After 25 years, Google's iconic Search button is disappearing for some users — and this is the replacement
Latest from Tom's Guide / 11h
If you tried to Google something recently and felt as if things looked a little different, it's not just your imagination. Some users are seeing a redesigned Google homepage that removes the familiar Google Search button and replaces it with shortcuts for AI Mode, Create images, Ask about files and Brainstorm. It’s only a test for now, but it’s hard to ignore what Google is putting in the Search
Cybersecurity’s identity crisis: why trust can no longer begin and end at login
Latest from TechRadar / now
The image most organizations still have of a cyberattack is fundamentally outdated. We tend to picture hackers battering down digital walls by exploiting software vulnerabilities or launching convoluted ransomware campaigns. Yet some of the most damaging breaches today involve something far less dramatic. An attacker enters through the front door using valid credentials, passes authentication che
Professors say today's solar eclipse won’t crash the grid — so why is Octopus Energy paying customers to switch off?
Latest from TechRadar / 28min
Octopus Energy warns we could face a 1.3GW solar energy shortfall thanks to today's eclipse It advises we cut energy usage today and is offering free electricity as reward Experts say "the impact of the eclipse will be limited and is well planned for" Ahead of today's solar eclipse — which is due to appear in the UK between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday, August 12 — Octopus Energy is asking us to avoi
How to watch Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story for FREE
Latest from TechRadar / 50min
Watch Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story for free on Channel 4 (UK only) Unblock Channel 4 from abroad with NordVPN – Save 75% Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story is perfect for true crime fans, with a shocking story from 2010 that rocked the US, and indeed the world, as a Russian sleeper agent was apprehended in Manhattan – and we'll show you how to watch Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Sto
Sonos Ace Ultra over-ear headphones show up in FCC filing
Engadget / 58min
Sonos could launch a new pair of headphones called the "Ace Ultra" at its September event.
I can’t recommend Shokz open-style headphones enough for running, cycling and even work — and they’re now up to 36% off for a limited time
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
I’ve been a big fan of Shokz’s open-ear headphones for some years now. I’ve previously owned the Shokz OpenRun , and now have the Shokz OpenFit Pro as my daily driver. I find them perfect for listening to music, podcasts or audiobooks while I’m out running or cycling, and even for navigating with Google Maps turn-by-turn directions. If you’ve long considered buying a pair — whether you’re running
Working on the go this summer? As a seasoned remote worker, here's my essential kit list for productive working in the most awkward of locations
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
We're well and truly into summer travel season, and if you're planning on integrating some remote working into your vacation, it's worth considering your setup. My own job is largely laptop-based, and over the years I've done a decent amount of working away from my office desk, whether at events or in order to keep things ticking over during time off. The biggest lesson I've learned is that a few
India’s Yulu raises $93M as quick-commerce boom fuels e-bike demand
TechCrunch / 2h
Yulu aims to have a fleet of 200,000 bikes in the next two years and faster electric two-wheelers, aiming at new logistics use cases.
How to watch Leeds United vs. Man United online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Leeds United vs. Manchester United in a 2026 pre-season friendly for free on ITVX . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The problem with pre-season friendlies is that they don't really matter. You get a lot of experimentation and teams that aren't fully committed. That's just the way it is. Teams don't want to lose their best players to injury be
Chase Adds 20% Aeroplan Transfer Bonus — Air Canada Cardholders Can Stack To Redeem At 1.625 Cents Per Point
View from the Wing / 2h
Chase is offering a 20% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan, and Aeroplan credit cardholders can stack that with their standard 10% transfer bonus on larger transfers. That creates a useful award-booking opportunity — and, for cardholders using Aeroplan Pay Yourself Back for travel, a way to turn Chase points into as much as 1.625 cents apiece in value.
Tesla Has to Fix 20,000 Vehicles With Too-Bright Headlights It’s Known About Since 2024
Gizmodo / 3h
Tesla wanted the issue to be declared inconsequential. That's not what happened.
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 12, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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 Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 12, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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 Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 12, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you watch a lot of cable TV. 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 hint
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 12, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you've been around a cowardly person. 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 Strands hints, answers for August 12, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you like buying fresh fruits and vegetables. 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
Questions I Have After Learning That Trump Was Allegedly Smuggled Out of Air Force One in a Catering Box
Gizmodo / 6h
This story is wild.
Boeing and US Air Force sign deal to build guided jet-powered bombs capable of traveling 300 nautical miles
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Boeing lands $75 million contract for its new long-range guided bomb GBU-75 bomb travels over 300 nautical miles using a turbojet engine Boeing spent nearly $100 million of its own money before this deal Boeing has received a $75 million Undefinitized Contract Action from the US Air Force to begin building its new long-range guided bomb. The weapon, known as the GBU-75, pairs a 500-pound-class, o
DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
On Monday, passengers aboard Delta flight 591 going from Las Vegas to Atlanta allegedly spoofed the onboard Wi-Fi, raising the attention of federal law enforcement. The incident came one day after the DEF CON security conference concluded in Las Vegas, and was first described on social media accounts that follow publicly available air-to-ground messages, known as ACARS. According to the “ACARS Dr
Trump wants Big Pharma to split MMR vaccine; Big Pharma thinks it's idiotic
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Backlash to Trump's vaccine order on Monday has been swift and sharp, with various public health and medical organizations and independent experts calling it "dangerous," " unscientific ," " false and misleading ," " so wrong ," and saying it is " putting children's health at risk ." The responses are unsurprising; the medical and health communities have consistently fought against the anti-vacci
Ukraine hits Russian Crimea targets with unmanned ship carrying FPV drones
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Ukraine used a MAGURA drone boat to launch FPV drones against Crimea The operation reportedly struck equipment linked to two Russian radar systems MAGURA carried smaller drones toward Russian military installations along Crimea’s coastline Group 13, a special military unit of the Ukrainian navy, claims to have struck Russian radar installations in Crimea. The operation used MAGURA, an unmanned Uk
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, August 12 (game #1661)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, August 11 (game #1660) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goi
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, August 12 (game #892)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, August 11 (game #891) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Word
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, August 12 (game #1158)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, August 11 (game #1157) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clev
Marvel’s Elaborate ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Comic-Con Ad Resulted In a Huge Fine
Gizmodo / 7h
Marvel Studios was fined $160,000 for covering up the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter sign during the convention.
Amazon's new Texas AI data center could become the biggest CO2 polluter in the US — 7.65GW facility gets permit to spread 33 million tons of annual greenhouse gases, despite Amazon's clean energy pledge
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Amazon’s Texas AI project could become America’s largest power plant polluter The facility could release 33 million tons of CO₂ annually Amazon plans to install 35 gas turbines capable of producing 7.65 GW Amazon has confirmed plans to invest in a natural gas power plant that will supply electricity to a huge new AI data center in Texas. A New York Times report claims the facility, located in Pec
A new tool transforms generic AI writing into natural, human prose, and it’s only $79 for life
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: UmanWrite is an AI tool that turns generic AI writing into more natural prose, and it’s only $79 for life. Opens in a new window Credit: UmanWrite UmanWrite All-in-One AI Writing Platform: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan/Unlimited Words) $79 $1,799 Save $1,720 Whether you’re using Claude or GPT, AI writing usually sounds like AI writing. It’s clinical and awkward, but that doesn’t me
Dude Asks AI Agent to Book Gym Spot, Accidentally Launches Autonomous Cyberattack
Futurism / 8h
An Australian man asked his personal AI agent to book him a spot at his local gym. Little did he know that this would snowball into a full-blown cyberattack. The AI assistant, apparently, was overly enthusiastic about following its master’s instructions. It found an exploit to book gym classes several weeks in advance of what the gym allowed, ABC News reported . And taking no prisoners, it even h
Doctors Warn That Med Students Are Surrendering Their Brains to Medical AIs That Are Even Worse than Regular Chatbots
Futurism / 8h
It’s no secret that doctors across the world are using AI tools to do stuff from taking notes to looking up questions. But what about the next generation of doctors still in training? According to two medical professionals on the ground, the situation is looking pretty alarming. With AI being used by med students, “the danger is not just deskilling but never-skilling,” write Simar Bajaj, a journa
Man Covers Car in Special Wrap That Breaks Flock Cameras’ Electronic Brains
Futurism / 8h
In light of plummeting public support for its widespread automatic license plate readers, surveillance company Flock has lost dozens of contracts with cities across the US. The company even drew up plans to use the dashcams installed in Uber and Lyft drivers’ cars to spy on other vehicles, as 404 Media reported this week . Citizens are increasingly disgusted by the company’s presence on public st
Russian drones found near vital European offshore gas site, get blown up
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Romanian army divers used explosives to destroy two Russian-made drones found floating in the Black Sea near Romania’s largest natural gas project, according to the NATO member country’s defense minister. Defense Minister Radu Miruță posted a Facebook video supposedly showing one of the drones being blown up in the water by explosive ordnance disposal divers of the Romanian army on August 11, as
Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers
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Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Google’s Chrome browser has added a new feature that could go a long way in preventing a form of account takeover that’s grown increasingly common as users adopt two-factor authentication, passkeys, and similar protections. The new Chrome protection is known as device-bound session credentials (DBSCs). The measure stores a unique encryption key in a silicon-resident fortress that’s built into the
Capturing the 'primal energy of Wolverine' in a new look, Sony is going all-in on Marvel’s Wolverine with a new PS5 collection that includes covers, a DualSense, and a limited-edition console
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
It wouldn’t be a PlayStation exclusive without some matching hardware, right? It’s an approach we’ve seen the gaming giant take before, and personally, I’ve always had a soft spot for the various Spider-Man-themed PS5 editions . Those consoles understood that a limited-edition PlayStation doesn’t necessarily need to reinvent the hardware itself. Rather, the right colors and a design that makes th
Quote of the day by musician Nick Cave on AI-generated lyrics: 'A grotesque mockery of what it is to be human' — dismissing the use of AI in the creative process
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Australian singer-songwriter Nick Cave has enjoyed a long and successful career as a frontman, musician, and vocalist. His influence is far-reaching, and he's attracted many fans through the decades, although one online encounter prompted a massive response to the rise of AI-generated impersonations of his style and work. Art through suffering Months after OpenAI launched ChatGPT for the first ti
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Director Says It Is to ‘Looney Tunes’ What ‘Iron Man’ Is to ‘The Avengers’
Gizmodo / 8h
Director Dave Green and longtime 'Looney Tunes' voice actor Eric Bauza talk inspirations that served as their north star for 'Coyote vs Acme.'
3 surprising HBO Max shows you can binge this week (August 10-16)
How-To Geek / 8h
What did you think of that massive House of the Dragon season 3 finale? Betrayals, big character deaths, dragon action—what more could you want?! Oh, you already want something else to watch on HBO Max ? I get it. Well, while Lanterns is days away and season 5 of Abbott Elementary even longer, the pickings are a bit slim, but there's still some good TV to watch that might surprise you.
Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia was ‘cookie stuffing’ for months
TechCrunch / 9h
Phia, the shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is once again under fire for its alleged business practices.
Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks, 19 months after its last
TechCrunch / 9h
The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment.
This rare VW Passat hid the engine that built Bugatti and Bentley—until reliability killed it
How-To Geek / 9h
In 1997, on a Shinkansen bullet train running between Tokyo and Nagoya, then-Volkswagen AG CEO Ferdinand Piëch grabbed an envelope and sketched an engine that had been on his mind for a while. He had just finished talking with Karl-Heinz Neumann, the automaker's head of powertrain development, about the VR6, Volkswagen's narrow-angle six-cylinder engine, compact enough to fit transversely even in
Drone firm PDW lands $820 million Pentagon funding to build the next generation of UAS components as crackdown on foreign providers continues
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Pentagon backs $820 million expansion of domestic drone component manufacturing capacity PDW plans to expand its Huntsville facility for military drone production Funding will increase production of propulsion, power, and vision systems The Pentagon has conditionally committed up to $820 million to Performance Drone Works (PDW) for expanding domestic UAS component manufacturing capacity. The fina
Avios launches handy new tool to help you find British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus award seats faster
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
If you have ever been frustrated trying to redeem your Avios flying on British Airways, Iberia or Aer Lingus because you could only search for availability one day at a time, help has arrived. International Airlines Group (the parent company of these three airlines plus Vueling and Level) has added a calendar-based reward flight search to the Avios website that displays an entire month of award a
Your Amex Resy credit is about to become even more 'delicious' as Tock officially joins Resy
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Today is the day: Tock restaurants, wineries and other dining experiences are now available on Resy. And for American Express cardholders, the most exciting part is coming soon. Beginning Sept. 15, select U.S.-based Tock venues will become eligible for the Resy statement credit available on select Amex cards. That will make an already easy-to-use benefit even more useful, adding hundreds of resta
RIP Reggie Bannister, Cult-Beloved ‘Phantasm’ Star
Gizmodo / 9h
The horror icon starred in Don Coscarelli's 1979 chiller as well as its sequels.
Sonos Could Drop New Wireless Headphones Soon
Gizmodo / 9h
The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones could launch as soon as September.
Government workers can officially waste time scrolling TikTok again
Engadget / 9h
The app was banned from government devices in 2022.
American Still Hasn’t Returned To Tel Aviv After 3 Years — But The A330s It Retired Too Soon Are About To
View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines retired its relatively young Airbus A330-200s during the pandemic, leaving itself short of long-haul aircraft just as international demand returned. Now two of those ex-American jets belong to Israir, which plans to use them for Tel Aviv–New York service — potentially bringing American’s old planes back to a market American itself still has not resumed.
Suunto’s New Smartwatch Can Warn You About Incoming Storms
Gizmodo / 9h
The Suunto Core 2 packs in an altimeter, barometer, and compass into a sports watch that's Bluetooth-enabled.
I asked Gemini, ChatGPT, and Copilot to build a project management app—the winner surprised me
How-To Geek / 9h
There are countless project management apps out there, but many of them are packed with features I never use. So I asked Gemini, ChatGPT, and Copilot to build a Kanban board that worked offline, saved my data locally, and didn't require yet another subscription. I gave all three the same prompt and tested the results, and they all created working apps. But the one I liked most surprised me.
Spotify Will Start Labeling AI Artists on Its Platform Next Month
Gizmodo / 9h
The human creators behind AI-generated profiles are encouraged to voluntarily identify themselves. If they don’t, the streaming platform says it has a plan to catch them.
iOS 27 beta 5 arrives. Here’s what’s new.
Mashable / 10h
The latest beta release for the iPhone 's operating system, iOS 27 beta 5, is here. With this release from Apple come some design changes and feature updates. However, new features and design tweaks aren't the biggest news to come with this new beta release. iOS 27 beta 5 provides references to 6 unreleased iPhone models, essentially confirming the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup for the very first tim
Four Seasons Yacht Via Turkmenistan & Saudi Arabia
One Mile at a Time / 10h
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Meta can't stop states' $1.4 trillion lawsuit from going to trial
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Meta and TikTok tried to defeat thousands of social media addiction lawsuits in one fell swoop, but an appeals court rejected the attempt in a ruling issued yesterday. First up among the lawsuits is a case brought against Meta by the California attorney general and other state AGs. Meta said in a July court filing that the state AGs' demands for damages would amount to more than $1.4 trillion. A
Gemini becomes Google's fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Google has been all-in with Gemini for the last several years, and despite some animosity online, the bet is paying off. CEO Sundar Pichai announced today that Gemini has reached 1 billion monthly active users (MAUs), an important milestone for any Google product. While 13 other Google products have managed that feat, Gemini has done it faster than any other. Gemini has wormed its way into virtua
Meta and Other Tech Giants Must Face Thousands of Social Media Addiction Lawsuits, Court Declares
Gizmodo / 10h
The social media giants are left facing hundreds of billions in fines.
Five New Changes in iOS 27 Beta 5
Lifehacker / 10h
Apple released the fifth beta for iOS 27 on Monday, Aug. 10. As we get closer to the update's official fall release, the number of features and changes Apple will introduce with each beta is certainly diminishing, and no one would call beta 5 a feature-filled update. However, there are some new features and changes worth noting, especially as they are things Apple didn't previously announce at WW
4 excellent Prime Video movies to watch this week (August 10-16)
How-To Geek / 10h
By now, if you’re a Prime Video subscriber in the U.S., you should have already had your way with Masters of the Universe and Project Hail Mary , both of which are still all over the Top 10 charts. The real question is, what to watch next.
Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce Yet?
Wired / 10h
“That product is off the market, so I think there’s absolutely lower risk for cyclospora in terms of eating lettuce,” one professor of food safety tells WIRED.
Made by Google 2026: Heres what to expect
Mashable / 10h
Google returns to New York on Wednesday, Aug. 12, for its annual Made by Google hardware event, and this year the show arrives with an unusually thin veil of secrecy. Between official teasers and a steady drip of leaks, most of the headline details about the Pixel 11 lineup are already circulating — leaving the live keynote to mostly confirm what's already known. This year's event also comes with
Water Levels in America’s Largest Reservoirs Are Getting Scary Low
Gizmodo / 10h
Some 30 million people are directly impacted by risks to Lake Mead.
FlightAware Is Suing Kalshi Over Flight Cancellation Bets
Gizmodo / 10h
The flight-tracking platform claims Kalshi is using its data without permission.
Nashville will use 'eminent domain' to block a $700 million data center threatening iconic zoo
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Nashville's Metro Council voted 27 to 5 to authorize acquiring the 23.49-acre site next to the Nashville Zoo by negotiation or condemnation This comes after a local fight escalated into a national campaign with a 500,000-signature petition The vote grants an option rather than a commitment: no negotiations have begun, an amendment requires an appraisal and a three-week wait, and it must still pro
Uber surprised robotics company Serve by selling its entire stake
TechCrunch / 10h
The divestiture comes as the two once-tight companies have started to diverge on the business side.
Tech Life
BBC News / 10h
For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused?
Apple and the curse of the mythical next thing
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Apple may or may not be working on a mostly-glass 20th anniversary iPhone . This long-rumored passion project would not necessarily transform the iPhone into a fully translucent device, but would extend the front and back glass panels so that they almost meet around a far thinner metal border. But like a rabbit hiding inside the secret compartment of a magician's hat, the device, depending on you
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card Bonus Of Four Free Night Awards & More
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Marriott Bonvoy has a portfolio of co-branded credit cards, issued by both American Express and Chase. The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card is the mid-range personal card issued by Chase, and it’s a card that can be worth it on an ongoing basis for the perks. We’ve just seen a new elevated welcome offer rolled out on this card, making it the ideal time to apply. Link: Learn more about the M
Mayor Mamdani Joins Push to Reclassify Amazon Delivery Drivers as Employees
Gizmodo / 11h
Mayor v. Bezos
FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures
TechCrunch / 11h
In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.
The ‘Possession’ Remake That Nobody Asked for Now Has a Release Date
Gizmodo / 11h
Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner star in Parker Finn's new take on the 1981 horror classic.
I ditched Unraid's app templates for Ubuntu, and my homelab finally took off
How-To Geek / 11h
I used Unraid as my only home server platform for nearly five years before I decided to jump ship to a traditional Linux distro. Unraid was still working well for me, but there were just one or two things it didn't excel at, and those areas are right where Ubuntu shines.
Used EV buying guide: The $30,000 edition
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A strange thing is happening in the used EV market. Supply is up thanks to an ever-increasing stream of ex-lease cars reaching the market, and yet prices have been going up as well. As a result of America's latest war in the Middle East, used EVs have appreciated by just over 5 percent since February. Despite the stronger pricing, used EV sales have been strong this year—up 25 percent year over y
Physicists Made 10,000 Particles Defy Newton’s Third Law for an Hour. Here’s How
Gizmodo / 11h
With the right hack, physicists got a peek into unlikely phenomena.
Windows license price hikes could make PCs even more expensive, report says
Mashable / 11h
Windows laptops just can't catch a break. As the memory chip shortage rages on, a new report from the Taiwanese newspaper United Daily News (UDN) says PCs are facing further price hikes as Microsoft raises its Windows 11 licensing fees for device manufacturers. According to a PC brand executive who spoke anonymously to UDN, Microsoft normally bumps its Windows license fees for PC makers by small
How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower (August 2026)
Wired / 11h
The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.
California Building ‘AI Cyber Defense Fund’ to Protect Critical Infrastructure From Hackers
Gizmodo / 11h
Trump, meanwhile, is aiming to slash the federal government’s cybersecurity defense budget by more than $700 million.
A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization
Engadget / 11h
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux
TechCrunch / 11h
OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.
The First Five Things You Should Do With Your Garmin Cirqa Smart Band
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Garmin Cirqa is the company’s first screen-free smart band, built to track fitness and wellness features around the clock, without needing a subscription. For existing Garmin fans who want 24/7 data without wearing a bulky sports watch to bed, this $199 smart band is a welcome addition. If you just unboxed one, here's how to get it set up righ
Spotify Will Label A.I. Artists and Avoid Promoting Them
NYT > Technology / 11h
The new label, which will begin to be applied next month, is an effort by the streaming service to be more transparent about A.I.-generated music on its app.
Protesters Arrested After Storming OpenAI Lobbying Office
Futurism / 11h
Over 30 student activists came together on Monday afternoon to occupy the Gallup Building in Washington DC, home to a public-facing lobbying office belonging to ChatGPT developer OpenAI. Once inside the lobby, the demonstrators unfurled a massive banner reading “Stop Stealing Our Future,” while others held signs with messages like “OpenAI bought my Senator.” The demonstration lasted two hours, an
Google Just Updated Its Home Page to Replace the “Search” Button With a Bunch of AI
Futurism / 11h
Since its earliest days, Google’s homepage has been iconic in its simplicity: a central text box and a big button labeled “Search.” That’s now changing. As anticipated , many users are reporting that the “Search” button is no more, replaced by three buttons for various AI features: “Create images,” “Ask about files,” and “Brainstorm.” These are placed next to the lingering “I’m feeling lucky” but
Zoom screen-sharing bug let people fully take over other devices on a call
Engadget / 12h
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Google’s Gemini app surges to 1 billion users
TechCrunch / 12h
Google also shared numbers of how people are actually using the chatbot, with 63% of Gemini users talking directly to the assistant using the voice feature. Plus, Gemini now generates more than 150 million images every day, according to Google.
I turned this tiny $16 USB drive into the ultimate PC rescue tool
How-To Geek / 12h
If you're the person everybody calls when their PC breaks down, I'm sure you can relate to all those times when somebody randomly asks you to fix their PC on the spot.
Brad Lightcap, a Top OpenAI Executive, Steps Down
NYT > Technology / 12h
Brad Lightcap, a longtime leader, said he was starting a new venture. His exit from the artificial intelligence company is the latest in a series there.
Seven Surprisingly Useful Mac Apps You've Never Heard Of
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If your time on macOS is solely spent switching between the well-known apps that everyone uses—your web browser, Notes, Apple Music—then you're missing out. There are a host of more unusual and idiosyncratic apps for Apple's desktop operating system that are well worth digging into. MacBook Air $1,299.00 at Apple $1,299.00 at Apple MacBook Neo $69
Abbott partners with Google Health for AI-powered glucose monitoring
Engadget / 12h
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Google TV Freeplay now has on-demand movies and shows, but it still trails rivals in one key category
How-To Geek / 12h
Google's answer to free streaming services like The Roku Channel and Tubi is now much more appealing if you like control over what you watch. Google TV Freeplay now has on-demand movies and TV shows as well as an expanded live channel lineup.
Can a MacBook run multiple external monitors? It depends
Engadget / 12h
Most current models support at least two.
Indian Lawmaker Demands Women-Only Airplane Bathrooms — But Airlines Just Need To Keep Them Clean
View from the Wing / 12h
An Indian lawmaker is being mocked for supposedly demanding that Boeing and Airbus redesign aircraft with separate bathrooms for men and women. Her actual letter asks airlines to designate one existing lavatory women-only and clean all of them more often—a real sanitation problem wrapped in a policy likely to create new capacity, enforcement and gender-definition problems.
This American luxury SUV just became a much smarter buy
How-To Geek / 12h
For years, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer had a pretty obvious problem: it looked and felt like a luxury SUV, but it asked luxury-SUV money for a Jeep badge. That made it tough to justify next to established names like Cadillac and Lincoln.
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Pens a Gory, Horny Love Letter to Slasher Flicks
Gizmodo / 12h
Jane Schoenbrun’s surreal tale explores the transformative power of horror movies.
Authors face backlash for participation in 2022 Google AI study
Engadget / 12h
Thirteen authors joined a little-known Google AI study in 2022. Now they're facing backlash.
The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey filled a surprising gap in my wallet
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
For years, I barely gave Wells Fargo credit cards a second thought. After a decade of writing about travel rewards credit cards, I'd built my wallet of 25-plus cards around American Express , Capital One , Chase and Citi . Between those four issuers, I had access to plenty of transferable points, valuable travel protections and strong welcome bonuses. As my points strategy evolved, I realized I h
Spotify will now tell you when an artist isn’t real
Mashable / 12h
That new singer in your Spotify playlist may have a name, a face, and a carefully written bio. Soon, Spotify may also tell you the person they describe doesn’t exist. Beginning in mid-September, the streaming platform will place an "AI Persona" badge on profiles built around AI-generated identities. Music from those profiles will also be excluded from Spotify’s editorial playlists and algorithmic
The incredibly lightweight Asus Zenbook A14 drops $300 — and a 28-hour battery life is just the beginning for this business laptop
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
For an ultra-light laptop for the commute, the Asus Zenbook A14 is worth a look - and not just because it boasts a genuine all-day battery life that outstrips almost all its rivals (we clocked it at over 28 hours in tests). Right now, the Asus Zenbook A14 is down to $700 (was $1000) at Best Buy . That's a big $300 price cut on one of the lightest Copilot+ laptops around, with an OLED screen and s
How the “censorship-industrial complex” is changing the Internet and US policy
MIT Technology Review / 12h
I first heard the term “censorship-industrial complex” on April 15, 2025. That’s when I got the tip that a small office in the U.S. State Department, which focused on monitoring and countering foreign disinformation from the likes of Russia, Iran, and China, was facing imminent shutdown—the next day. And the reason? R/FIMI, as the office was called, was accused of serving as the State Department’
Scammers are using fake Odyssey pirate downloads to spread malware that's more dangerous than the Cyclops and Circe combined
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Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Bitdefender says fake pirated downloads of The Odyssey , disguised as scene releases with .exe files carrying VLC icons, are spreading Lumma Stealer malware Stolen session cookies are the real danger, because they let an attacker resume an authenticated session without ever triggering a multi-factor prompt These builds seemingly ship without droppers or persistence, which is less sophisticated th
Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms' recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Although shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell restaurants has been a prime suspect in an explosive outbreak of the diarrheal parasite Cyclospora , a new report from the Food and Drug Administration finally reveals where all the contaminated lettuce was sold—and only a sliver of it went to Taco Bell locations. The feces-tainted lettuce was sourced from Mexico and sold by Taylor Farms, a mammoth p
Tracking extreme heat by the hour makes climate change seem even worse
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Global warming is leading to more extremely hot weather. There is perhaps no more obvious consequence of climate change. But changing how we analyze this problem can still help scientists think about it in a different way that may yield surprises. Generally, studies on heat extremes work with some combination of daily minimum, maximum, and mean temperatures. Sometimes they focus on multi-day heat
A Google insider spills the tea on how the company forsook its founding ideals
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
In 2018, 20,000 Google employees worldwide made headlines when they staged a walkout to protest how the company had handled sexual misconduct allegations against key corporate executives, among other grievances. One of the organizers was Claire Stapleton , a communications specialist whose distinctive voice and ability to channel the corporate ethos had once earned her the internal moniker "Bard
How To Max Out Citi Strata Elite’s Impressive Credits
View from the Wing / 12h
Citi premium card looks complicated at first, but the real value is straightforward once you know how the credits post. The Strata Elite’s hotel, Splurge, Blacklane, Priority Pass, and Admirals Club benefits can make the first cardmember year far more lucrative than the $595 fee suggests.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h 'Reacher' season 4 brings Alan Ritchson back to Prime Video better than ever for a thrilling three-episode premiere
Latest from Tom's Guide / 20min
"Reacher" season 4 just kicked off with a three-episode premiere on Prime Video . If you were worried the show has lost a step, don't be. It's the same "Reacher" as before, and that's a good thing. Like a lot of great shows, and more than a few crime/spy thriller shows, "Reacher" suffers from a Catch-22. You get drawn into the show by a specific character, or group of characters, or the way it's
Dolby Vision 2 is finally live — here are the TVs getting the update and my expert take on the new format
Latest from Tom's Guide / 48min
We live in an era of sequels. But until Dolby announced a follow-up version of Dolby Vision, I didn’t expect to experience a sequel to an HDR format, of all things. Several months after the announcement of the new format, Dolby Vision 2 is finally making its way to TVs all over the world. Dolby Vision 2 is arriving on select Hisense models first and will soon expand to additional sets . If you’re
I’ve worn my Garmin Cirqa and Oura Ring 5 to track my sleep for 10 days: here’s what I’ve noticed
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
It seems that 2026 is the year of the screenless fitness tracker. Over the past few months, we’ve seen the release of the Oura Ring 5, Fitbit Air, and now the $199 Garmin Cirqa , which hit the market in July. It seems that users are moving away from constant notifications buzzing on their wrists and opting for distraction-free health and fitness tracking instead. A huge selling point of the scree
I tested the Keurig K-Crema, and it’s my new go-to for fancy coffee drinks
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
Keurig K-Crema review: Specs Price: $219.99 Dimensions: 13.3 x 8.1 x 13.1 inches Reservoir capacity: 72 ounces Brew sizes: Single shot, double shot, 6, 8, 10, or 12 ounces Strength control: No Features: Height-adjustable drip tray, High Altitude Brewing Mode Colors: Black Ever since my dad got a fancy espresso machine, I’ve dreamed of brewing my own crema-topped coffee at home. But most at-home,
Forget socks — shop these 30 expert-picked skincare and haircare buys for dad this Father's Day
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
Father's Day 2026 is almost here, arriving on Sunday, September 6, and it goes without saying that every dad deserves to be spoilt on his big day. But if your dad is anything like mine, he might neglect his skin and hair care routines, simply because it's easier not to have one. However, all humans, dads included, should have an easy everyday routine to help them not only look their best but also
5 custom Gemini Gems that I swear save me hours each week
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
Google Gemini can answer almost any question, but getting a consistently useful response often means typing the same detailed instructions again and again. Gems are designed to solve that problem. A Gem is a customized version of Gemini built around a particular job. You give it a role and a set of instructions once, then return to it whenever you need the same kind of help. It is essentially a s
5 new to Paramount+ movies I'd stream in August 2026 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
August is the last month of summer. Of course, it doesn’t really end until the middle of September, but these are the final few weeks I can embrace the sunshine before I go into full fall mode. Paramount+ is clearly getting into that mood with its lineup for the month, which includes plenty of movies perfect for watching on a colder evening with a warm drink. To me, there’s just no better feeling
This viral couch was all over my TikTok, so I got it and put it to the test
Latest from Tom's Guide / 7h
There's a plethora of supposedly 'cosy' couch brands on the market, which all claim to offer you the same thing — and that's a deep-seated, luxuriously plush lounge that won't entirely break the bank. Enter Cozey — a Canadian brand that I’m happy to confirm lives up to its name — which has taken social media by storm. Launching in 2020 with a single modular sofa, the brand now offers a suite of h
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks leak — and Tensor G6 is nearly 50% slower than Galaxy S26 Ultra
Latest from Tom's Guide / 11h
Google is supposed to launch the new Pixel 11 series at a Made by Google event tomorrow evening. Unfortunately, the Pixel 11 Pro XL just popped up on Geekbench, revealing a phone that might not be able to keep up with the competition. With the caveat that Geekbench listings can be faked, this doesn't look good. We've seen one Geekbench listing for the Pixl 11 Pro XL, which reveals the new Tensor
Nvidia RTX Spark Geekbench scores just leaked — should Apple be worried about the fastest Windows laptops on the planet?
Latest from Tom's Guide / 11h
Nvidia's ARM-based gaming laptops powered by the RTX Spark is around the corner and appear to be ready to launch thanks to new Geekbench listings. The new ARM-based CPUs were first revealed at Computex in May by CEO Jensen Huang. "Our focus is to reinvent the PC. Windows is of course improving, but the basic architecture of a PC has largely been the same now for about 40 years, and we want to rei
How to watch 'Reacher' season 4 online — stream the Alan Ritchson action series from anywhere
Latest from Tom's Guide / 11h
"Reacher" season 4 will see Alan Ritchson return as the big man himself, and he's ready to take down more bad guys than ever before. Here's how to watch "Reacher" season 4 from anywhere with a VPN . 'Reacher' S4 release date and streaming options The first three episodes of "Reacher" season 4 will drop on Prime Video globally on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. • Global — Prime Video • Watch anywhere
12 air purifier and dehumidifier deals to defeat allergies and dry air – up to 54% off
Latest from Tom's Guide / 12h
