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My Favorite Sunrise Alarm Clock Now Tracks Your Sleep — No Wearable Required - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:09:36 GMT
Hatch released its Sleep Clock, a contactless sleep tracker to help improve your sleep.
 
Qualcomm's Snapdragon C wants to be the Arm chip for $300 laptops - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:47:00 GMT

The processor has eight Qualcomm Kryo CPU cores. Qualcomm lists a maximum clock speed of 3 GHz for single-core workloads and 2 GHz for multi-core workloads, along with 2 MB of total cache. Its specification notes provide some additional detail but do not fully explain how the chip behaves under...

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Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:38:58 GMT
Trump memo is first time gov't has authorized private sector to perform cyber attacks.
 
Sources: Silver Lake is in talks to acquire HR and financial management software maker Workday, which has a market value of ~$43B; WDAY jumps 18%+ (Milana Vinn/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:25:01 GMT

Milana Vinn / Reuters:
Sources: Silver Lake is in talks to acquire HR and financial management software maker Workday, which has a market value of ~$43B; WDAY jumps 18%+ — Private equity firm Silver Lake is in talks to acquire Workday (WDAY.O), which has a market value of about $43 billion …

 
Tether says KPMG completed Tether's first full audit and found its 2025 financial statements fairly presented its financial position in all material respects (Krisztian Sandor/CoinDesk) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:15:47 GMT

Krisztian Sandor / CoinDesk:
Tether says KPMG completed Tether's first full audit and found its 2025 financial statements fairly presented its financial position in all material respects — Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin USDT USDT — , said Thursday that it had completed a full financial audit …

 
Virgin Galactic wants your help naming its new Delta class spaceship - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:12:15 GMT
Will it be the VSS... Horizon, Explorer, Ascend or Apeiron?
 
Microsoft expands CPU-boosting feature to all Windows 11 apps - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:02:00 GMT

Microsoft began rolling out the new Low Latency Profile (LLP) feature to all Windows 11 users earlier this week. The change is part of KB5121003, this month's Patch Tuesday update for all supported Windows editions, and should have a significant impact on performance across the Windows GUI, native OS apps,...

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Sources: Vantage Data Centers, a major hyperscale developer, is exploring options including a sale or an IPO at a valuation of about $100B as soon as next year (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:01:22 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: Vantage Data Centers, a major hyperscale developer, is exploring options including a sale or an IPO at a valuation of about $100B as soon as next year — Vantage Data Centers, a major hyperscale developer and operator, is exploring options including an IPO or sale as soon as next year …

 
US government to allow private companies to carry out cyberattacks on its behalf - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:52:06 GMT
US government to allow private companies to carry out cyberattacks on its behalf.
 
BREAKING: Netflix to shut down two more game studios - Game File | Stephen Totilo - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:47:15 GMT
  1. BREAKING: Netflix to shut down two more game studios Game File | Stephen Totilo
  2. Netflix Shuts Down Studio Behind ‘Unhinged’ Game 6 Weeks After Release Variety
  3. Netflix is shutting down Oxenfree studio Night School, six weeks after its last game was released Video Games Chronicle
  4. Netflix Shuts Down Two More Studios As It Divests From Internal Dev Kotaku
  5. Netflix to close LA studio Night School, Helsinki’s Moonloot and cut internal game teams Mobilegamer.biz
 
Porsche Heard You: The Manual 911 Carrera S Is Back - Motor1.com - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:32:29 GMT
  1. Porsche Heard You: The Manual 911 Carrera S Is Back Motor1.com
  2. 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S Gets Its Manual Gearbox Back Car and Driver
  3. Three pedals. Six speeds. Endless smiles. The manual 911 Carrera S returns to North America newsroom.porsche.com
  4. The 2027 Porsche 911 Just Gave Enthusiasts Something to Get Really Excited About MotorTrend
  5. America’s Getting A New Stick-Shift Porsche 911 That Germany Won’t Have The Autopian
 
Ukrainian drones wipe out entire US tank brigade in live war game - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:31:56 GMT
Ukrainian drone pilots teach the US military and NATO hard battlefield lessons.
 
US-based robot vacuum maker Matic rolls out a firmware update that lets users control its $1,245 vacuum with voice commands in more than 70 languages (Chris Welch/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:42 GMT

Chris Welch / Bloomberg:
US-based robot vacuum maker Matic rolls out a firmware update that lets users control its $1,245 vacuum with voice commands in more than 70 languages — The device, from Silicon Valley brand Matic, can be controlled fully by voice instructions, helping it stand apart from the competition.
 
The best Spotify alternatives to ease your conscience - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
There are loads of options for getting new music into your ears if you're fed up with Spotify.
 
I finally found a robot lawnmower I’d trust with my yard - The Verge - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. I finally found a robot lawnmower I’d trust with my yard The Verge
  2. The Verge named the Segway Navimow X430 the best robotic lawn mower UA.NEWS
  3. The ‘set and forget’ robot mowers winning over Australian homeowners realestate.com.au
  4. Battery-Powered Robotic Lawn Mower Market Accelerates with 12.1% CAGR by 2032 | Smart Gardening Demand Rises openPR.com
  5. Roborock RockNeo Q110H Review: A Quiet and Capable Robot Lawn Mower Gizmodo
 
Anthropic's Claude tried to solve the Riemann hypothesis and found something new instead - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:22:00 GMT

The company says an unreleased research version of the model found a new way to show that at least 67.2% of those zeros lie on the critical line, up from the previous lower bound of 41.6%. This is a step forward on a related problem, not a solution to the...

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Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reason - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:11:09 GMT
Some users are already joking that the new logo reads “Instagzam.”
 
Flock “can’t tech its way out” of the stalker cop problem, experts say - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:10:14 GMT
Flock to lock out cops who stalk exes, but agencies can still hide abuse.
 
Comet gets you a free AI assistant directly into your web browser - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:03:00 GMT
Comet combines a familiar Chromium browsing experience with Perplexity's AI assistant that can summarize pages, answer questions, and help with tasks across tabs. For more browser options, including traditional alternatives, check out our Essential Apps for Windows and macOS.
 
Person Hides Prompt Injection in Legal Filing Telling AI to Side With Them - 404 Media - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:59:59 GMT
Person Hides Prompt Injection in Legal Filing Telling AI to Side With Them 404 Media
 
Pet owners say smart pet feeder outage led to furry ones going unfed - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:53:53 GMT
"I've lost trust ..."
 
Mafia Remake Joins The Old Country on PS5 in Full Series Collection with 60FPS, Visual Upgrades - Push Square - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:45:00 GMT
  1. Mafia Remake Joins The Old Country on PS5 in Full Series Collection with 60FPS, Visual Upgrades Push Square
  2. Mafia: The Omerta Collection announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Gematsu
  3. Mafia: The Omertà Collection Officially Announced Insider Gaming
  4. Mafia: Definitive Edition Has Been Rated For PS5 & Xbox Series X/S – Native Port Incoming? wolfsgamingblog.com
  5. Next-gen version of Mafia: Definitive Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series announced - Mafia: The Omerta Collection trailer ixbt.games
 
OpenAI previews Ultrafast, an API tier powered by Cerebras that runs GPT-5.6 Sol up to 14× faster and generates up to 750 output tokens per second (Zac Hall/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:35:01 GMT

Zac Hall / 9to5Mac:
OpenAI previews Ultrafast, an API tier powered by Cerebras that runs GPT-5.6 Sol up to 14× faster and generates up to 750 output tokens per second — OpenAI is previewing a new way to run its most capable GPT-5.6 model at dramatically higher speeds. The company says its new Ultrafast …

 
The new Instagram logo is the perfect embodiment of AI slop - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:32:10 GMT
Opinion: Some remarks about the new wordmark accidentally being perfectly awful.
 
The new Instagram logo is the perfect embodiment of AI slop - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:32:10 GMT
  1. The new Instagram logo is the perfect embodiment of AI slop Ars Technica
  2. This is Instagram’s new logo The Verge
  3. Instagram introduces a redesigned wordmark TechCrunch
  4. “Instagram has evolved”: the process and craft behind Instagram’s first major refresh in over ten years It's Nice That
  5. Instagram Unveils ‘More Modern’ New Logo, and People Are Already Making Fun of It Variety
 
Flock tries to make its cameras harder for cops to misuse - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:25:34 GMT
Flock tries to make its cameras harder for cops to misuse.
 
Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash, its "most intelligent workhorse model" for coding and agents, pricing it at $0.75/1M input and $3.75/1M output tokens at launch (Tulsee Doshi/Google) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:06:42 GMT

Tulsee Doshi / Google:
Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash, its “most intelligent workhorse model” for coding and agents, pricing it at $0.75/1M input and $3.75/1M output tokens at launch — Our most intelligent workhorse model yet for coding and agents. — Senior Director, Product Management, on behalf of the Gemini team
 
Use this space to roast the new Instagram logo - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:06:30 GMT
Use this space to roast the new Instagram logo.
 
Google’s Pixel Tag picks a bold strategy in a sea of AirTag clones [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:05:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Pixel Tag picks a bold strategy in a sea of AirTag clones [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Keep tabs on your valuables with Google Pixel Tag blog.google
  3. The Pixel Tag is Google’s answer to the AirTag The Verge
  4. Google Now Makes Its Own AirTags and I Couldn’t Be More Stoked CNET
  5. The Pixel Tag is Google's $29 AirTag alternative - with one big advantage ZDNET
 
GTA 6 Netflix Extended Look Could be Three Episodes - Insider Gaming - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:02:04 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Netflix Extended Look Could be Three Episodes Insider Gaming
  2. DF Direct Weekly #276: GTA 6 An Extended Look Reveal Reaction, Quakecon 2026, Xbox 360 On PC Alienware Arena
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look is Premiering Exclusively on Netflix Netflix
  4. 'This is a first-of-its-kind partnership' — Take-Two boss defends GTA 6 extended look Netflix exclusivity TechRadar
  5. New GTA 6 Gameplay Features Leak Ahead of Netflix Stream VICE
 
Google announces Gemini 3.7 Flash just three weeks after previous release - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:13 GMT
Gemini 3.6 Flash debuted just 3 weeks ago, but Google says 3.7 has "substantial improvements."
 
X makes the source code for its For You timeline available on GitHub and adds tools to let users see if X's ranking systems "shadowbanned" them (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:55:01 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
X makes the source code for its For You timeline available on GitHub and adds tools to let users see if X's ranking systems “shadowbanned” them — X is significantly expanding its open-source codebase, which includes the app's “For You” algorithm and its core ranking engine …

 
Halo Co-Creator Says The Remake’s New Ring Is ‘Damn Ugly’ - Kotaku - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:48:27 GMT
  1. Halo Co-Creator Says The Remake’s New Ring Is ‘Damn Ugly’ Kotaku
  2. "The most offensive thing we see every time we boot up the game" Halo co-creator takes shots Campaign Evolved art direction Eurogamer.net
  3. A game for people with "zero attention span": one of Halo's creators spoke about the remake ixbt.games
  4. A Mechanical Remake: Halo: Campaign Evolved ⭐8 Inven Global
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved Review TheXboxHub
 
PBS Station Sues to Regain Access to 70 Years of Archival TV History - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:40:04 GMT
  1. PBS Station Sues to Regain Access to 70 Years of Archival TV History Gizmodo
  2. Nine PBS sues Iron Mountain over blocked access to archival data current.org
  3. PBS broadcaster loses access to 50TB of data comprising 70 years of TV history after contracted cloud storage vendor goes defunct — public TV channel sues Iron Mountain data center, which hosts archival materials, to ensure preservation Tom's Hardware
  4. Missouri PBS station sues vendor after video archive becomes lost TheDesk.net
 
Ramp's July AI index: Anthropic's market share hit 43.5%, widening its lead over OpenAI; Fable 5 is only 6% of tokens businesses bought, likely due to high cost (Ara Kharazian/Ramp) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:35:01 GMT

Ara Kharazian / Ramp:
Ramp's July AI index: Anthropic's market share hit 43.5%, widening its lead over OpenAI; Fable 5 is only 6% of tokens businesses bought, likely due to high cost — Dear Colleagues: Today's letter includes my monthly update of Ramp AI Index, our flagship research using spend data from Ramp to track how American businesses are using AI.
 
Save space in your Google storage by changing this one Android setting - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
If your Google One plan is reaching its data limit, try this before you pay more for storage.
 
OpenAI hires Dali Rajic, COO of Alphabet's Wiz, as chief revenue officer, replacing ex-Slack CEO Denise Dresser, who was hired in December 2025 and will leave (Shirin Ghaffary/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:20:03 GMT

Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg:
OpenAI hires Dali Rajic, COO of Alphabet's Wiz, as chief revenue officer, replacing ex-Slack CEO Denise Dresser, who was hired in December 2025 and will leave — OpenAI is naming its second new chief revenue officer in less than a year, a sign of efforts to bolster sales growth ahead of a highly anticipated Wall Street debut.
 
This modder shrunk a Steam Deck down to Game Boy size - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:16:00 GMT

Fitting the AMOLED panel, completing the adapter board and applying the BIOS modification will determine whether the device can function as a self-contained handheld.

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The Painful Truth of Exactly How ICE’s New Shock Gloves Work - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:57:12 GMT
ICE is spending millions on shock gloves designed to overpower subjects through intense, localized pain.
 
Apple is reportedly turning to publishers for help with Siri AI - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:53:53 GMT
Apple appears to be trying to secure access to new content and other information for Siri AI.
 
HPE secures court approval for its settlement with the US DOJ over its takeover of networking company Juniper, defeating a challenge by Democratic state AGs (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:50:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
HPE secures court approval for its settlement with the US DOJ over its takeover of networking company Juniper, defeating a challenge by Democratic state AGs — Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. secured court approval for its settlement with the US Justice Department over its takeover …

 
Spotify has roped the indie publisher Kobalt into its AI platform for covers and remixes - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:49:07 GMT
Spotify's forthcoming paid add-on lets fans generate content via "AI-powered creative tools."
 
Tech hardware companies report the highest US CBP tariff refunds at $2.5B across six companies, including $2.2B in refunds to Apple alone; Amazon received $640M (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:45:36 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Tech hardware companies report the highest US CBP tariff refunds at $2.5B across six companies, including $2.2B in refunds to Apple alone; Amazon received $640M — Apple, Nike and FedEx are just a few companies recovering big sums relatively quickly, and some are passing at least a share on to customers
 
Sources: AMD plans to raise as much as $5B in what could be the chipmaker's biggest-ever investment-grade bond sale, as it ramps up spending to meet AI demand (Brian W Smith/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:40:01 GMT

Brian W Smith / Bloomberg:
Sources: AMD plans to raise as much as $5B in what could be the chipmaker's biggest-ever investment-grade bond sale, as it ramps up spending to meet AI demand — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is planning to raise as much $5 billion in what could be the chipmaker's biggest-ever investment-grade bond sale …

 
DeepSeek raises prices, adding dynamic pricing, ahead of a potential IPO; V4-Flash output tokens go from $0.28/1M to $1.32 during peak hours and $0.66 off-peak (Saritha Rai/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:35:01 GMT

Saritha Rai / Bloomberg:
DeepSeek raises prices, adding dynamic pricing, ahead of a potential IPO; V4-Flash output tokens go from $0.28/1M to $1.32 during peak hours and $0.66 off-peak — DeepSeek is steeply raising the prices for its flagship V4 models ahead of a potential initial public offering …

 
Nvidia raises RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell price to a staggering $16,000 - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:33:00 GMT

The RTX Pro 6000 has gone through multiple price revisions since its launch, driven by the AI-fueled memory crunch. It originally went on pre-order for just over $7,600 in early 2025 before being listed online at around $8,500 the following month.

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Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:30:52 GMT
  1. Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps TechCrunch
  2. Microsoft starts merging its Copilot consumer and business apps in advance of 'Super App' rollout GeekWire
  3. Microsoft ditches Copilot's mascot Mico (and cuts a few AI features) Mashable
  4. Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of a ‘super app’ The Verge
  5. Microsoft simplifies AI offerings with unified Copilot app rollout Windows Central
 
Holograms, From Your Plotter - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:30:05 GMT
When mass-printed holograms appeared on magazines in the 1980s they were a huge novelty, before degrading to the level of kids’ stickers in the years since. At the time they …read more
 
The most popular GameCube emulator is no longer the only one - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Everyone thinks of Dolphin for GameCube emulation, but what if there was another option? This newcomer emulator could be your next party night choice.
 
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Link with Pokémon HOME This October - Pokemon.com - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:14:07 GMT
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Link with Pokémon HOME This October Pokemon.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Three new iPhones launch next month, here’s what’s coming - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:14:00 GMT
  1. Three new iPhones launch next month, here’s what’s coming 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 could get two new Pro-level upgrades, per report 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Already Increased the Price of iPhones Up to $300. Their Price Hikes Might Be Just Starting. Yahoo Finance
  4. It looks like Apple’s iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year The Verge
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Event Tipped As Apple Shifts Key Release Schedule Date Forbes
 
Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross - news.xbox.com - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:02:10 GMT
Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross news.xbox.com
 
The largest battery-electric plane ever made has flown for the first time - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:34 GMT
Heart Aerospace's X1 all-electric demonstrator flew for 27 minutes on just $5 of electricity.
 
JCB's hydrogen car Hydromax hits 406 mph record at Bonneville - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:55:00 GMT

Green drove JCB's Hydromax, a specially built vehicle designed to test hydrogen combustion at extreme speeds. The British equipment manufacturer is developing hydrogen engines for its construction and agricultural machinery, and the record run was intended to demonstrate what the technology can do under demanding conditions.

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Should ‘The Downfall Of ARC Raiders’ Be Studied? - Forbes - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:41 GMT
Should ‘The Downfall Of ARC Raiders’ Be Studied? Forbes
 
Google’s Tensor G6 in Pixel 11 isn’t a 2nm smartphone chip after all - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Tensor G6 in Pixel 11 isn’t a 2nm smartphone chip after all 9to5Google
  2. Google reveals 2026 hardware lineup: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag Ars Technica
  3. Stay present while taking pictures with Magic Capture on Pixel 11. blog.google
  4. Google’s new Pixel 11 puts Gemini at center of AI phone battle with Apple CNBC
  5. Google becomes latest company to raise prices thanks to memory shortage Yahoo Finance
 
Databricks closed a $5B funding round at a $190B valuation, six months after raising $5B at a $134B valuation, and says it has crossed $7B in revenue run rate (Samantha Subin/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:25:02 GMT

Samantha Subin / CNBC:
Databricks closed a $5B funding round at a $190B valuation, six months after raising $5B at a $134B valuation, and says it has crossed $7B in revenue run rate — Databricks on Thursday said it closed a $5 billion funding round at a $190 billion valuation. — The company said that it has …

 
This mouse splits in half to become a presentation remote - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:18:00 GMT

Created by MBox, the DS21 is described as a three-in-one control hub aimed at people who regularly move between a desk, conference room, and living room.

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Rivian's 2027 changes include its No. 1 most-requested feature - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:57 GMT
Pricing hasn't changed, and now you can get captain's chairs for the R1S.
 
Bladerunners and the Mother of Invention - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:05 GMT
There are plenty of stories about inventors who see a problem and decide they can do better. But Van Phillips had a little more motivation than most. The problem was …read more
 
Rivian R1S, R1T See 2027 Updates, Including Second-Row Captain’s Chairs - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The changes to Rivian’s electric pickup and SUV are largely nominal, but a new seating configuration and wheel option stand out.
 
Samsung’s $1,900 Z Fold 8 is still vulnerable to pocket lint - The Verge - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s $1,900 Z Fold 8 is still vulnerable to pocket lint The Verge
  2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: the top dog of folding Androids The Guardian
  3. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Is the Folding Phone for Multitasking Power Users Popular Mechanics
  4. You Can Still Get a Samsung Galaxy Z Phone With a $350 Amazon Gift Card Lifehacker
  5. Galaxy Z Fold 8's wider shape still survives bend test, teardown shows off titanium and poor Qi placement [Video] 9to5Google
 
“Back to the roots of endurance riding” – new Trek Domane ditches IsoSpeed and in-frame storage to save 305 grams - BikeRadar - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. “Back to the roots of endurance riding” – new Trek Domane ditches IsoSpeed and in-frame storage to save 305 grams BikeRadar
  2. Trek Domane 2027 review: Is less more? Escape Collective
  3. First Impressions: Trek Domane SLR 9 Drops IsoSpeed – Gains Performance Bikerumor
  4. The New Trek Domane is Too Good to Call an Endurance Bike velo.outsideonline.com
  5. IsoSpeed decoupled: Trek bins off comfort-enhancing tech with all-new Domane Cyclingnews
 
Anthropic could be worth $2 trillion when it goes public - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:58:56 GMT
Rapid revenue growth fuels hope Claude maker's IPO is the biggest listing in history
 
Microsoft is killing off SMS login codes, citing AI-powered hacking - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:49:00 GMT

IT admins will no longer be able to log into Microsoft Entra ID accounts using SMS-based 2FA codes starting February 1. The deadline is part of Microsoft's broader shift toward passkeys, widely considered one of the most secure login methods.

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We've flown a radiation-blocking vest to the Moon and back, and it worked - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:48:55 GMT
Let's shield the astronauts instead of the spacecraft.
 
Microsoft begins merging its consumer and commercial Copilot apps into a single app, with a mobile and web rollout in mid-August and desktop in mid-September (Todd Bishop/GeekWire) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:45:27 GMT

Todd Bishop / GeekWire:
Microsoft begins merging its consumer and commercial Copilot apps into a single app, with a mobile and web rollout in mid-August and desktop in mid-September — Microsoft is starting the process of combining its consumer and business Copilot apps into one, laying the structural foundation for an upcoming …

 
How To Convert Or Upscale A Photo - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Get familiar with easy methods to elevate your photos and make them look crisp, clean, and visually appealing without diving into complicated software.
 
DJI Mic Mini 2S review: The best tiny mic now offers a pro experience - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
DJI's Mic Mini 2S offers high-quality audio and ease of use, and it's now better for pros due to the new internal 32-bit float recording.
 
Why This Prediction Market Banned Teens - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Jacob Fortinsky, the CEO and cofounder of the new prediction market Novig, says his outfit isn’t like those other markets. You know the ones.
 
The memory crisis is killing off sub-$100 smartphones as US sales plunge 64% - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:23:00 GMT

Counterpoint Research writes that US smartphone sales fell by 5% YoY in Q2 2026, with memory price increases the main culprit alongside other macroeconomic factors weakening consumer demand.

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GeForce NOW On Linux Native App Exits Beta - Phoronix - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:21:00 GMT
  1. GeForce NOW On Linux Native App Exits Beta Phoronix
  2. Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More NVIDIA Blog
  3. NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds native Linux app and DLSS upgrades Neowin
  4. GeForce NOW Shakes Up August With 26 New Games NVIDIA Blog
  5. NVIDIA GeForce NOW for Linux Officially Arrives TechPowerUp
 
Cargo thieves are staging car crashes to steal AI data center hardware - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:01:00 GMT

The shipments were moving from Silicon Valley to Southern California, according to Gerardo Pachuca, a freight security consultant and former Los Angeles sheriff's detective. Each truck was being followed by a private escort vehicle. In one case, another driver rear-ended the escort car and fled. In the other, a vehicle...

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Switch 2 Mouse Controls Get Weird in ‘Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave’ - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:14 GMT
  1. Switch 2 Mouse Controls Get Weird in ‘Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave’ Gizmodo
  2. 'Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave' preview: Anime chess is back with a vengeance Mashable
  3. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Preview: A Slow Build That Hasn't Game Informer
  4. Nintendo’s next Fire Emblem has a bold new structure The Verge
  5. 5 New Things I Love in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (And 1 Thing I Don’t) IGN
 
After this week's Elder Scrolls 6 tease, fans think they've figured out its full name - and it was hidden in Starfield all along - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:57:59 GMT
  1. After this week's Elder Scrolls 6 tease, fans think they've figured out its full name - and it was hidden in Starfield all along Eurogamer.net
  2. Xbox CEO Reacts to Live Demo of The Elder Scrolls 6: 'The Scale and Grandeur Are Incredible' IGN
  3. The Elder Scrolls 6 demo had a surprise guest at Bethesda HQ: a giant inflatable rat set up by protesting e... Yahoo
  4. 'One flag for each laid off dev:' Union workers stage unmissable protest for Xbox boss Asha Sharma Game Developer
  5. Fans Try To Decipher The Elder Scrolls VI’s Censored Subtitle Forbes
 
'iPhone Ultra' Could Face Staggered Market Rollout, US Only at Launch - MacRumors - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:56:51 GMT
  1. 'iPhone Ultra' Could Face Staggered Market Rollout, US Only at Launch MacRumors
  2. Apple's iPhone Ultra might have a staggered, country-by-country rollout Mashable
  3. Leaks Reveal Internal Debate Surrounding Apple’s Reported “iPhone Ultra” Branding Hypebeast
  4. EXCLUSIVE: Apple To Show iPhone Fold But Won’t Ship, Australia Faces Months-Long Wait channelnews.com.au
  5. ‘Everyone’ at Apple is already calling the folding iPhone ‘Ultra’ Macworld
 
HallPass says its embarrassing AI-generated candy typos were intentional rage bait - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:29:00 GMT

The three low-calorie HallPass bars, which each contain 70 calories per package and just 1g of sugar, arrive on Walmart shelves nationwide on August 29. They're the work of Peter Rahal, the cofounder of David Protein and RxBar, and Michael Tierney, the founder of Stuffed Puffs.

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Surprise, surprise: CBP officers are misusing surveillance tech - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:14:57 GMT
Officers allegedly abused databases that can draw from sources like license plate readers and facial recognition.
 
Ninja Just Launched Its First Water Filter. Here’s What It Does That Others Don’t - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:05:49 GMT
I’ve tested over 10 water filter systems. Ninja’s $200 offering does a few things they don’t.
 
The Best Samsung Galaxy S26 Cases (2026): S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:05:00 GMT
Protect your Samsung phone with these cases and screen protectors.
 
Over 1,500 games on GOG are missing updates, DLC, and features available elsewhere - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT

According to a continually updated online spreadsheet, hundreds of games on GOG are missing updates, downloadable content, languages, and other features available via different launchers, such as Steam. Major examples include Fallout 4, No Man's Sky, and the Metro series.

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Virgin Galactic postpones its new spaceship's first commercial flight to 2027 - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:28:06 GMT
Virgin Galactic's new spaceship won't be taking tourists to space this year.
 
Pokémon Pokopia Fetching Scales For Feebas Event Guide, From Prism Scales To Milotic - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:19:30 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia Fetching Scales For Feebas Event Guide, From Prism Scales To Milotic Nintendo Life
  2. Pokémon Pokopia Guide: How to Build the Marine Leisure Activities Habitat games.gg
  3. Special Events in Pokémon Pokopia: Dates, Details, and Rewards Vandal
  4. Pokémon Pokopia 'Fetching Scales for Feebas' event guide Polygon.com
  5. Join the Fetching Scales for Feebas event in Pokémon Pokopia nintendo.com
 
Twitch finally lets you opt out of AI training, years after it started - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Twitch announced on its official X channel that it has added a setting that allows users to opt out of having their channel content used to train generative AI models across Amazon.

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Claude's new Scarlet Letter watermark is invisible—for now - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:10:18 GMT
The mark flags anything Claude processed, even human writing it only edited.
 
Hacking Fiber To The Home - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:38 GMT
When we think about security threats, we generally imagine them coming from far away across the wider internet. But what if the connection between you and your ISP was the …read more
 
The Google Pixelsnap Charger With Stand Is 50 Percent Off Right Now - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Speedy Qi2 wireless charging in a magnetic puck and stand combo makes Google’s Pixelsnap well worth grabbing at half price.
 
Bethesda finally "looking into" patching Oblivion Remastered on PC, PS5 and Xbox amid praise for Switch 2 release - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:50:38 GMT
  1. Bethesda finally "looking into" patching Oblivion Remastered on PC, PS5 and Xbox amid praise for Switch 2 release Eurogamer.net
  2. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 - News - Nintendo Official Site nintendo.com
  3. Bethesda Acknowledges Demand for Oblivion Remastered Patch, Calls for Calm digitalfoundry.net
  4. Oblivion Remastered Is Fine On Switch 2, But Fans Want A PS5 Patch Kotaku
  5. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered review for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
 
Twitch feeds your streams to Amazon's AI unless you tell it to stop - The Register - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:32:00 GMT
  1. Twitch feeds your streams to Amazon's AI unless you tell it to stop The Register
  2. Twitch faces backlash over Amazon using content to train AI BBC
  3. Twitch Admits ‘Nobody Would Opt-In’ To AI Training, Here’s How To Opt-Out Forbes
  4. Amazon will train on Twitch streamers’ content by default, unless they opt out TechCrunch
  5. Twitch content has trained Amazon AI for years, but users can opt out now Ars Technica
 
In a Heat Wave, Schizophrenia Is So Much Deadlier Than Any Other Medical Condition - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:16:33 GMT
People with schizophrenia face a perfect storm of dangers on a hotter planet.
 
4GB vs. 8GB VRAM: The 1080p Benchmark - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:14:00 GMT
AMD is launching a 4GB GPU in 2026, so we revisited the Radeon RX 6500 XT to see how 4GB and 8GB versions compare in modern games. The results are predictably ugly.
 
Paragon lays off staff after Gateway cancellation - SpaceNews - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:13:56 GMT
Paragon lays off staff after Gateway cancellation SpaceNews
 
You can now watch classic movies like The Martian, E.T. and Zodiac on Apple TV - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:05:35 GMT
Apple just made around 20 classic movies available for subscribers to stream.
 
'We Aren't Shying Away From It': Space Marine 2 Maker Saber Interactive Confirms It Will an Add AI Label to Rideshare Stimulator on Steam Following Controversy - IGN - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:01:35 GMT
  1. 'We Aren't Shying Away From It': Space Marine 2 Maker Saber Interactive Confirms It Will an Add AI Label to Rideshare Stimulator on Steam Following Controversy IGN
  2. Saber Interactive denies replacing writer with ChatGPT on its new driving game, but says it will use AI for dialog 'as the number of passengers in the game is infinite' PC Gamer
  3. Saber Interactive CEO responds to claims that a writer was replaced with AI GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Saber denies replacing Rideshare Stimulator’s writers with ChatGPT The Verge
  5. Saber, accused of replacing a writer with ChatGPT, explains how AI was used to help write upcoming video game Game File | Stephen Totilo
 
5 Best Android Tablets in 2026: Samsung, TCL, Amazon, and More - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Whether you need a portable, around-the-house entertainment center or a full-on laptop replacement, these are the best Android tablets.
 
New Twitch Feature Uses Channel Content to Train AI Without Asking Permission - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:59:51 GMT
Twitch channels are quietly being used to train Amazon’s AI models. Here’s how creators can opt out.
 
The 10 Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers (2026) - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:35:00 GMT
Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.
 
CBP Workers Allegedly Used Government Databases to Spy on Exes, Crushes, and Colleagues - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Records obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of allegations of Customs and Border Protection workers misusing internal tools to look up romantic interests and track colleagues’ cell phones.
 
Meta is giving away 15,000 AI glasses to blind and visually impaired people in Ireland - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:26:41 GMT
Meta is donating 15,000 Ray-Ban Meta glasses to an Irish charity supporting people with sight loss.
 
There’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of It - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Over a billion people worldwide have livers with excess fat, which can lead to a host of medical problems. Researchers think AI tools can spot the condition—and help stop it—early enough to save lives.
 
Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer is Now Live Across Europe - MacRumors - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:42:12 GMT
  1. Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer is Now Live Across Europe MacRumors
  2. Apple Back to School 2026: Free gift card offer extended through Sept. 24 Mashable
  3. Save on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods and Apple Watches with Apple back-to-school deals CNN
  4. Apple extends 2026 Back to School deals on Macs and iPads until September 24 9to5Mac
  5. Back to School: What Apple is giving students this year heise online
 
The Chernobyl NPP and Forty Years of Robots for High Radiation Environments - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:02 GMT
With the massive steam explosion that shredded the #4 RBMK reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986 it suddenly made robots that could survive a high ionizing radiation …read more
 
10th Anniversary Celebration: Guaranteed Hundo Mewtwo Timed Research - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:57:09 GMT
  1. 10th Anniversary Celebration: Guaranteed Hundo Mewtwo Timed Research Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Every Trainer can celebrate 10 years of Pokémon GO with a special Mewtwo! Pokémon GO
  3. Log Into Pokémon Go Right Now and You Can Claim an Absurdly Generous One-Off Prize IGN
  4. Pokémon Go is giving everyone a perfect Mewtwo to compensate for Time Square stunt Polygon.com
  5. A decade of Pokémon Go: how nostalgia and community keep the game alive The Conversation
 
Smart Clock Helps With Medication Management - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:22 GMT
There are all kinds of smart devices on the market these days, but if you want one to solve a particular personal problem, sometimes it’s easiest to just build your …read more
 
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in August 2026.
 
Castlery Promo Codes: 15% Off for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.
 
Factor Promo Code: 50% Off Off Meal Prep - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Make meal prep easier for any dietary need while enjoying great savings with our hand-picked Factor discount codes this August.
 
HostGator Coupon Codes: 76% Off Hosting in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock massive savings on HostGator web hosting, WordPress, VPS, and business email plans with our exclusive HostGator promo codes and deals.
 
Visible Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie.
 
Priceline Promo Codes & Coupons: 10% Off August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock massive discounts on Priceline hotels, flights, and rental cars. Find verified Priceline coupon codes and deals for Express Deals, student discounts, and more.
 
Naturepedic Promo Codes: Get 20% Off Plus Free Pillows - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the Naturepedic sale this 2026.
 
Braun Promo Codes: 15% Off August - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock exclusive savings on Braun IPL, shavers, and grooming products. Find verified Braun promo codes and expert tips to maximize your discounts.
 
Bose Promo Code: 40% Off for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get at least 40% off headphones, speakers, soundbars, and other audio products from Bose.
 
Jabra Promo Codes: 30% Off Headphones, Headsets & More - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on Jabra headphones, headsets, and speakers with our verified promo codes, exclusive coupons, and limited-time deals.
 
Shark Promo Codes for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.
 
Alo Discount Code: 20% Off August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 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.
 
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.
 
Limited Run Announces Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Physical Release - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:55:00 GMT
  1. Limited Run Announces Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Physical Release Nintendo Life
  2. More Lord of the Rings Remasters Are in the Works Following War in the North Re-Release, Confirms Aspyr IGN
  3. 2011 action RPG The Lord of the Rings: War in the North gets a new Legacy Edition, with ‘more classic releases’ coming Video Games Chronicle
  4. Aspyr Shadow Drops The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition, Promises More Re-Releases Men's Journal
  5. Here's What Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S purexbox.com
 
Have Scientists Stuck the Landing on the Glueball Discovery? - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:00:57 GMT
Exciting discoveries in particle physics are one of those things that it can be easy to get blase about. Some people get caught up in the obvious excitement, while others …read more
 
There Is No Reason Not To Play South Of Midnight Anymore - Kotaku - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:34:00 GMT
There Is No Reason Not To Play South Of Midnight Anymore Kotaku
 
My Favorite Things from Made by Google 2026 - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:21:33 GMT
Google announced everything before its actual live event, but there were still plenty of interesting things at the company’s Pixel announce event.
 
Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google’s Latest Phones Compared - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:23:39 GMT
The starting price for the Pixel 11 is $899, the 11 Pro is $1,099, and the 11 Pro XL is $1,299. Which one do you get? Here’s our Pixel buying guide.
 
A rare two-player Computer Space arcade machine is up for auction - Engadget Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:34:18 GMT
The sparkly cabinet is part of a huge retro tech auction focused on Steve Jobs and the computer revolution.
 
Could a Shirt Fool Facial Recognition? The Answer Is Complicated - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:06:14 GMT
At Defcon, a strange-looking print pushed a researcher below an AI camera’s detection threshold. Now its creator is putting patterns like it on shirts and hoodies, even though worn clothing remains the big unproven test.
 
Your Laptop Keyboard, On Another Device - Hack a Day Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:41 GMT
It’s likely many of us have been in the position of first set-up on a machine such as a Raspberry Pi, and had keyboard problems. Either no spare keyboard is …read more
 
The Best Photos of the Big August Solar Eclipse - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:47:30 GMT
It’s been a century since the Iberian Peninsula has been in the full shadow of the moon. Here’s what it looked like in the path of totality.
 
How to stop Twitch from training AI on your streams - Engadget Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:38:45 GMT
And why the company didn't make the feature opt-in.
 
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over iCloud Private Relay Vulnerability - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:32:44 GMT
The firm behind a $250 million Apple settlement is suing the company again, alleging it misrepresented a key security feature.
 
Toddler's tragic death from brain-destroying amoeba offers lessons for doctors - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:31:19 GMT
Boy's unusual symptoms could help identify the next case sooner.
 
Exclusive | Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers to Improve AI-Powered Siri - WSJ - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT
  1. Exclusive | Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers to Improve AI-Powered Siri WSJ
  2. Siri AI could get a boost from news content with new publisher deal AppleInsider
  3. Apple to Reportedly Take Another Stab at Mixing AI and News. We Haven't Forgotten Last Time's Disaster Gizmodo
  4. Apple Is Reportedly Turning To Publishers For Help With Siri AI Engadget
  5. Apple may start paying publishers to deliver news with Siri AI Nieman Lab
 
SpaceXAI Joins the AI Agent Game With Grok Bot - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:23:24 GMT
SpaceXAI says new AI agents can work alongside each other and even have their own AI manager.
 
Claude Cowork can now run in a Chrome sidebar - Engadget Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:19:29 GMT
Take your conversations with the chatbot into the Anthropic browser extension.
 
Trump is being sued for charging for faster access to Truth Social posts - Engadget Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:02:38 GMT
A new lawsuit claims the Truth API violates the First and Fifth Amendments.
 
The web’s newest weapon against AI scrapers is a font - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:02:25 GMT
“ShieldFont” aims to poison AI training data without making pages unreadable for people.
 
Terabytes of credentials leaked in massive supply-chain attack - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:43:21 GMT
The data was scraped and exfiltrated from 2,500 users of a compromised AI package.
 
It’s Not Just RAM: Windows Licenses Are Also Pushing Up PC Prices - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:40:18 GMT
Reports suggest the price of Windows 11 is going up for PC makers. Microsoft is staying mum on the situation.
 
Google unveils Pixel 11 series featuring Tensor G6 SoC, Titan M3 security chip, and Android 17, starting at $899 - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:37:00 GMT

The base Pixel 11 gets a 6.3-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with up to 120Hz adaptive refresh, up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on top. Inside, it packs 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, up to 512GB of storage, and a 4,985mAh battery with 30W...

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The AI-Generated Pattern Hides You From Surveillance Cameras—Including Flock - Decrypt - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:31:15 GMT
  1. The AI-Generated Pattern Hides You From Surveillance Cameras—Including Flock Decrypt
  2. This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you TechCrunch
  3. Could a Shirt Fool Facial Recognition? The Answer Is Complicated CNET
  4. These Clothing Patterns Can Help You Hide From Surveillance Cameras extremetech.com
  5. Man Finds Creative Solution to Surveillance Camera Tracking, Rendering Flock Cameras Useless autoevolution
 
PS Plus Is Loaded With Great Games for August, Including Helldivers 2, Hell Is Us, Kingdom Come 2 - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:27:23 GMT
From zombie survival to medieval RPGs, there’s a lot worth downloading this month.
 
Have physicists finally discovered glueballs? New evidence points to yes. - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:13:39 GMT
“It’s the strongest evidence yet that particles dominated by a glueball component can exist in nature.”
 
Twitch content has trained Amazon AI for years, but users can opt out now - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:30 GMT
Streaming platform says user-generated content "may be used for future Gen AI model improvements."
 
The White House Is Going to Expand Its AI Policy - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Open models may soon be added to an updated AI framework, sources tell WIRED, as the White House continues to grapple with how to regulate a technology it has tried not to regulate.
 
German nonprofit files criminal complaint over Meta smart glasses privacy - Engadget Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:43:06 GMT
Worrying about Google Glassholes almost feels quaint in comparison.
 
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.
 
Trump sued over "brazen" scheme to sell Truth Social API access for $100K a month - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:20:52 GMT
With Truth API, Trump is "selling priority access to news he himself generates."
 
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.
 
The Best Way to Avoid Diarrhea Lettuce? This Indoor Garden - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:14:30 GMT
Lettuce Grow, one of my favorite indoor gardens, lets you cultivate your own salad greens safely, right in your living room. And it’s 20 percent off right now.
 
US boosts drone surveillance as flesh-eating screwworms spread in Texas - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:40:46 GMT
Hundreds of Homeland Security drones retasked to survey wildlife and livestock.
 
Xbox Reveals Stunning 3D-Moulded Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Controllers - IGN - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:33:53 GMT
  1. Xbox Reveals Stunning 3D-Moulded Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Controllers IGN
  2. Prepare for Emergence Day with the Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition XBOX Wireless Controllers news.xbox.com
  3. Xbox Reveals Special Edition Gears of War: E-Day Wireless Controller Design and Design Lab Elements TechPowerUp
  4. Xbox Unveils Two New Official Controllers For Gears Of War E-Day purexbox.com
  5. Microsoft Unveils Limited Gears Of War Xbox Controllers With Gnarly Battle Scars HotHardware
 
Kinetic Publishing Showcase Recap: Every Reveal, Including the New Sam Barlow Game - news.xbox.com - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:32:10 GMT
  1. Kinetic Publishing Showcase Recap: Every Reveal, Including the New Sam Barlow Game news.xbox.com
  2. The next big indie game publisher is taking some exciting swings The Verge
  3. Kinetic Publishing Showcase recap: 5 new indie games coming to PS5 blog.playstation.com
  4. Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From The Kinetic Publishing Showcase 2026 purexbox.com
  5. The Phasmophobia Team Has Five Very Different New Games On The Way TheXboxHub
 
Best Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro cases - Android Central - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:11:49 GMT
  1. Best Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro cases Android Central
  2. New accessories for Pixel 11 phones are here. blog.google
  3. Pixel 11’s ‘Pistachio’ color option should be ‘Old Avocado’ 9to5Google
  4. Google Pixel 11 announced: Price, specs, colors Mashable
  5. I'm More Excited About Smartphone Colors Than Any Actual New Features In 2026 Engadget
 
The Gender War Over ‘Obsession’ Has Come for Theme Parks - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:05:29 GMT
Debate over the true villain in Obsession is raging again after Universal Studios announced the movie’s female lead will be featured at an upcoming Halloween event.
 
Rogue AI Agents Aren’t Evil. They’re Just Eager to Please - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
AI agents that break free and hack into other systems are only trying to make us happy.
 
AMD's TPM implementation includes two high-severity flaws, but fixes have been available since May - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:31:00 GMT

Researchers working with the Trusted Computing Group recently identified a potential security issue in AMD's TPM code, prompting the company to release new motherboard and firmware updates to address the vulnerability. The update process was not exactly swift, however, as the fixed TPM code had already been available for months....

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An AI Agent Reportedly Hacked a Gym to Get Someone Into a Class - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:07:46 GMT
AI agents will sometimes go to extreme lengths to accomplish the task you give them.
 
Google to build three new subsea cables connecting Chile, Panama, and the Caribbean - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:47:00 GMT

One of the new systems, Alisios, will connect the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Chile. The route will link Panama and Chile on the Pacific side while also connecting Panama with the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean.

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Lazarus Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Gain SYSTEM Access and Deploy Backdoor - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:39:00 GMT
  1. Lazarus Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Gain SYSTEM Access and Deploy Backdoor The Hacker News
  2. Microsoft Patches 398 Flaws Including a Windows Driver Zero-Day Under Active Attack The Hacker News
  3. Shattering the Dream – When a Job Offer Becomes a Zero-Day Attack Check Point Research
  4. CISA gives federal agencies two weeks to patch Microsoft bug exploited in DPRK campaign The Record from Recorded Future News
  5. Fresh Windows Zero-Day Exploited in North Korean Cyberattacks SecurityWeek
 
ShareX is a powerful screenshot tool that can do a lot more - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:35:00 GMT
ShareX combines screenshots, screen recording, GIF creation, annotation, and file sharing in one highly customizable app. It's lightweight and packed with useful shortcuts. ShareX is Windows-only, but you can find more great alternatives in our recently updated Essential Apps feature.
 
Two hydrogen-burning engines powered this car to a new land speed record - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:01:11 GMT
JCB has invested heavily in hydrogen to power its diggers and other machinery.
 
Google's $29 Pixel Tag helps you keep track of your valuables - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:50:00 GMT

The Pixel Tag is compatible with devices running Android 9 or newer. To pair, simply remove the battery pull tab, position the Pixel Tag near your device, and follow the on-screen instructions. During setup, you will be able to create a custom name for your tracker or choose one from...

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US tries to override New York gambling laws, orders Kalshi to keep operating - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:33:43 GMT
Trump admin claims New York suing Kalshi created "market emergency."
 
How to use a vocal remover to strip vocals from any song for free - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:23:00 GMT

Removing vocals from a song used to be the sort of job that required audio expertise, specialist software, and a lot of patience. For those of us who aren't professional sound technicians, separating a finished track into individual parts can be more than frustrating.

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PlayStation Plus confirms 10 more free games for August in bumper drop - GAMINGbible - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:14:16 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus confirms 10 more free games for August in bumper drop GAMINGbible
  2. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August: Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, Hell is Us and more blog.playstation.com
  3. Helldivers 2: Devoid of Liberty – Meet the SEAF Squad Assembled to Take on The Illuminate news.xbox.com
  4. PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium August Games Include Fan-Favorites Yahoo
  5. A 2025 GOTY Contender and a Must-play Soulslike Lead a Stacked PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Lineup Polygon.com
 
Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Demo Leaks Before Next Week's State of Play - Push Square - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Demo Leaks Before Next Week's State of Play Push Square
  2. Watch the Phantom Blade Zero gameplay deep dive State of Play on August 17, pre-orders live today blog.playstation.com
  3. Phantom Blade Zero: How Donnie Yen Is Pushing Action Games to New Heights IGN
  4. Phantom Blade Zero PC Specs Stay Modest, yet an RTX 5080 is the Price of Full Path Tracing at 4K@60FPS Wccftech
  5. New Phantom Blade Zero Trailer Reveals Donnie Yen And An Upcoming State of Play Game Informer
 
Facebook officially rolls out its stand-alone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:56:13 GMT
  1. Facebook officially rolls out its stand-alone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators TechCrunch
  2. Facebook launches an AI assistant built for creators Mashable
  3. Meta expands access to Creator Studio app Social Media Today
  4. Meta just released a brand-new Facebook Creator Studio app for iPhone 9to5Mac
  5. Facebook Creator Studio Opens to Creators After Beta Test Showing Follower and Earnings Gains netinfluencer.com
 
Scientists found a way to generate quantum entanglement using sunlight, not lasers - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:42:00 GMT

The research, which was published in Optica, does not suggest that sunlight can replace laser-based quantum sources. Those systems remain more precise and produce stronger results. But the study shows that the light used to create entangled photons does not necessarily have to come from a laser, challenging the long-standing...

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After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:18:55 GMT
  1. After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug TechCrunch
  2. Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows The Register
  3. Microsoft's nemesis drops new zero-day privilege escalation vulnerability — attack grants system-level privileges, but it could already be patched Tom's Hardware
  4. Disgruntled Researcher Discloses New Zero-Day in Windows Antivirus PCMag
  5. Nightmare Eclipse Drops Windows Zero-Day Exploit ‘ShieldBreak’ SecurityWeek
 
New Ghost Of Yōtei Story Content And Roguelike Mode Arriving In October - Game Informer - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:14:31 GMT
  1. New Ghost Of Yōtei Story Content And Roguelike Mode Arriving In October Game Informer
  2. Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Comes to PS5 October 1 blog.playstation.com
  3. 'Ghost of Yotei' Is Getting a Narrative Expansion and a Roguelike Mode in new Complete Edition Polygon.com
  4. ‘Ghost of Yōtei’ Getting New Narrative Expansion DLC Men's Journal
  5. Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Announced With New Content, Price, & PS5 Release Date Yahoo
 
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.
 
NYC could force Amazon and FedEx to directly employ its delivery drivers - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:54:00 GMT

Proponents of the Delivery Protection Act claim that it will offer major benefits to e-commerce employees working for companies like Amazon, FedEx, DHL, FreshDirect, and DoorDash. These include higher wages, better work hours, safer working conditions, improved healthcare benefits, and more paid time off, especially in cases of injuries while...

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Amazon Game Studios gives Lost Ark and Throne & Liberty back to their studios to run, ending its MMO presence - Video Games Chronicle - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:52:19 GMT
  1. Amazon Game Studios gives Lost Ark and Throne & Liberty back to their studios to run, ending its MMO presence Video Games Chronicle
  2. An Update on Lost Ark in the West Lost Ark
  3. Amazon Is Severing Ties With Two Other MMOs Engadget
  4. Amazon Game Studios Divests MMOs ‘Lost Ark,’ ‘Throne and Liberty’ in Strategy Shift Variety
  5. NC Will Take Over Publishing for Throne and Liberty By Q2 2026, Amazon Deal Coming to an End MMORPG.com
 
‘Palworld’ Patch Notes: Big Buffs For Way Less Grinding - Forbes - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:42:57 GMT
  1. ‘Palworld’ Patch Notes: Big Buffs For Way Less Grinding Forbes
  2. Palworld v1.0.3 patch notes: Everything new in the August 12 update Yahoo Tech
  3. Palworld Update Fixes The Game’s Biggest Frustration GameSpot
  4. Palworld Update 1.101.283 for Version 1.0.3 Brings Balance Changes MP1st
  5. Palworld v1.0.3 Cuts Holy Water Grind and Unlocks Jetragon Nine Levels Earlier Tech Times
 
Modders give the Steam Machine a Radeon eGPU and water cooling, because why not - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:23:00 GMT

Two recent modding projects aim to substantially boost the Steam Machine's performance. One modder discovered a roundabout method of adding external graphics, while another built a water block from scratch to achieve dramatically lower temperatures.

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Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:07:59 GMT
The company is also adding blood pressure and insulin resistance trends as proactive monitoring tools in the Google Health app.
 
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies - WIRED - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:07:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies WIRED
  2. Pixel Watch 5: Proactive assistance and advanced health tracking on your wrist blog.google
  3. Google’s Wearables Will Track Insulin Resistance in Category First Bloomberg.com
  4. Google unveils Health Guardian features for Pixel Watch, Fitbit MobiHealthNews
  5. Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health The Verge
 
I Tried Pixel 11’s New Gemini Features. One Made Me Sound Fluent in Spanish - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Exclusive: I stopped by Google’s HQ to demo the Pixel 11’s new AI features and hear from the people who brought them to life.
 
The Pixel Watch 5 Makes One of My Favorite Watches Better, but More Expensive - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Hands-on: The Pixel Watch 5’s new workout builder fills a key gap in AI coaching, but its higher prices make the case for upgrading a tougher sell.
 
Google Pixel 11 Series, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The Pixel 11 smartphone lineup is here, alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and the all-new Pixel Tag.
 
The Pixel 11 Pro XL Has Main Character Energy Despite a $100 Price Hike - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
I took Google’s new flagship Android phone to Paris to test its new camera and features.
 
4 New Camera Tricks on Google’s Latest Pixel 11 Smartphones - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
From Magic Capture and Instant Night Sight to a built-in teleprompter, here’s a look at a few camera features on Google’s new Pixel 11 series.
 
I Tested the Pixel 11 Pro’s Camera in Beautiful Paris - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro come with some new camera hardware and a lot of wonderful software additions. And I have the photos to prove it.
 
The "Godmother of AI" says the biggest AI risk in schools isn't cheating – it's students losing the desire to learn - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:58:00 GMT

Speaking on an episode of the science podcast Huberman Lab this week, Li talked about the fears around how students are using AI.

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Chrome's new security feature could make stolen session cookies virtually useless - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:33:00 GMT

The change targets a common method of account takeover. Attackers who obtain a browser session cookie can sometimes load it into another browser and gain access to an account without entering the victim's password or completing two-factor authentication. Device-bound session credentials are designed to stop that by requiring proof that...

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Insta360 X6 Review: A 360 Camera With A Little Something For Everyone - Engadget - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:13:33 GMT
  1. Insta360 X6 Review: A 360 Camera With A Little Something For Everyone Engadget
  2. Meet the Next-Gen 360 Camera: Insta360 X6 Initial Review Racer X
  3. Insta360’s next 360-degree action cam puts bigger sensors in a smaller design The Verge
  4. Insta360 pushes the limits of immersive video with X6 8K actioncam New Atlas
  5. Insta360 X6 Review: Without Question, the Best 360 Camera CNET
 
Xbox Elite Series 3 controller leaks again, this time on Reddit - digitalfoundry.net - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:12:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Elite Series 3 controller leaks again, this time on Reddit digitalfoundry.net
  2. Xbox Elite 3 prototype pad leaks with tiny built-in screen The Verge
  3. Gamer Posts Pic of New Controller They Bought and Reddit Is Convinced It's a Leaked Xbox Elite Series 3 Prototype IGN
  4. The unreleased Xbox Elite Controller 3 may have ended up in an unsuspecting buyer's hands Engadget
  5. Is this the Xbox Elite Series 3 controller? New "prototype" images are quickly scrubbed from Reddit Windows Central
 
A four-year-old budget CPU is outselling AMD's best gaming chip in some markets - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:06:00 GMT

AMD's senior marketing director, Sasa Marinkovic, recently shared a snapshot of the 30 top-selling CPUs on Amazon. The company occupied all but four spots, including the entire top 10. It's a deserved flex, as Intel has yet to meaningfully respond to AMD's last three generations of desktop processors. However, Marinkovic...

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HONOR & ARRI’s Robot Phone Officially Launched - Newsshooter - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:44:42 GMT
  1. HONOR & ARRI’s Robot Phone Officially Launched Newsshooter
  2. Honor’s Robot Phone is better than a gimbal in a phone has any right to be The Verge
  3. The Future of Smartphone Cameras is Here With the ARRI x HONOR Robot Phone No Film School
  4. HONOR Robot Phone Launches – ARRI LogC3, Wide Gamut 3, and a Motorized Titanium Gimbal Camera CineD
  5. Honor's AI-Powered, Gimbal-Equipped Robot Phone Just Launched in China and it Looks Wild PetaPixel
 
Tesla knew some of its headlights were twice as bright as legally allowed, now it's recalling 20,000 vehicles - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:38:00 GMT

The affected vehicles consists of 1,614 Model 3 sedans built between July 24, 2017, and December 2, 2023, and 18,735 Model Y crossovers manufactured between February 11, 2020, and December 24, 2023.

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Honor’s Robot Phone Has a Gimbal-Powered Camera for Vloggers - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Honor’s new China-exclusive Android phone features a pop-out motorized gimbal camera designed to replace your action cam.
 
A years-long investigation just unmasked a major torrent pirate, the how remains unclear - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMT

Police arrested Masakazu Ono, 56, of Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture. He is accused of acting as an initial seeder, meaning he was allegedly the first person to make complete files available for others to download. One of the files tied to the case was reportedly Midnight Taxi, a 2026 drama...

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This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737 - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Security researchers found that in less than 60 seconds, they could open a hatch on a plane’s exterior, plug in a tiny device, and redirect the aircraft’s autopilot or sabotage its flight plan.
 
How to Select the Office Chair That’s Right For You - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:32:00 GMT
Not all office chairs are right for all people. I asked an ergonomist how to select the right office chair for your budget, height, and physique.
 
FBI warns hackers are breaking into social media accounts to steal and sell users' nude photos - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The FBI's warning concerns what it calls sexual exploitation actors. These criminals target specific people they are interested in, who may be strangers or known to them, as well as opportunistic victims. Once inside an account, they search for sexually explicit photos and videos, steal them without the owner's knowledge,...

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Exclusive: This is Lenovo's IdeaPad Vibe, its answer to the MacBook Neo, and it comes in 7 colors - Windows Latest - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:05:57 GMT
  1. Exclusive: This is Lenovo's IdeaPad Vibe, its answer to the MacBook Neo, and it comes in 7 colors Windows Latest
  2. Leak Tips Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe as Colorful MacBook Neo Alternative With Arm CPU Option TechPowerUp
  3. Lenovo’s answer to the MacBook Neo could be a peppy Vibe laptop Digital Trends
  4. Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe leaks as a colourful MacBook Neo rival with six ports and Qualcomm Snapdragon or AMD options TweakTown
  5. Lenovo may soon launch a MacBook Neo competitor, and it comes in 7 colours digit.in
 
Ego 1300 Electric Mower Review: Tame Your Lawn Without Gas - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Ego’s newest, biggest, self-propelled mower handles larger yards in less time with impressive performance and battery life.
 
The Job-Interview Tattoo Guy Everyone Got Mad at Finally Explains Himself - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
LemonLime cofounder Jordan Zietz hears your criticism loud and clear. That’s why he got his startup’s logo tattooed on his shoulder.
 
Oh Lord, AI Reporters Are Actually Breaking Big News - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Last week, an AI newsroom beat mainstream journalists—including WIRED—to a story about OpenAI and hacking. It’s just the beginning.
 
The Best Action Cameras for All Your Craziest Adventures (2026) - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
 
McDonald’s Built a 515-Page Dossier on Me. It Says I’ll Never Stop Eating There - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT
I requested a copy of my data from McDonald’s loyalty program and received an extensive, personalized report that algorithmically predicts my next purchase.
 
‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Cargo Thefts Have Turned Violent in Pursuit of AI Hardware - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Experts allege that two recent incidents in California show the extreme lengths that criminal organizations are willing to go to to steal servers and other gear meant for data centers.
 
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.
 
FEMA's ‘Shadow Administrator’ Was Paid by a DOGE Member's Startup for Months - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Details from recent court filings show that DOGE's influence within government—and potential conflicts of interest—extend further than previously known.
 
Big Tech Wants to Harvest Your Thoughts - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Silicon Valley companies are already working on neurotechnology products that track your brain activity. The next privacy frontier might be the things you only think.
 
You’re Thinking About Online Trends All Wrong - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
From pessimism around dating to AI reshaping culture, cyber-ethnographer Ruby J. Thelot tells WIRED why people are putting too much stock into things that go viral.
 
8 Great Deals From Patagonia’s Past-Season Sale - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:09:00 GMT
Summer’s not over yet; pick up some new gear for that last Labor Day trip. Save up to 40 percent on some of our favorite Patagonia items at the company’s past-season sale.
 
A Candidate Named ‘Count Binface’ Is the Most Normal Part of This Pivotal UK Election - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:01:14 GMT
Clacton's parliamentary race has it all: Nigel Farage, a man dressed as a trash can, a Union Jack bikini, white nationalist conspiracy theories, and 34 candidates on the ballot.
 
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.
 
Solar eclipse 2026 today: Don't take eclipse photos with your phone, NASA warns - Mashable - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:35:53 GMT
  1. Solar eclipse 2026 today: Don't take eclipse photos with your phone, NASA warns Mashable
  2. One Tech Tip: Using your smartphone to capture the August total solar eclipse over Europe AP News
  3. How to get a good photo of the partial solar eclipse usatoday.com
  4. Plan your perfect 2026 total solar eclipse experience with these smartphone apps Space
  5. How to photograph the solar eclipse without damaging your phone Tom's Guide
 
Vimeo Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 40% Off This August 2026 - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.
 
Rover Promo Codes and Referral Deals for 2026 - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score your Rover promo code for 2026.
 
Zoro Coupon Codes: 55% Off August - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Zoro coupon codes, deals, and free shipping offers to save big on industrial equipment, tools, and supplies this month.
 
Chegg Coupon Codes August 2026: Save on Study, Textbooks, & More - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock Chegg promo codes, student discounts, and free trials for Chegg Study and Chegg Writing.
 
Sam's Club Promo Codes and Membership Deals for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on bulk groceries, household essentials, and electronics with a verified Sam's Club promo code or membership discount.
 
Walmart Promo Codes: Up to 65% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score $10 off with our Walmart promo codes and coupon, and shop flash deals up to 65% off today.
 
The Biggest Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight. Here’s How to Watch It Live - CNET Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:15:40 GMT
Don’t worry if you can’t travel to a good viewing spot. NASA has you covered.
 
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.
 
How to Watch Made by Google, the Pixel 11 and Watch 5 Event - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:23:47 GMT
Google’s launch for the Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, Watch 5 takes place on Wednesday in New York City. Trevor Noah and other celebrities are set to take part.
 
Then and now: How MIT Lincoln Laboratory has served as a driving force in national security innovation - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Members of the laboratory community reflect on technology impacts that shaped the United States and the world over the past 75 years.
 
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.
 
Reframing leadership as a design problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Nicholas de Monchaux reflects on guiding the MIT Department of Architecture through a period of dramatic change for the profession.
 
Solving the solvent problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:50:00 GMT
By focusing on electrolytes, MIT scientists are making sodium-metal batteries a more practical energy storage option.
 
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.
 
Equifax Customers Can Claim Part of a $2.2M Class Action Settlement This Month - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:01:47 GMT
If you were one of the 37,000 affected customers, you have until Sept. 1 to file your claim.
 
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.
 
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.
 
MIT and Broad Institute researchers break diffraction barrier in super-resolution microscopy - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New U-STORM imaging technology lets scientists view molecular structures in subatomic detail — about 1,000 times clearer than traditional dyes — while making the microscope process much simpler.
 
How a medical database developed at MIT evolved into a global standard of data-sharing - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The visionary PhysioNet platform launched 25 years ago, based on a system developed at MIT in the 1970s. It has become one of the most comprehensive biomedical and clinical data repositories in existence.
 
Professor Emeritus Robert Cohen, pioneering polymers researcher and devoted mentor, dies at 79 - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Architect of MIT’s interdisciplinary Program in Polymers and Soft Matter and the PhD in chemical engineering practice is remembered for his passion for mentorship and education.
 
Yu Deng ’11 and Hong Wang PhD ’19 awarded Fields Medal - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT-trained mathematicians earn the honor, one of the most prestigious in the field, for their significant achievements.
 
Making robots faster by helping them think ahead - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance.
 
MIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn - MIT Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Melt it, spin it, use it again. This new recyclable yarn is as strong and stretchy as spandex-based yarns.
 
Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
Own a KitchenAid Stand Mixer? The Ice Cream Attachment Is a No-Brainer - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The $120 add-on churned custard into premium ice cream in under 30 minutes for a fraction of the grocery store cost.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
This $35 Coffee Maker Fits in My Pocket and Comes on All My Camping Trips - CNET Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I’ve tested dozens of coffee makers. This portable unit with a unique design is my pick for campsite brewing.
 
YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream Users Could Be Owed Money From Disney. Here’s the Deadline - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:58:09 GMT
Disney has settled a lawsuit alleging it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.
 
Skies Darken as a Once-in-a-Generation Eclipse Sweeps Europe, Africa - CNET Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:52:43 GMT
The only thing cooler than an eclipse or a sunset? When both happen at once.
 
Air Fryer Fries Are Good. These Steps Make Them Otherworldly - CNET Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:28 GMT
A bowl of water and a microwave turns middling air fryer fries into something spectacular.