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Big Tech reported Q2 "other income" rose significantly to $160B+, driven by investments in AI companies, raising concerns of paper gains overstating the AI boom (Financial Times) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:20:14 GMT

Financial Times:
Big Tech reported Q2 “other income” rose significantly to $160B+, driven by investments in AI companies, raising concerns of paper gains overstating the AI boom — Analysts say large paper windfalls on investments in OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX have muddied the tech sector's earnings metrics

 
Sources: OpenAI starts letting some major customers pay only when its AI completes tasks, as Salesforce and other AI providers test outcome-based pricing (The Information) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:35:15 GMT

The Information:
Sources: OpenAI starts letting some major customers pay only when its AI completes tasks, as Salesforce and other AI providers test outcome-based pricing — OpenAI in recent months has started giving some major customers the option of paying only when its AI completes tasks …

 
OpenClaw releases OpenClaw 2.0, its largest update to date built by 933 contributors, with a simplified installation process, a rebuilt browser app, and more (Hannes Rudolph/OpenClaw Blog) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:25:01 GMT

Hannes Rudolph / OpenClaw Blog:
OpenClaw releases OpenClaw 2.0, its largest update to date built by 933 contributors, with a simplified installation process, a rebuilt browser app, and more — How a push for simpler setup and a first-class browser experience grew into OpenClaw 2.0. — Today we released by far the largest update in the history of OpenClaw.

 
IPO documents: SoftBank's SB Energy plans to file for an IPO as soon as this week, aiming to raise $5B to $7B, and has awarded OpenAI warrants worth ~$5.5B (Anissa Gardizy/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:50:09 GMT

Anissa Gardizy / Wall Street Journal:
IPO documents: SoftBank's SB Energy plans to file for an IPO as soon as this week, aiming to raise $5B to $7B, and has awarded OpenAI warrants worth ~$5.5B — SB Energy's agreement deepens its financial ties with the artificial-intelligence company in an effort to build out projects

 
Shein raised $1.7B in its Hong Kong IPO, giving it a $26B market cap, far below its ~$100B valuation in 2022, as growth slows amid tariffs and competition (Charlotte Yang/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:20:08 GMT

Charlotte Yang / Bloomberg:
Shein raised $1.7B in its Hong Kong IPO, giving it a $26B market cap, far below its ~$100B valuation in 2022, as growth slows amid tariffs and competition — Shein Global Holdings Ltd. completed its initial public offering at a valuation that's a fraction of what the company was once worth.

 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Taiwanese authorities raided the office of PCB maker Unimicron, an Nvidia and Intel supplier, alleging it illegally labeled China-made parts as made in Taiwan (Cheng Ting-Fang/Nikkei Asia) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:35:05 GMT

Cheng Ting-Fang / Nikkei Asia:
Taiwanese authorities raided the office of PCB maker Unimicron, an Nvidia and Intel supplier, alleging it illegally labeled China-made parts as made in Taiwan — TAIPEI — Taiwanese prosecutors said they are investigating Unimicron, a key supplier to Nvidia and Intel, over allegations …

 
Google updates Maps to show Lake America for US users, Lake Ontario for Canadian users, and both for the rest of the world, citing the US GNIS' name change (Associated Press) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:15:01 GMT

Associated Press:
Google updates Maps to show Lake America for US users, Lake Ontario for Canadian users, and both for the rest of the world, citing the US GNIS' name change — Google has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for users in the United States …

 
Get Your Monitor Transmitting VHF with a Browser Tool - Hack a Day Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:00:47 GMT
If you’re intending to transmit on the VHF band, you’re probably going to reach for a handheld or some kind of rackmount rig in your ham shack. But you needn’t …read more
 
The US-led AI boom is offsetting the global growth squeeze from the energy crunch; ING says the boom accounts for about a third of recent US economic growth (Jason Douglas/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:50:02 GMT

Jason Douglas / Wall Street Journal:
The US-led AI boom is offsetting the global growth squeeze from the energy crunch; ING says the boom accounts for about a third of recent US economic growth — Growth is holding up despite renewed tensions over trade, geopolitics and bond markets, though the AI boom's outsize role is a growing concern

 
10 Practical Camping Gadgets Worth Buying From Tractor Supply - SlashGear - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT
10 Practical Camping Gadgets Worth Buying From Tractor Supply SlashGear
 
Chip design startup Agentrys has raised a $19.1M seed round led by Etna Labs and a $5.4M pre-seed led by MediaTek (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:15:01 GMT

Chris Metinko / Axios:
Chip design startup Agentrys has raised a $19.1M seed round led by Etna Labs and a $5.4M pre-seed led by MediaTek — Agentrys, a Nvidia alum-led chip design startup, raised $24.5 million in funding, CEO Mark Ren tells Axios Pro exclusively. … - The platform allows users to create their own agents …

 
Hackaday Links: August 30, 2026 - Hack a Day Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:00:32 GMT
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The big news today is, of course, the successful launch and deployment of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope earlier this morning. The space agency’s latest observatory lifted off at …read more
 
How To Improve Your Audio Quality On Apple CarPlay - Engadget - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
How To Improve Your Audio Quality On Apple CarPlay Engadget
 
How to improve your audio quality on Apple CarPlay - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Apple CarPlay can sound great, but you have to make sure you're sending it high-quality audio. A few quick checks can boost your audio enjoyment on the road.
 
John Ternus inherits rising component costs, staff retention issues, efforts to catch up in AI, and other challenges as he replaces Tim Cook on September 1 (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:45:01 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
John Ternus inherits rising component costs, staff retention issues, efforts to catch up in AI, and other challenges as he replaces Tim Cook on September 1 — Apple's changing of the guard will be gradual, with outgoing CEO Tim Cook handling Trump, China. — Stepping into his new role …

 
How to soft and hard reset your iPhone - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Is your iPhone acting up? Let's walk through the different kinds of resets, what they do and how to perform them.
 
GTA VI Extended Gameplay Preview Attracted Over 4 Million Live Viewers - TechPowerUp - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:02:27 GMT
  1. GTA VI Extended Gameplay Preview Attracted Over 4 Million Live Viewers TechPowerUp
  2. The Grand Ambitions of Grand Theft Auto VI The New York Times
  3. 'Grand Theft Auto 6' preview signals blockbuster demand, analysts say CNBC
  4. GTAVI: An exclusive deep dive into the video game of the decade Dazed
  5. GTA VI Will Finally Let You Role Play in Traffic, Blinkers and All Car and Driver
 
Getting an 'iPhone Unavailable' message? Here's how to fix it - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT
If you're having trouble getting into your iPhone, you'll need your old passcode or Apple Account password.
 
Anthropic signs out some Claude users, removes saved payment methods, and issues refunds after infostealer malware on user PCs hijacked sessions to drain usage (Mayank Parmar/BleepingComputer) - Techmeme Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:55:01 GMT

Mayank Parmar / BleepingComputer:
Anthropic signs out some Claude users, removes saved payment methods, and issues refunds after infostealer malware on user PCs hijacked sessions to drain usage — Anthropic is warning some Claude users that infostealer malware on their PCs has stolen active Claude login sessions …

 
A 12TB Steam “teraleak” spills more than a decade of lost PC gaming history - ArsTechnica Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:40:56 GMT
Cut content from Portal 2, hints of Half Life 2: Episode 3, and so much more.
 
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Timeline: New Date Enters The Schedule - Forbes - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:01:00 GMT
  1. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Timeline: New Date Enters The Schedule Forbes
  2. A Folding iPhone at Last? What to Expect From Apple’s Surprise and Shine Fall Event CNET
  3. iPhone, Home, iPad mini : Apple's launches for September and October AppleInsider
  4. Four advantages iPhone 18 Pro will have over the iPhone Ultra 9to5Mac
  5. iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders might start later than usual this year Macworld
 
Dissecting a Lethal Universal Travel Adapter - Hack a Day Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:00:16 GMT
The world’s refusal to standardize on a single type of mains power outlet has led to a vibrant market of so-called travel adapters, all of which try to outdo each …read more
 
How to improve your audio quality on Android Auto - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
If the sound you're getting through Android Auto is disappointing, there are several components and settings you should check.
 
Your ChatGPT conversations could end up in court, and they're not protected - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:36:00 GMT

ChatGPT and similar tools are often used for personal questions, legal worries, health concerns, and emotional support. Those conversations can feel private, but they may be accessible through a phone search, a subpoena, discovery in a lawsuit, or a report by the AI company itself.

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A decade's worth of Steam files totaling more than 12TB has leaked - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:16:13 GMT
The leak contains beta builds and finished games from Valve and third-party developers.
 
Enormous 12TB Steam leak includes abandoned Half-Life 2: Episode 3 assets - The Verge - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:14:08 GMT
  1. Enormous 12TB Steam leak includes abandoned Half-Life 2: Episode 3 assets The Verge
  2. 12 TB Valve Archive Leaks Online, Fans Dig Through Early Portal 2 and Half-Life Clues TechPowerUp
  3. Massive 12TB Steam leak reveals decades of unreleased games — archived files include unseen Half-Life 2: Episode 3 builds and assets Tom's Hardware
  4. Rhythm Heaven Groove is back at number one in Japan - sales approaching one million ixbt.games
  5. A massive cache of Valve data has reportedly leaked online, appearing to include Portal 2's elusive beta build and a potential weapon from Half-Life 2: Episode 3 Yahoo Tech
 
Analysis: popular chatbots debunked false narratives spread by Russia, China, and Iran most of the time; search engine AI summaries did too, but at a lower rate (Huo Jingnan/NPR) - Techmeme Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:55:00 GMT

Huo Jingnan / NPR:
Analysis: popular chatbots debunked false narratives spread by Russia, China, and Iran most of the time; search engine AI summaries did too, but at a lower rate — Since AI chatbots exploded in popularity and Google started offering AI-generated answers, people who research foreign influence campaigns …

 
How to adjust the audio settings for your AirPods (and why you should) - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
If you want to enhance the sound of your AirPods even further, we've got you. Let's dig into some settings that will level up your listening experience.
 
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now on its way to study the 'dark universe' - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:25:11 GMT
Its first images are expected to arrive in early 2027.
 
The Witcher 3 Remastered Accessibility Options Include Health Regen, Auto Loot, Infinite Item Durability - Push Square - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT
  1. The Witcher 3 Remastered Accessibility Options Include Health Regen, Auto Loot, Infinite Item Durability Push Square
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Announced, Songs of the Past Gets First Look CD PROJEKT RED Press Center
  3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past Preview: Coming Out Game Informer
  4. A 10/10 Masterpiece 175-Hour Open-World RPG Is Officially Free To Download In September OpenCritic
  5. The Witcher 3 Remastered lets you ignore everyone's least favorite RPG mechanics PCGamesN
 
Not the GameCube, not the Wii U: This was Nintendo's most unsuccessful console - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Nintendo's worst-ever console was awkward to use and didn't even sell a million units. But you can try it today if you're curious.
 
Nvidia's $63 billion stock portfolio is a map of its own supply chain - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT

Nvidia's earnings this week gave the market the growth story it wanted. But a separate SEC filing gives us an additional perspective on what Nvidia is also doing with all those billions.

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Why it matters that President Trump just dialed into a NASA news conference - ArsTechnica Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:40:30 GMT
With just one more major mission upcoming, NASA's science programs need a boost.
 
Stop getting bad YouTube recommendations with 4 simple steps - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
If your algorithm is out of whack recently, there are things you can do to get it back on track with content you like.
 
LLM Moats Quickly Evaporating - Hack a Day Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:00:35 GMT
In the business world, a moat is a quality of a business that makes it difficult for competitors to take that company’s profits. With how hard it is to train …read more
 
What free gifts does Xbox give you on your birthday? - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
During your birthday week, you can claim a special gift from Xbox. Let's see what it is and how to claim it.
 
PlayStation May Delay Digital-Only Shift Following Rumors of "100% Physical Xbox Helix" - TechPowerUp - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:28:50 GMT
  1. PlayStation May Delay Digital-Only Shift Following Rumors of "100% Physical Xbox Helix" TechPowerUp
  2. PlayStation Wants To Prove In Court That You Don't Own Your Digital Games Polygon.com
  3. Sony Reconsidering Digital-Only Plans as Xbox Pushes Physical MP1st
  4. With the end of physical media in sight, gamers have had enough | Games The Guardian
  5. PS6 Release Date Unset as PlayStation Blackout Ends [2026] tech-insider.org
 
Cities are dropping Flock's surveillance cameras at a record pace - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:28:00 GMT

Secure Justice, an Oakland-based anti-surveillance group, says 214 cities and counties have dropped Flock since 2021. Ninety jurisdictions ended contracts in August alone, a fourfold increase from July, according to the group's latest update. That works out to about three cancellations a day during the month.

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Apple prototyped a stylus for the foldable iPhone that we may never see - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:23:10 GMT
On the bright side, Apple is more certainly working on an Apple Watch overhaul.
 
Sources: OpenAI bought tens of thousands of Macs for RL, Anthropic rents them, Nvidia sees Apple as its main local AI rival as Macs gain traction with AI devs (Aaron Tilley/The Information) - Techmeme Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:20:02 GMT

Aaron Tilley / The Information:
Sources: OpenAI bought tens of thousands of Macs for RL, Anthropic rents them, Nvidia sees Apple as its main local AI rival as Macs gain traction with AI devs — The hottest products at Apple right now are not the iPhone, the iPad or a buzzy new show on the company's streaming service.

 
Google Maps Now Shows ‘Lake America’ Instead of Lake Ontario - Wired Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:16:24 GMT
After Donald Trump’s executive order demanding the name change, Google is the first major online map provider to flip the switch.
 
Fable Gets Forgiving PC Minimum Hardware Requirements and Potential 60 FPS Cap - TechPowerUp - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:10:17 GMT
  1. Fable Gets Forgiving PC Minimum Hardware Requirements and Potential 60 FPS Cap TechPowerUp
  2. Fable Will Officially Be 20 Hours Long, Xbox Confirms In New Interview Polygon.com
  3. A new look at Fable’s style-weaving combat PlayStation.Blog
  4. Playground Confirms It Will Take Around 20 Hours to Beat Fable's Main Quest, Another 20 for Side Content IGN
  5. I played Fable and I'm torn Yahoo Tech
 
The cheapest NFL streaming options to stay locked in all season - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Watching NFL games life can get expensive in a hurry, but there are a few corners you can cut to keep the cost down.
 
Apple Caught Off Guard by AI Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio - MacRumors - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:52:05 GMT
  1. Apple Caught Off Guard by AI Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio MacRumors
  2. How Apple Stumbled Into AI Hardware Success With the Mac The Information
  3. Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple
  4. Two new small, powerful Macs The Verge
  5. 2024 Vs. 2026 Mac Mini: What's New, And Should You Upgrade? bgr.com
 
China’s CXMT Is Getting Ready To Make History As LPDDR6 RAM Mass Production Scheduled To Happen In September; One Hint Reveals Limitations In Total Output - Wccftech - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:41:43 GMT
  1. China’s CXMT Is Getting Ready To Make History As LPDDR6 RAM Mass Production Scheduled To Happen In September; One Hint Reveals Limitations In Total Output Wccftech
  2. China's CXMT to supply memory chip for Xiaomi's upcoming folding phone Reuters
  3. CXMT Officially Starts Mass Production of LPDDR6 Memory TechPowerUp
  4. China's CXMT launches mass production of advanced LPDDR6 memory chips Global Times
  5. The Xiaomi 18 Fold leaks, ahead of the iPhone Ultra launch 9to5Mac
 
Is 4K just marketing? Here's where the name really came from - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
4K is a catchier marketing term than 2160p, but the resolution also has this name for a reason.
 
GeForce RTX 3080 Drops From 138 FPS to 4 FPS When DLSS 5 Neural Rendering is Enabled; Reports Confirm Similar Performance Drop With RTX 30 Series - Wccftech - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:19:32 GMT
  1. GeForce RTX 3080 Drops From 138 FPS to 4 FPS When DLSS 5 Neural Rendering is Enabled; Reports Confirm Similar Performance Drop With RTX 30 Series Wccftech
  2. Warhorse Developer Defends DLSS 5, Says It's Not an AI Slop Filter TechPowerUp
  3. DLSS 5 leaked and modders are putting Nvidia’s AI effects on everything The Verge
  4. DLSS 5 mod brings next-gen tech to old Ampere GPUs, but frame rates are horrible — most games tank to single digits, high-end GPUs can hit up to 40 FPS in some cases Tom's Hardware
  5. DLSS 5 has been modded into Skyrim, and it definitely transforms character faces TweakTown
 
Why RAMageddon Might Force Apps and Operating Systems’ Performance to Suck Less - CNET Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:00:07 GMT
AI demand is eating memory supplies, so Google is cracking down on Android memory hogs.
 
New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed - MacRumors - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:54:01 GMT
  1. New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed MacRumors
  2. Apple Watch Series 12 Wishlist: 5 Upgrades Standing Between Meh and Must-Have PCMag
  3. Apple Watch is testing the one health feature Oura owners swear by PhoneArena
  4. Report: Apple Watch Series 12 may feature always-on heart-rate tracking, new Fitness app 9to5Mac
  5. Apple Watch Series 12 ceramic case rumors continue with new color claims AppleInsider
 
A look at the management changes John Ternus could make as many key Apple execs prepare to leave in the next few years; Apple tested a Pencil for folding iPhone (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:50:00 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
A look at the management changes John Ternus could make as many key Apple execs prepare to leave in the next few years; Apple tested a Pencil for folding iPhone — Also: Apple experimented with a Pencil for the coming foldable iPhone. — When John Ternus becomes Apple's CEO this week …

 
NASA launched a space telescope on Sunday that will give astronomers a much wider view of the universe - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:50:00 GMT

The telescope carries a 2.4-meter primary mirror, the same size as Hubble's. But its Wide Field Instrument is designed for a different kind of work. The 300-megapixel camera uses 18 detectors to capture a much broader image, giving Roman a field of view at least 100 times larger than Hubble's...

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Apple reportedly considered launching a new Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:38:00 GMT
  1. Apple reportedly considered launching a new Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Prototyped A Stylus For The Foldable iPhone That We May Never See Engadget
  3. Secret iPhone Ultra weapon could end the Fold 8's victory lap PhoneArena
  4. Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra Was Tested MacRumors
  5. Why the folding iPhone won’t support Apple Pencil cultofmac.com
 
Things to know before using your MacBook outside - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Keep an eye on the temperature when using your MacBook outside.
 
Google Maps has changed Lake Ontario to Lake America for US users - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:26:31 GMT
It'll still show up as Lake Ontario for Maps users in Canada.
 
Low(er)-Cost Humanoid Robot Leverages DIY Actuators - Hack a Day Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:00:41 GMT
Humanoid robots, even scaled-down ones, tend to be expensive. The Berkeley Humanoid Lite offers a more accessible and economical option by centering the design around 3D printed actuators that make …read more
 
It’s a Small Detail That Can Absolutely Ruin a Vacation. Don’t Leave Until You’ve Packed This One Piece of Tech. - Slate - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
It’s a Small Detail That Can Absolutely Ruin a Vacation. Don’t Leave Until You’ve Packed This One Piece of Tech. Slate
 
Improve your Android Auto experience by doing these simple things - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Android Auto has several essential features enabled by default, but you may be surprised at how much it can really do.
 
Ultra-thin aramid protection: Pitaka cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series review - Notebookcheck - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:26:00 GMT
  1. Ultra-thin aramid protection: Pitaka cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series review Notebookcheck
  2. Samsung South Africa Officially Launches Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, Watch Ultra2, and Watch9 Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung’s surprise folding hit sets the stage for Apple Fast Company
  4. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Camera Setup Shows How Samsung Reworked the Fold TechRepublic
  5. I tested the Galaxy Flip 8 for a week, and it seems that flip phones have hit their peak PhoneArena
 
A look at the race to build quantum computers, as the tech becomes a geopolitical battleground with potential to transform cybersecurity, finance, and more (Mark Bergen/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:25:01 GMT

Mark Bergen / Bloomberg:
A look at the race to build quantum computers, as the tech becomes a geopolitical battleground with potential to transform cybersecurity, finance, and more — Companies are racing to create devices that could revolutionize finance, supercharge medical and climate research …

 
Lego X-Files (21369) Review: Proof We Need More Fan-Made MOCs - Forbes - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:20:26 GMT
Lego X-Files (21369) Review: Proof We Need More Fan-Made MOCs Forbes
 
Video: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 comparison - Nintendo Everything - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:04:46 GMT
  1. Video: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 comparison Nintendo Everything
  2. Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch ™ 2 beginning August 26, then pre-load the biggest Call of Duty Beta yet. Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Ask Paul: August 28 ⭐ Thurrott.com
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Switch 2 Gameplay (Off-Screen) | gamescom 2026 IGN
  5. Video Game Shop Refuses to Stock Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Defends Physical Media levelup.com
 
Fable PC requirements show it can run on an RTX 2060, but you'll need an RTX 5080 for 4K at 60 fps - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:01:00 GMT

For those who want the basic low-preset experience of 1080p at 30fps, at least an RTX 5050 or RTX 2060, AMD RX 6600, or Intel Arc A580 is required. The minimum CPU is a Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i7 6850K, while the minimum RAM requirement is 12GB.

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How much storage does a smart TV typically have? - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Smart TVs store lots of data, and the amount they have to work with is often quite low. There are ways to maximize your storage space, though.
 
Apple Arcade just got this retro-inspired gem - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
This throwback game has simple controls and graphics, but the actual gameplay can be as complex as you want.
 
Microsoft Admits Windows 11 KB5120998 Update Breaks Mouse Cursors, With Wallpapers Turning Black Until You Uninstall It - Wccftech - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:22:34 GMT
  1. Microsoft Admits Windows 11 KB5120998 Update Breaks Mouse Cursors, With Wallpapers Turning Black Until You Uninstall It Wccftech
  2. Microsoft Confirms Windows 11's KB5120998 Update is Breaking Mouse Cursors TechPowerUp
  3. Windows 11 version 26H2 enters final preview phase before general mass rollout begins Windows Central
  4. Windows 26H2 Is Nearly Here: 7 Features Worth Knowing About Digital Foundry
  5. Windows 11’s faster, Bing-free Search released, enable it using these steps Windows Latest
 
How to check if your TV is playing in 4K or not - Engadget Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
There's plenty of 4K content to watch on your 4K TV, but not everything is in Ultra HD. Thankfully, you can check what you're currently seeing.
 
A Folding iPhone at Last? What to Expect From Apple’s Surprise and Shine Fall Event - CNET Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
From the iPhone 18 lineup to the Apple Watch 12 and new AirPods, this is everything Apple could release in its anticipated September event.
 
Scientists built a battery that charges almost instantly, but there's a catch - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:48:00 GMT

The device, developed by a team led by CSIRO quantum science researcher James Quach, is designed to take advantage of a quantum effect called superabsorption. In simple terms, the more molecules involved, the faster the system can absorb energy.

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‘Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2’ Is Worth It For ‘Ghost Babel’ - Forbes - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:20:32 GMT
  1. ‘Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2’ Is Worth It For ‘Ghost Babel’ Forbes
  2. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots | Super Replay Game Informer
  3. 6 Metal Gear Games That Were 10/10 Masterpieces ScreenRant
  4. This PlayStation 3 exclusive is finally playable on Xbox after 19 years GAMINGbible
  5. The Nintendo ports of Metal Gear Solid 4 replace the iconic PS3 and PSP in-game consoles with generic variants Yahoo Tech
 
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers - ArsTechnica Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:03:47 GMT
The company is testing robots on tasks that can performed by technicians.
 
Giving the NES an Optical Data Storage Add-On - Hack a Day Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:00:33 GMT
The introduction of optical media in the form of CDs meant a revolution in the world of gaming consoles, escaping the restrictions of a few dozen MB of storage and …read more
 
Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026): I Tested Them All - Wired Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested, multi-room mesh Wi-Fi systems will keep your whole house online.
 
Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored - Wired Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Burnt out on wrist buzzes and notification overload? A new crop of minimalist wearables promises to collect your health data without demanding your attention.
 
Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored - WIRED - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored WIRED
 
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold - Android Authority - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. 5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Android Authority
  2. You can officially buy the Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5. blog.google
  3. Engadget Review Recap: Google's Pixel 11 Series And More Engadget
  4. Google Pixel 11 in for review - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. I was planning to skip the Pixel 11. These 5 upgrades changed my mind Android Authority
 
The Best Label Makers (2026): Brother, Niimbot, Dymo - Wired Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:03:00 GMT
Experience the oddly satisfying joy of labeling bins, drawers, and more with the best Bluetooth and traditional label makers.
 
How to Escape Group Chat Hell - Wired Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Young adults are in more group chats than ever—sometimes more than 20 at a time. Here’s how to tame the chat madness.
 
Scientists Create the Littlest Big Bang to Study the Universe's Origins - Wired Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The discovery redefines how large atoms need to be to produce the extreme state of matter found in the early universe.
 
Here's Every Game We Played At Gamescom 2026 - Game Informer - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:07:24 GMT
  1. Here's Every Game We Played At Gamescom 2026 Game Informer
  2. Gamescom 2026: Highlights and developer insights from gaming's biggest showcase BBC
  3. Our Top Game Announcements From gamescom 2026 Comics Gaming Magazine
  4. Gamescom Congress 2026 Sets Attendance Record as German President Makes Historic First Visit Wccftech
  5. Gamescom Opening Night Live highlights: 20 games coming to PlayStation PlayStation.Blog
 
Woodstove Assistant Keeps the Heat on Safely - Hack a Day Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:12 GMT
Those who have never lived in a cold climate might romanticize winters around a fire, keeping warm under blankets while snow gently falls outside. While it certainly can be a …read more
 
iPhone Ultra could turn out to be an unwise long-term decision - PhoneArena - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:44:39 GMT
  1. iPhone Ultra could turn out to be an unwise long-term decision PhoneArena
  2. iPhone Fold Price: Apple Expert Warns Of Additional Costs Forbes
  3. Apple's foldable iPhone repair could cost more than half its price, expert warns Notebookcheck
  4. Repair specialist predicts the repair bill on the ‘iPhone Ultra’ will be ultra-expensive Apple World Today
  5. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Cost A$1,700 To Repair Channelnews.com.au
 
TerminalFix Uses Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to Deploy Reverse-Tunnel Backdoor - The Hacker News - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:36:00 GMT
  1. TerminalFix Uses Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to Deploy Reverse-Tunnel Backdoor The Hacker News
  2. TerminalFix campaign deploys a reverse tunnel through multistage intrusion Microsoft
  3. How to spot a fake Captcha – and what to do if you fall for one which.co.uk
  4. TerminalFix Uses Fake CAPTCHA, DLL Sideloading and Steganography to Breach Networks gbhackers.com
  5. Microsoft Warns TerminalFix ClickFix Campaign Uses Fake CAPTCHA to Deploy Reverse Tunnel cyberpress.org
 
Windows 11 is warning people that Defender Antivirus has been turned off, but don't worry, says Microsoft - XDA - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:30:00 GMT
Windows 11 is warning people that Defender Antivirus has been turned off, but don't worry, says Microsoft XDA
 
Xbox CEO says next-gen Project Helix will be a “family of devices,” hinting at another Xbox Series S|X-style lineup - Notebookcheck - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:45:00 GMT
  1. Xbox CEO says next-gen Project Helix will be a “family of devices,” hinting at another Xbox Series S|X-style lineup Notebookcheck
  2. Your Discs. Now Also Digital. XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox's disc-to-digital program goes live for Insiders on Monday — Here's how it works Windows Central
  4. Xbox CEO calls Project Helix a ‘family of devices’ The Verge
  5. Xbox CEO drops Helix bombshell with expected Series X and S-style 'family of consoles' GAMINGbible
 
“Zombie” Cells Reveal a Surprising New Driver of Chronic Inflammation - SciTechDaily - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:51:47 GMT
  1. “Zombie” Cells Reveal a Surprising New Driver of Chronic Inflammation SciTechDaily
  2. Cell proliferation gene plays a distinct role in cells that no longer proliferate News-Medical
  3. Blocking cyclin D1–CDK6 curbs inflammatory senescence genes and age-related functional decline Bioengineer.org
 
Xbox Series X25 Anniversary Console: $899.99, Nov. 13 [2026] - tech-insider.org - Google Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:20:21 GMT
  1. Xbox Series X25 Anniversary Console: $899.99, Nov. 13 [2026] tech-insider.org
  2. Celebrating 25 Years of Play: Introducing XBOX Gear, New Community Designs, FanFest Tour Dates, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox Series X25 Console & Controller: Prices, Release Dates, Pre-Orders Announced Pure Xbox
  4. Preorders For Xbox's Anniversary Collection Are Open (For Some) And The Bundle Costs $900 Engadget
  5. Xbox Anniversary Consoles Sell for Thousands on eBay as Scalpers Cash In on X25 IGN
 
EA Motive's New Iron Man Game Footage Leaks, EA Says "That Didn't Go As Planned" - TechPowerUp - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:44:35 GMT
  1. EA Motive's New Iron Man Game Footage Leaks, EA Says "That Didn't Go As Planned" TechPowerUp
  2. Canceled Iron Man Game Footage Leaks Online, Showing Destructible Environments, Flying, and More IGN
  3. Upcoming Iron Man Game Footage Leaks, EA Remains Cool: "That Didn't Go As Planned" TechPowerUp
  4. Marvel's Iron Man leaks confirmed to be real, here are 5 gameplay features we noticed GAMINGbible
  5. EA Motive Iron Man Leak: 4 Villains, Zero Release Date [2026] tech-insider.org
 
Android Auto not working? Here's what to check first - Engadget Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Chances are there's a connection issue between your phone and car if Android auto isn't working.
 
The Wildest Video Game Budgets Can't Hold A Candle To GTA 6 - Engadget - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT
  1. The Wildest Video Game Budgets Can't Hold A Candle To GTA 6 Engadget
  2. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Release Is Going to Cause a Work Blackout WSJ
  3. GTA 6 Launch Could Cost U.S. Businesses $1 Billion In Lost Workdays From Employees Calling Out GameFragger.com
  4. GTA VI fans are taking up to 10 vacation days off work to play when the $260M-in-preorders game drops Nov. 19 Yahoo Finance
  5. Americans plan their vacations around the release of GTA VI 1News.az
 
I'm Obsessed with GTA 6's Next-Gen Wanted System - Push Square - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT
  1. I'm Obsessed with GTA 6's Next-Gen Wanted System Push Square
  2. Rockstar Is Overhauling the ‘Theft’ in Grand Theft Auto 6 – This Is How the New Car Jacking Works IGN
  3. GTA 6 Gets Series First Feature To Let You Avoid Killing People Kotaku
  4. GTA VI’s Realism Might Make It Hard To Kill People Aftermath
  5. GTA 6 is revamping the Wanted system and giving you a Criminal Profile Eurogamer.net
 
A new browser feature hides which website you're visiting from your ISP, and it has nothing to do with a VPN - MakeUseOf - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:30:13 GMT
  1. A new browser feature hides which website you're visiting from your ISP, and it has nothing to do with a VPN MakeUseOf
  2. 4 new ways Android is protecting your network connections blog.google
  3. Android 17 Adds OS-Wide ECH to Hide Website Visits From Network Providers The Hacker News
  4. Google Deploys Support For Encrypted Client Hello On Android 17 Engadget
  5. Google Adds Fake Base Station Blocking Security Features to Android 17 finance.biggo.com
 
Deals: the Galaxy S26 FE is coming, Galaxy S26 series on sale, Nothing Phone (3) also discounted - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:09:02 GMT
  1. Deals: the Galaxy S26 FE is coming, Galaxy S26 series on sale, Nothing Phone (3) also discounted - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: Delivering the Latest Flagship Features, Focused on What Matters Most Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is proof that Samsung should kill its 'Fan Edition' phones — here's why Tom's Guide
  4. Samsung’s $700 Galaxy 26 FE Gets a Price Hike Even With Many Tradeoffs Bloomberg.com
  5. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Vs S25 FE: Why Is The New Model More Expensive? Engadget
 
The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition Even if Discs Go Away, CD Projekt Red Confirms - IGN - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:56:58 GMT
  1. The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition Even if Discs Go Away, CD Projekt Red Confirms IGN
  2. CD Projekt Red has The Witcher 4 running on all target platforms after Cyberpunk 2077 lesson Game Developer
  3. The Witcher 4 Will Have a Physical Edition, But With No Disc Inside TechPowerUp
  4. Important update from Michał Nowakowski, Joint CEO of CD PROJEKT RED CD PROJEKT RED | Relacje Inwestorskie
  5. The Witcher 4 narrative lead also wanted Geralt as the protagonist at first, but he "will always have an important role" Yahoo Tech
 
Our daughter inspired a YouTube show that we started in our closet. Now we're set on creating an empire. - Yahoo - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:49:01 GMT
Our daughter inspired a YouTube show that we started in our closet. Now we're set on creating an empire. Yahoo
 
Nvidia DLSS 5 is getting modded into just about every game, often with hilarious results - TechSpot Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:04:00 GMT

A new version of the RenoDX modding tool, available through the developer's Discord server, allows users to apply a leaked build of Nvidia's upcoming DLSS 5 to any game that supports high-quality upscaling. The mod's rapid spread effectively amounts to an early release of arguably Nvidia's most ambitious and polarizing...

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Cloudflare freed up 100TB of RAM behind its 1.1.1.1 DNS without adding a single server - TechSpot - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:41:00 GMT
  1. Cloudflare freed up 100TB of RAM behind its 1.1.1.1 DNS without adding a single server TechSpot
  2. How we saved 100 terabytes of memory by optimizing 1.1.1.1’s DNS cache Cloudflare Blog
  3. Cloudflare Reclaims 100TB of RAM by Overhauling 1.1.1.1 DNS Cache Design finance.biggo.com
  4. Cloudflare is saving 100TB of memory by trimming the 1.1.1.1 DNS cache by tens of bytes at a time. GIGAZINE
  5. Cloudflare saves 100 TB of RAM at 1.1.1.1 – five optimizations halve DNS cache memory usage igor´sLAB
 
Cloudflare freed up 100TB of RAM behind its 1.1.1.1 DNS without adding a single server - TechSpot Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:41:00 GMT

The optimization work was centered on Big Pineapple, Cloudflare's DNS caching platform behind the popular 1.1.1.1 resolver, DNS Firewall, and several other DNS services they offer. In a technical blog post, systems engineer Sebastiaan Neuteboom detailed five changes to the Rust codebase that shrank a typical cache entry from 953...

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Cost of Apple TV rises along with ‘One’ subscription bundle price hike - New York Post - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:13:00 GMT
  1. Cost of Apple TV rises along with ‘One’ subscription bundle price hike New York Post
  2. Apple TV Hikes Price of Streaming Service in U.S. Effective Immediately Variety
  3. Apple rolls out new AI-powered Siri at annual WWDC LiveNOW from FOX
  4. Apple One and Apple TV subscription prices increase by up to 20 percent Ars Technica
  5. Before Tim Cook Leaves, He Has One More Thing for Apple TV Subscribers Gizmodo
 
Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for September 2026? - Push Square - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for September 2026? Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September – Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, Chained Echoes PlayStation.Blog
  3. MLB The Show 26 comes to PlayStation Plus this September MLB® The Show
  4. September 2026 PS Plus Monthly Games Include 'GTA For Kids' Kotaku
  5. Four New Monthly Games Hit PlayStation Plus This September. Is It Time to Resubscribe? PCMag
 
State of Decay 3 Hands-On: This Could Be the Punchier, Deeper Entry the Zombie Survival Series Needs - IGN - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:58:06 GMT
  1. State of Decay 3 Hands-On: This Could Be the Punchier, Deeper Entry the Zombie Survival Series Needs IGN
  2. State of Decay 3: Closed Beta Playtests Will Open the Game to Even More Players This Year XBOX Wire
  3. State of Decay 3 Preview: More Alive Than Dead Game Informer
  4. State of Decay 3 lives on after studio's separation from Xbox, with a closed beta promised for this year Eurogamer.net
  5. State Of Decay 3 Confirms New Release Window & Closed Beta Plans Pure Xbox
 
Micron's workers want the AI boom bonuses SK Hynix and Samsung already gave theirs - TechSpot Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:21:00 GMT

Taiwan-based media recently reported that Micron's two primary unions are dissatisfied with worker compensation amid the company's ballooning profits. The unions could threaten to strike, potentially disrupting an already strained global memory supply and worsening technology-related price increases.

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Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy? - Pure Xbox - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy? Pure Xbox
  2. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review – picture-postcard retelling of haunting Minoan myth | Games The Guardian
  3. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review: She’s Going To Be King Of Game Informer
  4. All Charm Locations IGN
  5. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy’s Post-Credits Scene, Explained Polygon.com
 
Apple will be launching its first pair of smart glasses next year: Here’s what’s coming - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:48:00 GMT
  1. Apple will be launching its first pair of smart glasses next year: Here’s what’s coming 9to5Mac
  2. Apple's new CEO may bet big on Siri-powered smart glasses by 2027: Report Business Standard
  3. Smart Glasses Set To Transform Healthcare And Wellness Forbes
  4. Apple may launch AI-powered smart glasses in 202: Here’s what to expect The Times of India
  5. Apple Smart Glasses Could Launch in 2027 with Siri, AI Camera Features Analytics Insight
 
South Korea is giving its entire population free access to AI, no token limits - TechSpot Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:47:00 GMT

The government's "AI for All" program will begin beta testing in September, followed by a broader launch later this year. On Friday, Seoul named three technology consortia to provide the services. They include groups led by the country's two largest telecom companies and the operator of Kakao, one of South...

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iPhone 18 Release Date: Why You Might Be Waiting Longer Than Expected - CNET Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
There’s potential for a split launch between fall and spring, which makes pegging down the release date harder than usual.
 
Apple Might Skip the iPhone 18 This Year. Is the iPhone 17 Still Worth It? - CNET Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Ahead of Apple’s Sept. 9 launch event, I retested the iPhone 17 to see if it can retain the “best iPhone for most people” title for another six months.
 
INTERVIEW: Mega Man Dual Override devs discuss Proto Man’s return, and lessons from Mega Man 11 - Video Games Chronicle - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:49:51 GMT
  1. INTERVIEW: Mega Man Dual Override devs discuss Proto Man’s return, and lessons from Mega Man 11 Video Games Chronicle
  2. Mega Man: Dual Override Preview: Mega Man's Dual Override Mode Game Informer
  3. Hands-on report: Mega Man: Dual Override and Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen PlayStation.Blog
  4. Capcom explains why Mega Man: Dual Override isn’t called Mega Man 12 Nintendo Everything
  5. Mega Man and Roll costumes coming to Pragmata (UPDATE) GoNintendo
 
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Review: Master of Phone Calls - Wired Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Outstanding call quality and an excellent price point put these earbuds way ahead of pricier competition.
 
I asked 100 companies for my data. Some deleted it instead. - ArsTechnica Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:50:31 GMT
Testing 100 companies found privacy requests often led to confusion and dead ends.
 
California Passes AB-1856 For Open-Source Relief Over Age Verification - Phoronix - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:48:00 GMT
  1. California Passes AB-1856 For Open-Source Relief Over Age Verification Phoronix
  2. California’s Age Verification Bill Passes with Linux Exemption Intact Linuxiac
  3. California lawmakers unanimously pass Linux exemption from age-verification law — software distributed under the GPL, MIT, BSD, and Apache licenses are exempt Tom's Hardware
 
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Has a Hidden Technological Leap - Wired Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Astronomers will test equipment that, if it’s successful, will one day be crucial for discovering Earthlike planets.
 
The Cybersecurity Apocalypse Is Coming in ‘Months,’ AI Giants Warn - Wired Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Hackers target over 100 US water systems, ICE puts in an order for robot dogs, and you’ll never guess what “MrChildPorn” was arrested for.
 
How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer - Wired Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Installing a large language model on your personal computer gives you a handy digital assistant that won’t compromise your data privacy.
 
How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer - WIRED - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer WIRED
 
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is aiming to be the "definitive" game for the setting, and I think it might be exactly that - Eurogamer.net - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:01:15 GMT
  1. Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is aiming to be the "definitive" game for the setting, and I think it might be exactly that Eurogamer.net
  2. Total War: Warhammer 40k – The First Hands-On Preview | gamescom 2026 IGN
  3. Total War: Warhammer 40K — "We Will Expand Continuously Without Numbered Sequels" Inven Global
  4. Total War: Warhammer 40,000 wins best PC game at Gamescom PC Gamer
  5. Total War: Warhammer 40,000 shown in detail: Creative Assembly rethinks Total War en.softonic.com
 
Psilocybin Might Make Your Brain Live in the Moment - Wired Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Psychedelics are often associated with disconnecting from reality, but a recent neuroimaging study found that psilocybin can actually make our brain activity more connected to the world around us.
 
Premier League Soccer: Watch Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest Live from Anywhere - CNET Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:30:00 GMT
New Reds boss Andoni Iraola takes charge of his first EPL game at Anfield.
 
Xbox respawns IKEA furniture with gaming range - The Register - Google Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:28:00 GMT
  1. Xbox respawns IKEA furniture with gaming range The Register
  2. Ikea’s New Collection Is a Mislabeled Gold Mine of Smart Home Office Upgrades Gear Patrol
  3. How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of Its Xbox Gaming Range WIRED
  4. Xbox teams up with IKEA for debut gaming furniture collection Dezeen
  5. Ikea’s Xbox collection includes a giant thumbstick stool The Verge
 
Motorola Coupon Code for September 2026 - Wired Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your smartphone for less with the latest Motorola promo codes, free shipping offers, and exclusive seasonal discounts.
 
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Took a Call From Donald Trump in the Middle of an All-Hands - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:29:13 GMT
The unexpected interruption came hours before the president wrote a congratulatory post on Truth Social about the company’s most recent earnings report.
 
AT&T Sues Charter Over ‘Fiber’ Internet  - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:25:19 GMT
Two of the country’s largest internet service providers are going to court over the use of the word “fiber” in advertising.
 
Microsoft: Hotpatch PCs will force-restart to apply Windows updates for the next two months - Neowin - Google Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:16:00 GMT
Microsoft: Hotpatch PCs will force-restart to apply Windows updates for the next two months Neowin
 
Court rules Kalshi sports bets aren't "swaps," just gambling with a different name - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:14:52 GMT
Kalshi can't evade Nevada gambling laws by calling bets "swaps," judges rule.
 
Cities terminate Flock contracts at record pace in August - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:33:54 GMT
Cancellations have accelerated.
 
"RFK Jr. has lied to the Senate": Lawmakers call for criminal probe, ouster - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:17:38 GMT
RFK Jr. went to Samoa to spread vaccine fears. The measles outbreak after killed 83.
 
How an MIT graduate student helped a team of young scientists test their experiment at CERN - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Physics PhD student Manu Srivastava helped high school students in India develop a test that could contribute to one of the world’s largest neutrino experiments.
 
10 Cool New Features Coming Soon to Your iPhone - Gear Patrol - Google Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:16:13 GMT
  1. 10 Cool New Features Coming Soon to Your iPhone Gear Patrol
  2. Apple's iOS 27 and Siri AI are coming soon: Everything we know so far Mashable
  3. iOS 27 release date: Here’s when the new iPhone update will launch 9to5Mac
  4. Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate Beta 7 MacRumors
  5. Here Are All the Ways to Customize Your iPhone’s Lock Screen CNET
 
How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.
 
The Crazy Taxi Remake Revives the Dreamcast Era’s Zany Energy - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:59:44 GMT
Crazy Taxi: World Tour brings back memories of a time when all a game needed was an unhinged premise and gameplay to match.
 
Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:44:11 GMT
The longtime far-right operator and troll, a UK citizen, is being held in ICE custody pending his removal from the United States.
 
Eyes Up, Stargazers! Here’s What You Can See in September Night Skies - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:30:07 GMT
September brings dazzling planets, a harvest moon and the official shift to autumn.
 
Tech Companies Call for Improved Cyber Defenses After AI-Enabled Attacks - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:06:32 GMT
More than 100 companies signed onto an open letter calling for more urgency in fixing bugs and shoring up cybersecurity.
 
HP strikes deal with blacklisted Huawei to license essential Wi-Fi patents - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:02:00 GMT

HP Inc. recently announced a new patent deal with Huawei, a company that is unable to sell or import products in the US after being banned by the FCC. The agreement is essential for keeping the US company in the technology business, but HP felt compelled to provide an official...

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Microsoft Teams Has Become a Haven for Scammers in China - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:23:17 GMT
Fraudsters are exploiting enterprise chat apps like Teams and Webex to trick Chinese victims into transferring large sums of money, fueling a wave of complaints.
 
Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 delayed to Q2 2027 to avoid GTA 6 - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:16:00 GMT

In a message posted on the official Roberts Space Industries website, game director Chris Roberts said the decision is intended to avoid competing with GTA 6, which is scheduled to launch this November on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S after an extended development cycle and multiple delays over the...

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Trump blacklisting of "woke" Anthropic deemed illegal by federal judge - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:07:55 GMT
Anthropic refused to support lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.
 
Here's what we know about the "space academy" Trump just announced - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:36:30 GMT
"It's called the US Space Academy. That's a big deal."
 
Samsung's new portable SSDs are blazing fast over USB4, but will torch your wallet - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:28:00 GMT

Samsung unveiled the company's new offering for portable storage enthusiasts at Gamescom 2026 in Germany. The "P" Series of external SSDs uses USB4 connectivity to raise the performance bar considerably while offering some truly spacious units for both professional and consumer use.

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Apple One and Apple TV subscription prices increase by up to 20 percent - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:23:53 GMT
Annual Apple TV subscriptions get the biggest bump.
 
Mice, a Caved-In Ceiling, and Cloudy Water: The GSA’s New Office Is Falling Apart - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:14:19 GMT
“Do we need to look at the ceiling before going to the bathroom? Can we actually trust the water is safe to drink?” asks one GSA worker.
 
AI could become conscious. What if it wants us dead? - The Hill - Google Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:55:00 GMT
  1. AI could become conscious. What if it wants us dead? The Hill
  2. Ethical paradoxes of AI: it will not be a machine that increasingly resembles humans, but the exact opposite Il Foglio
  3. The Hill columnist reflects on risks of possible AI consciousness — The Hill UA.NEWS
  4. Google Researcher Says the AI Consciousness Debate Is Asking the Question Backwards finance.biggo.com
  5. Intelligence Is Not Consciousness, and Policy Must Know the Difference Centre for International Governance Innovation
 
Data center backlash isn't about AI, it's about who pays the bills (and the noise) - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Researcher Andy Masley reviewed polling data on the backlash and concluded that its main drivers are not simply distrust of Big Tech, skepticism about AI, or concerns about China. Instead, he found that people are responding to "object-level local environmental and economic harms" associated with proposed projects.

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Our 10 favorite scenes from T2: Judgment Day - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:44:47 GMT
James Cameron's 1991 sci-fi blockbuster returns to theaters this weekend for its 35th anniversary.
 
Will Map Apps Rename Lake Ontario After Trump’s Order? It’s Too Soon to Say - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:35:23 GMT
The Great Lake’s name could change on your map app depending on what side of the US-Canada border you’re on.
 
Affinity is a free creative suite for photo editing, vector design, and page layout - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:27:00 GMT
Affinity combines professional photo editing, vector graphics, and publishing tools in one free app for Windows and macOS. Owned by Canva, it supports formats such as PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, and IDML, and is also featured in our Essential Apps selection.
 
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition New Content Locations: All New Weapons, Armour Sets, NPC Invasions & Horse Armour - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:51:33 GMT
  1. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition New Content Locations: All New Weapons, Armour Sets, NPC Invasions & Horse Armour Nintendo Life
  2. Elden Ring – Patch Notes Version 1.17 Bandai Namco Europe
  3. The path to becoming Elden Lord begins today! Nintendo
  4. Elden Ring On Switch 2 – The Worst Way To Play The Best Game Game Informer
  5. Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition is exciting enough on its own, but it's also our last chance to properly experience the game's launch day hype PC Gamer
 
Meta Keeps Trying to Fix Glasses Privacy Concerns With New Update - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:44:54 GMT
Another update for Meta glasses aims to shut down recording when the light’s off, and an ad campaign is trying to address the pervert concerns.
 
Meta makes AI glasses slightly less creepy with limit on nonconsensual recording - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:42:24 GMT
Meta fixes AI glasses to stop recording any time users cover up the safety light.
 
AI Has Human Doctors Asking: What’s Left for Us? - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A recent paper argues that AI is often better at doctoring than doctors. Guess who isn't thrilled.
 
Judge strikes down Anthropic blacklist, says government retaliated over Pentagon criticism - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:59:00 GMT

US District Judge Rita F. Lin ruled late Thursday that the government failed to show Anthropic posed a national-security threat. Instead, she found that officials acted against the company after it publicly challenged the Pentagon's plans for using AI.

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Apple TV Now Costs More. Here’s What to Know - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:42:46 GMT
A price hike has also hit Apple One, affecting subscribers in the US.
 
Developer auctions off sticker space on a MacBook he hasn't even bought yet, and it worked - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:26:00 GMT

The developer here is Vincent, who posts on X as @VynseDev and works out of Bordeaux.

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I Started Wearing a Pebble Watch Again: Time 2 Took Me Back to the 2010s in the Best Way - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The Pebble’s return to my wrist after over a decade reminded me what I’d missed.
 
The $700 Galaxy S26 FE brings Samsung's latest AI features to a cheaper phone with few hardware upgrades - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:53:00 GMT

The price is $50 higher than the Galaxy S25 FE's starting price. Samsung has pointed to ongoing pressure on RAM supply, which has also contributed to price increases across other recent Galaxy devices.

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X says China used hundreds of bot accounts to amplify fears about AI data centers that many Americans already share - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:21:00 GMT

X's Global Government Affairs writes that the 200 accounts were posting "in a manner that could manipulate a legitimate debate about American AI and energy policy."

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New US tariffs threaten to make PCs, game consoles, and data centers more expensive, again - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:47:00 GMT

Sources told Politico that the US is considering a fresh round of tariffs on semiconductors, representing another attempt to boost domestic chip manufacturing. The tariffs threaten to raise the prices of numerous electronics, many of which are already impacted by memory shortages.

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Windows 10 users have just weeks left before Nvidia ends Game Ready driver updates - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The cutoff comes one year after Microsoft officially retired Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Nvidia granted the aging operating system an extra 12 months of full Game Ready and Studio Driver coverage, allowing owners of supported GeForce cards to continue receiving optimizations for new games.

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The 31 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Labor Day already? Say it ain’t so. You can still chase summer a while longer with these great deals on outdoor gear at the REI Labor Day Sale.
 
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:39:00 GMT
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here's my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.
 
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:15:05 GMT
The group infected more than 1,000 organizations in a relentless supply-chain attack campaign.
 
An iPhone 17 Pro gets dropped from 100,000 feet and survives - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The companies launched the phone from Kiruna, Sweden, on June 24 using a high-altitude balloon, releasing it at 30,607 meters – more than three times the typical cruising altitude of a commercial airliner. There was no parachute or protective container around the device, no heating system during the flight, and...

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Rocket Report: Europe splashes some cash on launch startups; Pallas-1 nears debut - ArsTechnica Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:00:39 GMT
"From here on, Starlink missions out of Florida will fly on Starship."
 
He Scraped All of Their Art for AI. Now He’s Collaborating on a Tool to Help Them - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The art portfolio platform Cara, designed for creators who don’t want their work used to train AI, has been under assault by trolls seizing and publishing its data.
 
Inside Meta’s Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:56:22 GMT
The company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians, fueling concerns among some workers that their jobs could be at risk.
 
The Easiest Ways to Share Anything Between Android and iOS - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Transferring files and data across platforms is more straightforward than ever.
 
XGIMI Vibe One Battery-Powered Projector Review (2026) - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
With the curtains closed and the power cable nearby, this affordable Full HD smart projector is a compact delight.
 
I Asked 100 Companies for My Data. I Got Deletion Notices Instead - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT
California residents have a legal right to access the data that companies collect about them. Actually exercising that right is a burdensome nightmare.
 
AI is driving an "expertise recession" as people increasingly question professional advice - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT

It used to be that most people would blindly accept the advice of professionals without questioning it. But new research by Use.AI shows how doctors, teachers, managers, and others are being challenged by AI.

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There Are So Many Conspiracy Theories About Dolly Parton and Vaccines - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Influential right-wing conspiracy theorists and MAGA-aligned pundits are falsely claiming that the Covid vaccine killed Dolly Parton, the vaccination advocate and philanthropist.
 
How an Atlanta Suburb Ended Up Sharing Flock Data With More Than 2,000 Organizations - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Alpharetta, Georgia, cops share data with thousands of Flock users, ranging from federal agencies to a fish and wildlife commission. The reasons why show how vast—and invasive—the network has become.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
Chatbooks Promo Code: Save up to 40% on Photo Books in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Keep your memories alive without breaking the bank by using these top Chatbooks coupon codes and saving strategies.
 
Maytag Promo Codes: 15% Off Appliances - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
 
30% VistaPrint Coupon & Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
 
Reebok Discount Code: Save 15%+ in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score deep discounts on running shoes, athletic apparel, and classics with the latest verified Reebok promo codes, student discounts, and member-only savings.
 
Gametime Promo Code: Save on Tickets in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Grab last-minute seats for less with a verified Gametime discount code for up to 10% off, first-purchase coupons, and lowest price guarantee credits.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off │September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
A Judge Has Blocked the Pentagon’s Attempt to Blacklist Anthropic - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:04:14 GMT
A federal judge has called the Department of Defense’s designation of Anthropic as a national security supply-chain risk “illegal and baseless.”
 
Modders got Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 running early, and it's a huge performance hit - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:41:00 GMT

Data miners discovered what appears to be a DLL for Nvidia's upcoming DLSS 5 tech in NBA 2K27's installation files soon after the game's early access period started this week. While the basketball simulator does not yet officially support DLSS 5, modders have already begun testing its AI-generated "photorealism" filter...

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What Meta’s All-New Social Media Guidelines Promise to Change for Teen Users - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:10:57 GMT
A major lawsuit has led Meta to change the rules again for young users on Instagram and Facebook. Here’s exactly what’s changing.
 
This is GTA 6: an 80-hour story, 3x bigger map than Red Dead 2, and cops that remember your face - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:29:00 GMT

After three years of trailers and delays, Rockstar has finally shown Grand Theft Auto VI actually being played. The footage, captured on a base PlayStation 5, looks remarkably detailed. Alongside it, previews went live from journalists and creators who spent time at Rockstar North last month. Between the gameplay footage...

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Transmission keeps torrent downloads simple and lightweight - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:21:00 GMT
Transmission is a free BitTorrent client known for its low resource usage and simple interface. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, it supports the core features expected from a modern torrent client while keeping the application lightweight and straightforward.
 
Anthropic's new hardware standard lets AI agents control the physical world - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:15:43 GMT
Standardized driver interface aims to let devices talk to AI and each other.
 
GTA 6 Sounds Like It Won't Be 60FPS At Launch - Kotaku - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:01:10 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Sounds Like It Won't Be 60FPS At Launch Kotaku
  2. After GTA 6: Extended Look Showed Rockstar's Game Running at 30fps, Tech Experts Say a 60fps Console Version Is 'Extremely Unlikely' and 'Genuinely Challenging' Even on PC IGN
  3. Grand Theft Auto 6 will run at only 30 FPS on consoles at launch, no performance mode promised — even the souped-up PS5 Pro might not get 60 FPS support Tom's Hardware
  4. GTA 6 Locked at 30 FPS on Consoles, PS5 Pro No Exception tech-insider.org
  5. GTA 6: With 30FPS Seemingly Confirmed, Is 60FPS Actually Realistic? Digital Foundry
 
6 Takeaways From the GTA VI Extended Look - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:30:28 GMT
Grand Theft Auto VI is nigh. Here’s what the developer revealed about its highly anticipated game.
 
AI Agents Are Hacking Systems. Could That Push the US and China to Cooperate? - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:08:34 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” senior writer Will Knight talks his recent visit to China and the future of AI collaboration.
 
Elon Musk’s xAI used child porn to train Grok models, lawsuit says - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:52:31 GMT
xAI accused of training Grok on real and AI-generated child pornography.
 
Amazon is shutting down Mechanical Turk after more than 20 years - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:10:00 GMT

After being in the crowdsourcing market for more than two decades, Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) will permanently shut down on September 30, 2026. Amazon said it regularly evaluates its tools, programs, and services, and MTurk is clearly being left behind as other ventures have emerged as AI-focused training initiatives.

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GOP heads to Supreme Court after losing case over TV election ad prices - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:06:10 GMT
GOP campaign committees want quick ruling before election ads ramp up next week.
 
Report: Nvidia to acquire AI model repository Hugging Face for $13 billion - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:55:22 GMT
Nvidia is nabbing critical infrastructure for open models as interest grows.
 
Looking beyond natural sequences - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:20:00 GMT
A new machine-learning framework aims to improve the success rate of computational protein design while moving away from results that reproduce sequences found in nature.
 
Google Engineer Accused of Polymarket Insider Trading Says He Was Just Gambling - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:12:39 GMT
Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for alleged insider trading on Polymarket, but the Switzerland-based engineer says he was simply gambling—activity that is beyond the reach of US commodities law.
 
Nvidia posts another record quarter, predicts explosive AI-driven growth will last through 2028 - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:07:00 GMT

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

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AI industry says Trump plans to tax chips in the “single dumbest way imaginable” - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:57:08 GMT
Tech industry is perplexed by Trump’s plan to win AI race by taxing data centers.
 
Roblox is cracking down on games that reward kids for doomscrolling - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:31:00 GMT

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

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'Explaining the Scenarios Each Time Has Become Quite Difficult' — Kingdom Hearts' Story Has Gotten So Complex That Tetsuya Nomura Says Square Enix Hired a Loremaster to Keep the Plot Cohesive - IGN - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:25:39 GMT
  1. 'Explaining the Scenarios Each Time Has Become Quite Difficult' — Kingdom Hearts' Story Has Gotten So Complex That Tetsuya Nomura Says Square Enix Hired a Loremaster to Keep the Plot Cohesive IGN
  2. Square Enix has a Kingdom Hearts loremaster due to the complexity of the series GoNintendo
  3. Square Enix reportedly hired a loremaster to keep Kingdom Hearts’ plot coherent Nintendo Wire
  4. Kingdom Hearts story has gotten so complex Square Enix hired a loremaster My Nintendo News
 
Labor Day 2026 Deals Got Me a Complete Starter Tool Kit for Under $375 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:25:30 GMT
I combed through the Labor Day sales to find the power tools and other essentials that cover nearly every household repair.
 
A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:12:17 GMT
After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers, internal investigation records show.
 
Alienware's new 39-inch 5K OLED is earning rave reviews - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
The Alienware AW3926QW pairs a 39" 5K2K ultrawide Tandem OLED panel with accurate colors and up to 330 Hz refresh rates. Reviewers praise its size, brightness, and gaming performance, though driving its native resolution demands a powerful GPU.
 
This Is How Anthropic Thinks AI Agents Should Navigate the Physical World - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:06:52 GMT
The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.
 
The iconic T-38 jets flown by astronauts just got a spiffy new look - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:26:25 GMT
"Everyone wants to take that aircraft up now..."
 
Netflix Failed at Video Games. Now It’s Trying to Promote Them - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:25:30 GMT
Netflix has walked back plans to put AAA games on its streaming platform. Instead, it's pivoting to marketing highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto VI.
 
OpenAI Is Developing a ‘Persistent’ AI Agent - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:52:42 GMT
Code reviewed by WIRED reveals the company is developing a feature that enables Codex to continue working proactively until it is “put to sleep.”
 
New type of attack can slip past the defenses in your computer’s processor - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:40:00 GMT
MIT CSAIL researchers found a way to exploit a split-second gap in chip security — and used it to acquire a Linux system’s password file.
 
Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Official CAD Renders Leaks - Android Headlines - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:01:31 GMT
  1. Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Official CAD Renders Leaks Android Headlines
  2. Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra official CAD Renders Leak Android Headlines
  3. Galaxy S27 Ultra Release Date: Battery Upgrade Explains Major Redesign Forbes
  4. Another Galaxy S27 Ultra design change leak, and this time, it's good news PhoneArena
  5. Samsung isn’t just copying Apple anymore — it is Apple Android Authority
 
Alienware AW3926QW Review: 39 Inches of Gaming Glory - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Alienware’s latest gaming monitor explores a new size and resolution for ultrawide monitors, and I have a feeling PC gamers are going to love it.
 
Best Posture Correctors for Better Body Alignment (2026) - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:05:00 GMT
You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. I rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.
 
Submit Your Questions: The Great Data Center Backlash - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
You have questions about data centers, and WIRED has answers. Join our livestream on September 10 and our panel of experts will tell you everything you need to know.
 
Stop Touching Your Keyboard. Use This AI-Powered Microphone Instead - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Relay Q, due next year, is the latest attempt to reposition voice as the most seamless method for human-computer interaction.
 
The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2026: Comparison, Features, and Accessories - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Let us help you choose the right Pixel phone. Plus, check out our Pixel accessory recommendations and smart software tricks to try.
 
The UK Power Grid Has a Phantom Data Center Problem - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
The UK’s energy regulator is using a variety of tricks to keep speculative data center projects from plugging into the power grid. The country’s AI ambitions hang in the balance.
 
Motley Fool Promo Code: $200 Off on Stock Advisor September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
 
Birdfy Discount Codes: 15% Off Sitewide - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Birdfy discount codes to score up to 40% off smart feeders, camera kits, and accessories.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with McCormick Hall co-president Sydney Baller - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:35:00 GMT
The rising senior loves her dorm and its community and wants to serve as a bridge to its next residents as the building heads into renovations.
 
GTA 6 leaks: Rockstar issues statement over online clips - BBC - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:34:54 GMT
  1. GTA 6 leaks: Rockstar issues statement over online clips BBC
  2. GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next Mashable
  3. GTA 6 leaker cashes out in $250,000 crypto rug pull just hours before Rockstar's official reveal — memecoin crashes as Cyberleek's 'anti-corporate' campaign ends in a payday Tom's Hardware
  4. The GTA VI leaks are breaking the internet. Security researchers have seen this before. CyberScoop
  5. Rockstar finally responds to ‘heartbreaking’ GTA VI leaks The Verge
 
As Apple Prepares Its Next Tech-Defining Moment, Look Back at Major Milestones From Then to Now - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:23:11 GMT
That rumored foldable iPhone didn’t come from nowhere. Experts from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Popular Science, ZDNET and Lifehacker examine Apple’s most important tech reveals.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
Cells use a little-known molecule to protect themselves from iron overload - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
This discovery points toward new combination strategies against cancer, and may explain the iron buildup seen in disorders such as early-onset Parkinson’s disease.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
I Am Not Exaggerating Even SLIGHTLY When I Say The Whole World Is The Dumbest It’s Ever Been In 2026, And These Posts Are All The Proof I Need - BuzzFeed - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:20:05 GMT
I Am Not Exaggerating Even SLIGHTLY When I Say The Whole World Is The Dumbest It’s Ever Been In 2026, And These Posts Are All The Proof I Need BuzzFeed
 
The secret love life of the longfin squid - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT
MIT Sea Grant resident artist and acclaimed underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen captures an intimate look at courtship and communication in a hidden spawning spectacle off Cape Cod.
 
Brain circuit keeps tabs on what just happened to aid judgment of what’s happening now - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:40:00 GMT
To keep track of what’s going on in front of it, the brain relies not only on what it sees, but also a comparison with what it just saw. A new study pinpoints the circuit that provides that service.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
I Stopped My Mindless Scrolling Using This iOS 27 Shortcut - CNET Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:27:09 GMT
Delete my addictive social media apps? There’s no fun in that.
 
Paving the way for greener ammonia production - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
New MIT research could lead to better materials for a fossil-fuel-free process for making the chemical that's essential to fertilizer and other products.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
The game’s the thing - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:00 GMT
MIT senior Kayode Dada has a passion for designing games, and a penchant for building community.
 
How the Toxoplasma parasite adapts to crowded conditions in host cells - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT
A new study by Whitehead Institute researchers identifies how the widespread parasite Toxoplasma gondii survives in crowded environments in infected cells, which helps it persist in long-lasting brain cysts.
 
Creating innovations that scale across borders - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:15:00 GMT
A new book coauthored by Professor Amos Winter asserts that, to solve major challenges and deliver products of value to consumers in both developed and emerging markets, innovators must think and act globally.
 
Flipping the script on biology education, and scaling it up - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:20:00 GMT
Using a modular kit, the MIT Edgerton Center is bringing a hands-on biology curriculum to Massachusetts’ second-largest school district.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
When AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can’t be traced to training data - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT
A new method for surgically removing training examples from a model reveals that as datasets grow, the link between what a model learns and what it produces dissolves.
 
Know What’s Coming at Apple’s Big Event? It’s Your Last Chance to Prove It to Win - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:01:57 GMT
Guess right and you could walk away with a brand-new Apple Watch.
 
You Should Download iOS 26.6.1 Now for Over a Dozen Bug Fixes and Patches - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:34:00 GMT
The latest iOS update includes a patch for an iCloud Private Relay issue.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
DNA shaper steers nervous system development - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
A study of worms finds a protein that helps shape the structure of the genome is critical for establishing the identity of some neurons.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Professor Emeritus Chiang Chung Mei, pioneering scholar of ocean wave dynamics and fluid mechanics, dies at 91 - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
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.
 
Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.
 
Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.
 
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.
 
3 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT
Dean Richard Locke discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy.
 
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.
 
Our Research Shows How Just One Security Camera Cuts the Risk of Break-Ins - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Studies show a single well-placed security device makes a world of difference when it comes to deterring burglars.
 
A new way to watch heat move through electronics - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips.
 
Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments.
 
Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies.
 
These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics.
 
Equifax Class Action: Last Change to Claim Part of the $2.2M Settlement - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:01:47 GMT
You must file a claim before the Sept. 1 deadline.
 
This Website Is the Most Reliable Tool for Looking Up Flock Cameras Near You - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:25:29 GMT
I start all my Flock research with this database, and you should, too.
 
Sony Is Paying Out $7.85M in PlayStation Store Credit. How to Claim Part of the Settlement - CNET Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:56 GMT
The allocated payment will go to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing in mid-October.
 
What Is Grok? Everything to Know About Elon Musk’s AI Tool - CNET Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:00:03 GMT
We look at Grok’s latest models, AI agents, image and video features, controversies and what sets it apart from other major AI tools.
 
How to Disable Apple Intelligence Features You’re Not Actually Using - CNET Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:09:19 GMT
If Apple’s AI tech isn’t for you, here’s how you can disable all or parts of it.
 
The Free Tech Recycling Guide That Finally Gets the Job Done in One Afternoon - CNET Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:25:14 GMT
Getting rid of old computers and printers responsibly is free, accessible and considerably simpler than most people assume.