Windows is losing an entire generation of PC users to Linux, Apple, and Google
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft's downfall in the 2000s and 2010s is well-known. The company's obsession with PCs left it blind to the rise of smartphones, reducing it to one player in a larger computing world. Windows still dominates the computer on your desk, but not the one in your pocket
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Want delicious lattes the easy way? I'm a certified barista, and these are the top 3 milk frothers I recommend for perfect results every time
Latest from TechRadar / 20min
Want to make delicious lattes and cappuccinos at home without using a steam wand? You need an electric milk frother — and as TechRadar's resident barista, I've put together the top three I recommend, whether you enjoy plant milk or dairy. Before we get started, I should note that electric milk frothers and steam wands both have their pros and cons. A manual steam wand works much more quickly than
Photoroom AI photo editor review: A one-click wonder for making product shots unmissable on your ecommerce store
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
I've been intrigued by AI photo editors for a while now. Some work well, some not so well. Photoroom falls into the former camp. By and large, I found the AI tools to be very impressive and intuitive to use. There are some caveats to that which I'll get into, but overall, Photoroom delivered what it promises. But what does it promise, exactly? Now, compared to a lot of AI photo editors, things he
From styling your hair to drying your socks — 5 ways to use your portable fan in between heatwaves
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
A handheld electric fan makes a huge difference during summer heatwaves, but there's no need to stash it away in a drawer when the weather cools down. Whether you need an ad-hoc hair styler or a quick way to cool your kids' dinner without blowing on it, your mini fan can be your best friend. Great fans don't have to be expensive, either. I recently tested five portable fans from across the price
‘Never get blindsided by an empty battery’: I was pleased with the OnePlus Nord CE5's performance and camera, but its battery life is the part that truly impressed me in real-world testing
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
OnePlus Nord CE5 review: two-minute review The OnePlus Nord CE5 is an affordable yet premium-feeling handset that punches way above its weight. Although its successor, the CE6, has launched in some markets, OnePlus has confirmed that it and future handsets will no longer sell in the UK. So, in lieu of a newer version, is the CE5 still worth your consideration? The OnePlus Nord CE5’s design certai
How to watch Liverpool vs. Como online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Liverpool vs. Como in a 2026 pre-season friendly for free on SportyNet . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Pre-season is all about getting ready for the upcoming season , and if that means playing the same team twice in a single day, so be it. Liverpool are facing off against Como in a pair of behind-closed-doors games this weekend, and you can
How to watch Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid in a 2026 pre-season friendly for free on SportyNet . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . What can we expect from José Mourinho’s Real Madrid this season? We honestly have no idea, but we'll get a valuable insight when his side travels to face Schalke 04 this weekend. Naturally, Real Madrid will expect to win. But anyth
Hurdle hints and answers for August 16, 2026
Mashable / 3h
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 16
Mashable / 3h
After nights of almost complete darkness, the Moon is finally illuminated enough to be able to spot some lunar features on its surface. Keep reading to find out what you might be able to see. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Sunday, Aug. 16, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waxing Crescent phase, with 15% of its surface visible. There's finally some features to spot
I'm an Apple Watch die-hard — here are my picks for the 10 best Apple Watch faces of 2026 so far
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Apple makes some of the best smartwatches you can buy in 2026, especially if you're already an existing iPhone or MacBook user and embedded in Apple's ecosystem. In many ways, the Apple Watch is Apple's most personal device, sitting right on your wrist, with plenty of color and band options – not to mention loads of different watch faces to pick from. The face you pick is where the fun really sta
Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Nintendo Switch 2 edition could have been perfection — but unending menus left me burning with rage like Pyra
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
I made the original Nintendo Switch my opportunity to experience a wider breadth of the titles in the Japanese company’s repertoire; moving past simply the latest Super Mario or Legend of Zelda story and into the entries I only knew about through Super Smash Bros. Among this list of experiments was Xenoblade Chronicles 2 . My complete lack of knowledge about the first game thankfully didn’t hold
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with musical theater. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you enjoy French cuisine. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connect
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you know a bit of trivia. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answe
Dolby says Dolby Vision 2 HDR should come to cheaper TVs than the original — and the basic version is less expensive to license than Dolby Vision 2 Max to achieve that
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Dolby confirms that Dolby Vision 2 Max is intended to be the replacement for Dolby Vision 1 in more premium TVs Standard Dolby Vision 2 is intended to come to budget TVs that wouldn't have included DV1, and will be cheaper as a result More chips that support Dolby Vision 2 are coming to help make this happen, likely for use in 2027's models Dolby Vision 2 is a next-gen HDR standard that comes in
Ukraine's new secret drone weapon could be this 25g antenna, capable of transmitting over an incredible range
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Ukraine's new antenna weighs little enough for compact unmanned platforms BlueBird Tech CLOVER can serve drones, monitoring equipment, and ground robots The antenna covers frequencies widely used by modern FPV systems Ukrainian defense technology firm BlueBird Tech has introduced a compact antenna for boosted battlefield communications systems. The CLOVER 5.8 GHz weighs only 25 grams, yet operate
There's a sneaky way to watch UFC 330 for $1
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Watch UFC 330 live from 9pm ET on Saturday, August 15 Get Paramount+ for $1 with a Walmart+ 30-day trial Unlock your stream with Norton VPN (save 70%) UFC 330 sees Islam Makhachev, the enterprise's No.1 pound-for-pound fighter, put his welterweight belt on the line for the first time, against Ian Machado Garry. And you needn't worry about paying extortionate PPV fees to catch the big showdown. Th
I tested a cheap Dolby Atmos 5.1 soundbar system with real speakers — here’s where it impressed me, and where it fell short of the competition
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Ultimea Poseidon D60 review Looking to unleash the power of surround sound on your living room without breaking the bank? Then the Ultimea Poseidon D60 surely seems like a tempting proposition. This 5.1 channel system comes with a compact main bar, a small subwoofer, and a couple of surround speakers, enabling you to experience more expansive audio than your TV can provide alone. Not only that, b
I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
BBC News / 7h
Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
'A first step, not a finish line' — Disney and Epic Games have connected Disney World’s and Disneyland’s Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to a brand-new Star Wars adventure in Fortnite
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Disney and Epic Games have been promising a ‘persistent, open and interoperable’ universe since February 2024, when Disney took a $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games, and Bob Iger called it the company's biggest foray into games ever. Two and a half years and a handful of Fortnite islands later, we're finally getting something that behaves like what was actually promised: a Disney park experi
VisionQuest trailer kicks off Disney's D23 fan event
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
It was a busy first day at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, in Anaheim, California, with Marvel Studios releasing the first trailer for VisionQuest . We also got the first teaser for Ahsoka S2; the public release of the Avengers: Doomsday special footage featured last month for attendees only at San Diego Comic-Con; a special sneak peek (for attendees only) for Star Wars: Starfighter ; casting
Mission review: George MacKay is transcendent in this fever dream about living
Mashable / 9h
Content warning: suicide, self-harm. By no means a light watch but an important and timely one, Mission sees a young man struggling to feel connected to society, contemplating dying by suicide but giving himself one week to convince himself to stay alive . Written and directedy with disorientating flair by Scottish director Paul Wright ( Arcadia ), this BBC -produced film explores the personal an
Publisher of Axios Boasts That He Uses AI to “Read” Everything For Him Now, Instead of Using His Brain
Futurism / 9h
All is not well in the fourth estate. On Tuesday, the publisher of Axios hit “post” on an article about how he basically uses AI to read for him now, instead of recruiting the moldering neurons in his brain. “AI has become my reading buddy,” began Nicholas Johnston, who formerly served as the news site’s editor-in-chief. According to Johnston, the tedious process of actually reading a book “makes
Quote of the day by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: 'Our industry does not respect tradition – it only respects innovation' — a communiqué stamping authority
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Tech companies, including those in Silicon Valley and others outside of the set like Microsoft, have been through various guises through the years. Plenty of the old tech giants, like IBM and Toshiba, continue to enjoy success in the 21st century due to a chameleon-like quality that keeps them innovating and bringing in new revenue streams. Evolve or die The Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wrote thes
How to watch UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry live streams, no PPV, start time, full card
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
UFC 330: Saturday, August 15 Main Card time: 9pm ET / 6pm ET / 2am BST (Sun) / 11am AEST (Sun) Watch on Paramount Plus for $8.99 or for $1 with Walmart+ 30-day trial (US only) Overseas? Use Surfshark to watch your US services from anywhere Tonight's UFC 330 headline bout is sure to be cracker as Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight crown for the first time, against Ian Machado Garry. Pound-fo
What is a Bluetooth codec and which one offers the best audio quality?
Engadget / 9h
If you want the best quality out of your Bluetooth audio, it's worth reviewing some settings.
Woman claims her stepfather used Grok to transform childhood photo into explicit imagery
TechCrunch / 9h
The woman claimed that AI tools are "taking everyday life and turning it into child sexual abuse."
The US Navy finally has a carrier with a built-in center for drones and other unmanned aircraft
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
USS Theodore Roosevelt is now the Navy’s first carrier ready for MQ-25 operations US Navy spent years developing infrastructure needed to operate unmanned aircraft aboard carriers Ronald Reagan is expected to join the MQ-25 carrier fleet in August 2026 The US Navy has completed a major step toward operating unmanned aircraft from carriers with dedicated facilities for controlling them. The USS Th
Boeing Paid $212 Million To End A 737 MAX Fight — Now Plane Owners May Get To Sue Again Anyway
View from the Wing / 10h
Boeing paid roughly $212 million to settle Norwegian’s 737 MAX dispute, with Norwegian ordering more MAX aircraft as part of the broader resolution. But aircraft-owning affiliates say they were not covered by that settlement and can still sue over the same alleged misrepresentations, meaning Boeing may have to fight another round of litigation over planes it thought it had already settled.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
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Weekly Review: August 15, 2026
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m “grounded” for a few more weeks, but at least my productivity should improve nicely this coming week, as our older son is starting (sort of) school. So yay for that, and for him getting out his energy somewhere that isn’t our home. 😉 On the points & travel front, this week Delta announced a new route from Austin to Paris, American’s first retr
‘X-Men’ Director Jake Schreier Teases Comic Influences
Gizmodo / 11h
Looking to the past and recent present of X-Men comics, Schreier gives some more hints to his take on the mutants.
Apple Watch battery replacement: How much does it cost and is it worth it?
Engadget / 11h
Replacing the battery on your Apple Watch can extend its life, but you'll have to determine whether it's worthwhile for your model.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
Finished watching My Brilliant Career on Netflix? Stream this 'wild' and 'bonkers' period drama on Prime Video next — it's an even better double bill than Bridgerton
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I finished watching My Brilliant Career on Netflix almost a week ago, and I still can't stop thinking about it. Based on the 1901 novel of the same name by Miles Franklin, we're introduced to the voracious, outspoken, and self-assured eldest daughter, Sybylla (Philippa Northeast) from Possum Gully (what an incredible name), as she's forced to move into her Grandma's (Anna Chancellor) house to be
Amazon's throwing in a $100 gift card with the Pixel 11 right now — probably the most boring, yet useful, opening deal
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
If you haven't secured yourself a Google Pixel 11 preorder, then I've got one more potential option to throw in the ring. In fact, it might be the best option if you're looking to buy an unlocked device outright. Amazon currently lists the Google Pixel 11 for preorder with a $100 gift card on all colors and storage sizes . That's a gift card to spend anywhere on Amazon, so it's definitely a very
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has signed up with a mysterious company claiming it provides 'rocket fuel for AI' — but why?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
In today's social media age, celebrity brand ambassadors are a common sight, helping endorse or promote a brand's products or tools, giving that extra bit of sparkle or star power. This is especially true in the consumer market, but we're now increasingly seeing it in the B2B tech world, where what 10 years ago would have been niche businesses now have the power to hire top talent to promote thei
These 5 immutable Linux distros solve problems Windows users don’t even know they have
How-To Geek / 11h
It can be tricky to get your head around the concept of an “immutable” operating system; if you don’t care too much for nuance, you can think of it as simply more secure and more stable.
Cat on a vintage postcard
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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Allegiant Air Launching First Class Cabin, Adding Free Drinks In Economy
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Allegiant Air, historically known as one of the United States’ most disciplined ultra low cost carriers, plans to significantly improve its passenger experience. This includes introducing a first class product, and also adding free drinks in economy. At this point I don’t think it’ll surprise anyone, but clearly this premium trend isn’t just a fad, but is a fundamental industry shift. I first cov
12 new boutique hotels worth redeeming your points for
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
You know how the experience of browsing the carefully curated shelves of a local boutique is a much more pleasant experience than shopping in a massive big-box store? Hotel stays are often the same way. Some of my favorite stays have been in boutique hotels with an intimate atmosphere and a distinct, personality-infused style. Related: These boutique hotels around the US are full of character — a
I’ve played 1,500 hours of Battlefield — here’s why Battlefield 4 is still the most essential entry in the series
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I’ve played a lot of Battlefield. Across the series, I’ve spent more than 1,500 hours running and gunning through its virtual combat zones* — that’s about 0.7 per cent of my entire life. And as our Battlefield 6 review details, 2025’s flagship first-person+ shooter from Battlefield Studios has put the long-running franchise back in the spotlight after an extended off-season. It even beat Call of
Anthropic shares more details about how Claude’s new watermarks will work
TechCrunch / 12h
How will the watermarking actually work? Can it be hidden with editing? And how does this affect code?
Don’t bring a gaming desktop to college until you read this
How-To Geek / 12h
If you're a PC gamer gearing up to start your college journey, you're looking at your desktop gaming tower and trying to decide whether it's a good idea to take it with you. If you're going to be living in the dormitories, you might want to think twice about that.
‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ Is Getting Nostalgic and Thinking Ahead
Gizmodo / 12h
The next 'Lilo and Stitch' movie is pulling from the franchise's cartoon, and may be setting itself up for future films in the process.
Disneys Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is getting his own TV miniseries
Mashable / 12h
Before there was Donald Duck or Goofy or even Mickey Mouse, there was Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. And now Oswald is finally getting his very own TV miniseries. At this year's D23 fan event, Disney announced that Oswald the Lucky Rabbit will star in a live-action animated three-part TV miniseries on Disney+. The "Oswald" miniseries is written, directed, and executive-produced by Jon Favreau. The cast
This discontinued 276-HP hot crossover is now cheaper than a new Corolla
How-To Geek / 12h
You don't have to spend sports-car money to get genuinely exciting performance, especially if you're willing to shop the used market. Depreciation has turned some overlooked performance cars into surprisingly affordable bargains, and one particularly unusual crossover now costs less than many basic new compact cars. Despite its practical shape, it packs enough power to deliver seriously quick acc
Anthropic Explains Its Watermark System as Some Claude Users Loudly Revolt
Gizmodo / 12h
“The difference between watermarked and un-watermarked text will not be distinguishable to readers,” Anthropic says.
Congressional Staffers Are So Lazy That They’re Using AI to Write New Laws
Futurism / 12h
The use of AI chatbots has invaded almost every profession. From lawyers getting caught citing hallucinated cases and major consulting firms generating nonsensical reports to teachers using AI to revise likely AI-generated essays from students, the tech has become practically ubiquitous. Even those responsible for setting new rules on how to regulate the use of AI are making extensive use of the
McDonald’s Has Hundreds of Pages of Intel on Its Repeat Customers, and You Can Get a Copy of Yours
Futurism / 12h
For most people, the mental calculation to grab a meal from McDonald’s is pretty simple: it’s relatively cheap, fast, and goes down easy, even if it doesn’t always feel so good afterward. For McDonald’s, however, the question of how to keep a customer coming back is far more complicated — apparently requiring an expansive web of corporate surveillance. That’s the stunning revelation from Wired re
OVH Cloud tells users to expect 87% price rise — with gaming servers hit particularly hard
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
OVHcloud will raise dedicated server prices from September 2026, with latest-generation Game range going up by as much as 87% Current-generation hardware will see increases of 51%, while older, 2024-gen hardware will see prices go up by 28% on average Move is linked to AI-related surge in memory and storage prices, with OVHcloud CEO stating the former has increased sixfold and could potentially d
Why are RAM prices so high right now?
Engadget / 12h
When will the price of RAM come back down again?
United Airlines Goes To The Supreme Court Over Covid Vaccine Mandate — Five Years Later, 1,000 Workers Still Suing
View from the Wing / 12h
United put customer facing employees with approved religious vaccine exemptions on unpaid leave. The Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit let a lawsuit by 1,000 workers proceed as a class action. The airline is asking the Supreme Court to intervene.
These forgotten operating systems were decades ahead of their time
How-To Geek / 12h
While Windows, Mac, and maybe Linux are the dominant OSes today, t here are others that never made it . Here are some of my favorite OSes that never had a chance in the marketplace.
Medieval Cats
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
Want delicious lattes the easy way? I'm a certified barista, and these are the top 3 milk frothers I recommend for perfect results every time
Latest from TechRadar / 20min
Want to make delicious lattes and cappuccinos at home without using a steam wand? You need an electric milk frother — and as TechRadar's resident barista, I've put together the top three I recommend, whether you enjoy plant milk or dairy. Before we get started, I should note that electric milk frothers and steam wands both have their pros and cons. A manual steam wand works much more quickly than
Photoroom AI photo editor review: A one-click wonder for making product shots unmissable on your ecommerce store
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
I've been intrigued by AI photo editors for a while now. Some work well, some not so well. Photoroom falls into the former camp. By and large, I found the AI tools to be very impressive and intuitive to use. There are some caveats to that which I'll get into, but overall, Photoroom delivered what it promises. But what does it promise, exactly? Now, compared to a lot of AI photo editors, things he
From styling your hair to drying your socks — 5 ways to use your portable fan in between heatwaves
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
A handheld electric fan makes a huge difference during summer heatwaves, but there's no need to stash it away in a drawer when the weather cools down. Whether you need an ad-hoc hair styler or a quick way to cool your kids' dinner without blowing on it, your mini fan can be your best friend. Great fans don't have to be expensive, either. I recently tested five portable fans from across the price
‘Never get blindsided by an empty battery’: I was pleased with the OnePlus Nord CE5's performance and camera, but its battery life is the part that truly impressed me in real-world testing
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
OnePlus Nord CE5 review: two-minute review The OnePlus Nord CE5 is an affordable yet premium-feeling handset that punches way above its weight. Although its successor, the CE6, has launched in some markets, OnePlus has confirmed that it and future handsets will no longer sell in the UK. So, in lieu of a newer version, is the CE5 still worth your consideration? The OnePlus Nord CE5’s design certai
How to watch Liverpool vs. Como online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Liverpool vs. Como in a 2026 pre-season friendly for free on SportyNet . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Pre-season is all about getting ready for the upcoming season , and if that means playing the same team twice in a single day, so be it. Liverpool are facing off against Como in a pair of behind-closed-doors games this weekend, and you can
How to watch Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid in a 2026 pre-season friendly for free on SportyNet . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . What can we expect from José Mourinho’s Real Madrid this season? We honestly have no idea, but we'll get a valuable insight when his side travels to face Schalke 04 this weekend. Naturally, Real Madrid will expect to win. But anyth
Hurdle hints and answers for August 16, 2026
Mashable / 3h
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 16
Mashable / 3h
After nights of almost complete darkness, the Moon is finally illuminated enough to be able to spot some lunar features on its surface. Keep reading to find out what you might be able to see. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Sunday, Aug. 16, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waxing Crescent phase, with 15% of its surface visible. There's finally some features to spot
I'm an Apple Watch die-hard — here are my picks for the 10 best Apple Watch faces of 2026 so far
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Apple makes some of the best smartwatches you can buy in 2026, especially if you're already an existing iPhone or MacBook user and embedded in Apple's ecosystem. In many ways, the Apple Watch is Apple's most personal device, sitting right on your wrist, with plenty of color and band options – not to mention loads of different watch faces to pick from. The face you pick is where the fun really sta
Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Nintendo Switch 2 edition could have been perfection — but unending menus left me burning with rage like Pyra
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
I made the original Nintendo Switch my opportunity to experience a wider breadth of the titles in the Japanese company’s repertoire; moving past simply the latest Super Mario or Legend of Zelda story and into the entries I only knew about through Super Smash Bros. Among this list of experiments was Xenoblade Chronicles 2 . My complete lack of knowledge about the first game thankfully didn’t hold
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with musical theater. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you enjoy French cuisine. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connect
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you know a bit of trivia. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answe
Dolby says Dolby Vision 2 HDR should come to cheaper TVs than the original — and the basic version is less expensive to license than Dolby Vision 2 Max to achieve that
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Dolby confirms that Dolby Vision 2 Max is intended to be the replacement for Dolby Vision 1 in more premium TVs Standard Dolby Vision 2 is intended to come to budget TVs that wouldn't have included DV1, and will be cheaper as a result More chips that support Dolby Vision 2 are coming to help make this happen, likely for use in 2027's models Dolby Vision 2 is a next-gen HDR standard that comes in
Ukraine's new secret drone weapon could be this 25g antenna, capable of transmitting over an incredible range
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Ukraine's new antenna weighs little enough for compact unmanned platforms BlueBird Tech CLOVER can serve drones, monitoring equipment, and ground robots The antenna covers frequencies widely used by modern FPV systems Ukrainian defense technology firm BlueBird Tech has introduced a compact antenna for boosted battlefield communications systems. The CLOVER 5.8 GHz weighs only 25 grams, yet operate
There's a sneaky way to watch UFC 330 for $1
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Watch UFC 330 live from 9pm ET on Saturday, August 15 Get Paramount+ for $1 with a Walmart+ 30-day trial Unlock your stream with Norton VPN (save 70%) UFC 330 sees Islam Makhachev, the enterprise's No.1 pound-for-pound fighter, put his welterweight belt on the line for the first time, against Ian Machado Garry. And you needn't worry about paying extortionate PPV fees to catch the big showdown. Th
I tested a cheap Dolby Atmos 5.1 soundbar system with real speakers — here’s where it impressed me, and where it fell short of the competition
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Ultimea Poseidon D60 review Looking to unleash the power of surround sound on your living room without breaking the bank? Then the Ultimea Poseidon D60 surely seems like a tempting proposition. This 5.1 channel system comes with a compact main bar, a small subwoofer, and a couple of surround speakers, enabling you to experience more expansive audio than your TV can provide alone. Not only that, b
I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
BBC News / 7h
Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
'A first step, not a finish line' — Disney and Epic Games have connected Disney World’s and Disneyland’s Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to a brand-new Star Wars adventure in Fortnite
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Disney and Epic Games have been promising a ‘persistent, open and interoperable’ universe since February 2024, when Disney took a $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games, and Bob Iger called it the company's biggest foray into games ever. Two and a half years and a handful of Fortnite islands later, we're finally getting something that behaves like what was actually promised: a Disney park experi
VisionQuest trailer kicks off Disney's D23 fan event
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
It was a busy first day at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, in Anaheim, California, with Marvel Studios releasing the first trailer for VisionQuest . We also got the first teaser for Ahsoka S2; the public release of the Avengers: Doomsday special footage featured last month for attendees only at San Diego Comic-Con; a special sneak peek (for attendees only) for Star Wars: Starfighter ; casting
Mission review: George MacKay is transcendent in this fever dream about living
Mashable / 9h
Content warning: suicide, self-harm. By no means a light watch but an important and timely one, Mission sees a young man struggling to feel connected to society, contemplating dying by suicide but giving himself one week to convince himself to stay alive . Written and directedy with disorientating flair by Scottish director Paul Wright ( Arcadia ), this BBC -produced film explores the personal an
Publisher of Axios Boasts That He Uses AI to “Read” Everything For Him Now, Instead of Using His Brain
Futurism / 9h
All is not well in the fourth estate. On Tuesday, the publisher of Axios hit “post” on an article about how he basically uses AI to read for him now, instead of recruiting the moldering neurons in his brain. “AI has become my reading buddy,” began Nicholas Johnston, who formerly served as the news site’s editor-in-chief. According to Johnston, the tedious process of actually reading a book “makes
Quote of the day by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: 'Our industry does not respect tradition – it only respects innovation' — a communiqué stamping authority
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Tech companies, including those in Silicon Valley and others outside of the set like Microsoft, have been through various guises through the years. Plenty of the old tech giants, like IBM and Toshiba, continue to enjoy success in the 21st century due to a chameleon-like quality that keeps them innovating and bringing in new revenue streams. Evolve or die The Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wrote thes
How to watch UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry live streams, no PPV, start time, full card
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
UFC 330: Saturday, August 15 Main Card time: 9pm ET / 6pm ET / 2am BST (Sun) / 11am AEST (Sun) Watch on Paramount Plus for $8.99 or for $1 with Walmart+ 30-day trial (US only) Overseas? Use Surfshark to watch your US services from anywhere Tonight's UFC 330 headline bout is sure to be cracker as Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight crown for the first time, against Ian Machado Garry. Pound-fo
What is a Bluetooth codec and which one offers the best audio quality?
Engadget / 9h
If you want the best quality out of your Bluetooth audio, it's worth reviewing some settings.
Woman claims her stepfather used Grok to transform childhood photo into explicit imagery
TechCrunch / 9h
The woman claimed that AI tools are "taking everyday life and turning it into child sexual abuse."
The US Navy finally has a carrier with a built-in center for drones and other unmanned aircraft
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
USS Theodore Roosevelt is now the Navy’s first carrier ready for MQ-25 operations US Navy spent years developing infrastructure needed to operate unmanned aircraft aboard carriers Ronald Reagan is expected to join the MQ-25 carrier fleet in August 2026 The US Navy has completed a major step toward operating unmanned aircraft from carriers with dedicated facilities for controlling them. The USS Th
Boeing Paid $212 Million To End A 737 MAX Fight — Now Plane Owners May Get To Sue Again Anyway
View from the Wing / 10h
Boeing paid roughly $212 million to settle Norwegian’s 737 MAX dispute, with Norwegian ordering more MAX aircraft as part of the broader resolution. But aircraft-owning affiliates say they were not covered by that settlement and can still sue over the same alleged misrepresentations, meaning Boeing may have to fight another round of litigation over planes it thought it had already settled.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
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Weekly Review: August 15, 2026
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m “grounded” for a few more weeks, but at least my productivity should improve nicely this coming week, as our older son is starting (sort of) school. So yay for that, and for him getting out his energy somewhere that isn’t our home. 😉 On the points & travel front, this week Delta announced a new route from Austin to Paris, American’s first retr
‘X-Men’ Director Jake Schreier Teases Comic Influences
Gizmodo / 11h
Looking to the past and recent present of X-Men comics, Schreier gives some more hints to his take on the mutants.
Apple Watch battery replacement: How much does it cost and is it worth it?
Engadget / 11h
Replacing the battery on your Apple Watch can extend its life, but you'll have to determine whether it's worthwhile for your model.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
Finished watching My Brilliant Career on Netflix? Stream this 'wild' and 'bonkers' period drama on Prime Video next — it's an even better double bill than Bridgerton
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I finished watching My Brilliant Career on Netflix almost a week ago, and I still can't stop thinking about it. Based on the 1901 novel of the same name by Miles Franklin, we're introduced to the voracious, outspoken, and self-assured eldest daughter, Sybylla (Philippa Northeast) from Possum Gully (what an incredible name), as she's forced to move into her Grandma's (Anna Chancellor) house to be
Amazon's throwing in a $100 gift card with the Pixel 11 right now — probably the most boring, yet useful, opening deal
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
If you haven't secured yourself a Google Pixel 11 preorder, then I've got one more potential option to throw in the ring. In fact, it might be the best option if you're looking to buy an unlocked device outright. Amazon currently lists the Google Pixel 11 for preorder with a $100 gift card on all colors and storage sizes . That's a gift card to spend anywhere on Amazon, so it's definitely a very
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has signed up with a mysterious company claiming it provides 'rocket fuel for AI' — but why?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
In today's social media age, celebrity brand ambassadors are a common sight, helping endorse or promote a brand's products or tools, giving that extra bit of sparkle or star power. This is especially true in the consumer market, but we're now increasingly seeing it in the B2B tech world, where what 10 years ago would have been niche businesses now have the power to hire top talent to promote thei
These 5 immutable Linux distros solve problems Windows users don’t even know they have
How-To Geek / 11h
It can be tricky to get your head around the concept of an “immutable” operating system; if you don’t care too much for nuance, you can think of it as simply more secure and more stable.
Cat on a vintage postcard
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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Allegiant Air Launching First Class Cabin, Adding Free Drinks In Economy
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Allegiant Air, historically known as one of the United States’ most disciplined ultra low cost carriers, plans to significantly improve its passenger experience. This includes introducing a first class product, and also adding free drinks in economy. At this point I don’t think it’ll surprise anyone, but clearly this premium trend isn’t just a fad, but is a fundamental industry shift. I first cov
12 new boutique hotels worth redeeming your points for
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
You know how the experience of browsing the carefully curated shelves of a local boutique is a much more pleasant experience than shopping in a massive big-box store? Hotel stays are often the same way. Some of my favorite stays have been in boutique hotels with an intimate atmosphere and a distinct, personality-infused style. Related: These boutique hotels around the US are full of character — a
I’ve played 1,500 hours of Battlefield — here’s why Battlefield 4 is still the most essential entry in the series
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I’ve played a lot of Battlefield. Across the series, I’ve spent more than 1,500 hours running and gunning through its virtual combat zones* — that’s about 0.7 per cent of my entire life. And as our Battlefield 6 review details, 2025’s flagship first-person+ shooter from Battlefield Studios has put the long-running franchise back in the spotlight after an extended off-season. It even beat Call of
Anthropic shares more details about how Claude’s new watermarks will work
TechCrunch / 12h
How will the watermarking actually work? Can it be hidden with editing? And how does this affect code?
Don’t bring a gaming desktop to college until you read this
How-To Geek / 12h
If you're a PC gamer gearing up to start your college journey, you're looking at your desktop gaming tower and trying to decide whether it's a good idea to take it with you. If you're going to be living in the dormitories, you might want to think twice about that.
‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ Is Getting Nostalgic and Thinking Ahead
Gizmodo / 12h
The next 'Lilo and Stitch' movie is pulling from the franchise's cartoon, and may be setting itself up for future films in the process.
Disneys Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is getting his own TV miniseries
Mashable / 12h
Before there was Donald Duck or Goofy or even Mickey Mouse, there was Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. And now Oswald is finally getting his very own TV miniseries. At this year's D23 fan event, Disney announced that Oswald the Lucky Rabbit will star in a live-action animated three-part TV miniseries on Disney+. The "Oswald" miniseries is written, directed, and executive-produced by Jon Favreau. The cast
This discontinued 276-HP hot crossover is now cheaper than a new Corolla
How-To Geek / 12h
You don't have to spend sports-car money to get genuinely exciting performance, especially if you're willing to shop the used market. Depreciation has turned some overlooked performance cars into surprisingly affordable bargains, and one particularly unusual crossover now costs less than many basic new compact cars. Despite its practical shape, it packs enough power to deliver seriously quick acc
Anthropic Explains Its Watermark System as Some Claude Users Loudly Revolt
Gizmodo / 12h
“The difference between watermarked and un-watermarked text will not be distinguishable to readers,” Anthropic says.
Congressional Staffers Are So Lazy That They’re Using AI to Write New Laws
Futurism / 12h
The use of AI chatbots has invaded almost every profession. From lawyers getting caught citing hallucinated cases and major consulting firms generating nonsensical reports to teachers using AI to revise likely AI-generated essays from students, the tech has become practically ubiquitous. Even those responsible for setting new rules on how to regulate the use of AI are making extensive use of the
McDonald’s Has Hundreds of Pages of Intel on Its Repeat Customers, and You Can Get a Copy of Yours
Futurism / 12h
For most people, the mental calculation to grab a meal from McDonald’s is pretty simple: it’s relatively cheap, fast, and goes down easy, even if it doesn’t always feel so good afterward. For McDonald’s, however, the question of how to keep a customer coming back is far more complicated — apparently requiring an expansive web of corporate surveillance. That’s the stunning revelation from Wired re
OVH Cloud tells users to expect 87% price rise — with gaming servers hit particularly hard
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
OVHcloud will raise dedicated server prices from September 2026, with latest-generation Game range going up by as much as 87% Current-generation hardware will see increases of 51%, while older, 2024-gen hardware will see prices go up by 28% on average Move is linked to AI-related surge in memory and storage prices, with OVHcloud CEO stating the former has increased sixfold and could potentially d
Why are RAM prices so high right now?
Engadget / 12h
When will the price of RAM come back down again?
United Airlines Goes To The Supreme Court Over Covid Vaccine Mandate — Five Years Later, 1,000 Workers Still Suing
View from the Wing / 12h
United put customer facing employees with approved religious vaccine exemptions on unpaid leave. The Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit let a lawsuit by 1,000 workers proceed as a class action. The airline is asking the Supreme Court to intervene.
These forgotten operating systems were decades ahead of their time
How-To Geek / 12h
While Windows, Mac, and maybe Linux are the dominant OSes today, t here are others that never made it . Here are some of my favorite OSes that never had a chance in the marketplace.
Medieval Cats
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
