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Tesla’s Robotaxi gets caught crashing through bollards, just as it readies the purpose-built Cybercab for public roads
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Texas Robotaxi passenger films car hitting plastic bollards Company claims "impeccable" Robotaxi safety record Tesla is preparing Cybercabs for public roads imminently A Tesla Robotaxi user in Austin, Texas, has captured the moment their driverless ride failed to navigate a curb extension, marked off by plastic posts, turning directly into them and carrying on with the journey. The incident came
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 20
Mashable / 20min
The Moon is looking brighter than it did just a few nights ago. Tonight, it reaches its First Quarter phase, when half of the Moon’s visible surface is illuminated. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Thursday, Aug. 20, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in First Quarter phase, with 52% of its surface visible. Without any visual aids, tonight you can see the Mares Crisium, T
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 20, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you still have your HS yearbook. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of a
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 20, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with the theater. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 20, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you've been stuck in an overhanging fog. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE AL
ShieldAI XBAT Drone Fighters Can Give A Fighter Drone Wing to Every US Destroyer
Next Big Future / 2h
Shield AI states that three X-BATs (with their Launch and Recovery Vehicles / LRVs) fit in the deck space of one legacy fighter or helicopter. Arleigh Burke-class destroyers have a flight deck + dual hangars designed for up to two MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. They could each hold six X-BATS in the space used for two ... Read more
NASA calls off mission to rescue Swift gamma-ray observatory
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies announced Wednesday they are giving up on a robotic mission to rescue the Swift gamma-ray telescope before it falls out of orbit. The rescue satellite, named Link, launched July 3 on a journey to fly up to NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, capture it with three robotic arms, and boost its orbit high enough to escape a looming reentry. Link is about the si
We Think We Found ‘Human Printer’ Natalie Harp’s Printer Setup. It’s Bulky
Gizmodo / 3h
A fairly bulky printer, and a totally unnecessary backup battery. Why?
Airlock Digital Completes Independent IRAP Assessment at the PROTECTED Level
Next Big Future / 4h
Adelaide, Australia, 19th August 2026, CyberNewswire
What If This Was How You Found Out The Singularity Has Begun?
Gizmodo / 4h
The authority on the matter: a financial services platform.
US Space Force and Japan launch new satellites to boost surveillance across the Pacific and further beyond
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Japan has now launched the second U.S. surveillance payload under the program The payload will feed near-real-time orbital data to U.S. forces Mission Delta 2 will operate the American payload after deployment The United States Space Force and Japan have completed a bilateral satellite launch meant to strengthen surveillance capabilities across the Pacific region and beyond. A US space domain awa
Apple TV 4K fans are begging for these 3 upgrades from the leaked Siri Remote — but one is already possible today
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
New version of Siri Remote appears in latest Apple code There are no details of how it might differ from the current one One popular wish, customizable buttons, is already possible Apple's latest product leaks include good news for Apple TV owners like me: a new Siri remote is coming. The current one is rather divisive, with some people comparing it to the Magic Mouse as an example of Apple style
Stripe didn’t really buy OpenRouter because of the ‘singularity’
TechCrunch / 5h
What does a payments giant want with a startup that routes prompts between different AI models? Stripe says it's because of "the singularity" but it's really for a far more real and powerful reason.
Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by end of 2026
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Amazon wants to grow its Prime Air delivery drone service sixfold to reach nearly 500 cities and towns across the United States by the end of 2026. The planned expansions from Amazon and its rivals could make the convenience of delivery drone services available to tens of millions more people in the coming months—but will also test more communities’ tolerance for increased noise from daily drone
Ukraine drone maker launches self-driving wagon capable of lugging 210kg across bumpy terrain — could this be its next secret weapon to turning the tide of war?
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Ukraine’s new ground robot can carry 210 kilograms across rough terrain The Gnom L2 can travel 50 kilometers on one charge Remote control keeps operators away from dangerous frontline supply routes Ukrainian robotics company Temerland has rolled out a new Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) called the Gnom L2, engineered to haul substantial loads over difficult terrain. Engineers rate its cargo capacit
The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ Online release goes head-to-head with GTA 6 on November 19
Engadget / 5h
There's nothing else going on that day, right?
Elon Musk Is Expected to Point His Money Machine at Texas Politics
Wired / 5h
Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk is expected to spend up to $200 million in the midterms. It could be a big boost for GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who’s struggled to raise cash.
‘Doctor Who’ Writer Mark Gatiss Says What We’re All Thinking About the Show’s Future
Gizmodo / 6h
The British TV staple recommends the BBC let its flagship sci-fi series take a nice long vacation.
Alabama town left powerless against massive new Bitcoin mining data center after developer finds loophole in state zoning laws
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Morgan County's 12-month moratorium has no enforcement power thanks to Dillon’s Rule limiting its ability to act against a proposed 50 MW Bitcoin mine by VoltCore The town of Somerville never adopted zoning, and the site sits outside the town limits, leaving its 18-month moratorium equally unenforceable The developer trades under three different corporate identities, was refused easements by all
10 Finder Hacks Every Mac User Should Know
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Finder is one of the Mac's most underappreciated apps. At first glance, it appears to be a simple app that displays your files, but there's a lot more to Finder than that. This is an app that Apple has refined over decades, with hidden features to explore and third-party apps to install. With these 10 Finder hacks, you'll be able to add many of it
Waymo’s cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three cities
TechCrunch / 6h
The next-generation robotaxi, called the Waymo Ojai, is central to the company's push towards mass scale, and eventually, profitability.
This $43 Microsoft Office lifetime license comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Through August 23, you can get Microsoft Office for life for only $42.97 (reg. $219). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License $42.97 $219 Save $176.03 Software subscriptions are only a good option if you won’t be using the apps for long. For apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that you’ll be using indefinitely, buying them o
OpenAI seeks to one-up Anthropic with new customer privacy protections
TechCrunch / 6h
A competition is developing between OpenAI and Anthropic over who can provide the best privacy protections for enterprise customer data.
Flock CEO says drones are 'probably our fastest growing business', but consumer rights groups say they can 'jeopardize privacy' like license plate readers
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Flock's CEO says its drone business is doing well The drones are deployed in first responder situations Privacy groups say the devices are open to misuse While the public backlash against Flock's camera technology continues, it seems it's not damaging the company's bottom line too much: Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley says that drones are "probably our fastest growing business right now", accoun
5 Netflix shows to watch this week if you only have an hour to kill
How-To Geek / 6h
Stop me if you've heard this before: "I don't have enough time in the day." I don't have the stats, but I'll go out on a limb to say that 99% of us, including myself, have muttered that common phrase before. In my case, I talk about not having enough time when it comes to streaming. I watch a lot of shows for work, but I struggle to find things to stream when pressed for time. That could mean hav
These Beats Products Are on Sale for Up to 50% Off
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking to upgrade your Beats equipment (or give the brand a try for the first time), Amazon is having a big sale that may finally motivate you to hit that big shiny purchase button. From wireless headphones that are over 50% off to a portable speaker that’s less
Cognition CEO denies report that SpaceX tried to acquire the startup
TechCrunch / 6h
SpaceX was reportedly in talks to buy AI coding startup Cognition. SpaceX has already acquired Cursor as it races to catch up to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI.
Travis Kalanick kicks off another round of VC bashing: ‘1% are helpful’
TechCrunch / 6h
After raising $1.7 billion for his new robotics company Atoms, Travis Kalanick is introspective about the role VCs have played in his career.
NASA reluctantly abandons a space telescope rescue mission
Mashable / 6h
NASA 's Hail Mary attempt to rescue a falling spacecraft has failed, leaving scientists to grieve the eventual loss of a key space telescope later this year. The space agency hired Arizona-based Katalyst Space Technologies to build a small servicing spacecraft to push the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory about 150 miles higher, into a safer orbit. The contractor had less than a year to build and pl
Why are fans boycotting Neutrogena after Hayden Panettiere’s death?
Mashable / 6h
Since Hayden Panettiere’s death at 36 on Aug. 16, fans have been revisiting the actress’s life in public — from her childhood roles and Heroes fame to her candid discussions of addiction, motherhood, and postpartum depression. SEE ALSO: Tributes flow online for 'incredible light' Hayden Panettiere One allegation from the final months of her life is now drawing particular outrage. While promoting
Amazon Is Making Alexa+ Free for These TVs
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. It's 2026, which means every tech company needs to have its own AI service—often available as a subscription, of course. For Amazon, that's Alexa+, which officially rolled out earlier this year . The experience is comparable to other smart AI platforms like Gemini: You can ask Alexa+ more complex questions and queries than Alexa proper, but you ca
Midjourney Plan to Make MRI Level Ultrasound Using AI Enhancement
Next Big Future / 7h
Midjourney, best known for its AI-powered image generation platform, has announced Midjourney Medical to make full-body imaging system to scan a person in just 60 seconds while delivering image quality comparable to MRI. The scanner is based on Butterfly Network ultrasound chips rather than Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), potentially making it significantly faster and less ... Read more
Japanese ecommerce giant Rakuten teams up with German startup to build military drones
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Rakuten is helping Helsing navigate Japan's complicated military procurement system Helsing's HX-2 strike drone is already undergoing trials with Japan's military Japan's expanding defence budget is attracting overseas military technology companies Rakuten has revealed it is now working with German defense AI startup Helsing to bring the company's military drones into Japan. The Tokyo-based ecomm
Valve Steam Frame videos show how to wear the headset, perfect the fit and sign in
Engadget / 7h
Eight leaked Steam Frame videos are informative and kinda silly.
Waymo Ojai vans are now available for all riders in three cities
Engadget / 7h
It's a full rollout for the driverless vans in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.
6 brilliant, budget-friendly headphones for students — including 5-star earbuds, and Sony cans that deliver 'flagship-level features' for an astoundingly low price
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Great headphones don't need to cost the earth. If you're heading back to school and in need of a budget-friendly pair of cans or earbuds to help you block out distractions while you study, I'm here to help. At TechRadar, we review dozens of pairs of headphones every year, and while we've tested some superb premium models, we've also been blown away by a few budget-friendly options. Below, I've ro
Blockbuster is making an unlikely comeback — neighborhood 'Free Blockbuster' boxes are multiplying for DVD and Blu-ray fans, as new website turns Netflix into a 3D video store
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Free Blockbuster uses repurposed newspaper dispensers to create free movie libraries Bingebrowse replicates old-school video stores for your streaming subscriptions There's only one actual Blockbuster still operating We've got good news for fans of the long-gone Blockbuster video stores: they're back! Back! BACK! Well, kinda. Two very different Blockbuster homages are delighting movie lovers in t
Southwest Paid A Flight Attendant Nearly $1 Million — Now It Has To Tell Cabin Crew Why
View from the Wing / 7h
Southwest Airlines reinstated flight attendant Charlene Carter and helped pay a $946,102.87 judgment after a jury found it liable for religious discrimination case - it fired her at the behest of the union as a result of her speaking out with anti-abortion and anti-union messages. But the airline triggered a contempt fight by refusing to send flight attendants the message about their rights that t
‘Lanterns’ Season 2 Is Already in the Works Whether It Happens or Not
Gizmodo / 7h
Showrunner Chris Mundy is already six weeks into breaking season two, hoping he gets to make it.
Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 Review: Comfy Sleep Earbuds With an Uncomfortable Price
Gizmodo / 7h
The Ozlo Speebuds 2 are pricey but may be the most comfortable sleep earbuds I've used yet.
I just took my first solo trip abroad — here’s how I planned it and what I’d do differently
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
I've been lucky enough to experience all kinds of trips over the years, from a multigenerational holiday in Germany to an outdoorsy honeymoon in Madagascar . But until recently, I had never really taken a big solo trip. Sure, I've done my fair share of solo travel around the U.S. — but most of my trips are to visit loved ones or attend work events, so I'm not really alone. The last and only time
Why CachyOS is the better Arch-based distro if you're not gaming 24/7
How-To Geek / 7h
CachyOS has earned a reputation for being fast, but because speed is easiest to benchmark in frame rates, it’s often discussed in the context of gaming too.
Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL Review: Still Growing Into Their AI Shoes
Gizmodo / 7h
Another year of safe Pixel phones with safe upgrades.
New NASA Images Reveal Crater Left Behind by SpaceX Rocket Impact on the Moon
Gizmodo / 7h
The fresh impact crater measures at 60 feet wide and 10 feet deep.
When will GTA 6 launch on PC? What we know so far.
Mashable / 7h
At a glance: GTA VI will be a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S console exclusive at launch, with no confirmed PC release date. Given Rockstar's history, a PC port seems likely to arrive eventually, but PC gamers should brace for a wait that could stretch well into 2027 or beyond. The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on Nov. 19, 2026, bu
Chinese Start-Up Lands Reusable Rocket for the First Time
NYT > Technology / 7h
The milestone by the private company, LandSpace, could put China closer to challenging SpaceX’s rule in lower-cost spaceflight.
Public TV channel sues Iron Mountain data center after its cloud storage vendor goes out of business, losing over 70 years of archival materials and programming
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Nine PBS in St. Louis sues to recover roughly 50 terabytes of archive spanning seven decades after cloud vendor Open Source Storage went defunct and cut off access on the day its contract expired Iron Mountain says it never had access to the data, arguing it rents physical space to OSS and that handing over a third party's hardware would have breached its contracts and exposed other clients' data
European Central Bank Warns That AI Crash Is Looming
Futurism / 8h
While talk of an AI investment bubble usually centers around the designs of Silicon Valley and Wall Street, the implications reach far beyond the borders of the United States. On Monday, an analysis published by the European Central Bank, first reported by Reuters , made the case that a “market correction” to AI investment euphoria is not only highly probable, but carries the potential for far-re
Pokémon and Polaroid are collaborating on three new adorable cameras
Engadget / 8h
The new cameras are prettier versions of Polaroid Now and Polaroid Go.
Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A BIOS update for the Framework Laptop 13 with AMD Ryzen 7040-series processors is bricking the systems, multiple users have reported online. Framework started shipping pre-built Ryzen 7040-based Framework Laptop 13 computers and compatible motherboards in 2023. In June 2026, Framework released BIOS 3.20 for the devices. The update adds mainboard support for features, including a haptic touchpad
Flight attendants freaked out that Google is buying tons of Spirit employee data
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Last Friday, Google won an auction to acquire a huge amount of Spirit Airlines data. The data doesn’t include personal information or customer data, but instead nearly covers the airline's entire employment and workplace record. To ensure that no individual can be identified in the dataset, Google agreed to use a court-appointed ombudsman to oversee a process to strip any personally identifying i
FCC abolishes gigabit speed goal, suggesting it is unfair to slower technologies
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Federal Communications Commission last week eliminated the gigabit speed goal established during the Biden administration and declared that current levels of broadband deployment in the US are acceptable. Though fiber networks have routinely offered such speeds for years, the FCC said the gigabit speed goal is not "technologically neutral," suggesting that it isn't fair to other, slower techn
The floodgates are open after another Chinese company lands a reusable rocket
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
It has been a little more than a month since China recovered an orbital-class rocket booster for the first time. A second launch operator accomplished a similar feat Tuesday in another sign of China's growing launch capability. It took 10 years for a second US launch company, Blue Origin, to propulsively land an orbital-class booster after SpaceX did it with the Falcon 9 rocket in 2015. SpaceX ha
Seven of the Most Common WhatsApp Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
Lifehacker / 8h
Most typical WhatsApp scams aren’t high-tech security breaches. They aren’t orchestrated by state-sponsored hacker groups with a bottomless wallet and military-grade technology. In fact, most of them are run by low-tech crime syndicates relying on social engineering techniques to take advantage of people’s blind spots and trust in others. Meta removed 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts associated with
An ‘Exercise Pill’ Just Cleared Its First Human Test
Gizmodo / 8h
Enveda announced positive Phase I results of its drug ENV-308, which mimics a molecule naturally produced during exercise.
You may have just gotten Alexa+ AI for free, even if you dont have Amazon Prime
Mashable / 8h
Have an Amazon Fire TV device? Well, you just got Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant, for free — whether you like it or not. On Wednesday, Amazon announced that the company would now include Alexa+ at no cost with every Fire TV device. This includes the current-generation Amazon Fire TV Sticks, the Fire TV Cube, Amazon Ember smart TVs, as well as other smart TVs by third parties, such as Hisense, TCL,
ICE bans agents from using Meta smart glasses, but wants to build its own
Mashable / 8h
Meta’s smart glasses have officially become so controversial that even Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) doesn’t want them around. Well, at least not the consumer version. In a memo issued Aug. 18, acting ICE Director David Venturella told employees that Meta’s camera-equipped glasses count as personal body-worn cameras and therefore cannot be worn in federal workplaces. "The use of Met
Rillet raises $100M Series C at $1B valuation — 2 years after emerging from stealth
TechCrunch / 8h
AI-native account startup Rillet became a unicorn, led by Iconiq, after it doubled its ARR in the past three months, it said.
FBI Warns That Hackers Are Targeting Siemens Equipment Amid Recent Water Plant Breaches
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Gizmodo / 8h
The advisory says attackers are using AI to go after the company’s industrial computers used in water plants and other critical infrastructure facilities.
Gwyneth Paltrow allegedly set to throw dinner in honor of Sam Altman
TechCrunch / 8h
The actress' firm Kinship Ventures is an investor in the company.
Gambling on the Little League World Series? Sports bettors have gone too far
TechCrunch / 8h
Have we tried turning off society and turning it back on again?
Not Yet AI Curing Cancer But Validating Gains Can Be Made
Next Big Future / 8h
The Moderna Neoantigen selection. A tumor carries thousands of mutations. Only a handful produce peptides that get presented on MHC and recognized by T cells. Moderna’s pipeline takes next-generation sequencing data from tumor and blood samples, reviews the genetic mutations, and predicts up to 34 neoantigens most likely to elicit an immune response. That’s the ... Read more
You Can Soon Say ‘Wassup’ to ‘Scary Movie’ on Paramount+
Gizmodo / 8h
The sixth movie in the horror parody series comes to streaming September 3.
Panera overhauls MyPanera with points, status and new Sip Club limits
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Panera Bread has overhauled its MyPanera loyalty program, replacing its previous personalized rewards system with a more straightforward points program. As of Aug. 19, MyPanera members earn points on eligible purchases that they can redeem from a set rewards menu. Frequent customers can also unlock a new MyPanera+ status tier after spending $300 in a calendar year. But the changes aren't all posi
Comcast is adding motion detection to millions of routers, and I’m worried it’s a privacy nightmare
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Worried about intruders sneaking around inside your house when you’re out of town? You could get one of the best home security cameras , but what if your existing router could do some of the heavy lifting? That’s what Comcast has just started offering its customers, but the move has been met with considerable controversy. Dubbed WiFi Motion , the new feature is coming to Comcast-owned Xfinity’s i
The reMarkable Paper Pro can run Android 13 — it’s not pretty, but it works and it’s an incredible upgrade
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The reMarkable Paper Pro doesn't come with Android installed, but a YouTuber fixed that The port isn't perfect, but solves several flaws with the ereader The YouTuber wants to release a more accessible Android 13 port We adored the reMarkable Paper Pro when we first reviewed it back in 2024 . The “elegant writing tablet” combines a large color e-ink display with speedy writing response, and a dis
A robot could eventually conduct your blood draw at the doctor's office
Engadget / 8h
The FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind automated blood draw device for outpatient settings.
Fire TV devices now get Alexa+ for free, no Amazon Prime required
How-To Geek / 8h
You no longer need a subscription just to make use of advanced AI on your Amazon streaming stick or TV set. Amazon is making Alexa+ available on Fire TV devices for free, saving you the expense of either a Prime or Alexa+ subscription.
Physicists Think They’ve Discovered a New Type of Quantum Matter
Gizmodo / 8h
The "quantum droplet" represents an unlikely, powerful union of two different categories of particles.
Quiet on the creek TikTok trend, explained
Mashable / 8h
If your For You page has recently started whispering about a creek, don’t worry: You have not accidentally wandered onto FishingTok . "Quiet on the creek" is the latest TikTok catchphrase to escape the app. People are whispering it, dancing to it, and dropping it into comment sections whenever someone reveals a little too much information. But where did it come from, and what does it mean? This T
Making the case for minority-owned media in the Trump era
Mashable / 8h
Everything and everyone has a story. But not all of them are true. I still remember my first undergraduate journalism class when I heard the famous phrase "he who controls the media, controls the mind." Ever since, I have stayed acutely aware not only of the narratives directed at me, but also of those I tell myself about who I am. I started my career at the epicenter of the greatest storytelling
How I stopped hitting Claude's 5-hour limit without paying for Pro
How-To Geek / 8h
With AI chatbots like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini becoming our go-to thinking partner/co-worker, more often than not, we use them extensively. Like many, I love using Claude (web or app), especially for high-value tasks such as brainstorming ideas, solution architecture for apps, document generation, or data analysis. However, as a free-tier user, I frequently hit the rolling 5-hour session limit
People Scalping Movie Tickets Sucks, but Don’t Be Too Worried
Gizmodo / 8h
Advance sales for 'The Odyssey' and 'Dune: Part Three' set dangerous precidents, but they're the exception, not the rule.
Don’t Panic, the Pixel Watch 1 Isn’t Losing Google Health Support
Gizmodo / 8h
A recent bug prompted some Pixel Watch owners to think Google was eliminating the smartwatch's ability to sync sleep and workout data.
I Saw the Future of AI in a Robot That Can Learn on the Spot
Wired / 8h
During a recent visit to Generalist AI, I watched a robotic arm improvise and use a banana as a tool.
Paywalls on wheels: How software-defined vehicles plan to charge you later
How-To Geek / 9h
20 years ago, the computers in your car mostly handled fuel injection and ignition timing, shifted the transmission, and triggered the anti-lock brakes when something went wrong. Each one ran on a dedicated chip, wired to do exactly one job, and nothing changed unless a mechanic swapped the part.
Do Airlines Want You To Get Amazing Deals With Your Points? The Complicated Truth…
One Mile at a Time / 9h
I’ve written in the past about the general state of miles & points , and about how it’s the best of times, and the worst of times. Big picture, things are better than ever before when it comes to all the ways we can earn points, while they’re worse than ever before when it comes to the ability to efficiently redeem them. All the time we see airlines devalue their award pricing , limit who can red
Mars’ Potato-Shaped Moon May Have Gotten Its Youthful Look From a Single Impact
Gizmodo / 9h
A thick layer of dust from the impact may have served as "cosmetic fillers."
T-Mobile is giving away the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 right now — how to qualify for this wild offer
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: T-Mobile is offering the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 when you trade in an eligible device on a qualifying Experience Beyond plan, with credits paid out over 36 months. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Claim by trading in an eligible device on the Experience Beyond plan. Samsung's summer Unpacked event didn't hold back. Alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 , the company in
Google is turning Search into an AI study tool
Mashable / 9h
As districts across the country debate the efficacy of tech-enabled classrooms , Google wants to upgrade the average students' school supplies with new AI features. And they don't even need to leave the Google homepage to find them. SEE ALSO: What parents should know about ChatGPT for Teens Google Search becomes a study helper Announced today, Google is refashioning Search and AI Mode into a one-
AI was supposed to win people over by now — it hasn’t
TechCrunch / 9h
As AI becomes harder to avoid, consumers are growing more wary of the technology — and Silicon Valley is discovering that widespread adoption doesn’t necessarily lead to acceptance.
Valve Leaks Almost Everything About the Steam Frame, Except for the One Big Thing
Gizmodo / 9h
Valve will even tell you how to unbox, set up, and wear your headset like a real weirdo.
People Are Rushing to Find Ways to Remove Claude’s AI Text Watermark
Gizmodo / 9h
They're looking for a good scrub.
The New ‘Whalefall’ Trailer Really Gets to the Belly of the Beast
Gizmodo / 9h
Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin star in the wild survival movie, opening on October 16.
Coders are slacking when it comes to web standards — and that simply won't do in the AI age
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The ValidateHTML project examined the 5,000 most popular domains based on the Tranco list Project lead Théo Ducreux found that just 53% of these sites had human-readable home pages Almost 90% of the sites failed to meet W3C web standard, even serving violations of the HTML5 specification ValidateHTML—an independent project overseen by French developer Théo Ducreux—has uncovered a flagrant disrega
Google is offering college students a year of its AI Pro plan for free
Engadget / 9h
College students can get a free year of Google's AI Pro plan, something that would normally cost $200.
Finally, an Android maker besides Google is embracing magnetic charging
How-To Geek / 9h
You might not have to buy a Google Pixel to get an Android smartphone with Qi2 magnetic wireless charging built-in. Well-known leaker Evan Blass has revealed that Motorola is working on a Moto Snap charger that hints at Qi2 coming to its broader phone lineup.
Google packs Search and Gemini with new AI study tools
TechCrunch / 9h
The launch of the new study features marks Google's latest effort to make Gemini the AI assistant that students turn to when learning and studying, as it continues to compete with companies like OpenAI.
Hold your lounges! Dulles’ love-them-or-hate-them people movers aren’t going anywhere until the mid-2030s
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
The both loved and hated jet-age mobile lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) have a bit more life left in them yet. The vehicles that ferry travelers to and from several of IAD's concourses and the international arrivals facility cannot be retired until the mid-2030s when several critical pieces of the airport's $19.9 billion redevelopment are complete, a timeline presented We
AirPods with cameras could not arrive at a worse time — and I'll just say no
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Here's something I never thought: What if my ears could see? The very idea of it conjures visions of earlobes with clusters of tiny, spider-like eyes. Of course, now we're all considering this possibility thanks to what appears to be a stunning crack in Apple's typically rock-solid dome of product secrecy. As we reported earlier this week , MacRumors dug into one of the macOS 27 release candidate
GPU undervolting isn't worth the hassle: Set a power limit to drop temps in seconds
How-To Geek / 9h
In some ways, your GPU is just an expensive and fancy way to turn electricity into heat and noise. These high-performance components try to squeeze every possible frame out for you, but the cost of the last few frames is much higher than the first few.
Unitree’s New Robot Can Sprint Faster Than Usain Bolt, Though the Way It Moves May Give You Nightmares About Demons
Futurism / 9h
Unitree says that its new “Superman” humanoid robot can run faster than any recorded human. The Chinese robotics company revealed the new model on Monday, hyping up its athletic capabilities in a common marketing shtick. In a thirty second video, the robot leaps around two meters into the air, which is well over the human standing jump record of 1.7 meters, according to Guinness World Records . T
Researchers say OpenAI revoked their access to limited cyber program
TechCrunch / 9h
The idea behind OpenAI's Trusted Access for Cyber program is to give trusted defenders better models so they can report bugs and vulnerabilities to companies, with the aim of getting flaws patched faster.
Its easier to ride a sandworm than to buy Dune: Part Three IMAX 70mm tickets
Mashable / 9h
Tickets for IMAX 70mm screenings of Dune: Part Three , including early showings, went on sale on Aug. 18. What followed was chaos. SEE ALSO: 'The Odyssey' has made IMAX 70mm a status symbol On social media, fans scrambling to buy tickets online lamented that sites like Fandango and AMC were crashing. If you were actually able to make it onto a site, chances are you were met with a virtual queue w
What parents should know about ChatGPT for Teens
Mashable / 9h
This week's launch of ChatGPT for Teens may be welcome news to parents concerned about the role of artificial intelligence in their child's life. OpenAI positioned its new product as a learning partner for students. The company said ChatGPT for Teens limits the emotional and intimate exchanges between young people and AI that have driven concerns about well-being and mental health. In some tragic
Best Buys 60th Anniversary Sale is live: We found the top deals on TVs, iPhones, Pokémon TCG, and more
Mashable / 9h
Shop the best deals of Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale: Best Apple deal Apple iPhone Air (256GB, Unlocked) $839.99 (save $160) Best TV deal Hisense 65-inch U6 Pro Mini LED QLED 4K TV $598.99 (save $501) Best Windows laptop deal Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $999.99 (save $350) Best robot vacuum Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop $349.99 (save $350) Best ear
Google Maps kept changing my shared route—this simple trick keeps it on track
How-To Geek / 9h
Google Maps is great for finding the quickest way from point A to point B. However, when I choose a specific route and share it with someone else, it sometimes sends them on a different path. I found a simple workaround that keeps shared journeys much closer to the route I originally chose.
Bilt Adds Equinox Spa Credits — Could Amex Platinum Unlock Bilt Cash Without Paying For The Gym?
View from the Wing / 9h
Bilt members can now redeem Bilt Cash for Equinox spa, personal training and Pilates, but only with an active membership. Would an Amex Platinum-funded Equinox+ account get you through that hurdle?
This $35,000 used luxury SUV delivers a Mercedes-level interior for RAV4 money
How-To Geek / 10h
Used EVs are becoming some of the best bargains on the market, with steep early depreciation putting vehicles that once cost close to $60,000 within reach for around the price of a new Toyota RAV4. This particular luxury SUV is a perfect example. At just three years old, well-cared-for models can be found for roughly $35,000, giving buyers access to a genuinely upscale interior, more than 300 mil
Windows 11's hidden "End task" shortcut is the one feature every power user should enable
How-To Geek / 10h
Most of us have had an app freeze at exactly the wrong moment. I used to open Task Manager, hunt through the list, and force it to close. Windows 11 has a much quicker option, though, and it takes seconds to enable.
The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Why Did Starbucks Bring Back the Unicorn Frappuccino
Lifehacker / 10h
There's a wave of nostalgia washing over youth culture this week, but it's not the nostalgia you are probably familiar with: Kids aren't pining for goldfish swallowing contests, raccoon coats, and saying "Flibberty-Gibbet." They're nostalgic for terrible Starbucks drinks from 2017, weird Tumbler subcultures from 2010, and forgotten Saturday Night Live sketches from 2018. You know, the good old da
Study finds a 15 percent increase in traffic deaths after major music streaming releases
Engadget / 10h
Drivers may be more distracted on days when a big new album drops.
Mattel is releasing a full-scale building brick set of the original Xbox
Engadget / 10h
The $330 Xbox building set includes a controller that interacts with three game-inspired dioramas.
Glass-Filled Popsicles Are the Perfect End to Pestilence Summer
Gizmodo / 10h
And you thought the diarrhea lettuce was bad.
'There is no reliable, economical one-size-fits-all model on the horizon': Experts claim AI costs will grow fivefold by 2028, as demand continues to soar
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Implementing AI systems will become more expensive as models become cheaper, experts warn Cost-efficient tokens are resulting in more complex AI agents Soaring costs could result in changes to how businesses rely on AI, as the inference paradox becomes more apparent The drive towards agentic AI workflows could be about to hit its first real challenge: cost. With more companies using agentic AI ov
Deus Ex and Dishonored designer Harvey Smith has a new studio making immersive sims
Engadget / 10h
New gaming studio Black Pony Immersive has veterans from Arkane, Insomniac and Epic.
Wattpad’s alleged smut ban sends fan-fiction readers running to AO3
Mashable / 10h
Wattpad readers, cancel the emergency evacuation. Your mafia bosses, K-pop idols, vampires, and emotionally unavailable fictional boyfriends are safe for now. Despite the panic spreading across TikTok, X, and Reddit, Wattpad says it has not banned smut . The storytelling platform updated the language in its Content Guidelines on Aug. 10, prompting users to fear that sexually explicit stories were
A ‘Hidden’ Solar Outburst Just Exposed a Blind Spot in Space-Weather Forecasting
Gizmodo / 10h
A puzzling detection by NASA's Europa Clipper sparked a 17-spacecraft investigation. The findings are raising concern about future crewed missions.
‘Star Wars Visions: Tsukumo’ Adds a Fascinating Twist to Order 66
Gizmodo / 10h
VIZ Media’s prequel‑era manga follows an Order 66 survivor locked in a fatal clash with an Imperial droid acting as the fandom’s mouthpiece, airing out everything wrong with the Jedi—and whether they deserved to be destroyed.
The Mazda SUV that makes a BMW X5 look hard to justify
How-To Geek / 10h
BMW's X5 has the badge, the reputation, and the luxury-car credentials, but you don't necessarily have to spend BMW money to get a family SUV that feels genuinely upscale. The Mazda CX-90 takes a different approach, pairing a premium-looking cabin with strong driving dynamics and the practicality of three rows.
If You Loved 'The Hawk,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. No one does sports comedy like Will Ferrell. His loud, crude, and slightly unbalanced (okay, often extremely unbalanced) comedic persona is ideal for a character like Lonnie Hawkins, aka The Hawk, an aging former pro golfer chasing one last bit of glory while hilariously getting in his own way. What’s great about The Hawk is how precisely pitched
ChatGPT for Teens Is an Immediate, Dismal Failure
Futurism / 10h
After years of horrendous scandals, OpenAI has seemingly admitted that ChatGPT wasn’t safe for teenage users. On Tuesday, the Sam Altman-led company rolled out an alternate version of the bot called “ChatGPT for Teens,” which is purportedly designed to help younger users “learn, think critically, deepen understanding, and use AI with confidence.” The feature “provides stronger built-in safety pro
Starlux Airlines Starts Selling Miles: I’m More Excited Than I Should Be!!
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Folks, Starlux Airlines’ COSMILE frequent flyer program has finally gotten into the business of selling miles to consumers. Objectively it’s a pretty awful deal, as the airline is charging an astronomical four cents per mile (we’ll see if there are promotions in the future). However, I’m ridiculously excited here, as this is a way to score a discount on a Starlux first class ticket, as that’s an
Stripe Buys A.I. Start-Up OpenRouter for $7.5 Billion
NYT > Technology / 10h
The deal is significant for the artificial intelligence industry, uniting Stripe’s payments business with OpenRouter’s helping businesses direct their spending on A.I. models.
IKEA is teasing some Xbox... things
Engadget / 10h
Who wouldn't want to rest their tush on a green Xbox logo cushion?
Level up your gaming battlestation with $650 off the massive 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $650: As of August 19, get the Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo G9 Curved Gaming Monitor for $1,449.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $2,099.99. That's a discount of 31%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo G9 Curved Gaming Monitor $1,449.99 at Amazon $2,099.99 Save $650.00 If you're a hardcore gamer, you no doubt enjoy feeling like you're in the middle of your favor
This default Windows setting is making your SSD slower than it should be
How-To Geek / 10h
SSDs are fast, but even they can be slowed down over time. If you live for speed and feel like your SSD starts to get just a little slower sometimes, especially near the end of a week, there is one setting you might want to check out called TRIM.
Your Samsung Galaxy has 2 features that are begging for NFC tags instead of buttons
How-To Geek / 11h
The Quick Settings swipe-down menu makes it easy to access some of the best Samsung Galaxy features. However, while tapping a toggle or button is simple enough, nothing beats performing a single action without touching your phone’s screen. This is what I’ve done with NFC tags, and it has been a game changer for the tools I use most.
Meet the startup helping Wall Street put a price on AI compute
TechCrunch / 11h
The AI buildout shows no signs of slowing. And with hundreds of billions of dollars a year going into data centers and GPUs, compute has become the single biggest cost for anyone building AI products. But for all that spending, there still isn’t a straightforward way to put a price on compute — or for firms to hedge their exposure when the price changes. Silicon Data […]
T-Mobile ‘chopped a cable’ to expel Chinese hackers from its network
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TechCrunch / 11h
The U.S. phone provider escaped a large-scale breach of its network after identifying Chinese-backed hackers early on.
Get the Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum for $200 less at Amazon
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 13%: As of Aug. 19, you can get the Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum-and-mop combo for $1,299.98, down from $1,499.99, at Amazon. That's a 13% discount, or $200.01 in savings. Narwal Flow 2 $1,299.98 at Amazon $1,499.99 Save $200.01 If you've ever owned a budget robot mop , you've probably realized that most of them just drag a damp, dirty cloth around your home until the run is finished. Not only
Shop TVs during Best Buys 60th Anniversary Sale — save on LG OLEDs, Hisense, and Samsung
Mashable / 11h
Best TV deals at Best Buy: Best overall 65-inch LG Class C6 Series OLED evo AI 4K Smart webOS TV (2026 $1,799.99 (save $900) Best budget TV 85-inch Hisense Class QD50 Hi-QLED Series 4K UHD Smart Roku TV (2026) $189.99 (save $120) Best gaming TV deal 55-inch LG Class B6E Series OLED AI 4K Smart webOS TV (2026) $799.99 (save $500) Buying a new TV is one of those purchases that starts out exciting b
GTA 6 leaks: Map and gameplay potentially revealed
Mashable / 11h
Grand Theft Auto VI has become one of the most anticipated video game releases of all time, and Rockstar Games is finally set to pull back the curtain with an "extended look" event on Netflix later this month. But a major leak is keeping the studio from controlling the narrative. According to IGN , a group calling itself Cyberleek has claimed responsibility for two leaked gameplay videos and a ma
Want a cheap robot vacuum that mops? Snag the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 for 50% off.
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $350 : As of Aug. 19, the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop combo is on sale at Amazon for only $349.99. That's half off its typical list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 robot vacuum mop combo $349.99 at Amazon $699.99 Save $350 Mashable's robot vacuum expert Leah Stodart has tested over 35 different models and only recommends a few specific mo
A fantastical journey unfolds in gorgeous Wildwood trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
In June, we highlighted a behind-the-scenes featurette on the making of Wildwood , director Travis Knight’s forthcoming stop-motion animated fantasy film. Laika Studios released an extended teaser in May, which racked up over 90 million views. And now we've got the gorgeous full trailer, set to a haunting cover of Avicii's " Wake Me Up ." The film is an adaptation of the 2011 novel by Colin Meloy
mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in Phase 3 melanoma trial, Moderna and Merck say
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Pharmaceutical partners Moderna and Merck announced on Wednesday that their novel mRNA-based vaccine—individually tailored to target a patient's unique cancer mutations—was effective in a late-stage clinical trial of patients with melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. The announcement was scant on details, but if the success holds, it stands to realize the high aspirations for both
Google Pixel 11 series review: Is the magic fading?
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Google's approach to making smartphones has changed a lot over the years. It started with Nexus phones aimed at the tinkerer and enthusiast niche back when there were countless companies making smartphones. Today, there are far fewer, and Google's hyper-polished Pixel lineup is seeing less competition and higher sales. So maybe Google thinks it can just keep doing what works. The new Pixel 11 ser
Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way's central black hole
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Sgr A* is the name we've given to the supermassive black hole that sits at the center of the Milky Way. We've known about its presence since the 1970s but only managed to image it within the past few years. In the intervening time, most of our understanding of the object was obtained by watching a group of stars that orbit the black hole, helping us get a good estimate of its mass and size. In es
Meta ran ads for an app promising to nudify female politicians
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Meta platforms recently ran ads for an AI porn-generation tool that seemingly encouraged users to create deepfaked videos resembling female US politicians, despite the company’s policies against ads containing sexual material. It’s the latest in a series of failures by Meta to keep advertisements for tools that produce nonconsensual intimate imagery off its platforms. The tool, which is called Kr
Trump expected to pick conservative policy wonk Heidi Overton to lead FDA
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
President Trump is expected to nominate Heidi Overton, a top conservative policy aide, as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, according to multiple media reports. Overton is currently the deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council and has played a key role in shaping a variety of health policies during Trump's second term. At times, she has notably angered m
Flock’s New AI Tool Does Much More Than Track License Plates
Gizmodo / 11h
A Wired investigation found that cops can search for vehicles and their drivers using prompts describing location, time, and patterns of movement.
Meta AI now has a dedicated desktop app for Mac
Engadget / 11h
Meta's new Mac app is part of the company's push to make more business-friendly AI tools.
The Cast of ‘Murderbot’ Season 2 Is Ridiculously Stacked
Gizmodo / 11h
Steve Buscemi, Katy O’Brian, Michael Sheen, Tramell Tillman, and many more have come aboard the next installment of Apple TV's Martha Wells sci-fi adaptation.
Tesla Robotaxi With No Driver Spotted Smashing Through Traffic Barriers
Futurism / 11h
Like a klutz on an obstacle course, a Tesla Robotaxi with no safety driver seemingly panicked after taking a wrong turn and plowed through a row of bollards, those springy traffic barriers that you are not supposed to run down. The incident was captured in a video uploaded Monday to the r/SelfDrivingCars subreddit and first spotted by Electrek . It was taken by a rider sitting in the front passen
This Lenovo Idea Tab with a stylus and folio case is built for hybrid workers and back-to-school students — and Amazon has it on a limited-time deal for $200
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
In our experience, Lenovo's Idea Tab line is a strong contender when it comes to the top budget tablets for business professionals and students. And I've just found a configuration that bundles in the Tab Pen and a folio case alongside the Lenovo Idea Tab for $200 (was $275) at Amazon . This commuter-friendly 11-in tablet features an 11-inch 2.5K IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek D
Google is trying to solve contrails with AI
Engadget / 11h
Operation Blue Skies, which also involves the UK government, will subtly reroute flights to test contrail avoidance.
10 Shows Like 'Lucky' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The latest from Reese Witherspoon's production powerhouse Hello Sunshine is another buzzy hit: the crime thriller Lucky, based on Marissa Stapley's bestselling novel, has been solidly within Apple TV's top ten since its release. Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Luciana "Lucky" Armstrong, con-artist forced to go on the run when a heist goes sideways. And w
Major Progress to Curing Cancer From Moderna Melanoma Vaccine
Next Big Future / 11h
Moderna is up 130% today with success of a phase 3 trial on AI Assisted personalized MRNA cancer treatment. . Phase 2 showed 50-60% reduction in cancer deaths, but pathway to personalized AI cancer treatments. This is freaking huge: For the first time, a AI-assisted personalized mRNA ... Read more
This World Photography Day, I’m getting lost in the late David Hockney’s incredible Polaroid composites
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Today is World Photography Day 2026, a celebration of all things photographic I've been enjoying a series of incredible Poalroid composites by the legendary British artist David Hockney Using cubist influences, Hockney shot dozens of Polaroids to create interpretations of real-world scenes Since today is World Photography Day, it’s the perfect time for us camera nerds to celebrate our artistic me
Coders Say They Already Found Workarounds to Claude’s Invisible Watermarks
Wired / 11h
Anthropic announced last week it would include invisible watermarks in AI-generated content to comply with new EU rules. Within hours, overrides were being touted online.
Canon’s World Photography Day sale is live — including up to £270 off the R8, R6 Mark II, R6 Mark III, and a multitude of lenses
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The official Canon UK store has kicked off a limited-time-only sale as part of its celebrations for World Photography Day. While the big day itself is today, the sale will be running over the next few days until August 23 — in which time you can get your hands on some impressive bundle deals and discounts on refurbished models. I've been scanning through the sale today, and you can check out my p
This TP-Link Deco X55 Wi-Fi 6 mesh system is a $150 dead-zone eliminator if you're upgrading your home office
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
TP-Link's Deco line comes up often in our mesh Wi-Fi coverage, and the X55 is the AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 version built to blanket larger homes with three units instead of relying on a single router. A 3-pack TP-Link Deco X55 has dropped to $150 (was $170) at Amazon . Each unit covers up to 6,500 square feet combined, packs three Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired backhaul or connecting devices directly, an
Anthropic’s Claude can now send Gmail emails without asking first
Mashable / 11h
Would you let AI handle your emails? If the masochist in you says "yes," well, I guess you're now in luck! Anthropic has just updated its Claude connector for Google Workspace to allow full Gmail inbox management . This notably includes the ability for the AI assistant to send and reply to emails without additional user input or approval. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading o
Stay charged up in any situation with $50 off the DJI Power 1000 V2 Portable Power Station
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $50.01: As of August 19, get the DJI Power 1000 V2 Portable Power Station for $399.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $449.99. That's a discount of 11%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Power 1000 V2 Portable Power Station $399.98 at Amazon $449.99 Save $50.01 Summer may be ending soon, but that doesn't mean the power outages will go away forever. If you're looking for an aff
Google Pixel Watch 5 Review: More Health, More AI
Wired / 11h
With smarter gym tracking, new health alerts, and offline Gemini, the Pixel Watch 5 fine-tunes a winning formula—for a price.
'We operate fleets of smaller, lower-cost assets that are centrally controlled and highly scalable': How tiny uncrewed vessels are mapping the ocean and delivering instant marine data at scale
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
While many tech companies are looking to planetary bodies and the stars as the next frontier of exploration, there is one much closer to the shiny blue marble we call home that has been largely unexplored. According to a 2025 study by Science Advances, humanity has visually explored just 0.001% of the ocean, and much of this has been relatively close to shorelines. But while our visual exploratio
The 8 coolest screen-free fitness trackers you can buy in 2026 — from the Garmin Cirqa to the Google Fitbit Air
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Just as smartwatches — like phones — were starting to get dull, with incremental upgrades every year and people beginning to tire of wearing screens, along comes a plethora of high-profile category disrupters to help people track their fitness without getting notifications on their wrists. These 'focus' wearables are becoming more popular by the week, and I'm seeing more and more screenless track
This Amazon Kindle Scribe is a brilliant writing and e-reading tablet for work — but this unmissable deal on this certified Like-New model ends soon
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) is one of the best e-readers and handwriting tablets for business professionals that we've ever tested, beating even the 2025 version when it comes to replicating the pen on paper feel. And right now, a like-new Kindle Scribe has dropped to $288 (was $360) at Amazon . This e-ink tablet features a the 10.2-inch, 300ppi E Ink display, redesigned Premium Pen, and Amaz
How to watch Celtic vs LASK: Free Streams & TV Channels, Team News for Champions League 2026/27 Play-Offs
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Celtic vs LASK: Wednesday, August 19 at 8pm BST / 3pm ET Free Stream: RTE Player (Ireland) Outside Ireland? Use NordVPN to unblock your free stream Watch Celtic vs LASK in the first leg of this Champions League play-off , as the Scottish giants attempt to qualify for Europe's premier tournament. There is a second leg to come next week, but Celtic will be targeting a victory on home soil before th
Amazon is bringing drone deliveries to the Chicago and Atlanta metro areas as part of a major expansion
Engadget / 11h
Amazon says it will serve nearly 500 US towns and cities with Prime Air deliveries by the end of the year.
Millions of Comcast WiFi Routers Can Now Tell When You’re Moving Around the House
Gizmodo / 12h
The feature is promoted as an added layer of home security, but it has already raised privacy concerns.
How I watermark my 3D prints (and why I do it)
How-To Geek / 12h
I mostly mess with 3D printers as a hobby, but since 3D printing is an expensive hobby, I also sell 3D printed models at a local market, which helps pay for filament, and also gives my friend who runs the stall every week more stuff to sell at no cost to them.
Library and reading room at the House of Education in Krasnoyarsk, Russia
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
postcard-from-the-past : Russian vintage postcard
Cool: Eurowings Adds “Real” Business Class On Entire A320neo Fleet, A Rarity In Europe
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Business class on narrow-body jets within Europe is known for being lackluster, generally just consisting of economy seats with blocked middles and improved service. In 2025, a Lufthansa Group carrier announced it would install more comfortable seats in business class on narrow-body aircraft. Ironically, it wasn’t a full-service airline like Lufthansa or SWISS, but instead the group’s low-cost ca
81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown
BBC News / 12h
According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request the number of letters sent has almost tripled since 2024.
Scientists Uncover Worrying Link Between This Popular Erection Drug and Blindness
Gizmodo / 12h
New research links long-term tadalafil use to a higher risk of glaucoma.
Flock is testing a new AI tool that tracks and identifies people based on their driving habits
Engadget / 12h
This goes way, way further than keeping an eye on license plates.
Why this 3-year-old Japanese luxury SUV makes more sense than buying new
How-To Geek / 12h
A new luxury SUV gives you the latest model, but it also comes with one big financial downside: depreciation. The 2023 Acura MDX has already absorbed much of that initial hit, while still offering the refinement, performance, space, and features that make it a compelling premium SUV.
Amazon’s delivery drones are flying to 500 more cities
Mashable / 12h
If Amazon gets its way, your next emergency phone-charger order may not arrive in a van, but buzz into your yard from the sky before you have time to forget you ordered it. That possibility is about to become real for many more people. On Wednesday, Amazon announced that Prime Air will expand to nearly 500 cities and towns across the United States by the end of 2026. That would represent a sixfol
Review: The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold finally gives Samsung a real fight
Mashable / 12h
Last year, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold was technically in competition with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 , but in reality, it was no contest. Google's phone was just too bulky to really be a true peer of Samsung's excellent foldable. This year, while one might arrive at the same ultimate conclusion, it is more of a real competition. The $1,899 Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a clear, marked improvemen
Hands-on: Google Pixel 11 series makes small but meaningful improvements
Mashable / 12h
Google has some new phones coming out, and we've been busy testing them all. Let's talk about them. As part of its annual Made by Google event earlier this month, Google lifted the veil off the entire Pixel 11 series. While we don't quite have full reviews ready for each phone just yet, we wanted to share our first impressions of the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL. (You can read our
Amazons $400-off deal on the MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip erases Apples price hike (and then some)
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $400: As of Aug. 19, the Apple MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip (18-core CPU and 20-core GPU), 24GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage is on sale for $2,799 at Amazon and Best Buy . That's 13% off its usual sticker price of $3,199. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,799 at Amazon $3,199 Save $400 Opens in a n
Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL Review: Smart Software, Small Upgrade
Wired / 12h
Google’s new voice typing is pure magic, but subpar gaming performance and a useless rear LED keep these flagships from true greatness.
My favorite loyalty program perk? The one that pays me back when my kid outgrows her clothes
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
After more than a decade of nonstop travel, I recently hit a point in my life where, all of a sudden, I was spending more on baby supplies than on plane tickets. That's not to say I'm not traveling, or not traveling with my daughter. I am! But that baby stuff isn't cheap, and the things you need change and multiply constantly over the first couple of years. Case in point: Clothes, which need to b
The New ‘Insidious’ Is the Best Since the Original
Gizmodo / 12h
'Insidious: Out of the Further' stars Amelia Eve and Lin Shaye. It hits theaters on August 21.
Google’s Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That?
NYT > Technology / 12h
The phone’s artificial intelligence can order groceries, book tables and take photos on a user’s behalf. But is it something people really want?
American Airlines Flight Attendants Are Already Complaining About Seatback TVs — But The Screens Will Make Their Jobs Easier
View from the Wing / 12h
American Airlines flight attendants are already warning that new seatback screens will break, generate complaints and delay flights. But that's not going to ground aircraft, and the screens should make cabins easier to manage, bring back video safety briefings and give employees a stake in a more profitable airline.
Go easy on the gas —new study suggests a smooth EV driving style is simplest way to prolong its battery life
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
New analysis links aggressive driving to premature EV battery degradation Chinese researchers found optimizing driving style can prolong battery life Researchers used AI modeling to link driving style to battery wear Researchers at Shanghai Dianji University in China have linked aggressive driving styles to premature EV battery degradation, concluding that optimizing driving style is an “effectiv
Amazon's back-to-school sale is slashing prices on best-selling running and walking shoes — Nike, Hoka, Adidas, and Skechers from $54
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Kids aren't the only ones who need new shoes for the school year. August is a perfect time to pick up a pair of sneakers, and Amazon's back-to-school sale is slashing prices on top-rated models from brands like Nike, Hoka, New Balance, Adidas , and Skechers . Below are popular women's and men's running shoe models on sale, with savings up to 35% and prices starting at just $54 . I've listed a wid
Over half of Americans are concerned about AI in daily life — with tech leaders and AI gurus desperately trying to calm the number one fear
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
New research shows the majority of Americans are concerned about AI The main fear continues to be job replacement over the next 20 years Tech leaders and AI gurus are doing their best to quell the flames of fear It’s no secret that millions of Americans have their fair share of concerns about AI, especially when it's escaping testing and wreaking havoc, or being used to produce deepfakes of women
Google Pixel 11 review: A lot of phone for a little more money
Engadget / 12h
The Pixel 11 is $100 more than last year and didn't change a ton, but is still one of the best smartphones on the market.
Pixel 11 Pro review: Google AI as your enabler
Engadget / 12h
Just because it doesn't meet the high standard its predecessor set doesn't mean the Pixel 11 Pro isn't a great phone.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: Doing more but not quite enough
Engadget / 12h
Google's latest foldable sports some welcome upgrades, but its lack of a major design change is disappointing.
The Pixel 11’s flashiest new feature makes me worry about Google
How-To Geek / 12h
The general consensus on the Pixel 11 series is that not much sets it apart from last year’s models. One of the few highlights is the “HiLight” LED panel on the camera bar. It’s a cool idea in theory, but painfully underwhelming in reality—and it makes me worry about Google.
These 5 camera features on Pixel 11 Pro make it worth the upgrade
How-To Geek / 12h
The new Pixel 11 series is here, and while there's a lot to appreciate, it's easy to understand why some fans feel like not enough has changed. While it's a familiar affair on the outside, with camera upgrades, a faster processor, and Gemini intelligence throughout, the Pixel 11 is actually quite impressive. That's especially true when it comes to cameras, and here are 5 features that make it sta
Sports Betting Site Boasts That It’s Letting Users Bet on Little League Players
Futurism / 12h
If you thought the online sports betting industry was running out of controversies, think again: they’re now letting users bet on ten-year-old baseball players in the Little League. As gambling experts Dustin Gouker and Eric Ramsey noted in a newsletter over the weekend , offshore sportsbooks are now allowing users to bet on the Little League World Series, an annual baseball tournament for childr
Amazon Reportedly Leaked Jason Statham’s New Film ‘Mutiny’ on Prime
Gizmodo / 12h
Someone at Amazon is having a very bad day.
OLED Screens Are Finally Defeating the One Thing Holding Them Back
Gizmodo / 12h
The prettiest displays available may be getting cheaper.
Aldi is launching a cheap Dyson and Shark stick vacuum rival soon — and it’ll be joined by a £20 air fryer
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Aldi is launching a new £40 vacuum cleaner in its Specialbuys restock There's also a new mini air fryer for £20, which is ideal for saving kitchen space Once they're gone from Aldi's middle aisle, that's it Aldi’s famous middle aisle is a one-stop shop of random products, and you always end up finding something you never knew you needed — now the retailer is launching two new household appliances
This is the cheapest solution to your PC's dead USB port
How-To Geek / 12h
More than once, I've thought a USB port on my PC was broken. It only turned out to be true once, but when it was, I was actually able to fix it.
Upgrade your gaming setup while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 monitor is under $1,000
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $300 : As of Aug. 19, the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor is down to just $999 instead of $1,299 at Amazon. That's 23% off and matches its lowest price on record. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor $999 at Amazon $1,299 Save $300 If you're going to spend hours upon hours gaming in front of a screen, you might as well invest in
Add the fantastic DJI Mic 3 to your content creation arsenal for 37% off
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $122: As of August 19, get the DJI Mic 3 (1 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) for $207 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $329. That's a discount of 37%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Mic 3 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $207 at Amazon $329 Save $122 Content creators or anyone looking to take a few videos here and there can benefit from a great mic. DJI boasts a variety of excellent
TerraPower’s nuclear reactor has a secret weapon for powering AI data centers
TechCrunch / 12h
TerraPower's nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.
Rivian spinout Also raises another $150M
TechCrunch / 12h
The round, led by Prysm Capital, will fund the company's expansion beyond pedal-assist electric bikes and commercial cargo quads to autonomous delivery vehicles.
Some Stand-Up Comics Are Pivoting Away From Video on Social Media
NYT > Technology / 13h
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