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Bluesky launches a feature to let users hide their posts from non-followers in its Discover feed; other AT Proto apps can choose whether to respect the opt-out (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:30:10 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Bluesky launches a feature to let users hide their posts from non-followers in its Discover feed; other AT Proto apps can choose whether to respect the opt-out — After adding support for longer videos just yesterday, open social network Bluesky on Thursday introduced a new algorithmic opt …

 
XGIMI Vibe One Battery-Powered Projector Review (2026) - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
With the curtains closed and the power cable nearby, this affordable Full HD smart projector is a compact delight.
 
Sources: Shein pivoted to a Hong Kong IPO and sought to build Chinese government ties, after its New York and London bids failed to secure Beijing's approval (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:15:21 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: Shein pivoted to a Hong Kong IPO and sought to build Chinese government ties, after its New York and London bids failed to secure Beijing's approval — When Shein makes its market debut on Tuesday, it will be in Hong Kong and not New York or London like it once dreamed …

 
AI is driving an "expertise recession" as people increasingly question professional credentials and expert advice - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT

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

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I Asked 100 Companies for My Data. I Got Deletion Notices Instead - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT
California residents have a legal right to access the data that companies collect about them. Actually exercising that right is a burdensome nightmare.
 
Tencent releases Hy4 Preview, a 770B-parameter foundational model with a 1M context window that it says outperforms Z.AI and Moonshot models in internal tests (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:40:07 GMT

Bloomberg:
Tencent releases Hy4 Preview, a 770B-parameter foundational model with a 1M context window that it says outperforms Z.AI and Moonshot models in internal tests — Tencent Holdings Ltd. released a foundation model it says outperforms rivals Z.AI Co. and Moonshot AI in internal tests …

 
The UK Treasury gives the Bank of England a new legal objective to support payment systems and digital money innovation, seeking to keep London competitive (Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:35:32 GMT

Financial Times:
The UK Treasury gives the Bank of England a new legal objective to support payment systems and digital money innovation, seeking to keep London competitive — Treasury gives central bank a new legal objective as part of effort to promote UK as hub for stablecoins
 
There Are So Many Conspiracy Theories About Dolly Parton and Vaccines - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Influential right-wing conspiracy theorists and MAGA-aligned pundits are falsely claiming that the Covid vaccine killed Dolly Parton, the vaccination advocate and philanthropist.
 
How an Atlanta Suburb Ended Up Sharing Flock Data With More Than 2,000 Organizations - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Alpharetta, Georgia, cops share data with thousands of Flock users, ranging from federal agencies to a fish and wildlife commission. The reasons why show how vast—and invasive—the network has become.
 
Panoramic Photography with a Linear Scanner - Hack a Day Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Although digital photography took a big bite of the film industry’s lunch, it wasn’t able to completely eliminate the need — or desire — for photographers to use film in …read more
 
Stripe-led group is reportedly abandoning its PayPal acquisition - Engadget Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:34:44 GMT
Stripe and buyout firm Advent are no longer pursuing their acquisition of PayPal as was reported earlier this month.
 
X claims it found a Chinese bot farm posting anti-AI data center sentiments - Engadget Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:21:43 GMT
X found a bot farm in its investigation of inauthentic Chinese accounts. Out of 200,000 bots, 200 allegedly focused on posting against AI data centers.
 
Sources: some tech companies are courting Democrats and hiring advisers to prepare for potential investigations if Republicans lose control of the House (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:46 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: some tech companies are courting Democrats and hiring advisers to prepare for potential investigations if Republicans lose control of the House — Tech firms are courting Democrats and hiring advisers to prepare for potential investigations if Republicans lose control of the House
 
Support Bath Enables an Epoxy Benchy - Hack a Day Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:47 GMT
A clear tank of gel is shown against a black background. In the gel, the shape of a white plastic boat is suspended. A coarse-tipped needle dips into the top of the gel bath.
There’s plenty of substances that can theoretically be extruded from a nozzle, but only a regrettably small subset of them can actually be used for 3D printing. One limiting factor …read more
 
30% VistaPrint Coupon & Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
 
Maytag Promo Codes: 15% Off Appliances - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
 
Chatbooks Promo Code: Save up to 40% on Photo Books in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Keep your memories alive without breaking the bank by using these top Chatbooks coupon codes and saving strategies.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off │September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
Reebok Discount Code: Save 15%+ in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score deep discounts on running shoes, athletic apparel, and classics with the latest verified Reebok promo codes, student discounts, and member-only savings.
 
Gametime Promo Code: Save on Tickets in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Grab last-minute seats for less with a verified Gametime discount code for up to 10% off, first-purchase coupons, and lowest price guarantee credits.
 
Judge rules that the Pentagon's Anthropic ban was 'illegal and baseless' - Engadget Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:43:23 GMT
'The empty invocation of national security is not a blank check to punish and retaliate against government critics.'
 
GTA 6 Gets Series First Feature To Let You Avoid Killing People - Kotaku - Google Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:06:02 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Gets Series First Feature To Let You Avoid Killing People Kotaku
  2. In GTA 6 You’re Not Just Wanted, You’re Hunted IGN
  3. Say Hello To GTA 6's Awesome New Dialogue System Polygon.com
  4. GTA 6 is revamping the Wanted system and giving you a Criminal Profile Eurogamer.net
  5. GTA 6 NPCs Will Notice If You’re Carrying A Weapon In Public GameSpot
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
BitGo agrees to buy NYDIG's institutional trading business and related assets, expanding BitGo's derivatives offerings; ~30 NYDIG employees are joining BitGo (Tanaya Macheel/CNBC) - Techmeme Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:30:02 GMT

Tanaya Macheel / CNBC:
BitGo agrees to buy NYDIG's institutional trading business and related assets, expanding BitGo's derivatives offerings; ~30 NYDIG employees are joining BitGo — The crypto infrastructure firm BitGo has agreed to buy the institutional trading business and related assets of NYDIG, CNBC has learned.
 
A Judge Has Blocked the Pentagon’s Attempt to Blacklist Anthropic - Wired Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:04:14 GMT
A federal judge has called the Department of Defense’s designation of Anthropic as a national security supply-chain risk “illegal and baseless.”
 
Sources: federal authorities prepare to charge a US serviceman and a KPMG employee with insider trading on prediction markets, as part of a new batch of cases (Dave Michaels/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:55:01 GMT

Dave Michaels / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: federal authorities prepare to charge a US serviceman and a KPMG employee with insider trading on prediction markets, as part of a new batch of cases — Charges could come this fall, part of a new batch of insider trading cases — Federal authorities are preparing charges …

 
Modders got Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 running early, and it's a huge performance hit - TechSpot Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:41:00 GMT

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

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Sources: Advent and Stripe are no longer pursuing a deal to acquire PayPal; the group offered to pay $60.50/share in July, valuing PayPal at $53B (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:30:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Advent and Stripe are no longer pursuing a deal to acquire PayPal; the group offered to pay $60.50/share in July, valuing PayPal at $53B — A consortium of buyout firm Advent and payment processor Stripe has decided to abandon its pursuit of fintech pioneer PayPal Holdings Inc. …

 
A US judge blocks the Pentagon from blacklisting Anthropic, ruling that its designation as a supply-chain risk was "illegal and baseless" (Jack Queen/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:10:02 GMT

Jack Queen / Reuters:
A US judge blocks the Pentagon from blacklisting Anthropic, ruling that its designation as a supply-chain risk was “illegal and baseless” — A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic, the latest turn in the Claude maker's high-stakes fight with the military over AI safety on the battlefield.
 
Running Multiple Linux Kernels Without Hypervisor - Hack a Day Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:00:17 GMT
In a move that’s no doubt going to trigger a lot of confusion and nostalgia, Mklinux is back, in a sense. As the announcement makes clear, this is multikernel Linux, …read more
 
Laser-wielding mosquito killer hits market promising to track and zap backyard pests midair - Fox Business - Google Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:53:00 GMT
  1. Laser-wielding mosquito killer hits market promising to track and zap backyard pests midair Fox Business
  2. Laser-beam mosquito shooter is now available for preorder New Atlas
  3. Mosquito killer retailing for $988 swears to battle rising California West Nile threat New York Post
 
The Witcher 3 Remastered reveals first Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay - Nintendo Everything - Google Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:41:50 GMT
  1. The Witcher 3 Remastered reveals first Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay Nintendo Everything
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Announced, Songs of the Past Gets First Look CD PROJEKT RED Press Center
  3. CD PROJEKT RED teams up with Blizzard Entertainment Blizzard News
  4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past Preview: Coming Out Game Informer
  5. The Witcher 3 is getting a remaster The Verge
 
CISA says that cyberattacks on critical US infrastructure targeted 100+ internet-exposed water and wastewater systems in July, largely attacking PLCs (Zack Whittaker/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:30:01 GMT

Zack Whittaker / TechCrunch:
CISA says that cyberattacks on critical US infrastructure targeted 100+ internet-exposed water and wastewater systems in July, largely attacking PLCs — U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA said it has observed cyberattacks targeting over 100 internet-exposed systems across the U.S. water and wastewater sector …

 
Workday reports Q2 revenue up 12.8% YoY to $2.65B vs. $2.63B est., and total subscription revenue backlog up 8% YoY to $27.4B, vs. $28.6B est. (Brody Ford/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:30:01 GMT

Brody Ford / Bloomberg:
Workday reports Q2 revenue up 12.8% YoY to $2.65B vs. $2.63B est., and total subscription revenue backlog up 8% YoY to $27.4B, vs. $28.6B est. — Workday Inc., a maker of workplace management software, reported a measure of future sales that fell short of analysts' projections …

 
SanDisk launches 1TB microSD Express card for Switch 2 - Notebookcheck - Google Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:19:00 GMT
  1. SanDisk launches 1TB microSD Express card for Switch 2 Notebookcheck
  2. SanDisk reveals 1TB microSD Express card for Switch 2 GoNintendo
  3. Today’s Top Deals: Jackery Power Station, SanDisk 1TB MicroSD Card, and Pokémon Ascended Heroes TCG IGN Southeast Asia
  4. Boost Your Nintendo Switch’s Memory With This 1TB SanDisk MicroSD Card at 46% Off CNET
  5. Lexar 512GB MicroSD Card Gets the Clearance Treatment at 38% Off After Amazon Nearly Cleared Out the 1TB Model Kotaku
 
What Meta’s All-New Social Media Guidelines Promise to Change for Teen Users - CNET Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:10:57 GMT
A major lawsuit has led Meta to change the rules again for young users on Instagram and Facebook. Here’s exactly what’s changing.
 
1 in 6 VPNs Track Your Location, According to New Report From Proton - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:45:24 GMT
According to the report, 64 VPN apps on Apple’s App Store and Google Play contain trackers that collect your sensitive data; the exact opposite of what a VPN is supposed to do.
 
Sources: Cognition is generating ~$900M in annualized revenue, up more than 3x since the start of the year, and executives project it will end 2026 with $1.5B+ (The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:30:02 GMT

The Information:
Sources: Cognition is generating ~$900M in annualized revenue, up more than 3x since the start of the year, and executives project it will end 2026 with $1.5B+ — Revenue is surging at Cognition and several other AI application providers, previously unreported data show …

 
This is GTA 6: an 80-hour story, 3x bigger map than Red Dead 2, and cops that remember your face - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:29:00 GMT

After three years of trailers and delays, Rockstar finally showed Grand Theft Auto VI actually being played. The unusual 26-minute "Extended Look" premiered on Netflix hours before it landed on YouTube (or watch Rockstar's embed below).

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Transmission keeps torrent downloads simple and lightweight - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:21:00 GMT
Transmission is a free BitTorrent client known for its low resource usage and simple interface. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, it supports the core features expected from a modern torrent client while keeping the application lightweight and straightforward.
 
Uber says weekly AI agent requests have grown 9.4x since February, but total AI spending has stayed stable since April, after using up its 2026 AI budget in Q1 (Madison Mills/Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:20:03 GMT

Madison Mills / Axios:
Uber says weekly AI agent requests have grown 9.4x since February, but total AI spending has stayed stable since April, after using up its 2026 AI budget in Q1 — After burning through its IT budget in the first quarter of the year, Uber has now stabilized its AI bills even as usage surges, the company tells Axios.
 
Rooftop Camper For Roofless Vehicle - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:00:20 GMT
The Honda Goldwing is one of the more famous motorcycles ever produced. It’s known for its reliability and comfort, but also for being one of the first motorcycles Honda rolls …read more
 
Sources: the FTC has been investigating whether YouTube broke consumer protection laws by violating its own policies when suspending accounts or banning content (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:45:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: the FTC has been investigating whether YouTube broke consumer protection laws by violating its own policies when suspending accounts or banning content — The US Federal Trade Commission has been investigating whether Alphabet Inc.'s YouTube violated consumer protection laws …

 
Sources: Nvidia paused some deals with AI cloud providers in the revenue-sharing program it announced in July; Nvidia says the program is still in place (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:40:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Nvidia paused some deals with AI cloud providers in the revenue-sharing program it announced in July; Nvidia says the program is still in place — The company is rethinking the program less than two months after announcing it — Nvidia paused some deals in a new financing initiative …

 
Bluesky has a new setting to help you avoid accidentally going viral - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:36:24 GMT
The setting will prevent your posts from being recommended in the algorithmic "discover" feed.
 
Anthropic's new hardware standard lets AI agents control the physical world - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:15:43 GMT
Standardized driver interface aims to let devices talk to AI and each other.
 
Human, Beware: The Secrets We Tell AI Chatbots Aren’t Private - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:08:19 GMT
A recent DuckDuckGo survey finds that people are sharing intimate details with chatbots without knowing all the privacy risks.
 
GTA 6 Sounds Like It Won't Be 60FPS At Launch - Kotaku - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:01:17 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Sounds Like It Won't Be 60FPS At Launch Kotaku
  2. GTA 6 On PS5: What The Extended Look Reveals About Graphics, Loading, And DualSense svg.com
  3. Street traffic in Grand Theft Auto VI is limited by the capabilities of modern consoles. GameGPU
  4. GTA VI currently runs at 30 frames per second on all consoles. What about 60 FPS? ixbt.games
  5. GTA 6 Extended Look Raises One Big Question That Needs To Be Answered Before Launch bgr.com
 
You won't be able to hot-wire every car in GTA 6 - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:01:02 GMT
Stealing cars in GTA 6 will require different approaches depending on their make and model.
 
The most popular Android phone brands rarely sold in the US - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT
People in the US don't have much choice beyond Apple, Google, and Samsung phones. But there are so many more choices that aren't sold in the region.
 
Adobe Photoshop Adds a Whole New AI Editing Mode - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:45:35 GMT
The new AI Assisted Editor is another AI tool for Adobe’s image editing software.
 
Jonny Kim’s resume already lists Navy SEAL, astronaut, doctor. He’s now returning to active duty. - Navy Times - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:42:31 GMT
  1. Jonny Kim’s resume already lists Navy SEAL, astronaut, doctor. He’s now returning to active duty. Navy Times
  2. NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Departs Agency to Continue Military Service NASA (.gov)
  3. Astronaut Jonny Kim leaves NASA, will return to active military duty Space
  4. Jonny Kim, Navy astronaut, doctor and former SEAL, departs NASA Task & Purpose
  5. Korean American 'overachiever' who beat 1,600-to-1 odds leaves NASA after nearly a decade 헤럴드경제
 
GTA 6 'demo' delivers malware directly to your PC - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:38:42 GMT
Despite what some scam sites may try to tell you, Rockstar has not made any of GTA 6 available to play in advance.
 
6 Takeaways From the GTA VI Extended Look - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:30:28 GMT
Grand Theft Auto VI is nigh. Here’s what the developer revealed about its highly anticipated game.
 
Complaints Pile Up for Popular Meal Kit Services Amid Missing Ingredients and Poor Customer Service - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:28:06 GMT
Unhappy customers told CNET about their negative experiences with Marley Spoon.
 
The Powerful Stealth AI Model ‘Ox Alpha’ Is Now GLM-5.3-Flash, and You Can Use It - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:17:09 GMT
The Chinese AI company Z.ai has confirmed responsibility for the model, which caught users’ attention on OpenRouter last week.
 
James Pond's creator is not happy with the series' allegedly AI-generated legacy collection - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:14:32 GMT
The developers don't have "a scrap of respect" for the series, according to Chris Sorrell.
 
AI Agents Are Hacking Systems. Could That Push the US and China to Cooperate? - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:08:34 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” senior writer Will Knight talks his recent visit to China and the future of AI collaboration.
 
GTA 6 is a humongous game with 600,000 unique animations, doubling the animation work put into Red Dead Redemption 2 - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:07:47 GMT
  1. GTA 6 is a humongous game with 600,000 unique animations, doubling the animation work put into Red Dead Redemption 2 Eurogamer.net
  2. The GTA 6 Map Is Huge — Heres How It Compares to the Maps in Other Rockstar Games Like RDR2 and GTA 5 IGN
  3. 'GTA 6' file size: How large will the game be? Mashable
  4. Grand Theft Auto VI, scheduled to release on Nov. 19, promises to be incredibly immersive. The series’s first game since 2013 features a Bonnie and Clyde story. The New York Times was shown a slice of Vice City, which has an open-world map three times a facebook.com
  5. GTA 6's Main Story Took a Rockstar Dev 80 Hours To Beat Polygon.com
 
Nokia’s 300 Charge Is the Cool Retro Phone You Won’t Be Using in the US - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:07:21 GMT
The unavailability of the phone due to its 2G networking may drive fans of retro-styled phones to look at other options.
 
OpenAI, Google and dozens of other companies publish open letter calling for collective action on cyber defense - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:06:30 GMT
Dozens of companies came together to publish an open letter titled "A call for collective action on cyber defense."
 
Rockstar Games pulls back the curtain on ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ after leak - NBC News - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:57:13 GMT
  1. Rockstar Games pulls back the curtain on ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ after leak NBC News
  2. What to know about the big ‘Grand Theft Auto’ leaks Los Angeles Times
  3. 'GTA 6' Cyberleek update: Everything leaked Thursday ahead of Netflix reveal Mashable
  4. Rockstar finally responds to ‘heartbreaking’ GTA VI leaks The Verge
  5. GTA 6 'Demo' Delivers Malware Directly To Your PC Engadget
 
Ikea’s New Collection Is a Mislabeled Gold Mine of Smart Home Office Upgrades - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:54:41 GMT
  1. Ikea’s New Collection Is a Mislabeled Gold Mine of Smart Home Office Upgrades Gear Patrol
  2. IKEA and Xbox's YXSTABY Furniture Collab Turns Any Room into a Gaming Sanctuary Hypebeast
  3. How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of Its Xbox Gaming Range WIRED
  4. Ikea’s Xbox collection includes a giant thumbstick stool The Verge
  5. Ikea’s new collab turns Xbox controllers into furniture Fast Company
 
Elon Musk’s xAI used child porn to train Grok models, lawsuit says - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:52:31 GMT
xAI accused of training Grok on real and AI-generated child pornography.
 
Guns, cars and chihuahuas: Breaking down the GTA 6 extended look - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:47:37 GMT
Let's break down what Netflix viewers got to see ahead of the YouTube crowd in excruciating detail.
 
Amazon is shutting down Mechanical Turk after more than 20 years - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:10:00 GMT

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

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GOP heads to Supreme Court after losing case over TV election ad prices - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:06:10 GMT
GOP campaign committees want quick ruling before election ads ramp up next week.
 
The Mactini: A Computer That Does Almost Nothing - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:15 GMT
Recently [Tucker Osman] brought to life what once was just a meme created by the BBC as it poked fun at Apple’s push for ever smaller devices that also dropped …read more
 
Sony’s New Bravia 6 TVs Take On Entry-Level OLEDs - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:58:21 GMT
The new OLEDs feature budget-friendlier pricing and start at 48 inches.
 
Report: Nvidia to acquire AI model repository Hugging Face for $13 billion - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:55:22 GMT
Nvidia is nabbing critical infrastructure for open models as interest grows.
 
GTA 6's driving and car-jacking will be "more challenging", Rockstar says, amid a seemingly big push for realism - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:44:05 GMT
  1. GTA 6's driving and car-jacking will be "more challenging", Rockstar says, amid a seemingly big push for realism Eurogamer.net
  2. You Won't Be Able To Hot-Wire Every Car In GTA 6 Engadget
  3. Rockstar Is Overhauling the ‘Theft’ in Grand Theft Auto 6 – This Is How the New Car Jacking Works IGN
  4. GTA 6's apparent shift towards awkward ultra-realism is a huge risk - and that's exactly why it's the right thing to do Eurogamer.net
  5. Stealing Cars In GTA 6 Is Probably More Complicated Than You Expected GameSpot
 
Google’s AI note-taking app now allows you to interact with books - The Verge - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
  1. Google’s AI note-taking app now allows you to interact with books The Verge
  2. Expert Intelligence: a new way for you to engage with trusted content blog.google
  3. Google announces ‘Expert Intelligence’ to let you add Play Books in Gemini Notebook 9to5Google
  4. Gemini Notebook now lets you reference books and turn them into different formats Digital Trends
  5. Google Launches AI Tool to Add Interactivity to E-books Publishers Weekly
 
Looking beyond natural sequences - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:20:00 GMT
A new machine-learning framework aims to improve the success rate of computational protein design while moving away from results that reproduce sequences found in nature.
 
Google Engineer Accused of Polymarket Insider Trading Says He Was Just Gambling - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:12:39 GMT
Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for alleged insider trading on Polymarket, but the Switzerland-based engineer says he was simply gambling—activity that is beyond the reach of US commodities law.
 
Ubisoft apologizes for accidentally selling Heroes of Might and Magic 3 without the actual game files - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:10:08 GMT
The Steam release was supposed to get fans excited for an upcoming remake.
 
Hugging Face’s Microduck Feels Like a Harbinger of the Cute AI Robot Wave - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:08:38 GMT
It waddles… it roller-skates… it plays ball… it learns.
 
Nvidia posts another record quarter, predicts explosive AI-driven growth will last through 2028 - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:07:00 GMT

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

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Grand Theft Auto VI Has a New Trailer and Grand Ambitions - The New York Times - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:02:32 GMT
  1. Grand Theft Auto VI Has a New Trailer and Grand Ambitions The New York Times
  2. The biggest video game of all time looks like a movie The Verge
  3. Is Twitch Down? What We Know About ‘Major Outage’ Forbes
  4. We Saw GTA 6 at Rockstar HQ — Here Are 69 Gameplay Details You Haven’t Seen IGN
  5. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ finally looks like the future The Washington Post
 
GTA 6’s Love Story Matters Less Than Rockstar’s Trailers Make It Seem - IGN - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:00:59 GMT
  1. GTA 6’s Love Story Matters Less Than Rockstar’s Trailers Make It Seem IGN
  2. Grand Theft Auto 6's Love Story Looks Really Sweet Kotaku
  3. GTA 6's Relationship System Will Let You Keep Jason and Lucia in the Friend Zone Polygon.com
  4. GTA 6’s Jason And Lucia Aren’t Necessarily A Couple GameSpot
  5. GTA 6 four protagonists were considered before Rockstar chose two tbreak.com
 
YouTubers can now include affiliate links to Amazon in their content - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:59:23 GMT
The retailer just finally joined YouTube Shopping's affiliate program.
 
AI industry says Trump plans to tax chips in the “single dumbest way imaginable” - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:57:08 GMT
Tech industry is perplexed by Trump’s plan to win AI race by taxing data centers.
 
Meta is closing a loophole that allowed people to record with their smart glasses' light covered - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:48:05 GMT
It's the second update in less than two months to address privacy concerns.
 
Roblox is cracking down on games that reward kids for doomscrolling - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:31:00 GMT

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

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The Farador Quack Medical Device - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:17 GMT
Over the centuries there have been an incredible number of purported medical devices released onto the market, with some having more outrageous claims than others. Released in the 1910s and …read more
 
How to adjust the custom EQ settings for your AirPods in iOS 27 - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Everything you need to know about Apple's latest audio tool.
 
'Explaining the Scenarios Each Time Has Become Quite Difficult' — Kingdom Hearts' Story Has Gotten So Complex That Tetsuya Nomura Says Square Enix Hired a Loremaster to Keep the Plot Cohesive - IGN - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:25:39 GMT
  1. 'Explaining the Scenarios Each Time Has Become Quite Difficult' — Kingdom Hearts' Story Has Gotten So Complex That Tetsuya Nomura Says Square Enix Hired a Loremaster to Keep the Plot Cohesive IGN
  2. Kingdom Hearts 4 Director Explains Why There Are Fewer Worlds Kotaku
  3. Fans asking for more Kingdom Hearts 4 information will have to wait after ‘a bit of a gap’ Video Games Chronicle
  4. [Partially Translated] Famitsu Interview with Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue KH13
  5. Kingdom Hearts IV: Coco's world is getting huge PlayFront
 
Labor Day 2026 Deals Got Me a Complete Starter Tool Kit for Under $375 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:25:30 GMT
I combed through the Labor Day sales to find the power tools and other essentials that cover nearly every household repair.
 
A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:12:17 GMT
After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers, internal investigation records show.
 
Alienware's new 39-inch 5K OLED is earning rave reviews - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
The Alienware AW3926QW pairs a 39" 5K2K ultrawide Tandem OLED panel with accurate colors and up to 330 Hz refresh rates. Reviewers praise its size, brightness, and gaming performance, though driving its native resolution demands a powerful GPU.
 
This Is How Anthropic Thinks AI Agents Should Navigate the Physical World - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:06:52 GMT
The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.
 
IMAX or LieMax? How to tell the difference - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The IMAX logo doesn't always tell you what kind of screen or projector you're getting.
 
Legal experts say Meta's settlement puts YouTube, TikTok and Snap on notice - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:45:00 GMT
Meta's settlement could force its biggest competitors to reshape their apps.
 
Surprise Elden Ring Patch Notes Reveal Buffs and a Few Nerfs in Biggest Update in Years - IGN - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:42:08 GMT
  1. Surprise Elden Ring Patch Notes Reveal Buffs and a Few Nerfs in Biggest Update in Years IGN
  2. Elden Ring – Patch Notes Version 1.17 Bandai Namco Europe
  3. Elden Ring On Switch 2 – The Worst Way To Play The Best Game Game Informer
  4. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 Review: 91 Score [2026] tech-insider.org
  5. 'Elden Ring' Fans Just Got a Major Reason to Come Back to the Game Polygon.com
 
Breaking: Modders unlock experimental NVIDIA DLSS 5 hours after DLL discovery - VideoCardz.com - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:33:39 GMT
  1. Breaking: Modders unlock experimental NVIDIA DLSS 5 hours after DLL discovery VideoCardz.com
  2. Modder implements DLSS 5 into Control using DLL from NBA 2K 27, mod drops performance from 71 FPS to 35 FPS on an RTX 5070 Ti TweakTown
  3. NVIDIA DLSS 5 DLL Leaked by NBA 2K27 Early Access Build, Here's Our Analysis TechPowerUp
  4. Here’s a glimpse at DLSS 5 neural rendering in action ahead of official release Notebookcheck
  5. Modders Have Enabled NVIDIA DLSS 5 Mod in Control DSOGaming
 
I’ve Been Playing With This Ultrasonic Cutter and It’s a Great Tool for 3D Printing - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:33:00 GMT
The Sonicmax Slice 10 is now on Kickstarter and is a great way to cut your 3D prints smoothly.
 
The iconic T-38 jets flown by astronauts just got a spiffy new look - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:26:25 GMT
"Everyone wants to take that aircraft up now..."
 
Netflix Failed at Video Games. Now It’s Trying to Promote Them - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:25:30 GMT
Netflix has walked back plans to put AAA games on its streaming platform. Instead, it's pivoting to marketing highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto VI.
 
5 Pickup Trucks Faster Than The Ford F-150 Raptor - SlashGear - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:20:39 GMT
5 Pickup Trucks Faster Than The Ford F-150 Raptor SlashGear
 
Are You a ‘Meat Proxy’? The Rise of Copy-Pasting AI Responses Without Thinking - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:19:56 GMT
“AI slop” now has a friend. “Meat proxy” is a new way to describe too much reliance on AI content.
 
Samsung's wild new Odyssey lineup includes a 1,100Hz gaming monitor - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:09:53 GMT
Also shown off was the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9.
 
Samsung's Wild New Odyssey Lineup Includes A 1,100Hz Gaming Monitor - Engadget - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:09:53 GMT
  1. Samsung's Wild New Odyssey Lineup Includes A 1,100Hz Gaming Monitor Engadget
  2. Samsung's new Odyssey G6 monitor hits a ridiculous 1,100Hz refresh rate at 720p — displays each frame for less than a millisecond Tom's Hardware
  3. Samsung Unveil Their Latest Gaming Monitors at Gamescom 2026 TFTCentral
  4. Samsung unveils first 2027 OLED monitors: 32" 4K, 42" 4K and 49" 5120x1440 FlatpanelsHD
  5. Samsung’s Revised Odyssey Monitors Opt for Excess in Every Direction Gizmodo
 
Google’s new Fitbit Air brings Pokémon Sleep to your wrist - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:05:45 GMT
  1. Google’s new Fitbit Air brings Pokémon Sleep to your wrist TechCrunch
  2. Our Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep is here blog.google
  3. Google announces new Fitbit Air Special Edition with Pokémon Sleep [Hands-on] 9to5Google
  4. Fitbit and Pokemon Made a Fitness Tracker That Might Actually Help Me Catch My Zs CNET
  5. Google Is Releasing A Special Edition Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air In September Engadget
 
OpenAI Is Developing a ‘Persistent’ AI Agent - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:52:42 GMT
Code reviewed by WIRED reveals the company is developing a feature that enables Codex to continue working proactively until it is “put to sleep.”
 
Zuckerberg's bold plan to replace Meta employees with AI has imploded - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:44:00 GMT

Meta had been preparing a restructuring program called Project OT, or Organization Transformation. According to an internal planning document reviewed by Reuters and three people familiar with the project, the plan was built around an "AI-native" model that would rely more heavily on AI agents and smaller groups of employees....

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RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:36:16 GMT
Kennedy and his allies have a history of downplaying vaccine-preventable deaths.
 
September 2026 PS Plus Monthly Games Include 'GTA For Kids' - Kotaku - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:30:35 GMT
  1. September 2026 PS Plus Monthly Games Include 'GTA For Kids' Kotaku
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September – Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, Chained Echoes PlayStation.Blog
  3. MLB The Show 26 comes to PlayStation Plus this September MLB® The Show
  4. Four New Monthly Games Hit PlayStation Plus This September. Is It Time to Resubscribe? PCMag
  5. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September 2026 Leak, Headlined by Sniper Elite: Resistance IGN
 
So much for "fans" as Xbox Series X25 sells out in seconds with a good chunk going to horrible scalpers - Windows Central - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:29:08 GMT
  1. So much for "fans" as Xbox Series X25 sells out in seconds with a good chunk going to horrible scalpers Windows Central
  2. Pre-orders Begin Today for the XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection XBOX Wire
  3. The new Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection includes redesigned Razer accessories: Where to preorder Mashable
  4. Preorders For Xbox's Anniversary Collection Are Open (For Some) And The Bundle Costs $900 Engadget
  5. The Xbox Series X25 Is Now Available To Pre-Order, And Here's Where You Can Buy It Pure Xbox
 
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs S25 FE: Why is the new model more expensive? - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:16:00 GMT
What are the differences between the two and is the $50 price hike all about RAM?
 
Google brings trip-planning features to Search's AI Mode - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:04:10 GMT
Google AI Mode is getting a flight price tracker, hotel booking and a way to view the cost in miles or points.
 
AMD documents confirm Zen 6 desktop and APU chips will support AM5 socket - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:01:00 GMT

Prominent leaker InstLatX64 recently shared screenshots of documents from AMD's website that list the company's upcoming Zen 6 processors under the AM5 platform. The information suggests that users with Zen 4 or Zen 5 CPUs will be able to upgrade to Zen 6 without purchasing a new motherboard.

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Speedo launches its own smart swim wearable - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Speedo is offering up its own take on smart swimming goggles, but it won't offer feedback while you're in the water.
 
Intel’s 24-Core Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Dips Below $200 For The First Time Since Launch, Pressuring AMD’s X3D Lineup - Wccftech - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:54:40 GMT
  1. Intel’s 24-Core Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Dips Below $200 For The First Time Since Launch, Pressuring AMD’s X3D Lineup Wccftech
  2. Celebrate Intel Gamer Days 2026 with Alienware Arena! Alienware Arena
  3. Intel Gamer Days promo returns, get a free game with select Intel gaming gear MobileSyrup
  4. Intel Teams Up With Fuse Games and Crystal Dynamics to Supercharge Two Huge Upcoming PC Releases Gaming Australia
  5. Some of our favorite Intel CPUs are discounted and bundled with free codes for upcoming games Windows Central
 
New type of attack can slip past the defenses in your computer’s processor - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:40:00 GMT
MIT CSAIL researchers found a way to exploit a split-second gap in chip security — and used it to acquire a Linux system’s password file.
 
Why did 1,000 world citizens bury their underpants? - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:39:42 GMT
Study: Land use is the biggest factor in determining decomposition rates of organic cotton underpants.
 
All The Best Computers Boot To BASIC - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:30:23 GMT
Anyone whose first computing experience came in the form of an 8-bit home computer will tell you about booting straight into a BASIC interpreter. The machine invited you to program …read more
 
Sony's Reon Wearable Air Conditioner Saved My Sanity Through Multiple Heatwaves - Engadget - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:29:48 GMT
  1. Sony's Reon Wearable Air Conditioner Saved My Sanity Through Multiple Heatwaves Engadget
  2. Neck fans might look goofy, but tests show they work surprisingly well Popular Science
 
Scott Pilgrim EX DLC ‘Back in the Band’ now available alongside ‘Coin-Op Chaos’ update - Gematsu - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:24:54 GMT
  1. Scott Pilgrim EX DLC ‘Back in the Band’ now available alongside ‘Coin-Op Chaos’ update Gematsu
  2. Scott Pilgrim EX: Bringing three new heroes to life in Back in the Band DLC PlayStation.Blog
  3. Scott Pilgrim EX DLC Adds Knives Chau, Kim Pine, And Stephen Stills As Playable Characters Game Informer
  4. Scott Pilgrim EX reveals "Back in the Band" DLC and free "Coin-Op Chaos" update Nintendo Everything
  5. The new Scott Pilgrim brawler is getting more characters. The Verge
 
Apple confirms September 9 event, where its first foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro are expected - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:17:00 GMT

The event starts at 1 pm ET at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. Apple sent invitations on Wednesday with the tagline, "Surprise and shine." The presentation will also be streamed on Apple's website.

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Panic passes Trump tariff refunds back to the Playdate customers who paid them - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:53:17 GMT
"It just felt like the right thing to do."
 
Panic passes Trump tariff refunds back to the Playdate customers who paid them - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:53:17 GMT
Panic passes Trump tariff refunds back to the Playdate customers who paid them Ars TechnicaSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Extreme, the Rolling Stones, The Cure, Paramore, Weezer, Slipknot and Radiohead are all heading to Stage Tour, the new Guitar Hero-style game that's now available for pre-order - MusicRadar - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:40:14 GMT
  1. Extreme, the Rolling Stones, The Cure, Paramore, Weezer, Slipknot and Radiohead are all heading to Stage Tour, the new Guitar Hero-style game that's now available for pre-order MusicRadar
  2. Stage Tour Goes Live On December 10, With Hardware Bundles Up For Pre-Order Now Game Informer
  3. Here Are Three Sick Gibson Guitar Controllers Made For Stage Tour's Dec. 10 Release Engadget
  4. 'Guitar Hero' Spiritual Successor 'Stage Tour' Teases Soundtrack Featuring SLIPKNOT, METALLICA, GHOST + More Metal Injection
  5. Miss playing ‘Guitar Hero’ and ‘Rock Band’? Check out its successor, ‘Stage Tour’ Lifestyle Asia
 
Hyundai wants to sell humanoid and robot dogs through its car dealerships - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:39:00 GMT

"We have existing potential distribution for selling robots through our dealer partners," said Muñoz during the company's investor day.

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Traders brought Central American cacao to Georgia 1,000 years ago - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:22:42 GMT
"We built this city on good cacao" does have a nice ring to it.
 
Apple's New Macs to Ship With macOS Golden Gate - MacRumors - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:12:03 GMT
  1. Apple's New Macs to Ship With macOS Golden Gate MacRumors
  2. Apple unveils a more powerful Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 and M5 Pro Apple
  3. Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica
  5. 6 Mac mini and Mac Studio upgrades you may have missed Macworld
 
For the first time, AI guides surgeons through a brain tumor operation - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:11:00 GMT

The operation took place in May at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Health officials said it was the first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumor. Details were not released until Thursday while the patient, Rhys Hibbert, recovered.

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Bad Xbox ‘Fable’ Combat Video Goes Viral, But It’s Pretty Misleading - Forbes - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:08:49 GMT
  1. Bad Xbox ‘Fable’ Combat Video Goes Viral, But It’s Pretty Misleading Forbes
  2. Fable: Find Out How Combat Works After Our First Hands-on XBOX Wire
  3. Fable Director Says 'We Don't Run Scared of Other Big Games' but Is Relieved to Be Launching Away From GTA 6 IGN
  4. Fable Gets Another 30 Minutes Of Raw Gameplay Footage In New Combat Video Pure Xbox
  5. Xbox’s new Fable embraces color and humor. Refreshing! The Verge
 
Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:13 GMT
227 install commands were found in corporate docs pointing at code nobody owns.
 
How much of a problem is AI’s water use? - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:57:08 GMT
AI’s water footprint is growing, but location and cooling technology make a difference.
 
Cyborg cockroaches armed with tiny syringes could one day deliver medicine to trapped disaster victims - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:41:00 GMT

Developed by University of Queensland biorobotics researchers working with biomedical engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), these "paraborgs" carry cameras and miniature medical injectors, reports The Guardian.

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Fitbit and Pokemon Made a Fitness Tracker That Might Actually Help Me Catch My Zs - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:11:19 GMT
The special edition Fitbit Air works in tandem with the Pokemon Sleep app, so you can track your workouts and rested hours.
 
Ubisoft releases Heroes of Might and Magic III on Steam, forgets to include the actual game files - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:08:00 GMT

The original 1999 version of Heroes of Might and Magic III appeared on Steam for the first time on Tuesday. However, users had to wait an extra day to play the game because Ubisoft accidentally made it available on the storefront without uploading the necessary files.

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Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Official CAD Renders Leaks - Android Headlines - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:01:31 GMT
  1. Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Official CAD Renders Leaks Android Headlines
  2. Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra official CAD Renders Leak Android Headlines
  3. Galaxy S27 Ultra has fewer cameras, and it's the best upgrade in years PhoneArena
  4. Galaxy S27 Release Date: Images Confirm Four New Samsung Phones Forbes
  5. The Galaxy S27 and S27 Pro just leaked, and one of them looks seriously lazy Android Central
 
Plaud One Is a Reinvention of Headphones for the AI Note-Taking Age - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The new AI device will be on display at IFA in Berlin next week.
 
Plaud’s new earphones come with an eSIM-enabled case for talking to AI agents - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Plaud’s new earphones come with an eSIM-enabled case for talking to AI agents TechCrunch
  2. Plaud Unveils Earbuds with 4G Connectivity in AI Gadgets Push Bloomberg.com
  3. Plaud One Is a Reinvention of Headphones for the AI Note-Taking Age CNET
  4. Plaud Made Earbuds For People Who Want To Record Every Meeting And Call Engadget
  5. Plaud is launching AI earbuds The Verge
 
Alienware AW3926QW Review: 39 Inches of Gaming Glory - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Alienware’s latest gaming monitor explores a new size and resolution for ultrawide monitors, and I have a feeling PC gamers are going to love it.
 
How OpenAI let a mob of LLM agents game a test and ransack Hugging Face - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:58:59 GMT
Without authorization, 1,200 OpenAI agents conspired among themselves to game a test.
 
37 Secret Windows 11 Features Hiding in Plain Sight - PCMag - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:43:27 GMT
  1. 37 Secret Windows 11 Features Hiding in Plain Sight PCMag
  2. Windows 11 Gets Major Taskbar and Start Menu Customization in New Feature Update TechPowerUp
  3. Windows 11 version 26H2 enters final preview phase before general mass rollout begins Windows Central
  4. Microsoft releases Windows 11 KB5120998 with long list of improvements and fixes Neowin
  5. 6 Windows 11 quality-of-life features you’ll wish you found sooner MakeUseOf
 
Nvidia is reportedly buying the popular open-source AI hub Hugging Face for $12.9 billion - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:37:00 GMT

The Information reports that Nvidia has agreed to the purchase, citing one person with knowledge of the agreement. A separate Business Insider report is less definitive, saying the companies held serious talks at a valuation above $13 billion but had not signed an agreement. Neither Nvidia nor Hugging Face has...

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Dear Doctor: I watched both of my parents change after taking the same prescription drug - OregonLive.com - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Dear Doctor: I watched both of my parents change after taking the same prescription drug OregonLive.com
 
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE Has Flagship Features, but It’s Harder to Call It a Bargain - CNET - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE Has Flagship Features, but It’s Harder to Call It a Bargain CNET
  2. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: Delivering the Latest Flagship Experience, Focused on What Matters Most Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung’s $700 Galaxy 26 FE Gets a Price Hike Even With Many Tradeoffs Bloomberg.com
  4. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked August 2026: Live Updates From The Launch Of The Next S26 Engadget
  5. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE pairs last year’s hardware with last month’s software The Verge
 
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE Has Flagship Features, but It’s Harder to Call It a Bargain - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Samsung’s best software features from 2026 are coming to the lower-cost S26 FE — but at $700, it’s certainly not cheap.
 
Stop Turning Off Your AC When You Go on Vacation. An HVAC Expert Explains Why - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Leaving for a trip? Here’s what an expert recommends doing with your air conditioner beforehand.
 
Trump’s FCC Just Scrapped Its Most Ambitious Broadband Goal - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The new Federal Communications Commission report signals a major retreat from the former administration’s goal of connecting every American to gigabit-speed broadband.
 
Bill Gates says tech executives are privately terrified of AI, but won't say it publicly - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT

In a lengthy essay published on Wednesday, the Microsoft co-founder called for taxes on some AI use, tighter testing of systems that could aid bioterrorism, and limits on replacing certain workers with software. His position marks a sharper break from the industry's prevailing view that AI's economic benefits will outweigh...

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Apple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 18 Pro Features - MacRumors - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:46:03 GMT
  1. Apple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 18 Pro Features MacRumors
  2. Apple to Hold Sept. 9 Foldable iPhone Launch to Start Ternus Era Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple sets iPhone launch event for Sept. 9, first under new CEO John Ternus CNBC
  4. AAPL Stock Gains 1%; Apple Is Expected To Ship 10M Foldable iPhones In The First Year, IDC Predicts Yahoo Finance
  5. If you're going to the iPhone 18 Pro event, there's a 'Welcome Run' AppleInsider
 
Bentley takes us for a ride in its new EV, the Torcal - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:09 GMT
The electric Torcal will be Bentley's entry model and cost less than a Bentayga.
 
"All of the industry needs to start to innovate on affordability and efficiency" - Xbox's Asha Sharma wants change and "more choice" for people buying consoles - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:16:24 GMT
  1. "All of the industry needs to start to innovate on affordability and efficiency" - Xbox's Asha Sharma wants change and "more choice" for people buying consoles Eurogamer.net
  2. Your Discs. Now Also Digital. XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox announces disc-to-digital feature that digitizes your physical games The Verge
  4. Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console BBC
  5. Xbox Disc-to-Digital Launch Confirms All-Digital Helix Console TechPowerUp
 
Ring rolls out new encryption system that could limit what it can hand over to police - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

With TAKE, which is rolling out as the default for users worldwide, each Ring camera encrypts footage with keys that rotate every five minutes, either on-device on newer models or upon reaching the cloud on older ones.

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Best Posture Correctors for Better Body Alignment (2026) - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:05:00 GMT
You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. I rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.
 
Submit Your Questions: The Great Data Center Backlash - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
You have questions about data centers, and WIRED has answers. Join our livestream on September 10 and our panel of experts will tell you everything you need to know.
 
This $10 Tool Finally Fixed My Latte Art - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:55:00 GMT
Pour well-textured microfoam into espresso, guaranteed.
 
A Quarter Of Gamescom Reveals Openly Use AI - TheGamer - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:34:41 GMT
A Quarter Of Gamescom Reveals Openly Use AI TheGamer
 
"One Day, They Just Stopped Being A Part Of Life": 18 Objects That Were Everywhere 20 Years Ago That Just *Poof* Vanished - BuzzFeed - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:31:04 GMT
"One Day, They Just Stopped Being A Part Of Life": 18 Objects That Were Everywhere 20 Years Ago That Just *Poof* Vanished BuzzFeed
 
Stop Touching Your Keyboard. Use This AI-Powered Microphone Instead - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Relay Q, due next year, is the latest attempt to reposition voice as the most seamless method for human-computer interaction.
 
The Best Windows Uninstaller Tools for Wiping Out Stubborn Software - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:16:00 GMT
The Windows built-in uninstaller handles the basics, but these tools go much further with batch removal, leftover cleanup, installation tracking, and options for stubborn or broken apps.
 
The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2026: Comparison, Features, and Accessories - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Let us help you choose the right Pixel phone. Plus, check out our Pixel accessory recommendations and smart software tricks to try.
 
Persona 4 Revival Kanji, Teddie and Naoto Screenshots Released, Xbox Podcast Interview - Persona Central - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:29:30 GMT
  1. Persona 4 Revival Kanji, Teddie and Naoto Screenshots Released, Xbox Podcast Interview Persona Central
  2. Persona 4 Revival: The Good and the Bad of Our First Hands-On | gamescom 2026 IGN
  3. Sega gameplay updates: Persona 4 Revival, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Total War: Warhammer 40,000, and more PlayStation.Blog
  4. Persona 4 Revival Story Trailer Tunes into the Midnight Channel Crunchyroll
  5. Sega and Atlus TGS 2026 Games Include Persona 4, Sonic Spin-offs Siliconera
 
ZOOPUNK extended Gamescom 2026 trailer - Gematsu - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:35 GMT
  1. ZOOPUNK extended Gamescom 2026 trailer Gematsu
  2. Every Notable Announcement At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Game Informer
  3. Gamescom Opening Night Live highlights: 20 games coming to PlayStation PlayStation.Blog
  4. Gamescom Opening Night Live: Updates from the showcase including Final Fantasy and Gears of War previews Engadget
  5. Here's every major Xbox and PC announcement we've rounded up from the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 Windows Central
 
The UK Power Grid Has a Phantom Data Center Problem - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
The UK’s energy regulator is using a variety of tricks to keep speculative data center projects from plugging into the power grid. The country’s AI ambitions hang in the balance.
 
Therabody Promo Codes: 15% Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 30% off other great deals.
 
Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
 
Alo Discount Code: 20% Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
 
Birdfy Discount Codes: 15% Off Sitewide - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Birdfy discount codes to score up to 40% off smart feeders, camera kits, and accessories.
 
Motley Fool Promo Code: $200 Off on Stock Advisor September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
 
Starz Promo Codes: $5 Off for September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Ready to stream award-winning series, hit movies, and exclusive originals? Our comprehensive guide helps you find every active Starz coupon, free trial, and discount code to save big on your subscription this 2026.
 
TopResume Packages: Everything You Need to Get Hired - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.
 
Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 30% Off | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts.
 
Hostinger Promo Code: 79% Off for September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover exclusive Hostinger promo codes, discounts, and deals on web hosting, cloud plans, and domain registration. Save big on your next Hostinger purchase today.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
How to See the Partial Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon on August 27 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:44:35 GMT
The eclipse will obscure about 93 percent of the moon’s surface. Here are the peak times and tips for the best viewing experience.
 
Microsoft's latest AI rebrand beats its own history of terrible rebrands, renaming Microsoft 365 Roadmap to "AI at Work" - Windows Latest - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:32:24 GMT
  1. Microsoft's latest AI rebrand beats its own history of terrible rebrands, renaming Microsoft 365 Roadmap to "AI at Work" Windows Latest
  2. One always-on roadmap: Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Dataverse join the AI at Work roadmap Microsoft
  3. Microsoft slaps a fresh coat of AI paint on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap The Register
  4. Microsoft's latest rebrand proves that it just wants to shoehorn AI everywhere Neowin
  5. Microsoft is so desperate to push AI, it renamed its roadmap "AI at Work" Windows Central
 
Apple Maps Has Ads Now. They Might Not Be Terrible, but You Can’t Turn Them Off - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:15:48 GMT
Some critics say it’s not a good look for Apple.
 
Rules of the Road: Engineers Have Built a Traffic Control System for the Moon - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:09:50 GMT
The saying “cleared for takeoff” has a whole different meaning in space.
 
Meta agrees to pay up to $18 billion to end trial over Instagram, Facebook child addiction claims - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:41:00 GMT

This case dates to 2023, when 29 states sued Meta alleging it built infinite scroll, push notifications, and recommendation algorithms specifically to maximize how long kids stayed on its apps, misled the public about the harm, and collected children's data without parental consent in violation of COPPA.

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MLB The Show 26 Headlines a Surprisingly Underwhelming PlayStation Plus Month - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:40:47 GMT
Sniper Elite: Resistance, Wobbly Life and Chained Echoes round out a lineup that offers something for different kinds of players.
 
How Rising Temperatures Likely Contributed to Nepal’s Deadly Flood - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:19:44 GMT
Climate change is causing glaciers to retreat and become less stable, upping the odds of catastrophic collapses.
 
RIP, Tim Curry: Ars remembers his top 10 iconic performances - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:13:15 GMT
A dashing pirate, a butler, a shapeshifting killer clown, an alien mad scientist in drag—the man had range.
 
Perplexity and Nvidia launch "Portable Computer," a local AI agent for Nvidia GPUs - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:55:00 GMT

Speaking at a press conference, Perplexity's Nate Kupp said the new app carries the exact same UI as the original Computer platform and includes every feature needed for local inferencing. He added that some complex tasks may still require access to more powerful frontier models hosted online, but the app...

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Star Wars Zero Company reviewed: XCOM-style tactics are a strong fit for Star Wars - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:42:00 GMT
Star Wars Zero Company is earning strong reviews for bringing XCOM-style turn-based tactics to the Star Wars universe. Critics are praising its cinematic presentation, characters, and grittier story, while pointing to some occasional performance issues.
 
AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions” - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:25:27 GMT
Report shows Meta's challenges replacing people with AI agents.
 
ProtonVPN's free tier is promoting unlimited data with no ads - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:15:00 GMT
ProtonVPN is a privacy-focused service with a strong free option that includes unlimited data, no ads or artificial speed limits, and a strict no-logs policy. Its open-source apps are available across major desktop and mobile platforms, with free users able to connect one device at a time.
 
Democrats Just Might Win the Senate - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Strategists in both parties have long thought that everything would need to go right for Democrats to take over Congress this fall. Their map, though, is becoming more forgiving.
 
The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. They’re Still Vulnerable - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:55:46 GMT
Child safety groups and former Meta employees welcome proposed changes to how the company’s platforms will work for teens. They also think states should have demanded more.
 
New Twitter launches, says Musk's X gave up the name - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:49:04 GMT
Judge hasn't ruled on X Corp’s preliminary injunction, but Operation Bluebird plows ahead
 
Waffle House Teleporter Gregg Phillips Is Still on the Trump Administration’s Payroll - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:18:12 GMT
In June, a FEMA official infamous for claiming to have teleported to a Waffle House was reportedly ousted. He’s still employed by the government, though—and meeting with a Trump fixer.
 
Meta settles states' child-safety claims for $18B; Florida rejects deal as "peanuts" - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:50:52 GMT
Meta to impose daily limit on child social media use in deal with nearly every state.
 
Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:39:24 GMT
The bishops' snub comes as the state continues to attack vaccines.
 
Google announces Gemini 3.5 Transcribe for AI-powered speech-to-text - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:19:22 GMT
The AI that powers Gboard's Rambler is coming to more Google products, including Chrome.
 
What We Still Don’t Know About OpenAI’s Hugging Face Hack - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:16:42 GMT
The AI giant acknowledges that it could have done far more to prevent its AI agents from going rogue. But it still fails to explain why it didn't see this fiasco coming.
 
Google Gives You 1 Day to Get Their Pixel 11 Launch Deals - Droid Life - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:04:55 GMT
  1. Google Gives You 1 Day to Get Their Pixel 11 Launch Deals Droid Life
  2. The Google Pixel 11 Pro Still Has the Best Display for Gaming, but Other Troubles Emerge CNET
  3. You can officially buy the Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5. blog.google
  4. I spent a week testing Google’s Pixel 11 Pro, and it’s a truly surprising upgrade CNN
  5. Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold8: Which $1,900 Foldable Is Better for Work? TechRepublic
 
Review: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is a Visual Feast to Cherish on Every Console - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:40:00 GMT
  1. Review: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is a Visual Feast to Cherish on Every Console Digital Foundry
  2. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review – picture-postcard retelling of haunting Minoan myth The Guardian
  3. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review: She’s Going To Be King Of Game Informer
  4. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Guide IGN
  5. RX 9070 XT and RTX 5080 deliver stable 60 FPS in 4K Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy GameGPU
 
Buyer discovers DDR4 chips disguised as DDR5 under Kingston FURY heatsink - VideoCardz.com - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:28:11 GMT
Buyer discovers DDR4 chips disguised as DDR5 under Kingston FURY heatsink VideoCardz.com
 
There Are No Trans Women in the WNBA, so Right-Wingers Are Making Some Up - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:24:22 GMT
As culture warriors continue to stoke the flames of a gender panic in professional sports, wild conspiracy theories are coming into play.
 
Raspberry Pi now has an official guide for building your own cyberdeck - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:19:00 GMT

Raspberry Pi recently shared a series of DIY instructions for building a custom cyberdeck. The organization said the maker community has fallen in love with these homemade machines, which is why it has now published an "official" tutorial explaining how to build one using Raspberry Pi hardware and accessories.

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The Humanoids at China’s Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Bolt—but I’m More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT
Beijing’s endlessly delightful Robot Games featured tons of impressive stunts. But the most mind-blowing tricks challenged the humanoid’s brain, not its brawn.
 
FBI Disrupts Chinese Proxy Tools Used in Mass Hacking of US Agencies and Infrastructure - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:57:06 GMT
China’s hacking campaign targeted NASA, the Federal Reserve, the US Senate, the Justice Department, and more, according to the DOJ.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with McCormick Hall co-president Sydney Baller - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:35:00 GMT
The rising senior loves her dorm and its community and wants to serve as a bridge to its next residents as the building heads into renovations.
 
Candidates Are Signing a Pact Promising Action on Data Centers and AI Safety - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:13:37 GMT
More than 15 politicians from across the country have signed on to the AI Pact, vowing to regulate data centers and AI. “We’ve got to get this right,” says Senate candidate Dan Osborn of Nebraska.
 
Xbox unveils disc-to-digital feature designed to digitize existing physical games - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:24:00 GMT

To claim a digital copy of a game, simply insert a supported disc into your Xbox One or Xbox Series X and launch the title. Once claimed, you'll be able to leverage the benefits of digital, including support for Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gaming when applicable.

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As Apple Prepares Another Next Tech-Defining Moment, Look Back at Major Milestones From Then to Now - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:23:11 GMT
That rumored foldable iPhone didn’t come from nowhere. Experts from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Popular Science, ZDNET and Lifehacker examine Apple’s most important tech reveals.
 
Apple Maps is getting ads, and there's no way to turn them off - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:44:00 GMT

We first heard that Apple was considering strengthening its services revenue by monetizing Maps at the start of 2025. Cupertino confirmed earlier this year that the ads would be rolling out this summer.

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Microsoft partners with Razer, 8BitDo, and Backbone on Xbox 25th anniversary collection - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:06:00 GMT

The Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection consists of a Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K mouse, a Razer BlackWidow V4 75% mechanical keyboard, and a set of Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed earbuds – all decked out in translucent green.

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Meta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social Media Harms Case—and That’s Not All - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:08:37 GMT
In addition to sending billions of dollars to states, Meta will make substantive changes to its platforms as part of a landmark settlement.
 
Asus customer says $10,000 ROG anniversary bundle order was canceled, forcing them to pay $500 more - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:01:00 GMT

According to Trying-to-buildpc, they preordered the ROG 20th Edition Component Bundle, which contains a ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20, ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 motherboard, ROG Ryujin 360 Edition 20 liquid cooler, ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 power supply, and ROG GR20 Edition 20 chassis. With...

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Florida police used a fake Flock camera in a sting, then charged a man with three felonies for destroying it - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:33:00 GMT

News 6 Orlando reports that police in Oviedo, Florida, have charged a man with three felonies for destroying a Flock surveillance camera, even though the camera was fake. Even the mayor, who was unaware of the decoy operation before the arrest, admitted the charges are controversial.

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PeopleFinders’ New Website Runs Background Checks on Your Dates - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The site, called Stud or Dud, helps daters dig up dirt on potential paramours. It’s fueled by the same public data as PeopleFinders.com—and comes with many of the same concerns.
 
SpaceX will build a $100 billion Starbase in Louisiana, a 195-square-mile spaceport designed for thousands of annual launches - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:47:00 GMT

SpaceX president and chief operating officer Gwynne Shotwell said the facility, aptly named Starbase Louisiana, will be a self-sustaining spaceport with propellant production, power generation, deep-water shipping capabilities, vehicle-processing facilities, and even an airport.

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Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+ - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
 
HookGangGod releases new Marvel Tokon tier list and mentions how one character in particular is 'fraudulent' - EventHubs - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:12:38 GMT
  1. HookGangGod releases new Marvel Tokon tier list and mentions how one character in particular is 'fraudulent' EventHubs
  2. Danger in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls — The Living Danger Room DLCompare.com
  3. Marvel Tōkon Fans Are Pretty Much In Agreement About The Game’s Worst Character Kotaku
  4. CEO 2026 Champion SonicFox releases new tier list for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls EventHubs
 
AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Pet owners, rescue agencies, and wildlife groups are calling for new safeguards as AI makes it harder to tell whether animals, from polar bears to house cats, are real or fake.
 
Green Chef Meal Kit Review (2026): Great Ingredients, Layered Flavor - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:39:00 GMT
HelloFresh’s organic meal kit Green Chef offers transparent sourcing, layered cooking, and trustworthy gluten-free dishes.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
Cells use a little-known molecule to protect themselves from iron overload - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
This discovery points toward new combination strategies against cancer, and may explain the iron buildup seen in disorders such as early-onset Parkinson’s disease.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
The secret love life of the longfin squid - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT
MIT Sea Grant resident artist and acclaimed underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen captures an intimate look at courtship and communication in a hidden spawning spectacle off Cape Cod.
 
Brain circuit keeps tabs on what just happened to aid judgment of what’s happening now - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:40:00 GMT
To keep track of what’s going on in front of it, the brain relies not only on what it sees, but also a comparison with what it just saw. A new study pinpoints the circuit that provides that service.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
How to Watch the GTA 6 Extended Preview Today, Whether You Have Netflix or Not - CNET Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Netflix subscribers can watch the extended preview of GTA 6 today, and patient gamers can stream it for free a few hours later. 
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
Paving the way for greener ammonia production - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
New MIT research could lead to better materials for a fossil-fuel-free process for making the chemical that's essential to fertilizer and other products.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
The game’s the thing - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:00 GMT
MIT senior Kayode Dada has a passion for designing games, and a penchant for building community.
 
How the Toxoplasma parasite adapts to crowded conditions in host cells - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT
A new study by Whitehead Institute researchers identifies how the widespread parasite Toxoplasma gondii survives in crowded environments in infected cells, which helps it persist in long-lasting brain cysts.
 
Creating innovations that scale across borders - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:15:00 GMT
A new book coauthored by Professor Amos Winter asserts that, to solve major challenges and deliver products of value to consumers in both developed and emerging markets, innovators must think and act globally.
 
Flipping the script on biology education, and scaling it up - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:20:00 GMT
Using a modular kit, the MIT Edgerton Center is bringing a hands-on biology curriculum to Massachusetts’ second-largest school district.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
When AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can’t be traced to training data - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT
A new method for surgically removing training examples from a model reveals that as datasets grow, the link between what a model learns and what it produces dissolves.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
DNA shaper steers nervous system development - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
A study of worms finds a protein that helps shape the structure of the genome is critical for establishing the identity of some neurons.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Professor Emeritus Chiang Chung Mei, pioneering scholar of ocean wave dynamics and fluid mechanics, dies at 91 - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
Flock Has New Rules for Police Surveillance, but We Found Plenty of Loopholes - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:20:06 GMT
Flock cameras are getting a bunch of new rules, but a close inspection makes me uneasy.
 
Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.
 
Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.
 
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.
 
Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.
 
Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.
 
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.
 
3 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT
Dean Richard Locke discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy.
 
The mystery of the Chinese tea chest label - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
MIT historian Tristan Brown uncovers the true origins of an artifact once thought to be a relic of the Boston Tea Party.
 
MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Their new study aims to give budding industry a framework for understanding how fusion can be profitable.
 
Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases - MIT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.
 
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
An experienced student affairs leader is joining MIT to oversee the next chapter for the Division of Student Life.
 
A new way to watch heat move through electronics - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips.
 
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.
 
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.
 
T-Mobile Tweaks Its Plan Lineup With 3-Year Phone Installments - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
If you qualify, the EIP Flex 36 option could snag you a new phone for nothing upfront, not even taxes.
 
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.
 
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Is About to Start Its Cosmic Survey - CNET Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:24:01 GMT
The new space telescope will work in tandem with the Hubble Space Telescope to uncover more secrets of the universe.