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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.
 
VC funding in physical AI companies totaled $47.4B across 521 deals in H1, up 80% from H1 2025, and more than the $41.9B invested from 2022 to 2024 (Mary Ann Azevedo/Crunchbase News) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:35 GMT

Mary Ann Azevedo / Crunchbase News:
VC funding in physical AI companies totaled $47.4B across 521 deals in H1, up 80% from H1 2025, and more than the $41.9B invested from 2022 to 2024 — Funding to physical AI companies is booming in 2026. — Venture investors appear to increasingly see physical AI as the next leg of the broader AI boom.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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GTA 6 Gameplay Leak Appears Online Ahead of Official Reveal - Push Square - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Gameplay Leak Appears Online Ahead of Official Reveal Push Square
  2. 8 reveals to expect from the GTA 6 Extended Look Red Bull
  3. 'GTA 6' Leak Shows New Unofficial Gameplay Ahead of Netflix Reveal Polygon.com
  4. GTA 6 gameplay allegedly leaks ahead of planned Netflix reveal Video Games Chronicle
  5. GTA 6 Complete Map, Gameplay Footage Has Apparently Leaked MP1st
 
OpenAI changed its safety practices and paused RL training for two weeks after the Hugging Face breach and Astra possibly hitting a critical threshold for cyber (Ina Fried/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT

Ina Fried / Axios:
OpenAI changed its safety practices and paused RL training for two weeks after the Hugging Face breach and Astra possibly hitting a critical threshold for cyber — OpenAI said Tuesday that it has made several changes to its safety practices following its determination that an upcoming system …

 
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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Comcast is rolling out Wi-Fi motion sensing to its Xfinity XB7 and newer gateways, a free opt-in feature that enables its routers to detect movement at home (Jennifer Pattison Tuohy/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:40:01 GMT

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge:
Comcast is rolling out Wi-Fi motion sensing to its Xfinity XB7 and newer gateways, a free opt-in feature that enables its routers to detect movement at home — Comcast is activating free Wi-Fi motion sensing on Xfinity gateways, allowing its routers to detect movement at home.
 
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.
 
Sources: Anthropic's revolving credit facility is set to surpass its ~$10B target as banks compete for roles on the upcoming IPO; Anthropic could limit the size (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:10:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Anthropic's revolving credit facility is set to surpass its ~$10B target as banks compete for roles on the upcoming IPO; Anthropic could limit the size — Anthropic PBC's revolving credit facility is set to rise above its roughly $10 billion target, according to people familiar with the matter …

 
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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Announcing the 2026 Hackaday Retrocomputing Challenge - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:04 GMT
What is it about retrocomputing? For some people, it’s nostalgia. For others, it’s the appeal of simplicity. For still others, it’s the chance to save old machines from the graveyard. …read more
 
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's remastered trophy lists revealed TrueTrophies
  3. METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 2 on Switch & Switch 2 appears to remove PS3 references GoNintendo
  4. Metal Gear Solid 4’s Big Boss Emblem Returns on PS5 GameLuster
  5. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker games.gg
 
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.
 
55 Memes That Will Be Very, Very Funny For Anyone Over 35 - BuzzFeed - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:41:49 GMT
55 Memes That Will Be Very, Very Funny For Anyone Over 35 BuzzFeed
 
The EU says it "welcomes Apple's changes"; Apple will reduce its fees in the EU, charging 26% for apps with IAP, 20% for alt payments, and 15% for link-outs (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:03 GMT

Bloomberg:
The EU says it “welcomes Apple's changes”; Apple will reduce its fees in the EU, charging 26% for apps with IAP, 20% for alt payments, and 15% for link-outs — Apple Inc. has agreed to a set of sweeping changes for its App Store in Europe, including dropping per-install fees …

 
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. Rise with ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, launching Aug. 28 on Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo
  3. Elden Ring Gets Promising Gameplay Update on Switch 2 in New Video Polygon.com
  4. Elden Ring’s Rough Switch 2 Build Is Gone, As FromSoftware’s Cleanup Signals How Good The Duskbloods Could Run Wccftech
  5. ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition hands-on leaves press member "utterly speechless" in terms of smooth performance, footage shared GoNintendo
 
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.
 
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.
 
Apple unveils new EU business terms from October 1, resolving disputes with the EU, including a new 5% Core Technology Commission and App Store commission tiers (Apple) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:10:01 GMT

Apple:
Apple unveils new EU business terms from October 1, resolving disputes with the EU, including a new 5% Core Technology Commission and App Store commission tiers — Apple today announced changes to its business terms for apps in the European Union, following close collaboration with the European Commission.
 
Harvey announces Harvey Tenet, its first in-house, proprietary model for legal work, trained on mock disputes and case files using its own version of Kimi K3 (Melia Robinson/Business Insider) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:05:00 GMT

Melia Robinson / Business Insider:
Harvey announces Harvey Tenet, its first in-house, proprietary model for legal work, trained on mock disputes and case files using its own version of Kimi K3 — Harvey built an $11 billion legal-software business on top of other companies' AI models. Now it's trying to prove it can build one of its own.
 
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.
 
Control Resonant Developer Announces Last-Minute Delay For Physical Edition - IGN - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:58:56 GMT
  1. Control Resonant Developer Announces Last-Minute Delay For Physical Edition IGN
  2. Control Resonant Goes Gold, Physical Version Delayed VGChartz
  3. CONTROL Resonant Goes Gold, But Physical Edition Delayed Insider Gaming
  4. Control Resonant Gameplay Showcases the Deserter, a Towering, Magma-Spitting Boss GamingBolt
  5. Control Resonant Still Comes Out Next Month, Unless You Want It On Disc GameSpot
 
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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So, You Want to Fix an Old Camera - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:12 GMT
Old cameras are a fantastic way to experiment with photography, and outside a few brands, they can be an inexpensive way too. It’s easy to find older cameras in a …read more
 
PlayStation's Official Desktop Speakers Arrive in November for $220 - Push Square - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. PlayStation's Official Desktop Speakers Arrive in November for $220 Push Square
  2. PlayStation’s wireless gaming speakers launch in November The Verge
  3. PlayStation's Pulse Elevate speakers finally have a release date soundguys.com
  4. Sony announces official release and pre-order dates for its new PS5/PC wireless speakers 9to5Toys
  5. Sony unveils Pulse Elevate, its first wireless desktop speakers for PlayStation and PC tech.sportskeeda.com
 
Mirrorless vs DSLR: Which camera type is better? - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
The industry seems to be moving on from DSLR technology, but is it time to ditch your DSLR camera yet?
 
Francisco Partners plans to take patient engagement software company Weave Communications private for ~$650M; Weave went public at a ~$1.5B valuation in 2021 (Brock E.W. Turner/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:25:03 GMT

Brock E.W. Turner / Axios:
Francisco Partners plans to take patient engagement software company Weave Communications private for ~$650M; Weave went public at a ~$1.5B valuation in 2021 — Francisco Partners plans to take patient engagement software company Weave Communications private for approximately $650 million, the companies announced Tuesday.
 
Meta ran ads for a nudify app; one ad showed a porn video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician; Apple removed the app from the App Store (Wired) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:20:01 GMT

Wired:
Meta ran ads for a nudify app; one ad showed a porn video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician; Apple removed the app from the App Store — One advertisement featured a pornographic video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician.
 
‘Dead’ Destiny 2’s Playercount Now Matches ‘ARC Raiders’ - Forbes - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:16:16 GMT
‘Dead’ Destiny 2’s Playercount Now Matches ‘ARC Raiders’ Forbes
 
The physical media selection at Sony's Crunchyroll is even worse than fans feared after store update: all books removed and Blu-ray lineup gutted - GamesRadar+ - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:05:57 GMT
  1. The physical media selection at Sony's Crunchyroll is even worse than fans feared after store update: all books removed and Blu-ray lineup gutted GamesRadar+
  2. Crunchyroll Guts Online Store Just As Anime Fans Feared Kotaku
  3. Crunchyroll Store Removes Physical Manga, Light Novels Anime News Network
  4. Crunchyroll Begins Huge Anime And Manga Purge In End Of 16-Year Era ScreenRant
  5. Crunchyroll Begins Massive Purge Today, Removing Manga & Anime Releases Comic Book Resources
 
Palona, which uses AI agents to automate real-time workflows in brick-and-mortar businesses, raised a $20M Series A, following a $10M seed in January 2025 (Mike Wheatley/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:05:01 GMT

Mike Wheatley / SiliconANGLE:
Palona, which uses AI agents to automate real-time workflows in brick-and-mortar businesses, raised a $20M Series A, following a $10M seed in January 2025 — Artificial intelligence startup Palona AI, which is building an intelligence operating layer for physical businesses …

 
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.
 
Vine reboot Divine is now open to everyone, no invite code required - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Divine now has more than 2 million videos from Vine's original archive.
 
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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Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Offers Huge Deals on Apple, LG, Dyson and More - CNET - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:50:38 GMT
  1. Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Offers Huge Deals on Apple, LG, Dyson and More CNET
  2. Best Buy turns 60, and we’re celebrating with savings Best Buy Corporate
  3. The Best Tech Deals From Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale Lifehacker
  4. Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale is live: We found the best deals on TVs, laptops, and Apple Mashable
  5. Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale Is Here and You Can Save on Everything From Apple AirPods to Samsung SSDs PCMag
 
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.
 
Google quietly rolled out a new program to let verified political campaigns more easily bypass Gmail's spam filter, after years of complaints from the GOP (Shane Goldmacher/New York Times) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:40:01 GMT

Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
Google quietly rolled out a new program to let verified political campaigns more easily bypass Gmail's spam filter, after years of complaints from the GOP — Republicans previously sued Google claiming its spam filter was biased, but the case was dismissed.
 
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) Pure Xbox
  4. Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Wave 2 Lineup Announced IGN
  5. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Lead Xbox Game Pass’s August 2026 Second Batch CNET
 
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.
 
Apple’s big Home product overhaul leaked in new report - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:31:00 GMT
  1. Apple’s big Home product overhaul leaked in new report 9to5Mac
  2. Apple has a huge product roadmap for the smart home: Here’s what’s coming 9to5Mac
  3. Apple's product identifier leak is a hard mystery to solve appleinsider.com
  4. Huge Apple leak: HomeHub, Pebble, new HomePod mini, foldable iPhone, and much more en.softonic.com
  5. Smart Home Lineup Could Expand With Displays, Cameras, and HomePods - AppleMagazine AppleMagazine
 
Are your retro games still worth money? - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
You don't need to have a perfectly preserved copy to fetch cash for your old games. But you need to consider these factors that impact their worth.
 
Velaura AI, which is developing low-power chips for data centers and physical AI applications, like robotics, raised a $110M Series A at a $1B+ valuation (Prathik Jayaprakash/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:25:07 GMT

Prathik Jayaprakash / Reuters:
Velaura AI, which is developing low-power chips for data centers and physical AI applications, like robotics, raised a $110M Series A at a $1B+ valuation — Velaura AI was valued at more than $1 billion on Tuesday after raising $110 million in a Series A funding round …

 
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.
 
Codes for FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods Network Test have been sent out to participants - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:18:44 GMT
  1. Codes for FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods Network Test have been sent out to participants Video Games Chronicle
  2. The Duskbloods’ network test is now available for selected participants to download Nintendo Wire
  3. The Duskbloods Leak Reveals 14 Character Classes Insider Gaming
  4. The Duskbloods Character Classes Leaked Before Network Test VICE
  5. The Duskbloods leak reportedly reveals 14 playable characters and classes AltChar
 
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
 
Gamescom 2026 sets new record as number of country pavilions increases by 25% - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:15:40 GMT
  1. Gamescom 2026 sets new record as number of country pavilions increases by 25% GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Gamescom Opening Night Live: 3 confirmed games and 6 predictions Red Bull
  3. Gamescom 2026 Sells Out for the First Time Ever, With a German President Opening the Show for the First Time Wccftech
  4. The Real E3 Replacement is Almost Here Polygon.com
  5. gamescom 2026: How to Watch and Daily Schedule of the Biggest Global Gaming Event IGN
 
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.
 
‘No Disc No Buy’ Protesters Bombarded Sony’s Showcase For Phantom Blade Zero - Kotaku - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:04:33 GMT
  1. ‘No Disc No Buy’ Protesters Bombarded Sony’s Showcase For Phantom Blade Zero Kotaku
  2. Phantom Blade Zero State of Play dives deep into combat and the Wulin world PlayStation.Blog
  3. 'No Disc No Buy' Comments Dominate Sony's Phantom Blade Zero State of Play Livestream, as Planned PlayStation Boycott Nears IGN
  4. Phantom Blade Zero Arms Soul with 55 Weapons, yet Iron Fists Remain Essential to Crack Heavily Shielded Foes Wccftech
  5. Watch the Phantom Blade Zero gameplay deep dive State of Play on August 17, pre-orders live today PlayStation.Blog
 
Smartphones and the Next Generation of Hearing Aids - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:39 GMT
If you don’t actually need one, you’d be forgiven for thinking a hearing aid just makes everything louder for the wearer. Especially since there are plenty of shady products out …read more
 
New Apple TV to Come With Upgraded Siri Remote - MacRumors - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:55:49 GMT
  1. New Apple TV to Come With Upgraded Siri Remote MacRumors
  2. New Apple TV 4K to have upgraded Siri Remote, per leak 9to5Mac
  3. macOS Tahoe code hints at upcoming Siri Remote appleinsider.com
  4. Don't buy the current Apple TV – we're expecting a next-gen Apple TV Pro with these new features very soon stuff.tv
  5. Apple TV has lost the plot Macworld
 
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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Comcast's new home protection setup uses Wi-Fi to detect motion - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:38:32 GMT
Xfinity Shield is designed to bring home, family and cybersecurity protection together.
 
You can use your Starlink Mini at home, but it'll cost you - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Starlink is an attractive option for those who live in remote areas or travel frequently, but the Mini isn't ideal for residential use.
 
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.
 
Apple’s new macOS update reportedly contains a video of AirPods with a camera - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:28:51 GMT
  1. Apple’s new macOS update reportedly contains a video of AirPods with a camera TechCrunch
  2. macOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products MacRumors
  3. This Is Our First Look at Apple's Rumored AirPods With Cameras Lifehacker
  4. Apple's macOS Tahoe Preview May Have Leaked A Ton Of Unreleased Products engadget.com
  5. Oops: Apple accidentally leaks 10+ unreleased devices cultofmac.com
 
Don't boycott Grand Theft Auto 6, say workers fired by Rockstar - buy a T-shirt to help fund the legal battle instead - Eurogamer - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:27:24 GMT
  1. Don't boycott Grand Theft Auto 6, say workers fired by Rockstar - buy a T-shirt to help fund the legal battle instead Eurogamer
  2. Fired Rockstar devs discourage GTA6 boycott, U.S. Army offers leave for its launch (with a catch) Massively Overpowered
  3. Fans urged to support GTA workers in ‘fight for justice’ PressReader
  4. Don’t boycott GTA VI’: Fired workers urge fans to back legal fight instead Institute of Employment Rights
  5. Fired Rockstar Workers Address Those Planning To Boycott GTA 6 TheGamer
 
As sweeping US crypto legislation stalls, the SEC and CFTC are moving to establish rules; the SEC is set to exempt certain token offerings from securities laws (Hannah Lang/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:15:45 GMT

Hannah Lang / Reuters:
As sweeping US crypto legislation stalls, the SEC and CFTC are moving to establish rules; the SEC is set to exempt certain token offerings from securities laws — As sweeping U.S. crypto legislation stalls, President Donald Trump's regulators are set to fill the void, but efforts …

 
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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Former PlayStation Boss Weighs In On Sony Killing Off Physical Game Discs - GameSpot - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:02:30 GMT
  1. Former PlayStation Boss Weighs In On Sony Killing Off Physical Game Discs GameSpot
  2. Sony’s decision to phase out PlayStation disc releases prompts consumer and preservation concerns audacy.com
  3. Boycott planned after PlayStation announces the end of disc production Spectrum Bay News 9
  4. Killing physical discs will make digital games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix exec TweakTown
  5. Ex-PlayStation Boss Shuhei Yoshida Backs Discless Future, But Admits Used Market Will Be Hit In 2028 Wccftech
 
Q&A with Proton CEO Andy Yen on Proton's story, dislodging "a hundred million people" from Google, AI backlash, privacy, US politics, EU Chat Control, and more (Andy Greenberg/Wired) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:58 GMT

Andy Greenberg / Wired:
Q&A with Proton CEO Andy Yen on Proton's story, dislodging “a hundred million people” from Google, AI backlash, privacy, US politics, EU Chat Control, and more — Proton's CEO is a champion of encryption for everyone. So why is he going all in on un-encryptable AI?
 
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.
 
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:04 GMT
  1. Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked Ars Technica
  2. Microsoft Copilot Personal Flaws Could Let One Click Exfiltrate Data From Connected Apps The Hacker News
  3. Copilot tricked into telling reseachers how to hack itself The Register
  4. Copilot Secret Leaves it Open to Hackers. Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Notches Up TipRanks
 
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.
 
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
 
Nimble SharePower Review: Two Battery Packs For The Price Of One - engadget.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Nimble SharePower Review: Two Battery Packs For The Price Of One engadget.com
 
Nimble SharePower review: Two battery packs for the price of one - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Nimble SharePower is a versatile battery pack that gets even better when you're traveling with a friend.
 
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. Announcing Firefox and Exa Partnership The Mozilla Blog
  3. Firefox Is Rolling Out Three New Features for 'Smart Window' Lifehacker
  4. Mozilla Firefox 154 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New 9to5Linux
  5. Firefox’s AI Window Gets New Features Meant to Help You Stay on Task and Organized CNET
 
Polaroid’s new Pokémon collection captures memories, not Pikachus - The Verge - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Polaroid’s new Pokémon collection captures memories, not Pikachus The Verge
  2. Pokémon and Polaroid Team Up for Nostalgic Camera Collab Crunchyroll
  3. Pokémon × Polaroid Special Edition Range Cameras Are Coming Soon Pokemon.com
  4. I Absolutely Must Own This Pikachu-Themed Polaroid Camera Gizmodo
  5. Polaroid and Pokémon Team Up for Polaroid’s Biggest Collab Ever PetaPixel
 
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.
 
Klarna says CFO Niclas Neglén and CMO David Sandström plan to step down in early 2027, and lowers its full-year GMV guidance; KLAR falls 20%+ (Connor Hart/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:45:02 GMT

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Klarna says CFO Niclas Neglén and CMO David Sandström plan to step down in early 2027, and lowers its full-year GMV guidance; KLAR falls 20%+ — The payments company tempered its outlook for the year, even as it swung to a profit and logged higher revenue in the second quarter
 
Google Wallet's fancy new colorful UI is finally rolling out - Android Authority - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:45:00 GMT
Google Wallet's fancy new colorful UI is finally rolling out Android Authority
 
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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Warning: Add These 6 Characters to Your Wi-Fi Network Name Immediately - PCMag - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:26:52 GMT
Warning: Add These 6 Characters to Your Wi-Fi Network Name Immediately PCMag
 
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 reveals a much simpler list of Xbox achievements than its predecessor - TrueAchievements - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:58:08 GMT
  1. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 reveals a much simpler list of Xbox achievements than its predecessor TrueAchievements
  2. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – The Final Preview IGN
  3. Interview with Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Developer Cold Iron Studios IMDb
  4. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 lets you mow down waves of Xenomorphs again | gameplay preview GamesBeat
  5. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Hands-on Preview – A Bigger Bug Hunt MP1st
 
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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Google Messages is getting an iMessage-style makeover, and it looks fantastic - PhoneArena - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:48:32 GMT
Google Messages is getting an iMessage-style makeover, and it looks fantastic PhoneArena
 
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Remakes The Series' First Game With a Focus Meter, Skill Tree and Herb Brewing - IGN - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:36:04 GMT
  1. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Remakes The Series' First Game With a Focus Meter, Skill Tree and Herb Brewing IGN
  2. Tomb Raider 2027 Remake's Gameplay Changes are Dividing Fans Polygon.com
  3. AMAZON GAME STUDIOS RELEASES NEW TOMB RAIDER LEGACY OF ATLANTIS ARTWORK tombraiderchronicles.com
  4. Lara Croft is back in business: the combat system of the new Tomb Raider has been shown ixbt.games
  5. Oh God, No, Please Don’t Add Skill Trees And Crafting To The Tomb Raider Remake Kotaku
 
AI-generated bills are reportedly causing problems in the Capitol - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:33:15 GMT
According to Politico, the US House Office of Legislative Counsel is swamped with error-riddled AI-generated bills.
 
18 Sega games and bundles hit their lowest-ever Xbox store price in the Sega Publisher Sale 2026 - TrueAchievements - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:19:31 GMT
  1. 18 Sega games and bundles hit their lowest-ever Xbox store price in the Sega Publisher Sale 2026 TrueAchievements
  2. 10+ Huge SEGA Games Are Cheaper Than Ever In New Xbox Publisher Sale Pure Xbox
  3. Sega Steam Sale 2026: Best Deals in the UAE tbreak.com
  4. SEGA Summer Sale Brings Huge Discounts on Sonic, Persona, Yakuza and More Invision Game Community
  5. SEGA sale drops Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to its lowest price yet GamesHub
 
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 studio outlines five key updates that'll drop with next week's big patch Eurogamer
  4. The new patch for Halo: Campaign Evolved lets you disable chromatic aberration and film grain Instant Gaming News
  5. Halo Campaign Evolved Update Improves Frame Rate On PS5, Adds Option To Turn Chromatic Aberration & Film Grain On/Off - Full Patch Notes Listed PlayStation Universe
 
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.
 
Apple's macOS Tahoe preview may have leaked a ton of unreleased products - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:05:53 GMT
Apple's macOS Tahoe 27.6 release candidate has leaked a bajillion new product codenames.
 
Watch Soldering Up Close and From Any Angle, in VR - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:15 GMT
A manual skill like soldering is so much easier to learn and grasp when one can watch it in action, and there’s a brand new way to do that using …read more
 
ChatGPT's stricter teen mode starts rolling out today - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
OpenAI will attempt to automatically enroll all young users in the new experience.
 
Fairphone is finally releasing its first official handset in the US - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
You can now get Fairphone's reparable handset in the US without jumping through hoops.
 
Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the US - WIRED - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the US WIRED
  2. Fairphone brings the repairable Fairphone Gen 6+ to the US Ars Technica
  3. Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is going on sale in the US The Verge
  4. Fairphone Is Finally Releasing Its First Official Handset In The US engadget.com
  5. Fairphone’s Latest Home-Repairable Phone Is Actually Easy to Buy Gizmodo
 
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
 
Be warned: Fallout 4's next update may break your mods - and there's a similar one for Skyrim in the works, too - Eurogamer - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:12:06 GMT
  1. Be warned: Fallout 4's next update may break your mods - and there's a similar one for Skyrim in the works, too Eurogamer
  2. Fallout 4 Patch Updates the Creation Kit, Fixes Various Bugs Including Steam Deck Crash IGN
  3. Heads up, Fallout 4 and Skyrim players: New updates are incoming, so it's time to tend to your mods PC Gamer
  4. The Modding Community Has Been Forewarned as Bethesda Prepares to Roll Out Updates for Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim The FPS Review
  5. Bethesda warns that the new Fallout 4 update could break mods Instant Gaming News
 
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.
 
The Quiet Decision Microsoft Made That Devastated Thousands of Nonprofits - Slate - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:40:00 GMT
The Quiet Decision Microsoft Made That Devastated Thousands of Nonprofits Slate
 
iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumored to Get Exclusive Camera Upgrade - MacRumors - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:39:01 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumored to Get Exclusive Camera Upgrade MacRumors
  2. The iPhone 18 Pro Is Almost Here. These Are The Rumors We Think Are Real PCMag
  3. A20 Pro speed and efficiency improvements leaked? Not so fast… Macworld
  4. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Discounted Day Re-Enters The September Schedule Forbes
  5. Two camera features may be unique to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, suggests leaker 9to5Mac
 
4 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now - Push Square - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. 4 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now Push Square
  2. Helldivers 2: A deep dive into the Illuminate Void PlayStation.Blog
  3. Helldivers 2: Devoid of Liberty – Meet the SEAF Squad Assembled to Take on The Illuminate XBOX Wire
  4. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August: Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, Hell is Us and more PlayStation.Blog
  5. Helldivers 2 Update 1.007.001 Applies Weapon & Stratagem Fixes on Aug. 17 MP1st
 
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.
 
"I'm pretty sure I mean it" - Legendary game developer Warren Spector announces retirement - Eurogamer - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:58:05 GMT
  1. "I'm pretty sure I mean it" - Legendary game developer Warren Spector announces retirement Eurogamer
  2. Deus Ex creator Warren Spector announces retirement – "it's time to ride off into the sunset" GamesIndustry.biz
  3. 'It's Just Not as Much Fun for Me Anymore' — Deus Ex, System Shock, and Thief Developer Legend Warren Spector Announces Retirement IGN
  4. Epic Mickey director Warren Spector is retiring My Nintendo News
  5. ‘It’s just not as much fun for me anymore’: Deus Ex creator Warren Spector is retiring from game development Video Games Chronicle
 
Store Tunes on Paper and Stream Them Over LoRA - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:40 GMT
Some projects seem too good to be true until you dig into it and find the secret magic that makes it all work. Take Paper Tunes by [Makestreame], a project …read more
 
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 Design Chronograph 1 Limited-Edition Watch Celebrates 100 Years Of Nürburgring AugustMan Singapore
  3. Porsche Fits Green Hell Race Livery to the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring Hypebeast
  4. Porsche 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nurburgring: 100 units only AutoNext.co
  5. Only 100 Will Exist: Meet The Nürburgring-Born Porsche 911 GT3 Motor1.com
 
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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Apple's iPhone Ultra design keeps getting more and more unconventional - Creative Bloq - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:02:37 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. 'Everyone' at Apple Apparently Calls Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' MacRumors
  5. The "iPhone Ultra" might not be all it's cracked up to be PhoneArena
 
Using Acoustic Resonators as Thrusters for Small Robots - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:40 GMT
There are quite a few rather unconventional methods of propulsion, but perhaps one of the more curious approaches involved Helmholtz resonance, as demonstrated by [Junsun Hwang] et al. with a …read more
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Edison Motors Offering All-Mechanical Trucks, At Least to Start - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:00:37 GMT
We’ve been following Canadian startup Edison Motors for some time now, but their latest offering caught us a bit off guard — their BDE series truck will be offered first …read more
 
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
 
Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I Compared Google and Apple’s Flagship Phones - CNET - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:45:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I Compared Google and Apple’s Flagship Phones CNET
  2. The Pixel 11 series: Your most personal Pixel yet blog.google
  3. Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs, price, camera details Mashable
  4. Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: The Foldable Crown Has Never Been This Close PCMag
  5. Pixel 11 benchmarks compared to Pixel 10, Samsung Galaxy S26, and iPhone 17 ahead of Google's launch PC Guide
 
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.
 
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.
 
Microsoft admits Windows 11 context menus are sluggish, announces major improvements - Windows Central - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:06:04 GMT
  1. Microsoft admits Windows 11 context menus are sluggish, announces major improvements Windows Central
  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 finally fixing File Explorer and the Context Menu The Register
  5. Microsoft Ships Five New Insider Builds With a Major File Explorer Update Thurrott.com
 
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
 
Star Citizen Developer Stream Goes Horribly Off the Rails, Creating Further Distrust Among Players - IGN - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:47:04 GMT
  1. Star Citizen Developer Stream Goes Horribly Off the Rails, Creating Further Distrust Among Players IGN
  2. Star Citizen Dev Hosts Disastrous Livestream To Show How A Mission Works And Is Told To Pull The Plug: 'It's Your Show, Wrap It Up' Kotaku
  3. A Star Citizen live turns into a disaster because the many bugs Instant Gaming News
  4. Star Citizen Dev Stream Exposes Buggy State After 14 Years games.gg
  5. 14 years of development and a billion dollars later, an uncomfortable livestream from Star Citizen shows: it doesn't look good Mein-MMO
 
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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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’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them CNET
  3. Apple now uses iPhone alerts for targets of mercenary spyware Malwarebytes
  4. New wave of Apple threat notifications reach 110 countries to warn about targeted attacks appleinsider.com
  5. Apple Warns Users in 110 Countries They May Be Targets of Mercenary Spyware The Hacker News
 
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.
 
Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:24:43 GMT
  1. Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks TechCrunch
  2. Spotify Gets More Personal With Playlist Notes Spotify — For the Record
  3. Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users add context to songs, podcasts, and audiobook picks 9to5Mac
  4. Spotify is the first music streaming app to build an AI tool that feels essential GB News
  5. Spotify just rolled out a new personalization feature, and thankfully, it doesn’t involve AI — here’s why I think users will love Playlist Notes Yahoo Tech
 
iOS 26.6.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 Fix Nearly 30 Security Vulnerabilities - MacRumors - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:11:52 GMT
  1. iOS 26.6.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 Fix Nearly 30 Security Vulnerabilities MacRumors
  2. Apple has shipped iOS 26.6.1, and you should install it soon appleinsider.com
  3. Apple's iOS 26.6.1 patches 29 security flaws - here's why you'll want to install it ZDNET
  4. Safari 26.6.1 patches multiple WebKit security flaws on macOS Sonoma and Sequoia 9to5Mac
  5. Apple fixes another image-processing flaw that could allow code execution Malwarebytes
 
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.
 
Attackers Could Take Over Your Mac Through Screen Sharing Unless You Update Now - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:48:13 GMT
Apple issued a fix for the vulnerability. But it’s best to disable screen sharing when not actively using it.
 
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.
 
One UI 9 gives your wallpaper a little life with this new feature - Android Authority - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:43:00 GMT
  1. One UI 9 gives your wallpaper a little life with this new feature Android Authority
  2. One UI 9 gives you one more use for Motion Photos SamMobile
  3. One UI 9 Motion Photo Wallpaper: Which Phones Support It Gadget Hacks
  4. Samsung will bring Motion Photo Wallpaper feature to Galaxy users Sammy Fans
  5. Samsung's motion photos can now liven up your home screen Android Headlines
 
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.
 
Meta files patent for AI facial recognition glasses that identify people around you and record automatically - Tom's Guide - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:19:30 GMT
  1. Meta files patent for AI facial recognition glasses that identify people around you and record automatically Tom's Guide
  2. Patent Filing Suggests Meta’s Facial Recognition Glasses Are Coming CNET
  3. Meta smart glasses patent reignites facial recognition debate Biometric Update
  4. Meta files patent for AI glasses that can record memories without command The Elkhart Truth
  5. Meta’s facial recognition smart glasses idea just resurfaced in a patent Digital Trends
 
Duolingo Expands Its Math Services for More Advanced and Personalized Learning - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:15:36 GMT
The popular language learning app is also running back-to-school discounts on subscriptions now through Sept. 11.
 
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.
 
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 Just Did the Unthinkable With His $2 Million Magic Card Polygon.com
  4. Watch Post Malone play his $2 million ‘Magic: The Gathering’ card NME
  5. Magic: The Gathering’s $2 Million One Ring Card Was Officially Played in a Game Comic Book Resources
 
Lamborghini’s most extreme car just sold out its future - thestreet.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:23:00 GMT
  1. Lamborghini’s most extreme car just sold out its future thestreet.com
  2. 2027 Lamborghini Revuelto SV Is the Most Powerful Production Lamborghini Ever Car and Driver
  3. Lamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production car ever CNBC
  4. All hail Lambo’s new king! It’s the 1,050bhp V12-engined Revuelto SV Top Gear
  5. Lamborghini's pricey Revuelto SV supercar debuts at Monterey with scarcity as its strategy, CEO says Yahoo Finance
 
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.
 
Inside Defcon, the Conference That Made Cybersecurity Noob-Friendly - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:33:39 GMT
I arrived alone and unprepared for a world of electronic badges, hacking contests and unwritten rules. By the end, I was already thinking about next year’s event.
 
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Gets Doctor Doom DLC This Fall - Game Informer - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:33:00 GMT
  1. Marvel Cosmic Invasion Gets Doctor Doom DLC This Fall Game Informer
  2. Brilliant PS5 Beat-'Em-Up All-In on Avengers: Doomsday Hype in New DLC Push Square
  3. Marvel Cosmic Invasion Heads to Latveria in Next DLC Hey Poor Player
  4. Doomsday comes for Marvel's retro beat-'em-up as Doctor Doom DLC arrives later this year Polygon.com
  5. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion to Receive Major DLC with Doctor Doom and Two Heroes ixbt.games
 
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. GTA 6 quietly drops surprise new trailer and we're hyped by what we're seeing GAMINGbible
  5. PlayStation 5 “It happens on PS5” by Adam & Eve\TBWA Campaign
 
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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Save the Date for the 2026 World Championships Preview Show - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:06:28 GMT
  1. Save the Date for the 2026 World Championships Preview Show Pokemon.com
  2. The "Pokémon WCS 2026" pre-tournament show, "2026 Worlds Preview Show," is set to air on August 21 at 1:00 p.m.! The show will feature tournament-related topics and a special announcement from Poko a Pokémon. Saiga NAK
  3. Pokémon World Championships Teases Special Pokémon Pokopia Announcement Nintendo Life
  4. Pokémon Pokopia Announcement Set For August 21 TwistedVoxel
  5. Pokemon Fans Might Get a New Look at Pokemon Winds and Waves This Month ComicBook.com
 
This sub-$7,000 sportscar might be just what the future needs - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:01:25 GMT
The Gasolini AR1 uses 2-cylinder Honda bike engine, and an EV is underway, too.
 
The Sinking City 2 review – Ukrainian cosmic horror, come hell or high water - theguardian.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. The Sinking City 2 review – Ukrainian cosmic horror, come hell or high water theguardian.com
  2. Meet the Lovecraftian monstrosities of The Sinking City 2, out today on PS5 PlayStation.Blog
  3. The Sinking City 2 Review – Eldritch Survival Horror Done Right Wccftech
  4. Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Sinking City 2 Pure Xbox
  5. The Sinking City 2 Printing Press Puzzle Solution TechRaptor
 
PlayStation 6 Launch Date Has Yet To Be Decided, As Sony CEO Focuses On Company’s Survival Amid High Component Costs - Wccftech - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:55:24 GMT
  1. PlayStation 6 Launch Date Has Yet To Be Decided, As Sony CEO Focuses On Company’s Survival Amid High Component Costs Wccftech
  2. 'We cannot survive in this landscape' — Sony CEO confirms the PS6 has no fixed launch date and it needs to 'take some action' as the RAM shortage continues Yahoo Tech
  3. PlayStation 6 release date still hasn’t been decided, Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says Video Games Chronicle
  4. Sony CEO Says Company "Still Hasn't Fixed a Date" for PS6 Launch TechPowerUp
  5. Leaker warns fans about fake Sony PS6 price rumors and leaks notebookcheck.net
 
Apple Wallet Driver's License Feature to Launch in Four More U.S. States - MacRumors - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:53:03 GMT
  1. Apple Wallet Driver's License Feature to Launch in Four More U.S. States MacRumors
  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.com
  4. North Carolina moving toward mobile driver licenses Neuse News
  5. Apple Wallet IDs are expanding again. Why New Jersey still isn't on the list Bergen Record
 
Astronomers may have discovered a new kind of object called a black hole star - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:47:00 GMT

"Our picture of this object is evolving very rapidly," says lead author Rohan Naidu, a NASA Hubble Fellow and Pappalardo Fellow at MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research. "We think there is a central black hole that is 100,000 times as massive as the Sun. And around this...

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Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:22:54 GMT
Filing comes after Elon Musk announced exclusive arrangement to kit out its data centers.
 
Reviews Hail New Action-RPG as 2026’s Best Soulslike - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:14:08 GMT
  1. Reviews Hail New Action-RPG as 2026’s Best Soulslike Polygon.com
  2. Mortal Shell 2’s Expansion into a Large Scale Action-RPG Is Mostly Successful, and All of Its New Ideas Are Great Ones. IGN
  3. Mortal Shell II & The Sinking City 2 Launch This Week With DLSS NVIDIA
  4. 12 Tips To Know Before You Start Playing Mortal Shell 2 Kotaku
  5. Mortal Shell II Advanced Access Sees 20,000 Concurrent Players Ahead of Launch TechPowerUp
 
These are the tech CEOs young people trust most and least when it comes to AI - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:06:00 GMT

The finding was part of a poll conducted by CNBC with Generational Lab. Participants aged between 18 and 34 were given the names of nine tech leaders and asked whether they trust them to act responsibly on AI.

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Meet the only known trebuchet casualty in history - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:41:35 GMT
"It highlights the brutality of medieval warfare," said paleopathologist Jo Buckberry.
 
Scientists create tiny drones and boats powered entirely by sound - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:32:00 GMT

The technology was developed by EPFL's MicroBioRobotic Systems Lab in Switzerland, and the study was published in Science Advances. It relies on acoustic resonance: when sound at the right frequency enters a hollow chamber, the air inside vibrates strongly. The cavity directs some of that air through an opening, creating...

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Esports Hotel Thieves Caught Swapping Out RTX 5080 GPUs for RTX 3060s - PCMag - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:17:05 GMT
  1. Esports Hotel Thieves Caught Swapping Out RTX 5080 GPUs for RTX 3060s PCMag
  2. Thieves Discover A Completely Unique Way To Steal High-End GPUs Kotaku
  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
 
Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A Drop to Just $32 for Switch 2 - IGN - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A Drop to Just $32 for Switch 2 IGN
  2. Today’s Top Deals: Tomodachi Life, AirPods Pro 3, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Switch 2 IGN
  3. Loads of Switch 1 and 2 games extra 20% off already reduced prices for today only, deals from $20 9to5Toys
  4. Woot’s Summer of Gaming Sale Knocks Up to 85% Off Top-Rated Gear, Games and More CNET
  5. Daily Woot deal sees Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokémon Legends: Z-A on deep discount Nintendo Wire
 
Mafia: Definitive Edition gets Xbox Series X|S stack and The Old Country reveals DLC achievements - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:56:28 GMT
  1. Mafia: Definitive Edition gets Xbox Series X|S stack and The Old Country reveals DLC achievements TrueAchievements
  2. Mafia The Old Country showed the failure of older graphics cards at 1080p without FSR. GameGPU
  3. Crimson Desert Adds Quest Knowledge, "Camera Rotation," and Fixes Frame Generation on GTX 1060 - Update 1.18.00 Released ixbt.games
  4. 2K Officially Launches 'Man of Honor' Expansion for Mafia: The Old Country Inven Global
  5. Mafia: The Old Country – Man Of Honor Review: A Great Villain In A Skippable Package GameDaily
 
Amazon makes it harder for customers to sue as new terms block class actions and force arbitration - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:51:00 GMT

Amazon notified customers of the changes by email on Friday, the same day they took effect. Continuing to use any Amazon service counts as accepting them. Users received no advance notice.

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AirPods Max 2 Discounted by $120 Across Amazon and Best Buy - MacRumors - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:36:23 GMT
  1. AirPods Max 2 Discounted by $120 Across Amazon and Best Buy MacRumors
  2. Deals: AirPods Pro 3 25% off, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, AirTag 2 all-time low, M5 Pro MacBook Pro $650 off, more 9to5Mac
  3. AirPods Max 2 are $120 off at Amazon today appleinsider.com
  4. AirPods Max 2: Maxed out with these new flagship headphones Indulge Express
  5. Why Buy Used AirPods Pro 3 Now That Amazon Just Dropped Brand-New Ones to a Record Low? Gizmodo
 
A CyberPowerPC Pre-Built With An RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, And More, Became A Dream Purchase For a Console Gamer; Total Was Only $750 After He “Asked” For A $100 Discount - Wccftech - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:21:25 GMT
  1. A CyberPowerPC Pre-Built With An RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, And More, Became A Dream Purchase For a Console Gamer; Total Was Only $750 After He “Asked” For A $100 Discount Wccftech
  2. Grab this RTX 5070 gaming PC for just $1,499, saving $600 off list price — Acer Nitro 85 prebuilt comes with 16GB of RAM, Core Ultra 7 265F, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD Tom's Hardware
  3. Walmart Is Offering a Great Deal on a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC, and It Includes Two Upcoming AAA Games IGN
  4. MSI's Katana 15 gaming laptop is on a limited-time deal at Amazon — act fast to save over $300 Yahoo Tech
  5. Core Ultra 7 265F, RTX 5070 gaming PC gets $200 dicount for a limited time at Amazon PC Guide
 
Entry-level GPU shortages will get worse in the second half of 2026, warns PC Partner - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:01:00 GMT

The main issue is VRAM, as demand tied to AI infrastructure has put pressure on supplies of GDDR6 and GDDR7.

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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.
 
Barbie and Hot Wheels owner Mattel launches Mattel Game Studios - Game Developer - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:23:54 GMT
  1. Barbie and Hot Wheels owner Mattel launches Mattel Game Studios Game Developer
  2. Mattel Game Studios Launches With Hot Wheels, Uno Games in the Works Variety
  3. Mattel Wants To Succeed In Games Where Hasbro Is Failing Kotaku
  4. Mattel launches its gaming division, Mattel Game Studios Instant Gaming News
  5. Mattel Game Studios is ready to extend physical play to a virtual world Retail Dive
 
Sam Altman says four years is too long for college as AI tears up the traditional career path - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Speaking during a surprise appearance at Internapalooza, a networking event for technology interns hosted by investor Cory Levy, Altman talked about the two years he spent at Stanford and why he felt he didn't need to complete the standard four years. "I think I learned a lot, and it would...

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The Blood Of Dawnwalker Release Date & Launch Times - Insider Gaming - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:14:37 GMT
  1. The Blood Of Dawnwalker Release Date & Launch Times Insider Gaming
  2. How Long Is The Blood of Dawnwalker? Game Length & Total Hours Insider Gaming
  3. New Trailer for ‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Covers Game Mechanics, Story and More [Watch] Bloody Disgusting
  4. Blood of Dawnwalker Launch Guide: Release, Preload, Gameplay, and More space4games
  5. Rebel Wolves details the PC system requirements for The Blood of Dawnwalker Instant Gaming News
 
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.
 
Satellite operators are in panic mode due to a worsening launch crisis - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:26 GMT
What happens if the Falcon rockets stop flying?
 
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.
 
Nvidia may have just built its own hyperscaler without owning a single data center - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:07:00 GMT

I should note, going deep into data center financing is not our usual beat. However, we do cover big tech, and Nvidia at this point is the biggest of them all, and it's not thanks to gaming GPUs. The framing that tech analyst Ryan Shrout gave to this announcement caught...

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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.
 
A New Thermal Add-On to My Phone Changed How I See My Home Forever - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
One small phone attachment can spot cams, leaks, insulation problems and more. I was amazed when I tried it at my house.
 
Fortnite officially reveals Sora, Crash, Spyro, Mega Man, Persona and other gaming crossovers for its next season - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:55:20 GMT
  1. Fortnite officially reveals Sora, Crash, Spyro, Mega Man, Persona and other gaming crossovers for its next season Video Games Chronicle
  2. Fortnite Override Battle Pass Trailer Confirms Final Chapter 7 Season 4 Skins VICE
  3. Fortnite's Upcoming Season Includes Crossovers With Iconic Games Game Informer
  4. Sonic is coming to Fortnite. The Verge
  5. Fortnite Goes 32-Bit to Reveal New Gaming Legend Season With Legally Distinct Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat Parodies, Plus Actual Sonic the Hedgehog IGN
 
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.
 
This McLaren F1 GTR Just Sold For A Record-Breaking $34.6 Million - Motor1.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:15:00 GMT
  1. This McLaren F1 GTR Just Sold For A Record-Breaking $34.6 Million Motor1.com
  2. A Twice-Crashed McLaren Is Now The Priciest British Car Ever Auctioned Carscoops
  3. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR Owned by Nick Mason Sells for Record $34.6 Million autoevolution
  4. One-off McLaren F1 GTR sold for a whopping $34.6 million at auction thesupercarblog.com
  5. RM Sotheby’s Top 10 Best Sellers At Monterey Auction: From $40M Ferrari Luce To $34.65M McLaren F1 GTR AUTOJOSH
 
Best Buy Customer Support Removed A 32GB DDR5 RAM Stick From Gaming Laptop After Charging Full Amount For The 64GB Configuration; Says Upgraded RAM Incompatible - Wccftech - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:11:06 GMT
  1. Best Buy Customer Support Removed A 32GB DDR5 RAM Stick From Gaming Laptop After Charging Full Amount For The 64GB Configuration; Says Upgraded RAM Incompatible Wccftech
  2. Best Buy 'repairs' customer's gaming laptop by simply removing half the RAM— claims unit in question only accepts 32 GB of RAM despite listing a 64GB configuration Tom's Hardware
  3. Redditor sends a gaming laptop with 64GB RAM for repair, comes back with 32GB RAM TweakTown
  4. Player sends laptop for repair, the seller removes 32 GB of RAM, the reason leaves many dumbfounded Mein-MMO
  5. Best Buy Tells Customer His Laptop Doesn't Support 64 GB of RAM to Avoid Paying for the Repair eTeknix
 
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.
 
Brabus Bodo Cabriolet: 1,000 HP Open-Top Beast, Only 77 Made - Motor1.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:47:00 GMT
  1. Brabus Bodo Cabriolet: 1,000 HP Open-Top Beast, Only 77 Made Motor1.com
  2. We Drive the Brabus Bodo Coupe and Talk with the High-End Tuner’s CEO Car and Driver
  3. Oh look, it’s the new 223mph, €1m+ Brabus Bodo Cabriolet Top Gear
  4. Brabus Built a 1,000-HP Aston Martin Cabriolet Autoblog
  5. The BRABUS BODO CABRIOLET BEL AIR Is Limited To 77 Men's Gear
 
New study finds HGST, WD hard drives fail less often than Seagate and Toshiba - TechSpot Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:17:00 GMT

The peer-reviewed IEEE study was written by Christoph Siemroth of the University of Essex and Yeomyung Park of Sungkyunkwan University. It reviewed data on 443,156 drives used in Backblaze data centers from 2013 through the second quarter of 2025. The sample covered more than 1.66 million drive-years.

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This Carrier Pidge app delivers texts at 110 mph, unless your virtual pigeon gets lost, distracted, or dies - TechSpot Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:36:00 GMT

The iOS app Carrier Pidge is the work of Noah Iarrobino, who vibe coded it in about three weeks. Refreshingly, he admits that it's both "pointless" with "genuinely no practical use," but it's still interesting to discover how long it would take to deliver a message by pigeon power.

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Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole Star - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Review: The Right Shape - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Nearly a decade after its debut, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally comes into its own.
 
TerraMow V1000 Review: Show Your Lawn Some Love - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
With automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras, the TerraMow V1000 is the complete package.
 
It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the Next Two Solar Eclipses - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them.
 
Someone Finally Fixed Installing Apps on a Mac - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The installation utility EasyDMG makes it so you never drag and drop an icon again.
 
Inside the Experimental Traps Scientists Set for Ghostly Neutrinos - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Observatories have been built in mines, deep under the Antarctic ice sheet, and elsewhere in an effort to detect the fleeting particles.
 
The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:33:00 GMT
Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.
 
Patent Filing Suggests Meta’s Facial Recognition Glasses Are Coming - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:26:17 GMT
A patent filing details ways that Meta could use facial recognition with its smart glasses to create media files, such as videos.
 
This Beautifully Weird Necklace Is Secretly a USB Drive - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Noware’s Puff necklace whimsically reimagines flash drives, turning something functional into personalized jewelry.
 
Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
 
6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026) - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
These are the Apple Watch accessories I recommend adding to your setup.
 
Instapaper, the Original Read-It-Later App, Just Got a Huge Upgrade - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
New fonts, better customization, and a whole new layout all make it worth dusting off your Instapaper account.
 
Auk Mini 2 Indoor Smart Garden Review: Better Where It Counts - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT
Auk’s Mini 2 improves on the original model with better lights, a sleeker design, and fun new colors.
 
Zyzz Was the Original Looksmaxxer. His Rise and Untimely Death Feel More Relevant Than Ever - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A new Apple documentary explores the life of Aziz “Zyzz” Shavershian, who rocketed to internet fame in an age before influencers, then died at age 22 in 2011.
 
5 Best Apple Watch Bands: Nike, Nomad, and Hermés (2026) - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:33:00 GMT
We’ve been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve rounded up the best for every occasion.
 
Puerto Rico Is Rationing Water. It Could’ve Avoided It by Harvesting Rainwater - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The island could capture billions of gallons of water a year if it implemented systems to catch it as it falls from the sky.
 
Amazon Can Use Your Twitch Content to Train Its AI—Unless You Opt Out - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
When Twitch announced that streamers could opt out, thousands of users questioned why their content was being used to train AI models in the first place.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026 - Wired Sat, 15 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.
 
New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSG - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:43:17 GMT
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
 
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (August 2026) - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:18:21 GMT
Avatar Aang, Heartstopper Forever, and Exit 8 are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
 
The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:59:03 GMT
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
 
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.
 
Tech Visionary Says the Big AI Labs Don’t Get What People Want - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Tim O’Reilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AI—as long as it’s open source.
 
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.
 
Best Wireless Chargers (2026): My Picks After Testing 100+ - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
 
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.
 
Anthropic’s Claude Will Add Watermarks to AI-Generated Text and Files - CNET Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:35:09 GMT
Anthropic joins a growing list of companies letting customers know if they’re consuming AI content.
 
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.
 
Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments.
 
Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies.
 
These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics.
 
Past is prologue for geopolitical developments - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
DUSP Associate Professor Jason Jackson’s latest book compares how two countries chose radically different paths to economic independence.
 
Reframing leadership as a design problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Nicholas de Monchaux reflects on guiding the MIT Department of Architecture through a period of dramatic change for the profession.
 
The benefits of medical AI assistance vary based on user expertise - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Study finds non-experts deferred to LLM-based diagnostic assistance, even when it was wrong, while clinicians caught AI errors.
 
Alexander Rakhlin named director of the MIT Statistics and Data Science Center - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
An expert in machine learning, statistics, and computation, Rakhlin succeeds Professor Ankur Moitra.
 
Connecting students with the future of microelectronics - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The 2026 NEMC Hub-sponsored externship gave students access to world-class research, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and professionals driving innovation across the Northeast.
 
Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies.
 
Using reason, again and again - MIT Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time — and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing.
 
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries - MIT Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology.
 
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.
 
Do You Love Your Phone? Tell Us What You Really Think About Its Features - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
We want to know the good and the bad.
 
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.
 
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.
 
I’m a College Professor. Here’s How AI Has Changed the Way I Teach - CNET Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:00:02 GMT
These tools could help teachers win the attention war.
 
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.