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Gears of War: E-Day open beta kicks off today, and PVP made it in after all - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:09:00 GMT

The beta program includes an early access phase from August 6 to 10 for customers who pre-ordered the game on Xbox or Steam, as well as all Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscribers. This will be followed by an open beta from August 13 to 17 for all...

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Samsung Odyssey G8 6K Review: Pixel Overdose - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Samsung dared to bring 6K to the world of gaming monitors before our PCs were truly ready for it.
 
Microsoft’s Quantum Chief Doesn’t Care That Scientists Don’t Believe His Results - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Zulfi Alam thinks his team doesn’t need to “prove” they engineered a new state of matter in their bid to reinvent computing. Science would disagree.
 
Google Pixel 11 Pro: The latest rumors, leaks, and news - Mashable - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:48:09 GMT
  1. Google Pixel 11 Pro: The latest rumors, leaks, and news Mashable
  2. The Pixel 11’s “glow” feature is actually called HiLight—here’s what it does Ars Technica
  3. Google Pixel 11 Leak Reveals ‘HiLight’ Notification Feature, Raises Questions About Charging Claim TechRepublic
  4. Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 Event Date, Time, How to Watch and What to Expect CNET
  5. Google Contacts reveals what colors Pixel 11 HiLight will support 9to5Google
 
Two Fossil Fuel Companies Are Betting Big on Data Centers - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Chevron and Williams are big winners in the race to power artificial intelligence as they build out gas-fired power plants and pipelines.
 
Shark PowerDetect Speed Review (2026): Light and Powerful - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Shark’s new PowerDetect Speed is lighter and more affordable than the original, but still managed to ace most of my vacuum tests.
 
Defense tech company Hadrian raised a $1.37B Series D at an $8B valuation to expand its factories and Opus software platform, after a $260M Series C in 2025 (Colin Demarest/Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:20:01 GMT

Colin Demarest / Axios:
Defense tech company Hadrian raised a $1.37B Series D at an $8B valuation to expand its factories and Opus software platform, after a $260M Series C in 2025 — Hadrian, the factory builder and defense manufacturer, raised $1.37 billion in venture capital and is now valued just shy of $8 billion.

 
Apple's iCloud Private Relay feature is leaking users' real IP addresses - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The discovery comes from security researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk, who found three WebKit features that bypass application-level proxy settings: DNS prefetching, WebAuthn Related Origin Requests, and WebTransport. WebKit underpins Safari and, in most countries, every other browser available on iOS.

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China launches a formal national security review of Palo Alto Networks products sold in the Chinese market, citing a need to protect critical infrastructure (Alan Wong/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:05:01 GMT

Alan Wong / Bloomberg:
China launches a formal national security review of Palo Alto Networks products sold in the Chinese market, citing a need to protect critical infrastructure — China launched a formal security review into products sold by US technology firm Palo Alto Networks Inc. within the Chinese market.

 
12 Best Coffee Subscriptions (2026), Tested by Caffeine Hounds - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:02:00 GMT
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
 
SoftBank reports Q1 net profit down 18% YoY to ~$2.2B, above ~$761M est., an ~$8.2B gain on its Intel stake, and Vision Fund up $1.7B due to its ByteDance stake (Arjun Kharpal/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:50:00 GMT

Arjun Kharpal / CNBC:
SoftBank reports Q1 net profit down 18% YoY to ~$2.2B, above ~$761M est., an ~$8.2B gain on its Intel stake, and Vision Fund up $1.7B due to its ByteDance stake — SoftBank on Thursday reported profit for its fiscal first quarter that beat market expectations, driven by a huge gain on its stake in Intel …

 
Google centralizes its AI leadership at Mountain View in a bid to catch its rivals; Sebastian Borgeaud, who led a major AI coding effort, moved from the UK (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:40:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Google centralizes its AI leadership at Mountain View in a bid to catch its rivals; Sebastian Borgeaud, who led a major AI coding effort, moved from the UK — Alphabet Inc.'s Google is concentrating its artificial intelligence leadership at its Mountain View, California …

 
Best Handheld Fans for a Breeze on Demand (2026) - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I put handheld, wearable, and misting fans through a sweltering summer to see which ones kept me coolest.
 
Nintendo reports Q1 revenue down 10% YoY to ~$3.3B, above $2.8B est., net income of ~$933M, above ~$495M est., and Switch 2 sales down 34.4% YoY to 3.82M (Jenny Lee/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:25:01 GMT

Jenny Lee / CNBC:
Nintendo reports Q1 revenue down 10% YoY to ~$3.3B, above $2.8B est., net income of ~$933M, above ~$495M est., and Switch 2 sales down 34.4% YoY to 3.82M — Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.

 
Sources: some Google researchers have grown frustrated over AI compute access for ambitious projects while Google Cloud sells TPUs to customers like Anthropic (MacKenzie Sigalos/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:41 GMT

MacKenzie Sigalos / CNBC:
Sources: some Google researchers have grown frustrated over AI compute access for ambitious projects while Google Cloud sells TPUs to customers like Anthropic — Depending on where you sit, Google either has the most enviable position in artificial intelligence or is bleeding top talent …

 
OpenAI's agents reportedly shared exploits with each other through a messaging board - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:54:05 GMT
OpenAI's employees revealed more about the events that culminated in the company's agents hacking Hugging Face on their own.
 
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initially refusing to review it - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:52:16 GMT
After refusing to even review it, the FDA has approved Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine.
 
Only the Hottest Tunes Play on This Fire Organ - Hack a Day Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:56 GMT
Most musical organs use air as their working fluid, but there’s nothing in the rule book that says they have to. Calliopes have used steam for 150 years now, while …read more
 
Nintendo's fiscal first-quarter profit and revenue beat estimates, despite Switch 2 sales slump - CNBC - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:37:12 GMT
  1. Nintendo's fiscal first-quarter profit and revenue beat estimates, despite Switch 2 sales slump CNBC
  2. ‘Mamma mia!’: Trump tariffs refund ignites 53% profit spike at Nintendo The Guardian
  3. Nintendo's Switch 2 Console Sales Just Dropped Significantly Engadget
  4. Nintendo Tops Estimates With Strong Games and Tariff Refunds Bloomberg.com
  5. Switch 2 Ships 23.68 Million Units as of June 2026, Switch 1 Ships 156.59 Million VGChartz
 
A look at Sequoia's revamped strategy under new stewards Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, including bold AI bets; sources: Sequoia recently closed $10B in new funding (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:55:05 GMT

Bloomberg:
A look at Sequoia's revamped strategy under new stewards Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, including bold AI bets; sources: Sequoia recently closed $10B in new funding — Alfred Lin and Pat Grady are repositioning the 54-year-old firm for a world dominated by artificial intelligence.

 
DeepSeek says it plans to implement substantial price increases across its services; V4 Flash currently costs $0.14/1M input and $0.28/1M output tokens (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:45:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
DeepSeek says it plans to implement substantial price increases across its services; V4 Flash currently costs $0.14/1M input and $0.28/1M output tokens — DeepSeek plans to implement a significant price increase across its AI services, an unusual shift from the disruptive Chinese player that has put pressure on US and domestic rivals.

 
Filing: OpenAI says "Apple should not be permitted to use a baseless and pretextual lawsuit to make up for its failures to integrate AI into its products" (Megan Morrone/Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:40:01 GMT

Megan Morrone / Axios:
Filing: OpenAI says “Apple should not be permitted to use a baseless and pretextual lawsuit to make up for its failures to integrate AI into its products” — If the case survives, discovery could expose sensitive details about both companies' hiring, hardware development and data-security practices.

 
OpenAI files a motion to dismiss Apple's lawsuit accusing the AI company of stealing trade secrets, saying that the iPhone maker's allegations are meritless (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:35:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
OpenAI files a motion to dismiss Apple's lawsuit accusing the AI company of stealing trade secrets, saying that the iPhone maker's allegations are meritless — OpenAI is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Apple Inc. accusing the artificial intelligence company of stealing trade secrets …

 
Apple's A20 Pro production is going smoothly, except DRAM supply is bottlenecking iPhone assembly - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:23:00 GMT

Apple's next iPhones are built around a new chip and packaging setup that pairs the A20 Pro processor with high-performance DRAM at the wafer level, and that packaging step is being slowed by a tight memory market, according to sources who spoke with Taipei-based journalist Tim Culpan.

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An interview with TMTG interim CEO Kevin McGurn on the paid API for high-speed access to Truth Social posts, the pending $6B TMTG-TAE merger, and more (Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:10:02 GMT

Financial Times:
An interview with TMTG interim CEO Kevin McGurn on the paid API for high-speed access to Truth Social posts, the pending $6B TMTG-TAE merger, and more — Interview. The executive trying to monetise Trump's posts — Kevin McGurn, head of Trump Media & Technology Group …

 
Apple's Private Relay feature could reveal your IP address to websites and services - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:06:34 GMT
Security researchers found an issue with Apple's WebKit browser engine that affects Private Relay.
 
Microsoft warns hackers have compromised many hotel WiFi networks - Mashable - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:01:06 GMT
  1. Microsoft warns hackers have compromised many hotel WiFi networks Mashable
  2. Travelers targeted when logging into hotel Wi-Fi networks Malwarebytes
  3. CaptiveCrunch: Midnight Blizzard targets travelers worldwide for malware delivery and credential theft Microsoft
  4. Russian spies turn public Wi-Fi into malware delivery systems The Register
  5. Microsoft warns hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks: What to know, how to protect yourself ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
 
A researcher with access to North Korean hackers' servers says their operations have impacted 1,640 companies across 57 countries over the past 22 months (Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:46 GMT

Wired:
A researcher with access to North Korean hackers' servers says their operations have impacted 1,640 companies across 57 countries over the past 22 months — For nearly two years, researcher Vangelis Stykas has maintained access to North Korean hackers' servers.

 
PitchBook: AI voice startups raised $7B in Q1 2026, up from $1B in Q1 2025, as OpenAI and Google bet on voice as the main interface for next-gen AI agents (Cristina Criddle/Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:50:01 GMT

Cristina Criddle / Financial Times:
PitchBook: AI voice startups raised $7B in Q1 2026, up from $1B in Q1 2025, as OpenAI and Google bet on voice as the main interface for next-gen AI agents — OpenAI and Google invest heavily in voice systems as main way to interact with a new generation of AI agents.

 
How Trump's push for data centers is driving a boom in gas power plants, and a look at Meta's El Paso data center, which will have 813 gas-burning generators (Hiroko Tabuchi/New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:45:01 GMT

Hiroko Tabuchi / New York Times:
How Trump's push for data centers is driving a boom in gas power plants, and a look at Meta's El Paso data center, which will have 813 gas-burning generators — In March, a developer working on a Meta data center in El Paso applied to power the site with a gas-burning plant large enough to supply electricity to 300,000 homes.

 
Sources detail Intel's turnaround under Lip-Bu Tan as AI demand for CPUs boosts business; Intel's deal to make Arm's AI data center chip fell through in 2024 (Michael Acton/Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:35:00 GMT

Michael Acton / Financial Times:
Sources detail Intel's turnaround under Lip-Bu Tan as AI demand for CPUs boosts business; Intel's deal to make Arm's AI data center chip fell through in 2024 — The group's shares have quadrupled, but it has yet to prove itself a serious manufacturing competitor to Taiwan's TSMC.

 
Hacking a Tenda AC1200 Wi-Fi Router with a CVE Combo - Hack a Day Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:08 GMT
Iz in ur Tenda AC10V6, hax0ring your printf output. (Credit: Low Level, YouTube)
It’s rather awkward when you buy a piece of hardware like a sketchy router to make a video about its hidden admin password backdoor – known as CVE-2026-11405 – only …read more
 
20% Off Brooks Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.
 
Govee Discount Codes and Deals: 30% Off - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This August - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
 
Norton Coupon Codes: Up to 58% Off - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to protect your small business or your personal computer, we have the top coupons and deals to help you save at Norton.
 
NZXT Discount Codes: 50% Off in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 50%, plus up to $250 with NZXT promo codes and discounts.
 
Total Wireless Promo Codes & Deals: 50% Off Select Plans - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find great deals for Total Wireless, like 50% off select plans, and enjoy big savings.
 
HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
 
Sealy Promo Codes: $100 Off - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.
 
Coleman Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 75% Off in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Gear up for your next adventure with these Coleman coupons and discount codes to save on camping essentials and outdoor gear.
 
Groupon Promo Codes: 60% Off in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock up to 60% off, 40% off packages, and 20% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
 
Home Chef Promo Codes for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 50% off deliveries, free meals, and more with the latest Home Chef coupons.
 
30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best sleep of your life.
 
Barkbox Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 50% Off - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Barkbox subscriptions, including monthly themed collections of plush toys, tough chews, and healthy snacks designed to keep your pup’s tail wagging.
 
Stearns and Foster Promo Codes: $300 Off in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover the best Stearns and Foster promo codes, discounts, and deals to elevate your sleep experience with premium comfort and quality.
 
The $299 Viture Pro 2 Are The Company's Lightest And Most Comfortable Smartglasses Yet - Engadget - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
  1. The $299 Viture Pro 2 Are The Company's Lightest And Most Comfortable Smartglasses Yet Engadget
  2. Viture’s New XR Glasses Are Sharper, Brighter, and Way Less Expensive Gizmodo
  3. Viture’s lightest smart glasses yet still put a massive 146-inch screen in front of your eyes Digital Trends
  4. Viture Pro 2 XR Glasses Shrink the Weight Problem to 63 Grams The Gadgeteer
  5. VITURE Pro 2 smartglasses land at $299 as the brand’s lightest XR pair Tech My Money
 
The $299 Viture Pro 2 are the company's lightest and most comfortable smartglasses yet - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Viture is releasing a more compact Mobile Dock Mini for just $99 alongside its new $299 smartglasses.
 
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.
 
3D Printing A Usable Airless Tire - Hack a Day Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:59 GMT
For decades now, companies like Michelin have been teasing us with futuristic-looking automobile tires that don’t use air. Instead, they use a polymer mesh of sorts which maintains the same …read more
 
Apple’s Private Relay Isn’t So Private After All, Can Leak Your IP Address - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:36:25 GMT
Surprisingly, one culprit behind the leak is passkey technology, which is supposed to be a more secure way to authenticate data such as site logins.
 
Abode Expands Into the New Age of Home Security With Unique Outdoor Sensors - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:28:12 GMT
Abode’s new sensors detect tilting, strange movements and more, a rarity among current security systems.
 
OpenAI Didn’t Notice Its AI Agents Using a Message Board to Plan Their Hacking Spree - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:15:04 GMT
At the Black Hat security conference, the AI giant revealed new details about how its agents went rogue, hacked several other companies—and did it all right under the company’s nose.
 
Sunbird Brings the iMessage Experience to Android Phones - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:48:58 GMT
The texting app, which was pulled in 2023 over privacy concerns, is back on the Google Play Store.
 
OpenAI’s Browser Could Be Hijacked to Spam Your WhatsApp Contacts - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Researchers at security firm Zenity found more than a dozen flaws in AI browsers—and managed to get OpenAI’s Atlas to make an unauthorized Amazon purchase.
 
A Security Pro Hacked North Korean Hackers. He Found They’d Breached Hundreds of Networks Worldwide - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT
For nearly two years, researcher Vangelis Stykas has maintained access to North Korean hackers’ servers. His work shows they pulled off intrusions in a shocking number of systems across the globe.
 
Disc-Based PS5s Now Warn Buyers About the Impending Death of Physical Games - Push Square - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT
  1. Disc-Based PS5s Now Warn Buyers About the Impending Death of Physical Games Push Square
  2. How To Cancel Your PlayStation Plus Subscription Engadget
  3. Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs Ars Technica
  4. Sony Says PS5 Will Still Be More Affordable Than Gaming PCs and Different Enough, Even Without Discs Wccftech
  5. God of War creator says Sony's decision to kill PlayStation discs is likely because "the needs of the many customers outweigh the needs of the fewer" GamesRadar+
 
Hidden Backdoor Found in Chinese-Made Zbtlink Routers - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:18:32 GMT
Researchers found a backdoor implant that gives servers in China full control over the routers.
 
Linux Use Skyrockets to a Historic High - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:12:52 GMT
Instead of more Americans using the Linux operating system, the sharp increase may be attributable to a different cause.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z series foldables are breaking pre-order records in the US and Korea - Mashable - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:07:03 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy Z series foldables are breaking pre-order records in the US and Korea Mashable
  2. Samsung Officially Launches Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8, Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 samsung.com
  3. The 2-week-old Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra shows a deeper crease than the 4-month-old Oppo Find N6 PhoneArena
  4. Samsung Pre-Orders for Latest Foldables Jump 30% From Last Year Bloomberg.com
  5. Samsung insists the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is ‘perfect’ for ‘full-screen’ video – it’s not 9to5Google
 
Full Teardown of a 2026 Amazon Fire Stick HD - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:00:38 GMT
After the release of Google’s Chromecast so-called ‘streaming sticks’ have remained a popular form factor, even though such technology is these days part of ‘smart’ TVs. Being curious as to …read more
 
Full Teardown Of A 2026 Amazon Fire Stick HD - Hackaday - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. Full Teardown Of A 2026 Amazon Fire Stick HD Hackaday
  2. This Fire TV Stick 4K Select Is Now 45% Off as Amazon Goes Big on Streaming Devices Gizmodo
  3. Stream summer blockbusters in 4K for cheap: Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Select is $18 off Yahoo Tech
  4. Best Fire TV Stick deal: Save $15 on Amazon Fire TV Stick HD Mashable
  5. 4 ways to troubleshoot your Amazon Fire TV stick if problems arise Darlington & Stockton Times
 
Halo Studios hit by layoffs just days after Halo: Campaign Evolved launch - windowscentral.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:49:41 GMT
Halo Studios hit by layoffs just days after Halo: Campaign Evolved launch windowscentral.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
X's head of product is leaving the company one year after joining - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:48:54 GMT
Nikita Bier was the face of some of the platform's biggest changes.
 
Welp, Nobody Saw SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Crash Into the Moon - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:40:53 GMT
Although no one captured a direct image of the impact, scientists have detected signals confirming the rocket hit the lunar surface. Orbiters could provide the first images of the crash site in the coming days.
 
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:35:20 GMT
Baseboard management controllers from the world's biggest manufacturers are a security mess.
 
Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 Event Date, Time, How to Watch and What to Expect - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:23:47 GMT
New Pixel and watches are on the way, but what else could Google have in store?
 
Match Group’s CEO Says Gen Z Values In-Person Connection Over Dating Apps - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:07:17 GMT
Online dating is evolving to be more, well, offline.
 
'I Was So Disappointed' — GTA 5 Actor Auditioned for 60 Roles in GTA 6, But Heard Nothing from Rockstar - IGN - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:11 GMT
  1. 'I Was So Disappointed' — GTA 5 Actor Auditioned for 60 Roles in GTA 6, But Heard Nothing from Rockstar IGN
  2. GTA V voice actor Robert Bogue has been dropped from Grand Theft Auto VI. GameGPU
  3. GTA V Actor Says He Auditioned For 60 Parts In GTA 6, But Wasn't Cast Kotaku
  4. Why Did This GTA 5 Actor Get No Response After 60 GTA 6 Auditions GTA BOOM
  5. GTA V Villain Actor Reportedly Auditioned For Over 60 Roles In GTA VI, But Got Turned Down By Rockstar Games TwistedVoxel
 
Meta introduces Muse Code, its take on a coding agent - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:57:52 GMT
The terminal-based coding tool is powered by a new AI model, Muse Spark 1.2.
 
Google Is Finally Shutting Down the Google Assistant. Here's What Android Users Need to Know - inc.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:50:53 GMT
  1. Google Is Finally Shutting Down the Google Assistant. Here's What Android Users Need to Know inc.com
  2. Google plans to kill Assistant on your phone on September 4 Ars Technica
  3. Google Assistant to shut down on Android, Wear OS next month Mashable
  4. Google Retires Assistant On Android As Gemini Shifts Ad Landscape Yahoo Finance
  5. Google Assistant shutting down on Android and Wear OS in September 9to5Google
 
Microsoft removes support page recommending 32GB RAM for gaming PCs - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:27:00 GMT

Earlier this year, Microsoft told Windows 11 users that a proper gaming rig needed 32GB of RAM. That support document has since vanished, as Redmond and the rest of the PC industry contend with an unprecedented supply crunch across memory, storage, GPUs, and other core components – fallout from Big...

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Minecraft Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Version With an Upgrade Path for Switch 1 Owners - IGN - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:14:21 GMT
  1. Minecraft Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Version With an Upgrade Path for Switch 1 Owners IGN
  2. Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 is coming October 27th! Minecraft
  3. 'Minecraft' Is Officially Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 With a Big Glowup Polygon.com
  4. Insider Reveals Diablo IV Release Date on Nintendo Switch 2 ixbt.games
  5. Minecraft Is Coming To Switch 2 On October 27 Engadget
 
Meta Is Challenging Claude Code and Codex With New Muse Code - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:13:56 GMT
With coding as a key capability for AI companies, Meta throws its hat into the ring.
 
Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:03:18 GMT
Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.
 
Engadget Indie Pitch: 'VILE: Exhumed' physical edition - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:09 GMT
"Play an interactive video nasty."
 
The National Design Studio Became a DOGE Landing Pad. Now ‘Big Balls’ Is Recruiting - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT
WIRED spoke with an engineer who was interviewed by Edward “Big Balls” Coristine for a government engineering role at the NDS, the White House agency staffed by other DOGE veterans.
 
Anthropic’s AI used fake identities, malware in rogue attack on GitHub project - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:47:11 GMT
Anthropic and OpenAI models’ unprompted actions forced halt to UK cyber tests.
 
Greece is using thermal satellites to spot wildfires before people do - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:42:00 GMT

The system is built around four small satellites that fly in low Earth orbit and repeatedly pass over the same areas. Developed by German firm OroraTech in partnership with the Hellenic Space Centre, the constellation is designed specifically to detect fires and hotspots rather than serve as a general Earth...

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DHS Wants Protesters’ Signal Group Chats - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:38:54 GMT
A lawsuit accuses Homeland Security of violating protesters’ free-speech rights—but the agency is using it to try to get access to the plaintiffs’ encrypted communications.
 
Visual Studio Code adds on-device AI dictation and sidebar chats - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
Visual Studio Code 1.132 introduces multilingual on-device AI dictation powered by Nemotron 3.5, alongside new sidebar chats that let developers interact with Copilot without interrupting their workflow. VS Code is one of our Essential Apps for both Windows and macOS.
 
Senate advances the latest Kids Online Safety Act out of committee - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:11:29 GMT
The House passed its own version of the contentious KOSA bill in June.
 
Reddit signals ominous upcoming "changes” for old.reddit.com - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:01:32 GMT
Reddit says the beloved site is used for some "bad behavior."
 
Addressable LEDs Make Giant 16×2 Character Display - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:48 GMT
We’ve always taken a certain childlike joy in seeing tiny things made big, and big things tiny. Evidently [Uncle Stem] is the same way, if this 7x sized 16×2 “LCD” …read more
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 6, #682 - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 682 for Thursday, Aug. 6.
 
Hank Green found the AI problem that YouTube labels can’t catch - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:51:40 GMT
"Slop" isn't the only problem.
 
Some Gen Zers swap their smartphones for "dumb" phones to curb social media habits - CBS News - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
  1. Some Gen Zers swap their smartphones for "dumb" phones to curb social media habits CBS News
  2. Flip Phones Are Making A Comeback – And Gen Z Is Leading The Charge bgr.com
  3. Some in Gen Z ditching smartphones Yahoo
  4. People Want Dumb Phones—Here’s Why Movieguide
 
The Most Dangerous AI Hacking Techniques Still Have Humans in the Loop - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:42:12 GMT
Security researcher James Kettle tried to push the limit of AI’s hacking abilities—and discovered how effective it can be when combined with human expertise.
 
SpaceX claims Starlink Mobile will be better than AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:38:56 GMT
SpaceX won't build large cell towers but plans small base stations across US.
 
TikTok Says ‘Moderator Error’ Kept Perez Hilton Livestream Up - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:35:22 GMT
The gossip blogger was on TikTok covered in what appeared to be blood and wielding a knifelike object before the platform cut his stream. He’s since been hospitalized.
 
Fallout 3 Dev Excited For Remaster To Improve Game's Visuals - Kotaku - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:30:25 GMT
  1. Fallout 3 Dev Excited For Remaster To Improve Game's Visuals Kotaku
  2. Fallout 3 Remaster: Technical limitations of the original are removed. PlayFront
  3. Former Bethesda developer is a huge fan of the Fallout 3 remaster, wants to see Skyrim get the same treatment Gamereactor UK
  4. Fallout 3 Remaster Should Fix Major "Constraints" of Original, Says Former Bethesda Dev insider-gaming.com
  5. Ex-Bethesda Artist Says Fallout 3 Wasn't 'Exactly How We Intended' Due To Being Constrained By Tech PlayStation Universe
 
Google’s AI Search Reportedly Told Users That Flock Cameras Are a Goldmine - Gizmodo - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:20:09 GMT
Google’s AI Search Reportedly Told Users That Flock Cameras Are a Goldmine Gizmodo
 
This Atlantic hurricane season is looking like a dud, but there will be a price to pay - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:19:04 GMT
"The models are forecasting something outside the envelope of anything we have ever observed."
 
The Disney Plus App Is Getting TikToks. Is a Free Plan Next? - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:47 GMT
Disney-themed TikToks are coming to US subscribers. And the company’s executives defended box office flops as wins.
 
Minecraft is coming to Switch 2 on October 27 - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:07:35 GMT
Minecraft for the Switch 2 feels like a perfect place for mouse controls, but Mojang hasn't said anything about that feature yet.
 
SteamOS runs surprisingly well on AMD Strix Halo laptop in AAA gaming tests - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:06:00 GMT

Popular YouTube channel ETA Prime installed SteamOS 3.9 on an Asus TUF Gaming A14 laptop using the official Steam Deck recovery image. The laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APU with 12 Zen 5 cores and a Radeon 8060S iGPU. It also features 32GB of LPDDR5X-8000...

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Google's AI shake-up: DeepMind's Hassabis steps aside, senior scientists depart - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:05:58 GMT
Google's AI brain drain continues.
 
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down, but will remain with the company - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:01:02 GMT
A handful of high-level personnel changes are coming to DeepMind.
 
Minecraft 26.40 update out now, patch notes - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:43:15 GMT
  1. Minecraft 26.40 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything
  2. Bedrock Edition 26.40 Minecraft
  3. Minecraft Adds Concrete Stairs After Making Fans Wait Nearly A Decade And People Are Excited Kotaku
  4. How Minecraft 26.40 Is Shaping Adaptive Graphics for Mobile Games The AI Journal
  5. Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 7 Patch Notes IGN
 
Meta apps displayed ads that contained AI-generated CSAM - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:41:08 GMT
Researchers identified more than 50 ads on Meta properties that violated the company's policies on child sexual abuse material.
 
Steam :: Steam Hardware :: Getting the most out of your Steam Controller: Gyro - Steam Community - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:36:51 GMT
  1. Steam :: Steam Hardware :: Getting the most out of your Steam Controller: Gyro Steam Community
  2. Valve continues series of ‘Getting the most out of your Steam Controller’ htxt.co.za
  3. Steam Controller Review – Versatile, Sturdy, Comfy Lords of Gaming
  4. Valve's new Steam Controller is the best gamepad I've used, but it stops being one when you close Steam XDA
 
FLOSS Weekly Episode 878: A Tool With Opinions - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:51 GMT
This week Jonathan chats with Jonathan Pallant about embedded Rust! Learn about the growing Rust driver library, the different ways to build a Rust stack on an embedded device, and …read more
 
AI Hacks Are Bad. AI Worms and Viruses Will Be Worse - WIRED - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. AI Hacks Are Bad. AI Worms and Viruses Will Be Worse WIRED
  2. Researchers build autonomous AI worm that can reason and adapt TechTarget
  3. Chinese AI Security Risks in DeFi Development and Auditing The Cryptonomist
  4. AI Models Can Now Behave Like Computer Viruses, Study Finds The Tech Buzz
  5. Chinese AI models can act as adaptive viruses, researchers warn Crypto Briefing
 
AI Hacks Are Bad. AI Worms and Viruses Will Be Worse - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Chinese researchers have shown that AI models have the capacity to act like aggressive and adaptive computer viruses.
 
Don't forget to turn off this setting after buying a new TV - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
This built-in setting might still be affecting your new TV's quality.
 
An Abandoned SpaceX Rocket Crashed Into the Moon. Here’s What Happened - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:28:52 GMT
The rocket drifted in space for over a year before finally plummeting to the moon’s surface.
 
Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day reminds us that superhero movies can be good - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:27:15 GMT
It's as much about grounded characters and well-timed emotional beats as CGI-filled action extravaganzas.
 
Two More Games Revealed For Xbox Game Pass In September 2026 - Pure Xbox - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:21:13 GMT
  1. Two More Games Revealed For Xbox Game Pass In September 2026 Pure Xbox
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In August 2026 Pure Xbox
  4. Drop what you're doing this week — Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer is dropping on Xbox Game Pass windowscentral.com
  5. Ball X Pit And More Hit Cheaper Game Pass Tier In August 2026 Kotaku
 
Samsung reveals next-gen memory with stacked HBM and 400-layer NAND - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:17:00 GMT

At the Future of Memory and Storage 2026 conference in Santa Clara, California, the company laid out a roadmap built around three main technologies: a new Bonding V-NAND architecture with more than 400 layers, a concept for vertically stacked high-bandwidth memory called zHBM, and a next-generation NAND approach called zNAND-O....

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Weeks into explosive diarrhea outbreak, sluggish CDC plans response team - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:11:11 GMT
Reports of cases began in June, and the national tally is now nearing 23,000.
 
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.
 
Kazutaka Kodaka on Danganronpa 2x2, Slayhem Mode, and… octagons? - GamingTrend - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:52:01 GMT
  1. Kazutaka Kodaka on Danganronpa 2x2, Slayhem Mode, and… octagons? GamingTrend
  2. Danganronpa 2x2 Writer Kazutaka Kodaka and Producer Shohei Sakakibara on Developing the Remake Crunchyroll
  3. "Please, regardless of who ends up getting killed, don't send me hate mail" - Kazutaka Kodaka and Shohei Sakakibara on Danganronpa 2x2 RPG Site
  4. GTA 6 Panic Emptied November Calendars, But Danganronpa 2×2 Was Delayed Just So Its Creator Could Play It Wccftech
  5. 'Grand Theft Auto 6' Is to Blame for 'Danganronpa 2x2's Delay, but Not for the Reason You Think Polygon.com
 
Confirmed: Xbox 'Platinum' completion achievements are coming "later this year" - windowscentral.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:33:25 GMT
  1. Confirmed: Xbox 'Platinum' completion achievements are coming "later this year" windowscentral.com
  2. Completionists, Rejoice — Xbox Is Planning Its Own Version of the Platinum Trophy IGN
  3. Xbox Boss Teases Platinum Trophy Equivalent For Achievements In 2026 Pure Xbox
  4. Xbox Version Of PlayStation Platinum Trophy Teased For Later This Year GameSpot
  5. Popular PS5 feature on the way: Xbox will soon follow suit if it achieves success. PlayFront
 
Corsair just introduced new gaming keyboards with a control dial and a mouse with great battery life - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:26:58 GMT
Corsair's latest accessories have some handy features and don't cost too much.
 
DuckDuckGo made sunglasses that do absolutely nothing, and they sold out - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:25:00 GMT

DuckDuckGo's latest product is a pair of ordinary sunglasses, with no added features such as video recording or generative AI integration. Part marketing campaign and part wearable apparel, designed in partnership with Knockaround, the aptly named "Normal F***ing Sunglasses" cater to customers who'd rather not think about privacy while walking...

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DHS Is Hiring Bounty Hunters to Find and Photograph Deported People’s Homes Abroad - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:24:01 GMT
Homeland Security told immigrants that leaving the US would wipe out fines it claims they owe. Now it wants private investigators to find them in their home countries and collect.
 
Big Walk turns cooperative exploration into one of 2026's most acclaimed multiplayer experiences - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:17:00 GMT
Big Walk is winning over critics with its unique blend of cooperative exploration, proximity voice chat, and emergent gameplay. Reviews praise its focus on communication, teamwork, and memorable unscripted moments, calling it one of the year's standout multiplayer experiences despite minor pacing and movement issues.
 
After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:12:39 GMT
Disney is interested in "price-sensitive" streaming customers.
 
Know Your Food: Our Daily Bread - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:57 GMT
It’s time to return to our no-punches-pulled look at food manufacture, and this time we’re looking at the humble loaf of bread. As before, we’re approaching the subject with a …read more
 
EVgo starts building Tesla Superchargers under license - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:38 GMT
The V4 Superchargers will show up in the Tesla nav app and have NACS and CCS1 plugs.
 
Nothing is using AI-generated people to show off its new earbuds – everyone hates it [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Nothing is using AI-generated people to show off its new earbuds – everyone hates it [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Nothing’s $99 CMF Clip Pro Aims to Be the Most Comfortable OEMs on the Market Gear Patrol
  3. Nothing Just Built a Titanium-Wired Open-Ear Earbud, and It Costs Less Than $100 HiConsumption
  4. You Can Shave $20 Off CMF’s New Open-Ear Buds When You Preorder a Pair Now CNET
  5. CMF Clip Pro: First impressions, price, where to buy Mashable
 
D-Wave shows off its new entry in quantum computing race - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:37:07 GMT
Company noted for building quantum annealers now also making gate-based hardware.
 
OpenAI to pay $3.2 million over allegations it favored visa holders and discouraged US job applicants - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:34:00 GMT

The settlement addresses allegations that OpenAI and Statsig, which makes product development software, violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by preferring visa holders for jobs during the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process. INA bars discrimination based on citizenship.

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Moonlighter 2 Launches In September, Physical Confirmed For November - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Moonlighter 2 Launches In September, Physical Confirmed For November Nintendo Life
  2. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Launches Into 1.0 Early Next Game Informer
  3. One of 2018's Best Indie Games Is Completely Free on Steam Right Now Polygon.com
  4. Moonlighter 2 gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, demo out today, new trailer [update: physical release] Nintendo Everything
  5. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Will Soon Leave Early Access 80 Level
 
The world's smallest USB drive has more storage than an iPhone 17 - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
At a time when storage space commands a premium price, SanDisk's Extreme Fit drive is worth a look.
 
Meta Ran Ads That Contained AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Imagery - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:26:36 GMT
More than 50 offending image and video ads were published across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, or Threads, according to Meta’s ad library data. Some ran as recently as this week.
 
SpaceX’s Future Plans Hinge Heavily on Starlink and Grok - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:25:28 GMT
Elon Musk’s rocket, internet and AI company gave investors its first update since its June IPO.
 
Xbox's devastating July was inevitable - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMT
"It is neither possible nor desirable to own every great independent studio."
 
Available for XBOX Insiders: More Control Over Captures, Saves, and Wishlists - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:14:10 GMT
  1. Available for XBOX Insiders: More Control Over Captures, Saves, and Wishlists XBOX Wire
  2. Xbox Console Updates Adding New Capture and Achievement Features IGN
  3. Xbox Update Adds New Way to View Achievements, More Control Over Cloud Saves, and More VGChartz
  4. Xbox is finally allowing voice chat in game capture clips after years of popular demand windowscentral.com
  5. Xbox hardware update drops feature gamers have wanted for years GAMINGbible
 
Sunbird's iMessage app for Android is back after a major privacy snafu - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:06:26 GMT
This was one of the interoperability tools people used before Apple adopted RCS.
 
LocalSend is like AirDrop that actually works everywhere - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:06:00 GMT
If you've ever emailed yourself a file just to get it from a Windows laptop to an Android phone, LocalSend fixes that in 10 seconds. It's a free, open-source app that beams files peer-to-peer over your local network (no cloud, no account, no caps), encrypted end-to-end so nothing leaves the room. It runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS – a rare AirDrop alternative that doesn't care what device you're carrying.
 
Diablo 4 Leak Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, Price and Code-in-a-Box Physical Release - IGN - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:01:27 GMT
  1. Diablo 4 Leak Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, Price and Code-in-a-Box Physical Release IGN
  2. A Surprise Switch 2 Port Is Coming According To A New Leak Kotaku
  3. We May Already Know One Major Diablo 4 BlizzCon Announcement GameSpot
  4. Xbox Switch 2 rollout continues with Oblivion Remastered in August and Diablo 4 in September kitguru.net
  5. 'Diablo 4' Coming to Switch 2 Very Very Soon, Report Says Polygon.com
 
Beast Of Reincarnation Dev Outlines Five Improvements Coming In First Major Xbox Update - Pure Xbox - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Beast Of Reincarnation Dev Outlines Five Improvements Coming In First Major Xbox Update Pure Xbox
  2. It’s a Dog, It’s a Plant, It’s by the Creators of Pokémon The New York Times
  3. Beast of Reincarnation: Early-Game Tips to Help You Manage the Miasma XBOX Wire
  4. Beast of Reincarnation Review: Game Freak’s Masterpiece is NieR Meets Princess Mononoke VICE
  5. Game Freak Planning 'Series Of Continuous Updates' For Beast Of Game Informer
 
Google’s Top AI Brains Are Leaving to Launch Discovery Loop - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Jeff Dean and other high-profile Google executives have founded Discovery Loop, a startup that will seek AI-powered breakthroughs in everything from drug discovery to chip design.
 
Old Reddit could be the next casualty of Reddit's war on AI scraping - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The company is also planning to retire its public API.
 
CarPlay and Android Auto just found a new market – boats - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:38:00 GMT

For tech-minded boaters, it's a sign that mainstream infotainment platforms are starting to show up in more specialized settings. Rather than build a separate interface for the helm, Crest and Balise are borrowing systems most people already know from their cars and pairing them with dedicated marine navigation software.

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Gears of War: E-Day's upcoming weekend beta suddenly gets PvP due to fan demand - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:40 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day's upcoming weekend beta suddenly gets PvP due to fan demand Eurogamer.net
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Beta Launches August 6th, Featuring DLSS NVIDIA
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer – The First Preview IGN
  4. Gears Of War Fans Convince The Coalition To Add Versus To E-Day Early Access Beta Pure Xbox
  5. Want to know how to sign up for Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer beta tests? Here are the answers! windowscentral.com
 
MAGA Is In Turmoil Over Tucker Carlson’s Possible 2028 Presidential Bid - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:21 GMT
Joe Kent says that he and other anti–Donald Trump MAGA figures have formed a new movement. They want Tucker Carlson to run for the presidency in 2028.
 
Google plans to kill Assistant on your phone on September 4 - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:02 GMT
Assistant will disappear, leaving only Gemini for voice control in the coming weeks.
 
Is Nintendo Losing Its Soul? - IGN - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Is Nintendo Losing Its Soul? IGN
 
How to use Android Auto without turning off your VPN - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
A VPN might compromise your Android Auto experience at first, but there are some easy workarounds.
 
A SpaceX rocket stage just crashed into the Moon after drifting through space for 18 months - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:04:00 GMT

Scientists originally believed that the impact would be visible from most regions around the world, but space enthusiasts were unable to see anything, even when using purpose-built telescopes. While the tiny flash produced by the impact would have been far too faint to see in broad daylight, amateur astronomers documenting...

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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.
 
Feature: Six Things I'd Like To See in 'Metroid 6' - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Feature: Six Things I'd Like To See in 'Metroid 6' Nintendo Life
  2. Metroid at 40: happy birthday to Samus Aran, gaming’s greatest badass and my personal heroine The Guardian
  3. We celebrate 40 years of Metroid Gamereactor UK
  4. 'Metroid' Changed Adventure Games Forever 40 Years Ago Men's Journal
  5. Opinion: When It Comes To Metroid's Future, Familiar Is Better Nintendo Life
 
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.
 
Paramount CEO: Warner Merger Will Happen, and AI Won’t Replace Human Storytelling - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:52:25 GMT
But viewers may one day be able to use AI to stand on the bridge of the Enterprise, or speak to the Paw Patrol dogs.
 
Google Assistant will vanish from Android phones and connected devices in September - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:48:36 GMT
Like birthdays in late May and most of June, it's all about Gemini.
 
Marantz Unveils New Cinema Series 2 AV Receiver Range - Forbes - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:38:21 GMT
Marantz Unveils New Cinema Series 2 AV Receiver Range ForbesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Microsoft Is Quietly Deleting 32 GB RAM Recommendation for Windows 11 - TechPowerUp - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:19:21 GMT
  1. Microsoft Is Quietly Deleting 32 GB RAM Recommendation for Windows 11 TechPowerUp
  2. Microsoft just deleted Windows 11's 32GB RAM recommendation docs, as prices soar and it rushes to sell 8GB RAM PCs Windows Latest
  3. Windows quality: an update on the commitment we made in March Windows Blog
  4. Microsoft Is Retconning Windows 11 Memory Recommendations extremetech.com
  5. I Tested a Windows 11 PC With 8GB of RAM. Seriously, Do Not Buy One PCMag
 
iOS 27’s best new Messages feature is all about saving you time - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:05:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27’s best new Messages feature is all about saving you time 9to5Mac
  2. Safari on iPhone Is a Much Friendlier Experience in iOS 27 CNET
  3. Apple Delaying iOS 27 Beta 5? Here’s When to Expect the Next Update geeky-gadgets.com
  4. iOS 27 beta 4 is out now with further refinements and fixes Macworld
  5. 25 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 MacRumors
 
SpaceX spooks investors with debut earnings report - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:59:17 GMT
Shares slide in pre-market trading even as group says its quarterly revenues nearly doubled.
 
Disney partners with TikTok to bring fan-made shorts to Disney+ - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:49:14 GMT
Creators will be granted access to a deep library of Disney assets to use in their videos.
 
SEC bought access to over a billion airline records to track travelers, no warrant required - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:21:00 GMT

Documents obtained by 404 Media through a Freedom of Information Act request show that the SEC subscribed to the Travel Intelligence Program, or TIP, operated by Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC). The airline-owned company acts as a financial clearinghouse between carriers and travel agencies, giving it access to a slew of...

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iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: Pre-Orders and Release Date - MacRumors - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:16:54 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: Pre-Orders and Release Date MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 Pro will have three upgrades that have been rumored for years 9to5Mac
  3. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date September Signaled In Keynote Update Forbes
  4. Apple September Event Predictions: iPhone 18 Pro and Other Rumors Ranked TechRepublic
  5. Analyst Suggests Apple iPhone Pro Will Start at $1,39 Due to Ongoing Memory Crisis IGN
 
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin is Available Today - Pokemon.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:06:54 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin is Available Today Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC Part 1, Bubbly Basin is set to release on 5 August! Announcing additional information on Part 2 of the Paid DLC! There’s more new details on the Ver. 2.0.0 Free software update will be released on the same day! nintendo.com
  3. ‘Pokémon Pokopia’ 2.0 Patch Notes: An Enormous, Welcome Update Forbes
  4. Dive into Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin Pokemon.com
  5. Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Guide IGN
 
I Wore the Galaxy Watch 9 for a Week. Here's Why I'd Buy the Watch 8 Instead - PCMag - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:08 GMT
  1. I Wore the Galaxy Watch 9 for a Week. Here's Why I'd Buy the Watch 8 Instead PCMag
  2. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Review: Better Battery, Better Galaxy Watch CNET
  3. 5 ways to set up Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 for maximum productivity samsung.com
  4. Get $100 bonus when you pre-order the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Trusted Reviews
  5. Samsung opens pre-orders for AI-powered Galaxy Watch9 and Ultra2 Back End News
 
AMD's data center business just more than doubled, and gaming is paying the price - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:46:00 GMT

AMD's overall revenue reached a record $11.5 billion, up 50% year-over-year. "Revenue increased 50 percent year-over-year to a record $11.5 billion, driven by continued strength in our Data Center business, which represented 58% of company revenue in the quarter," AMD CFO Jean Hu wrote. That mix puts data center and...

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The Other Chip Industry Bets on AI (and Digital Twins) - WSJ - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:43:00 GMT
The Other Chip Industry Bets on AI (and Digital Twins) WSJ
 
TikTok is telling people to put their phones into the fridge, and repair shops are happy - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:32:00 GMT
  1. TikTok is telling people to put their phones into the fridge, and repair shops are happy 9to5Mac
  2. Why you should never put a hot iPhone in the fridge or freezer AppleInsider
  3. It’s Hot for Smartphones Too: How to Protect Your Phone from Overheating in a Car news.inbox.lv
  4. Don’t put your phone in the fridge, if that wasn’t already obvious MobileSyrup
  5. My phone kept overheating at the beach — here’s how I fixed it (and prevented permanent damage) Tom's Guide
 
MacPaw taps Liquid AI to offer on-device inference to devs building for its app store - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:28:38 GMT
  1. MacPaw taps Liquid AI to offer on-device inference to devs building for its app store TechCrunch
  2. Setapp moves into AI: local and ready to use in Mac apps en.softonic.com
  3. MacPaw Partners with Liquid AI to Bring On-Device AI to Millions of Mac Users AiThority
  4. MacPaw announces new partnership with Liquid AI Appleosophy
  5. MacPaw is building an on-device AI layer that will work across your Mac apps 9to5Mac
 
EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund after $55 billion deal - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:03:00 GMT

It was revealed back in September that EA had reached a $55 billion agreement to be acquired by the consortium. The company has now announced that the deal has successfully closed.

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13 Best Coolers for Sunshine and Nighttime (2026) - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMT
We tested coolers on camping trips, road trips, beach days, and at parties to bring you our favorite models for every situation. The Yeti Tundra Haul is our top pick.
 
As iPhones get more expensive, T-Mobile launches new 3-year plan - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:47:00 GMT
  1. As iPhones get more expensive, T-Mobile launches new 3-year plan 9to5Mac
  2. T-Mobile Is Stretching Its Device Commitment to 3 Years with New Installment and '2.0' Phone Plans CNET
  3. T-Mobile’s $0-down financing plan bundles taxes and fees The Verge
  4. Students can save on wireless plans with T-Mobile's Student Perks USA Today
  5. T-Mobile's New Student Discounts on Wireless Plans Also Get You Streaming Services Like Netflix and Hulu IGN
 
Foldable Smartphone Sales to Rise 20% This Year Due to 'iPhone Ultra' - MacRumors - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:44:54 GMT
  1. Foldable Smartphone Sales to Rise 20% This Year Due to 'iPhone Ultra' MacRumors
  2. The foldable iPhone Ultra will boost Galaxy Fold 8 sales – change my mind PhoneArena
  3. iPhone Ultra sounds truly deserving of the ‘Ultra’ name 9to5Mac
  4. iPhone Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 8 — here's 3 big ways Apple could win Tom's Guide
  5. Apple iPhone Foldable Release Date: What A New Report Reveals About September Forbes
 
AI Influencers Are Heading Into Uncharted Territory - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:43:00 GMT
Some creators fear the EU AI Act’s regulatory chaos will upend their lucrative businesses. Others are owning it by incorporating AI transparency into their creative process.
 
The Best MagSafe Accessories (for Android Too!): Chargers, Wallets, and More - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:32:00 GMT
MagSafe accessories make your phone feel uniquely yours. These are our favorites, including Android-friendly Qi2 picks.
 
Marvel Rivals' next update drastically reduces the game's install size on PC and console - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:28:58 GMT
  1. Marvel Rivals' next update drastically reduces the game's install size on PC and console Eurogamer.net
  2. The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter Marvel Rivals
  3. WWE's Damian Priest Voices New Character in 'Marvel Rivals' Video Game, Watch Latest Trailer Bleacher Report
  4. NetEase Frees up to 40 GB for Marvel Rivals Players, but the Season 9.5 Patch Downloads Heavier First Wccftech
  5. 'Marvel Rivals' Is About to Get a Lot Smaller With a Big New Update Polygon.com
 
Not Google Nest, Not Netgear: This Is Amazon's Best-Selling Mesh Wi-Fi System - bgr.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:17:00 GMT
  1. Not Google Nest, Not Netgear: This Is Amazon's Best-Selling Mesh Wi-Fi System bgr.com
  2. This 3-pack mesh Wi-Fi system kills dead zones, now under $100 PCWorld
  3. TP-Link Deco BE65-5G review - When 5G moves into your living room Korben
  4. Beat slow internet speeds — save £250 on TP-Link's Deco BE68 Wi-Fi 7 mesh kit TechRadar
  5. TP-Link Deco BE25 Review: Mesh Networking That's Both Stylish And Speedy SlashGear
 
Police departments are told to call license plate readers "county resources" instead of naming them - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A police usage policy for automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), recently obtained by 404 Media, provides an explicit example of how police departments avoid revealing when they use the AI-powered surveillance tools. Evidence suggests that authorities across the US only admit to using the cameras when absolutely necessary.

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BenQ GV50 Review: Highly Portable, but With Quality Trade-Offs - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
This affordable, portable projector doesn’t try to be a cinematic marvel, but it’s fun to use.
 
Samsung becomes first TV maker to launch HDR10+ ADVANCED - VideoCardz.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:42 GMT
  1. Samsung becomes first TV maker to launch HDR10+ ADVANCED VideoCardz.com
  2. Samsung Launches World’s First HDR10+ ADVANCED Streaming Experience on Prime Video samsung.com
  3. The next generation of HDR is here, but most TVs can't use it Pocket-lint
  4. Samsung’s HDR10 Plus Advanced is launching this month on Prime Video The Verge
  5. Samsung Electronics and Amazon apply next-generation HDR technology to OTT service first 디지털투데이
 
Pushing the limits: Infinite Machine's Olto is barely a bicycle - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:26 GMT
Scooter layout makes pedaling a bad experience. But it does have pedals.
 
Cougars Lower the Risks of Car Crashes by Hunting Deer - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A new study shows how the big cats cause deer to move away from roads and deeper into the forest, where they pose less of a hazard to motorists.
 
Gene-Edited Puppies Will Melt Your Heart—but Won’t Trigger Your Allergies - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A startup has created beagles without the gene that causes runny noses and watery eyes for allergy sufferers.
 
Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Getting Some Surprising Sales Estimates For Xbox, PC & PS5 - Pure Xbox - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Getting Some Surprising Sales Estimates For Xbox, PC & PS5 Pure XboxSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
No One Can Afford to Make ‘Myst’ Games Anymore - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
“Myst” sold over 6 million copies in the ’90s. Its latest spinoff couldn’t shore up any funding, pointing to an existential crisis among double-A games.
 
Smartwatches are getting smarter. Is healthcare ready? - Straight Arrow - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. Smartwatches are getting smarter. Is healthcare ready? Straight Arrow
  2. The dissolving boundaries between consumer wearables and medical devices Today's Medical Developments
  3. Wearables: Humanity’s Savior The Times of Israel
  4. Can Your Wearables Predict Tomorrow’s Glucoses? Beyond Type 1
 
Viral Mugshot Accounts Are Humiliating Women Years After Their Arrests - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Mugshawtys and similar pages often frame mugshots as thirst traps. The women featured are mocked and are sometimes sexually harassed in a form of public shaming.
 
Anthropic AI went rogue during a cyber test and tried to deceive real developers into approving malicious code - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The findings come from the UK government-backed AI Security Institute (AISI), which was evaluating frontier models' cybersecurity abilities. Agents were told to complete capture-the-flag challenges across simulated networks. Internet access was deliberately enabled and safeguards against malicious cyber activity were switched off to test the models' maximum capabilities.

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The Division returns with free new RPG Resurgence available from today - GAMINGbible - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:02 GMT
  1. The Division returns with free new RPG Resurgence available from today GAMINGbible
  2. The Division Resurgence will feature specialized PvP modes and an agent development system. GameGPU
  3. Now Available on Steam Ubisoft
  4. Mobile MMOTPS 'The Division Resurgence' Launches on Steam on the 6th Inven Global
  5. Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence Officially Launched on PC via Ubisoft Connect and Steam COGconnected
 
3 Best Tracking Devices for Your Keys, Wallet, and More (2026) - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Lose something? Here are the best Bluetooth trackers to avoid pocket-patting panic.
 
A New Device Eases One of the Most Annoying Parts of Routine Physicals - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Nobody likes getting a swab shoved up their nose. A startup in Japan has developed a much less intrusive system.
 
Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8? - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:36:06 GMT
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
 
The secret codewords that scammers hate - BBC - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:26:11 GMT
The secret codewords that scammers hate BBC
 
The AI Notetaker Has Been Invited to All the Meetings - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Wispr Flow, a popular dictation tool, has released a live notetaker that transcribes and summarizes meetings. It joins a growing wave of AI notetakers for the workplace.
 
Essential Apps to Install on Windows and macOS - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:42:00 GMT
Just unboxed a new computer? Here's our curated list of essential Windows and macOS apps for productivity, security, entertainment, and everything you need to get up and running.
 
Meta Quest Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses, and more deals.
 
Medicube Coupon Code: 40% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your K-beauty routine with these active Medicube promo codes. Save on Age-R devices, serums, and masks with student discounts and referral rewards.
 
Foreo Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
 
Sportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings in August 2026.
 
Sony is scaling up its Playstation advertising ambitions - Digiday - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:02:26 GMT
Sony is scaling up its Playstation advertising ambitions Digiday
 
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.
 
PSA: Final Fantasy XIV Getting Switch 2 Update To Address Prolonged Loading - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:55:00 GMT
  1. PSA: Final Fantasy XIV Getting Switch 2 Update To Address Prolonged Loading Nintendo Life
  2. Final Fantasy 14 launches on Switch 2 today, Complete Edition is 30% off for a limited time Video Games Chronicle
  3. One of the Most Popular Video Games Is Finally Available Now On Nintendo Switch 2 Men's Journal
  4. Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 is Better Than Anyone Expected 80 Level
  5. 'Final Fantasy 14' Devs Working on a Fix for Switch 2's 'Unacceptable' Load Times Polygon.com
 
iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max Might Get Bigger Screens in 2027 - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:24:33 GMT
Apple is also considering an all-glass look for the front display.
 
The first Googlebook shows us what Google's Android-ChromeOS merger actually looks like - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:02:00 GMT

Google unveiled the Googlebook laptop in May, explaining that several OEMs would be joining in with their own take on the AI-ready machine. Thanks to Digital Citizen, we now have a closer look at the Googlebook Lenovo is building for a late-2026 release. The Lenovo Googlebook 15 carries some design...

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Corsair Cove's Pirates Get In The Way Of A Good Time - Aftermath - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:42:50 GMT
  1. Corsair Cove's Pirates Get In The Way Of A Good Time Aftermath
  2. Corsair Cove review PC Gamer
  3. A pirate game added to Xbox Game Pass - players will build their sea kingdom ixbt.games
  4. Let's Unlock The Best Principle Buildings In Corsair Cove TheGamer
  5. Pirate city-builder Corsair Cove celebrates strong PC launch Niche Gamer
 
Big Walk Just Hit A Major Milestone On PS Plus - GameSpot - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:42:27 GMT
  1. Big Walk Just Hit A Major Milestone On PS Plus GameSpot
  2. Big Walk review – larking around with mates elevated to an artform The Guardian
  3. The Best Metacritic-Scored Game Of 2026 Has Arrived Forbes
  4. It's Only Been 24 Hours, But I Can't Stop Thinking About Big Walk, the Brilliant Co-Op Hit PCMag
  5. What is friendslop? Inside gaming's fastest-growing trend, including the newest hit Big Walk CBC
 
Texas hits pause on 1,800 data center projects to scrutinize power and water demands - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:19:00 GMT

The state wants more information before granting access. Abbott said applicants must provide tax break details, power use and generation data, water use and cooling plans, steps to reduce community impact, and facility ownership information. Any project missing that information will not be allowed onto the grid.

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Senators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction market" bets - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:52:31 GMT
Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.
 
AI is flooding Apple with fake bug reports, and real $200K macOS exploit got lost in the noise - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:28:00 GMT

Security researchers at Bynario recently told the Financial Times that Apple's new bug bounty policy held up its efforts to report dozens of vulnerabilities. Among them was a privilege escalation exploit worth up to $200,000 on the black market.

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Trump killed the Digital Equity Act but US was forced to bring part of it back - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:27:05 GMT
$1.25 billion program restored, but judge ruled race provision unconstitutional.
 
Telegram’s Brief App Store Removal Renews Questions About Apple’s CSAM Enforcement - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:53:43 GMT
The Telegram CEO says Apple made the app unavailable for download without any warning.
 
Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:34:28 GMT
Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.
 
Pixel 11 Leak Shows a New HiLight LED Light on the Back of the Phone - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:27:42 GMT
The feature — previously rumored as Pixel Glow — may bring a visual twist to Google’s next Pixel series
 
Android app developers may be unwittingly sharing their users' location data with advertisers - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:26:53 GMT
  1. Android app developers may be unwittingly sharing their users' location data with advertisers TechCrunch
  2. Developers: Beware of Ad Libraries that Betray Your Users’ Location Privacy eff.org
  3. Your favorite Android apps might be leaking your location Android Authority
  4. Android users, beware: Your location data might be being inadvertently shared Mashable
  5. Android App Advertising SDK Location Data Sharing Explained TechRepublic
 
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.
 
New DC Studios Show ‘Lanterns’ Is Out This August on HBO Max, Plus New ‘Hard Knocks,’ Conan and More - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:16:26 GMT
These shows and tons of great new movies arrive to HBO Max this month.
 
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.
 
Waymo Opens Up to All Riders in Dallas - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:47:00 GMT
The company now operates its autonomous ride-hailing service in more than a dozen cities.
 
Apple Limits Bug Bounty Submissions After Flood of AI Slop - MacRumors - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:45:27 GMT
  1. Apple Limits Bug Bounty Submissions After Flood of AI Slop MacRumors
  2. Apple struggles to keep pace with AI ‘bug’ hunters Financial Times
  3. Apple Caps Bug Bounty Program Due To Deluge Of AI Submissions Engadget
  4. A real macOS flaw worth $200K went unreported because Apple's bug bounty inbox was full of AI slop the-decoder.com
  5. AI slop security reports are clogging up Apple's bug bounty program AppleInsider
 
Play Gears of War: E-Day Before Others With Xbox Game Pass - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:41:24 GMT
You can play the Gears of War: E-Day beta, Ball x Pit and more this month.
 
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Gave A Nun A Gun - Aftermath - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:33:14 GMT
  1. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Gave A Nun A Gun Aftermath
  2. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct 8.4.2026 nintendo.com
  3. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct Covers Story, Classes, Combat and More Crunchyroll
  4. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct Reveals True Protagonist And Plot, Details Gameplay Systems Game Informer
  5. After 36 Years, Nintendo Is Finally Adding Guns to Fire Emblem Polygon.com
 
WhatsApp updates group chats with new features including ‘@all’ tag - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
  1. WhatsApp updates group chats with new features including ‘@all’ tag 9to5Google
  2. We’re Upgrading Your WhatsApp Group Chats Meta Store
  3. WhatsApp Just Added Five New Group Chat Features, Including '@All' Lifehacker
  4. WhatsApp Adds '@ all' Mentions and Poll Upgrades to Group Chats MacRumors
  5. You Can Now Bug Your WhatsApp Group Chats With An @All Ping Engadget
 
Solving the solvent problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:50:00 GMT
By focusing on electrolytes, MIT scientists are making sodium-metal batteries a more practical energy storage option.
 
OpenAI Hits Back at Apple, Calls Lawsuit ‘Careless, Aggressive and Oddly Personal’ - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:37:35 GMT
Newly released texts and emails give us insight into how lawyers for two billion-dollar tech companies can’t figure out how to use their email.
 
Fans Upset Over Some New Vinyl Records Missing Content And Final Mixes - Kotaku - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:15:53 GMT
Fans Upset Over Some New Vinyl Records Missing Content And Final Mixes Kotaku
 
Lego's latest Hubble set lets you look inside one of history's greatest space telescopes - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:05:00 GMT

The model reflects Hubble's current configuration after its final servicing mission in 2009. Inside are brick-built versions of key instruments still in use today, including the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, Cosmic Origins Spectrograph, Advanced Camera for Surveys, and Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer. Their placement follows the layout of...

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Galaxy S26 FE Price Leak Follows Samsung’s Mobile Profit Slide - TechRepublic - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:03:33 GMT
  1. Galaxy S26 FE Price Leak Follows Samsung’s Mobile Profit Slide TechRepublic
  2. Exclusive: Here are the Galaxy S26 FE's camera specs Android Authority
  3. Exclusive: First look at the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Cases Android Headlines
  4. Samsung is once again betting on MediaTek to power its flagship tablet Digital Trends
  5. Galaxy S26 FE, Galaxy Tab S12 appear in Camera Assistant, suggesting imminent launch SamMobile
 
DuckDuckGo Is Selling Anti Pervert Glasses That Contain Zero AI, Cameras, or Even Electronics Whatsoever - Yahoo Tech - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:48:00 GMT
  1. DuckDuckGo Is Selling Anti Pervert Glasses That Contain Zero AI, Cameras, or Even Electronics Whatsoever Yahoo Tech
  2. DuckDuckGo’s Anti-AI Sunglasses Won’t Spy On Anyone CNET
  3. DuckDuckGo claims its anti-pervert sunglasses are the real deal Cybernews
  4. DuckDuckGo’s anti‑AI shades roast Meta’s smartglasses and their privacy problem The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  5. DuckDuckGo Launches ₹3,327 Privacy-Focused Sunglasses Without AI The420.in
 
China is Tesla's cash cow, but for how much longer? - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:34:48 GMT
Tesla's Shanghai factory is busier than ever but might be cut loose.
 
High Bandwidth Flash gets first technical specification for AI data centers - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:24:00 GMT

A year ago, SanDisk and SK Hynix announced a collaboration to develop a common standard for the High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) project. The new type of memory is designed to improve performance and power efficiency in AI data centers and can now be implemented in new data center projects thanks...

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This Game Costs 200 Dollars is a game that really does cost $200, doesn't look very good, and almost made its dev $1.3 million - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:15:52 GMT
  1. This Game Costs 200 Dollars is a game that really does cost $200, doesn't look very good, and almost made its dev $1.3 million Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Steam Meme Game Made in Days Almost Turned Teen Into a Millionaire Polygon.com
  3. This joke game that costs $200 earned the developer $1.3 million on Steam, then the refunds came in XDA
  4. 'I was this close': NH teen's video game makes over $1 million overseas, but he can't keep it WMUR
  5. Teen Indie Dev Made $2,000 From $1.3M in Game Sales games.gg
 
TikTok settles three addiction lawsuits as new case blames social media for teen suicides - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:26:00 GMT

The lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of Delaware on behalf of the victims by the Social Media Victims Law Center, a national legal advocacy organization representing families who say they have been harmed by social media and AI platforms. According to the complaint, the four teens who died...

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Crimson Moon launches September 1 - Gematsu - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:15:48 GMT
  1. Crimson Moon launches September 1 Gematsu
  2. Action RPG Crimson Moon Joins Busy September Release Calendar Game Informer
  3. Crimson Moon battles demonic corruption on September 1 PlayStation.Blog
  4. ProbablyMonsters Bets on $19.99 Replay Loops with Crimson Moon, a Gothic Action/Adventure RPG Built Entirely Around Short Incursions Wccftech
  5. HEALTH, Ice Nine Kills and Periphery members to soundtrack new game ‘Crimson Moon’ wtyefm.com
 
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings architectural upgrades and expanded OS support - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:10:00 GMT
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is the latest version of the go-to desktop hypervisor for developers and power users. Now fully free for commercial and personal use, it runs Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines side-by-side on a single PC – no rebooting, no repartitioning.
 
This New Color for Sony’s WH-1000XM6 Headphones May Be My Favorite So Far - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Whether you like it depends on how you feel about earth tones.
 
Google Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new ‘Pass-ta-key’ attack - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:50:00 GMT
  1. Google Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new ‘Pass-ta-key’ attack 9to5Google
  2. Pass the Passkey: A Novel Attack Surface in Passwordless Authentication Unit 42
  3. Google Password Manager Attacks Could Let Malware Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts thehackernews.com
  4. Report: Passkey security issues could allow account takeover csoonline.com
  5. New Attack Methods Enable Malware to Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts securityweek.com
 
Researchers claim a major quantum computing breakthrough by proving the answer was correct - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:26:00 GMT

Until now, most experiments have relied on random circuit sampling, a benchmark designed to produce outputs that are difficult for classical computers to simulate. The issue is that as those computations become more complex, verifying the results becomes nearly impossible without making assumptions about the quantum system itself.

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Mafia: The Old Country expansion ‘Man of Honor’ gameplay first look trailer - Gematsu - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:07:49 GMT
  1. Mafia: The Old Country expansion ‘Man of Honor’ gameplay first look trailer Gematsu
  2. Gameplay first look – Mafia: The Old Country’s Man of Honor expansion PlayStation.Blog
  3. Mafia Old Country’s First Paid DLC Costs $10 and Stars Villain Salieri Tech Times
  4. First Gameplay Footage of Man of Honor DLC for Mafia: The Old Country Released ixbt.games
  5. ‘Mafia: The Old Country’ Open World Is About to Feel More Like Grand Theft Auto’s Polygon.com
 
Microsoft warns Russian hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi to steal user accounts - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:44:00 GMT

Microsoft calls the operation the almost cereal-sounding name of CaptiveCrunch. It says the attacks have been active since at least early May and are being carried out by Storm-2945, an operational sub-cluster of Midnight Blizzard. The infamous Midnight Blizzard, also known as Cozy Bear, APT29, and Nobelium, is linked to...

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How the 'Baby iPhone' and an Apple supplier leak explain China's recent supply chain moves - CNBC - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:35:06 GMT
  1. How the 'Baby iPhone' and an Apple supplier leak explain China's recent supply chain moves CNBC
  2. China Uses Apple Supplier Hack to Push Back Against India Briefs Finance
  3. Apple's China Supply Chain Hits Breaking Point in Huaqiangbei The Tech Buzz
 
Xbox 360 games could soon be playable on PCs, handhelds, and next-gen Xbox consoles - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:47:00 GMT

According to the document seen by The Verge, Xbox 360 games will be able to run not only on Microsoft's upcoming Project Helix console, but also on "Xbox PCs" and handheld devices. That follows earlier signals that Helix will support PC games, suggesting Microsoft is building a system where the...

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My Strange Amex Credit Card Fraud: What Really Happened In Malaysia?! - One Mile at a Time - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:46:55 GMT
My Strange Amex Credit Card Fraud: What Really Happened In Malaysia?! One Mile at a Time
 
T-Mobile Is Stretching Its Device Commitment to 3 Years with New Installment and ‘2.0’ Phone Plans - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The carrier is incrementing its plans to “2.0” versions and giving customers the option of paying off devices over 36 months.
 
Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black ETBs and Boosters Drop Under Market Price at Amazon - IGN - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:47:23 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black ETBs and Boosters Drop Under Market Price at Amazon IGN
  2. Pokémon TCG Pitch Black booster bundles are fluctuating on Amazon (here's how to get the best price) Mashable
  3. Today’s Best Deals: Pokémon TCG Amazon Restocks, MTG x TMNT, Hisense 65” U6 Pro 4K TV, and More IGN
  4. Best Pokémon TCG Deal: Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box gets 31% off on Amazon Mashable
  5. Best Pokémon TCG deal: Pitch Black ETB has dropped to its lowest-ever Amazon price Mashable
 
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.
 
Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
10 Handy Kitchen Tools That Will Keep You on Top of Your Wellness Goals - CNET Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:46 GMT
The right cooking gadgets will help you stay on track, even during your busiest seasons.
 
Remove Your iPhone’s Annoying Alarm Slider in a Few Easy Steps - CNET Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:01:09 GMT
Not a fan of the alarm slider? Don’t worry, you can bring the Stop button back.
 
iPhone Too Bright at Night? Try This Secret Dimming Trick - CNET Thu, 23 May 2019 13:00:01 GMT
Sometimes the dimmest screen brightness setting on your iPhone isn’t enough. Here’s what you can do about it.