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Why are so many AI models going 'rogue'? The experts weigh in
Latest from TechRadar / 41min
Over the past month, it seems like every frontier model has broken free of its constraints and launched a devastating attack against one or more other companies. One of OpenAI’s models escaped a testing sandbox and launched a very real attack against AI and machine learning company Hugging Face. Just days later, Anthropic revealed that multiple variants of its Claude model also escaped a sandbox
The coolest Raspberry Pi project detects earthquakes and data center noise pollution
How-To Geek / 8min
The Raspberry Pi may have fallen out of favor among homelabbers and hobbyists for its high price-to-performance ratio, but the single-board computer still has some compelling use cases. Detecting earthquakes and other seismic activity is up there with the best of them.
Weird Town Begs for AI Data Center
Futurism / 10min
Municipalities across the country are fighting tooth and nail to stop data center construction. But not Jay, Maine. The town with a population of just 4,600 people has been so desperate for one of these power-hungry facilities that the state governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would’ve banned new data centers of a certain size for the sole reason that it didn’t make an exception for Jay. But
West Ham vs Portsmouth Live Streams: How to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 first round online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 13min
Stream West Ham vs Portsmouth on Sky Sports+ (UK) / Paramount+ (US) Unlock your stream with NordVPN West Ham vs Portsmouth: Saturday, August 8, 3pm BST / 10am ET / 12am AEST (Sun.) Saturday's West Ham vs Portsmouth live stream features two Championship teams meeting in the first round of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup – also known as the EFL Cup – as an entrée to the new league season. For the first tim
After 2 weeks with the Garmin Cirqa, I've fallen back in love with 'vibe running' and ditched my regular watch — and the Strava obsession it enables
Latest from TechRadar / 13min
The Garmin Cirqa is making waves in the fitness community. I put the new screenless tracker through its paces over 10 days of intensive testing, and awarded it 4.5 stars in my Garmin Cirqa review . As part of the testing process, I wore it for all of my workouts over the past couple of weeks — and, unusually for a device I've been testing for review purposes, I'm still wearing it now. I normally
Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited
Wired / 33min
Xteink’s new X4 Pro e-reader is its best yet, but the lack of an ebook store can be limiting.
Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed
Wired / 33min
Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.
Late Passengers In High Heels Ran Onto The Airport Ramp To Chase Their Aeroflot Plane As It Was Towed Away
View from the Wing / 33min
Two late passengers in high heels ran onto the airport ramp at Moscow Sheremetyevo to chase their Aeroflot aircraft after boarding had ended and the plane was already being towed away. Ground workers and police stopped them, but the stranger question is how they got through a secured door and close enough to interrupt ramp operations in the first place.
X is replacing revenue sharing with a new original content rewards program
Engadget / 42min
X is retiring its old rewards-sharing program after September 7.
I spent 15 years memorizing terminal commands the hard way—here’s what actually works
How-To Geek / 43min
If you struggle to learn terminal commands, I have four perfect remedies I've picked up over many years, some of which will boost your skills instantly.
Workers are worried AI will expose they don't know how to do their jobs properly
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Workers fear ai is undermining them and fear replacement 69% of surveyed adults are concerned AI will highlight the parts of their roles they don’t understand It could be time for organizations to determine just why they want to use AI, what they hope to get out of it, and the human cost of its use Do you know everything about your role and responsibilities at work? New research by Hint App indic
This Menacing Police Robot Perfectly Shaped Like a Soccer Ball Definitely Won’t Be Vandalized by Angry Locals
Futurism / 1h
As the amount of high-tech police gear skyrockets across North America and much of Europe, one company isn’t betting on robo-dogs or egg-shaped sentry-bots . Instead, Estonian-based startup Rollo Robotics came up with a roving sentinel in the shape of a juicy rubber kickball, dubbed 1Rollo, as New Atlas reports — and we can’t shake the feeling that it’s the perfect form factor to be vandalized by
How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs
Wired / 1h
New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.
Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All
Wired / 1h
Two security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets.
ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from our Z Fold 8 Ultra review to GTA 6's Netflix partnership
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
This week, we reviewed Samsung’s latest foldables (including the best-in-class Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra), and we found out when Google Assistant will shut down for good. To catch up on all this and more, scroll down for our roundup of the week’s seven biggest tech news stories. And when you’re all caught up, be sure to test your knowledge in our weekly quiz. 7. Kojima Productions collabed on a CD pl
3 problems a self-resetting Windows PC can solve
How-To Geek / 1h
I've heard about Linux distributions designed to be difficult to break, and it got me wondering whether I could build something similar with Windows. I actually have a few good reasons to want one. I keep a PC in my garage connected to a large monitor next to my workout equipment. In addition, I do a lot of software testing for my job, and there's a shared media PC in my living room that my famil
Just How Bad Are AI Data Centers for Your Local Water?
Gizmodo / 1h
Communities say AI is draining their water supplies, but the tech industry begs to differ. Gizmodo asked experts for their honest assessments.
Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex Review: Putting Down New Roots
Wired / 1h
Hairmax’s LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex took only 90 seconds per treatment, and it produced visible results along my widening part.
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 is a tablet to compete with MacBooks
Mashable / 1h
Lenovo does something no other tech brand does — make a tablet specifically for gaming . A continuation of its Legion computers, the Lenovo Legion Tab puts gaming content into a smaller, more portable package. Previous generations of the Lenovo Legion Tab have been impressive tablets, so my expectations were high for the recently released Gen 5 model. And here's the thing about the Lenovo Legion
Google Pixel 11: Every rumor, leak, and teaser before Made By Google
Mashable / 1h
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 at a Made By Google event on Aug. 12, and it recently announced that comedian
Pluto has a heart. Scientists discovered that its bleeding.
Mashable / 1h
Pluto 's famous heart is bleeding, according to new research, hinting that the distant world is more alive than it looks. That bright, heart-shaped glacier has been a fan favorite ever since NASA 's New Horizons spacecraft flew past the cold outer world in 2015. Scientists now say the heart isn't just the dwarf planet's special cutie mark , it may be slowly leaking liquid — yes, liquid — onto the
How to get a free Apple iPhone 17 from T-Mobile this weekend
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get the iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. Power users can get the Apple iPhone 17 Pro for free when they switch to T-Mobile and bring their number to an Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in needed). Opens in a new window Credit: Apple T-Mobile: Free iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro Fresh from Samsung's impressiv
AI companies keep destroying old books. Heres why.
Mashable / 1h
The AI industry, not content with alienating top creators , seems to be intent on alienating book lovers too. That much is clear in the wake of a 404 Media report on ISBNdb , a company that tracks book data and briefly offered "AI training data" in the form of "the world's largest book database." So far so normal; AI companies looking to build better AI models are hungry for fresh data from any s
How to watch the 2026 European Athletics Championships online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 European Athletics Championships for free on BBC iPlayer . Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're still a couple of years away from the next quest for Olympic medals , but that doesn't mean the best athletes are just sitting back and relaxing. No, there are PBs to chase, rivals to beat, and world records to set. And some elite
Lifetime access to Claude, GPT, Gemini, and 17+ other AI models is $60 with this promo code
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: ChatPlayground gives you lifetime access to dozens of major AI models, and it’s only $59.25 (reg. $619) for life with code AUG25. Opens in a new window Credit: ChatPlayground AI ChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan) $59.25 $619 Save $559.75 AI has so much potential to work quickly, but there are tons of little time-wasters and expensive frustrations. Using multiple mode
Lock down your online privacy for life for just $2 a device with this VPN deal
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Lock in a safer internet forever with this lifetime subscription to FastestVPN PRO , on sale now for only $29.99 (reg. $600) with code Aug25 until Aug. 9. Opens in a new window Credit: FastestVPN FastestVPN PRO: Lifetime Subscription (15 Devices) $29.99 $600 Save $570.01 You lock your front door, your smartphone, and your laptop — but what are you doing to protect your internet? A VPN is
New Amazon Data Center Is Set to Have the Most Polluting Power Plant in the U.S.
NYT > Technology / 2h
The tech giant is investing in the natural-gas-burning power plant as part of a huge data center in Texas, even as it pledges to honor climate commitments.
Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like
Wired / 2h
With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.
WhatsApp Gets a Handy @all Feature for Group Chats
Wired / 2h
A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.
Best Solar Generators for Off-Grid Trips, RVs, and Home Backup
Wired / 2h
If you want to capture the sun’s power with solar panels, these are the best solar generators I’ve tested.
Still using one big overhead bulb? 3 lighting experts explain how layering light sources can bring your home to life, and how you can try it yourself tonight
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
If you’ve not heard of layered lighting, you’re in for a treat. Sure, a single ceiling fixture is the easiest way to illuminate a room, but adding a variety of light sources in different places in a room — a technique known as layered lighting — can completely change the way your home looks and feels, making it more inviting and more practical, without the need to redecorate. To find out why laye
How to watch Chelsea vs AC Milan for FREE: pre-season friendly live streams from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Chelsea vs AC Milan: Saturday, August 8 | 1pm BST / 8am ET Watch live: CFC+ (UK) / CBS Sports Network , Fox One (US) / Paramount+ (Aus) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (try 100% risk free) Watch today's Chelsea vs AC Milan live streams as the Blues continue their pre-season tour of Australia and Asia. Xabi Alonso's men face the Rossoneri giants at GBK Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. Chelsea arrive
I asked the cast of Sky TV's Possession what would make the perfect streaming 'double bill' with the new supernatural thriller — and their answer has a surprising twist
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
I still haven't got my head around the new Sky TV thriller Possession , with all five episodes now available to stream. We follow Claudia (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), an ambitious biracial lawyer who travels to Jamaica to challenge an inheritance claim made by a local man against a wealthy white aristocrat. However, she arrives to find the disputed estate is a former plantation that has long haunted her dr
Working hard or hardly working? More than half of workers have sent unneeded emails or messages just to show they are doing something
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
52% of workers have sent replies to message or emails simply to prove that they are working Focused work is being interrupted by the requirement to respond quickly, with response speeds raised in performance evaluations More than half have replied at weekends, evenings, or even on annual leave to remain available and accessible Are you staying in touch with your boss? New research suggests that c
I asked ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok which sci-fi AI they're most like — and their answers were surprisingly different
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
I love science-fiction. Not just because I enjoy stories about space travel, time travel and evil robots, but because I think it can be such a useful way for us all to think about possible futures. The best sci-fi stories can tell us a lot about ourselves, what we value and the technologies we’re building. Which is why I think the relationship between sci-fi and AI is really interesting. We alrea
What Contracted Power Actually Means and What is Available for New Contracts
Next Big Future / 3h
It is a procurement metric, not a sales metric. There are three separate stacks and the industry deliberately blurs them. CoreWeave’s 3.5 GW contracted power and its $99.4B backlog are two different books. How tightly is the second mapped onto the first. They are very tightly, by design, because layer 3 is the collateral for ... Read more
How to watch Japan vs Australia: Live streams and TV channels as Brave Blossoms host Wallabies
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Kick-off: Saturday, August 8 at 6.05am ET / 11.05am BST / 8.05pm AEST Streams: Stan Sport (AUS) Watch Anywhere: Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%) Japan vs Australia kicks-off a new era for the visiting Wallabies, in Osaka, as head coach Les Kiss takes charge of his first game. This is the first of a two-game series, with a return fixture to be held in Townsville, Queensland next weekend.
Kensington Expert Mouse Pro TB900 review: I swapped my mouse and trackpad for the new TB900 trackball, and ran a head-to-head video edit against my usual setup — the trackball won.
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Kensington Expert Mouse Pro TB900 EQ: 30-second review The Kensington Expert Mouse Pro TB900 EQ follows a long line of large-ball control devices that rethink the standard computer mouse entirely. This latest version is a relatively large unit that sits where your mouse would, with a big central trackball with controls neatly arranged around it. Setup on the Mac took a little longer than expected
Hurdle hints and answers for August 8, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 8
Mashable / 6h
We're getting closer to the New Moon, so the Moon's visibility will drop significantly over the coming nights. Keep reading to find out what, if anything, you can spot tonight. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, Aug. 8, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waning Crescent phase, with 26% of its surface visible. Without visual aids, you should be able to catch a g
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 8, 2026
Mashable / 8h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you have a good sense of smell. 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 h
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 8, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you easily lose your train of thought. 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 par
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 8, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a good actor. 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 Connections
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 8, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've ever watched baseball. 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 each
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 8, 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
Denza claims its latest Z9S model boasts the world’s longest electric range — allowing owners to drive from New York to Detroit without a stop
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Denza Z9S is a more efficient version of the Z9 GT Chinese company claims 1,100 km (683 miles) between charges The flagship version starts at 349,800 yuan ($51,800) in China Denza’s Z9 GT has long been tipped as a genuine Porsche Taycan rival, touting serious performance from an optional tri-motor setup, enormous range and the promise of sub-10-minute charging times thanks to the BYD Group’s Flas
Employees Say LAX Airline Caterer Served Meals On Dishes Found With Mold, Maggots And Flies
View from the Wing / 9h
Flying Food Group workers allege mold, maggots, cockroaches, missing soap and broken truck chillers at LAX. The company has not answered the new complaint.
Russia is kickstarting its plans to dominate the space race once again — but it will have to depend on Chinese hardware to do so
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Chinese equipment fills critical roles, though it represents only a small share overall Russia plans to quadruple annual Angara rocket production within the next decade Internal documents expose extensive factory upgrades supporting future rocket manufacturing Russia is pushing to significantly grow production of its Angara space rockets, to quadruple annual output within the next decade. Interna
Semianalysis Agrees With NextBigfuture $300B Per Year for SpaceX by End of 2027
Next Big Future / 11h
Semianalysis agrees with my analysis of SpaceX getting up to $300 Billion per year by end of 2027. Spot prices are higher. The AI lease rates make sense. Coreweave and Nebius are spreading out fixed premium GPUs annual prices but requiring 5 year lockin. 5 years for $100 billion but not available during the next ... Read more
Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The wildfires afflicting communities across the world can now be tracked more easily by anyone using Europe’s free and open satellite imagery service—all thanks to a wildfire visualization script originating from nearly a decade ago. The Copernicus Browser provides free access to the latest satellite imagery taken by the European Space Agency’s Sentinel satellites for the European Union’s Earth o
Pentagon signs $500 million deal for unmanned counter-drone missile systems promising 'decisive advantage'
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
CACI secured a Pentagon contract worth up to $500 million total JIATF-401 manages daily counter-drone operations across the entire joint force SkyValor detected and defeated drones beyond visual range during testing The US Department of Defense has awarded CACI a contract worth up to $500 million to expand deployment of its SkyValor counter-unmanned aerial system across military operations. The a
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, August 8 (game #1657)
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday, August 7 (game #1656) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, August 8 (game #1154)
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, August 7 (game #1153) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, August 8 (game #888)
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, August 7 (game #887) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle,
OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns
TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI said this model, which is still in development, reached its "critical cybersecurity threshold," meaning it could independently identify and carry out cyberattacks against traditionally well-protected real-world systems.
A new Hilton with boutique vibes just opened one of Vietnam's best cities — and you can book from 20,000 points
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Hoi An, Vietnam is a one-of-a-kind destination, full of great food, beautiful canals with nightly floating lanterns and a UNESCO-listed Old Town dating back to the 16th century. Now, it's also home an equally unique boutique hotel that you can book with Hilton Honors points. Now open, the NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An , is part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, a "portfolio of more than 200 independen
Whoa — Curiosity Stream lifetime subscription drops to $112.49
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Get a Curiosity Stream lifetime subscription for $112.49 (reg. $399.99) with code Aug25, through August 9. Opens in a new window Credit: Curiosity Stream Curiosity Stream Standard Plan: Lifetime Subscription $112.50 $399.99 Save $287.49 Every streaming app has the same problem: 20 minutes of scrolling, nothing worth watching. Curiosity Stream aims to change that experience by only stocking
Latest from Tom's Guide / 11min
The rest of 2026 is shaping up to be absolutely stacked with huge releases, and as a total movie lover, my fall films watchlist is already overflowing. Of course, calendar-wise, we are technically still in summer until the middle of September, but from that mid-month mark all the way through December, theaters are gearing up for an incredible stretch of films to get excited about. Before we dive
I asked a lawncare expert how to save my brown, dry lawn — these are the rules for August
Latest from Tom's Guide / 25min
Relentless summertime heatwaves, paired with consistently high temperatures and scarce rainfall, have left our once pristine lawns looking brown , patchy and parched. With drought declarations and strict water restrictions in many areas, restoring that lush lawn back to its former glory seems almost impossible. Making matters worse, as we step into August — traditionally the second-hottest month
Amazon Ember QLED TV review
Latest from Tom's Guide / 39min
The Amazon Ember QLED is Amazon’s budget take on QLED TVs. With new-and-improved Amazon Alexa+ and the classic easy-to-use Fire TV interface, does it have what it takes to be one of the best TVs under $500 ? Not quite. The Ember QLED performs admirably with 4K UHD Blu-rays and is more than good enough for series binge-watchers, but I wish the blacks were darker and the colors a touch brighter. It
7 ChatGPT prompts you should try for International Cat Day to help you understand and celebrate your furry friend
Latest from Tom's Guide / 53min
Do you know what animal has the power to make me stop in my tracks and “PSSH PSSH PSSH” it to get its attention? You guessed it! Those oh-so-wonderful furry felines. I could be rushing to the train station for work or taking the long way home—if a cat or kitten ends up in my line of sight, I’ll always get the urge to make it comfortable enough to wander over to me and let me pet it. Nine times ou
I drove the Subaru Crosstrek and Hyundai Venue for a week — here's the sub-$40K SUV I'd buy with my own money
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
Just last week I put the Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-5 to the test, and while they’re the right size and price for most families, I prefer something a bit smaller. That’s why I drove the Subaru Crosstrek and Hyundai Venue for a week to see how these compact crossovers compare to each other. While the base trims of both models are quite affordable, there’s a substantial price gap between the two
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ are putting the MCU on the right track — but don’t call it a comeback yet
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
Walking out of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” I was basking in a feeling I’ve not experienced for several years: Excitement for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) . Hello, old friend, it’s been far too long. Clearly I wasn’t the only one who rushed out to see Tom Holland’s fourth solo outing as the world’s most popular superhero. In North America, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” brought
These are the 4 chair yoga stretches trainers recommend to ease stiff joints after 60
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
One reality of aging is that your joints stiffen the older you get. You may notice getting out of a chair suddenly takes more effort than it used to, or turning to check your blind spot feels more challenging than you remember. The research shows that flexibility naturally declines with age. Much of that decline comes down to age-related changes in muscle mass and connective tissue, along with se
How ‘Ultra’ are the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's cameras? I put them to the test against the Galaxy S26 Ultra
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
Samsung’s been making its “Ultra” phones for years under the Galaxy S banner, but this year marks the first time the title is being used for a foldable phone. Needless to say, Samsung is trying to change the narrative with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra — by slapping its premier "Ultra" badge on a foldable for the very first time. On paper, it packs the flagship hardware specs that I know appeal to ha
I tested 5 classic 'As Seen On TV' gadgets to see if they're still worth buying in 2026
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
If, like me, you grew up in the 90s and 00s, you'll no doubt be familiar with 'As Seen On TV' home gadgets. Products whose main selling point was that they'd been demonstrated on TV sales networks or infomercials — because as we all know, that's a guaranteed marque of quality. Recently, I got thinking about whether or not any of that tech is still knocking around, and whether it still holds up. T
Netflix is adding 56 movies in August 2026 — here are the 5 with the highest scores on Rotten Tomatoes (all rated at least 91% or higher)
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
Netflix adds dozens of movies every month to ensure its library never gets stale. I’m not talking about new originals here either. The streaming service regularly adds familiar favorites to its catalog. These range from cinema classics to acclaimed modern movies. In August 2026, Netflix is adding 56 movies to its library . A total of 39 arrived on Aug. 1, and the rest will be dished out throughou
The Asus ROG Swift OLED is a powerful gaming monitor for hardcore gamers — here’s why
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDN is one of the loveliest gaming monitors I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing. Not only does it look great on a desk, but its curved OLED panel makes games feel more immersive. Though it’s pricey at $1,299, it’s a worthwhile investment that’ll enhance your gaming experiences for years to come. Like the equally awesome Alienware AW3426DW , Asus’ monitor features an ul
Is the Galaxy Z Fold 8's crease really that good? I compared it to the current reigning champ
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
While everybody has been talking about the new shape of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 , and to be fair, it's been very pleasant to use, one of the most overlooked upgrades on Samsung's new book-style foldables is the less noticeable crease . Samsung says it has significantly reduced the crease thanks to its new Flex Titanium display technology, which debuts on both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galax
I tried deep-cleaning my white baseboards with vinegar — and brought back their bright white finish
Latest from Tom's Guide / 3h
I ignored my yellowing baseboards for months until the afternoon sun hit them just right, revealing a mix of dust, pet hair, scuffs, and grime. Once you see dirty trim, you really can't unsee it. Wanting a quick fix without buying a cabinet full of chemical cleaners, I tested a classic household staple: plain white vinegar. Here is how I used plain white vinegar to deep-clean my baseboards in und
I'm a physiotherapist — these are the 3 exercises I'd never skip to keep your knees strong as you age
Latest from Tom's Guide / 3h
Knee pain is no joke. At 35, so far, I've just about managed to avoid it, but my stepmom, who was a professional runner when she was younger, has been plagued with it. Not only does it limit the range of motion, strength and stability you have available, but it can also limit the types of sports, exercises and activities you can enjoy. For that reason, I turned to physiotherapist and co-founder o
Tom's Guide TV Satisfaction Survey: Tell us what you love (and hate) about your TV
Latest from Tom's Guide / 4h
For the past few weeks we've been putting TV manufacturers' feet to the fire. We're holding them accountable by grading them in key categories like design, performance, features and pricing — and now we're asking our readers to get involved. We recently asked readers which brand they trusted most and one company was the clear winner . Now we're coming to you all directly with a short survey that
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This Denzel Washington action thriller was savaged by critics in 2004, but over 20 years later it's an undeniable must-watch
Latest from Tom's Guide / 5h
The Tom's Guide Verdict: 'Man on Fire' Rating: 4/5 stars Verdict: This movie starts as the story of a hardened killer-turned-bodyguard (Denzel Washington) bonding with his charge (Dakota Fanning). But we know the entire time a kidnapping is coming. Once it does, Denzel puts on a tour de force performance, tearing through 2003 Mexico City with abandon and leaving bodies in his wake. Where to watch
Why are homeowners mixing baking soda, detergent and toothpaste? I put this DIY cleaning hack to the test to find out
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Baking soda has become a favored option for household cleaning chores, especially when you want to use natural ingredients. Not only is it free from harsh chemicals, but it’s cheap and super versatile to use around the home. From unclogging my drains and getting rid of odors in my fridge to using baking soda in my yard to deter pests, this has become my go-to kitchen essential. And when combined
I let ChatGPT, Gemini, and Alexa shop my kids' back-to-school supplies — only one got it right
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When I was a kid, back-to-school shopping was my favorite. But as a mom with three kids and three different lists — kindergarten, fourth grade and sixth grade — going to the store to get everything is daunting. Plus, shopping with three kids in tow means there will be inevitable meltdowns over extras and nice-to-haves. That's why this year, I decided to lean on three AI assistants to do the job f
I just reviewed the Garmin Cirqa — 5 things you need to know about Garmin’s subscription-free Whoop and Fitbit Air alternative
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I just finished reviewing the new Garmin Cirqa , and it's one of the best fitness trackers of 2026. A screen-free wearable, the Cirqa is a direct competitor to the popular Fitbit Air and Whoop 5.0. While these three wearable devices have a lot in common — like the lack of a screen, onboard GPS, and notifications — several key factors set the Garmin Cirqa apart from the Fitbit Air and Whoop 5.0 .
5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more (Aug. 8-9)
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Summer is winding down, but that heat sure isn't, and you can still find me hiding out in the AC on the couch catching up on my watchlist. This week brought a slew of new movies on Netflix, Prime Video, and the rest of the best streaming services , but with so much on offer, narrowing down what to watch next can be a serious drag on your weekend. That's why I've done the heavy lifting for you and
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 7 — are this year's upgrades really worth it?
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is a fantastic foldable, with a lot of great upgrades that (mostly) stands up to the Ultra moniker. But the Galaxy Z Fold 7 was also a fantastic foldable when it was released last year, with our review declaring it to be the foldable phone we've been waiting for. Obviously this leaves us with a few questions that need answering. The Z Fold 8 Ultra is the better p
