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Apple to launch new Mac mini and iPad mini soon, report says
Mashable / 1h
Apple is about to launch a new Mac mini for the first time in two years, and it might come ahead of the company's big event in September. This is according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , who claims the Mac mini will arrive "as soon as the coming days." The report offers few details about what the new Mac mini will be like. Gurman claims that Apple tested version with Apple M5 and M6 chips, but it's
5 free games that make learning the Linux command line addictive
How-To Geek / 6min
Picking up new skills can be tricky, and the Linux command line is so powerful, there’s always something more to learn. Fortunately, you can have a bit of fun while you do it.
How to watch Valencia vs. Real Betis online for free
Mashable / 7min
TL;DR: Watch Valencia vs. Real Betis in La Liga for free on CazéTV . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . If you're looking for La Liga action, Valencia are hosting Real Betis at the Mestalla. Both teams got off to a mediocre start last weekend, drawing 0-0 in their respective opening games. The Spanish league also saw further draws yesterday, with Osasuna vs.
Salesforce AI agent platform hasn't delivered meaningful growth two years after launch, customers report finds
Latest from TechRadar / 24min
Agentforce is now worth around $1.2 billion annually, and climbing Customers aren't so sure about their data readiness and agentic maturity Many AI projects could be cancelled as users experiment with use cases Even though Salesforce says its Agentforce business has reached a staggering $1.2 billion in annual recurring revenue, a new report has revealed that partners aren't actually seeing that s
The AI spending spree is over. Here are 5 steps to prepare for the next wave of consumption
Latest from TechRadar / 24min
For the last two years, many organizations have treated AI adoption as the goal. The more users, tools and experiments, the better. Today, leaders are no longer measuring success by adoption alone. They are asking what it costs, where it creates value and whether the business can afford to scale it responsibly. That is the next chapter of AI and technology spend management. The companies that thr
Border Wall Construction Threatens 6,000 Years of History on Private Lands
Wired / 29min
Archeologists are confronting an “unfathomable” loss as border wall construction is set to cut across ranches that are home to unique historical sites, many of which haven’t been fully studied.
Rare Pokémon TCG deal: Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is down to $44 at Amazon
Mashable / 36min
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is on sale for $43.80 at Amazon , down from its list price of $59.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Mashable Photo Composite/The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle $43.80 at Amazon $59.99 Save $16.19 The Pokémon TCG deals keep on coming at Amazon, which means you can keep bolstering that collecti
Scientists made edible cookies out of plastic
Mashable / 36min
Scientists have transformed PET plastic into nutritious edible cookies, an innovation that could help address both pollution and hunger in one fell swoop. That is, if people can accept the idea of eating it. Dubbed "µBites" (pronounced "microbites"), the cookies are made using yeasts that have been programmed to turn plastic into edible protein. Sandhya Jayasekara, a Southern Illinois University
How to self-host n8n
Latest from TechRadar / 38min
Frustrated by workflow limits and token-based billing on AI automation platforms? n8n is a “fair-code” automation platform that you can host on your own device or servers, free from the usage restrictions that plague cloud-based platforms. We’ve covered n8n on TechRadar before, so head over to our first-time user guide and list of compatible hosting solutions if you’re looking for more informatio
Keeping your options open: Why choice matters for UK AI sovereignty
Latest from TechRadar / 52min
The European Union's new Tech Sovereignty package highlights a challenging question for governments across Europe, including the UK: how can countries benefit from AI without becoming dependent on technologies developed elsewhere? AI is becoming a critical driver of economic growth, public service transformation and business competitiveness. Yet much of the AI technology stack continues to be dev
Is A Priority Pass Airport Lounge Membership Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 56min
If you value airport lounge access, odds are that you’re familiar with Priority Pass, which is the world’s largest network of airport lounges. In this post, I’d like to share my take on the current value proposition of a Priority Pass™ membership, including discussing the basics of what this airport lounge network is, how you can get a membership, and whether Priority Pass is worth it. What is Pr
It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Really
Wired / 57min
Thanks to a dwindling supply of open roles, “one-click” applications, and the rise of artificial intelligence, it’s easier than ever to apply for a job. We’re all paying the price.
The OpenClaw Effect? Apple Reportedly Rolling Out Surprise New Mac Mini Line, Possibly Days From Now
Gizmodo / 57min
Have at it, vibe coders and slop merchants!
Seth Meyers reacts to Trump saying he will never apologize for high gas prices
Mashable / 1h
If your gas bill is continuing to soar thanks to the U.S. war with Iran, just know that Donald Trump will "never apologize" for it. At a Long Island rally last week , the president dismissed concern over high gas prices . "For you to pay a tiny little bit more for your gasoline, just remember, you're doing it so that a very evil country cannot have a [nuclear weapon]," Trump said. "So remember th
Major Pokémon price drop: Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is close to market price at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $78 at Amazon , down from its list price of $119.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Mashable Photo Composite/The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box $78 at Amazon $119.99 Save $41.99 The Pokémon TCG’s Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box has seen some encouraging price dr
Rare deals on red light masks just dropped — save up to 50% on iRestore, Ulike, and more
Mashable / 1h
The best red light therapy mask deals on Amazon: Best beginner-friendly deal Inteo Red Light Therapy Mask $89.99 (save $30) Best versatility deal Ulike ReGlow LED Face Mask $299 (save $100) Best 360-degree deal iRestore LED Face Mask $399 (save $400) Red light therapy masks have gone from dermatologist's office treatment to something you can strap on while watching TV , and right now, a handful o
College football watch guide for 2026: How to watch NCAAF without cable this season
Mashable / 1h
The best deals to watch college football without cable: BEST overall ESPN Unlimited and Fox One bundle $39.99 per month (save $9.99 per month) Best for Fox and Big Ten Network games Fox One annual subscription $99 for your first year (save $100.99 through Sept. 7) BEST cable alternative deal YouTube TV Sports plan Free 10-day trial, then $54.99/month for your first year (save $120) MOST BANG FOR
The Luna Wireless Controller has hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $20
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $20: As of Aug. 25, the Luna Wireless Controller is on sale for $49.99 at Amazon. That's a 29% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Luna Luna Wireless Controller $49.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $20.00 If you're looking for a new controller for cloud gaming , the Luna Wireless Controller is on sale for a limited time. It's designed specifically for Amazon Luna, with a famili
How to watch Lions vs. New Zealand online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Lions vs. New Zealand in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry for free on RugbyPass TV . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . New Zealand's tour of South Africa is being billed as Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. The rivalry between these two juggernauts is well-documented. So far it's all going the way of the All Blacks , with a clean sweep for the visitors so far
See if you’re an Apple Watch person for just $89.99
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: This refurbished 2020 Apple Watch SE tracks workouts, heart rate, and Activity Rings while handling texts, calls, Apple Pay, and more. It’s $89.99 (reg. $249) for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE 1 (2020) 40mm (Refurbished) $89.99 $249 Save $159.01 Smart rings and fitness bands may be all the rage now, but a smartwatch like the Apple Watch still packs a lo
You can still get an iPhone with a home button, and it’s only $105
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A refurbished, unlocked 128GB iPhone SE is on sale for $104.99 (reg. $359), giving you Touch ID, wireless charging, and a compact 4.7-inch display. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 (Refurbished) $104.99 $359 Save $254.01 Remember when iPhones fit in your hand and had a button you could actually press? This refurbished 2020 iPhone SE does, while still packing
Your phone can replace your scanner for $30
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: iScanner turns your iPhone, iPad, or Android device into a portable document scanner with OCR, PDF editing, signatures, and file-management tools. Lifetime access is $29.97 (reg. $199.90). Opens in a new window Credit: iScanner iScanner App: Lifetime Subscription $29.97 $199.90 Save $169.93 Your phone already replaced your camera, alarm clock, calculator, and approximately half the other g
Replace your AI tab collection with one of these smarter, multi-model options
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Amp up your AI workflow with one of these AI toolkits that give you access to multiple AI models : ChatPlayground compares models, 1min.AI handles broad creative work, and ChatOn offers everyday AI assistance across devices. Opens in a new window Credit: ChatOn ChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan) $59.97 $619 Save $559.03 We use AI in almost everything now, from writin
Welcome to the spiderverse, a world measured through webs
MIT Technology Review / 1h
Counting the creatures in the world around us is critical for a raft of conservation efforts. It helps scientists gauge biodiversity, track migration, and spot invasive species. That census-taking, though, often requires humans to tabulate what they see, trap, or otherwise sense—a potentially laborious, costly process that can still leave gaps. But developments over the last decade have revolutio
I spent a day at a robot “carnival” in Shanghai. Here’s what I saw.
MIT Technology Review / 1h
__________________________ THE PLACE Shanghai, China Humanoid robots are having a moment in China. The popular machines are part of the country’s strategy to bring artificial intelligence into daily life. Embedding the technology into physical systems—an idea called embodied AI—was a key facet of China’s latest five-year plan , and companies here are already world leaders in humanoids. Nearly 90%
Time to throw out your bulky old kitchen appliances — the new Ninja CrushBOSS combines a blender, food processor, and smoothie maker in one tidy package
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The Ninja CrushBOSS is a blender, food processor and to-go tumbler in one It has a 1,200W motor, with presets for precise chopping, slicing and dicing It's on sale now for $319 / £239 (about AU$460) If, like me, you love a good kitchen device you'll be well aware of the perennial problem: finding space for all your gadgets and their accessories on your counter or in your cupboards. So I'm intrigu
Spirit Airlines Wants to Sell Its Data to Google. Former Flight Attendants Are Freaked Out
Wired / 1h
“It never crossed my mind that they would be so bold as to sell our private data for AI,” says one former Spirit Airlines flight attendant.
Here’s what House of the Dragon can teach you about AI strategy
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
It’s a tale as old as time. You tune into the big budget show about dragons and tyrants and your job in tech suddenly makes a lot more sense. If you’ve been watching the new season of House of the Dragon, you’ll know the term ‘protector of the realm’. They’re kings, queens, or trusted governors: the ones responsible for the realm’s safety, ensuring laws are followed, and the medieval machinery of
Why Irregular’s A.I. Tests for Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI Went Off the Rails
NYT > Technology / 1h
Irregular, an Israeli start-up, worked with OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to assess the security of their A.I. models. It made a mistake. Then the tests went off the rails.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is over $600 off and comes with a free $120 Amazon credit
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $650: As of Aug. 25, the Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 is on sale for $1,499.99 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 57-Inch Odyssey Neo G9 $1,499.99 at Amazon $2,299.99 Save $800.00 If you've been thinking about upgrading your gaming setup, now is a great time to do so. The Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 is down to $1,449.99 at A
All-time low deal: Grab the DJI Mini 3 4K camera drone for $100 off at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $100: As of Aug. 25, the DJI Mini 3 drone is on sale for $383.99 at Amazon. That's a 21% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 3 $383.99 at Amazon $483.99 Save $100 If you've been considering a DJI drone, there's still good news. The recent ban on foreign-made drones doesn't affect existing stock, so DJI models already on sale can still be picked up as normal
The ultimate mobile podcasting rig: Save $40 on Shure’s MV88+ microphone
Mashable / 1h
SAVE OVER $40: As of Aug. 25, the Shure MV88+ is on sale for $237 at Amazon. That's a 15% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Shure Shure MV88+ $237 at Amazon $279 Save $42 If you make videos for social media , work, or even just for fun, good audio can make a bigger difference than you might think. As much as a good camera helps, a decent mic setup can really help make your
Elon Musk: No One Gets Free Bread Until I Have Replaced Every Worker With a Robot
Gizmodo / 1h
The Tesla CEO's message makes no sense.
HUAWEI MateBook Pro S redefines ultra-thin and light laptops with an incredible 798g weight
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
When the attacker has no human left to catch
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
For years, the phrase "AI-powered attack" has mostly meant a human using AI tools to write better phishing emails or scan for vulnerabilities faster. That framing just became outdated. This month's intrusion into a major AI infrastructure platform was carried out, start to finish, by an autonomous agent. No operator typed commands during the attack. No one was watching a terminal, deciding what t
Garmin event live: get the coverage from Garmin's 'Play Harder' YouTube broadcast, possible Fenix 9 announcements & more
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
It's Garmin launch day! Following Garmin's surprise stealth scheduling of a live YouTube event (which it's calling on X a "groundbreaking launch event") details are scarce, but there's one thing we know for sure: we'll find out today. It's likely to be an addition to the best Garmin watches range — and the smart money is on the hotly-anticipated Fenix 9. Garmin's 'Play Harder' event will air on Y
Hydrows Labor Day sale is live — save up to $450 and score free gifts worth $300
Mashable / 2h
The Hydrow Labor Day sale at a glance: Hydrow Origin Rower $1,745 (save $450) Hydrow Wave Rower $1,845 (save $150) Hydrow Arc Rower $2,195 (save $100) Labor Day is the perfect excuse to finally get that rowing machine you've been eyeing for years, largely because top brands like Hydrow drop limited-time offers. From Aug. 24 through Sept. 10, you can save up to $450 on the brand's connected rowers
Amazon security engineer hacks PC accessories with Claude Opus to make them work better — Asus, Insta360 and Elgato products reverse engineered in hours for 'better control', but engineer admits this also 'scares me'
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
A security engineer at Amazon hacked a bunch of peripherals using AI Claude Opus did most of the legwork in applying modified firmware to a webcam, microphone and more The relative ease with which AI allows this kind of modification points to a worrying future of peripherals being compromised on a grander scale In another example of how AI could prove to be a threat to our devices, an Amazon secu
Sodium Battery Technology
Next Big Future / 3h
Sodium-ion batteries are commercializing with mass production in 2026. CATL in China is scaling it as a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium-ion using abundant sodium from salt. They are targeting grid and stationary energy storage first and more affordable/entry-level EVs or low-speed vehicles and should be lower cost than iron LFP. CATL’s Naxtra reach ~175 ... Read more
Get Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, and more for life for $60
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: ChatPlayground is a new AI platform that gives you lifetime access to dozens of major models for $60. Opens in a new window Credit: ChatPlayground AI ChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan) $59.97 $619 Save $559.03 Copying the same prompt into three different AI tools just to see which one answers best wastes time, and juggling separate tabs and subscriptions gets old ver
This lifetime PDF editor is on flash sale for $23.97
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: AcePDF Converter and Editor is on flash sale for $23.97 (reg. $99.99) through Aug. 25 — a lifetime license instead of another monthly fee. Opens in a new window Credit: Acethinker AcePDF Converter & Editor: Lifetime License $23.97 $99.99 Save $76.02 Most PDF tools want you locked into a monthly plan just to merge a couple of files or convert a document. AcePDF Converter and Editor skips th
This lifetime Windows 11 Pro license is only $10.49 through today
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is $10.49 for one compatible PC, with no subscription or recurring fees, with code SAVE30. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro $10.49 $199 Save $188.51 If your PC has been running a little sluggish or you’ve been meaning to bring your system up to speed , Windows 11 Pro is just $10.49 (MSRP $199) — a rare, time-sensitive offer that rewards quick,
Omega Just Released a Mini Moonwatch
Wired / 4h
Say hello to a revamped collection of perfectly proportioned 38-mm Speedmasters.
Met Office finds most of us still won't trust an AI weather forecast
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Public confidence in AI weather forecasts is far lower than for numerical and physics-based methods Just 11% said they were "very confident" in machine learning weather prediction, compared with 30% for tried-and-trusted methods The Met Office has been using machine learning techniques in weather forecasting for some years A survey of 6,000 UK adults has found that the majority don’t fully trust
ASUS' first gaming soundbar is now available in the US for $600
Engadget / 4h
The ASUS ROG Gjallar is now available in the US.
The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra plans in Australia for August 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Pre-orders for Samsung’s 2026 foldables wrapped up this week, but telcos across Australia are clearly in a generous mood, as they kept their previous pre-order deals live for a wee bit longer, giving you a bit more time to save on the new devices. And save you might, because this year, Samsung has introduced a third premium Z-series foldable in 2026 with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 This new model introdu
The best Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL plans in Australia for August 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Pre-orders for Google’s new Pixel 11 range have now wrapped up, with most retailer offers and deals finished, and you can now get your hands on them immediately. All three Pixel 11 bar-style phones get a newly redesigned camera bump, along with brand-new LED notification lights within the flash module called ‘HiLight’. They also get a new Tensor G6, and now all start with 12GB of RAM — a decrease
Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
BBC News / 5h
The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 25, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a film buff. 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 hints and tip
Data Centers Are Driving an Alarming Gas Power Expansion in the US
Wired / 6h
There’s no clearer sign of the data center boom than rampant gas projects that have been proposed or that are already under construction.
Unreleased Anthropic Mythos 2 and Mythos 3 and OpenAI Astra
Next Big Future / 6h
Semianalysis reports Mythos 2 is done training and Anthropic are not releasing the model. Anthropic’s August 2026 Risk Report describes an unreleased internal model it calls Model 2. It is more capable than Mythos 5, with no current plan to release it externally and the normal external-release evaluation suite not completed. They describe Model 2 ... Read more
How to watch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's launch
Engadget / 6h
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled for launch on August 30.
India’s Airbound bags $37M to take on trucks with rocket-like drones
TechCrunch / 7h
Airbound's ultra-lightweight approach to drone delivery has attracted backing from Greenoaks, DoorDash, and Silicon Valley investor Lachy Groom.
Shein’s IPO Plans Value It at About $27 Billion. That’s Shockingly Low
Gizmodo / 7h
That's a little over a quarter of its peak valuation.
Semianalysis Deep Dive on the SpaceX 10 GW 2027 AI Data Center Build
Next Big Future / 7h
SemiAnalysis talk about SpaceX’s 10 GW AI compute ambitions. SpaceX can fund the build, they have the power for it, they have the sites and they will get the chips. The Frontier labs [Anthropic, OpenAI and Microsoft] can generate ~$100 million of revenue per megawatt per year today on API inference with GB300-class systems. Cost ... Read more
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 25, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 25, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know watch European soccer. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and eac
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 25, 2026
Mashable / 8h
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
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 25, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy for those who love being outside. 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 an
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 25, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you can connect the dots. 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 ALSO: NYT Connect
Hurdle hints and answers for August 25, 2026
Mashable / 8h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
The 'world's first audiophile soundbar' is getting expanded with wireless Dolby Atmos surround support, as if this bonkers speaker wasn't immersive enough
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
BACCH 3D virtual surround up front, Dolby Surround/Atmos for rear channels New control box also provides additional connectivity An open system: use whatever speakers you like When Canvas HiFi unveiled "the world's first audiophile soundbar" earlier this year, it came with a huge specification: 8-inch drivers pushing out 1,500W of power in a three-way setup. When we actually heard it, we were ver
Not ‘Used to Losing’: Apparent Elon Musk Pep Talk to His Cursor Staff Paints Sad Picture
Gizmodo / 8h
It sounds like Musk is hellbent on Grok becoming dominant in the AI coding world.
What is the release date for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 6 on HBO Max?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
There is no such thing as a stupid idea in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe — and I'm starting to think that there's no such thing as a boring idea, either. As the gang leave behind their tribal oasis from episode 5 — which, let's face it, they ruined — we're back in a familiar suburban setting this week. The difference? Everyone eats plants and grass as if they were a Happy Meal at McDonald's.
Samsung thinks Claude Code can help it boost chip design — but admits the AI still makes some worryingly big mistakes
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Samsung System LSI division uses Anthropic's Claude Code to reportedly slice working processes However the tool also apparently downgraded an error message instead of fixing it, rolling back unrelated finished work, and tried to edit code it was not authorized to touch Samsung's engineers currently review everything the tool produces before it is published elsewhere or affects existing chip desig
Situational Awareness, star AI hedge fund that nearly imploded, now being probed by the SEC
TechCrunch / 10h
The AI hedge fund went from "the talk of Wall Street" to "subject of federal subpoenas" faster than you can say "diversify your portfolio."
Reviewing the IVO Quantum Drive
Next Big Future / 10h
Did the orbital test of the IVO Quantum Drive produce a real thrust signal in orbit—or did an ambitious experiment leave us with an intriguing but unresolved anomaly? Physicist and author Dr. Mike McCulloch, originator of Quantised Inertia, describes the IVO Ltd.’s attempt to test a propellantless electric-drive concept in space. Mike developed Quantized Inertia ... Read more
SOLVING AI Data Centers
Next Big Future / 10h
AI Data Centers are at the center of controversy and there many fights over what can and cannot be built. How can we solve the energy, water and other problems ?
Space Optimized Vera Rubin System for Space Based AI Launching Q4 2027
Next Big Future / 10h
SpaceX, in partnership with Nvidia, have designed a space-optimized Vera Rubin NVL72 system for launch to orbit in Q4 next year, with significant scale in 2028. The design is significantly simpler, lower cost, denser and lighter than a traditional rack. SpaceX, in partnership with Nvidia, has designed a space-optimized Vera Rubin NVL72 system for launch ... Read more
What Purpose Can We Create if AI Replaces Current Jobs and Work?
Next Big Future / 10h
Thomas Sowell has made many deep insights into humanity and the history of society. Thomas Sowell, born 1930, is an economist trained at Chicago. He was a Marxist until his mid-twenties, and cured of it not by theory but by a summer working inside the U.S. Department of Labor. He watched the agency’s institutional interest ... Read more
Russian tech giant VK is suing Apple for blocking its apps — and wants $696,000 a day in compensation
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
VK wants Apple to restore its apps or face millions in daily fines The Russian company is demanding 58 million rubles ($696,000) every day Apple removed several major VK apps following European Union sanctions Russian firm VK has filed a lawsuit against Apple in a Moscow arbitration court, seeking restoration of several removed applications from the App Store. Court records dated August 19 2026 s
Trump Says You’re a Rube If You Don’t Want a Data Center in Your Backyard
Futurism / 11h
President Donald Trump has a message for Americans who scorn data centers: you’re making a foolish mistake. In a bizarre interview with his former personal attorney Michael Cohen, flagged by Forbes , the president went out of his way to defend the AI industry’s data center frenzy, in opposition to the vast majority of American voters . “Frankly, communities that don’t take a data center are makin
Oura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that could value it at more than $16B
TechCrunch / 11h
We all knew it was coming. The expected valuation may surprise, though.
‘One Piece’ Is Changing Its Dub Release Schedule for the Elbaph Arc
Gizmodo / 11h
The anime's upcoming arc will no longer drop its dubs in small batches.
AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
For years , AI industry watchers of all stripes have been warning of a coming jobs apocalypse driven by ultra-intelligent AI systems that will be able to replicate most human tasks more cheaply. Now, newly updated research from Stanford University economists suggests AI seems to be causing significant entry-level job losses for younger workers in some fields, even as older workers appear largely
Data centers become "killer application" for new power transformer tech
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Data centers have become the largest driver of surging electricity demand that is straining US power grids. But the AI data center boom has also accelerated investment in a technology that could provide a silver lining for everyone—solid-state power transformers that replace industrial-age technology with modern power electronics. Power grids currently rely on conventional transformer technology
RFK Jr. may upend how vaccine recommendations are categorized
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Under anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US health department is considering changing how vaccine recommendations are categorized and described. The move creates the possibility that vaccinations currently considered "routine" or "universal" could be given new designations that sound less definitive or more conditional, such as "recommended with qualification" or recommended
Ads and tracking infiltrated TVs. Now they're coming for monitors.
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Ads and tracking have turned TVs into privacy nightmares . Both are so widespread among smart TVs that I’ve written a guide for avoiding them . One recommendation in that guide is to use a computer monitor. But in recent years, monitors have become more capable of pushing ads and tracking users. Without more straightforward approaches from vendors, such as easily comprehensible privacy policies a
The Director of ‘Insidious 6’ Already Has His Next Movie Set
Gizmodo / 12h
It's called 'Sleepover' and will arrive in time for spooky season in 2027.
Apple is reportedly preparing iPhone price hikes (because of course they are)
Mashable / 12h
When Apple announced price hikes across many of its product lines earlier this summer, there was one product that was noticeably absent: the iPhone. But, just like it did with the MacBook and iPad, it appears that Apple will soon be raising prices on the iPhone, too. It looks like the tech giant was just waiting to adjust prices until the new iPhone 18 lineup is announced, which will almost certa
Enjoy 5 years of flowkey piano lessons for just $68 until Aug. 25
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Pay $67.97 for five years of flowkey Classic , including every course, interactive feedback, and more than 1,000 classical and public-domain songs. Opens in a new window Credit: flowkey flowkey Piano Learning App: Classic Plan (5-Year Subscription) $67.97 $899 Save $831.03 Learning piano is not a weekend project, which is exactly why a five-year subscription makes sense. Flowkey Classic pr
This ChatGPT-powered stock picker helps you build a portfolio
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Sterling Stock Picker for $49.97 (reg. $486) through Aug. 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Sterling Stock Picker Sterling Stock Picker: Lifetime Subscription $49.97 $486 Save $436.03 Researching stocks can quickly turn into a rabbit hole of financial statements, charts, and market jargon. Sterling Stock Picker is designed to condense that informatio
3 nostalgic Paramount+ movies to check out this week (August 24-30)
How-To Geek / 12h
It doesn't take too much digging around on Paramount+ to find a few movies that you might consider favorites—comfort food flicks you could watch again and again, quirky classics anchored around one famous line, or, in the case of my top pick this week, something to pay homage to a star gone too soon.
'Unlicensed, unrestricted AI training could destroy the ecosystem for books' — quote of the day by the Authors Guild on the sourcing of training data
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
To achieve any level of competency, large language models (LLMs) need ample data for sufficient training. AI companies have looked to various sources to mine this information, including content publicly available on the internet, synthetic data generated from other AI models, and printed literature. Reading difficulties Prompted by news that AI companies were allegedly using books from pirate ebo
Scandal-Plagued Texas AG Pivots to Anti-Data Center Platform in Senate Race
Gizmodo / 12h
The move might put the MAGA-aligned politician at odds with Trump.
We’re Both Confused and Fascinated by This Disney and NFL Team-Up
Gizmodo / 12h
Every NFL team has been assigned a Disney character for a new merchandise collection and it's wild.
How does converting a video to 4K actually work?
Engadget / 12h
Upscaling software is getting better all the time, but there are still some caveats to be aware of.
How to use Samsung's new My FanCam feature to make yourself the main character in your videos
Engadget / 12h
Zooming in on your kid's performance in the school play is about to get a whole lot easier. It's going to look better, too.
JetBlue says domestic Mint flyers can now access its lounges, too
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
JetBlue is opening up its BlueHouse lounges to anyone flying business class. The airline said on Monday that passengers flying Mint on domestic routes can now access its lounges for free, reversing an earlier policy that restricted complimentary access to Mint passengers flying internationally, among other eligible guests. The only catch is that passengers have to be flying a Mint or "Mint Flex"
This company wants to stop underwater drones and even submarines with a whole new form of sonar technology
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Ultra Maritime pairs its Sea Spear passive sonar array with the AN/SSQ-125B active sonobuoy at the US Navy's Lanternfish 2026 exercise in a bid to detect underwater drones While neither sonar type is new, the distributed architecture that links both to Anduril's Seabed Sentry and the Navy's command systems generates usable, precise readings for unmanned underwater vehicles The chain detects and t
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