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Google Pixel 11 Pro: The latest rumors, leaks, and news - Mashable - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:56:34 GMT
  1. Google Pixel 11 Pro: The latest rumors, leaks, and news Mashable
  2. Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 Event Date, Time, How to Watch and What to Expect CNET
  3. The Pixel 11’s “glow” feature is actually called HiLight—here’s what it does Ars Technica
  4. Google Pixel 11 Leak Reveals ‘HiLight’ Notification Feature, Raises Questions About Charging Claim TechRepublic
  5. Exclusive: Google Pixel 11 Series Full Specs + US & EU Price Tags androidheadlines.com
 
AppLovin reports Q2 revenue up 53% YoY to $1.92B, below $1.94B est., and forecasts Q3 revenue within estimates; APP drops 16% after hours (Kelly Cloonan/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:30:01 GMT

Kelly Cloonan / Wall Street Journal:
AppLovin reports Q2 revenue up 53% YoY to $1.92B, below $1.94B est., and forecasts Q3 revenue within estimates; APP drops 16% after hours — The shortcomings in the latest quarter came down to timing — AppLovin's profit and revenue growth continued in the latest quarter but the advertising company …

 
3D Printing A Usable Airless Tire - Hack a Day Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:59 GMT
For decades now, companies like Michelin have been teasing us with futuristic-looking automobile tires that don’t use air. Instead, they use a polymer mesh of sorts which maintains the same …read more
 
Nikita Bier steps down as head of product at X after a little more than a year in the role and says he will continue as an adviser (Sean O'Kane/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:42 GMT

Sean O'Kane / TechCrunch:
Nikita Bier steps down as head of product at X after a little more than a year in the role and says he will continue as an adviser — Nikita Bier has stepped down as head of product at X, Elon Musk's social media platform, after a little more than a year in the role.

 
OpenAI says the Hugging Face breach involved AI agents creating an internal message board, unnoticed by humans, where they shared exploits and planned the hack (Lily Hay Newman/Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:45:00 GMT

Lily Hay Newman / Wired:
OpenAI says the Hugging Face breach involved AI agents creating an internal message board, unnoticed by humans, where they shared exploits and planned the hack — At the Black Hat security conference, the AI giant revealed new details about how its agents went rogue, hacked several other companies …

 
Sapiom, which helps businesses build, ship, and scale AI agents and lower token costs, raised a $35M Series A led by Dragonfly, taking its total funding to $50M (Reed Albergotti/Semafor) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:55:00 GMT

Reed Albergotti / Semafor:
Sapiom, which helps businesses build, ship, and scale AI agents and lower token costs, raised a $35M Series A led by Dragonfly, taking its total funding to $50M — THE SCOOP — Quintessential San Francisco AI startup Polsia employs nobody and operates swarms of AI agents to help run other businesses.

 
Apple’s Private Relay Isn’t So Private After All, Can Leak Your IP Address - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:36:25 GMT
Surprisingly, one culprit behind the leak is passkey technology, which is supposed to be a more secure way to authenticate data such as site logins.
 
Abode Expands Into the New Age of Home Security With Unique Outdoor Sensors - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:28:12 GMT
Abode’s new sensors detect tilting, strange movements and more, a rarity among current security systems.
 
OpenAI Didn’t Notice Its AI Agents Using a Message Board to Plan Their Hacking Spree - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:15:04 GMT
At the Black Hat security conference, the AI giant revealed new details about how its agents went rogue, hacked several other companies—and did it all right under the company’s nose.
 
Block reports Q2 revenue up 9% YoY to $6.62B, vs. $6.49B est., Cash App gross profit up 31% to $1.97B, and raises its FY 2026 gross profit forecast (Manya Saini/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:54 GMT

Manya Saini / Reuters:
Block reports Q2 revenue up 9% YoY to $6.62B, vs. $6.49B est., Cash App gross profit up 31% to $1.97B, and raises its FY 2026 gross profit forecast — Block (XYZ.N) raised its full-year gross profit forecast on Wednesday after delivering market-beating second-quarter results …

 
Sunbird Brings the iMessage Experience to Android Phones - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:48:58 GMT
The texting app, which was pulled in 2023 over privacy concerns, is back on the Google Play Store.
 
Canadian national Connor Moucka pleads guilty to participating in the 2024 Snowflake hacks involving data theft from at least 165 companies, including AT&T (Jonathan Greig/The Record) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:45:01 GMT

Jonathan Greig / The Record:
Canadian national Connor Moucka pleads guilty to participating in the 2024 Snowflake hacks involving data theft from at least 165 companies, including AT&T — A Canadian national is facing decades in prison for participating in the hacking of data storage platform Snowflake.

 
OpenAI’s Browser Could Be Hijacked to Spam Your WhatsApp Contacts - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Researchers at security firm Zenity found more than a dozen flaws in AI browsers—and managed to get OpenAI’s Atlas to make an unauthorized Amazon purchase.
 
A Security Pro Hacked North Korean Hackers. He Found They’d Breached Hundreds of Networks Worldwide - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT
For nearly two years, researcher Vangelis Stykas has maintained access to North Korean hackers’ servers. His work shows they pulled off intrusions in a shocking number of systems across the globe.
 
Disc-Based PS5s Now Warn Buyers About the Impending Death of Physical Games - Push Square - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT
  1. Disc-Based PS5s Now Warn Buyers About the Impending Death of Physical Games Push Square
  2. How To Cancel Your PlayStation Plus Subscription Engadget
  3. Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs Ars Technica
  4. Sony Says PS5 Will Still Be More Affordable Than Gaming PCs and Different Enough, Even Without Discs Wccftech
  5. God of War creator says Sony's decision to kill PlayStation discs is likely because "the needs of the many customers outweigh the needs of the fewer" GamesRadar+
 
Sources: Demis Hassabis had been drifting away from day-to-day duties as Google DeepMind CEO for at least a year and struggled to find satisfaction in the role (Reed Albergotti/Semafor) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:25:02 GMT

Reed Albergotti / Semafor:
Sources: Demis Hassabis had been drifting away from day-to-day duties as Google DeepMind CEO for at least a year and struggled to find satisfaction in the role — THE SCOOP — Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis's departure Wednesday from the top job at the company he founded in 2010 …

 
Hidden Backdoor Found in Chinese-Made Zbtlink Routers - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:18:32 GMT
Researchers found a backdoor implant that gives servers in China full control over the routers.
 
Linux Use Skyrockets to a Historic High - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:12:52 GMT
Instead of more Americans using the Linux operating system, the sharp increase may be attributable to a different cause.
 
Figma reports Q2 revenue up 48% YoY to $370.1M, vs. $351.6M est., and lifts annual revenue forecast but keeps profit outlook intact; FIG drops 15%+ after hours (Deborah Mary Sophia/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:05:01 GMT

Deborah Mary Sophia / Reuters:
Figma reports Q2 revenue up 48% YoY to $370.1M, vs. $351.6M est., and lifts annual revenue forecast but keeps profit outlook intact; FIG drops 15%+ after hours — Figma (FIG.N) on Wednesday reported a sharp rise in costs and a decline in profit margins as the design software company ramps up AI investments …

 
Full Teardown of a 2026 Amazon Fire Stick HD - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:00:38 GMT
After the release of Google’s Chromecast so-called ‘streaming sticks’ have remained a popular form factor, even though such technology is these days part of ‘smart’ TVs. Being curious as to …read more
 
Full Teardown Of A 2026 Amazon Fire Stick HD - Hackaday - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. Full Teardown Of A 2026 Amazon Fire Stick HD Hackaday
  2. Stream summer blockbusters in 4K for cheap: Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Select is $18 off Yahoo Tech
  3. Best Fire TV Stick deal: Save $15 on Amazon Fire TV Stick HD Mashable
  4. FOX21+ Stream Local Stream More Amazon Fire TV Stick Giveaway FOX21 News Colorado
  5. I found the 17 best Amazon device deals — Ring Doorbells, Fire TV Sticks and more from just $19 Tom's Guide
 
Source: Muse Spark 1.1 model breached a company's systems during cybersecurity testing; Meta says evaluation partner Irregular caused a sandbox misconfiguration (Jyoti Mann/The Information) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:50:02 GMT

Jyoti Mann / The Information:
Source: Muse Spark 1.1 model breached a company's systems during cybersecurity testing; Meta says evaluation partner Irregular caused a sandbox misconfiguration — A Meta Platforms artificial intelligence model accessed the internet during cybersecurity testing and hacked into another company …

 
X's head of product is leaving the company one year after joining - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:48:54 GMT
Nikita Bier was the face of some of the platform's biggest changes.
 
Welp, Nobody Saw SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Crash Into the Moon - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:40:53 GMT
Although no one captured a direct image of the impact, scientists have detected signals confirming the rocket hit the lunar surface. Orbiters could provide the first images of the crash site in the coming days.
 
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:35:20 GMT
Baseboard management controllers from the world's biggest manufacturers are a security mess.
 
Sandisk reports Q4 revenue up 372% YoY to $8.97B, vs. $8.48B est., and forecasts Q1 revenue below estimates; SNDK drops 5%+ after hours (Britney Nguyen/MarketWatch) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:35:02 GMT

Britney Nguyen / MarketWatch:
Sandisk reports Q4 revenue up 372% YoY to $8.97B, vs. $8.48B est., and forecasts Q1 revenue below estimates; SNDK drops 5%+ after hours — The midpoint of the company's revenue forecast was below what analysts had been modeling — Sandisk's stock was falling on Wednesday afternoon.

 
Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 Event Date, Time, How to Watch and What to Expect - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:23:47 GMT
New Pixel and watches are on the way, but what else could Google have in store?
 
Match Group’s CEO Says Gen Z Values In-Person Connection Over Dating Apps - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:07:17 GMT
Online dating is evolving to be more, well, offline.
 
Duolingo reports Q2 revenue up 18% YoY to $298.5M, paid subscribers up 17% to 12.7M, below est., forecasts Q3 revenue below est.; DUOL drops 11%+ after hours (Akash Sriram/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:05:02 GMT

Akash Sriram / Reuters:
Duolingo reports Q2 revenue up 18% YoY to $298.5M, paid subscribers up 17% to 12.7M, below est., forecasts Q3 revenue below est.; DUOL drops 11%+ after hours — Duolingo (DUOL.O) forecast third-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, tempering optimism from its robust second quarter …

 
'I Was So Disappointed' — GTA 5 Actor Auditioned for 60 Roles in GTA 6, But Heard Nothing from Rockstar - IGN - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:11 GMT
  1. 'I Was So Disappointed' — GTA 5 Actor Auditioned for 60 Roles in GTA 6, But Heard Nothing from Rockstar IGN
  2. GTA V voice actor Robert Bogue has been dropped from Grand Theft Auto VI. GameGPU
  3. GTA V Actor Says He Auditioned For 60 Parts In GTA 6, But Wasn't Cast Kotaku
  4. GTA 5 Actor Auditioned 60 Times for GTA 6 and Heard Nothing Back GTA BOOM
 
Meta introduces Muse Code, its take on a coding agent - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:57:52 GMT
The terminal-based coding tool is powered by a new AI model, Muse Spark 1.2.
 
DoorDash reports Q2 marketplace gross order value up 36% YoY to $33.08B, vs. $32.08B est., and forecasts Q3 marketplace GOV and adjusted EBITDA above estimates (Neil J Kanatt/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:50:01 GMT

Neil J Kanatt / Reuters:
DoorDash reports Q2 marketplace gross order value up 36% YoY to $33.08B, vs. $32.08B est., and forecasts Q3 marketplace GOV and adjusted EBITDA above estimates — DoorDash (DASH.O) on Wednesday forecast third-quarter gross order value and core profit above Wall Street estimates after topping results …

 
Microsoft warns hackers have compromised many hotel WiFi networks - Mashable - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:30:54 GMT
  1. Microsoft warns hackers have compromised many hotel WiFi networks Mashable
  2. Travelers targeted when logging into hotel Wi-Fi networks Malwarebytes
  3. CaptiveCrunch: Midnight Blizzard targets travelers worldwide for malware delivery and credential theft Microsoft
  4. Russian spies turn public Wi-Fi into malware delivery systems The Register
  5. Microsoft warns hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks: What to know, how to protect yourself ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
 
Microsoft removes support page recommending 32GB RAM for gaming PCs - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:27:00 GMT

Earlier this year, Microsoft told Windows 11 users that a proper gaming rig needed 32GB of RAM. That support document has since vanished, as Redmond and the rest of the PC industry contend with an unprecedented supply crunch across memory, storage, GPUs, and other core components – fallout from Big...

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Binance affiliates are suing RedotPay's founders for allegedly diverting 470K+ users to a competing product in a "fraudulent scheme", claiming $472.8M in losses (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:15:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Binance affiliates are suing RedotPay's founders for allegedly diverting 470K+ users to a competing product in a “fraudulent scheme”, claiming $472.8M in losses — Binance affiliates are suing the founders of Hong Kong-based crypto payments firm RedotPay for allegedly diverting hundreds …

 
Minecraft Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Version With an Upgrade Path for Switch 1 Owners - IGN - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:14:21 GMT
  1. Minecraft Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Version With an Upgrade Path for Switch 1 Owners IGN
  2. Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 is coming October 27th! Minecraft
  3. 'Minecraft' Is Officially Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 With a Big Glowup Polygon.com
  4. Minecraft Is Coming To Switch 2 On October 27 Engadget
  5. Minecraft Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This October Insider Gaming
 
Meta Is Challenging Claude Code and Codex With New Muse Code - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:13:56 GMT
With coding as a key capability for AI companies, Meta throws its hat into the ring.
 
Salesforce appoints Miguel Milano, its chief revenue officer, as COO; Chief Operating and Financial Officer Robin Washington will keep her title (Jordan Novet/CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:05:02 GMT

Jordan Novet / CNBC:
Salesforce appoints Miguel Milano, its chief revenue officer, as COO; Chief Operating and Financial Officer Robin Washington will keep her title — Salesforce has appointed an operating chief under CEO Marc Benioff, promoting Miguel Milano to the role. — Milano, a former Oracle executive …

 
Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:03:18 GMT
Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.
 
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to pass the torch and demote myself to my natural state: a poster. I'll be stepping back from leading product for 𝕏 and will continue on as an advisor. Serving the X community has been the privilege of a lifetime. X is, and will remain, the most [video] (Nikita Bier/@nikitabier) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:14 GMT

Nikita Bier / @nikitabier:
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to pass the torch and demote myself to my natural state: a poster. I'll be stepping back from leading product for 𝕏 and will continue on as an advisor. Serving the X community has been the privilege of a lifetime. X is, and will remain, the most [video]

 
Engadget Indie Pitch: 'VILE: Exhumed' physical edition - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:09 GMT
"Play an interactive video nasty."
 
The National Design Studio Became a DOGE Landing Pad. Now ‘Big Balls’ Is Recruiting - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT
WIRED spoke with an engineer who was interviewed by Edward “Big Balls” Coristine for a government engineering role at the NDS, the White House agency staffed by other DOGE veterans.
 
Anthropic’s AI used fake identities, malware in rogue attack on GitHub project - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:47:11 GMT
Anthropic and OpenAI models’ unprompted actions forced halt to UK cyber tests.
 
Greece is using thermal satellites to spot wildfires before people do - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:42:00 GMT

The system is built around four small satellites that fly in low Earth orbit and repeatedly pass over the same areas. Developed by German firm OroraTech in partnership with the Hellenic Space Centre, the constellation is designed specifically to detect fires and hotspots rather than serve as a general Earth...

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DHS Wants Protesters’ Signal Group Chats - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:38:54 GMT
A lawsuit accuses Homeland Security of violating protesters’ free-speech rights—but the agency is using it to try to get access to the plaintiffs’ encrypted communications.
 
Using the Apple Upgrade program locks you into the big three mobile providers - Mashable - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:33:06 GMT
  1. Using the Apple Upgrade program locks you into the big three mobile providers Mashable
  2. The iPhone 18 Pro could be the first iPhone you rent instead of buy tech-ish.com
  3. Here’s why Apple Upgrade requires AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon for iPhone 9to5Mac
  4. Will Apple Upgrade (their name for “leasing”) Matter? CIRP - Apple Report
  5. The Ultra era is coming. Apple Upgrade is here to help you afford it Macworld
 
Visual Studio Code adds on-device AI dictation and sidebar chats - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
Visual Studio Code 1.132 introduces multilingual on-device AI dictation powered by Nemotron 3.5, alongside new sidebar chats that let developers interact with Copilot without interrupting their workflow. VS Code is one of our Essential Apps for both Windows and macOS.
 
Senate advances the latest Kids Online Safety Act out of committee - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:11:29 GMT
The House passed its own version of the contentious KOSA bill in June.
 
Apple Watch Ultra 4: Three new features that already have me excited - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:04:00 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Ultra 4: Three new features that already have me excited 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Watch Series 12 Leak Hints at a Massive Battery Upgrade Geeky Gadgets
  3. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: What Apple is planning heise online
  4. Apple Watch Ultra 4 Leaks Reveal Big Upgrades Coming This Fall Geeky Gadgets
  5. Everything Rumored for Apple Watch Ultra 4 Before Launch Geeky Gadgets
 
Reddit signals ominous upcoming "changes” for old.reddit.com - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:01:32 GMT
Reddit says the beloved site is used for some "bad behavior."
 
Addressable LEDs Make Giant 16×2 Character Display - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:48 GMT
We’ve always taken a certain childlike joy in seeing tiny things made big, and big things tiny. Evidently [Uncle Stem] is the same way, if this 7x sized 16×2 “LCD” …read more
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 6, #682 - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 682 for Thursday, Aug. 6.
 
Hank Green found the AI problem that YouTube labels can’t catch - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:51:40 GMT
"Slop" isn't the only problem.
 
Some Gen Zers swap their smartphones for "dumb" phones to curb social media habits - CBS News - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
  1. Some Gen Zers swap their smartphones for "dumb" phones to curb social media habits CBS News
  2. Flip Phones Are Making A Comeback – And Gen Z Is Leading The Charge bgr.com
  3. Some in Gen Z ditching smartphones Yahoo
  4. People Want Dumb Phones—Here’s Why Movieguide
 
The Most Dangerous AI Hacking Techniques Still Have Humans in the Loop - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:42:12 GMT
Security researcher James Kettle tried to push the limit of AI’s hacking abilities—and discovered how effective it can be when combined with human expertise.
 
SpaceX claims Starlink Mobile will be better than AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:38:56 GMT
SpaceX won't build large cell towers but plans small base stations across US.
 
This Refurbished Switch 2 Deal May Be Your Last Chance to Buy a Console Under $400 - IGN - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:38:14 GMT
  1. This Refurbished Switch 2 Deal May Be Your Last Chance to Buy a Console Under $400 IGN
  2. Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle on Sale for $419 games.gg
  3. Switch 2 price hike goes live soon, score this deal now at $100 less than that 9to5toys.com
  4. Analyst Warns That Switch 2 Could Soon Cost $800, Says It’s A “Great Deal” at $499 Tech4Gamers
  5. Switch 2 for $499 is a "great deal," analyst says, because "you might end up paying over $800" for the Nint... Yahoo Tech
 
TikTok Says ‘Moderator Error’ Kept Perez Hilton Livestream Up - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:35:22 GMT
The gossip blogger was on TikTok covered in what appeared to be blood and wielding a knifelike object before the platform cut his stream. He’s since been hospitalized.
 
Fallout 3 Dev Excited For Remaster To Improve Game's Visuals - Kotaku - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:30:25 GMT
  1. Fallout 3 Dev Excited For Remaster To Improve Game's Visuals Kotaku
  2. Fallout 3 Remaster: Technical limitations of the original are removed. PlayFront
  3. Fallout 3 Remaster Should Fix Major "Constraints" of Original, Says Former Bethesda Dev Insider Gaming
  4. Ex-Bethesda lead eager for Fallout 3 remaster because the original was 'not what we intended' PC Gamer
  5. Fallout 3 was "not what we intended" after tech constraints in 2008, says Bethesda vet Nate Purkeypile, so it's time for a "better" remaster GamesRadar+
 
This Atlantic hurricane season is looking like a dud, but there will be a price to pay - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:19:04 GMT
"The models are forecasting something outside the envelope of anything we have ever observed."
 
iPhone 18 Pro event date: When Apple announced its event over the last six years - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:10:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro event date: When Apple announced its event over the last six years 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 Pro will have three upgrades that have been rumored for years 9to5Mac
  3. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date September Signaled In Keynote Update forbes.com
  4. iPhone 18 Pro Max, Pixel 11 Pro XL, Galaxy S27 Ultra: price hikes won't matter in 2027. Here's why! PhoneArena
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Models Could Be Up to $300 More Expensive, Says Analyst MacRumors
 
The Disney Plus App Is Getting TikToks. Is a Free Plan Next? - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:47 GMT
Disney-themed TikToks are coming to US subscribers. And the company’s executives defended box office flops as wins.
 
Minecraft is coming to Switch 2 on October 27 - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:07:35 GMT
Minecraft for the Switch 2 feels like a perfect place for mouse controls, but Mojang hasn't said anything about that feature yet.
 
SteamOS runs surprisingly well on AMD Strix Halo laptop in AAA gaming tests - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:06:00 GMT

Popular YouTube channel ETA Prime installed SteamOS 3.9 on an Asus TUF Gaming A14 laptop using the official Steam Deck recovery image. The laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APU with 12 Zen 5 cores and a Radeon 8060S iGPU. It also features 32GB of LPDDR5X-8000...

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Google's AI shake-up: DeepMind's Hassabis steps aside, senior scientists depart - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:05:58 GMT
Google's AI brain drain continues.
 
Samsung insists the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is ‘perfect’ for ‘full-screen’ video – it’s not - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:05:00 GMT
  1. Samsung insists the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is ‘perfect’ for ‘full-screen’ video – it’s not 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Pre-Orders for Latest Foldables Jump 30% From Last Year Bloomberg.com
  3. Samsung Galaxy Z series foldables are breaking pre-order records in the US and Korea Mashable
  4. We knew the Galaxy Z Fold 8 was breaking records and now Samsung shows the receipts PhoneArena
  5. [Interview] [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] Inside the Design Behind the Latest Galaxy Z Series and Galaxy Watch samsung.com
 
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down, but will remain with the company - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:01:02 GMT
A handful of high-level personnel changes are coming to DeepMind.
 
Meta apps displayed ads that contained AI-generated CSAM - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:41:08 GMT
Researchers identified more than 50 ads on Meta properties that violated the company's policies on child sexual abuse material.
 
FLOSS Weekly Episode 878: A Tool With Opinions - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:51 GMT
This week Jonathan chats with Jonathan Pallant about embedded Rust! Learn about the growing Rust driver library, the different ways to build a Rust stack on an embedded device, and …read more
 
AI Hacks Are Bad. AI Worms and Viruses Will Be Worse - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Chinese researchers have shown that AI models have the capacity to act like aggressive and adaptive computer viruses.
 
Don't forget to turn off this setting after buying a new TV - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
This built-in setting might still be affecting your new TV's quality.
 
An Abandoned SpaceX Rocket Crashed Into the Moon. Here’s What Happened - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:28:52 GMT
The rocket drifted in space for over a year before finally plummeting to the moon’s surface.
 
Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day reminds us that superhero movies can be good - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:27:15 GMT
It's as much about grounded characters and well-timed emotional beats as CGI-filled action extravaganzas.
 
Samsung reveals next-gen memory with stacked HBM and 400-layer NAND - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:17:00 GMT

At the Future of Memory and Storage 2026 conference in Santa Clara, California, the company laid out a roadmap built around three main technologies: a new Bonding V-NAND architecture with more than 400 layers, a concept for vertically stacked high-bandwidth memory called zHBM, and a next-generation NAND approach called zNAND-O....

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Weeks into explosive diarrhea outbreak, sluggish CDC plans response team - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:11:11 GMT
Reports of cases began in June, and the national tally is now nearing 23,000.
 
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.
 
Kazutaka Kodaka on Danganronpa 2x2, Slayhem Mode, and… octagons? - GamingTrend - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:52:01 GMT
  1. Kazutaka Kodaka on Danganronpa 2x2, Slayhem Mode, and… octagons? GamingTrend
  2. Danganronpa 2x2 Writer Kazutaka Kodaka and Producer Shohei Sakakibara on Developing the Remake Crunchyroll
  3. 'Grand Theft Auto 6' Is to Blame for 'Danganronpa 2x2's Delay, but Not for the Reason You Think Polygon.com
  4. GTA 6 Panic Emptied November Calendars, But Danganronpa 2×2 Was Delayed Just So Its Creator Could Play It Wccftech
  5. "Please, regardless of who ends up getting killed, don't send me hate mail" - Kazutaka Kodaka and Shohei Sakakibara on Danganronpa 2x2 RPG Site
 
Confirmed: Xbox 'Platinum' completion achievements are coming "later this year" - Windows Central - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:33:25 GMT
  1. Confirmed: Xbox 'Platinum' completion achievements are coming "later this year" Windows Central
  2. Xbox Boss Teases Platinum Trophy Equivalent For Achievements In 2026 Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Version Of PlayStation Platinum Trophy Teased For Later This Year GameSpot
  4. Completionists, Rejoice — Xbox Is Planning Its Own Version of the Platinum Trophy IGN
  5. Xbox Will Copy PlayStation's Platinum Trophy Later This Year Push Square
 
Corsair just introduced new gaming keyboards with a control dial and a mouse with great battery life - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:26:58 GMT
Corsair's latest accessories have some handy features and don't cost too much.
 
DuckDuckGo made sunglasses that do absolutely nothing, and they sold out - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:25:00 GMT

DuckDuckGo's latest product is a pair of ordinary sunglasses, with no added features such as video recording or generative AI integration. Part marketing campaign and part wearable apparel, designed in partnership with Knockaround, the aptly named "Normal F***ing Sunglasses" cater to customers who'd rather not think about privacy while walking...

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DHS Is Hiring Bounty Hunters to Find and Photograph Deported People’s Homes Abroad - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:24:01 GMT
Homeland Security told immigrants that leaving the US would wipe out fines it claims they owe. Now it wants private investigators to find them in their home countries and collect.
 
Big Walk turns cooperative exploration into one of 2026's most acclaimed multiplayer experiences - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:17:00 GMT
Big Walk is winning over critics with its unique blend of cooperative exploration, proximity voice chat, and emergent gameplay. Reviews praise its focus on communication, teamwork, and memorable unscripted moments, calling it one of the year's standout multiplayer experiences despite minor pacing and movement issues.
 
After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:12:39 GMT
Disney is interested in "price-sensitive" streaming customers.
 
Know Your Food: Our Daily Bread - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:57 GMT
It’s time to return to our no-punches-pulled look at food manufacture, and this time we’re looking at the humble loaf of bread. As before, we’re approaching the subject with a …read more
 
EVgo starts building Tesla Superchargers under license - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:38 GMT
The V4 Superchargers will show up in the Tesla nav app and have NACS and CCS1 plugs.
 
Nothing is using AI-generated people to show off its new earbuds – everyone hates it [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Nothing is using AI-generated people to show off its new earbuds – everyone hates it [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. CMF Clip Pro: First impressions, price, where to buy Mashable
  3. Nothing Just Built a Titanium-Wired Open-Ear Earbud, and It Costs Less Than $100 HiConsumption
  4. You Can Shave $20 Off CMF’s New Open-Ear Buds When You Preorder a Pair Now CNET
  5. Nothing Announces the CMF Clip Pro Open-ear Earbuds TechPowerUp
 
Don't Worry, PS5 Has Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave at Home - Push Square - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:45:00 GMT
  1. Don't Worry, PS5 Has Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave at Home Push Square
  2. Beaten Path Revealed for PC and Consoles IGN
  3. Tactical RPG Beaten Path launches in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC Gematsu
  4. Turn-based tactical RPG Beaten Path revealed for Nintendo Switch Nintendo Everything
  5. Beaten Path Releasing Next Year RPGamer
 
D-Wave shows off its new entry in quantum computing race - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:37:07 GMT
Company noted for building quantum annealers now also making gate-based hardware.
 
OpenAI to pay $3.2 million over allegations it favored visa holders and discouraged US job applicants - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:34:00 GMT

The settlement addresses allegations that OpenAI and Statsig, which makes product development software, violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by preferring visa holders for jobs during the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process. INA bars discrimination based on citizenship.

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The world's smallest USB drive has more storage than an iPhone 17 - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
At a time when storage space commands a premium price, SanDisk's Extreme Fit drive is worth a look.
 
Moonlighter 2 Launches In September, Physical Confirmed For November - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Moonlighter 2 Launches In September, Physical Confirmed For November Nintendo Life
  2. One of 2018's Best Indie Games Is Completely Free on Steam Right Now Polygon.com
  3. Moonlighter 2 gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date, demo out today, new trailer [update: physical release] Nintendo Everything
  4. It's time I tried this hit indie action-RPG series now that the first game is free and its sequel is leaving early access Windows Central
  5. Steam is giving away the roguelike "Moonlighter" about a brave merchant, but the launch didn't go as planned ixbt.games
 
Meta Ran Ads That Contained AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Imagery - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:26:36 GMT
More than 50 offending image and video ads were published across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, or Threads, according to Meta’s ad library data. Some ran as recently as this week.
 
SpaceX’s Future Plans Hinge Heavily on Starlink and Grok - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:25:28 GMT
Elon Musk’s rocket, internet and AI company gave investors its first update since its June IPO.
 
A Surprise Switch 2 Port Is Coming According To A New Leak - Kotaku - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:15:17 GMT
  1. A Surprise Switch 2 Port Is Coming According To A New Leak Kotaku
  2. Diablo 4 Leak Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, Price and Code-in-a-Box Physical Release IGN
  3. We May Already Know One Major Diablo 4 BlizzCon Announcement GameSpot
  4. Xbox Switch 2 rollout continues with Oblivion Remastered in August and Diablo 4 in September KitGuru
  5. Blizzard is preparing an official announcement. Diablo IV for Nintendo Switch 2 GameGPU
 
Xbox's devastating July was inevitable - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMT
"It is neither possible nor desirable to own every great independent studio."
 
Available for XBOX Insiders: More Control Over Captures, Saves, and Wishlists - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:14:10 GMT
  1. Available for XBOX Insiders: More Control Over Captures, Saves, and Wishlists XBOX Wire
  2. Xbox Console Updates Adding New Capture and Achievement Features IGN
  3. Xbox is finally allowing voice chat in game capture clips after years of popular demand Windows Central
  4. XBOX Announces New Console Features for Insiders Insider Gaming
  5. XBOX Insider Update Adds Highly Requested Features DualShockers
 
Sunbird's iMessage app for Android is back after a major privacy snafu - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:06:26 GMT
This was one of the interoperability tools people used before Apple adopted RCS.
 
LocalSend is like AirDrop that actually works everywhere - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:06:00 GMT
If you've ever emailed yourself a file just to get it from a Windows laptop to an Android phone, LocalSend fixes that in 10 seconds. It's a free, open-source app that beams files peer-to-peer over your local network (no cloud, no account, no caps), encrypted end-to-end so nothing leaves the room. It runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS – a rare AirDrop alternative that doesn't care what device you're carrying.
 
Old Reddit could be the next casualty of Reddit's war on AI scraping - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The company is also planning to retire its public API.
 
Google’s Top AI Brains Are Leaving to Launch Discovery Loop - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Jeff Dean and other high-profile Google executives have founded Discovery Loop, a startup that will seek AI-powered breakthroughs in everything from drug discovery to chip design.
 
Swords of Legends Brings Mythical Style and Spectacle to Soulslike Action | IGN Preview - IGN - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Swords of Legends Brings Mythical Style and Spectacle to Soulslike Action | IGN Preview IGN
  2. Swords of Legends already feels like a standout action RPG, and I'm eager to play more RPG Site
  3. Preview: Swords of Legends Just Might Be Your Next Favorite Chinese ARPG MMORPG.com
  4. Swords of Legends IGN Southeast Asia
  5. The next game in a huge Chinese action RPG series has plenty of action, but I hope it hasn't totally abandoned the RPG PC Gamer
 
CarPlay and Android Auto just found a new market – boats - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:38:00 GMT

For tech-minded boaters, it's a sign that mainstream infotainment platforms are starting to show up in more specialized settings. Rather than build a separate interface for the helm, Crest and Balise are borrowing systems most people already know from their cars and pairing them with dedicated marine navigation software.

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Reading a Thermocouple with Mercury and a Potentiometer - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:44 GMT
A man's hand is shown adjusting a black Bakelite dial on the front panel of an instrument. The instrument is contained in a wooden box, and to the left of the box, a thermocouple is inserted into the flame of an alcohol burner.
If you’ve ever thought about the nomenclature of electrical components, potentiometer stands out as a strange name, etymologically suggesting something like a voltmeter. In fact, the component took its name …read more
 
MAGA Is In Turmoil Over Tucker Carlson’s Possible 2028 Presidential Bid - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:21 GMT
Joe Kent says that he and other anti–Donald Trump MAGA figures have formed a new movement. They want Tucker Carlson to run for the presidency in 2028.
 
Google plans to kill Assistant on your phone on September 4 - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:02 GMT
Assistant will disappear, leaving only Gemini for voice control in the coming weeks.
 
How to use Android Auto without turning off your VPN - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
A VPN might compromise your Android Auto experience at first, but there are some easy workarounds.
 
Is Nintendo Losing Its Soul? - IGN - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Is Nintendo Losing Its Soul? IGN
 
A SpaceX rocket stage just crashed into the Moon after drifting through space for 18 months - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:04:00 GMT

Scientists originally believed that the impact would be visible from most regions around the world, but space enthusiasts were unable to see anything, even when using purpose-built telescopes. While the tiny flash produced by the impact would have been far too faint to see in broad daylight, amateur astronomers documenting...

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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.
 
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.
 
Pixel Watch 5 leaked marketing images surface one week before launch - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:58:00 GMT
  1. Pixel Watch 5 leaked marketing images surface one week before launch 9to5Google
  2. Google Pixel Watch 5 Leak Points to 3GB RAM and $399 Price TechRepublic
  3. Major Pixel Watch 5 leak details battery life, specs, and features ahead of launch Android Police
  4. Pixel Watch 5 Specs Tell Us the Upgrades to Expect Droid Life
  5. Google Pixel Watch 5 mega leak reveals all of its specs, as well as full pricing - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Paramount CEO: Warner Merger Will Happen, and AI Won’t Replace Human Storytelling - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:52:25 GMT
But viewers may one day be able to use AI to stand on the bridge of the Enterprise, or speak to the Paw Patrol dogs.
 
Google Assistant Will Vanish From Android Phones And Connected Devices In September - Engadget - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:48:36 GMT
  1. Google Assistant Will Vanish From Android Phones And Connected Devices In September Engadget
  2. Google Assistant shutting down on Android and Wear OS in September 9to5Google
  3. Google plans to kill Assistant on your phone on September 4 Ars Technica
  4. Google Retires Assistant On Android As Gemini Shifts Ad Landscape Yahoo Finance
  5. Google Is Finally Shutting Down the Google Assistant. Here's What Android Users Need to Know inc.com
 
Google Assistant will vanish from Android phones and connected devices in September - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:48:36 GMT
Like birthdays in late May and most of June, it's all about Gemini.
 
Marantz Unveils New Cinema Series 2 AV Receiver Range - forbes.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:38:21 GMT
Marantz Unveils New Cinema Series 2 AV Receiver Range forbes.com
 
'Marvel Rivals' Is About to Get a Lot Smaller With a Big New Update - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:35:33 GMT
  1. 'Marvel Rivals' Is About to Get a Lot Smaller With a Big New Update Polygon.com
  2. The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter Marvel Rivals
  3. WWE's Damian Priest Voices New Character in 'Marvel Rivals' Video Game, Watch Latest Trailer Bleacher Report
  4. NetEase Frees up to 40 GB for Marvel Rivals Players, but the Season 9.5 Patch Downloads Heavier First Wccftech
  5. Marvel Rivals’ next update will reduce the game’s install size by up to 40 GB Video Games Chronicle
 
Microsoft Is Quietly Deleting 32 GB RAM Recommendation for Windows 11 - TechPowerUp - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:19:21 GMT
  1. Microsoft Is Quietly Deleting 32 GB RAM Recommendation for Windows 11 TechPowerUp
  2. Windows quality: an update on the commitment we made in March Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 fly on 8GB RAM amid memory shortage — optimizations to reduce OS memory footprint have begun Tom's Hardware
  4. I Tested a Windows 11 PC With 8GB of RAM. Seriously, Do Not Buy One PCMag
  5. Microsoft quietly purges 32GB of RAM recommendations from its website — company reels from the effects of the memory shortage as it released 8GB base models for Surface laptops this year Tom's Hardware
 
Sunbird relaunched its iMessage app for Android users after three years away - The Verge - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:13:15 GMT
  1. Sunbird relaunched its iMessage app for Android users after three years away The Verge
  2. Sunbird Brings the iMessage Experience to Android Phones CNET
  3. Sunbird Brings iMessage to Android for Everyone, with a New Priority Inbox, Agentic AI to Follow PR Newswire
  4. Sunbird launches its iMessage for Android app, expecting you to trust it in the name of blue bubbles 9to5Google
  5. iMessage on Android Arrives Via Sunbird, Again Droid Life
 
iOS 27’s best new Messages feature is all about saving you time - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:05:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27’s best new Messages feature is all about saving you time 9to5Mac
  2. Safari on iPhone Is a Much Friendlier Experience in iOS 27 CNET
  3. iOS 27 beta 4 is out now with further refinements and fixes Macworld
  4. The MacRumors Show: Revisiting iOS 27 Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro MacRumors
  5. 25 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 MacRumors
 
Cell Broadcast: The Modern Emergency Alert System - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:45 GMT
Once upon a time, telephones were primarily point-to-point communications systems. There were options for three-way and conference calls out there, but by and large the plain old telephone system was …read more
 
SpaceX spooks investors with debut earnings report - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:59:17 GMT
Shares slide in pre-market trading even as group says its quarterly revenues nearly doubled.
 
Disney partners with TikTok to bring fan-made shorts to Disney+ - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:49:14 GMT
Creators will be granted access to a deep library of Disney assets to use in their videos.
 
"We take your feedback to heart" - Game Freak promises to improve Beast of Reincarnation following a divisive launch - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:46:32 GMT
  1. "We take your feedback to heart" - Game Freak promises to improve Beast of Reincarnation following a divisive launch Eurogamer.net
  2. Beast of Reincarnation: Early-Game Tips to Help You Manage the Miasma XBOX Wire
  3. It’s a Dog, It’s a Plant, It’s by the Creators of Pokémon The New York Times
  4. Beast of Reincarnation Review: Game Freak’s Masterpiece is NieR Meets Princess Mononoke VICE
  5. Beast of Reincarnation hands-on: parry-rich combat and the cutest mutant pup PlayStation.Blog
 
Google’s AI Is Telling Users That Flock Cameras Are Filled With Valuable Gold and Copper - Yahoo Tech - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:41:57 GMT
Google’s AI Is Telling Users That Flock Cameras Are Filled With Valuable Gold and Copper Yahoo Tech
 
YouTube explains its AI slop policy and why some creators won't get paid - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
YouTube allows AI-generated videos, but they have to abide by a specific set of rules.
 
Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports Sold 11 Million Copies Combined On PlayStation, Benefitting Both Xbox And Sony - GameSpot - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:22:15 GMT
  1. Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports Sold 11 Million Copies Combined On PlayStation, Benefitting Both Xbox And Sony GameSpot
  2. July’s top PlayStation games by copies The Alinea Insight newsletter
  3. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Is One of the Best Selling Games of 2026, 14 Years After Its Initial Release IGN
  4. Halo On PS5 Is Off To A Slow Start, Expert Says GameSpot
  5. Halo Lands on PlayStation for the First Time Ever, yet its Remake Stalls at just 351K Units Sold in July Wccftech
 
SEC bought access to over a billion airline records to track travelers, no warrant required - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:21:00 GMT

Documents obtained by 404 Media through a Freedom of Information Act request show that the SEC subscribed to the Travel Intelligence Program, or TIP, operated by Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC). The airline-owned company acts as a financial clearinghouse between carriers and travel agencies, giving it access to a slew of...

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The Best Metacritic-Scored Game Of 2026 Has Arrived - forbes.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:11:45 GMT
  1. The Best Metacritic-Scored Game Of 2026 Has Arrived forbes.com
  2. Big Walk review – larking around with mates elevated to an artform theguardian.com
  3. Big Walk review - House House's collaborative puzzle quest takes the hangout game to a new peak Eurogamer.net
  4. Big Walk Is for the Italians Polygon.com
  5. Frequently Asked Questions IGN
 
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin is Available Today - Pokemon.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:06:54 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin is Available Today Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC Part 1, Bubbly Basin is set to release on 5 August! Announcing additional information on Part 2 of the Paid DLC! There’s more new details on the Ver. 2.0.0 Free software update will be released on the same day! nintendo.com
  3. Dive into Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin Pokemon.com
  4. ‘Pokémon Pokopia’ 2.0 Patch Notes: An Enormous, Welcome Update forbes.com
  5. Pokopia’s Massive 2.0 Patch Makes Pokémon Stop Being Divas Kotaku
 
Peloton Cross Training Bike+ review: A better connected bike that still demands a premium price - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Peloton's new bikes do more to warrant the space they take up in your home.
 
AMD's data center business just more than doubled, and gaming is paying the price - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:46:00 GMT

AMD's overall revenue reached a record $11.5 billion, up 50% year-over-year. "Revenue increased 50 percent year-over-year to a record $11.5 billion, driven by continued strength in our Data Center business, which represented 58% of company revenue in the quarter," AMD CFO Jean Hu wrote. That mix puts data center and...

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TikTok is telling people to put their phones into the fridge, and repair shops are happy - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:32:00 GMT
  1. TikTok is telling people to put their phones into the fridge, and repair shops are happy 9to5Mac
  2. Why you should never put a hot iPhone in the fridge or freezer AppleInsider
  3. Hot weather can kill your smartphone: How to protect it from overheating RBC-Ukraine
  4. Don’t put your phone in the fridge, if that wasn’t already obvious MobileSyrup
  5. My phone kept overheating at the beach — here’s how I fixed it (and prevented permanent damage) Tom's Guide
 
EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund after $55 billion deal - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:03:00 GMT

It was revealed back in September that EA had reached a $55 billion agreement to be acquired by the consortium. The company has now announced that the deal has successfully closed.

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13 Best Coolers for Sunshine and Nighttime (2026) - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMT
We tested coolers on camping trips, road trips, beach days, and at parties to bring you our favorite models for every situation. The Yeti Tundra Haul is our top pick.
 
NASA's PUNCH mission can now accurately predict when solar storms will hit Earth - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:01:04 GMT
NASA says its PUNCH mission has greatly advanced the prediction of solar storms.
 
As iPhones get more expensive, T-Mobile launches new 3-year plan - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:47:00 GMT
  1. As iPhones get more expensive, T-Mobile launches new 3-year plan 9to5Mac
  2. T-Mobile launches ‘Nothing,’ so what’s the big deal? Fierce Network
  3. Students can save on wireless plans with T-Mobile's Student Perks USA Today
  4. T-Mobile’s $0-down financing plan bundles taxes and fees The Verge
  5. T-Mobile Is Stretching Its Device Commitment to 3 Years with New Installment and '2.0' Phone Plans CNET
 
Foldable Smartphone Sales to Rise 20% This Year Due to 'iPhone Ultra' - MacRumors - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:44:54 GMT
  1. Foldable Smartphone Sales to Rise 20% This Year Due to 'iPhone Ultra' MacRumors
  2. iPhone Ultra sounds truly deserving of the ‘Ultra’ name 9to5Mac
  3. iPhone Ultra will boost Galaxy Fold 8 sales – change my mind PhoneArena
  4. Apple iPhone Foldable Release Date: What A New Report Reveals About September forbes.com
  5. iPhone Fold is on schedule for September after manufacturing problems are solved AppleInsider
 
AI Influencers Are Heading Into Uncharted Territory - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:43:00 GMT
Some creators fear the EU AI Act’s regulatory chaos will upend their lucrative businesses. Others are owning it by incorporating AI transparency into their creative process.
 
The Best MagSafe Accessories (for Android Too!): Chargers, Wallets, and More - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:32:00 GMT
MagSafe accessories make your phone feel uniquely yours. These are our favorites, including Android-friendly Qi2 picks.
 
Not Google Nest, Not Netgear: This Is Amazon's Best-Selling Mesh Wi-Fi System - bgr.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:17:00 GMT
  1. Not Google Nest, Not Netgear: This Is Amazon's Best-Selling Mesh Wi-Fi System bgr.com
  2. This 3-pack mesh Wi-Fi system kills dead zones, now under $100 PCWorld
  3. TP-Link Deco BE65-5G review - When 5G moves into your living room Korben
  4. Beat slow internet speeds — save £250 on TP-Link's Deco BE68 Wi-Fi 7 mesh kit TechRadar
  5. TP-Link Deco BE25 Review: Mesh Networking That's Both Stylish And Speedy slashgear.com
 
Police departments are told to call license plate readers "county resources" instead of naming them - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A police usage policy for automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), recently obtained by 404 Media, provides an explicit example of how police departments avoid revealing when they use the AI-powered surveillance tools. Evidence suggests that authorities across the US only admit to using the cameras when absolutely necessary.

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BenQ GV50 Review: Highly Portable, but With Quality Trade-Offs - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
This affordable, portable projector doesn’t try to be a cinematic marvel, but it’s fun to use.
 
Samsung becomes first TV maker to launch HDR10+ ADVANCED - VideoCardz.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:42 GMT
  1. Samsung becomes first TV maker to launch HDR10+ ADVANCED VideoCardz.com
  2. Samsung Launches World’s First HDR10+ ADVANCED Streaming Experience on Prime Video samsung.com
  3. Samsung’s HDR10 Plus Advanced is launching this month on Prime Video The Verge
  4. New Samsung TVs will support HDR10+ Advanced streaming on Prime Video starting this month Engadget
  5. Samsung and Prime Video launch HDR10+ ADVANCED streaming format Broadband TV News
 
Pushing the limits: Infinite Machine's Olto is barely a bicycle - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:26 GMT
Scooter layout makes pedaling a bad experience. But it does have pedals.
 
Cougars Lower the Risks of Car Crashes by Hunting Deer - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A new study shows how the big cats cause deer to move away from roads and deeper into the forest, where they pose less of a hazard to motorists.
 
Gene-Edited Puppies Will Melt Your Heart—but Won’t Trigger Your Allergies - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A startup has created beagles without the gene that causes runny noses and watery eyes for allergy sufferers.
 
Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Getting Some Surprising Sales Estimates For Xbox, PC & PS5 - Pure Xbox - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Getting Some Surprising Sales Estimates For Xbox, PC & PS5 Pure Xbox
  2. Halo: Campaign Evolved Reportedly Had a Troubled Development That Impacted a Now-Canceled Multiplayer Project IGN
  3. Halo Studios hit by layoffs just days after Halo: Campaign Evolved launch Windows Central
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved's 'death barriers' and ungenerous out-of-bounds restrictions are making the 42 skull grind a real bore Eurogamer.net
  5. Early Data Suggests Unspectacular Start for Halo on PS5 Push Square
 
Microsoft is actually delivering on its promises to improve Windows 11, trust me, I've tested it - Windows Central - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:45:41 GMT
  1. Microsoft is actually delivering on its promises to improve Windows 11, trust me, I've tested it Windows Central
  2. Windows 11 received a bunch of new improvements in July, and these are the ones worth knowing Windows Central
  3. Windows 11’s most-requested feature just showed up in a preview build PCWorld
  4. Announcing new builds for 31 July 2026 Windows Blog
  5. Windows 11 KB5101684 update released with 42 changes and fixes BleepingComputer
 
No One Can Afford to Make ‘Myst’ Games Anymore - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
“Myst” sold over 6 million copies in the ’90s. Its latest spinoff couldn’t shore up any funding, pointing to an existential crisis among double-A games.
 
Viral Mugshot Accounts Are Humiliating Women Years After Their Arrests - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Mugshawtys and similar pages often frame mugshots as thirst traps. The women featured are mocked and are sometimes sexually harassed in a form of public shaming.
 
Anthropic AI went rogue during a cyber test and tried to deceive real developers into approving malicious code - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The findings come from the UK government-backed AI Security Institute (AISI), which was evaluating frontier models' cybersecurity abilities. Agents were told to complete capture-the-flag challenges across simulated networks. Internet access was deliberately enabled and safeguards against malicious cyber activity were switched off to test the models' maximum capabilities.

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The Division returns with free new RPG Resurgence available from today - GAMINGbible - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:02 GMT
  1. The Division returns with free new RPG Resurgence available from today GAMINGbible
  2. The Division Resurgence is Now Available for PC via Steam and Ubisoft Connect Final Weapon
  3. The Division Resurgence will feature specialized PvP modes and an agent development system. GameGPU
  4. NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM Ubisoft
  5. All PvP activities in The Division Resurgence Dot Esports
 
3 Best Tracking Devices for Your Keys, Wallet, and More (2026) - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Lose something? Here are the best Bluetooth trackers to avoid pocket-patting panic.
 
Samsung announces next-gen 3D memory when all we want is reasonably priced DDR5 - Engadget Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:47:28 GMT
Samsung's latest memory and storage tech is mostly designed for data centers, not consoles or PCs.
 
Take a Look at the Ludicrous PC Graphics Settings of Gears of War: E-Day - DSOGaming - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:14:28 GMT
  1. Take a Look at the Ludicrous PC Graphics Settings of Gears of War: E-Day DSOGaming
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Beta Launches August 6th, Featuring DLSS NVIDIA
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer – The First Preview IGN
  4. Gears Of War Fans Convince The Coalition To Add Versus To E-Day Early Access Beta Pure Xbox
  5. Want to know how to sign up for Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer beta tests? Here are the answers! Windows Central
 
A New Device Eases One of the Most Annoying Parts of Routine Physicals - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Nobody likes getting a swab shoved up their nose. A startup in Japan has developed a much less intrusive system.
 
Xbox OG, 360, One and Series disc licenses all could follow players to future Xbox devices - VideoCardz.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:50:42 GMT
  1. Xbox OG, 360, One and Series disc licenses all could follow players to future Xbox devices VideoCardz.com
  2. The next Xbox could play every Xbox game ever made The Verge
  3. Microsoft wants the next-gen Xbox Helix to play every Xbox game ever made as it urges publishers to opt in — New report also claims Xbox 360 games coming to PC soon Tom's Hardware
  4. Xbox Disc to Digital Arrives This Month for Xbox One and Series X TechPowerUp
  5. Xbox 360 Games Are Reportedly Coming To PC As Well Engadget
 
Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8? - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:36:06 GMT
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
 
The AI Notetaker Has Been Invited to All the Meetings - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Wispr Flow, a popular dictation tool, has released a live notetaker that transcribes and summarizes meetings. It joins a growing wave of AI notetakers for the workplace.
 
Essential Apps to Install on Windows and macOS - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:42:00 GMT
Just unboxed a new computer? Here's our curated list of essential Windows and macOS apps for productivity, security, entertainment, and everything you need to get up and running.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 30% Off | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.
 
Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals: $25 Off + Free Shipping - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.
 
Purple Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 30% Off - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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KitchenAid Promo Codes: Save Up to 20% - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Dermstore Coupons: 25% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score major savings on premium skincare, hair care, and cosmetics with these verified Dermstore discount codes and rewards offers.
 
Petlibro Offers: 60% Off in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for August 2026.
 
Foreo Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
 
Meta Quest Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses, and more deals.
 
Medicube Coupon Code: 40% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your K-beauty routine with these active Medicube promo codes. Save on Age-R devices, serums, and masks with student discounts and referral rewards.
 
Sportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings in August 2026.
 
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.
 
Burt Reynolds was gifted a brand new Pontiac Trans Am every year for the rest of his life until an awkward call with General Motors president - supercarblondie.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:39:00 GMT
Burt Reynolds was gifted a brand new Pontiac Trans Am every year for the rest of his life until an awkward call with General Motors president supercarblondie.com
 
PSA: Final Fantasy XIV Getting Switch 2 Update To Address Prolonged Loading - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:55:00 GMT
  1. PSA: Final Fantasy XIV Getting Switch 2 Update To Address Prolonged Loading Nintendo Life
  2. 'Final Fantasy 14' Devs Working on a Fix for Switch 2's 'Unacceptable' Load Times Polygon.com
  3. One of the Most Popular Video Games Is Finally Available Now On Nintendo Switch 2 Men's Journal
  4. FFXIV Launches On Switch 2, With Limited-Time Waived Subscriptions, The Famous Free Trial, And Half-Off Subs For Multi-Platform Players MMORPG.com
  5. Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 is Better Than Anyone Expected 80 Level
 
iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max Might Get Bigger Screens in 2027 - CNET - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:24:34 GMT
  1. iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max Might Get Bigger Screens in 2027 CNET
  2. Bigger Displays Rumored for Next Year's iPhone Models MacRumors
  3. Anniversary iPhone 20 Pro display leaks again with new details PhoneArena
  4. Apple plans massive 6.4-inch, 7-inch screens for the iPhone 20 AppleInsider
  5. iPhone 20 series rumored to get improved cooling, Air-inspired frame - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max Might Get Bigger Screens in 2027 - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:24:33 GMT
Apple is also considering an all-glass look for the front display.
 
OK, Well, Rogue AI Agents Are Hacking Again - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:11:31 GMT
Rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have again been caught trying to disrupt servers and software—and leaving instructions for future bad behavior.
 
The first Googlebook shows us what Google's Android-ChromeOS merger actually looks like - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:02:00 GMT

Google unveiled the Googlebook laptop in May, explaining that several OEMs would be joining in with their own take on the AI-ready machine. Thanks to Digital Citizen, we now have a closer look at the Googlebook Lenovo is building for a late-2026 release. The Lenovo Googlebook 15 carries some design...

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Corsair Cove's Pirates Get In The Way Of A Good Time - Aftermath - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:42:50 GMT
  1. Corsair Cove's Pirates Get In The Way Of A Good Time Aftermath
  2. Corsair Cove review PC Gamer
  3. A pirate game added to Xbox Game Pass - players will build their sea kingdom ixbt.games
  4. Let's Unlock The Best Principle Buildings In Corsair Cove TheGamer
  5. Pirate city-builder Corsair Cove celebrates strong PC launch nichegamer.com
 
Texas hits pause on 1,800 data center projects to scrutinize power and water demands - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:19:00 GMT

The state wants more information before granting access. Abbott said applicants must provide tax break details, power use and generation data, water use and cooling plans, steps to reduce community impact, and facility ownership information. Any project missing that information will not be allowed onto the grid.

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The White House Is Keeping Its AI Cybersecurity Framework Secret - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:06:07 GMT
The Trump administration shared the details of its plan with OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs on Tuesday. For now, the public remains in the dark.
 
Senators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction market" bets - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:52:31 GMT
Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.
 
AI is flooding Apple with fake bug reports, and real $200K macOS exploit got lost in the noise - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:28:00 GMT

Security researchers at Bynario recently told the Financial Times that Apple's new bug bounty policy held up its efforts to report dozens of vulnerabilities. Among them was a privilege escalation exploit worth up to $200,000 on the black market.

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Trump killed the Digital Equity Act but US was forced to bring part of it back - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:27:05 GMT
$1.25 billion program restored, but judge ruled race provision unconstitutional.
 
Telegram’s Brief App Store Removal Renews Questions About Apple’s CSAM Enforcement - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:53:43 GMT
The Telegram CEO says Apple made the app unavailable for download without any warning.
 
Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:34:28 GMT
Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.
 
OnePlus is sold out in the US and Canada - there are no more phones on the official site - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:31:02 GMT
  1. OnePlus is sold out in the US and Canada - there are no more phones on the official site - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. OnePlus has officially run out of phones in key markets PhoneArena
  3. If Nothing doesn't want to follow OnePlus, it needs to fix this one big problem Android Police
  4. OnePlus 15 and more have fully sold out in the US following shutdown 9to5Google
  5. OnePlus Community Is Ending: What Users Should Save First TechRepublic
 
Pixel 11 Leak Shows a New HiLight LED Light on the Back of the Phone - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:27:42 GMT
The feature — previously rumored as Pixel Glow — may bring a visual twist to Google’s next Pixel series
 
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.
 
New DC Studios Show ‘Lanterns’ Is Out This August on HBO Max, Plus New ‘Hard Knocks,’ Conan and More - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:16:26 GMT
These shows and tons of great new movies arrive to HBO Max this month.
 
New Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Stats Prove You’re All Knife-Happy Bard Murderers - Kotaku - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:15:59 GMT
  1. New Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Stats Prove You’re All Knife-Happy Bard Murderers Kotaku
  2. 'Baldur's Gate 3' Devs Reveal New Player Data, Including Which Npcs Players Murdered the Most Polygon.com
  3. Larian Just Revealed Some Very Telling Baldur's Gate 3 Player Stats 80 Level
  4. Baldur's Gate 3 Mods Hit One Billion Downloads: The Two-Platform Architecture Behind the Number Tech Times
  5. The biggest Baldur's Gate 3 save scummers slammed quicksave over 1,400 times in one go, Larian says: "You d... Yahoo Tech
 
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.
 
Waymo Opens Up to All Riders in Dallas - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:47:00 GMT
The company now operates its autonomous ride-hailing service in more than a dozen cities.
 
Apple Limits Bug Bounty Submissions After Flood of AI Slop - MacRumors - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:45:27 GMT
  1. Apple Limits Bug Bounty Submissions After Flood of AI Slop MacRumors
  2. Apple Caps Bug Bounty Program Due To Deluge Of AI Submissions Engadget
  3. A real macOS flaw worth $200K went unreported because Apple's bug bounty inbox was full of AI slop the-decoder.com
  4. AI slop security reports are clogging up Apple's bug bounty program AppleInsider
  5. Apple struggles to keep pace with AI ‘bug’ hunters Financial Times
 
Play Gears of War: E-Day Before Others With Xbox Game Pass - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:41:24 GMT
You can play the Gears of War: E-Day beta, Ball x Pit and more this month.
 
Minecraft Adds Concrete Stairs After Making Fans Wait Nearly A Decade And People Are Excited - Kotaku - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:15:19 GMT
  1. Minecraft Adds Concrete Stairs After Making Fans Wait Nearly A Decade And People Are Excited Kotaku
  2. Bedrock Edition 26.40 Minecraft
  3. Minecraft 26.40 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything
  4. Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 7 Patch Notes IGN
  5. Minecraft Bedrock Edition 1.21.110 Update Adds New Experimental Features and Hundreds of Fixes TwistedVoxel
 
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.
 
OpenAI Hits Back at Apple, Calls Lawsuit ‘Careless, Aggressive and Oddly Personal’ - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:37:35 GMT
Newly released texts and emails give us insight into how lawyers for two billion-dollar tech companies can’t figure out how to use their email.
 
Fans Upset Over Some New Vinyl Records Missing Content And Final Mixes - Kotaku - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:15:53 GMT
Fans Upset Over Some New Vinyl Records Missing Content And Final Mixes Kotaku
 
Lego's latest Hubble set lets you look inside one of history's greatest space telescopes - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:05:00 GMT

The model reflects Hubble's current configuration after its final servicing mission in 2009. Inside are brick-built versions of key instruments still in use today, including the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, Cosmic Origins Spectrograph, Advanced Camera for Surveys, and Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer. Their placement follows the layout of...

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Galaxy S26 FE Price Leak Follows Samsung’s Mobile Profit Slide - TechRepublic - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:03:33 GMT
  1. Galaxy S26 FE Price Leak Follows Samsung’s Mobile Profit Slide TechRepublic
  2. Exclusive: First look at the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Cases androidheadlines.com
  3. Exclusive: Here are the Galaxy S26 FE's camera specs Android Authority
  4. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is a symptom of Samsung's innovation problem PhoneArena
  5. Samsung is once again betting on MediaTek to power its flagship tablet Digital Trends
 
DuckDuckGo Is Selling Anti Pervert Glasses That Contain Zero AI, Cameras, or Even Electronics Whatsoever - Yahoo Tech - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:48:00 GMT
  1. DuckDuckGo Is Selling Anti Pervert Glasses That Contain Zero AI, Cameras, or Even Electronics Whatsoever Yahoo Tech
  2. DuckDuckGo’s Anti-AI Sunglasses Won’t Spy On Anyone CNET
  3. DuckDuckGo claims its anti-pervert sunglasses are the real deal Cybernews
  4. DuckDuckGo’s Smart Glasses Have No Camera, No AI, and No Electronics PetaPixel
  5. DuckDuckGo Launches ₹3,327 Privacy-Focused Sunglasses Without AI The420.in
 
China is Tesla's cash cow, but for how much longer? - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:34:48 GMT
Tesla's Shanghai factory is busier than ever but might be cut loose.
 
High Bandwidth Flash gets first technical specification for AI data centers - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:24:00 GMT

A year ago, SanDisk and SK Hynix announced a collaboration to develop a common standard for the High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) project. The new type of memory is designed to improve performance and power efficiency in AI data centers and can now be implemented in new data center projects thanks...

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This Game Costs 200 Dollars is a game that really does cost $200, doesn't look very good, and almost made its dev $1.3 million - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:15:52 GMT
  1. This Game Costs 200 Dollars is a game that really does cost $200, doesn't look very good, and almost made its dev $1.3 million Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Steam Meme Game Made in Days Almost Turned Teen Into a Millionaire Polygon.com
  3. This joke game that costs $200 earned the developer $1.3 million on Steam, then the refunds came in XDA
  4. 'I was this close': NH teen's video game makes over $1 million overseas, but he can't keep it WMUR
  5. Teen Indie Dev Made $2,000 From $1.3M in Game Sales games.gg
 
Action RPG Crimson Moon Joins Busy September Release Calendar - Game Informer - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Action RPG Crimson Moon Joins Busy September Release Calendar Game Informer
  2. Crimson Moon battles demonic corruption on September 1 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Promising PlayStation 5 Gothic RPG Gets Release Date Yahoo
  4. ProbablyMonsters Bets on $19.99 Replay Loops with Crimson Moon, a Gothic Action/Adventure RPG Built Entirely Around Short Incursions Wccftech
  5. HEALTH, Ice Nine Kills and Periphery members to soundtrack new game ‘Crimson Moon’ wtyefm.com
 
Apple Gears Up for September iPhone Launch With Retail Employee Lottery - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:56:01 GMT
Apple Gears Up for September iPhone Launch With Retail Employee Lottery Bloomberg.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
TikTok settles three addiction lawsuits as new case blames social media for teen suicides - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:26:00 GMT

The lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of Delaware on behalf of the victims by the Social Media Victims Law Center, a national legal advocacy organization representing families who say they have been harmed by social media and AI platforms. According to the complaint, the four teens who died...

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VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings architectural upgrades and expanded OS support - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:10:00 GMT
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is the latest version of the go-to desktop hypervisor for developers and power users. Now fully free for commercial and personal use, it runs Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines side-by-side on a single PC – no rebooting, no repartitioning.
 
‘One of Our Biggest Reinventions in Recent History’ – All of the Biggest Details on FC 27’s Open World The Grounds Mode - IGN - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. ‘One of Our Biggest Reinventions in Recent History’ – All of the Biggest Details on FC 27’s Open World The Grounds Mode IGN
  2. 27 | FUT Deep Dive Electronic Arts Home Page
  3. FC 27 Clubs – Everything You Need to Know About The Grounds Yahoo Tech
  4. All Squad Building Challenge changes in EA Sports FC 27 explained Dot Esports
  5. EA Sports FC 27 Preview: Our complete hands-on thoughts after visiting EA Vancouver gamereactor.eu
 
This New Color for Sony’s WH-1000XM6 Headphones May Be My Favorite So Far - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Whether you like it depends on how you feel about earth tones.
 
Google Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new ‘Pass-ta-key’ attack - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:50:00 GMT
  1. Google Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new ‘Pass-ta-key’ attack 9to5Google
  2. Pass the Passkey: A Novel Attack Surface in Passwordless Authentication Unit 42
  3. Google Password Manager Attacks Could Let Malware Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts thehackernews.com
  4. Report: Passkey security issues could allow account takeover csoonline.com
  5. New Attack Methods Enable Malware to Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts SecurityWeek
 
Mafia: The Old Country's PS5 DLC Will Expand on Sicily's Scope - Push Square - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. Mafia: The Old Country's PS5 DLC Will Expand on Sicily's Scope Push Square
  2. Gameplay first look – Mafia: The Old Country’s Man of Honor expansion PlayStation.Blog
  3. Mafia: The Old Country Expands with Man of Honor, Dragging Enzo Back into Salieri’s Dirty Work this August 14 Wccftech
  4. First Gameplay Footage of Man of Honor DLC for Mafia: The Old Country Released ixbt.games
  5. Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor gameplay teaser showcases new missions ahead of August 14 launch AltChar
 
Landmark Deal Would Officially Add Laser Weapons to US Army Arsenal - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:29:45 GMT
Facing a growing drone threat, the Pentagon is poised to sign a first-of-its-kind contract for “Enduring High Energy Lasers”—and make directed energy weapons an official part of the Army’s kit.
 
Researchers claim a major quantum computing breakthrough by proving the answer was correct - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:26:00 GMT

Until now, most experiments have relied on random circuit sampling, a benchmark designed to produce outputs that are difficult for classical computers to simulate. The issue is that as those computations become more complex, verifying the results becomes nearly impossible without making assumptions about the quantum system itself.

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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct Reveals True Protagonist And Plot, Details Gameplay Systems - Game Informer - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:08:00 GMT
  1. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct Reveals True Protagonist And Plot, Details Gameplay Systems Game Informer
  2. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct 8.4.2026 nintendo.com
  3. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct Covers Story, Classes, Combat and More Crunchyroll
  4. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Manga Heads to Saikyo Jump Siliconera
  5. After 36 Years, Nintendo Is Finally Adding Guns to Fire Emblem Polygon.com
 
Microsoft warns Russian hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi to steal user accounts - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:44:00 GMT

Microsoft calls the operation the almost cereal-sounding name of CaptiveCrunch. It says the attacks have been active since at least early May and are being carried out by Storm-2945, an operational sub-cluster of Midnight Blizzard. The infamous Midnight Blizzard, also known as Cozy Bear, APT29, and Nobelium, is linked to...

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How the 'Baby iPhone' and an Apple supplier leak explain China's recent supply chain moves - CNBC - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:35:06 GMT
  1. How the 'Baby iPhone' and an Apple supplier leak explain China's recent supply chain moves CNBC
  2. China Uses Apple Supplier Hack to Push Back Against India Briefs Finance
  3. Apple's China Supply Chain Hits Breaking Point in Huaqiangbei The Tech Buzz
 
Xbox 360 games could soon be playable on PCs, handhelds, and next-gen Xbox consoles - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:47:00 GMT

According to the document seen by The Verge, Xbox 360 games will be able to run not only on Microsoft's upcoming Project Helix console, but also on "Xbox PCs" and handheld devices. That follows earlier signals that Helix will support PC games, suggesting Microsoft is building a system where the...

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Lawsuit claims Micron's $100 billion New York chip fab could discharge "forever chemicals" into the Oneida River - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:16:00 GMT

The Article 78 petition was filed in Albany County Supreme Court on July 31 by Neighbors for a Better Micron and Jobs to Move America. It names New York's Department of Environmental Conservation, Onondaga County, and Micron as respondents.

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Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:45 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Two More Games Revealed For Xbox Game Pass In September 2026 Pure Xbox
  3. Ball X Pit And More Hit Cheaper Game Pass Tier In August 2026 Kotaku
  4. Drop what you're doing this week — Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer is dropping on Xbox Game Pass Windows Central
  5. Play Gears of War: E-Day Before Others With Xbox Game Pass CNET
 
T-Mobile Is Stretching Its Device Commitment to 3 Years with New Installment and ‘2.0’ Phone Plans - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The carrier is incrementing its plans to “2.0” versions and giving customers the option of paying off devices over 36 months.
 
Microsoft wants Apple to bring seamless copy and paste between Windows PCs and iPhones - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:46:00 GMT

MacRumors recently spotted a request from Microsoft to Apple to enhance copy-and-paste capabilities between Windows and Apple devices in Europe. If implemented, the functionality might resemble the Universal Clipboard that currently works across iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

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PlayStation Plus Drops 93/100 PS5 Action Game for Free - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:19:20 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Drops 93/100 PS5 Action Game for Free PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August – Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Big Walk, Signalis PlayStation.Blog
  3. Time to Resubscribe? Get Big Walk, Dying Light 2, and Signalis With PlayStation Plus This Month PCMag
  4. Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August 2026, Headlined by Dying Light 2: Stay Human IGN
  5. August 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now Push Square
 
Amazon is blocking some users from seeing reviews after mistaking them for AI bots - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Fast Company reports that the restrictions began appearing late last year. Amazon confirmed that safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized scraping can incorrectly target genuine customers, though it described the incidents as isolated.

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The Best Gaming Mouse You Can Buy After Testing Dozens of Models - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
From wired to wireless to ultralight, we've tested dozens of gaming mice to find the best for work, your next MMO, and everything in between.
 
Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black ETBs and Boosters Drop Under Market Price at Amazon - IGN - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:47:23 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black ETBs and Boosters Drop Under Market Price at Amazon IGN
  2. Pokémon TCG Pitch Black booster bundles are fluctuating on Amazon (here's how to get the best price) Mashable
  3. Today’s Best Deals: Pokémon TCG Amazon Restocks, MTG x TMNT, Hisense 65” U6 Pro 4K TV, and More IGN
  4. Best Pokémon TCG Deal: Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box gets 31% off on Amazon Mashable
  5. Best Pokémon TCG deal: Pitch Black ETB has dropped to its lowest-ever Amazon price Mashable
 
Purple Carrot Meal Kit Review: Tastier Than Meal Kits With Meat - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:34:00 GMT
I’m an omnivore. Purple Carrot’s vegan meal kit offers some of the best cooking I’ve seen from any meal kit, with or without meat.
 
The Best Cordless Vacuums (2026): My Brand-New Top Pick - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord, thanks to these stick vacuums.
 
Is This Poker Player Bluffing? The AI Thinks So - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
ESPN unveiled an “AI tells detection” tool during broadcasts of the 2026 World Series of Poker. Is it a neat computer-powered party trick, or a real threat to poker’s future?
 
How One Startup Built a (Mostly) China-Free Robot - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Ati Robotics assembles its robots in India and uses just a few Chinese parts—a strategy that could pay off as the Trump administration cracks down on Chinese humanoids.
 
‘Everyone Is Doing It’: The Truth About AI in Hollywood - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Puck’s Matthew Belloni says AI has quietly become part of everyday filmmaking. The battle now isn’t whether Hollywood will use the technology—it’s who controls what’ll come next.
 
How Data Centers Broke American Politics - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
What the Unabomber, Steve Bannon’s tech guy, and Bernie Sanders taught me about the great data center backlash of 2026.
 
Xbox's FanFest world tour is still going ahead, for some reason, even after Microsoft fired the guy who created it - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:39:50 GMT
  1. Xbox's FanFest world tour is still going ahead, for some reason, even after Microsoft fired the guy who created it Eurogamer.net
  2. Celebrating 25 Years of Play: New Community Designs, XBOX Updates, FanFest Tour Dates, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox's Free 25th Anniversary Gifts Include A Dynamic Theme And Avatars Engadget
  4. Xbox Reveals Dates For Six More FanFest Events Taking Place In 2026 Pure Xbox
  5. Xbox has made some amazing special edition consoles over the last 25 years, so which one is your favorite? Windows Central
 
The Real Story Behind the 2018 Google Walkout - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
In 2018, more than 20,000 employees walked out to protest how Google handled allegations of sexual harassment. Here’s how they organized it from inside the company.
 
Mistral Is in the Right Place at the Right Time - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:21:11 GMT
Open-weight AI models are having a moment in the wake of recent turmoil at US tech giants. For French AI lab Mistral, that’s the the best thing that could have happened.
 
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.
 
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in August 2026.
 
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.
 
The EPA Cut Short a Gas Stove Study — the Results Are Alarming - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:47:49 GMT
New research links gas stove use to worse symptoms in people with respiratory conditions.
 
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.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
10 Handy Kitchen Tools That Will Keep You on Top of Your Wellness Goals - CNET Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:46 GMT
The right cooking gadgets will help you stay on track, even during your busiest seasons.
 
iPhone Too Bright at Night? Try This Secret Dimming Trick - CNET Thu, 23 May 2019 13:00:01 GMT
Sometimes the dimmest screen brightness setting on your iPhone isn’t enough. Here’s what you can do about it.