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Engadget

Apple iPhone 17 launch date is rumored for September: Everything to know about the newest lineup

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… [...]

iOS 26 public beta 4 is here: Everything to know about Apple's big software changes coming to iPhone and iPad

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… [...]

Xbox unveils its Handheld Compatibility Program

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… [...]

Video Games Weekly: Silksong and Gamescom

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… [...]

AI browsers may be the best thing that ever happened to scammers

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… [...]

Climbing game Cairn will have a 'free solo' mode with no rope

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… [...]

Oracle will reportedly power a giant data center with gas generators

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 delays its N64 remake console yet again

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… [...]

Here are all the Android phones that support Qi2

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.… [...]

Apple just dropped a security update for all its platforms

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

Sony is raising prices on PS5 consoles. You can blame tariffs.

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

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is now $20 off at Amazon — upgrade to high-quality 4K streaming

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 blasts state broadband projects, lobbies for more satellite internet

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

Google brings live translation for phone calls and tons more AI to Pixel 10 series

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

The 3 most exciting Pixel 10 features I cant wait to try

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

Google announces Pixelsnap magnetic charging accessories, its answer to Apple MagSafe

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

Everything announced at Made by Google, including Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a

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

The JBL Charge 6 is our favorite Bluetooth speaker — get it now for its lowest price ever

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. [...]

Grab a handy Anker Prime charging station for its lowest price yet

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

Pre-order the new Anker Solix C1000 v2 and save $370

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 Releases Safari Technology Preview 226 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

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… [...]

All the New AI Features Coming to Google's Pixel 10 Smartphones

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's New 4D V2 Brings Zigzag Design and Better Colors to TV Backlighting

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… [...]

Google Photos Gets Conversational Editing

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… [...]

iPhone Driver's Licenses in Apple Wallet Now Available in 10 U.S. States

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… [...]

Update Now: iOS 18.6.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability

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 Releases macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 With Security Updates

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 Releases iOS 18.6.2 With Security Fixes

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… [...]

Google Beats Apple to Satellite Connectivity With Pixel Watch 4

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… [...]

iPhone 17's Competition: Google Launches New Pixel 10 Smartphones

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

The next unicorn might not hire anyone

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… [...]

Is ChatGPT really making us dumb and lazy?

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… [...]

Opinion: Europe can lead the world in legal AI — by out-regulating everyone else

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.”… [...]

Subscriptions are creeping from software into everything — even your car’s horsepower

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… [...]

How Europe can win the battle for tech talent

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… [...]

10 lessons from the James Webb telescope that could shape European tech

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) —… [...]

Are we ready to live amongst robots?

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.… [...]

A Lisbon lab is turning dead bacteria into dog treats. Next up: Human snacks

“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… [...]

Opinion: Europe can regulate its way to a better fintech future

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… [...]

How to pitch like a pro — lessons from a ‘Shark Tank’ insider

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

Today is your last chance to grab a PS5 before Sony’s price hikes go into effect

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’s GR IV launches in September for a much steeper price than its predecessor

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’s Gemini Live AI assistant will show you what it’s talking about

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… [...]

The Made by Google event felt like being sucked into an episode of Wandavision

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 is teasing a ‘big’ update for August 26th — could it be Framework 16?

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 game studio building a new BioShock just had mass layoffs

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… [...]

Analogue 3D gets yet another delay to later in 2025

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… [...]

Here are the best Kindle deals right now

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 retro-looking Headphone 1 are already $30 off

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… [...]

Windows 11 test brings AI file search to the Copilot app

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

America’s fragile drug supply chain is extremely vulnerable to climate change

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

Using pollen to make paper, sponges, and more

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

Trump confirms US is seeking 10% stake in Intel. Bernie Sanders approves.

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

Having recovery and/or SSD problems after recent Windows updates? You’re not alone.

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

Mammals that chose ants and termites as food almost never go back

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

China’s Guowang megaconstellation is more than another version of Starlink

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

Sony makes the “difficult decision” to raise PlayStation 5 prices in the US

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

Google unveils Pixel 10 series with improved Tensor G5 chip and a boatload of AI

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

Microsoft and Asus’ answers to SteamOS and the Steam Deck launch on October 16

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

Top pediatricians buck RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine meddling on COVID shot guidance

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

Serbian Scientists Experiment With Mealworms To Degrade Polystyrene

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… [...]

Meta Freezes AI Hiring

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… [...]

Most Air Cleaning Devices Have Not Been Tested On People

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… [...]

Masimo Sues US Customs Over Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Workaround

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… [...]

Oregon Man Accused of Operating One of Most Powerful Attack 'Botnets' Ever Seen

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… [...]

Google's Pixel Watch 4 Has a Big Focus On AI

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… [...]

Harvard Dropouts To Launch 'Always On' AI Smart Glasses That Listen, Record Every Conversation

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… [...]

Trump Confirms US Is Seeking 10% Stake In Intel

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… [...]

Gemini For Home Is Google's Biggest Smart Home Play In Years

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 Looks To Ditch Homegrown Software For Android in Fire Tablet Revamp

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 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

Tour Championship 2025: TV Schedule, How to Watch, Stream All the PGA Tour Golf From Anywhere

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

Ricoh Announces Updated Version of My Favorite Travel Camera

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

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 21, #332

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

'South Park' Season 27: How to Watch Episode 3 Without Cable

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

The 3 Best Espresso Machines You Can Buy in 2025

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

Made by Google 2025: Everything Announced - Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, Pixel 10 Pro Fold

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

Best Desks of 2025: I've Spent Nearly 4,000 Hours Testing Desks. These Are the Ones You Want

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

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 21, #536

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

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 21, #802

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

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 21, #1524

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

Tech Radar

AI that seems conscious is coming – and that’s a huge problem, says Microsoft AI's CEO

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

Everything new on Disney+ in September 2025: stream 17 new TV shows and 2 new movies

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. [...]

NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1524, Thursday, August 21

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

As a smartwatch expert, I'm hoping the Pixel Watch 4's best feature is the start of a bold new era in wearable tech

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

Color me excited – the first Ricoh GR IV sample images and hands-on video suggest 3 decent upgrades to my favorite compact camera

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. [...]

Google, AMD and Intel catching up on Nvidia? Survey shows almost a third of AI teams now use non-Nvidia hardware

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 borrows AMD feature which could finally mean more allocated RAM for the iGPU for these all-important AI tasks

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

Still use Skype at work? Bad news, hackers are targeting it with dangerous malware

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

13 things we saw at the wild Google Pixel 10 launch – including the best Pixel phones yet

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

Work Week | How Not To Connect

| 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… [...]

Circling Back To Dropbox Spaces

How is the beta test proceeding?Continue reading on GigaOm » [...]

Work Week | Ahren’s Challenge

| 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… [...]

Work Week | Focus and Asynchronous Communication

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… [...]

Work Week | Trello Goes Overboard

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… [...]

Work Week | Microsoft Viva Changes Everything

Employee experience platforms, not intranetsContinue reading on GigaOm » [...]

Work Week | One Step Beyond Logic

| 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… [...]

Work Week | Execution Versus Innovation

| 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… [...]

Working in Notion | Part 2

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

Enterprise-Ready-As-A-Service: WorkOS

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

Tech Viral

How to Remove Bluetooth Devices on Windows 11

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… [...]

How to Reduce Photo File Size on iPhone

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… [...]

How to Set Up Parental Controls on Windows 11

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… [...]

How to Turn Your iPhone Display Black and White

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… [...]

How to See Blocked Messages on iPhone

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… [...]

How to Hide or Remove Recycle Bin icon in Windows 11

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… [...]

How to Use Android Smartphone as a GPS Tracker Device

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… [...]

How to Fix Pop-Up Alerts Won’t Go Away on iPhone

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… [...]

How to Merge PDFs on iPhone

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… [...]

How to Set Album as Wallpaper on iPhone

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… [...]