Experts find AI agents can be tricked into 'remembering' fake facts for months — so how do we stop it?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Forcepoint X-Labs publishes threat model for persistent memory poisoning Hidden text on a webpage becomes a durable "fact" an agent retrieves and trusts in unrelated tasks weeks later It has already been demonstrated against products already in the market, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Microsoft 365 Copilot New findings from Forcepoint's X-Labs outline an interesting scenario that could e
Reuters: U.S. ‘Bipartisan Majority’ Wants Regulatory Crackdown on Social Media. We Also Think Social Media Is Fun
Gizmodo / now
Democrat? Republican? Independent? You probably want to see social media regulated.
How AI Is transforming outage response during high traffic events
Latest from TechRadar / 7min
High traffic moments create some of the most demanding conditions that engineering teams face. Seasonal peaks such as major sales events or public holidays can bring levels of demand far beyond what systems experience day to day. These sudden surges often expose weaknesses that are usually less detectable during normal operation. Peak periods are also becoming more intense for retailers, ecomme
9 essential cooling gadgets to keep you comfortable on your summer holidays — from just £13
Latest from TechRadar / 21min
Summer holidays are a great time for soaking up the sun, but if your booked trip location is a little hotter than you were expecting this year — dare I say it, slightly too hot — it's worth making a plan to keep yourself comfortable enough to enjoy the break. Below, I've rounded up my keep-cool kit list for tackling too-balmy summer days. To start off, arm yourself with a portable fan. Both Shark
The FCC wants to ban drones with LiDAR that it previously approved
Engadget / 1h
If you're thinking of buying a LiDAR-equipped DJI drone, the FCC is proposing to ban them.
This elite new amp stack looks like it was ripped straight from WALL-E, and it costs half a million dollars
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Elite Swiss audio specialist Goldmund launches Telos 9800 amplifier Looks like Eve from Wall-E Costs $500,000 / £370,000 (around AU$705,000) You can get Wall-E toys for about $10, but if you want a huge-scale prototype model of Eve (which also plays your music), it'll cost you a little bit more… I jest, of course. Swiss home audio company Goldmund has unveiled the Telos 9800, a new amplifier whic
House of the Dragon season 3 ending explained: who dies during the Battle of Tumbleton, when will season 4 come out, and more on the HBO Max show's latest finale
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8 is out now on HBO Max — and it's an incendiary conclusion to the high-fantasy show's penultimate chapter. As the dust settles on the Game of Thrones spin-off's latest season, I suspect you've got many burning questions about its finale and how events that transpired will impact House of the Dragon season 4 . Worry not, because I'm going to answer — or, at th
Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight
Wired / 2h
A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts’ ocular health.
How to watch European Athletics Championships 2026 for FREE: Live Streams, TV Channels & Schedule
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
European Athletics Championships 2026: Monday, August 10 to Sunday, August 16 FREE Stream: BBC iPlayer (UK) / Eurovison Sport (multiple territories) Live Streams: TNT Sports / HBO Max (UK & Europe) Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere - 75% Off Right Now Watch European Athletics Championships 2026 live streams as Keely Hodgkinson, Mondo Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen headline a cast of global sup
Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
BBC News / 4h
Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.
Hurdle hints and answers for August 10, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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 10
Mashable / 4h
If you thought the Moon looked small last night, it'll be even thinner this evening as it continues to wane ahead of the New Moon in a few night's time. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Monday, Aug. 10, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waning Crescent phase, with 16% of its surface visible. To see anything on the Moon's surface tonight, you'll need either binoculars
I've always disliked running, but here's how Gemini and Garmin made me actually enjoy it for the first time
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
I’ve never particularly enjoyed running, especially when training solo, but it takes the least effort for me to prepare for in the morning compared to my preferred activities — cycling or badminton — and it’s also a nice cross-training option. After reading about my colleagues using AI to build training plans , I thought it could be an opportunity for me to change how I feel about running, so I t
House of the Dragon Season 3: How does the Battle of Tumbleton compare to the book?
Mashable / 6h
Ever since Ormund Hightower (James Norton) took over the town of Tumbleton in House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 3, fans knew the Battle of Tumbleton was imminent. SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' gives Alys Rivers a tragic backstory that isn't in the book One of the most infamous battles in George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood , the Battle of Tumbleton is a resounding defeat for Rhaenyra's forc
House of the Dragons Steve Toussaint breaks down Corlys quest for peace at Tumbleton
Mashable / 6h
Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) is a legendary warrior and a key player in Rhaenyra Targaryen's (Emma D'Arcy) war efforts. But in House of the Dragon 's Season 3 finale, the formidable Sea Snake is all about peace. SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 family tree: How Targaryens, Hightowers, and Velaryons connect The episode sees him attempting to broker a truce between Gwayne Hightower (Fr
House of the Dragon Season 3 foreshadowed its saddest finale moment
Mashable / 6h
House of the Dragon foreshadows character fates aplenty throughout the series, and the Season 3 finale is no exception. In the final episode, the death of Helaena (Phia Saban) is a tragic, devastating moment, with the princess leaving behind an embroidered tapestry of prophecies for Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) to reflect on. Elsewhere, Helaena's mother, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) , is in a camp in t
House of the Dragon Season 3 finale: Is Daeron Targaryen dead?
Mashable / 6h
House of the Dragon 's Season 3 finale knocked several key characters off the board, including Lord Ormund Hightower (James Norton). (Rest in peace, you odor-hating icon.) However, one Team Green member's fate is still up in the air: What's happened to Prince Daeron Targaryen (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth)? SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' gives Alys Rivers a tragic backstory that isn't in the book Orm
House of the Dragon Season 3 finale: Why does Rhaenyra dismiss Mysaria?
Mashable / 6h
Burning bridges with the most connected person in King's Landing could have consequences for Queen Rhaenyra ( Emma D'Arcy ). In the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale, the Westeros monarch makes a sudden decision to dismiss her Mistress of Whispers, Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno). Even lady's maid Elinda (Jordon Stevens) seems shocked to the deliver the news, as guards pack up Mysaria's things. But why
Ulf the White bookends House of the Dragon Season 3 with more crap
Mashable / 6h
Ulf the White (Tom Bennett) starts and ends House of the Dragon Season 3 the way he means to go on: taking a crap whenever he bloody well likes. The turncoat dragonseed began his journey this season joining the illustrious Westeros tradition of pooping on camera , and in the final episode, he's once again found on the bog in the middle of the action. SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 famil
Everyone that dies in the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale
Mashable / 6h
Season 3 of House of the Dragon has been bookended with quite a lot of death, hasn't it? First, we had the Battle of the Gullet , which saw the demise of Jace (Harry Collett) and Admiral Lohar (Abigail Thorn), and now we've got the Battle of Tumbleton. So, who dies in (and out) of battle in the Season 3 finale? There are a lot of bodies, but these are the key players. SEE ALSO: 'House of the Drag
House of the Dragon Season 3 finale: Helaenas tapestry, explained
Mashable / 6h
There are many tragic story arcs in House of the Dragon , but perhaps none more so than that of Helaena (Phia Saban). The princess has been in a downward spiral in Season 3 , held prisoner in King's Landing by Rhaenyra ( Emma D'Arcy ) with less and less access to the outdoors and basically no family left . Not idly spending her time imprisoned in King's Landing, she was, in fact, weaving a length
House of the Dragon gives Alys Rivers a tragic backstory that isnt in the book
Mashable / 6h
For two seasons now, Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin) has been House of the Dragon 's most mysterious ensemble character. As the de facto keeper of Harrenhal, she's guided troubled Targaryen men through vision quests , guarded dragon eggs , and even proclaimed herself to be a witch. Through it all, her own history has remained largely nebulous. Yes, she wants Harrenhal, as well as dragons to protect it
When is House of the Dragon Season 4 coming out?
Mashable / 6h
The dust is still settling after the Battle of Tumbleton in House of the Dragon 's Season 3 finale, and if you're anything like me, you're wondering, When are we going to see what happens next? SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 family tree: How Targaryens, Hightowers, and Velaryons connect The good news is that House of the Dragon Season 4 is already on the way. HBO announced the Season 4
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 10, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've ever watched football. 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 10, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 10, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you play Call of Duty. 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 Connection
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 10, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you like to support statements with facts. 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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 10, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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
Passenger Threatens To Take Over Alaska Airlines Flight — Plane Returns To Miami Gate Under Cockpit Lock Down
View from the Wing / 8h
Alaska Airlines flight 305 returned to the gate in Miami after flight attendants reported passenger threats, including one customer allegedly threatening to take over the aircraft. The pilots stopped departure, placed the cockpit under lockdown protocol, requested law enforcement, and returned to gate E6 while the incident continued to develop.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, August 10 (game #1156)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, August 9 (game #1155) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever
Quordle hints and answers for Monday, August 10 (game #1659)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, August 9 (game #1658) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going
NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, August 10 (game #890)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, August 9 (game #889) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle,
Passenger Says TSA Missed Loaded Ammo Magazines — Now He Faces 15 Years In A Jamaican Prison [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
A passenger says TSA missed two loaded ammunition magazines in his carry-on before a family trip to Jamaica, only for Jamaican airport security to find them on the way home — leaving him facing up to 15 years in prison. Also American Airlines parody bag tags, soaked gate-checked bags, strange United Club food choices, and a Swissport lounge so grim it deserves its own literary genre.
The world's first diamond-powered portable quantum computer works at room temperature and can even be plugged into a regular wall outlet
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The system connects directly to a standard alternating-current power outlet Sulfur co-implantation gave engineers precise control over individual diamond qubits Single-qubit fidelity reportedly reached 99.98% German startup Saxon Q has launched the world's first portable diamond-powered quantum computer operating at room temperature without requiring complex cryogenic cooling equipment. The syste
Quote of the day by venture capitalist John Doerr on the Segway: 'It'll be bigger than the internet' — a wild miscalculation about the future of mobility
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The world is full of weird and wonderful inventions that never really took off, with the Segway perhaps one of the most overhyped technologies out there. Invented by Dean Kamen, it was once considered the future of how people would move around towns and cities – and it had plenty of huge supporters. Codename Ginger Speculation ran wild when these leaked comments by Jon Doerr hit the mainstream me
Samsung wants to bring a floating data center to Texas — huge waterborne facility could offer 50MW of capacity and even cool itself
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Samsung advances floating data center project with first Texas engineering agreement Floating facilities promise 50MW capacity while reducing traditional construction timelines significantly Texas grid review creates fresh uncertainty for expanding data center developments statewide Samsung Heavy Industries and Dallas-based Mousterian Corporation have signed an engineering contract covering their
Southwest Passenger Uses Toes To Open Tray Table—Then Plants Both Bare Feet Where The Next Passenger Will Eat
View from the Wing / 12h
On a Southwest flight to Denver, a passenger removed their socks, opened a tray table with their toes and planted both bare feet where the next traveler may eat. Southwest’s own contract expressly covers this.
5 Emmy-winning Netflix shows you can finish in one sitting
How-To Geek / 12h
We all love catching up on award-winning shows and movies from time to time. Netflix’s large catalog has several Emmy-winning shows that don’t require you to invest significant time. These shows and limited series tell complete stories in one go that can be comfortably finished in a long day on the couch. You could even save it for Sunday and finish before Monday rolls around.
Embattled hedge fund Situational Awareness invests $400M in chip startup Source Foundry
TechCrunch / 12h
The AI-focused hedge fund is still making some big bets.
I finally found the Linux distro I'd recommend to almost anyone
How-To Geek / 12h
Dabbling with different Linux distributions is a fun hobby and something I've been doing for a while. Unfortunately, Linux enthusiasts like me have sort of a bad reputation when it comes to being welcoming to the hobby. Whenever someone asks me about trying Linux, I always have one distro in mind I can definitely recommend to beginners and enthusiasts alike.
The ‘Crawl’ Sequel Has Found Its Gator Chow—I Mean, Stars
Gizmodo / 12h
'One Piece' actor Emily Rudd and 'Scream' survivor Mason Gooding will fend off gators in Alexandre Aja's long-awaited sequel.
Synology reveals a host of new NAS devices it says can balance budget and power requirements for all users
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Synology lowers NAS entry costs without removing future hardware upgrade flexibility Four new NAS models arrive with expandable memory and familiar hardware Lower default memory creates cheaper starting prices across the new lineup Synology has introduced the DiskStation neo+ Series, a new lineup built to give buyers more flexibility over cost and performance from the outset. The series includes
Volunteers Tracking Lost Dog Baffled When Locals Trash Thermal Imaging Drone
Futurism / 12h
Critics absolutely despised this Ryan Reynolds comedy but I couldn't stop laughing —stream it on Prime Video
Latest from Tom's Guide / 32min
Whether it’s a paper company or a parks department or a fashion magazine, workplaces are rife for good comedy, and one of this writer’s favorite on-the-job flicks is officially coming of age this year. Starring a pre-fame Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris and Justin Long, among others, the 2005 restaurant-staff comedy “Waiting” turns the big 2-1 this year, a fitting anniversary given how raunchy and ramb
Forget planks: Swap them for this 5-minute standing abs workout, and notice how your posture improves
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
Give me five minutes of your time, and I'll give you a beginner-friendly workout you can do standing up to strengthen your core and improve posture. That means no pesky sit-ups, Russian twists, or planks on your radar...for the next five minutes, at least. By day, I'm a fitness editor at Tom's Guide, but I'm also a personal trainer, and I've been teaching clients to work with (not against) their
Windows 11 is broken — and Microsoft is fixing the wrong things
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
It’s a little sad being a fan of tech these days. AI is consuming the world’s art and emotion and spitting out slop, and it’s driving up the price of just about every piece of consumer electronics as it does. If you don’t need to upgrade your computer anytime soon, then you’re in a good spot - except Windows 11 is doing its damnedest to be a mess of Copilot and bugs. While Microsoft is moving to
'Raising the standard': Inside Talkspace's bold new AI mental health support tool
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Work, family, finances and everything else have a way of piling up until it feels like you're carrying more than you can handle. When that happens, talking to a licensed therapist is still the best place to start. Services like Talkspace make that easier by connecting you with licensed therapists through video, voice or live chat, so help is available without
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5 biggest new shows to stream this week —including 'Reacher' and 'Lanterns'
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
This week’s TV lineup is all over the map, and honestly, that’s part of the fun. New shows on Netflix, HBO Max and more of the best streaming services bring everything from superhero mystery and workplace hijinks to literary drama and international crime-solving, with a little Jack Reacher mayhem thrown in for good measure. First up, "Reacher" season 4 puts its famously unstoppable hero back on t
I added this thermal camera to my mobile photography kit — and it completely transformed my outdoor walks
Latest from Tom's Guide / 3h
A few weeks back, during one of my late-night running workouts, I heard a rustle around the sand dunes near my usual route, but I couldn’t tell what it was in the dark. When I returned the following day with the Thermal Master DV2 — a pocketable night-vision camera — I discovered it was a fox protecting its nearby den. Now, whether I’m out on a casual walk or shooting astrophotography at night wi
The two common household products you should never use to clean your patio — according to an expert
Latest from Tom's Guide / 3h
During summer, our outdoor areas get a lot more use. And while it's wonderful to be enjoying the patio area with friends and family, I know my patio has started to get a little messy. While I cleaned it up in spring, it's desperately asking me to give it another good scrub. But, it turns out, I may have made a common mistake before that I definitely want to avoid. While I followed 7 simple steps
I ran 10K with the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and my trusty Apple Watch Ultra 2 — here's 3 things Samsung did better (and 1 it didn't)
Latest from Tom's Guide / 4h
I've been wearing an Apple Watch to track my runs ever since I ditched Fitbit a few years ago , and I've settled into a good rhythm with one of the best Apple Watches , the Apple Watch Ultra 2 , since 2024. However, before considering a potential upgrade to the rumored Apple Watch Ultra 4 (if it breaks cover), I wanted to see what Samsung's latest — the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — had to offer
Tom's Guide TV & Audio Awards 2026
Latest from Tom's Guide / 4h
We’re just over half way through 2026 and it’s shaping up to be one of the best years yet for home cinema enthusiasts. We’ve seen new, cutting-edge TV technology in the form of RGB TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony and Hisense; fantastic active speakers from Klipsch and Edifier; and new luxurious high-end open-back headphones that have blown us away. To help you sort through this year’s cavalcade of gre
AI gone wild: What recent ‘rogue AI’ really means
Latest from Tom's Guide / 4h
If you’ve been following AI news lately, you might think the robots are staging a rebellion. Headlines about “rogue AI agents” make it sound as if artificial intelligence is suddenly ignoring humans, plotting behind our backs and taking over software systems. And if you don’t understand what’s going on, it’s easy to wonder whether we’ve crossed into science fiction. The reality is much less apoca
5 best new Netflix movies and shows to stream this week (Aug. 10-16)
Latest from Tom's Guide / 5h
If you're looking to find what new movies and shows Netflix is adding this week, I've got you covered. The streaming service is adding 21 new movies and shows this week. But there are quite a few titles still worth adding to your watchlist. Top of the list is " Tires " season 3. Shane Gillis may not be batting a thousand with his other Netflix appearances, but this show is a certified hit. If you
How to watch 'Somebody Knows Something' online — stream the true-crime docuseries from anywhere
Latest from Tom's Guide / 5h
"Somebody Knows Something" features survivor advocate Kara Chamberlain diving into eight different missing persons cases to attempt to bring families closer to the truth. Below is our guide on how to watch "Somebody Knows Something" from anywhere — live or on demand — including how to tune in with a VPN . 'Somebody Knows Something' release date and time "Somebody Knows Something" premieres on Mon
I took my Insta360 Go 3S Retro on-the-move with me for a month — here's how it's changed the way I take photos
Latest from Tom's Guide / 9h
