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Sources: Temporal is in talks for a fresh funding round that would give the open-source orchestration platform developer a ~$500M raise at a $12B+ valuation (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:00:37 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Temporal is in talks for a fresh funding round that would give the open-source orchestration platform developer a ~$500M raise at a $12B+ valuation — Temporal Technologies Inc. is in talks for a fresh funding round that would give the AI startup a valuation of at least $12 billion …

 
Rillet, which is developing an AI-native accounting platform, raised a $100M Series C at a $1B valuation led by Iconiq, bringing its total funding to $200M+ (Nick Lichtenberg/Fortune) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:20:00 GMT

Nick Lichtenberg / Fortune:
Rillet, which is developing an AI-native accounting platform, raised a $100M Series C at a $1B valuation led by Iconiq, bringing its total funding to $200M+ — Rillet, a two-year-old startup building what it calls the first truly AI-native accounting platform, has raised a $100 million Series C …

 
Gamescom 2026 Is Back: How to Watch Opening Night Live, Stream Schedule, and Major Reveals to Expect - IGN - Google Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:58:30 GMT
  1. Gamescom 2026 Is Back: How to Watch Opening Night Live, Stream Schedule, and Major Reveals to Expect IGN
  2. Gamescom 2026 sets new record as number of country pavilions increases by 25% GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Gamescom Opening Night Live: 3 confirmed games and 6 predictions Red Bull
  4. Gamescom 2026 Sells Out for the First Time Ever, With a German President Opening the Show for the First Time Wccftech
  5. Gamescom will draw 1,600 exhibitors from 67 countries across 33 soccer pitches of space | leadership interview GamesBeat
 
Cerebras unveils CS-4, a server rack powered by three WSE-3 Turbo chips and built around its new Nexus architecture, with first shipments starting this quarter (Max A. Cherney/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:30:03 GMT

Max A. Cherney / Reuters:
Cerebras unveils CS-4, a server rack powered by three WSE-3 Turbo chips and built around its new Nexus architecture, with first shipments starting this quarter — Cerebras Systems (CBRS.O) announced on Tuesday a new version of its server hardware that includes its dinner-plate-sized chips that it says will speed AI chatbot queries.
 
New Google Ad Shows a Mysterious Wearable. Is It the Next Fitbit? - CNET Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:25:11 GMT
Google hasn’t confirmed the brand-new, unreleased wearable, but it’s fun to speculate anyway.
 
Survey: 52% of Americans say they are more concerned than excited about increased AI use in daily life, up from 37% in 2021, including 55% of those under 30 (Pew Research Center) - Techmeme Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:05:01 GMT

Pew Research Center:
Survey: 52% of Americans say they are more concerned than excited about increased AI use in daily life, up from 37% in 2021, including 55% of those under 30 — Americans have become increasingly worried about artificial intelligence over the years, and young adults' concern has continued to climb.
 
Polaroid Put Pikachu on a $100 Camera Because Nostalgia Works - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:45:15 GMT
Polaroid turned Pikachu, Sylveon and the Poke Ball into instant cameras because slapping Pokemon on things remains an excellent business model.
 
Millions of cars are under recall for catching fire while parked - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:32:00 GMT

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

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MPC-HC is old-school software in the best possible way - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:18:00 GMT
Media Player Classic - Home Cinema is fast, lightweight, and plays virtually anything without unnecessary extras. Its classic interface stays out of the way, while advanced users can fine-tune playback with custom filters, shaders, and renderers such as madVR. MPC-HC is also one of our Essential Apps.
 
Anthropic details two experiments showing how Claude can accelerate protein design and analytical chemistry, and says it plans an access program for scientists (Anthropic) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:15:02 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic details two experiments showing how Claude can accelerate protein design and analytical chemistry, and says it plans an access program for scientists — Summary: In this post, we share two results that show how Claude can help life scientists increase the pace of their research.
 
A Hot End And Material Database For 3D Printing - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:00:54 GMT
When it comes to 3D printing in the FDM world, you can go a long way just relying on standard settings that ship with your 3D printer and/or slicer. If …read more
 
Apple's iPhone 18 Release Schedule: What's Coming and When - MacRumors - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:58:41 GMT
  1. Apple's iPhone 18 Release Schedule: What's Coming and When MacRumors
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Discounted Day Re-Enters The September Schedule Forbes
  3. A20 Pro speed and efficiency improvements leaked? Not so fast… Macworld
  4. Two camera features may be unique to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, suggests leaker 9to5Mac
  5. US Stock Market Moves | Apple (AAPL.US) Rises Nearly 2% as iPhone 17 Series Prices Could Increase by Up to 1,000 Yuan Moomoo
 
ICE agents can't wear Meta glasses while they work, official memo warns - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:57:32 GMT
Smart glasses have become a recurring accessory amid the immigration crackdown.
 
Fairphone’s Repairable Smartphones Debut in the US With the 6 Plus - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:51:33 GMT
The Fairphone 6 Plus costs $650 and ships with Android 16 as its operating system.
 
Sources: OpenAI's Q2 revenue grew 18% QoQ to $6.7B, while its losses deepened; Anthropic's Q2 revenue more than doubled to $11.6B, with a small operating profit (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:50:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: OpenAI's Q2 revenue grew 18% QoQ to $6.7B, while its losses deepened; Anthropic's Q2 revenue more than doubled to $11.6B, with a small operating profit — The ChatGPT-maker's revenue disappointed some investors, although the company told them its growth accelerated in the third quarter
 
Z.ai's GLM-5.3 with max reasoning scores 60 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, on par with Kimi K3 but below Opus 5 at 63 and Fable 5 at 62 (@artificialanlys) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:35:01 GMT

@artificialanlys:
Z.ai's GLM-5.3 with max reasoning scores 60 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, on par with Kimi K3 but below Opus 5 at 63 and Fable 5 at 62 — GLM-5.3 achieves 60 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, on par with Kimi K3 and up 7 points from GLM-5.2. Once the weights are released it will be tied as the leading open weights model @Zai_org has just launched GLM-5.3, which ties Kimi K3 (60) for the most
 
Framework's cheapest laptop just got a major spec bump - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:33:32 GMT
The Framework Laptop 12 now ships with Intel's Core Series 3 chips and other hardware upgrades.
 
"Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:32:46 GMT
US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too.
 
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:18:13 GMT
Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.
 
NTE Artwork Features Watermark For Free Trial Of AI Software - Kotaku - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:10 GMT
NTE Artwork Features Watermark For Free Trial Of AI Software Kotaku
 
Internal memo: ICE bars its employees from wearing Meta's AI glasses, saying they "could unintentionally capture, record, or transmit sensitive information" (New York Times) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:50:02 GMT

New York Times:
Internal memo: ICE bars its employees from wearing Meta's AI glasses, saying they “could unintentionally capture, record, or transmit sensitive information” — The agency joins a growing number of workplaces and groups to ban Meta's devices, which have spurred privacy concerns.
 
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signs an executive order imposing new requirements on data center projects, including getting approval from local officials (Allan Smith/NBC News) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:40:02 GMT

Allan Smith / NBC News:
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signs an executive order imposing new requirements on data center projects, including getting approval from local officials — Shapiro, a potential Democratic 2028 contender, earlier welcomed data center developments. His new executive order takes a starkly different tone toward the industry.
 
In opening arguments, US state AGs said Meta intentionally sought to addict children to Facebook and Instagram in pursuit of profit; Meta rejected the claims (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:20:02 GMT

Reuters:
In opening arguments, US state AGs said Meta intentionally sought to addict children to Facebook and Instagram in pursuit of profit; Meta rejected the claims — Meta Platforms (META.O) rejected accusations by U.S. states that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook …

 
Sam Altman says OpenAI's decision to pace its AI development was caused by a collection of research observations showing "various degrees of misalignment" (Alex Heath/Time) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:00:51 GMT

Alex Heath / Time:
Sam Altman says OpenAI's decision to pace its AI development was caused by a collection of research observations showing “various degrees of misalignment” — “I think it is a good time to slow down,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told me last week, describing the company's decision …

 
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to these states next - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:57:00 GMT
  1. Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to these states next 9to5Mac
  2. Digital driver license? NCDMV to launch new mobile ID program WRAL
  3. Apple Is Reportedly Expanding Apple Wallet IDs To Four More States Engadget
  4. North Carolina moving toward mobile driver licenses Neuse News
  5. Apple Wallet Driver's License Feature to Launch in Four More U.S. States MacRumors
 
Sources: Anthropic prepares to give its co-founders shares with extra voting power to help insulate them from outside pressure; Amodei owns ~2% of Anthropic (The Information) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:40:01 GMT

The Information:
Sources: Anthropic prepares to give its co-founders shares with extra voting power to help insulate them from outside pressure; Amodei owns ~2% of Anthropic — Anthropic has been preparing to give CEO Dario Amodei and other co-founders a class of stock with extra voting power to help insulate …

 
How to check your iPhone's battery health and cycle count - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
How to check your iPhone's battery health and cycle count.
 
GTA 6 gameplay leaked ahead of its new trailer, and Rockstar is taking down the videos - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:29:54 GMT
Two legit-seeming clips and a world map are out there, if you know where to look.
 
GTA 6 Gameplay Leaked Ahead Of Its New Trailer, And Rockstar Is Taking Down The Videos - Engadget - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:29:54 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Gameplay Leaked Ahead Of Its New Trailer, And Rockstar Is Taking Down The Videos Engadget
  2. GTA 6 Gameplay and Map Appear to Leak Online IGN
  3. GTA 6 Netflix Extended Look Could be Three Episodes (DEBUNKED) Insider Gaming
  4. GTA 6 New Footage Just Leaked — Here Are The Cars Spotted On Leonida's Streets HotCars
  5. Group Behind GTA 6 Leak Demands End to Digital Pre-Orders Kotaku
 
ChatGPT Launches a Version of Its Model for Teens - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:28:14 GMT
The rollout raises questions about whether teenagers should be using chatbots at all.
 
The US SEC proposes exempting certain digital asset offerings from securities registration statements, with exemptions for offerings up to $5M and $75M (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:20:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
The US SEC proposes exempting certain digital asset offerings from securities registration statements, with exemptions for offerings up to $5M and $75M — The Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a proposal to exempt certain digital asset offerings from securities registration statements …

 
Things I learned about the rumored HomePod display from macOS beta code - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:11:55 GMT
Apple's latest software references watch-like "Faces."
 
Squeeze More Juice Out of Your Dead Batteries—Using Physics - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:11:03 GMT
How the joule thief circuit “steals” energy from seemingly depleted power cells.
 
Wake Up, It Looks Like Terranigma Might Finally Be Getting A Re-Release - Time Extension - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:05:00 GMT
Wake Up, It Looks Like Terranigma Might Finally Be Getting A Re-Release Time Extension
 
Reverse Engineered Grill Controller Gets Open Firmware - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:00:50 GMT
If you are a regular reader, then the odds are you have taken apart an electronic gadget, either for a fix, or simply because your curiosity got the better of …read more
 
Apple's Home Hub Will Have a Widget Gallery With iPhone Widget Support - MacRumors - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:56:40 GMT
  1. Apple's Home Hub Will Have a Widget Gallery With iPhone Widget Support MacRumors
  2. AirPods with cameras aren't the only new product that Apple just leaked Mashable
  3. Things I Learned About The Rumored HomePod Display From macOS Beta Code Engadget
  4. Oops: Apple accidentally leaks 10+ unreleased devices cultofmac.com
  5. Apple’s big Home product overhaul leaked in new report 9to5Mac
 
4 Reasons To Skip The iPhone 18 (And Why You Should Upgrade To iPhone 17 Now) - bgr.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:51:17 GMT
  1. 4 Reasons To Skip The iPhone 18 (And Why You Should Upgrade To iPhone 17 Now) bgr.com
  2. Should You Buy an iPhone 17 Now or Wait for iPhone 18? MacRumors
  3. As iPhone 18 series launch nears, one of Tesla’s biggest investor Ross Gerber says that ‘now is a good time’ to buy iPhone 17 as Apple … The Times of India
  4. Why the iPhone 18 Pro might be worth skipping this year Macworld
  5. iPhone owners given urgent deadline, and ignoring it will be costly AOL.co.uk
 
Gemini in Chrome Is Now Available for Android Users - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:38:33 GMT
AI Pro and Ultra subscribers will also have access to Google’s agentic AI auto browsing feature.
 
Spotify's Running Mode is now available on Android - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:36:58 GMT
Spotify's Running Mode is now available on Android.
 
Spotify's Running Mode Is Now Available On Android - Engadget - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:36:58 GMT
  1. Spotify's Running Mode Is Now Available On Android Engadget
  2. How to Get the Most Out of Running Mode Spotify
  3. Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks TechCrunch
  4. Spotify just rolled out a new personalization feature, and thankfully, it doesn’t involve AI — here’s why I think users will love Playlist Notes TechRadar
  5. Spotify rolling out 'User Notes' and 'Running Mode' features on Android – here's what they do 9to5Google
 
Google makes it official: Googlebook launch event set for September in NYC - Chrome Unboxed - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:36:56 GMT
  1. Google makes it official: Googlebook launch event set for September in NYC Chrome Unboxed
  2. Acer’s first Googlebook could finally fix everything Chromebooks got wrong Yahoo Tech
  3. ASUS Googlebook “Lapis” leaks with Core Ultra 5 325 and Core Ultra 7 355 VideoCardz.com
  4. Google just set the date for its big Googlebook event in New York Android Central
  5. Beyond Pixel 11: Why a Googlebook launch event is likely Tech Advisor
 
Apple has new in-app transaction commission rates for EU devs - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:33:35 GMT
Apple has new in-app transaction commission rates for EU devs.
 
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Lead Xbox Game Pass’s August 2026 Second Batch - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:27:14 GMT
The second half of Game Pass’s August 2026 lineup is mostly lesser-known and upcoming titles, but maybe you’ll find a game here to get excited about.
 
Against all odds, SpaceX finally tugs Starship into port after 24 days at sea - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:01:09 GMT
"A team of SpaceX engineers is on their way to conduct additional analysis on the vehicle."
 
VC funding in physical AI companies totaled $47.4B across 521 deals in H1, up 80% from H1 2025, and more than the $41.9B invested from 2022 to 2024 (Mary Ann Azevedo/Crunchbase News) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:35 GMT

Mary Ann Azevedo / Crunchbase News:
VC funding in physical AI companies totaled $47.4B across 521 deals in H1, up 80% from H1 2025, and more than the $41.9B invested from 2022 to 2024 — Funding to physical AI companies is booming in 2026. — Venture investors appear to increasingly see physical AI as the next leg of the broader AI boom.
 
Gemini in Chrome and auto browse roll out on Android in the US - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Gemini in Chrome and auto browse roll out on Android in the US 9to5Google
  2. Tap into the power of Gemini in Chrome on Android. blog.google
  3. Gemini's auto-browse in Chrome is finally here for Android to make the mundane a breeze Android Central
  4. Google's Gemini finally arrives in Chrome for all US Android users, with a powerful new trick for subscribers Android Police
  5. Gemini in Chrome is Here For All US Android Users Droid Life
 
Study finds X algorithm prioritizes ragebait that disproportionately impacts Democrats - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:56:02 GMT
Study finds X algorithm prioritizes ragebait that disproportionately impacts Democrats
 
Garmin Watches Are Up to $250 Off Right Now On Amazon (2026) - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:42:17 GMT
Save $250 off the Garmin Fenix 8, plus discounts on other popular fitness trackers from the brand.
 
NVIDIA GeForce Now adds Firefox support on Windows - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:35:08 GMT
NVIDIA GeForce Now adds Firefox support on Windows.
 
Gmail verification program lets political campaigns escape its spam filter - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:33:22 GMT
Gmail verification program lets political campaigns escape its spam filter.
 
OpenAI Overhauls Safety Protocols After Its AI Agents Went Rogue - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:33:11 GMT
The ChatGPT maker says its upcoming Astra model may have reached “critical” cyber capabilities, prompting it to halt a significant number of training runs while it tightens internal safeguards.
 
PolyShot Camera Focuses On Nostalgia - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:47 GMT
An open-source, DIY, point-and-shoot digital camera.
Although we personally have yet to see anyone brandishing an old digital point-and-shoot camera, we hear they’re back in vogue. Why, though? People are nostalgic for that image quality. While …read more
 
No charger, no problem: The best ways to charge your phone away from an outlet - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
You don't need your phone charger to keep your device topped up, as long as you have a USB cable and something to plug it into.
 
AI data center boom pushes Caterpillar, Ford, and other US firms into new businesses - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:27:00 GMT

Caterpillar is the world's largest construction equipment manufacturer, ahead of rivals Komatsu, Volvo CE, Hitachi, and JCB. However, its engine and turbine sales surpassed its construction equipment revenue for the first time last year, as AI data centers turn to jet engines and diesel generators for power.

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Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:11:26 GMT
FCC demands "total capitulation" in Trump censorship campaign, Disney suit says.
 
OpenAI changed safety practices and paused RL training for two weeks after the Hugging Face breach and evidence Astra may have met a critical cyber threshold (Ina Fried/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT

Ina Fried / Axios:
OpenAI changed safety practices and paused RL training for two weeks after the Hugging Face breach and evidence Astra may have met a critical cyber threshold — OpenAI said Tuesday that it has made several changes to its safety practices following its determination that an upcoming system …

 
Irate Physical Game Fans Prepare for Their Big PS5 Blackout - Push Square - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. Irate Physical Game Fans Prepare for Their Big PS5 Blackout Push Square
  2. Sony’s decision to phase out PlayStation disc releases prompts consumer and preservation concerns Audacy
  3. "Totally digital consumer" ex-Sony president talks end of physical discs, "I don't understand if it's such a big issue" pcguide.com
  4. Boycott planned after PlayStation announces the end of disc production baynews9.com
  5. Killing physical discs will make digital games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix exec TweakTown
 
NBA 2K27 Just Rewrote The Sports Game Story Mode - GameSpot - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. NBA 2K27 Just Rewrote The Sports Game Story Mode GameSpot
  2. New NBA 2K27 gameplay details on The City, co-op, MyNBA eras, and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. NBA® 2K27 MyCAREER Adds Five Playable Eras, an Expansive New Story, and First-Ever Co-Op Play 2K Newsroom
  4. NBA 2K27 Announces New Gameplay Features in Videos from Global Game Reveal Bleacher Report
  5. NBA 2K27’s Early Access Is Now Two Days Earlier Than Originally Announced GameDaily
 
tvOS 27 to add Siri AI for Apple TV 4K, per new leak - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:56:00 GMT
  1. tvOS 27 to add Siri AI for Apple TV 4K, per new leak 9to5Mac
  2. New Apple TV 4K to have upgraded Siri Remote, per leak 9to5Mac
  3. macOS Tahoe code hints at upcoming Siri Remote AppleInsider
  4. tvOS 27 Siri AI Apple TV 4K: What Apple Hasn't Said Gadget Hacks
  5. New Apple TV to Come With Upgraded Siri Remote MacRumors
 
Whoop's Advanced Labs health screenings will no longer require a subscription - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:55:23 GMT
Whoop's Advanced Labs health screenings will no longer require a subscription.
 
European Central Bank warns AI bubble burst could trigger systemic fallout - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:44:00 GMT

The European Central Bank recently published a new blog post by five economists and researchers, arguing that the current "AI boom" will likely leave room for a significant correction in financial markets. The AI bubble is not just engulfing Wall Street and the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, the bank said, as...

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Thieves Discover A Completely Unique Way To Steal High-End GPUs - Kotaku - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:39 GMT
  1. Thieves Discover A Completely Unique Way To Steal High-End GPUs Kotaku
  2. Esports Hotel Thieves Caught Swapping Out RTX 5080 GPUs for RTX 3060s PCMag
  3. GPU Swapping Spree Halted After Suspected Thieves Lose Power During Esports Hotel Heist IGN
  4. Thieves swap RTX 5080 GPUs for RTX 3060s in Chinese gaming hotels — rogue 'downgrades' go unnoticed until sudden blackout exposes $12,000 heist Tom's Hardware
  5. Chinese Esports Hotel GPU Heist Foiled by Power Outage After Thieves Swapped RTX 5080s for RTX 3060s finance.biggo.com
 
Here's why you should think twice before storing your electronics in the garage - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Moisture and extreme temperatures are the last thing electronics in storage need.
 
PlayStation's $220 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers arrive November 12 - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:26:34 GMT
PlayStation's $220 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers arrive November 12.
 
You can get an unlocked Google Pixel 11 for as little as $99 at Best Buy (sort of) — here's how - Android Central - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:17:19 GMT
  1. You can get an unlocked Google Pixel 11 for as little as $99 at Best Buy (sort of) — here's how Android Central
  2. The Pixel 11 series: Your most personal Pixel yet blog.google
  3. Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs, price, camera details Mashable
  4. Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I Compared Google and Apple’s Flagship Phones CNET
  5. Google Pixel 11 Discount: Eligible Buyers Could Save Up to $175 TechRepublic
 
Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27 [U: watchOS 27] - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:07:00 GMT
  1. Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27 [U: watchOS 27] 9to5Mac
  2. 3 Important Changes Coming to Your Current Apple Watch Gear Patrol
  3. iOS 27 Public Beta 4: Should You Install It Today? Gadget Hacks
  4. Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas MacRumors
  5. iOS 27 beta 6 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade 9to5Mac
 
Fairphone brings its $649 repairable Gen 6+ smartphone to the US - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:01:00 GMT

The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) is billed as the company's first device to feature 12GB of RAM, and comes at a time when manufacturers are more conscious than ever about the amount of memory they are stuffing into their devices due to AI-driven shortages. The handset is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon...

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Announcing the 2026 Hackaday Retrocomputing Challenge - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:04 GMT
What is it about retrocomputing? For some people, it’s nostalgia. For others, it’s the appeal of simplicity. For still others, it’s the chance to save old machines from the graveyard. …read more
 
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 has apparently removed MGS4's PS3 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:49:32 GMT
  1. Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 has apparently removed MGS4's PS3 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Nintendo Everything
  2. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 — 10 Things You Should Know Yahoo News UK
  3. Metal Gear Solid 4 Big Boss Emblem on PS5 GameLuster
  4. METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 2 on Switch & Switch 2 appears to remove PS3 references GoNintendo
  5. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Pre-Orders Open for PS5, XSX, Switch 2 & Switch Playasia Blog
 
Peacock raises prices by 18 percent after becoming profitable - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:42:30 GMT
Peacock's quarterly profitability isn't guaranteed.
 
When AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can’t be traced to training data - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT
A new method for surgically removing training examples from a model reveals that as datasets grow, the link between what a model learns and what it produces dissolves.
 
The United States is about to wake up to the threat from China's space program - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:07 GMT
One big question: Will China assert territorial rights where its rover explores?
 
Video: Elden Ring Gameplay Showcase Released Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Video: Elden Ring Gameplay Showcase Released Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch Nintendo Life
  2. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Trailer Highlights Gameplay Crunchyroll
  3. Rise with ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, launching Aug. 28 on Nintendo Switch 2 nintendo.com
  4. George R.R. Martin Meets Berserk In 10/10 Dark Fantasy RPG Releasing August 28 IMDb
  5. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2: New footage shows fewer stutters, but handheld performance remains a concern The Times of India
 
Passkey vs. password: What's the difference and which is better? - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Passwords are less secure than passkeys, even if you use a password manager. Here's why and how to get started with passkeys.
 
Best Buy kicks off massive 60th Anniversary Sale, and I found 20+ tech deals that no Android user should miss - Android Central - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:29:55 GMT
  1. Best Buy kicks off massive 60th Anniversary Sale, and I found 20+ tech deals that no Android user should miss Android Central
  2. Best Buy turns 60, and we’re celebrating with savings corporate.bestbuy.com
  3. Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Offers Huge Deals on Apple, LG, Dyson and More CNET
  4. Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale is live: We found the best deals on TVs, laptops, and Apple Mashable
  5. The Best Tech Deals From Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale Lifehacker
 
Peacock is raising subscription prices for the fourth time in as many years - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:28:05 GMT
Peacock is raising subscription prices for the fourth time in as many years.
 
Why Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods may not be the ‘pervert pods’ consumers fear - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:19:10 GMT
  1. Why Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods may not be the ‘pervert pods’ consumers fear TechCrunch
  2. macOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products MacRumors
  3. Mac Software Beta Reveals AirPods With Camera The Information
  4. Apple's Latest macOS Release Leaks Several Unannounced Products That Have Me Really Excited bgr.com
  5. Apple's macOS Tahoe Preview May Have Leaked A Ton Of Unreleased Products Engadget
 
Can Microsoft ever fix Windows 11 without upsetting people? - Windows Central - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:09:54 GMT
  1. Can Microsoft ever fix Windows 11 without upsetting people? Windows Central
  2. Microsoft admits Windows 11 context menus are sluggish, announces major improvements Windows Central
  3. Microsoft finally fixing File Explorer and the Context Menu theregister.com
  4. Microsoft Ships Five New Insider Builds With a Major File Explorer Update Thurrott.com
  5. Microsoft reveals customizable context menu for Windows users - how to try it out ZDNET
 
10+ Huge SEGA Games Are Cheaper Than Ever In New Xbox Publisher Sale - Pure Xbox - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:09:41 GMT
  1. 10+ Huge SEGA Games Are Cheaper Than Ever In New Xbox Publisher Sale Pure Xbox
  2. Sega Steam Sale 2026: Best Deals in the UAE tbreak.com
  3. SEGA Summer Sale Brings Huge Discounts on Sonic, Persona, Yakuza and More Invision Game Community
  4. SEGA sale drops Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to its lowest price yet GamesHub
  5. SEGA Launches Publisher Sale on Steam Inven Global
 
Fairphone's latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650 - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:05:00 GMT
Fairphone sells components like the USB port and screen, all swappable with a single torx driver.
 
Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650 - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:05:00 GMT
  1. Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650 Ars Technica
  2. Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the US WIRED
  3. Fairphone Officially Brings Its Repairable Phones To US with $649 Device PCMag
  4. Fairphone’s Repairable Smartphones Debut in the US With the 6 Plus CNET
  5. Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is going on sale in the US The Verge
 
Win an Apple Watch – Round 3 of CNET’s Guessing Game Is Live Now - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:01:57 GMT
How many iPhones are coming out in September? If your Apple predictions are on point, you could walk away with the latest Apple Watch.
 
ABC sues the FCC to stop an early review of its TV licenses - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:04 GMT
ABC accused the Trump Administration of waging "a retaliatory campaign" because it doesn't like what the network broadcasts.
 
Ford hopes this Hypercar will be its next Le Mans winner - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:52:50 GMT
The American automaker returns to the top category of endurance racing next year.
 
Viral Disneyland Content Creator Defends Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Peter Pan - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:50:29 GMT
Disney superfan Toni Kulusich has been accused of stalking her favorite character, sparking discourse about boundaries with park actors. She tells WIRED the backlash is unfair.
 
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma takes pains to deliver a slasher fan’s dream - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:36:47 GMT
Matte paintings—not CGI—warp a world designed to hit a nerve for slasher fans.
 
Anthea Coster awarded International Union of Radio Science Appleton Prize - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:00 GMT
The MIT Haystack Observatory principal research scientist is honored for lifetime contributions to ionospheric research.
 
Meta goes to trial over Facebook and Instagram's impact on young users - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:33:00 GMT

The case, which will be heard in federal court in Oakland, California, could put some of Meta's most familiar platform features under scrutiny. The states suing the company are seeking changes to infinite scrolling, recommendation systems, autoplay, like counts, appearance-altering filters, and disappearing posts for younger users.

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So, You Want to Fix an Old Camera - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:12 GMT
Old cameras are a fantastic way to experiment with photography, and outside a few brands, they can be an inexpensive way too. It’s easy to find older cameras in a …read more
 
Mirrorless vs DSLR: Which camera type is better? - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
The industry seems to be moving on from DSLR technology, but is it time to ditch your DSLR camera yet?
 
Mortal Shell II has the worst kind of Xbox achievement - trueachievements.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:24:32 GMT
  1. Mortal Shell II has the worst kind of Xbox achievement trueachievements.com
  2. Mortal Shell II & The Sinking City 2 Launch This Week With DLSS NVIDIA
  3. Mortal Shell 2’s Expansion into a Large Scale Action-RPG Is Mostly Successful, and All of Its New Ideas Are Great Ones. IGN
  4. Mortal Shell II Advanced Access Sees 20,000 Concurrent Players Ahead of Launch TechPowerUp
  5. 12 Tips To Know Before You Start Playing Mortal Shell 2 Kotaku
 
‘Dead’ Destiny 2’s Playercount Now Matches ‘ARC Raiders’ - Forbes - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:16:16 GMT
‘Dead’ Destiny 2’s Playercount Now Matches ‘ARC Raiders’ Forbes
 
The Sinking City 2 ditches the thinky stuff for classic survival horror, but I'm yet to decide if it's truly better for it - Eurogamer - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:08:13 GMT
  1. The Sinking City 2 ditches the thinky stuff for classic survival horror, but I'm yet to decide if it's truly better for it Eurogamer
  2. The Sinking City 2 review – Ukrainian cosmic horror, come hell or high water The Guardian
  3. Meet the Lovecraftian monstrosities of The Sinking City 2, out today on PS5 PlayStation.Blog
  4. How The Sinking City 2 Shifts to Survival Horror While Keeping Its Investigation Roots XBOX Wire
  5. Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Sinking City 2 Pure Xbox
 
Pokémon × Polaroid Special Edition Range Cameras Are Coming Soon - Pokemon.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:03:27 GMT
  1. Pokémon × Polaroid Special Edition Range Cameras Are Coming Soon Pokemon.com
  2. Polaroid x Pokémon: Three camera, film, and accessories. Mashable
  3. Polaroid’s new Pokémon collection captures memories, not Pikachus The Verge
  4. Pokémon and Polaroid Team Up for Nostalgic Camera Collab Crunchyroll
  5. Polaroid Put Pikachu on a $100 Camera Because Nostalgia Works CNET
 
X-rays add new twist to narwhal's spiral tusk - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:51 GMT
New study finds that the tusks have not one but two spirals, twisting in opposite directions.
 
Vine reboot Divine is now open to everyone, no invite code required - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Divine now has more than 2 million videos from Vine's original archive.
 
Sony still hasn't decided when the PlayStation 6 will launch - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:56:00 GMT

Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki recently told The Wall Street Journal that the company has yet to nail down the PlayStation 6's launch date. While trusted leakers have painted a fairly clear picture of the upcoming console's capabilities, Sony – and Microsoft, for that matter – are likely still determining how...

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Army unit offers soldiers time off to play new ‘Grand Theft Auto’ if they reenlist - Task & Purpose - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:55:46 GMT
  1. Army unit offers soldiers time off to play new ‘Grand Theft Auto’ if they reenlist Task & Purpose
  2. US military personnel to get leave for GTA VI if they extend their contracts ixbt.games
  3. Army Battalion Reportedly Offering Soldiers Time Off To Play 'Grand Theft Auto VI' To Get Them To Reenlist BroBible
  4. One Army Battalion Reportedly Offering Time Off To Play GTA 6 As Re-Enlistment Bonus Kotaku
  5. A Reported Army Memo Is Offering Soldiers Time Off for GTA 6. Yes, Really. Currently.com
 
Meta Ran Ads for an App That Promised to Nudify Female Politicians - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:45:33 GMT
One advertisement featured a pornographic video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician. Apple removed the app from the App Store after an inquiry from WIRED.
 
Don’t Wait for iOS 27, Download iOS 26.6.1 Now for Over a Dozen Bug Fixes and Patches - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:34:00 GMT
Do yourself, and your device, a favor and download the latest iOS update to fix these bugs and others.
 
The Big Marketing Push for PS5 Exclusive Marvel's Wolverine Has Begun in Style - Push Square - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. The Big Marketing Push for PS5 Exclusive Marvel's Wolverine Has Begun in Style Push Square
  2. First look at Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Console bundle and accessories PlayStation.Blog
  3. Wolverine PS5 controller pre-order date, time, and price The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  4. Marvel's Wolverine PS5 console and controllers pre-orders — live build-up ahead of tomorrow's stock drop TechRadar
  5. Marvel fans apologise to your wallets, the PlayStation x Wolverine collab is here Creative Bloq
 
Are your retro games still worth money? - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
You don't need to have a perfectly preserved copy to fetch cash for your old games. But you need to consider these factors that impact their worth.
 
Hackers Tricked a Major Retailer’s AI Shopping Bot to Do Something It Was Never Supposed To - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:19:53 GMT
At the cybersecurity conference Black Hat, researchers showed how an AI assistant at one of America’s largest retailers could be tricked into following hidden instructions and exposing sensitive system information.
 
The CachyOS Performance vs. Other Linux Operating Systems On A $46k USD Workstation - Phoronix - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:18:00 GMT
  1. The CachyOS Performance vs. Other Linux Operating Systems On A $46k USD Workstation Phoronix
  2. Intel AMX Performance With The Xeon 678X Workstation CPU Phoronix
  3. Intel Xeon 678X Windows 11 vs. Ubuntu 26.04 Performance With The HP Z4 G6i Phoronix
 
China pulls the plug on Windows 10 for government machines months ahead of schedule - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:14:00 GMT

Bloomberg reports that China's Ministry of State Security recently issued the instruction to affected organizations. C&M Information Technologies, the developer of the special operating system, had planned to retire it in February 2027.

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Peacock Price Hike: Streamer Ups Cost of All Subscriptions - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:11:50 GMT
The streaming service also rolled out price increases in 2025.
 
Smartphones and the Next Generation of Hearing Aids - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:39 GMT
If you don’t actually need one, you’d be forgiven for thinking a hearing aid just makes everything louder for the wearer. Especially since there are plenty of shady products out …read more
 
Intel says Nova Lake, its next major CPU architecture, is coming to desktop PCs before servers - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:42:00 GMT

Robert Hallock, an Intel vice president, made the point in a recent conversation with Tom's Hardware. He did not name the product, but his comments appeared to refer to Nova Lake, Intel's upcoming processor family.

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Shark’s Answer to the PencilWash Has an Extendable Wand to Clean Tight Spots - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The AquaReach may solve the trade-off between cleaning and portability for wet-dry vacs.
 
Don't boycott Grand Theft Auto 6, say workers fired by Rockstar - buy a T-shirt to help fund the legal battle instead - Eurogamer - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:27:24 GMT
  1. Don't boycott Grand Theft Auto 6, say workers fired by Rockstar - buy a T-shirt to help fund the legal battle instead Eurogamer
  2. Vibes Around GTA VI Continue To Be Rancid As Gameplay Footage Leaks And Fired Devs Ask Fans Not To Boycott Aftermath
  3. Fired Rockstar devs discourage GTA6 boycott, U.S. Army offers leave for its launch (with a catch) Massively Overpowered
  4. Don’t boycott GTA VI’: Fired workers urge fans to back legal fight instead Institute of Employment Rights
  5. Players are asked not to boycott GTA VI - laid-off Rockstar employees appeal to the community ixbt.games
 
Xbox announces 9 new games coming to Game Pass this month - Notebookcheck - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:25:00 GMT
  1. Xbox announces 9 new games coming to Game Pass this month Notebookcheck
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox Game Pass Adds 10 New Games for Late August and September. Time to Resubscribe? PCMag
  4. Here's your next batch of Xbox and PC Game Pass games for August Eurogamer
  5. Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Wave 2 Lineup Announced IGN
 
This website lets you check if your license plate was ever searched on Flock's cameras - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:08:00 GMT

HaveIBeenFlocked.com allows users to search license plates to see whether authorities or others with access to Flock's camera network have searched for the same plates. The site is part of a growing network of online resources that track and report on what growing numbers of Americans call a surveillance state....

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Order of the Sinking Star gets a release date, as Jonathan Blow clears up credits drama - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:12 GMT
  1. Order of the Sinking Star gets a release date, as Jonathan Blow clears up credits drama Polygon.com
  2. Order Of The Sinking Star Launches In October Game Informer
  3. Order of the Sinking Star receives Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer Nintendo Everything
  4. Order of the Sinking Star Preview & Interview with Jonathan Blow, Game Designer of Braid DualShockers
  5. Braid, The Witness Dev's Massive New Puzzle Game Comes to PS5 in October Push Square
 
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:04 GMT
Secret parameter allowed hackers to steal passwords when a target clicked on a link.
 
Can the Upcoming ‘Expanse’ Game Avoid the Biggest Mistake of ‘Mass Effect’? - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The universe may never tell you if your choices mattered. Owlcat’s Osiris Reborn might not either.
 
The Upgraded Polymega Features A New Disc Tray Design In Addition To "Improved Game Performance" - Time Extension - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Upgraded Polymega Features A New Disc Tray Design In Addition To "Improved Game Performance" Time Extension
 
Firefox’s Smart Window promises a better AI browser - The Verge - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Firefox’s Smart Window promises a better AI browser The Verge
  2. Smart Window, privacy-first, AI-powered browsing with Firefox The Mozilla Blog
  3. Firefox Is Rolling Out Three New Features for 'Smart Window' Lifehacker
  4. Mozilla Firefox 155 Enters Public Beta Testing, Here’s What to Expect 9to5Linux
  5. Firefox 154 released with translation, AI and UI tweaks OMG! Ubuntu
 
Firefox’s AI Window Gets New Features Meant to Help You Stay on Task and Organized - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
You have to opt into using the browser if you want these features.
 
Unitree shows off new Superman robot that it says can outrun Usain Bolt and jump 6.5 feet - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:37:00 GMT

Unitree claims the prototype, which has 0.85-meter-long (2.7-foot) legs, can clear a 2-meter (6.5-foot) standing high jump and reach 12.66 meters per second. That narrowly exceeds the widely cited 12.42 m/s peak Bolt hit during his world-record 9.58-second 100-meter run in Berlin in 2009.

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Warning: Add These 6 Characters to Your Wi-Fi Network Name Immediately - PCMag - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:26:52 GMT
Warning: Add These 6 Characters to Your Wi-Fi Network Name Immediately PCMag
 
Better founder who fired 900 employees over Zoom is now fighting to get his own job back - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT

Garg was replaced earlier this month by Daniel Lewis, a hedge fund manager who joined Better's board on July 27. Garg said Lewis had been advising him for about six months before taking the board seat, offering ideas on cost reductions and profitability.

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Remakes The Series' First Game With a Focus Meter, Skill Tree, and Herb Brewing - IGN - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:36:04 GMT
  1. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Remakes The Series' First Game With a Focus Meter, Skill Tree, and Herb Brewing IGN
  2. Oh God, No, Please Don’t Add Skill Trees And Crafting To The Tomb Raider Remake Kotaku
  3. Tomb Raider 2027 Remake's Gameplay Changes are Dividing Fans Polygon.com
  4. AMAZON GAME STUDIOS RELEASES NEW TOMB RAIDER LEGACY OF ATLANTIS ARTWORK TombRaiderChronicles
  5. Lara Croft is back in business: the combat system of the new Tomb Raider has been shown ixbt.games
 
Google pays $10 million for 100 million Spirit Airlines emails and 500 million Teams chats to train AI - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The proposed purchase covers employee emails, Microsoft Teams messages, spreadsheets, calendars, marketing material, aircraft operations, revenue management, and worker productivity data.

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I Put the Best Digital Notebooks to the Test. Here Are My Favorites (2026) - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:08:00 GMT
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.
 
As temperatures get hotter, pesticides are more dangerous to farmworkers - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:07:49 GMT
Research shows heat amplifies the dangers of pesticides.
 
Watch Soldering Up Close and From Any Angle, in VR - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:15 GMT
A manual skill like soldering is so much easier to learn and grasp when one can watch it in action, and there’s a brand new way to do that using …read more
 
Uncharted had dynamic difficulty because it was too short and it had to slow the player down, says former designer - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:52:19 GMT
  1. Uncharted had dynamic difficulty because it was too short and it had to slow the player down, says former designer Video Games Chronicle
  2. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Had Dynamic Difficulty to Stop Players From Finishing It Too Fast IGN
  3. Uncharted designer says he doesn’t want a remake or remaster because ‘it doesn’t make any sense’ Video Games Chronicle
  4. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune – Designer reveals how the game was artificially stretched playfront.de
  5. Uncharted creator speaks out against potential remakes, and some fans agree ixbt.games
 
Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the US - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
More than a decade after launching in Europe, the Netherlands company is now selling its repairable phones in the US, starting with the Fairphone (Gen 6+).
 
Can AI Coexist With Privacy? Proton’s Andy Yen Says It Will Have To - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Proton’s CEO is a champion of encryption for everyone. So why is he going all in on un-encryptable AI?
 
AMD Radeon RX 9050 8GB Review: Budget GPU, Zero Budget Value - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:05:00 GMT
AMD's Radeon RX 9050 8GB promises current-generation graphics for budget gamers, but poor performance and even worse value make this GPU nearly impossible to justify.
 
The Cop Who Took On Flock - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
After Noel Pichardo called out his city's embrace of Flock surveillance cameras, he was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less than two years.
 
The Quiet Decision Microsoft Made That Devastated Thousands of Nonprofits - Slate - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:40:00 GMT
The Quiet Decision Microsoft Made That Devastated Thousands of Nonprofits Slate
 
Microsoft confirms outage affecting search in Microsoft 365 apps - BleepingComputer - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:24:49 GMT
  1. Microsoft confirms outage affecting search in Microsoft 365 apps BleepingComputer
  2. Microsoft 365 Search Outage Disrupts SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook Users Worldwide CyberSecurityNews
  3. Microsoft 365 - Major Outlook, Teams and services outage Korben
  4. Microsoft 365 Search Outage Hits Outlook, OneDrive and SharePoint Windows Report
 
4 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now - Push Square - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. 4 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now Push Square
  2. Helldivers 2: A deep dive into the Illuminate Void PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium August 2026 Games Rolling Out Now PlayStation LifeStyle
  4. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August: Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, Hell is Us and more PlayStation.Blog
  5. Helldivers 2: Devoid of Liberty – Meet the SEAF Squad Assembled to Take on The Illuminate XBOX Wire
 
Best Merino Wool Clothing (2026): Base Layers, Hoodies, Jackets - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Merino is one of the best fabrics you can wear. We explain the different blends, what “GSM” means, and how to care for your clothes.
 
The Powerful Chinese AI Model Experts Warned About Is Here - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Z.ai’s latest AI model release could help companies secure their systems—or find its way into the hands of hackers.
 
"I'm pretty sure I mean it" - Legendary game developer Warren Spector announces retirement - Eurogamer - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:58:05 GMT
  1. "I'm pretty sure I mean it" - Legendary game developer Warren Spector announces retirement Eurogamer
  2. Deus Ex, Epic Mickey Creator Warren Spector Retires From Game Development After Over 40 Years Game Informer
  3. Deus Ex creator Warren Spector announces retirement – "it's time to ride off into the sunset" GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Warren Spector Says He's 'Retiring From Game Development' Aftermath
  5. 'It's Just Not as Much Fun for Me Anymore' — Deus Ex, System Shock, and Thief Developer Legend Warren Spector Announces Retirement IGN
 
Introducing: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 - 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring - Monochrome Watches - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:59 GMT
  1. Introducing: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 - 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring Monochrome Watches
  2. Porsche pays tribute to 100 years of the Nürburgring with a market edition 911 GT3 Porsche Newsroom
  3. Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Limited-Edition Watch Celebrates 100 Years Of Nürburgring AugustMan Singapore
  4. Only 100 Will Exist: Meet The Nürburgring-Born Porsche 911 GT3 Motor1.com
  5. Porsche Fits Green Hell Race Livery to the 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring Hypebeast
 
Apple's iPhone Ultra design keeps getting more and more unconventional - Creative Bloq - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:51:29 GMT
  1. Apple's iPhone Ultra design keeps getting more and more unconventional Creative Bloq
  2. Are People Really Expecting Apple's First Foldable iPhone Next Month? CNET Readers Chime In CNET
  3. New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name 9to5Mac
  4. iPhone Fold Price: What You Get For That Extra $500 Forbes
  5. Apple may finally have a $2,000 reason to enter foldables Yahoo Finance
 
Leaked video shows Apple's camera-equipped AirPods identifying a book by sight - TechSpot Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:18:00 GMT

The macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate includes code and a brief video referencing an unreleased product called B790. The short demonstration video, found by MacRumors, shows a user holding up a book so the AirPods camera can read its title. The camera appears to recognize the text, and the voiceover...

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Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech.
 
Western Digital Promo Code: 15% Off - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 15% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.
 
Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Get 10% Off - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this August 2026.
 
SteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in August 2026 - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock exclusive discounts on SteelSeries' award-winning gaming headsets, keyboards, and accessories.
 
Ring Promo Code: 50% Off - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.
 
Womanizer Coupons: Save 15% in August - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the Womanizer Duo Premium and more with our latest Womanizer discount codes.
 
1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in August 2026 - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals.
 
Hydrow Discount Code: Save Up to $150 | August 2026 - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on rowers and accessories with Hydrow coupons, including an exclusive discount of $50.
 
Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals & Free Trials for August 2026 - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount.
 
Theban tomb reveals how Egyptian burial trends evolved in time - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:40 GMT
Practices shifted from individuals buried in coffins to reusing sites for later mummy interments.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
Tackling rare genetic disorders with patient-focused science - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Shannon Knight, a brain and cognitive sciences PhD candidate and McGovern Institute researcher, focuses on developing a novel gene therapy.
 
Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in September 2026 Confirmed - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:24:57 GMT
  1. Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in September 2026 Confirmed PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. 7 PS Plus Extra, Premium Game Removals for September 2026 Confirmed Push Square
  3. PlayStation Plus Is Removing 10 Games Soon, So Finish Them While You Can GameSpot
  4. PlayStation Store Update Worldwide August 18, 2026 PlayStation LifeStyle
  5. Games Sony will remove from PS Plus in September have been revealed - last chance to play "Toy Story" games ixbt.games
 
Rumoured Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Demo Nowhere to Be Seen After State of Play Deep Dive - Push Square - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT
  1. Rumoured Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Demo Nowhere to Be Seen After State of Play Deep Dive Push Square
  2. Phantom Blade Zero State of Play dives deep into combat and the Wulin world PlayStation.Blog
  3. 'No Disc No Buy' Comments Dominate Sony's Phantom Blade Zero State of Play Livestream, as Planned PlayStation Boycott Nears IGN
  4. Phantom Blade Zero Arms Soul with 55 Weapons, yet Iron Fists Remain Essential to Crack Heavily Shielded Foes Wccftech
  5. Live: Watch the Phantom Blade Zero PS5 State of Play Right Here Push Square
 
5 Anker Gadgets Under $25 Worth Adding To Your Kit - bgr.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:47:00 GMT
5 Anker Gadgets Under $25 Worth Adding To Your Kit bgr.com
 
Post Malone Just Did the Unthinkable With His $2 Million Magic Card - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:21:00 GMT
  1. Post Malone Just Did the Unthinkable With His $2 Million Magic Card Polygon.com
  2. Post Malone Used His $2 Million One Ring in an Actual Game Yahoo
  3. Post Malone Played the Rarest ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Card Ever—and It’s Worth $2 Million VICE
  4. Watch Post Malone play his $2 million ‘Magic: The Gathering’ card NME
  5. Post Malone breaks into his $2 million The One Ring, stressing out a whole room of Magic: The Gathering players: 'our insurance doesn't cover that card' PC Gamer
 
Planned US Data Centers Set to Produce 24M Cars’ Worth Of Carbon Dioxide - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:13:33 GMT
Researchers find Big Tech’s most ambitious builds and climate pledges are colliding with its AI power demands.
 
Lock It Up: Android 17’s Latest QPR2 Beta Introduces a Built-In App Lock - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:38:32 GMT
Using an app lock on your phone adds a layer of security for sensitive data past your main lock screen.
 
New Lucid Gravity GT-S Hits 60 MPH in 3.1 Seconds, Seats 7 - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:13:55 GMT
The electric SUV gets the 1,070-hp powertrain from Lucid’s Sapphire super sports sedan.
 
US vaccination rates fall again as exemptions continue to rise, CDC data shows - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:08:47 GMT
Again, the CDC did not publish a full report and instead simply put the data online.
 
The 12 biggest gaming flops of all time - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:11 GMT
The 12 biggest gaming flops of all time Polygon.com
 
Ferrari's first electric car sells for a record $40 million at auction - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:35:00 GMT

RM Sotheby's sold the first production example of the Ferrari Luce, a customized version of the company's new electric model. The buyer was not identified. The proceeds will go to the Ferrari Foundation's education programs.

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What Is El Niño, and What Does It Mean for Weather, Water, and the Global Economy? - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:28:42 GMT
This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be the strongest on record. Here’s what to expect.
 
Former SpaceX engineers are building a robotic factory for making steel parts - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:18:49 GMT
“We're not necessarily building in a dogmatic fashion towards full autonomy.”
 
Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I Compared Google and Apple’s Flagship Phones - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:14:07 GMT
Choosing between Android and iOS? I’m here to help you decide between the $1,199 iPhone 17 Pro Max and the brand-new $1,299 Pixel 11 Pro XL.
 
Amazon’s New Terms of Service Bar Customers From Filing Class-Action Lawsuits - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:12:19 GMT
If you have a dispute with the e-commerce giant, you’ll have to hash it out through an individual claim with a third-party arbitrator.
 
Star Citizen Dev Hosts Disastrous Livestream To Show How A Mission Works And Is Told To Pull The Plug: 'It's Your Show, Wrap It Up' - Kotaku - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:59:39 GMT
  1. Star Citizen Dev Hosts Disastrous Livestream To Show How A Mission Works And Is Told To Pull The Plug: 'It's Your Show, Wrap It Up' Kotaku
  2. Star Citizen Developer Stream Goes Horribly Off the Rails, Creating Further Distrust Among Players IGN
  3. Star Citizen has been hell for developers for years, unfortunately many fans of the SciFi dream don't care at all Mein-MMO
  4. Disastrous Star Citizen stream is the cringiest thing you'll see today Metro.co.uk
  5. Star Citizen Dev Stream Exposes Buggy State After 14 Years games.gg
 
The Moon's shadow raced across the heart of Spain, and I was there to see it - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:23:09 GMT
Here's what it was like watching a total solar eclipse 90 minutes north of Madrid.
 
DNA shaper steers nervous system development - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
A study of worms finds a protein that helps shape the structure of the genome is critical for establishing the identity of some neurons.
 
This R-Rated Film Studio Wants to Be the HBO of AI - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:17 GMT
Rogue Studios, a new cinematic adult AI-generator, is betting big on the future of “sophisticated” spicy content.
 
A botched Mastercard update left Australian shoppers unable to pay - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:16:00 GMT

An undisclosed number of Australian customers were unable to pay with their cards during Saturday's shopping trips. As reported by ABC, Mastercard quickly identified the cause of the new outage: a scheduled system update that went wrong, triggering declined transactions for a period of several hours.

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As Wisconsin cities flee Flock, its shared camera network loses value - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:14:23 GMT
"Network effect" can run in reverse.
 
Supreme Court rejects Verizon bid for $47 million refund of FCC fine - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:20 GMT
Despite loss, carriers still claim selling device-location data isn't illegal.
 
Q&A: Rethinking how innovation happens - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
In his latest book, Professor Eugene Fitzgerald examines the forces that turn breakthroughs into value — and why innovation resists simple formulas.
 
iOS 26.6.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 Fix Nearly 30 Security Vulnerabilities - MacRumors - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:11:52 GMT
  1. iOS 26.6.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 Fix Nearly 30 Security Vulnerabilities MacRumors
  2. Apple has shipped iOS 26.6.1, and you should install it soon AppleInsider
  3. Dozens of WebKit Vulnerabilities Patched With Fresh macOS, iOS Security Updates securityweek.com
  4. Apple plugs image-processing hole ripe for spyware abuse theregister.com
  5. Apple's iOS 26.6.1 patches 29 security flaws - here's why you'll want to install it ZDNET
 
Acura Nexera Vision Concept Previews Future Hybrid Headlight Design - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:07:43 GMT
The low-slung sports car concept’s A-shaped light signature will be the face of future Acura models, starting with the upcoming RDX Hybrid.
 
Attackers Could Take Over Your Mac Through Screen Sharing Unless You Update Now - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:48:13 GMT
Apple issued a fix for the vulnerability. But it’s best to disable screen sharing when not actively using it.
 
Petlibro accused of “gaslighting” users over smart pet feeder outage - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:43:51 GMT
Petlibro says feeders perform scheduled feedings offline. Users report otherwise.
 
Apple will begin assembling Mac Minis at Foxconn's Houston plant later this year - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:38:00 GMT

The line will operate in a new 170,000-square-foot space at the plant, which already makes AI servers for Apple. Foxconn is funding the assembly-line buildout, while Apple has committed to purchasing the products made there.

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Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
Meta files patent for AI facial recognition glasses that identify people around you and record automatically - Tom's Guide - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:19:30 GMT
  1. Meta files patent for AI facial recognition glasses that identify people around you and record automatically Tom's Guide
  2. Patent Filing Suggests Meta’s Facial Recognition Glasses Are Coming CNET
  3. Facial Recognition Could Be Coming to Meta Smart Glasses PCMag
  4. Meta smart glasses patent reignites facial recognition debate Biometric Update
  5. Meta’s facial recognition smart glasses idea just resurfaced in a patent Digital Trends
 
Windows is losing a command-line tool that dates back to the Windows 2000 days - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Microsoft recently released a new Insider Preview Build of Windows 11, giving unpaid beta testers an early look at features headed to the stable release. Tucked into the changelog for Preview Build 26100.9267/26200.9267 is confirmation that this marks the beginning of the end for WMIC.

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Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:13:47 GMT
Amazon’s team uses a T. rex preparing to devour a book as its logo.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
We're just four frames away from the perfect Super Mario Bros. speedrun - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:03:00 GMT

Two of the world's best Mario speedrunners – LeKukie and Niftski – are publicly battling to be the first to achieve the perfect game. The competitors have been livestreaming their attempts and during a session on August 14, Niftski set a new world record with a time of 4:54.332. Just...

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Fortnite Goes 32-Bit to Reveal New Gaming Legend Season With Legally Distinct Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat Parodies, Plus Actual Sonic the Hedgehog - IGN - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:46:51 GMT
  1. Fortnite Goes 32-Bit to Reveal New Gaming Legend Season With Legally Distinct Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat Parodies, Plus Actual Sonic the Hedgehog IGN
  2. Fortnite Override Battle Pass Trailer Confirms Final Chapter 7 Season 4 Skins VICE
  3. Fortnite's Upcoming Season Includes Crossovers With Iconic Games Game Informer
  4. Sonic is coming to Fortnite. The Verge
  5. Fortnite's Chapter 7 Season 4 Collab Roster Is a Videogame History Lesson GameGrin
 
Upscayl is our favorite cross-platform image upscaling tool, and it's free - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:44:00 GMT
Upscayl is an open-source tool for enlarging lower resolution images. It uses local AI models to upscale and sharpen images, adding believable detail instead of just stretching pixels. It runs entirely offline on your own GPU, and runs on Windows, Mac and Linux, with batch processing built in. For more useful tools, check out TechSpot's Essential Apps feature.
 
GitHub is down again, and this time it's hitting almost everything - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:06:00 GMT

The Microsoft-owned company acknowledged the incident at 13:40 UTC on Monday, saying it was investigating reports of performance problems across several GitHub services. Within minutes, API Requests and Actions were marked as degraded, followed by Webhooks, Issues, and Pull Requests.

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Sony CEO Quietly Confirms the PS6's Future Is in a Tough Spot - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:55:46 GMT
  1. Sony CEO Quietly Confirms the PS6's Future Is in a Tough Spot Polygon.com
  2. PlayStation 6 release date still hasn’t been decided, Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says Video Games Chronicle
  3. PS6 Is Still A Mystery To Sony, Including When It’s Coming Out GameSpot
  4. Sony's CEO says the PS6 launch date and price are still undecided Android Headlines
  5. Leaker warns fans about fake Sony PS6 price rumors and leaks Notebookcheck
 
Sony's New 'It Happens on PS5' Ad Has Gone Down Exactly as You'd Expect - Push Square - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. Sony's New 'It Happens on PS5' Ad Has Gone Down Exactly as You'd Expect Push Square
  2. New It Happens on PS5 campaign highlights the biggest moments of play PlayStation.Blog
  3. New GTA 6 PlayStation Commercial Shows Latest Graphics VICE
  4. GTA 6 quietly drops surprise new trailer and we're hyped by what we're seeing GAMINGbible
  5. PlayStation 5 “It happens on PS5” by Adam & Eve\TBWA Campaign
 
GPU thieves replaced RTX 5080 cards with RTX 3060s in Chinese esports hotels until a blackout gave them away - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:22:00 GMT

In China, esports hotels are essentially a cross between a regular hotel and a high-end gaming café. Guest rooms are equipped with powerful gaming PCs, often with several setups in one room so groups of friends can play together overnight.

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Save the Date for the 2026 World Championships Preview Show - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:06:28 GMT
  1. Save the Date for the 2026 World Championships Preview Show Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon Pokopia Set for a Special Reveal at the 2026 World Championships GodisaGeek.com
  3. The "Pokémon WCS 2026" pre-tournament show, "2026 Worlds Preview Show," is set to air on August 21 at 1:00 p.m.! The show will feature tournament-related topics and a special announcement from Poko a Pokémon. Saiga NAK
  4. Pokemon Fans Might Get a New Look at Pokemon Winds and Waves This Month ComicBook.com
  5. Pokémon Pokopia Announcement Set For August 21 TwistedVoxel
 
Astronomers may have discovered a new kind of object called a black hole star - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:47:00 GMT

"Our picture of this object is evolving very rapidly," says lead author Rohan Naidu, a NASA Hubble Fellow and Pappalardo Fellow at MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research. "We think there is a central black hole that is 100,000 times as massive as the Sun. And around this...

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These are the tech CEOs young people trust most and least when it comes to AI - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:06:00 GMT

The finding was part of a poll conducted by CNBC with Generational Lab. Participants aged between 18 and 34 were given the names of nine tech leaders and asked whether they trust them to act responsibly on AI.

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Scientists create tiny drones and boats powered entirely by sound - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:32:00 GMT

The technology was developed by EPFL's MicroBioRobotic Systems Lab in Switzerland, and the study was published in Science Advances. It relies on acoustic resonance: when sound at the right frequency enters a hollow chamber, the air inside vibrates strongly. The cavity directs some of that air through an opening, creating...

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Amazon makes it harder for customers to sue as new terms block class actions and force arbitration - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:51:00 GMT

Amazon notified customers of the changes by email on Friday, the same day they took effect. Continuing to use any Amazon service counts as accepting them. Users received no advance notice.

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A CyberPowerPC Pre-Built With An RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, And More, Became A Dream Purchase For a Console Gamer; Total Was Only $750 After He “Asked” For A $100 Discount - Wccftech - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:21:25 GMT
  1. A CyberPowerPC Pre-Built With An RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, And More, Became A Dream Purchase For a Console Gamer; Total Was Only $750 After He “Asked” For A $100 Discount Wccftech
  2. Walmart Is Offering a Great Deal on a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC, and It Includes Two Upcoming AAA Games IGN
  3. Grab this RTX 5070 gaming PC for just $1,499, saving $600 off list price — Acer Nitro 85 prebuilt comes with 16GB of RAM, Core Ultra 7 265F, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD Tom's Hardware
  4. Looks like you have to go AMD to get a cheap high-end gaming PC these days PC Gamer
  5. Core Ultra 7 265F, RTX 5070 gaming PC gets $200 dicount for a limited time at Amazon pcguide.com
 
Entry-level GPU shortages will get worse in the second half of 2026, warns PC Partner - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:01:00 GMT

The main issue is VRAM, as demand tied to AI infrastructure has put pressure on supplies of GDDR6 and GDDR7.

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7 Best Cheap Laptops to Buy in 2026 (and Some to Avoid) - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:31:00 GMT
From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks and more, these are the best budget laptops I’ve tested.
 
Sam Altman says four years is too long for college as AI tears up the traditional career path - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Speaking during a surprise appearance at Internapalooza, a networking event for technology interns hosted by investor Cory Levy, Altman talked about the two years he spent at Stanford and why he felt he didn't need to complete the standard four years. "I think I learned a lot, and it would...

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CookUnity Prepared Meal Delivery Review (2026): Chef-Centric Meals - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
I’ve tried most of the ready-to-eat meal delivery services in the country. CookUnity is the one that feels like real cooking, from real chefs.
 
Skylight Buddy Review (2026): Kid Routines Just Got Easy - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:31:00 GMT
This kid-friendly version of Skylight’s digital calendar actually gets my son to complete his nighttime routine in a timely fashion.
 
Nvidia may have just built its own hyperscaler without owning a single data center - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:07:00 GMT

I should note, going deep into data center financing is not our usual beat. However, we do cover big tech, and Nvidia at this point is the biggest of them all, and it's not thanks to gaming GPUs. The framing that tech analyst Ryan Shrout gave to this announcement caught...

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El Niño and Saharan Dust Silence Atlantic Hurricane Season - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
El Niño coupled with Saharan dust is making this year’s hurricane season a dud. But there’s still potential for dangerous storms.
 
Election Officials Are Preparing for Prediction Markets to Sow Chaos in the Midterms - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
From threats to the safety of poll workers to voters who can’t distinguish between odds and results, prediction markets are already scrambling the political process.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Don't sleep on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave mouse controls - believe it or not, it's become my favourite way to play - Eurogamer - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. Don't sleep on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave mouse controls - believe it or not, it's become my favourite way to play Eurogamer
  2. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Preview: A Slow Build That Hasn't Game Informer
  3. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Cai Route Initial Characters Revealed Siliconera
  4. Nintendo Teases a Big Story Twist for Switch 2 Fire Emblem Game Polygon.com
  5. 20 hours in, I cannot believe the scale, complexity, and ambition of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Eurogamer
 
There’s a New Link Between Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Researchers found that a metabolite produced by gut bacteria can weaken the barrier that protects the brain and promote changes associated with the cognitive disease.
 
Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole Star - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Review: The Right Shape - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Nearly a decade after its debut, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally comes into its own.
 
TerraMow V1000 Review: Show Your Lawn Some Love - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
With automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras, the TerraMow V1000 is the complete package.
 
Someone Finally Fixed Installing Apps on a Mac - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The installation utility EasyDMG makes it so you never drag and drop an icon again.
 
It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the Next Two Solar Eclipses - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them.
 
Inside the Experimental Traps Scientists Set for Ghostly Neutrinos - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Observatories have been built in mines, deep under the Antarctic ice sheet, and elsewhere in an effort to detect the fleeting particles.
 
The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:33:00 GMT
Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
Ninja’s First-Ever Water Filter Has Already Won Us Over. Here’s Why - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:05:49 GMT
Turning ruby Kool-Aid into pure water was just one of the things that impressed me about Ninja’s new water filter.
 
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.
 
Anthropic’s Claude Will Add Watermarks to AI-Generated Text and Files - CNET Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:35:09 GMT
Anthropic joins a growing list of companies letting customers know if they’re consuming AI content.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Are People Really Expecting Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Next Month? CNET Readers Chime In - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:38 GMT
Many want a cheaper iPhone but the Apple’s rumored foldable phone could cost over $2,000.
 
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.
 
Using Tap Water, Buying Beans In Bulk and More Coffee Mistakes You’re Making - CNET Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:31:49 GMT
Overwashing, underfiltering and more brewing blunders that could be tainting your morning cup.
 
The Baked Potato Method That Makes Waiting an Hour for the Oven Seem Absurd - CNET Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:00:08 GMT
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