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Sources: HP, Asus, and Acer have started using small amounts of DRAM chips from CXMT in their laptops for non-US markets, amid an unprecedented memory shortage (Nikkei Asia) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:35:02 GMT

Nikkei Asia:
Sources: HP, Asus, and Acer have started using small amounts of DRAM chips from CXMT in their laptops for non-US markets, amid an unprecedented memory shortage — TAIPEI — Leading PC makers HP, Asus and Acer have started to use small amounts of chips from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies amid …

 
A Versatile PDP-11/70 Emulator - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:05 GMT
The PDP-11 was a 16-bit minicomputer that was very influential in its time. That’s what inspired [vanheusden] to start working on an emulator for the machine in 2018, which has …read more
 
Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals in August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
 
Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Best Buy Discount Codes: Up to 60% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Best Buy promo codes and offers, including 10% back in rewards for new cardmembers and free 2-day shipping with My Best Buy Plus, here at WIRED.
 
We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
 
Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Maytag Promo Codes: 15% Off Appliances - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
 
Target Promo Code: $50 Off | August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get $50 off your next order or up to 50% off site wide with Target coupon codes and Circle deals.
 
Starz Promo Codes: $5 Off for August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
 
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Uplift Promo Codes: $570 Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Michael Dell's son and a SpaceX alum want to put battery storage in every backyard - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:12:00 GMT

Home battery storage, which can lower electric bills by feeding power back to the grid, is gaining popularity across the US, particularly in warmer regions. A startup led by Zach Dell shows how the industry is expanding options for grid operators.

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Apple says it "briefly removed Telegram from the App Store" over CSAM on Monday, restoring it after Telegram "promptly removed the content and banned the user" (Marcus Mendes/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:45:02 GMT

Marcus Mendes / 9to5Mac:
Apple says it “briefly removed Telegram from the App Store” over CSAM on Monday, restoring it after Telegram “promptly removed the content and banned the user” — Update: 11:00 p.m. ET: In a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple said: … Apple's statement came about 20 minutes after access to the app was restored.
 
Sources: to fight critics on social media, DHS sent platforms hundreds of subpoenas and asked posters to sign letters saying speech about ICE "may" be a crime (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:15:00 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: to fight critics on social media, DHS sent platforms hundreds of subpoenas and asked posters to sign letters saying speech about ICE “may” be a crime — Agency says its surveillance program searches for threats to agents, but critics see free-speech infringements
 
Sketching Temporary Circuits with a Light-Triggered Floquet Topological Insulator - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:00:23 GMT
In semiconductor technology, a base material like silicon is permanently modified to induce certain electrical behavior. In comparison a topological insulator material could be used to create temporary circuits using …read more
 
6 Mini Gadgets To Add To Your Wishlist In 2026 - SlashGear - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT
6 Mini Gadgets To Add To Your Wishlist In 2026 SlashGear
 
Two Cancelled Virtual Boy Games Join 'Nintendo Classics' Today - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT
  1. Two Cancelled Virtual Boy Games Join 'Nintendo Classics' Today Nintendo Life
  2. New update for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members! – News – Nintendo Official Site nintendo.com
  3. Super Mario Sunshine Is The Switch 2's Next GameCube Addition Engadget
  4. Major Nintendo Switch update adds Mario Sunshine and unreleased Virtual Boy games Video Games Chronicle
  5. The Most Polarizing Mario Game Is About To Come To Switch 2 Kotaku
 
TikTok agrees to settle three more teen social media lawsuits ahead of trial; 2,600 cases with similar claims are pending in California federal court (Dietrich Knauth/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:15:01 GMT

Dietrich Knauth / Reuters:
TikTok agrees to settle three more teen social media lawsuits ahead of trial; 2,600 cases with similar claims are pending in California federal court — TikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits brought by young people who accuse social media companies of designing their platforms …

 
The studio behind Pokémon struggles to find its voice in Beast of Reincarnation - The Verge - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. The studio behind Pokémon struggles to find its voice in Beast of Reincarnation The Verge
  2. Beast of Reincarnation review – a taxing reflection of human-made damage The Guardian
  3. Beast of Reincarnation shows Game Freak has more to learn The Japan Times
  4. Beast of Reincarnation hands-on: parry-rich combat and the cutest mutant pup PlayStation.Blog
  5. Beast of Reincarnation Review: RPG With Good Ideas But Too Much Repetition Kotaku
 
Texas halts approval of data center grid connections until audits are performed; projects representing 474+ GW are in the queue, over 5x the grid's peak demand (The Texas Tribune) - Techmeme Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:58:51 GMT

The Texas Tribune:
Texas halts approval of data center grid connections until audits are performed; projects representing 474+ GW are in the queue, over 5x the grid's peak demand — On Monday, the governor ordered the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to audit …

 
Malwarebytes Offers US College Students 2 Years of Free Antivirus Protection - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:43:23 GMT
The security suite’s new Student Protection Program covers three devices for eligible students at US universities.
 
Equifax Customers Have a Month to Claim a Piece of $2.2M Class Action Settlement - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:01:47 GMT
The 37,000 affected customers can file a claim from now until the Sept. 1 deadline.
 
Energizing a Vacuum Tube Flip-Flop Module of the IBM 604 - Hack a Day Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:00:50 GMT
Taking a break from ogling microscopic features in Intel’s semiconductor processors, [Ken Shirriff] is back to instead poking at decidedly macroscopic pluggable modules from the 1948 IBM 604 Electronic Calculator. …read more
 
Amazon is developing a Warhammer 40,000 animated show - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:40:30 GMT
And of course, Henry Cavill is involved.
 
Lenovo Shares Images of New Googlebook and 2-in-1 Tablet - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:37:49 GMT
We now have a better idea of what the Chromebook successor might look like.
 
Did an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer? - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:27:46 GMT
Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI. Some say they have proof it’s machine-made, but will anyone care?
 
US company’s AI lets Ukraine’s cheap kamikaze drones track targets on their own - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:11:39 GMT
$100 million deal gives 50,000 Ukrainian drones US-developed AI capabilities.
 
Snap CEO sidesteps Specs preorder questions on Q2 earnings call - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:10:58 GMT
  1. Snap CEO sidesteps Specs preorder questions on Q2 earnings call TechCrunch
  2. Snap CEO Sees New Wearable Glasses as “Largest Long-Term Opportunity” The Hollywood Reporter
  3. See for Yourself: Watch the SPECS Launch on September 16 Snap Newsroom
  4. Snap Will Show Off Its AR Specs At A September 16 Event Engadget
  5. Snap reports 971 million monthly active users ahead of its Specs launch event on September 16th. The Verge
 
Fans Discovered A Chaotic Secret In Divinity's Reveal Trailer - Kotaku - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:00:12 GMT
  1. Fans Discovered A Chaotic Secret In Divinity's Reveal Trailer Kotaku
  2. Divinity Trailer Runes Decoded to Reveal Lord of Chaos Villain games.gg
  3. New 'Divinity' Trailer Secret May Hint at Chaos Returning to Rivellon player.one
  4. After Baldur's Gate 3, Divinity scholar tries to unmask Larian's next big RPG villain by painstakingly translating ancient symbols from behind-the-scenes footage GamesRadar+
  5. Divinity Fan Believes They've Uncovered the Game's Villain OpenCritic
 
Microsoft warns hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks: What to know, how to protect yourself - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:51:41 GMT
  1. Microsoft warns hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks: What to know, how to protect yourself ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  2. CaptiveCrunch: Midnight Blizzard targets travelers worldwide for malware delivery and credential theft Microsoft
  3. Russian State APT Linked to Recent Public Wi-Fi Gateway Hacking SecurityWeek
  4. Hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack targets Microsoft logins Fox News
  5. Russian spies turn public Wi-Fi into malware delivery systems The Register
 
Apple’s Rumored Camera-Equipped AirPods Could Arrive as Early as This Year - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:35:18 GMT
The cameras would reportedly assist Siri, rather than be used to take photos, but questions remain.
 
Amazon becomes the fifth company to reach a $3T market cap, joining Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Apple; its stock closed up 4.58% on Monday (Jeran Wittenstein/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:35:01 GMT

Jeran Wittenstein / Bloomberg:
Amazon becomes the fifth company to reach a $3T market cap, joining Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Apple; its stock closed up 4.58% on Monday — Amazon.com Inc. surpassed $3 trillion in market value for the first time, becoming only the fifth company to ever reach the milestone.
 
Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health - The Verge - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:24:23 GMT
  1. Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health The Verge
  2. Google Health 5.05 rolling out: Apple Health sync & bug fixes 9to5Google
  3. Fitbit Data Can Finally Sync to Apple Health MacRumors
  4. Google Health just made sharing medical records much easier androidauthority.com
  5. Google Health Adds Full Apple Health Sync (Updated) Droid Life
 
The End of August Will Feature a Lunar Eclipse Visible All Over North America - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:19:27 GMT
The eclipse is technically a partial lunar eclipse, but at 93% coverage, it’s close enough.
 
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:19:00 GMT
  1. Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Pixel beta release fixes the fingerprint sensor and kills bug that played static over the speaker phonearena.com
  3. Google rolls out Android 17 QPR 1 Beta 8 to Pixel devices - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 arrives for Pixel 6a and newer devices androidauthority.com
  5. Pixel 6 owners get one last Android 17 beta as Google's QPR2 track leaves them behind The Times of India
 
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date September Signaled In Keynote Update - Forbes - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date September Signaled In Keynote Update ForbesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Here’s why Apple Upgrade requires AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon for iPhone - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:11:00 GMT
  1. Here’s why Apple Upgrade requires AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon for iPhone 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Now Lets You Lease Devices. Here’s How It Works. | Reviews by Wirecutter The New York Times
  3. Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead? Yahoo Finance
  4. Apple to lease iPhones, other products to users through Klarna partnership Fox Business
  5. Apple Upgrade launches in the United States Apple
 
Snap reports Q2 revenue up 19% YoY to $1.6B, vs. $1.54B est., DAUs up 5% to 493M, vs. 487M est., forecasts Q3 revenue above est.; SNAP jumps 10%+ after hours (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:55:01 GMT

Jonathan Vanian / CNBC:
Snap reports Q2 revenue up 19% YoY to $1.6B, vs. $1.54B est., DAUs up 5% to 493M, vs. 487M est., forecasts Q3 revenue above est.; SNAP jumps 10%+ after hours — Snap reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings for the second quarter and issued a forecast for the current period that topped analysts' estimates.
 
Hughesnet Files for Bankruptcy After Bleeding Customers to Starlink - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:53:00 GMT
Years of pressure from SpaceX’s Starlink have pushed the legacy satellite provider into a Chapter 11 filing. Here’s what it means for customers.
 
Palantir reports Q2 revenue up 93% YoY to $1.94B, vs. $1.8B est., US commercial revenue up 149%, and raises FY'26 revenue guidance; PLTR jumps 14%+ after hours (Samantha Subin/CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:35:01 GMT

Samantha Subin / CNBC:
Palantir reports Q2 revenue up 93% YoY to $1.94B, vs. $1.8B est., US commercial revenue up 149%, and raises FY'26 revenue guidance; PLTR jumps 14%+ after hours — Palantir topped second-quarter earnings estimates on Monday and said commercial revenue more than doubled from a year ago.
 
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:13:37 GMT
Also: Cyborg diving suits for cockroaches, why sleepy sperm whales blow bubbles, Betelgeuse's companion star.
 
Valve publicly releases Lepton and FEX compatibility tools to power Steam Frame gaming - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:09:00 GMT

Valve recently updated the Steam pages for Lepton and FEX, two tools designed to improve compatibility between the popular PC gaming platform and Arm-based devices. The tools are expected to play a major role in turning the upcoming Steam Frame into a "real" gaming headset from the get-go.

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Magic just revealed 25 wild cards in Mystery Booster Commander - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:00:12 GMT
  1. Magic just revealed 25 wild cards in Mystery Booster Commander Polygon.com
  2. What's Inside Mystery Booster Commander Edition? Magic: The Gathering
  3. Full Mystery Booster Commander Edition Details, New Cards Revealed Star City Games
  4. New MTG EDH Rulebreaker Finally Lets Players Create 240-Card Decks MTG Rocks
  5. The 6 Craziest Legendaries Revealed From Mystery Booster Commander Draftsim
 
Circuit Bending, But Make It MIDI - Hack a Day Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:00:09 GMT
Circuit bending is a chaotic art. At its simplest, it can just involve making connections between random points on a circuit board to create weird sounds in musical hardware. Or, …read more
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 4, #1872 - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,872 for Tuesday, Aug. 4.
 
The SpaceX Falcon Lunar Crash Is a Warning for Moon Bases - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:58:23 GMT
The risk of more debris hitting the moon is on the rise as the space race heats up.
 
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.
 
Samsung says it's restricting app registrations and removing apps with SDKs that can turn smart TVs into residential proxy exit nodes, after a similar ban by LG (Zack Whittaker/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:45:01 GMT

Zack Whittaker / TechCrunch:
Samsung says it's restricting app registrations and removing apps with SDKs that can turn smart TVs into residential proxy exit nodes, after a similar ban by LG — Several popular Samsung smart TV apps contain code that share the owner's internet connection with strangers …

 
New details on Pokémon Pokopia's DLC update reveal an anti-motion sickness feature - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:27:20 GMT
  1. New details on Pokémon Pokopia's DLC update reveal an anti-motion sickness feature Polygon.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. Fetch Scales for Feebas in Pokémon Pokopia Pokemon.com
  4. Pokopia's Big Update Will Fix My Biggest Issue With The Game Kotaku
  5. Pokémon Pokopia's First DLC Comes To Switch 2 On August 5 Engadget
 
Tencent pulls the plug on GTA rival Last Sentinel after spending $300 million over six years - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:23:00 GMT

While Tencent disputes the cancellation rumors, Bloomberg News claims that the project is effectively dead, with around 80 developers reportedly laid off this week. Lightspeed LA confirmed the layoffs, citing a "shift (in) creative and development direction" following "extensive internal reviews and play-testing."

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Lego deploys Hubble Space Telescope as detailed desktop model - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:21:16 GMT
The orbiting observatory in minifigure scale.
 
VirtualDJ combines powerful mixing tools and real-time stems without the cost - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:10:00 GMT
VirtualDJ is free for home use, giving aspiring DJs access to pro-grade mixing tools without requiring dedicated hardware. The software supports real-time stem separation, audio, video, and karaoke mixing, effects, loops, and recording.
 
An AI-supervised remote exam went so badly that 58,000 students must retake it - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:00:50 GMT
Top scores increased by 5x.
 
Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic? - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:43:43 GMT
  1. Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic? TechCrunch
  2. Apple vs. OpenAI: How Siri AI Stacks Up Against the New ChatGPT Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated. The New York Times
  4. I’ve Been Running the New Safari on iOS 27, and My Thumbs Are Already Happier CNET
  5. Apple One Premier Is Getting 2 Cool New Features In iOS 27 bgr.com
 
Child-Friendly Music Player Uses RFID - Hack a Day Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:16 GMT
[David] has a young child who is clever enough to use a computer to play music, but he doesn’t quite want to hand over the mouse just yet. Thus, he …read more
 
Want the best bass out of your headphones? Here's what to look for - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Before you go spend money on new headphones, try these adjustments. You can probably improve the sound on the ones you have.
 
Linux just cracked 10% desktop usage in North America, but no one's sure why - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:28:00 GMT

The shift stands out because the change was not gradual but abrupt. Linux's rise came largely at Windows' expense, while OS X saw only limited movement over the same period. That makes the month-to-month swing look less like a slow adoption trend and more like a sharp change in the...

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Court docs: an FBI agent has been charged with amassing ~$1M worth of cryptocurrency, largely by making unauthorized withdrawals from a criminal target overseas (Devlin Barrett/New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:00:39 GMT

Devlin Barrett / New York Times:
Court docs: an FBI agent has been charged with amassing ~$1M worth of cryptocurrency, largely by making unauthorized withdrawals from a criminal target overseas — The agent confessed to making unauthorized withdrawals from a criminal target overseas, according to court papers.
 
41 Signs That Are Funny Enough To Make You Stop Replaying That Cringey Thing You Did Last Week - BuzzFeed - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:56:44 GMT
41 Signs That Are Funny Enough To Make You Stop Replaying That Cringey Thing You Did Last Week BuzzFeedSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
The Anbernic RG SP will be available on August 5 - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:54:59 GMT
This modern-day Game Boy Advance SP remake starts at $65, but Anbernic is offering early bird pricing.
 
Xbox 360 Games Are Reportedly Coming To PC As Well - Engadget - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:52:28 GMT
  1. Xbox 360 Games Are Reportedly Coming To PC As Well Engadget
  2. Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC The Verge
  3. Xbox Disc to Digital Arrives This Month for Xbox One and Series X TechPowerUp
  4. Xbox's Disc2Digital program, converting physical discs to digital licenses, reportedly coming this month Stevivor
  5. As Sony moves to scrap discs, Microsoft will reportedly let you digitize your physical library XDA
 
Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC as well - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:52:28 GMT
Like Sony, Xbox may be laying the groundwork for an all-digital future.
 
US satellite internet provider Hughesnet files for Chapter 11 after losing subscribers to Starlink and plans to focus on business and government customers (Michael Kan/PCMag) - Techmeme Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:40:01 GMT

Michael Kan / PCMag:
US satellite internet provider Hughesnet files for Chapter 11 after losing subscribers to Starlink and plans to focus on business and government customers — US satellite internet provider Hughesnet has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after running low on cash and losing subscribers to Starlink.
 
Windows Task Manager's original creator is bringing a new version to Mac first - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT

David Plummer is working on a new Task Manager tool and is bringing it to macOS first. Simply named Task Manager OG (TMOG), the program is designed to offer a "serious" system console to people working on GUI-based operating systems. Furthermore, TMOG focuses specifically on code efficiency, depth of information,...

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The pros and cons of using Apple AirTags - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
AirTags are great, but there are competing trackers that offer handy features and unique form factors.
 
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.
 
2064: Read Only Memories Studio Files For Bankruptcy - Kotaku - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:20:58 GMT
2064: Read Only Memories Studio Files For Bankruptcy Kotaku
 
Gemini Spark now has Chrome web-browsing capabilities - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:17:20 GMT
Google's AI assistant can "use your logged-in accounts and saved passwords to handle tedious web errands."
 
Doc: Microsoft asks Xbox 360 game developers to opt in for PC compatibility, bringing the games to its next-gen Project Helix console, "Xbox PCs", and handhelds (The Verge) - Techmeme Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:05:03 GMT

The Verge:
Doc: Microsoft asks Xbox 360 game developers to opt in for PC compatibility, bringing the games to its next-gen Project Helix console, “Xbox PCs”, and handhelds — The disc to digital program seems like it's close to launching, too.
 
Congratulations to the Frikkin Laser Winners! - Hack a Day Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:00:43 GMT
Apparently you all love lasers just as much as we do. We put out a challenge to use, build, or otherwise abuse our favorite coherent light sources, and you responded. …read more
 
Garmin Cirqa Accuracy Deep-Dive Review (vs Whoop 5.0, Fitbit Air, Amazfit Helio, Polar Loop) - DC Rainmaker - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:58:03 GMT
  1. Garmin Cirqa Accuracy Deep-Dive Review (vs Whoop 5.0, Fitbit Air, Amazfit Helio, Polar Loop) DC Rainmaker
  2. Garmin CIRQA Accuracy Test Results: Aces Hyrox Sim (Almost) the5krunner
  3. Garmin CIRQA: The real story might be elsewhere Sporting Goods Intelligence Europe
  4. I already have the Garmin CIRQA on my wrist. It's great, but you have to approach it differently Letem světem Applem
  5. Garmin's New Tracker Has No Screen. Here's Why It Completes the Ecosystem for Cyclists. Outside Magazine
 
Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly ditches a telephoto camera for the sake of cost-cutting - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:55:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly ditches a telephoto camera for the sake of cost-cutting 9to5Google
  2. First Galaxy S27 Ultra render floats and gets torn to pieces phonearena.com
  3. The Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro won't match the Ultra's zoom Android Police
  4. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals massive camera and battery overhaul Android Central
  5. The Galaxy S27 Pro will reportedly get a 12MP telephoto camera - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
What was the first consumer gadget to feature a foldable display? - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:54:00 GMT
The foldable phone race had a winner nobody saw coming.
 
The White House says it has met its deadline to establish a voluntary framework for evaluating advanced AI models; it did not provide details of the framework (Maria Curi/Axios) - Techmeme Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:45:01 GMT

Maria Curi / Axios:
The White House says it has met its deadline to establish a voluntary framework for evaluating advanced AI models; it did not provide details of the framework — The White House said on Monday it met its deadline to establish a voluntary framework for evaluating advanced AI models …

 
AC Black Flag Resynced Improved with 5GB PS5 Patch This Week - Push Square - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:45:00 GMT
  1. AC Black Flag Resynced Improved with 5GB PS5 Patch This Week Push Square
  2. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Game Key Sweepstakes Intel Gaming Access
  3. AC Black Flag Resynced Title Update 1.0.6 – Patch Notes Ubisoft
  4. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced update 1.0.6 adds Blowpipe Toggle and dozens of fixes AltChar
  5. A month later, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced fixed the 30 FPS cutscene bug on PC - update 1.0.6 details revealed ixbt.games
 
Gigabyte's new 27-inch QD-OLED monitor drops to $299 - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:36:00 GMT
Gigabyte's GO27Q24A is currently available for just $299 at Newegg, down from its $450 MSRP. The 27-inch 1440p monitor uses Samsung's third-gen QD-OLED panel, pairing it with a 240Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and Gigabyte's OLED Care features. While we haven't reviewed it yet, Samsung's proven panel makes it a compelling option at this price.
 
Here's why you shouldn't buy new headphones without Bluetooth multipoint - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
The feature is a must-have, but some modern headphones and earbuds still don't offer it.
 
Hennessey Revives The Analog Supercar - Motor1.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:24:30 GMT
  1. Hennessey Revives The Analog Supercar Motor1.com
  2. The Hennessey Blackbird Goes Old School with a Six-Speed Gated Manual and a Naturally Aspirated V-8 Car and Driver
  3. Inspired by the SR-71 Blackbird: Hennessey's New Hypercar Takes Flight Yahoo Autos
  4. Manual 'box, RWD, and the most powerful nat-asp V8 in the world: meet the Hennessey Blackbird Top Gear
  5. The New Hennessey Blackbird Hypercar Is an Analog Tribute to the SR-71 Spy Plane Robb Report
 
Google Password Manager Attacks Could Let Malware Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts - The Hacker News - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:24:00 GMT
  1. Google Password Manager Attacks Could Let Malware Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts The Hacker News
  2. Pass the Passkey: A Novel Attack Surface in Passwordless Authentication Unit 42
  3. New Pass-ta-key attacks let malware hijack Google-synced passkeys BleepingComputer
  4. Malware Can Steal Your Google Synced Passkey Without Asking for Your Password or Fingerprint CyberSecurityNews
  5. Google Password Manager Exploit Enables Malware To Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts LinkedIn
 
Google teases Pixel 11 Pro Fold, early pre-order time on August 12 - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:23:00 GMT
  1. Google teases Pixel 11 Pro Fold, early pre-order time on August 12 9to5Google
  2. Google Pixel 11: Every rumor, leak, and confirmed fact ahead of Made By Google mashable.com
  3. Pixel 11 Pro Fold design leaks ahead of Google launch event The Verge
  4. Exclusive: Google Pixel 11 Series Full Specs + US & EU Price Tags Android Headlines
  5. Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold Photos Also Include Mysterious New Camera Bar Feature Engadget
 
Microsoft Denies New Tracking Service in Windows 11 - TechPowerUp - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:22:41 GMT
  1. Microsoft Denies New Tracking Service in Windows 11 TechPowerUp
  2. Windows quality: an update on the commitment we made in March Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft says 8 GB of RAM should be enough for anyone running Windows 11 The Register
  4. Windows 11’s next big priority: Making 8GB PCs less painful to use PCWorld
  5. Microsoft Promises Better Windows 11 Memory Efficiency TechPowerUp
 
China revises its regulations to tighten protection of chip layout designs, including punitive damages for serious infringement, taking effect from October 15 (Eduardo Baptista/Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:20:01 GMT

Eduardo Baptista / Reuters:
China revises its regulations to tighten protection of chip layout designs, including punitive damages for serious infringement, taking effect from October 15 — China has revised regulations protecting integrated-circuit layout designs, tightening registration standards and allowing punitive damages …

 
Valar, which is making small modular nuclear reactors to power data centers, raised a $1B Series B led by Sequoia at a $6B post-money valuation (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:15:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Valar, which is making small modular nuclear reactors to power data centers, raised a $1B Series B led by Sequoia at a $6B post-money valuation — Sequoia Capital led a $1 billion funding round for Valar Atomics Inc. that the nuclear startup says will help it shift from demonstrating small reactors to producing them in volume.
 
2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport: The cheap car isn't completely extinct yet - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:10:22 GMT
At $25,305, you won't find many new cars for less. But you get what you pay for.
 
Indie game bundle saving buyers over $1,000 in support of laid off developers has raised over $100,000 in three days - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:01:39 GMT
  1. Indie game bundle saving buyers over $1,000 in support of laid off developers has raised over $100,000 in three days Eurogamer.net
  2. Truck chaos, climbing with dual-mouse controls and other new indie games worth checking out Engadget
  3. [UPDATE] Game Devs Put Together An Itch.io Bundle Of Over 100 Games With Proceeds Going To Help Laid-Off Colleagues Kotaku
  4. Charity Bundle for Laid-Off Gaming Workers Tops $100,000 Goal in 3 Days PCMag UK
  5. Game Worker Hardship Fund: Up to $5,000 for Laid-Off Devs GameLuster
 
[Interview] [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] Inside the Design Behind the Latest Galaxy Z Series and Galaxy Watch - samsung.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:57:01 GMT
[Interview] [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] Inside the Design Behind the Latest Galaxy Z Series and Galaxy Watch samsung.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Love And Deepspace’s Biggest Controversy Is Now Hitting Its Wallet - GameSpot - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:51:07 GMT
  1. Love And Deepspace’s Biggest Controversy Is Now Hitting Its Wallet GameSpot
  2. After intense controversy, Love and Deepspace just had its worst month ever Polygon.com
  3. Infold Breaks Love and Deepspace Valko Silence With Caleb Trailer Siliconera
 
BMW is putting Spider-Man ads on your dashboard, after promising it never would - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:47:00 GMT

The promotion began on July 27, 2026, and is scheduled to run through August 10 across more than 70 markets. On supported vehicles, starting the car brings up a banner on the Control Display, and tapping it launches a full-screen Spider-Man animation with music and ambient lighting effects. BMW says...

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Lenovo’s full-size Googlebook leak offers a closer look at hardware [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:47:00 GMT
  1. Lenovo’s full-size Googlebook leak offers a closer look at hardware [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Lenovo Googlebook leaks reveal a laptop and 2-in-1 tablet The Verge
  3. Lenovo's First Googlebooks Have Leaked Engadget
  4. Massive leak reveals Lenovo Googlebook 15 ahead of launch androidauthority.com
  5. Exclusive: Lenovo is making a Googlebook 2-in-1 Tablet Android Headlines
 
Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:39:55 GMT
Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections.
 
Samsung Says It's Banning Smart TV Apps That Expose Users' Internet Connections - Engadget - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:39:55 GMT
  1. Samsung Says It's Banning Smart TV Apps That Expose Users' Internet Connections Engadget
  2. Samsung bans smart TV apps that share users’ internet connections with strangers TechCrunch
  3. Pac-Man took over Samsung smart TVs to share home internet Android Police
  4. Samsung Bans SmartTV Apps with Hidden Proxy Functionality – DTH Daily Tech News Show
  5. Samsung bans proxy SDKs as a quarter of Tizen apps route strangers' traffic PPC Land
 
2026 officially has an unexpected new GOTY frontrunner - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:36:26 GMT
  1. 2026 officially has an unexpected new GOTY frontrunner Polygon.com
  2. Big Walk is like co-op Breath of the Wild The Verge
  3. Big Walk Review - A Walk To Remember Game Informer
  4. 2026’s best multiplayer game, properly reviewed by multiple players Polygon.com
  5. Big Walk Is One Of The Best Co-Op Games Ever GameSpot
 
New File Manager is C64’s Answer to Norton Commander - Hack a Day Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:30:32 GMT
Norton was always a PC company — Norton Commander, the file manager that launched a thousand clones, was only ever available for DOS, like the rest of the company’s offerings …read more
 
Best wireless earbuds for 2026 - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
It's safe to say the wireless earbuds space is pretty saturated. We've tested and reviewed dozens of models; these are our top picks.
 
Smartwatch vs smart ring for health tracking: The difference between these two wearables - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Deciding between a smartwatch or a smart ring? Here's what to know.
 
Economist Steve Hanke says AI won't destroy most jobs because it costs more than hiring humans - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:12:00 GMT

Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University and a former senior economist on President Ronald Reagan's Council of Economic Advisers, doesn't buy into a lot of the AI hype – both the good and the bad.

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Attack on Titan 3 launches December 10 - Gematsu - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:08:01 GMT
  1. Attack on Titan 3 launches December 10 Gematsu
  2. Attack on Titan 3 Game’s Launch Date Announced Crunchyroll
  3. Attack On Titan 3 Gets A New Trailer And December Launch Date Game Informer
  4. Koei Tecmo's Attack on Titan 3 Game's Video Reveals December 10 Release Anime News Network
  5. Even Attack on Titan is getting out of GTA 6's way Polygon.com
 
Star Wars Episode 1 Racer - "Maybe We Can't Make A Great Racing Game, But We Can Make An Excellent Toy" - Time Extension - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:05:00 GMT
  1. Star Wars Episode 1 Racer - "Maybe We Can't Make A Great Racing Game, But We Can Make An Excellent Toy" Time Extension
  2. After Playing 4 Hours of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, I’m Convinced It’s the Shake-Up the Racing Genre Needs IGN
  3. ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Shows Off 15 Minutes of Gameplay Footage Star Wars News Net
  4. Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Bringing Roguelike Mechanics to Arcade Racing Operation Sports
  5. Star Wars: Galactic Racer – 15 Minutes of Campaign Gameplay Jedi News
 
Xbox reveals slew of free gifts to users as 25 years celebration continues - GAMINGbible - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:30 GMT
  1. Xbox reveals slew of free gifts to users as 25 years celebration continues GAMINGbible
  2. Celebrating 25 Years of Play: New Community Designs, XBOX Updates, FanFest Tour Dates, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox 25th anniversary continues with Xbox FanFest Tour dates, Xbox designs, and more Windows Central
  4. Xbox Reveals Dates For Six More FanFest Events Taking Place In 2026 Pure Xbox
  5. Xbox FanFest Tour Arrives in Toronto on November 6 iPhone in Canada
 
Caught Up in T-Mobile’s Recent Outage? You Could Snag a Credit… If You Ask for It - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Customers report getting some compensation for the recent service outage, but it requires some work on your part.
 
A Lap of Le Mans, Without Leaving Dearborn - Ford From the Road - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:56:14 GMT
  1. A Lap of Le Mans, Without Leaving Dearborn Ford From the Road
  2. Listen to Ford’s Le Mans Engine Roar Through a Simulated Lap Road & Track
  3. Watch Ford’s Hypercar V8 Rev Through a Lap of Le Mans on the Dyno The Drive
  4. Ford Le Mans hypercar sounds amazing during simulated lap testing The Supercar Blog
  5. Ford Racing Recreates a Lap of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit 24h-lemans.com
 
Palworld’s expanding to mobile with a new MMORPG - The Verge - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:50:29 GMT
  1. Palworld’s expanding to mobile with a new MMORPG The Verge
  2. Pocketpair Announces ‘Palworld Online,’ A New MMO Coming This Year Forbes
  3. Palworld Online announced for iOS, Android Gematsu
  4. Palworld Online Reveals Its First New Pal vice.com
  5. Palworld Is Getting an Official MMO Before Pokémon Later This Year 80 Level
 
SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:41:46 GMT
A Louisiana launch site would offer several significant advantages.
 
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is getting a rare full physical release on PC - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:41:00 GMT

Amazon Game Studios is apparently going to do something rather unusual with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. The upcoming modern remake of the original Tomb Raider game will feature a "full physical" release on PC. Preorders on Amazon are clearly promoting the on-disc option, although there are no specific details...

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How to stop your phone from overheating in the car - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
There are several steps you can take to prevent your phone from getting dangerously hot.
 
Nintendo Direct Announced, Focused on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave - IGN - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:06:33 GMT
  1. Nintendo Direct Announced, Focused on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave IGN
  2. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct 8.4.2026 nintendo.com
  3. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Nintendo Direct Airs Tomorrow Game Informer
  4. Nintendo confirms a new Nintendo Direct for Aug. 4 for the new Fire Emblem Polygon.com
  5. "Fire Emblem: A Blossom of Colors Direct 2026.8.4" is set to stream on August 4 at 11:00 PM! Detailed information about the game has been revealed. Saiga NAK
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: Nice upgrades, but not quite ultra - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:51:13 GMT
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's new processor, brighter screens and chassis tweaks are nice, but the updates don't do enough to earn the 'ultra' tag.
 
Halo: Campaign Evolved scores second-biggest Xbox launch of 2026 so far - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:44:55 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved scores second-biggest Xbox launch of 2026 so far TrueAchievements
  2. Halo: Campaign Evolved review – they don’t make ‘em like this any more The Guardian
  3. Halo Campaign Evolved performed well on Xbox, but PS5 gamers shrugged Windows Central
  4. 10 games to play if you liked Halo: Campaign Evolved Polygon.com
  5. ‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ struggles to make an impact | Video Game Odyssey Chico Enterprise-Record
 
‘Great on Frame’ Page Now Boasts 50+ Games & Apps Optimized for Steam Frame - Road to VR - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:40:47 GMT
  1. ‘Great on Frame’ Page Now Boasts 50+ Games & Apps Optimized for Steam Frame Road to VR
  2. Steam Frame price leak is bad news if you were hoping for an affordable VR headset The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  3. Leaks Suggest the Steam Frame Could Be Even More Expensive Than the Steam Machine IGN
  4. Lepton and FEX get prepared for the Steam Frame release GamingOnLinux
  5. Valve's Answer to Steam Frame's Content Problem Is Three Translation Layers and Not a Single Port vr.org
 
Trump wants the power to stop the public from suing polluters - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:33:56 GMT
Trump's DOJ says citizens should no longer be able to enforce environmental laws.
 
New leaks cover iPhone Ultra timing, iPhone Pro’s design next year - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:32:00 GMT
  1. New leaks cover iPhone Ultra timing, iPhone Pro’s design next year 9to5Mac
  2. iPhones and home hardware: What to expect from Apple for the rest of 2026 AppleInsider
  3. Apple will launch five new products next month, here’s what’s coming 9to5Mac
  4. Survey says: Here are the Apple products readers still expect this year mashable.com
  5. Leaker drops more info on the 20th anniversary iPhone and iPhone Fold ahead of launch Neowin
 
How to change and customize your Apple Watch face - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Your Apple Watch has lots of options that will allow you to make it your own.
 
Seasons are coming to Escape from Tarkov, with more customization and swathes of new gear - PCGamesN - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:24:03 GMT
  1. Seasons are coming to Escape from Tarkov, with more customization and swathes of new gear PCGamesN
  2. Patch 1.1.0.0 EscapeFromTarkov.com
  3. ‘Escape From Tarkov’ Seasons Update And Wipe Delayed Until August Forbes
  4. Escape from Tarkov Seasonal Wipe Blocked By a Paywall Insider Gaming
  5. Battlestate Games launches Kord Breach, 1st-ever season for Escape From Tarkov GamesBeat
 
EU announces new rules on AI transparency - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:15:20 GMT
The European Union has announced that new AI rules are now enforceable across the bloc.
 
Google Earth's AI makeover survives one trip around the Sun - The Register - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:58:00 GMT
  1. Google Earth's AI makeover survives one trip around the Sun The Register
  2. Google Just Ruined One of Its Most Important Tools The Atlantic
  3. Google Earth Disables A.I. Tool After One Day Over Disinformation Concerns The New York Times
  4. Transform any place with Nano Banana in Google Earth blog.google
  5. Google withdraws new Earth AI tool after warnings over misinformation risks BBC
 
Dozens of police officers accused of using license plate cameras to track women - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:43:00 GMT

The main tool being misused is Flock Safety, a network of roadside cameras that scan and catalog billions of license plates each month. The firm says its network spans more than 6,000 communities, with devices designed to capture plates in difficult conditions, including at night and in heavy rain, using...

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2011 Bandai Namco PlayStation Portable RPG Getting Surprise Remaster - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:42:05 GMT
2011 Bandai Namco PlayStation Portable RPG Getting Surprise Remaster PlayStation LifeStyleSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls shows early signs of popularity, soaring up tournament entry leaderboards - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:03:33 GMT
  1. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls shows early signs of popularity, soaring up tournament entry leaderboards Eurogamer.net
  2. Sony's Imminent Marvel Fighting Game Is Off to a Very Strong Start on the Competitive Scene Push Square
  3. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Launch Trailer Teases All-Star Arena, Arcadia Rumble and Other Modes GamingBolt
  4. Marvel Tokon Roster: All 20 Launch Characters Confirmed vice.com
  5. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls to offer major PC performance fixes in day one patch Gamereactor UK
 
OpenAI reaches one billion active users as it cuts GPT-5.6 prices by up to 80% - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMT

On July 30, OpenAI cut the price of GPT-5.6 Luna by 80%. It now costs $0.20 per million input tokens and $1.20 per million output tokens, down from $1 and $6, respectively. GPT-5.6 Terra received a smaller 20% reduction, taking its prices from $2.50 and $15 to $2 and $12. The price of Sol, OpenAI's flagship and highest-capability model, remains unchanged.

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Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): My Picks After 3 Years of Testing - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
 
Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs - BBC - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:18:10 GMT
  1. Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs BBC
  2. Microsoft raises European Xbox prices by up to £200 — RAMpocalypse and component shortages force major console markups Tom's Hardware
  3. Xbox Consoles Are Now Much More Expensive In The EU And UK Engadget
  4. Even after the RAM crisis ends, the era of affordable gaming hardware is gone for good. IGN
  5. Microsoft confirms increased Xbox prices in the UK and Europe GamesIndustry.biz
 
Country music stars unite against data centers spreading across rural America - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Paisley was among the first to draw attention to the issue, opposing a proposed data center in Nashville that would be located about 500 yards from the city's zoo. He criticized both the scale and the setting of the project. "It would be an enormous monstrosity, an absolute eyesore and...

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Heavy Siri AI usage could cost more than we expected, given Cook’s comment - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:03:00 GMT
  1. Heavy Siri AI usage could cost more than we expected, given Cook’s comment 9to5Mac
  2. Tim Cook says Apple may charge for AI Siri Axios
  3. On Tim Cook’s Final Earnings Call, He Said Apple May Charge for Siri Gizmodo
  4. Tim Cook hints at iCloud Plus tier for AI power users The Verge
  5. Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users TechCrunch
 
How headlights got brighter, whiter, and more blinding after dark - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:11 GMT
Automotive lights are better than they've ever been, but there's a trade-off.
 
Alienware 27 QD-OLED (AW2726DM) Review: A $350 Winner - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
We’ve come a long way since exclusively $1,000+ OLED gaming monitors. Alienware’s latest display brings the price down to a shocking $350, though it comes with some important compromises.
 
People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.
 
Former EA FC Dev Calls The Grounds "One of the Worst Projects" of Career - Insider Gaming - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:53:45 GMT
  1. Former EA FC Dev Calls The Grounds "One of the Worst Projects" of Career Insider Gaming
  2. 27 | FUT Deep Dive Electronic Arts Home Page
  3. EA FC 27 Drops Official Career Mode Deep Dive Trailer Featuring New Gameplay Bleacher Report
  4. EA Sports FC 27 Preview: What to expect from Football Ultimate Team and the path ahead? Gamereactor UK
  5. EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team changes explained: Simplified SBCs, FUT Gallery, holographic items and more Video Games Chronicle
 
The Best Audio Players for Kids: Yoto, Toniebox, and More - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Whether you want an audio player that’ll grow with your kid or one that your toddler can operate independently, I have a recommendation for you.
 
Doom now "runs" in Microsoft Paint thanks to a wildly inventive clipboard trick - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:18:00 GMT

Called DoomPaint, Russinovich's creation doesn't literally execute Doom inside Microsoft's drawing app. Instead, ViZDoom, a ZDoom-based platform designed primarily for AI research, runs the engine and renders it headlessly. It loads the genuine shareware DOOM1.WAD for the first episode, while maps not included with that release use the BSD-licensed Freedoom...

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The Delicate Art of Making a 1907 House Smarter - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:09:00 GMT
I tested modern locks, lights, climate controls, and more in a historic home that I very much wanted to keep historic.
 
Man compares Waze and Google Maps and ends up realizing it's not even a debate as one is too far ahead - supercarblondie.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:03:00 GMT
Man compares Waze and Google Maps and ends up realizing it's not even a debate as one is too far ahead supercarblondie.com
 
ICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young Children - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Internal documents show ICE's DNA collection has skyrocketed in the second Trump administration. Now hundreds of thousands of people never convicted of a crime are in an FBI criminal database forever.
 
AI Conquered Coding. Fast Food Is Next - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Your next drive-thru order might be taken by a bot. And you might not even notice.
 
MacBook Air laptops are reportedly in short supply due to Ramaggedon - Engadget Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:43:32 GMT
Not only did MacBook Air prices recently go up, but you couldn't get one today even if you wanted to.
 
Nothing Ear (3a) Wireless Earbuds Review: Style Meets Value - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The $100 earbuds look and sound better than earbuds nearly twice the price—as long as you can stomach just average noise canceling.
 
5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 - androidauthority.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. 5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 androidauthority.com
  2. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 samsung.com
  3. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 comes with a free $100 gift card this weekend mashable.com
  4. Shop These Preorder Deals Before Samsung’s Next-Gen Smartwatches Hit Shelves This Week CNET
  5. Samsung (KOSE:A005930) Launches Galaxy Watch Ultra2 And Watch9 With AI Health Tools Yahoo Finance
 
The ‘Guardrail Guy’ Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Steve Eimers, also known as the “Guardrail Guy,” is done calling out license plate readers after two that appeared in his videos were vandalized.
 
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.
 
Sony Says PS5 Will Still Be More Affordable Than Gaming PCs and Different Enough, Even Without Discs - Wccftech - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. Sony Says PS5 Will Still Be More Affordable Than Gaming PCs and Different Enough, Even Without Discs Wccftech
  2. Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs Ars Technica
  3. Sony Will Move Forward With Its Plans To Stop Making PS5 Discs Despite Backlash Engadget
  4. PlayStation’s Physical Games Still Sell Millions, Shows Data wolfsgamingblog.com
  5. I tried boycotting Sony over physical media, but it's harder than it sounds How-To Geek
 
Introducing: The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 in Lightweight Carbotech - Monochrome Watches - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:31:01 GMT
  1. Introducing: The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 in Lightweight Carbotech Monochrome Watches
  2. Panerai Expand Luminor Marina 44mm Carbotech Series with PAM01707 in Beige Oracle Time
  3. An Ideal Blend Of Old And New: The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 In Carbotech Fratello Watches
  4. Panerai’s Iconic Dive Watch Lightens Up with a Proprietary Carbon Case Gear Patrol
  5. Panerai’s new Luminor Marina is now more lightweight than ever Something About Rocks
 
Suikoden STAR LEAP launches August 7 in Japan - Gematsu - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:21:21 GMT
  1. Suikoden STAR LEAP launches August 7 in Japan Gematsu
  2. Suikoden STAR LEAP Mobile Game Launch Date Set for Japan Crunchyroll
  3. Suikoden Star Leap launches August 7 in Japan, with global and PC release dates to follow AUTOMATON
  4. Konami PS1 Series Officially Returns in First New Game in 14 Years ComicBook.com
  5. Suikoden Star Leap gets August 7 release date, Steam version still to come Notebookcheck
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 3, #1149 - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:50:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections for Monday, Aug. 3.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 3, #679 - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:20:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 3, No. 679.
 
der8auer tests PC chimney effect, dropping CPU temps by 19°C with a 110cm 3D-printed tower - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:21:00 GMT

Building one meant understanding what a chimney actually does, which isn't quite what the forum posts assume. Hot air rising is just convection, and it happens around anything warm. A chimney works because that rising air is trapped inside a tall channel, so as it climbs it drags cool air...

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Street Fighter 6 Season 4 update patch notes - eventhubs.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:34:34 GMT
  1. Street Fighter 6 Season 4 update patch notes eventhubs.com
  2. Street Fighter 6 Year 4 Brings New Fighters and a Lower Price COGconnected
  3. Street Fighter 6's New Season Is Underway on PS5 Now, Even if It All Feels a Bit Low-Key Push Square
  4. 08.03.2026 update Battle Change List | Buckler's Boot Camp streetfighter.com
  5. "Street Fighter 6" Year 4's First Character, "Yasmin," Launches August 3! Update Also Includes General Battle Balance Adjustments Saiga NAK
 
5 Disadvantages Of Switching To A Smart Ring - bgr.com - Google Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:47:00 GMT
  1. 5 Disadvantages Of Switching To A Smart Ring bgr.com
  2. The reason I swapped my smartwatch for a smart ring may surprise you Hindustan Times
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 3, #1871 - CNET Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,871 for Monday, Aug. 3.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 3 #883 - CNET Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 883 for Aug, 3, 2026.
 
Xbox consoles are now much more expensive in the EU and UK - Engadget Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:04:51 GMT
The entry-level price for an Xbox now starts at 499.99€/£429.99.
 
How long can you expect a PlayStation 5 to last? - Engadget Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
And will Sony continue to support the PS5 once the PS6 is released?
 
Here's where you want to be to see the 2026 solar eclipse - Engadget Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
If you want the best view of the 2026 solar eclipse, you'll need to travel to Spain or Iceland.
 
New Multiplayer Steam Soulslike Blends Elden Ring With ARC Raiders - GameRant - Google Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:00:14 GMT
  1. New Multiplayer Steam Soulslike Blends Elden Ring With ARC Raiders GameRant
  2. Solo Guide: Tips and Tricks IGN
  3. Extract From the Gyldenmist: Dark Fantasy Extraction ARPG Mistfall Hunter Arrives on XBOX XBOX Wire
  4. Mistfall Hunter is a new extraction ARPG that works on SteamOS / Linux GamingOnLinux
  5. Players go wild for free Game Pass extraction fantasy title that combines Elden Ring and Arc Raiders GAMINGbible
 
A Coldcard firmware flaw let hackers drain $70 million in Bitcoin in 41 minutes, with losses now topping $88 million - TechSpot Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:54:00 GMT

A flaw in Coldcard's firmware has put the spotlight on a basic part of wallet security: how the device generates its seed in the first place. The issue came into focus after an attacker drained 1,196 Bitcoin addresses on July 30 in a 41-minute stretch, taking 1,082.65 BTC worth about...

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How to sideload Android APKs on your Chromebook - Engadget Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Chromebooks aren't limited to only apps you can get on the Play Store.
 
Amazon Will Give Tariff Refunds to Some Customers - CNET Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:00:38 GMT
The online retail giant didn’t disclose who qualifies for the refunds or how much each recipient will receive.
 
DuckDuckGo’s Anti-AI Sunglasses Won’t Spy On Anyone - CNET Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:50:45 GMT
They’re just sunglasses. Normal F****** Sunglasses.
 
Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026? - Engadget Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
As USB-C becomes the standard across most devices, it's time to go through that drawer full of USB adapters and toss those you no longer need.
 
What Retirees Might Give Up When They Age in Place - Morningstar - Google Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:09:10 GMT
What Retirees Might Give Up When They Age in Place Morningstar
 
Inside the Luxury Robotaxi Uber, Lucid and Nuro Are Testing - CNET Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:46:34 GMT
The Lucid Gravity robotaxi is slated to launch later this year. I got an early ride in an engineering prototype.
 
AMD's new Zen 6 chips will have a low-power core built from five different generations of Zen - TechSpot Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:12:00 GMT

Patch notes that the system needs a way to properly identify these low-power cores in user space, since they currently show up as "unknown" in the CPU topology.

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Xgimi MemoMind One Review: You Don’t Want Smart Glasses That Record Everything You Say - Gizmodo - Google Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:00:04 GMT
  1. Xgimi MemoMind One Review: You Don’t Want Smart Glasses That Record Everything You Say Gizmodo
  2. The Smartest Glasses Without a Camera 🤯 #tech #ai Yahoo
  3. Is It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy? wired.com
  4. AI devices that see, listen and record: Are we ready for the post-smartphone world? | CNN Business CNN
  5. Smart Glasses - Stories - Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Santa Clara University
 
Apple Maps vs. Google Maps vs. Waze: Which CarPlay App Wins? - Geeky Gadgets - Google Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:01:51 GMT
Apple Maps vs. Google Maps vs. Waze: Which CarPlay App Wins? Geeky Gadgets
 
A Meta developer's Linux patch could boost Steam Deck frame rates by up to 32% - TechSpot Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:29:00 GMT

David Vernet, a Linux kernel hacker at Meta, recently unveiled a series of new patches for the open source kernel. He explained that the code is designed to cut down on stuttering and frame-time spikes on AMD APU-based gaming handhelds, thanks to a new operating mode added to the amd-pstate...

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8 Best Password Managers (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.
 
The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
From how galaxies form to the beginnings of the universe, the images from the space telescope are giving cosmologists new data to explore—and theories to build out.
 
Best Car Vacuums (2026): Handheld, Cordless, Shopping Tips - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:35:00 GMT
These portable vacuums make quick work of snack crumbs, tracked-in dirt, pet hair, and the mysterious debris beneath your seats.
 
There Are 2 Eclipses This August. Here’s How to See Them - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse and lunar eclipse that will occur in August 2026.
 
The Best Kids’ Backpacks for the 2026 School Year - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT
Your kid’s little lunch hauler takes a brutal beating every day. These are the backbacks our own kids have tried and loved.
 
Europeans Are About to Find Out How Entrenched AI Is in Their Daily Lives - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
New EU rules stipulate that people must be told when they’re interacting with AI or looking at AI-generated or -edited content, leading to fear of “disclosure fatigue.”
 
Is It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy? - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
As more big companies invest in glasses that record audio and video and pack AI on board, privacy concerns are only getting louder.
 
YouTube Star AboFlah Made Streaming His Life. He Wants His Kids to Live Offline - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
AboFlah talks about his new goals, streaming for charity, and when it’s time to log off.
 
‘The language of Pokémon is universal’: why fans are still catching ‘em all after 30 years - The Guardian - Google Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. ‘The language of Pokémon is universal’: why fans are still catching ‘em all after 30 years The Guardian
  2. AppMagic: Pokémon Go generates $48.5m during 10th anniversary celebrations GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Come with Us to the Pokémon GO Times Square Celebration Pokemon.com
  4. Pokémon Go’s Legacy At 10 Years Is, Well, Complicated Kotaku
  5. On This Day | 2016 Pokemon Go fever sends Hongkongers on citywide hunt – SCMP archive South China Morning Post
 
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.
 
Here's how engineers plan to save the satellite sent to save NASA's Swift mission - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:20:11 GMT
"We believe that a capture of Swift, an attempted capture of Swift, is very much in the cards."
 
This $10 bundle of 100+ DRM-free games means to support laid-off game developers - TechSpot Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:14:00 GMT

The Game Industry Hardship Fund bundle is live on itch.io through August 13. The collection currently includes more than 100 indie titles, along with a few soundtracks, assets, and other materials, all for just $10.

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Scientists built night vision that shows full color instead of just green - TechSpot Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:32:00 GMT

That distinction is key. Traditional infrared imaging systems rely on detectors that capture a broad range of wavelengths but don't preserve much detail about them, so the output is typically rendered as brightness differences in a single color, often green. Effective as that is, it doesn't take advantage of how...

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New York is suing prediction market Kalshi, calling it an illegal gambling operation - TechSpot Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:42:00 GMT

In a statement, James said Kalshi violates New York's anti-gambling laws, which are designed to protect minors from betting and combat gambling addiction in adults. "No matter what they call themselves, prediction markets like Kalshi are gambling platforms, plain and simple," she said, adding that Kalshi's actions are harming the...

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Review: Yes, we're still arguing about Nolan's The Odyssey - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:19:04 GMT
Christopher Nolan's impressionistic remix of Homer's epic poem finds the man behind the myth.
 
As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:30:36 GMT
Reddit may still be considering ending its licensing deal with Google.
 
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— We Tested 70 to Pick Them - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:59:00 GMT
Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.
 
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026—We Tested 70 to Pick Them - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:59:00 GMT
Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.
 
One California town found Flock's license plate cameras were wrong 71% of the time - TechSpot Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Police in Roseville, California, found that, out of 1,427 incidents in which the town's AI-powered license-plate cameras flagged a vehicle as stolen or used in a felony, the cameras misread the plate in 71% of cases.

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Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Certified Nontoxic, Natural Sleep - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:34:00 GMT
These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.
 
After noise complaints, judge orders Waymo to stop overnight charging in Santa Monica - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:30:54 GMT
Autonomous vehicle giant disturbs residents' sleep.
 
China’s EV Market Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
More EVs reaching the end of their life means more batteries to recycle. But waste management companies have yet to catch up to the new reality.
 
Boroux vs. Rorra vs. Culligan: Water Filters, Tested Head to Head - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
In a world of plasticky water filter pitchers, I tested three new-generation stainless steel filter systems.
 
7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: The FBI eyes AI-powered tech to detect future crimes, Russia charges Telegram’s founder, xAI sues to stop a state’s “nudification” ban, and the Democrats learn a lesson about getting scammed.
 
Dreo Summer Flash Sale 2026: Lowest Price Ever on Chefmaker, Fan - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:09:00 GMT
On Dreo’s summer flash sale from August 1 to 3, a great misting fan and an even better air fryer are at the lowest prices we’ve seen them.
 
Defcon's new badge is a security key you can see inside - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:05:21 GMT
A removable chip lets hackers inspect their badge—and keep using it after Defcon.
 
How fruit flies chase invisible ribbons of smell to get to their source - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:19 GMT
Tracking smells in turbulent air takes a keen sense of direction and sharp memory.
 
Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop Review: Hedging Its Bets - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:31:00 GMT
There are both cheaper and more powerful entry-level gaming laptops out there, but the Alienware 15 walks that tightrope between price and quality.
 
The OpenAI and Anthropic AI Hacking Sprees Are a Messy New Legal Frontier - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Both major AI labs’ models broke containment, escaped onto the internet, and hacked other companies. If a human had done that, the law would likely be against them. But a bot?
 
Astronomers Have Detected an Exomoon for the First Time - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A discovery in a solar system 73 light-years from Earth is challenging definitions and “blurring the lines between stars, planets, and moons.”
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This August - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
 
Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for August 2026 - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for August 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.
 
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for August 2026 - Wired Sat, 01 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.
 
Not just Neanderthals: Ghost lineage in Africa left its mark on our DNA - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:17:05 GMT
Some group with no modern descendants contributed a lot to our genomes.
 
Doctors took a look at man's painful shoulder—they found the joint was missing - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:51:52 GMT
The term "Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome" was coined in 1981, based on cases in four women.
 
Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:35:56 GMT
Someone in Cuba or Iran can keep installing APKs with no new restrictions, but devs will suffer.
 
Reddit keeps its strange DMCA fight over Google search results alive - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:19:39 GMT
Reddit advances lawsuit accusing Perplexity AI of conspiring with web scraper.
 
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:39:14 GMT
Had the hacks used conventional methods, someone would likely go to prison.
 
Google Earth risked ruin with retracted AI tool for making fake satellite pics - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:21:05 GMT
“What on earth is Google doing?” Misinformation fears spur walk-back of AI tool.
 
This free font can trick AI scrapers into swallowing gibberish instead of your content - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:36:00 GMT

A Brazilian creative studio called Seneda & Abrucio has teamed up with Playtype, a Copenhagen-based type foundry, to build something that doesn't rely on asking nicely to keep crawlers away. They call it ShieldFont, and it's essentially a free, open-source web font with a twist. It works by showing you...

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Intel is giving a startup the keys to its x86 (Atom) CPU kingdom - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:53:00 GMT

Reuters sources claim that Intel is entering into a secret agreement with RosaicLabs Inc., a company incorporated in Delaware just a couple of months ago. The agreement covers the register-transfer level (RTL) code for Intel's Atom CPUs, although we don't have any specific clues about which generation of Atom chips...

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X settles with advertising group after accusing it of coordinating a boycott - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:15:00 GMT

In a joint statement, X Corp. and the WFA said they were "putting the litigation . . . behind them" and that the agreement "resets the relationship between the two organizations." Neither side disclosed the terms.

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A third of physical PS5 games and half of Xbox Series discs need downloads to work properly, report shows - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:26:00 GMT

From Sony's decision to end production of discs for new PlayStation games in 2028 to the Xbox network outage that stopped some disc-based titles from working, there's been a lot of conversation about physical media recently.

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Amazon spent $1.8 million on a failed AI project, and didn't notice the overrun for five months - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:39:00 GMT

In one case, Amazon spent $1.8 million on a project that used Anthropic's Claude Sonnet model to match author information with product listings. The system ultimately failed, and spending exceeded the original budget by 860%. The issue went undetected for five months.

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PwC just got caught trying to pass AI slop as authentic research - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:14:00 GMT

The AI hallucinations were confirmed by multiple leading publications, including the Financial Times. The so-called "Thought Leadership" reports were intended to articulate PwC's insights into some of the fastest-growing businesses in the Middle East, including agentic AI, public services, and electric vehicles. However, the bizarre turn of events suggests that...

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AI is finding so many Chrome security flaws that Google may start updating it twice a week - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:33:00 GMT

These tools are scanning code at a scale and speed that were not previously possible. In at least one case, the technology exposed a flaw that had remained in Chrome for 13 years. If exploited, the bug could have allowed attackers to bypass the browser's sandbox protections and access local files.

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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.
 
If You Were Apple’s CEO, What iPhone Changes Would You Make? CNET Readers Chime In - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:38 GMT
A foldable iPhone could be coming soon, but CNET readers would make other changes instead.
 
Planets, Meteors and a Solar Eclipse: August Is Going to Be a Big Month for Skygazing - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:19 GMT
The planet parade is happening around the same time as Perseids and the upcoming solar eclipse.
 
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.
 
This Free Browser Extension Filters Out Amazon’s Fake Brands Automatically - CNET Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:32:41 GMT
I tried the new Knockoff extension to filter out all the cheaply made junk I don’t want to buy.
 
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.
 
First 2 Deaths Reported in Cyclospora Outbreak. Get the Info You Need to Keep Yourself Safe - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:53:43 GMT
The CDC has tracked reports of illness in 45 states, and Michigan has reported two deaths.
 
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.
 
Here’s How to Take Back Your Chatbot Data From AI Model Training - CNET Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:04:13 GMT
Don’t want your chatbot conversations to be used for AI training? Here’s what to do.
 
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.”
 
People’s Picks TV Winners: Upgrading Your TV Soon? CNET Readers Have a Favorite Brand - CNET Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT
Two brands win readers over, but for different reasons.
 
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.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
I’ve Tried These College Dorm Devices At Home. Here’s What I Recommend - CNET Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:53 GMT
Dorms deserve these smart upgrades for lights, security, sound and more.
 
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.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
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.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
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.
 
Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
 
A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technology, which generates high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.
 
How urban design leads to better wellness - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
 
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
 
8 Things to Know About Staying Safe When Using ChatGPT, Gemini and Other AI Tools - CNET Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:59:20 GMT
Using AI like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Perplexity or Gemini? Here’s how to protect yourself.
 
18 iOS 26 Features Apple Buried in the Sub-Menus (and Why They’re Worth Finding) - CNET Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:03:02 GMT
iOS 26 hid some of its best additions behind menus Apple barely mentioned. Here’s the complete tour of what’s worth finding.
 
What Summer Heat Actually Does to Your Phone Battery (and the Habits That Prevent It) - CNET Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:30:04 GMT
Heat damage to a phone battery accumulates silently all summer and shows up as reduced capacity by fall. Taking these steps interrupts that cycle.