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At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
Sony Debuts Ad-Supported Live TV on PS5 with Over 100 Channels - CNET Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:16:16 GMT
Sony’s ad-supported service includes news, TV, movies, sports and anime.
 
Microsoft Outlook Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Reports - GV Wire - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:16 GMT
  1. Microsoft Outlook Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Reports GV Wire
  2. Microsoft Outlook outage reported by thousands of users on Monday Mashable
  3. Stay updated: Microsoft Outlook, OpenAI outage reported by thousands KRXI2
  4. Is Outlook down right now? Microsoft outlook down for many Asbury Park Press
  5. Microsoft Outlook Hit by Exchange Online Service Outage CNET
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
Playing against climate risk - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Climate scientist Sai Ravela is using games to help coastal communities find creative adaptations to climate change.
 
Apple Might Add a Pencil to Its First Foldable, but Don’t Expect It at Launch - CNET Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:43:55 GMT
Steve Jobs said in 2007 that “nobody wants a stylus” for the iPhone. That could change.
 
Simulating UAVs In Unreal Engine - Hack a Day Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:12 GMT
When it comes to building real-world flying vehicles, testing can be arduous and expensive. You have to find somewhere to fly, then you have to contend with environmental conditions and …read more
 
The FTC and 20+ state AGs plan to sue Amazon for allegedly making tens of billions over seven years by manipulating ad prices on its retail platform (Dave Michaels/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:01 GMT

Dave Michaels / Wall Street Journal:
The FTC and 20+ state AGs plan to sue Amazon for allegedly making tens of billions over seven years by manipulating ad prices on its retail platform — Commission and more than 20 states to allege e-commerce giant reaped billions by manipulating ad prices on its retail platform

 
The downsides of switching from Windows to Mac - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Moving from Windows to macOS will have a bit of a learning curve.
 
YouTubers "fix" melting RTX 5090 power connector by soldering cables directly to PCB - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:29:00 GMT

TecLab recently demonstrated a workaround for the RTX 5090 thermal failures by modifying a 5090 to bypass the problematic 16-pin power connectors and route the power wiring directly to the GPU's PCB instead. For the experiment, they used a Galax GeForce RTX 5090 D HOF OC LAB XOC, which comes...

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Apple Seemingly Made a Mistake When Announcing the New Mac Studio - MacRumors - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:19:11 GMT
  1. Apple Seemingly Made a Mistake When Announcing the New Mac Studio MacRumors
  2. Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra apple.com
  3. Mac Studio and Mac Mini 2026 models impress and disappoint respectively Medium
  4. How Apple Stumbled Into AI Hardware Success With the Mac theinformation.com
  5. Two new small, powerful Macs The Verge
 
The Year of the Claw: OpenClaw Rolls Out New Version of Its Viral AI Agent - CNET Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:15:49 GMT
The agentic AI platform is molting again.
 
Sony launches Live TV on PS5 in the US, letting users stream 100+ free, ad-supported TV channels with content from Amazon MGM Studios, Crunchyroll, and more (Kris Holt/Engadget) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:05:02 GMT

Kris Holt / Engadget:
Sony launches Live TV on PS5 in the US, letting users stream 100+ free, ad-supported TV channels with content from Amazon MGM Studios, Crunchyroll, and more — Ad-supported streaming channels are hitting Sony's console in the US today. — PlayStation 5 owners in the US will be able to stream free …

 
What is the best direction to face your subwoofer? - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The physical setup of a subwoofer can be the difference between bass that swallows you up and bass that seems to come from a specific spot.
 
Trump says communities that reject data centers will end up "backwards and poor" and that "China could not be happier with this anti Data Center movement" (Cheyanne M. Daniels/Politico) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:55:00 GMT

Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico:
Trump says communities that reject data centers will end up “backwards and poor” and that “China could not be happier with this anti Data Center movement” — President Donald Trump on Monday again championed the spread of data centers despite growing bipartisan backlash ahead of the midterms in November.

 
Sony is adding free TV channels to PS5 - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:47:59 GMT
Ad-supported streaming channels are hitting Sony's console in the US today.
 
Reframe, which uses AI and industrial robot arms to make modular homes in a factory, raised a $40M Series A extension round led by Energy Impact Partners (Rocket Drew/The Information) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:45:01 GMT

Rocket Drew / The Information:
Reframe, which uses AI and industrial robot arms to make modular homes in a factory, raised a $40M Series A extension round led by Energy Impact Partners — For all the talk of robots that look like humans, the next robots to move into people's houses could look more like ducks.

 
Apple Watch will reportedly get a big redesign, but not this year - Mashable - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:42:41 GMT
  1. Apple Watch will reportedly get a big redesign, but not this year Mashable
  2. The Next Apple Watch Might Address a Long-Term Sensor Shortcoming Gizmodo
  3. New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed MacRumors
  4. Apple Watch Series 12 Wishlist: 5 Upgrades Standing Between Meh and Must-Have PCMag
  5. Apple Watch Series 12 features leaked ahead of Apple’s fall event Macworld
 
Chip manufacturer CXMT asks Pentagon to remove it from list of Chinese military-linked companies - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT

The Pentagon recently confirmed CXMT's designation as a company directly linked to Beijing's Communist Party military operations, and the chipmaker is now suing the DoD to have this "baseless" classification removed. The semiconductor manufacturer claims its memory products are designed for civilian applications, meaning there should be no need to...

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How long can you expect your original Nintendo Switch to last? - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The Nintendo Switch is winding down, but it's not done yet. Yours should work even once hardware sales stop and new games aren't made for it anymore.
 
Sources: Hyperliquid is in talks to enter the US market through Kraken parent Payward, weeks after Trump said he was working to bring the platform onshore (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:20:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Hyperliquid is in talks to enter the US market through Kraken parent Payward, weeks after Trump said he was working to bring the platform onshore — Hyperliquid Labs is in advanced talks to bring its perpetual futures to US traders through Kraken's parent company Payward …

 
Tempo Promo Codes: Get up to 60% Off Healthy Meals - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:18:20 GMT
Upgrade your meal prep with these Tempo discount codes and offers. Save on high-protein, ready-to-heat meals delivered to your door.
 
iOS 27 beta 8 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:12:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27 beta 8 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Seeds Eighth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers MacRumors
  3. 10 Cool New Features Coming Soon to Your iPhone Gear Patrol
  4. iOS 27 Beta 7 overview: Key features, minor changes, and speed improvements PhoneArena
  5. Apple's iOS 27 and Siri AI are coming soon: Everything we know so far Mashable
 
Gurman: Apple is moving App Store to services unit run by Eddy Cue, who previously oversaw it until 2015; Cue is taking on a more influential role under Ternus (Chance Miller/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:06:10 GMT

Chance Miller / 9to5Mac:
Gurman: Apple is moving App Store to services unit run by Eddy Cue, who previously oversaw it until 2015; Cue is taking on a more influential role under Ternus — Phil Schiller is stepping down from his role leading the App Store and Apple events, according to a new Bloomberg report.

 
Grand Theft Auto VI could cause a massive workplace productivity crisis - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:05:00 GMT

Hardcore gamers and casuals alike have had November 19 circled on their calendars for months, and for good reason. On the third Thursday of the month, Rockstar is scheduled to launch Grand Theft Auto 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. Fans have been waiting over a decade for a...

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Defeating Bacteria In Hot Water Systems With A Heat Exchanger - Hack a Day Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:26 GMT
The average hot water is a relatively simple appliance to understand. It uses gas or electricity to dump energy into water in the form of heat, keeping it at a …read more
 
Naughty Dog Confirms Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Has Finished Shooting its Performance Capture - IGN - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:53:40 GMT
  1. Naughty Dog Confirms Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Has Finished Shooting its Performance Capture IGN
  2. Naughty Dog confirms new Intergalactic milestone ahead of State of Play showcase Polygon.com
  3. Naughty Dog Wraps Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Mocap, and the Studio’s Track Record Hints at a 2027 Launch Wccftech
  4. Naughty Dog's New Game Finishes Recording But Not Ready To Show More Kotaku
  5. 'Can't Wait to Show You': Intergalactic PS5 Wraps MoCap Days Before State of Play Push Square
 
The Trump administration launches Project Watershed 250, a six-month cybersecurity pilot to protect Texas water systems from cyberattacks (Fox News) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:51:14 GMT

Fox News:
The Trump administration launches Project Watershed 250, a six-month cybersecurity pilot to protect Texas water systems from cyberattacks — FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration is launching “Project Watershed 250” Monday, Fox News Digital exclusively learned, deploying American artificial intelligence …

 
Sources: Phil Schiller stepped down from his role leading the App Store and product events; he will remain at Apple to work on unspecified initiatives (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:42:47 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Phil Schiller stepped down from his role leading the App Store and product events; he will remain at Apple to work on unspecified initiatives — Apple Inc.'s Phil Schiller, one of the most visible and influential executives across both the Steve Jobs and Tim Cook eras …

 
a16z says its fifth growth fund has closed additional capital, bringing its total to $8.5B (Andreessen Horowitz) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:01 GMT

Andreessen Horowitz:
a16z says its fifth growth fund has closed additional capital, bringing its total to $8.5B — - Enterprises are putting AI tools to work across every part of their organizations. … - Consumer AI is barely even a thing yet, aside from ChatGPT's form factor beginning to replace the search engine.

 
It's time you realized the usefulness of the smartwatch flashlight feature - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Several Garmin watches offer a built-in LED flashlight, but even if you have another brand, you likely have a decent light on your wrist.
 
Apple’s Phil Schiller Steps Down from Running App Store and Product Events - Bloomberg.com - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Apple’s Phil Schiller Steps Down from Running App Store and Product Events Bloomberg.com
  2. Phil Schiller is leaving his biggest jobs at Apple The Verge
  3. Apple’s top App Store exec, Phil Schiller, follows wave of exits as CEO Tim Cook steps down TechCrunch
  4. Apple's Phil Schiller Scales Back Role as John Ternus Era Begins MacRumors
  5. Phil Schiller steps down from leading the App Store and Apple events 9to5Mac
 
A massive Valve leak just exposed 12TB of old Steam data, no hacking required - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:28:00 GMT

From September 2003 to early 2013, Valve employed a "Steam2" server architecture to manage data flowing through its PC gaming store. Now, a substantial portion of that data is being shared through the BitTorrent network after someone uploaded the content over the weekend. The Steam2 content server dump, also known...

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Fans Think Ubisoft Just Accidentally Revealed The Date Of The Next Nintendo Direct - Kotaku - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:20:56 GMT
  1. Fans Think Ubisoft Just Accidentally Revealed The Date Of The Next Nintendo Direct Kotaku
  2. Signs pointing to possible Nintendo Direct next week nintendoeverything.com
  3. A Nintendo Direct Could Happen on September 10 With Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake vice.com
  4. Rumor: Ace Attorney 7 could be revealed during the next Nintendo Direct Niche Gamer
  5. Next Nintendo Direct Reportedly Revealed ComicBook.com
 
Calibre can now generate custom book covers with AI - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:16:00 GMT
Calibre remains one of the best free tools for managing, converting, and organizing ebook libraries. Version 9.14 adds AI-generated book covers in several styles from sci-fi and romance to pulp fiction, plus improved tag searches, and support for Anthropic and Grok backends.
 
The UK unveils a £100M Sovereign AI R&D Procurement Scheme for domestic AI startups focused on public services, amid growing opposition to Palantir contracts (Jim Pickard/Financial Times) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:15:02 GMT

Jim Pickard / Financial Times:
The UK unveils a £100M Sovereign AI R&D Procurement Scheme for domestic AI startups focused on public services, amid growing opposition to Palantir contracts — Scheme comes in wake of growing opposition to government contracts with US software group Palantir

 
Kalshi dishes out its first-ever lifetime ban to George Santos - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:10:40 GMT
The company says the ex-congressman didn't fully cooperate with its investigation into alleged insider trading.
 
MapQuest becomes the top free iPhone app on the App Store in Canada and fourth on the US App Store after refusing to change Lake Ontario to Lake America (Joe Rossignol/MacRumors) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:48 GMT

Joe Rossignol / MacRumors:
MapQuest becomes the top free iPhone app on the App Store in Canada and fourth on the US App Store after refusing to change Lake Ontario to Lake America — MapQuest is in the spotlight this week after refusing to change “Lake Ontario” to “Lake America” on its map following an executive order issued …

 
Fake Chrome update scam could infect your computer - Fox News - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:19 GMT
Fake Chrome update scam could infect your computer Fox News
 
Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Blood Of Dawnwalker - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Blood Of Dawnwalker Pure Xbox
  2. The Blood of Dawnwalker Review: Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds gameinformer.com
  3. The Blood of Dawnwalker Is the Most Freeing RPG I've Ever Played Polygon.com
  4. The Blood of Dawnwalker Review, Gameplay Impressions, Videos and Top Features Bleacher Report
  5. The Blood of Dawnwalker Review: Witcher 3 veterans prove a focused RPG beats a bloated one | VGC Video Games Chronicle
 
How to add and remove cards from Apple Wallet - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
It's easy to add all your various cards and passes to Apple Wallet, and they don't have to stick around once you're done using them.
 
Samsung Confirms Free Feature Upgrade For Millions Of Galaxy Phones - Forbes - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:39:55 GMT
  1. Samsung Confirms Free Feature Upgrade For Millions Of Galaxy Phones Forbes
  2. Samsung Announces One UI 9 Beta Feature Update for Galaxy S26 series Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A56 could receive One UI 9 beta before stable build - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Now Brief can now tell you what movies you should watch next androidauthority.com
  5. One UI 9 Beta 7 Brings Motion Assist and Satellite Connectivity SammyGuru
 
Sources: South Korea's dismissal of a US congressional report saying it discriminated against US-based Coupang is causing strains between the two countries (Justin Papp/CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:36:17 GMT

Justin Papp / CNBC:
Sources: South Korea's dismissal of a US congressional report saying it discriminated against US-based Coupang is causing strains between the two countries — The South Korean government's dismissal of the findings of a congressional report alleging it's waged a targeted campaign …

 
A Massive Steam Leak Has Unearthed Thousands of Lost Game Builds - Gizmodo - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:35:48 GMT
  1. A Massive Steam Leak Has Unearthed Thousands of Lost Game Builds Gizmodo
  2. Massive 12TB Steam leak reveals decades of unreleased games — archived files include unseen Half-Life 2: Episode 3 builds and assets Tom's Hardware
  3. 12 TB Valve Archive Leaks Online, Fans Dig Through Early Portal 2 and Half-Life Clues TechPowerUp
  4. A 12TB Steam “teraleak” spills more than a decade of lost PC gaming history Ars Technica
  5. Time to look for Half-Life 3 - Valve had a big build leak ixbt.games
 
Windows may finally take no for an answer, adding a permanent opt-out for OneDrive backup nags - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:34:00 GMT

As reported by Windows Latest, Windows 11's full-screen backup prompt is now appearing with an "Opt out of backup" button.

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USB-C Adapted for Legacy Sprinkler Systems - Hack a Day Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:30:16 GMT
In the modern world USB has become a truly universal connector, with its inclusion on almost every major piece of consumer electronics. It has even expanded well beyond things that …read more
 
How to disable your digital wallet if you lose your phone - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Digital wallets are secure, since even if you lose your phone, they're protected by your lock screen. But you can disable your wallet to be safe.
 
George Santos Just Got Hit With Kalshi’s First-Ever Lifetime Ban - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:27:31 GMT
The former US representative was also fined more than $71,000 for allegedly attempting to manipulate the prediction market.
 
Stellar Blade dev confirms Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate and resolution, explains how DLSS is being used - nintendoeverything.com - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:11:38 GMT
  1. Stellar Blade dev confirms Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate and resolution, explains how DLSS is being used nintendoeverything.com
  2. Check Out Over 5 Minutes of Stellar Blade Gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2 From gamescom IGN
  3. Stellar Blade on Switch 2 targeting 60ps upscaled 720p in handheld and upscaled 1080p docked My Nintendo News
  4. Shift Up CEO Kim Hyung Tae will make an appearance at TGS along with the company’s upcoming Stellar Blade Complete Edition Gaming Age
  5. Stellar Blade: Complete Edition dev talks HD Rumble 2 implementation, hints at another reveal coming GoNintendo
 
Together AI, which serves open models, announces a deal to use compute from Humain in Saudi Arabia, where it can bypass US backlash over data centers (Niko Gallogly/New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:10:01 GMT

Niko Gallogly / New York Times:
Together AI, which serves open models, announces a deal to use compute from Humain in Saudi Arabia, where it can bypass US backlash over data centers — Together AI, which serves open-source artificial intelligence models, announced a deal to use compute from Humain in Saudi Arabia, where it can bypass U.S. backlash over data centers.

 
Honor Robot Phone Hands-On: A Gimbal Phone Experiment With Promising Results - Engadget - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Honor Robot Phone Hands-On: A Gimbal Phone Experiment With Promising Results Engadget
  2. Honor Robot Phone Launch: 200MP Moving Gimbal Camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7,060mAh Battery – Check Expected Price, Specs, India & Global Launch, Availability & More The Sunday Guardian
  3. From Lens to Robot: How Honor is Redefining the Creator’s Toolkit in the AI Era Fast Company South Africa
  4. Weekly poll results: the Honor Robot Phone draws in a crowd with its camera capabilities GSMArena.com
  5. HONOR Robot Phone vs iPhone 17 Pro: Check Camera, Battery, Display, Price and Key Differences Sangri Today
 
Honor Robot Phone hands-on: A gimbal phone experiment with promising results - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Honor crammed a gimbal camera into a phone in a promising hardware experiment.
 
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review: Excellent Action With Some - gameinformer.com - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review: Excellent Action With Some gameinformer.com
  2. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review IGN
  3. Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Switch 2) Review Nintendo World Report
  4. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an incredible 12-hour action game stretched into a 25-hour slog Polygon.com
  5. Onimusha Way Of The Sword Review: Great Bosses, Boring Bloat Kotaku
 
ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox to face the EU's strictest platform rules - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:56:27 GMT
ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox to face the EU's strictest platform rules.
 
Apple prototyped and tested a Pencil accessory for its foldable iPhone - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:53:00 GMT

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has internally prototyped and tested a version of the Apple Pencil for its forthcoming foldable. The accessory is said to be stubbier than the version for the iPad due to the phone's height, and attaches using magnets for storage and charging.

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Former NY GOP Rep. George Santos receives Kalshi's first lifetime ban after the CFTC alleged he made $17K by betting on his appearance at the State of the Union (Brian Schwartz/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:45:01 GMT

Brian Schwartz / Wall Street Journal:
Former NY GOP Rep. George Santos receives Kalshi's first lifetime ban after the CFTC alleged he made $17K by betting on his appearance at the State of the Union — Decision comes after federal regulator alleged Santos made more than $17,000 by placing bets on his attendance at the State of the Union address

 
Interior Secretary says President Trump "reached out to Apple directly" about changing Lake Ontario to Lake America and the company may soon alter its maps (Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:36:14 GMT

Reuters:
Interior Secretary says President Trump “reached out to Apple directly” about changing Lake Ontario to Lake America and the company may soon alter its maps — U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken to Apple about changing the name of “Lake Ontario” to “Lake America” …

 
How to disable absolute Bluetooth volume on Android (and why you might want to) - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Sometimes the volume control on a Bluetooth device behaves unpredictably. This quick fix in your Android phone's settings is a good troubleshooting step.
 
ICE seeks to purchase up to $2 million in Boston Dynamics Spot robots - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:11:00 GMT

A new Department of Homeland Security procurement notice describes the possible purchase of Boston Dynamics SPOT robots and accessories valued at between $1 million and $2 million.

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What’s Mu Metal? - Hack a Day Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:37 GMT
If you tear into old TVs or recording equipment, you may see shields made from some exotic-looking metal. Old timers will tell you it’s called mu metal, and its purpose …read more
 
Garmin Cirqa Review: A Fine But Utterly Inessential Smart Band - Engadget - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Garmin Cirqa Review: A Fine But Utterly Inessential Smart Band Engadget
  2. Garmin CIRQA Bicep Tracking Hits 0.98 HR Accuracy vs Wrist Geeky Gadgets
  3. Garmin’s New CIRQA Smart Band Keeps the Data and Ditches the Screen SWAGGER Magazine
  4. “If you have a Garmin watch but don’t like wearing it to bed, the Cirqa might be the perfect accessory”: I’ve tested Garmin watches for years, but the Cirqa might be the most comfortable wearable it has ever made Yahoo Tech
 
Garmin Cirqa review: A fine but utterly inessential smart band - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Garmin's Cirqa band lacks the software and AI insights to make it a true Whoop rival.
 
A PlayStation State of Play double bill is set for September 3 - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:56:12 GMT
A PlayStation State of Play double bill is set for September 3.
 
Sony Says It No Longer Needs To 'Aggressively Sell' The PS5 - Kotaku - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:53:13 GMT
  1. Sony Says It No Longer Needs To 'Aggressively Sell' The PS5 Kotaku
  2. Sony CEO on PS5: 'We Do Not Need to Aggressively Sell the Console' - News VGChartz
  3. "Aggressively" Selling PS5s Isn't Needed, As Sony Focuses On Making More From Existing Owners GameSpot
  4. Sony CEO Says Monetizing From Current PS5 Players is the Focus Insider Gaming
  5. PlayStation insists on its desire to monetize its existing user base Instant Gaming News
 
Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You. - The New York Times - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:44:51 GMT
  1. Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You. The New York Times
  2. Researcher explores what consciousness really means—and whether it might one day emerge in a machine Tech Xplore
  3. AI could become conscious. What if it wants us dead? The Hill
  4. Google Researcher Says the AI Consciousness Debate Is Asking the Question Backwards finance.biggo.com
  5. Ethical paradoxes of AI: it will not be a machine that increasingly resembles humans, but the exact opposite Il Foglio
 
ChatGPT and Reddit now face EU's toughest online safety rules - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:41:40 GMT
Explosive growth comes with a new regulatory burden in the European Union.
 
Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen steps down after 31 years - Gematsu - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:33:28 GMT
  1. Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen steps down after 31 years Gematsu
  2. Playstation Studios Gets Another Big Shakeup as Studio Head Leaves Polygon.com
  3. Housemarque's co-founder has left the company after 33 years Gamereactor UK
  4. Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder of Housemarque (Saros, Returnal), is leaving the studio after 31 years Instant Gaming News
  5. Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen retires after 33 years en.softonic.com
 
Nvidia and Intel supplier Unimicron under investigation over alleged relabeling of Chinese parts - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:31:00 GMT

Investigators from the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office searched Unimicron's headquarters in Guishan District and a manufacturing plant in Zhongli District on Friday. Fourteen executives and employees were questioned. Prosecutors have not announced charges, and the investigation is continuing.

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The upside of a laptop having two charging ports (and why some don't) - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
There are some good reasons you might want to look for a laptop with multiple USB-C ports next time you upgrade.
 
Xbox’s ‘Fable’ Is Reportedly As Long As ‘Avowed’ - Forbes - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:16:20 GMT
  1. Xbox’s ‘Fable’ Is Reportedly As Long As ‘Avowed’ Forbes
  2. Fable Will Officially Be 20 Hours Long, Xbox Confirms In New Interview Polygon.com
  3. A new look at Fable’s style-weaving combat PlayStation.Blog
  4. Fable Gets Forgiving PC Minimum Hardware Requirements and Potential 60 FPS Cap TechPowerUp
  5. You'll need a GeForce RTX 5080 to get Fable to look like its recent 4K gameplay deep dive TweakTown
 
DLSS 5 Now Works on RTX 20 & 30 GPUs, Older Graphics APIs and Even PCSX2 - Wccftech - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:15:52 GMT
  1. DLSS 5 Now Works on RTX 20 & 30 GPUs, Older Graphics APIs and Even PCSX2 Wccftech
  2. DLSS 5 leaked and modders are putting Nvidia’s AI effects on everything The Verge
  3. Warhorse Developer Defends DLSS 5, Says It's Not an AI Slop Filter TechPowerUp
  4. DLSS 5 mod brings next-gen tech to old Ampere GPUs, but frame rates are horrible — most games tank to single digits, high-end GPUs can hit up to 40 FPS in some cases Tom's Hardware
  5. NVIDIA DLSS 5 Neural Rendering In 10 Modern Games – The Best Unofficial DLSS 5 ON vs OFF Comparisons So Far Wccftech
 
NASA's next "great observatory" begins mission to widen our view of the Universe - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:01:09 GMT
"We would need over half a million 4K TVs to fully display the single Roman image from our largest survey."
 
4 lessons I hope Apple’s foldable iPhone takes from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 - Yahoo Tech - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. 4 lessons I hope Apple’s foldable iPhone takes from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Yahoo Tech
  2. Apple to launch next iPhone on September 9 in first major event under new CEO Ternus Reuters
  3. iPhone Ultra release timing: Here’s what the latest reporting says 9to5Mac
  4. Early users are stunned by the foldable iPhone—despite two worrying flaws Futura, le média qui explore le monde
  5. iPhone, Home, iPad mini : Apple's launches for September and October AppleInsider
 
Instagram cracks down on AI accounts pretending to be human - The Verge - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Instagram cracks down on AI accounts pretending to be human The Verge
  2. Instagram puts new limits on undisclosed AI profiles TechCrunch
  3. Instagram is cracking down on AI influencers who don't self-identify as AI Business Insider
  4. Instagram Will Demote AI-Generated Influencers If They Don't Clearly Label Their Account Engadget
  5. Instagram cracking down on accounts that feature AI-generated influencers 9to5Google
 
Instagram will demote AI-generated influencers if they don't clearly label their account - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The app isn't cracking down on other kinds of AI slop, though.
 
How to turn your iPhone into a Bluetooth controller - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
If your PC gaming controller is broken or you need an extra for a friend, there's a simple solution for iPhone users.
 
Sony's next PlayStation State of Play coming this Thursday, followed by a Japan and Asia-dedicated showcase - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:50:46 GMT
  1. Sony's next PlayStation State of Play coming this Thursday, followed by a Japan and Asia-dedicated showcase Eurogamer.net
  2. State of Play & State of Play Japan return on September 3 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Sony Reveals 2 PlayStation State of Plays for September 2026 — and They Are Happening on the Same Day IGN
  4. PlayStation Schedules Back-To-Back State of Plays For Thursday gameinformer.com
  5. PlayStation has confirmed its next State of Play Video Games Chronicle
 
Man uses robot vacuum to catch cheating wife, wins $16,000 affair case, then gets jailed for secretly filming her - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:47:00 GMT

The man in Taiwan used the robot vacuum to gather evidence of his wife's extramarital affair for a civil lawsuit against her, writes the South China Morning Post.

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If your Google Messages group chats are malfunctioning, you're not alone - PhoneArena - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:38:45 GMT
  1. If your Google Messages group chats are malfunctioning, you're not alone PhoneArena
  2. Google Messages has another chat problem users didn’t ask for androidauthority.com
  3. Google’s Texting App Has a Bug That’s Resurfacing Old Messages Phandroid
  4. Google Messages users report old private texts being sent by mistake The News International
  5. A Google Messages Bug is Sending Old Texts to Random Contacts Android Headlines
 
This feature keeps distracting spam calls away while using Android Auto - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
If you use Android Auto, you might be interested to know that there's a feature available on some phones that helps keep phone calls minimal while you drive.
 
A federal court just ruled Kalshi's sports markets are basically sports betting - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that Kalshi's sports contracts amount to sports betting, even though the company offers them through a federally regulated exchange. The decision could have implications well beyond Nevada, particularly in states that have been trying to limit or block sports-related prediction markets.

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Just How Water-Resistant Is Apple’s iPhone? I Tested It in My Swimming Pool - CNET Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Take a look back at Apple’s first water-resistant iPhone and how we made it Jacques Cousteau for a day with our underwater tests.
 
Does turning off Bluetooth actually make Wi-Fi better? - Engadget Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Does turning off Bluetooth actually make Wi-Fi better?
 
September’s Miniature of the Month and Collectible Coin revealed - Warhammer Community - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:58:26 GMT
September’s Miniature of the Month and Collectible Coin revealed Warhammer Community
 
Mega Mewtwo X and Y Adventure Effects Revealed, Plus New Additional Mega Charged Attacks - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:16:27 GMT
  1. Mega Mewtwo X and Y Adventure Effects Revealed, Plus New Additional Mega Charged Attacks Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Pokémon Go 'Mega Ascension' choose a path — Mega Chesnaught, Mega Delphox or Mega Greninja? Polygon.com
  3. Pokemon Go Will Soon See The Return Of A Pokemon Not Seen In Six Years OpenCritic
  4. Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale Offers Mega Raids and Super Mega Raids pokemon.com
  5. Pokémon GO Brings Back Armored Mewtwo For September 2026 Bleeding Cool News
 
Activision posts video showing Call of Duty cheat seller getting served at his home - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

In the one-minute video, posted to the official Call of Duty account, a legal representative films himself arriving at Elocarry's house in Ohio with the cease-and-desist paperwork.

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Digital “Film” For Your Pi Camera - Hack a Day Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:57 GMT
The formula of a Raspberry Pi camera is such that it’s almost a self-assembly kit of parts. Over the years we’ve seen a lot of attempts to make one that’s …read more
 
Why Food Keeps Making Everybody Sick This Summer - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
While Trump administration cuts have contributed to the epidemic of foodborne illnesses this summer, there are also deeper issues that make the American food supply chain susceptible to parasites and bacteria outbreaks.
 
OpenClaw that Sam Altman spent billions on and claims to have beaten GTA 6 gets 'largest update in its hi - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:57:00 GMT
  1. OpenClaw that Sam Altman spent billions on and claims to have beaten GTA 6 gets 'largest update in its hi timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  2. The Year of the Claw: OpenClaw Rolls Out New Version of Its Viral AI Agent CNET
  3. OpenClaw 2.0 launches as Peter Steinberger says, “Local harnesses feel like relics of the past now.” The Verge
  4. Peter Steinberger: The 100 Most Influential People in AI 2026 Time Magazine
  5. OpenClaw 2.0 brings simplified setup, a rebuilt browser app, and multiplayer sessions The Decoder
 
Amazon makes Alexa+ free on compatible Fire TVs - Fox News - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:51:18 GMT
  1. Amazon makes Alexa+ free on compatible Fire TVs Fox News
  2. Alexa+ vs Siri AI vs Gemini: £19.99 vs $1B Deal [2026] tech-insider.org
  3. Free AI-Powered Voice Assistants: Amazon Has Rolled Out Alexa+ On Its Fire TV Hardware Trend Hunter
  4. Amazon unleashes £20 upgrade to millions of Fire TV users for FREE, but Britons miss out for now GB News
 
You Know Who Really Hates AI? Insurance Claims Adjusters - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Of the Glassdoor reviews from claims adjusters that mentioned AI, a staggering 98 percent were negative. “AI is just a tool,” one person tells WIRED. “It should never be given the keys.”
 
Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5120998 update resets mouse settings - BleepingComputer - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:23:46 GMT
  1. Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5120998 update resets mouse settings BleepingComputer
  2. Why You Might Need to Roll Back Windows' Latest Update Lifehacker
  3. Windows 26H2 Is Nearly Here: 7 Features Worth Knowing About Digital Foundry
  4. Microsoft releases Windows 11 KB5120998 with long list of improvements and fixes Neowin
  5. Microsoft's latest Windows update breaks cursors, wallpaper, and more - what to do if you're affected ZDNET
 
Graphics Card Prices Are Rising Fast (Again), and GeForce Is Taking the Biggest Hit - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:16:00 GMT
GPU prices are rising sharply again, with GeForce cards taking the biggest hit. We tracked prices across 10 countries to see which GPUs are getting more expensive and where value remains, if any.
 
The Witcher 4 already runs on all target platforms - CD Projekt Red not taking any chances after Cyberpunk 2077 - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:10:17 GMT
  1. The Witcher 4 already runs on all target platforms - CD Projekt Red not taking any chances after Cyberpunk 2077 Eurogamer.net
  2. CD Projekt Red has The Witcher 4 running on all target platforms after Cyberpunk 2077 lesson Game Developer
  3. The Witcher 4 will have a physical edition in 2028, but whether it has a disc is up to Sony TweakTown
  4. The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition Even if Discs Go Away, CD Projekt Red Confirms IGN
  5. The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition, But With No Disc Inside TechPowerUp
 
Pocket’s AI made my game ideas real. Now Meta controls the results. - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:34 GMT
Pocket’s AI made my game ideas real. Now Meta controls the results. Ars Technica
 
Pocket's AI made my game ideas real. Now Meta controls the results. - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:34 GMT
Interactive mobile "gizmos" are easy to make, hard to share outside Meta's platform.
 
I tested AI presentation tools across Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Claude Design; one clear winner generated professional decks - Android Police - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:10 GMT
I tested AI presentation tools across Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Claude Design; one clear winner generated professional decks Android Police
 
The 9 Best MagSafe Phone Grips for Your Butter Fingers (2026) - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.
 
ATM Flaws Reveal Key Weaknesses in the Software Supply Chain - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A security researcher discovered nine vulnerabilities impacting ATM encryption and authentication software. But the problems extend far beyond your local cash machine.
 
Take-Two Says GTA 6 Leak Probe Is "Rapidly Evolving," Wants New Discord Demands Under Seal - torrentfreak.com - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:54:13 GMT
  1. Take-Two Says GTA 6 Leak Probe Is "Rapidly Evolving," Wants New Discord Demands Under Seal torrentfreak.com
  2. GTA 6 leaks: Rockstar issues statement over online clips BBC
  3. GTA 6 leaker cashes out in $250,000 crypto rug pull just hours before Rockstar's official reveal — memecoin crashes as Cyberleek's 'anti-corporate' campaign ends in a payday Tom's Hardware
  4. Take-Two says its investigation into the GTA 6 leaker is ‘rapidly evolving’ as it requests another Discord subpoena Video Games Chronicle
  5. Cyberleek posts first major 'GTA 6' spoilers in Lucia prologue leak Mashable
 
Galaxy S27 Ultra's zoom photography could take a turn for the better - PhoneArena - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:41:50 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 Ultra's zoom photography could take a turn for the better PhoneArena
  2. Galaxy S27 Ultra Release Date: Battery Upgrade Explains Major Redesign Forbes
  3. Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra official CAD Renders Leak Android Headlines
  4. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro renders leak, new design is in - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: the Design Change Nobody Saw Coming Geeky Gadgets
 
Microsoft asks users to ignore 'Antivirus is turned off' errors - BleepingComputer - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:29:42 GMT
  1. Microsoft asks users to ignore 'Antivirus is turned off' errors BleepingComputer
  2. Windows 10 and 11 users are seeing a Defender warning that isn’t real PCWorld
  3. Windows 11 Updates Trigger False Antivirus Warnings & Cursor Glitches HotHardware
  4. Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Mistake—‘Turn On Virus Protection’ Forbes
  5. Windows 11 is warning people that Defender Antivirus has been turned off, but don't worry, says Microsoft XDA
 
A Flip Disc Display That Does It Slow And Steady - Hack a Day Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:34 GMT
Flip disc displays can be quite a task to drive, what with having some sort of actuator mechanism for each and every dot in the display. [Zimm] has built an …read more
 
The Zelda-Influenced NES Classic 'Battle of Olympus' Is Being Remade By Its Original Husband-And-Wife Team - Time Extension - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT
The Zelda-Influenced NES Classic 'Battle of Olympus' Is Being Remade By Its Original Husband-And-Wife Team Time Extension
 
Interactive | Why AI can’t beat humans at setting puzzles yet - The Indian Express - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:21:00 GMT
Interactive | Why AI can’t beat humans at setting puzzles yet The Indian Express
 
Xbox CEO Confirms Project Helix Is a Family of Devices, Not Just a Single Next-Gen Console - Hypebeast - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:33:00 GMT
  1. Xbox CEO Confirms Project Helix Is a Family of Devices, Not Just a Single Next-Gen Console Hypebeast
  2. Xbox CEO calls Project Helix a ‘family of devices’ The Verge
  3. Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console BBC
  4. Tariffs May Push Xbox Project Helix Pricing to a Steep $1,000 Geeky Gadgets
  5. Xbox CEO Reacts To The Irony Of Rising Console Prices Being An Issue That Microsoft Itself Contributed To GameSpot
 
Huawei shows Watch D3’s smarter BP monitoring before September 2 - Huawei Central - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:03:02 GMT
  1. Huawei shows Watch D3’s smarter BP monitoring before September 2 Huawei Central
  2. Huawei Watch D3 Teases Next-Gen Wearable Blood Pressure Readings Forbes
  3. Huawei Watch D3 renders reveal 1.92-inch display, slimmer design Huawei Central
  4. Huawei to Unveil Flagship Wearables at Munich "Chase the Wild" Campaign Event on Sept. 2 PR Newswire
  5. Leak: Huawei FreeBuds Neo launching soon for €129 with LDAC, ANC, and 10h battery life Notebookcheck
 
Making a Robot to Serve Some Mean Badminton Shuttlecocks - Hack a Day Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:50 GMT
Sometimes regarded as a less violent form of tennis, badminton is still a pretty challenging sport. One which suffers like so many sports from requiring at least two players since …read more
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
The 19 most exciting video game releases of September 2026 - Metro.co.uk - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. The 19 most exciting video game releases of September 2026 Metro.co.uk
  2. Gems, ghosts and GTA VI: the biggest video games for autumn 2026 The Guardian
  3. The Biggest New Game Releases Of September 2026 GameSpot
  4. October 2026 Has Way Too Many Games Trying to Escape GTA 6 Polygon.com
  5. The most anticipated PC game on Steam in September 2026 has been named - players are not only waiting for the new game from The Witcher 3 game director ixbt.games
 
Why is the GameCube controller so loved by gamers? - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT
People still swear by this quirky controller, leading to Nintendo supporting it for 25 years and counting.
 
How To Improve Your Audio Quality On Apple CarPlay - Engadget - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
How To Improve Your Audio Quality On Apple CarPlay Engadget
 
How to improve your audio quality on Apple CarPlay - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Apple CarPlay can sound great, but you have to make sure you're sending it high-quality audio. A few quick checks can boost your audio enjoyment on the road.
 
GTA VI Extended Gameplay Preview Attracted Over 4 Million Live Viewers - TechPowerUp - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:02:27 GMT
  1. GTA VI Extended Gameplay Preview Attracted Over 4 Million Live Viewers TechPowerUp
  2. The Grand Ambitions of Grand Theft Auto VI The New York Times
  3. The biggest video game of all time looks like a movie The Verge
  4. ‘GTA 5’ Actor Says Fans Are ‘Out Of Their Minds’ Saying ‘GTA 6’ Looks Worse Forbes
  5. GTA VI Will Finally Let You Role Play in Traffic, Blinkers and All Car and Driver
 
A 12TB Steam “teraleak” spills more than a decade of lost PC gaming history - ArsTechnica Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:40:56 GMT
Cut content from Portal 2, hints of Half Life 2: Episode 3, and so much more.
 
Microsoft Is Slowly Healing Windows 11, With OneDrive Finally Allowing Users To Fully Opt Out Of The Service, Getting Rid Of The Incessant Reminder - Wccftech - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:14:10 GMT
  1. Microsoft Is Slowly Healing Windows 11, With OneDrive Finally Allowing Users To Fully Opt Out Of The Service, Getting Rid Of The Incessant Reminder Wccftech
  2. Microsoft Finally Lets You Dismiss the OneDrive Prompts for Good PCMag
  3. Windows 11 is dropping its worst OneDrive dark pattern: after years of complaints, Microsoft will let you fully opt out Windows Latest
  4. Microsoft is finally going to stop nagging you to back up your files to OneDrive in Windows 11 TechRadar
  5. Microsoft Makes OneDrive Backup Easier to Dismiss Permanently in Windows 11 25H2 Techgenyz
 
Your ChatGPT conversations could end up in court, and they're not protected - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:36:00 GMT

ChatGPT and similar tools are often used for personal questions, legal worries, health concerns, and emotional support. Those conversations can feel private, but they may be accessible through a phone search, a subpoena, discovery in a lawsuit, or a report by the AI company itself.

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$900 PS5 Pro Now Sold Out in US Amid GTA 6 Fever - Push Square - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
  1. $900 PS5 Pro Now Sold Out in US Amid GTA 6 Fever Push Square
  2. PS5 Pro Stock Vanishes After GTA 6 Reveal, Prices Hit $1,300 TechPowerUp
  3. PS5 Pro out of stock as GTA 6 catapults console demand TweakTown
  4. PlayStation 5 Pro faces shortages around the world after 'GTA VI' preview FlatpanelsHD
  5. Most players are refusing to buy a PlayStation 5 Pro for Grand Theft Auto VI. GameGPU
 
The Witcher 3 Remastered Accessibility Options Include Health Regen, Auto Loot, Infinite Item Durability - Push Square - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT
  1. The Witcher 3 Remastered Accessibility Options Include Health Regen, Auto Loot, Infinite Item Durability Push Square
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Bumps PC Minimum Hardware Requirements TechPowerUp
  3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past Preview: Coming Out gameinformer.com
  4. The Witcher 3 Remastered: Here’s How to Upgrade on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Even Switch 2 IGN
  5. A 10/10 Masterpiece 175-Hour Open-World RPG Is Officially Free To Download In September OpenCritic
 
Nvidia's $63 billion stock portfolio is a map of its own supply chain - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT

Nvidia's earnings this week gave the market the growth story it wanted. But a separate SEC filing gives us an additional perspective on what Nvidia is also doing with all those billions.

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Rare 1930s Watch Stashed in Old Jewelry Box Sells for $80,000 in Thrilling UK Auction - Good News Network - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:48:11 GMT
Rare 1930s Watch Stashed in Old Jewelry Box Sells for $80,000 in Thrilling UK Auction Good News NetworkSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Why it matters that President Trump just dialed in to a NASA news conference - ArsTechnica Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:40:30 GMT
With just one more major mission upcoming, NASA's science programs need a boost.
 
Elden Ring is Being Review Bombed - gamerant.com - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:27:38 GMT
  1. Elden Ring is Being Review Bombed gamerant.com
  2. Elden Ring – Patch Notes Version 1.17 Bandai Namco Europe
  3. The path to becoming Elden Lord begins today! Nintendo
  4. Elden Ring On Switch 2 – The Worst Way To Play The Best Game gameinformer.com
  5. Surprise Elden Ring Patch Notes Reveal Buffs and a Few Nerfs in Biggest Update in Years IGN
 
PlayStation May Delay Digital-Only Shift Following Rumors of "100% Physical Xbox Helix" - TechPowerUp - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:28:50 GMT
  1. PlayStation May Delay Digital-Only Shift Following Rumors of "100% Physical Xbox Helix" TechPowerUp
  2. Facing lawsuit, Sony argues it’s already obvious that digital games aren’t owned by consumers Game File | Stephen Totilo
  3. Is The Claim That PlayStation May Reverse Its No-Disc Policy Legitimate? Forbes
  4. With the end of physical media in sight, gamers have had enough | Games The Guardian
  5. PlayStation Wants To Prove In Court That You Don't Own Your Digital Games Polygon.com
 
Cities are dropping Flock's surveillance cameras at a record pace - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:28:00 GMT

Secure Justice, an Oakland-based anti-surveillance group, says 214 cities and counties have dropped Flock since 2021. Ninety jurisdictions ended contracts in August alone, a fourfold increase from July, according to the group's latest update. That works out to about three cancellations a day during the month.

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Google Maps Now Shows ‘Lake America’ Instead of Lake Ontario - Wired Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:16:24 GMT
After Donald Trump’s executive order demanding the name change, Google is the first major online map provider to flip the switch.
 
China’s CXMT Is Getting Ready To Make History As LPDDR6 RAM Mass Production Scheduled To Happen In September; One Hint Reveals Limitations In Total Output - Wccftech - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:41:43 GMT
  1. China’s CXMT Is Getting Ready To Make History As LPDDR6 RAM Mass Production Scheduled To Happen In September; One Hint Reveals Limitations In Total Output Wccftech
  2. China's CXMT to supply memory chip for Xiaomi's upcoming folding phone Reuters
  3. China's CXMT beats Western chipmakers to announcement of LPDDR6 mass production — Xiaomi smartphones to debut industry’s first LPDDR6 chips Tom's Hardware
  4. The iPhone Ultra's and Galaxy Z Fold 8's nemesis to pack a chip from a company that sues the Pentagon PhoneArena
  5. The Xiaomi 18 Fold leaks, ahead of the iPhone Ultra launch 9to5Mac
 
Sony Slashes WH-1000XM5 Headphones by 50%, Stealing the Spotlight From Bose and AirPods Max - Gizmodo - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:12:39 GMT
  1. Sony Slashes WH-1000XM5 Headphones by 50%, Stealing the Spotlight From Bose and AirPods Max Gizmodo
  2. Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are back down to their lowest price The Verge
  3. Sony’s best-selling noise-cancelling headphones are now on sale at Target Syracuse.com
  4. Amazon just dropped the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones down to 50% off - the lowest price yet ZDNET
  5. Sony's half-off WH-1000XM5 are probably the best over-ear headphones you can buy today PhoneArena
 
China’s Robot Olympics Keep Getting Wilder - CNET Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:10:19 GMT
Check out the highlights of the second annual World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
 
Why RAMageddon Might Force Apps and Operating Systems’ Performance to Suck Less - CNET Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:00:07 GMT
AI demand is eating memory supplies, so Google is cracking down on Android memory hogs.
 
NASA launched a space telescope on Sunday that will give astronomers a much wider view of the universe - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:50:00 GMT

The telescope carries a 2.4-meter primary mirror, the same size as Hubble's. But its Wide Field Instrument is designed for a different kind of work. The 300-megapixel camera uses 18 detectors to capture a much broader image, giving Roman a field of view at least 100 times larger than Hubble's...

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Apple reportedly considered launching a new Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:38:00 GMT
  1. Apple reportedly considered launching a new Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Prototyped A Stylus For The Foldable iPhone That We May Never See Engadget
  3. Apple Might Add a Pencil to Its First Foldable, but Don’t Expect It at Launch CNET
  4. Secret iPhone Ultra weapon could end the Fold 8's victory lap PhoneArena
  5. Apple Reportedly Considered Going Full Palm Pilot With Its Foldable iPhone Gizmodo
 
10 Gadgets Under $100 That Deserve A Spot In Your Home Office - SlashGear - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. 10 Gadgets Under $100 That Deserve A Spot In Your Home Office SlashGear
  2. I've tested dozens of items to perfect my work-from-home setup. These 13 make all the difference The Guardian
  3. Why remote workers are replacing boring desks with elevated upgrades USA Today
  4. WFH Office Design Trends, Part 2: Creating A View, Carving Out Space Forbes
  5. 12 premium desk accessories to upgrade your home office setup TechRadar
 
Fable PC requirements show it can run on an RTX 2060, but you'll need an RTX 5080 for 4K at 60 fps - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:01:00 GMT

For those who want the basic low-preset experience of 1080p at 30fps, at least an RTX 5050 or RTX 2060, AMD RX 6600, or Intel Arc A580 is required. The minimum CPU is a Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i7 6850K, while the minimum RAM requirement is 12GB.

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Chess.com launched a poker site, and it’s planning even more classic games - The Verge - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Chess.com launched a poker site, and it’s planning even more classic games The Verge
 
A Folding iPhone at Last? What to Expect From Apple’s Surprise and Shine Fall Event - CNET Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
From the iPhone 18 lineup to the Apple Watch 12 and new AirPods, this is everything Apple could release in its anticipated September event.
 
Scientists built a battery that charges almost instantly, but there's a catch - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:48:00 GMT

The device, developed by a team led by CSIRO quantum science researcher James Quach, is designed to take advantage of a quantum effect called superabsorption. In simple terms, the more molecules involved, the faster the system can absorb energy.

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Scientists built a battery that charges almost instantly, but there's a catch - TechSpot - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:48:00 GMT
  1. Scientists built a battery that charges almost instantly, but there's a catch TechSpot
  2. 'It's very counterintuitive': The quantum batteries that upend the rules of charging BBC
  3. Quantum battery breaks the laws of classical charging Računalniške novice
  4. Scientists Built a Battery That Charges in a Quadrillionth of a Second Yahoo Tech
  5. Scientists unveil a quantum battery that breaks the rules of conventional charging Notebookcheck
 
‘Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2’ Is Worth It For ‘Ghost Babel’ - Forbes - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:20:32 GMT
  1. ‘Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2’ Is Worth It For ‘Ghost Babel’ Forbes
  2. Metal Gear Solid 4's DLC might only be saved thanks to the uncelebrated work of fan preservationists Yahoo Tech
  3. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots - Part 1 | Super Replay gameinformer.com
  4. Metal Gear Solid 4 Is a Reminder Stealth Games Should Be More Than a Playstyle IMDb
  5. This PlayStation 3 exclusive is finally playable on Xbox after 19 years gamingbible.com
 
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers - ArsTechnica Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:03:47 GMT
The company is testing robots on tasks that can performed by technicians.
 
Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026): I Tested Them All - Wired Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested, multi-room mesh Wi-Fi systems will keep your whole house online.
 
Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored - Wired Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Burnt out on wrist buzzes and notification overload? A new crop of minimalist wearables promises to collect your health data without demanding your attention.
 
Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored - WIRED - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored WIRED
 
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold - androidauthority.com - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. 5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold androidauthority.com
  2. Engadget Review Recap: Google's Pixel 11 Series And More Engadget
  3. Google Pixel 11 Pro in for review - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. You can officially buy the Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5. blog.google
  5. I was wrong about the Pixel 11 Pro modem, and 9 in 10 of you set me straight PhoneArena
 
The Best Label Makers (2026): Brother, Niimbot, Dymo - Wired Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:03:00 GMT
Experience the oddly satisfying joy of labeling bins, drawers, and more with the best Bluetooth and traditional label makers.
 
How to Escape Group Chat Hell - Wired Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Young adults are in more group chats than ever—sometimes more than 20 at a time. Here’s how to tame the chat madness.
 
Scientists Create the Littlest Big Bang to Study the Universe's Origins - Wired Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The discovery redefines how large atoms need to be to produce the extreme state of matter found in the early universe.
 
Here's Every Game We Played At Gamescom 2026 - gameinformer.com - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:07:24 GMT
  1. Here's Every Game We Played At Gamescom 2026 gameinformer.com
  2. Gamescom 2026: Highlights and developer insights from gaming's biggest showcase BBC
  3. Our Top Game Announcements From gamescom 2026 Comics Gaming Magazine
  4. Gamescom Opening Night Live highlights: 20 games coming to PlayStation PlayStation.Blog
  5. Gamescom Congress 2026 Sets Attendance Record as German President Makes Historic First Visit Wccftech
 
TerminalFix Uses Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to Deploy Reverse-Tunnel Backdoor - The Hacker News - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:36:00 GMT
  1. TerminalFix Uses Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to Deploy Reverse-Tunnel Backdoor The Hacker News
  2. TerminalFix campaign deploys a reverse tunnel through multistage intrusion microsoft.com
  3. Attack hides malware in PNGs and drops custom reverse tunnel on victims' machines The Register
  4. How to spot a fake Captcha – and what to do if you fall for one which.co.uk
  5. Microsoft Warns of TerminalFix Campaign Hiding Malware in PNG Images hackread.com
 
GO Battle League Twilight Trails: Attack Changes and New Moves - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:17:03 GMT
  1. GO Battle League Twilight Trails: Attack Changes and New Moves Pokémon GO Hub
  2. GO Battle League: Twilight Trails Schedule, Cups & Rewards Pokémon GO Hub
  3. Pokemon GO Reveals New Gen 6 Pokemon Event for September 2026 OpenCritic
  4. Pokémon Fans, Mark Your Calendars For September 8 ScreenRant
  5. Pokémon GO Confirms New Paldea Region Debuts In Upcoming Fall Season vice.com
 
The Wildest Video Game Budgets Can't Hold A Candle To GTA 6 - Engadget - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT
  1. The Wildest Video Game Budgets Can't Hold A Candle To GTA 6 Engadget
  2. Analysts Estimate 'GTA VI's' Budget Exceeds $1 Billion USD, Making It the Costliest Entertainment Product Ever Hypebeast
  3. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Release Is Going to Cause a Work Blackout WSJ
  4. GTA VI fans are taking up to 10 vacation days off work to play when the $260M-in-preorders game drops Nov. 19 Yahoo Finance
  5. GTA 6 Launch Could Cost U.S. Businesses $1 Billion In Lost Workdays From Employees Calling Out GameFragger.com
 
Nvidia DLSS 5 is getting modded into just about every game, often with hilarious results - TechSpot Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:04:00 GMT

A new version of the RenoDX modding tool, available through the developer's Discord server, allows users to apply a leaked build of Nvidia's upcoming DLSS 5 to any game that supports high-quality upscaling. The mod's rapid spread effectively amounts to an early release of arguably Nvidia's most ambitious and polarizing...

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Cloudflare freed up 100TB of RAM behind its 1.1.1.1 DNS without adding a single server - TechSpot Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:41:00 GMT

The optimization work was centered on Big Pineapple, Cloudflare's DNS caching platform behind the popular 1.1.1.1 resolver, DNS Firewall, and several other DNS services they offer. In a technical blog post, systems engineer Sebastiaan Neuteboom detailed five changes to the Rust codebase that shrank a typical cache entry from 953...

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Micron's workers want the AI boom bonuses SK Hynix and Samsung already gave theirs - TechSpot Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:21:00 GMT

Taiwan-based media recently reported that Micron's two primary unions are dissatisfied with worker compensation amid the company's ballooning profits. The unions could threaten to strike, potentially disrupting an already strained global memory supply and worsening technology-related price increases.

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South Korea is giving its entire population free access to AI, no token limits - TechSpot Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:47:00 GMT

The government's "AI for All" program will begin beta testing in September, followed by a broader launch later this year. On Friday, Seoul named three technology consortia to provide the services. They include groups led by the country's two largest telecom companies and the operator of Kakao, one of South...

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Apple Might Skip the iPhone 18 This Year. Is the iPhone 17 Still Worth It? - CNET Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Ahead of Apple’s Sept. 9 launch event, I retested the iPhone 17 to see if it can retain the “best iPhone for most people” title for another six months.
 
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Review: Master of Phone Calls - Wired Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Outstanding call quality and an excellent price point put these earbuds way ahead of pricier competition.
 
I asked 100 companies for my data. Some deleted it instead. - ArsTechnica Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:50:31 GMT
Testing 100 companies found privacy requests often led to confusion and dead ends.
 
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Has a Hidden Technological Leap - Wired Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Astronomers will test equipment that, if it’s successful, will one day be crucial for discovering Earthlike planets.
 
The Cybersecurity Apocalypse Is Coming in ‘Months,’ AI Giants Warn - Wired Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Hackers target over 100 US water systems, ICE puts in an order for robot dogs, and you’ll never guess what “MrChildPorn” was arrested for.
 
How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer - Wired Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Installing a large language model on your personal computer gives you a handy digital assistant that won’t compromise your data privacy.
 
Psilocybin Might Make Your Brain Live in the Moment - Wired Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Psychedelics are often associated with disconnecting from reality, but a recent neuroimaging study found that psilocybin can actually make our brain activity more connected to the world around us.
 
Motorola Coupon Code for September 2026 - Wired Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your smartphone for less with the latest Motorola promo codes, free shipping offers, and exclusive seasonal discounts.
 
Google’s hyper-personalized ‘Dreambeans’ feed is now free to test - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:54:00 GMT
  1. Google’s hyper-personalized ‘Dreambeans’ feed is now free to test 9to5Google
  2. Google's Dreambeans Gives You Personalized Illustrated Life Suggestions. Now It's Free to All PCMag Middle East
  3. I Let Google’s Personal Intelligence Access My Life—and It’s a Huge Help WSJ
  4. Google Dreambeans Drops Its Paywall, Now Free for Everyone to Try Android Headlines
  5. Google Dreambeans Feed Drops Subscription and Opens for Free Testing The Mac Observer
 
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Took a Call From Donald Trump in the Middle of an All-Hands - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:29:13 GMT
The unexpected interruption came hours before the president wrote a congratulatory post on Truth Social about the company’s most recent earnings report.
 
AT&T Lawsuit Says Charter Is Misleading Customers With ‘Fiber-Powered’ Claims - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:25:19 GMT
The new lawsuit is centered around what a fiber connection really means for customers.
 
Court rules Kalshi sports bets aren't "swaps," just gambling with a different name - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:14:52 GMT
Kalshi can't evade Nevada gambling laws by calling bets "swaps," judges rule.
 
Cities terminate Flock contracts at record pace in August - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:33:54 GMT
Cancellations have accelerated.
 
"RFK Jr. has lied to the Senate": Lawmakers call for criminal probe, ouster - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:17:38 GMT
RFK Jr. went to Samoa to spread vaccine fears. The measles outbreak after killed 83.
 
How an MIT graduate student helped a team of young scientists test their experiment at CERN - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Physics PhD student Manu Srivastava helped high school students in India develop a test that could contribute to one of the world’s largest neutrino experiments.
 
How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.
 
Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:44:11 GMT
The longtime far-right operator and troll, a UK citizen, is being held in ICE custody pending his removal from the United States.
 
HP strikes deal with blacklisted Huawei to license essential Wi-Fi patents - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:02:00 GMT

HP Inc. recently announced a new patent deal with Huawei, a company that is unable to sell or import products in the US after being banned by the FCC. The agreement is essential for keeping the US company in the technology business, but HP felt compelled to provide an official...

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Microsoft Teams Has Become a Haven for Scammers in China - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:23:17 GMT
Fraudsters are exploiting enterprise chat apps like Teams and Webex to trick Chinese victims into transferring large sums of money, fueling a wave of complaints.
 
Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 delayed to Q2 2027 to avoid GTA 6 - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:16:00 GMT

In a message posted on the official Roberts Space Industries website, game director Chris Roberts said the decision is intended to avoid competing with GTA 6, which is scheduled to launch this November on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S after an extended development cycle and multiple delays over the...

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Trump blacklisting of "woke" Anthropic deemed illegal by federal judge - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:07:55 GMT
Anthropic refused to support lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.
 
Here's what we know about the "space academy" Trump just announced - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:36:30 GMT
"It's called the US Space Academy. That's a big deal."
 
Samsung's new portable SSDs are blazing fast over USB4, but will torch your wallet - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:28:00 GMT

Samsung unveiled the company's new offering for portable storage enthusiasts at Gamescom 2026 in Germany. The "P" Series of external SSDs uses USB4 connectivity to raise the performance bar considerably while offering some truly spacious units for both professional and consumer use.

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Apple One and Apple TV subscription prices increase by up to 20 percent - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:23:53 GMT
Annual Apple TV subscriptions get the biggest bump.
 
Mice, a Caved-In Ceiling, and Cloudy Water: The GSA’s New Office Is Falling Apart - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:14:19 GMT
“Do we need to look at the ceiling before going to the bathroom? Can we actually trust the water is safe to drink?” asks one GSA worker.
 
Data center backlash isn't about AI, it's about who pays the bills (and the noise) - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Researcher Andy Masley reviewed polling data on the backlash and concluded that its main drivers are not simply distrust of Big Tech, skepticism about AI, or concerns about China. Instead, he found that people are responding to "object-level local environmental and economic harms" associated with proposed projects.

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Our 10 favorite scenes from T2: Judgment Day - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:44:47 GMT
James Cameron's 1991 sci-fi blockbuster returns to theaters this weekend for its 35th anniversary.
 
Google Maps Relabels Lake Ontario After Trump’s Executive Order - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:35:23 GMT
Google Maps shows it as Lake America in the US and Lake Ontario in Canada.
 
Affinity is a free creative suite for photo editing, vector design, and page layout - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:27:00 GMT
Affinity combines professional photo editing, vector graphics, and publishing tools in one free app for Windows and macOS. Owned by Canva, it supports formats such as PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, and IDML, and is also featured in our Essential Apps selection.
 
Meta makes AI glasses slightly less creepy with limit on nonconsensual recording - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:42:24 GMT
Meta fixes AI glasses to stop recording any time users cover up the safety light.
 
AI Has Human Doctors Asking: What’s Left for Us? - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A recent paper argues that AI is often better at doctoring than doctors. Guess who isn't thrilled.
 
Judge strikes down Anthropic blacklist, says government retaliated over Pentagon criticism - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:59:00 GMT

US District Judge Rita F. Lin ruled late Thursday that the government failed to show Anthropic posed a national-security threat. Instead, she found that officials acted against the company after it publicly challenged the Pentagon's plans for using AI.

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Developer auctions off sticker space on a MacBook he hasn't even bought yet, and it worked - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:26:00 GMT

The developer here is Vincent, who posts on X as @VynseDev and works out of Bordeaux.

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I Started Wearing a Pebble Watch Again: Time 2 Took Me Back to the 2010s in the Best Way - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The Pebble’s return to my wrist after over a decade reminded me what I’d missed.
 
The 31 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Labor Day already? Say it ain’t so. You can still chase summer a while longer with these great deals on outdoor gear at the REI Labor Day Sale.
 
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:39:00 GMT
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here's my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.
 
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:15:05 GMT
The group infected more than 1,000 organizations in a relentless supply-chain attack campaign.
 
Rocket Report: Europe splashes some cash on launch startups; Pallas-1 nears debut - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:00:39 GMT
"From here on, Starlink missions out of Florida will fly on Starship."
 
He Scraped All of Their Art for AI. Now He’s Collaborating on a Tool to Help Them - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The art portfolio platform Cara, designed for creators who don’t want their work used to train AI, has been under assault by trolls seizing and publishing its data.
 
Inside Meta’s Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:56:22 GMT
The company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians, fueling concerns among some workers that their jobs could be at risk.
 
The Easiest Ways to Share Anything Between Android and iOS - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Transferring files and data across platforms is more straightforward than ever.
 
XGIMI Vibe One Battery-Powered Projector Review (2026) - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
With the curtains closed and the power cable nearby, this affordable Full HD smart projector is a compact delight.
 
I Asked 100 Companies for My Data. I Got Deletion Notices Instead - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT
California residents have a legal right to access the data that companies collect about them. Actually exercising that right is a burdensome nightmare.
 
There Are So Many Conspiracy Theories About Dolly Parton and Vaccines - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Influential right-wing conspiracy theorists and MAGA-aligned pundits are falsely claiming that the Covid vaccine killed Dolly Parton, the vaccination advocate and philanthropist.
 
How an Atlanta Suburb Ended Up Sharing Flock Data With More Than 2,000 Organizations - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Alpharetta, Georgia, cops share data with thousands of Flock users, ranging from federal agencies to a fish and wildlife commission. The reasons why show how vast—and invasive—the network has become.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off │September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
Maytag Promo Codes: 15% Off Appliances - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
 
Reebok Discount Code: Save 15%+ in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score deep discounts on running shoes, athletic apparel, and classics with the latest verified Reebok promo codes, student discounts, and member-only savings.
 
30% VistaPrint Coupon & Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
 
Chatbooks Promo Code: Save up to 40% on Photo Books in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Keep your memories alive without breaking the bank by using these top Chatbooks coupon codes and saving strategies.
 
Gametime Promo Code: Save on Tickets in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Grab last-minute seats for less with a verified Gametime discount code for up to 10% off, first-purchase coupons, and lowest price guarantee credits.
 
Soon After Meeting, They Realized ‘We Were on the Same Page’ - The New York Times - Google Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:17 GMT
Soon After Meeting, They Realized ‘We Were on the Same Page’ The New York Times
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
A Judge Has Blocked the Pentagon’s Attempt to Blacklist Anthropic - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:04:14 GMT
A federal judge has called the Department of Defense’s designation of Anthropic as a national security supply-chain risk “illegal and baseless.”
 
Anthropic's new hardware standard lets AI agents control the physical world - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:15:43 GMT
Standardized driver interface aims to let devices talk to AI and each other.
 
6 Takeaways From the GTA VI Extended Look - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:30:28 GMT
Grand Theft Auto VI is nigh. Here’s what the developer revealed about its highly anticipated game.
 
AI Agents Are Hacking Systems. Could That Push the US and China to Cooperate? - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:08:34 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” senior writer Will Knight talks his recent visit to China and the future of AI collaboration.
 
Elon Musk’s xAI used child porn to train Grok models, lawsuit says - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:52:31 GMT
xAI accused of training Grok on real and AI-generated child pornography.
 
GOP heads to Supreme Court after losing case over TV election ad prices - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:06:10 GMT
GOP campaign committees want quick ruling before election ads ramp up next week.
 
Looking beyond natural sequences - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:20:00 GMT
A new machine-learning framework aims to improve the success rate of computational protein design while moving away from results that reproduce sequences found in nature.
 
Google Engineer Accused of Polymarket Insider Trading Says He Was Just Gambling - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:12:39 GMT
Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for alleged insider trading on Polymarket, but the Switzerland-based engineer says he was simply gambling—activity that is beyond the reach of US commodities law.
 
Labor Day 2026 Deals Got Me a Complete Starter Tool Kit for Under $375 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:25:30 GMT
I combed through the Labor Day sales to find the power tools and other essentials that cover nearly every household repair.
 
A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:12:17 GMT
After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers, internal investigation records show.
 
This Is How Anthropic Thinks AI Agents Should Navigate the Physical World - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:06:52 GMT
The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.
 
Netflix Failed at Video Games. Now It’s Trying to Promote Them - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:25:30 GMT
Netflix has walked back plans to put AAA games on its streaming platform. Instead, it's pivoting to marketing highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto VI.
 
OpenAI Is Developing a ‘Persistent’ AI Agent - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:52:42 GMT
Code reviewed by WIRED reveals the company is developing a feature that enables Codex to continue working proactively until it is “put to sleep.”
 
New type of attack can slip past the defenses in your computer’s processor - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:40:00 GMT
MIT CSAIL researchers found a way to exploit a split-second gap in chip security — and used it to acquire a Linux system’s password file.
 
Alienware AW3926QW Review: 39 Inches of Gaming Glory - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Alienware’s latest gaming monitor explores a new size and resolution for ultrawide monitors, and I have a feeling PC gamers are going to love it.
 
Best Posture Correctors for Better Body Alignment (2026) - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:05:00 GMT
You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. I rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with McCormick Hall co-president Sydney Baller - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:35:00 GMT
The rising senior loves her dorm and its community and wants to serve as a bridge to its next residents as the building heads into renovations.
 
As Apple Prepares Its Next Tech-Defining Moment, Look Back at Major Milestones From Then to Now - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:23:11 GMT
That rumored foldable iPhone didn’t come from nowhere. Experts from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Popular Science, ZDNET and Lifehacker examine Apple’s most important tech reveals.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
Cells use a little-known molecule to protect themselves from iron overload - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
This discovery points toward new combination strategies against cancer, and may explain the iron buildup seen in disorders such as early-onset Parkinson’s disease.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
I Am Not Exaggerating Even SLIGHTLY When I Say The Whole World Is The Dumbest It’s Ever Been In 2026, And These Posts Are All The Proof I Need - BuzzFeed - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:20:05 GMT
I Am Not Exaggerating Even SLIGHTLY When I Say The Whole World Is The Dumbest It’s Ever Been In 2026, And These Posts Are All The Proof I Need BuzzFeed
 
The secret love life of the longfin squid - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT
MIT Sea Grant resident artist and acclaimed underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen captures an intimate look at courtship and communication in a hidden spawning spectacle off Cape Cod.
 
Buying a Robotic Pool Cleaner Based on Suction Power Is a Mistake, According to Our Lab Tests - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Some robot pool cleaners offer huge suction power and massive battery life. Our lab data shows why those features don’t matter as much as you’d think.
 
Smart Glasses Are Recording in Public. These Apps Can Detect When They’re Nearby - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:32:46 GMT
Amid broad privacy concerns, new apps such as Zuckoff help detect smart glasses in the wild.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
I Stopped My Mindless Scrolling Using This iOS 27 Shortcut - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:27:09 GMT
Delete my addictive social media apps? There’s no fun in that.
 
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.
 
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.
 
You Should Download iOS 26.6.1 Now for Over a Dozen Bug Fixes and Patches - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:34:00 GMT
The latest iOS update includes a patch for an iCloud Private Relay issue.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Our Research Shows How Just One Security Camera Cuts the Risk of Break-Ins - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Studies show a single well-placed security device makes a world of difference when it comes to deterring burglars.
 
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.
 
Equifax Class Action: Last Change to Claim Part of the $2.2M Settlement - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:01:47 GMT
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