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Engadget
With August already two-thirds out the door, it means we're getting closer to the Apple iPhone event, which typically takes place in September. During that event, we'll finally get to… [...]
Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) In just few weeks, Apple's annual iPhone event will likely be upon us, which means we'll finally get… [...]
Microsoft announced Wednesday during Gamescom 2025 that not only will its Xbox Ally handhelds be released on October 16, but the company is spinning up a new initiative to support… [...]
Welcome to Video Games Weekly on Engadget. Expect a new story every Monday or Tuesday (or Wednesday, whatever), broken into two parts. The first is a space for short essays… [...]
We've heard a lot this year about AI enabling new scams, from celebrity deepfakes on Facebook to hackers impersonating government officials. However, a new report suggests that AI also poses… [...]
If you tried the demo for upcoming climbing game Cairn and somehow found it too easy, you're in for a treat. Developer The Game Bakers announced at the latest Future… [...]
Bloomberg has published a deep dive into operations at Oracle, chronicling the software giant's rise in cloud computing and current push into powering artificial intelligence projects. The publication reported that… [...]
Analogue's 4K take on the Nintendo 64 is… still not quite here. The company announced its third delay to the Analogue 3D on Wednesday, pushing the retro system back to… [...]
The Qi2 wireless charging spec was originally announced back in early 2023. However, Android phone makers haven’t exactly been rushing to add Qi2 support to their latest devices since then.… [...]
With iOS 26 coming within the next month or so, Apple doesn't have many reasons left to update iOS 18. But this is one of them. The company pushed a… [...]
Mashable Tech

Stop us if you've heard this one before: Sony announced that it's raising prices on its gaming consoles in the United States. [...]

As of Aug. 20, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale at Amazon for $39.99. That's 33% off its list price of $59.99. [...]

SpaceX is pushing back on state funding allotments in Louisiana and Virginia, as the Trump administration revises BEAD priorities. [...]

Made By Google debuted the Pixel 10 Series with a bunch of new AI features. Here's the roundup. [...]

Google's new Pixel phones have a few nifty tricks up their sleeves. [...]

Google revealed Pixelsnap, a new line of magnetic charging accessories to go along with the Pixel 10 series. [...]

Everything revealed at Google's Made at Google event hosted by Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon [...]

As of Aug. 20, the JBL Charge 6 is on sale for $179.95. That's $20 off its $199.95 MSRP and its best deal since launch. [...]

As of Aug. 20, get the Anker Prime charging station for its lowest price yet. [...]

Pre-order the new Anker Solix C1000 v2 at Anker for just $429, down from the standard price of $799. That's a 46% discount. [...]
Mac Rumors

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test… [...]

Google introduced its next-generation Pixel 10 smartphones today, and while there are multiple hardware improvements, Google focused heavily on new AI features. The Pixel 10 devices offer quite a few… [...]

Nanoleaf this week announced the launch of the 4D V2, a product that's designed to provide ambient lighting that matches the colors on your TV set. The second version of… [...]

With the launch of the Pixel 10 smartphones, Google announced new AI functionality that's coming to its Google Photos app and service. Users will be able to describe the edits… [...]

In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to… [...]

Apple today released new iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 updates, and the software addresses a security vulnerability that is known to have been actively exploited. According to… [...]

Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, a minor update to the macOS Sequoia operating system that launched last September. macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 comes a few weeks after the launch of… [...]

Apple today released iOS 18.6.2 and iPadOS 18.6.2, more minor updates for the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 operating systems. iOS 18.6.2 comes less than a week after the launch… [...]

Along with new Pixel 10 smartphones, Google is debuting updated Pixel Buds 2a and a new Pixel Watch 4 with some unique features. Google says that the Pixel Watch 4… [...]

Google today announced the launch of its next-generation Pixel 10 smartphones, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the Pixel 10 Pro XL, the Pixel 10 Pro, and the Pixel 10.… [...]
The Next Web

A decade ago, startups often equated success with rapid headcount growth. The formula was simple: build a product, raise a round, hire fast. Bigger teams meant bigger bets. But the… [...]

Since ChatGPT’s debut in 2022, generative AI quickly entered our work, study, and personal lives, helping to speed up research, content creation, and more at an unprecedented rate. Enthusiasm for… [...]

Remember the movie Dodgeball? That ridiculous scene where the coach makes his team run across a busy highway? The logic: “If you can dodge traffic, you can dodge a ball.”… [...]

The subscription model beloved of software is now creeping into cars. Volkswagen has become the latest automaker to adopt the pricing structure. The German marque has introduced a monthly subscription… [...]

There’s no doubt that Europe has ambition. Over the last decade, we’ve laid the foundation for a thriving digital economy, from regulatory leadership to tech-driven reforms and rapidly growing regional… [...]

The scientific world is reeling. New discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope — a joint project by the European Space Agency(ESA), NASA, and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) —… [...]

Arguably the most important thing that the rise of intelligent AI could potentially bring is access. Access to goods, services, and information not just for the few, but for everyone.… [...]

“Microbial protein,” says Katelijne Bekers, waving a vial of beige-coloured powder in front of me like it’s a magic potion. It doesn’t look like your typical lunch fare, but this… [...]

Crypto crashes, money laundering, and digital fraud — the EU’s financial watchdogs have had enough. Regulatory bodies need to keep up by rolling out tighter regulations aimed at strengthening consumer… [...]

You’ve spent a lifetime building skills, learning lessons, nurturing relationships, and developing a perspective as prescient and powerful as your personal drive. You’ve poured it all into your business. Now,… [...]
The Verge

Sony announced a $50 price increase on all PlayStation 5 “slim” models in the US starting tomorrow, August 21st. The upcoming prices for a PS5 Digital Edition, the standard PS5,… [...]

Ricoh is launching its GR IV compact camera in mid-September for $1,499.95, accompanied by a tiny new GF-2 add-on flash for $119.95. As initially announced in May, the GR IV… [...]

Google is bringing a bundle of new features to Gemini Live, its AI assistant that you can have real-time conversations with. Next week, Gemini Live will be able to highlight… [...]

For the past twenty years or so, I've had a clear image of what a product launch keynote is supposed to be like. A charismatic executive walks across the stage,… [...]

Framework, the modular computer company, just released its first delightful tiny desktop PC, on top of its smallest laptop yet. But it’s already teasing its next big live announcement on… [...]

The team working on the next BioShock game is losing a third of its staff. According to Bloomberg, Take-Two is laying off more than 80 people at Cloud Chamber, which… [...]

Things just keep going wrong for Analogue’s take on the Nintendo 64. The company announced today that the shipping date for its next console, the Analogue 3D, has been delayed… [...]

When it comes to finding a device to read ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those… [...]

Nothing’s Headphone 1 hit the scene back in July, and they’re already being discounted. Right now, you can pick up the brand’s first pair of over-the-ear headphones for an all-time… [...]

Microsoft is testing out a Windows 11 update that lets you use AI to search through your files and images directly from the Copilot app. This test is currently rolling… [...]
Ars Technica

More than 60 percent of US drug facilities are in areas with weather disasters. [...]

Reengineered, pollen could become a range of eco-friendly objects. [...]

Trump vowed to kill CHIPS Act. Instead, he’s found a way to salvage it. [...]

Recovery issue is already resolved; SSD problems have been trickier to diagnose. [...]

Ant eating is widely distributed across mammalian lineages. [...]

"This is a strategy to keep the US from intervening... that's what their space architecture is designed to do." [...]

Price hikes go into effect August 21; standard PS5 will now start at $550. [...]

The Pixel 10 series arrives with a power upgrade but no SIM card slot. [...]

ROG Xbox Ally runs a stripped-down Windows that isn't publicly available (yet). [...]

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children under age 2 get vaccinated. [...]
Tech Crunch
The next era of the space economy isn’t just about rockets and satellites — it’s about infrastructure, autonomy, and entirely new models for building and defending off-Earth assets. At TechCrunch… [...]
The battery materials startup raised significant Series D funding to expand its manufacturing capability. At the same time, it bought out partner SK's stake in a joint venture. [...]
Google's Pixel event was awkward and forced, underselling the technology it had on display. [...]
India is set to ban real-money gaming nationwide under a proposed law that has just passed the lower house of parliament. [...]
SpaceX's plans to launch Starship from Florida could have implications for the state's booming airports. [...]
There have been more border device searches than ever before, per new data, despite the constitutionality of whether these searches are legal. [...]
Dive into what we can expect from the Made by Google 2025 event, where the tech giant will debut its Pixel 10 lineup. [...]
The plush monster toy Labubu has already generated more than $650 million in 2025 for Pop Mart. [...]
Google is launching its own set of magnetic accessories for Pixel 10 including chargers and stands. [...]
Sony is hiking the price of PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S. this week, citing a "challenging economic environment." [...]
Slash Dot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Serbian scientists have been experimenting with mealworms as a way to break down polystyrene. Larisa Ilijin, a principal research fellow at Belgrade's… [...]

According to the Wall Street Journal, Meta has paused hiring in its artificial intelligence division after bringing on more than 50 researchers and engineers. "All that's happening here is some… [...]

A new review of nearly 700 studies on portable air cleaners found that over 90% of them were tested in empty spaces, not on people, leaving major gaps in evidence… [...]

Last week, following a recent U.S. Customs ruling, Apple reintroduced blood oxygen monitoring to certain Apple Watch models in the U.S., sidestepping an ITC import ban stemming from its legal… [...]

A 22-year-old Oregon man has been charged with operating one of the most powerful botnets ever recorded. The network, known as Rapper Bot, launched over 370,000 DDoS attacks worldwide, including… [...]

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge's Victoria Song: The original Pixel Watch was late to the game. For years, there had been rumors of a Google smartwatch… [...]

Two Harvard dropouts are launching Halo X, a $249 pair of AI-powered smart glasses that continuously listen, record, and transcribe conversations while displaying real-time information to the wearer. "Our goal… [...]

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: After the Trump administration confirmed a rumor that the US is planning to buy a 10 percent stake in Intel, US… [...]

Google announced Gemini for Home, a new AI-powered voice assistant that will replace Google Assistant on Nest smart speakers and displays starting in October. Powered by Gemini's advanced reasoning and… [...]

Amazon is plotting a big change to its Fire tablet lineup following years of escalating gripes from consumers and app developers over the company's homegrown operating system. Reuters: As part… [...]
Tech Republic
In this TechRepublic exclusive, a CEO details explains how recent survey findings reveal that financial services firms’ AI adoption claims don’t align with data integration and governance realities. [...]
At Made by Google in New York the company revealed new phones, watches, charging accessories, AI features, and earbuds. [...]
The National Science Foundation and NVIDIA are investing $152 million in an open-source AI initiative led by Ai2, delivering reproducible AI models to accelerate scientific discovery and reshape enterprise IT… [...]
Investor euphoria over artificial intelligence is cooling as market concentration and disappointing corporate returns raise bubble concerns — punishing AI-dependent stocks and prompting a shift toward fundamentals. [...]
Wyoming has issued the Frontier Stable Token, the first state-issued stablecoin in the US. This milestone aligns with Trump’s pledge to make the country the “crypto capital of the world.” [...]
Rumours about Apple’s expected September hardware event are heating up. Here's what to expect. [...]
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From BYOD and social media to ergonomics and encryption, TechRepublic Premium has dozens of ready-made, downloadable IT policy templates. [...]
From device-as-a-service (DaaS) to asset recovery and refurbished tech, Lenovo offers practical ways for IT teams to meet sustainability goals while keeping costs under control. [...]
Learn the languages your international clients speak all over the globe with Babbel. A lifetime subscription is now available at $159 through August 25. [...]
CNET Tech

The PGA Tour season reaches its climax at Atlanta's East Lake Golf Club. [...]

The GR IV updates the excellent GR III pocket camera in several key ways. [...]

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 21, No. 332. [...]

More of the hit animated show will be here very soon. [...]

Get the best espresso machine you can get for your home and make high-quality brew for your mornings at home. [...]

At a star-studded event hosted by late-night host Jimmy Fallon, Google announced new phones, watches, earbuds and Android features. [...]

After testing many kinds of desks, from standing to L-shaped and even traditional desks, we've found the best desk for many needs. [...]

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 21, No. 536. [...]

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 21, #802. [...]

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 21, No. 1,524. [...]
Tech Radar

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman cautions that we’re dangerously close to mistaking simulated consciousness for the real thing. [...]

Here are all the new original titles new to Disney+ in September 2025, including the live-action Lilo and Stitch movie and Marvel Zombies TV show. [...]

Missing Moohan and more [...]

Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday. [...]

I've been reviewing smartwatches for years, and I want many more to adopt replaceable parts. [...]

The upcoming Ricoh GR IV seemingly appears like a modest upgrade of the GR III, but the first unboxing and tech specs suggest there's more to be excited about. [...]

Survey shows Nvidia remains dominant in AI hardware, but Google, AMD and Intel adoption is growing as budget constraints, cloud reliance and power needs reshape decisions. [...]

Intel introduces "Shared GPU Memory Override" for Core Ultra systems, boosting integrated graphics memory for AI workloads, but gaming results remain mixed. [...]

Up until recently, Skype was being used to deliver dangerous GodRAT malware. [...]

Google's Made by Pixel event just delivered a ton of new Pixel, Pixel Watch and AI features –here are all of the big headline announcements from the event. [...]
GigaOm

| Slack Steps In It | Staffbase Raises $145M | Airtable Valued at $5.7B | Box on the Block | CoScreen Launches |:::Photo by Stephen Phillips — Hostreviews.co.uk on UnsplashIn Slack is becoming a… [...]
| LinkedIn Marketplaces | Virtual Events Are Hot: Hopin and Hubilo | Asynch Video: Weet | Microsoft Viva |Photo by Philipp Berndt on UnsplashQuote of the MomentIt is a huge misunderstanding that the… [...]

The pandemic is leading people away from endless video meetingsPhoto by Stefan Cosma on UnsplashI came upon Complish a few months ago and thought I might fool with it before writing it… [...]

Trello is becoming more like a spreadbase, like Notion, Airtable, or CodaTrello has announced the availability of a variety of new views, so users are no longer limited to the now-familiar… [...]

Employee experience platforms, not intranetsContinue reading on GigaOm » [...]
| Citrix buys Wrike | Personio raises $125M | SalesLoft raises $100M | Softr raises $2.2M | Divvy raises $165M |Photo by Shane on UnsplashToday’s Work Week is inspired by Frank Herbert:Deep in… [...]
| Virtual Events: Hopin buys Streamyard | PPM: Planview buys Clarizen, Changepoint | OKR: Gtmhub raises $30M | Work Chat: Channel Calendars |Photo by Ian Schneider on UnsplashI took some time… [...]

The intersection of journaling and work managementContinue reading on GigaOm » [...]

Crossing the enterprise-readiness chasmContinue reading on GigaOm » [...]
Tech Viral

Removing Bluetooth devices on Windows 11 is pretty easy, but the operating system can sometimes suffer a glitch and refuse to remove a Bluetooth device. So, you need to know… [...]

Reducing photo file size on an iPhone is super easy, but you need to know the right way to do it. You can make changes to the camera settings, crop… [...]

It won’t be a problem to monitor what your kids do with your laptop, but what if you have no time to monitor your kids’ computer usage? If you’re worried… [...]

Many iPhone users choose to apply the grayscale color filter to improve battery life and make their phones less addictive. Whatever the reason is, you can change your iPhone screen… [...]

Like Android, iPhone also allows you to block, filter, and report messages. For example, let’s say you have an unwanted number messaging you constantly; you can block the number to… [...]

While the Recycle Bin is a great thing to have on a computer, you may want to hide it for some reason. You may want to hide the Recycle Bin… [...]

Turning your Android phone into a GPS tracker could benefit you in many ways. First, you don’t need to purchase a dedicated GPS tracker device; second, you can use it… [...]

Pop-up Alerts on your iPhone can prevent you from making or accepting a call or accessing apps, and in the worst case, the pop-up alerts may stick to your screen… [...]

There are various ways to merge PDF documents on iPhone; you can use either the native options or a dedicated PDF management app. So, if you want to combine PDF… [...]

If you want to customize your iPhone lock screen, continue reading the article. Below, we have shared some simple steps to set an Album as Wallpaper on your iPhone. Check… [...]