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EE launches its fastest fibre broadband ever - 8GB per second speeds should appeal to home workers, gamers and AI developers alike
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Advanced Full Fibre Broadband from EE offers download speeds of 2.3Gbps and 8Gbps Speeds are potentially 222 times faster than standard superfast fibre Initially available in Guildford and Woking, expanding as Openreach rolls out its XGS-PON glass fibre network Following a successful trial in early 2026, EE has launched its new Advanced Full Fibre Broadband plans, advertising download speeds of 2
I tested ChatGPT Health for a week — these 7 prompts helped me get the best health insights
Latest from Tom's Guide / 17min
Minor knee pain? Check WebMD. Sneezed six times in a row? Check WebMD. Stood up too fast and now stars are the only things I see circling my vision? You guessed it…check WebMD. There was a time when I quickly went to the popular health info site every time a minor/major health issue boosted my anxiety levels and caused me to rush online to look for answers about my current symptoms. Now I don’t j
How to watch 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks' online — stream the NFL docuseries from anywhere
Latest from Tom's Guide / 25min
There go the Seahawks' hopes of going back-to-back. For the first time since the docuseries' launch in 2001, the reigning NFL champions are the focus of “Hard Knocks”. It may, however, be a poisoned chalice. Mike Macdonald and the Seattle fanbase won't need telling that, over the past 25 years, the Liev Schreiber treatment has served as a surefire death knell for Super Bowl ambitions. Here's how
I used a thermal camera to see how hot the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra gets compared to the Galaxy S26 Ultra — here's what happened
Latest from Tom's Guide / 41min
Samsung has packed a bunch of upgrades into the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra , but the one noticeable absence is the lack of any sort of active cooling system. The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a built-in vapor chamber to prevent heat build-up, and similar features have existed in non-folding flagships for over a decade. The question isn't why hasn't Samsung added a vapor chamber to its foldables yet, it's w
Gardeners are ditching lavender for this tougher, long-blooming shrub — and it doesn’t go woody
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
3 reasons to choose nepeta Hardier than lavender — Suitable for USDA hardiness zone 3 Long flowering season — Enjoy blooms from early spring to early fall Easy to prune — No chance of turning woody I’ve always had a soft spot for cottage-style gardens. Their romantic charm, informal structure, and lush, overlapping plants get me every time — a look I’m constantly trying to replicate in my own yar
I rewatched the wildest slasher movie franchise of the decade and can't believe what I missed the first time
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
“A B-movie with A ideas” is how director Elizabeth Bender (Elizabeth Debicki) describes her work on horror sequel “The Puritan II” in “MaXXXine,” the third movie in Ti West’s “X” trilogy , and that description could easily apply to West’s horror series as a whole. Beginning with 2022’s “X” and continuing through its 2022 prequel “Pearl” and 2024 sequel “MaXXXine,” West and star Mia Goth created a
I drove the Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-5 for week — here's the $40K crossover SUV I recommend
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
For my latest head-to-head matchup, I’m putting the 2026 Subaru Forester and 2026 Mazda CX-5 to the test to uncover which of these compact crossover SUVs is better across all the metrics I judge. Now, as much as I’m constantly vouching for the long-term savings of comparable compact crossover EVs , like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 , and Ford Mustang Mach-E , these mainstream, gas-powered option
The smartest AI trick isn't a prompt — it's your Google Drive
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
AI advice has centered around one thing: writing better prompts. I’ve tried hundreds of prompt libraries that promise perfect results every time. And, some of them are helpful, while many don't make much of a difference. From my testing, I’ve found the biggest improvement in my results don't always come from the prompt, but from giving AI access to the documents I already use every day . Once AI
No plant sitter? Here's how I kept 10+ houseplants alive while on vacation
Latest from Tom's Guide / 3h
Managing a collection of over 10 houseplants is rewarding, until you plan a getaway and realize you have no one to watch them. Asking a neighbour to tend to a full indoor jungle feels like a huge ask, but going sitterless doesn't mean leaving your greenery to wither. Over the years, I’ve refined a low-effort prep routine that successfully keeps every single pot in my home alive and well until I r
3 big ways the iPhone Ultra could beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8
Latest from Tom's Guide / 3h
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is getting pretty positive review, and it looks like this wide format device is the shape of foldable phones to come. That includes the iPhone Ultra, which is expected to launch this fall. Based on the iPhone Ultra (aka iPhone Fold) rumors thus far, it looks like Apple’s device is going to be slightly heavier and thicker but sport a very similar passport-style design. So how i
Matt Damon's personal trainer broke down his 'The Odyssey' strength routine, so I tried the upper-body workout myself (and wow)
Latest from Tom's Guide / 4h
When I sat down with Matt Damon's personal trainer to talk about his workout routine for The Odyssey , I wasn't sure how much Gabe Stump, DPT , would reveal. After all, people would (and do) pay a lot of money to look as lean and jacked as Damon does right now. So I was pleasantly surprised when Stump took me through the details of his workout plan for the actor, whom he's been working with for t
5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock and more — including a twisting sci-fi thriller with an Oscar-nominated star
Latest from Tom's Guide / 4h
This week’s selection of new movies across the best streaming services is smaller than the packed selections we had throughout July. Fortunately, platforms like Netflix, Paramount+ and Peacock are here to ensure subscribers still have worthwhile new picks to consider. The headliner this week is Netflix’s “The Last House,” a new original sci-fi thriller with a hooky premise, and two actors capable
Tefal X-Clean 7 review: this speedy, lightweight hardfloor washer is pet-approved, but its bizarre cleaning prompts have me confused
Latest from Tom's Guide / 7h
Tefal X-Clean 7 specs Price: £449 / AU$799 Weight: 1.9lbs / 0.9 kg Suction power: 20,000Pa Maximum runtime: 50 minutes (on Eco mode) Charging time: 4 hours Clean water tank size: 650ml Used water tank size: 500ml Founded in 1956, Tefal is a major brand in the kitchen and dining market, renowned for its non-stick pots, pans and home appliances. More recently, though, Tefal has entered into the rea
Aman Makes Mexico Debut With 18-Casita Amanvari, In Costa Palmas Complex
One Mile at a Time / now
Luxury hotel group Aman has just opened its newest resort, which has also been in the pipeline for a very, very long time. This represents the brand’s first property in Mexico, and it may have just become the country’s most expensive hotel. Basics of Amanvari in Costa Palmas, Mexico Amanvari has opened as of August 1, 2026. The resort is located in the East Cape of Baja California, in the 1,500-a
How to watch the Premier League online for free
Mashable / 4min
TL;DR: Live stream select Premier League fixtures for free on CazéTV . Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We've been treated to some truly special sporting moments this summer, but nothing really came close to the 2026 World Cup . This tournament delivered in so many ways: we saw huge performances from big names like Haaland , we got shock results like Cap
SpaceX AI Catalysts
Next Big Future / 24min
Here are my SpaceX AI related events / Milestones and Catalysts. I think the key milestones for major revenue impact other than Starship proving full reusability and deploying V3 satellites are the AI achievements. I think the AI monetization is more impactful in 2026 and 2027. If Cursor Composer and Grok 5.X are the top ... Read more
American Boeing 777-300ER Retrofits Underway: Fancy New Cabins Coming Soon
One Mile at a Time / 35min
American Airlines recently rolled out a new passenger experience on its long haul flights, particularly with the introduction of its Flagship Suite business class , as well as its front-row Flagship Suite Preferred . While this product is finally being offered on newly delivered Boeing 787-9s that are assigned certain routes , we’re also going to see some existing planes reconfigured. The first p
Book A Southwest Airlines Ticket, Get Promotional Companion Pass
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Southwest Airlines has just introduced an incredibly generous promotion, which we see several times per year. With this, you can earn a promotional Companion Pass after booking a single roundtrip ticket, and that could be a great deal. Book a ticket, get Companion Pass for several weeks With a new promotion from Southwest, you can earn a promotional Companion Pass by booking a single roundtrip ti
Patagonia outdoor clothing is up to 40% off — here are the fleeces, waterproofs and base layers I'd buy for my late-summer adventures
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Patagonia is one of the biggest names in outdoor clothing, and especially impressive when it comes to sustainability — great news if you want to protect those beautiful natural landscapes you're planning on hiking over or camping in this summer. I'm a big fan of Patagonia's products, but they don't come especially cheap. So I was particularly pleased, when hunting for kit for my next adventure, t
Hurdle hints and answers for August 4, 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
What Apple price hike? The Apple Watch 11 is down to its lowest Aussie price of just AU$427
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
It’s hardly a surprise that Apple had to increase the prices of its iPads, Macs and other devices last month amid ongoing RAM and storage shortages, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the upcoming iPhones follow suit — but it’s not completely doom and gloom for Apple fans. Apple’s wearables weren’t impacted by these price hikes, which is good news for anyone looking to upgrade to a watchOS 27-compati
The CEO of Bluesky Says He Wants Less of a Focus on Liberal Politics (and More Sports)
Gizmodo / 5h
Some on Bluesky don’t seem to have noticed the “sports” part.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 4, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've ever watched hockey or 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,
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 4, 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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 4, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love the Concrete Jungle. 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 hin
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 4, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you have a strong immune system. 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 a
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 4, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you have a good eye. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections
What is the release date for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 3 on HBO Max?
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Did you expect film and TV's Christine Baranski to be an AI overlord in an alternate universe in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2? No? Me neither. I wouldn't at all be surprised if this week's episode 3 ups the ante even further. While details are largely being kept under wraps, we can expect Stuart (Kevin Sussman), Denise (Lauren Lapkus), Kripke (John Ross Bowie) and Bert (Brian Poseh
LinkedIn says it won't be spending big on AI hardware this year — but it has a good reason why
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
LinkedIn will hold GPU investment and its compute and storage footprint flat rather than expanding its AI data centers The company says it roughly doubled the efficiency of its existing GPUs in six months through accumulated improvements to utilization, model distillation, and workload allocation, not a single breakthrough This makes it an exception to the rule under owner Microsoft's umbrella Li
Review: ‘Beast of Reincarnation’ is fun but it won’t outgrow ‘Pokémon’ anytime soon
Mashable / 8h
Game Freak’s enduring legacy is being the developer of the Pokémon franchise alongside Nintendo. While that certainly has its perks like keeping the office lights on, it shouldn’t be surprising that Game Freak wants to branch out. It’s been done so over the years with smaller games like Giga Wrecker Alt , Little Town Hero , and Tembo the Badass Elephant . Now, Game Freak is back with the action-a
Beast of Reincarnation is an emotional journey from start to finish and excels with its Sekiro-like combat that is guaranteed to make players come back for more
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Beast of Reincarnation is a fantastic and immersive action-adventure role-playing game (RPG) with an emotional narrative that keeps you guessing at the end of every chapter. Game Freak, the developer responsible for the beloved Pokémon games, has taken a step into a completely new direction and done so in fine fashion. Review info Platform reviewed: PC Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Relea
Panasonic's new gadget is a bread maker that also churns ice cream — I went hands-on with the wild two-in-one appliance, and the results were seriously tasty
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Shrinking kitchens in modern homes mean appliances are working harder than ever to earn a place on your counter. It's not unreasonable to expect your blender to double as a food processor, or your microwaves that moonlight as air fryers are now commonplace. Panasonic, however, has combined two gadgets I never thought I’d see wed: a bread machine and an ice cream maker. I traveled to Sauce, a cook
A16Z Brags That Its AI Is Great for Poisoning the Internet With Fake Tech History
Gizmodo / 9h
The average person isn't equipped to fact-check every video in their feed.
GMKTec pairs the fastest laptop CPU ever launched with a desktop RTX5070 GPU in an impressive Neo-X1 workstation PC
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
GMKTec combines AMD's fastest mobile processor with desktop RTX 5070 graphics hardware Compact 14.6L desktop packs liquid cooling and sustained 160W processor performance capability GMKTec Neo-X1 Pro pairs Ryzen 9 9955HX3D with GeForce RTX 5070 graphics GMKTec has introduced the NEO-X1 series, a compact MoDT gaming desktop that squeezes serious desktop-class hardware into a 14.6-liter chassis. Th
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
BBC News / 9h
Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
After killer quarter, Palantir CEO Alex Karp calls AI industry ‘Marxist’
TechCrunch / 9h
After a quarter that delivered $1 billion in profit, Palantir CEO Alex Karp on Monday once again warned that AI frontier labs are too untrustworthy for enterprises.
US company’s AI lets Ukraine’s cheap kamikaze drones track targets on their own
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Ukrainian drone operators have destroyed many Russian armored vehicles on the ground and even military helicopters in midair using $400 Shrike drones with explosive payloads. Now thousands of such drones are getting upgraded with an AI system capable of autonomously tracking and homing in on moving targets. In mid-July, the Ukrainian military began receiving Shrike drones made by the Ukrainian co
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, August 4 (game #1653)
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, August 3 (game #1652) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, August 4 (game #1150)
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, August 3 (game #1149) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, August 4 (game #884)
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, August 3 (game #883) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle,
Dave Bautista May Take Over Kratos Role in ‘God of War’ TV Series
Gizmodo / 9h
Prime Video is looking for a replacement for Ryan Hurst, who was initially cast as Kratos but dropped out of the series after an on-set injury.
Nvidia could invest $250bn in OpenAI's 10Gw Ohio data center — but costs could balloon to $500bn
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Nvidia reprotedly weighing up $250 billion in financing for OpenAI's giant Ohio AI data center Total project costs could surpass $500 billion after infrastructure and hardware investments OpenAI seeks greater control over computing infrastructure through dedicated Ohio facilities Nvidia is reportedly negotiating financing guarantees worth roughly $250 billion for a massive OpenAI data center proj
Amazon is developing a Warhammer 40,000 animated show
Engadget / 10h
And of course, Henry Cavill is involved.
Did an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer?
Wired / 10h
Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI. Some say they have proof it’s machine-made, but will anyone care?
Let’s swing through the best Spider-Man: Brand New Day toys, collectibles, and gear worth adding to your web
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters and bringing a new chapter of Peter Parker’s story to the big screen, I got an early look at the wave of toys, collectibles, apparel, and gear arriving alongside the film during a special preview event near Silvercup Studios in Queens. Arriving at the venue, we quickly saw Spider-Man leave his mark on the studio's iconic exterior, thanks to a projection
Snap CEO sidesteps Specs preorder questions on Q2 earnings call
TechCrunch / 10h
When asked about product-market fit, Spiegel said he believes mass-market consumer adoption won't occur until the end of the decade.
Police Secretly Watched A California Hotel’s Cameras For Hundreds Of Hours — Even Spying On Guests At The Pool
View from the Wing / 10h
Police in Rialto, California had access to camera feeds from a Days Inn for hundreds of hours, including a feed facing the pool, as part of a broader private camera surveillance network.
How to Finally Sync Your Fitbit Data to Apple Health
Lifehacker / 10h
While Fitbits are a favorite option for go-to fitness trackers—they're thin, unobtrusive, and cheap—its app, Google Health, has always had its problems . However, things might be turning around. The Google Health app has finally received an update that lets it send data to Apple Health. Google Fitbit Air $99.00 at Amazon $99.00 at Amazon Google Health (formerly known as the Fitbit app) could alwa
Block all ads on 9 devices for life for just $16
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Protect nine devices with one lifetime subscription when you get the AdGuard Family Plan on sale for $15.97 through August 9. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription $15.97 $169.99 Save $154.02 Most ad blockers stop at the browser and quit the moment you leave it, so every other app on your phone stays wide open to pop-ups and trackers. The AdGuard
I'm not convinced that Stuart Fails to Save the Universe titles are 'AI slop' — in fact HBO Max creators have teased that there really is a hidden message in the changes
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Mild spoilers for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2 ahead. Even with episode 2 of The Big Bang Theory spinoff bringing back Penny (Kaley Cuoco) and film and TV's Christine Baranski in cameo roles, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe has had a rough week of press. With the title card for the new HBO Max show uploaded to X/Twitter last week, fans wasted no time branding the cartoonish explo
Quote of the day by filmmaker James Cameron on AI: 'All of human art and human experience put into a blender' — dismissing the rise of AI in creative industries
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The rise of generative AI has undoubtedly lowered the barrier to entry for creating film, with individuals as well as massive production companies leveraging the technology in different ways. But many, including Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron, have insisted that generative AI is no substitute for human actors. Lights, camera, action Speaking to CBS ahead of the official release of
Kevin Feige on the ‘Brand New Day’ Box Office and What’s Next for Spidey and Marvel
Gizmodo / 10h
With the new Spider-Man movie's opening now in the record books, the top boss at Marvel is already looking to the future.
4 brilliant new Paramount+ movies to watch this week (August 3-9)
How-To Geek / 10h
Paramount+ subscribers in the U.S. have a lot to look forward to right now. Zoe Saldaña is back running black ops in a new season of Taylor Sheridan's highly anticipated series Lioness, there are a handful of UFC bouts to tap out with, and 71 movies were added in its big August 1 dump alone.
This 27-Inch Sony OLED Gaming Monitor Is $300 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. When the Sony INZONE M10S 27-Inch OLED Gaming Monitor first launched, it was $1,099—but right now, you can get it for as low as $798. With its lightning-fast OLED display, this gaming monitor refreshes at a rate of 480Hz, for a blur-free response time, and it was developed
Someone just made the world's most elaborate Train Simulator controller — and it even includes real dashboard components from 'Class 80x' UK trains
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
For some, peak simulation is slipping their Wii remote into a plastic steering wheel; for others, it's outfitting their controllers, chair, and body with haptics to feel the action; and for the most avid enthusiasts, it involves creating a perfectly accurate setup to mimic the real controls of a train, plane, or automobile they’re virtually piloting. That’s the camp Christopher Mitchell falls int
Liene PixCut S1 review: A compact, crowd-pleasing photo sticker printer and cutter for home and work
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Liene PixCut S1 : 30-second review The Liene PixCut S1 is a 4x6 photo printer and sticker creator in one, at a size that will sit perfectly on your desk or shelf. The printer itself works solely through an app connection from your mobile device, so there’s no need to plug it into a machine, with all files transferring via Bluetooth. What marks the S1 out is that it utilises a dye sublimation prin
Chilean Mummies Prove Europeans Brought Smallpox to the Americas—But That’s Not All
Gizmodo / 11h
"Nobody would ever question that smallpox came to this hemisphere from colonization, but this proves it."
'Generative AI is already changing what malicious software packages look like and how threat actors are beginning to probe AI-based code systems': Amazon flags North Korean hacker group as being behind the surge in open source supply chain attacks
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Amazon links multiple software supply chain attacks to one North Korean hacking group Generative AI enables convincing malware hidden inside trusted software packages at scale Attackers manipulated trusted maintainers before distributing compromised software updates to developers Amazon has linked a North Korean threat actor to several recent compromises of popular NPM software libraries. A repor
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across. So every month, we highlight a handful of the best stories that nearly slipped through the cracks. July’s list includes outfitting cyborg cockroaches with a tiny diving suit for navigating flooded terrain; confirmation that a Medici duke died of malaria, not poisoning; the be
Lego deploys Hubble Space Telescope as detailed desktop model
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
For 35 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has looked out into the Universe. Now, Lego is inviting builders to look inward with its latest model of the orbiting observatory. The new Lego Icons Hubble Space Telescope (set no. 11382) was released on August 1 for $140 at the toy company's stores and its online shop. The 1,252-piece kit builds a 15-inch-long (38-cm) desktop model that is about twice as
An AI-supervised remote exam went so badly that 58,000 students must retake it
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Earlier this summer, nearly 160,000 applicants took the entrance exam for UNAM, Mexico's largest university. For the first time, they did it completely remotely, using a "lockdown" browser and AI-powered webcam proctoring software, over several weeks from late May through early June. It was a disaster. When exam results came in, they bore little resemblance to past results, especially at the top.
This Unlocked Google Pixel 10a Is Now $75 Off
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're in the market for a new Android-based phone, the Google Pixel 10a (currently $424, down from $499) is worth considering. It punches above its weight class: When fully charged, the Pixel 10a offers 30+ hours of battery life, has a CPU speed of 3.1 GHz, runs the And
I picked out 6 amazing back-to-school gadgets for under $60 — these are the desk upgrades I recommend for work and study
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Back-to-school shopping doesn't have to mean spending hundreds of dollars on a new laptop. Sometimes it's the smaller accessories that make the biggest difference to how comfortably and efficiently you work every day. A few well-chosen gadgets can improve ergonomics, expand connectivity, keep your devices charged, and make online meetings less frustrating. From laptop stands and docking stations
After months of silence, the first Googlebook has been spotted — and it looks nifty, but will anyone really care?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Lenovo's Googlebook 15 has been leaked A deck of press images has given us a good look at the laptop It seems like a pretty smart device, but there's confusion around the point of the Googlebook for some people, and worries remain about the price The first Googlebook has been spotted with a bunch of leaked press images that show us what these laptops are going to look like — and for some, they'll
What Is Congress’s Favorite AI Tool?
Gizmodo / 11h
Some good news for Sam Altman as he tries to grease the skids.
Hennessey reimagined the world's fastest spy plane as a $2.5M hypercar
How-To Geek / 12h
On October 14th, 1947, U.S. Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager pushed the Bell X-1 past the speed of sound over the California desert, becoming the first pilot in history to fly faster than Mach 1 . Less than two decades later, Lockheed's Skunk Works division answered with the SR-71 , a reconnaissance plane built to cruise at more than three times the speed of sound.
Google Never Should Have Put Nano Banana Into Google Earth in the First Place
Lifehacker / 12h
Last week, Google rolled out its AI image generation model , Nano Banana 2, to Google Earth, its world explorer program. The company advertised the integration as a way for people to create infographics about different locations around the globe, or to generate historical landscapes of modern-day imagery. Users were also invited to generate their "dream homes" against real-world backdrops—so if y
Trump Admin Has the Concept of a Plan for AI Safety Rules (Maybe)
Gizmodo / 12h
It’s unclear when (and if) it will be publicly released.
MySpace coming back — again — is no surprise; I’m only shocked it’s not been announced as the first all-AI social media platform
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Somewhere, Myspace Tom is looking over his shoulder, frowning. Everyone's first friend on the once-leading and iconic social and blogging platform, Tom Anderson's smiling face is the sole reminder of what Myspace once was. While so many loved its messy, GIF-filled countenance in 2004, it's unlikely he's cheering its potential comeback. MySpace didn't survive the rise of Facebook (then "The Facebo
3 great new Netflix movies to watch this week (August 3-9)
How-To Geek / 12h
August on Netflix has arrived, and with it comes the anticipation for a handful of marquee new original movies the streamer will be trotting out in the coming weeks, including a sci-fi horror starring Greta Lee ( The Last House ) and, late in the month, a chilling-looking murder thriller ( The Whisper Man ) starring Adam Scott and Robert de Niro.
'We can push the limits of technology to pursue something mind-blowing': Disney Worldbuilders looks like a must-watch for Disney Parks fans
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Disney Worldbuilders lands on Disney+ on August 20, 2026 Leslie Iwerks' new documentary goes inside Disney Imagineering Expect behind-the-scenes stories from Galaxy's Edge, Pandora, Pixar, and more If you're a fan of the many franchises under the Disney umbrella — Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, or Disney Animation — or simply love visiting Disney Parks around the globe, the company has another documen
Don’t worry about the MacBook Air shortages — these official Apple refurbished deals are a better buy anyway
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The MacBook Air is suffering major shortages due to the memory crisis There are other ways to get a MacBook Air, though One of the best is to get a refurbished model from Apple You’d think that increasing its product prices would make it a little easier to pick up an Apple device, what with other customers staying away, but you might be wrong on that one. As per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it looks
‘Warhammer 40,000’ Animated Series Based on ‘Secret Level’ Episode in the Works
Gizmodo / 12h
This is the second 'Warhammer 40,000' project Prime Video has announced.
AWS is helping vibe-coding startup Superblocks, and the implications are big
TechCrunch / 12h
AWS now allows vibe-coding tool Superblocks to be embedded into the private clouds of AWS customers. It's another step toward decoupling apps from models.
The SpaceX Falcon Lunar Crash Is a Warning for Moon Bases
Wired / 12h
The risk of more debris hitting the moon is on the rise as the space race heats up.
Your work laptop may be snooping on your home network—here's how to stop it
How-To Geek / 12h
Your work laptop might be sharing a network with everything else you own (provided you work from home sometimes, that is). That's convenient, but it also gives a computer controlled by someone else's IT department far more local access than it needs.
The Diarrhea Lettuce Is Officially Killing People
Futurism / 12h
Authorities are struggling to get the outbreak of an explosive diarrhea-causing parasite under control. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 18,000 cases that have been confirmed or are being investigated across 45 states. There had been 423 reported hospitalizations, but at least no deaths — until this week. On Monday, Michigan health officials confirm
Even Black Holes Can Get Indigestion. Unsurprisingly, Their Farts Are ‘Massive’ Expulsions of Gas
Gizmodo / 12h
A high-res movie of a black hole’s “meal” suggests that it’s less a bottomless pit than it is a complex digestive system.
Who’s legally to blame for Anthropic and OpenAI’s autonomous AI hacks? It’s complicated
TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI and Anthropic admitted that their unreleased AI models escaped their sandboxes and hacked several companies in unprecedented cyberattacks. Who is legally to blame? Should prosecutors charge the two AI frontier labs? Can victims sue them? We spoke to lawyers who specialize in computer hacking laws to find out.
This Gemini feature convinced me I don't need Gmail, Calendar, or Keep anymore
How-To Geek / 12h
It is no secret that Google is trying to incorporate Gemini into all of its products and services—if an app doesn’t have it yet, it's safe to say it will. However, the company recently turned the tables on this. Instead of incorporating the AI assistant into apps, it's putting the apps into Gemini.
