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Nvidia posts another record quarter, predicts explosive AI-driven growth will last through 2028 - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:07:00 GMT

According to Nvidia's official filing with the SEC, quarterly revenue for the three-month period ending in July 2026 reached $96.22 billion, beating the $91.90 billion expected by Wall Street. Net income more than doubled to $53.95 billion, up from $24.76 billion in the previous quarter. Adjusted earnings came in at...

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Roblox is cracking down on games that reward kids for doomscrolling - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:31:00 GMT

After going viral and attracting around half a million concurrent players, the Roblox experience "Steal an Egg" is now facing brand-new restrictions. The widely popular user-generated gaming platform is prohibiting younger players from accessing SAE and similar experiences because they are supposedly designed to encourage kids to watch endless streams...

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Sources: Anthropic has been working on a plan to allow secondary stock sales in its IPO while also considering lockup periods longer than the standard 180 days (The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:01 GMT

The Information:
Sources: Anthropic has been working on a plan to allow secondary stock sales in its IPO while also considering lockup periods longer than the standard 180 days — Anthropic has been working on a plan to let existing shareholders sell some stock in its blockbuster initial public offering …

 
Labor Day 2026 Deals Got Me a Complete Starter Tool Kit for Under $375 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:25:30 GMT
I combed through the Labor Day sales to find the power tools and other essentials that cover nearly every household repair.
 
Anthropic releases Model Hardware Standard, a framework to help AI agents use physical systems like microscopes, quantum computing hardware, and robot arms (Will Knight/Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:25:04 GMT

Will Knight / Wired:
Anthropic releases Model Hardware Standard, a framework to help AI agents use physical systems like microscopes, quantum computing hardware, and robot arms — The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.
 
A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:12:17 GMT
After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers, internal investigation records show.
 
Internal memo: Meta's AI agent Hatch "has its own computer" to perform tasks, works when the app is closed, can connect to email, Instagram, OpenTable, and more (Hugh Langley/Business Insider) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:10:01 GMT

Hugh Langley / Business Insider:
Internal memo: Meta's AI agent Hatch “has its own computer” to perform tasks, works when the app is closed, can connect to email, Instagram, OpenTable, and more — It can DJ. It can order food. It can book you a table at a restaurant. And of course, it can access your Instagram.
 
Alienware's new 39-inch 5K OLED is earning rave reviews - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
The Alienware AW3926QW pairs a 39" 5K2K ultrawide Tandem OLED panel with accurate colors and up to 330 Hz refresh rates. Reviewers praise its size, brightness, and gaming performance, though driving its native resolution demands a powerful GPU.
 
This Is How Anthropic Thinks AI Agents Should Navigate the Physical World - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:06:52 GMT
The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.
 
IMAX or LieMax? How to tell the difference - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The IMAX logo doesn't always tell you what kind of screen or projector you're getting.
 
Legal experts say Meta's settlement puts YouTube, TikTok and Snap on notice - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:45:00 GMT
Meta's settlement could force its biggest competitors to reshape their apps.
 
GTA 6 Netflix extended look: What time it releases today - Mashable - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:44:28 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Netflix extended look: What time it releases today Mashable
  2. GTAVI: An exclusive deep dive into the video game of the decade Dazed
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI’s long-overdue gameplay reveal – as it happens The Guardian
  4. Netflix Failed at Video Games. Now It’s Trying to Promote Them WIRED
  5. GTA 6 Extended Look Is 26 Minutes Long, Netflix Reveals VICE
 
Source: Nvidia plans an employee-funded political action committee called NVPAC, as it seeks to step up its efforts to influence US policy (Courtney Rozen/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:35:05 GMT

Courtney Rozen / Reuters:
Source: Nvidia plans an employee-funded political action committee called NVPAC, as it seeks to step up its efforts to influence US policy — Tech company Nvidia will start an employee-funded political action committee, a source familiar with the plans told Reuters, as the company seeks to step up its efforts to influence U.S. policy.
 
I’ve Been Playing With This Ultrasonic Cutter and It’s a Great Tool for 3D Printing - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:33:00 GMT
The Sonicmax Slice 10 is now on Kickstarter and is a great way to cut your 3D prints smoothly.
 
The iconic T-38 jets flown by astronauts just got a spiffy new look - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:26:25 GMT
"Everyone wants to take that aircraft up now..."
 
Netflix Failed at Video Games. Now It’s Trying to Promote Them - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:25:30 GMT
Netflix has walked back plans to put AAA games on its streaming platform. Instead, it's pivoting to marketing highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto VI.
 
OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, Microsoft, and 100+ companies warn there is "a limited window" to prepare for AI-enabled cyberattacks and call for "collective action" (Sam Sabin/Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:20:02 GMT

Sam Sabin / Axios:
OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, Microsoft, and 100+ companies warn there is “a limited window” to prepare for AI-enabled cyberattacks and call for “collective action” — OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and more than 100 other companies warned Thursday …

 
Are You a ‘Meat Proxy’? The Rise of Copy-Pasting AI Responses Without Thinking - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:19:56 GMT
“AI slop” now has a friend. “Meat proxy” is a new way to describe too much reliance on AI content.
 
OpenAI is testing a "Persistent mode" in Codex, designed to let AI agents "continue working until put to sleep" and proactively generate follow-up tasks (Maxwell Zeff/Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:10:02 GMT

Maxwell Zeff / Wired:
OpenAI is testing a “Persistent mode” in Codex, designed to let AI agents “continue working until put to sleep” and proactively generate follow-up tasks — Code reviewed by WIRED reveals the company is developing a feature that enables Codex to continue working proactively until it is “put to sleep.”
 
Samsung's wild new Odyssey lineup includes a 1,100Hz gaming monitor - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:09:53 GMT
Also shown off was the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9.
 
OpenAI Is Developing a ‘Persistent’ AI Agent - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:52:42 GMT
Code reviewed by WIRED reveals the company is developing a feature that enables Codex to continue working proactively until it is “put to sleep.”
 
Zuckerberg's bold plan to replace Meta employees with AI has imploded - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:44:00 GMT

Meta had been preparing a restructuring program called Project OT, or Organization Transformation. According to an internal planning document reviewed by Reuters and three people familiar with the project, the plan was built around an "AI-native" model that would rely more heavily on AI agents and smaller groups of employees....

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RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:36:16 GMT
Kennedy and his allies have a history of downplaying vaccine-preventable deaths.
 
Sources: some Trump administration officials circulated a draft EO to create a self-regulatory organization for AI, but it needs buy-in from Trump and others (Leo Schwartz/The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:35:06 GMT

Leo Schwartz / The Information:
Sources: some Trump administration officials circulated a draft EO to create a self-regulatory organization for AI, but it needs buy-in from Trump and others — The Trump administration has internally circulated a draft executive order in recent weeks, calling for the creation …

 
2025 vs. 2026 Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: All Upgrades Compared - MacRumors - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:29:52 GMT
  1. 2025 vs. 2026 Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: All Upgrades Compared MacRumors
  2. Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg
  3. M6 Mac mini: Three things Apple didn’t highlight in the announcement 9to5Mac
  4. Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra Apple
  5. Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica
 
Google launches Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash, which it says delivers studio-quality video production, including the ability to extend a scene, 4K upscaling, and more (Google) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:20:01 GMT

Google:
Google launches Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash, which it says delivers studio-quality video production, including the ability to extend a scene, 4K upscaling, and more — Omni now delivers studio-quality video production, including the ability to extend a scene, first and last frame interpolation …

 
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs S25 FE: Why is the new model more expensive? - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:16:00 GMT
What are the differences between the two and is the $50 price hike all about RAM?
 
Nvidia says its commitments to component suppliers for its AI chips and systems hit $279B in Q2, up from $119B in Q1, $95.2B in Q4 2025, and $50.3B in Q3 2025 (Asa Fitch/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:10:14 GMT

Asa Fitch / Wall Street Journal:
Nvidia says its commitments to component suppliers for its AI chips and systems hit $279B in Q2, up from $119B in Q1, $95.2B in Q4 2025, and $50.3B in Q3 2025 — The AI chip leader is using its financial muscle to win the supply battle, but it comes with downsides
 
Google brings trip-planning features to Search's AI Mode - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:04:10 GMT
Google AI Mode is getting a flight price tracker, hotel booking and a way to view the cost in miles or points.
 
AMD documents confirm Zen 6 desktop and APU chips will support AM5 socket - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:01:00 GMT

Prominent leaker InstLatX64 recently shared screenshots of documents from AMD's website that list the company's upcoming Zen 6 processors under the AM5 platform. The information suggests that users with Zen 4 or Zen 5 CPUs will be able to upgrade to Zen 6 without purchasing a new motherboard.

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Speedo launches its own smart swim wearable - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Speedo is offering up its own take on smart swimming goggles, but it won't offer feedback while you're in the water.
 
Google launches a pilot of double-blind AI evaluations, keeping external evaluations in a cryptographic "box" to stop benchmark contamination and protect IP (Google DeepMind) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:55:43 GMT

Google DeepMind:
Google launches a pilot of double-blind AI evaluations, keeping external evaluations in a cryptographic “box” to stop benchmark contamination and protect IP — Building trust in proprietary model benchmarks using cryptographically secure environments — Imagine a student is set to take a high-stakes exam.
 
Meta's AG settlement says its age verification framework will use "reliable age signals" shared with it by "OS and app stores operated by Apple and Google" (Lauren Feiner/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Lauren Feiner / The Verge:
Meta's AG settlement says its age verification framework will use “reliable age signals” shared with it by “OS and app stores operated by Apple and Google” — Under its splashy agreement with state AGs, Meta gets to flaunt the high road, while dragging its competitors.
 
New type of attack can slip past the defenses in your computer’s processor - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:40:00 GMT
MIT CSAIL researchers found a way to exploit a split-second gap in chip security — and used it to acquire a Linux system’s password file.
 
Why did 1,000 world citizens bury their underpants? - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:39:42 GMT
Study: Land use is the biggest factor in determining decomposition rates of organic cotton underpants.
 
X and the NFL have teamed up to launch a dedicated football feed - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:37:39 GMT
The NFL's long-standing partnership with Twitter (and now X) is continuing this season.
 
All The Best Computers Boot To BASIC - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:30:23 GMT
Anyone whose first computing experience came in the form of an 8-bit home computer will tell you about booting straight into a BASIC interpreter. The machine invited you to program …read more
 
Apple Upgrade vs. Verizon deals: which saves you the most money on an iPhone? - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Verizon tempts new customers with "free" iPhone deals, but do you really save compared to Apple's own Upgrade program?
 
Sony's Reon Wearable Air Conditioner Saved My Sanity Through Multiple Heatwaves - Engadget - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:29:48 GMT
  1. Sony's Reon Wearable Air Conditioner Saved My Sanity Through Multiple Heatwaves Engadget
  2. Neck fans might look goofy, but tests show they work surprisingly well Popular Science
 
Sony's Reon wearable air conditioner saved my sanity through multiple heatwaves - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:29:48 GMT
Sony's Reon Pocket Pro Plus looks like an alien is attached to your spine, but it works.
 
Scott Pilgrim EX DLC ‘Back in the Band’ now available alongside ‘Coin-Op Chaos’ update - Gematsu - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:24:54 GMT
  1. Scott Pilgrim EX DLC ‘Back in the Band’ now available alongside ‘Coin-Op Chaos’ update Gematsu
  2. Scott Pilgrim EX: Bringing three new heroes to life in Back in the Band DLC PlayStation.Blog
  3. The new Scott Pilgrim brawler is getting more characters. The Verge
  4. Scott Pilgrim EX reveals "Back in the Band" DLC and free "Coin-Op Chaos" update Nintendo Everything
  5. Scott Pilgrim EX gets surprise ‘Band in the Band’ DLC and new arcade mode update Nintendo Wire
 
Apple confirms September 9 event, where its first foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro are expected - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:17:00 GMT

The event starts at 1 pm ET at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. Apple sent invitations on Wednesday with the tagline, "Surprise and shine." The presentation will also be streamed on Apple's website.

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CivilGrid, which collects data about utility assets, property ownership, and more to build a "Google Maps for the underground", raised a $26M Series A (Sean O'Kane/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:15:01 GMT

Sean O'Kane / TechCrunch:
CivilGrid, which collects data about utility assets, property ownership, and more to build a “Google Maps for the underground”, raised a $26M Series A — Josh Mackanic left a 10-year engineering career at Pacific Gas and Electric because he kept thinking about what the utility company …

 
The UK has legalized plug-in solar (but don't rush to buy a kit) - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The UK has legalized plug-in solar, but experts warn you shouldn't just set it up without getting your home checked first.
 
Panic passes Trump tariff refunds back to the Playdate customers who paid them - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:53:17 GMT
  1. Panic passes Trump tariff refunds back to the Playdate customers who paid them Ars Technica
  2. Playdate maker Panic is refunding tariff fees to customers Game Developer
  3. Portland video game company surprises customers with tariff refund OregonLive.com
  4. Playdate maker Panic refunds tariff surcharges to customers GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Playdate crank console customers in the U.S. to receive refunds for overpaid duties WN Hub
 
Panic passes Trump tariff refunds back to the Playdate customers who paid them - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:53:17 GMT
"It just felt like the right thing to do."
 
Google announces new performance thresholds for Android apps, including memory-use limits, citing "significant hardware supply constraints" due to the AI boom (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:50:01 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Google announces new performance thresholds for Android apps, including memory-use limits, citing “significant hardware supply constraints” due to the AI boom — Google is making changes to its requirements for Android apps as developers face industry-wide memory chip shortages driven by the AI data center boom.
 
Hyundai wants to sell humanoid and robot dogs through its car dealerships - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:39:00 GMT

"We have existing potential distribution for selling robots through our dealer partners," said Muñoz during the company's investor day.

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Meta's latest teen safety commitments are US-only (for now) - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:38:41 GMT
The UK government now wants time limits for teens on Facebook and Instagram.
 
Cybersecurity stocks surge, with Okta up 20%+ and CrowdStrike up 15%+, after earnings showed that AI adoption is driving attacks and spending on security tools (Samantha Subin/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:30:04 GMT

Samantha Subin / CNBC:
Cybersecurity stocks surge, with Okta up 20%+ and CrowdStrike up 15%+, after earnings showed that AI adoption is driving attacks and spending on security tools — CrowdStrike and Okta shares surged on Thursday after earnings showed that artificial intelligence adoption is pushing customers to spend more on cybersecurity tools.
 
AI’s memory crunch is coming for Android apps - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:27:04 GMT
  1. AI’s memory crunch is coming for Android apps TechCrunch
  2. Google tells Android app developers to cool it on memory use, or else The Verge
  3. Google Play mandating reduced memory usage & seamless device migration in 2027 9to5Google
  4. Google is Optimizing Android for the Component Crisis Thurrott.com
  5. Android apps will be forced to use less memory in 2027—here's why How-To Geek
 
Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics open pre-orders for the $399 Microduck - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:25:42 GMT
If you've ever wanted a robotic duck as a companion, now's your chance.
 
Traders brought Central American cacao to Georgia 1,000 years ago - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:22:42 GMT
"We built this city on good cacao" does have a nice ring to it.
 
Sources: Meta internally projected that it could spend as much as $10B annually on Anthropic's AI models, even as Zuckerberg publicly criticized Anthropic (New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:20:02 GMT

New York Times:
Sources: Meta internally projected that it could spend as much as $10B annually on Anthropic's AI models, even as Zuckerberg publicly criticized Anthropic — The social networking giant projected it could spend $10 billion annually on Anthropic's tools, illustrating the friend-foe relationships underlying the A.I. race.
 
For the first time, AI guides surgeons through a brain tumor operation - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:11:00 GMT

The operation took place in May at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Health officials said it was the first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumor. Details were not released until Thursday while the patient, Rhys Hibbert, recovered.

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Bad Xbox ‘Fable’ Combat Video Goes Viral, But It’s Pretty Misleading - Forbes - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:08:49 GMT
  1. Bad Xbox ‘Fable’ Combat Video Goes Viral, But It’s Pretty Misleading Forbes
  2. Fable: Find Out How Combat Works After Our First Hands-on XBOX Wire
  3. Fable Director Says 'We Don't Run Scared of Other Big Games' but Is Relieved to Be Launching Away From GTA 6 IGN
  4. Fable Gets Another 30 Minutes Of Raw Gameplay Footage In New Combat Video Pure Xbox
  5. Xbox’s new Fable embraces color and humor. Refreshing! The Verge
 
Australia’s Nationwide Phone Outage Was An Embarrassing Failure - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:24 GMT
The phones! They were one of the basic utilities of the 20th century, and were just about as reliable as death and taxes. Even when then power grid went down, …read more
 
Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:13 GMT
227 install commands were found in corporate docs pointing at code nobody owns.
 
Google deploys support for Encrypted Client Hello on Android 17 - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Encrypted Client Hello rolls out on Android 17 to make the web more secure.
 
How much of a problem is AI’s water use? - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:57:08 GMT
AI’s water footprint is growing, but location and cooling technology make a difference.
 
Cyborg cockroaches armed with tiny syringes could one day deliver medicine to trapped disaster victims - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:41:00 GMT

Developed by University of Queensland biorobotics researchers working with biomedical engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), these "paraborgs" carry cameras and miniature medical injectors, reports The Guardian.

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Fitbit and Pokemon Made a Fitness Tracker That Might Actually Help Me Catch My Zs - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:11:19 GMT
The special edition Fitbit Air works in tandem with the Pokemon Sleep app, so you can track your workouts and rested hours.
 
The Witcher 3 Remastered features community-made mods, modder speaks about working with CD Projekt Red - Video Games Chronicle - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:11:02 GMT
  1. The Witcher 3 Remastered features community-made mods, modder speaks about working with CD Projekt Red Video Games Chronicle
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Announced, Songs of the Past Gets First Look CD PROJEKT RED Press Center
  3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past Preview: Coming Out Game Informer
  4. CD PROJEKT RED teams up with Blizzard Entertainment Blizzard News
  5. The Witcher 3 is getting a remaster The Verge
 
Ubisoft releases Heroes of Might and Magic III on Steam, forgets to include the actual game files - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:08:00 GMT

The original 1999 version of Heroes of Might and Magic III appeared on Steam for the first time on Tuesday. However, users had to wait an extra day to play the game because Ubisoft accidentally made it available on the storefront without uploading the necessary files.

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Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Official CAD Renders Leaks - Android Headlines - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:01:31 GMT
  1. Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Official CAD Renders Leaks Android Headlines
  2. Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra official CAD Renders Leak Android Headlines
  3. Galaxy S27 Ultra has fewer cameras, and it's the best upgrade in years PhoneArena
  4. The Galaxy S27 and S27 Pro just leaked, and one of them looks seriously lazy Android Central
  5. Galaxy S27 Release Date: New Images Confirm Samsung's Big Redesign Forbes
 
First Look: The New Purple IWC Pilot Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team - Monochrome Watches - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:01:04 GMT
  1. First Look: The New Purple IWC Pilot Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Monochrome Watches
  2. IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team Watch Review Oracle Time
  3. George Russell’s New F1 IWC Watch Comes in a Colour You Almost Never See Esquire
  4. IWC’s Latest Pilot’s Chronograph Channels Your Favorite ’90s Starter Jacket Gear Patrol
  5. IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN UNVEILS NEW F1™ TEAM WATCH WITH A VIVID PURPLE DIAL IN TRIBUTE TO THE UPCOMING SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX IWC Schaffhausen
 
Plaud Unveils Earbuds with 4G Connectivity in AI Gadgets Push - Bloomberg - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:04 GMT
  1. Plaud Unveils Earbuds with 4G Connectivity in AI Gadgets Push Bloomberg
  2. Plaud’s new earphones come with an eSIM-enabled case for talking to AI agents TechCrunch
  3. Plaud One Is a Reinvention of Headphones for the AI Note-Taking Age CNET
  4. Plaud’s First Wireless Earbuds Crank AI Productivity to Max Volume Gizmodo
  5. Plaud Made Earbuds For People Who Want To Record Every Meeting And Call Engadget
 
Google is releasing a special edition Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air in September - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
You can get a special Fitbit Air with a sleeping Pikachu design next month.
 
Alienware 39 5K review: The ultrawide gaming monitor sweet spot - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Finally, a large ultrawide monitor with tons of vertical screen space.
 
Photoshop's new 'Markup' feature lets you draw on images to show what you want - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Photoshop is getting new image-generation features and Lightroom-like controls that users have wanted for a long time.
 
Plaud One Is a Reinvention of Headphones for the AI Note-Taking Age - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The new AI device will be on display at IFA in Berlin next week.
 
Plaud made earbuds for people who want to record every meeting and call - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Plaud One is a different take on AI wearables.
 
Google announces new Fitbit Air Special Edition with Pokémon Sleep [Hands-on] - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Google announces new Fitbit Air Special Edition with Pokémon Sleep [Hands-on] 9to5Google
  2. Our Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep is here blog.google
  3. Fitbit and Pokemon Made a Fitness Tracker That Might Actually Help Me Catch My Zs CNET
  4. Google’s new Fitbit Air brings Pokémon Sleep to your wrist TechCrunch
  5. Steph Curry’s Fitbit Air Has Nothing on This Special Edition Pokémon Sleep Version Gizmodo
 
Alienware AW3926QW Review: 39 Inches of Gaming Glory - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Alienware’s latest gaming monitor explores a new size and resolution for ultrawide monitors, and I have a feeling PC gamers are going to love it.
 
How OpenAI let a mob of LLM agents game a test and ransack Hugging Face - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:58:59 GMT
Without authorization, 1,200 OpenAI agents conspired among themselves to game a test.
 
Nvidia is reportedly buying the popular open-source AI hub Hugging Face for $12.9 billion - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:37:00 GMT

The Information reports that Nvidia has agreed to the purchase, citing one person with knowledge of the agreement. A separate Business Insider report is less definitive, saying the companies held serious talks at a valuation above $13 billion but had not signed an agreement. Neither Nvidia nor Hugging Face has...

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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE Strips the S26+ Down to Its Basics - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:37 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE Strips the S26+ Down to Its Basics Gizmodo
  2. I tried the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE early. Its best feature just might be the price CNN
  3. Samsung’s $700 Galaxy 26 FE Gets a Price Hike Even With Many Tradeoffs Bloomberg
  4. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Vs S25 FE: Why Is The New Model More Expensive? Engadget
  5. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE pairs last year’s hardware with last month’s software The Verge
 
Stop Turning Off Your AC When You Go on Vacation. An HVAC Expert Explains Why - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Leaving for a trip? Here’s what an expert recommends doing with your air conditioner beforehand.
 
Trump’s FCC Just Scrapped Its Most Ambitious Broadband Goal - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The new Federal Communications Commission report signals a major retreat from the former administration’s goal of connecting every American to gigabit-speed broadband.
 
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE looks like a perfectly cromulent budget flagship - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The Galaxy S26 FE is basically a more affordable version of the S26+ with slightly reduced specs.
 
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE Has Flagship Features, but It’s Harder to Call It a Bargain - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Samsung’s best software features from 2026 are coming to the lower-cost S26 FE — but at $700, it’s certainly not cheap.
 
What is Android System Intelligence and what happens if you turn it off? - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
You're probably using Android System Intelligence more than you realize -- especially if your phone is a Google Pixel.
 
Samsung announces 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100 Hz IPS and 720 Hz QD-OLED modes - VideoCardz.com - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:58:26 GMT
  1. Samsung announces 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100 Hz IPS and 720 Hz QD-OLED modes VideoCardz.com
  2. Samsung Introduces New Odyssey Lineup for Fast-Paced Gaming at Gamescom 2026 Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung's Wild New Odyssey Lineup Includes A 1,100Hz Gaming Monitor Engadget
  4. Samsung’s Revised Odyssey Monitors Opt for Excess in Every Direction Gizmodo
  5. Samsung Display Elevates Gaming Immersion with QD-OLED at Gamescom 2026 TechPowerUp
 
Bill Gates says tech executives are privately terrified of AI, but won't say it publicly - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT

In a lengthy essay published on Wednesday, the Microsoft co-founder called for taxes on some AI use, tighter testing of systems that could aid bioterrorism, and limits on replacing certain workers with software. His position marks a sharper break from the industry's prevailing view that AI's economic benefits will outweigh...

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Apple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 18 Pro Features - MacRumors - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:46:03 GMT
  1. Apple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 18 Pro Features MacRumors
  2. Apple to launch next iPhone on September 9 in first major event under new CEO Ternus Reuters
  3. Apple to Ship 10 Million Foldable iPhones in Year One, IDC Says Bloomberg
  4. Apple sets iPhone launch event for Sept. 9, first under new CEO John Ternus CNBC
  5. Apple's Chinese event tagline fuels iPhone Ultra debate AppleInsider
 
Bentley takes us for a ride in its new EV, the Torcal - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:09 GMT
The electric Torcal will be Bentley's entry model and cost less than a Bentayga.
 
"All of the industry needs to start to innovate on affordability and efficiency" - Xbox's Asha Sharma wants change and "more choice" for people buying consoles - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:16:24 GMT
  1. "All of the industry needs to start to innovate on affordability and efficiency" - Xbox's Asha Sharma wants change and "more choice" for people buying consoles Eurogamer.net
  2. Your Discs. Now Also Digital. XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console BBC
  4. Xbox announces disc-to-digital feature that digitizes your physical games The Verge
  5. Xbox Disc-to-Digital Launch Confirms All-Digital Helix Console TechPowerUp
 
Ring rolls out new encryption system that could limit what it can hand over to police - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

With TAKE, which is rolling out as the default for users worldwide, each Ring camera encrypts footage with keys that rotate every five minutes, either on-device on newer models or upon reaching the cloud on older ones.

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Best Posture Correctors for Better Body Alignment (2026) - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:05:00 GMT
You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. I rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.
 
Analog Optical Feedback Generates 4K Fractals With No Computer - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:35 GMT
For users of a certain age, fractal patterns and computers are nearly synonymous. Typing in BASIC programs and seeing the Mandelbrot set or other fractals slowly render on screen is …read more
 
Submit Your Questions: The Great Data Center Backlash - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
You have questions about data centers, and WIRED has answers. Join our livestream on September 10 and our panel of experts will tell you everything you need to know.
 
This $10 Tool Finally Fixed My Latte Art - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:55:00 GMT
Pour well-textured microfoam into espresso, guaranteed.
 
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked August 2026: Live updates from the launch of the next S26 - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:46:23 GMT
We're expecting to see the Galaxy S26 FE at today's Unpacked, but might there be any surprises?
 
Stop Touching Your Keyboard. Use This AI-Powered Microphone Instead - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Relay Q, due next year, is the latest attempt to reposition voice as the most seamless method for human-computer interaction.
 
The Best Windows Uninstaller Tools for Wiping Out Stubborn Software - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:16:00 GMT
The Windows built-in uninstaller handles the basics, but these tools go much further with batch removal, leftover cleanup, installation tracking, and options for stubborn or broken apps.
 
The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2026: Comparison, Features, and Accessories - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Let us help you choose the right Pixel phone. Plus, check out our Pixel accessory recommendations and smart software tricks to try.
 
Marmots Are Terrorizing California Hikers and Stealing Their Shoes - WSJ - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Marmots Are Terrorizing California Hikers and Stealing Their Shoes WSJ
 
eenk Provides eInk, ESP32 Powered Text Adventures - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:03 GMT
There’s a niche genre of text adventure that’s halfway between a traditional novel and a videogame. Think Zork if it had an extra few novels worth of words of well-crafted …read more
 
The UK Power Grid Has a Phantom Data Center Problem - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
The UK’s energy regulator is using a variety of tricks to keep speculative data center projects from plugging into the power grid. The country’s AI ambitions hang in the balance.
 
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:30:00 GMT
  1. Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed Nintendo Life
  2. Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch ™ 2 beginning August 26, then pre-load the biggest Call of Duty Beta yet. Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Nintendo Switch 2 trailer Nintendo Everything
  4. Video Game Shop Refuses to Stock Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Defends Physical Media levelup.com
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 “Entrenched” campaign mission playable now on Switch 2 GoNintendo
 
Encoding MOD Files Optically On Paper, Because Amiga’s Legacy Will Outlast M-Disks - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:49 GMT
All but a few of our very youngest readers are surely familiar with music formats that rely on optical disks. When we say [RobDevBuilds] made a MOD tracker that uses …read more
 
Alo Discount Code: 20% Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
 
Therabody Promo Codes: 15% Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 30% off other great deals.
 
Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
 
Hostinger Promo Code: 79% Off for September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover exclusive Hostinger promo codes, discounts, and deals on web hosting, cloud plans, and domain registration. Save big on your next Hostinger purchase today.
 
Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 30% Off | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts.
 
TopResume Packages: Everything You Need to Get Hired - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.
 
Starz Promo Codes: $5 Off for September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Ready to stream award-winning series, hit movies, and exclusive originals? Our comprehensive guide helps you find every active Starz coupon, free trial, and discount code to save big on your subscription this 2026.
 
Birdfy Discount Codes: 15% Off Sitewide - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Birdfy discount codes to score up to 40% off smart feeders, camera kits, and accessories.
 
Motley Fool Promo Code: $200 Off on Stock Advisor September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
 
Samsung P9 & P7 USB4 SSDs - Newsshooter - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:10:37 GMT
  1. Samsung P9 & P7 USB4 SSDs Newsshooter
  2. Samsung’s slim new portable SSDs hit 8TB and 4,000MBps cultofmac.com
  3. Samsung’s new SSD could make waiting for file transfers a thing of the past Digital Trends
  4. Samsung T9 Portable SSD 1TB Is Now Cheaper Than the Older T7 After Another Price Drop on Amazon Gizmodo
  5. Samsung's Speed vs. LG's Picture Quality: Tech Showdown in the Gaming Hardware Market finance.biggo.com
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
Apple says these three things can speed up the new Spotlight indexing - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:24:00 GMT
  1. Apple says these three things can speed up the new Spotlight indexing 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Explains Why Spotlight Indexing Can Take Days After an Update MacRumors
  3. Apple Explains Why Every iOS Update Slows Down Your iPhone — And 3 Ways To Fix It Forbes
  4. Apple shares three simple tips to speed up Spotlight indexing The Mac Observer
  5. Is Spotlight still indexing on the iPhone? Apple offers us 3 solutions en.softonic.com
 
Sloan Digital Sky Survey Releases New Map of Supermassive Black Holes - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:00:09 GMT
The Universe is a large place, yet despite it being mostly empty space, there are still a lot of things to find and catalogue. This includes mildly terrifying things like …read more
 
How to See the Partial Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon on August 27 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:44:35 GMT
The eclipse will obscure about 93 percent of the moon’s surface. Here are the peak times and tips for the best viewing experience.
 
Microsoft's latest AI rebrand beats its own history of terrible rebrands, renaming Microsoft 365 Roadmap to "AI at Work" - Windows Latest - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:32:24 GMT
  1. Microsoft's latest AI rebrand beats its own history of terrible rebrands, renaming Microsoft 365 Roadmap to "AI at Work" Windows Latest
  2. One always-on roadmap: Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Dataverse join the AI at Work roadmap Microsoft
  3. Microsoft slaps a fresh coat of AI paint on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap The Register
  4. Microsoft's latest rebrand proves that it just wants to shoehorn AI everywhere Neowin
  5. Microsoft is so desperate to push AI, it renamed its roadmap "AI at Work" Windows Central
 
Apple Maps Has Ads Now. They Might Not Be Terrible, but You Can’t Turn Them Off - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:15:48 GMT
Some critics say it’s not a good look for Apple.
 
Rules of the Road: Engineers Have Built a Traffic Control System for the Moon - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:09:50 GMT
The saying “cleared for takeoff” has a whole different meaning in space.
 
Making An LCD UI Look More Like Classic Indicator Lamps - Hack a Day Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:00:37 GMT
The TermDriver 2 is a USB-to-serial interface with a twist—it has a built-in screen for displaying relevant information. It can run at anywhere from 100 bit/s to 2Mbit/s, while showing …read more
 
Meta agrees to pay up to $18 billion to end trial over Instagram, Facebook child addiction claims - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:41:00 GMT

This case dates to 2023, when 29 states sued Meta alleging it built infinite scroll, push notifications, and recommendation algorithms specifically to maximize how long kids stayed on its apps, misled the public about the harm, and collected children's data without parental consent in violation of COPPA.

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MLB The Show 26 Headlines a Surprisingly Underwhelming PlayStation Plus Month - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:40:47 GMT
Sniper Elite: Resistance, Wobbly Life and Chained Echoes round out a lineup that offers something for different kinds of players.
 
How Rising Temperatures Likely Contributed to Nepal’s Deadly Flood - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:19:44 GMT
Climate change is causing glaciers to retreat and become less stable, upping the odds of catastrophic collapses.
 
RIP, Tim Curry: Ars remembers his top 10 iconic performances - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:13:15 GMT
A dashing pirate, a butler, a shapeshifting killer clown, an alien mad scientist in drag—the man had range.
 
Perplexity and Nvidia launch "Portable Computer," a local AI agent for Nvidia GPUs - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:55:00 GMT

Speaking at a press conference, Perplexity's Nate Kupp said the new app carries the exact same UI as the original Computer platform and includes every feature needed for local inferencing. He added that some complex tasks may still require access to more powerful frontier models hosted online, but the app...

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Star Wars Zero Company reviewed: XCOM-style tactics are a strong fit for Star Wars - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:42:00 GMT
Star Wars Zero Company is earning strong reviews for bringing XCOM-style turn-based tactics to the Star Wars universe. Critics are praising its cinematic presentation, characters, and grittier story, while pointing to some occasional performance issues.
 
AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions” - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:25:27 GMT
Report shows Meta's challenges replacing people with AI agents.
 
ProtonVPN's free tier is promoting unlimited data with no ads - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:15:00 GMT
ProtonVPN is a privacy-focused service with a strong free option that includes unlimited data, no ads or artificial speed limits, and a strict no-logs policy. Its open-source apps are available across major desktop and mobile platforms, with free users able to connect one device at a time.
 
Democrats Just Might Win the Senate - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Strategists in both parties have long thought that everything would need to go right for Democrats to take over Congress this fall. Their map, though, is becoming more forgiving.
 
The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. They’re Still Vulnerable - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:55:46 GMT
Child safety groups and former Meta employees welcome proposed changes to how the company’s platforms will work for teens. They also think states should have demanded more.
 
New Twitter launches, says Musk's X gave up the name - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:49:04 GMT
Judge hasn't ruled on X Corp’s preliminary injunction, but Operation Bluebird plows ahead
 
Waffle House Teleporter Gregg Phillips Is Still on the Trump Administration’s Payroll - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:18:12 GMT
In June, a FEMA official infamous for claiming to have teleported to a Waffle House was reportedly ousted. He’s still employed by the government, though—and meeting with a Trump fixer.
 
Meta settles states' child-safety claims for $18B; Florida rejects deal as "peanuts" - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:50:52 GMT
Meta to impose daily limit on child social media use in deal with nearly every state.
 
Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:39:24 GMT
The bishops' snub comes as the state continues to attack vaccines.
 
'GTA VI' Cyberleek update: Everything leaked Wednesday and earlier this week - Mashable - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
  1. 'GTA VI' Cyberleek update: Everything leaked Wednesday and earlier this week Mashable
  2. GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next Mashable
  3. Rockstar Games Breaks Its Silence on the 'Grand Theft Auto VI' Leaks Hypebeast
  4. Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft And Discord Over GTA 6 Leaks Kotaku
  5. Rockstar Games Finally Addresses 'Heartbreaking' GTA 6 Leaks, Warns Players of Spoilers IGN
 
Google announces Gemini 3.5 Transcribe for AI-powered speech-to-text - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:19:22 GMT
The AI that powers Gboard's Rambler is coming to more Google products, including Chrome.
 
Amazon knocks $150 off Pixel 11 phones, with up to $200 in gift cards - The Verge - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:18:23 GMT
  1. Amazon knocks $150 off Pixel 11 phones, with up to $200 in gift cards The Verge
  2. You can officially buy the Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5. blog.google
  3. Google Pixel 11 review: Slimmed down, but not much else has changed Mashable
  4. Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold Is Better, but Not the Best WIRED
  5. The Google Pixel 11 Pro Still Has the Best Display for Gaming, but Other Troubles Emerge CNET
 
What We Still Don’t Know About OpenAI’s Hugging Face Hack - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:16:42 GMT
The AI giant acknowledges that it could have done far more to prevent its AI agents from going rogue. But it still fails to explain why it didn't see this fiasco coming.
 
Review: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is a Visual Feast to Cherish on Every Console - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:40:00 GMT
  1. Review: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is a Visual Feast to Cherish on Every Console Digital Foundry
  2. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review – picture-postcard retelling of haunting Minoan myth The Guardian
  3. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review: She’s Going To Be King Of Game Informer
  4. "Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy" Shifts Tone of Cinematic Franchise Roger Ebert
  5. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy : The Kotaku Review Kotaku
 
Elden Ring On Switch 2 – The Worst Way To Play The Best Game - Game Informer - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:36:02 GMT
  1. Elden Ring On Switch 2 – The Worst Way To Play The Best Game Game Informer
  2. Elden Ring – Patch Notes Version 1.17 Bandai Namco Europe
  3. I Tested Elden Ring On Switch 2 In A Cozy Cafe And It Ran Just Fine, Which Is Great News For A Remarkable Game Kotaku
  4. 'Elden Ring' Fans Just Got a Major Reason to Come Back to the Game Polygon.com
  5. Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished The Verge
 
There Are No Trans Women in the WNBA, so Right-Wingers Are Making Some Up - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:24:22 GMT
As culture warriors continue to stoke the flames of a gender panic in professional sports, wild conspiracy theories are coming into play.
 
Raspberry Pi now has an official guide for building your own cyberdeck - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:19:00 GMT

Raspberry Pi recently shared a series of DIY instructions for building a custom cyberdeck. The organization said the maker community has fallen in love with these homemade machines, which is why it has now published an "official" tutorial explaining how to build one using Raspberry Pi hardware and accessories.

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The Humanoids at China’s Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Bolt—but I’m More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT
Beijing’s endlessly delightful Robot Games featured tons of impressive stunts. But the most mind-blowing tricks challenged the humanoid’s brain, not its brawn.
 
FBI Disrupts Chinese Proxy Tools Used in Mass Hacking of US Agencies and Infrastructure - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:57:06 GMT
China’s hacking campaign targeted NASA, the Federal Reserve, the US Senate, the Justice Department, and more, according to the DOJ.
 
Exclusive | The Latest Viral AI Assistant Rocketing Across Silicon Valley - WSJ - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:56:00 GMT
  1. Exclusive | The Latest Viral AI Assistant Rocketing Across Silicon Valley WSJ
  2. AI Assistant Instinct Hits $2.5 Billion Valuation In Weeks Amid VC Feeding Frenzy Forbes
  3. Four-month-old AI Assistant Startup Instinct Raises at a $2.5 Billion Valuation The Information
  4. Instinct AI assistant raises $250 million Series B at $2.5B valuation qz.com
  5. Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350M at a $2.5B valuation TechCrunch
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with McCormick Hall co-president Sydney Baller - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:35:00 GMT
The rising senior loves her dorm and its community and wants to serve as a bridge to its next residents as the building heads into renovations.
 
The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring punches above its weight class - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:25:53 GMT
The "everyday" GT3 delivers, despite looming regulations and an ever-inflating price tag.
 
Candidates Are Signing a Pact Promising Action on Data Centers and AI Safety - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:13:37 GMT
More than 15 politicians from across the country have signed on to the AI Pact, vowing to regulate data centers and AI. “We’ve got to get this right,” says Senate candidate Dan Osborn of Nebraska.
 
So, Erm, Where's Forza Horizon 6 on PS5? - Push Square - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. So, Erm, Where's Forza Horizon 6 on PS5? Push Square
  2. 'Forza Horizon 6' Reportedly Delayed for PS5 as Console Wars Heat Up Polygon.com
  3. Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Now Expected in 2027 GodisaGeek.com
  4. Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Date Might Be Delayed to 2027 VICE
  5. Forza Horizon 6 is no longer coming to PS5 this year Instant Gaming News
 
Xbox’s new disc-to-digital program gives physical games a digital future - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:59:41 GMT
"Most" Xbox One and Series X games are compatible; discs will still work after being claimed.
 
Longines Improves Its Classic, Complicated Chronograph. It’s Still an Absurd Bargain - Gear Patrol - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:49:09 GMT
  1. Longines Improves Its Classic, Complicated Chronograph. It’s Still an Absurd Bargain Gear Patrol
  2. Longines Rounds Out the Redesigned Master Collection Revolution Watch
  3. Henry Cavill's Longines Campaign Highlights One of the Best-Value Watches of 2026 Esquire
  4. Hands-On The Longines Master Collection Launches A New Monopusher Chronograph Alongside A Refresh Of The Triple Calendar Chrono Hodinkee
  5. First Look: The New Longines Master Chrono Monopusher (Incl. Video) Monochrome Watches
 
How to Watch Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ Event in September - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:39:51 GMT
Will Apple debut a foldable iPhone at its event? Here’s how to watch the event to find out in real time.
 
Xbox unveils disc-to-digital feature designed to digitize existing physical games - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:24:00 GMT

To claim a digital copy of a game, simply insert a supported disc into your Xbox One or Xbox Series X and launch the title. Once claimed, you'll be able to leverage the benefits of digital, including support for Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gaming when applicable.

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As Apple Prepares Another Next Tech-Defining Moment, Look Back at Major Milestones From Then to Now - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:23:11 GMT
That rumored foldable iPhone didn’t come from nowhere. Experts from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Popular Science, ZDNET and Lifehacker examine Apple’s most important tech reveals.
 
Apple Sends Out Invites for Its Annual Fall iPhone Event - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:13:16 GMT
The event, rumored to launch the foldable iPhone, will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
 
PlayStation Plus September 2026 free games lineup officially revealed, includes a great retro RPG - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:58:27 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus September 2026 free games lineup officially revealed, includes a great retro RPG Polygon.com
  2. Four New Monthly Games Hit PlayStation Plus This September. Is It Time to Resubscribe? PCMag
  3. PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium September Game Revealed Early Yahoo
  4. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September – Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, Chained Echoes PlayStation.Blog
  5. MLB The Show 26 comes to PlayStation Plus this September MLB® The Show
 
GoPro Officially Launches its MISSION 1 PRO ILS and New MISSION Monitor App - No Film School - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:55:07 GMT
  1. GoPro Officially Launches its MISSION 1 PRO ILS and New MISSION Monitor App No Film School
  2. Introducing MISSION 1 PRO ILS: GoPro's First Interchangeable-Lens Cinema Camera GoPro
  3. GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS review: Interchangeable lenses make this a GoPro like no other Engadget
  4. GoPro Mission 1 Pro Grip Edition Gets Its First Discount on Amazon Imaging Resource
  5. GoPro's 197-Gram 8K Cinema Camera Takes MFT Lenses For $699.99, Manual Focus Only DroneXL
 
Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:45:07 GMT
Republicans demanded that parties and fundraising committees be given lowest ad rates.
 
Apple Maps is getting ads, and there's no way to turn them off - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:44:00 GMT

We first heard that Apple was considering strengthening its services revenue by monetizing Maps at the start of 2025. Cupertino confirmed earlier this year that the ads would be rolling out this summer.

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Microsoft partners with Razer, 8BitDo, and Backbone on Xbox 25th anniversary collection - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:06:00 GMT

The Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection consists of a Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K mouse, a Razer BlackWidow V4 75% mechanical keyboard, and a set of Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed earbuds – all decked out in translucent green.

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Researchers get two genetic codes to work at the same time - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:34 GMT
Messing with the genetic code might have gotten a bit easier to do.
 
Persona 4 Revival English and Japanese Previews Released, New English Footage - Persona Central - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:19:56 GMT
  1. Persona 4 Revival English and Japanese Previews Released, New English Footage Persona Central
  2. Persona 4 Revival: The Good and the Bad of Our First Hands-On | gamescom 2026 IGN
  3. Sega gameplay updates: Persona 4 Revival, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Total War: Warhammer 40,000, and more PlayStation.Blog
  4. Persona 4 Revival Story Trailer Tunes into the Midnight Channel Crunchyroll
  5. After Playing Persona 4 Revival , It’s Nice To Know Some Parts Of The RPG Classic Are Still Timeless Kotaku
 
15,000 years of solar wind in four hours? A Seattle company gives it a go. - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:14:52 GMT
"We're living in this world of scarcity with the Moon."
 
Ikea Invites You to Plant Your Butt on an Xbox Joystick - Gizmodo - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:10:18 GMT
  1. Ikea Invites You to Plant Your Butt on an Xbox Joystick Gizmodo
  2. How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of Its Xbox Gaming Range WIRED
  3. Ikea's Never Made a TV Stand Like This, and It's the Least Interesting Piece in This New Collection Gear Patrol
  4. Ikea’s new collab turns Xbox controllers into furniture Fast Company
  5. XBOX and IKEA Make Room for Play with the New YXSTABY Collection XBOX Wire
 
Meta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social Media Harms Case—and That’s Not All - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:08:37 GMT
In addition to sending billions of dollars to states, Meta will make substantive changes to its platforms as part of a landmark settlement.
 
Xbox Series X25 Console & Controller: Prices, Release Dates, Pre-Orders Announced - Pure Xbox - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:05:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Series X25 Console & Controller: Prices, Release Dates, Pre-Orders Announced Pure Xbox
  2. Pre-orders Begin Today for the XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection XBOX Wire
  3. The new Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection includes redesigned Razer accessories: Where to preorder Mashable
  4. So much for "fans" as Xbox Series X25 sells out in seconds with a good chunk going to scalpers Windows Central
  5. Microsoft’s 25th anniversary Xbox will cost $899 The Verge
 
Asus customer says $10,000 ROG anniversary bundle order was canceled, forcing them to pay $500 more - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:01:00 GMT

According to Trying-to-buildpc, they preordered the ROG 20th Edition Component Bundle, which contains a ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20, ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 motherboard, ROG Ryujin 360 Edition 20 liquid cooler, ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 power supply, and ROG GR20 Edition 20 chassis. With...

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Florida police used a fake Flock camera in a sting, then charged a man with three felonies for destroying it - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:33:00 GMT

News 6 Orlando reports that police in Oviedo, Florida, have charged a man with three felonies for destroying a Flock surveillance camera, even though the camera was fake. Even the mayor, who was unaware of the decoy operation before the arrest, admitted the charges are controversial.

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Meta to Pay Up to $18 Billion to Settle With US States on Teen Social Media Addiction - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:24:17 GMT
CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Meta will avoid what likely would’ve been a disastrous, high-stakes trial.
 
Ubisoft Forgets Most Important Part Of Selling Someone A Game - Kotaku - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:09:31 GMT
  1. Ubisoft Forgets Most Important Part Of Selling Someone A Game Kotaku
  2. Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake: Return to Erathia in 2027 Ubisoft
  3. Ubisoft forgot to make sure the Steam release of Heroes of Might & Magic 3 included the actual game PC Gamer
  4. Ubisoft's rerelease of classic Might and Magic game was a hilarious blunder Polygon.com
  5. Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake ‘Gameplay Overview’ trailer Gematsu
 
PeopleFinders’ New Website Runs Background Checks on Your Dates - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The site, called Stud or Dud, helps daters dig up dirt on potential paramours. It’s fueled by the same public data as PeopleFinders.com—and comes with many of the same concerns.
 
Ring Gave Itself a Security Makeover Called TAKE. Here’s What’s Actually Changing - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Amazon Ring has a new policy for its encryption practices and what they mean for your security videos or AI use. Customers are getting more choices, too.
 
The Google Pixel 11 Pro Still Has the Best Display for Gaming, but Other Troubles Emerge - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
An underpowered Tensor chip and odd game glitches keep the Pixel 11 Pro from nabbing the top spot on our gaming phone rankings.
 
NASA Astronaut Christina Koch’s Secret Trick to Decompress After Artemis II - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Artemis II astronaut told CNET how she adjusts to life back on Earth. She also spoke about AI, engineering and support for STEM students.
 
SpaceX will build a $100 billion Starbase in Louisiana, a 195-square-mile spaceport designed for thousands of annual launches - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:47:00 GMT

SpaceX president and chief operating officer Gwynne Shotwell said the facility, aptly named Starbase Louisiana, will be a self-sustaining spaceport with propellant production, power generation, deep-water shipping capabilities, vehicle-processing facilities, and even an airport.

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Gamescom 2026 brings new Rainbow Six, Metro, Witcher 3 and Heroes of Might & Magic reveals - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Gamescom 2026 has officially begun. Over the next week, game publishers and developers will announce and preview numerous upcoming titles. Here are just a few that received new trailers during the opening ceremony.

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Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+ - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
 
NASA's Gateway could become the Moon's first airport – here's how traffic will work - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A team from Texas A&M University, NASA's Johnson Space Center, and Purdue University has now devised the mathematical flight manual and rules of the road that could stop this cosmic airport from descending into Futurama-style chaos.

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HookGangGod releases new Marvel Tokon tier list and mentions how one character in particular is 'fraudulent' - EventHubs - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:12:38 GMT
  1. HookGangGod releases new Marvel Tokon tier list and mentions how one character in particular is 'fraudulent' EventHubs
  2. Danger in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls — The Living Danger Room DLCompare.com
  3. Marvel Tōkon Fans Are Pretty Much In Agreement About The Game’s Worst Character Kotaku
  4. CEO 2026 Champion SonicFox releases new tier list for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls EventHubs
 
Before Splurging on a $500 Vitamix, Consider This Cheaper Model. It Works Just as Well - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:02:00 GMT
If you’re in the market for a Vitamix blender, you don’t need to shell out $500 to get the best model.
 
AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet - WIRED - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet WIRED
 
Mega Man: Dual Override Feels Like a Perfect Entry Point Into the Series - IGN - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Mega Man: Dual Override Feels Like a Perfect Entry Point Into the Series IGN
  2. Hands-on report: Mega Man: Dual Override and Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen PlayStation.Blog
  3. Mega Man: Dual Override Trailer Introduces New Character Twinkle Girl Crunchyroll
  4. Here’s Mega Man: Dual Override running on Nintendo Switch 2 Video Games Chronicle
  5. Pragmata to get Mega Man: Dual Override skins in new DLC Nintendo Wire
 
AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Pet owners, rescue agencies, and wildlife groups are calling for new safeguards as AI makes it harder to tell whether animals, from polar bears to house cats, are real or fake.
 
Green Chef Meal Kit Review (2026): Great Ingredients, Layered Flavor - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:39:00 GMT
HelloFresh’s organic meal kit Green Chef offers transparent sourcing, layered cooking, and trustworthy gluten-free dishes.
 
Round Up: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 - Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement & Trailer - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. Round Up: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 - Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement & Trailer Nintendo Life
  2. Every Notable Announcement At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Game Informer
  3. Gamescom Opening Night Live highlights: 20 games coming to PlayStation PlayStation.Blog
  4. Here are the major Xbox and PC game announcements at Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live Windows Central
  5. Gamescom Opening Night Live: Updates from the showcase including Final Fantasy and Gears of War previews Engadget
 
State of Decay 3: Closed Beta Playtests Will Open the Game to Even More Players This Year - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:01:28 GMT
  1. State of Decay 3: Closed Beta Playtests Will Open the Game to Even More Players This Year XBOX Wire
  2. State of Decay 3 lives on after studio's separation from Xbox, with a closed beta promised for this year Eurogamer.net
  3. State of Decay 3: Closed betas will start in 2026 PlayFront
  4. State of Decay 3 Announces Closed Beta Playtests Later This Year IGN
  5. Despite Being The End Of The World, State Of Decay 3 Is Surprisingly Welcoming GameSpot
 
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Is Better Almost Everywhere - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction delivers sharper upscaling, cleaner ray-traced effects, and far fewer artifacts, all while maintaining virtually the same performance across every RTX generation.
 
How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of Its Xbox Gaming Range - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Xbox and Ikea collab alert! This unique nine-piece collection for gamers arrives this fall and has a slew of Easter eggs.
 
Porsche 911 GT3 Just Got A Baby Brother That Replaces Another 718 Cayman - CarBuzz - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:44:09 GMT
  1. Porsche 911 GT3 Just Got A Baby Brother That Replaces Another 718 Cayman CarBuzz
  2. Porsche’s New 911 Challenge Keeps the Factory Race Car Affordable for Mere Multimillionaires Car and Driver
  3. The new 911 Challenge – for professional motorsport without compromise Porsche Newsroom
  4. Porsche’s $275,000 911 Challenge Uses the 911 GT3’s Heart, Blurs Line Between Road and Track Cars Road & Track
  5. Porsche Built a $275K 911 Race Car That Costs Less Than a Turbo S Cabriolet Autoblog
 
A Mutation Is Making It Easier for Drug-Resistant Malaria to Spread - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
New findings shed light on what’s making the parasite less treatable using the drug that’s considered a first line of defense.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals: $25 Off + Free Shipping - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.
 
25% Off Adidas Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore Adidas deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.
 
PlayStation Discount Code: Save on PS5 Games August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Want to stretch your gaming budget? Learn how to unlock massive savings on PS5 games, DualSense controllers, and PlayStation Plus memberships using gift cards and exclusive promotional codes.
 
Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
 
AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to $400 on top air purifiers and filters with verified AirDoctor promo codes and special offers for 2026.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
20% Off Sephora Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Earn more points on skincare purchases when you use our Sephora coupon.
 
Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more in August 2026.
 
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
 
HP Coupon Codes and Deals August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
 
Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 30% Off | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.
 
Target Promo Code: $50 Off | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get $50 off your next order or up to 50% off site wide with Target coupon codes and Circle deals.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
The Witcher 3 is getting a major free remaster in September, new expansion arrives in 2027 - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:48:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Cells use a little-known molecule to protect themselves from iron overload - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
This discovery points toward new combination strategies against cancer, and may explain the iron buildup seen in disorders such as early-onset Parkinson’s disease.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
The secret love life of the longfin squid - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT
MIT Sea Grant resident artist and acclaimed underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen captures an intimate look at courtship and communication in a hidden spawning spectacle off Cape Cod.
 
Brain circuit keeps tabs on what just happened to aid judgment of what’s happening now - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:40:00 GMT
To keep track of what’s going on in front of it, the brain relies not only on what it sees, but also a comparison with what it just saw. A new study pinpoints the circuit that provides that service.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
How to Watch the GTA 6 Extended Preview Today, Whether You Have Netflix or Not - CNET Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Netflix subscribers can watch the extended preview of GTA 6 today, and patient gamers can stream it for free a few hours later. 
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
Flock Safety Is Losing Contracts on the Ground. Its Drones Are Already in the Air - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:21:49 GMT
A fast-growing surveillance drone network won’t help Flock’s public image.
 
Paving the way for greener ammonia production - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
New MIT research could lead to better materials for a fossil-fuel-free process for making the chemical that's essential to fertilizer and other products.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
The game’s the thing - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:00 GMT
MIT senior Kayode Dada has a passion for designing games, and a penchant for building community.
 
How the Toxoplasma parasite adapts to crowded conditions in host cells - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT
A new study by Whitehead Institute researchers identifies how the widespread parasite Toxoplasma gondii survives in crowded environments in infected cells, which helps it persist in long-lasting brain cysts.
 
Creating innovations that scale across borders - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:15:00 GMT
A new book coauthored by Professor Amos Winter asserts that, to solve major challenges and deliver products of value to consumers in both developed and emerging markets, innovators must think and act globally.
 
Flipping the script on biology education, and scaling it up - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:20:00 GMT
Using a modular kit, the MIT Edgerton Center is bringing a hands-on biology curriculum to Massachusetts’ second-largest school district.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
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.
 
When AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can’t be traced to training data - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT
A new method for surgically removing training examples from a model reveals that as datasets grow, the link between what a model learns and what it produces dissolves.
 
Anthea Coster awarded International Union of Radio Science Appleton Prize - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:00 GMT
The MIT Haystack Observatory principal research scientist is honored for lifetime contributions to ionospheric research.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
DNA shaper steers nervous system development - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
A study of worms finds a protein that helps shape the structure of the genome is critical for establishing the identity of some neurons.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Professor Emeritus Chiang Chung Mei, pioneering scholar of ocean wave dynamics and fluid mechanics, dies at 91 - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
Flock Has New Rules for Police Surveillance, but We Found Plenty of Loopholes - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:20:06 GMT
Flock cameras are getting a bunch of new rules, but a close inspection makes me uneasy.
 
Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.
 
Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.
 
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.
 
Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.
 
Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.
 
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.
 
3 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT
Dean Richard Locke discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy.
 
The mystery of the Chinese tea chest label - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
MIT historian Tristan Brown uncovers the true origins of an artifact once thought to be a relic of the Boston Tea Party.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
T-Mobile Tweaks Its Plan Lineup With 3-Year Phone Installments - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
If you qualify, the EIP Flex 36 option could snag you a new phone for nothing upfront, not even taxes.
 
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.
 
The Lunar Eclipse Is Thursday Night, and It Will Be Visible All Over North America - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:19:27 GMT
The eclipse is technically a partial lunar eclipse, but at 93% coverage, it’s close enough.
 
AI Detectors Are Being Used to Discipline Students. I Tested Whether They Should Be - 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?