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Sources: OpenAI bought back ~$7B in shares from current and former employees in a tender offer valuing it at $852B, unchanged from its most recent funding round (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:15:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: OpenAI bought back ~$7B in shares from current and former employees in a tender offer valuing it at $852B, unchanged from its most recent funding round — OpenAI has completed a deal to help employees sell roughly $7 billion worth of shares in the company ahead of a possible Wall Street debut …

 
Source: Applied Compute, which helps companies customize models with their data, is in talks to raise "hundreds of millions" led by Elad Gil at a ~$3B valuation (The Information) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:55:01 GMT

The Information:
Source: Applied Compute, which helps companies customize models with their data, is in talks to raise “hundreds of millions” led by Elad Gil at a ~$3B valuation — Applied Compute, a year-old startup that helps companies run and customize open-source models with their own data …

 
Saber's newest game trailer takes a shot at Gearbox boss, if you look closely - Game File | Stephen Totilo - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:25:39 GMT
Saber's newest game trailer takes a shot at Gearbox boss, if you look closely Game File | Stephen Totilo
 
Filing: Sergey Brin donated an additional $20M to Building a Better California, which fights California's wealth tax, bringing his total contributions to $102M (Alicia Clanton/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT

Alicia Clanton / Bloomberg:
Filing: Sergey Brin donated an additional $20M to Building a Better California, which fights California's wealth tax, bringing his total contributions to $102M — Billionaire Sergey Brin has now poured over $100 million into his fight to stop a wealth tax in California.

 
Anthropic details an unreleased Claude model's attempt to solve the Riemann hypothesis; it didn't solve it but "unexpectedly" made strides on a related problem (Anthropic) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic details an unreleased Claude model's attempt to solve the Riemann hypothesis; it didn't solve it but “unexpectedly” made strides on a related problem — Recently, a member of staff at Anthropic gave Claude an unreasonable challenge. It was about one of the most famous …

 
The Ninth Circuit dismisses Meta's bid to pause a landmark trial by state AGs alleging its products addict children and have caused a youth mental health crisis (Isaiah Poritz/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:10:00 GMT

Isaiah Poritz / Bloomberg:
The Ninth Circuit dismisses Meta's bid to pause a landmark trial by state AGs alleging its products addict children and have caused a youth mental health crisis — Meta Platforms Inc. failed to obtain an emergency order pausing a landmark trial slated to begin this week involving claims …

 
Building a bicycle dropper seat post - Hack a Day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:00:54 GMT
A recent addition to mountain bikes is the dropper seat post. This invention is in the vein of office swivel chairs, allowing the seat height to be adjusted with a …read more
 
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.
 
YouTube says new creators will need double, or 8,000+, watch hours over the past year or 20M Shorts views in the last 90 days to start earning money from Feb. 1 (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:20:04 GMT

Aisha Malik / TechCrunch:
YouTube says new creators will need double, or 8,000+, watch hours over the past year or 20M Shorts views in the last 90 days to start earning money from Feb. 1 — YouTube announced on Monday that new creators will have to meet higher thresholds to begin earning money from ads and subscriptions.

 
Report: Analyst Shatters Expectations of an All-Glass iPhone - CNET Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:01:21 GMT
Reportedly, not enough defect-free units were produced.
 
YouTube is making it harder for creators to start getting a cut of ad revenue - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:53:42 GMT
New YouTube partners will now need twice the number of watch hours or Shorts views in order to qualify for a cut of ad revenue.
 
Wardogs Has Potential to Be the Next Big FPS, According to Players - IGN - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:51:45 GMT
  1. Wardogs Has Potential to Be the Next Big FPS, According to Players IGN
  2. WARDOGS devs confirm beta test, and it’s likely pretty soon GamesHub
  3. New first-person shooter impresses in the closed alpha, reminiscent of the good old days of Battlefield Mein-MMO
 
Nvidia partners with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR on a $500B funding package for AI infrastructure development (Financial Times) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:40:02 GMT

Financial Times:
Nvidia partners with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR on a $500B funding package for AI infrastructure development — Apollo, Blackstone and Goldman Sachs are among groups working with chipmaker to raise capital for data centre boom

 
Valve Warns Steam Machine Buyers About Scam Messages After Cyberattack - CNET Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:38:34 GMT
Steam’s hardware distribution partner in Europe was attacked, exposing customers’ personal information.
 
What does a $100 smartphone get you in 2026? - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
To get a decent cell phone at or under $100, you're going to have to get creative. Here's what to do.
 
iOS 27 beta 5 adds new app icons for Siri, Safari, and more - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:14:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27 beta 5 adds new app icons for Siri, Safari, and more 9to5Mac
  2. iOS 27 Beta 5 Status: macOS 27 Public Beta Explained Gadget Hacks
  3. iOS 27 Beta 5 Brings New Icons for Siri, Safari, Settings and More MacRumors
  4. The new iOS 27 beta further expands Siri voice customization options 9to5Mac
  5. Fifth developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 land as testing continues AppleInsider
 
High-orbit satellites could light the way for travel to the moon - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Acting as cooperative optical beacons, the satellites could provide GPS-like navigation and communications support for spacecraft operating across cislunar space.
 
New "Madden NFL 27" franchise mode turns you into a news junkie - axios.com - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:42 GMT
  1. New "Madden NFL 27" franchise mode turns you into a news junkie axios.com
  2. Madden NFL 27 Review, Gameplay Impressions, Videos and Top Features Bleacher Report
  3. Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition Is Now Available To Play on Apple Arcade, Complete With No Ads or In-App Purchases IGN
  4. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Early Access Trial Available Now With EA Play XBOX Wire
  5. Madden 27 Global Release Date: When Can You Start Playing? forbes.com
 
Clicks' Power Keyboard brings BlackBerry-style typing to any phone — with some compromises - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:39 GMT
  1. Clicks' Power Keyboard brings BlackBerry-style typing to any phone — with some compromises TechCrunch
  2. Clicks launches $99 Power Keyboard with MagSafe and Qi2 support Межа. Новини України.
  3. BlackBerry-Style Power Keyboard for Smartphones Unveiled Zamin.uz
  4. I used the Clicks Power Keyboard for a week to see if it truly helped me type on my iPhone | CNN Underscored CNN
  5. Clicks has begun shipping the Power Keyboard for $99 UA.NEWS
 
Golden Sun Is Getting A Sequel Next Year And It Looks Incredible - Kotaku - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:27 GMT
Golden Sun Is Getting A Sequel Next Year And It Looks Incredible Kotaku
 
GameStop Raises $325 Million In IPO As Barnes & Noble Bets Big On Video Games - Kotaku - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:25 GMT
GameStop Raises $325 Million In IPO As Barnes & Noble Bets Big On Video Games Kotaku
 
Super Mario Sunshine Review Roundup - Kotaku - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:18 GMT
Super Mario Sunshine Review Roundup Kotaku
 
Teardown of an Oxford Nanopore MinION DNA Sequencer - Hack a Day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:14 GMT
For most people the term ‘DNA sequencing’ probably brings to mind large, expensive laboratory equipment in sterile rooms, but over the past decades technological progress really has had its way …read more
 
Welcome To Warp Week At Kotaku : The 2002 Edition - Kotaku - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:07 GMT
Welcome To Warp Week At Kotaku : The 2002 Edition Kotaku
 
One Of The Year’s Best Indie Games Sold Over 1 Million Copies In Less Than A Week - Kotaku - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:45:03 GMT
  1. One Of The Year’s Best Indie Games Sold Over 1 Million Copies In Less Than A Week Kotaku
  2. Big Walk Sells One Million Copies In Less Than A Week Game Informer
  3. Big Walk is like co-op Breath of the Wild The Verge
  4. Big Walk Review IGN
  5. Indie game beats Forza 6: Why this new co-op ranks so high on Metacritic Notebookcheck
 
GeForce Now exploit unlocks full Windows desktop access - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:39:00 GMT

GeForce Now can apparently do much more than simply stream a selection of supported games using the AV1 codec. Two modders known as "Zortos" and "dpadGuy" have discovered a "trick" to gain full desktop access to the streaming service, allowing them to run custom games and software directly on Nvidia's...

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Before You Throw Out Your Old USB Drives, Do This First - Engadget - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Before You Throw Out Your Old USB Drives, Do This First Engadget
 
What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event - The Verge - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
  1. What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event The Verge
  2. How Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Will Change Smartphones Forever forbes.com
  3. Google Pixel 11 Pro: The latest rumors, leaks, and news Mashable
  4. Can Google Boost Pixel Photos With AI Horsepower, Not Gimmicks? CNET
  5. Google’s base Pixel 11 probably won’t have ‘HiLight’ but will actually have enough RAM 9to5Google
 
Before you throw out your old USB drives, do this first - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Deleting old files before throwing a storage device away actually offers very little protection.
 
OpenAI unveils two Daybreak tiers: Daybreak Blue, which provides access to frontier models, and Daybreak Red, which offers purpose-trained cybersecurity models (OpenAI) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

OpenAI:
OpenAI unveils two Daybreak tiers: Daybreak Blue, which provides access to frontier models, and Daybreak Red, which offers purpose-trained cybersecurity models — Introducing new ways to unlock advanced cyber capabilities together with GPT-5.6-Cyber, our latest cybersecurity-specific model.

 
Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 Betas With Security Fixes - MacRumors - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:23:38 GMT
  1. Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 Betas With Security Fixes MacRumors
  2. Apple releases betas for iOS 18.7.10, iOS 26.6.1, and macOS 26.6.2 AppleInsider
  3. Apple Tests iOS 26.6.1 Update to Fix New iPhone Bug... jordannews.jo
  4. Apple releases rare ‘point’ betas for iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6 Macworld
  5. Apple Ships iOS 26.6.1 Security Update for iPhone and iPads SQ Magazine
 
OpenAI releases GPT-5.6-Cyber, a more cyber-permissive version of GPT-5.6 Sol, to some partners and expands its Daybreak cybersecurity initiative (Sam Sabin/Axios) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:20:00 GMT

Sam Sabin / Axios:
OpenAI releases GPT-5.6-Cyber, a more cyber-permissive version of GPT-5.6 Sol, to some partners and expands its Daybreak cybersecurity initiative — OpenAI is introducing a more cyber-permissive version of GPT-5.6 Sol to vetted defenders as it prepares companies for autonomous cyberattacks.

 
Future Apple Watches Might Ditch the Screen - gizmodo.com - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:15:05 GMT
  1. Future Apple Watches Might Ditch the Screen gizmodo.com
  2. Apple Explores Shaking Up Its Smartwatch for a New Era Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple reportedly considers screenless wearables in effort to revamp Apple Watch lineup Yahoo Tech
  4. A major Apple Watch redesign may be coming Mashable
  5. Ceramic Case Could Return With Apple Watch Series 12 MacRumors
 
Has Ford got cheap car fever? A $25K crossover is supposedly on the way. - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:07:47 GMT
Ford dealers were told about the new Escape-sized model; one of them spilled the beans.
 
Linux Fu: Heads or Tails for VPN - Hack a Day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:15 GMT
If you’ve done much networking, you surely know the frustration of trying to connect to something, say a Raspberry Pi, that lives behind your consumer router. There are a number …read more
 
The Marc Philip Gemballa Marsien GT is an 830hp Porsche 959 for the 2020s - Top Gear - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. The Marc Philip Gemballa Marsien GT is an 830hp Porsche 959 for the 2020s Top Gear
  2. The Marisen GT Is a Porsche 911 Turbo S-Based Supercar with RUF-Tuned Power and a $1+ Million Price Road & Track
  3. One of 40 all-terrain Porsche 911 Turbo S Marsien listed at $1.6 million The Supercar Blog
  4. Marsien GT takes Gemballa hypercar to the street PistonHeads
  5. Revealed: Marc Philipp Gemballa's New 900HP MARSIEN GT, Limited to 30 duPont REGISTRY News
 
Microsoft confirms OneDrive Photos app was rolled out to millions of Windows 11 PCs by mistake, fix incoming - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:53:00 GMT

In an X post, Microsoft's EVP of Apps and Agents, Jeff Teper, noted that OneDrive Photos is an incubation project that was meant to be tested with select users but was mistakenly pushed to more devices than intended. He confirmed that the issue will be resolved in a future update,...

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Nearly 100 never-before-seen Nintendo cartridges found in Wisconsin game shop - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:52:19 GMT
  1. Nearly 100 never-before-seen Nintendo cartridges found in Wisconsin game shop ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  2. Rare Nintendo cartridges of Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt found in Waukesha, Wisconsin storage could be worth millions ABC7 Chicago
  3. Rare Nintendo cartridges discovered in Waukesha storage box WISN
  4. Rare Super Mario games found in Wisconsin FOX6 News Milwaukee
  5. A Wisconsin Shop Nearly Sold These Old Mario Games For $15 Each. Then Collectors Saw What Was Inside The Box Yahoo Life UK
 
Google adds third-party games store Aptoide to the Play Store for Android users in the US, following a judge's orders in the antitrust lawsuit with Epic (Ryan Whitwam/Ars Technica) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:50:01 GMT

Ryan Whitwam / Ars Technica:
Google adds third-party games store Aptoide to the Play Store for Android users in the US, following a judge's orders in the antitrust lawsuit with Epic — A new day has dawned in the Play Store, and it's one that Google tried very hard to avoid. The first third-party app store has arrived …

 
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products for Salmonella amid Cyclospora outbreak - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:37:08 GMT
Recall of jalapeño products spans 26 states, major retailers, a variety of foods.
 
A US appeals court allows ~2,400 federal lawsuits against social media companies to proceed over claims their products were designed to addict young users (Diana Novak Jones/Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT

Diana Novak Jones / Reuters:
A US appeals court allows ~2,400 federal lawsuits against social media companies to proceed over claims their products were designed to addict young users — A U.S. appeals court on Monday allowed thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta Platforms (META.O), Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) …

 
Shocking MTG Standard Bans Highlight Major Five-Card Announcement - MTG Rocks - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:33:27 GMT
  1. Shocking MTG Standard Bans Highlight Major Five-Card Announcement MTG Rocks
  2. Badgermole Cub, Gran-Gran, Stormchaser’s Talent Banned In Standard Star City Games
  3. WIZARDS BANS THREE IN 'MAGIC: THE GATHERING' STANDARD FORMAT ICv2
  4. August 10th Banned & Restricted Announcement Draftsim
  5. The Newest Magic: The Gathering Ban List Removes Avatar and Marvel Super Hero Cards From Play TechRaptor
 
What's the difference between MagSafe and Qi wireless charging? - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Magnets work the same whether you use an iPhone or Android device, but there are some nitty gritty differences in standards you should be aware of.
 
An OpenClaw agent reportedly hacked a gym's booking system and kicked someone off a waiting list - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:18:14 GMT
This is just the latest story of an AI agent going rogue.
 
The Google Pixel Watch 5 will come in a Stephen Curry edition - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:18:02 GMT
  1. The Google Pixel Watch 5 will come in a Stephen Curry edition - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Pixel Watch 5 specs leak reveals what’s new: ‘Accelerated’ chip, 2nd-gen Active Band, more 9to5Google
  3. Google Shows Us the Pixel Watch 5 Droid Life
  4. The Pixel Watch 5 is about to get the Stephen Curry treatment Android Authority
  5. Wear OS Brands Need to Stop Copying Each Other’s Homework Talk Android
 
A cybersecurity researcher covered a Toyota in an AI-generated pattern to confuse Flock cameras - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:11:00 GMT

Donut Media plans to release video of the test in the coming weeks.

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Sources: officials say OpenAI risks its White House relationship by hiring Dean Ball, who has criticized Trump's AI strategy after leaving the administration (Thomas Barrabi/New York Post) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:05:01 GMT

Thomas Barrabi / New York Post:
Sources: officials say OpenAI risks its White House relationship by hiring Dean Ball, who has criticized Trump's AI strategy after leaving the administration — Top OpenAI official Dean Ball is in the middle of a heated feud with the Trump administration - and White House officials warn …

 
Assassin's Creed creator's dark and witchy action game 1666: Amsterdam is out in early access sooner than we expected - eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:02:09 GMT
  1. Assassin's Creed creator's dark and witchy action game 1666: Amsterdam is out in early access sooner than we expected eurogamer.net
  2. Assassin’s Creed Creator’s Next Game Is Out in Just 2 Weeks Polygon.com
  3. 1666: Amsterdam Preview – Putting the cat amongst the witches of Amsterdam TheSixthAxis
  4. 1666: Amsterdam hands-on preview - Assassin’s Creed creator casts a spell Metro.co.uk
  5. 1666: Amsterdam (Early Access) Preview: Hands-On With The Game Informer
 
Valve slowly expands SteamOS support on non-Valve hardware - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:01:04 GMT
Valve slowly expands SteamOS support on non-Valve hardware Ars TechnicaSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Valve slowly expands SteamOS support on non-Valve hardware - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:01:04 GMT
New update includes improvements for the Intel-based MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ among others.
 
Upcoming Halloween Game Banned In Australia Over Drugs And Now Some GTA 6 Fans Are Worried - Kotaku - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:18 GMT
  1. Upcoming Halloween Game Banned In Australia Over Drugs And Now Some GTA 6 Fans Are Worried Kotaku
  2. Halloween: The Game denied classification in Australia and New Zealand over drug depiction GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Halloween: The Video Game Banned By Governing Council Lords of Gaming
  4. Confirmed: Upcoming ‘Halloween’ Reboot Officially Banned Inside the Magic
  5. Halloween The Game has been banned in Australia and New Zealand because players can smoke weed in it Video Games Chronicle
 
Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch Shut Down With No Refunds, as Owners Become the Latest Victims of Gaming's Increasingly Digital Future - IGN - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:58:26 GMT
  1. Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch Shut Down With No Refunds, as Owners Become the Latest Victims of Gaming's Increasingly Digital Future IGN
  2. Players lose access to Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch without refunds Ars Technica
  3. A Nintendo Switch game just became unplayable for those who paid for it — showing exactly why gamers are rebelling against Sony's disc-free PlayStation plans Yahoo Tech
  4. Nintendo Switch game made permanently unplayable with no refund for $30 price tag GAMINGbible
  5. "Flying Fortress" Awaits: Trailer Released for "Chaos Breaker" Arc of "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation" Season 3 ixbt.games
 
Day and Night Pikachu ex Revealed from "30th Celebration!" - PokeBeach - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:50:10 GMT
  1. Day and Night Pikachu ex Revealed from "30th Celebration!" PokeBeach
  2. Pokémon unveils Meowth and Alolan Meowth from Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Expansion gonintendo.com
  3. Day and Night Pikachu ex Cards Spoiled for 30th Celebration Joseph Writer Anderson
  4. How many packs of Pokémon cards do you have to buy to catch ’em all? Probably hundreds, and most will be quite boring The Conversation
  5. Celebrating 30 years of Pokémon RNZ
 
Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:44:45 GMT
Aptoide has become the first app store distributed inside Google Play under a judge's order.
 
Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:44:45 GMT
  1. Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store Ars Technica
  2. Aptoide Returns to Google Play After More Than a Decade, Opening a New Chapter for Competition on Android PR Newswire
  3. The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store The Verge
  4. An Android App Store Competitor Is Available In The Play Store Engadget
  5. Google Play Store starts distributing third-party Android app stores – here's how it works [Gallery] 9to5Google
 
GameStop may drop its $56 billion eBay bid and offer up its 1,600 stores in a partnership - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:33:00 GMT

Bloomberg reports that Cohen is weighing a deal that would allow eBay to make use of GameStop's roughly 1,600 US retail locations. The arrangement could help both companies grab a larger share of higher-margin categories. GameStop would also seek seats on eBay's board as part of any partnership.

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Functional Jumping Pokéball from an Ancient Pokémon World - Hack a Day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:30:17 GMT
When playing a game about Pocket Monsters, there’s one thing you can’t avoid using no matter what you do, and that’s a pokeball. Whether it’s a new or old game, …read more
 
Sources: AI cloud computing provider Lambda is selling a $917M leveraged loan to finance the purchase of GPUs as part of a contract with Nvidia (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: AI cloud computing provider Lambda is selling a $917M leveraged loan to finance the purchase of GPUs as part of a contract with Nvidia — Lambda Inc., an AI cloud-computing provider backed by Nvidia Corp., is selling a leveraged loan to finance a chip deal as the risky debt market becomes …

 
Here's how to pair your Roku remote - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
If you've reset your Roku remote or got a new one and need to manually pair it, these are the steps to take.
 
"They don't understand art" - id Software lead slams Xbox, says it's "impossible" to make games like 2016's Doom now - eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:27:43 GMT
  1. "They don't understand art" - id Software lead slams Xbox, says it's "impossible" to make games like 2016's Doom now eurogamer.net
  2. Id Software Vet Claims Xbox Doesn't Understand Art Or Games Kotaku
  3. 'They Fundamentally Don't Understand Art' — Doom Dev Blasts Xbox After Microsoft 'Gutted' id Software With Layoffs IGN
  4. Dev at id Software says Microsoft 'burned a lot of bridges' in the industry: 'They fundamentally don't understand art, they don't understand games' PC Gamer
  5. Doom Developer Harshly Criticizes Microsoft: "They Don't Understand the Art of Game Development" ixbt.games
 
One of China's workhorse rockets just exploded in flight - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:05:00 GMT
If the failure involved the YF-100 engine, there are broader concerns for China's space program.
 
No-Reserve 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Brings Bandit Style With a 400 V8 and Four-Speed - Yahoo Autos - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:56 GMT
No-Reserve 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Brings Bandit Style With a 400 V8 and Four-Speed Yahoo Autos
 
Dogs can tell if you're scared or sad - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:53 GMT
fMRI scans show happiness, fear, anger, and sadness have distinct brain activity patterns in doggy brains.
 
Revealed – New Ork Nobz and Warbikes are coming - Warhammer Community - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:57:59 GMT
Revealed – New Ork Nobz and Warbikes are coming Warhammer Community
 
Data of European Steam hardware customers 'likely compromised', Valve says - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:54:59 GMT
According to Valve, European Steam hardware customers likely had some of their data compromised.
 
2026 Subaru Outback review: Great interior, refined drive, divisive looks - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:49:21 GMT
The newest Outback sticks to the script; that's no bad thing if you like Outbacks.
 
Orange Crush: TAG Heuer Drops a Bright Revamp of the Original Metal F1 Watch - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:47:52 GMT
The solar-powered limited edition may be here to mark the final Dutch Grand Prix taking place in Zandvoort, but it’s the juicy iconic colorway WIRED’s been waiting for.
 
Nearly 100 copies of a never-before-seen version of Super Mario Bros. have been found - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:45:00 GMT

As the story goes, Kevin Braun purchased the cartridges years ago from a person who claimed his grandfather used to own a business that recovered precious metals from electronics. At some point, it is believed that Nintendo sent the cartridges in to salvage gold from the metal contacts. For whatever...

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Here's the Brutal Method of Getting a Metal Gear Solid 4 PS5 Platinum Trophy - Push Square - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:45:00 GMT
  1. Here's the Brutal Method of Getting a Metal Gear Solid 4 PS5 Platinum Trophy Push Square
  2. Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Release Date, Pre-Order Info forbes.com
  3. Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2's remastered trophy lists revealed TrueTrophies
  4. Metal Gear Solid 4 Is Why Master Collection Vol. 2 Could Be Absolutely Massive GamingBolt
 
Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Faces a Surging Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 - MacRumors - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:41:21 GMT
  1. Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Faces a Surging Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 MacRumors
  2. iPhone Ultra colors: New leak reveals silver and dark blue 9to5Mac
  3. iPhone Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Key Differences Gadget Hacks
  4. Apple iPhone Foldable Release Date: What A New Report Reveals About September forbes.com
  5. Apple Rumored to Launch Three New 'Ultra' Products by Early Next Year MacRumors
 
Tel Aviv- and San Francisco-based Corma, which develops AI models for defensive cybersecurity, emerges from stealth with a $60M seed led by Sequoia Capital (Emily Forlini/Fortune) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:40:00 GMT

Emily Forlini / Fortune:
Tel Aviv- and San Francisco-based Corma, which develops AI models for defensive cybersecurity, emerges from stealth with a $60M seed led by Sequoia Capital — The growing number of powerful, widely available AI models has ushered in a dangerous era for cybersecurity.

 
What are the differences between Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 2.4G wireless devices? - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Wireless connectivity comes in many different flavors, here's how they differ.
 
A researcher bought noreply.net. Companies started sending him secrets. - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:25:50 GMT
Companies treat some email domains as digital trash cans, despite the risks.
 
As Waymo expands its fleet from 700 in 2025 to nearly 4,000 now, recalls and edge-case failures like flooded roadways and a San Francisco power outage mount (Emmy Martin/New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:15:01 GMT

Emmy Martin / New York Times:
As Waymo expands its fleet from 700 in 2025 to nearly 4,000 now, recalls and edge-case failures like flooded roadways and a San Francisco power outage mount — Waymo driverless cars are in San Francisco and 14 other metropolitan areas, including Denver, Las Vegas, San Diego and Tampa.Jason Henry for The New York Times

 
Dodge’s new Charger Super Bee ups the inline-six’s output to 600bhp - Top Gear - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:15:00 GMT
  1. Dodge’s new Charger Super Bee ups the inline-six’s output to 600bhp Top Gear
  2. New 600-HP Dodge Charger Is the First Turbocharged Super Bee. It's Also the First One without a V-8 Car and Driver
  3. 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee; special colors and new Durango concept Detroit Free Press
  4. Stellantis Delivers on Its Promise: Its New 6-Cylinder Engine Is More Powerful and Outperforms the V8 ItalPassion
  5. 2027 Dodge Charger Configurator Goes Live and This Is What Has Changed autoevolution
 
Meta’s New Open-Weight Model Can Run AI Agents on Your Laptop - CNET Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:10:36 GMT
Meta Glimmer is a bit smaller than the company’s closed-weight Muse Spark models.
 
The Physics of Keeping Thermal Power Stations Cool - Hack a Day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:09 GMT
Recently thermal power stations have been in the news quite a bit, mostly in the context of them being throttled back or shut down due to the river water used …read more
 
An Android app store competitor is available in the Play Store - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:58:58 GMT
A competitor to Google's app store, Aptoide Games, is now available in the Play Store.
 
Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer beta saw a big turnout despite limited access - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:55:56 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer beta saw a big turnout despite limited access TrueAchievements
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Beta Launches August 6th, Featuring DLSS nvidia.com
  3. RTX 5090 Defeated by Gears of War: E-Day on 'Ludicrous' Settings extremetech.com
  4. Gears of War E-Day Multiplayer Beta: Benchmarks of Graphics Cards and Processors GameGPU
  5. Gears of War: E-Day's Steam player peak has already passed the series' all-time record, and it's still only in limited beta GamesRadar+
 
Samsung will reportedly make an extra one million Galaxy Z Fold 8 units - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:45:00 GMT
  1. Samsung will reportedly make an extra one million Galaxy Z Fold 8 units 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: your passport to a folding phone future The Guardian
  3. Samsung Officially Launches Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, Watch Ultra2, and Watch9 news.samsung.com
  4. Samsung Galaxy Z series foldables are breaking pre-order records in the US and Korea Mashable
  5. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Series Sets Record for Highest Ever Pre-Order news.samsung.com
 
Sean Murray reflects on 10 years of No Man's Sky, its future, and why Hello Games' "redemption arc" narrative "isn't really the story" of the developer - eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:34:41 GMT
  1. Sean Murray reflects on 10 years of No Man's Sky, its future, and why Hello Games' "redemption arc" narrative "isn't really the story" of the developer eurogamer.net
  2. No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games celebrates 10-year anniversary PlayStation.Blog
  3. No Man’s Sky Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary XBOX Wire
  4. After a Decade of No Man's Sky, Players Have Explored Less Than 1% of the Planets IGN
  5. No Man’s Sky Hits 10 Years with Record Players, as Hello Games Teases ‘COSMOS’ Update and Light No Fire Next Wccftech
 
Farmer trusted AI after it gave good advice, then it helped wipe out 25 acres of his crops - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:33:00 GMT

The 67-year-old farmer was recommended by the AI to use "high-efficiency flupyrimethalin" and "flusulfasulfaether" (flufenacet) to kill weeds and mix it with "thiamethoxazine" and "methyl salt." As reported by Taiwanese Chinese-language news website CTWANT (via Tom's Hardware), he followed the instructions blindly, failing to check that what he was doing...

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'I Call It Space Quilts' — Bethesda Veteran Says Starfield Would Have Been Better Off With Just a Handful of Bespoke Planets Rather Than 1,000 Planets Full of Repeated Content - IGN - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:31:09 GMT
  1. 'I Call It Space Quilts' — Bethesda Veteran Says Starfield Would Have Been Better Off With Just a Handful of Bespoke Planets Rather Than 1,000 Planets Full of Repeated Content IGN
  2. The designer of Diamond City, Little Lamplight, and Starfield's Neon thinks Bethesda's galaxy was just too... Yahoo Tech
  3. ‘I don’t think this is a good idea’: Veteran Bethesda world artist says Starfield having 1,000+ planets was the wrong move Video Games Chronicle
  4. Veteran Bethesda Developer Says He Would Have Done Starfield’s Planets Differently GamingBolt
  5. Former Bethesda developer criticized Starfield's approach: "I would have made the game completely differently" ixbt.games
 
How waterproof are AirTags? Here's what to know - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
AirTags end up attached to all kinds of important items, and sometimes those items get wet. Let's talk through what to expect.
 
Sean Murray Explains Why We Haven't Seen More Of Light No Fire - Kotaku - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:02:28 GMT
  1. Sean Murray Explains Why We Haven't Seen More Of Light No Fire Kotaku
  2. Sean Murray suggests No Man's Sky follow-up Light No Fire is quite far along, but he's 'learned a very important lesson' about speaking too soon eurogamer.net
  3. There was originally supposed to be a 'much bigger' reveal of Light No Fire: here's why Sean Murray changed... Yahoo Tech
  4. Light No Fire only has "between 12 and 20" devs, says lead – but that's ok GamesRadar+
  5. Light No Fire: Why Hello Games coldly pulled the plug on its marketing PlayFront
 
MySpace owners confirm they are planning another comeback - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:56:00 GMT

A revival would put MySpace in a market that looks nothing like the one it left behind. Social media is now led by platforms built around recommendation systems, mobile video, creator tools, and targeted advertising. Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and Reddit already compete for users and ad dollars.

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Steam hardware shipper breach leaks customer data, including names and addresses - The Verge - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:48:12 GMT
  1. Steam hardware shipper breach leaks customer data, including names and addresses The Verge
  2. Valve confirms Steam hardware buyers' data exposed in CEVA Logistics cyberattack GamesIndustry.biz
  3. A data breach at shipping giant Ceva Logistics is rippling across banks, retailers, Steam gamers, and beyond TechCrunch
  4. PSA: Steam Machine and Steam Controller Customers in Europe Hit by Cyber Attack Digital Foundry
  5. Shipping delays caused by data breach: ‘Expect fake messages’ Cleveland.com
 
Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: A MacBook Neo alternative that needs more RAM - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
There's a lot to like about the XPS 13, but most people should shell out for 16GB of RAM.
 
Meta's 'open source' Muse Glimmer model can run on a single computer - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:29:38 GMT
Meta has released a new slimmed down 'open source' AI model that's light enough to run on a single computer.
 
A California city just declared an emergency after malware hit its 911 systems - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:04:00 GMT

The incident began at around 5:45am on Friday, August 7, according to the city's incident page. Suisun City, a community of approximately 30,000 people located 55 miles north of San Francisco, declared the emergency at a special council meeting the following morning.

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'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag' Sequel Officially Confirmed for 2026 Release - Collider - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:15 GMT
'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag' Sequel Officially Confirmed for 2026 Release Collider
 
The Outlaw Chemist Teaching People How to Make Drugs From Scratch - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Willy Myco has made over 120 videos showing people his exact process for making everything from LSD to DMT vapes. Not everyone’s a fan of his methods.
 
The Best Portable Solar Panels: My Take After Years of Testing - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Clean, free power from the sun is easier and more affordable to capture than ever with the best portable solar panels.
 
Google Play now takes Venmo payments - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
You can now use your Venmo balance or linked accounts for Google Play purchases.
 
Intel launches Star Wars and Tomb Raider game bundle for Core Ultra 200/300, 14th Gen Core and Arc G3 CPUs - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:50:51 GMT
  1. Intel launches Star Wars and Tomb Raider game bundle for Core Ultra 200/300, 14th Gen Core and Arc G3 CPUs VideoCardz.com
  2. Stormcraft PC Launches Valkyrie Series Gaming Desktops TechPowerUp
  3. Intel Gamer Days 2026 Launches With Two Free Games and XeSS 3 Day-One Deals Tech Times
  4. Intel Gamer Days giveaway includes an RTX 5080 & Core Ultra 7 270K Plus gaming PC, a QHD monitor, and more PC Guide
  5. Intel Gamer Days 2026 Kicking Off with AAA Gaming Bundle & Partnerships Intel Newsroom
 
Take-Two Boss Says Borderlands 4 Performance 'Has Not Affected Our Plans at All' as Fans Await Year 2 Roadmap - IGN - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:45:25 GMT
Take-Two Boss Says Borderlands 4 Performance 'Has Not Affected Our Plans at All' as Fans Await Year 2 Roadmap IGN
 
The Division Resurgence, the free-to-play mobile off-shoot, is now on Steam and players are confused and a little miffed - eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:41:23 GMT
  1. The Division Resurgence, the free-to-play mobile off-shoot, is now on Steam and players are confused and a little miffed eurogamer.net
  2. PC Port Of Ubisoft's The Division Resurgence Dragged On Steam Kotaku
  3. Free-to-play Division game launches on Steam to mixed reviews: 'Calling it slop disrespects actual slop' PC Gamer
  4. SEASON 2 HAS JUST BEGUN Ubisoft
  5. The Division Resurgence launches to mixed reception on Steam KitGuru
 
Samsung starts early testing of One UI 9.5 for Galaxy S26 series - SamMobile - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:34:30 GMT
  1. Samsung starts early testing of One UI 9.5 for Galaxy S26 series SamMobile
  2. Millions Of Galaxy Phones Are Weeks Away From Free Samsung Upgrade forbes.com
  3. One UI 9.0 (Android 17) testing on these 50 Samsung devices Sammy Fans
  4. One UI 9 Rollout Reportedly Expands to More Galaxy Phones Techgenyz
  5. Samsung might give you dark-themed icons to go with dark mode Android Authority
 
The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Platforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated content.
 
An AI agent was asked to book a gym class, whe none was available, it decided to hack the system and jump the queue - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The incident is being treated as Australia's first reported example of an AI agent independently exploiting a live system while carrying out a routine task. It offers an early look at a broader problem with newer AI tools: they can take steps that were never part of the user's instructions.

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Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era? - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:47 GMT
Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era? Ars Technica
 
Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era? - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:47 GMT
As research and AI-assisted papers surge, volunteer reviewers struggle to keep up.
 
Triggering Lightning with a Rocket - Hack a Day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:26 GMT
A lightning strike is shown striking the ground at close range (fewer than thirty feet away).
Lightning, despite being a common and readily-detected phenomenon, is nevertheless difficult to study. One reason is the difficulty of predicting when and where lightning will strike; tall structures do attract …read more
 
A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen.
 
The Best E-Readers of 2026: Kobo, Kindle, Boox - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Looking to read more? These handy ebook readers are here to help.
 
Beast of Reincarnation Gets NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 4.0 Support, But Promised Story Improvements Disappoint - Wccftech - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:43:49 GMT
  1. Beast of Reincarnation Gets NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 4.0 Support, But Promised Story Improvements Disappoint Wccftech
  2. It’s a Dog, It’s a Plant, It’s by the Creators of Pokémon The New York Times
  3. Beast of Reincarnation Review: Boring World, Beguiling Combat Game Informer
  4. Beast of Reincarnation Has a Serious Difficulty Problem Polygon.com
  5. Beast of Reincarnation review - Game Freak riffs on Sekiro and Monster Hunter with mixed results eurogamer.net
 
How to Choose a Camera (2026): Sensors, Megapixels, Terms - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:33:00 GMT
Shopping for a camera can be confusing. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, sensor options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
 
The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
An AI interview is increasingly the first step of a hiring process. Since there’s no human on the other end, candidates are scheduling them whenever—even deep into the night.
 
iPhone 18 Pro Costing Apple 38% More to Make, TrendForce Estimates - MacRumors - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:29:42 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro Costing Apple 38% More to Make, TrendForce Estimates MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Demand Drives September Launch forbes.com
  3. iPhone 18 Pro BOM Cost Expected to Surge Nearly 40%, Leaving Apple to Sacrifice Margins to Sustain Shipments, Says TrendForce TrendForce
  4. iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro pre-order date just tipped — here's when you can get yours Tom's Guide
  5. Apple Cutting Back 2026 Hardware Shipments Due to Memory Shortage MacRumors
 
"I'm sure you're going to watch it because everyone is" - GTA 6 premiering on Netflix represents Rockstar "trying new things", says Take-Two boss - eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:22:30 GMT
  1. "I'm sure you're going to watch it because everyone is" - GTA 6 premiering on Netflix represents Rockstar "trying new things", says Take-Two boss eurogamer.net
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look is Premiering Exclusively on Netflix Netflix
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Rockstar Games
  4. 'If You're Not a Netflix Subscriber, You Definitely Should Be' — Take-Two Boss Teases Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look IGN
  5. Can GTA 6 Replicate the Greatest Video Game Launch of All Time? Polygon.com
 
Noctua tested more than 100 PC cases and found over half had inaccurate CPU cooler clearance specs - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:17:00 GMT

Noctua writes that, given the importance of every millimeter in small-form-factor and ITX builds, it has conducted its own measurement tests on popular cases to confirm they align with figures on the manufacturers' websites. It found inaccuracies in 56 out of the more than 100 cases it tested.

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22 People Who Should Be Banned From Public Spaces Because They Truly Don't Know How To Act - buzzfeed.com - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:16:04 GMT
22 People Who Should Be Banned From Public Spaces Because They Truly Don't Know How To Act buzzfeed.com
 
"This is why physical media matters": anger as Google yanks access to The Lord Of The Rings films, even if you 'bought' them - What Hi-Fi? - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:14:10 GMT
  1. "This is why physical media matters": anger as Google yanks access to The Lord Of The Rings films, even if you 'bought' them What Hi-Fi?
  2. Google removes access to legally bought Lord Of The Rings movies Film Stories
  3. Did a Lord of the Rings fan lose his entire digital movie collection? The Express Tribune
  4. 'This is why physical media matters': poor Google user has their Lord of the Rings movies pulled from their library, with no refund TechRadar
  5. Google removes digital Lord of the Rings movies in latest win for physical discs Notebookcheck
 
Best Wireless Earbuds We’d Buy Right Now (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:04:00 GMT
We tested over a hundred wireless earbuds—these models from Apple, Bose, Beats, and Samsung stood out from the rest.
 
Why Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.
 
Future Apple Watches may include more screen sizes or even a model with no display - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:52:02 GMT
Apple's next Watch won't change much, but future models may see significant updates.
 
OpenAI slows down Astra development due to cybersecurity concerns - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:19:11 GMT
Meta slowed down development of its Astra model as it couldn't 'rule out critical cyber capabilities.'
 
I burned out and quit my demanding career. It turned into an unexpected, 18-month career break that changed my life. - Business Insider - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:16:00 GMT
I burned out and quit my demanding career. It turned into an unexpected, 18-month career break that changed my life. Business Insider
 
Blizzard is Microsoft's "top performing" studio, thanks largely to Diablo 4 and Overwatch - eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:07:11 GMT
  1. Blizzard is Microsoft's "top performing" studio, thanks largely to Diablo 4 and Overwatch eurogamer.net
  2. Leaked emails: Blizzard is now Xbox's "top performing studio" Windows Central
  3. Leaked emails reveal Blizzard is Xbox's top-performing studio for FY26 GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Overwatch Rebrand Pays Off With Its Best Quarter Since Overwatch 2 Launched VICE
  5. Blizzard Becomes Xbox’s Top-Performing Studio, President Tells Staff, as Diablo 4 and Overwatch Fuel Back-to-Back Growth Wccftech
 
"COD" remakes, AI prompts are video game industry's new cheat code - axios.com - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:50:21 GMT
  1. "COD" remakes, AI prompts are video game industry's new cheat code axios.com
  2. How Artificial Intelligence is Ushering in the Next Generation of Game Developers BNO News
  3. Op-Ed: Adaptive AI gaming learns as it plays, and so will the world Digital Journal
  4. Why indie game development is a useful crash test for AI coding tools Mobidictum
  5. A question for the industry: How will external developers use AI tools? | The DeanBeat GamesBeat
 
Even on the Red Planet, Hexagons are the Bestagons - Hack a Day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:53 GMT
Though their pure Platonic Forms may only exist in the world of ideas, certain regular shapes can’t help but keep falling out of natural processes– case in point, the six-sided …read more
 
PATLABOR the Case Files launches September 17 - Gematsu - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:34 GMT
  1. PATLABOR the Case Files launches September 17 Gematsu
  2. Patlabor EZY File 3 Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Key Visual, Cast Crunchyroll
  3. PlayStation 5 Action Game in Series That Vanished After PSP Gets Release Date Yahoo Tech
  4. Mobile Police Patlabor: The Case Files Launches September 17th Netto's Game Room
  5. Patlabor: The Case Files Release Date Set Siliconera
 
The FCC wants to ban drones with LiDAR that it previously approved - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:35:58 GMT
If you're thinking of buying a LiDAR-equipped DJI drone, the FCC is proposing to ban them.
 
Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts’ ocular health.
 
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.
 
7 Common Issues With The Toyota GR Corolla Hot Hatch - SlashGear - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:15:00 GMT
  1. 7 Common Issues With The Toyota GR Corolla Hot Hatch SlashGear
  2. 'A Premium 6-Cylinder Sports Car Is Cheaper Than A Corolla' - Toyota's GR Supra Vs. GRMN Corolla CarBuzz
  3. 2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla First Look - Turning the GR Corolla Up to 11 Yahoo
  4. Review: Toyota GR Corolla 8AT - Proof an Automatic can still have character Zigwheels
  5. 5 key strengths of the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla that make it faster and tougher modernetdigital.cat
 
The next year Call of Duty will introduce a new sub-series to replace Black Ops and Modern Warfare - GameGPU - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:50:49 GMT
  1. The next year Call of Duty will introduce a new sub-series to replace Black Ops and Modern Warfare GameGPU
  2. New Call of Duty Sub-Series to Replace Black Ops and Modern Warfare Yahoo Tech
  3. Call of Duty is Officially Leaving Millions of Players Behind This Year IMDb
  4. The latest From The Ward talks about Kill Block and Fanatics Fest GamingTrend
  5. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4: Everything Confirmed So Far Techloy
 
A misleading headline made people think AI was replacing 911 dispatchers - TechSpot Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:40:00 GMT

New Orleans is using artificial intelligence in a limited part of its 911 operation: screening some duplicate calls about vehicle crashes when human call-takers are unavailable.

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How to use Claude's voice mode - Engadget Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Anthropic's chatbot can be very vocal, if you want it to be.
 
Sony Will Remain Mum On PlayStation Disc Making Process - Kotaku - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:36:52 GMT
  1. Sony Will Remain Mum On PlayStation Disc Making Process Kotaku
  2. How PlayStation and Xbox disc games are made Game File | Stephen Totilo
  3. Game Publishers Could Save $10+ Per Copy by Going Disc-Free TechPowerUp
  4. Publishers lose up to 50% of revenue on every physical game sold Gagadget.com
  5. Publishers to save $10+ on every $70 game by eliminating discs, new report indicates TweakTown
 
Here's how to format a USB drive on Windows - Engadget Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
There are several scenarios that might require you to format a USB drive. But don't worry -- We'll show you how.
 
This wearable patch could get you into REM sleep 43 minutes faster - TechSpot Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:22:00 GMT

The device works by combining two things that don't usually go together in a wearable: gentle ultrasound stimulation and electrodes that read brain activity. This allows it to reach deep brain regions associated with REM sleep while also tracking the brain's response in real time from outside the skull.

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Framework’s Data Breach Revealed Customer Data: Here’s What to Know - CNET Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:35:41 GMT
The computer company has notified all customers of a data breach.
 
How to use ChatGPT's new, more natural Voice Mode for conversations - Engadget Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Talking to ChatGPT just got a lot less awkward.
 
Steam Deck can now do something Sony usually charges £200 for thanks to this new cloud-streaming app - eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:16:25 GMT
  1. Steam Deck can now do something Sony usually charges £200 for thanks to this new cloud-streaming app eurogamer.net
  2. Steam Deck gets one of PS Portal’s key features VideoCardz.com
  3. You Can Play PS Plus Games Without Owning a PS5, but There’s a Catch Polygon.com
  4. Steam Deck Can Now Stream PS5 Games Without Owning Sony's Console HotHardware
  5. PlayStation cloud game streaming is now available on iOS and Linux devices. GameGPU
 
Amazon’s $86 2-in-1 laptop and tablet has fully-integrated AI features - thestreet.com - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMT
  1. Amazon’s $86 2-in-1 laptop and tablet has fully-integrated AI features thestreet.com
  2. Walmart is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for just $76 in time for back-to-school season Yahoo Tech
  3. Touchscreen laptops with a 2-in-1 tablet mode are up to 67% off at Walmart thestreet.com
  4. Walmart’s AI-enabled 2-in-1 laptop and tablet is now $100 thestreet.com
  5. Walmart has a $400 Android tablet on sale for 73% off thestreet.com
 
Memory prices have erased 20 years of progress in a single year, researcher says - TechSpot Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:05:00 GMT

According to computer science researcher and software performance expert Daniel Lemire, skyrocketing memory prices are a "historical anomaly," with the unprecedented increases effectively erasing decades of steady, exponential cost reductions.

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Quotes Of The Week: Ted Lasso, Lucky, The Shards, Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, And More - TVLine - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Quotes Of The Week: Ted Lasso, Lucky, The Shards, Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, And More TVLine
 
How to hide and unhide an app on your iPhone or iPad (and why you may want to) - Engadget Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
There are several smart reasons most people should be hiding apps on their iPhone or iPad. Here's how to do it.
 
This Battlefield 6 player somehow got a full refund with 470 hours on the clock - eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:28:46 GMT
  1. This Battlefield 6 player somehow got a full refund with 470 hours on the clock eurogamer.net
  2. Steam's controversial Battlefield 6 refund could set a dangerous precedent Polygon.com
  3. Battlefield 6 Removed A Fan-Favorite Mode, As Devs Look For "Best" Way To Bring It Back GameSpot
  4. Battlefield 6 fan played 470 hours but was disappointed by the update and requested a refund from Valve ixbt.games
  5. PC Player Convinces Steam to Give Him a $100 USD Refund Despite Playing 470 Hours of a Game, and Now the Community Wants to Copy His Strategy levelup.com
 
Minimal Phone 2: first look reveals an OLED display, improved QWERTY keyboard, and 5G support - Notebookcheck - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:23:00 GMT
  1. Minimal Phone 2: first look reveals an OLED display, improved QWERTY keyboard, and 5G support Notebookcheck
  2. The Minimal Phone 2 adds an AMOLED display and 5G connectivity without losing its old-school charm Digital Trends
  3. Minimal Phone 2 Design Ditches Its E-Reader Look for Something More BlackBerry Android Headlines
  4. Minimal Phone 2 Teased With OLED Display, New 5G Support Techgenyz
  5. Minimal Phone 2 is coming out soon Good e-Reader
 
Dodge Is Doing Everything It Can to Make People Like the New Charger—Except Give It a V8 - The Drive - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Dodge Is Doing Everything It Can to Make People Like the New Charger—Except Give It a V8 The Drive
  2. Dodge Revealed Drift-Spec Chargers With 750 HP And Stick Shift Yahoo Autos
  3. These Special Drift-Focused Dodge Chargers Have 750 HP and Stick-Shift Transmissions Car and Driver
  4. The Year of One Million Thanks Tour Heads to Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota State Fairs STLtoday.com
  5. There's More Potential in Dodge Charger Sixpack: Hemmings Turned Up With 750 HP at Roadkill Nights autoevolution
 
A jailbreak for iOS 26 is finally here, 326 days after launch - TechSpot Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:56:00 GMT

The release also adds compatibility with devices running iOS 16.5.1 through iOS 17.3.1. That widens the range of iPhones, iPads, and Apple silicon devices that can run Dopamine, particularly older firmware versions that were not previously covered.

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8 Snacks and Guilty-Pleasure Foods Chefs Can’t Live Without  - CNET Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:25:45 GMT
I asked chefs about the snacks, ingredients and guilty pleasure foods they can’t stop buying.
 
This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you - TechCrunch - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you TechCrunch
  2. digital camouflage turns computational noise into wearable shield against AI surveillance Designboom
  3. Can Your Clothes Really Break AI Surveillance? How Hackers Are Outsmarting Facial Recognition PCMag
  4. New Algorithm Creates Patterns That Make You Invisible to AI Cameras The Tech Buzz
  5. A Researcher Used AI Camouflage to Fool Flock Cameras Gadget Review
 
Leak reveals first clues about the Sony Xperia 1 IX - Notebookcheck - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:17:00 GMT
Leak reveals first clues about the Sony Xperia 1 IX Notebookcheck
 
Meta CTO says employees should use AI productivity gains to do more work, calls request for extra days off "very dumb" - TechSpot Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:01:00 GMT

Bosworth gave his Victorian workhouse-style opinion on what employees should do with their free time from AI-related productivity gains at a July Q&A, reports Business Insider.

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Round Up: The Reviews For Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin Are In - Nintendo Life - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Round Up: The Reviews For Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin Are In Nintendo Life
  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. Pokopia’s Massive 2.0 Patch Makes Pokémon Stop Being Divas Kotaku
  4. Bubbly Basin Habitat Dex List IGN
  5. Pokémon's Newest DLC Still Falls Short of Palworld In One Major Way Polygon.com
 
Minecraft just got a Nintendo Switch 2 closed beta, here’s a first look - Nintendo Everything - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:15:52 GMT
  1. Minecraft just got a Nintendo Switch 2 closed beta, here’s a first look Nintendo Everything
  2. Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 is coming October 27th! Minecraft
  3. Nintendo Switch 2 is getting the best-selling game of all time in October The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  4. Minecraft Switch 2 beta invites reportedly sent to selected players Niche Gamer
  5. Minecraft for Switch 2 has a closed beta available to selected players My Nintendo News
 
Cranky Hour on the Upper West Side - West Side Rag - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:08:22 GMT
Cranky Hour on the Upper West Side West Side Rag
 
The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
There’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them.
 
I Gamed on a 4GB GPU in 2026: AMD is Repeating its Worst Radeon Mistake - TechSpot Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:22:00 GMT
AMD is bringing 4GB graphics cards back in 2026. We tested the Radeon RX 6500 XT across 12 modern games to see what that means for buyers, and the results are every bit as bad as we feared all along.
 
4 Best Compression Boots: Therabody, Hyperice, and More (2026) - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:04:00 GMT
Whether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery.
 
The World's Vegetables Are Vanishing, And It's Quietly Wrecking Our Diets - ScienceAlert - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:01:41 GMT
The World's Vegetables Are Vanishing, And It's Quietly Wrecking Our Diets ScienceAlert
 
Mount Toba eruption doesn't seem like it could nearly kill our species - ArsTechnica Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:14 GMT
The massive Toba eruption seems to have had little climate impact.
 
Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s How - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
There are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source.
 
US and Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as a ‘triumph’ - South China Morning Post - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:05:54 GMT
  1. US and Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as a ‘triumph’ South China Morning Post
  2. X(2370) emerges as glueball-dominated particle in collider experiments Phys.org
  3. Glueball Confirmed: Particle Made of Pure Force Closes Fifty-Year Physics Search Tech Times
  4. China finds first strong evidence of mysterious new matter glueball Interesting Engineering
  5. Inside the Half-Century Hunt for Pure Force Lavender Hotel
 
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on family fun and medical marvels - Fox News - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:43 GMT
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on family fun and medical marvels Fox News
 
TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Review (2026): A Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
TCL’s hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds.
 
The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Japan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.
 
8 Best Workout Headphones & Earbuds: Beats, Bose, Apple (2026) - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:37:00 GMT
Not every great pair of headphones belongs in the gym. These do, thanks to their secure fit, durable design, and impeccable sound.
 
These AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their Fortunes - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
A new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi-billion-dollar pinky promise?
 
Nvidia DLSS 5 Ships This Fall, Skips RTX 40 Cards [2026] - tech-insider.org - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Nvidia DLSS 5 Ships This Fall, Skips RTX 40 Cards [2026] tech-insider.org
 
Video: Final Fantasy Resonance New Trailer Showcases Warrior Of Light - Nintendo Life - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. Video: Final Fantasy Resonance New Trailer Showcases Warrior Of Light Nintendo Life
  2. Final Fantasy 6’s Terra Confirmed For Final Fantasy Resonance Launching October 22 GameFragger.com
  3. 'Final Fantasy Resonance' teaser spotlights Warrior of Light upi.com
  4. It's Official, Final Fantasy 6 Returns October 2026 OpenCritic
  5. Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Introduces The Warrior of Light Nintendo Insider
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 9, #1155 - CNET Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1155 for Aug. 9.
 
Flock wanted to put license plate cameras on 350,000 Uber and Lyft dashcams - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:33:00 GMT

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

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Apple's rumored "Ultra" lineup would include a foldable iPhone, camera AirPods, and a touchscreen MacBook - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:28:00 GMT

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

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SK Hynix is spending $38 billion to build two new chip fabs - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:37:00 GMT

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

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Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:03:58 GMT
A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation.
 
Cloudflare says humans could become a "rounding error" as bots generate 1,000 times more internet traffic - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:04:00 GMT

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

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The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.
 
Windows 11 26H2 is a small update with big quality-of-life improvements, expected around October 2026 - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMT

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

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Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.
 
The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:34:00 GMT
My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.
 
The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success - ArsTechnica Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:30:48 GMT
About 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous.
 
DeepMind’s hurricane breakthrough has surprised weather scientists - ArsTechnica Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:05:50 GMT
Open source WeatherNext model can make accurate predictions with lower-resolution weather data.
 
Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get, based on hundreds of hours of testing.
 
Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:36:00 GMT
Xteink’s new X4 Pro e-reader is its best yet, but the lack of an ebook store can be limiting.
 
Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.
 
How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.
 
Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Two security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets.
 
Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex Review: Putting Down New Roots - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Hairmax’s LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex took only 90 seconds per treatment, and it produced visible results along my widening part.
 
Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.
 
WhatsApp Gets a Handy @all Feature for Group Chats - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.
 
Best Solar Generators for Off-Grid Trips, RVs, and Home Backup - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
If you want to capture the sun’s power with solar panels, these are the best solar generators I’ve tested.
 
Take-Two's CEO predicts streaming will 10x gaming's install base within three years - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:17:00 GMT

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

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Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:48:21 GMT
Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.
 
Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500 - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:09:00 GMT
Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies.
 
Asus' new monitor software lets you control brightness with your voice, or just let AI do it - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:13:00 GMT

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

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Judge rules Meta caused "public nuisance" and must fund mental health treatment - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:49:27 GMT
New Mexico judge orders $567M fund to help address youth mental health crisis.
 
The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:17 GMT
Fitted with telescopes, the plane did our longest imaging of the Sun's corona.
 
The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:54:04 GMT
Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.
 
T-Mobile Just Quietly Killed Its Better Value Phone Plan After Less Than a Year - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:49:43 GMT
The company’s new “2.0” plans and 36-month installment plans provided cover for removing what was billed as a limited-time offer.
 
Flock's biggest investor also backs a company that can rewrite camera footage - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:29:00 GMT

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

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New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:02 GMT
19 new maps continue the story from MachineGames' other campaign additions.
 
DOGE's wild, unverifiable savings claims discredited in US government report - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:51:05 GMT
DOGE's inflated "Wall of Receipts": 96% of grant savings unverifiable, GAO says.
 
OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive” - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:36:22 GMT
Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff.
 
How snails engineer their slime - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:25:20 GMT
Collagen and calcium work in tandem to achieve varying mechanical properties of different kinds of mucus.
 
Netflix brings 4K streaming to Chrome, but you probably don't qualify - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:13:00 GMT

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

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RPCS3 just got a lot faster on Arm, after months of low-level optimization - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:54:00 GMT
PlayStation 3 Emulator RPCS3 is rolling out a major Arm64 upgrade, delivering up to 60% faster performance and 25% lower power draw on supported hardware. Demonstrated on an Ayn Odin 2 handheld, the optimizations make previously unplayable titles like Ninja Gaiden 3 run smoothly and extend across Arm64 builds on Linux, macOS, and Windows, from Apple Silicon to Snapdragon X laptops and handhelds.
 
The 7 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:48:21 GMT
Lanterns, Dark Matter, and the original Star Trek are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
 
Quake turns 30, and it just got two surprise expansions in one week - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMT

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

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Overwatch Season 4 Adds New Tank Hero D.Mon, Tweaks Maps and Systems - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
D.Va’s bestie joins the game alongside map reworks and new in-combat info.
 
Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.
 
SpaceX and Tesla plan their own natural gas power plants for massive $16.8 billion Texas chip factory - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:16:00 GMT

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

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Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:13:57 GMT
The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.
 
Our Favorite Fans Are on Sale to Help With Summer Heat Waves (2026) - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:56:51 GMT
We’re still in the dog days of summer—keep your cool with deals on the best fans we’ve tested for on the go and at home.
 
OpenAI's mysterious ChatGPT device is a $300+ doughnut-shaped smart speaker with moving parts - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:44:00 GMT

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

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Google's AI somehow knew a game secret that existed only in a private Google Doc - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:08:00 GMT

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

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Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:32:00 GMT
I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.
 
The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I've Personally Tested (2026) - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
These powerful, high-capacity portable batteries are the best ones when laptop charging is a priority. All have at least 20,000 mAh, enough to charge most laptops twice.
 
3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options based on performance and cost.
 
Ranking the Best Smart Glasses: Meta, Viture, & More (2026) - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
This burgeoning wearable tech lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen from the comfort of your very own face.
 
The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Many young men are driven to resentment and are financially exploited as influencers sell them classes, pills, and the illusion of clout, a new report reveals.
 
The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED spoke with Tucker Bryant, an artist and former Google employee who created ChatTJB to get people to reflect on the “strange moment” we’re in.
 
Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best? - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:32:00 GMT
Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.
 
Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases - MIT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this August 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
Price Hikes May Be Coming for PC Motherboards Next - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:11:43 GMT
For PC enthusiasts who’ve already lived through SSD price hikes and RAMageddon, there could be more bad news ahead.
 
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.
 
How to Watch Made by Google, the Pixel 11 and Watch 5 Event - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:23:47 GMT
Google’s launch for the Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, Watch 5 takes place on Wednesday in New York City. Trevor Noah and other celebrities are set to take part.
 
Then and now: How MIT Lincoln Laboratory has served as a driving force in national security innovation - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Members of the laboratory community reflect on technology impacts that shaped the United States and the world over the past 75 years.
 
Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies.
 
Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments.
 
These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics.
 
Past is prologue for geopolitical developments - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
DUSP Associate Professor Jason Jackson’s latest book compares how two countries chose radically different paths to economic independence.
 
Reframing leadership as a design problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Nicholas de Monchaux reflects on guiding the MIT Department of Architecture through a period of dramatic change for the profession.
 
Solving the solvent problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:50:00 GMT
By focusing on electrolytes, MIT scientists are making sodium-metal batteries a more practical energy storage option.
 
T-Mobile Shifts to 3-Year Phone Installments with New ‘2.0’ Mobile Plans - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Buying a phone from the carrier now includes an option to get it for zero dollars upfront, not even taxes – for customers who qualify.
 
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.
 
Get Ready for a Lunar Eclipse That Will Be 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.
 
Alexander Rakhlin named director of the MIT Statistics and Data Science Center - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
An expert in machine learning, statistics, and computation, Rakhlin succeeds Professor Ankur Moitra.
 
Connecting students with the future of microelectronics - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The 2026 NEMC Hub-sponsored externship gave students access to world-class research, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and professionals driving innovation across the Northeast.
 
Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies.
 
In a World of Smart Glasses, DuckDuckGo Made Dumb Ones on Purpose - CNET Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:50:45 GMT
They’re just sunglasses. Normal F****** Sunglasses.
 
Using reason, again and again - MIT Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time — and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing.
 
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries - MIT Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology.
 
Daniela Rus receives Bavarian Minister-President's High-Tech Prize - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Director of CSAIL and MIT professor honored for her contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
 
Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:35:00 GMT
MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days.
 
Why some nitrogen-processing enzymes are more efficient than others - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
New findings could help researchers design synthetic catalysts that convert nitrogen gas to ammonia, a key step in fertilizer production.
 
Here’s What CNET Readers Want to Change About the iPhone – and Why It Probably Won’t Happen Soon - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:38 GMT
CNET readers expect to see a new foldable iPhone this year, but that’s not what’s at the top of their wish list.
 
August Is a Stargazer’s Dream, With a Solar Eclipse, Meteors and a Planet Parade - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:19 GMT
Aug. 12 might be the best day of the year for skygazers.
 
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.
 
What Do You Really Think About Your Phone? Tell Us in Our Survey - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
We want to know what you love about your phone.
 
How to Find Out If There Are Flock Cameras Near You - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:25:29 GMT
The Atlas of Surveillance maintains the largest known database tracking police surveillance technologies across the US.
 
Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Disney Agreed to Pay $50 Million to Streaming Subscribers. Here’s How to Claim Your Share - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:58:09 GMT
Disney has settled a lawsuit alleging it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.
 
A Lucky Few Will See a Rare Sight During the Upcoming Solar Eclipse - CNET Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:52:43 GMT
The only thing cooler than an eclipse or a sunset? When both happen at once.
 
If You’re Hoping to Collect on Apple’s $250M AI iPhone Settlement, You’ll Have to Wait a Year - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The company will pay some iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit, but following a development last week, it’s clear the legal machine grinds slowly.
 
Your Home Needs These 8 Headache-Free Privacy Boosts - CNET Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:01:05 GMT
Protect your privacy, identity and loved ones with these important home safety steps I’ve tested for the modern world.
 
The Fitness and Recovery Tech I Swear By as a Wellness Expert - CNET Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:00:04 GMT
These are the products I actually use and recommend for active individuals.
 
The No-Cost Guide to Clearing Out Every Old Computer and Printer in Your Home - CNET Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:25:14 GMT
Getting rid of old computers and printers responsibly is free, accessible and considerably simpler than most people assume.
 
How to Turn Your Favorite Pet Photos Into Cute iPhone Emoji in 4 Easy Steps - CNET Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:00:03 GMT
Sending snapshots of your pet is one thing. Sending a custom emoji is another.