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Sources: Nvidia in talks to invest up to $3B in SoftBank-backed data center developer SB Energy that aims to IPO soon and is behind a huge OpenAI campus in Ohio (The Information) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:40:01 GMT

The Information:
Sources: Nvidia in talks to invest up to $3B in SoftBank-backed data center developer SB Energy that aims to IPO soon and is behind a huge OpenAI campus in Ohio — Nvidia is in talks to invest as much as $3 billion in SB Energy, the Softbank Group-backed developer of a massive planned Ohio …

 
France's court just blocked Macron's plan to ban kids from social media - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:27:00 GMT

France's highest court struck down a law this week that would have banned children under 15 from accessing social media networks such as Facebook and X. The legislation had previously sailed through the lower chambers of government with unusually broad bipartisan support.

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Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian Is Packed With Laughs, Flashbacks and Lots of Grogu - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:58:20 GMT
Starting September 2nd, The Mandalorian and Grogu are getting the Lego treatment.
 
X-Men Cast, VisionQuest Trailer: All the Big Marvel News Out of D23 - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:58:01 GMT
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds also begged to be cast in Avengers: Doomsday.
 
Disney D23 Movies and Streaming Lineup: Biggest Surprises and Everything Else - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:43:19 GMT
Dek: Zootopia 3, Coco 2, Percy Jackson season 3, Ice Age 6, live-action Rapunzel, Bluey and a Kingdom Hearts series were some of the major announcements out of Disney’s big event.
 
Why are RAM prices so high right now? - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
When will the price of RAM come back down again?
 
Lamborghini Revuelto SV Revealed: V12 Hybrid Tuned For Track Domination - Motor1.com - Google Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:19:48 GMT
  1. Lamborghini Revuelto SV Revealed: V12 Hybrid Tuned For Track Domination Motor1.com
  2. Lamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production car ever CNBC
  3. All hail Lambo’s new king! It’s the 1,050bhp V12-engined Revuelto SV Top Gear
  4. Lamborghini’s CMO Says Emotion Isn’t Just Sound, It’s the Feeling of Control The Drive
  5. View Exterior Photos of the 2027 Lamborghini Revuelto SV Car and Driver
 
Anthropic is watermarking text generated by Claude to comply with EU law - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:08:36 GMT
Anthropic has explained its text watermarking approach.
 
Sources: Mercor and other firms gathering data for AI labs are driving demand to buy or license internal datasets from startups shutting down or being acquired (Alix Coutures/The Information) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:40 GMT

Alix Coutures / The Information:
Sources: Mercor and other firms gathering data for AI labs are driving demand to buy or license internal datasets from startups shutting down or being acquired — Eight days after AI agent startup Warmly in late June agreed to be acquired by HubSpot, CEO Maximus Greenwald found an unusual email in his inbox.

 
What the world's oldest telecommunications company looks like today - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
While there have been many twists and turns in the company's evolution, it remains one of the biggest names in the telecommunications industry.
 
Here's how to reset your ASUS router - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
If your internet has been slower than usual lately, your router might need a reset. Here are some things you can try.
 
Patent Filing Suggests Meta’s Facial Recognition Glasses Are Coming - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:26:17 GMT
A patent filing details ways that Meta could use facial recognition with its smart glasses to create media files, such as videos.
 
Three new Windows flaws can bypass security, gain system privileges, and even install malware remotely - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:09:00 GMT

The "Download More RAM" vulnerability, which was presented at the 2026 USENIX Security Symposium in Baltimore, was discovered by researchers from the University of Birmingham and Durham University. It reportedly allows malicious actors to bypass Windows 11 security and gain system privileges without physical access by exploiting the lack of write protection...

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Radio Shack Toy Returns to Life - Hack a Day Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:00:49 GMT
[The Modern Rouge] found an old childhood friend in a closet: a Radio Shack 200-in-1 electronic kit. Along with [Josh Nass], he put it through its paces and made a …read more
 
Disney Snuck In and Overhauled the Millennium Falcon While You Were Sleeping. Here’s Why - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:47:45 GMT
Disney Imagineers put in way more work than you might think to update Smuggler’s Run in Disneyland.
 
A Wyoming woman joined a federal suit against xAI alleging her stepfather used Grok to turn one childhood photo of her into 7,000+ CSAM images he traded online (Washington Post) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:40:01 GMT

Washington Post:
A Wyoming woman joined a federal suit against xAI alleging her stepfather used Grok to turn one childhood photo of her into 7,000+ CSAM images he traded online — When Jane Doe 4, as she is identified in legal filings, arrived at her parents' house in Wyoming to set up a family party earlier this year …

 
How to request an Xbox refund - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Xbox offers refunds on some games and apps, but there are stipulations you should understand before requesting one.
 
Starfighter Trailer, Ahsoka and Anakin: Biggest Star Wars News Out of D23 - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:23:12 GMT
Hayden Christensen is back, and Ryan Gosling is ready for his Starfighter role.
 
Poll: Are You Hyped for These 10 New PS Plus Games? - Push Square - Google Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Poll: Are You Hyped for These 10 New PS Plus Games? Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August: Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, Hell is Us and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. Helldivers 2 Update 7.0.0 Out Now — Check Out the Patch Notes IGN
  4. Helldivers 2: Devoid of Liberty – Meet the SEAF Squad Assembled to Take on The Illuminate news.xbox.com
  5. Helldivers 2: Battle for the Gateway Planet – For Super Earth! DLCompare.com
 
Gamer drops laptop temperatures by up to 15°C by switching from a wooden desk to a metal table - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:48:00 GMT

The user, MentalReserve2351, posted the results in r/GamingLaptops after testing the setup while playing Cyberpunk 2077 in an air-conditioned room. The laptop had been reaching 80-90°C on the wooden desk, according to the post. On the metal table, temperatures reportedly ran between 75°C and 83°C.

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Ukraine strikes major Russian rocket factory with cruise missiles - ArsTechnica Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:46:05 GMT
"Flamingo missiles were used. A good achievement."
 
What is analog TV and how is it different from digital TV? - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Going analog is all the rage, but does it apply to the small screen?
 
Anthropic details Claude's text watermark: it only shows Claude was likely involved, is sparse in code and factual text, and disappears after a full rewrite (Anthropic) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:05:04 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic details Claude's text watermark: it only shows Claude was likely involved, is sparse in code and factual text, and disappears after a full rewrite — Future Claude models will generate text that contains a watermark. This is a way of determining the likelihood that Claude …

 
Intel may refresh Raptor Lake for a third time as high DDR5 prices push buyers toward older hardware - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:59:00 GMT

Robert Hallock, Intel's vice president and general manager of enthusiast channel business, recently told Tom's Hardware that the company plans to continue offering Raptor Lake CPUs, first launched in 2022, for a while longer. Intel, like AMD, is responding to sustained demand for hardware that supports DDR4 RAM.

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What's the USB trident symbol for? How to know what kind of port you have - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
USB ports and cables have tons of potential capabilities, but making sense of them can be tricky if you don't know where to look.
 
Alibaba's open-weight models have accumulated 3B+ global downloads in the past six months; Hugging Face: Google had 418M downloads while Meta had 227M in 2026 (Saritha Rai/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Saritha Rai / Bloomberg:
Alibaba's open-weight models have accumulated 3B+ global downloads in the past six months; Hugging Face: Google had 418M downloads while Meta had 227M in 2026 — Alibaba Group Holding's open-weight models have accumulated more than 3 billion global downloads in the past six months …

 
I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove - The Verge - Google Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:10:16 GMT
I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove The Verge
 
A Windows Defender bug is making VLC take 30 seconds to open an MP3 file - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:03:00 GMT

Is VLC media player taking tens of seconds to load an MP3 file just because open-source software development is now in an embarrassing state? Jonathan Blow, designer of puzzle games Braid and The Witness, accused the VideoLAN team of doing a very bad job with VLC programming. The VideoLAN team...

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Fully Characterized Systems - Hack a Day Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:10 GMT
A friend from my old hackerspace was in grad school for electrical engineering. He had a professor who would ask, when something went wrong with a student project, “Have you …read more
 
What happens when a hybrid battery dies and what to do about it - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Don't wait to have your car checked out if its traction battery is having problems.
 
Samsung says Claude Code can cut chip design work from weeks to days, but it still makes serious mistakes - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:01:00 GMT

Claude Code has helped Samsung's System LSI division complete work that would usually take weeks in a matter of days, according to a report in Chosun Biz. But it has also lowered the severity of error messages instead of fixing the underlying problems, rolled back unrelated completed work, and attempted...

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Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby - The Verge - Google Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby The Verge
  2. Xteink X4 is being discontinued Good e-Reader
  3. The anti-doomscroll study device: Pocket e-paper gadgets that can't run TikTok Android Police
  4. This $99 pocket e‑reader clips to your phone — and it makes Kindle look bulky MakeUseOf
  5. XTEINK X4 Pro Review: Gold Standard Pocket eReader Stark Insider
 
USB4 Vs USB-C: What's the difference between them? - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
There's a pretty major difference between USB-C and USB4. We'll dive into the details and how to tell them apart.
 
SpaceX has officially acquired AI coding startup Cursor - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:51:33 GMT
The $60 billion acquisition has been finalized.
 
Shanghai's tech-focused Star 50 index is up 29% in 2026, and its P/E ratio is 150+, above Nasdaq 100's 35, fueled by Beijing's tech push and an investor frenzy (William Sandlund/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:30:01 GMT

William Sandlund / Financial Times:
Shanghai's tech-focused Star 50 index is up 29% in 2026, and its P/E ratio is 150+, above Nasdaq 100's 35, fueled by Beijing's tech push and an investor frenzy — Support from Beijing has helped power 29% gain for Star 50 index this year — Backing from Beijing and an investor frenzy …

 
Expensive earbuds: When and why it's worth paying more - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Earbuds range in price from under $10 to hundreds. What do you get for the money?
 
Riffs on GoldenEye 007, Star Fox and Kingdom Hearts, and other new indie games worth checking out - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Our indie game roundup this week features a handful of '90s-inspired entries along with a dog game, a cat game and a sheep game.
 
We’re reaching peak camera with the Sony A7R VI - The Verge - Google Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
We’re reaching peak camera with the Sony A7R VI The Verge
 
Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Dell XPS 13 and more - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
 
A Kingdom Hearts anime is coming to Disney+ - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:52:46 GMT
Disney has announced an anime based on Kingdom Hearts, featuring a brand new story.
 
So much solar: Digging into the list of every US power plant that went online this year - ArsTechnica Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:09:57 GMT
Utility-scale solar leads by a mile, followed by batteries. Fossil fuels, not so much.
 
ESP32 Music Sequencer is Clearly Nailing the Y2K Aesthetic - Hack a Day Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:46 GMT
Do you remember back when electronics came in clear cases? Back around the turn of the millennium, when translucency was chic. [3DSage] sure does, which is why he went to …read more
 
This Beautifully Weird Necklace Is Secretly a USB Drive - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Noware’s Puff necklace whimsically reimagines flash drives, turning something functional into personalized jewelry.
 
Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
 
New Dell XPS 13 reviews are in with positive marks and $699 price - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:39:00 GMT
Dell's 2026 XPS 13 earns praise for its compact aluminum design, 120Hz touch display, and strong battery life at a $699 starting price. The entry-level model's 8GB of RAM is a compromise, with some reviewers recommending the 16GB upgrade while still keeping the price under $1,000.
 
Instapaper, the Original Read-It-Later App, Just Got a Huge Upgrade - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
New fonts, better customization, and a whole new layout all make it worth dusting off your Instapaper account.
 
6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026) - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
These are the Apple Watch accessories I recommend adding to your setup.
 
Microsoft gears up to ship major Taskbar and Start menu updates for Windows 11 - Windows Central - Google Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:16:32 GMT
  1. Microsoft gears up to ship major Taskbar and Start menu updates for Windows 11 Windows Central
  2. Windows 11 Gets Dynamic File Sizes in File Explorer, Low Latency Profile for Apps, and More TechPowerUp
  3. Windows 11’s faster app launches released today, enable it using these steps Windows Latest
  4. Windows 11 26H1 gets appropriate file size units in the latest Release Preview build Neowin
  5. Windows 11 Expands Low Latency Profile CPU Boost to All Apps in August Patch Tuesday Update gHacks
 
Stripe is reportedly in talks to buy PayPal - Engadget Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:13:09 GMT
Stripe and private equity firm Advent previously offered a deal PayPal didn't take, the Wall Street Journal says. Now, they're negotiating a new price.
 
Auk Mini 2 Indoor Smart Garden Review: Better Where It Counts - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT
Auk’s Mini 2 improves on the original model with better lights, a sleeker design, and fun new colors.
 
Zyzz Was the Original Looksmaxxer. His Rise and Untimely Death Feel More Relevant Than Ever - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A new Apple documentary explores the life of Aziz “Zyzz” Shavershian, who rocketed to internet fame in an age before influencers, then died at age 22 in 2011.
 
5 Best Apple Watch Bands: Nike, Nomad, and Hermés (2026) - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:33:00 GMT
We’ve been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve rounded up the best for every occasion.
 
BCG: enterprise users spent a total of $300M on quantum computing in 2025, outranking the combined spending of research labs and governments for the first time (Isabelle Bousquette/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:03 GMT

Isabelle Bousquette / Wall Street Journal:
BCG: enterprise users spent a total of $300M on quantum computing in 2025, outranking the combined spending of research labs and governments for the first time — Many companies are pouring millions into quantum computing programs to gain a competitive edge and prepare for future encryption threats

 
Puerto Rico Is Rationing Water. It Could’ve Avoided It by Harvesting Rainwater - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The island could capture billions of gallons of water a year if it implemented systems to catch it as it falls from the sky.
 
Amazon Can Use Your Twitch Content to Train Its AI—Unless You Opt Out - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
When Twitch announced that streamers could opt out, thousands of users questioned why their content was being used to train AI models in the first place.
 
A Tape Deck Gets a Service - Hack a Day Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:00:36 GMT
If there’s an engineer’s equivalent to those YouTube ASMR videos, then perhaps it comes in a good repair or servicing journey filmed without edits at the bench. Relaxing to watch, …read more
 
Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs, price, camera details - Mashable - Google Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:12:35 GMT
  1. Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs, price, camera details Mashable
  2. 8 things we learned from Google's Pixel 11 event Fox News
  3. Google’s new Pixel 11 puts Gemini at center of AI phone battle with Apple CNBC
  4. Google becomes latest company to raise prices thanks to memory shortage Yahoo Finance
  5. Google’s best new camera feature is only for the Pixel 11 series The Verge
 
Effective altruism, hit by the SBF turmoil, is drawing record funding as Anthropic and OpenAI IPOs are set to mint new millionaires wedded to "effective giving" (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:30:04 GMT

Financial Times:
Effective altruism, hit by the SBF turmoil, is drawing record funding as Anthropic and OpenAI IPOs are set to mint new millionaires wedded to “effective giving” — Expected IPOs for Anthropic and OpenAI are set to mint a new generation of philanthropists wedded to ‘effective giving’

 
Point2 Technology, which develops RF-based data center interconnection tech, raised a $136M Series B from LB Investment, Arm, Maverick Silicon, and others (Giacomo Lee/SDxCentral) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:25:01 GMT

Giacomo Lee / SDxCentral:
Point2 Technology, which develops RF-based data center interconnection tech, raised a $136M Series B from LB Investment, Arm, Maverick Silicon, and others — Data center interconnect disruptor Point2 Technology celebrates Series B success — AI data center interconnect specialist Point2 …

 
SF-based Vals, which develops evaluations and benchmarks to test AI models on real-world tasks, raised a $40M Series A led by a16z at a $400M valuation (Abhinaya Prabhu/Tech Funding News) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:15:01 GMT

Abhinaya Prabhu / Tech Funding News:
SF-based Vals, which develops evaluations and benchmarks to test AI models on real-world tasks, raised a $40M Series A led by a16z at a $400M valuation — - Vals AI raised $40 million in a Series A round at a $400 million valuation. — Revenue has grown eightfold since 2025 …

 
Sources: China plans to soon lift a travel ban on Manus founders as the company unwinds its $2B acquisition by Meta; CEO Xiao Hong plans to return to Singapore (Zijing Wu/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:00:01 GMT

Zijing Wu / Financial Times:
Sources: China plans to soon lift a travel ban on Manus founders as the company unwinds its $2B acquisition by Meta; CEO Xiao Hong plans to return to Singapore — Chief executive Xiao Hong plans to return to Singapore as AI company nears resolution of Meta separation

 
Sources: Uber and Rapido discussed merging their India ride-hailing operations in May; talks collapsed after disagreements over the proposed deal's structure (The Economic Times) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:45:00 GMT

The Economic Times:
Sources: Uber and Rapido discussed merging their India ride-hailing operations in May; talks collapsed after disagreements over the proposed deal's structure — Uber and Rapido discussed merging their India ride-hailing operations in May, sources told us. Talks collapsed after disagreements over the proposed deal's structure.

 
Frozen 3 Trailer Reveals Anna’s Royal Wedding and A New Icy Magic - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:42:32 GMT
Love is in the air — including for Olaf.
 
Dynatrace agrees to acquire Arize, which specializes in AI observability and the AI development lifecycle, for $915M, including ~$815M in cash (Larry Dignan/Constellation Research) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:25:00 GMT

Larry Dignan / Constellation Research:
Dynatrace agrees to acquire Arize, which specializes in AI observability and the AI development lifecycle, for $915M, including ~$815M in cash — Dynatrace acquired Arize, which specializes in AI observability and the AI development lifecycle, in a deal worth $915 million.

 
Android 17's big December update will make your Pixel even more customizable - Android Police - Google Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:17:30 GMT
  1. Android 17's big December update will make your Pixel even more customizable Android Police
  2. Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 [Gallery] 9to5Google
  3. Google Releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 For Pixel Droid Life
  4. Google is adding tons of new customization options to Android 17 - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds more blur effects and lets you re-order Quick Settings Android Headlines
 
Sources: OpenAI's repeated exec reshuffles and departures have frustrated some staff as it prepares for an IPO; it disbanded its "preparedness" team in July (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:51 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: OpenAI's repeated exec reshuffles and departures have frustrated some staff as it prepares for an IPO; it disbanded its “preparedness” team in July — Executive exits and safety team changes unsettle staff as the ChatGPT maker prepares for a blockbuster listing

 
Twin Guitar-Playing Robots Will Work for Tab - Hack a Day Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:39 GMT
A guitar stands magically on it's end in the foreground of a snowy sunrise. A large 3D-printed robot is attached to the fretboard, and a smaller robot sits over the sound hole.
Remember Animusic? They were these incredible animated music videos with original tunes being played by computer-generated robots. Well, the MegCell Pulse might be the coolest robots-playing-music thing we’ve seen since …read more
 
10 minutes babbling to ChatGPT works better than any perfect prompt - TechRadar - Google Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
10 minutes babbling to ChatGPT works better than any perfect prompt TechRadarSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026 - Wired Sat, 15 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.
 
The Incredibles 3 Confirmed as Disney Kicks Off D23 Entertainment Showcase - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:57:20 GMT
Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack will be the stars of the third Incredibles movie.
 
Source and letter: the US plans to tell 35 partner countries they'll be excluded from the US-led Pax Silica initiative if they also join China's rival framework (Michael Martina/Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:45:01 GMT

Michael Martina / Reuters:
Source and letter: the US plans to tell 35 partner countries they'll be excluded from the US-led Pax Silica initiative if they also join China's rival framework — The U.S. is preparing to tell dozens of countries they must pick sides in the artificial intelligence race with China …

 
Large-Scale Pokémon Eviction Looms with Pokémon Bank Server Shutdown - Hack a Day Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:00:59 GMT
After the Nintendo 3DS handheld console saw most its online services including the online store (eShop) taken offline not too long ago, it was only a matter of time before …read more
 
Large-Scale Pokémon Eviction Looms With Pokémon Bank Server Shutdown - hackaday.com - Google Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT
  1. Large-Scale Pokémon Eviction Looms With Pokémon Bank Server Shutdown hackaday.com
  2. Pokémon Bank Shutdown Date Confirmed – Classic Pokémon Transfers Are Ending VICE
  3. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Update Coming This October, as Ruby and Sapphire Speculation Swirls IGN
  4. How To Empty Your Pokémon Bank Before It Shuts Down Kotaku
  5. The Pokemon Bank shutdown will be the end of an era Shacknews
 
Ford unveils 795-hp Mustang convertible with Josh and Jase at Dream Cruise - MLive.com - Google Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:44:00 GMT
  1. Ford unveils 795-hp Mustang convertible with Josh and Jase at Dream Cruise MLive.com
  2. Ford Chops the Top Off the 795-HP Mustang Dark Horse SC for Open-Air V-8 Thrills Car and Driver
  3. See the Gunther Werks GXR-EVO From Every Angle Road & Track
  4. Ford’s New Mustang Carries the Legacy of a Legendary ’60s Classic Gear Patrol
  5. I Started as an Intern — and I Just Helped Engineer the Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible. Ford From the Road
 
Switch Online's DK Challenge Now Offering Physical 39-Card Set Reward - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:55:00 GMT
  1. Switch Online's DK Challenge Now Offering Physical 39-Card Set Reward Nintendo Life
  2. Complete the DK Challenge and grab a fun physical reward Nintendo
  3. Nintendo offering physical Donkey Kong cards for completion of DK Challenge by September 1 Nintendo Wire
  4. DK Challenge revealed for Switch Online, physical cards announced (UPDATE) gonintendo.com
  5. Nintendo reveals physical reward for completing the DK Challenge Nintendo Everything
 
I don’t think the foldable iPhone stands a chance against the Galaxy Z Fold 8 - PhoneArena - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:04:34 GMT
  1. I don’t think the foldable iPhone stands a chance against the Galaxy Z Fold 8 PhoneArena
  2. Shoppers Outside the US May Have to Wait Longer for the Folding iPhone, Report Suggests CNET
  3. EXCLUSIVE: Apple To Show iPhone Fold But Won’t Ship, Australia Faces Months-Long Wait channelnews.com.au
  4. iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold? Sudden questions emerge over foldable iPhone Tom's Guide
  5. Apple's iPhone Ultra might have a staggered, country-by-country rollout Mashable
 
Submersible drone analyzes ice - Hack a Day Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:00:21 GMT
Doing anything on a frozen lake can carries some amount of risk. Nevertheless, every year events ranging from car racing to ice skating are held on them. As such, proper …read more
 
Waymo receives permission to offer rides in Sacramento and San Diego - Engadget Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:50:04 GMT
The company will also be able to expand its fleet across more of the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.
 
Exclusive | Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe’s Stanford classmates say she wasn’t a good coder - Page Six - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:24:00 GMT
Exclusive | Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe’s Stanford classmates say she wasn’t a good coder Page Six
 
New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSG - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:43:17 GMT
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
 
Microsoft Is Combining Its Two 'Copilot' Apps (and Ditching These Three Features) - Lifehacker - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Is Combining Its Two 'Copilot' Apps (and Ditching These Three Features) Lifehacker
  2. Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of a ‘super app’ The Verge
  3. Mico, Microsoft's Weird Lil' AI Guy, Has Been Demoted Engadget
  4. Microsoft simplifies AI offerings with unified Copilot app rollout Windows Central
  5. Microsoft starts merging its Copilot consumer and business apps in advance of 'Super App' rollout GeekWire
 
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (August 2026) - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:18:21 GMT
Avatar Aang, Heartstopper Forever, and Exit 8 are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
 
ChatGPT Can Now Add Your Mac Activity to Its Memories - CNET Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:01:04 GMT
OpenAI’s latest feature can use your clicks, keystrokes and other interactions to supplement ChatGPT and Codex context.
 
The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:59:03 GMT
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
 
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.
 
Google Opens the Gates of AI Slop Hell - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:51:44 GMT
  1. Google Opens the Gates of AI Slop Hell Gizmodo
  2. You can now turn off Google Gemini’s visible watermarks The Verge
  3. Google will now allow users to remove visible watermark from its AI generations techcrunch.com
  4. Gemini app gets 3.7 Flash & setting to turn off corner media watermarks 9to5Google
  5. Google Will Now Allow Users To Remove Visible Watermarks From AI Content Engadget
 
Judge Tells Google to Make It Easier to Install Third-Party App Stores - CNET Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:45:12 GMT
Android users have had to click a few extra times to add Aptoide Games.
 
Kia's EV3 will start under $31,000 in the US - Engadget Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:39:20 GMT
That makes it the cheapest EV in Kia's lineup.
 
Apple’s Once-Futuristic iPhone X Is Now ‘Obsolete’ - CNET Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:02:43 GMT
Nothing gets old as fast as the future.
 
Save $3,100 Off the Massive 83" LG Evo M3 4K OLED TV With Wireless Connectivity and 5 Year Warranty at Best Buy - IGN - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:35:00 GMT
  1. Save $3,100 Off the Massive 83" LG Evo M3 4K OLED TV With Wireless Connectivity and 5 Year Warranty at Best Buy IGN
  2. LG's Big, Beautiful 83-Inch Class M3 OLED Evo Wireless Smart TV Is $3100 Off At Best Buy HotHardware
  3. 83-Inch LG OLED TV Deal: $1,000 Off on Amazon (Now $3,799) The Inventory
  4. LG Class OLED evo M3 Series 4K drops to $2399.99 on Amazon Technobezz
  5. LG 77-Inch OLED evo Bundle Under $3,000 on Amazon The Inventory
 
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pro: Here’s how Apple will differentiate models - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:35:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pro: Here’s how Apple will differentiate models 9to5Mac
  2. Apple May Delay the iPhone 18 Until 2027 as Premium Models Get Fall Launch TechRepublic
  3. What's Coming in September: New iPhones, Apple Watches and More MacRumors
  4. It looks like Apple’s iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year The Verge
  5. iPhone 18 could get two new Pro-level upgrades, per report 9to5Mac
 
Should You Buy an iPhone 17 Now or Wait for iPhone 18? - MacRumors - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:15:15 GMT
  1. Should You Buy an iPhone 17 Now or Wait for iPhone 18? MacRumors
  2. Joining the modern world manchesterpress.com
  3. Flipkart Freedom Sale 2026: Top iPhone deals digit.in
  4. Why buying the iPhone 17 Pro Max now could make sense Báo VietNamNet
  5. Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 18: Check Out the Difference analyticsinsight.net
 
Review: Switch 2 Oblivion Remastered Frustrates as Much as It Impresses - Digital Foundry - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:14:01 GMT
  1. Review: Switch 2 Oblivion Remastered Frustrates as Much as It Impresses Digital Foundry
  2. After giving it 2 patches and dropping it like a stone, Bethesda promises to bring Switch 2 optimisations t... Yahoo Tech
  3. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Patch 1.0 (Nintendo Switch™ 2) — August 11, 2026 Bethesda.net
  4. Oblivion Remastered Gets a Full Cartridge on Switch 2 GameLuster
  5. Digital Foundry breaks down Oblivion Remastered specs on Switch 2 gonintendo.com
 
Google will now allow users to remove visible watermarks from AI content - Engadget Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:04:42 GMT
The invisible SynthID will remain.
 
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Gets Disney Plus Streaming Release Date - CNET Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:01:22 GMT
More Star Wars news is likely on the way as Disney kicks off its D23 fan celebration event.
 
Land Rover’s building a limited-edition, road-legal V8 Defender Dakar - Top Gear - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Land Rover’s building a limited-edition, road-legal V8 Defender Dakar Top Gear
  2. The Defender Dakar Is the Most Extreme Land Rover Yet Car and Driver
  3. Defender creates Dakar-inspired road car DirtFish
  4. Land Rover Is Building A Bonkers Defender That Should Absolutely Destroy Ford Bronco Raptor CarBuzz
  5. The 2027 Land Rover Defender Dakar Is As Capable As Its Name Suggests Road & Track
 
Cheap TV boxes may secretly click ads for fraud - Fox News - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:47:03 GMT
Cheap TV boxes may secretly click ads for fraud Fox News
 
The New 2026 Hisense U6 Pro TV Delivers Premium Tech and the Latest Gaming Features at a Budget Price - IGN - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
  1. The New 2026 Hisense U6 Pro TV Delivers Premium Tech and the Latest Gaming Features at a Budget Price IGN
  2. Bright rooms can overwhelm budget TVs, but Hisense's U6SF Pro handles glare surprisingly well Business Insider
  3. Hisense Goes All-In on Mini-LED Smart Google TV Deals for Back-to-School, Save Hundreds on a Dorm Room Upgrade Gizmodo
  4. Hisense ULED 65U7G QLED Android 4K Smart drops to $680.78 on Amazon Technobezz
  5. Best TV deal: Save $452 on Hisense 65-inch E7 Cinema Series Mashable
 
Google must make it easier to install alternative app stores, judge orders - Engadget Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:38:40 GMT
Google has a week to make it easier to find third-party app stores.
 
Brabus Bodo Cabriolet (2027) - NetCarShow.com - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:36:02 GMT
  1. Brabus Bodo Cabriolet (2027) NetCarShow.com
  2. Brabus Built a 1,000-HP Aston Martin Cabriolet Autoblog
  3. Brabus Bodo Cabriolet Promises 223-MPH Wind in Your Hair Car and Driver
  4. Brabus Just Cut The Roof Off The Coolest Aston Martin Of All Time CarBuzz
  5. Brabus Bodo Cabriolet debuts at Pebble Beach with a $1.7 Million price tag! The Supercar Blog
 
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:32:14 GMT
  1. Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation Ars Technica
  2. Apple releases iOS 26.6.1 beta for iPhone, plus more 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 Betas With Security Fixes MacRumors
  4. iOS 26.6.1 and iOS 18.7.10 Release Date: Everything We Know The Mac Observer
  5. macOS Screen Sharing Flaw Exploited to Deploy Monero Miners Security Affairs
 
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:32:14 GMT
Screen-sharing bug lets remote hackers log in without a password.
 
‘Masturbation Consultants’ Gave an AI Startup a Hand - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:15:21 GMT
‘Masturbation Consultants’ Gave an AI Startup a Hand Gizmodo
 
Another Ryzen 7 7800X3D reportedly burns out despite AMD's voltage fix - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:07:00 GMT

According to Redditor Magoth04, a three-month-old Ryzen 7 7800X3D was irreparably damaged while installed in a fully updated MSI PRO X870-P WIFI motherboard. The post claims that the system abruptly shut down while gaming a few days ago and then entered a boot loop before dying for good.

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First test flight of largest all-electric aircraft used just $5 of electricity - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:23 GMT
Airline-backed venture aims to develop a hybrid-electric commercial aircraft.
 
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.
 
Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them - CNET Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:28:54 GMT
“Mercenary spyware” isn’t targeted at everybody, but don’t skip the notification if you see it.
 
Suspecting court of using AI, man injected prompts in filings to try to win case - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:26:53 GMT
Judge warns pro se litigants are using chatbots wrong and getting desperate.
 
Porsche Turned The GT2 RS Into A Modern Slantnose. It Rules - Motor1.com - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:25:00 GMT
  1. Porsche Turned The GT2 RS Into A Modern Slantnose. It Rules Motor1.com
  2. Porsche Flachbau RS: the Sonderwunsch one-off that brings a legendary motorsport silhouette back to life Porsche
  3. Porsche’s New Flachbau RS Is a Street-Legal 911 GT2 RS One-Off with 935 ‘Moby Dick’ Style Road & Track
  4. View Photos of the Porsche Flachbau RS Car and Driver
  5. Porsche Flachbau RS (2026) NetCarShow.com
 
Marvel's Wolverine arrives complete on disc, just as physical gaming fades - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:22:00 GMT

During a recent interview, Insomniac's Senior Project Director Jess Reiner-Reed confirmed that Marvel's Wolverine will bring a pleasant surprise to fans of physical game releases. The upcoming action game will be fully playable from the disc, meaning user will be able to enjoy the experience straight out of the box...

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State judge orders Kalshi to stop offering sports bets and other wagers - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:13:14 GMT
Kalshi ordered to stop offering bets in Washington, must implement geofencing.
 
The Mandalorian and Grogu will hit Disney+ on September 2 - Engadget Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:05:23 GMT
If you didn't catch it in theaters, here's when you can watch it on Disney+.
 
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:03:54 GMT
"We don't have access to the data on the hardware/servers," Iron Mountain told Ars.
 
Thimbleweed Park 2 Is Being Funded By A Sole 'Wealthy Outsider' - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:45:00 GMT
Thimbleweed Park 2 Is Being Funded By A Sole 'Wealthy Outsider' Nintendo Life
 
Anthropic is heading toward the largest IPO ever, at a possible $2 trillion valuation - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:40:00 GMT

The expectations are driven by Anthropic's rapid revenue growth. Investors expect its annualized revenue to reach $100 billion to $120 billion by the end of 2026. Anthropic said in May that its annualized revenue had surpassed $47 billion.

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Gunther Werks Built Its Fastest 911 Yet Without A Single Turbo - Carscoops - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:36:09 GMT
  1. Gunther Werks Built Its Fastest 911 Yet Without A Single Turbo Carscoops
  2. Gunther Werks Is Only Building 15 Extreme GXR-EVOs, and Each Comes With Its Own Racing Simulator Road & Track
  3. This Street-Legal Gunther Werks Race Car Starts At Over $1.0 Million Motor1.com
  4. Gunther Werks GXR-Evo Pairs a Naturally Aspirated Flat-Six with a Manual and a Carbon-Fiber Body Car and Driver
  5. Gunther Werks GXR-Evo Twurns the 993 Porsche 911 Into a 455-HP Manual Track Weapon MotorTrend
 
Policy experts: Europe stuck between "rock and a hard place" on launch - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:29:21 GMT
It turns out that the economics of rocket reuse are pretty, pretty good.
 
Audacity remains one of the best free tools for editing audio - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:23:00 GMT
Audacity remains one of the easiest ways to record, edit, clean up, and export audio without paying for a full production suite. It handles everything from quick trims and format conversions to podcasts, noise reduction, and basic mastering, with support for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It's also one of our Essential Apps for Windows and macOS.
 
Ars Live recap: How can we stop publishers from killing their own games? - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:11:37 GMT
The Stop Killing Games movement faces an uphill battle.
 
RUF’s Ehra Is The Analog 911 Porsche Won’t Sell You - Carscoops - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:10:15 GMT
  1. RUF’s Ehra Is The Analog 911 Porsche Won’t Sell You Carscoops
  2. The RUF Ehra is a new 650bhp widebody supercar that looks like an old 911 Top Gear
  3. RUF's New EHRA Is A 650-HP, Seven-Speed Manual Monster Motor1.com
  4. Ruf Ushers In A New Ehra Of Grand Touring With 650 Horsepower And All-Wheel Drive Jalopnik
  5. It’s how fast?! RUF’s new 641bhp EHRA can almost keep pace with a Veyron Car Magazine
 
One UI 9.5 looks like glass is these new rumors, and it looks pretty clean - Android Central - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:06:42 GMT
  1. One UI 9.5 looks like glass is these new rumors, and it looks pretty clean Android Central
  2. One UI 9.5 Leak Explained: What It Means for Galaxy Users samsung.gadgethacks.com
  3. Millions Of Galaxy Phones Are Weeks Away From Free Samsung Upgrade Forbes
  4. One UI 9.5 will finally bring app lock feature to your Galaxy phone or tablet SamMobile
  5. Here's our first look at Samsung's upcoming One UI 9.5 - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: Which Android smartwatch should you buy? - Android Central - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:05:09 GMT
  1. Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: Which Android smartwatch should you buy? Android Central
  2. Google’s Wearables Will Track Insulin Resistance in Category First Bloomberg.com
  3. Track subtle changes in your body with Health Guardian features on Pixel and Fitbit blog.google
  4. Pixel Watch 5 Hands-On: Health, GPS And AI At The Forefront Engadget
  5. Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: Comparing Google and Samsung’s New Watches CNET
 
Judge gives Google one week to fix "anticompetitive" app store download in Google Play - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:46:40 GMT
  1. Judge gives Google one week to fix "anticompetitive" app store download in Google Play Ars Technica
  2. Google will make rival Android app stores easier to find after judge says process is 'not acceptable' yet 9to5Google
  3. ‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier The Verge
  4. Judge forces Google to remove friction from third-party app store installations - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. The Google Play Store is going to change forever next week Android Police
 
Judge gives Google one week to fix "anticompetitive" app store download in Google Play - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:46:40 GMT
Third-party app stores are about to become more visible in Google Play.
 
Google Health 5.06 rolling out to control the Coach in Today tab - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:46:00 GMT
  1. Google Health 5.06 rolling out to control the Coach in Today tab 9to5Google
  2. It 'inanely comments on things you've already done': plenty of users wanted to hide the Google Health AI Coach, and the latest update makes it possible Yahoo Tech
  3. Android/iOS: Google Health v5.06 Release Notes Published jetstream.blog
  4. Google Health now lets you remove AI guidance from the Today tab Android Authority
  5. Google Health Update Lets You Get Rid of the Coach Droid Life
 
Enterprise SSDs now consume 48% of global NAND flash supply - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:44:00 GMT

A recent study by Counterpoint Research highlights the seismic shift the NAND flash industry is undergoing because of generative AI and chatbot services. While AI training workloads are increasingly being replaced by inference tasks, enterprise SSDs are consuming around half of the world's entire NAND supply.

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New Apple Watch models launch next month, here’s what’s coming - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:32:00 GMT
  1. New Apple Watch models launch next month, here’s what’s coming 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Explores Shaking Up Its Smartwatch for a New Era Bloomberg.com
  3. Future Apple Watches Might Ditch the Screen Gizmodo
  4. Could Apple Be Entering the Whoop-Dominated Screenless Wearables Market? Athletech News
  5. The MacRumors Show: Where Does the Apple Watch Go Next? MacRumors
 
ChromeOS 151 rolls out with new features and security updates - Chrome Unboxed - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:31:33 GMT
  1. ChromeOS 151 rolls out with new features and security updates Chrome Unboxed
  2. Critical Vulnerabilities Patched With Chrome 151 Update SecurityWeek
  3. Chrome Patches Five High-Severity Vulnerabilities, Bolsters Session Hijacking Defenses with DBSC finance.biggo.com
  4. Google Chrome 151 Patches Five High-Severity Use-After-Free Flaws in V8, Blink, and Extensions CyberSecurityNews
  5. Google Chrome 151 Update: Bounty Hunters Discover 12 New Security Bugs Forbes
 
R-rated director's cut of X-Files film restores Chris Carter's original horror vision - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:18:22 GMT
Chris Carter chats with Ars about the film he originally wanted to make—and why it's more relevant than ever.
 
Here's how to check if that Apple Threat Notification on your iPhone is real - Yahoo Tech - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:08:18 GMT
  1. Here's how to check if that Apple Threat Notification on your iPhone is real Yahoo Tech
  2. If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously techcrunch.com
  3. iPhone spyware alert: What Apple customers need to know Mashable
  4. Apple Warns Users in 110 Countries They May Be Targets of Mercenary Spyware The Hacker News
  5. Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them CNET
 
Taylor Farms' connections to Trump admin spurs probe into Cyclospora response - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:03:16 GMT
Senator Warren questions whether Taylor Farms' influence swayed Trump admin.
 
Feature: One Year On, Is Anyone Still Playing Drag x Drive? - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Feature: One Year On, Is Anyone Still Playing Drag x Drive? Nintendo Life
 
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.
 
Review: Michelin Performance Tires - Fast Rolling & Long-Lasting, But There's a Catch - Pinkbike - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Review: Michelin Performance Tires - Fast Rolling & Long-Lasting, But There's a Catch Pinkbike
 
Tech Visionary Says the Big AI Labs Don’t Get What People Want - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Tim O’Reilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AI—as long as it’s open source.
 
The big Xbox exclusivity debate: SHOULD Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 be Xbox console exclusive? - Windows Central - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:51:09 GMT
  1. The big Xbox exclusivity debate: SHOULD Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 be Xbox console exclusive? Windows Central
  2. 'One flag for each laid off dev:' Union workers stage unmissable protest for Xbox boss Asha Sharma Game Developer
  3. Fans Try To Decipher The Elder Scrolls VI’s Censored Subtitle Forbes
  4. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's internal playthrough of The Elder Scrolls 6 disrupted by a giant inflatable rat, as Bethesda union protests cuts Eurogamer
  5. New Rumor Says The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel Will Release In 2028 EGW.News
 
NASA-tested vest could cut astronauts' radiation exposure by 60% during major solar storms - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:42:00 GMT

The AstroRad vest flew around the moon in 2022 on Zohar, one of two female manikins aboard NASA's Orion capsule. Researchers compared Zohar's readings with those from Helga, a second manikin that wore no vest. Both contained thousands of radiation sensors.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's PS5 Beta Includes Campaign Mission for the First Time - Push Square - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's PS5 Beta Includes Campaign Mission for the First Time Push Square
  2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta test launch dates and content details are up Windows Central
  3. Here’s A First Look At CoD: Warzone’s New Zodiac Map For MW4 Yahoo Tech
  4. Modern Warfare 4 Expands Its Beta With Campaign and Warzone Content A 90s Kid
  5. Score a Modern Warfare 4 Beta Code for Free via the MP1st Giveaway MP1st
 
OpenAI and Anthropic in price war as Chinese AI rivals gain ground - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:27:14 GMT
US groups release cheaper models after new challenges to their trillion-dollar ambitions.
 
Best Apple Deals of the Week: Steep Discounts Hit AirPods, MacBook Pro, and Anker Accessories - MacRumors - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:18:39 GMT
  1. Best Apple Deals of the Week: Steep Discounts Hit AirPods, MacBook Pro, and Anker Accessories MacRumors
  2. Rare Apple sweep: Every AirPods model is on sale right now at Amazon Mashable
  3. Apple weekend deals: MacBooks up to $540 off, AirPods up to $100 off, Apple Watch, more 9to5Mac
  4. These Exemplary Earbuds Got a Perfect Score From Our Experts, and Now They’re 24% Off PCMag
  5. AirPods 4 with ANC just hit the best price in 6 months at Amazon, now 25% off 9to5Toys
 
Samsung's $1,900 Galaxy Z Fold 8 still has a serious problem with dust getting into its hinge - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:11:00 GMT

iFixit's teardown video notes that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has an IP48 rating, confirming it is protected against foreign objects 1mm in diameter and larger, and can withstand immersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes.

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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 17 to 21 - news.xbox.com - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:04:41 GMT
  1. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 17 to 21 news.xbox.com
  2. Out this week: Madden NFL 27, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, Duskfade, Wild Blue Skies, Skatesterre, more Games Asylum
  3. The Video Games And More You Should Play This Weekend – August 14, 2026 Game Informer
  4. These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 17-21) Pure Xbox
  5. August 13 Is About To Be an Incredibly Busy Day For Millions of Gamers Polygon.com
 
Sony Wants to Create an Original Character IP to Rival Hello Kitty - IGN - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:04:35 GMT
  1. Sony Wants to Create an Original Character IP to Rival Hello Kitty IGN
  2. Sony is looking for a new mascot: Why Astro Bot isn't enough PlayFront
  3. Sony Pitches Stressed Out Bear as Its Own Hello Kitty IMDb
  4. Sony Wants to Create a New Mascot to Rival Hello Kitty Insider Gaming
  5. Sony hunts for next Hello Kitty in character IP push Nikkei Asia
 
Louis Vuitton’s Next Release? Vintage Porsches - WSJ - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:50:21 GMT
  1. Louis Vuitton’s Next Release? Vintage Porsches WSJ
  2. Louis Vuitton and Singer Join Forces to Reimagine a Pair of Porsche 911s Robb Report
  3. Louis Vuitton’s Newest Timepiece Comes With an Insane, Custom Porsche 911 GQ
  4. Louis Vuitton Joins Forces With Singer on Custom Porsche 911 Cars WWD
  5. The Louis Vuitton-branded car that comes with complementary gold sunglasses The Times
 
Nine PBS lost access to 50TB of archives when its data center vanished - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:42:00 GMT

Nine PBS in St. Louis is suing the owner of a Denver-based data center after spending much of this year attempting to regain access to more than 50TB of its archival data. The data center became defunct and changed ownership multiple times under circumstances that remain unclear.

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Black Hole Stars Are Apparently Real and Help Explain a Long-Standing Mystery - CNET Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:40:41 GMT
Astronomers may have discovered a bizarre new type of star with a black hole at its center.
 
I sifted through 100s of new Lululemon We Made Too Much finds — 21 bags, tops & more worth your attention, all under $150 - Yahoo Lifestyle Canada - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:26:05 GMT
  1. I sifted through 100s of new Lululemon We Made Too Much finds — 21 bags, tops & more worth your attention, all under $150 Yahoo Lifestyle Canada
  2. Lululemon’s We Made Too Much Section Is Ripe for Fall — Shop Our Favorite Pieces from $19 people.com
  3. Our Favorite lululemon Lightweight Running Shorts Are 43% Off Right Now menshealth.com
  4. This popular Lululemon Align tank top is finally in the We Made Too Much section CNN
  5. I gave myself a $100 budget at Lululemon — these are the 11 styles I'd actually buy Tom's Guide
 
How Gemini 3.7 Flash Defeats GPT-5.6 Terra at Long Context - Geeky Gadgets - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:20:35 GMT
  1. How Gemini 3.7 Flash Defeats GPT-5.6 Terra at Long Context Geeky Gadgets
  2. Introducing Gemini 3.7 Flash blog.google
  3. Google announces Gemini 3.7 Flash just three weeks after previous release Ars Technica
  4. Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows Reuters
  5. New Gemini Flash model arrives before Gemini 3.5 Pro axios.com
 
2011 Lord Of The Rings Game Didn't Get A "Fair Shake" Launching Near Skyrim, Former WB Boss Says - GameSpot - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:15:23 GMT
  1. 2011 Lord Of The Rings Game Didn't Get A "Fair Shake" Launching Near Skyrim, Former WB Boss Says GameSpot
  2. 'Every Review Just Compared It to Skyrim' — Why The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Got 'Lost in the Wash' Back in 2011 IGN
  3. Former WB director says Lord of the Rings: War in the North should never have released at the same time as Skyrim Video Games Chronicle
  4. A long-lost Lord of the Rings action RPG makes a surprise return to Steam PC Gamer
  5. 2011 The Lord Of The Rings Game Gets Surprise Re-Release Today GameSpot
 
A smart feeder outage left some cats and dogs without scheduled meals - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:08:00 GMT

The company said the issue involved communication between the Petlibro app, its devices, and online servers. Its status page later said service had been fully restored, but users continued to report offline devices and missed feeding schedules after that update.

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Gboard's new Rambler feature blew me away when I tried it - Android Police - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:15 GMT
  1. Gboard's new Rambler feature blew me away when I tried it Android Police
  2. Putting sign language AI into users’ hands Google DeepMind
  3. Here Are the Biggest Gemini Updates Announced at Made by Google 2026 extremetech.com
  4. Google’s Pixel 11 can translate American Sign Language into text Mashable
  5. 'One of the most important updates': Sundar Pichai announces new Gboard feature that turns sign language into text The Times of India
 
You Don’t Always Need a Student ID for Apple’s Back-to-School Deals - CNET - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:41:00 GMT
  1. You Don’t Always Need a Student ID for Apple’s Back-to-School Deals CNET
  2. Apple Back to School 2026: Free gift card offer extended through Sept. 24 Mashable
  3. Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer is Now Live Across Europe MacRumors
  4. Apple is giving away £120 Gift Cards to Mac and iPad owners, as popular offer returns for a limited time GB News
  5. APPLE EXTENDS 2026 BACK TO SCHOOL DEALS ON MACS AND IPADS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 24 Magzter
 
You Don’t Always Need a Student ID for Apple’s Back-to-School Deals - CNET Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:40:29 GMT
Apple has a hidden certified refurbished store that offers the popular MacBook Neo for $100 off.
 
Phantom Blade Zero can run on old GPUs, but you'll need way more for ray tracing - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:39:00 GMT

Pre-orders are now open for Phantom Blade Zero, a kung fu-themed action-adventure game that aims to follow in the footsteps of prior Chinese hits such as Black Myth: Wukong. Despite featuring highly detailed Unreal Engine 5 graphics, developer S-Game Studio claims that the game can achieve high frame rates on...

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Communication in Ford Hypercar Project the “Biggest Challenge” - Sportscar365 - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:36:22 GMT
Communication in Ford Hypercar Project the “Biggest Challenge” Sportscar365
 
Life on Mars? It Remains a Tantalizing Topic for Scientific Study - CNET Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Earth’s neighbor still has secrets that science is trying to figure out, and one of them is potential signs of life.
 
You'll Have to Wait Until 2028 to Play PS5's Shiniest, Jankiest Sci-Fi Adventure - Push Square - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. You'll Have to Wait Until 2028 to Play PS5's Shiniest, Jankiest Sci-Fi Adventure Push Square
  2. Cyberpunk 2077 rival Neo Berlin 2087 gets thrilling first-look GAMINGbible
  3. Long-Awaited PlayStation 5 RPG Finally Gets Release Date Window Yahoo Tech
  4. Neo Berlin 2087 trailers are not AI-generated - cyberpunk action game developers deny rumors ixbt.games
  5. Neo Berlin 2087 Unveils Launch Window with New Trailer Gamesurf
 
McLaren Revives Manual in First Stick-Shift Supercar Since F1 - The Drive - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. McLaren Revives Manual in First Stick-Shift Supercar Since F1 The Drive
  2. McLaren's new manual supercar will cost $1.5 million, and client reaction has been 'incredible,' CEO says Yahoo Finance
  3. The McLaren McL 6GT Concept in Photos Robb Report
  4. Gallery: Aston Martin Valen Photos Autoweek
  5. McL 6GT McLaren
 
Best Wireless Chargers (2026): My Picks After Testing 100+ - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
 
Google’s Pixel Phones Are Getting a Tap-to-Share Feature for Contact Info and More - CNET Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Google says the new Quick Share feature is an “instant, two-way exchange” for sharing.
 
Elon Musk earned over 2.5 million times more than Tesla workers as CEO pay surged again - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT

A report by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) – the largest federation of labor unions in the United States – revealed that CEOs now receive more than 300 times the pay of working people. But that figure excludes Musk because his $158 billion compensation skews the numbers.

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The 4 Best Planners of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Cloth & Paper - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:33:00 GMT
If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.
 
SK hynix is now Kioxia's biggest shareholder, but taking control won't be easy - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Kioxia said that BCPE Pangea Cayman2, known as SPC2, owned 14.19% of its shares as of July 31. Toshiba's stake fell to 14.12% after it sold shares in the market last month, putting SPC2 in the top position.

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Rocket Report: Rocket Lab shows off its flexibility; Blue Origin's two-pad plan - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:49 GMT
"We’ve never seen launch capacity so constrained."
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: The ultra foldable with an ultra price - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:05 GMT
Samsung didn't have to change much this year because its hardware is just that good.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: The ultra foldable with an ultra price - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:05 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: The ultra foldable with an ultra price Ars Technica
  2. Engadget Review Recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Dell XPS 13 And More Engadget
  3. How to Pick the Foldable That’s Right For You: A Guide to the Latest Galaxy Z Series samsung.com
  4. These Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Deals Can Help You Save Big on the Stylish Foldable CNET
  5. Will the iPhone Ultra avoid the issue that can still kill Samsung foldables? 9to5Mac
 
FTC Strikes Deals to Ignore Unlawful Credit Discrimination - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.
 
These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”
 
Halo: Campaign Evolved studio outlines five key updates that'll drop with next week's big patch - Eurogamer - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:35:29 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved studio outlines five key updates that'll drop with next week's big patch Eurogamer
  2. Big improvements are coming to Halo: Campaign Evolved overclock3d.net
  3. ‘Out of scale, no mystery, damn ugly’ Halo’s original art director shares his thoughts on Campaign Evolved’s architecture Video Games Chronicle
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved Sales Estimates Put it at a Nearly 50-50 Split Between Xbox and PS5 Buyers IGN
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Biggest Competition Might Be Halo GameSpot
 
Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories (2026): Mous, dbrand, Bellroy - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Protect your Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL with a tried-and-true phone case, screen protector, and Qi2 charger.
 
I Wore an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Body Suit to Zap Myself Into Fitness - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Can electrifying your workout offer a shortcut to a stronger, fitter you? I sweated in a skintight EMS suit for two months to find out.
 
The US will let private companies hack back at cybercriminals for the first time - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:19:00 GMT

President Donald Trump signed the National Security Presidential Memorandum on Wednesday. The move marks the first time the federal government has authorized private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations.

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People Are ‘Marrying’ Chatbots. These Lawmakers Want to Stop Them - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Human-AI marriages are not currently recognized by US law. Some Republican state policymakers are drafting legislation to keep it that way.
 
NYT Connections Answers for August 15, 2026 - The New York Times - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:07 GMT
NYT Connections Answers for August 15, 2026 The New York Times
 
Best Computer Monitors (2026): The Home Office Upgrade You Need - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
My expert advice on what computer monitor to buy for your home office, ranging from budget-tier to fully featured.
 
Inside WIRED’s Brain Week - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In five stories, we look at some of the most fascinating aspects of human (and animal) intelligence. From new octopus research, to the scientists using human cells to power computers, to a promising new treatment for addiction, cognitive science is getting smarter.
 
Her Brain Was Broken. It Was Fixed With Sound—Not a Scalpel - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
One woman’s meth addiction was so bad, the only option left might have been brain surgery. Then a single session of noninvasive, focused ultrasound seemed to do what years of treatment could not.
 
Sonos Ace Ultra price, specs, and release date leaked - Notebookcheck - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Sonos Ace Ultra price, specs, and release date leaked Notebookcheck
  2. Sonos gets ready to launch new Ace Ultra headphones Lowpass
  3. Sonos Plans ‘Ace Ultra’ Headphones and Broad Push Into AI Bloomberg.com
  4. Here’s a Leaked Glimpse of Sonos Next Wireless Headphones Gizmodo
  5. Sonos Ace Ultra headphones could be on the horizon The Verge
 
This Art Project Slows Down Citi Bikes to Make NYC’s Rent Crisis Feel Real - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Ground Truth makes the shared rental bikes harder to pedal through rent-burdened neighborhoods, offering a tangible way for people to experience income inequality.
 
Dell XPS 13 Review: Move Over, Neo - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
It’s amazing how few compromises Dell made to get the new XPS 13 down to $700, but I strongly recommend the $900 model, which comes with 16 GB of RAM.
 
Nintendo shares pop 7% after 'Pokémon Pokopia' sales top 5 million - CNBC - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:03:34 GMT
  1. Nintendo shares pop 7% after 'Pokémon Pokopia' sales top 5 million CNBC
  2. Global Sales of Pokémon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 Surpass 5 Million Units Business Wire
  3. Nintendo stock jumps after Pokémon Pokopia hits 5 million sales qz.com
  4. One Switch 2 Players in 5 Has Bought This Cozy Pokémon Game Polygon.com
  5. Pokémon Pokopia Celebrates Over 5 Million Units Sold Globally Crunchyroll
 
The Real Reason Data Center Gas Power Plants Are So Dirty - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A massive new gas plant in Texas will be built with much less efficient technology than regular gas plants. It’s far from the only data center power project to rely on dirty turbines.
 
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.
 
Total War: WARHAMMER III Drops its Largest-Ever DLC on September 24, and it No Longer Requires the Base Game - Wccftech - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:30:00 GMT
  1. Total War: WARHAMMER III Drops its Largest-Ever DLC on September 24, and it No Longer Requires the Base Game Wccftech
  2. Four Lords of the End Times join Total War: Warhammer III Warhammer Community
  3. Come September, you won't need a single Total War: Warhammer game to play its colossal, trilogy-spanning Im... Yahoo Tech
  4. Creative Assembly dives deep into Lords of the End Times – Release date revealed! overclock3d.net
  5. For the Total War: Warhammer trilogy campaign, you won't need to buy the game - the Lords of the End Times expansion changes the rules ixbt.games
 
Organic-looking brake assemblies debut on new Czinger 21C Spyder - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:01:15 GMT
Czinger used topological design and additive manufacturing to make the brakes.
 
Office Depot Coupons: Save With Promo Codes in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From furniture and ink to professional printing services, use an Office Depot discount code to maximize your savings on every workspace essential.
 
Layla Sleep Coupon: Save Up to $600 in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your sleep setup with the latest Layla promo codes. Save on flippable mattresses, copper-infused pillows, and adjustable bases in August 2026.
 
Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | August 2026 - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure.
 
HelloFresh Promo Codes: 55% Off for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get up to 55% off and free meal boxes using a HelloFresh coupon code in August 2026. Discover our best codes and discounts to let you save time and money.
 
Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.
 
Pura Promo Codes: $20 Off August 2026 - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enhance your home's ambiance for less with active Pura promo codes. Find savings on smart diffusers, exclusive scents, and subscribe & save offers.
 
Babbel Promo Code: Up to 65% Off in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Master a new language with expert-led courses. Use our verified Babbel coupon codes to save up to 65% on student plans and 60% on 6-month subscriptions.
 
I walked 5,000 steps with the Fitbit Air vs Garmin Cirqa — Round 2: We have a new champ - Tom's Guide - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:30:00 GMT
  1. I walked 5,000 steps with the Fitbit Air vs Garmin Cirqa — Round 2: We have a new champ Tom's Guide
  2. ‘What About Garmin?’ I Tested the Company’s Answer to Whoop WSJ
  3. Garmin Cirqa Versus Fitbit Air: How These Two Fitness Trackers Compare Engadget
  4. Five Hacks Every Garmin Cirqa User Should Know Lifehacker
  5. Garmin Partners With Fitness Influencer Kayla Itsines To Launch The Garmin Recharge Lounge bandt.com.au
 
Amazon is selling a $190 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for 42% off - thestreet.com - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT
  1. Amazon is selling a $190 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for 42% off thestreet.com
  2. Walmart Is Selling a ‘Bright and Clear’ Android Tablet for 73% Off Men's Journal
  3. Amazon's $86 2-in-1 laptop and tablet has fully-integrated AI features Yahoo Finance
  4. Walmart is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for just $76 in time for back-to-school season aol.com
  5. Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for just $75 Yahoo Tech
 
31 Human Body Facts That Sound Completely Fake But Are Totally Real - Yahoo - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:16:00 GMT
31 Human Body Facts That Sound Completely Fake But Are Totally Real Yahoo
 
Microsoft warns users to install Windows 11's latest update within 3 days, 400+ security bugs fixed - Windows Latest - Google Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:44:14 GMT
  1. Microsoft warns users to install Windows 11's latest update within 3 days, 400+ security bugs fixed Windows Latest
  2. Shattering the Dream – When a Job Offer Becomes a Zero-Day Attack Check Point Research
  3. Microsoft Plugs Nearly 400 Security Holes Krebs on Security
  4. Lazarus Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Gain SYSTEM Access and Deploy Backdoor The Hacker News
  5. Microsoft's Patch Tuesday Deluge Continues With August Updates Dark Reading
 
Google’s New Pixel 11 Phones Get Higher Starting Prices — Blame the RAM Shortage - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:54:08 GMT
This year’s Pixel devices all got pricier. Here’s why.
 
We Spotted So Many Workarounds for Flock’s New Rules on Police Camera Surveillance - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:20:06 GMT
Toothless limitations aren’t a great look for Flock’s modern surveillance.
 
WhatsApp Fights Back Against Scammers With New AI Alert Tool - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:45:26 GMT
Meta’s new Scam Alert tool will flag potential scam texts in WhatsApp while your messages stay encrypted.
 
The Safety Reckoning Inside OpenAI - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:37:19 GMT
OpenAI’s rogue agent hack was a watershed moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. It also sparked internal questions about the culture that led to it.
 
Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: Comparing Google and Samsung’s New Watches - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:20:58 GMT
Both new watches from Google and Samsung can work with any Android phone, but they have different features and perks.
 
US wait times for cancer surgeries are getting longer and longer - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:17:29 GMT
Study finds wait times for cancer surgeries hit 10-year high.
 
Disgruntled security researcher just dropped another Windows zero-day, right on schedule - TechSpot - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:53:52 GMT
  1. Disgruntled security researcher just dropped another Windows zero-day, right on schedule TechSpot
  2. After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug techcrunch.com
  3. Microsoft's nemesis drops new zero-day privilege escalation vulnerability — attack grants system-level privileges, but it could already be patched tomshardware.com
  4. Nightmare Eclipse Drops Windows Zero-Day Exploit ‘ShieldBreak’ SecurityWeek
  5. Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows The Register
 
Disgruntled security researcher just dropped another Windows zero-day, right on schedule - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:53:00 GMT

NightmareEclipse and Microsoft keep clashing over zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows. The researcher, who pledged to give Redmond security hell, is back with ShieldBreak, a new flaw in Windows Defender that can be abused to gain complete, unfettered access to a Windows device and all its data.

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Streamers Are Telling Twitch How Much They Hate That Generative AI Training Is Opt-Out By Default - Kotaku - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:29:44 GMT
  1. Streamers Are Telling Twitch How Much They Hate That Generative AI Training Is Opt-Out By Default Kotaku
  2. Twitch faces backlash over Amazon using content to train AI BBC
  3. Twitch is Mining Peoples' Streams to Train Amazon's AI 404 Media
  4. Twitch Admits ‘Nobody Would Opt-In’ To AI Training, Here’s How To Opt-Out Forbes
  5. Twitch makes it practically impossible to prevent AI scraping Game Developer
 
The Future Of Roku As An Affordable Streaming Platform Is Looking Bleak - bgr.com - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:17:00 GMT
The Future Of Roku As An Affordable Streaming Platform Is Looking Bleak bgr.com
 
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Manifesto Is 6,500 Words—and Barely Says Anything - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:14:43 GMT
AI is shifting the culture, from tech CEO manifestos to 1 am job interviews. We unpack some of the latest, along with the top findings from Black Hat and Defcon, this week on Uncanny Valley.
 
Candy Crush generates nearly $1 billion annually, 14 years after launch - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:38:00 GMT

In FY 2025, Candy Crush Saga reportedly generated $876.5 million in revenue, with most of it coming from in-app purchases. While that sounds impressive, it marks a slight dip from the previous six years, when the game generated more than $1 billion in annual revenue.

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Game Dev CEO Accused of Replacing Writers With AI is Now Completely Crashing Out - Yahoo News New Zealand - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:50:17 GMT
Game Dev CEO Accused of Replacing Writers With AI is Now Completely Crashing Out Yahoo News New ZealandSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
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 cyberattacks.
 
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?
 
Windows 11's new CPU-boosting speed trick is rolling out to all 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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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.
 
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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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.
 
After 50 Years, Physicists Find Strong Evidence For What Really Holds Matter Together - ScienceAlert - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:01:01 GMT
  1. After 50 Years, Physicists Find Strong Evidence For What Really Holds Matter Together ScienceAlert
  2. A tiny mismatch built the universe. Physicists are one step closer to explaining how Scientific American
  3. The glue that binds a proton may be key to its identity Science News
  4. This Hidden Structure Within the Building Blocks of Atoms May Dictate the Imbalance Between Matter and Antimatter The Debrief
  5. Physicists Find Evidence for How Protons Carry Their Identity Sci.News
 
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.
 
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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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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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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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Stressed Parents Give Kids More Screen Time, Study Finds - CNET Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:50:30 GMT
Too much screen time can be a tough transition with class back in session for some kids.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Apple’s $250 Million AI iPhone Settlement Is Coming Sooner Than Expected. Learn Who’s Eligible for a Payout - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The company will pay some iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit, and with a new court order, that will now happen months earlier than expected.
 
Looking for a Free Microsoft 365 Replacement? Try This Program - CNET Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:01:19 GMT
Save money with the offline office suite LibreOffice.