now Read And Respond To Apple iMessages Engadget
  2. ChatGPT Can Now Control iMessage, Potentially Raising Apple Privacy Concerns Bloomberg
  3. ChatGPT can now send texts for you with new Apple Messages plug-in TechCrunch
  4. OpenAI Integrates ChatGPT into Apple Messages on Mac The Information
  5. AI can now read your iMessages and reply on your behalf without permission PhoneArena
 
The Dead Internet Theory May Be Coming True, Pew Research Findings Show - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:36:40 GMT
More of what you’re reading online could be written by an AI bot.
 
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.
 
You Can Soon Use the Tap-to-Pay Option at Walmart and Sam’s Club - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:22:32 GMT
The contactless payment method will be available starting Aug. 24 at select stores and clubs.
 
Pixel Watch 5 lets you customize double pinch to dismiss alarms, skip music, & more - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:17:00 GMT
  1. Pixel Watch 5 lets you customize double pinch to dismiss alarms, skip music, & more 9to5Google
  2. Pixel Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch9: Price, Battery, Features Compared TechRepublic
  3. Pixel Watch 5 Review: A Fantastic Watch That's Missing Features At Launch Engadget
  4. My Top 10 Google Pixel Watch 5 Features For Productivity And Wellbeing Forbes
  5. Pixel Watch 5 factory images are here with one convenient change Android Authority
 
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.
 
Thermoacoustic Sterling Engine is Now Fully 3D Printable - Hack a Day Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:00:14 GMT
Would you like to make your own energy? Why, who doesn’t in this era of rising costs! A sterling engine always looks like a good fit for that: highly efficient, …read more
 
People With Eyes Accuse System 3 Devs Of Using Gen AI On Its James Pond Reboot - Kotaku - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:00:03 GMT
  1. People With Eyes Accuse System 3 Devs Of Using Gen AI On Its James Pond Reboot Kotaku
  2. Who Are We To Know If This Video Game Is Using AI Artwork On Its Cover And In Its Trailer, We Are But Human Beings With Eyeballs And Brains Aftermath
  3. James Pond returns in new Switch 2 collection Notebookcheck
  4. New Collection of SNES and Sega Genesis Games Announced Exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 ComicBook.com
  5. James Pond: RoboCod, my favourite Amiga game, is getting a limited physical Switch 2 release escapistmagazine.com
 
The "Grand Theft Auto VI" leak is speeding ahead without an exit in sight - Axios - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:40:13 GMT
  1. The "Grand Theft Auto VI" leak is speeding ahead without an exit in sight Axios
  2. Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft And Discord Over GTA 6 Leaks Kotaku
  3. Rockstar Rattled As ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Leaks Again Bloomberg
  4. More GTA 6 leaks reveal new gameplay and the entire map Adafruit
  5. GTA 6 makers subpoena Microsoft, Discord in hunt for leakers Mashable
 
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.
 
LinkedIn says its AI slop button is working - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:11:07 GMT
LinkedIn says its AI slop button is working.
 
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Start Times, How to Get Early Access, and What's Included - Push Square - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:10:41 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta: Start Times, How to Get Early Access, and What's Included Push Square
  2. NEXT and Modern Warfare 4: Early Intel, PC Specs, Pre-loading, and More Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – New Multiplayer and Early Access Beta details PlayStation.Blog
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Inside the Maps and Movement of Multiplayer XBOX Wire
  5. Call of Duty Finally Lands on Switch 2 after Microsoft’s 10-year Nintendo Deal, but the Port Disappoints Early Testers Wccftech
 
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.
 
Season two of Netflix's Cyberpunk 2077 anime streams October 20 - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:51:03 GMT
Season two of Netflix's Cyberpunk 2077 anime streams October 20
 
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 add user-replaceable batteries, Bluetooth 6.0 - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:40:00 GMT

Sennheiser said that the Momentum True Wireless 5 are the company's most advanced earbuds yet. The buds have been engineered – or reengineered – to provide an uncompromising listening experience for customers on the go. However, one of the device's most interesting features is likely the result of external pressures...

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PVC Pipe Turned DIY Digital Telescope - Hack a Day Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:44 GMT
[Makestreme] had always wanted to own a nice telescope, but found that budget would not stretch to anything above a cheap model with a limited 50 mm aperture. Wanting a …read more
 
Tokyo's Sushi Bus combines conveyor belt dining with open-air sightseeing - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:09:50 GMT
Tokyo's Sushi Bus combines conveyor belt dining with open-air sightseeing.
 
Chinese regulators tell Tesla to fix nearly 3 million cars - ArsTechnica Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:07:15 GMT
Chinese safety regulators have cracked down on doors that don't open in a crash.
 
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Review - TechPowerUp - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Review TechPowerUp
  2. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Review - Machine Learning / AI TechPowerUp
  3. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Review - Software & Game Development TechPowerUp
  4. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Review - Minimum FPS/RTX 5090 TechPowerUp
  5. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Review - Overclocking, Boost & Clock Frequencies TechPowerUp
 
$100 Best Buy gift cards will be $60 at stores Saturday - The Verge - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. $100 Best Buy gift cards will be $60 at stores Saturday The Verge
  2. Best Buy's celebrating its 60th birthday by selling $100 gift cards for $60 — how to claim yours Mashable
  3. The Best Tech Deals From Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale Lifehacker
  4. Best Buy Anniversary Sale: Top Gaming Laptop Deals Under $1,500 HotHardware
  5. Special 1-day Apple anniversary sale: AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Pro $400 off, iPhone Air/17 Pro, AirTag 2, more 9to5Mac
 
The Ultimate Guide to The Hobbit Draft - Draftsim - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:49:25 GMT
  1. The Ultimate Guide to The Hobbit Draft Draftsim
  2. MTG Arena Announcements – August 17, 2026 Magic: The Gathering
  3. The secret to success in MTG's newest limited format is… pinecones? wargamer.com
  4. Awful MTG Hobbit Limited Format Has Massive Color Imbalance Issue MTG Rocks
  5. Soul Crushing Rakdos Decks Dominate $800 Hobbit Collector Box Event Draftsim
 
The MacRumors Show: Michael Fisher Talks iPhone Ultra - MacRumors - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:48:48 GMT
  1. The MacRumors Show: Michael Fisher Talks iPhone Ultra MacRumors
  2. I see no reason for Apple to deliberately butcher the iPhone 18 Pro, but here we go again PhoneArena
  3. iPhone Ultra vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max: Here’s the one I’m putting my money on Tom's Guide
  4. New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name 9to5Mac
  5. Apple’s Bold Bet: Foldable iPhone Ultra Debuts with Invisible Crease and 4:3 Display freeyork
 
Tesla and others recall over 4 million vehicles in China over hidden door handles - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:36:49 GMT
Tesla and others recall over 4 million vehicles in China over door handles.
 
Marvel Tōkon And 2XKO Show Fighting Games Can’t Catch A Break In 2026 - Kotaku - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:22:34 GMT
  1. Marvel Tōkon And 2XKO Show Fighting Games Can’t Catch A Break In 2026 Kotaku
  2. 2XKO Active Development Will End in December 2026 Riot Games
  3. Riot Stops 2XKO Development After Dwindling Player Base and Dev Layoffs TechPowerUp
  4. Riot Games sunsets active development on 2XKO as it costs "substantially more to operate than it brings in" GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Riot Games Will Cease Active Development For League Of Legends Fighting Game 2XKO In December Game Informer
 
ARC Raiders Cancels Expeditions Until Early 2027 - Insider Gaming - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:20:59 GMT
  1. ARC Raiders Cancels Expeditions Until Early 2027 Insider Gaming
  2. Embark Suspends Arc Raiders Expeditions for Redesign After Community Backlash TechPowerUp
  3. 'Hoping for a Huge October Surprise, But Not Holding My Breath' — Arc Raiders Players Torn After Embark Delays Future Expeditions Until Early 2027 IGN
  4. Take-Two intends to unearth hackers who leaked GTA VI footage. Discord and Microsoft will be involved in the search ixbt.games
  5. ARC Raiders developers announced a fifth expedition and a temporary mechanic freeze. GameGPU
 
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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I’ve Played (Almost) Every Zombie Game, And This New One Still Feels Excitingly Fresh - GameSpot - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:10:40 GMT
  1. I’ve Played (Almost) Every Zombie Game, And This New One Still Feels Excitingly Fresh GameSpot
  2. Left 4 Dead Successor Officially One of the Most Popular New Games ComicBook.com
  3. Almost two years after it launched to mixed reception and poor player numbers, No More Room in Hell 2 has accrued over a million players Gamereactor UK
  4. 1 Million Responders Joined the Fight: No More Room in Hell 2 Crosses Massive Early Access Milestone! Green Man Gaming
  5. NO MORE ROOM IN HELL 2 CROSSES 1 MILLION PLAYERS, DOUBLING PLAYER BASE FOLLOWING FIRST WEEK OF 1.0 LAUNCH Games Press
 
This Awesome LEGO-Like Original Xbox Building Kit Is Still Available to Preorder (But It's Sold Out at Amazon) - IGN - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:01:29 GMT
  1. This Awesome LEGO-Like Original Xbox Building Kit Is Still Available to Preorder (But It's Sold Out at Amazon) IGN
  2. Mattel Brick Shop™ Celebrates 25 Years of Microsoft's Iconic XBOX Game Console with New Premium Building Set Mattel Corporate
  3. Mattel Is Releasing A Full-Scale Building Brick Set Of The Original Xbox Engadget
  4. A pretend Xbox model costs over $300, and the latest real Series X will potentially be a grand, so I'd like to leave this planet Yahoo Tech
  5. Mattel Integrates Secret Cheat Codes into 3,509-Piece Original Xbox Replica Hypebeast
 
Hackaday Podcast Episode 383: QR Codes, Caving Gear, and the Old School Way to Learn Electronics - Hack a Day Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:53 GMT
In this week’s episode, Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi start things off by getting excited about the recently announced 2026 Retrocomputing Challenge. From there the conversation will cover …read more
 
Fighter jets help destroy Russian drone boat near European offshore gas platform - ArsTechnica Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:48:59 GMT
Romania blew up drone boat to protect lives of several hundred rig workers.
 
Personalized pricing is “abhorrent,” but FTC limits may increase costs, critics say - ArsTechnica Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:38:25 GMT
Some Americans fear the FTC may be thinking about personalized pricing all wrong.
 
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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Researchers Seem to Have Figured Out Why It’s Harder to Poop in Space - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:05:51 GMT
We were going to write a constipation joke here, but it wouldn’t come out.
 
Pixel Camera adds 'Launch control' and new 'Quick access' slider controls on Pixel 11 [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:05:00 GMT
  1. Pixel Camera adds 'Launch control' and new 'Quick access' slider controls on Pixel 11 [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. I tried the Pixel 11 Pro’s Magic Capture on my cat, and I love each hilarious frame Digital Trends
  3. Pixel Camera Looks: Google Sticks the Landing ⭐ Thurrott.com
  4. I tried every Camera Look on the Pixel 11 Pro XL (and found my perfect setup) PhoneArena
  5. Google CEO Sundar Pichai shares photos in honor of 'World Photography Day' taken by ... The Times of India
 
We have more details on Apple's camera-equipped AirPods and they are pretty dang weird - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:06 GMT
Each earbud takes its own image, which is then synchronized for use by Visual Intelligence.
 
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.
 
Dev TFT: SPACE GODS Reviewed - Teamfight Tactics - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Dev TFT: SPACE GODS Reviewed Teamfight Tactics
 
Microsoft Defender's Own Driver Can Be Weaponized to Delete Security Software at Boot - The Hacker News - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:52:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Defender's Own Driver Can Be Weaponized to Delete Security Software at Boot The Hacker News
  2. BTR Reforged: Weaponizing Defender’s Remediation Driver as a Kernel Operation Primitive Check Point Research
  3. Researchers find way to weaponize Windows Defender’s own driver SC Media
  4. Windows Defender Driver Abuse Enables Kernel-Level EDR and Antivirus Bypass gbhackers.com
  5. Microsoft Defender Driver Can Be Weaponized to Disable EDR and AV From Windows Kernel CyberSecurityNews
 
GTA 6 Driving Physics Hint at Return to the Realism of GTA 4 - The Drive - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:47:53 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Driving Physics Hint at Return to the Realism of GTA 4 The Drive
  2. Every driveable vehicle teased in GTA 6 so far Red Bull
  3. I Hope GTA 6 Borrows a Lot From GTA 4 IGN
  4. GTA 6: Fans spot these new gameplay mechanics in the latest hypercar leak Notebookcheck
  5. GTA 6 Could Do For Cars What Red Dead Redemption 2 Did For Horses GameSpot
 
Walmart will finally accept tap to pay in stores by the end of 2026 - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:40:00 GMT
Sam's Club will soon let you pay with your phone or smartwatch too.
 
Can you use a satellite dish as a free TV antenna? It depends where you live - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
A satellite dish left by previous owners may yet have something to offer today. Here's what it can and can't do.
 
All Admin Panel Lobby Hack Codes For Free Rewards - IGN - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:25:39 GMT
  1. All Admin Panel Lobby Hack Codes For Free Rewards IGN
  2. Fortnite servers down: Game goes offline and servers stop working for major update Yahoo Finance UK
  3. Fortnite's Upcoming Season Includes Crossovers With Iconic Games Game Informer
  4. What Is the Rarest Sprite in Fortnite Right Now? Chapter 7 Season 4 VICE
  5. Fortnite admin panel codes for August 2026 Eurogamer
 
FromSoftware Closes The Duskbloods' First Closed Network Test Session Due To Rampant Server Issues - Game Informer - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:23:00 GMT
  1. FromSoftware Closes The Duskbloods' First Closed Network Test Session Due To Rampant Server Issues Game Informer
  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 release date is inaccurate" - No, The Duskbloods isn't releasing on 24th September, according to Nintendo Eurogamer
  5. We played The Duskbloods, the Switch 2’s wildest new exclusive The Verge
 
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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The Blood of Dawnwalker Won’t Run at 60fps on Console, and Fans Aren’t Happy - IGN - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:03:04 GMT
  1. The Blood of Dawnwalker Won’t Run at 60fps on Console, and Fans Aren’t Happy IGN
  2. The Blood Of Dawnwalker Has Two Performance Modes On Xbox Series X, But No 60FPS Pure Xbox
  3. PlayStation 5 Pro Delivers The Best The Blood of Dawnwalker Console Experience, Yet Still Tops At 40 FPS Wccftech
  4. The Blood of Dawnwalker Won't Have 60FPS Mode on PS5 or Even PS5 Pro Push Square
  5. Even PS5 Pro won't hit 60 FPS in The Blood of Dawnwalker - gameplay on Xbox Series and PS5 consoles revealed ixbt.games
 
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.
 
Here’s how iPhone 18 Pro will differentiate itself from prior models - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:58:00 GMT
  1. Here’s how iPhone 18 Pro will differentiate itself from prior models 9to5Mac
  2. Apple's big September event is coming — but don't expect these 5 products Tom's Guide
  3. Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Profit, Critical iOS Update, MacBook Ultra Spec Details Forbes
  4. The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, price increases, and colors Mashable
  5. Apple's iPhone 18 Release Schedule: What's Coming and When MacRumors
 
The Garmin Instinct 3 gets 18 days of battery on a single charge — it’s $150 off right now (and it’s lowest price ever) - NBC News - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:56:39 GMT
  1. The Garmin Instinct 3 gets 18 days of battery on a single charge — it’s $150 off right now (and it’s lowest price ever) NBC News
  2. Garmin’s rugged adventure watch just crashed to its cheapest ever price and it's finally under £200 t3.com
  3. Garmin Instinct E Rugged GPS Smartwatch 40mm drops to $199.99 at Amazon Technobezz
  4. Amazon slashes $150 off the Garmin Instinct 3 Android Authority
  5. Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Rugged Smartwatch drops to $299.99 from $399.99 Technobezz
 
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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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28 - XBOX Wire - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:02:27 GMT
  1. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28 XBOX Wire
  2. These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 24-28) Pure Xbox
  3. 30+ Games Including Star Wars Zero Company Join XBOX Next Week (August 24-28) Windows Report
  4. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 17 to 21 XBOX Wire
  5. These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 17-21) Pure Xbox
 
8 Best TV Antennas That Just Work - bgr.com - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:02:00 GMT
8 Best TV Antennas That Just Work bgr.com
 
Pixel Watch 5 review: A fantastic watch that's missing features at launch - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Our thoughts on Google's new smartwatch as it currently stands.
 
I tried the free Wispr Flow voice dictation tool everyone's talking about - and I'm hooked - ZDNET - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:42:00 GMT
  1. I tried the free Wispr Flow voice dictation tool everyone's talking about - and I'm hooked ZDNET
  2. Everyone’s Using This A.I. Dictation App That I Want to Murder With a Hammer The New York Times
  3. Whisper - The AI that transcribes your audio/video in the blink of an eye Korben
  4. Local AI Speech-to-Text Trend Hunter
  5. Whisper-ui - Transcribe your media with a graphical interface Korben
 
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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Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber - ArsTechnica Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:11:35 GMT
Alphabet-owned company is seeking to persuade US regulators to clear a path for fully autonomous taxi services.
 
Careful, the new Plague Tale game appears to have leaked a week ahead of launch, meaning spoilers may appear - Eurogamer - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:01:53 GMT
  1. Careful, the new Plague Tale game appears to have leaked a week ahead of launch, meaning spoilers may appear Eurogamer
  2. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy – Why This Is Far More Than A Plague Tale 3 XBOX Wire
  3. The New Rat Horror Game Is Being Pirated A Week Before Launch Kotaku
  4. The surprising reason why Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy’s ancient Greece is historically wrong Creative Bloq
  5. Active Matter Developers Discuss Steam Release, Cheaters, Vehicles, and Progression Simplification ixbt.games
 
Child safety experts are skeptical of OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
They say the company must prove it can be trusted before products like these get a pass.
 
6 phones to buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro - Android Central - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:51:12 GMT
  1. 6 phones to buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Android Central
  2. Pixel 11 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: What $1,099 Gets You TechRepublic
  3. I Can’t Stop Rambling to My Pixel 11 Pro WIRED
  4. Google’s New Phone Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That? The New York Times
  5. I stopped caring about camera hardware years ago; the Pixel 11 Pro changed that Android Police
 
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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This iOS 27 Shortcut Stopped My Mindless Scrolling - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:27:09 GMT
I could just delete the addictive social media apps, but what’s the fun in that?
 
PS5 Console Exclusive Phantom Blade Zero Poised for Gargantuan Launch - Push Square - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:15:00 GMT
  1. PS5 Console Exclusive Phantom Blade Zero Poised for Gargantuan Launch Push Square
  2. Phantom Blade Zero State of Play dives deep into combat and the Wulin world PlayStation.Blog
  3. 'No Disc, No Buy' Is Bigger Than Sony Expected. Angry Comments Hijacked Phantom Blade Zero State of Play. Gadget Review
  4. Phantom Blade Zero’s Steam Sales Surpass 300K in Days, Chasing Black Myth: Wukong’s Record With 73% of Its Pre-Launch Pace Wccftech
  5. 'No Disc No Buy' Comments Dominate Sony's Phantom Blade Zero State of Play Livestream, as Planned PlayStation Boycott Nears IGN
 
AMD now ships more than 30% of x86 PC CPUs as Intel's long-held lead keeps shrinking - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Mercury Research revealed in a research note yesterday that AMD's share of x86 client CPU shipments reached 30.3% in Q2, while Intel was at 69.7%.

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Ninja Releases ‘Practical Magic’-Inspired Slushie Machine After Original Sold Out in 2 Hours - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Ahead of the Practical Magic 2 movie this September, Ninja is commemorating the iconic franchise with new spellbinding shades.
 
Report: Limited Edition Xbox launches Black Friday for €900 - Digital Foundry - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:34:00 GMT
  1. Report: Limited Edition Xbox launches Black Friday for €900 Digital Foundry
  2. Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition Console Arrives with $899 Price Tag TechPowerUp
  3. Xbox 25th Anniversary Controller: Release Date, Price & Other Details Seemingly Revealed Pure Xbox
  4. New Xbox Hardware Release Price Leak Reveals Most Expensive Xbox Yet Polygon.com
  5. The Gorgeous Translucent Green Anniversary Xbox Will Reportedly Cost $900 Kotaku
 
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
 
What to Expect from ONL | gamescom 2026 - IGN - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
  1. What to Expect from ONL | gamescom 2026 IGN
  2. How To Watch Gamescom's Opening Night Live Showcase Engadget
  3. Geoff Keighley clarifies how trailers are selected for Gamescom Opening Night Live GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Gamescom 2026: Which Games Are Driving the Most Anticipation Among Gamers? Gamereactor UK
  5. Gamescom 2026: Geoff Keighley and organizers reveal what to expect from gaming’s biggest event Video Games Chronicle
 
GTA 6 leaker may have access to a playable build as fake downloads spread malware - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

"CyberLeek," who shared two new gameplay clips from GTA 6 earlier this week, has since uploaded three more, one of which suggests that he is not merely uploading videos he acquired, but is actually playing the game. However, misinformation has naturally surrounded the first legitimate leak in four years of...

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Woot Is Practically Giving Away Sonic Games to New Customers Today - IGN - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:01:15 GMT
Woot Is Practically Giving Away Sonic Games to New Customers Today IGN
 
As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings - ArsTechnica Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:53 GMT
Ars looks at Zuckoff, the latest free app detecting Meta AI glasses amid privacy backlash.
 
Rocket Report: SpaceX makes its mark on the Moon; ULA names new boss - ArsTechnica Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:36 GMT
Taiwan's effort to develop its own satellite launcher hit a setback this week.
 
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.
 
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).
 
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.”
 
Dave Bautista takes over as Kratos in Amazon's God of War series - TechSpot Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:17:00 GMT

It was back in January when we heard that Sons of Anarchy actor Hurst, who voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarök, would be taking on the lead role in Amazon's show. The news didn't go down too well with fans of the series, who had been hoping to see...

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ChatGPT on Mac can now read and respond to Apple iMessages - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:09:33 GMT
OpenAI has rolled out a plugin that allows ChatGPT to control the Apple Messages app.
 
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.
 
Camera AirPods Code Reveals Image Capture Resolution, Status Light, Person Detection, and More - MacRumors - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:31:54 GMT
  1. Camera AirPods Code Reveals Image Capture Resolution, Status Light, Person Detection, and More MacRumors
  2. Apple’s Camera-Equipped AI AirPods Remain on Track for 2027 Despite Video Leak Bloomberg
  3. AirPod cameras will detect people, and warn about image capture with a status light AppleInsider
  4. Why Apple’s Controversial New AirPods Could Get Banned in Offices and Gyms inc.com
  5. Apple Leaks Unreleased Devices Weeks Ahead of Annual September Event Hypebeast
 
Nevada allows Uber, Tesla and Waymo to start paid robotaxi service - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:47:02 GMT
Nevada's transportation authorities approved the companies' application to charge for robotaxi rides.
 
Asking Eric: Of all of mom's birthdays, my siblings decide to skip this major milestone - AL.com - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Asking Eric: Of all of mom's birthdays, my siblings decide to skip this major milestone AL.com
 
RayNeo Is Going Both Minimalist And Maximalist With Its Latest AR Smart Glasses - Engadget - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. RayNeo Is Going Both Minimalist And Maximalist With Its Latest AR Smart Glasses Engadget
  2. RayNeo’s New Smart Glasses Are Taking the Cameraless Route Gizmodo
  3. A new $399 pair of glasses can turn your handheld into a 307-inch gaming setup Digital Trends
  4. Choose your glasses: RayNeo's next AR lenses are stylish and pure cinema Android Central
  5. RayNeo Launches AI Smart Glasses With Real-Time Captioning and Live Translation Across 55 Languages The Hearing Review
 
RayNeo is going both minimalist and maximalist with its latest AR smart glasses - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
RayNeo's latest AR smart glasses are going for very different audiences: The very discrete, and the very nerdy.
 
Microsoft Patches Severe Entra ID Flaw (CVSS 10.0) Allowing Remote Code Execution - The Hacker News - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:06:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Patches Severe Entra ID Flaw (CVSS 10.0) Allowing Remote Code Execution The Hacker News
  2. Microsoft discloses maximum severity flaw in Entra ID Cybersecurity Dive
  3. Microsoft Patches Exploited Entra ID Vulnerability SecurityWeek
  4. Microsoft sounds alarm as perfect-10 Entra ID flaw comes under attack The Register
  5. Microsoft patches critical vulnerability in Entra ID following active exploitation Techzine Global
 
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.
 
Genesis' GV90 NeoLun is a luxury electric SUV with heated floors and coach doors - Engadget Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:43:35 GMT
Genesis' new electric SUV is loaded with innovation, but not in the dash or drivetrain as you might expect.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
AEW lost an insane amount of money on the Fight Forever video game - Cageside Seats - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:52:18 GMT
  1. AEW lost an insane amount of money on the Fight Forever video game Cageside Seats
  2. REPORT: Details About AEW’s Video Game Future Fightful
  3. Financial Hit AEW Took On Fight Forever Explains Why There's No Sequel TheSportster
  4. AEW Reportedly Lost $30 Million On Fight Forever Video Game Yahoo Sports
  5. AEW Fight Forever Flopped With A Reported $30 Million In Losses Forbes
 
Dark Cherry and More: Every iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra Color Rumor - MacRumors - Google Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:32:00 GMT
  1. Dark Cherry and More: Every iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra Color Rumor MacRumors
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Design Latest: 4 New Colors And Updated Case Style Forbes
  3. Otterbox and Astropad think iPhone 17 Pro cases will fit iPhone 18 Pro 9to5Mac
  4. I’ve seen the new iPhone 18 Pro colors. This is one to get Macworld
  5. Will iPhone 18 Pro Look Different From iPhone 17 Pro? Deja Vu Experience Likely, Leak Suggests Esquire India
 
Netflix Drops Trailers for ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Season 2, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 and More at Anime NYC 2026 - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:11 GMT
You can see the latest trailers and art for seven titles, including Fool Night and The One Piece.
 
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.
 
25 Things From The 2000s That Millennials Got To Experience, But Gen Z'ers Will Never Understand - buzzfeed.com - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:01:02 GMT
25 Things From The 2000s That Millennials Got To Experience, But Gen Z'ers Will Never Understand buzzfeed.com
 
Amazon's God of War show brings in Dave Bautista as its new Kratos - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:51:23 GMT
The casting swap follows Ryan Hurst's injury on set earlier this year.
 
Oura Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Inaccurate AI Sleep Tracking - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:50:03 GMT
A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses the popular smart ring company of false advertisement.
 
Some New Samsung Device Owners Are Running Into RCS Messaging Issues - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:28:50 GMT
Some have shared creative workarounds for connecting to RCS messaging on newer Samsung phone models.
 
GitHub says commits have doubled in the last four months - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:26:02 GMT
The new traffic peak caused "capacity failures" that led to the developer platform's recent outage.
 
US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:00:11 GMT
FCC ban on foreign-made robots accelerated RoboStore’s US manufacturing plans.
 
HP Introduces First HyperX Open-Back Headset, Lightweight Carbon Fiber Mouse and More - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT
I got a glimpse at the latest HyperX gaming peripherals. Here’s what stood out, from new devices to tweaks to existing fan favorites.
 
HyperX's first open-back gaming headset brings the bass - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT
The Cloud Alpha Air is reasonably priced at $150 and sports super comfy earpads.
 
Apple Music will reportedly label any AI-made tracks later this year - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:50:50 GMT
The upcoming feature expands its Transparency Tags for marking slop songs.
 
Europe cancels planned upgrades for Ariane 6 rocket - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:40:52 GMT
Arianespace hasn’t publicly disclosed the cost for an Ariane 6 launch.
 
They survived 9/11; 25 years later, their bonds remain unbroken - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:25:25 GMT
Survivors reconnect with those who saved them in National Geographic's 9/11: Reunited.
 
The Galaxy’s Fastest Star Could Reveal the Secrets of a Supermassive Black Hole - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:58:39 GMT
S301 passes close to Sagittarius A*—so close that its orbit could reveal how the black hole’s rotation warps the spacetime around it.
 
The FTC is cracking down on companies that charge you a "personalized price" - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:43:00 GMT

The agency said it cannot ban personalized pricing under its current authority, but it will pursue enforcement action against companies that fail to meet its disclosure requirements.

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Apple Watches With Ceramic Finish Reportedly Returning This Year - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:37:03 GMT
Rumors are flying that the Apple Watch Series 12 will include a ceramic option.
 
Todoist keeps tasks and projects organized without getting in your way - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:27:00 GMT
Todoist is a free task manager with a clean interface that lets you quickly capture to-dos, set recurring deadlines and priorities, and organize everything into projects and lists. It works across desktop, mobile, and the web, and is also one of our Essential Apps for Windows and macOS.
 
China Is Strapping ‘Digital Bombs’ to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready? - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:03:13 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” Andy Greenberg discusses sitting in on a war game simulating a cyberattack from the Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon
 
The Lucid Air Air Sapphire Beats Genuine Mid-Engine Supercars From 0-200-0 MPH - InsideEVs - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:03:00 GMT
  1. The Lucid Air Air Sapphire Beats Genuine Mid-Engine Supercars From 0-200-0 MPH InsideEVs
  2. Car and Driver’s 0–150–0 Speed Test 2026 Car and Driver
  3. Corvette ZR1X Shines In Car And Driver 0-150-0 Speed Test 2026: Video GM Authority
  4. An American Sedan Just Smoked The New Corvette ZR1X To 200 MPH And Back Carscoops
  5. [VIDEO] Deep Dive: Corvette ZR1X Dominates Car and Driver’s Latest 0-150-0 Test then Pushes to 200 CorvetteBlogger
 
Microsoft confirms latest Windows 11 update is crashing games and rebooting PCs - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:39:00 GMT

The KB5121003 update was released on August 11 for Windows 11 builds 26200.9168 and 26100.9168. According to some users who installed the update, it contains a bug that is causing games to crash and display the EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION error. In some cases, the PC automatically reboots after the crash.

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Where Vandals Can’t Reach? Flock Safety’s Future Is Full of Spying Drones - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:21:49 GMT
A fast-growing surveillance drone network won’t help Flock’s public image.
 
Marley Spoon, Blue Apron Face Delivery Issues After Food Supplier Bankruptcy - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:05:14 GMT
Customers have faced late deliveries, missing ingredients and a lapse in communication. I’m one of them.
 
Silicon Valley Doesn't Get Why You Hate AI - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:49:07 GMT
Technology leaders don’t seem to understand society’s gripes about AI, but boy, are they posting through it.
 
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.
 
Back in 1996, Quake's shareware CD locked id Software's entire catalog behind flawed encryption that made it a free-for-all - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:05:00 GMT

Quake recently turned 30, and id Software celebrated the milestone by releasing new content for the game's "enhanced" version. However, a more recent story highlights some of the unusual business decisions made by the Texas-based studio back in the 1990s. The game that broke id's old guard was also instrumental...

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Roblox must make changes after failing to block adults creeping on kids - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:14:08 GMT
Roblox is first platform to submit to independent audits under the Online Safety Act.
 
NASA study finds Earth fungi could survive up to 7 days near lunar south pole - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:08:00 GMT

The study, published in Science Advances, examined several areas being considered for Artemis landings, including Nobile Rim and Connecting Ridge. Researchers used data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to model surface conditions, then compared them with the known survival limits of bacteria and fungi commonly found on spacecraft.

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Modern Warfare 4 beta includes a campaign mission, Switch 2 support, and background shader compilation - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:27:00 GMT

Activision has revealed the start date, contents, and system requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's open beta. Like prior betas, it mostly centers on multiplayer content but will also include a campaign mission for the first time.

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The FTC Wants Companies to Tell You When They Set Personalized Prices - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:17:25 GMT
The agency says you should know when companies use your personal data to charge you more than the next person.
 
Someone already figured out how to fully control Pixel 11 Pro's 'HiLight' and make it useful [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:05:00 GMT
  1. Someone already figured out how to fully control Pixel 11 Pro's 'HiLight' and make it useful [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Google wants you to use its phones less - but I'm skeptical ZDNET
  3. This App Will Make You Want to Use the Pixel 11 Pro's 'HiLight' Feature Lifehacker
  4. Someone already fixed the Pixel 11's most disappointing feature How-To Geek
  5. Unboxing the Google Pixel 11 Pro smartphone, and trying out the rainbow-colored notification light, 'HiLight.' GIGAZINE
 
G.Skill starts paying buyers $20 to $25 from $2.4 million settlement over misleading RAM speeds - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:50:00 GMT

The payments began landing this week, six months after the settlement was announced. Screenshots shared online show one claimant receiving $19.68 through Zelle, while two others reportedly received $24.60 each. As is usually the case with class actions, the amount depends on how many valid claims were filed and the...

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The Scariest Thing In The Silent Hill: Townfall Gameplay Trailer Is How Scots Pay For Electricity - Kotaku - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:45:24 GMT
  1. The Scariest Thing In The Silent Hill: Townfall Gameplay Trailer Is How Scots Pay For Electricity Kotaku
  2. Silent Hill: Townfall Confirmed As Timed Exclusive, Will Likely Hit Xbox Pure Xbox
  3. Silent Hill: Townfall Drops an 18-minute Gameplay Deep Dive, Yet It’s The Soundtrack That Impresses The Most Wccftech
  4. Filming of "Avengers: Secret Wars" Began with the "Craziest Scene of All Time" - Insider ixbt.games
  5. Silent Hill: Townfall's new trailer quietly confirms when other consoles might get the game Eurogamer
 
Code Vein II expansion ‘Mask of Idris’ launches September 9 alongside version 2.0 update - Gematsu - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:48 GMT
  1. Code Vein II expansion ‘Mask of Idris’ launches September 9 alongside version 2.0 update Gematsu
  2. Code Vein II Mask of Idris DLC launches September 9 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Bandai Namco has announced the first expansion, Mask of Idris, for Code Vein II. GameGPU
  4. Code Vein 2 DLC Stars a Different Version of Lou MagMell Siliconera
  5. A Tale Woven in the Forsaken World Awaits in CODE VEIN II Mask of Idris DLC, Launching September 9 Bandai Namco Entertainment America
 
The EX60 Is Volvo’s Most Important Car, and It’s Glorious - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:21:08 GMT
I’ve driven over 600 miles in the all-electric EX60, and there’s a lot I like about this SUV.
 
This enthusiast has been torturing 351 microSD cards for years, and some brands are winning - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:14:00 GMT

Tech enthusiast Matt Cole started the project in 2023 and recently shared an update on Reddit's r/DataHoarder. The test covers 111 models. Of the 351 cards, 107 are still running, while 67 are waiting for an open card reader

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Healing The Ocean, Together: Subnautica 2 × The Ocean Cleanup - Unknown Worlds - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:05:28 GMT
Healing The Ocean, Together: Subnautica 2 × The Ocean Cleanup Unknown WorldsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Minecraft Dungeons II Gameplay Trailer - Minecraft - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:05:10 GMT
  1. Minecraft Dungeons II Gameplay Trailer Minecraft
  2. Minecraft Dungeons II: Official Gameplay Trailer & New Dimension XBOX Wire
  3. Journey into The Sift: Minecraft Dungeons II Available for Pre-Order mxdwn Games
  4. Minecraft Dungeons II gameplay takes us on a weird adventure DLCompare.com
  5. Minecraft Dungeons 2 Drops New Trailer Showcasing The Sift And Its Dangers GamingBolt
 
Judge says ATF cannot decide when a piece of 3D-printed plastic legally becomes a firearm - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:37:00 GMT

The permanent injunction blocks enforcement of those provisions against Defense Distributed and current or future members of the Second Amendment Foundation. It covers the company's M1911 80% frames, G80 build kit, unfinished receiver, and grip module.

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Genesis joins the giant electric SUV club with new GV90 - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:35:58 GMT
A retractable screen, a huge heads-up display, and an optional 4-seat VIP interior.
 
Valve's Steam Frame could launch any day now, and it might cost $1,200 - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:06:00 GMT

An X account covering Valve hardware recently shared several leaked videos showing the company's official instructions for using the Steam Frame. The unboxing guide and numerous other details uncovered over the past few weeks suggest that the standalone VR headset's release is fast approaching.

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SpaceX’s orbital data centers would create a new category of e-waste - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:59:50 GMT
The yeetcycling math resembles asteroid mining in reverse.
 
Stripe says the "singularity" began eight months ago, makes $7.5 billion AI bet - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:33:00 GMT

Stripe told investors on Wednesday that January 1, 2026, was an important day as it marked the "beginning of the singularity." That's not the sort of claim you'd expect a company to make, especially a digital payments processor.

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Reverse-lookup service exposed millions of photos of people’s faces - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:29:54 GMT
People-search tool ClarityCheck left database containing more than 9M image files exposed.
 
The video games most at risk from PlayStation’s physical switch-off - The Game Business - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:03:38 GMT
  1. The video games most at risk from PlayStation’s physical switch-off The Game Business
  2. Sony’s decision to phase out PlayStation disc releases prompts consumer and preservation concerns Audacy
  3. Former PlayStation Boss Weighs In On Sony Killing Off Physical Game Discs GameSpot
  4. Fears new PS6 could cost nearly £1,000 unless major feature is DROPPED as insiders issue shock PlayStation warning The Sun
  5. Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles PlayStation.Blog
 
Nobody’s Buying New Physical Games On Xbox In The U.S. - Kotaku - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:44 GMT
  1. Nobody’s Buying New Physical Games On Xbox In The U.S. Kotaku
  2. US physical game sales drop to lowest monthly total since 1995 | US Monthly Charts GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Switch 2 Leads US Console Sales Slump in Worst July Since Covid Bloomberg
  4. Sony’s Plan to Kill PlayStation Discs Looks Smarter after US Physical Sales Cratered to just $85 Million Revenue in July Wccftech
  5. 63% of new physical games sold this year in the US have been on Nintendo platforms Nintendo Everything
 
Intel's next flagship CPU could be the 28-core Core Ultra 9 4950K - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:51:00 GMT

The processor appeared in a CPU-Z screenshot posted on X by leaker @laurentschoice. It is listed as the Intel Core Ultra 9 4950K, a name that may signal Intel is returning to four-digit model numbers after using three-digit Core Ultra designations beginning in 2024.

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From the Original ‘Bluey’ Pilot to the Movie: At D23, We Got an Exclusive Look - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:31:00 GMT
Bluey, Bingo and the rest of the Heeler family are in full 3D and ready for the big screen.
 
Researchers found a way to bring expired credit cards back from the dead - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:13:00 GMT

Being unable to use a credit card to pay for your groceries is annoying enough. It's worse when a "zombie" card claws its way back to life and bites you in the bank account. According to researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, there's a way to abuse an already-expired...

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FDA approves robot that can find your vein, insert a needle, and draw blood without human help - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Called Aletta, the robot begins the process by instructing the adult patient on how to position their arm. Once in the correct place, the patient or a supervisor presses a button to begin.

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Poolease X1 Pool Robot Review: How Bad Can It Be? - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:02:00 GMT
The Poolease X1 can collect leaves from the pool floor, but dirt, silt, walls, and steps are all beyond its pay grade.
 
Bumble Tried to Change Dating, but the Dating Market Forced It to Change Instead - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The app now allows men to make the first move, suggesting its women-first positioning was limiting growth. It joins other dating apps now throwing everything at the wall in a bid to stay relevant.
 
The 3 Best USB Car Chargers for Phones (2026): Anker, DeWalt - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:33:00 GMT
I put top-rated USB car chargers to the test for fast charging, value, heat, and safety. These are the best I found.
 
The RTX 5090 Is No Longer Fast Enough - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:32:00 GMT
Samsung's first 6K gaming monitor pushes even the RTX 5090 beyond its comfort zone. We test Nvidia's uber expensive flagship to see what gaming above 4K really costs in performance and image quality.
 
A MAGA County’s Top Election Official Wants to Hire Election Denial Superstar Tina Peters - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Tina Peters was convicted of seven counts related to election interference in 2024. Now, she’s fielding an offer from a county that’s become a hotbed of voting-related conspiracy theories.
 
How Teen ‘After-Prom’ Kings in LA Monetized the High School Rager - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The West Coast house-party scene has long been iconic. For these young, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, it was also inspiration for MyPlots, a party-promotion empire.
 
Salmonella Is Everywhere - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
From granola to guacamole, a wide variety of foods have been recalled lately over salmonella risks. Experts say common-sense precautions go a long way.
 
20% Off Samsung Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
H&R Block Coupon: 25% Off DIY + Tax Pro Assist - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save over 25% when you opt for H&R Block’s free online offering, plus a tax pro review.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This August - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
iRobot Promo Code: 15% Off - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on iRobot products, including robot vacuums and mops designed to handle pet hair, daily messes, and hands-free cleaning with smart home integration.
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
T-Mobile Promo Codes: 25% Off | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this August 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more August 2026 discounts.
 
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 largest all-electric plane ever flew for 27 minutes, on $5 of electricity - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:06:00 GMT

Heart's X1 demonstrator flew for 27 minutes from a regional airport in upstate New York, running on battery power the entire time. The aircraft reached 1,100 feet with one pilot aboard and no passengers. The flight marked the first time the company had put the X1 in the air.

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How "tokenomics" might save AI PCs - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:29:00 GMT

There are some interesting things happening in the PC market these days and, more importantly, the potential for even more impactful changes over the next year or so. At a high level, overall PC shipments were predicted to decline and are indeed starting to do so on a unit basis.

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The game’s the thing - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:00 GMT
MIT senior Kayode Dada has a passion for designing games, and a penchant for building community.
 
How the Toxoplasma parasite adapts to crowded conditions in host cells - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT
A new study by Whitehead Institute researchers identifies how the widespread parasite Toxoplasma gondii survives in crowded environments in infected cells, which helps it persist in long-lasting brain cysts.
 
Creating innovations that scale across borders - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:15:00 GMT
A new book coauthored by Professor Amos Winter asserts that, to solve major challenges and deliver products of value to consumers in both developed and emerging markets, innovators must think and act globally.
 
Flipping the script on biology education, and scaling it up - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:20:00 GMT
Using a modular kit, the MIT Edgerton Center is bringing a hands-on biology curriculum to Massachusetts’ second-largest school district.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Stressed Parents Mean More Screen Time for Kids, Study Finds. That’s Trouble for Back-to-School Season - CNET Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:50:30 GMT
Experts say some screen time is OK, with boundaries.
 
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.
 
An Abandoned SpaceX Rocket Crashed Into the Moon. Here’s What It Looks Like Now - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:28:52 GMT
The rocket drifted in space for over a year before finally plummeting to the moon’s surface.
 
Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments.
 
Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies.
 
These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics.
 
Past is prologue for geopolitical developments - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
DUSP Associate Professor Jason Jackson’s latest book compares how two countries chose radically different paths to economic independence.
 
Reframing leadership as a design problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Nicholas de Monchaux reflects on guiding the MIT Department of Architecture through a period of dramatic change for the profession.
 
The benefits of medical AI assistance vary based on user expertise - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Study finds non-experts deferred to LLM-based diagnostic assistance, even when it was wrong, while clinicians caught AI errors.
 
Alexander Rakhlin named director of the MIT Statistics and Data Science Center - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
An expert in machine learning, statistics, and computation, Rakhlin succeeds Professor Ankur Moitra.
 
Connecting students with the future of microelectronics - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The 2026 NEMC Hub-sponsored externship gave students access to world-class research, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and professionals driving innovation across the Northeast.
 
Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies.
 
Using reason, again and again - MIT Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time — and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing.
 
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries - MIT Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology.
 
D&D Rolls a Natural 20 on Nerd Collabs, Announcing World of Warcraft and Star Wars Sets - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:01:47 GMT
Dice rolls are headed to Azeroth and a galaxy far, far away — starting this year.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Eliminate Spam Calls With This iPhone Trick - CNET Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:03 GMT
Spam calls, who needs them?
 
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.