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Charter closes its $34.5B Cox acquisition, announced in May 2025, uniting two of the biggest US cable and broadband providers, and completes its Liberty deal (Georg Szalai/The Hollywood Reporter) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:05:49 GMT

Georg Szalai / The Hollywood Reporter:
Charter closes its $34.5B Cox acquisition, announced in May 2025, uniting two of the biggest US cable and broadband providers, and completes its Liberty deal — “When Liberty first invested in Charter more than a decade ago, we saw an opportunity to build scale behind a great management team and operating model," said John Malone.

 
Marley Spoon, Blue Apron Face Delivery Issues After Food Supplier Bankruptcy - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:05:14 GMT
Customers have faced late deliveries, missing ingredients and a lapse in communication. I’m one of them.
 
Silicon Valley Doesn't Get Why You Hate AI - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:49:07 GMT
Technology leaders don’t seem to understand society’s gripes about AI, but boy, are they posting through it.
 
How to watch Gamescom's Opening Night Live showcase - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
The two-hour stream will feature Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day and The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past.
 
Paving the way for greener ammonia production - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
New MIT research could lead to better materials for a fossil-fuel-free process for making the chemical that's essential to fertilizer and other products.
 
Meta rolls out Pocket, an experimental vibe-coding app that lets users create and share small games, in the US, after launching it in Brazil last month (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:35:46 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Meta rolls out Pocket, an experimental vibe-coding app that lets users create and share small games, in the US, after launching it in Brazil last month — Meta's experimental vibe-coding gaming app, Pocket, is now rolling out to everyone in the U.S. The app, which arrived quietly last month …

 
Chinese video platform Bilibili is going global - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:37 GMT
The platform is expanding with a new international app and an English version of its website.
 
Foldable OLED Displays and the Bane of Dust - Hack a Day Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:33 GMT
Much like Apple’s once vaunted super-slim butterfly keyboard, today’s range of portable devices featuring flexible OLED displays – which can fold said display into a much smaller form factor – …read more
 
Sources: Anthropic expects to match or beat the size of SpaceX's record-setting IPO, as it prepares to file publicly for its IPO as soon as the end of August (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:25:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Anthropic expects to match or beat the size of SpaceX's record-setting IPO, as it prepares to file publicly for its IPO as soon as the end of August — Anthropic PBC expects to match or beat the size of SpaceX's record-setting initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter …

 
Source: Anthropic plans a safety system this year still requiring enterprises to retain data for 30 days, with an option to do so on their own cloud system (Rachel Metz/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:10:02 GMT

Rachel Metz / Bloomberg:
Source: Anthropic plans a safety system this year still requiring enterprises to retain data for 30 days, with an option to do so on their own cloud system — Anthropic PBC plans to allow business customers to keep greater control of their data when using its most capable artificial intelligence models …

 
Back in 1996, Quake's shareware CD locked id Software's entire catalog behind flawed encryption that made it a free-for-all - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:05:00 GMT

Quake recently turned 30, and id Software celebrated the milestone by releasing new content for the game's "enhanced" version. However, a more recent story highlights some of the unusual business decisions made by the Texas-based studio back in the 1990s. The game that broke id's old guard was also instrumental...

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A recent Windows 11 update is causing game crashes and all kinds of other problems - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:32:51 GMT
The company has launched an investigation.
 
Google DeepMind says its Gemma family of open models has surpassed 1B downloads and developers have published 100K+ Gemma model variants over the past two years (Google) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:25:01 GMT

Google:
Google DeepMind says its Gemma family of open models has surpassed 1B downloads and developers have published 100K+ Gemma model variants over the past two years — From outer space to underwater, here's how developers are bringing a positive impact with our open models.

 
Sources: Nvidia plans to begin small-batch shipments of an LPU tailored for Chinese customers by the end of 2026; the chip complies with US export control rules (Qianer Liu/The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:20:47 GMT

Qianer Liu / The Information:
Sources: Nvidia plans to begin small-batch shipments of an LPU tailored for Chinese customers by the end of 2026; the chip complies with US export control rules — Nvidia plans to begin small-batch shipments of an AI chip specially tailored for Chinese customers by the end of the year …

 
The Duskbloods' Characters Look Like A Bunch Of Total Doofuses - Kotaku - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:15:35 GMT
The Duskbloods' Characters Look Like A Bunch Of Total Doofuses Kotaku
 
Astromech, which uses genomic data to build predictive AI models of biological change, raised $20M at a $3.8B valuation, bringing its total funding to $60M (Dean Takahashi/GamesBeat) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:15:01 GMT

Dean Takahashi / GamesBeat:
Astromech, which uses genomic data to build predictive AI models of biological change, raised $20M at a $3.8B valuation, bringing its total funding to $60M — Astromech has raised $20 million to advance its evolutionary biology AI predictive models of biological change.

 
Wolverine's Incredible Suit Looks So Dang Goofy on PS5 - Push Square - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:15:00 GMT
  1. Wolverine's Incredible Suit Looks So Dang Goofy on PS5 Push Square
  2. Marvel's Wolverine PS5 console and controller pre-orders LIVE — US and UK stock available now TechRadar
  3. Marvel's Wolverine PS5 controllers and covers being scalped for $200+ before release date Notebookcheck
  4. You can now preorder Marvel’s Wolverine for PS5 Yahoo Tech
  5. Wolverine PS5 Limited Edition: How Much Will The Consoles, Covers & Controllers Cost? SlashGear
 
Roblox must make changes after failing to block adults creeping on kids - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:14:08 GMT
Roblox is first platform to submit to independent audits under the Online Safety Act.
 
Ramp launches Router, an AI model routing service it has been using internally over the past three years, in the US; Router is free to use for the rest of 2026 (Ram Iyer/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:10:02 GMT

Ram Iyer / TechCrunch:
Ramp launches Router, an AI model routing service it has been using internally over the past three years, in the US; Router is free to use for the rest of 2026 — Corporate expense management platform Ramp is hot on the heels of Stripe in setting up toll houses for AI inference.

 
My Kid Messed Around and Found Out. My Wife Wants to Blame Someone. - Slate Magazine - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:10:00 GMT
My Kid Messed Around and Found Out. My Wife Wants to Blame Someone. Slate Magazine
 
NASA study finds Earth fungi could survive up to 7 days near lunar south pole - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:08:00 GMT

The study, published in Science Advances, examined several areas being considered for Artemis landings, including Nobile Rim and Connecting Ridge. Researchers used data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to model surface conditions, then compared them with the known survival limits of bacteria and fungi commonly found on spacecraft.

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Two US senators demand answers from TikTok about a "depraved" test that withheld a safety feature from 10% of US users, including a teenager who died by suicide (Olivia Carville/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:47 GMT

Olivia Carville / Bloomberg:
Two US senators demand answers from TikTok about a “depraved” test that withheld a safety feature from 10% of US users, including a teenager who died by suicide — Two US senators have sent a letter to TikTok executives demanding answers about an experiment the company ran …

 
3D Printering: Why is my PLA so Brittle? - Hack a Day Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:23 GMT
Art of 3D printer in the middle of printing a Hackaday Jolly Wrencher logo
Over the years poly(lactic acid) (PLA) – also known as polylactide – has become a popular thermoplastic for a variety of reasons. One of these reasons is that it’s easily …read more
 
Miyazaki suggests FromSoftware is keen to return to single-player games after The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Nightreign - Eurogamer - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:44:12 GMT
Miyazaki suggests FromSoftware is keen to return to single-player games after The Duskbloods and Elden Ring: Nightreign Eurogamer
 
A trailer for the Golden Axe animated series is full of self-referencing jokes - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:35:23 GMT
The adaptation of Sega's classic games hits Paramount+ on September 16.
 
Modern Warfare 4 beta includes a campaign mission, Switch 2 support, and background shader compilation - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:27:00 GMT

Activision has revealed the start date, contents, and system requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's open beta. Like prior betas, it mostly centers on multiplayer content but will also include a campaign mission for the first time.

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MacBook Ultra is coming: Six new features launching this fall - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:18:00 GMT
  1. MacBook Ultra is coming: Six new features launching this fall 9to5Mac
  2. 5 Apple Products to Get OLED Displays MacRumors
  3. Samsung opens new A6 OLED fab to make panels for Apple's MacBook FlatpanelsHD
  4. Apple’s upcoming Mac overhaul PressReader
  5. Commentary: How iPad Air became a catalyst for IT OLED expansion digitimes
 
The FTC Wants Companies to Tell You When They Set Personalized Prices - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:17:25 GMT
The agency says you should know when companies use your personal data to charge you more than the next person.
 
The Chinese city of Hangzhou deploys traffic-control robots that operate autonomously, using cameras and radar to signal traffic and flag violations (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:10:01 GMT

Reuters:
The Chinese city of Hangzhou deploys traffic-control robots that operate autonomously, using cameras and radar to signal traffic and flag violations — It is not quite the “RoboCop” of the 1987 movie: no gun, no power to arrest and wheels rather than the Hollywood cyborg's mechanical stride.

 
Google now allows you to add your favorite new sources to Search - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Google is adding more options to customize your search and Discover experiences.
 
Tesla's Robotaxi fleet might finally be driving around Austin unsupervised - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:50:56 GMT
It's been slow going, but it looks like Tesla's Robotaxi fleet in Austin is operating fully autonomously.
 
G.Skill starts paying buyers $20 to $25 from $2.4 million settlement over misleading RAM speeds - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:50:00 GMT

The payments began landing this week, six months after the settlement was announced. Screenshots shared online show one claimant receiving $19.68 through Zelle, while two others reportedly received $24.60 each. As is usually the case with class actions, the amount depends on how many valid claims were filed and the...

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The Scariest Thing In The Silent Hill: Townfall Gameplay Trailer Is How Scots Pay For Electricity - Kotaku - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:45:24 GMT
  1. The Scariest Thing In The Silent Hill: Townfall Gameplay Trailer Is How Scots Pay For Electricity Kotaku
  2. Nearly 20 minutes of new Silent Hill Townfall gameplay shows puzzle solving and the first monster encounter Video Games Chronicle
  3. Silent Hill: Townfall Drops an 18-minute Gameplay Deep Dive, Yet It’s The Soundtrack That Impresses The Most Wccftech
  4. Filming of "Avengers: Secret Wars" Began with the "Craziest Scene of All Time" - Insider ixbt.games
  5. Silent Hill: Townfall arrives September 24 — first-person horror with full DualSense support Gagadget.com
 
Compulsion Games pulls off management buyout and separates from Xbox | exclusive - GamesBeat - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:35:29 GMT
  1. Compulsion Games pulls off management buyout and separates from Xbox | exclusive GamesBeat
  2. ‘We would rather eat rocks and drink gasoline than be split up’: Compulsion Games has completed its buyout from Xbox Video Games Chronicle
  3. Ignore Your Growing Backlog--It's Time To Play South Of Midnight On Steam GameSpot
  4. Award-winning Canadian developer of South of Midnight now independent from Xbox MobileSyrup
  5. Compulsion Games is Officially Free From XBOX's Shackles DualShockers
 
IO Interactive announces new sales milestone for James Bond game 007 First Light, cementing its status as a success - Eurogamer - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:32:26 GMT
  1. IO Interactive announces new sales milestone for James Bond game 007 First Light, cementing its status as a success Eurogamer
  2. IO Interactive Celebrates 007 First Light Selling 4 Million Copies in 3 Months IGN
  3. James Bond Game 007 First Light Hits 4 Million Units Sold in 3 Months, Ranking among 2026’s Fastest-Selling Premium Games Wccftech
  4. 007 First Light Hits Major Sales Milestone, Still Confirmed For Switch 2 Nintendo Life
  5. 007 First Light Sales Top 4 Million Units VGChartz
 
Best Buy Is Selling $100 Gift Cards for $60 in Stores This Weekend - IGN - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:31:09 GMT
  1. Best Buy Is Selling $100 Gift Cards for $60 in Stores This Weekend IGN
  2. All the best Pokémon TCG deals in Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale: Booster packs, sealed collections, and a Pikachu playmat Mashable
  3. Special 1-day Apple anniversary sale: AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Pro $400 off, iPhone Air/17 Pro, AirTag 2, more 9to5Mac
  4. Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Offers Huge Deals on Apple, LG, Dyson and More CNET
  5. The Best Tech Deals From Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale Lifehacker
 
Miniaturizing the Atari 2600 Console - Hack a Day Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:57 GMT
For as popular as Atari was in their heyday, it wasn’t until well after they were on their famous decline that they released their first handheld, the Atari Lynx. In …read more
 
This app makes the Pixel 11’s HiLight feature actually useful - The Verge - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:34 GMT
  1. This app makes the Pixel 11’s HiLight feature actually useful The Verge
  2. Someone already figured out how to fully control Pixel 11 Pro's 'HiLight' and make it useful [Gallery] 9to5Google
  3. This app does with Pixel 11 Pro's HiLight what Google should have done in the first place Android Authority
  4. Someone already fixed the Pixel 11's most disappointing feature How-To Geek
  5. Google wants you to use its phones less - but I'm skeptical Yahoo Tech
 
You can soon stream Crunchyroll on your car's infotainment system - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
The Crunchyroll anime streaming service has started appearing on the Appning app store.
 
The EX60 Is Volvo’s Most Important Car, and It’s Glorious - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:21:08 GMT
I’ve driven over 600 miles in the all-electric EX60, and there’s a lot I like about this SUV.
 
Filing: in 2025, TikTok generated $702.5M in net profit in Europe, Africa, and Latin America, its first annual profit, on $9.1B in revenue, up 45.7% YoY (Iain Martin/Forbes) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:15:01 GMT

Iain Martin / Forbes:
Filing: in 2025, TikTok generated $702.5M in net profit in Europe, Africa, and Latin America, its first annual profit, on $9.1B in revenue, up 45.7% YoY — TikTok's operations in Europe, Africa and Latin America saw revenues jump 45.7% to $9.1 billion and turn its first profit …

 
This enthusiast has been torturing 351 microSD cards for years, and some brands are winning - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:14:00 GMT

Tech enthusiast Matt Cole started the project in 2023 and recently shared an update on Reddit's r/DataHoarder. The test covers 111 models. Of the 351 cards, 107 are still running, while 67 are waiting for an open card reader

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"Delta Reign" TCG Set Officially Revealed for November, Full Product Lineup! - PokeBeach - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:50 GMT
  1. "Delta Reign" TCG Set Officially Revealed for November, Full Product Lineup! PokeBeach
  2. MANGA WEEK - FALL 2026: NEW 'POKEMON TCG' EXPANSION ANNOUNCED ICv2
  3. Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution — Delta Reign Revealed PokeGuardian
  4. Mega Rayquaza Returns To Pokémon TCG For First Time In A Decade Insider Gaming
  5. MEDIA ALERT: New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign Expansion Brings Mega Rayquaza ex Back to Battle Games Press
 
A bankruptcy court delays Google's $10M purchase of Spirit Airlines' data after former flight attendants objected, seeking assurance their info would be removed (Alexander Gladstone/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:55:00 GMT

Alexander Gladstone / Wall Street Journal:
A bankruptcy court delays Google's $10M purchase of Spirit Airlines' data after former flight attendants objected, seeking assurance their info would be removed — The flight attendants want assurance that their confidential information will be removed from the sale of the defunct airline's digital records

 
Australia passes law to charge tech companies levies unless they reach deals with news publishers - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:49:42 GMT
Meta, Google, TikTok and LinkedIn will have to pay millions to support local news outlets under Australia's new rules.
 
Judge says ATF cannot decide when a piece of 3D-printed plastic legally becomes a firearm - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:37:00 GMT

The permanent injunction blocks enforcement of those provisions against Defense Distributed and current or future members of the Second Amendment Foundation. It covers the company's M1911 80% frames, G80 build kit, unfinished receiver, and grip module.

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Genesis joins the giant electric SUV club with new GV90 - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:35:58 GMT
A retractable screen, a huge heads-up display, and an optional 4-seat VIP interior.
 
Waymo says it has built an ASIC chip that will improve its robotaxis' reflexes and navigational skills and help it diversify away from third parties like Nvidia (Edward Ludlow/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:35:47 GMT

Edward Ludlow / Bloomberg:
Waymo says it has built an ASIC chip that will improve its robotaxis' reflexes and navigational skills and help it diversify away from third parties like Nvidia — Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo has built a custom chip that the company said will improve the performance of its robotaxis …

 
Everything We Learned Playing The Duskbloods At FromSoftware - Game Informer - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:35:00 GMT
  1. Everything We Learned Playing The Duskbloods At FromSoftware Game Informer
  2. The Duskbloods: the best of FromSoftware fights in a frantic multiplayer battleground The Guardian
  3. FromSoftware's Miyazaki Interview – 'The Duskbloods Is a Game I Want to See Exist' IGN
  4. We played The Duskbloods, the Switch 2’s wildest new exclusive The Verge
  5. Hidetaka Miyazaki Explains Special Relationship With Nintendo Kotaku
 
ASUS Googlebook CX9406 leak reveals early pricing, Core Ultra 5 and a 16GB RAM model - Chrome Unboxed - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:15:09 GMT
  1. ASUS Googlebook CX9406 leak reveals early pricing, Core Ultra 5 and a 16GB RAM model Chrome Unboxed
  2. Google makes it official: Googlebook press event set for September in NYC Chrome Unboxed
  3. Google will announce the new Googlebooks and accompanying OS on September 15 - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. HP's Googlebook leak highlights support for 'Continue On,' Google's version of Handoff Android Authority
  5. I still don’t know who the Googlebook is for PCWorld
 
Valve's Steam Frame could launch any day now, and it might cost $1,200 - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:06:00 GMT

An X account covering Valve hardware recently shared several leaked videos showing the company's official instructions for using the Steam Frame. The unboxing guide and numerous other details uncovered over the past few weeks suggest that the standalone VR headset's release is fast approaching.

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iPhone 18 won’t launch next month, here’s when it’s coming instead - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:02:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 won’t launch next month, here’s when it’s coming instead 9to5Mac
  2. The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, price increases, and colors Mashable
  3. Apple to launch new iPhone 18 lineup in September: All the leaks including the rumored A20 Pro chip, price and everything else we know so far Yahoo Tech
  4. iPhone 18 Pro: Three new design updates are coming 9to5Mac
  5. 3 big reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max over iPhone 18 Pro this year Tom's Guide
 
An Early History of Space Stations: The Brick Moon Made Real - Hack a Day Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:40 GMT
People have lived in space stations for decades now, but something is wrong with them. Where are the big rotating wheels? You know the ones. They show up in old …read more
 
SpaceX’s orbital data centers would create a new category of e-waste - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:59:50 GMT
The yeetcycling math resembles asteroid mining in reverse.
 
All Lobby Hack Codes For Free Rewards (Admin Panel Codes) - IGN - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:52:18 GMT
  1. All Lobby Hack Codes For Free Rewards (Admin Panel Codes) IGN
  2. Fortnite servers down: Game goes offline and servers stop working for major update Yahoo Finance UK
  3. Fortnite's Upcoming Season Includes Crossovers With Iconic Games Game Informer
  4. Sonic the Hedgehog to Headline Fortnite’s ‘Override’ Season (Gaming News Roundup) Variety
  5. Fortnite cheat codes: Full list of Lobby Hack codes and island cheats explained Radio Times
 
Stripe says the "singularity" began eight months ago, makes $7.5 billion AI bet - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:33:00 GMT

Stripe told investors on Wednesday that January 1, 2026, was an important day as it marked the "beginning of the singularity." That's not the sort of claim you'd expect a company to make, especially a digital payments processor.

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Reverse-lookup service exposed millions of photos of people’s faces - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:29:54 GMT
People-search tool ClarityCheck left database containing more than 9M image files exposed.
 
Circana: US video game hardware spending fell 29% YoY in July to $282M, the lowest since COVID, shipments fell 39% YoY, and console prices grew 16% YoY to $542 (Vlad Savov/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:25:02 GMT

Vlad Savov / Bloomberg:
Circana: US video game hardware spending fell 29% YoY in July to $282M, the lowest since COVID, shipments fell 39% YoY, and console prices grew 16% YoY to $542 — Nintendo Co.'s Switch 2 sales in the US this July were less than half what they were the same month a year ago …

 
Ceramic Apple Watch Rumored to Return With Series 12 - MacRumors - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:17:23 GMT
  1. Ceramic Apple Watch Rumored to Return With Series 12 MacRumors
  2. Apple Watch Series 12 to bring back beloved design material, says leaker 9to5Mac
  3. Ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 is getting more rumor mill traction AppleInsider
  4. Apple Watch Ultra 4 Emerges in Massive Leaks Geeky Gadgets
  5. A More Expensive Apple Watch Series 12 May Be Coming Forbes
 
Anthropic-backed enterprise AI venture Ode acquires four-year-old AI consultancy Casper Studios for an unknown amount; Ode employs 100+ after buying Fractional (Julia Hornstein/The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:15:00 GMT

Julia Hornstein / The Information:
Anthropic-backed enterprise AI venture Ode acquires four-year-old AI consultancy Casper Studios for an unknown amount; Ode employs 100+ after buying Fractional — A joint venture established by Anthropic and Wall Street firms such as Blackstone has made its first acquisition since its July launch …

 
Hardware spending in the US was so low in July that it nearly matched the 2020 pandemic days when everything was out of stock - Eurogamer - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:05:12 GMT
  1. Hardware spending in the US was so low in July that it nearly matched the 2020 pandemic days when everything was out of stock Eurogamer
  2. US physical game sales drop to lowest monthly total since 1995 | US Monthly Charts GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Switch 2 Leads US Console Sales Slump in Worst July Since Covid Bloomberg.com
  4. Gaming Consoles Are Getting Wrecked by High Prices Gizmodo
  5. Nobody’s Buying New Physical Games On Xbox In The U.S. Kotaku
 
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:35 GMT
Cryptographic Context Injection is only the latest way to break an LLM safety guardrail.
 
No Mic Needed: You Can Create Music and Speech With Adobe’s AI Audio Tools - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:14 GMT
Adobe’s instrumental AI soundtracks come with a universal license, meaning it’s safe to use for any project.
 
I bought DJI’s banned camera — it was cheap and easy - The Verge - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. I bought DJI’s banned camera — it was cheap and easy The Verge
  2. Amazon Clears Out DJI Osmo Action 4 at a Record Low, Now's Your Chance to Get a Waterproof Action Camera for Less Gizmodo
  3. Save money on this superb vlogging camera – you get a lot of extras too! Amateur Photographer
  4. DJI creator gear is up to $245 off in Best Buy’s 60th Anniversary sale, with cameras, gimbals, and more from $25 9to5Toys
  5. DJI's 4K Osmo Pocket 3 vlogging camera and Creator Combo is now on sale TechRadar
 
Intel's next flagship CPU could be the 28-core Core Ultra 9 4950K - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:51:00 GMT

The processor appeared in a CPU-Z screenshot posted on X by leaker @laurentschoice. It is listed as the Intel Core Ultra 9 4950K, a name that may signal Intel is returning to four-digit model numbers after using three-digit Core Ultra designations beginning in 2024.

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The Google Pixel 11 series is now on sale - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:47:02 GMT
  1. The Google Pixel 11 series is now on sale - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Google Pixel 11 series review: Is the magic fading? Ars Technica
  3. Pixel 11 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: What $1,099 Gets You TechRepublic
  4. The Pixel 11 Pro is a great phone, no thanks to its flashiest new features The Verge
  5. Google’s Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That? The New York Times
 
Researchers found a way to bring expired credit cards back from the dead - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:13:00 GMT

Being unable to use a credit card to pay for your groceries is annoying enough. It's worse when a "zombie" card claws its way back to life and bites you in the bank account. According to researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, there's a way to abuse an already-expired...

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Meta AI’s new Mac app wants you to talk to your apps - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:11:57 GMT
  1. Meta AI’s new Mac app wants you to talk to your apps TechCrunch
  2. Meta adds AI-powered assistant for SMB owners Social Media Today
  3. Meta AI Now Has A Dedicated Desktop App For Mac Engadget
  4. Meta's new Mac app takes aim at creators, small businesses Axios
  5. Meta AI is now available as a more capable desktop app for Mac 9to5Mac
 
Roblox vows to make changes after Australian regulator found yet more child safety lapses - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:03:29 GMT
Australia's safety regulator found Roblox still allows adults to contact children after years of pledging to stop it.
 
Meta glasses are a workplace menace - The Verge - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Meta glasses are a workplace menace The Verge
  2. Meta’s smart glasses are the latest weapon for school bullies Digital Trends
 
LG's new OLED manufacturing tech can make panels bigger and brighter - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:56:46 GMT
LG has an unveiled a new OLED manufacturing breakthrough that will allow brighter, sharper and longer-lasting panels of nearly any size.
 
FDA approves robot that can find your vein, insert a needle, and draw blood without human help - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Called Aletta, the robot begins the process by instructing the adult patient on how to position their arm. Once in the correct place, the patient or a supervisor presses a button to begin.

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.71 Arrives With Major Physics Changes & Fanatec FullForce Support - GTPlanet - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:12:14 GMT
  1. Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.71 Arrives With Major Physics Changes & Fanatec FullForce Support GTPlanet
  2. The Gran Turismo 7 August Update: Four New Cars and Three Race Events! gran-turismo.com
  3. Gran Turismo 7 adds 10 new engine swaps, including kei car Caterham and V8 Chaser options Traxion.GG
  4. Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Joins Gran Turismo 7: In-Game Lap Time Challenge & Rewards Korean Car Blog
  5. A field guide to Gran Turismo 7’s 1.71 update, out today PlayStation.Blog
 
Rockstar hit with more leaks as GTA 6 gameplay and assets appear to circulate on social media - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:09:56 GMT
  1. Rockstar hit with more leaks as GTA 6 gameplay and assets appear to circulate on social media GamesIndustry.biz
  2. [UPDATE] GTA 6 Suffers Third Day of Leaks, Latest Video Suggests Leakers Have Access to a Build of the Game IGN
  3. Catastrophic GTA VI leak is a full working build — notorious hacker CyberLeek taunts Rockstar Games by spraying the word 'leek' onto a wall in-game with bullets Tom's Hardware
  4. GTA 6 leaks: Map and gameplay potentially revealed Mashable
  5. GTA 6 Leaker "Will Not Stop" Until Take-Two Apologize and "Do Better" 80 Level
 
Sennheiser Unveils the Momentum True Wireless 5 Earbuds with User Replaceable Batteries - TechPowerUp - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:02:33 GMT
  1. Sennheiser Unveils the Momentum True Wireless 5 Earbuds with User Replaceable Batteries TechPowerUp
  2. Sennheiser’s new Momentum 5 earbuds feature easily replaceable batteries The Verge
  3. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 Look Like Serious Earbud Contenders CNET
  4. Sennheiser's flagship earbuds are back to battle Bose and Sony – and they could have an ace up their sleeve What Hi-Fi?
  5. Sennheiser’s New Wireless Earbuds Actually Have Replaceable Batteries Gizmodo
 
Poolease X1 Pool Robot Review: How Bad Can It Be? - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:02:00 GMT
The Poolease X1 can collect leaves from the pool floor, but dirt, silt, walls, and steps are all beyond its pay grade.
 
Teardown Shows Low-Fi Microphone is Surprisingly Sophisticated - Hack a Day Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:15 GMT
The Ting FX EP-2350 by Teenage Engineering is a standalone microphone with a few extras, including samples and built-in effect presets that can be modified by the user. It also …read more
 
Bumble Tried to Change Dating, but the Dating Market Forced It to Change Instead - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The app now allows men to make the first move, suggesting its women-first positioning was limiting growth. It joins other dating apps now throwing everything at the wall in a bid to stay relevant.
 
The 3 Best USB Car Chargers for Phones (2026): Anker, DeWalt - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:33:00 GMT
I put top-rated USB car chargers to the test for fast charging, value, heat, and safety. These are the best I found.
 
The RTX 5090 Is No Longer Fast Enough - TechSpot Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:32:00 GMT
Samsung's first 6K gaming monitor pushes even the RTX 5090 beyond its comfort zone. We test Nvidia's uber expensive flagship to see what gaming above 4K really costs in performance and image quality.
 
A MAGA County’s Top Election Official Wants to Hire Election Denial Superstar Tina Peters - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Tina Peters was convicted of seven counts related to election interference in 2024. Now, she’s fielding an offer from a county that’s become a hotbed of voting-related conspiracy theories.
 
NASA calls off mission to rescue the falling Swift observatory - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:01:48 GMT
The Swift observatory is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere this year, because NASA has aborted its rescue mission.
 
Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds come with user-replaceable batteries - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Sennheiser's latest earbuds are the rare ones that have user-replaceable batteries.
 
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 Look Like Serious Earbud Contenders - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
With a $300 price, the new flagship noise-canceling earbuds have a totally new design and performance upgrades. Are they the next great buds?
 
How Teen ‘After-Prom’ Kings in LA Monetized the High School Rager - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The West Coast house-party scene has long been iconic. For these young, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, it was also inspiration for MyPlots, a party-promotion empire.
 
Mass Effect 5 and BioWare's Future Uncertain Following Buyout, Former EA Manager Now Says - IGN - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:46:58 GMT
  1. Mass Effect 5 and BioWare's Future Uncertain Following Buyout, Former EA Manager Now Says IGN
  2. 'I feel dirty:' EA workers trapped in a maelstrom of cynicism and doubt after Saudi buyout Game Developer
  3. Will the next Mass Effect actually release under EA's new owners? 'I'll believe it when I see it,' says former EA manager turned Newzoo analyst PC Gamer
  4. Mass Effect's future in doubt as former EA manager says next game unlikely under new owners Polygon.com
  5. EA Boss Accidentally Insulted Workers In Official Meeting, It's Claimed TheGamer
 
Pixel Weather gets a fresh look and a handy new forecast detail with the latest update - Android Authority - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:42:00 GMT
  1. Pixel Weather gets a fresh look and a handy new forecast detail with the latest update Android Authority
  2. Pixel Weather update brings new icon & ‘Weather Brief’ rename 9to5Google
  3. Google refreshes Pixel app icons PhoneArena
  4. The Pixel Recorder app gets its new stylized icon, and it actually looks better Android Headlines
  5. The Pixel Thermometer app icon is finally getting a gradient makeover Android Authority
 
Salmonella Is Everywhere - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
From granola to guacamole, a wide variety of foods have been recalled lately over salmonella risks. Experts say common-sense precautions go a long way.
 
Black Myth: Wukong's Follow-Up, Zhong Kui, Looks Absolutely Stunning in New Gameplay - Push Square - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. Black Myth: Wukong's Follow-Up, Zhong Kui, Looks Absolutely Stunning in New Gameplay Push Square
  2. 15-Minute Black Myth: Zhong Kui Gameplay Trailer Is Packed With Impressive Details IGN
  3. VIZ Media to Reveal "Naruto" Future in October - Countdown Launched ixbt.games
  4. Black Myth: Zhong Kui is revealed: Unreal Engine 5 trailer hints at a possible 2028 launch en.softonic.com
  5. GOTY winning AAA RPG drops 15 minutes of gameplay for sequel, and it’s definitely one to watch GAMINGbible
 
Samsung is holding another Galaxy Event on August 27 - Engadget Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:37:32 GMT
Samsung says it will be launching a new addition to its S26 lineup next week.
 
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro In Desoldered Form Is Already On Sale For $42 Before Official Launch, New Image Shows Possible Heatsink Solution Like Samsung’s HPB - Wccftech - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:18:39 GMT
  1. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro In Desoldered Form Is Already On Sale For $42 Before Official Launch, New Image Shows Possible Heatsink Solution Like Samsung’s HPB Wccftech
  2. Qualcomm teases 'Dual 8 Elite' chips for Snapdragon Summit: all eyes on 'Pro' Android Central
  3. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro emerges in AnTuTu test run - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Galaxy S27’s Snapdragon chip gets teased as Qualcomm confirms two new flagships SamMobile
  5. Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) Shares Up 1.1% - What's Next? MarketBeat
 
Reading isn’t Rocket Science… But In This Case… - Hack a Day Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:04 GMT
While Hackaday’s bread and butter is, of course, hacks, we sometimes cover things that most of us are interested in that are probably out of reach for the typical hacker. …read more
 
Microsoft says August Windows updates may cause gaming issues - BleepingComputer - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:51:03 GMT
  1. Microsoft says August Windows updates may cause gaming issues BleepingComputer
  2. Windows 11’s August update is crashing games and causing PC problems PCWorld
  3. Windows 11 KB5121003 is triggering game crashes and other issues on some PCs Windows Latest
  4. Windows 11 August Update is Breaking Games, Microsoft Investigates TechPowerUp
  5. Microsoft probes reports of games taking exception to Windows 11's August update The Register
 
LG Display Introduces FLiPP OLED Technology, Improving Brightness By Up To 1.6X With Longer Lifespan - Wccftech - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:44:19 GMT
  1. LG Display Introduces FLiPP OLED Technology, Improving Brightness By Up To 1.6X With Longer Lifespan Wccftech
  2. LG’s new OLED breakthrough can boost display lifespans The Verge
  3. LG's New OLED Manufacturing Tech Can Make Panels Bigger And Brighter Engadget
  4. The Galaxy Z Fold 9 might be the first to solve the worst visual flaw on foldable phones PhoneArena
  5. OLED Screens Are Finally Defeating the One Thing Holding Them Back Gizmodo
 
Quick Share Implemented On A Kindle - Hack a Day Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:08 GMT
Quick Share is a useful tool for flipping files between Android smart phones in a fuss-free wireless manner. [unrealJune] has now implemented the feature on Kindle devices. You’ll need a …read more
 
iRobot Promo Code: 15% Off - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on iRobot products, including robot vacuums and mops designed to handle pet hair, daily messes, and hands-free cleaning with smart home integration.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more August 2026 discounts.
 
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this August 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
20% Off Samsung Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This August - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
 
H&R Block Coupon: 25% Off DIY + Tax Pro Assist - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save over 25% when you opt for H&R Block’s free online offering, plus a tax pro review.
 
T-Mobile Promo Codes: 25% Off | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
Genesis GV90 SUV Debuts With Coach Doors, 310-Mile Range - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT
The luxury electric SUV rolls out with HMG’s biggest battery to date and its most dramatic set of doors.
 
Samsung confirms August 27 event for the ‘newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family’ - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:45:00 GMT
  1. Samsung confirms August 27 event for the ‘newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family’ 9to5Google
  2. [Invitation] Galaxy Event August 2026 samsung.com
  3. Samsung Galaxy Event Set for Aug. 27, Galaxy S26 FE Expected PCMag
  4. Galaxy S26 FE Will Reveal Which Phones Get Google’s Free Upgrade Forbes
  5. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's battery life could be longer than the Galaxy S25 FE SamMobile
 
Comcast Xfinity Wants to Use Your Wi-Fi as a Motion Sensor in Your Home - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:53:19 GMT
Xfinity Shield is a combination of cyber and home security using several new technologies I’ve seen in recent years.
 
NASA calls off mission to rescue Swift gamma-ray observatory - ArsTechnica Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:18:48 GMT
Without a rescue, NASA's Swift Observatory is expected to reenter the atmosphere later this year.
 
Google Goes Back to School With New AI Study Tools - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:06:49 GMT
A new dedicated study hub includes a study notebook, customized flash cards and practice quizzes.
 
The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ Online release goes head-to-head with GTA 6 on November 19 - Engadget Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:10:21 GMT
There's nothing else going on that day, right?
 
The largest all-electric plane ever flew for 27 minutes, on $5 of electricity - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:06:00 GMT

Heart's X1 demonstrator flew for 27 minutes from a regional airport in upstate New York, running on battery power the entire time. The aircraft reached 1,100 feet with one pilot aboard and no passengers. The flight marked the first time the company had put the X1 in the air.

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Apple’s Camera-Equipped AI AirPods Remain on Track for 2027 Despite Video Leak - Bloomberg.com - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:05:35 GMT
  1. Apple’s Camera-Equipped AI AirPods Remain on Track for 2027 Despite Video Leak Bloomberg.com
  2. AirPods with cameras aren't the only new product that Apple just leaked Mashable
  3. Apple Accidentally Leaked More Than 10 New Products in macOS Update MacRumors
  4. Apple's macOS Tahoe Preview May Have Leaked A Ton Of Unreleased Products Engadget
  5. Apple’s big Home product overhaul leaked in new report 9to5Mac
 
Elon Musk Is Expected to Point His Money Machine at Texas Politics - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk is expected to spend up to $200 million in the midterms. It could be a big boost for GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who’s struggled to raise cash.
 
Google Pixel 11 gets dbrand’s full case lineup, including Tank for the first time [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT
  1. Google Pixel 11 gets dbrand’s full case lineup, including Tank for the first time [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. New accessories for Pixel 11 phones are here. blog.google
  3. Rugged Dual-Compound Phone Cases Trend Hunter
  4. Google Pixelsnap Clear Case for Pixel 11 Pro Review techbuzzireland.com
  5. Just got a Pixel 11? These are the best accessories I’d put my money on Digital Trends
 
Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by end of 2026 - ArsTechnica Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:02:38 GMT
US residents face trade-offs as delivery drone services such as Prime Air expand.
 
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Continue to Use Divisive New Matchmaking System From Black Ops 7 - IGN - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:47:53 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Will Continue to Use Divisive New Matchmaking System From Black Ops 7 IGN
  2. Call of Duty: NEXT and Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta: Weekend One Initial Intel Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. The Big Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Interview — Infinity Ward on the Beta, Matchmaking, and Much More IGN
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer trailer Nintendo Everything
  5. Call of Duty now has a guide on how to enable its convoluted security features so you can play the Modern Warfare 4 beta on PC Eurogamer
 
Valve Steam Frame videos show how to wear the headset, perfect the fit and sign in - Engadget Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:14:31 GMT
Eight leaked Steam Frame videos are informative and kinda silly.
 
Waymo Ojai vans are now available for all riders in three cities - Engadget Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:07:58 GMT
It's a full rollout for the driverless vans in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.
 
Pokémon x Polaroid collaboration brings cameras based on Pikachu, Sylveon, and a Poké Ball - Nintendo Wire - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:35:58 GMT
  1. Pokémon x Polaroid collaboration brings cameras based on Pikachu, Sylveon, and a Poké Ball Nintendo Wire
  2. Pokémon And Polaroid Are Collaborating On Three New Adorable Cameras Engadget
  3. Polaroid’s new Pokémon collection captures memories, not Pikachus The Verge
  4. Pokémon and Polaroid Team Up for Nostalgic Camera Collab Crunchyroll
  5. Pokemon announces Polaroid collab, Pikachu-themed instant cameras KGW
 
Google built a camera-based tool to estimate body fat more accurately than wearables - Android Authority - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
  1. Google built a camera-based tool to estimate body fat more accurately than wearables Android Authority
  2. Seeing beyond BMI: Estimating cardiometabolic risk with smartphone imagery Google Research
  3. Google: Your Phone Could Soon Read Your Body Fat From a Photo Phandroid
  4. Just after debuting its Insulin Resistance Trends feature on the Pixel Watch, Google's gone one step further — and invented a body fat-scanning feature using a smartphone camera Yahoo Tech
  5. Google PhotoScan estimates body composition and metabolic risk from smartphone images PTTL.gr
 
How "tokenomics" might save AI PCs - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:29:00 GMT

There are some interesting things happening in the PC market these days and, more importantly, the potential for even more impactful changes over the next year or so. At a high level, overall PC shipments were predicted to decline and are indeed starting to do so on a unit basis.

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Pokémon and Polaroid are collaborating on three new adorable cameras - Engadget Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:27:28 GMT
The new cameras are prettier versions of Polaroid Now and Polaroid Go.
 
Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:21:59 GMT
  1. Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops Ars Technica
  2. Framework says it’s addressing a BIOS update that bricked some of its older laptops The Verge
  3. Fixing a bricked Framework laptop Adafruit
  4. Framework confirms the Laptop 13 7040 series' BIOS update is bricking motherboards and offers a replacement Sportskeeda Tech
  5. Framework confirms Ryzen 7040 BIOS update can leave Laptop 13 motherboards unbootable VideoCardz.com
 
Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops - ArsTechnica Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:21:59 GMT
Framework says it's replacing some out-of-warranty AMD mainboards.
 
Flight attendants freaked out that Google is buying tons of Spirit employee data - ArsTechnica Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:04:41 GMT
Bankrupt Spirit accused of selling out workers in massive data sale to Google.
 
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL also got reviewed: great cameras, modest upgrades - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:03:00 GMT
Google's Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL bring improved cameras, brighter displays, a more efficient Tensor G6 chip, and new Gemini AI features. Reviewers praise the camera upgrades and Google's software experience, but weaker gaming performance, mediocre battery life, less RAM, and higher prices make this generation a tougher sell.
 
A robot could eventually conduct your blood draw at the doctor's office - Engadget Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:02:52 GMT
The FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind automated blood draw device for outpatient settings.
 
Apple Says CarPlay Ultra is Coming to These Vehicle Brands - MacRumors - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:53:50 GMT
  1. Apple Says CarPlay Ultra is Coming to These Vehicle Brands MacRumors
  2. CarPlay vs CarPlay Ultra: What are non-Aston Martin drivers missing out on? stuff.tv
  3. CarPlay Ultra Is Coming to Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis Vehicles - AppleMagazine AppleMagazine
  4. Apple’s first car is an Aston Martin The Straits Times
  5. Apple, Where is CarPlay Ultra? MacRumors
 
FCC abolishes gigabit speed goal, suggesting it is unfair to slower technologies - ArsTechnica Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:45:19 GMT
FCC decides 1Gbps is too fast, standard must be "technologically neutral."
 
I Saw the Future of AI in a Robot That Can Learn on the Spot - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
During a recent visit to Generalist AI, I watched a robotic arm improvise and use a banana as a tool.
 
Cloudflare Workers Spectre Attack Leaks JWT From Co-Located Worker at 12 Bits/Second - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:02:00 GMT
Cloudflare Workers Spectre Attack Leaks JWT From Co-Located Worker at 12 Bits/Second The Hacker News
 
Google is offering college students a year of its AI Pro plan for free - Engadget Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
College students can get a free year of Google's AI Pro plan, something that would normally cost $200.
 
The floodgates are open after another Chinese company lands a reusable rocket - ArsTechnica Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:41:02 GMT
"We will put the booster back into service for another flight as soon as possible."
 
Peacock Is Testing Out a Rewards Program for Subscribers - CNET Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:36:13 GMT
The company’s doing a trial run on a loyalty program that includes discounts on brand merch.
 
The game’s the thing - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:00 GMT
MIT senior Kayode Dada has a passion for designing games, and a penchant for building community.
 
Pew survey: 52% of Americans now more concerned than excited about AI - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:27:00 GMT

A recent report from the Pew Research Center reveals that more than half of US adults – 52%, to be exact – are "more concerned than excited" about the increased use of artificial intelligence in daily life. That is up from just 37% who answered the same way in 2021...

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Study finds a 15 percent increase in traffic deaths after major music streaming releases - Engadget Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:21:35 GMT
Drivers may be more distracted on days when a big new album drops.
 
Mattel Brick Shop Announces 1:1-Scale, 3,509-Piece Original Xbox, Complete With Scenes from 3 Games - IGN - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:58:58 GMT
  1. Mattel Brick Shop Announces 1:1-Scale, 3,509-Piece Original Xbox, Complete With Scenes from 3 Games IGN
  2. Mattel Brick Shop™ Celebrates 25 Years of Microsoft's Iconic XBOX Game Console with New Premium Building Set Mattel Corporate
  3. Brick Shop, Mattel’s Lego equivalent, is launching a 3,509-piece recreation of the original Xbox Video Games Chronicle
  4. Mattel Brick Shop Unveils Lifesize Original Xbox With 3,509 Pieces & Five Key Features Pure Xbox
  5. Mattel Is Releasing A Full-Scale Building Brick Set Of The Original Xbox Engadget
 
How the Toxoplasma parasite adapts to crowded conditions in host cells - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT
A new study by Whitehead Institute researchers identifies how the widespread parasite Toxoplasma gondii survives in crowded environments in infected cells, which helps it persist in long-lasting brain cysts.
 
Xbox Insiders are getting a wave of new Xbox Series X|S dashboard features today, here's what's new - Windows Central - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:47:24 GMT
  1. Xbox Insiders are getting a wave of new Xbox Series X|S dashboard features today, here's what's new Windows Central
  2. Available for XBOX Insiders: Home Improvements, Local Save Game Management, and Profile Badges XBOX Wire
  3. Five New Console Features Begin Rolling Out Today For Xbox Insiders (August 19) Pure Xbox
  4. Next Xbox system update will give users more control of their dashboard and local game saves Gamereactor UK
  5. Latest Xbox Console Updates Include Extremely Belated Profile Badge if You Bought an Xbox One Back in 2013 IGN
 
Motion Engineering Unveil the World’s Lightest 120mm Suspension Fork - Pinkbike - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:45:46 GMT
Motion Engineering Unveil the World’s Lightest 120mm Suspension Fork Pinkbike
 
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra leaks in the worst ‘spot the difference’ game ever - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:45:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra leaks in the worst ‘spot the difference’ game ever 9to5Google
  2. Exclusive: Official Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Image Android Headlines
  3. Samsung's rumored Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra US prices are... predictably awful PhoneArena
  4. iPad price hikes make 2026 the year of the Galaxy Tab, unless this leak is true Android Police
  5. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series tablets now appear in Google Play Console's supported devices list - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Apple just patched a critical macOS flaw that let hackers break in without a password - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:42:00 GMT

The Netherlands' National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) recently published an alarming security advisory about the new macOS flaw. It describes a vulnerability tied to an improper authentication process in Apple's line of desktop operating systems, which can have dire consequences on Mac systems when they have the built-in Screen Sharing...

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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold reviews are in: rivals are moving faster - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:31:00 GMT
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is lighter and slimmer, with new AI and multitasking features and IP68 protection. Reviewers say it's a solid device but overly conservative, with average battery life, weak SoC performance, a noticeable crease, and a high price.
 
Gears of War: E-Day and Gibson Unite for a Custom Guitar Collection - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:17:25 GMT
Gears of War: E-Day and Gibson Unite for a Custom Guitar Collection XBOX Wire
 
Creating innovations that scale across borders - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:15:00 GMT
A new book coauthored by Professor Amos Winter asserts that, to solve major challenges and deliver products of value to consumers in both developed and emerging markets, innovators must think and act globally.
 
A fantastical journey unfolds in gorgeous Wildwood trailer - ArsTechnica Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:06:06 GMT
"I will tear apart this forest and bring back what it took from me."
 
mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in Phase 3 melanoma trial, Moderna and Merck say - ArsTechnica Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:53:56 GMT
The vaccine reportedly thwarted the cancer's return and spread.
 
Best Buy removes 32GB RAM worth $600 to "repair" customer's 64GB gaming laptop - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:50:00 GMT

Redditor GRINZ_DOCTOR claims to have bought a Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptop from Best Buy's website last December. The laptop reportedly worked as advertised for a few months before it began crashing during gaming sessions.

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Whoop Expands Beyond Its Wearable Membership With Blood Tests - CNET Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:47:31 GMT
Whoop is known for its wearable fitness tracker. Now it wants to become your source for lab testing.
 
No More PlayStation Discs Means No More Disc Butts - Kotaku - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:45:38 GMT
  1. No More PlayStation Discs Means No More Disc Butts Kotaku
  2. Sony’s decision to phase out PlayStation disc releases prompts consumer and preservation concerns Audacy
  3. "Totally digital consumer" ex-Sony president talks end of physical discs, "I don't understand if it's such a big issue" PC Guide
  4. Boycott planned after PlayStation announces the end of disc production Spectrum Bay News 9
  5. The video games most at risk from PlayStation’s physical switch-off The Game Business
 
Best Buy 'Repaired' a 64GB Laptop by Making It 32GB - extremetech.com - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:45:10 GMT
  1. Best Buy 'Repaired' a 64GB Laptop by Making It 32GB extremetech.com
  2. Redditor sends a gaming laptop with 64GB RAM for repair, comes back with 32GB RAM TweakTown
  3. Best Buy Customer Support Removed A 32GB DDR5 RAM Stick From Gaming Laptop After Charging Full Amount For The 64GB Configuration; Says Upgraded RAM Incompatible Wccftech
  4. Best Buy 'repairs' customer's gaming laptop by simply removing half the RAM— claims unit in question only accepts 32 GB of RAM despite listing a 64GB configuration Tom's Hardware
  5. Best Buy Sold a 64GB Gaming Laptop. Geek Squad Took Half the RAM. Gadget Review
 
Coders Say They Already Found Workarounds to Claude’s Invisible Watermarks - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:44:07 GMT
Anthropic announced last week it would include invisible watermarks in AI-generated content to comply with new EU rules. Within hours, overrides were being touted online.
 
Google Pixel Watch 5 Review: More Health, More AI - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:34:24 GMT
With smarter gym tracking, new health alerts, and offline Gemini, the Pixel Watch 5 fine-tunes a winning formula—for a price.
 
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Pumps Up Its Fitness Smarts - WIRED - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:34:24 GMT
  1. Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Pumps Up Its Fitness Smarts WIRED
  2. Pixel Watch 5 (41mm) Initial Review: New watch alert, actually 9to5Google
  3. Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: Which $400 Smartwatch Is Worthy of Your Wrist? PCMag
  4. Track subtle changes in your body with Health Guardian features on Pixel and Fitbit blog.google
  5. Google Pixel Watch Adds Insulin Resistance Tracking: What It Could Reveal Before Blood Sugar Rises TechRepublic
 
PeaZip is a powerful free alternative to built-in archive tools - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:34:00 GMT
Modern OS can handle common archives on their own, but PeaZip gives you finer control over compression, broader format support, encryption, split archives, integrity checks, and file conversion. It's available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. PeaZip is also featured in TechSpot's Essential Apps.
 
Google Pixel 11 series review: Is the magic fading? - ArsTechnica Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:11:30 GMT
Google's new Pixels make some compromises but still manage to be good phones.
 
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Is One of My Favorite Android Phones, but It’s Not a Revolution - CNET Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:04:21 GMT
Google’s most advanced Pixel phone loses its cheapest tier, gains a few features, but most of it remains the same. And that’s just fine.
 
Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL Review: Smart Software, Small Upgrade - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Google’s new voice typing is pure magic, but subpar gaming performance and a useless rear LED keep these flagships from true greatness.
 
Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way's central black hole - ArsTechnica Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:56:56 GMT
Star, moving at 8% the speed of light, may let us measure the black hole's rotation.
 
Meta ran ads for an app promising to nudify female politicians - ArsTechnica Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:45:29 GMT
One ad featured a pornographic video with deepfake closely resembling a US politician.
 
OpenAI Pauses Training of New AI Models, Citing Cybersecurity Worries - CNET Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:29:47 GMT
The ChatGPT maker is also beefing up its security systems.
 
Subnautica 2 Buddy System Update - Unknown Worlds - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:23:16 GMT
  1. Subnautica 2 Buddy System Update Unknown Worlds
  2. shadPS4 emulator received a major update 0.18 - Bloodborne, Persona, and PlayStation exclusives now run better on PC ixbt.games
  3. Huge Subnautica 2 co-op patch adds proximity chat and… inkl
  4. Update 1.2 for Subnautica 2 is finally here, and the studio is already teasing the next one Instant Gaming News
  5. SUBNAUTICA 2 EXPANDS CO-OP IN SECOND EARLY ACCESS UPDATE Games Press
 
Flipping the script on biology education, and scaling it up - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:20:00 GMT
Using a modular kit, the MIT Edgerton Center is bringing a hands-on biology curriculum to Massachusetts’ second-largest school district.
 
Jackbox Party Pack 12, Trivia Murder Party 3 Release Dates, Streaming Service - Variety - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:13:00 GMT
  1. Jackbox Party Pack 12, Trivia Murder Party 3 Release Dates, Streaming Service Variety
  2. The Jackbox Party Pack 12 gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer Nintendo Everything
  3. Jackbox Games Announces Launch Dates: Trivia Murder Party 3 Arrives 2027, The Jackbox Party Pack 12 Launches Oct. 15 GoNintendo
  4. Jackbox Party Pack 12 will offer another bundle of outrageous party games this October GameSpew
  5. Jackbox Party Pack 12 & Trivia Murder Party 3 pick October and September launch dates TheSixthAxis
 
Comcast is turning your WiFi router into a basic home security system, for free - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:02:00 GMT

The feature is available through an update to the Xfinity Internet app and works with XB7 gateways and newer models. It is part of the company's new Xfinity Shield service and comes at no additional cost.

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Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required TechCrunch
  2. Alexa+ is now included on Fire TV at no additional cost About Amazon
  3. Amazon's Alexa+ AI assistant is now free for Fire TV users Mashable
  4. Amazon Is Making Alexa+ Free for These TVs Lifehacker
  5. Amazon Fire TV devices are getting a free Alexa Plus upgrade The Verge
 
PlayStation Is Reportedly Overhauling Live-Service Horizon - Game Informer - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:59:00 GMT
  1. PlayStation Is Reportedly Overhauling Live-Service Horizon Game Informer
  2. PlayStation Reboots ‘Horizon Hunters Gathering’ as Live-Service Strategy Struggles Bloomberg.com
  3. Sony Has Another Pending PlayStation Live-Service Fumble On Its Hands Forbes
  4. Report: Sony Rebooting Live-Service Horizon After Bad Player Tests Kotaku
  5. Report: Live-service removed from Horizon Hunters Gathering following negative player feedback GamesIndustry.biz
 
STALKER 2 Patch 2.0 Performance Benchmarks Surface Online - DSOGaming - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:33:08 GMT
  1. STALKER 2 Patch 2.0 Performance Benchmarks Surface Online DSOGaming
  2. Roundup: The First Reviews Have Arrived For Stalker 2 - Cost Of Hope Pure Xbox
  3. Popular PS5 Shooter’s Massive New Expansion Out Today on PlayStation Store Yahoo Tech
  4. Ryzen 7 9800X3D received over 30% increase in FPS in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 after patch 2.0 GameGPU
  5. Should You Pick Duty or Freedom in STALKER 2: Cost of Hope? Mavka vs. Zulu, Explained Insider Gaming
 
Why Is It Absolute Hell to Buy a Movie Ticket Now? - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:33:04 GMT
Overwhelmed theater apps and a scarcity mindset around exclusive big-screen formats for blockbusters like Dune: Part Three and The Odyssey have led to the “concertification” of movies.
 
Amazon to bring 30-minute drone delivery to 500 US locations by the end of 2026 - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:29:00 GMT

Amazon's dream of widespread drone deliveries has taken over a decade of false starts and setbacks, but its vision is starting to be fulfilled. The latest expansion plan would see its current drone delivery footprint increase sixfold.

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Trump expected to pick conservative policy wonk Heidi Overton to lead FDA - ArsTechnica Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:54:36 GMT
She opposes abortion, is wary of peptides, supports limiting vaccines, vexes MAHA.
 
Apple's services business is finally feeling the pain of losing control over App Store payments - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:38:00 GMT

The Cupertino company reported $30.7 billion in services revenue for the June quarter, a record but below analysts' expectations of $31.4 billion. Gross margin for the division was 75.6%, also below forecasts, according to Visible Alpha. Apple shares fell about 9% in the days after the results.

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"We chose the worst time in history" – Harvey Smith on starting his own studio after Arkane - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. "We chose the worst time in history" – Harvey Smith on starting his own studio after Arkane GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Arkane veterans Harvey Smith and Ben Horne reunite: “We’re back to the games we love” The Game Business
  3. Harvey Smith and fellow Arkane Austin veterans announce a new studio, Black Pony Immersive Game Developer
  4. 'Dishonored' Veteran Harvey Smith Announces New Studio Polygon.com
  5. Arkane Veterans Start New Studio Following Xbox Crisis IMDb
 
OpenAI is slowing down AI development after rogue agents incidents and Bernie Sanders threatens Senate action - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:47:00 GMT

OpenAI says that two developments over the past several weeks have underscored the growing risks associated with increasingly capable AI systems: the attack on Hugging Face and others by its own agents and the company's decision to slow the release of its new Astra model because it has "critical" cybersecurity...

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The Blood of Dawnwalker's system requirements dropped by half in just months - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:04:00 GMT

The system requirements for The Blood of Dawnwalker have become significantly lighter since April. With upscaling as the primary caveat, the game's final spec sheet will come as good news for users with less than 16GB of video memory.

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The Verdict Is In: CNET Readers Trust These Mobile Carriers More Than the Major Networks - CNET Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Our readers rant and rave about mobile virtual network operators, but what about major networks, like AT&T and Verizon?
 
The Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Everblog, Apolosign - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:31:00 GMT
What originally looked like clutter turned out to be my new favorite gadget for organizing my family’s life.
 
Flock's fastest-growing business is 60 mph police drones that can read license plates from the sky - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Flock is best known for the roadside cameras now operating in more than 6,000 US communities. But the company is increasingly betting on drones that can be dispatched to emergency scenes before police officers arrive.

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I Tried a Window-Cleaning Robot: Do Not Recommend - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:08:00 GMT
I tested the top-of-the-line Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni window-cleaning robot on my Victorian home, and it was an unmitigated disaster.
 
‘Your Excel Skills Suck’: The Power Users Turning Spreadsheets Into a Spectator Sport - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Data and finance professionals are competing in Excel obstacle courses—amassing huge followings and keeping the Microsoft program relevant.
 
We Bought a $500 Counterfeit Luxury Watch. Nobody Could Spot the Difference - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The replica watch industry is in its “super clone” era. Following tips from murky internet forums, we bought three budget fakes that were good enough to pass as real—but ultimately disposable.
 
Dell XPS 13 vs. MacBook Neo: A Surprising Upset - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Neo are both premium-feeling laptops with only 8 GB of RAM. Which $700 laptop is the better buy?
 
There’s a Very Simple Reason Why You Love the Slate Truck - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The car world is filled with designers still obsessed with shoehorning sex into their rides. Slate went a different route, and it’s why people are smitten with the charming electric pickup.
 
Some Tesla owners are using Full Self-Driving for 95% of their trips, but they're still legally in control - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:00 GMT

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (supervised) remains a Level 2 driver-assistance system. The person behind the wheel is responsible for the vehicle at all times, even when the software is steering, braking, and controlling speed.

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4 Cool New Anker Accessories You Should Check Out In 2026 - bgr.com - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:17:00 GMT
4 Cool New Anker Accessories You Should Check Out In 2026 bgr.com
 
Three Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 19) - Pure Xbox - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:05:06 GMT
  1. Three Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 19) Pure Xbox
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox Game Pass Adds 10 New Games for Late August and September. Time to Resubscribe? PCMag
  4. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Lead Xbox Game Pass’s August 2026 Second Batch CNET
  5. Microsoft announces Xbox Game Pass wave 2 games: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon and more The Times of India
 
Reverse-Lookup Service Exposed Millions of Photos of People’s Faces - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The people-search tool ClarityCheck says its reverse image search service is “private and secure”—but it left a database containing more than 9 million image files exposed.
 
Hot or Not Built the Internet We’re Still Swiping Through - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The early website Hot or Not taught its users to rank people at scale. Twenty-six years later, dating apps are trying to escape the culture the site helped create.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Flock Has a Powerful New AI Tool for Police. We Got Its Code - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Flock’s surveillance cameras have already sparked outrage. WIRED reconstructed its next-generation AI system, already in use by some police, to confirm it goes much further than tracking license plates.
 
iPhone Ultra trade-offs: The biggest things you’re not getting versus iPhone 18 Pro - Tom's Guide - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:15:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Ultra trade-offs: The biggest things you’re not getting versus iPhone 18 Pro Tom's Guide
  2. New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name 9to5Mac
  3. iPhone Ultra may launch in 2026: foldable could miss key iPhone 18 Pro features en.softonic.com
  4. Apple iPhone Fold launch nears: markets outside US may have to wait WION
  5. The "iPhone Ultra" might not be all it's cracked up to be PhoneArena
 
Microsoft Links 30+ Rotating Domains to MacSync Stealer Infrastructure - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:01:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Links 30+ Rotating Domains to MacSync Stealer Infrastructure The Hacker News
  2. Hunting MacSync Stealer infrastructure through behavioral pivots Microsoft
  3. Microsoft smothers malware by tracking behavior instead of blocking domains TechRadar
  4. Microsoft Has Found a New Way to Track Hacker Attacks on Users Курс України
  5. Google Search for Claude Delivers MacSync Stealer SOC Prime
 
New GTA 6 gameplay just leaked, and Rockstar can't take it down fast enough - TechSpot Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:39:00 GMT

Two low-resolution clips attributed to an X account calling itself CyberLeek appear to show previously unseen gameplay from GTA 6. Although the footage lasts only a couple of minutes, Take-Two's rapid but ultimately ineffective copyright takedowns suggest the clips are genuine.

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AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 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.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 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 Wed, 19 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.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 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.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
 
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
New Google Ad Shows a Mysterious Wearable. Is It the Next Fitbit? - CNET Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:25:11 GMT
Google hasn’t confirmed the brand-new, unreleased wearable, but it’s fun to speculate anyway.
 
Polaroid Put Pikachu on a $100 Camera Because Nostalgia Works - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:45:15 GMT
Polaroid turned Pikachu, Sylveon and the Poke Ball into instant cameras because slapping Pokemon on things remains an excellent business model.
 
Millions of cars are under recall for catching fire while parked - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:32:00 GMT

In the first seven months of 2026, the NHTSA issued 17 park-outside recall campaigns affecting about 1.7 million vehicles. Eight of those recalls were announced in June and July, including a warning covering 1 million Jeep vehicles with an electrical connection issue involving power-steering pumps.

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MPC-HC is old-school software in the best possible way - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:18:00 GMT
Media Player Classic - Home Cinema is fast, lightweight, and plays virtually anything without unnecessary extras. Its classic interface stays out of the way, while advanced users can fine-tune playback with custom filters, shaders, and renderers such as madVR. MPC-HC is also one of our Essential Apps.
 
Fairphone’s Repairable Smartphones Debut in the US With the 6 Plus - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:51:33 GMT
The Fairphone 6 Plus costs $650 and ships with Android 16 as its operating system.
 
"Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:32:46 GMT
US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too.
 
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:18:13 GMT
Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.
 
American Humanoid Robot Launches For Just $1,688, Delivery This Fall, Made In San Francisco - Forbes - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:04:01 GMT
American Humanoid Robot Launches For Just $1,688, Delivery This Fall, Made In San Francisco Forbes
 
ChatGPT Launches a Version of Its Model for Teens - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:28:14 GMT
The rollout raises questions about whether teenagers should be using chatbots at all.
 
Squeeze More Juice Out of Your Dead Batteries—Using Physics - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:11:03 GMT
How the joule thief circuit “steals” energy from seemingly depleted power cells.
 
Spotify's Running Mode Is Now Available On Android - Engadget - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:36:58 GMT
  1. Spotify's Running Mode Is Now Available On Android Engadget
  2. How to Get the Most Out of Running Mode Spotify — For the Record
  3. Spotify’s new Running Mode takes workout playlists to another level Digital Trends
  4. Spotify rolling out 'User Notes' and 'Running Mode' features on Android – here's what they do 9to5Google
  5. Spotify Running Mode expands to Android with new insights into how runners listen RouteNote
 
Against all odds, SpaceX finally tugs Starship into port after 24 days at sea - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:01:09 GMT
"A team of SpaceX engineers is on their way to conduct additional analysis on the vehicle."
 
Garmin Watches Are Up to $250 Off Right Now On Amazon (2026) - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:42:17 GMT
Save $250 off the Garmin Fenix 8, plus discounts on other popular fitness trackers from the brand.
 
OpenAI Overhauls Safety Protocols After Its AI Agents Went Rogue - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:33:11 GMT
The ChatGPT maker says its upcoming Astra model may have reached “critical” cyber capabilities, prompting it to halt a significant number of training runs while it tightens internal safeguards.
 
When AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can’t be traced to training data - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT
A new method for surgically removing training examples from a model reveals that as datasets grow, the link between what a model learns and what it produces dissolves.
 
Viral Disneyland Content Creator Defends Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Peter Pan - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:50:29 GMT
Disney superfan Toni Kulusich has been accused of stalking her favorite character, sparking discourse about boundaries with park actors. She tells WIRED the backlash is unfair.
 
Anthea Coster awarded International Union of Radio Science Appleton Prize - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:00 GMT
The MIT Haystack Observatory principal research scientist is honored for lifetime contributions to ionospheric research.
 
Meta Ran Ads for an App That Promised to Nudify Female Politicians - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:45:33 GMT
One advertisement featured a pornographic video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician. Apple removed the app from the App Store after an inquiry from WIRED.
 
Shark’s Answer to the PencilWash Has an Extendable Wand to Clean Tight Spots - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The AquaReach may solve the trade-off between cleaning and portability for wet-dry vacs.
 
Can the Upcoming ‘Expanse’ Game Avoid the Biggest Mistake of ‘Mass Effect’? - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The universe may never tell you if your choices mattered. Owlcat’s Osiris Reborn might not either.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
DNA shaper steers nervous system development - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
A study of worms finds a protein that helps shape the structure of the genome is critical for establishing the identity of some neurons.
 
Q&A: Rethinking how innovation happens - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
In his latest book, Professor Eugene Fitzgerald examines the forces that turn breakthroughs into value — and why innovation resists simple formulas.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
I Used This Phone Add-On to Find Hidden Cameras, Leaks and More in My Home - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A single phone attachment changed the way I see my home, and it could help you on vacation, too.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Professor Emeritus Chiang Chung Mei, pioneering scholar of ocean wave dynamics and fluid mechanics, dies at 91 - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.
 
Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.
 
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.
 
Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.
 
Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.
 
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.
 
What to Know About Anthropic’s New Claude Watermarking on AI-Generated Text and Files - CNET Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:35:09 GMT
Watermarks are invisible signatures that prove where a piece of content originated from.
 
3 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT
Dean Richard Locke discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy.
 
The mystery of the Chinese tea chest label - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
MIT historian Tristan Brown uncovers the true origins of an artifact once thought to be a relic of the Boston Tea Party.
 
With a feel for physics, AI models simulate a wider range of real-world scenarios - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:25:00 GMT
“GeoPT” helps AI models understand the basics of physics so they can simulate how objects respond to things like wind and water more efficiently and accurately.
 
High-orbit satellites could light the way for travel to the moon - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Acting as cooperative optical beacons, the satellites could provide GPS-like navigation and communications support for spacecraft operating across cislunar space.
 
MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Their new study aims to give budding industry a framework for understanding how fusion can be profitable.
 
Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases - MIT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.
 
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
An experienced student affairs leader is joining MIT to oversee the next chapter for the Division of Student Life.
 
A new way to watch heat move through electronics - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips.
 
An Abandoned SpaceX Rocket Crashed Into the Moon. Here’s What It Looks Like Now - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:28:52 GMT
The rocket drifted in space for over a year before finally plummeting to the moon’s surface.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Video Found in MacOS Shows Apple’s Rumored Camera-Equipped AirPods in Action - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:35:18 GMT
The video file was reportedly found in the MacOS 26.7 release candidate.
 
Alexander Rakhlin named director of the MIT Statistics and Data Science Center - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
An expert in machine learning, statistics, and computation, Rakhlin succeeds Professor Ankur Moitra.
 
Connecting students with the future of microelectronics - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The 2026 NEMC Hub-sponsored externship gave students access to world-class research, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and professionals driving innovation across the Northeast.
 
Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies.
 
Using reason, again and again - MIT Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time — and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing.
 
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries - MIT Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology.
 
Daniela Rus receives Bavarian Minister-President's High-Tech Prize - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Director of CSAIL and MIT professor honored for her contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
 
Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:35:00 GMT
MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days.
 
Can AI Actually Tell if a Student Cheated With AI? I Tested All the Detectors to Find Out - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:28:52 GMT
Can AI judge human work from robot slop, or is every AI-detection tool out there completely worthless?
 
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.
 
Are People Really Expecting Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Next Month? CNET Readers Chime In - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:38 GMT
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