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AWS says it plans to shut down Mechanical Turk on September 30, 2026, following an assessment; the service, launched in 2005, outsourced tasks to humans (Annie Palmer/CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:35:01 GMT

Annie Palmer / CNBC:
AWS says it plans to shut down Mechanical Turk on September 30, 2026, following an assessment; the service, launched in 2005, outsourced tasks to humans — Amazon is soon pulling the plug on its 21-year-old crowdsourced work platform, called Mechanical Turk, the company said Tuesday.

 
South Korean AI services platform Wrtn raised a ~$72.2M Series C at a $722M+ valuation, bringing its total funding to ~$166M (Joyce Lee/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:25:00 GMT

Joyce Lee / Reuters:
South Korean AI services platform Wrtn raised a ~$72.2M Series C at a $722M+ valuation, bringing its total funding to ~$166M — South Korean AI services platform Wrtn Technologies said on Wednesday it had raised around 100 billion won ($72.2 million) in a Series C funding round that valued …

 
GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next - Mashable - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:17:02 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next Mashable
  2. What to know about the big ‘Grand Theft Auto’ leaks Los Angeles Times
  3. Rockstar Rattled As ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Leaks Again Bloomberg.com
  4. ‘GTA 6’ Developer Rockstar Games Subpoenas Microsoft, Discord Amid Leaks Variety
  5. The Latest GTA 6 'Leak' Is a Scam Disguised As a Free Demo. Don't Fall for It PCMag
 
The Witcher 3 is getting a major free remaster in September, new expansion arrives in 2027 - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:48:00 GMT

The Witcher 3 Remastered appears to go considerably further than simply sharpening up the visuals of the 2015 RPG. CD Projekt Red says the new edition will update graphics, performance, combat, movement, progression, and several other parts of the game.

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Luffu’s New Health and Safety Wearable Isn’t Just for You. It’s for Your Entire Family - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:37:11 GMT
You can link your entire family together with Luffu’s new wearable and app ecosystem.
 
State AGs' trial: Adam Mosseri denies Instagram stalled by not making its "Take a Break" teen safety feature the default until nearly three years after launch (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:30:05 GMT

Reuters:
State AGs' trial: Adam Mosseri denies Instagram stalled by not making its “Take a Break” teen safety feature the default until nearly three years after launch — The top executive at Instagram said few teenagers used a key safety feature to limit their use before it was turned on by default …

 
WhatsApp Adds Security Measures to Help Prevent Accounts From Being Hacked - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:21:04 GMT
The world’s most widely used messaging app adds stronger two-step verification and allows for more than one passkey.
 
Adam Mosseri says it's 'news to me' that Instagram employees limited his exposure to teen safety data - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:08:06 GMT
The head of Instagram is the first high-profile exec to testify in the latest social media addiction trial.
 
Reject Fluid Simulations, Return To Rheoscopic Fluid - Hack a Day Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:00:57 GMT
Fluid simulations are one of the “killer apps” of high-performance computing, but if you can’t afford the performance, they can take a depressingly long time to run. Depending on your …read more
 
Witcher 3 Remastered Will Be Free in September With New Expansion Coming in 2027 - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:44:48 GMT
Geralt’s story wraps up with new enemies, a mysterious region and a send-off before Ciri takes the spotlight in The Witcher 4.
 
Here are three sick Gibson guitar controllers made for Stage Tour's Dec. 10 release - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:42:07 GMT
CRKD is mining nostalgia for its latest guitar trio.
 
Opening Night Live 2026: All the Announcements, Trailers and News Direct From gamescom - IGN - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:39:33 GMT
  1. Opening Night Live 2026: All the Announcements, Trailers and News Direct From gamescom IGN
  2. What to Expect from ONL | gamescom 2026 IGN
  3. The 7 Most-Anticipated Games at Gamescom 2026, the Show's Biggest Year Yet Polygon.com
  4. How To Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Game Informer
  5. Gamescom Opening Night Live: Updates from the showcase including Final Fantasy and Gears of War previews Engadget
 
Lego Skylines is a cozy city builder from the studio that's repairing Cities: Skylines II - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:30:31 GMT
Iceflake Studios is preparing a cozy new city builder centered on the famous bricks.
 
The world's busiest spaceport is about to get a lot quieter, at least for now - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:21:06 GMT
SpaceX aims to launch Starship from Florida by the end of the year. 2027 seems more likely.
 
Nitter, an open-source front end that let users read X without an account, says X sent cease-and-desist letters demanding a takedown; Nitter.net is now offline (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:20:01 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Nitter, an open-source front end that let users read X without an account, says X sent cease-and-desist letters demanding a takedown; Nitter.net is now offline — Nitter, an open source project that allowed people to read X posts without logging into or even opening the X app …

 
Sony Is Reminding Us (Again) That We Don’t Own Our PlayStation Games - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:14:36 GMT
The idea of ownership is becoming a relic of an earlier era.
 
‘Darth Vader’ Wants You to Know He Definitely Supports Flock Surveillance - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:51:32 GMT
Anthony Ralphs was frustrated by the San Diego City Council's support for Flock. He decided it would take something more than reasoned argument to get their attention.
 
Instagram adds feature that automatically trims clips for Reels - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:46:07 GMT
First Draft takes care of the busywork of video editing.
 
Intuit reports Q4 revenue up 14% YoY to $4.35B, vs. $4.27B est., and forecasts FY 2027 revenue growth of 9% to 10%, below ~11% est.; INTU drops 8%+ after hours (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:45:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Intuit reports Q4 revenue up 14% YoY to $4.35B, vs. $4.27B est., and forecasts FY 2027 revenue growth of 9% to 10%, below ~11% est.; INTU drops 8%+ after hours — The company expects revenue to increase 9% to 10% for fiscal 2027, down from 14% this year — Intuit forecast slower sales growth …

 
Dozens of engineers laid off at Apple headquarters - SFGATE - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:40:36 GMT
  1. Dozens of engineers laid off at Apple headquarters SFGATE
  2. Layoffs in Apple's Vision Products Group prove slow progress in spatial computing AppleInsider
  3. Apple’s rare layoffs hit 147 Bay Area workers San Francisco Chronicle
  4. Apple Cuts Jobs in Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video and Gaming Teams Bloomberg.com
  5. Apple lays off staffers ahead of CEO change Fortune
 
The Best Early Labor Day Kitchen Deals to Ease You Back Into Fall (2026) - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:26:24 GMT
With school and sports starting again, these discounts on Instant Pots, cookware, and coffee gear arrive right on time.
 
Exclusive | $16.9M listing for Old Hollywood mansion is exposes bitter family feud - New York Post - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:21:00 GMT
Exclusive | $16.9M listing for Old Hollywood mansion is exposes bitter family feud New York Post
 
A remastered The Witcher 3 will be released September 29 - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:20:21 GMT
Current owners of the popular RPG will get the upgrade for free.
 
Free accounts can now access ChatGPT's upgraded task scheduling tool - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:17:23 GMT
Meanwhile, paid accounts can configure prompts to trigger when things happen in Gmail, Slack or GitHub.
 
Zoom reports Q2 revenue up 4.9% YoY to $1.28B, vs. $1.27B est., enterprise revenue up 7.8% to $787.5M, and forecasts Q3 adjusted EPS below estimates (Brody Ford/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Brody Ford / Bloomberg:
Zoom reports Q2 revenue up 4.9% YoY to $1.28B, vs. $1.27B est., enterprise revenue up 7.8% to $787.5M, and forecasts Q3 adjusted EPS below estimates — Zoom Communications Inc. gave a sales outlook for the current quarter that was about in line with analysts' estimates …

 
Qualcomm details next-gen Oryon CPU, targets 5GHz with heterogeneous cache design - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:04:00 GMT

Qualcomm is pushing its Oryon CPU up to 5GHz, which should provide a significant performance uplift on the next generation of mobile flagship devices. The company said the upcoming Oryon architecture will be the world's fastest mobile CPU, although it will require some additional silicon magic to truly shine in...

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Geralt Returns in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past and Remastered - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:02:11 GMT
  1. Geralt Returns in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past and Remastered XBOX Wire
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Announced, Songs of the Past Gets First Look CD PROJEKT RED Press Center
  3. The Witcher 3 is getting a remaster The Verge
  4. 'The Witcher 3: Remastered' drops on Sept. 29, with Xbox Play Anywhere! Windows Central
  5. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Is a Free, Huge Upgrade Out September 29 Game Informer
 
Check out this cool Cyberpunk 2077-edition Commodore 64 - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT
The revived Commodore has teamed up with CD Projekt Red to create this 2K77-themed Commodore 77.
 
World humanoid robot games show runners breaking records, bursting into flames - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:59:03 GMT
Record-breaking robot races are less substantial than household chore challenges.
 
Genshin Impact Studio Trades Zelda: Breath Of The Wild For Elden Ring In Its New Action-RPG - Kotaku - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:43:51 GMT
  1. Genshin Impact Studio Trades Zelda: Breath Of The Wild For Elden Ring In Its New Action-RPG Kotaku
  2. Nodusfall Is Hoyoverse's Surprising New Fantasy Action Project Game Informer
  3. Genshin Impact creator Hoyoverse announces realistic new Monster Hunter-like game, Nodus Fall Video Games Chronicle
  4. Elden Ring Meets Monster Hunter In Gamescom's Most Surprising Reveal Polygon.com
  5. HoYoverse Surprises At Gamescom 2026 With Nodusfall The Outerhaven
 
Apple Maps Ads Are Here, and There's No Way to Turn Them Off - MacRumors - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:09 GMT
  1. Apple Maps Ads Are Here, and There's No Way to Turn Them Off MacRumors
  2. Apple Maps launches ads on iPhone, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  3. The ad-free era of Apple Maps is finally over for iPhone users Notebookcheck
  4. Apple Maps Launches Ads Across US and Canada Appleosophy
  5. Can You Turn Off Ads In Apple Maps? bgr.com
 
Cells use a little-known molecule to protect themselves from iron overload - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
This discovery points toward new combination strategies against cancer, and may explain the iron buildup seen in disorders such as early-onset Parkinson’s disease.
 
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gamescom Trailer Shows Off Submarine Combat, Weapon Boss Fights, and More - IGN - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:36:51 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gamescom Trailer Shows Off Submarine Combat, Weapon Boss Fights, and More IGN
  2. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Trailer Shows Ruby, Emerald, Ultima Weapon and More Crunchyroll
  3. FACE THE LEGENDARY WEAPONS IN FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION — NEW TRAILER UNVEILED AT GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE Square Enix press site
  4. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Game's Trailer Previews Weapons Bosses Anime News Network
  5. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Is Out This Spring Kotaku
 
BenQ's First Dual-Monitor Desk Lamp Will Give Your Screens A Glow Up - Engadget - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:25 GMT
  1. BenQ's First Dual-Monitor Desk Lamp Will Give Your Screens A Glow Up Engadget
  2. BenQ's New iScreenBar is a Monitor Light Bar Made for the iMac MacRumors
  3. This Simple iMac Accessory Is the Perfect Desktop Upgrade for Night Owls Gear Patrol
  4. BenQ Launches Its First Monitor Light Bar Designed For Apple iMacs Forbes
  5. BenQ Launches iScreenBar, the First Monitor Light Bar Built for iMac® Yahoo Finance
 
BenQ's first dual-monitor desk lamp will give your screens a glow up - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:25 GMT
BenQ's first dual-monitor desk lamp is excellent, but it'll cost you.
 
SpaceX to use NVIDIA GPUs for its Starmind project — Here's what they'll face in space - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Elon Musk wants to harness solar energy for AI.
 
Xiaomi takes another shot at Qualcomm and MediaTek with its 3nm flagship Xring O3 chip - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Built on a 3-nanometer process, the chip is designed for flagship devices, with a focus on AI workloads, graphics performance, and camera processing. The manufacturing technology puts Xiaomi closer to Apple's latest A19 Pro chips and ahead of Huawei's current in-house smartphone processors.

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Memory and Storage Configurations and Pricing for the New Mac Minis (M6/M5 Pro) and Mac Studios (M5 Max/M5 Ultra) - Daring Fireball - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:01:10 GMT
  1. Memory and Storage Configurations and Pricing for the New Mac Minis (M6/M5 Pro) and Mac Studios (M5 Max/M5 Ultra) Daring Fireball
  2. Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple
  3. Apple announces new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models with AI upgrades CNBC
  4. Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica
  5. Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg.com
 
Native SMB3 Client Brings Modern NAS Access To 20-Year-Old PowerPC Macs - Hack a Day Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:54 GMT
As software updates cease for operating systems, they eventually begin to lose access to parts of the LAN and internet due to out of date encryption features, as well as …read more
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
Gears of War: E-Day somehow feels exactly like a direct continuation of the original Xbox 360 trilogy, for better and for worse - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day somehow feels exactly like a direct continuation of the original Xbox 360 trilogy, for better and for worse Eurogamer.net
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Hands On – Brutal, Brilliant, and Quintessentially Gears XBOX Wire
  3. Gears Of War: E-Day Seems To Miss The Point Of Prequels GameSpot
  4. Latest Gears Of War: E-Day Trailer Offers A Profane Look At The Prequel Story Game Informer
  5. After 2 Hours, Gears of War: E-Day's Campaign Goes BRRRR In All the Right Ways Polygon.com
 
Skild AI unveils S1, a robotics foundation model that it says can learn tasks never seen during pretraining, using a single video demo, without fine-tuning (Skild AI) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:55:01 GMT

Skild AI:
Skild AI unveils S1, a robotics foundation model that it says can learn tasks never seen during pretraining, using a single video demo, without fine-tuning — UNSEEN TASKS10-MINUTE HORIZONSONE VIDEO PROMPTNO POST-TRAINING — The evolution of language modeling provides a blueprint …

 
Lego Skylines Is A Brick-Based City Builder From Cities Skyline II Devs - Game Informer - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:48:00 GMT
  1. Lego Skylines Is A Brick-Based City Builder From Cities Skyline II Devs Game Informer
  2. LEGO Skylines Announced at Gamescom With First Trailer IGN
  3. Oh Hell Yes, We’re Getting A Lego City Builder Game Kotaku
  4. Lego Skylines Is A Cozy City Builder From The Studio That's Repairing Cities: Skylines II Engadget
  5. Cities: Skylines new replacement gives the city builder the Lego treatment Polygon.com
 
NO LAW launches in 2027 - Gematsu - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:43:08 GMT
  1. NO LAW launches in 2027 Gematsu
  2. Cyberpunk 2077’s Sequel Is Years Away, But No Law Might Fill The Gap GameSpot
  3. PS5 Open World RPG No Law Looks Like Damn Good Cyberpunk Fun in New Gameplay Footage Push Square
  4. All Mods in One Place: CDPR Announces The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster ixbt.games
  5. ‘No Law’ Gameplay Trailer Brings the Deus Ex Vibes Cinelinx
 
Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC - Gematsu - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:32:13 GMT
  1. Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Gematsu
  2. Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake: Return to Erathia in 2027 Ubisoft
  3. 'Heroes Of Might And Magic III Remake' Brings the Classic Strategy Game To PS5, Xbox Series X|S And PC In 2027 - Screens & Trailer Worthplaying
  4. Heroes Of Might And Magic 3 Remake Has Been Announced Netto's Game Room
  5. It's so old-school: Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake announced ixbt.games
 
Crimson Desert Enhanced Is a Free Update With New Cutscenes and Story Moments - IGN - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:31:47 GMT
  1. Crimson Desert Enhanced Is a Free Update With New Cutscenes and Story Moments IGN
  2. [Notices] Crimson Desert Enhanced Update Now Available Pearl Abyss
  3. 'Crimson Desert Enhanced' Revealed with New Cutscenes and Dialogue Inven Global
  4. Deal | Missed out on the hype? This 2026 AAA title just got its first Steam discount Notebookcheck
  5. Crimson Desert gets first sale since release at 20% off htxt.co.za
 
Chris Malone, who joined OpenAI as head of data centers in March 2025, has left the company amid a broader exodus (Anissa Gardizy/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:25:01 GMT

Anissa Gardizy / Wall Street Journal:
Chris Malone, who joined OpenAI as head of data centers in March 2025, has left the company amid a broader exodus — Chris Malone joins a string of recent high-level executive departures as the AI giant heads toward an IPO and ramps up its spending on computing power

 
Pragmata is Finally, Officially a 'Mega Man Game' - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:06:53 GMT
  1. Pragmata is Finally, Officially a 'Mega Man Game' Polygon.com
  2. Mega Man: Dual Override Trailer Introduces New Character Twinkle Girl Crunchyroll
  3. Mega Man: Dual Override Gameplay Trailer Reveals New Robot Master And Proto Man's Return Game Informer
  4. Pragmata is getting Mega Man skins Video Games Chronicle
  5. Mega Man Dual Override Gets Protoman, Pragmata Gets Crossover Skins Siliconera
 
Dungeons & Dragons game Warlock gets a first proper trailer, showing single-player action gameplay - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:54 GMT
  1. Dungeons & Dragons game Warlock gets a first proper trailer, showing single-player action gameplay Eurogamer.net
  2. ‘Warlock’ Stars Tricia Helfer, Maggie Robertson Break Down New ‘D&D’ Video Game Characters as First Gameplay Footage Is Revealed Variety
  3. New D&D Video Game Trailer Looks AMAZING! Nerdist
  4. Wizards of the Coast reveals first look at ‘Warlock,’ the next video game based on ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ GeekWire
  5. Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Debuts First Look At Gameplay Game Informer
 
Preserving glow-in-the-dark art and fashion for future generations - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:59:12 GMT
Understanding unique photochemistry of such materials will help in conservation, storage, and exhibition.
 
Stage Tour Goes Live On December 10, With Hardware Bundles Up For Pre-Order Now - Game Informer - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:53:25 GMT
  1. Stage Tour Goes Live On December 10, With Hardware Bundles Up For Pre-Order Now Game Informer
  2. Here Are Three Sick Gibson Guitar Controllers Made For Stage Tour's Dec. 10 Release Engadget
  3. New Rock Band-style game from original Guitar Hero developers release alongside plastic instruments December 10 Video Games Chronicle
  4. New Guitar Hero-Inspired 'Stage Tour' Coming To Xbox With Full-Band's Worth Of Controllers Pure Xbox
  5. Stage Tour shares Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer Nintendo Everything
 
Keenable, which is building a web search index for AI agents and says several AI labs are using its API, raised a $26M seed led by Accel (Anna Heim/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:50:01 GMT

Anna Heim / TechCrunch:
Keenable, which is building a web search index for AI agents and says several AI labs are using its API, raised a $26M seed led by Accel — Search engines were built and optimized for people, who can't spare the time or attention required to scan entire webpages.

 
Mass Effect-like Exodus gets a release date, while showcasing an octopus companion in a mech suit - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:45:40 GMT
  1. Mass Effect-like Exodus gets a release date, while showcasing an octopus companion in a mech suit Eurogamer.net
  2. Cover Reveal – Exodus Game Informer
  3. The Mass Effect-Like RPG Exodus Is Coming April 2027, New Story Trailer Reveals Release Date and Characters IGN
  4. 'Mass Effect' Replacement 'Exodus' Finally Gets A Release Date Polygon.com
 
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: Better, Not Best - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
A polished update to Google’s foldable brings real improvements, but the price bump and rampant competition make it a tough sell.
 
Interpol's latest crackdown targeted the global network behind West African cyber-scams - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:41:00 GMT

From November 2025 to June 2026, Interpol worked to dismantle a massive network assisting cybercrime gangs based in West African nations. After the eight-month investigation, "Operation Jackal IV" led to 58 arrests and the identification of 263 alleged criminals. The operation will likely provide enough information to further expand Interpol's...

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Anime ‘ GTA 6 Killer’ Ananta Finally Has A Release Date And A Slick New Trailer - Kotaku - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:40:08 GMT
  1. Anime ‘ GTA 6 Killer’ Ananta Finally Has A Release Date And A Slick New Trailer Kotaku
  2. Urban Open-World Action Game Ananta Has A New Trailer And Release Date Game Informer
  3. Ananta’s New Trailer Goes Hard On Memes GameSpot
  4. Open-World RPG ANANTA Launches January 15, 2027 for PS5 PC, and Mobile VGChartz
  5. Ananta Release Date Reportedly Leaked for 2027 VICE
 
Google's anti-nausea Motion Assist dots finally rolling out on Android - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:32:30 GMT
It's currently only appearing on Pixels running Android 17.
 
Google’s anti-nausea Motion Assist dots finally rolling out on Android - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:32:30 GMT
  1. Google’s anti-nausea Motion Assist dots finally rolling out on Android Ars Technica
  2. Google's clever Android 17 motion sickness feature is finally rolling out Android Authority
  3. Get car sick while you're on the phone? Motion Assist is coming to Android to help Mashable
  4. Android is getting its own weird dots to cure car sickness The Verge
  5. Google’s Motion Assist Aims to Prevent Motion Sickness Droid Life
 
Rainbow Six Tactics Revealed: Building a Turn-Based Tactical Experience - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:32:09 GMT
  1. Rainbow Six Tactics Revealed: Building a Turn-Based Tactical Experience XBOX Wire
  2. Ubisoft Announces Rainbow Six Tactics, A Single-Player, Turn-Based Spin-Off Of Siege Game Informer
  3. Rainbow Six Tactics Announced, First Single-Player Rainbow Six Game Since Vegas 2 in 2008 IGN
  4. New Rainbow Six Siege Tactical Spin-Off Looks A Lot Like XCOM Kotaku
  5. Rainbow Six Tactics Revealed: A Turn-Based Tactical Experience Ubisoft
 
How to turn off Find My iPhone (and when you definitely should) - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Find My is a vital iPhone security feature that you should keep on almost all the time. Turning it off makes your device much harder to recover.
 
Apple Quietly Fixes iCloud Private Relay Vulnerability in iOS 26.6.1 - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:24:05 GMT
The problem could leak your device’s IP address, even when the paid iCloud Plus feature was enabled.
 
The US Just Recorded Its First 2 Measles Deaths This Year - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:17:07 GMT
The fatalities come amid declining vaccination rates and calls from President Donald Trump to split up the MMR vaccine.
 
Take a look at Microsoft’s new 25th anniversary Halo accessories - The Verge - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:16:29 GMT
  1. Take a look at Microsoft’s new 25th anniversary Halo accessories The Verge
  2. Introducing the Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection XBOX Wire
  3. Some Razer Gaming Gear Is Getting (Slightly Different) Translucent Green Options for Xbox's 25th Anniversary IGN
  4. Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition: Price, release date, and colorways Mashable
  5. Xbox Has A Bunch Of Translucent Green Accessories For The Console's 25th Birthday Engadget
 
Where to buy the Garmin Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro: New features, release date, and launch price - Mashable - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:04:11 GMT
  1. Where to buy the Garmin Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro: New features, release date, and launch price Mashable
  2. Existing Garmin Watches Will Get Fenix 9 Features: Here’s the Full Details! DC Rainmaker
  3. Major Garmin Launch Coming Tomorrow: Garmin Fenix 9 Expected Forbes
  4. The New Garmin Fenix 9 Has Cool New Features That Make Me Want to Upgrade Runner's World
  5. Garmin’s new Fenix 9 adds brighter screens and smoother map panning The Verge
 
Add the AirPods 5, Beats 360 to Rumored Apple Headphones Coming Soon - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:46:59 GMT
There’s been a lot of chatter about new AirPods Pro buds with tiny IR cameras, but don’t sleep on the AirPods 5 and new Beats over-ear headphones.
 
An ex-Meta staffer testified that less than 1% of teens used Instagram's opt-in "Take a Break" tool when it launched; the feature is now on by default for teens (Madlin Mekelburg/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Madlin Mekelburg / Bloomberg:
An ex-Meta staffer testified that less than 1% of teens used Instagram's opt-in “Take a Break” tool when it launched; the feature is now on by default for teens — A former data scientist at Meta Platforms Inc. testified that less than 1% of teenagers were early adopters …

 
Two unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania, officials confirm - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:39:38 GMT
"[P]eople are not familiar with this disease and don’t fully understand the potential severity."
 
Apple built its new M6 and M5 Ultra desktops for the people daisy-chaining Macs to run AI - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:37:00 GMT

The new M6 chip moves to TSMC's 2nm process and is the first Apple SoC to combine all three core types at once. The CPU has 12 cores: two "super cores," four performance cores, and six efficiency cores. Super cores themselves aren't new. Apple introduced them with the M5 Pro...

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Why movie tie-in games are rarely sold anymore - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Movie-tie in games were huge in the 2000s, but have mostly dried up in the last decade. We still get games tied to existing IP, but in a different manner.
 
UK filing: in FY 2025, OnlyFans paid out $6.3B to creators, net revenue rose 10% YoY to $1.55B, and creator accounts hit 5M; 5,076 creators made $1M+ since 2016 (Todd Spangler/Variety) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Todd Spangler / Variety:
UK filing: in FY 2025, OnlyFans paid out $6.3B to creators, net revenue rose 10% YoY to $1.55B, and creator accounts hit 5M; 5,076 creators made $1M+ since 2016 — A sizable bunch of top OnlyFans creators have taken home seven-figure checks from the fan-monetization site.

 
Apple just revealed two ways iPhone 18 Pro could get big upgrades - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
  1. Apple just revealed two ways iPhone 18 Pro could get big upgrades 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 Preorders Are Coming. Here’s Everything We Know and a Few Predictions CNET
  3. Apple is reportedly preparing iPhone price hikes (because of course they are) Mashable
  4. Here’s When Apple Will Reveal Its iPhone 18 Pro And Foldable Phone Date Forbes
  5. iPhone price rises ‘inevitable,’ but may not be as bad as you expect Macworld
 
SpaceX intends to invest up to $100 billion in massive Louisiana spaceport - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:26:15 GMT
"This will be a project like no other."
 
These Cookies Are 3D-Printed and Made of Recycled Plastic - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:20:38 GMT
Scientists have engineered yeast that converts waste plastic and plant biomass into vanilla-flavored, 3D-printable protein cookies.
 
Anthropic Unifies Memory Across Claude and Cowork - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:18:30 GMT
You can also allow Claude to generate memory topics as you chat.
 
My retired husband wanted me to join his adventures. Saying no was the best thing for our marriage. - Business Insider - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:12:15 GMT
My retired husband wanted me to join his adventures. Saying no was the best thing for our marriage. Business Insider
 
Anthropic merges the memory systems for Claude chat and Claude Cowork, making Claude chat history available to Cowork unless users opt out (David Gewirtz/ZDNET) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:10:01 GMT

David Gewirtz / ZDNET:
Anthropic merges the memory systems for Claude chat and Claude Cowork, making Claude chat history available to Cowork unless users opt out — ZDNET's key takeaways — Claude chat and Cowork now share one memory system. — Memory updates as you chat, with sensitive-data controls.

 
The Nokia 300 Charge doubles as a 10W powerbank - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:09:15 GMT
The Nokia 300 Charge doubles as a 10W powerbank.
 
Intel confirms Crescent Island GPU will pack 32 Xe3P cores and up to 480GB of memory - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:02:00 GMT

At the Hot Chips 2026 symposium in Palo Alto this week, Intel revealed that Crescent Island will feature 32 Xe3P cores, 256 XMX engines, 32MB of unified L2 cache, a PCIe Gen5 x16 interface, and a 350W TDP for the air-cooled model. Intel will ship Crescent Island accelerators with 160GB...

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AI Book Scanning: Just What Is A Rare Book? - Hack a Day Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:37 GMT
One of the stories of the last few weeks has been that AI companies have been scanning books in very large numbers in order to train their models with content …read more
 
Claude's memory now works across both chats and Cowork sessions - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Anthropic is giving users more control over what memories Claude saves.
 
Xbox has a bunch of translucent green accessories for the console's 25th birthday - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:57:00 GMT
Xbox has a bunch of translucent green accessories for the console's 25th birthday.
 
Nvidia releases DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, available now in 30 games - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:44:00 GMT
Nvidia has released DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, bringing its 2nd-gen Transformer model to all RTX GPUs. The upgrade promises improved lighting, temporal stability, and detail in motion, while reducing artifacts such as ghosting. An early access update to the Nvidia App lets users enable this in 30 supported games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Alan Wake 2, and Resident Evil Requiem, with a wider release coming in September.
 
The EPA plans to eliminate a federal rule that US states must publicize and solicit public input on air pollution permit applications for data centers (Maxine Joselow/New York Times) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:40:02 GMT

Maxine Joselow / New York Times:
The EPA plans to eliminate a federal rule that US states must publicize and solicit public input on air pollution permit applications for data centers — Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.

 
Apple decides undermining its own email privacy feature was a bad idea after all - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:36:46 GMT
Apple decides undermining its own email privacy feature was a bad idea after all.
 
How Xbox controllers have changed in the last 25 years - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Every Xbox controller has the familiar ABXY buttons and offset thumbsticks. But Microsoft has slowly evolved the controller over its quarter-century life.
 
Lab supply companies have been selling antibodies using manipulated images - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:16:57 GMT
Image changes that would get a paper retracted are widespread among suppliers.
 
Stability AI, which has deals with UMG, WMG, and EA to build AI models from their IP, raised a $76M Series B from them, Sony Music, and others (Corbin Bolies/Variety) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:15:01 GMT

Corbin Bolies / Variety:
Stability AI, which has deals with UMG, WMG, and EA to build AI models from their IP, raised a $76M Series B from them, Sony Music, and others — Stability AI, the AI startup backed by the likes of James Cameron and Sean Parker, has raised $76 million in a Series B funding round from a roster …

 
Sources: Anthropic is likely to tell IPO investors that its potential revenue opportunities are above $30T, topping SpaceX's $28.5T; Uber predicted $6T in 2019 (Corrie Driebusch/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:05:25 GMT

Corrie Driebusch / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Anthropic is likely to tell IPO investors that its potential revenue opportunities are above $30T, topping SpaceX's $28.5T; Uber predicted $6T in 2019 — The AI startup is likely to top SpaceX's eye-popping potential revenue estimate — SpaceX's record-breaking IPO tested the limits of an obscure financial metric.

 
New bootloader lets you take the "Meta" out of the original Meta Quest - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:04:37 GMT
Privilege escalation attack grants "full control" and freedom from Meta's servers/apps.
 
Waymo is expanding to Germany, with service in Munich planned for 2027 - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:40:02 GMT
Waymo has set up subsidiaries in several European countries this summer as it prepares to expand.
 
Artificial Intelligence as It Once Was - Hack a Day Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:26 GMT
One day, people will look back at what we call Artificial Intelligence and laugh. We do the same thing today, as chat bots totally outstrip what the computer industry called …read more
 
Apple M5 Ultra vs M3 Ultra: What's changed? - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Everything you need to know about Apple's powerful new chip.
 
A British gearhead built a road-legal sports car in his shed for $7,000 - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Called the Gasolini AR1, the car is powered by a 2017 Honda CBR500 twin-cylinder motorcycle engine and rides on wheels taken from a Ford Ka hatchback. Ely estimates the project cost about $7,000. He designed it around low weight, modest running costs, and a parts list that other enthusiasts could realistically source.

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The Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Is a Step Toward Chaos in the Midterms - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:16:36 GMT
The Supreme Court has removed one roadblock from the Trump administration’s attempts to impose severe restrictions on voting.
 
AI won’t replace radiologists, but it will dramatically change their jobs - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:10:03 GMT
A pioneering AI scientist once predicted computers would replace human radiologists. They haven't.
 
PS Plus Essential Games for September 2026 Leaked Early - Push Square - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:05:00 GMT
  1. PS Plus Essential Games for September 2026 Leaked Early Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September 2026 Leak, Headlined by Sniper Elite: Resistance IGN
  3. PlayStation Plus full September 2026 free game line-up leaks online GAMINGbible
  4. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September 2026 Revealed Insider Gaming
  5. 5 More August 2026 PS Plus Extra Games Available to Download Now Push Square
 
Apple releases new Magic Keyboards with one notable change - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:52:00 GMT
  1. Apple releases new Magic Keyboards with one notable change 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Quietly Refreshes Magic Keyboards MacRumors
  3. MacBook-style key symbols come to all four Magic Keyboards AppleInsider
  4. Apple's new Magic Keyboard swaps text for symbols, but skips the upgrade you actually want Digital Trends
  5. Apple Magic Keyboards get cosmetic updates, avoid price hikes Macworld
 
Business schools are charging $28,000 to teach executives how to be "chief AI officer" - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:42:00 GMT

The University of Chicago's Booth School of Business is one of the leading business schools to have launched a program for prospective chief AI officers. According to the institution's official website, the course is designed to prepare executives to "lead AI initiatives, build scalable infrastructure, and drive transformative AI adoption."

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Nintendo reveals its latest Switch 2 bundles just ahead of the console's price increase - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:32:27 GMT
Let this serve as a reminder that the Switch 2 is getting more expensive next week.
 
Nintendo Reveals Its Latest Switch 2 Bundles Just Ahead Of The Console's Price Increase - Engadget - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:32:27 GMT
  1. Nintendo Reveals Its Latest Switch 2 Bundles Just Ahead Of The Console's Price Increase Engadget
  2. Two new Nintendo Switch 2 bundles deliver sun-soaked sports, high-speed thrills and extra value Nintendo
  3. Two Nintendo Switch 2 Bundles Announced - Mario Kart World & Nintendo Switch Sports Resort - News VGChartz
  4. The Clock Is Ticking: Grab Your Switch 2 Console Before the September Price Hike CNET
  5. Nintendo Switch 2 To Receive Two Bundle Options, But Only After The Base Price Gets Hiked Kotaku
 
Sony phones in an update to the midrange Xperia 10 and slaps a sizable price hike on it - Engadget Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:30:52 GMT
The Xperia 10 VIII offers few upgrades for a lot more money.
 
Apple releases new Polishing Cloth for $9 - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:10:00 GMT
  1. Apple releases new Polishing Cloth for $9 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Releases New Polishing Cloth MacRumors
  3. Apple's Polishing Cloth is back for $9 AppleInsider
  4. Apple Updates a Power Adapter for the EU and Vietnam and Drops the Price of Its Polishing Cloth MacStories
  5. Amid raging price hikes, Apple slashes flagship cloth by more than 50% Macworld
 
Anatomy of an SLA Resin Printing Disaster - Hack a Day Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:51 GMT
When I got back into SLA resin printing recently, I knew that I’d inevitably have to deal with the agony of failed prints and of course resin spills. This moment …read more
 
Galaxy S27 Ultra’s major redesign detailed in new renders, price hike rumored - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 Ultra’s major redesign detailed in new renders, price hike rumored 9to5Google
  2. Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra official CAD Renders Leak Android Headlines
  3. Galaxy S27 Ultra has fewer cameras, and it's the best upgrade in years PhoneArena
  4. Galaxy S27 Ultra tipped to be nearly the same size as S26 Ultra - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Galaxy S27 Ultra's redesign looks even more iPhone-like in new renders Android Central
 
The latest iPhone Ultra rumors and leaks: Everything we know about Apple's first foldable - Mashable - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:57:03 GMT
  1. The latest iPhone Ultra rumors and leaks: Everything we know about Apple's first foldable Mashable
  2. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Will Help Bring Some Magic Back Bloomberg.com
  3. CNET Finds 75% of US Adults Couldn’t Care Less About a Foldable iPhone CNET
  4. Apple to launch $2,000-plus foldable ‘iPhone Ultra’ in early September: report Fortune
  5. Gurman: iPhone Ultra Wows Early Testers, Except for Its Camera MacRumors
 
Tesla just killed Solar Roof after years of complaints and price hikes - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:56:00 GMT

The company told its certified third-party installers that Solar Roof is no longer available for new projects. Tesla will continue selling standard solar panels and home battery systems instead. Its former Solar Roof web address now sends visitors to the company's solar-panel page.

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Famed 1995 JRPG Terranigma Is Coming To Modern Platforms - Game Informer - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:55:00 GMT
  1. Famed 1995 JRPG Terranigma Is Coming To Modern Platforms Game Informer
  2. Classic Quintet Action-RPG Terranigma Gets New Release on Consoles, PC Crunchyroll
  3. A Lost Cult-Classic RPG From The SNES Is Finally Returning Kotaku
  4. Over 30 Years Later, an Underrated SNES RPG Masterpiece Is Finally Getting a US Release Polygon.com
  5. Terranigma coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch Nintendo Everything
 
The secret love life of the longfin squid - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT
MIT Sea Grant resident artist and acclaimed underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen captures an intimate look at courtship and communication in a hidden spawning spectacle off Cape Cod.
 
AI music can no longer chart in Australia, unless a human actually made it - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:31:00 GMT

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has updated its Charts Code of Practice to distinguish between AI-generated and AI-assisted music. The changes apply to the chart dated Monday, August 31, which will be published on Friday, August 28.

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Sony reminds players they don't actually own the PlayStation games they purchased - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:04:00 GMT

The company began emailing copies of the PlayStation Terms of Service and other legal documents earlier this month. Notably, the messages contain a section from the PlayStation End User License Agreement stating that software on the platform is licensed, not sold.

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Apple's new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:11 GMT
Folks have been daisy-chaining Macs for AI—this refresh keeps that in mind.
 
New M6 Mac Mini and Mac Studio With M5 Ultra Promise Needed Boost for AI and Graphics - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
At higher prices, naturally.
 
Perplexity partners with Nvidia to launch Portable Computer, a fully local AI agent with zero token costs - VentureBeat - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Perplexity partners with Nvidia to launch Portable Computer, a fully local AI agent with zero token costs VentureBeat
  2. Perplexity Launches Local AI Model That Will Run on Your GPU Instead of the Cloud Gizmodo
  3. Perplexity’s on-device AI offering promises data control and lower token costs Computerworld
  4. Portable Computer is Perplexity's new local AI agent - why it's a game changer ZDNET
  5. Nvidia and Perplexity partner to bring AI to local hardware Jon Peddie Research
 
Apple Mac Mini M6 and Mac Studio M5 Ultra: Specs, Price, Release Date - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple’s Mac Mini and Mac Studio have been tough to buy for months, but updated versions have arrived. Both include new chips optimized for AI, with the M6 Mac Mini getting a $200 price bump.
 
Uber’s New Safety Feature Lets Parents Watch Teens’ Rides Live - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Guardians can access a live video stream to see how a trip is going. The feature will roll out across the US in the coming weeks.
 
ASUS ROG adds three 24.5-inch OLED esports monitors up to 720Hz, new Fast IPS monitor reaches 920Hz - VideoCardz.com - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:58:18 GMT
  1. ASUS ROG adds three 24.5-inch OLED esports monitors up to 720Hz, new Fast IPS monitor reaches 920Hz VideoCardz.com
  2. ROG PG259QWS Ace: Official Monitor of PGL CS2 Major 2026 ASUS Pressroom
  3. This Asus Monitor Fixes One of the Main Gripes Over OLED WIRED
  4. Asus ROG Strix XG32UQWMS 4K OLED gaming monitor review: Fast and flexible performance Tom's Hardware
  5. ASUS Intros ROG Gladius IV Ace Wireless Gaming Mouse at Gamescom 2026 TechPowerUp
 
Open-world Iron Man game footage leaks, showing an hour of Just Cause dev Avalanche's cancelled Marvel game - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:42:35 GMT
  1. Open-world Iron Man game footage leaks, showing an hour of Just Cause dev Avalanche's cancelled Marvel game Eurogamer.net
  2. Canceled Iron Man Game Footage Leaks Online, Showing Destructible Environments, Flying, and More IGN
  3. Avalanche’s Canceled Iron Man Game Footage Surfaces Online Insider Gaming
  4. Cancelled Iron Man Game From Just Cause Devs Leaks In 97 Minutes Of PS3 Footage Cosmic Book News
  5. Almost 100 minutes of gameplay footage from Avalanche Studios’ canceled Iron Man game leaked online The Times of India
 
Russian tech giant VK wants Apple to pay $696,000 every day until its apps return to the App Store - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:33:00 GMT

VK, which was known as Mail.ru Group until 2021, filed the suit against Apple in a Moscow arbitration court after the US firm removed its apps from the App Store in June.

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The OLED Xbox Ally X20 officially starts at $1,300 - The Verge - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
  1. The OLED Xbox Ally X20 officially starts at $1,300 The Verge
  2. ROG XBOX Ally X20 Pre-Order Now Open | Ships Oct 15 ASUS Pressroom
  3. ASUS Is Celebrating The 20th Anniversary Of Its Gaming Division With The ROG XBOX Ally X20 Engadget
  4. Preorder the ROG XBOX Ally X20 Starting Today XBOX Wire
  5. Asus' standalone ROG Xbox Ally X20 finally gets a price tag: How to preorder it Mashable
 
'Just a hobby, won't be big': Linus Torvalds introduced Linux 35 years ago - and almost called it Freax - ZDNET - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:21:00 GMT
  1. 'Just a hobby, won't be big': Linus Torvalds introduced Linux 35 years ago - and almost called it Freax ZDNET
  2. Happy 35th Birthday, Linux! 9to5Linux
  3. Linux was announced by Linus Torvalds 35 years ago today — humble OS started with 10,000 lines of code but has now grown to 40 million, dominates global infrastructure Tom's Hardware
  4. 35 years ago today, Linus Torvalds made a Usenet post that introduced Linux to the world XDA
  5. Linux Turns 35: How A Student’s “Hobby” Became The Foundation of The Digital World LinkedIn
 
Fitbit founders launch Luffu Link, an LTE health and safety band - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Fitbit founders launch Luffu Link, an LTE health and safety band TechCrunch
  2. Fitbit founders debut fitness band for family care Axios
  3. Fitbit Creators Unveil Screenless Wearable to Help Track Aging Parents Bloomberg.com
  4. Luffu’s New Health and Safety Wearable Isn’t Just for You. It’s for Your Entire Family CNET
  5. Can a Wearable Help You Care for Aging Parents From Afar? Fitbit’s Founders Are Betting on It inc.com
 
CNET Finds 75% of US Adults Couldn’t Care Less About a Foldable iPhone - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Ultra (or Fold), could cost over $2,000 according to analysts. But US adults aren’t willing to pay that much.
 
This 98-qubit quantum computer moves ions around to compute more efficiently - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT

Helios is the largest trapped-ion quantum computer demonstrated so far. Quantinuum, which is based in Cambridge, UK, and Broomfield, Colorado, previously demonstrated machines with 32 qubits in 2023 and 56 qubits in 2025.

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Our Robot Pool Vacuum Tests Show Why Suction Power Matters Less Than You Think - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Suction isn’t everything. Smart navigation and efficiency are what really define a great robotic pool cleaner.
 
I Tested Kitchen Composters for 2 Years. These Are the Ones I’d Buy (2026) - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
After years of smells, strange noises, and “tea,” these are the composters and food recyclers I’d actually recommend.
 
"We've all been too ambitious": Sam Altman says our old habits are delaying the great AI transition - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A recent survey found that almost 49% of US adults now use AI chatbots. While that is up from 33% two years ago, it's not as all-encompassing as, say, the number of people who use the internet every day.

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Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look Global Release Times Confirmed - IGN - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:10:05 GMT
  1. Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look Global Release Times Confirmed IGN
  2. GTA 6 Extended Look Trailer Hits Netflix, YouTube This Week. Here Are the Exact Release Times PCMag
  3. Europe's gaming bash kicks off as industry eyes 'Grand Theft' boost Japan Today
  4. Gamescom Director Names Two Games Setting Industry Standards ixbt.games
  5. 'Final Fantasy', 'The Witcher' in spotlight at Europe gaming bash Yahoo Finance Singapore
 
The 4 Best Car Phone Mounts I’ve Tried (2026): Belkin, Andery, Andobil - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:08:00 GMT
The best car phone holders keep your phone firmly in place while never getting in your line of sight. I took a dozen on road trips this summer to find the best.
 
Quest VR Headset Becomes Unlocked Hardware - Hack a Day Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:58 GMT
The Quest virtual reality headset gets a fully unlocked bootloader thanks to the QuestStack tool, which automates a complex process of privilege escalation to provide stable, privileged access to the …read more
 
The County Prosecutors Who Became ICE Informants - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Illinois prosecutors shared defendants’ personal data with federal immigration agents without criminal warrants, public disclosure, or legislative oversight.
 
The real reason to buy a Pixel 11 Pro - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. The real reason to buy a Pixel 11 Pro 9to5Google
  2. Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold Is Better, but Not the Best WIRED
  3. You can officially buy the Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5. blog.google
  4. Pixel 11 Pro XL vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Sample Photos Comparison PhoneArena
  5. The Pixel 11 Pro is a great phone, no thanks to its flashiest new features The Verge
 
Optoma GT2400HDR Review: Ace Projector for Golf Simulation - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:32:00 GMT
The Optoma GT2400HDR laser projector is great for setting up a driving range in your living room, but mediocre video quality makes it less appealing for home entertainment.
 
AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs. 9070 XT: Which Should You Buy? - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:06:00 GMT
We compare the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT across 52 games at 1440p and 4K, test how each responds to undervolting, and determine whether the XT model is worth its price premium.
 
Omega’s Beloved Entry-Level Speedmaster Finally Returns (Sort Of) - Gear Patrol - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT
  1. Omega’s Beloved Entry-Level Speedmaster Finally Returns (Sort Of) Gear Patrol
  2. Introducing: A New Generation Of The Omega Speedmaster 38 MM Hodinkee
  3. Omega Just Released a Mini Moonwatch WIRED
  4. Omega Just Launched 7 New Speedmaster Watches. Here’s Your Complete Guide to Every One Esquire
  5. Review: Is the New Omega Speedmaster 38 the Modern Speedmaster Reduced? Worn & Wound
 
Border Wall Construction Threatens 6,000 Years of History on Private Lands - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Archeologists are confronting an “unfathomable” loss as border wall construction is set to cut across ranches that are home to unique historical sites, many of which haven’t been fully studied.
 
Hands-On The Longines Master Collection Launches A New Monopusher Chronograph Alongside A Refresh Of The Triple Calendar Chrono - Hodinkee - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Hands-On The Longines Master Collection Launches A New Monopusher Chronograph Alongside A Refresh Of The Triple Calendar Chrono Hodinkee
  2. First Look: The Updated Longines Master Collection now gets Light Blue Dials Monochrome Watches
  3. Longines Rounds Out the Redesigned Master Collection Revolution Watch
  4. Longines Impressively Expands The Master Collection Fratello Watches
  5. Longines Drops an Elegant Monopusher Chronograph for Way Less Than You’d Expect Gear Patrol
 
Silicon Valley’s Newest Status Symbol Is a Super-Rare Sam Altman Swiss Watch - WSJ - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. Silicon Valley’s Newest Status Symbol Is a Super-Rare Sam Altman Swiss Watch WSJ
  2. It has been reported that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has collaborated with a Swiss luxury watch company t.. 매일경제
  3. Silicon Valley employees are flexing their limited-edition customized Swiss watches Business Insider
  4. Bespoke One-Of-A-Kind And Off-Catalog Watches: A Story As Old As Time Fratello Watches
  5. The Hottest Luxury Watches Right Now Aren’t for Sale. They’re Made for Employees of the Tech Giants inc.com
 
"I Don't Think I'll Collect Another Thing Again" - Prized NES Collection Of Over 860+ NES Games Stolen In Heartbreaking Burglary - Time Extension - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. "I Don't Think I'll Collect Another Thing Again" - Prized NES Collection Of Over 860+ NES Games Stolen In Heartbreaking Burglary Time Extension
  2. Nintendo Fan Loses Nearly Complete NES Collection in Heartbreaking Theft Polygon.com
  3. Family says crook stole $50K Nintendo collection in Pierce County FOX 13 Seattle
  4. Family says its 'game over' after their entire Nintendo collection was stolen WKRC
  5. Community supports family after video game theft Yahoo
 
It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Really - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Thanks to a dwindling supply of open roles, “one-click” applications, and the rise of artificial intelligence, it’s easier than ever to apply for a job. We’re all paying the price.
 
Spirit Airlines Wants to Sell Its Data to Google. Former Flight Attendants Are Freaked Out - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:15:00 GMT
“It never crossed my mind that they would be so bold as to sell our private data for AI,” says one former Spirit Airlines flight attendant.
 
The Days Of Broadcast Digital TV Could Be Numbered - Hack a Day Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:40 GMT
When the analog TV signals were turned off in most places around fifteen years ago, their replacement took the form of a set of digital multiplexes. ATSC for North America, …read more
 
Omega Just Released a Mini Moonwatch - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Say hello to a revamped collection of perfectly proportioned 38-mm Speedmasters.
 
IBM is building a dual-architecture mainframe chip that will run Arm and Z software on the same cores - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:08:00 GMT

The processor was showcased at Hot Chips 2026 and is expected to use 11 IBM Z cores built on a 2-nanometer process. IBM said the cores will operate above 5.7 GHz and support native execution of both z/Architecture and AArch64 instructions.

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Data Centers Are Driving an Alarming Gas Power Expansion in the US - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:01:00 GMT
There’s no clearer sign of the data center boom than rampant gas projects that have been proposed or that are already under construction.
 
AirPods 5 to Launch as Early as Next Month - MacRumors - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:00:32 GMT
  1. AirPods 5 to Launch as Early as Next Month MacRumors
  2. Apple Just Leaked Its AI Future. Investors Have More Reasons to Worry. Yahoo Finance
  3. New Plain Old AirPods 5 (Without Cameras) Could Arrive Next Month Gizmodo
  4. How Apple leaked product plans and even a video in a beta AppleInsider
  5. Why Apple’s Controversial New AirPods Could Get Banned in Offices and Gyms inc.com
 
Behind the Scenes of ESPN’s Animated Sports Alt-Casts - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:39:43 GMT
How are those live sports games starring the characters from The Simpsons, Toy Story and Inside Out made? With a lot of animators and tech like motion capture and face tracking.
 
A New Interactive Tool Weighs Vaccine Risks for You - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:21:50 GMT
I spoke with one of the creators behind the tool to understand exactly how it works and where it gets its sources.
 
Intel re-enters Amazon's top-10 best-selling CPUs after over a year, but AMD still dominates - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:04:00 GMT

Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core i7-14700K rank #6 and #9, respectively, surrounded by an array of Ryzen chips spanning multiple generations. Both are mid-range parts, priced at $255 and $312, respectively. The 270K Plus belongs to Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh series, while the 14700K comes from the...

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Percy Jackson Cast Teases ‘Some People Get What They Deserve’ in Season 3 - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:11 GMT
At D23, a panel with the stars and showrunners of Percy Jackson and the Olympians revealed a few details, including gods, rescue missions and possible deaths ahead.
 
AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:45:53 GMT
Young employment in AI-impacted fields down 19% compared to more AI-resistant occupations.
 
Privacy-Focused GrapheneOS Is Coming to Motorola Phones in 2027 - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:43:30 GMT
Support will launch on non-folding devices first, according to the GrapheneOS Foundation.
 
Data centers become "killer application" for new power transformer tech - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:32:16 GMT
Solid-state transformers could also benefit EV charging and, someday, households.
 
Apple Reportedly Will Raise iPhone Prices, but Just How Much? - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:17:18 GMT
The Cupertino giant apparently will match, if not exceed, what Google and Samsung did with their phone pricing.
 
Bitdefender VPN Review: Fast and Affordable Privacy - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:08:00 GMT
Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.
 
RFK Jr. may upend how vaccine recommendations are categorized - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:04:48 GMT
There are currently 3 categories. Without reason, RFK Jr. is considering changes.
 
Can You Kill Salmonella in Eggs Without Cooking Them? I Tried It - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:45:52 GMT
With advice from infectious disease experts, I tested a low-effort way to pasteurize eggs at home.
 
Americans Want to Know When Their Healthcare Providers Use AI - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
AI chatbots are changing the healthcare landscape, but privacy and transparency remain critical concerns.
 
The Best Kitchen Gadget to Prevent Salmonella Is a Good Meat Probe - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:22:35 GMT
Salmonella outbreaks are seemingly everywhere right now. A good temperature probe is the last and best line of defense.
 
Ads and tracking infiltrated TVs. Now they're coming for monitors. - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:17:41 GMT
Monitor vendors are playing with fire.
 
Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60%, blaming memory shortage - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:54:50 GMT
  1. Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60%, blaming memory shortage TechCrunch
  2. Save Up to 60%: These Amazon Device Deals May Be the Best Prices We’ll See for a While CNET
  3. Amazon hiked prices on Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, eero to offset ‘significant increases’ in memory costs Fortune
  4. Amazon Devices Are The Latest Casualties Of The Memory Shortage Price Hikes Engadget
  5. Amazon quietly hikes prices on Kindles, Echo speakers, Fire TV sticks, and eero routers: See the full list Mashable
 
GM vehicles under federal scrutiny after hundreds of reports - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:42:50 GMT
The eBoost brake-by-wire system is responsible for at least 22 crashes now.
 
Brain circuit keeps tabs on what just happened to aid judgment of what’s happening now - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:40:00 GMT
To keep track of what’s going on in front of it, the brain relies not only on what it sees, but also a comparison with what it just saw. A new study pinpoints the circuit that provides that service.
 
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:19:21 GMT
Is the technique outdated? Yes. Is it still creepy? Also yes.
 
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Is Way Ahead Of Black Ops 7 Already By One Metric - GameSpot - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:13:24 GMT
  1. Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Is Way Ahead Of Black Ops 7 Already By One Metric GameSpot
  2. Modern Warfare 4 Beta Patch Notes Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. ‘A cognitive cacophony’: hands-on with the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 beta test The Guardian
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – New Multiplayer and Early Access Beta details PlayStation.Blog
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Inside the Maps and Movement of Multiplayer XBOX Wire
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Windows NT 4.0 turns 30: when Microsoft brought the Windows 95 look to the enterprise - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:57:00 GMT

Microsoft released Windows NT 3.1, its first true 32-bit operating system, in 1993. The "New Technology" platform initially adopted the traditional user interface of the DOS-based Windows 3.x operating environment, but things began to change exactly 30 years ago.

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Trump says data center protesters are "making a mistake," but his allies disagree - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:13:00 GMT

Explaining the reason for his support despite strong opposition from members of his own party, Trump insisted that data centers are beneficial because they create "tremendous amounts of jobs and money." He added that people opposed to new data centers are making a mistake because the original concerns about excessive...

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Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
My Daily Driver Gaming Headset Is Super Cheap Right Now - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:46:18 GMT
I love this multi-device headset, and right now it’s cheaper than what I paid for it in March.
 
A hidden Windows cleanup routine is quietly deleting Asus laptop GPU drivers - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:32:00 GMT

The Eco mode feature available on Asus gaming laptops can cause Windows to remove the GPU driver installed on the system. A user who owns a ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop discovered the unpleasant issue after spending "months" investigating why the system's discrete GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU would suddenly disappear....

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Buyer beware: Those mummified remains might carry toxic spores - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:59:07 GMT
"Mummified remains sold online exhibit signs of biodeterioration, yet sellers provide no safety guidance."
 
Nvidia senior manager tied to ex-Supermicro staff's AI smuggling scheme - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:41:45 GMT
Nvidia worker indicted after Jensen Huang scolded Supermicro for AI server smuggling.
 
Which of these companies once owned meaningful chunks of TSMC, ASML, and NXP – and today owns none of them? - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT
Imagine owning stakes in three companies now worth a combined $2.6 trillion... and selling all of them before it mattered.
 
The Witcher IV Launches In 2028, CD Projekt Red Joint-CEO Confirms - Game Informer - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:17:00 GMT
  1. The Witcher IV Launches In 2028, CD Projekt Red Joint-CEO Confirms Game Informer
  2. Important update from Michał Nowakowski, Joint CEO of CD PROJEKT RED CD PROJEKT RED | Relacje Inwestorskie
  3. The Witcher 4 developers target a 2028 release The Verge
  4. Highly Anticipated PlayStation 5 Action RPG Gets Major Release Date Update Yahoo
  5. The Witcher 4 Team Talks 'Future Of The Franchise', Confirms 2028 Release Window Pure Xbox
 
F1 in the Netherlands: The driver you most want to beat is your teammate - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:02:54 GMT
Formula 1 returned from its summer break with this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
 
Happy 35th anniversary to the Super Nintendo, one of gaming's greatest consoles - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:48:00 GMT

The Super Nintendo debuted in North America on August 23, 1991, after having launched as the Super Famicom in Japan a full nine months earlier. Nintendo was technically late to the 16-bit fight considering Sega's next-gen gaming machine had been around since the tail end of the 80s, but made...

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CPU-Z version 3 adds PC health checks to the classic system information tool - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:29:00 GMT
CPU-Z remains a favorite for checking processor, memory, and motherboard details, but version 3.01 makes it more useful for troubleshooting. The new Validator V3 can quickly scan for more than 100 potential issues, including overheating, outdated drivers, hardware problems, and bloatware.
 
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Found in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, Official Reveal at Gamescom Expected - Digital Foundry - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:10:00 GMT
  1. DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Found in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, Official Reveal at Gamescom Expected Digital Foundry
  2. GeForce at Gamescom 2026 — RTX & More NVIDIA
  3. Nvidia announces ray-traced Nanite, native anti-cheat, and DLSS 4.5 at Gamescom 2026 GamesIndustry.biz
  4. DLSS 4.5 vs FSR 4 vs PSSR 2.0: 115% FPS Gap [2026] tech-insider.org
  5. NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Review - Transformer Improved TechPowerUp
 
Four former police employees arrested over alleged misuse of Flock license plate cameras - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:47:00 GMT

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced last Friday that three former Savannah Police Department officers and one former civilian staff member have been arrested over accusations they accessed the Flock Safety system for non-law-enforcement purposes.

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Trump tried to curb clean energy. It’s booming anyway. - ArsTechnica Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:43:56 GMT
Capacity will rise by a record 45GW this year, according to S&P Global Energy.
 
A Day One Console Patch Will Make The Blood Of Dawnwalker Run At 60 FPS - Game Informer - Google Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:39:00 GMT
  1. A Day One Console Patch Will Make The Blood Of Dawnwalker Run At 60 FPS Game Informer
  2. Highly Anticipated PlayStation 5 RPG Gets 60 FPS Support After Backlash Yahoo
  3. Devs Behind Vampire RPG Promise 60FPS Mode After Backlash Kotaku
  4. Launch Trailer Revealed for ‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Cinelinx
  5. Everything You Need To Know About The Blood of Dawnwalker Green Man Gaming
 
A developer is using AI to bring 26-year-old Voodoo3 cards back to life on Linux - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:47:00 GMT

A series of new patches is improving support for 3dfx Voodoo3 cards in Linux. Daniel Palmer, the developer behind the code contribution, designed an AI-assisted solution to let the open-source kernel initialize the video cards even on machines with no standard BIOS on the motherboard.

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Startup wants to use autonomous drone swarms to clear clouds and boost solar farm output - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:08:00 GMT

Meteoric Technologies Inc., the creation of two engineers from the University of Cambridge, announced its plan to use drones as a way of increasing the efficiency of solar farms.

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Valve is 30 years old today, and it all began with two former Microsoft employees and a risky bet on games - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:17:00 GMT

Interestingly, both Newell and Harrington had just quit Microsoft before they started Valve. Newell had been there for thirteen years by that point, working on early versions of Windows. The job had also made him rich enough to fund a startup himself, since he left with more than a million...

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Birdfy Nest Duo Review: My Own Private Nature Documentary - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
With two cameras and built-in climate sensors, the Birdfy Nest Duo let me watch an entire nesting season unfold.
 
Uber hit with near-$1 billion fine after algorithms suspended drivers without human review - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Dutch Data Protection Authority found that between 2018 and 2022, Uber's systems temporarily blocked drivers suspected of fraud, including those flagged for allegedly taking unnecessary detours to increase fares or accepting trips they did not intend to complete.

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The Kindle Accessories I Never Want to Read Without (2026) - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:09:00 GMT
Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page turners and even charms, this is the guide for you.
 
The Best Home Theater Projectors in 2026: XGIMI, Hisense, Leica, and More - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Home theater projectors are getting better and better, and have quickly become my favorite way to enjoy movies.
 
Forget Meta Ray-Bans. These Dorky-Looking Virtual Display Glasses Are Way More Useful - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Tethered display glasses are truly practical face computers. They trade bulky spatial computing for simplicity: Plug in, recline, and get a massive screen right in front of your nose.
 
Amazon raises Kindle, eero, Fire TV, and Echo prices by up to 60% - TechSpot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Amazon's price hikes include an increase in the base Echo Dot from $50 to $80. Elsewhere, the Echo Show 11 now costs $250, a $30 jump from its previous $220 price.

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The Best Multiuse Air Purifier for Home in 2026: BlueAir, Rabbit Air, Dreame - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested dual-purpose air purifiers also function as heaters, fans, art pieces, and more, offering the best of both worlds.
 
They Dedicated Their Lives to Teaching. Then the Deepfakes Started - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The deepfake epidemic in schools is affecting more than students. Four teachers tell WIRED about becoming targets of sexualized, AI-generated content—and how difficult it was to find accountability.
 
NASA’s New Space Telescope Is Poised to Discover Hidden Facets of the Universe - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to discover as many as 200,000 new planets and reveal details about the elusive nature of dark matter and dark energy.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
Asus ROG Swift RGB Stripe OLED Review: Clarity King - Wired Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Asus PG27UCWM brings a new sub-pixel layout to the world of OLED gaming monitors, and in my testing, I appreciated the improvements it brings to the table.
 
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026? (So Far) - Wired Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:03:00 GMT
I’ve tested every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
 
Transistors Changed Everything. Here’s How They Work - Wired Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
How a tiny little electronic switch sparked the computer revolution.
 
The 6 Best Laptop Docking Stations to Unlock the Full Desktop Experience (2026) - Wired Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:37:00 GMT
Docking stations expand what your laptop can do, and I’ve been testing the best of the best to see which you should buy.
 
7 Basic iPhone Tricks I Built With iOS 27’s Revamped Shortcuts App - Wired Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
From halting my doomscrolls to automating air-quality checks, Apple’s streamlined Shortcuts app is my favorite iOS 27 feature.
 
Is Expensive Bottled Water Actually Better for You? - Wired Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Luxury water can contain different minerals and taste noticeably different. But a remote source, alkaline pH, and high price do not necessarily mean better hydration.
 
Saily Ultra eSIM Premum Plan Review: Packed With Perks - Wired Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
For uninterrupted service as you country-hop, the Saily Ultra eSIM works well and comes with plentiful perks. It’s pricey though.
 
The 4 Best Monitor Arms to Clear Up Your Desk Space (2026) - Wired Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
Your desk setup needs a monitor arm, and I’ve been testing every one I can get my hands on to find the best.
 
Set Up a Separate Work Profile on Your Android Phone - Wired Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
It is possible to achieve your desired work-life balance on your smartphone. Just set up separate accounts using this built-in Android feature.
 
The Best Mattress Toppers I've Tried (2026): Supportive, Plush, Memory Foam - Wired Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:32:00 GMT
These toppers will transform your mattress into exactly what you need, whether that’s a super-plush pillow top, memory foam, or targeted back support.
 
Your Expired Visa Card Could Be ‘Zombified’ to Make Contactless Payments - Wired Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Apple sends out an “unprecedented” number of spyware warnings, Ukraine hits a Russian ecommerce giant with cyber and drone attacks, and more.
 
NASA Cancels Its Rescue Mission for the Aging Swift Telescope - Wired Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The LINK probe was supposed to use robotic arms to capture Swift and lift it into a safe orbit. Problems with its control system forced NASA to call off the attempt.
 
The Unlikely Place at the Center of China’s AI Boom - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:25:32 GMT
Cheap energy, abundant land, and proximity to Beijing have turned a city in Inner Mongolia into a crucial hub for data centers.
 
Tesla’s Door Handles Lead to Its Biggest Recall Yet - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:10:00 GMT
A Chinese agency says the two recalls affecting some 3 million vehicles can mostly be fixed by over-the-air updates—but they will also require physical warning stickers and camera-related updates.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Meta is in court again over child safety, and this time it’s a landmark case that could force significant changes to core features of Facebook and Instagram.
 
I Tried the Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026: Beatbot, iGarden, Dreame - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:33:00 GMT
Pack up your pool cleaning supplies. Let one of these robot buddies maintain your water quality instead
 
Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 (2026): A Solution for Cord Clutter - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 can wirelessly transmit games, TV shows, movies, and more across your home (even through walls).
 
The Patrick Clancy Conspiracy Theories Are Rooted in the Harsh Realities of Motherhood - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Lindsay Clancy’s defense argues she killed her three kids because of postpartum psychosis. But armchair detectives, including many fed-up mothers, are laying blame with her ex-husband.
 
5 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2026): Philips, Oral-B, Quip, More - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:31:00 GMT
After two years of testing, these are the electric toothbrushes that impressed WIRED staffers the most.
 
Influencers and Resellers Are Turning Empty Boxes Into Big Cash - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
As the appetite for “authenticity” grows online, content creators are buying up empty boxes for luxury goods—and resellers are cashing in for “crazy prices.”
 
The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“People have talked about the Colorado River crisis for decades—we’re now in it,” says one expert. “Everyone you talk to is like, ‘Shit, man.’”
 
Best Early Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): AirTags, Dyson, and More - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:37:00 GMT
From the best Dyson vacuum to the best wireless headphones and earbuds we’ve tested, you can get some great gadgets on sale already ahead of Labor Day.
 
The Single English County Saying No to Palantir - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
The UK government is facing calls to cancel a sprawling health care contract with Palantir. The region of Greater Manchester insists it can do a better job itself.
 
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
 
Paving the way for greener ammonia production - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
New MIT research could lead to better materials for a fossil-fuel-free process for making the chemical that's essential to fertilizer and other products.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
The game’s the thing - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:00 GMT
MIT senior Kayode Dada has a passion for designing games, and a penchant for building community.
 
How the Toxoplasma parasite adapts to crowded conditions in host cells - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT
A new study by Whitehead Institute researchers identifies how the widespread parasite Toxoplasma gondii survives in crowded environments in infected cells, which helps it persist in long-lasting brain cysts.
 
Creating innovations that scale across borders - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:15:00 GMT
A new book coauthored by Professor Amos Winter asserts that, to solve major challenges and deliver products of value to consumers in both developed and emerging markets, innovators must think and act globally.
 
Flipping the script on biology education, and scaling it up - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:20:00 GMT
Using a modular kit, the MIT Edgerton Center is bringing a hands-on biology curriculum to Massachusetts’ second-largest school district.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
When AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can’t be traced to training data - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT
A new method for surgically removing training examples from a model reveals that as datasets grow, the link between what a model learns and what it produces dissolves.
 
Anthea Coster awarded International Union of Radio Science Appleton Prize - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:00 GMT
The MIT Haystack Observatory principal research scientist is honored for lifetime contributions to ionospheric research.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
DNA shaper steers nervous system development - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
A study of worms finds a protein that helps shape the structure of the genome is critical for establishing the identity of some neurons.
 
Q&A: Rethinking how innovation happens - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
In his latest book, Professor Eugene Fitzgerald examines the forces that turn breakthroughs into value — and why innovation resists simple formulas.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Professor Emeritus Chiang Chung Mei, pioneering scholar of ocean wave dynamics and fluid mechanics, dies at 91 - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.
 
Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.
 
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.
 
Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.
 
Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.
 
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.
 
3 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT
Dean Richard Locke discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy.
 
The mystery of the Chinese tea chest label - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
MIT historian Tristan Brown uncovers the true origins of an artifact once thought to be a relic of the Boston Tea Party.
 
With a feel for physics, AI models simulate a wider range of real-world scenarios - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:25:00 GMT
“GeoPT” helps AI models understand the basics of physics so they can simulate how objects respond to things like wind and water more efficiently and accurately.
 
MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Their new study aims to give budding industry a framework for understanding how fusion can be profitable.
 
Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases - MIT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.
 
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
An experienced student affairs leader is joining MIT to oversee the next chapter for the Division of Student Life.
 
A new way to watch heat move through electronics - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips.
 
Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies.
 
Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments.
 
These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics.
 
Past is prologue for geopolitical developments - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
DUSP Associate Professor Jason Jackson’s latest book compares how two countries chose radically different paths to economic independence.
 
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.
 
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.
 
A Robot Gave Me a Vision Test in 90 Seconds. Is It the Future of Vision Care? - CNET Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:31:55 GMT
It’s now available at select Walmart Vision Centers, Sam’s Club locations and Quay eyewear stores.
 
One Apple Contest. 5 Different Ways to Win - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:01:41 GMT
CNET, Lifehacker, Mashable, PCMag and ZDNET are holding prediction contests to see which readers can best guess what Apple will do this year.
 
The Best Smart Home Devices for Your Desk or Office - CNET Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:03:03 GMT
Your home office space deserves these smart upgrades and extra capabilities. Here’s how to get them.
 
The New Apple Watch Series 12 Is Almost Here, and It May Not Come Alone - CNET Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:01:12 GMT
A bigger battery and an overdue processor upgrade could be coming to Apple’s next smartwatch, plus a few wildcard features and new Ultra.
 
Foldable iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro and Other Phones We Expect to Launch in 2026 - CNET Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:01:34 GMT
2026 has been filled with new phones from Samsung, Google and others. Now we’re looking forward to Apple’s big 2026 iPhone launch.
 
iOS 27 Is Almost Here, but You Should Check Out All These iOS 26 Features First - CNET Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:02 GMT
Here’s what you need to know about iOS 26 and all its features.
 
Your Internet Bill Might be Booby Trapped. Here’s What to Do - CNET Sat, 16 Nov 2024 13:00:46 GMT
Your internet bill doubling in the past year is not a coincidence. Here’s how to protect yourself from internet pricing traps.