Flock Surveillance Cameras Are Actually Horrible for Fighting Crime, FBI Data Shows
Futurism / 10min
Since the launch of Flock Safety in 2017, the ACLU estimates the company installed some 100,000 automatic license plate readers throughout the United States. The dragnet comes with plenty of downsides to privacy and civil liberties: it’s ripe for abuse by crooked cops , powered by sweatshop labor , and nearly impossible to escape once it designates you a target. But police officials insist it’s w
Here's how engineers plan to save the satellite sent to save NASA's Swift mission
Ars Technica - All content / now
One week ago, more than 200 miles above the Earth, a refrigerator-size satellite making its way toward an attempted rescue of NASA's $500 million Swift gamma-ray observatory suddenly spun out of control . It didn't look good. The spacecraft, named Link, was rotating on multiple axes, rendering it unable to maintain a reliable communications link with the ground and complicating efforts to arrest
What kind of iPhone gamer are you? Find out in our quiz and get some hand-picked Apple Arcade recommendations
Latest from TechRadar / 10min
Whether you're a die-hard mobile gamer or a newcomer to the world of portable play, Apple Arcade will likely have something for you. Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade This article is part of our Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade: the definitive guide to everything that you need to know about the gaming service. Be sure to browse the full series here . The subscription service gives you access to hundre
I built a whole-home leak detection system with $10 sensors
How-To Geek / 16min
If something goes wrong in my home, like a pipe bursting, I would rather find out from a notification than stepping in inches of water. It’s for that reason that I’ve started building a water leak detection system using this one adorable, off-the-shelf sensor: the IKEA KLIPPBOK.
7 ways to repurpose your old Android tablet
How-To Geek / 16min
Got an old Android tablet gathering dust in a drawer? Wondering if there’s anything genuinely useful you can do with it besides recycling it? Here are seven practical ways to give your old Android tablet a new life and a new purpose.
Time Is Running Out For ‘Barbie 2’ to Happen
Gizmodo / 20min
This Barbie could get a sequel if Warner Bros. is willing to accept the terms of the talent's deals.
Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead?
TechCrunch / 26min
Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.
3 hidden Google TV Streamer settings you should change right now
How-To Geek / 30min
Google's TV Streamer ships with a handful of defaults that work against you. These three changes take less than five minutes and make the whole experience faster and less intrusive.
American Airlines Is Emailing Passengers To Announce They’ll Be Flying To Donald J. Trump Airport
View from the Wing / 36min
American Airlines is emailing passengers booked to West Palm Beach to explain that their flights will soon show as going to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with the airport code changing from PBI to DJT on August 18.
I played all 279 Apple Arcade games — here are the eight best, from genius quick puzzlers to addictive life sims
Latest from TechRadar / 38min
It's been a huge week for me here at TechRadar. I managed to convince my boss that it was a good idea for me to sit at my desk for five whole days and play all 200+ games available as part of the Apple Arcade service on my phone. Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade This article is part of our Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade: the definitive guide to everything that you need to know about the gaming serv
What Is USB Tethering And How Do You Enable It For Mobile Hotspot?
Engadget / 44min
There are times when a physical connection will perform better than a Wi-Fi hotspot. Here's when you want to use USB tethering, and how.
The 5 Samsung Galaxy features that beat Google Pixel's flashier alternatives
How-To Geek / 45min
We often hear more about Google's Android features than Samsung's, even though Samsung sells far more phones. While those Samsung phones come with many Google apps installed, they're also packed with Samsung-specific features that are often better than their flashier alternatives on Pixel phones. Let's touch on some of the bangers.
Blank spaces could hold danger - Kaspersky report warns of the dangers of 'parked domains' and empty pages where hackers could be lurking
Latest from TechRadar / 52min
Kaspersky says empty web pages are watching you, and the research backs up the warning Over 90% of parked domains now send visitors somewhere malicious, and clearing your cookies will not help Blank pages are also a problem: many 'Coming Soon' placeholders are quietly fingerprinting your device Kaspersky has unveiled a rather underreported attack vector which is increasingly being used by threat
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Music, Arts & Literature / 56min
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On Tim Cook’s Final Earnings Call, He Said Apple May Charge for Siri
Gizmodo / 56min
A price may come into play "when people use it a lot," he said.
Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google face wrongful death lawsuit from four US families
Engadget / 59min
The Social Media Victims Law Center accused the companies of creating addictive and dangerous platforms.
Apple Arcade is a joyful reminder of when mobile gaming was about fun, not emptying your wallet
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Remember when mobile gaming was fun? Back in the day, you could just scroll the App Store, pick out an icon or two that you liked the look of, and have a new game downloaded and ready to play in just a few moments. Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade This article is part of our Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade: the definitive guide to everything that you need to know about the gaming service. Be sure to
After three weeks wearing the Meta Ray-Ban Scriber Optics I couldn't be more in love — I just wish smart glasses weren’t so controversial
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
I’ve tested dozens of smart glasses for TechRadar, but every time I get a new pair of Meta Ray-Bans to try, I’m reminded why they’re so popular — because yet again my past three weeks with the Ray-Ban Meta Optics have been a joy. Mostly. Much like Meta’s previous smart specs, you’ll find a host of technological features crammed into the eyewear. There are speakers for open-ear audio, which is per
Why I still use the '90s most ridiculed desktop accessory in 2026
How-To Geek / 1h
Yes, I daily-drive a trackball mouse. I have used trackballs on and off throughout my life, but I've never actually owned one. It was usually at school or using my dad's friend's PC. An architect, he swore by this big A4Tech trackball mouse and when I had to do anything on one of these computers (usually fix them), the big red ball mouse was the only option.
OpenAI’s Escaped Models Were Allegedly Rampaging More Extensively Than Previously Reported
Futurism / 1h
Last week, OpenAI claimed that a group of its AI models had broken containment, successfully hacking into the systems of open source AI platform Hugging Face to cheat on a benchmark test. In the wake of the announcement, two very distinct narratives have emerged surrounding OpenAI’s claims. Some say it was essentially a publicity stunt, with the company setting parameters for the test that pushed
Android Auto isn't worth the hassle—my car's infotainment does it better
How-To Geek / 1h
I know many consider Android Auto to be essential when buying a car—but as for me, I rarely use it. The way I see it, my car's infotainment system is already a better experience.
'A disk in a planet-scale computer': Meta has so many expensive GPUs that it's buying SSDs to kill idle time
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Meta rebuilt storage systems after slow data repeatedly stalled expensive AI GPUs SSD caching dramatically reduced AI dataset loading times from hours to minutes Meta replaced complex metadata lookups with a faster unified storage architecture Meta says storage systems have failed to keep pace with AI computing power, creating delays that leave costly GPUs waiting instead of processing workloads
How to create and delete stickers on your iPhone
Engadget / 1h
iPhone stickers are a clever way to make conversations more personal and fun, but a good sticker library requires creating new and deleting old, overused ones.
This one free tool backs up my files to multiple cloud services at once
How-To Geek / 1h
Rclone is an app that lets you upload, download, sync, and delete files in the cloud. Let me show you why it's better than the official apps from your cloud providers.
Yukiko Noritake (Japanese, 1989) - La Vert Encadré (The Green Frame) (2026)
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
weepingwidar : Yukiko Noritake (Japanese, 1989) - La Vert Encadré (The Green Frame) (2026)
Sam Altman is still making the case for parenting via ChatGPT
TechCrunch / 2h
OpenAI's CEO seemed excited to share a "cool use case" for parents.
9 Google Messages features everyone should know
How-To Geek / 2h
From a built-in spam detector to the option of pinning messages and automatically deleting OTPs, the Google Messages app offers a variety of features. Here are nine Google Messages features that everyone should know about.
Sam Altman suggests parents generate AI podcasts about their kids
Mashable / 2h
OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman is trending on X for suggesting that parents use ChatGPT to generate podcasts about their children's lives in lieu of... listening to them. "cool use case of chatgpt work i heard last night," he shared on X in all lowercase . "connect your family calendars and explain your kids' interests." SEE ALSO: The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was worse than we thought He conti
What is Apple Arcade? Everything you need to know about the gaming service included with your One subscription
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
If you're a die-hard iPhone user, then there's a strong chance that you already have access to Apple Arcade and don't take full advantage of it. The gaming service is currently included with all tiers of the Apple One subscription — an all-in-one bundle that also includes the likes of iCloud Plus, Apple TV Plus, and Apple Music in one monthly fee. Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade This article is pa
We Are Mildly Horrified by This AI Startup That Coerced People Into Getting Tattoos of Its Logo in Exchange for a Job Interview
Futurism / 2h
The US job market is in a weird place right now. Life is clearly rough for the working class, stuck navigating Kafkaeqsue hiring infrastructure while billionaires devour an ever-larger slice of the world’s wealth. But frustratingly, the data being used to steer the economy tells a rosier story than the one workers actually live. The latest unemployment numbers — a flawed metric , admittedly — sho
5 of the weirdest ways I control my smart home
How-To Geek / 2h
I love tinkering with Home Assistant. While the main purpose of using it is to create automations for controlling my smart home, sometimes you need to do things manually. Tapping smart home dashboards or shouting at voice assistants isn't always that much fun, but over the years I've set up plenty of weird and wonderful ways to make my smart home do what I want.
Why I Try To Leave Politics Out Of My Airline, Hotel, And Travel Reviews…
One Mile at a Time / 2h
“You’re gay, what’s wrong with you that would fly with [insert airline] or travel to [insert destination]?” For example, I’m just wrapping up a trip to Saudi Arabia, where I flew Saudia and Riyadh Air , and obviously some people have some things to say about that. That’s totally fair — I write on the internet for a living, and people are entitled to their opinions. I’m certainly not perfect, my o
Ayaneo reveals its Game Boy Advance remake called the Konkr Pocket Advance
Engadget / 2h
The horizontal handheld will be released in navy and orange colorways.
I drove a 500-horsepower Porsche Cayman, and it beat a GT4 RS where it matters
How-To Geek / 2h
I owned a 981-generation Porsche Cayman S for several years. I put about 4,000 track miles on mine before I moved on to something else. My Cayman S was brilliant on the racetrack. It was so well-balanced, the PDK transmission was fantastic, and the car sounded great as well.
Motorola's answer to Samsung DeX is faster, smarter, and built for what you actually do
How-To Geek / 2h
Samsung DeX is the oldest and most popular Android-based desktop, but it wasn't my first, and it's not necessarily the best. Depending on how you want to use your phone with an external display, you would be wise not to sleep on Motorola's Smart Connect.
‘Blade’ (2019-2026) Is Officially Dead, So Now What?
Gizmodo / 2h
Pour some blood out for Marvel's daywalker as everything comes up suck for him this year in the most frustrating ways.
Review: Yes, we're still arguing about Nolan's The Odyssey
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has been a lightning rod for controversy ever since the first casting and design reveals, igniting afresh with each new trailer . The film has garnered plenty of well-deserved accolades ( and earnings ) since its release, and yet somehow the debates rage on between classicists and the general public alike—all this over an adaptation of an epic poem that's been arou
I refuse to pay Microsoft for these 7 features that Linux offers for free
How-To Geek / 2h
Linux is pretty impressive, and its greatest feature is arguably its cost. If you were to dip into your pocket and pull out nothing but fresh air, you'd still have enough to cover the license fees for this powerful system. Windows, on the other hand, well, Microsoft locks many of its capabilities behind a tiered payment structure. But what supposed features am I talking about? Seven off the top o
Apple CarPlay isn't working in your car? Here's what to check first
Engadget / 2h
Apple's CarPlay is a convenient way to listen to music or safely use navigation, but it can be a finnicky system that requires the occasional troubleshooting.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From Screenland Plus TV-Land , 1960. They’ve had many lives and many ages: cats I’ve met in my time travels . Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy
3 groundbreaking movies you can only watch on Paramount+
How-To Geek / 2h
Some movies stand out because of the stories they tell, while others make an impression because of how differently they tell them. Paramount+ has a mix of both, with a collection of original movies that aren't afraid to experiment with genre or storytelling.
Bad updates, broken cables and blackouts - Cloudflare reveals some of the wildest reasons behind Internet downtime across the world
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Cloudflare summary logs a typhoon, two earthquakes, power failures, and thirteen government exam shutdowns It also identified a fiber cut, drone damage to an AWS region, and a botched DNSSEC key rollover The report's sharpest finding is that Tanzania's accidental power blackout looked almost identical in the data to its deliberate election-day shutdown in 2025 Cloudflare has published its latest
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's post-credits scene might not mean what you think it does — here's my wild theory about the new Marvel movie's final shot
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has spun its way into theaters — and there's something about the Marvel movie's end credits scene that's dominated my thoughts since I left my screening. I've already written about the post-credits stinger in my Spider-Man: Brand New Day ending explained piece, but I didn't elaborate on what it could be teasing. That's because, based on a new theory I have about this Spi
Hyatt Tells Investors It’s Getting Better At Charging More — Here’s How Guests Will Feel It
View from the Wing / 3h
Hyatt’s earnings call revealed several things frequent guests should care about: AI-powered revenue management, faster World of Hyatt membership growth than room growth, stronger luxury pricing, more cobrand revenue, and a growing development pipeline. The program should remain stronger than Marriott, Hilton, and IHG, but guests should expect tighter award and upgrade pressure, smarter room pricin
I ditched my ISP's DNS to kill their tracking. Here's what actually changed
How-To Geek / 3h
I lived in my previous apartment for more than seven years, and during most of that time, I used a small ISP that had a lot going for it. For starters, I paid the equivalent of $18, first for a 250/50Mbps plan and later for a 500/100Mbps plan, which was a great price no matter where you live, if you ask me. Better yet, I never signed a contract. I was on their prepaid plan, so when I moved apartm
Judge refuses xAI's request to stop a Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps
Engadget / 3h
xAI filed a lawsuit a few days ago to prevent Minnesota's law banning 'nudify' apps from taking effect.
Scientists Forced to Go on OnlyFans After Their Funding Was Cut
Futurism / 3h
When you’re a scientist relying on government funding to conduct your research, and that government suddenly yoinks all your money in the name of “efficiency,” you have to get creative to keep the lights on. Such has been the experience of Daniel Blumstein, a biologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, renowned for his work on studying the ground-dwelling rodents known as marmots. Aft
I spent $10,000 remodeling my garage—and it was better than buying another car
How-To Geek / 3h
Many car enthusiasts dream about the next modification: bigger brakes, better tires, and more horsepower! Others simply enjoy performing their own maintenance. I am no different. But after years of spending money on my cars, I finally invested in the place where I work on them instead. Looking back, it may have been the best automotive investment I've ever made.
Sephora Beauty Insider, explained: How I accidentally earned Rouge status — and what it's worth
The Points Guy Articles / 3h
At TPG, I spend a lot of time writing about airline and hotel loyalty programs . Yet I never expected to earn top-tier status through my lip gloss and travel toiletries purchases. Last year, I meticulously tracked every Premier Qualifying Point as I worked toward United Premier Silver status . I even booked a last-minute mileage run to make sure I qualified. Earning Sephora Rouge — Sephora's high
Honda has a new partner for the advancement of solid-state battery technology
Engadget / 3h
The automaker is gearing up to make some big changes to its EV line in the near future. Here's what to expect.
The 4 most important things in 3D printing have nothing to do with your printer
How-To Geek / 3h
The most exciting part of 3D printing is the actual printing process. Watching your desktop factory do its thing is exhilarating, and I, for one, never get tired of watching that print head zoom around.
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 1, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
Google rolls back AI Google Earth feature a day after launch
Mashable / 3h
After Google added its AI image generator, Nano Banana, to Google Earth on Thursday, it reversed its decision a day later. Google announced the addition of Nano Banana 2 into its mapping platform, presumably to help users generate infographics about a site, see what it looked like historically, generate real estate ideas, and other use cases. Instead, as 404 Media observed, it made it very easy t
I doubled my Galaxy Watch's battery life with these 5 simple tweaks
How-To Geek / 3h
My Galaxy Watch typically has lasted a little over a day, which I always considered good enough—until I went on a trip. It completely changed my routine. I forgot to charge my watch before leaving, and by the middle of the day, I was walking around with a useless device strapped to my wrist.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
yourcatwasdelicious : muro saisei
Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here’s every company it’s using to do it
TechCrunch / 4h
Uber has partnered with — and in some cases made direct investments in — about 30 autonomous vehicle companies over the past two years. Here's the list and the latest on the partnerships.
The More People Learn About AI, the More They Want It Out of Their Lives
Futurism / 4h
For a time, it appeared as if AI would find broad acceptance among the American masses. The peanut gallery on social media happily embraced early image generation models as researchers appeared to make significant breakthroughs with the aid of their newfound tools. On paper, surveys found public attitudes toward the tech continued to improve into 2025 — before sharply reversing. In 2026, America’
Do you support banning phones in schools? A new poll suggests 77% of adults are now in favor of a classroom ban
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Banning phones in schools. Yay or nay? It's certainly a topic that's raised debate on both sides in recent years as more states look to enforce stricter rules. Interestingly, however, it does appear that public opinion is starting to sway heavily towards the 'pro ban' camp. A new report from the Pew Research Center has just concluded that an overwhelming 77 percent of adults surveyed now support
Google Briefly Turned Google Earth Into an AI Slop Factory
Gizmodo / 4h
The company said it's "rolling back" the feature after just one day.
4 affordable multi-tools to kickstart your EDC journey
How-To Geek / 4h
Power tools are great, but sometimes you don't need something that big or powerful for around the house. And while you can choose from an array of compact power tools , occasionally, all you need is a good multi-tool. Leatherman instantly comes to mind, but they're not the only ones that offer solid options perfect for multiple jobs.
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Rolls for ‘Star Wars’ and ‘World of Warcraft’
Gizmodo / 4h
The popular TTRPG is doing its own version of 'Universes Beyond,' starting with two properties with some tabletop experience.
The EV comeback is already happening in the US—most people just don't see it yet
How-To Geek / 4h
The U.S. EV market is bleak. Sales are down , the federal tax incentive has gone away, and major automakers have either canceled electric models (like Ford's F-150 Lightning ) or scaled back production (including Nissan and Volkswagen ). For now, the future of electrified cars in America revolves around hybrids.
An all-inclusive in Zanzibar, a tennis match in the Waldorf Astoria and other hotel new you missed
The Points Guy Articles / 4h
July was a good month for me. Instead of chasing dream redemptions and the ultimate lie-flat seat , I chased my friends near and far and remembered why all of this matters. A great hotel room is a dream, but so is sleeping on your friend's couch. For me, July was a few nice hotels — but even more guest rooms and couches. And I'm so grateful. But while I was sleeping on those couches, the hotel ne
How To Safely Recycle Your Old USB Cables
Engadget / 4h
If you've got a drawer or box full of old cables, here are some things you can do to thin them out. You don't need that many.
These 5 open-source apps prove you don't need to buy a Kindle or Kobo
How-To Geek / 4h
You don't need to buy a Kindle or Kobo to enjoy a great ebook reading experience. No matter what device you have, there's probably an excellent ebook reader app that can turn it into your own personal library device.
Buzzworthy: The Most Surprising Thing I’ve Seen In An Airport Vending Machine
One Mile at a Time / 4h
Please indulge me for a moment, as I’m curious if this is actually a common product sold at airports and I’ve just been living under a rock, or what… Vibrator for sale in Madrid Airport vending machine While walking through Madrid Airport (MAD) this morning after my Riyadh Air flight , something caught my eye. There was a “pharmacy” vending machine airside, which isn’t unusual, in and of itself,
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Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
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Your failed hard drives aren't 100% dead: 6 things you can still do with them
How-To Geek / 4h
Even tiny drives, like a 120GB SATA SSD , can come in handy. After all, if the drive is working, there's nothing stopping you from giving it a more or less useful job.
JetBlue Passenger Pours Her Own Alcohol Onboard, Then Taunts The FAA
View from the Wing / 5h
A JetBlue passenger carried two frozen drinks down the jet bridge, tipped a miniature bottle into an ice-filled cup at row 6 and shushed the camera. Critics called it a federal crime and she taunts back.
What is a silicon carbon battery and is it the answer to smartphone battery life issues?
Engadget / 5h
A number of major Chinese smartphone makers have adopted silicon carbon batteries in their handsets, and now Samsung has embraced it in the new Fold lineup.
Your room matters more than your soundbar or speakers—here's how to make the most of the audio you already have
How-To Geek / 5h
Before you spend another dollar upgrading your audio gear, consider this: the room you're listening in might be holding back the sound far more than your equipment ever could.
New York sues Kalshi, claiming its unlicensed gambling
Mashable / 5h
On Friday, New York state filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, claiming that it's operating as an "unlicensed gambling business." The Office of Attorney General Letitia James found that Kalshi is an illegal prediction market that exposes New Yorkers to "serious personal and financial risk," according to a press release. The lawsuit seeks fines, the forfeit of all illegal gai
Columbia Economist Baffled as to Why the Masses Aren’t Rising Up Against Elon Musk
Futurism / 5h
As unpopular as SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become in the popular eye, some say the vitriol doesn’t go nearly far enough. In an episode of his podcast Ones and Tooze , Columbia University economic historian Adam Tooze picked apart the increasingly expensive AI arms race and its consequences for humanity. Among Tooze’s observations: the AI boom is completely upending the long-standing socia
Insta360's new device solves the biggest problem with first-person video — and it’s not a camera
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
New accessory for Luna Ultra synchronizes the camera with the user's head movement POV Head Tracker simplifies shooting hands-free first-person footage It costs $69.99 / £67.99 / AU$115.99 Do you ever shoot first-person-view (FPV) video content? Well, Insta360 has a new accessory that's designed to simplify the whole experience: the POV Head Tracker. And it might just tempt you to switch to the L
Apps that help you break free from doomscrolling and get active
TechCrunch / 5h
If you’re looking to cut back on screen time and get a little more active, here’s a roundup of the apps that might help.
SpaceX Agrees to Remove Temporary Gas Turbines at Colossus Data Center By 2027
Gizmodo / 5h
Elon Musk’s AI company has about a year to remove the unpermitted turbines.
As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Like any company, Reddit reports quarterly earnings, and its CEO, Steve Huffman, addresses investors during those reports. It's not always about just sharing numbers, though: This quarter, Huffman took the opportunity to voice concerns and criticisms about Google's AI Overviews feature, which automatically summarizes search results on most user queries. First, there was a letter to investors , wh
These two hidden settings made my Galaxy phone feel faster than ever
How-To Geek / 5h
Do you wish your Samsung Galaxy phone was a little faster or had longer battery life? It's fair to assume we all look for ways to make our phones better, and that's why you'll love these two settings hiding in plain sight that'll actually make a pretty big difference in performance.
What’s the best handheld mini fan?
TechCrunch / 5h
From premium Shark and Dyson offerings to random Amazon devices, these mini fans will make your sweaty summer a little more managable.
How long is a new MacBook actually supposed to last?
Engadget / 5h
Hardware obsoletion or ended support are significant considerations when buying a new laptop, so just how long can you expect a new MacBook to last?
5 smart home heating and cooling ideas you've never thought of
How-To Geek / 5h
Automation is the real reason to invest big in a smart home, and few systems can benefit quite like your heating and cooling. From saving money to maximizing efficiency, here are some heating and cooling options you should know about.
illustration from the Soviet magazine for young children Merry Pictures (Весёлые картинки), nr 3…
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
lovevintagestuff : illustration from the Soviet magazine for young children Merry Pictures (Весёлые картинки), nr 3 from 1963
Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Meta Glasses and more
Engadget / 6h
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
The Diarrhea Lettuce Company Has Been Linked to Forced Labor
Futurism / 6h
When the United States ratified the 13th amendment in 1865, federal lawmakers very nearly outlawed slavery for good — but not entirely. Tucked within arguably the most important corner of the US constitution is a massive caveat: “neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted , shall exist within the United States” (emp
LOT Polish Airlines Unveils New Business Class Amenities, Tableware, And More
One Mile at a Time / 6h
It’s an exciting time for LOT Polish Airlines, as the Star Alliance carrier is overhauling its long haul passenger experience. In the coming months, the airline will start retrofitting its Dreamliners, including rolling out a new business class product . The airline will also introduce inflight connectivity in partnership with Viasat , which is long overdue. The airline isn’t stopping there, thou
Does Spider-Man Make the Most of His Brand New Day?
Gizmodo / 6h
A fresh start for Peter Parker gives 'Brand New Day' freedom to stand with the 'Home' trilogy while doing its own distinct thing.
This open-source app and Raspberry Pi helped me identify every bird in my neighborhood
How-To Geek / 6h
We have swift boxes on the side of our home to try to encourage swifts to come and nest. There used to be nesting swifts in the area, so the hope is to lure them back. I wanted a way to track which birds were in the area based on their songs, so I set up my Raspberry Pi and an open-source app to help.
Top tech of the month: the best new gadgets we've tested for August 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
TechRadar's reviews crew has been working as hard as ever this month, putting dozens of gadgets and gizmos through their paces to find the ones that are worth recommending. In this Reviews Recap , I've pulled together just our very favorites; the products that impressed us enough to score 4.5 or 5 stars in our tests. This month, we called the formidably tough new GoPro Mission 1 Pro a "fantastic
After noise complaints, judge orders Waymo to stop overnight charging in Santa Monica
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
A local judge has ruled that Waymo can no longer use its side-by-side charging facilities overnight in Santa Monica, California, as these may pose a “public nuisance.” Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Bradley S. Phillips granted this week the City of Santa Monica’s motion for a preliminary injunction in the city’s ongoing public nuisance lawsuit against the autonomous vehicle giant. City official
BeOS was the most innovative OS of the '90s—here is how it lives on today
How-To Geek / 6h
If you don't run Windows or macOS, you will probably have some flavor of Linux on your system. Or maybe even one of the BSDs if you're brave. If things had gone differently in the late '90s, you might be running something else: BeOS. BeOS still changed computing history, even though it was a flop. You can also install a successor today.
Why CDs failed to stand the test of time
How-To Geek / 6h
CDs were the most popular method for listening to music for over 20 years. Unsurprisingly, something new eventually came to take over...but then something old did, too.
From our stacks: Illustration from Bewick’s Woodcuts: Impressions of Upwards of Two Thousand…
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
From our stacks: Illustration from Bewick’s Woodcuts : Impressions of Upwards of Two Thousand Wood-Blocks, Engraved, for the most part, by Thomas & John Bewick, of Newcastle-On-Tyne. Including Illustrations of Various Kinds for Books, Pamphlets, and Broadsides; Cuts for Private Gentlemen, Public Companies, Clubs, Exhibitions, Races, Newspapers, Shop Cards, Invoice Heads, Bar Bills &c. with An Int
Your router has a hidden dual-ISP mode that ISPs don't want you to find
How-To Geek / 6h
When your internet is down and you call your ISP, what's the usual answer you get? I'm willing to bet it's either telling you to restart your router or telling you to wait. I've heard that one before; I've had my fair share of ISP troubles .
FTC Concerned About Meta Surveillance of Users of Erectile Dysfunction Apps
Futurism / 7h
If you’re among the 2.6 million active users of the popular telehealth apps Hims and Hers to obtain medication for erectile dysfunction, hair loss, and a cavalcade of other intimate issues, there’s probably a very short list of people you want to know about it — and Mark Zuckerberg probably isn’t one of them. On Wednesday, the US Federal Trade Commission filed a major lawsuit against Hims and Her
Alaska Airlines Removes Plane Preacher, Then Bans Her—She Blames ‘Demons,’ Warns Employee ‘Hell Is Real’
View from the Wing / 7h
An evangelist turned an already-delayed Orlando–San Diego flight into a pulpit, called her removal “spiritual warfare,” and kept preaching through the jet bridge and gate. Alaska says she won’t fly with the carrier for the foreseeable future.
5 new Netflix movies to watch in August
How-To Geek / 7h
A new month means it's time to look at the list of movies coming to Netflix in August. First up is a documentary that might make you look at fried chicken in a new light. Two days later, a mysterious sci-fi thriller hits the service, and it looks like a mix between Signs and Twilight Zone: The Movie.
Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US
Engadget / 7h
The FBI has issued a warning after water facilities from seven states reported that they were hacked.
Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Certified Nontoxic, Natural Sleep
Wired / 7h
These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.
Truck chaos, climbing with dual-mouse controls and other new indie games worth checking out
Engadget / 7h
Here's our roundup of new indie games you can try now, as well as ones to look forward to in the weeks to come.
I hated Copilot in Excel, but these 3 tests made me change my mind
How-To Geek / 7h
When I first tried Copilot in Excel, I wasn't impressed enough to keep paying for it. It felt more like an interesting extra than something that genuinely improved my workflow, so I downgraded to Microsoft 365 Classic. A year and a half later, I decided to give it another shot by testing whether it could handle more than basic spreadsheet tasks. The results might have just convinced me it was wor
Is bulldozing homes, seizing land, harming the climate, and replacing workers really worth everyone having an AI agent?
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
There are a lot of sacrifices being made to usher in the latest technological age. Jobs, businesses, even whole industries are at risk of disappearing. Now we can add homes to the list - as new electricity infrastructure for data centers in the state of Georgia means 30 homes are to be bulldozed and 330 parcels of land seized . The good news is that the additional power will allow for extra data
China’s EV Market Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem
Wired / 8h
More EVs reaching the end of their life means more batteries to recycle. But waste management companies have yet to catch up to the new reality.
British Airways Gives Passengers A Value Score From 0 To 105 — It Can Decide Meals, Upgrades And Waitlists [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
British Airways assigns passengers a “Corporate Individual Score” from 0 to 105, and that score can affect meal choice, upgrade priority, and waitlist handling. Also United’s new Polaris suites coming to Houston routes, Delta’s 5,000-mile new-member bonus, Allegiant adding free soft drinks, and JetBlue trying to stop accidental slide deployments.
A Prominent AI Investor Is Now Crumbling, in What Could Be a Sign of Things to Come
Futurism / 8h
Suddenly, things ain’t looking great for the AI industry. Or at least for the people pouring loads of money into it. Situational Awareness, a much-hyped AI hedge-fund whose 24-year-old founder Leopold Aschenbrenner preached endless AI gains, basically imploded over this month amid a mass tech sell-off. The Wall Street Journal reported that it’s now down 67 percent in July, forcing Aschenbrenner t
'That's our next mission — proving that games are art': meet Story Kitchen, the bold, trail-blazing studio behind the popular Sonic movies that wants to turn your favorite game into the next movie or TV hit
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
"It is easier , but it's not easy," Story Kitchen co-founder Dmitri Johnson interjects. I'm midway through an in-depth conversation with Johnson and business partner Mike Goldberg about their pioneering entertainment company when the former clarifies something he alluded to earlier. The topic in question? Pitching movies and TV shows based on video game properties to other studio figureheads is s
Defcon's new badge is a security key you can see inside
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
It’s been a longtime feature of the annual Defcon hacker conference that attendees come away not only with knowledge of new software vulnerabilities and hacking techniques but also an elaborately designed conference badge—often electronic masterpieces embedded with intricate puzzles , complex crypto challenges, hidden Easter eggs , and even the mechanical gear trains of a watch. Each year’s badge
How fruit flies chase invisible ribbons of smell to get to their source
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A fruit fly hunting a piece of rotting fruit or a mate navigates by smell, following plumes of odor. Out in the wild, turbulent air swirls these plumes into a chaotic, broken landscape—dense chemical filaments laced through long stretches of clean air. A fly trying to find the source gets the smell in stutters, from constantly shifting directions, with no guarantee that a next whiff is coming at
10 websites to download models for 3D printing that you’ve never heard of
How-To Geek / 8h
You’ve heard of MakerWorld, Printables, and Thingiverse, and it’s true that these websites probably have more models than you’ll ever need. But there’s more to 3D printing than the top three, whether you’re looking for premium models or niche interests.
‘Plug-in batteries are the real game-changer’: I talked to Octopus Energy and Anker about the home energy revolution than could soon be 'bigger than solar' for millions
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
It's typical, you wait for ages for a home energy revolution and then two come along at once — or at least that's what appears to be happening in the UK. You've probably heard about the first landmark moment. 'Plug-in solar' hit the headlines last week when the UK government announced that small, solar panel kits that feed electricity directly into your standard home socket can legally go on sale
7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran
Wired / 8h
Plus: The FBI eyes AI-powered tech to detect future crimes, Russia charges Telegram’s founder, xAI sues to stop a state’s “nudification” ban, and the Democrats learn a lesson about getting scammed.
5 ways GIMP 3.0 made switching from Photoshop much easier
How-To Geek / 8h
Switching away from Photoshop has always had a catch. GIMP was free, capable, and cross-platform, but actually using it felt like a trade-off. You had to justify every session. It took me so many tries to fully jump away from Photoshop . If I had tried switching over today, it would have been no problem thanks to everything GIMP has now.
Dreo Summer Flash Sale 2026: Lowest Price Ever on Chefmaker, Fan
Wired / 9h
On Dreo’s summer flash sale from August 1 to 3, a great misting fan and an even better air fryer are at the lowest prices we’ve seen them.
I asked ChatGPT and Siri AI to build me a workout plan — and there was only one winner
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
I’ve been lifting weights at home for a few years now, but recently I’ve found myself stuck in a rut. If anything, my routine has become a humdrum habit, without a clear goal and sense of progression to keep me motivated. Ten exercises, three sets, eight reps, 30 minutes. I’ve run through it so often that I could do it in my sleep. I’m a true tech lover, so of course I got artificial intelligence
There’s a micro mobility revolution underway in the USA, spurred on by a rise in popularity of golf carts — could this be a turning point for the country that pioneered gigantic SUVs?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
America has spent decades building some of the biggest, most powerful and least apologetic vehicles on the planet. Full-size pickups have dominated the US charts for generations, while SUVs have gradually swallowed up everything from family sedan to station wagon sales. But something strange is happening at the other end of the automotive spectrum. Golf carts are spreading beyond perfectly manicu
In a Warming World, Air Conditioning Is a Necessary Evil. Or Is it?
Gizmodo / 9h
Advancements in passive cooling technologies are showing promise, but technical, economic, and climatic barriers remain.
Google Pixel 11: Every rumor, leak, and confirmed fact ahead of Made By Google
Mashable / 9h
Samsung just announced a bunch of fancy new phones, but don't relax just yet. Google has a big product launch just around the corner too, and we're keeping a close eye on the latest Pixel 11 leaks, rumors, and official teasers. The Android maker has already confirmed that it will announce the next batch of Pixel phones in August. That means we have just a matter of weeks until the follow-up to th
Google Pixel 11 Pro: Everything we know before the official Aug. 12 reveal
Mashable / 9h
Before you know it, Google is going to announce some new Android flagship phones. Of course, there's already info out there about them. Time to brush up. The Pixel 11 lineup launch is all set for Aug. 12. This year, as with last year, we expect four new phones: Pixel 11 Pixel 11 Pro Pixel 11 Pro XL Pixel 11 Pro Fold Let's focus on the Pixel 11 Pro for now, as it's going to be the more premium. Wh
Employees Long for the Days Before the Workplace Filled Up With AI Slop
Futurism / 9h
The majority of workers agree: AI has turned their lives into slop-filled misery, making them yearn for the good old days before the tech existed. According to a new survey of office workers by professional services company Adaptavist, just shy of two thirds of respondents say they regularly long for their old, pre-AI work life. Over a third of them would delete generative AI tools from their liv
Malaysia Airlines Pilot Caught Smuggling 70K Ecstasy Pills, Then Fails Drug Test
One Mile at a Time / 9h
A lot of drug smuggling happens by airplane, and it’s not totally uncommon to see pilots and flight attendants involved, given how much they travel, plus the special privileges they have at some airports. Well, here’s one of the most extreme stories I’ve ever heard — a Malaysia Airlines pilot was caught in Indonesia transporting 57 pounds of ecstasy. Not only that, but he even tested positive for
Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop Review: Hedging Its Bets
Wired / 9h
There are both cheaper and more powerful entry-level gaming laptops out there, but the Alienware 15 walks that tightrope between price and quality.
The OpenAI and Anthropic AI Hacking Sprees Are a Messy New Legal Frontier
Wired / 9h
Both major AI labs’ models broke containment, escaped onto the internet, and hacked other companies. If a human had done that, the law would likely be against them. But a bot?
I put the Camp Snap 2 to the ultimate test: Capturing my honeymoon
Mashable / 9h
In preparation for my honeymoon, getting a camera was at the top of my list. Although my iPhone 17 Pro Max takes next-level photos, I wanted to be able to stay off my phone and stay in the moment. I needed something beginner-friendly, and while I love the look of film, I wanted the convenience of digital. That's where the Camp Snap comes in. Originally designed for summer campers who want a digit
How to watch NFL preseason games: Streaming guide
Mashable / 10h
How to watch the 2026 NFL preseason at a glance: ESPN Unlimited $299.99/year (save $59.89) YouTube TV Sports free 10-day trial, then $54.99/month for 12 months (save $120) ESPN Unlimited + NFL+ Premium bundle $39.99/month (save $4.99/month) Fubo Sports $54.99/month for 1 month (save $10) NFL+ Premium $79.99/year (save $20) While preseason might not bring all the action of the regular season, whic
House of the Dragons Fabien Frankel reveals a detail from Criston Coles death that was years in the making
Mashable / 10h
Farewell, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel). House of the Dragon 's most-hated knight came to the end of his prolonged death march in Season 3, when he took three arrows to the chest and face. But before he met his unceremonious fate, he proved why he called himself the realm's greatest warrior, killing at least 10 enemy soldiers over the course of a brutal ambush. SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon'
Stop trading blind: The 5 most valuable MTG cards from every current Standard set
Mashable / 10h
Magic: The Gathering has produced plenty of expensive trading cards over its long history, but you do not need to dig through sets from the 1990s to find singles worth hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars. The current Standard format (used for competitive MTG) stretches from 2023’s Wilds of Eldraine through to Marvel Super Heroes, covering traditional Magic planes alongside Universes Beyond cr
T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — claim yours this weekend
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Get the iPhone 17 for free when you switch to T-Mobile and bring your number on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple T-Mobile: Apple iPhone 17 for free Switch to T-Mobile and bring your number on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. While Samsung continues to dominate the news cycle with its latest wave of foldables and smart glasses, w
Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 this weekend and get a free $50 Amazon gift card
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $50 : You can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 bundled with a $50 Amazon gift card for $379.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 + $50 Gift Card Samsung Unpacked brought the usual overwhelming wave of new gear — new Samsung phones , new watches , and even Samsung Galaxy Glasses — because, apparently, Samsung decided to surprise everyone. Here's where it gets g
Pay once, use it forever — MS Office 2024 Pro Plus is just $55 for a limited time
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for just $54.99 (reg. $249.99) and own Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Access with a lifetime license for one PC. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows: Lifetime License $54.99 $249.99 Save $195 So many of us are happy with Microsoft’s classic Office apps, but less enthusiastic
Unlock ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI models for life for a one-time $70 — only today
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Get the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan for just $69.97 through Aug. 9 and bring leading AI models and other tools into one lifetime workspace. Opens in a new window Credit: 1minAI 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription $69.97 $540 Save $470.03 AI subscriptions aren’t cheap, but it’s manageable if you only use one model like ChatGPT. However, if you need tools for generating i
A love letter to Gillian Anderson: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is everything the girls have ever wanted — and we'll thank you for the new horror movie forever
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Dear Gillian, When I close my eyes, my version of heaven is you sprinkling rose petals across the bedroom of a deserted log cabin while any song from Sade's Love Deluxe album hums softly in the background. Now, when I open them, I can see exactly that in Teenage Sex and Death in Camp Miasma . It's an understatement to say that Jane Schoenbrun's third movie was my most anticipated movie of 2026, a
Astronomers Have Detected an Exomoon for the First Time
Wired / 10h
A discovery in a solar system 73 light-years from Earth is challenging definitions and “blurring the lines between stars, planets, and moons.”
How to watch Tour de France Femmes 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Watch Tour de France Femmes 2026 free on SBS on Demand (Australia) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Tour de France Femmes: Saturday, August 1 – Sunday, August 9 The toughest ever Tour de France Femmes is also the toughest to call. Reigning champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and 2023 winner Demi Vollering are shaping up as the favourites, but 2024 winner Kasia Niewiadoma, persistent c
How to watch Richard E. Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey online for FREE – stream actor's epic travelogue from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
CAN Premiere: Saturday, August 1 UK Premiere: Sunday, August 2 FREE stream: Channel 4 (UK) | CBC Gem (CA) Use NordVPN to watch Channel 4 from abroad With Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation wowing audiences across the globe, actor Richard E. Grant sets out to follow in the fabled footsteps of Odysseyus, likely with less cyclops battling and more food and wine tasting. Read on, as we explain how t
I logged 250 miles testing Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay and there's one I'm going to stick with
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
For years I've had both iPhones and Android phones to hand — not because I'm particularly flush with cash, but because it's the lot of a tech journalist to have to test and report on both these platforms regularly. It puts me in what I suspect is a small minority of people who use both Apple and Google phones just about every day. Android and iOS also mean Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, of cours
Theres still time to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a free $350 Amazon gift card
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Get the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (256GB, unlocked) for $1,899.99 at Amazon and get a free $350 Amazon gift card bundled in — no trade-in required. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 + $350 Gift Card Samsung's Unpacked event didn't hold back — new Samsung phones , new watches , and even Samsung Galaxy Glasses all landed within the same event. With that much new har
I've started grading iPhone 17 Pro Max footage like cinema camera footage, and ProRes RAW is why
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Every year, Apple adds a handful of camera features to the iPhone Pro line that sound impressive on paper but change almost nothing about how the phone is actually used. ProRes RAW is not one of those features. It's the first time a smartphone has shipped with true RAW video capture, and after spending real time pulling iPhone 17 Pro Max footage into DaVinci Resolve, I don't think that claim is m
New study reveals how AI is reshaping how people shop online — but they still don't really trust it enough
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
ChatGPT and Google Gemini have overtaken popular social media sites for discovering new products 55% of UK shoppers have made a purchase based on AI-powered product recommendations Privacy and advanced features like visual search could be holding back wider adoption New research has claimed that while AI is helping people to shop, the technology is yet to contribute to any noticeable increases in
How to watch Clasica San Sebastian 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, start time
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Watch Clasica San Sebastian 2026 free on RTBF Auvio (Belgium) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Clasica San Sebastian: Sat, Aug 1 at 5.05am ET / 10.05am BST / 7.05pm AEST Remco Evenepoel returns to the Clasica de San Sebastian with one aim: the outright wins record. The 26-year-old, who's tied with Marino Lejarreta on three victories apiece, is coming off an impressive second-place
How to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham for FREE: pre-season friendly live streams from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
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