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Sources: Nvidia is working as a matchmaker to connect companies holding its GPUs with Nordic data center operators that have available capacity to deploy them (Kai Nicol-Schwarz/CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:45:01 GMT

Kai Nicol-Schwarz / CNBC:
Sources: Nvidia is working as a matchmaker to connect companies holding its GPUs with Nordic data center operators that have available capacity to deploy them — Nvidia is playing matchmaker, trying to connect companies with its graphics processing units to data-center operators …

 
Why Is It Absolute Hell to Buy a Movie Ticket Now? - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:33:04 GMT
Overwhelmed theater apps and a scarcity mindset around exclusive big-screen formats for blockbusters like Dune: Part Three and The Odyssey have led to the “concertification” of movies.
 
Amazon plans to bring 30-minute drone deliveries to 500 US cities and towns by the end of 2026 - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:29:00 GMT

Amazon's dream of widespread drone deliveries has taken over a decade of false starts and setbacks, but its vision is starting to be fulfilled. The latest expansion plan would see its current drone delivery footprint increase sixfold.

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A hacker known as Cyberleek leaks two GTA VI gameplay clips and the full map in protest of Rockstar Games' digital-only release; Rockstar issues DMCA takedowns (Jowi Morales/Tom's Hardware) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:15:01 GMT

Jowi Morales / Tom's Hardware:
A hacker known as Cyberleek leaks two GTA VI gameplay clips and the full map in protest of Rockstar Games' digital-only release; Rockstar issues DMCA takedowns — The hacker wants Rockstar to stop pre-selling digital games. … GTA VI is one of the most hotly anticipated games in history …

 
Apple's services business is starting to feel the pain from losing its grip on App Store payments - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:38:00 GMT

The Cupertino company reported $30.7 billion in services revenue for the June quarter, a record but below analysts' expectations of $31.4 billion. Gross margin for the division was 75.6%, also below forecasts, according to Visible Alpha. Apple shares fell about 9% in the days after the results.

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Marvell and Google expand their chip development deal, with Marvell granting Google a warrant to buy up to 58M+ shares at $206.58 each, totaling up to $12.2B (Dana Wollman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:10:01 GMT

Dana Wollman / Bloomberg:
Marvell and Google expand their chip development deal, with Marvell granting Google a warrant to buy up to 58M+ shares at $206.58 each, totaling up to $12.2B — Marvell Technology Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google announced an expanded chip-development partnership, including a warrant …

 
Cybersecurity data company Prevalent AI raised $22M from Integrity Growth Partners, marking the nine-year-old startup's first-ever outside capital raise (Duncan Riley/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:05:00 GMT

Duncan Riley / SiliconANGLE:
Cybersecurity data company Prevalent AI raised $22M from Integrity Growth Partners, marking the nine-year-old startup's first-ever outside capital raise — Cybersecurity data company Prevalent AI Ltd. today said it has raised $22 million in growth funding, the first primary capital it has taken since being founded nine years ago.

 
6 Ways PS5's Tides of Annihilation Blew Me Away After 2 Hours of Play - Push Square - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. 6 Ways PS5's Tides of Annihilation Blew Me Away After 2 Hours of Play Push Square
  2. Tides of Annihilation: The First Preview IGN
  3. I came away impressed by Tides of Annihilation, a Chinese studio’s Bayonetta-like take on British myth videogameschronicle.com
  4. Tides of Annihilation Developer Presentation | Future Games Show Yahoo
  5. Here Are 40 Minutes of Gameplay From Tides of Annihilation DSOGaming
 
OpenAI slows AI development after rogue agents raise alarms and Bernie Sanders threatens Senate action - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:47:00 GMT

OpenAI says that two developments over the past several weeks have underscored the growing risks associated with increasingly capable AI systems: the attack on Hugging Face and others by its own agents and the company's decision to slow the release of its new Astra model because it has "critical" cybersecurity...

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Amazon appears to have leaked Jason Statham's new film Mutiny, streaming it in full on Prime Video in the US, two days before it was supposed to hit theaters (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:45:02 GMT

Jess Weatherbed / The Verge:
Amazon appears to have leaked Jason Statham's new film Mutiny, streaming it in full on Prime Video in the US, two days before it was supposed to hit theaters — The film isn't supposed to hit theaters for two days, but it's available to stream on Prime Video now.

 
Reconstructed code from Flock's login pages reveals OS Investigate, a new AI system that integrates license plate scans, arrest records, case files, and more (Wired) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:25:01 GMT

Wired:
Reconstructed code from Flock's login pages reveals OS Investigate, a new AI system that integrates license plate scans, arrest records, case files, and more — Flock's surveillance cameras have already sparked outrage. WIRED reconstructed its next-generation AI system, already in use by some police …

 
PlayStation Reboots ‘Horizon Hunters Gathering’ as Live-Service Strategy Struggles - Bloomberg.com - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:24:54 GMT
  1. PlayStation Reboots ‘Horizon Hunters Gathering’ as Live-Service Strategy Struggles Bloomberg.com
  2. Sony Has Another Pending PlayStation Live-Service Fumble On Its Hands forbes.com
  3. Report: Sony Rebooting Live-Service Horizon After Bad Player Tests Kotaku
  4. PlayStation Scaling Back Horizon Live Service PS5 Game as Sony Failures Continue Push Square
  5. Horizon 3 Reportedly Only Has a 'Tiny Team' Working on It at Guerrilla Games IGN
 
GTA 6 Gameplay Leaks Continue as Group Makes Demands of Rockstar - Push Square - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:15:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Gameplay Leaks Continue as Group Makes Demands of Rockstar Push Square
  2. GTA 6 Gameplay and Map Appear to Leak Online IGN
  3. Hacker leaks GTA VI gameplay and map to protest digital-only release — claims pre-orders are a legacy of physical game releases Tom's Hardware
  4. GTA 6 Leaked Gameplay Shows Off Chaos in a Knockoff Ranchero thedrive.com
  5. GTA 6 Netflix Extended Look Could be Three Episodes (DEBUNKED) Insider Gaming
 
NASA images show crater on the moon caused by SpaceX Falcon 9 crash - Engadget Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:10:27 GMT
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter took images of the crater created by a SpaceX rocket crashing into the moon.
 
The Blood of Dawnwalker's system requirements dropped by half in just months - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:04:00 GMT

The system requirements for The Blood of Dawnwalker have become significantly lighter since April. With upscaling as the primary caveat, the game's final spec sheet will come as good news for users with less than 16GB of video memory.

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The Verdict Is In: CNET Readers Trust These Mobile Carriers More Than the Major Networks - CNET Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Our readers rant and rave about mobile virtual network operators, but what about major networks, like AT&T and Verizon?
 
The next Binding of Isaac game is going up against Grand Theft Auto 6 - Eurogamer - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:59:42 GMT
  1. The next Binding of Isaac game is going up against Grand Theft Auto 6 Eurogamer
  2. The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ Online launches November 19 for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 Gematsu
  3. The Binding of Isaac: Repentance + Online gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer Nintendo Everything
  4. We now have an official launch contender for Grand Theft Auto VI: The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ Online Gamereactor UK
  5. The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ Online Is the Only Game Brave Enough to Launch the Same Day as GTA 6 Push Square
 
The Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Everblog, Apolosign - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:31:00 GMT
What originally looked like clutter turned out to be my new favorite gadget for organizing my family’s life.
 
Sorry Halo, but Splinter Cell Chaos Theory Was the Best Original Xbox Game Ever - IGN - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Sorry Halo, but Splinter Cell Chaos Theory Was the Best Original Xbox Game Ever IGN
 
Wolverine PS5 Consoles, Accessories Available to Pre-Order Now - Push Square - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
  1. Wolverine PS5 Consoles, Accessories Available to Pre-Order Now Push Square
  2. Marvel's Wolverine PS5 console and controller pre-orders are LIVE — stock available in the US and the UK! TechRadar
  3. Marvel's Wolverine "fully playable" on disc when it releases, Insomniac clarifies, perhaps making it one of the last few PlayStation games that will be Eurogamer
  4. Marvel’s Wolverine Limited-Edition PS5, DualSense Controller, and Console Covers Are Up for Preorder IGN
  5. Wolverine PS5 Pro plates pre-order date, time and price The Shortcut | Matt Swider
 
UK-based automotive dealership software maker Pinewood agrees to a £545M cash takeover by US private equity firm Ridgeview, after an Apax takeover fell through (Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:25:01 GMT

Financial Times:
UK-based automotive dealership software maker Pinewood agrees to a £545M cash takeover by US private equity firm Ridgeview, after an Apax takeover fell through — Deal for former Pendragon software division follows rival buyout group Apax's withdrawal of offer on concerns over AI impact

 
NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds official Firefox support, up to 1440p 120 FPS - VideoCardz.com - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:19:49 GMT
NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds official Firefox support, up to 1440p 120 FPS VideoCardz.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone deliveries to cities in at least five more US states in the coming months, including suburban Chicago and Atlanta (Matt Day/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:15:02 GMT

Matt Day / Bloomberg:
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone deliveries to cities in at least five more US states in the coming months, including suburban Chicago and Atlanta — Amazon.com Inc. plans to expand its drone delivery operation to cities in at least five more US states in the coming months …

 
Flock's fastest-growing business is 60 mph police drones that can read license plates from the sky - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Flock is best known for the roadside cameras now operating in more than 6,000 US communities. But the company is increasingly betting on drones that can be dispatched to emergency scenes before police officers arrive.

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I Tried a Window-Cleaning Robot: Do Not Recommend - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:08:00 GMT
I tested the top-of-the-line Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni window-cleaning robot on my Victorian home, and it was an unmitigated disaster.
 
OpenAI expands its ad pilot program across 31 European markets, including Germany, France, Spain, and Italy; the pilot launched in the US, the UK, and others (Trishla Ostwal/Adweek) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:43 GMT

Trishla Ostwal / Adweek:
OpenAI expands its ad pilot program across 31 European markets, including Germany, France, Spain, and Italy; the pilot launched in the US, the UK, and others — Expansion of the AI giant's ads pilot comes as ad revenue climbs more than 25% since the start of August — The future of brands gets decided here.

 
Simple DIY STM32 Oscilloscope Project - Hack a Day Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:26 GMT
In part one of what is intended to be a series on developing an STM32-based oscilloscope, [BTTLab] demonstrates a how to use the built-in ADC of an STM32F207 MCU to …read more
 
‘Your Excel Skills Suck’: The Power Users Turning Spreadsheets Into a Spectator Sport - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Data and finance professionals are competing in Excel obstacle courses—amassing huge followings and keeping the Microsoft program relevant.
 
SMR startup Oklo is currently building its reactor in Idaho, a step towards supplying Meta with power; there are an estimated 22 active US reactor projects (Jennifer Hiller/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:45:01 GMT

Jennifer Hiller / Wall Street Journal:
SMR startup Oklo is currently building its reactor in Idaho, a step towards supplying Meta with power; there are an estimated 22 active US reactor projects — Renewed interest in atomic energy and AI mania are colliding at the Idaho National Lab — BUTTE COUNTY, Idaho …

 
We Bought a $500 Counterfeit Rolex So Good, Even Rolex Didn’t Spot It - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The replica watch industry is in its “super clone” era. Following tips from murky internet forums, we bought three budget fakes that were good enough to pass as real—but ultimately disposable.
 
Kuaishou reports Q2 revenue flat at ~$5.2B, meeting est., net income down 36% YoY to ~$467M, the biggest drop since 2021, and Kling AI sales up 200% (Rachel Yeo/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:01 GMT

Rachel Yeo / Bloomberg:
Kuaishou reports Q2 revenue flat at ~$5.2B, meeting est., net income down 36% YoY to ~$467M, the biggest drop since 2021, and Kling AI sales up 200% — Kuaishou Technology earnings fell the most in five years, hit by higher revenue sharing payouts to creators while artificial intelligence …

 
Dell XPS 13 vs. MacBook Neo: A Surprising Upset - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Neo are both premium-feeling laptops with only 8 GB of RAM. Which $700 laptop is the better buy?
 
There’s a Very Simple Reason Why You Love the Slate Truck - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The car world is filled with designers still obsessed with shoehorning sex into their rides. Slate went a different route, and it’s why people are smitten with the charming electric pickup.
 
Some Tesla owners are using Full Self-Driving for 95% of their trips, but they're still legally in control - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:00 GMT

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) remains a Level 2 driver-assistance system. The person behind the wheel is responsible for the vehicle at all times, even when the software is steering, braking, and controlling speed.

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4 Cool New Anker Accessories You Should Check Out In 2026 - bgr.com - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:17:00 GMT
4 Cool New Anker Accessories You Should Check Out In 2026 bgr.com
 
Google Cloud is deploying context-creating AI agents within its tools to automate tasks handled by forward-deployed engineers; Google is hiring hundreds of FDEs (Kevin McLaughlin/The Information) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:15:15 GMT

Kevin McLaughlin / The Information:
Google Cloud is deploying context-creating AI agents within its tools to automate tasks handled by forward-deployed engineers; Google is hiring hundreds of FDEs — Following the playbook Palantir pioneered, OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft and Amazon are investing billions of dollars to hire …

 
WiseTech says Australian antitrust authorities raided its office, seeking documents and data as part of an alleged competition law breach probe; WTC falls 8%+ (Angus Whitley/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:05:02 GMT

Angus Whitley / Bloomberg:
WiseTech says Australian antitrust authorities raided its office, seeking documents and data as part of an alleged competition law breach probe; WTC falls 8%+ — WiseTech Global Ltd. said Australian antitrust authorities demanded the company hand over documents and data as part of an investigation …

 
Reverse-Lookup Service Exposed Millions of Photos of People’s Faces - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The people-search tool ClarityCheck says its reverse image search service is “private and secure”—but it left a database containing more than 9 million image files exposed.
 
Sources: Samsung raises prices for advanced 4nm and 5nm chipmaking services by up to 15% for new orders in July, driven by AI demand and TSMC's tight capacity (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:55:02 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: Samsung raises prices for advanced 4nm and 5nm chipmaking services by up to 15% for new orders in July, driven by AI demand and TSMC's tight capacity — Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) has raised prices for some advanced contract chipmaking services by up to 15% for new orders …

 
Gran Turismo 7 Update Confirmed for August 20: Three Performance Sedans, Caterham Returns - GTPlanet - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:46:15 GMT
  1. Gran Turismo 7 Update Confirmed for August 20: Three Performance Sedans, Caterham Returns GTPlanet
  2. A field guide to Gran Turismo 7’s 1.71 update, out today PlayStation.Blog
  3. Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races: It’s Always Sunny in Abu Dhabi GTPlanet
  4. Gran Turismo 7 to Get Four New Cars, Three World Circuits on August 20th GamingBolt
  5. A major update, version 1.71, has been released for the racing simulator Gran Turismo 7. en.gamegpu.com
 
Filing: SK Hynix plans a ~$29B share buyback, repurchasing and canceling up to 24M treasury shares, in a bid to calm worries about the durability of AI spending (Denny Thomas/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:45:01 GMT

Denny Thomas / Bloomberg:
Filing: SK Hynix plans a ~$29B share buyback, repurchasing and canceling up to 24M treasury shares, in a bid to calm worries about the durability of AI spending — SK Hynix Inc. unveiled plans to buy back 40 trillion won ($29 billion) of stock and return more of its profits to shareholders …

 
Hot or Not Built the Internet We’re Still Swiping Through - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The early website Hot or Not taught its users to rank people at scale. Twenty-six years later, dating apps are trying to escape the culture the site helped create.
 
Raspberry Pi gets jiggy with batch CM5 provisioning - The Register - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:42:00 GMT
  1. Raspberry Pi gets jiggy with batch CM5 provisioning The Register
  2. Introducing the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Programming Jig raspberrypi.com
  3. Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Programming Jig Launches Phoronix
  4. Raspberry Pi CM5 Programming Jig Automates Provisioning Elektor Magazine
  5. Raspberry Pi Dances a Jig to Speed Up Mass Programming of Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5s Hackster.io
 
iPhone 17 Pro Cases Fit iPhone 18 Pro - Or At Least Otterbox Thinks So - MacRumors - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:39:55 GMT
  1. iPhone 17 Pro Cases Fit iPhone 18 Pro - Or At Least Otterbox Thinks So MacRumors
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Design Is Identical In Size To iPhone 17 Pro, Case-Maker Says forbes.com
  3. Otterbox and Astropad think iPhone 17 Pro cases will fit iPhone 18 Pro 9to5Mac
  4. Gold-plated iPhone 18 Pro editions unveiled before Apple launch Báo VietNamNet
  5. iPhone 18 Pro cases are already available online. They give us a hint about the new iPhone 18 Pro. Gizchina.com
 
AirPods with cameras aren't the only new product that Apple just leaked - Mashable - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:39:18 GMT
  1. AirPods with cameras aren't the only new product that Apple just leaked Mashable
  2. Apple Must Heed the Lessons of Meta’s ‘Pervert’ Glasses Bloomberg.com
  3. macOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products MacRumors
  4. Apple's product identifier leak is a hard mystery to solve AppleInsider
  5. Upcoming Apple products revealed in the macOS 26.7 release candidate Macworld
 
Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest - NPR - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:02:00 GMT
Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest NPR
 
With the Pixel 11, Google has abandoned the main reason I used to recommend Pixels - Android Authority - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. With the Pixel 11, Google has abandoned the main reason I used to recommend Pixels Android Authority
  2. The Pixel 11 series: Your most personal Pixel yet blog.google
  3. Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: The Foldable Crown Has Never Been This Close PCMag
  4. Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs, price, camera details Mashable
  5. This Google Play Store trick saved me over $100 on the Pixel 11 Pro XL - here's how ZDNET
 
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.
 
Flock Has a Powerful New AI Tool for Police. We Got Its Code - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Flock’s surveillance cameras have already sparked outrage. WIRED reconstructed its next-generation AI system, already in use by some police, to confirm it goes much further than tracking license plates.
 
Building Custom Backyard Solar Lights - Hack a Day Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:27 GMT
In this modern age, if you want a truly swish garden that makes your friends sad when they visit, you need good lighting. [technocraftStudio] has been working on just such a …read more
 
China reportedly allows ByteDance and Tencent to import 10,000 H200 chips - Engadget Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:11:10 GMT
ByteDance and Tencent have received 10,000 H200 chips each, the Financial Times says, and other Chinese companies could follow.
 
New GTA 6 gameplay just leaked, and Rockstar can't take it down fast enough - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:39:00 GMT

Two low-resolution clips attributed to an X account calling itself CyberLeek appear to show previously unseen gameplay from GTA 6. Although the footage lasts only a couple of minutes, Take-Two's rapid but ultimately ineffective copyright takedowns suggest the clips are genuine.

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Joy-Cons Plus WiiMotes Make for Switch 2 Wii-Cons - Hack a Day Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:54 GMT
As popular as the Nintendo Switch and its sequel are, it’s hard to argue that its click-on Joy-Con controllers are ergonomic, barring you having very uniquely shaped hands. This thought …read more
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 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!
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 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.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
 
AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Warren Spector, founding father of immersive sims, has retired from game development - Engadget Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:51:55 GMT
The creator of Deus Ex is retiring.
 
Gboard Rambler has a usage limit, and here's what happens when you reach it (Update) - Android Authority - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:05:00 GMT
  1. Gboard Rambler has a usage limit, and here's what happens when you reach it (Update) Android Authority
  2. Putting sign language AI into users’ hands Google DeepMind
  3. Google Pixel 11 Pro translate feature Yahoo
  4. I Tried Pixel 11’s New Gemini Features. One Made Me Sound Fluent in Spanish cnet.com
  5. Google Releases AI Sign Language Tool ‘Strictly for Low-Stakes Communication’ Slator
 
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.
 
Compress Links For Optimal QR Codes - Hack a Day Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:00:24 GMT
Link shorteners have been a staple of the online world for over two decades now, but they’ve got some issues– for one thing, it’s totally non-transparent where the link actually …read more
 
Pixel Watch 1 not losing Google Health sleep, workout support - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:22:00 GMT
  1. Pixel Watch 1 not losing Google Health sleep, workout support 9to5Google
  2. Google Pixel Watch owners can breathe a sigh of relief after scary warning PhoneArena
  3. Google Mistakenly Notifies Original Pixel Watch Users of End of Support jetstream.blog
  4. Google Scared Pixel Watch Owners With a False Warning — You're Not Losing Google Health Sync Android Headlines
  5. Google is telling Pixel Watch 1 owners to update a watch that can’t update Gadgets & Wearables
 
New Google Ad Shows a Mysterious Wearable. Is It the Next Fitbit? - CNET Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:25:11 GMT
Google hasn’t confirmed the brand-new, unreleased wearable, but it’s fun to speculate anyway.
 
Polaroid Put Pikachu on a $100 Camera Because Nostalgia Works - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:45:15 GMT
Polaroid turned Pikachu, Sylveon and the Poke Ball into instant cameras because slapping Pokemon on things remains an excellent business model.
 
Millions of cars are under recall for catching fire while parked - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:32:00 GMT

In the first seven months of 2026, the NHTSA issued 17 park-outside recall campaigns affecting about 1.7 million vehicles. Eight of those recalls were announced in June and July, including a warning covering 1 million Jeep vehicles with an electrical connection issue involving power-steering pumps.

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MPC-HC is old-school software in the best possible way - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:18:00 GMT
Media Player Classic - Home Cinema is fast, lightweight, and plays virtually anything without unnecessary extras. Its classic interface stays out of the way, while advanced users can fine-tune playback with custom filters, shaders, and renderers such as madVR. MPC-HC is also one of our Essential Apps.
 
Microsoft admits its Windows 11 right-click menu needs fixing — but there is already a better option - MakeUseOf - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:09:06 GMT
  1. Microsoft admits its Windows 11 right-click menu needs fixing — but there is already a better option MakeUseOf
  2. Improving File Explorer & Context Menu: faster, simpler, and more customizable Windows Blog
  3. Can Microsoft ever fix Windows 11 without upsetting people? Windows Central
  4. Microsoft Ships Five New Insider Builds With a Major File Explorer Update thurrott.com
  5. Microsoft reveals customizable context menu for Windows users - how to try it out ZDNET
 
Vibes Around GTA VI Continue To Be Rancid As Gameplay Footage Leaks And Fired Devs Ask Fans Not To Boycott - aftermath.site - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:04:39 GMT
  1. Vibes Around GTA VI Continue To Be Rancid As Gameplay Footage Leaks And Fired Devs Ask Fans Not To Boycott aftermath.site
  2. Fired Rockstar Workers Tell Fans Not to Boycott GTA 6 IGN
  3. Fired Rockstar devs discourage GTA6 boycott, U.S. Army offers leave for its launch (with a catch) Massively Overpowered
  4. Fired Rockstar workers say you shouldn't boycott GTA 6 for them: 'We spent years pouring our hard work, skill, and creativity into making GTA' Yahoo
  5. The developers of Red Dead Redemption crunched a lot to impress the top management at Rockstar Games WN Hub
 
A Hot End And Material Database For 3D Printing - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:00:54 GMT
When it comes to 3D printing in the FDM world, you can go a long way just relying on standard settings that ship with your 3D printer and/or slicer. If …read more
 
Apple's iPhone 18 Release Schedule: What's Coming and When - MacRumors - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:58:41 GMT
  1. Apple's iPhone 18 Release Schedule: What's Coming and When MacRumors
  2. US Stock Market Moves | Apple (AAPL.US) Rises Nearly 2% as iPhone 17 Series Prices Could Increase by Up to 1,000 Yuan Moomoo
  3. 7 features I'm most looking forward to with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max PhoneArena
  4. iPhone 18 Pro's A20 will be faster, power efficient, cost a lot AppleInsider
  5. The iPhone 18 Pro Is Almost Here. These Are The Rumors We Think Are Real PCMag
 
ICE agents can't wear Meta glasses while they work, official memo warns - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:57:32 GMT
Smart glasses have become a recurring accessory amid the immigration crackdown.
 
Claude can do more with Gmail and Google Drive, and access to Claude Cowork is expanding. - The Verge - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:53:36 GMT
  1. Claude can do more with Gmail and Google Drive, and access to Claude Cowork is expanding. The Verge
  2. Claude can now send emails in Gmail, even without your approval 9to5Google
  3. AI Sends Emails Independently via Gmail Yahoo News UK
  4. Claude can now read and reply to your Gmail messages on your behalf hindustantimes.com
  5. Claude can now do almost anything you want in Gmail and Google Drive Android Authority
 
Fairphone’s Repairable Smartphones Debut in the US With the 6 Plus - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:51:33 GMT
The Fairphone 6 Plus costs $650 and ships with Android 16 as its operating system.
 
Framework's cheapest laptop just got a major spec bump - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:33:32 GMT
The Framework Laptop 12 now ships with Intel's Core Series 3 chips and other hardware upgrades.
 
"Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:32:46 GMT
US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too.
 
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:18:13 GMT
Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.
 
Samsung Galaxy owners just got a care and repair hub right in their phone settings - Android Police - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:06:36 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy owners just got a care and repair hub right in their phone settings Android Police
  2. ‘Warranty and care’ Menu Simplifies Device Care for New Foldables news.samsung.com
  3. Samsung just made dealing with device repairs way easier on Galaxy phones Android Central
  4. Samsung just fixed the most annoying part about owning a Galaxy phone PhoneArena
  5. One UI 9 makes it easier to check your Galaxy device's warranty details SamMobile
 
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to these states next - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:57:00 GMT
  1. Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to these states next 9to5Mac
  2. Digital driver license? NCDMV to launch new mobile ID program WRAL
  3. Apple Is Reportedly Expanding Apple Wallet IDs To Four More States Engadget
  4. North Carolina moving toward mobile driver licenses Neuse News
  5. Apple Wallet Driver's License Feature to Launch in Four More U.S. States MacRumors
 
Google just set the date for its big Googlebook event in New York - Android Central - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:42:05 GMT
  1. Google just set the date for its big Googlebook event in New York Android Central
  2. Google makes it official: Googlebook launch event set for September in NYC Chrome Unboxed
  3. HP's Googlebook leak highlights support for 'Continue On,' Google's version of Handoff Android Authority
  4. Google Books New Features Rollout jetstream.blog
  5. Googlebook event is set for September and these are the big questions Google needs to answer Android Police
 
How to check your iPhone's battery health and cycle count - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
How to check your iPhone's battery health and cycle count.
 
GTA 6 gameplay leaked ahead of its new trailer, and Rockstar is taking down the videos - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:29:54 GMT
Two legit-seeming clips and a world map are out there, if you know where to look.
 
Deus Ex, Epic Mickey Creator Warren Spector Retires From Game Development After Over 40 Years - Game Informer - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:29:00 GMT
  1. Deus Ex, Epic Mickey Creator Warren Spector Retires From Game Development After Over 40 Years Game Informer
  2. Warren Spector, Founding Father Of Immersive Sims, Has Retired From Game Development Engadget
  3. Deus Ex director Warren Spector is retiring after nearly 45 years in game dev Game Developer
  4. Deus Ex creator Warren Spector announces retirement – "it's time to ride off into the sunset" GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Star Trek: Elite Force 2 Creators Rewrote Game After 9/11 Attacks ixbt.games
 
ChatGPT Launches a Version of Its Model for Teens - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:28:14 GMT
The rollout raises questions about whether teenagers should be using chatbots at all.
 
Google begins rolling out Android’s controversial new sideloading flow - Android Authority - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:26:00 GMT
  1. Google begins rolling out Android’s controversial new sideloading flow Android Authority
  2. Google’s new Android sideloading rules are arriving early for power users Android Police
  3. Google 'gradually' rolling out Android's 'advanced' sideloading ahead of developer verification 9to5Google
  4. The Android gravy train is over! Google starts to roll out new app sideloading restrictions – here's why that's a good thing t3.com
  5. Google gradually introduces extended sideloading flow for Android heise online
 
Things I learned about the rumored HomePod display from macOS beta code - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:11:55 GMT
Apple's latest software references watch-like "Faces."
 
Squeeze More Juice Out of Your Dead Batteries—Using Physics - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:11:03 GMT
How the joule thief circuit “steals” energy from seemingly depleted power cells.
 
Reverse Engineered Grill Controller Gets Open Firmware - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:00:50 GMT
If you are a regular reader, then the odds are you have taken apart an electronic gadget, either for a fix, or simply because your curiosity got the better of …read more
 
The Creators Of Big Walk Break Down The GOTY Contender’s Development, Puzzles, And Stunning Ending - Kotaku - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:00:31 GMT
  1. The Creators Of Big Walk Break Down The GOTY Contender’s Development, Puzzles, And Stunning Ending Kotaku
  2. Untitled Goose Game studio turns Victoria into a playground ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  3. Filling Big Walk with people who had no one to play with demonstrated how deceptively profound it can be Eurogamer
  4. Big Walk Review (PS5) – An Unexpected Journey fingerguns.net
  5. Big Walk Isn’t “Friendslop,” It’s “Friendgourmet” Gamer Matters
 
Gemini in Chrome Is Now Available for Android Users - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:38:33 GMT
AI Pro and Ultra subscribers will also have access to Google’s agentic AI auto browsing feature.
 
Spotify's Running Mode is now available on Android - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:36:58 GMT
Spotify's Running Mode is now available on Android.
 
Spotify's Running Mode Is Now Available On Android - Engadget - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:36:58 GMT
  1. Spotify's Running Mode Is Now Available On Android Engadget
  2. How to Get the Most Out of Running Mode Spotify
  3. Spotify’s new Running Mode takes workout playlists to another level Digital Trends
  4. Spotify rolling out 'User Notes' and 'Running Mode' features on Android – here's what they do 9to5Google
  5. Spotify Running Mode expands to Android with new insights into how runners listen routenote.com
 
Apple has new in-app transaction commission rates for EU devs - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:33:35 GMT
Apple has new in-app transaction commission rates for EU devs.
 
Apple pulls AI ‘nudify’ app promoted in Meta ads - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:28:00 GMT
  1. Apple pulls AI ‘nudify’ app promoted in Meta ads 9to5Mac
  2. Meta Ran Ads for an App That Promised to Nudify Female Politicians WIRED
  3. AI Nude App "Kromix" Bypasses Review to Land on App Store; Apple Pulls It, Meta Removes 32 Ads finance.biggo.com
  4. Apple takes down AI ‘nudify’ app after explicit AI image of female politicians appeared in Meta ads Business Today
  5. Meta under fire after AI ads appeared to promote sexual deepfakes of US politicians: Report digit.in
 
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Lead Xbox Game Pass’s August 2026 Second Batch - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:27:14 GMT
The second half of Game Pass’s August 2026 lineup is mostly lesser-known and upcoming titles, but maybe you’ll find a game here to get excited about.
 
Against all odds, SpaceX finally tugs Starship into port after 24 days at sea - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:01:09 GMT
"A team of SpaceX engineers is on their way to conduct additional analysis on the vehicle."
 
Study finds X algorithm prioritizes ragebait that disproportionately impacts Democrats - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:56:02 GMT
Study finds X algorithm prioritizes ragebait that disproportionately impacts Democrats
 
Garmin Watches Are Up to $250 Off Right Now On Amazon (2026) - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:42:17 GMT
Save $250 off the Garmin Fenix 8, plus discounts on other popular fitness trackers from the brand.
 
NVIDIA GeForce Now adds Firefox support on Windows - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:35:08 GMT
NVIDIA GeForce Now adds Firefox support on Windows.
 
Gmail verification program lets political campaigns escape its spam filter - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:33:22 GMT
Gmail verification program lets political campaigns escape its spam filter.
 
OpenAI Overhauls Safety Protocols After Its AI Agents Went Rogue - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:33:11 GMT
The ChatGPT maker says its upcoming Astra model may have reached “critical” cyber capabilities, prompting it to halt a significant number of training runs while it tightens internal safeguards.
 
PolyShot Camera Focuses On Nostalgia - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:47 GMT
An open-source, DIY, point-and-shoot digital camera.
Although we personally have yet to see anyone brandishing an old digital point-and-shoot camera, we hear they’re back in vogue. Why, though? People are nostalgic for that image quality. While …read more
 
No charger, no problem: The best ways to charge your phone away from an outlet - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
You don't need your phone charger to keep your device topped up, as long as you have a USB cable and something to plug it into.
 
NBA 2K27 Announces New Gameplay Features in Videos from Global Game Reveal - Bleacher Report - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:27:49 GMT
  1. NBA 2K27 Announces New Gameplay Features in Videos from Global Game Reveal Bleacher Report
  2. NBA® 2K27 MyTEAM: New Player XP, a More Powerful Exchange, and Limited-Time Modes 2K Newsroom
  3. New NBA 2K27 gameplay details on The City, co-op, MyNBA eras, and more PlayStation.Blog
  4. NBA 2K27 just gifted every Cavaliers fan with a dream come true King James Gospel
  5. Vince Staples lands major role in NBA 2K27 MyCAREER story Yahoo Tech
 
AI data center boom pushes Caterpillar, Ford, and other US firms into new businesses - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:27:00 GMT

Caterpillar is the world's largest construction equipment manufacturer, ahead of rivals Komatsu, Volvo CE, Hitachi, and JCB. However, its engine and turbine sales surpassed its construction equipment revenue for the first time last year, as AI data centers turn to jet engines and diesel generators for power.

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Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:11:26 GMT
FCC demands "total capitulation" in Trump censorship campaign, Disney suit says.
 
Irate Physical Game Fans Prepare for Their Big PS5 Blackout - Push Square - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. Irate Physical Game Fans Prepare for Their Big PS5 Blackout Push Square
  2. Sony’s decision to phase out PlayStation disc releases prompts consumer and preservation concerns Audacy
  3. "Totally digital consumer" ex-Sony president talks end of physical discs, "I don't understand if it's such a big issue" PC Guide
  4. Boycott planned after PlayStation announces the end of disc production Spectrum Bay News 9
  5. Killing physical discs will make digital games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix exec TweakTown
 
Whoop's Advanced Labs health screenings will no longer require a subscription - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:55:23 GMT
Whoop's Advanced Labs health screenings will no longer require a subscription.
 
European Central Bank warns AI bubble burst could trigger systemic fallout - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:44:00 GMT

The European Central Bank recently published a new blog post by five economists and researchers, arguing that the current "AI boom" will likely leave room for a significant correction in financial markets. The AI bubble is not just engulfing Wall Street and the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, the bank said, as...

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Thieves Discover A Completely Unique Way To Steal High-End GPUs - Kotaku - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:39 GMT
  1. Thieves Discover A Completely Unique Way To Steal High-End GPUs Kotaku
  2. Esports Hotel Thieves Caught Swapping Out RTX 5080 GPUs for RTX 3060s PCMag
  3. GPU Swapping Spree Halted After Suspected Thieves Lose Power During Esports Hotel Heist IGN
  4. Thieves swap RTX 5080 GPUs for RTX 3060s in Chinese gaming hotels — rogue 'downgrades' go unnoticed until sudden blackout exposes $12,000 heist Tom's Hardware
  5. Chinese Esports Hotel GPU Heist Foiled by Power Outage After Thieves Swapped RTX 5080s for RTX 3060s finance.biggo.com
 
Here's why you should think twice before storing your electronics in the garage - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Moisture and extreme temperatures are the last thing electronics in storage need.
 
PlayStation's $220 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers arrive November 12 - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:26:34 GMT
PlayStation's $220 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers arrive November 12.
 
Fairphone brings its $649 repairable Gen 6+ smartphone to the US - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:01:00 GMT

The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) is billed as the company's first device to feature 12GB of RAM, and comes at a time when manufacturers are more conscious than ever about the amount of memory they are stuffing into their devices due to AI-driven shortages. The handset is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon...

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Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 has apparently removed MGS4's PS3 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:49:32 GMT
  1. Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 has apparently removed MGS4's PS3 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Nintendo Everything
  2. METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 2 on Switch & Switch 2 appears to remove PS3 references GoNintendo
  3. Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Download Size Revealed TwistedVoxel
  4. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 — 10 Things You Should Know Yahoo News UK
  5. Metal Gear Solid 4 Lost PlayStation 3. Konami Changed the Switch Version ixbt.games
 
Peacock raises prices by 18 percent after becoming profitable - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:42:30 GMT
Peacock's quarterly profitability isn't guaranteed.
 
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.
 
The United States is about to wake up to the threat from China's space program - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:07 GMT
One big question: Will China assert territorial rights where its rover explores?
 
Video: Elden Ring Gameplay Showcase Released Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Video: Elden Ring Gameplay Showcase Released Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch Nintendo Life
  2. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Trailer Highlights Gameplay Crunchyroll
  3. Rise with ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, launching Aug. 28 on Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo
  4. George R.R. Martin Meets Berserk In 10/10 Dark Fantasy RPG Releasing August 28 IMDb
  5. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2: New footage shows fewer stutters, but handheld performance remains a concern The Times of India
 
Passkey vs. password: What's the difference and which is better? - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Passwords are less secure than passkeys, even if you use a password manager. Here's why and how to get started with passkeys.
 
Best Buy kicks off massive 60th Anniversary Sale, and I found 20+ tech deals that no Android user should miss - Android Central - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:29:55 GMT
  1. Best Buy kicks off massive 60th Anniversary Sale, and I found 20+ tech deals that no Android user should miss Android Central
  2. Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale: Dates, deals, and how to save Mashable
  3. Best Buy turns 60, and we’re celebrating with savings Best Buy Corporate
  4. Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Offers Huge Deals on Apple, LG, Dyson and More cnet.com
  5. Deals: iPhone Air and iPhone 16e discounts are trending on Best Buy - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Peacock is raising subscription prices for the fourth time in as many years - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:28:05 GMT
Peacock is raising subscription prices for the fourth time in as many years.
 
The Blood of Dawnwalker final PC specs are much lower, but upscaling is now recommended - VideoCardz.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:19:34 GMT
  1. The Blood of Dawnwalker final PC specs are much lower, but upscaling is now recommended VideoCardz.com
  2. The Blood of Dawnwalker – save your family while becoming what you hate The Guardian
  3. The Biggest Surprise About The Blood Of Dawnwalker Is How Little RAM It Needs GameSpot
  4. The Blood of Dawnwalker Preload Guide & File Sizes Insider Gaming
  5. The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Protagonist Will be “Quite Easy to Kill” During the Day, Says Director GamingBolt
 
Framework Laptop 12 Updated For Intel Wildcat Lake, Shipping Starts In October - Phoronix - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:14:00 GMT
  1. Framework Laptop 12 Updated For Intel Wildcat Lake, Shipping Starts In October Phoronix
  2. Framework gave its 12-inch laptop some hardware upgrades The Verge
  3. Framework Laptop 12 Gets Intel Core Series 3 CPUs and Thunderbolt 4 Upgrade TechPowerUp
  4. Framework's Cheapest Laptop Just Got A Major Spec Bump Engadget
  5. Framework's most affordable laptop finally gets Linux (and a hardware upgrade) How-To Geek
 
10+ Huge SEGA Games Are Cheaper Than Ever In New Xbox Publisher Sale - purexbox.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:09:41 GMT
  1. 10+ Huge SEGA Games Are Cheaper Than Ever In New Xbox Publisher Sale purexbox.com
  2. Sega Steam Sale 2026: Best Deals in the UAE tbreak.com
  3. SEGA Summer Sale Brings Huge Discounts on Sonic, Persona, Yakuza and More Invision Game Community
  4. SEGA sale drops Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to its lowest price yet gameshub.com
  5. SEGA Launches Publisher Sale on Steam Inven Global
 
Fairphone's latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650 - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:05:00 GMT
Fairphone sells components like the USB port and screen, all swappable with a single torx driver.
 
Win an Apple Watch – Round 3 of CNET’s Guessing Game Is Live Now - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:01:57 GMT
How many iPhones are coming out in September? If your Apple predictions are on point, you could walk away with the latest Apple Watch.
 
ABC sues the FCC to stop an early review of its TV licenses - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:04 GMT
ABC accused the Trump Administration of waging "a retaliatory campaign" because it doesn't like what the network broadcasts.
 
No Man's Sky made free on Nintendo Switch for a limited-time - GAMINGbible - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 GMT
  1. No Man's Sky made free on Nintendo Switch for a limited-time GAMINGbible
  2. No Man's Sky is Europe's latest Switch Online Free Game Trial GoNintendo
  3. Embark On An Epic Voyage With The Latest Switch Online Game Trial (Europe) Nintendo Life
  4. Nintendo Switch 2's Most Impressive Game Is Free For A Limited Time Via NSO ScreenRant
  5. No Man’s Sky is Europe’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial Nintendo Everything
 
Ford hopes this Hypercar will be its next Le Mans winner - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:52:50 GMT
The American automaker returns to the top category of endurance racing next year.
 
Viral Disneyland Content Creator Defends Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Peter Pan - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:50:29 GMT
Disney superfan Toni Kulusich has been accused of stalking her favorite character, sparking discourse about boundaries with park actors. She tells WIRED the backlash is unfair.
 
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma takes pains to deliver a slasher fan’s dream - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:36:47 GMT
Matte paintings—not CGI—warp a world designed to hit a nerve for slasher fans.
 
Anthea Coster awarded International Union of Radio Science Appleton Prize - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:00 GMT
The MIT Haystack Observatory principal research scientist is honored for lifetime contributions to ionospheric research.
 
Meta goes to trial over Facebook and Instagram's impact on young users - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:33:00 GMT

The case, which will be heard in federal court in Oakland, California, could put some of Meta's most familiar platform features under scrutiny. The states suing the company are seeking changes to infinite scrolling, recommendation systems, autoplay, like counts, appearance-altering filters, and disappearing posts for younger users.

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Mortal Shell II has the worst kind of Xbox achievement - TrueAchievements - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:24:32 GMT
  1. Mortal Shell II has the worst kind of Xbox achievement TrueAchievements
  2. Mortal Shell II & The Sinking City 2 Launch This Week With DLSS NVIDIA
  3. Mortal Shell 2’s Expansion into a Large Scale Action-RPG Is Mostly Successful, and All of Its New Ideas Are Great Ones. IGN
  4. 12 Tips To Know Before You Start Playing Mortal Shell 2 Kotaku
  5. Mortal Shell 2 Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S purexbox.com
 
‘Dead’ Destiny 2’s Playercount Now Matches ‘ARC Raiders’ - forbes.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:16:16 GMT
‘Dead’ Destiny 2’s Playercount Now Matches ‘ARC Raiders’ forbes.com
 
The Sinking City 2 ditches the thinky stuff for classic survival horror, but I'm yet to decide if it's truly better for it - Eurogamer - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:08:13 GMT
  1. The Sinking City 2 ditches the thinky stuff for classic survival horror, but I'm yet to decide if it's truly better for it Eurogamer
  2. Meet the Lovecraftian monstrosities of The Sinking City 2, out today on PS5 PlayStation.Blog
  3. The Sinking City 2 review – Ukrainian cosmic horror, come hell or high water The Guardian
  4. How The Sinking City 2 Shifts to Survival Horror While Keeping Its Investigation Roots XBOX Wire
  5. Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Sinking City 2 purexbox.com
 
Update Vlog - Buddy System - Unknown Worlds - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:05:34 GMT
  1. Update Vlog - Buddy System Unknown Worlds
  2. Subnautica 2 Patch Adds Buddy System, Dev Reveals Glimpse at Early Access 2 Update IGN
  3. Subnautica 2 developers showed gameplay with a buddy system and voice chat - update 1.2 teaser ixbt.games
  4. Subnautica 2’s Buddy System makes co-op feel like co-op DLCompare.com
  5. Subnautica 2 Adds Proximity Chat, Inventory Sharing, and Tracking Tags on August 19th GamingBolt
 
Pokémon × Polaroid Special Edition Range Cameras Are Coming Soon - Pokemon.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:03:27 GMT
  1. Pokémon × Polaroid Special Edition Range Cameras Are Coming Soon Pokemon.com
  2. Polaroid and Pokémon Team Up for Polaroid’s Biggest Collab Ever PetaPixel
  3. Pokémon and Polaroid Team Up for Nostalgic Camera Collab Crunchyroll
  4. Polaroid’s new Pokémon collection captures memories, not Pikachus The Verge
  5. Polaroid Put Pikachu on a $100 Camera Because Nostalgia Works cnet.com
 
X-rays add new twist to narwhal's spiral tusk - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:51 GMT
New study finds that the tusks have not one but two spirals, twisting in opposite directions.
 
Sony still hasn't decided when the PlayStation 6 will launch - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:56:00 GMT

Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki recently told The Wall Street Journal that the company has yet to nail down the PlayStation 6's launch date. While trusted leakers have painted a fairly clear picture of the upcoming console's capabilities, Sony – and Microsoft, for that matter – are likely still determining how...

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Meta Ran Ads for an App That Promised to Nudify Female Politicians - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:45:33 GMT
One advertisement featured a pornographic video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician. Apple removed the app from the App Store after an inquiry from WIRED.
 
Here's your next batch of Xbox and PC Game Pass games for August - Eurogamer - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:39:08 GMT
  1. Here's your next batch of Xbox and PC Game Pass games for August Eurogamer
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and More XBOX Wire
  3. These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 18 - September 1) purexbox.com
  4. Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Wave 2 Lineup Announced IGN
  5. Xbox Game Pass Adds 10 New Games for Late August and September. Time to Resubscribe? PCMag
 
I tested Samsung’s new foldable smartphone, and it could be one of my top pocket-sized screens for movies this year - What Hi-Fi? - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:36:35 GMT
  1. I tested Samsung’s new foldable smartphone, and it could be one of my top pocket-sized screens for movies this year What Hi-Fi?
  2. Turns Out, a New Shape Is Exactly What Samsung Needed for Its Folding Phone WIRED
  3. Even the Latest and Greatest Foldable Phone Isn't Truly Dustproof extremetech.com
  4. How Samsung Made Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra the Thinnest Galaxy Z Fold Yet news.samsung.com
  5. Planning to buy Samsung’s foldable smartphone, why the best time is right now The Times of India
 
Don’t Wait for iOS 27, Download iOS 26.6.1 Now for Over a Dozen Bug Fixes and Patches - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:34:00 GMT
Do yourself, and your device, a favor and download the latest iOS update to fix these bugs and others.
 
Hackers Tricked a Major Retailer’s AI Shopping Bot to Do Something It Was Never Supposed To - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:19:53 GMT
At the cybersecurity conference Black Hat, researchers showed how an AI assistant at one of America’s largest retailers could be tricked into following hidden instructions and exposing sensitive system information.
 
The CachyOS Performance vs. Other Linux Operating Systems On A $46k USD Workstation - Phoronix - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:18:00 GMT
  1. The CachyOS Performance vs. Other Linux Operating Systems On A $46k USD Workstation Phoronix
  2. Intel AMX Performance With The Xeon 678X Workstation CPU Phoronix
  3. Intel Xeon 678X Windows 11 vs. Ubuntu 26.04 Performance With The HP Z4 G6i Phoronix
 
China pulls the plug on Windows 10 for government machines months ahead of schedule - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:14:00 GMT

Bloomberg reports that China's Ministry of State Security recently issued the instruction to affected organizations. C&M Information Technologies, the developer of the special operating system, had planned to retire it in February 2027.

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Peacock Price Hike: Streamer Ups Cost of All Subscriptions - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:11:50 GMT
The streaming service also rolled out price increases in 2025.
 
How to Get & Redeem Modern Warfare 4 Beta Code—Obtain a Free Beta Key - Insider Gaming - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:52:49 GMT
  1. How to Get & Redeem Modern Warfare 4 Beta Code—Obtain a Free Beta Key Insider Gaming
  2. Call of Duty now has a guide on how to enable its convoluted security features so you can play the Modern Warfare 4 beta on PC Eurogamer
  3. How to Watch COD Next 2026 Showcase—Date, Start Time & What to Expect Insider Gaming
  4. Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Adds Campaign Mission 'Entrenched' Nintendo Life
  5. All Modern Warfare 4 Beta rewards & how to earn them Esports.gg
 
Intel says Nova Lake, its next major CPU architecture, is coming to desktop PCs before servers - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:42:00 GMT

Robert Hallock, an Intel vice president, made the point in a recent conversation with Tom's Hardware. He did not name the product, but his comments appeared to refer to Nova Lake, Intel's upcoming processor family.

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Shark’s Answer to the PencilWash Has an Extendable Wand to Clean Tight Spots - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The AquaReach may solve the trade-off between cleaning and portability for wet-dry vacs.
 
Fairphone officially starts selling its new repairable Android phone in the US for $649 - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Fairphone officially starts selling its new repairable Android phone in the US for $649 9to5Google
  2. Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the US WIRED
  3. Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650 Ars Technica
  4. Fairphone’s Repairable Smartphones Debut in the US With the 6 Plus cnet.com
  5. ‘Dead on arrival’: the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus costs a lot for what you get — and tech fans are divided over whether its repairability justifies the price TechRadar
 
Gamescom 2026 Is Back: How to Watch Opening Night Live, Stream Schedule, and Major Reveals to Expect - IGN - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:25:21 GMT
  1. Gamescom 2026 Is Back: How to Watch Opening Night Live, Stream Schedule, and Major Reveals to Expect IGN
  2. Gamescom Opening Night Live: 3 confirmed games and 6 predictions Red Bull
  3. Gamescom 2026 sets new record as number of country pavilions increases by 25% GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Gamescom 2026 Sells Out for the First Time Ever, With a German President Opening the Show for the First Time Wccftech
  5. MOZA Brings Six Simulators and MotoGP Hardware to Gamescom 2026 boxthislap.org
 
This website lets you check if your license plate was ever searched on Flock's cameras - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:08:00 GMT

HaveIBeenFlocked.com allows users to search license plates to see whether authorities or others with access to Flock's camera network have searched for the same plates. The site is part of a growing network of online resources that track and report on what growing numbers of Americans call a surveillance state....

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Order of the Sinking Star launches October 8 - Gematsu - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:24 GMT
  1. Order of the Sinking Star launches October 8 Gematsu
  2. Order Of The Sinking Star Launches In October Game Informer
  3. Order of the Sinking Star receives Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer Nintendo Everything
  4. Order of the Sinking Star Preview & Interview with Jonathan Blow, Game Designer of Braid DualShockers
  5. Crediting worries continue to surround Order of the Sinking Star (UPDATE) GoNintendo
 
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:04 GMT
Secret parameter allowed hackers to steal passwords when a target clicked on a link.
 
Firefox’s AI Window Gets New Features Meant to Help You Stay on Task and Organized - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
You have to opt into using the browser if you want these features.
 
Firefox’s Smart Window promises a better AI browser - The Verge - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Firefox’s Smart Window promises a better AI browser The Verge
  2. Smart Window, privacy-first, AI-powered browsing with Firefox The Mozilla Blog
  3. Mozilla Firefox 155 Enters Public Beta Testing, Here’s What to Expect 9to5Linux
  4. Firefox Smart Window adds AI web search, automatic tab groups, and more 9to5Mac
  5. Firefox Is Rolling Out Three New Features for 'Smart Window' Lifehacker
 
Can the Upcoming ‘Expanse’ Game Avoid the Biggest Mistake of ‘Mass Effect’? - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The universe may never tell you if your choices mattered. Owlcat’s Osiris Reborn might not either.
 
The Upgraded Polymega Features A New Disc Tray Design In Addition To "Improved Game Performance" - Time Extension - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Upgraded Polymega Features A New Disc Tray Design In Addition To "Improved Game Performance" Time Extension
 
Intel "Razor Lake" to Use TSMC's N2X Node, Brings bLLC to Laptop SKUs - TechPowerUp - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:50:27 GMT
  1. Intel "Razor Lake" to Use TSMC's N2X Node, Brings bLLC to Laptop SKUs TechPowerUp
  2. The Biggest Innovation in Desktop CPUs May Come to Gaming Laptops, Too Gizmodo
  3. Intel's next-gen Nova Lake chips may skip game-boosting X3D cache rival for mobile SKUs and debut on Razor Lake-HX instead, leaker claims — new rumor says Razor Lake family reportedly uses TSMC's N2X node Tom's Hardware
  4. Intel’s Ryzen X3D competitor reportedly coming to mobile with Razor Lake VideoCardz.com
  5. Intel Razor Lake May Finally Take On AMD 3D V-Cache In Gaming Laptops hothardware.com
 
Unitree shows off new Superman robot that it says can outrun Usain Bolt and jump 6.5 feet - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:37:00 GMT

Unitree claims the prototype, which has 0.85-meter-long (2.7-foot) legs, can clear a 2-meter (6.5-foot) standing high jump and reach 12.66 meters per second. That narrowly exceeds the widely cited 12.42 m/s peak Bolt hit during his world-record 9.58-second 100-meter run in Berlin in 2009.

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Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Design, Specs & Features Across 26 Images - Android Headlines - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:11:23 GMT
  1. Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Design, Specs & Features Across 26 Images Android Headlines
  2. The Galaxy S26 phone that Samsung wants you to pay more for while giving you less finally made its first real-world appearance PhoneArena
  3. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's battery life could be longer than the Galaxy S25 FE SamMobile
  4. Samsung Poland lists 7 SKUs for the Galaxy S26 FE - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Galaxy A08, A07s Google Play Console listing show Samsung isn't leaving ultra-budget segment gizmochina.com
 
Better founder who fired 900 employees over Zoom is now fighting to get his own job back - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT

Garg was replaced earlier this month by Daniel Lewis, a hedge fund manager who joined Better's board on July 27. Garg said Lewis had been advising him for about six months before taking the board seat, offering ideas on cost reductions and profitability.

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iRacing Arcade arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S this week - Traxion.GG - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:48:19 GMT
  1. iRacing Arcade arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S this week Traxion.GG
  2. iRacing Arcade is Coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox on August 21! iracing.com
  3. iRacing Arcade launches August 21 for consoles, PC gets major update gamingnexus.com
  4. iRacing Arcade races onto PS5 and Xbox this week gameshub.com
  5. iRacing Arcade Comes to PS5 and Xbox on August 21 boxthislap.org
 
'No Disc No Buy' Comments Dominate Sony's Phantom Blade Zero State of Play Livestream, as Planned PlayStation Boycott Nears - IGN - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:36:50 GMT
  1. 'No Disc No Buy' Comments Dominate Sony's Phantom Blade Zero State of Play Livestream, as Planned PlayStation Boycott Nears IGN
  2. Phantom Blade Zero State of Play dives deep into combat and the Wulin world PlayStation.Blog
  3. Phantom Blade Zero Arms Soul with 55 Weapons, yet Iron Fists Remain Essential to Crack Heavily Shielded Foes Wccftech
  4. Live: Watch the Phantom Blade Zero PS5 State of Play Right Here Push Square
  5. Pre-orders for Phantom Blade Zero have "significantly" exceeded the game creators' expectations WN Hub
 
Google pays $10 million for 100 million Spirit Airlines emails and 500 million Teams chats to train AI - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The proposed purchase covers employee emails, Microsoft Teams messages, spreadsheets, calendars, marketing material, aircraft operations, revenue management, and worker productivity data.

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Halo: Campaign Evolved patch kills LASO achievement glitch, but it may still work in co-op - TrueAchievements - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:09:31 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved patch kills LASO achievement glitch, but it may still work in co-op TrueAchievements
  2. August Update: New Video Settings, Free Armor Styles, and More Halo Waypoint
  3. Halo Campaign Evolved receives HUGE graphical upgrade OC3D
  4. The new patch for Halo: Campaign Evolved lets you disable chromatic aberration and film grain news.instant-gaming.com
  5. New Halo: Campaign Evolved Update Fixes Community's Biggest Complaint IMDb
 
I Put the Best Digital Notebooks to the Test. Here Are My Favorites (2026) - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:08:00 GMT
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.
 
As temperatures get hotter, pesticides are more dangerous to farmworkers - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:07:49 GMT
Research shows heat amplifies the dangers of pesticides.
 
Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the US - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
More than a decade after launching in Europe, the Netherlands company is now selling its repairable phones in the US, starting with the Fairphone (Gen 6+).
 
Can AI Coexist With Privacy? Proton’s Andy Yen Says It Will Have To - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Proton’s CEO is a champion of encryption for everyone. So why is he going all in on un-encryptable AI?
 
Cramorant Form Change Mechanic in Pokémon GO Explained - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:18:08 GMT
  1. Cramorant Form Change Mechanic in Pokémon GO Explained Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Starmie Stars in Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: Starmie Super Mega Raid Day Pokemon.com
  3. How to get Cramorant in Pokémon Go Eurogamer
  4. Take a Dip into Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: Water Festival Pokemon.com
  5. A PvP Analysis on Cramorant (Water Festival 2026) Pokémon GO Hub
 
AMD Radeon RX 9050 8GB Review: Budget GPU, Zero Budget Value - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:05:00 GMT
AMD's Radeon RX 9050 8GB promises current-generation graphics for budget gamers, but poor performance and even worse value make this GPU nearly impossible to justify.
 
The Cop Who Took On Flock - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
After Noel Pichardo called out his city's embrace of Flock surveillance cameras, he was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less than two years.
 
Microsoft confirms outage affecting search in Microsoft 365 apps - BleepingComputer - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:24:49 GMT
  1. Microsoft confirms outage affecting search in Microsoft 365 apps BleepingComputer
  2. Microsoft 365 Search Outage Disrupts SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook Users Worldwide CyberSecurityNews
  3. Microsoft 365 - Major Outlook, Teams and services outage korben.info
  4. Microsoft 365 Search Outage Hits Outlook, OneDrive and SharePoint windowsreport.com
 
Best Merino Wool Clothing (2026): Base Layers, Hoodies, Jackets - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Merino is one of the best fabrics you can wear. We explain the different blends, what “GSM” means, and how to care for your clothes.
 
The Powerful Chinese AI Model Experts Warned About Is Here - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Z.ai’s latest AI model release could help companies secure their systems—or find its way into the hands of hackers.
 
Introducing: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 - 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring - Monochrome Watches - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:59 GMT
  1. Introducing: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 - 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring Monochrome Watches
  2. Porsche’s New Limited-Run 911 Honors the World’s Most Notorious Car Proving Ground Gear Patrol
  3. Porsche pays tribute to 100 years of the Nürburgring with a market edition 911 GT3 newsroom.porsche.com
  4. Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Limited-Edition Watch Celebrates 100 Years Of Nürburgring AugustMan Singapore
  5. Porsche Fits Green Hell Race Livery to the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring Hypebeast
 
Apple's iPhone Ultra design keeps getting more and more unconventional - Creative Bloq - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:51:29 GMT
  1. Apple's iPhone Ultra design keeps getting more and more unconventional Creative Bloq
  2. New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name 9to5Mac
  3. Apple may finally have a $2,000 reason to enter foldables Yahoo Finance
  4. iPhone Fold Price: What You Get For That Extra $500 forbes.com
  5. iPhone Ultra trade-offs: The biggest things you’re not getting versus iPhone 18 Pro Tom's Guide
 
Leaked video shows Apple's camera-equipped AirPods identifying a book by sight - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:18:00 GMT

The macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate includes code and a brief video referencing an unreleased product called B790. The short demonstration video, found by MacRumors, shows a user holding up a book so the AirPods camera can read its title. The camera appears to recognize the text, and the voiceover...

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Western Digital Promo Code: 15% Off - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 15% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.
 
1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in August 2026 - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals.
 
SteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in August 2026 - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock exclusive discounts on SteelSeries' award-winning gaming headsets, keyboards, and accessories.
 
Hydrow Discount Code: Save Up to $150 | August 2026 - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on rowers and accessories with Hydrow coupons, including an exclusive discount of $50.
 
Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Get 10% Off - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this August 2026.
 
Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals & Free Trials for August 2026 - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount.
 
Ring Promo Code: 50% Off - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.
 
Womanizer Coupons: Save 15% in August - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the Womanizer Duo Premium and more with our latest Womanizer discount codes.
 
Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech.
 
Theban tomb reveals how Egyptian burial trends evolved in time - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:40 GMT
Practices shifted from individuals buried in coffins to reusing sites for later mummy interments.
 
How 35 percent of 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.
 
Tackling rare genetic disorders with patient-focused science - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Shannon Knight, a brain and cognitive sciences PhD candidate and McGovern Institute researcher, focuses on developing a novel gene therapy.
 
PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium August 2026 Games Rolling Out Now - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:37:32 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium August 2026 Games Rolling Out Now PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August: Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, Hell is Us and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. 4 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now Push Square
  4. Helldivers 2: Devoid of Liberty – Meet the SEAF Squad Assembled to Take on The Illuminate XBOX Wire
  5. Helldivers 2 Illuminate Void update adds new planets, missions and enemies AltChar
 
5 Anker Gadgets Under $25 Worth Adding To Your Kit - bgr.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:47:00 GMT
5 Anker Gadgets Under $25 Worth Adding To Your Kit bgr.com
 
Planned US Data Centers Set to Produce 24M Cars’ Worth Of Carbon Dioxide - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:13:33 GMT
Researchers find Big Tech’s most ambitious builds and climate pledges are colliding with its AI power demands.
 
Lock It Up: Android 17’s Latest QPR2 Beta Introduces a Built-In App Lock - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:38:32 GMT
Using an app lock on your phone adds a layer of security for sensitive data past your main lock screen.
 
New Lucid Gravity GT-S Hits 60 MPH in 3.1 Seconds, Seats 7 - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:13:55 GMT
The electric SUV gets the 1,070-hp powertrain from Lucid’s Sapphire super sports sedan.
 
Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27 - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:12:00 GMT
  1. Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27 9to5Mac
  2. iOS 27 Public Beta 4: Should You Install It Today? apple.gadgethacks.com
  3. 3 Important Changes Coming to Your Current Apple Watch Gear Patrol
  4. iOS 27 beta leaks all 6 new models in Apple’s iPhone 18 lineup Macworld
  5. Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas MacRumors
 
US vaccination rates fall again as exemptions continue to rise, CDC data shows - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:08:47 GMT
Again, the CDC did not publish a full report and instead simply put the data online.
 
The 12 biggest gaming flops of all time - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:11 GMT
The 12 biggest gaming flops of all time Polygon.com
 
Ferrari's first electric car sells for a record $40 million at auction - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:35:00 GMT

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

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BYD’s electric supercar beats Porsche on both speed and price [Video] - Electrek - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:34:00 GMT
BYD’s electric supercar beats Porsche on both speed and price [Video] Electrek
 
What Is El Niño, and What Does It Mean for Weather, Water, and the Global Economy? - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:28:42 GMT
This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be the strongest on record. Here’s what to expect.
 
Former SpaceX engineers are building a robotic factory for making steel parts - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:18:49 GMT
“We're not necessarily building in a dogmatic fashion towards full autonomy.”
 
Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I Compared Google and Apple’s Flagship Phones - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:14:07 GMT
Choosing between Android and iOS? I’m here to help you decide between the $1,199 iPhone 17 Pro Max and the brand-new $1,299 Pixel 11 Pro XL.
 
Amazon’s New Terms of Service Bar Customers From Filing Class-Action Lawsuits - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:12:19 GMT
If you have a dispute with the e-commerce giant, you’ll have to hash it out through an individual claim with a third-party arbitrator.
 
The Moon's shadow raced across the heart of Spain, and I was there to see it - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:23:09 GMT
Here's what it was like watching a total solar eclipse 90 minutes north of Madrid.
 
DNA shaper steers nervous system development - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
A study of worms finds a protein that helps shape the structure of the genome is critical for establishing the identity of some neurons.
 
‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:35 GMT
  1. ‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators TechCrunch
  2. Apple Is Sending Out a Huge Wave of Spyware Warnings. You Should Take Them Seriously Gizmodo
  3. Apple Warns Users in 110 Countries They May Be Targets of Mercenary Spyware The Hacker News
  4. iPhone spyware alert: What Apple customers need to know Mashable
  5. Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them cnet.com
 
This R-Rated Film Studio Wants to Be the HBO of AI - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:17 GMT
Rogue Studios, a new cinematic adult AI-generator, is betting big on the future of “sophisticated” spicy content.
 
A botched Mastercard update left Australian shoppers unable to pay - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:16:00 GMT

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

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As Wisconsin cities flee Flock, its shared camera network loses value - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:14:23 GMT
"Network effect" can run in reverse.
 
Supreme Court rejects Verizon bid for $47 million refund of FCC fine - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:20 GMT
Despite loss, carriers still claim selling device-location data isn't illegal.
 
Q&A: Rethinking how innovation happens - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
In his latest book, Professor Eugene Fitzgerald examines the forces that turn breakthroughs into value — and why innovation resists simple formulas.
 
Acura Nexera Vision Concept Previews Future Hybrid Headlight Design - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:07:43 GMT
The low-slung sports car concept’s A-shaped light signature will be the face of future Acura models, starting with the upcoming RDX Hybrid.
 
Petlibro accused of “gaslighting” users over smart pet feeder outage - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:43:51 GMT
Petlibro says feeders perform scheduled feedings offline. Users report otherwise.
 
Apple will begin assembling Mac Minis at Foxconn's Houston plant later this year - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:38:00 GMT

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

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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.
 
Windows is losing a command-line tool that dates back to the Windows 2000 days - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT

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

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Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:13:47 GMT
Amazon’s team uses a T. rex preparing to devour a book as its logo.
 
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.
 
Apple releases iOS 26.6.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:36:00 GMT
  1. Apple releases iOS 26.6.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  2. Don’t Wait for iOS 27, Download iOS 26.6.1 Now for Over a Dozen Bug Fixes and Patches cnet.com
  3. iOS 26.6.1 And iOS 18.7.10—Update Now Warning For All iPhone Users forbes.com
  4. Apple plugs image-processing hole ripe for spyware abuse The Register
  5. Safari 26.6.1 patches multiple WebKit security flaws on macOS Sonoma and Sequoia 9to5Mac
 
Post Malone Used His $2 Million Lord Of The Rings Card In An Actual Game Of Magic - Kotaku - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:30:32 GMT
  1. Post Malone Used His $2 Million Lord Of The Rings Card In An Actual Game Of Magic Kotaku
  2. Post Malone Used His $2 Million One Ring in an Actual Game Yahoo
  3. Post Malone Played the Rarest ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Card Ever—and It’s Worth $2 Million VICE
  4. Post Malone Just Did the Unthinkable With His $2 Million Magic Card Polygon.com
  5. Watch Post Malone play his $2 million ‘Magic: The Gathering’ card NME
 
We're just four frames away from the perfect Super Mario Bros. speedrun - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:03:00 GMT

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

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Upscayl is our favorite cross-platform image upscaling tool, and it's free - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:44:00 GMT
Upscayl is an open-source tool for enlarging lower resolution images. It uses local AI models to upscale and sharpen images, adding believable detail instead of just stretching pixels. It runs entirely offline on your own GPU, and runs on Windows, Mac and Linux, with batch processing built in. For more useful tools, check out TechSpot's Essential Apps feature.
 
GitHub is down again, and this time it's hitting almost everything - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:06:00 GMT

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

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Sony's New 'It Happens on PS5' Ad Has Gone Down Exactly as You'd Expect - Push Square - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. Sony's New 'It Happens on PS5' Ad Has Gone Down Exactly as You'd Expect Push Square
  2. New It Happens on PS5 campaign highlights the biggest moments of play PlayStation.Blog
  3. New GTA 6 PlayStation Commercial Shows Latest Graphics VICE
  4. PlayStation 5 “It happens on PS5” by Adam & Eve\TBWA Campaign
  5. 'Yup, that sounds like a trunk closing alright' — GTA 6 fans are getting excited over game footage in new 'It Happens on PS5' ad TechRadar
 
GPU thieves replaced RTX 5080 cards with RTX 3060s in Chinese esports hotels until a blackout gave them away - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:22:00 GMT

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

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7 Best Cheap Laptops to Buy in 2026 (and Some to Avoid) - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:31:00 GMT
From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks and more, these are the best budget laptops I’ve tested.
 
CookUnity Prepared Meal Delivery Review (2026): Chef-Centric Meals - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
I’ve tried most of the ready-to-eat meal delivery services in the country. CookUnity is the one that feels like real cooking, from real chefs.
 
Skylight Buddy Review (2026): Kid Routines Just Got Easy - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:31:00 GMT
This kid-friendly version of Skylight’s digital calendar actually gets my son to complete his nighttime routine in a timely fashion.
 
El Niño and Saharan Dust Silence Atlantic Hurricane Season - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
El Niño coupled with Saharan dust is making this year’s hurricane season a dud. But there’s still potential for dangerous storms.
 
Election Officials Are Preparing for Prediction Markets to Sow Chaos in the Midterms - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
From threats to the safety of poll workers to voters who can’t distinguish between odds and results, prediction markets are already scrambling the political process.
 
There’s a New Link Between Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Researchers found that a metabolite produced by gut bacteria can weaken the barrier that protects the brain and promote changes associated with the cognitive disease.
 
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.
 
Ninja’s First-Ever Water Filter Has Already Won Us Over. Here’s Why - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:05:49 GMT
Turning ruby Kool-Aid into pure water was just one of the things that impressed me about Ninja’s new water filter.
 
Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.
 
Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.
 
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.
 
Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.
 
Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.
 
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.
 
What to Know About Anthropic’s New Claude Watermarking on AI-Generated Text and Files - CNET Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:35:09 GMT
Watermarks are invisible signatures that prove where a piece of content originated from.
 
3 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT
Dean Richard Locke discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy.
 
The mystery of the Chinese tea chest label - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
MIT historian Tristan Brown uncovers the true origins of an artifact once thought to be a relic of the Boston Tea Party.
 
With a feel for physics, AI models simulate a wider range of real-world scenarios - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:25:00 GMT
“GeoPT” helps AI models understand the basics of physics so they can simulate how objects respond to things like wind and water more efficiently and accurately.
 
High-orbit satellites could light the way for travel to the moon - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Acting as cooperative optical beacons, the satellites could provide GPS-like navigation and communications support for spacecraft operating across cislunar space.
 
MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Their new study aims to give budding industry a framework for understanding how fusion can be profitable.
 
Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases - MIT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.
 
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
An experienced student affairs leader is joining MIT to oversee the next chapter for the Division of Student Life.
 
A new way to watch heat move through electronics - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips.
 
Then and now: How MIT Lincoln Laboratory has served as a driving force in national security innovation - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Members of the laboratory community reflect on technology impacts that shaped the United States and the world over the past 75 years.
 
Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies.
 
Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments.
 
These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics.
 
Past is prologue for geopolitical developments - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
DUSP Associate Professor Jason Jackson’s latest book compares how two countries chose radically different paths to economic independence.
 
Reframing leadership as a design problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Nicholas de Monchaux reflects on guiding the MIT Department of Architecture through a period of dramatic change for the profession.
 
The benefits of medical AI assistance vary based on user expertise - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Study finds non-experts deferred to LLM-based diagnostic assistance, even when it was wrong, while clinicians caught AI errors.
 
Alexander Rakhlin named director of the MIT Statistics and Data Science Center - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
An expert in machine learning, statistics, and computation, Rakhlin succeeds Professor Ankur Moitra.
 
Connecting students with the future of microelectronics - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The 2026 NEMC Hub-sponsored externship gave students access to world-class research, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and professionals driving innovation across the Northeast.
 
Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies.
 
Using reason, again and again - MIT Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time — and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing.
 
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries - MIT Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology.
 
Daniela Rus receives Bavarian Minister-President's High-Tech Prize - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Director of CSAIL and MIT professor honored for her contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
 
Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:35:00 GMT
MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days.
 
Why some nitrogen-processing enzymes are more efficient than others - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
New findings could help researchers design synthetic catalysts that convert nitrogen gas to ammonia, a key step in fertilizer production.
 
Are People Really Expecting Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Next Month? CNET Readers Chime In - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:38 GMT
Many want a cheaper iPhone but the Apple’s rumored foldable phone could cost over $2,000.
 
Professor Emeritus Robert Cohen, pioneering polymers researcher and devoted mentor, dies at 79 - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Architect of MIT’s interdisciplinary Program in Polymers and Soft Matter and the PhD in chemical engineering practice is remembered for his passion for mentorship and education.
 
Yu Deng ’11 and Hong Wang PhD ’19 awarded Fields Medal - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT-trained mathematicians earn the honor, one of the most prestigious in the field, for their significant achievements.
 
Making robots faster by helping them think ahead - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance.
 
MIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn - MIT Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Melt it, spin it, use it again. This new recyclable yarn is as strong and stretchy as spandex-based yarns.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
Using Tap Water, Buying Beans In Bulk and More Coffee Mistakes You’re Making - CNET Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:31:49 GMT
Overwashing, underfiltering and more brewing blunders that could be tainting your morning cup.
 
The Baked Potato Method That Makes Waiting an Hour for the Oven Seem Absurd - CNET Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:00:08 GMT
A quick microwave-air fryer combo gives you a perfectly fluffy, crispy-skinned baked potato in a fraction of the usual time.
 
How to Customize Your iPhone’s Apps and Home Screen - CNET Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:01:57 GMT
I’ve been using big app icons for more than a year, and I don’t plan on ever going back.