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Q&A with Proton CEO Andy Yen on Proton's story, dislodging "a hundred million people" from Google, AI backlash, privacy, US politics, EU Chat Control, and more (Andy Greenberg/Wired) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:58 GMT

Andy Greenberg / Wired:
Q&A with Proton CEO Andy Yen on Proton's story, dislodging “a hundred million people” from Google, AI backlash, privacy, US politics, EU Chat Control, and more — Proton's CEO is a champion of encryption for everyone. So why is he going all in on un-encryptable AI?
 
Klarna says CFO Niclas Neglén and CMO David Sandström plan to step down in early 2027, and lowers its full-year GMV guidance; KLAR falls 19%+ pre-market (Connor Hart/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:45:02 GMT

Connor Hart / Wall Street Journal:
Klarna says CFO Niclas Neglén and CMO David Sandström plan to step down in early 2027, and lowers its full-year GMV guidance; KLAR falls 19%+ pre-market — The payments company tempered its outlook for the year, even as it swung to a profit and logged higher revenue in the second quarter
 
Unitree shows off its 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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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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How a bipartisan coalition of US states fought to present a united case against Meta; Judge Rogers established a hybrid structure for the multi-week trial (Diana Novak Jones/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:56:09 GMT

Diana Novak Jones / Reuters:
How a bipartisan coalition of US states fought to present a united case against Meta; Judge Rogers established a hybrid structure for the multi-week trial — As opening statements get underway in a landmark trial over claims that Meta Platforms (META.O) misled the public about the safety …

 
Dutch company Fairphone launches its $650 flagship repairable Fairphone (Gen 6+) in the US and plans to keep launching new phone generations every two years (Julian Chokkattu/Wired) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:41:39 GMT

Julian Chokkattu / Wired:
Dutch company Fairphone launches its $650 flagship repairable Fairphone (Gen 6+) in the US and plans to keep launching new phone generations every two years — 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+).
 
AI-generated bills are reportedly causing problems in the Capitol - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:33:15 GMT
According to Politico, the US House Office of Legislative Counsel is swamped with error-riddled AI-generated bills.
 
Xiaomi reports Q2 revenue down 6.1% YoY to ~$16.2B and net income down 21% to ~$1.4B, above est., amid a persistent memory shortage and weaker smartphone demand (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:15:03 GMT

Bloomberg:
Xiaomi reports Q2 revenue down 6.1% YoY to ~$16.2B and net income down 21% to ~$1.4B, above est., amid a persistent memory shortage and weaker smartphone demand — Xiaomi Corp. posted profit that fell less than expected, raising hopes it can weather a persistent memory shortage that's weakened demand for smartphones.
 
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.
 
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, a new mode that limits high-risk chats around self-harm, eating disorders, and other topics, adds studying tools, and more (Cecilia Kang/New York Times) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:06:17 GMT

Cecilia Kang / New York Times:
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, a new mode that limits high-risk chats around self-harm, eating disorders, and other topics, adds studying tools, and more — The artificial intelligence start-up announced a chatbot mode that will automatically limit some conversations to better protect young users.
 
Apple's macOS Tahoe preview may have leaked a ton of unreleased products - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:05:53 GMT
Apple's macOS Tahoe 27.6 release candidate has leaked a bajillion new product codenames.
 
Alibaba says its new open-source multimodal model, Qwen3.8-27B, passed 1M+ downloads within a few days of release, making it one of its fastest-growing models (Juro Osawa/The Information) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:01:07 GMT

Juro Osawa / The Information:
Alibaba says its new open-source multimodal model, Qwen3.8-27B, passed 1M+ downloads within a few days of release, making it one of its fastest-growing models — Alibaba Group said its new small-size AI model that customers can run on their own personal computers has been downloaded …

 
ChatGPT's stricter teen mode starts rolling out today - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
OpenAI will attempt to automatically enroll all young users in the new experience.
 
Fairphone is finally releasing its first official handset in the US - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
You can now get Fairphone's reparable handset in the US without jumping through hoops.
 
Reddit launches an early experiment to convert select text posts and comments into short videos with AI voiceovers, rolling out on the web, iOS, and Android (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT

Jay Peters / The Verge:
Reddit launches an early experiment to convert select text posts and comments into short videos with AI voiceovers, rolling out on the web, iOS, and Android — Reddit's latest experiment creates videos with AI voices reading posts and comments out loud.
 
Alibaba's Alipay launches a new "all-in-one" platform for businesses to use AI agents to automate tasks; Alibaba's stock jumps 5%+ and is up 40%+ since June (Jeanny Yu/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:35:00 GMT

Jeanny Yu / Bloomberg:
Alibaba's Alipay launches a new “all-in-one” platform for businesses to use AI agents to automate tasks; Alibaba's stock jumps 5%+ and is up 40%+ since June — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. shares rose the most in two weeks as the launch of a new ecommerce platform boosted optimism toward …

 
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?
 
AI inference chip startup Etched raised $700M led by its new server rack customer Jane Street at a $21B valuation, up from $10.3B after raising $300M in July (Robbie Whelan/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:26:07 GMT

Robbie Whelan / Wall Street Journal:
AI inference chip startup Etched raised $700M led by its new server rack customer Jane Street at a $21B valuation, up from $10.3B after raising $300M in July — Etched, founded by Harvard dropouts, has its own in-office data center and has signed quant-trading firm Jane Street as its first customer.
 
Fired Rockstar Workers Tell Fans Not to Boycott GTA 6 - IGN - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:26:01 GMT
Fired Rockstar Workers Tell Fans Not to Boycott GTA 6 IGN
 
Sources: China orders some state-linked entities to uninstall a government-tailored version of Windows 10, ahead of its February 2027 retirement timeline (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:15:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: China orders some state-linked entities to uninstall a government-tailored version of Windows 10, ahead of its February 2027 retirement timeline — China is pulling the plug on an older version of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows tailored for government agencies, taking another step toward rooting …

 
Be warned: Fallout 4's next update may break your mods - and there's a similar one for Skyrim in the works, too - Eurogamer - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:12:06 GMT
  1. Be warned: Fallout 4's next update may break your mods - and there's a similar one for Skyrim in the works, too Eurogamer
  2. Heads up, Fallout 4 and Skyrim players: New updates are incoming, so it's time to tend to your mods PC Gamer
  3. The Modding Community Has Been Forewarned as Bethesda Prepares to Roll Out Updates for Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim The FPS Review
  4. Skyrim and Fallout 4 updates inbound, here's how to safeguard your modlist Sportskeeda Tech
  5. Bethesda warned of an upcoming update release for Skyrim and Fallout 4 - players fear mod breakage ixbt.games
 
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.
 
Google unveils Operation Blue Skies, a £5M trial to re-route North Atlantic aircraft to reduce contrail-induced warming using Google's AI atmospheric forecasts (Madeleine Cuff/New Scientist) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:36 GMT

Madeleine Cuff / New Scientist:
Google unveils Operation Blue Skies, a £5M trial to re-route North Atlantic aircraft to reduce contrail-induced warming using Google's AI atmospheric forecasts — Operation Blue Skies is the world's first trial to deploy contrail avoidance measures across an entire airspace …

 
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.
 
Baidu reports Q2 revenue down 2% YoY to ~$4.62B, below ~$4.69B est. and its fifth straight quarterly decline, and net income of ~$341M, as it lags AI rivals (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:50:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Baidu reports Q2 revenue down 2% YoY to ~$4.62B, below ~$4.69B est. and its fifth straight quarterly decline, and net income of ~$341M, as it lags AI rivals — Baidu Inc.'s revenue fell for a fifth consecutive quarter, reflecting a weakening position in ads as well as AI development against rivals like Moonshot.
 
Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.7 RC has references to unreleased products: a Home Hub, home accessories, new Beats, AirPods Pro 4, Apple Intelligence in China, and more (Juli Clover/MacRumors) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:42:07 GMT

Juli Clover / MacRumors:
Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.7 RC has references to unreleased products: a Home Hub, home accessories, new Beats, AirPods Pro 4, Apple Intelligence in China, and more — The macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate that Apple seeded today has references to several unreleased products, from home devices to iPhones, iPads, AirPods, and Macs.
 
Over 170,000 Nonprofits Lost All Their Data. Is Microsoft to Blame? - Slate Magazine - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:40:00 GMT
Over 170,000 Nonprofits Lost All Their Data. Is Microsoft to Blame? Slate Magazine
 
iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumored to Get Exclusive Camera Upgrade - MacRumors - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:39:01 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumored to Get Exclusive Camera Upgrade MacRumors
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Discounted Day Re-Enters The September Schedule Forbes
  3. iPhone 18 Pro: Six new features are coming next month 9to5Mac
  4. Apple May Delay the iPhone 18 Until 2027 as Premium Models Get Fall Launch TechRepublic
  5. Apple iPhone 18 event — all the new products expected to launch in September Tom's Guide
 
8 reveals to expect from the GTA 6 Extended Look - Red Bull - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:16:50 GMT
  1. 8 reveals to expect from the GTA 6 Extended Look Red Bull
  2. GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Outsells Standard: Netflix Reveal Set tech-insider.org
  3. New GTA 6 Gameplay Features Leak Ahead of Netflix Stream VICE
  4. DF Direct Weekly #276: GTA 6 An Extended Look Reveal Reaction, Quakecon 2026, Xbox 360 On PC Alienware Arena
  5. Pokemon-style RPG with positive player reviews to be given away on Steam ixbt.games
 
Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video - The Verge - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:01 GMT
  1. Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video The Verge
  2. macOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products MacRumors
  3. Apple's macOS Tahoe Preview May Have Leaked A Ton Of Unreleased Products Engadget
  4. AirPods With Cameras Confirmed By Apple In Apparent Code Slip Forbes
  5. Is Apple beginning a privacy reset? Computerworld
 
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.
 
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. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August: Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, Hell is Us and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. Helldivers 2: Devoid of Liberty – Meet the SEAF Squad Assembled to Take on The Illuminate XBOX Wire
  4. Capcom PS2 Exclusive Game Releases on PS5 and Is Free for Some ComicBook.com
  5. Helldivers 2 Update 1.007.001 Applies Weapon & Stratagem Fixes on Aug. 17 MP1st
 
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.
 
"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. 'It's Just Not as Much Fun for Me Anymore' — Deus Ex, System Shock, and Thief Developer Legend Warren Spector Announces Retirement IGN
  3. Warren Spector Says He's 'Retiring From Game Development' Aftermath
  4. Legendary Creator Behind Deus Ex And System Shock, Warren Spector, Announces His Retirement Kotaku
  5. Deus Ex creator Warren Spector announces retirement – "it's time to ride off into the sunset" gamesindustry.biz
 
Store Tunes on Paper and Stream Them Over LoRA - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:40 GMT
Some projects seem too good to be true until you dig into it and find the secret magic that makes it all work. Take Paper Tunes by [Makestreame], a project …read more
 
In filings, Apple acknowledges App Store regulatory changes are weighing on its $100B+ services business; US App Store spend fell 6% YoY in Q2, per Sensor Tower (Michael Acton/Financial Times) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:14 GMT

Michael Acton / Financial Times:
In filings, Apple acknowledges App Store regulatory changes are weighing on its $100B+ services business; US App Store spend fell 6% YoY in Q2, per Sensor Tower — Court rulings and new App Store rules are beginning to weigh on one of the iPhone maker's profitable growth engines
 
Google is reportedly planning to move all Pixel production out of China - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Google told its suppliers that it will no longer manufacture Pixel devices in China starting next year, according to Nikkei Asia.
 
Apple appears to have leaked its camera-equipped AirPods - Engadget Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:41:59 GMT
Apple may have leaked its camera-equipped AirPods in a video tucked into macOS Tahoe 26.7.
 
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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Using Acoustic Resonators as Thrusters for Small Robots - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:40 GMT
There are quite a few rather unconventional methods of propulsion, but perhaps one of the more curious approaches involved Helmholtz resonance, as demonstrated by [Junsun Hwang] et al. with a …read more
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 U.S. 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 U.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.
 
Judge revokes bail for man charged in fatal Apple Store crash for violating terms of release - The Boston Globe - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:37:50 GMT
  1. Judge revokes bail for man charged in fatal Apple Store crash for violating terms of release The Boston Globe
  2. Man charged in fatal Apple Store crash arrested, accused of violating terms of release WHDH
  3. Driver in deadly Hingham Apple store crash has his bail revoked, DA says NBC Boston
  4. Bradley Rein faced a judge at Brockton Superior Court o Monday nearly four years after prosecutors say he drove through an Apple store in Hingham—that ultimately killed a 65-year-old man and injured several others. facebook.com
  5. Man charged with second-degree murder in Hingham Apple store crash violates probation Boston 25 News
 
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. Watch the Phantom Blade Zero gameplay deep dive State of Play on August 17, pre-orders live today PlayStation.Blog
  3. As Expected, Sony’s Phantom Blade Zero State of Play Livestream Was Overrun by ‘No Disc No Buy’ Comments IGN
  4. Phantom Blade Zero Arms Soul with 55 Weapons, yet Iron Fists Remain Essential to Crack Heavily Shielded Foes Wccftech
  5. When Is the Phantom Blade Zero Demo Release Date on PS5? VICE
 
Edison Motors Offering All-Mechanical Trucks, At Least to Start - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:00:37 GMT
We’ve been following Canadian startup Edison Motors for some time now, but their latest offering caught us a bit off guard — their BDE series truck will be offered first …read more
 
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
 
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.
 
One Man’s Perfect Retro-Style Monitor Takes All Inputs - Hack a Day Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:00:14 GMT
Perfection is an inherently subjective measure, in that one must choose the criteria against which to measure. A perfect circle is an absolutely rubbish octagon, for example. So when you …read more
 
Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas - MacRumors - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:09:51 GMT
  1. Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas MacRumors
  2. iOS 27 beta leaks all 6 new models in Apple’s iPhone 18 lineup Macworld
  3. iOS 27 beta 6 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade 9to5Mac
  4. 4 Cool New Features Coming to Your iPhone’s Lock Screen gearpatrol.com
  5. tvOS 27 Beta 6 Developer Release? It's Actually Beta 1 Gadget Hacks
 
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.
 
Microsoft admits Windows 11 context menus are sluggish, announces major improvements - Windows Central - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:06:04 GMT
  1. Microsoft admits Windows 11 context menus are sluggish, announces major improvements Windows Central
  2. Improving File Explorer & Context Menu: faster, simpler, and more customizable Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft Ships Five New Insider Builds With a Major File Explorer Update Thurrott.com
  4. New Windows 11 build brings redesigned context menu to Insiders Neowin
  5. Files 4.2.7 update speeds up right-click menu, adds middle-click tabs BetaNews
 
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
 
After A $42.9 Million Sale, The Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Is Now The Most Expensive American Car Ever Sold At Auction - Jalopnik - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:55:00 GMT
  1. After A $42.9 Million Sale, The Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Is Now The Most Expensive American Car Ever Sold At Auction Jalopnik
  2. $42.9M Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Is the Most Expensive American Car Ever Sold at Auction Hagerty
  3. At $42.9 Million, This Shelby Daytona Coupe Is the Most Expensive American Car Ever Sold at Auction Road & Track
  4. America Against The World speedsport.com
  5. Shelby Daytona Cobra Just Broke US Auction Record At $42.9 Million Motor1.com
 
Star Citizen Developer Stream Goes Horribly Off the Rails, Creating Further Distrust Among Players - IGN - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:47:04 GMT
  1. Star Citizen Developer Stream Goes Horribly Off the Rails, Creating Further Distrust Among Players IGN
  2. 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
  3. Star Citizen has a disastrously laggy stream with horrendous vibes, which isn't a great look when you're past $1 billion in funding PC Gamer
  4. Star Citizen Official Livestream Goes Off The Rails As Problematic Demo Ends In Awkward Tension Between Developers TwistedVoxel
  5. Star Citizen Live Stream Goes Wrong as Devs Look Uncomfortable Playing It Insider Gaming
 
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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Halo Studios Reveals Five Main Highlights In Campaign Evolved's Latest Update - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT
  1. Halo Studios Reveals Five Main Highlights In Campaign Evolved's Latest Update Pure Xbox
  2. August Update: New Video Settings, Free Armor Styles, and More Halo Waypoint
  3. Halo: Campaign Evolved studio outlines five key updates that'll drop with next week's big patch Eurogamer
  4. The new patch for Halo: Campaign Evolved lets you disable chromatic aberration and film grain Instant Gaming News
  5. Halo Campaign Evolved update adds visual toggles and gameplay fixes Notebookcheck
 
Why flash drive capacity keeps increasing (and why small drives are rarely sold today) - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT
While smaller drives can certainly still be found, there's a good reason why you don't often find them on retailers' shelves.
 
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.
 
iPhone Ultra leakers reveal new details around release and 'extremely limited' availability - Tom's Guide - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:02:38 GMT
  1. iPhone Ultra leakers reveal new details around release and 'extremely limited' availability Tom's Guide
  2. New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name 9to5Mac
  3. Apple's iPhone Ultra design keeps getting more and more unconventional Creative Bloq
  4. 'Everyone' at Apple Apparently Calls Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' MacRumors
  5. Apple iPhone Fold Could Initially Be Available Only In The US Market: Report ETV Bharat
 
What are your retro game consoles worth? - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Many variables affect the value of retro game consoles today. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones are destined for the trash?
 
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.
 
Lamborghini's most extreme car just sold out its future - Yahoo Finance Singapore - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:23:00 GMT
  1. Lamborghini's most extreme car just sold out its future Yahoo Finance Singapore
  2. Lamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production car ever CNBC
  3. All hail Lambo’s new king! It’s the 1,050bhp V12-engined Revuelto SV Top Gear
  4. Lamborghini's pricey Revuelto SV supercar debuts at Monterey with scarcity as its strategy, CEO says Yahoo Finance
  5. Lamborghini Revuelto SV: The Quantum of Driving Lamborghini.com
 
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.
 
‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:35 GMT
  1. ‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators TechCrunch
  2. Apple now uses iPhone alerts for targets of mercenary spyware malwarebytes.com
  3. Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them CNET
  4. New wave of Apple threat notifications reach 110 countries to warn about targeted attacks AppleInsider
  5. iPhone spyware alert: What Apple customers need to know Mashable
 
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.
 
YouTube public view counts will likely get higher starting next week - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:02:11 GMT
The platform will start tracking views the same way across video formats.
 
OLEDs Have Gained Brightness, Not Burn-In Resistance - Hack a Day Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:38 GMT
OLED displays solve many of the problems suffered by LC displays, including color fidelity, dynamic range and power usage. That said, especially in the early days OLED gained a reputation …read more
 
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.
 
Reddit is experimenting with video and audio versions of posts - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:31:57 GMT
The company wants users to be able to watch and listen to conversations.
 
Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:24:43 GMT
  1. Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks TechCrunch
  2. Spotify Gets More Personal With Playlist Notes Spotify
  3. Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users add context to songs, podcasts, and audiobook picks 9to5Mac
  4. Spotify is the first music streaming app to build an AI tool that feels essential GB News
  5. Spotify - Create your playlists with AI prompts Korben
 
Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Offers Huge Deals on Apple, LG, Dyson and More - CNET - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:18:53 GMT
  1. Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Offers Huge Deals on Apple, LG, Dyson and More CNET
  2. Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale is live: Shop the best deals on TVs, laptops, and Apple Mashable
  3. The Best Tech Deals From Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale Lifehacker
  4. Best Buy turns 60, and we’re celebrating with savings Best Buy Corporate
  5. Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale Is Here and You Can Save on Everything From Apple AirPods to Samsung SSDs PCMag
 
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.
 
Rare deals land on Apple’s new AirTag 2 trackers at the best prices in months - CNN - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Rare deals land on Apple’s new AirTag 2 trackers at the best prices in months CNN
  2. AirTag 2 Drops to Low Price of $89 for 4-Pack MacRumors
  3. Apple's new AirTag drops to £22 and is 'perfect solution' for tracking valuables Daily Express
  4. Argos shoppers snap up Apple AirTags slashed to £13 each with deal that beats Amazon Belfast Live
  5. Amazon drops single AirTag 2 listing down to $24, open-box at $20 (Up to 30% off) 9to5Toys
 
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.
 
Reddit begins testing a new audio and video experience, similar to popular TikTok videos - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:42:30 GMT
  1. Reddit begins testing a new audio and video experience, similar to popular TikTok videos TechCrunch
  2. Reddit Is Experimenting With Video And Audio Versions Of Posts Engadget
  3. Reddit’s AI is turning posts into podcasts and short videos The Verge
  4. Reddit wants to become TikTok: it will change the way we read forums forever en.softonic.com
  5. Tech Bytes: Reddit testing new video and audio features WDIO.com
 
Collectors Want A Stick-Shift, Lamborghini’s Boss Says That’s Exactly The Problem - Carscoops - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:42:26 GMT
  1. Collectors Want A Stick-Shift, Lamborghini’s Boss Says That’s Exactly The Problem Carscoops
  2. Porsche U.S. CEO on Stick Shifts: We’ll Try to Sell Them ‘As Long as We’re Legally Allowed’ Road & Track
  3. Porsche’s New Driver-Friendly 911 Gives Manual Purists Purpose Again gearpatrol.com
  4. Customers Asked, Porsche Listened: Why the Carrera S Regained a Manual for 2027 Car and Driver
  5. Lamborghini CEO Shoots Down Hopes for a Manual Comeback Autoblog
 
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition hands-on leaves press member "utterly speechless" in terms of smooth performance, footage shared - GoNintendo - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:40:50 GMT
  1. ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition hands-on leaves press member "utterly speechless" in terms of smooth performance, footage shared GoNintendo
  2. Rise with ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, launching Aug. 28 on Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo
  3. Elden Ring gets a little more off-screen gameplay from the Switch 2 version Instant Gaming News
  4. Nintendo Switch players pre-order Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for £43 instead of £60 manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  5. Elden Ring’s Rough Switch 2 Build Is Gone, As FromSoftware’s Cleanup Signals How Good The Duskbloods Could Run Wccftech
 
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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Sonos put speaker controls on your iPhone's lock screen (again) - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:48 GMT
Sonos released an app update that takes advantage of Apple's Live Activities system.
 
Using Starlink’s Satellites to Study Earth’s Upper Atmosphere - Hack a Day Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:36 GMT
Aside from global access to cat videos, the presence of thousands of Starlink broadband internet access satellites in LEO has a very pleasant side effect for atmospheric researchers. Starlink publicly …read more
 
Why curved TVs failed but curved gaming monitors thrived - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Curved TVs walked so curved gaming monitors could run.
 
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.
 
iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone, details here - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:29:00 GMT
  1. iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone, details here 9to5Mac
  2. iOS 26.6.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 Fix Nearly 30 Security Vulnerabilities MacRumors
  3. Apple has shipped iOS 26.6.1, and you should install it soon AppleInsider
  4. iOS 26.6.1 And iOS 18.7.10—Update Now Warning For All iPhone Users Forbes
  5. Apple Rolls Out Release Candidates For macOS Tahoe And Sequoia The Mac Observer
 
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. Meta Wants to Patent Tech Ready for Facial Recognition Smart Glasses PCMag
  4. Meta patent reveals new antenna design for smart glasses, night-vision goggles and more India Today
  5. Do these creepy patent drawings reveal what’s next for Meta’s smart glasses? Cybernews
 
Duolingo Expands Its Math Services for More Advanced and Personalized Learning - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:15:36 GMT
The popular language learning app is also running back-to-school discounts on subscriptions now through Sept. 11.
 
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.
 
Apple is forced to stop favoring its own apps in personal data collection prompts - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:12:36 GMT
A German competition authority said that Apple's data collection prompts favors its own apps versus third-party options.
 
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.
 
Why 4K Blu-ray always beats 4K streaming for picture quality - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
If you're after the best picture quality, you'll always want to go with a disc.
 
Apple is reportedly expanding Apple Wallet IDs to four more states - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:22:15 GMT
North Carolina's DMV has confirmed plans for a mobile ID program that'll eventually support Apple Wallet.
 
Sonos Plans New Soundbar Ahead of September Hardware Reveal - Bloomberg.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:19:26 GMT
  1. Sonos Plans New Soundbar Ahead of September Hardware Reveal Bloomberg.com
  2. Sonos gets ready to launch new Ace Ultra headphones Lowpass
  3. A mysterious new Sonos soundbar just surfaced ahead of launch SoundGuys
  4. Sonos Ace Ultra may launch cheaper than the original Ace, new leak reveals Currently.com
  5. Sonos could be working on the one soundbar I most want it to make, according to reports t3.com
 
Arepa Zone: “After 12 years in business, we’re facing the biggest challenge we’ve ever encountered.” - PoPville - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:15:47 GMT
Arepa Zone: “After 12 years in business, we’re facing the biggest challenge we’ve ever encountered.” PoPville
 
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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Linux Fu: Improving FTP - Hack a Day Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:25 GMT
FTP isn’t exactly cutting-edge technology. These days, if you control both ends of a connection, you’re probably using scp, SFTP, rsync, or something even fancier. But FTP refuses to die, …read more
 
Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live: Time, Date & How To Watch - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live: Time, Date & How To Watch Nintendo Life
  2. Gamescom Opening Night Live: 3 confirmed games and 6 predictions Red Bull
  3. [gamescom 26] Record-breaking scale, over 1,600 participants at gamescom 게임메카
  4. GTA 6 Will Dominate 2026, but These Games Are Fighting for Your Attention First CNET
  5. The Real E3 Replacement is Almost Here Polygon.com
 
Supreme’s 2026 Fall/Winter Collection Features a 24K Gold Analogue Pocket - IGN - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:55:05 GMT
  1. Supreme’s 2026 Fall/Winter Collection Features a 24K Gold Analogue Pocket IGN
  2. The Analogue Pocket gets a Supreme makeover in red or gold The Verge
  3. This New Analogue Pocket Variant Is Designed To Give You Serious FOMO Time Extension
  4. I Love This Red Analogue Pocket, but Hate the Supreme Logo Gizmodo
  5. Supreme and Dyson Want to Fix the Hypebeast Bedroom Biohazard Man of Many
 
Samsung might be making a new foldable that's even wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:50:47 GMT
Samsung may have as many as five different foldable phones next year.
 
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.
 
ByteDance agrees to reel in its AI models to protect Hollywood IPs - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:35:30 GMT
TikTok's parent company signed a memorandum of understanding with The Motion Picture Association.
 
Inside Defcon, the Conference That Made Cybersecurity Noob-Friendly - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:33:39 GMT
I arrived alone and unprepared for a world of electronic badges, hacking contests and unwritten rules. By the end, I was already thinking about next year’s event.
 
If you're ignoring iPhone focus modes, you're missing out on Apple's best productivity tool - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Go beyond Do Not Disturb: control what alerts you get and when instead of being overwhelmed with pings all the time.
 
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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Uber aims for 1 million daily drone deliveries with Zipline partnership - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:34:27 GMT
The first Zipline drone deliveries for Uber Eats orders will start later this year.
 
Is an iPhone 15 still worth your money in 2026? - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Buying an older iPhone is a great way to save money while taking advantage of Apple's long support. But is the iPhone 15 too old to be worth it now?
 
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. PlayStation 5 “It happens on PS5” by Adam & Eve\TBWA Campaign
  5. GTA 6 Does Look A Bit Different In New PS5 Promo GameSpot
 
LG Electronics Launches xboom Power Series Party Speakers - techpowerup.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:28:51 GMT
  1. LG Electronics Launches xboom Power Series Party Speakers techpowerup.com
  2. LG xboom Blast: 220W Rugged Party Speaker with AI Sound The Gadgeteer
  3. LG xboom Blast Releases With Swappable Battery That Flies Without Airline Permission Tech Times
  4. LG xboom Blast Brings 36-Hour Battery Life and IP68 Protection to the Outdoor Party eCoustics
  5. LG launches new flagship speakers with up to 440W output and AI-powered karaoke Notebookcheck
 
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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PlayStation 5 Getting One of the Most Popular 2024 Games Soon - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:20:08 GMT
PlayStation 5 Getting One of the Most Popular 2024 Games Soon PlayStation LifeStyleSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Nintendo Teases a Big Story Twist for Switch 2 Fire Emblem Game - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:10:54 GMT
  1. Nintendo Teases a Big Story Twist for Switch 2 Fire Emblem Game Polygon.com
  2. Nintendo’s next Fire Emblem has a bold new structure The Verge
  3. 5 New Things I Love in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (And 1 Thing I Don’t) IGN
  4. Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave is Officially Unplayable for Millions of Gamers Polygon.com
  5. 'Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave' preview: Anime chess is back with a vengeance Mashable
 
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. 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
  3. Pokémon Pokopia Announcement Set For August 21 TwistedVoxel
  4. Pokémon World Championships Teases Special Pokémon Pokopia Announcement Nintendo Life
  5. Listen to the Official 2026 Worlds Soundtrack Pokemon.com
 
Starmie Stars in Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: Starmie Super Mega Raid Day - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:06:28 GMT
  1. Starmie Stars in Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: Starmie Super Mega Raid Day Pokemon.com
  2. Is Barraskewda Worth Building in Pokémon GO? Full Meta Guide! Pokémon GO Hub
  3. How to get Cramorant in Pokémon Go Eurogamer
  4. Pokémon GO’s Water Festival Debuts Two New Pokemon in the Mobile Game VICE
  5. Pokémon GO: Catch Pikuda and Urgl – How to Obtain the New Monsters at the Water Festival Mein-MMO
 
$1K laser mosquito zapper promises precision strikes as backers itch for answers - The Register - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:04:00 GMT
  1. $1K laser mosquito zapper promises precision strikes as backers itch for answers The Register
  2. Chinese-developed laser mosquito killer enters mass production, first units due this month news.cgtn.com
  3. This $1000 gadget takes out mosquitoes with lasers like a tiny air defense system XDA
  4. China unveils laser that can kill mosquitos, video shows disco-like effect in forest | The device can be used inside homes too | Inshorts Inshorts
  5. A Mosquito-Zapping Laser Is Finally for Sale – But It Costs $1,000 Yahoo Tech
 
This sub-$7,000 sportscar might be just what the future needs - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:01:25 GMT
The Gasolini AR1 uses 2-cylinder Honda bike engine, and an EV is underway, too.
 
The Sinking City 2 review – Ukrainian cosmic horror, come hell or high water - The Guardian - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. The Sinking City 2 review – Ukrainian cosmic horror, come hell or high water The Guardian
  2. The Sinking City 2 Review – Eldritch Survival Horror Done Right Wccftech
  3. The Sinking City 2 Printing Press Puzzle Solution TechRaptor
  4. The Sinking City 2: Benchmarks of Graphics Cards and Processors GameGPU
  5. The catch-up coffee: August 17, 2026 Digitally Downloaded
 
Sony still hasn't chosen a PlayStation 6 release date, says CEO, as RAM crisis continues - Eurogamer - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:58:18 GMT
  1. Sony still hasn't chosen a PlayStation 6 release date, says CEO, as RAM crisis continues Eurogamer
  2. PlayStation 6 release date still hasn’t been decided, Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says Video Games Chronicle
  3. When Is The PS6 Coming Out? Even Sony Doesn’t Know The Answer Yet Kotaku
  4. Sony hasn’t decided its PlayStation 6 launch date – blame AI OC3D
  5. Sony CEO Quietly Confirms the PS6's Future Is in a Tough Spot Polygon.com
 
Let's Play: The Bloop - Minecraft - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:50:56 GMT
Let's Play: The Bloop Minecraft
 
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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Oh look, it’s the new 223mph, €1m+ Brabus Bodo Cabriolet - Top Gear - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:40:00 GMT
  1. Oh look, it’s the new 223mph, €1m+ Brabus Bodo Cabriolet Top Gear
  2. We Drive the Brabus Bodo Coupe and Talk with the High-End Tuner’s CEO Car and Driver
  3. Brabus Bodo Cabriolet: 1,000 HP Open-Top Beast, Only 77 Made Motor1.com
  4. Brabus Built a 1,000-HP Aston Martin Cabriolet Autoblog
  5. The BRABUS BODO CABRIOLET BEL AIR Is Limited To 77 Men's Gear
 
Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:22:54 GMT
Filing comes after Elon Musk announced exclusive arrangement to kit out its data centers.
 
1996 McLaren F1 GTR Owned by Nick Mason Sells for Record $34.6 Million - autoevolution - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:08:40 GMT
  1. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR Owned by Nick Mason Sells for Record $34.6 Million autoevolution
  2. This McLaren F1 GTR Just Sold For A Record-Breaking $34.6 Million Motor1.com
  3. A Twice-Crashed McLaren Is Now The Priciest British Car Ever Auctioned Carscoops
  4. One-off McLaren F1 GTR sold for a whopping $34.6 million at auction The Supercar Blog
  5. RM Sotheby’s Top 10 Best Sellers At Monterey Auction: From $40M Ferrari Luce To $34.65M McLaren F1 GTR AUTOJOSH
 
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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Meet the only known trebuchet casualty in history - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:41:35 GMT
"It highlights the brutality of medieval warfare," said paleopathologist Jo Buckberry.
 
‘Splatoon Raiders’ Fills My ‘Destiny 2’ Dopamine Void - Forbes - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:38:34 GMT
  1. ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Fills My ‘Destiny 2’ Dopamine Void Forbes
  2. Splatoon Raiders Game Review Anime News Network
  3. ShackStream: Splatoon Raiders on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 739 Shacknews
  4. Splatoon Raiders review: New coat of paint on a colourful idea Irish Independent
  5. ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Might Be the Switch 2’s Biggest Surprise Gem The Brag
 
Filling Big Walk with people who had no one to play with demonstrated how deceptively profound it can be - Eurogamer - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:38:16 GMT
  1. Filling Big Walk with people who had no one to play with demonstrated how deceptively profound it can be Eurogamer
  2. Untitled Goose Game studio turns Victoria into a playground ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  3. A brave new world of friendslop garbageday.email
  4. Share of the Week: Big Walk PlayStation.Blog
  5. Big Walk Review (PS5) – An Unexpected Journey fingerguns.net
 
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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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks leak ahead of release day, here's how it compares to last year's model - PC Guide - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:31:37 GMT
  1. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks leak ahead of release day, here's how it compares to last year's model PC Guide
  2. Google Pixel 11 Lineup Is Cheapest Right Now With Preorder Perks, but Only While Supplies Last Gizmodo
  3. The Pixel 11 series: Your most personal Pixel yet blog.google
  4. Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: The Foldable Crown Has Never Been This Close PCMag
  5. Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I Compared Google and Apple’s Flagship Phones CNET
 
Roundup: The First Reviews Have Arrived For Mortal Shell 2 - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Roundup: The First Reviews Have Arrived For Mortal Shell 2 Pure Xbox
  2. Mortal Shell 2’s Expansion into a Large Scale Action-RPG Is Mostly Successful, and All of Its New Ideas Are Great Ones. IGN
  3. Mortal Shell 2 Review: A Sprawling Soulslike Holds Nothing Back Kotaku
  4. Reviews Hail New Action-RPG as 2026’s Best Soulslike Polygon.com
  5. Mortal Shell II Advanced Access Sees 20,000 Concurrent Players Ahead of Launch techpowerup.com
 
Google is using a $29 gadget to tighten its grip on Android users - thestreet.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:08:25 GMT
  1. Google is using a $29 gadget to tighten its grip on Android users thestreet.com
  2. Keep tabs on your valuables with Google Pixel Tag blog.google
  3. The Pixel Tag is Google's $29 AirTag alternative - with one big advantage ZDNET
  4. Google Now Makes Its Own AirTags and I Couldn’t Be More Stoked CNET
  5. Skip the Pixel Tag: 3 Bluetooth trackers I recommend you buy instead Android Police
 
Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A Drop to Just $32 for Switch 2 - IGN - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A Drop to Just $32 for Switch 2 IGN
  2. Today’s Top Deals: Tomodachi Life, AirPods Pro 3, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Switch 2 IGN
  3. Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Front Mission remakes, New Super Lucky's Tale, more Nintendo Everything
  4. Woot’s Summer of Gaming Sale Knocks Up to 85% Off Top-Rated Gear, Games and More CNET
  5. Daily Woot deal sees Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokémon Legends: Z-A on deep discount Nintendo Wire
 
Mafia: Definitive Edition gets Xbox Series X|S stack and The Old Country reveals DLC achievements - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:56:28 GMT
  1. Mafia: Definitive Edition gets Xbox Series X|S stack and The Old Country reveals DLC achievements TrueAchievements
  2. Mafia The Old Country showed the failure of older graphics cards at 1080p without FSR. GameGPU
  3. Crimson Desert Adds Quest Knowledge, "Camera Rotation," and Fixes Frame Generation on GTX 1060 - Update 1.18.00 Released ixbt.games
  4. 2K Officially Launches 'Man of Honor' Expansion for Mafia: The Old Country Inven Global
  5. Mafia: The Old Country – Man Of Honor Review: A Great Villain In A Skippable Package GameDaily
 
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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Grounded 2's Xbox player count up 220% after major update and Game Pass Premium launch - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:40:08 GMT
  1. Grounded 2's Xbox player count up 220% after major update and Game Pass Premium launch TrueAchievements
  2. Dive Beneath the Surface in Grounded 2’s Biggest Update Yet: Into the Abyss XBOX Wire
  3. Former Open-World Xbox Exclusive is Finally Available on PS5 IMDb
  4. Xbox’s Wild Action-Adventure Game Hits PS5 Today on PlayStation Store AOL.co.uk
  5. Grounded 2: How to Get the Diving Suit to Enter the Abyss DualShockers
 
AirPods Max 2 Discounted by $120 Across Amazon and Best Buy - MacRumors - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:36:23 GMT
  1. AirPods Max 2 Discounted by $120 Across Amazon and Best Buy MacRumors
  2. Want AirPods Pro 3 for Less? We Found Ways to Save $50 or More CNET
  3. Deals: AirPods Pro 3 25% off, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, AirTag 2 all-time low, M5 Pro MacBook Pro $650 off, more 9to5Mac
  4. AirPods Max 2: Maxed out with these new flagship headphones Indulge Express
  5. Block out the noise with 25% off Apple’s excellent AirPods 4 with ANC Macworld
 
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. 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
  3. MSI's Katana 15 gaming laptop is on a limited-time deal at Amazon — act fast to save over $300 Yahoo Tech
  4. CyberPowerPC RTX 5070 Desktop Drops To A Low $1,399 At Walmart HotHardware
  5. Core Ultra 7 265F, RTX 5070 gaming PC gets $200 dicount for a limited time at Amazon PC Guide
 
Whoop stood up to the FDA and helped make the Pixel Watch 5’s blood pressure feature possible - Android Police - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:21:23 GMT
  1. Whoop stood up to the FDA and helped make the Pixel Watch 5’s blood pressure feature possible Android Police
  2. Track subtle changes in your body with Health Guardian features on Pixel and Fitbit blog.google
  3. Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: Comparing Google and Samsung’s New Watches CNET
  4. Google Pixel Watch 5 Hands-On: Most Accurate GPS Watch Ever? DC Rainmaker
  5. Google Pixel Watch Adds Insulin Resistance Tracking: What It Could Reveal Before Blood Sugar Rises TechRepublic
 
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.
 
Barbie and Hot Wheels owner Mattel launches Mattel Game Studios - Game Developer - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:23:54 GMT
  1. Barbie and Hot Wheels owner Mattel launches Mattel Game Studios Game Developer
  2. Mattel Game Studios Launches With Hot Wheels, Uno Games in the Works Variety
  3. Mattel Wants To Succeed In Games Where Hasbro Is Failing Kotaku
  4. Mattel launches its gaming division, Mattel Game Studios Instant Gaming News
  5. Mattel Game Studios forms to accelerate digital games portfolio Toy World Magazine
 
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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The Blood Of Dawnwalker Release Date & Launch Times - Insider Gaming - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:14:37 GMT
  1. The Blood Of Dawnwalker Release Date & Launch Times Insider Gaming
  2. The Witcher 3 Is About to Get Some Serious Competition in 3 Weeks Polygon.com
  3. Rebel Wolves shows all there is to know about the content of its next game, The Blood of Dawnwalker Instant Gaming News
  4. New EA Sports FC 27 Mode Mocked Even Before Release ixbt.games
  5. The Blood of Dawnwalker will have 46 Steam Achievements at launch AltChar
 
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.
 
Satellite operators are in panic mode due to a worsening launch crisis - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:26 GMT
What happens if the Falcon rockets stop flying?
 
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.
 
Saber Interactive adds AI disclaimer to Rideshare on Steam; CEO Matt Karch apologises to former lead writer - gamesindustry.biz - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:24:45 GMT
  1. Saber Interactive adds AI disclaimer to Rideshare on Steam; CEO Matt Karch apologises to former lead writer gamesindustry.biz
  2. Saber Interactive denies replacing writer with ChatGPT on its new driving game, but says it will use AI for dialog 'as the number of passengers in the game is infinite' PC Gamer
  3. 'We Aren't Shying Away From It': Space Marine 2 Maker Saber Interactive Confirms It Will an Add AI Label to Rideshare Stimulator on Steam Following Controversy IGN
  4. Saber’s Matt Karch Claims Portal Writer’s Viral Video Triggered Death Threats, Escalating the Already Ugly Rideshare Stimulator AI Writer Dispute Wccftech
  5. Saber CEO Apologizes As Rideshare "Stimulator" Gets AI Disclosure 80 Level
 
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.
 
A New Thermal Add-On to My Phone Changed How I See My Home Forever - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
One small phone attachment can spot cams, leaks, insulation problems and more. I was amazed when I tried it at my house.
 
Fortnite officially reveals Sora, Crash, Spyro, Mega Man, Persona and other gaming crossovers for its next season - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:55:20 GMT
  1. Fortnite officially reveals Sora, Crash, Spyro, Mega Man, Persona and other gaming crossovers for its next season Video Games Chronicle
  2. Sonic is coming to Fortnite. The Verge
  3. Fortnite's Upcoming Season Includes Crossovers With Iconic Games Game Informer
  4. Fortnite Goes 32-Bit to Reveal New Gaming Legend Season With Legally Distinct Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat Parodies, Plus Actual Sonic the Hedgehog IGN
  5. 'Persona 5' And More Iconic Games Will Dominate The Next Season Of Fortnite Polygon.com
 
I moved back in with my parents at 31. These are the 3 things I wasn't prepared for. - Business Insider - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:44:00 GMT
I moved back in with my parents at 31. These are the 3 things I wasn't prepared for. Business Insider
 
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.
 
Best Buy Customer Support Removed A 32GB DDR5 RAM Stick From Gaming Laptop After Charging Full Amount For The 64GB Configuration; Says Upgraded RAM Incompatible - Wccftech - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:11:06 GMT
  1. Best Buy Customer Support Removed A 32GB DDR5 RAM Stick From Gaming Laptop After Charging Full Amount For The 64GB Configuration; Says Upgraded RAM Incompatible Wccftech
  2. Best Buy 'repairs' customer's gaming laptop by simply removing half the RAM— claims unit in question only accepts 32 GB of RAM despite listing a 64GB configuration Tom's Hardware
  3. Redditor sends a gaming laptop with 64GB RAM for repair, comes back with 32GB RAM TweakTown
  4. Best Buy Tells Customer His Laptop Doesn't Support 64 GB of RAM to Avoid Paying for the Repair eTeknix
  5. Player sends laptop for repair, the seller removes 32 GB of RAM, the reason leaves many dumbfounded Mein-MMO
 
Microsoft working on Defender patch for ShieldBreak zero-day - BleepingComputer - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:33 GMT
  1. Microsoft working on Defender patch for ShieldBreak zero-day BleepingComputer
  2. ShieldBreak bypasses Microsoft’s patch for earlier Defender flaw malwarebytes.com
  3. After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug TechCrunch
  4. Microsoft's nemesis drops new zero-day privilege escalation vulnerability — attack grants system-level privileges, but it could already be patched Tom's Hardware
  5. Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows The Register
 
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.
 
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.
 
Video: Digital Foundry Breaks Down Oblivion's "Frustrating Performance" On Switch 2 - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:45:00 GMT
  1. Video: Digital Foundry Breaks Down Oblivion's "Frustrating Performance" On Switch 2 Nintendo Life
  2. Review: Switch 2 Oblivion Remastered Frustrates as Much as It Impresses Digital Foundry
  3. Xbox Series S Compared To Nintendo Switch 2 In Oblivion Remastered Analysis Pure Xbox
  4. Bethesda Finally Confirms The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Patch Is Coming IGN
  5. Bethesda reveals how The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered managed to squeeze into a Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge Gamereactor UK
 
Sony's answer to Hello Kitty is a kawaii character design for our times - Creative Bloq - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT
  1. Sony's answer to Hello Kitty is a kawaii character design for our times Creative Bloq
  2. Sony is looking for a new mascot: Why Astro Bot isn't enough PlayFront
  3. Sony’s answer to Hello Kitty: “Nemu the Night Owl” has multimillion-dollar ambitions Notebookcheck
  4. Sony Pitches Stressed Out Bear as Its Own Hello Kitty DualShockers
  5. Sony is looking for a new mascot after the scandalous decision with PlayStation discs. A journalist introduced Disc-guy ixbt.games
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 17, #693 - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:15:16 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 17, 2026.
 
D23: All the New Lands and Rides Revealed for Disneyland and Disney World - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:36:31 GMT
We heard about a Maleficent coaster, a Tomorrowland revamp, a Monsters, Inc. octopus sushi chef animatronic, the new Cars rides and more.
 
24 Clean Memes That Are Actually Hilarious - Yahoo - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:16:00 GMT
24 Clean Memes That Are Actually Hilarious Yahoo
 
I think the real choice comes down to iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Ultra this year - PhoneArena - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:38:44 GMT
  1. I think the real choice comes down to iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Ultra this year PhoneArena
  2. Why the iPhone 18 Pro might be worth skipping this year Macworld
  3. Should You Buy an iPhone 17 Now or Wait for iPhone 18? MacRumors
  4. 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
  5. iPhone 17 or iPhone 18: Is waiting until 2027 worth it? Báo VietNamNet
 
Sony’s decision to phase out PlayStation disc releases prompts consumer and preservation concerns - Audacy - Google Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:51:00 GMT
  1. Sony’s decision to phase out PlayStation disc releases prompts consumer and preservation concerns Audacy
  2. Boycott planned after PlayStation announces the end of disc production Spectrum Bay News 9
  3. Killing physical discs will make digital games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix exec TweakTown
  4. How Denying Destiny 3 Reveals Sony's Unyielding Digital Future IMDb
  5. Why a disc-free PS6 could be Sony’s secret to avoiding a $1K+ console Trusted Reviews
 
Velocity Micro Raptor Z55i (2026) Review: A Low-Key Little Gaming Leviathan - PCMag - Google Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:00:53 GMT
Velocity Micro Raptor Z55i (2026) Review: A Low-Key Little Gaming Leviathan PCMag
 
New study finds HGST, WD hard drives fail less often than Seagate and Toshiba - TechSpot Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:17:00 GMT

The peer-reviewed IEEE study was written by Christoph Siemroth of the University of Essex and Yeomyung Park of Sungkyunkwan University. It reviewed data on 443,156 drives used in Backblaze data centers from 2013 through the second quarter of 2025. The sample covered more than 1.66 million drive-years.

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This Carrier Pidge app delivers texts at 110 mph, unless your virtual pigeon gets lost, distracted, or dies - TechSpot Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:36:00 GMT

The iOS app Carrier Pidge is the work of Noah Iarrobino, who vibe coded it in about three weeks. Refreshingly, he admits that it's both "pointless" with "genuinely no practical use," but it's still interesting to discover how long it would take to deliver a message by pigeon power.

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Nvidia's $5 billion Intel bet is now worth nearly $25 billion, and its SpaceX stake isn't far behind - TechSpot Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:47:00 GMT

Nvidia bought $5 billion in Intel stock last year as part of the companies' AI infrastructure partnership, creating one of the company's most valuable equity positions. The stake was valued at $24.9 billion in the latest filing.

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UK researchers are growing miniature human tissue from NHS patient cells to improve drug testing - TechSpot Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:31:00 GMT

The work is part of the government's plan to reduce the use of animals in research by expanding alternatives known as new approach methodologies. These include organoids, organs-on-chips and AI tools that can process biological data and model disease.

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Microsoft’s next Windows 11 update is so big it’s sparking debate over whether it’s really Windows 12 material - Windows Central - Google Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft’s next Windows 11 update is so big it’s sparking debate over whether it’s really Windows 12 material Windows Central
  2. Announcing new builds for 17 August 2026 Windows Blog
  3. After years of user complaints, Microsoft is finally restoring Windows 11's customization controls MakeUseOf
  4. Windows 11’s faster app launches released today, enable it using these steps Windows Latest
  5. Windows 11 movable taskbar edges closer to general release The Register
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Wildfire smoke now bigger prenatal threat than human sources of air pollution - ArsTechnica Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:59 GMT
Regulations reduced prenatal exposure to harmful emissions, but wildfire smoke is erasing gains.
 
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.
 
Kingdom Hearts 4 Fans Are Well Fed After 2 Days of Great Trailers - CNET Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:06:52 GMT
During a 25th Anniversary panel for Kingdom Hearts, details about the next game came to life.
 
Disney’s Millennium Falcon Ride Activates Fortnite In-Game Rewards - CNET Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:07:12 GMT
A new custom island in Fortnite is connected with the Star Wars ride at Disneyland and Disney World.
 
VisionQuest trailer kicks off Disney's D23 fan event - ArsTechnica Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:21:27 GMT
Also: Ahsoka S2 teaser, Doomsday trailer, news about MCU's X-Men and Star Wars: Starfighter.
 
France's court just blocked Macron's plan to ban kids from social media - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:27:00 GMT

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

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Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian Is Packed With Laughs, Flashbacks and Lots of Grogu - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:58:20 GMT
On Sept. 2, The Mandalorian and Grogu are getting the Lego treatment.
 
X-Men Cast, VisionQuest Trailer: All the Big Marvel News Out of D23 - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:58:01 GMT
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds also begged to be cast in Avengers: Doomsday.
 
Disney D23 Movies and Streaming Lineup: Biggest Surprises and Everything Else - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:43:19 GMT
Zootopia 3, Coco 2, Percy Jackson season 3, Ice Age 6, live-action Rapunzel, Bluey and a Kingdom Hearts series were some of the major announcements out of Disney’s big event.
 
Patent Filing Suggests Meta’s Facial Recognition Glasses Are Coming - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:26:17 GMT
A patent filing details ways that Meta could use facial recognition with its smart glasses to create media files, such as videos.
 
Three new Windows flaws can bypass security, gain system privileges, and even install malware remotely - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:09:00 GMT

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

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Disney Snuck In and Overhauled the Millennium Falcon While You Were Sleeping. Here’s Why - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:47:45 GMT
Disney Imagineers put in way more work than you might think to update Smuggler’s Run in Disneyland.
 
Gamer drops laptop temperatures by up to 15°C by switching from a wooden desk to a metal table - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:48:00 GMT

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

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Ukraine strikes major Russian rocket factory with cruise missiles - ArsTechnica Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:46:05 GMT
"Flamingo missiles were used. A good achievement."
 
Intel may refresh Raptor Lake for a third time as high DDR5 prices push buyers toward older hardware - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:59:00 GMT

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

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A Windows Defender bug is making VLC take 30 seconds to open an MP3 file - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:03:00 GMT

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

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Samsung says Claude Code can cut chip design work from weeks to days, but it still makes serious mistakes - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:01:00 GMT

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

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So much solar: Digging into the list of every US power plant that went online this year - ArsTechnica Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:09:57 GMT
Utility-scale solar leads by a mile, followed by batteries. Fossil fuels, not so much.
 
This Beautifully Weird Necklace Is Secretly a USB Drive - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Noware’s Puff necklace whimsically reimagines flash drives, turning something functional into personalized jewelry.
 
Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:32:14 GMT
Screen-sharing bug lets remote hackers log in without a password.
 
First test flight of largest all-electric aircraft used just $5 of electricity - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:23 GMT
Airline-backed venture aims to develop a hybrid-electric commercial aircraft.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Suspecting court of using AI, man injected prompts in filings to try to win case - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:26:53 GMT
Judge warns pro se litigants are using chatbots wrong and getting desperate.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Best Wireless Chargers (2026): My Picks After Testing 100+ - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
 
The 4 Best Planners of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Cloth & Paper - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:33:00 GMT
If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.
 
FTC Strikes Deals to Ignore Unlawful Credit Discrimination - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.
 
These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”
 
Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories (2026): Mous, dbrand, Bellroy - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Protect your Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL with a tried-and-true phone case, screen protector, and Qi2 charger.
 
I Wore an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Body Suit to Zap Myself Into Fitness - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Can electrifying your workout offer a shortcut to a stronger, fitter you? I sweated in a skintight EMS suit for two months to find out.
 
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.
 
Solving the solvent problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:50:00 GMT
By focusing on electrolytes, MIT scientists are making sodium-metal batteries a more practical energy storage option.
 
The benefits of medical AI assistance vary based on user expertise - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Study finds non-experts deferred to LLM-based diagnostic assistance, even when it was wrong, while clinicians caught AI errors.
 
Alexander Rakhlin named director of the MIT Statistics and Data Science Center - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
An expert in machine learning, statistics, and computation, Rakhlin succeeds Professor Ankur Moitra.
 
Connecting students with the future of microelectronics - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The 2026 NEMC Hub-sponsored externship gave students access to world-class research, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and professionals driving innovation across the Northeast.
 
Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies.
 
Using reason, again and again - MIT Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time — and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing.
 
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries - MIT Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology.
 
Daniela Rus receives Bavarian Minister-President's High-Tech Prize - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Director of CSAIL and MIT professor honored for her contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
 
Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:35:00 GMT
MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days.
 
Why some nitrogen-processing enzymes are more efficient than others - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
New findings could help researchers design synthetic catalysts that convert nitrogen gas to ammonia, a key step in fertilizer production.
 
MIT and Broad Institute researchers break diffraction barrier in super-resolution microscopy - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New U-STORM imaging technology lets scientists view molecular structures in subatomic detail — about 1,000 times clearer than traditional dyes — while making the microscope process much simpler.
 
How a medical database developed at MIT evolved into a global standard of data-sharing - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The visionary PhysioNet platform launched 25 years ago, based on a system developed at MIT in the 1970s. It has become one of the most comprehensive biomedical and clinical data repositories in existence.
 
Professor Emeritus Robert Cohen, pioneering polymers researcher and devoted mentor, dies at 79 - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Architect of MIT’s interdisciplinary Program in Polymers and Soft Matter and the PhD in chemical engineering practice is remembered for his passion for mentorship and education.
 
Yu Deng ’11 and Hong Wang PhD ’19 awarded Fields Medal - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT-trained mathematicians earn the honor, one of the most prestigious in the field, for their significant achievements.
 
Making robots faster by helping them think ahead - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance.
 
MIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn - MIT Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Melt it, spin it, use it again. This new recyclable yarn is as strong and stretchy as spandex-based yarns.
 
Do You Love Your Phone? Tell Us What You Really Think About Its Features - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
We want to know the good and the bad.
 
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.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
I’m a College Professor. Here’s How AI Has Changed the Way I Teach - CNET Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:00:02 GMT
These tools could help teachers win the attention war.
 
The Baked Potato Method That Makes Waiting an Hour for the Oven Seem Absurd - CNET Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:00:08 GMT
A quick microwave-air fryer combo gives you a perfectly fluffy, crispy-skinned baked potato in a fraction of the usual time.
 
How to Customize Your iPhone’s Apps and Home Screen - CNET Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:01:57 GMT
I’ve been using big app icons for more than a year, and I don’t plan on ever going back.