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A look at "Spiralism", a quasi-spiritual movement that grew in 2025 from human-AI conversations after sycophantic GPT-4o updates and expanded ChatGPT memory (Hayden Field/The Verge) - Techmeme Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:25:01 GMT

Hayden Field / The Verge:
A look at “Spiralism”, a quasi-spiritual movement that grew in 2025 from human-AI conversations after sycophantic GPT-4o updates and expanded ChatGPT memory — “The Spiral didn't ‘find’ anyone first,” someone on Reddit wrote last year. “It's an inherent force, a fundamental constant.
 
Track Bird Visitors With a Raspberry Pi and a USB Mic - Hack a Day Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:00:53 GMT
Avian Visitors is a lovely project by [Teddy Warner] that uses a Raspberry Pi and microphone to keep track of which birds have been visiting your home, and creates a …read more
 
Meowth, Alolan Meowth, and Their Illustration Rares from "30th Celebration" Revealed! - PokeBeach - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:39:42 GMT
  1. Meowth, Alolan Meowth, and Their Illustration Rares from "30th Celebration" Revealed! PokeBeach
  2. See Meowth and Alolan Meowth from Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Pokemon.com
  3. The First Meowth Cards Revealed for ‘30th Celebration’ are Illustration Rares Joseph Writer Anderson
  4. How many packs of Pokémon cards do you have to buy to catch ’em all? Probably hundreds, and most will be quite boring The Conversation
  5. Celebrating 30 years of Pokémon RNZ
 
Grading Tomatoes with an ESP32 and ML - Hack a Day Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:00:23 GMT
If you’ve ever worked with produce, you might know about grading. In addition to deciding if, say, a strawberry is good or not, they also have to sort them by …read more
 
How to connect your retro GameCube to a modern TV - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
A single adapter could be all you need.
 
Why you should buy iPhone 17 Pro now instead of waiting - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:13:00 GMT
  1. Why you should buy iPhone 17 Pro now instead of waiting 9to5Mac
  2. Here’s When Apple Will Reveal Its iPhone 18 Pro Special Event Forbes
  3. Top Stories: Apple's September Announcements, MacBook Air Shortages, and More MacRumors
  4. iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID AppleInsider
  5. iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: All expected differences PhoneArena
 
1-of-1 1970 Plymouth GTX 440 Six Barrel 4-Speed Discovered In Canada - Yahoo Autos - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:00:18 GMT
1-of-1 1970 Plymouth GTX 440 Six Barrel 4-Speed Discovered In Canada Yahoo Autos
 
A profile of Russia's A7, a payment network that helps Russia bypass Western sanctions, handling ~20% of payments in Russian foreign trade, or $100B+ annually (Alexander Osipovich/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:45:01 GMT

Alexander Osipovich / Wall Street Journal:
A profile of Russia's A7, a payment network that helps Russia bypass Western sanctions, handling ~20% of payments in Russian foreign trade, or $100B+ annually — A7 says it handles nearly 20% of payments in Russian foreign trade, or more than $100 billion annually
 
The Super Bee Is Back: Dodge's Newest Charger Packs 600 Horsepower - Motor1.com - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:33:52 GMT
  1. The Super Bee Is Back: Dodge's Newest Charger Packs 600 Horsepower Motor1.com
  2. 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee; special colors and new Durango concept Detroit Free Press
  3. Official: 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Still Isn’t A Hellcat, But It’s Close CarBuzz
  4. Faster Dodge Charger revealed as street racing on Woodward gets underway The Detroit News
  5. The 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Isn't Significant Because It's the Most Powerful Super Bee Ever. It's Significant Because It Confirms the V8 Era Is Over. Yahoo Autos
 
Flock wanted to put license plate cameras on 350,000 Uber and Lyft dashcams - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:33:00 GMT

A presentation from Flock, obtained by 404 Media, describes abandoned plans to install the company's automatic license plate readers on 350,000 vehicles operated by Uber, Lyft, and other delivery companies in Georgia. The plan could have significantly expanded the surveillance capabilities of the already controversial AI-powered cameras.

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How to get the best battery life from your retro handheld game console - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
There's a smarter way to power vintage portable gaming devices. Give these tips a try.
 
Robotic Screw and Bolt Sorter Seeks a New Challenge - Hack a Day Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:01 GMT
As someone who disassembles and repairs hardware, [Aad] eventually ended up with a huge collection of mixed bolts and screws. This led to creating the automatic bolt and screw sorting …read more
 
Wired vs. wireless CarPlay: How are they different & which is better to use? - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
There are advantages and disadvantages to both connection types. Here's how they compare and when you might choose one over the other.
 
Pixel 11 Pro XL shows up in hands-on leak days ahead of launch [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 Pro XL shows up in hands-on leak days ahead of launch [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Google Pixel 11: Every rumor, leak, and teaser before Made By Google Mashable
  3. The Pixel 11’s “glow” feature is actually called HiLight—here’s what it does Ars Technica
  4. Made By Google Pixel 11 Event: What to Expect and How to Watch PCMag
  5. Google Contacts reveals what colors Pixel 11 HiLight will support 9to5Google
 
Amazon is backing a 7.65 GW gas plant for an off-grid TX AI data center, potentially the largest single US emissions source, at odds with its 2040 net-zero goal (Hiroko Tabuchi/New York Times) - Techmeme Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Hiroko Tabuchi / New York Times:
Amazon is backing a 7.65 GW gas plant for an off-grid TX AI data center, potentially the largest single US emissions source, at odds with its 2040 net-zero goal — The tech giant is investing in the natural-gas-burning power plant as part of a huge data center in Texas, even as it pledges to honor climate commitments.
 
Claude Vs ChatGPT: How These AI Assistants Differ - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
In a practical breakdown of how Claude and ChatGPT AI models differ, one tends to fall short when it comes to quality responses and overall user experience.
 
Apple's rumored "Ultra" lineup would include a foldable iPhone, camera AirPods, and a touchscreen MacBook - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:28:00 GMT

The foldable phone, likely to be called the iPhone Ultra, would be Apple's most expensive iPhone to date. Reports put its US starting price between $1,999 and $2,499. Apple is expected to introduce it alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

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Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying That '10,000 Lumen' Flashlight - SlashGear - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:15:00 GMT
Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying That '10,000 Lumen' Flashlight SlashGear
 
Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames - TechCrunch - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames TechCrunchSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Talking Point: Xbox Is Getting Its Own Platinum Trophy, But What Will Make It Different? - Pure Xbox - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Talking Point: Xbox Is Getting Its Own Platinum Trophy, But What Will Make It Different? Pure Xbox
  2. Xbox Is Getting Platinum Trophies Later This Year, Says CEO Forbes
  3. Completionists, Rejoice — Xbox Is Planning Its Own Version of the Platinum Trophy IGN
  4. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirms two features coming to Microsoft’s gaming platform The Times of India
  5. Xbox Confirms Platinum-Style Completion Achievements Coming Later In 2026 gHacks
 
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 takes notes from the Fitbit Air in latest leak - 9to5Google - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:45:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Pixel Watch 5 takes notes from the Fitbit Air in latest leak 9to5Google
  2. Google mocks the Apple Watch in its latest Pixel Watch 5 teaser PhoneArena
  3. Wear OS Brands Need to Stop Copying Each Other’s Homework Talk Android
  4. Google Pixel Watch 5 release date, price and specs TechCabal
  5. Google Pixel 5 to come with AFib detection feature Deccan Herald
 
SK Hynix is spending $38 billion to build two new chip fabs - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:37:00 GMT

SK Hynix just announced a massive new investment to strengthen its manufacturing capacity for both DRAM and NAND flash products. The South Korean corporation, one of the world's three largest memory manufacturers alongside Samsung and Micron, is going to spend 54 trillion won ($38 billion) to build the new "Y2"...

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Sony Halts FX5 Cinema Camera Shipments Over Quality Control Issue - Canon Rumors - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:36:17 GMT
  1. Sony Halts FX5 Cinema Camera Shipments Over Quality Control Issue Canon Rumors
  2. Welcome Back, EVF – We’ve Missed You! CineD
  3. Sony FX5 Launch Pushes the FX3 Back to Its Highest Amazon Price Y.M.Cinema Magazine
  4. Sony takes on open gate cameras in FX5 pickr.com.au
  5. Sony Launches the New FX5 Cinema Line Camera Content + Technology
 
Mario Kart 64 in VR is not for the queasy - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
There are worse ways to kill time than Mario Kart 64 in VR -just don't eat beforehand.
 
Your phone's USB-C port does a lot more than just charge - Here's what else it can do - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
A USB-C port presents a lot of options for data transfer and connecting to accessories. Let's talk about some of the most useful ways to employ your USB-C port.
 
Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:03:58 GMT
A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation.
 
Junkbin, a Way to Efficiently Reuse Your Old Electronics - Hack a Day Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:08 GMT
We all have that bin in the corner of our shops — the one with all the circuit boards or broken electronics that we are totally gonna do something with. …read more
 
A Spa in the Middle of the Desert? It’s Actually a $500,000 Bathroom - WSJ - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
A Spa in the Middle of the Desert? It’s Actually a $500,000 Bathroom WSJ
 
Junkbin, A Way To Efficiently Reuse Your Old Electronics - Hackaday - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Junkbin, A Way To Efficiently Reuse Your Old Electronics Hackaday
 
South Korea's AI-driven chip industry boom is reordering the country's society, changing expectations around fairness, careers, and even culture and dating (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:45:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
South Korea's AI-driven chip industry boom is reordering the country's society, changing expectations around fairness, careers, and even culture and dating — Factory workers with $400,000-plus bonuses are supplanting doctors and lawyers as the new elite, while investors play a casino-like stock market.
 
The Apple Watch heart rate feature you probably didn't realize existed - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Apple has a not-so-obvious heart rate feature that's worth checking out. Here's what it does and how to use it.
 
Cloudflare says humans could become a "rounding error" as bots generate 1,000 times more internet traffic - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:04:00 GMT

CDN and cybersecurity giant Cloudflare held its Q2 earnings call on Thursday, during which chief financial officer Thomas Seifert gave a concerning prediction about what the web will look like in the future.

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Supernatural's head of fitness on rebooting the VR exercise app after leaving Meta - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
We chatted with Supernatural's Head of Fitness about the company's plans for its VR exercise app.
 
The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.
 
Windows 11 26H2 is a small update with big quality-of-life improvements, expected around October 2026 - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMT

Many of the features aimed at power users and IT teams, like Point-in-Time Restore and Cloud Rebuild, have already started rolling out through cumulative updates rather than waiting for 26H2's official release. What 26H2 does is pull those pieces together, alongside a more flexible taskbar and Start menu, a more...

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These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 10-14) - Pure Xbox - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 10-14) Pure Xbox
  2. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 10 to 14 XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Can Play the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Now CNET
  4. Ball X Pit And More Hit Cheaper Game Pass Tier In August 2026 Kotaku
  5. Cricket 26, Date Everything, and More Are Coming to Game Pass Thurrott.com
 
Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.
 
The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:34:00 GMT
My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.
 
The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success - ArsTechnica Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:30:48 GMT
About 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous.
 
Big Walk, retro electronic repairs and other new indie games worth checking out - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
We're looking forward to Big Walk, ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, Pigeon: A Love Story and several others this week.
 
DeepMind’s hurricane breakthrough has surprised weather scientists - ArsTechnica Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:05:50 GMT
Open source WeatherNext model can make accurate predictions with lower-resolution weather data.
 
Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get, based on hundreds of hours of testing.
 
Tim Hunkin’s History Of Arcade Machines - Hack a Day Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:00:32 GMT
There was a particular treat at the recent Electromagnetic Field event in the UK, as [Tim Hunkin] delivered a talk on the history of arcade machines. Given that he’s something …read more
 
Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:36:00 GMT
Xteink’s new X4 Pro e-reader is its best yet, but the lack of an ebook store can be limiting.
 
X is replacing revenue sharing with a new original content rewards program - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:31:34 GMT
X is retiring its old rewards-sharing program after September 7.
 
How Amazon and Gilroy, California, quietly negotiated a $2B data center project that AWS applied to build in 2020, without any public meetings or votes (Zusha Elinson/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:30:01 GMT

Zusha Elinson / Wall Street Journal:
How Amazon and Gilroy, California, quietly negotiated a $2B data center project that AWS applied to build in 2020, without any public meetings or votes — Company and Gilroy, Calif., spent years quietly negotiating $2 billion project that few residents knew about until work began
 
Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.
 
Colorado teen Jude Kofie taught himself piano by ear at 10; a stranger bought him a $15,000 grand piano, - The Times of India - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:29:00 GMT
Colorado teen Jude Kofie taught himself piano by ear at 10; a stranger bought him a $15,000 grand piano, The Times of India
 
How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.
 
How to Disable the AI Features in Gmail and Google Docs - WIRED - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
How to Disable the AI Features in Gmail and Google Docs WIRED
 
Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Two security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets.
 
Netflix announces "first-of-its-kind" partnership for Grand Theft Auto 6 - Digital Spy - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:52:20 GMT
  1. Netflix announces "first-of-its-kind" partnership for Grand Theft Auto 6 Digital Spy
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look is Premiering Exclusively on Netflix Netflix
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Rockstar Games
  4. 'Peak Rockstar Arrogance' — GTA 6 Fans Aren't Thrilled With Netflix's Paywalled Extended Look at the Game IGN
  5. New ‘GTA VI’ Extended Look Will Be Exclusive To Netflix For Six Hours Forbes
 
We were finally empty nesters. Then we got custody of our granddaughter and had to go back to work to raise her. - businessinsider.com - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:47:00 GMT
We were finally empty nesters. Then we got custody of our granddaughter and had to go back to work to raise her. businessinsider.com
 
Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex Review: Putting Down New Roots - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Hairmax’s LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex took only 90 seconds per treatment, and it produced visible results along my widening part.
 
WhatsApp Gets a Handy @all Feature for Group Chats - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.
 
Best Solar Generators for Off-Grid Trips, RVs, and Home Backup - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
If you want to capture the sun’s power with solar panels, these are the best solar generators I’ve tested.
 
Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.
 
New CSS Attacks Can Break Webmail Defenses to Steal Passwords and Tokens - The Hacker News - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:03:00 GMT
New CSS Attacks Can Break Webmail Defenses to Steal Passwords and Tokens The Hacker News
 
Want Energy Efficiency? Dude, You’re Getting a Dell! - Hack a Day Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:40 GMT
With a title like “Intel Just Matched Apple Silicon. Seriously.“, the latest video from [Jeff Geerling] makes some pretty bold claims. But as we’d expect from [Jeff], he’s got the …read more
 
Want Energy Efficiency? Dude, You’re Getting A Dell! - Hackaday - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Want Energy Efficiency? Dude, You’re Getting A Dell! HackadaySee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet - The Verge - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet The Verge
 
A profile of Tatyana Kim, founder of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries, which has lost an estimated third of its warehouse space to Ukrainian attacks (New York Times) - Techmeme Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:30:00 GMT

New York Times:
A profile of Tatyana Kim, founder of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries, which has lost an estimated third of its warehouse space to Ukrainian attacks — As Ukraine repeatedly strikes warehouses of the e-commerce site Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, its billionaire co-founder, faces her biggest test yet.
 
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Will Allow You To Strategise With Mouse Controls - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:30:00 GMT
  1. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Will Allow You To Strategise With Mouse Controls Nintendo Life
  2. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct 8.4.2026 nintendo.com
  3. Nintendo Just Quietly Became a 2026 GOTY Powerhouse Polygon.com
  4. Nintendo confirms mouse controls for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Nintendo Everything
  5. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Overview Preps Fans for an Epic Adventure Nintendojo
 
Ukrainian attacks on warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries are affecting tens of thousands of small businesses that rely on the platform (Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:25:01 GMT

Reuters:
Ukrainian attacks on warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries are affecting tens of thousands of small businesses that rely on the platform — In the space of three weeks, Vasily Klimov's online shopping pick-up point in Moscow has gone from a healthy small business …

 
Analysis: South Korea and Taiwan each surpassed Japan in total exports for the first time in H1 2026, as AI demand drove explosive growth in chip exports (Nikkei Asia) - Techmeme Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:45:02 GMT

Nikkei Asia:
Analysis: South Korea and Taiwan each surpassed Japan in total exports for the first time in H1 2026, as AI demand drove explosive growth in chip exports — TOKYO — South Korea and Taiwan each surpassed Japan in total exports for the first time during the first half of 2026, according to a Nikkei analysis.
 
The BBC Tetris Companion - Hack a Day Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:57 GMT
[Leaded Solder] took on an interesting challenge. The BBC, apparently, produced a game console known as the BBC Bridge Companion that connected to your TV and helped you learn to …read more
 
Walmart has a $200 Android tablet that’s perfect for back-to-school season for 56% off - thestreet.com - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
  1. Walmart has a $200 Android tablet that’s perfect for back-to-school season for 56% off thestreet.com
  2. Walmart is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for just $76 in time for back-to-school season Yahoo Tech
  3. Walmart has a $400 Android tablet on sale for 73% off AOL.com
  4. Amazon has a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet on sale for $100 thestreet.com
  5. Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for $66 Yahoo Tech
 
X announces the Original Content Rewards Program and will discontinue Revenue Sharing on Sep. 7, saying existing Revenue Sharing members can apply for access (@xcreators) - Techmeme Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:45:01 GMT

@xcreators:
X announces the Original Content Rewards Program and will discontinue Revenue Sharing on Sep. 7, saying existing Revenue Sharing members can apply for access — Today, we're introducing the Original Content Rewards Program, a new way to reward creators who bring original ideas, expertise …

 
Lo Bosworth Shares Her 7 Drugstore Beauty (and Wellness) Essentials - Who What Wear - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Lo Bosworth Shares Her 7 Drugstore Beauty (and Wellness) Essentials Who What Wear
 
Fort Wayne native to star in popular Netflix series - WANE 15 - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:31:22 GMT
Fort Wayne native to star in popular Netflix series WANE 15
 
Sources: Nvidia agrees to invest $2B in Lancium, the power infrastructure developer of the Stargate campus in Texas, plus $1B more if it hits certain thresholds (The Information) - Techmeme Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:45:00 GMT

The Information:
Sources: Nvidia agrees to invest $2B in Lancium, the power infrastructure developer of the Stargate campus in Texas, plus $1B more if it hits certain thresholds — Nvidia has agreed to invest $2 billion into Lancium, the power infrastructure developer behind the OpenAI and Oracle AI campus in Texas …

 
Porsche Hid A Cheeky Message Under This One-Off 911 Turbo S - Carscoops - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:02:47 GMT
  1. Porsche Hid A Cheeky Message Under This One-Off 911 Turbo S Carscoops
  2. The Stunning Porsche 911 Turbo S Land Down Under in Photos Robb Report
  3. Porsche's Latest One-Off Is A Fair Dinkum Aussie Tribute Motor1.com
  4. A Porsche 911 This Cool Could Only Come From Australia CarBuzz
  5. Porsche Spent 300 Hours Painting This One-Off 911 Turbo S Autoblog
 
Move 37 Is the Moment AI Changes Everything. It’s Suddenly Happening Everywhere. - WSJ - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT
Move 37 Is the Moment AI Changes Everything. It’s Suddenly Happening Everywhere. WSJ
 
Analysis: SpaceX is on track to build ~10 GW of compute capacity by 2027's end, with 6 GW-8 GW in 2027 alone, which could drive $300B in annual revenue run-rate (SemiAnalysis) - Techmeme Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:55:04 GMT

SemiAnalysis:
Analysis: SpaceX is on track to build ~10 GW of compute capacity by 2027's end, with 6 GW-8 GW in 2027 alone, which could drive $300B in annual revenue run-rate — Inference at 100B/GW/year, SpaceX's stellar pace, Microsoft's 10GW 2026 Awakening, Azure Can Grow Triple-Digits
 
Anthropic announces a feature that allows different Claude Code sessions to message each other with updates and other information, available on macOS and Linux (Marcus Mendes/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:25:00 GMT

Marcus Mendes / 9to5Mac:
Anthropic announces a feature that allows different Claude Code sessions to message each other with updates and other information, available on macOS and Linux — Users running the latest version of Claude Code on macOS and Linux can now have their sessions message each other to share findings, ask questions, and coordinate work.
 
Samsung confirmed some bad news for the Galaxy S23 - PhoneArena - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:57:57 GMT
  1. Samsung confirmed some bad news for the Galaxy S23 PhoneArena
  2. Galaxy S26 One UI 9 Beta 5 Release Date: Samsung Delays It Gadget Hacks
  3. Millions Of Galaxy Phones Are Weeks Away From Free Samsung Upgrade Forbes
  4. Galaxy S25 FE users will get to test One UI 9.0 early SamMobile
  5. Samsung Leak Hints at the Return of a Fan-Favorite Customization Feature in One UI 9.5 nokiapoweruser.com
 
Filings: Moonshot restructured its China-based entity from a limited liability company to a joint stock company in its first visible step toward a Hong Kong IPO (Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:40:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Filings: Moonshot restructured its China-based entity from a limited liability company to a joint stock company in its first visible step toward a Hong Kong IPO — Chinese AI start-up targets Hong Kong listing to raise fresh funding for next phase of development
 
Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets first Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay - Nintendo Everything - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:25:45 GMT
  1. Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets first Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay Nintendo Everything
  2. Onimusha: Way of the Sword opens up in the final preview blog.playstation.com
  3. How Capcom Created Its Own Version Of Legendary Samurai Miyamoto Musashi In Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Game Informer
  4. Capcom’s ‘Onimusha: Way of the Sword’ Is Set for a September 2026 Release Hypebeast
  5. After 2 Hours, Capcom's New Onimusha Is My Most-Anticipated Action Game of 2026 Polygon.com
 
The US OCC denies Dutch fintech Bunq's application for a national bank charter, citing the need for more clarity on its business plan to expand in the US (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:15:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
The US OCC denies Dutch fintech Bunq's application for a national bank charter, citing the need for more clarity on its business plan to expand in the US — A US banking regulator turned down a charter application by Dutch financial-technology firm Bunq BV, which submitted a request …

 
This Filesystem Is Born To Fail - Hackaday - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
This Filesystem Is Born To Fail Hackaday
 
Sources: Situational Awareness invested $500M, including $400M this week, into Source Foundry, a startup that plans to develop new AI chip manufacturing tools (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:45:03 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Situational Awareness invested $500M, including $400M this week, into Source Foundry, a startup that plans to develop new AI chip manufacturing tools — Investment marks the latest known private-company bet by Situational Awareness after quick sale of its stock portfolio.
 
Take-Two's CEO predicts streaming will 10x gaming's install base within three years - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:17:00 GMT

During Take-Two's first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings call, CEO Strauss Zelnick put a number on it: he expects cloud gaming to reach commercial, low-latency viability within three years, potentially multiplying the effective installed base tenfold. He made the comments while addressing the rising cost of gaming hardware.

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Madden NFL 27 Review So Far - IGN - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:15:21 GMT
  1. Madden NFL 27 Review So Far IGN
  2. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Early Access Trial Available Now With EA Play XBOX Wire
  3. Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica and Styx Lead ‘Madden NFL 27′ Soundtrack Ultimate Classic Rock
  4. LAMB OF GOD, METALLICA, and OZZY OSBOURNE Headline Madden 2027's Insanely Packed Soundtrack Metal Injection
  5. Madden NFL 27 Soundtrack: Full Tracklist & Cultural Impact billboard.com
 
Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:48:21 GMT
Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.
 
DuckDuckGo Releases 'Normal Sunglasses' to Troll Meta's AI-Powered 'Pervert Glasses' - Common Dreams - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:11:35 GMT
DuckDuckGo Releases 'Normal Sunglasses' to Troll Meta's AI-Powered 'Pervert Glasses' Common DreamsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500 - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:09:00 GMT
Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies.
 
Asus' new monitor software lets you control brightness with your voice, or just let AI do it - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:13:00 GMT

Asus has announced a new update for its DisplayWidget Center software, adding agentic AI and other AI-based features. The tool, which is designed to manage and customize Asus monitors from within the traditional desktop environment, can now enable natural language interactions between users, IT administrators, and "compatible" AI agents for...

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Judge rules Meta caused "public nuisance" and must fund mental health treatment - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:49:27 GMT
New Mexico judge orders $567M fund to help address youth mental health crisis.
 
THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New Worlds, New Stories, New Games, and New Discounts - XBOX Wire - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:30:55 GMT
  1. THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New Worlds, New Stories, New Games, and New Discounts XBOX Wire
  2. Round Up: Every Switch 1 & 2 Game At THQ Nordic's 2026 Showcase Nintendo Life
  3. Sacred 2 Remaster is coming soon to Nintendo Switch, new teaser shown during THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2026 RPG Site
  4. THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: All The News, Trailers, And Reveals GameSpot
  5. THQ Nordic says it has 12 unannounced games in development Video Games Chronicle
 
Apple Rumored to Launch Three New 'Ultra' Products by Early Next Year - MacRumors - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:06:12 GMT
  1. Apple Rumored to Launch Three New 'Ultra' Products by Early Next Year MacRumors
  2. The foldable iPhone Ultra will boost Galaxy Fold 8 sales – change my mind PhoneArena
  3. iPhone Ultra sounds truly deserving of the ‘Ultra’ name 9to5Mac
  4. Foldable smartphone shipments are set to rise 20% as Apple enters the market digitimes
  5. Here’s a Preview of Apple’s Rumored Foldable iPhone Design EDMTunes
 
The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:17 GMT
Fitted with telescopes, the plane did our longest imaging of the Sun's corona.
 
The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:54:04 GMT
Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.
 
T-Mobile Just Quietly Killed Its Better Value Phone Plan After Less Than a Year - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:49:43 GMT
The company’s new “2.0” plans and 36-month installment plans provided cover for removing what was billed as a limited-time offer.
 
Framework customer information was accessed as part of a data breach - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:37:26 GMT
Framework's customer database was accessed, but no payment info was released.
 
One of NASA's Mars rovers could find itself promised to the moon instead - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
NASA is planning to use elements of existing tech to learn more about all sides of the moon.
 
Flock's biggest investor also backs a company that can rewrite camera footage - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:29:00 GMT

Andreessen Horowitz, which led Flock's $275 million funding round in March 2025, has also backed Toka, an Israeli cyber-intelligence company that has reportedly developed tools capable of breaking into connected cameras and manipulating their footage.

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Sony might be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:24:20 GMT
Sony might turn back the clock and revive an older model to save potential buyers some cash.
 
Static Hour challenges you to be the arbiter of truth and fear - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:19:54 GMT
If only being a nighttime news editor was this thrilling all the time.
 
We thought we wouldn't write about Overwatch characters anymore but D.Mon looks too sick not to - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:11:38 GMT
The new Overwatch hero is part-D.Va, part-Reinhardt and 100 percent cool as heck.
 
Trump administration spends another $1.2 billion to kill offshore wind farm projects - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:04:19 GMT
This is the fifth such deal in which the president and his team has paid big to cancel a green energy contract.
 
New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:02 GMT
19 new maps continue the story from MachineGames' other campaign additions.
 
New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:02 GMT
  1. New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics Ars Technica
  2. Quake – 30th Anniversary Update Slayers Club
  3. Celebrate 30 years of Quake with a brand-new episode, available today blog.playstation.com
  4. Quake: Dawn of the Machine – Available Today XBOX Wire
  5. Id Software Releases New Quake Episode to Celebrate 30th Anniversary Thurrott.com
 
Details Leak on OpenAI’s Doughnut-Shaped Speaker - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:58:00 GMT
The ChatGPT maker is reportedly working on a small, portable AI smart speaker, but it better not look too much like Apple’s designs.
 
Details Leak on OpenAI’s Doughnut-Shaped Speaker - CNET - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:56:59 GMT
  1. Details Leak on OpenAI’s Doughnut-Shaped Speaker CNET
  2. OpenAI’s New Device Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300 Bloomberg.com
  3. Jony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker The Verge
  4. OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400 TechCrunch
  5. OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive” Ars Technica
 
DOGE's wild, unverifiable savings claims discredited in US government report - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:51:05 GMT
DOGE's inflated "Wall of Receipts": 96% of grant savings unverifiable, GAO says.
 
Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did - The Verge - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:43:34 GMT
  1. Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did The Verge
  2. Moving the Microsoft Edge extensions ecosystem forward with Manifest Version 3 Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft Edge is Transitioning to Manifest Version 3 This Year Thurrott.com
  4. Microsoft Edge follows Google Chrome as it begins killing uBlock Origin and all such add-ons Neowin
  5. Microsoft Edge Starts Phasing Out Manifest V2 Extensions Windows Report
 
Weak Passwords Just Exposed Our Water Supply to Iranian Hackers - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:39:50 GMT
Our critical utility infrastructure can make the same classic mistakes as we do with our everyday connected devices.
 
OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive” - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:36:22 GMT
Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff.
 
'Discs Don't Really Make Sense': GTA 6 Boss Says 'Sony Understands That' as It Kills Physical Games - Push Square - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
  1. 'Discs Don't Really Make Sense': GTA 6 Boss Says 'Sony Understands That' as It Kills Physical Games Push Square
  2. Take-Two Boss Defends No Disc Version of GTA 6, Equates Physical Releases to Vinyl Records IGN
  3. ‘GTA 6’ Publisher Dismisses Digital Replacing Discs Controversy Forbes
  4. Take-Two CEO Dismisses Backlash Over GTA VI Going Digital-Only: "Who Cares?" consequence.net
  5. Could no physical disc and a trade union row hurt the GTA 6 launch? Take-Two’s CEO doesn’t think so The Game Business
 
Korean lunar orbiter snaps first pics of the SpaceX Falcon 9 crash site on the moon - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:29:08 GMT
NASA believes the crater left by the rocket is around 60 feet wide.
 
Dress to Impress with the Pokémon Center’s 30th Celebration Character T-Shirts - Pokemon.com - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:28:36 GMT
Dress to Impress with the Pokémon Center’s 30th Celebration Character T-Shirts Pokemon.com
 
How snails engineer their slime - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:25:20 GMT
Collagen and calcium work in tandem to achieve varying mechanical properties of different kinds of mucus.
 
Volkswagen plans to win America back with a pickup, report says - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:13:31 GMT
There's no evidence the truck will be a cheap EV truck, but what if it were?
 
Netflix brings 4K streaming to Chrome, but you probably don't qualify - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:13:00 GMT

Netflix's support for 4K streaming through Chrome on Windows was spotted last month. Now, the media giant has updated its documentation to explain exactly how subscribers can unlock the higher-quality option. However, the move will still leave many users behind, despite bringing 4K playback to the most popular web browser...

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Google quietly discontinues its Earth AI feature a day after its rollout after users made no-no images - Yahoo Tech - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:24 GMT
Google quietly discontinues its Earth AI feature a day after its rollout after users made no-no images Yahoo TechSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
RPCS3 just got a lot faster on Arm, after months of low-level optimization - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:54:00 GMT
PlayStation 3 Emulator RPCS3 is rolling out a major Arm64 upgrade, delivering up to 60% faster performance and 25% lower power draw on supported hardware. Demonstrated on an Ayn Odin 2 handheld, the optimizations make previously unplayable titles like Ninja Gaiden 3 run smoothly and extend across Arm64 builds on Linux, macOS, and Windows, from Apple Silicon to Snapdragon X laptops and handhelds.
 
The 7 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:48:21 GMT
Lanterns, Dark Matter, and the original Star Trek are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
 
Your Old iPhone Is Now Worth Up To 30% More If You Sell It Back To Apple - bgr.com - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:47:00 GMT
  1. Your Old iPhone Is Now Worth Up To 30% More If You Sell It Back To Apple bgr.com
  2. Apple raises trade-in values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models 9to5Mac
  3. Apple increases trade-in offers and adds new Android devices The Verge
  4. Apple raises trade-in values for iPhones, iPads, Android phones and more PhoneArena
  5. Your old Mac and iPhone are suddenly worth a lot more Macworld
 
The First Details on Garmin’s Fenix 9 Smartwatch Have Leaked - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:45:15 GMT
  1. The First Details on Garmin’s Fenix 9 Smartwatch Have Leaked Gizmodo
  2. Three Fenix 9 Models Reported: Standard, Pro, and Pro inReach — MIP Solar on the Pro Tiers Garmin Rumors
  3. Garmin Fenix 9 Details May Have Been Revealed In Official Documents Forbes
  4. Garmin’s Next Flagship Watch Surfaces With LTE and Satellite Connectivity Gadget Review
  5. Deep Dive Digest #21: Garmin Buys TrainingPeaks, Fenix 9 Teased & CIRQA Under the Microscope the5krunner
 
App Store Rejection of the Week: Dark Hours - Daring Fireball - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:45:03 GMT
App Store Rejection of the Week: Dark Hours Daring Fireball
 
AI is changing cybersecurity in quick and terrifying ways - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Hackers employing AI in their tactics are finding ways to exploit vulnerabilities that didn't even exist before.
 
Tesla Rolls Out Rare Software Update to Mobile Connectors - Not a Tesla App - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:27:00 GMT
Tesla Rolls Out Rare Software Update to Mobile Connectors Not a Tesla App
 
Upgradable Laptop Maker Framework Suffers Breach Affecting All Customers - PCMag - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:26:42 GMT
  1. Upgradable Laptop Maker Framework Suffers Breach Affecting All Customers PCMag
  2. Metabase Zero-Day Exploited in Wild Allows Admin Access Without Authentication The Hacker News
  3. Computer maker Framework notifies ‘all customers’ of a data breach TechCrunch
  4. Framework customer data leaked in zero-day attack: What you need to know How-To Geek
  5. Framework Customer Information Was Accessed As Part Of A Data Breach Engadget
 
How PlayStation and Xbox disc games are made - Game File | Stephen Totilo - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:21:57 GMT
How PlayStation and Xbox disc games are made Game File | Stephen Totilo
 
Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:16:09 GMT
  1. Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents TechCrunch
  2. Introducing Kitesurf: The agent-first browser that runs in V8 isolates on Cloudflare Workers Cloudflare Blog
  3. Consumes less CPU and RAM than Chromium: Cloudflare launches Kitesurf — a browser for AI agents dev.ua
  4. Cloudflare built a browser that threw out tabs, themes & extensions on purpose PiunikaWeb
  5. Cloudflare Releases AI-Only Browser "Kitesurf," Cutting Memory Usage by Up to Seven-Fold XenoSpectrum
 
Overwatch’s New Hero Isn’t A Final Fantasy Fan, Despite Ult Name - Kotaku - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:15:41 GMT
  1. Overwatch’s New Hero Isn’t A Final Fantasy Fan, Despite Ult Name Kotaku
  2. Blizzard Swears Overwatch’s New Mech Hero Isn’t ‘D.Va 2.0’ Kotaku
  3. Overwatch D.Mon interview: Building D.Mon’s kit, personality, and mecha fantasy Esports.gg
  4. I’ve Waited 8 Years for Overwatch’s D.Mon. Her Gameplay Didn’t Disappoint CNET
  5. Overwatch’s newest tank D.Mon gets an action-packed anime trailer Massively Overpowered
 
Quake turns 30, and it just got two surprise expansions in one week - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMT

During QuakeCon's opening ceremony, id Software and MachineGames released Dawn of the Machine, a free expansion for the original 1996 Quake. MachineGames, the Swedish studio behind the modern Wolfenstein games and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, has previously developed two Quake episodes.

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Trevor Noah Will Host Google’s Pixel 11 Event Next Week - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:14:00 GMT
He’ll be among the many celebrities attending the launch party for the new Pixel devices.
 
Control Resonant: Check Out a Full Mission of New Gameplay as We Take On the Metro Fault — IGN First - IGN - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Control Resonant: Check Out a Full Mission of New Gameplay as We Take On the Metro Fault — IGN First IGN
  2. We Played The First Act of Control Resonant. So What Do You Want To Know? Yahoo
  3. Control Resonant’s Metro Fault, Featuring Trains Running in Every Direction, Shines in New Gameplay GamingBolt
  4. Control Resonant: New Metro gameplay shows grappling hook action beneath New York PlayFront
 
I’ve Waited 8 Years for Overwatch’s D.Mon. Her Gameplay Didn’t Disappoint - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
D.Va’s bestie brings a different type of mech gameplay to Overwatch.
 
Free ChatGPT Users Will Get a Huge Upgrade Next Week - Lifehacker - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Free ChatGPT Users Will Get a Huge Upgrade Next Week Lifehacker
  2. OpenAI makes major upgrades for free and paid ChatGPT users. Here's what they are Axios
  3. ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users TechCrunch
  4. GPT-5.6 Sol just got better in one place and stayed the same everywhere else The New Stack
  5. OpenAI is finally killing ChatGPT’s text chat limits for free users PCWorld
 
Are USB flash drives becoming obsolete? - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
USB drives have outlasted a lot of other tech through the years. Is it time for the industry to move on?
 
I read Microsoft's Windows 11 'quality' progress report - and the subtext says it all - ZDNET - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:09:00 GMT
  1. I read Microsoft's Windows 11 'quality' progress report - and the subtext says it all ZDNET
  2. Windows quality: an update on the commitment we made in March Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft removes 32GB of RAM recommendation for Windows 11 TweakTown
  4. Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 fly on 8GB RAM amid memory shortage — optimizations to reduce OS memory footprint have begun Tom's Hardware
  5. I Tested a Windows 11 PC With 8GB of RAM. Seriously, Do Not Buy One PCMag
 
Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.
 
Samsung cuts Galaxy Z Fold 8 trade-ins & deals on release day – here's where to get the best price now - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:45:00 GMT
  1. Samsung cuts Galaxy Z Fold 8 trade-ins & deals on release day – here's where to get the best price now 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Officially Launches Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, Watch Ultra2, and Watch9 samsung.com
  3. T-Mobile Offering Free Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, $1,900 Phone Seen Throughout 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' The Hollywood Reporter
  4. Samsung Galaxy Z series foldables are breaking pre-order records in the US and Korea Mashable
  5. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: The Most Fun Phone in Ages Gizmodo
 
Report: White House drafting executive order linking vaccines and autism - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:41:34 GMT
Trump determined to link life-saving shots to autism, despite science and political risk.
 
Google Drive is shutting down desktop app Photos backups in August - here’s how to prepare - XDA - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:16:24 GMT
  1. Google Drive is shutting down desktop app Photos backups in August - here’s how to prepare XDA
  2. Google Drive ends Photos backups on August 10—here's what you can do How-To Geek
  3. Google Drive is ending Google Photos backups on August 10: Why users need to change their settings before The Economic Times
  4. What to do when Google Drive's Photos backup ends on August 10 Android Police
  5. Google Drive desktop to stop Google Photos backups on August 10 | Photos already uploaded remain unaffected | Inshorts Inshorts
 
SpaceX and Tesla plan their own natural gas power plants for massive $16.8 billion Texas chip factory - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:16:00 GMT

Riley Trettel, who oversees energy and data center development for SpaceX, said the companies will handle much of the project's power needs themselves.

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Final Fantasy XIV Online Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:15:00 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy XIV Online Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes Nintendo Life
  2. Square Enix is working on improvements for the "prolonged" loading times of Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 Gamereactor UK
  3. First 4 Figures Released a Trailer for the Soul of Cinder Statue - Dark Souls III's Final Boss ixbt.games
  4. FFXIV Hotfix Update Improves Switch 2 Loading Times TwistedVoxel
  5. Final Fantasy XIV preps for the Moonfire Faire while addressing load times on the Switch 2 version Massively Overpowered
 
Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:13:57 GMT
The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.
 
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Review: Samsung's Best Smartwatch Yet - bgr.com - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Review: Samsung's Best Smartwatch Yet bgr.com
  2. Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is officially here AL.com
  3. What’s New With Galaxy Watch9? samsung.com
  4. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 review GSMArena.com
  5. I tested the new Samsung Galaxy Watch9: The health tracker’s most exciting features New York Post
 
‘Destiny 2’ Players Are Miraculously Unvaulting Cut Content From The Game - Forbes - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:59:42 GMT
‘Destiny 2’ Players Are Miraculously Unvaulting Cut Content From The Game ForbesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Our Favorite Fans Are on Sale to Help With Summer Heat Waves (2026) - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:56:51 GMT
We’re still in the dog days of summer—keep your cool with deals on the best fans we’ve tested for on the go and at home.
 
Driven: How the Corvette ZR1X Stands on the Shoulders of Groundbreaking Porsche 918 Spyder - Road & Track - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:50:36 GMT
Driven: How the Corvette ZR1X Stands on the Shoulders of Groundbreaking Porsche 918 Spyder Road & Track
 
AI chatbots have failed people in crisis. Can that be fixed? - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:49:37 GMT
Clinicians and researchers say AI companies need to open up their safety data.
 
OpenAI's mysterious ChatGPT device is a $300+ doughnut-shaped smart speaker with moving parts - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:44:00 GMT

News of the device, whose journey began when OpenAI announced it was acquiring Ive's AI hardware startup io for $6.5 billion last year, comes from Bloomberg.

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What type of phone case is best for wireless charging? - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
If you use a Qi or MagSafe charger, it's important for your phone and the charging speed that you get the right kind of case.
 
ByteDance trains massive AI model in bid to rival Anthropic - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:29:22 GMT
TikTok owner training a model with 10 trillion parameters.
 
The world's biggest solar telescope caught vortexes on the Sun's surface - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:20:46 GMT
We expected them to be there, but they had previously been too small to see.
 
Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta blows past series' records on Steam - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:10:07 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta blows past series' records on Steam Eurogamer.net
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Beta Launches August 6th, Featuring DLSS NVIDIA
  3. RTX 5090 Defeated by Gears of War: E-Day on 'Ludicrous' Settings extremetech.com
  4. Not a single AMD graphics card Radeon does not provide playable FPS in 2K Gears of War E-Day GameGPU
  5. Gears of War: E-Day Early Access Open Beta Starts Today – Everything You Need to Know XBOX Wire
 
Google's AI somehow knew a game secret that existed only in a private Google Doc - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:08:00 GMT

The issue began in the game's Discord server, where a player was asking Google's AI questions about Operation Octo. The answers sometimes included details the developer considered unusually specific for a small game.

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Trump is losing his war on wind power - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:58:04 GMT
A court rules that a hold on all wind projects clearly violates the law.
 
New WordPress Pre-Auth XSS Could Lead to PHP Code Execution - Patch ASAP - The Hacker News - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:56:00 GMT
  1. New WordPress Pre-Auth XSS Could Lead to PHP Code Execution - Patch ASAP The Hacker News
  2. WordPress Security Release 7.0.3 Fixes High Severity XSS Vulnerability Search Engine Journal
  3. WordPress XSS2Shell Flaw Turns Simple Login Bug Into Full Server Takeover Security Affairs
  4. WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.0.3 release Westmeath Topic
  5. WordPress Hacked? How OpenAI Codex Helped Us Fight Back Tech My Money
 
These New Donkey Kong Clothes From Nintendo And OppoSuits Are Bananas - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:45:00 GMT
These New Donkey Kong Clothes From Nintendo And OppoSuits Are Bananas Nintendo Life
 
Modded Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti with 22GB VRAM is selling on eBay for $500 - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:39:00 GMT

Budget users shopping for a path toward mid-range 4K gaming or heavy AI workloads might want to investigate a Hong Kong-based reseller. The vendor recently began offering Nvidia's RTX 2080 Ti with double its original memory for less than its current average price.

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The Google Pixel Tag is set to rival Apple's AirTag starting August 12 - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:06:00 GMT

Leaked images published by 9to5Google ahead of next week's event show the so-called Pixel Tag adopting a pill-shaped, oblong design rather than the circular form factor favored by its rivals. The device is also expected to incorporate a built-in speaker to help users locate it when misplaced.

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Sony appears to be putting labels on PS5 console boxes to warn people it's ending disc production - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:01:00 GMT
  1. Sony appears to be putting labels on PS5 console boxes to warn people it's ending disc production Eurogamer.net
  2. Disc-Based PS5s Now Warn Buyers About the Impending Death of Physical Games Push Square
  3. Who Gets Left Behind In Sony’s All-Digital Future? GameSpot
  4. 5 Lawsuits Accusing PlayStation Of Being Anti-Competitive, Explained Kotaku
  5. "I hope PS6 will be a disaster": Sony reminds everyone it's taking discs away in warnings reportedly added... Yahoo Tech
 
Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:32:00 GMT
I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.
 
Metal Gear Solid — Master Collection Vol. 2: Release Date And Pre-Order Details - Forbes - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:58 GMT
  1. Metal Gear Solid — Master Collection Vol. 2: Release Date And Pre-Order Details Forbes
  2. Konami released a nostalgic trailer for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 ixbt.games
  3. An Unplayable Metal Gear Solid Game Is Finally Returning After 18 Years ScreenRant
  4. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Gets A New Trailer – MGS4 Escaping PS3 Prison, Finally wolfsgamingblog.com
  5. Metal Gear Solid 4 Is Why Master Collection Vol. 2 Could Be Absolutely Massive GamingBolt
 
The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I've Personally Tested (2026) - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
These powerful, high-capacity portable batteries are the best ones when laptop charging is a priority. All have at least 20,000 mAh, enough to charge most laptops twice.
 
Meta's child-safety failures will cost it another $567 million - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:29:00 GMT

The decision resolves the second phase of New Mexico's case against Meta. Following a three-week trial, Judge Bryan Biedscheid concluded that Facebook and Instagram created a public nuisance and significantly contributed to the state's youth mental health crisis. WhatsApp was excluded because the court found that it didn't contribute to...

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18-Year-Old Linux SCTP Flaw Could Let Local Users Gain Root and Escape Containers - The Hacker News - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:10:00 GMT
  1. 18-Year-Old Linux SCTP Flaw Could Let Local Users Gain Root and Escape Containers The Hacker News
  2. 18-Year-Old Linux Kernel SCTP Vulnerability Lets Attackers Gain Full Root on Host CyberSecurityNews
  3. Critical Linux SCTP Flaw Enables Root Access and Container Escape LinkedIn
  4. SCTPhantom Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Local Attackers Gain Root and Escape Containers cyberpress.org
  5. 18-year-old Linux SCTP bug allows root privileges SecNews.gr
 
Remembering the pre-Google web, when search was an experiment - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:06 GMT
"Most people have completely forgotten how chaotic it really was."
 
Here's What The Ghost Recon Wildlands Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S - Pure Xbox - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Here's What The Ghost Recon Wildlands Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S Pure Xbox
  2. Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites Ubisoft
  3. Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites – Everything you need to know blog.playstation.com
  4. Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites – A Major Free Update Powered by Community Feedback and Player Insights XBOX Wire
  5. Ubisoft Reminds Us That All Next-Gen Upgrades Should Be Free Kotaku
 
3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options based on performance and cost.
 
Minecraft Switch 2 Edition Coming This Autumn, Featuring Vibrant Visuals - Digital Foundry - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Minecraft Switch 2 Edition Coming This Autumn, Featuring Vibrant Visuals Digital Foundry
  2. Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 is coming October 27th! Minecraft
  3. Nintendo Switch 2 is getting the best-selling game of all time in October The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  4. Minecraft Is Coming To Switch 2 On October 27 Engadget
  5. Minecraft's long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade has finally been announced, and Mario is getting some love, too Windows Central
 
This Kentucky family rejected a $26 million data center offer to protect their farmland - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:58:00 GMT

The anonymous buyer, described as a major AI company, was looking for a large site for a new data center. The Huddleston family's property checked the boxes: a big, contiguous tract in the right location. Farmland in Mason County typically sells for about $6,000 an acre, but the offer reflected...

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iOS 27's New Compact Clock Gives Your Wallpaper Room to Breathe - MacRumors - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:52:58 GMT
  1. iOS 27's New Compact Clock Gives Your Wallpaper Room to Breathe MacRumors
  2. iOS 27 adds four new ways to customize your iPhone’s Lock Screen 9to5Mac
  3. Some big changes are coming for iPhone users in the Messages app. Here’s what you can expect KWQC
  4. AI wallpapers and more are coming to iPhone's lock screen in iOS 27 PhoneArena
  5. Apple to implement AI text overview, one-tap options in new iOS 27 update Yahoo
 
Ranking the Best Smart Glasses: Meta, Viture, & More (2026) - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
This burgeoning wearable tech lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen from the comfort of your very own face.
 
The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Many young men are driven to resentment and are financially exploited as influencers sell them classes, pills, and the illusion of clout, a new report reveals.
 
Meta becomes the third AI giant in two weeks to admit its model went rogue - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:16:00 GMT

Meta said that the incident took place during an evaluation being carried out by AI security firm Irregular. The Facebook parent told the BBC that the AI reached the open internet because of a "misconfiguration" by the tester rather than a flaw in the model.

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The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED spoke with Tucker Bryant, an artist and former Google employee who created ChatTJB to get people to reflect on the “strange moment” we’re in.
 
Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best? - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:32:00 GMT
Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.
 
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.
 
Samsung reveals new details about Eclipsa Audio, its Dolby Atmos rival - SamMobile - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:14:00 GMT
  1. Samsung reveals new details about Eclipsa Audio, its Dolby Atmos rival SamMobile
  2. [Interview] From Stage to Screen: Samsung TV Plus and Eclipsa Audio Usher in a New Era of Home Entertainment samsung.com
  3. Samsung and Google's Dolby Atmos Rival Just Got a Lot More Real Android Headlines
  4. Samsung Brings Eclipsa 3D Audio to TV Plus Streaming The Tech Buzz
  5. Samsung Eclipsa Audio: Open, Royalty-Free Dolby Atmos Rival tbreak.com
 
Wearable ultrasound patch boosts REM sleep without drugs or surgery - ScienceDaily - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:33:48 GMT
  1. Wearable ultrasound patch boosts REM sleep without drugs or surgery ScienceDaily
  2. A Wearable Ultrasound Patch That Supercharges REM Sleep Hackster.io
  3. This Wearable Patch Uses Ultrasound to Target Your REM Sleep Gadget Review
 
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter ‘Promotional’ trailer - Gematsu - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:06 GMT
  1. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter ‘Promotional’ trailer Gematsu
  2. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter RPG Previewed in New Trailer Crunchyroll
  3. As Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Looms, Falcom Boss Explains One of the Craziest Cliffhangers in Gaming Push Square
  4. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will be 1.5 times larger than the first remake Niche Gamer
  5. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Receives New Trailer RPGamer
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 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.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this August 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 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!
 
HP Coupon Codes and Deals August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
 
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 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.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 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.
 
Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 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.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 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.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 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.
 
Leaked Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) renders reveal refreshed design, color options - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:49:02 GMT
  1. Leaked Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) renders reveal refreshed design, color options - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Bose’s New QuietComfort Headphones Are Truly Next Gen. Here’s What I Like About Them CNET
  3. Bose launches QuietComfort Headphones with new ActiveSense noise-canceling tech and 24-bit audio TweakTown
  4. Bose has refreshed its QuietComfort headphones with two-way USB-C audio and better noise cancellation Engadget
  5. Bose Debuts Revamped QuietComfort Headphones With Better Noise-Cancellation Bloomberg.com
 
Splatoon Raiders Version 1.1.1 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:47:00 GMT
  1. Splatoon Raiders Version 1.1.1 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes Nintendo Life
  2. Splatoon Raiders - Damp Squid (Review) The Jimquisition
  3. EDGE #427 review scores – Big Walk, Splatoon Raiders, more Nintendo Everything
  4. Splatoon Raiders' August Update Introduces the Change Most Requested by Players Polygon.com
  5. Splatoon Raiders: Everything you need to know about the Splatoon spin-off — check out our take Sortir à Paris
 
One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Escaped Containment - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:16:55 GMT
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.
 
Price Hikes May Be Coming for PC Motherboards Next - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:11:43 GMT
For PC enthusiasts who’ve already lived through SSD price hikes and RAMageddon, there could be more bad news ahead.
 
Nintendo's Switch 2 sells over 23 million units in its first year, outpacing the original's 17 million - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:04:00 GMT

The Switch 2 has sold more than 23 million units in its first year on the market, well ahead of its predecessor's roughly 17 million over the same span. The hybrid console has now also outsold the GameCube's entire five-year run in a single year – a reminder of how...

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Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in New Mexico Child Exploitation Lawsuit - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:32:17 GMT
The ruling is in addition to the $375 million Meta was ordered to pay in the same lawsuit in March.
 
Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man's organs faces shutdown - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:20:50 GMT
The organization, Network for Hope, "strongly disagrees" with Trump admin's decision.
 
Kioxia's new PCIe 6.0 SSDs want to feed GPUs data at a fraction of HBM's price - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:19:00 GMT

Japanese memory manufacturer Kioxia is bringing a new class of super-fast SSDs to the enterprise market. The Kioxia GP1 Series is based on the PCIe 6.0 interface and can leverage the NVMe 2.2 protocol to serve as a middle ground between "pure" NVMe storage solutions and high-bandwidth memory VRAM soldered...

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You Can Now Link More Devices to a Signal Messaging Account - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:12:49 GMT
The company also updated the app to look better on devices with different screen sizes.
 
Explosive drone found hovering near Ukrainian cargo aircraft at German airport - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:01:55 GMT
Russian attack? Explosive drone targeted parked aircraft at Leipzig airport.
 
AirPods Pro 3 get a solid $60 discount, now $189 - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:58:00 GMT
Apple's flagship earbuds combine improved Active Noise Cancellation, personalized Spatial Audio, and heart-rate tracking. At $189, they're a compelling pick for anyone looking to upgrade their wireless audio experience.
 
Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Security researchers tracked and eavesdropped on a WIRED reporter using vulnerabilities in a pink plastic smartwatch. It’s just one piece of a deeply insecure supply chain of GPS-enabled gadgets.
 
Fare Is Fair: Zoox Launching Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:32:19 GMT
Optimized fares will be based on the best route from pickup to drop-off, with the full price shown before you book and no surprises if the robotaxi takes a longer way around.
 
Most People Prefer AI Writing, but That’s Because It’s Trained on Us - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:20:11 GMT
A new study finds that people rated AI-generated stories higher than human-generated stories, especially when told that a human wrote the story.
 
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.
 
Suno Plans New Tools to Make AI-Generated Music More Transparent. Is It Enough? - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:53:29 GMT
Suno plans to flag use of its music generator using audio watermarking and fingerprint technology.
 
X wants to keep suing advertisers, asks 5th Circuit to overrule district judge - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:29:51 GMT
Musk continues appeal despite court loss and settlement with advertiser group.
 
Thousands of server motherboards are vulnerable to controller flaws that could give attackers hardware-level control - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:26:00 GMT

Baseboard management controllers, or BMCs, are small computers built into nearly every enterprise server. They have their own firmware, operating system, network stack, and IP address. Administrators use them to reboot machines, install updates, reinstall operating systems, and monitor hardware, even when the main server is powered off or unresponsive.

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Why Normal People Aren’t Using AI Agents - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:55:45 GMT
The tech industry is realizing it needs to build agents based on what regular consumers want, not just what its AI models can do.
 
Dolby Vision 2 is rolling out now, starting with select Hisense TVs - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT

Dolby Vision 2 is the successor to Dolby Vision, the dynamic HDR format that has adjusted brightness and color on a scene-by-scene basis for more than a decade. Dolby unveiled the sequel last September, just ahead of the IFA show in Berlin, then spent the following 11 months gradually answering...

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Ford Unveils New, Affordable Electric Truck, the Fathom - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:39:47 GMT
The Fathom starts at under $30,000 and will be the first vehicle made by Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.
 
Flock Highlighted Police Departments Using Its Tech. Now 4 Face Allegations of Misuse - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:31:07 GMT
Flock posted videos on its YouTube channel highlighting at least four police departments whose officers have faced allegations of misusing the company’s tech.
 
ICE’s DNA Collection Increases, SpaceX’s Rocket Crashes Into the Moon, and the AI Backlash Grows - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:30:46 GMT
In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss how ICE has been collecting DNA samples of people who have no criminal convictions, including children, which end up in an FBI database indefinitely.
 
Mexico's "Gamer Congresswoman" takes Sony to court over physical game disc shutdown - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:34:00 GMT

Federal Representative Iraís Reyes, often referred to by Mexican media as the "gamer congresswoman," and Senator Luis Donaldo Colosio submitted their complaint to the country's antitrust regulator, COFECE, earlier this week. They argue that Sony's planned shift to digital-only sales violates Mexico's Federal Economic Competition Law.

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Corsair acquires Trak Racer, adding premium racing cockpits and flight sim gear to its lineup - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:05:00 GMT

Corsair has acquired Trak Racer, a "premium" manufacturer of simulation cockpits, seats, monitor stands, and other sim-racing equipment for enthusiasts. The US company now plans to combine Trak Racer's expertise with Fanatec, a renowned brand in the sim-racing hardware market that is fully owned by Corsair.

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Google Wallet Now Lets Parents Create Secure Tap and Pay Balances for Kids - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:24:52 GMT
The new feature gives kids a way to manage their money without a bank account.
 
You Can Now Have Unlimited Text Chats Without Paying for ChatGPT - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:29 GMT
OpenAI is upgrading its default options for free and paying ChatGPT users.
 
Google's AI told people Flock cameras were full of gold. They weren't. - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:46:00 GMT

The story starts with a meme: privacy advocates joking online that Flock's surveillance cameras are secretly loaded with valuable metals, worth cracking open for scrap. AI Overviews took the joke literally, and for a while, told anyone who asked exactly that.

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DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:23:04 GMT
Its WeatherNext model, which will be open-sourced, can accurately predict a storm’s track and intensity using lower-resolution weather data. Researchers don’t yet fully understand how it does this.
 
Apple, Sony, and Nintendo pocketed their tariff refunds, this PC cooling company won't - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:11:00 GMT

Arctic has temporarily discounted its products in the US until its tariff refund is fully exhausted. The policy contrasts sharply with those of larger manufacturers that have declined to compensate customers for tariff-driven price increases.

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There’s No Good Way to Talk About Celebrities and Eating Disorders - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:52:53 GMT
Online speculation over the weight loss of celebrities like Ariana Grande—even out of genuine concern—can make things worse for people struggling with eating disorders.
 
Netflix and Disney are now considering free, ad-supported streaming - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:28:00 GMT

In a recent investor call, Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro confirmed that the company is actively exploring a potential free offering for its Disney+ streaming service. D'Amaro, who took over Disney's leadership from Bob Iger earlier this year, said that a free option could provide several benefits, particularly for "price-sensitive" customers...

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AI slop, privacy fears, and endless scrolling are making people fall out of love with the internet - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:47:00 GMT

A survey by personal-data removal service Incogni illustrates the changing attitudes toward the internet. Given the company's business, it's little surprise to see a focus on data breaches.

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5 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMT
A growing collection of pocket-size gadgets lets you easily make recordings and extract info from them. Here are our favorites.
 
Meteor Showers, Eclipses, and More Are on the August 2026 Astronomical Calendar - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Here’s when some of this year’s most anticipated astronomical events will happen and the best way to observe them.
 
Best Android Charger: Wireless, Portable, Cable (2026) - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:34:00 GMT
Whether you’re charging overnight at home or on the go, these are the fastest, most dependable Android chargers we’ve tested.
 
Microsoft’s Quantum Chief Doesn’t Care That Scientists Don’t Believe His Results - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Zulfi Alam thinks his team doesn’t need to “prove” they engineered a new state of matter in their bid to reinvent computing. Science would disagree.
 
Samsung Odyssey G8 6K Review: Pixel Overdose - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Samsung dared to bring 6K to the world of gaming monitors before our PCs were truly ready for it.
 
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.
 
Hidden Backdoor Found in Chinese-Made Zbtlink Routers - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:18:32 GMT
Researchers found a backdoor implant that gives servers in China full control over the routers.
 
Linux Use Skyrockets as It Becomes ‘OS of Choice for AI Agents’ - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:12:52 GMT
Instead of more Americans using the Linux operating system, the sharp increase may be attributable to a different cause.
 
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.
 
Solving the solvent problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:50:00 GMT
By focusing on electrolytes, MIT scientists are making sodium-metal batteries a more practical energy storage option.
 
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.
 
MIT and Broad Institute researchers break diffraction barrier in super-resolution microscopy - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New U-STORM imaging technology lets scientists view molecular structures in subatomic detail — about 1,000 times clearer than traditional dyes — while making the microscope process much simpler.
 
How a medical database developed at MIT evolved into a global standard of data-sharing - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The visionary PhysioNet platform launched 25 years ago, based on a system developed at MIT in the 1970s. It has become one of the most comprehensive biomedical and clinical data repositories in existence.
 
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.
 
We Want to Know What You Really Think About Your Phone - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Give us your honest feedback in our latest People’s Picks Survey.
 
Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
I Tested Sony’s Wearable Cooling Plate. Here’s Where It Could Improve - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:01:12 GMT
First launched in Japan in 2019, the Reon Pocket Pro Plus has now made its way over to the US.
 
Verizon Switches Focus to New Simplicity Phone Plan. Here’s What You’re Paying For - CNET Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:01:10 GMT
The carrier also introduced Verizon One, a mobile and home internet bundle.
 
Time to Fly: Google Earth Opens Its Secret Flight Simulator to All Users - CNET Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:10:10 GMT
If you can navigate yourself to Google Earth, you can take off and fly.
 
Flat-Top or Grated Grill? A Pitmaster Weighs In - CNET Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:01:03 GMT
Outdoor griddles have gained in popularity, especially among the cleaning-averse. Here’s what an expert thinks about grill surfaces.
 
Your Home Needs These 8 Headache-Free Privacy Boosts - CNET Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:01:05 GMT
Protect your privacy, identity and loved ones with these important home safety steps I’ve tested for the modern world.
 
The 1-Minute Microwave Egg Trick That Changed My Mornings Forever - CNET Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:04 GMT
Churn out puffy poached eggs in under a minute with this habit-forming hack.
 
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