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• Pentagon signs $500 million deal for unmanned counter-drone missile systems promising 'decisive advantage' [18d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, August 8 (game #1657) [18d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, August 8 (game #1154) [18d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, August 8 (game #888) [18d]
• Quote of the day by US President Dwight D Eisenhower: 'Public policy could itself become the captive of a scientific-technological elite' — foreshadowing Silicon Valley's global domination [18d]
• I've rounded up the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 cases to keep your passport-shaped foldable safe from scrapes and drops [18d]
• Could this be the end of BIOS-locked laptops? AI tweaker deploys Claude to unlock and change settings for good [18d]
• WhatsApp scam costs Hong Kong man $1.27 million after criminals used AI voice notes to impersonate his father — experts say secret codewords are the best way to stay safe [18d]
• 'I wasn’t driving. I had Autopilot on': Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system is getting drivers speeding tickets, and owners aren’t happy [18d]
• Our top-rated business PC is a multitasking powerhouse — save $530 on the Dell Tower Plus with Core Ultra 7 [18d]
• Hivemind AI software carries out first on-water 'swarming test' in Taiwan mission [18d]
• We called the GMKtec K8 Plus an 'understated mini PC that delivers far more power than you'd expect for the price' — and now it's $130 off [18d]
• The next age of LLMs? Dev gets a small LLM running at 10 tokens a second locally on a $10 microcontroller [18d]
• The SanDisk Extreme 1TB is one of our favorite portable rugged SSDs ever — fast, sleek, and now with a $60 discount [18d]
• 4 new 4K Blu-rays from July 2026 to add to your collection [18d]
• Shock horror — AI-generated security patches fall short of actually solving all the problems they were meant to fix [18d]
• Experts warn malicious AI skills are hitting more victims than ever — with one family amassing 1.7 million downloads [18d]
• I asked Gemini and ChatGPT to build OpenAI's mythical AI hardware — the results are shockingly good but still don't make me want this $300-plus device [18d]
• 'A quality, highly adjustable, and highly supportive chair that will last for years': FlexiSpot's C7 ergonomic office chair is our mid-range favorite, and it's 30% off [18d]
• Wondering why GTA 6 is a code in a box? Take-Two CEO says it’s because gaming is now ‘well over 90% digital’ [18d]
• The HP EliteBook X G2i is an AI-powered laptop that can keep up with your business needs [18d]
• How to watch Middlesbrough vs Wrexham: Free Streams + TV Channels for Carabao Cup 1st Round [18d]
• I tested Turtle Beach’s newest controller, and I can’t imagine using anything else for GTA 6 — it’s got an illuminated skyline and tropical vibes; what more could you want? [18d]
• 'The level of pre-orders is unprecedented' — Take-Two reportedly made $1.39 billion in sales during GTA 6's pre-order period [18d]
• What is the release date for House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8? [18d]
• My whole family used the RunStar 4e Body Scale, and this affordable scale is great for weight — but let down by inaccurate body composition [18d]
• Redditor gets sick of waiting for Nvidia and makes a tool to protect RTX 5090 GPUs from melting their power cables [18d]
• The end of anonymous protest — How facial recognition puts democracy at risk [18d]
• 'Start experimenting and innovating again please': Samsung's spicy Reddit AMA covered foldables, health, and AI — and the company didn't shy away from responding to criticism [18d]
• New Mexico judge calls Meta a 'public nuisance' that's like a factory emitting 'noxious pollution' in record $567 million fine — and even Meta's own attorneys agree [18d]
• Top US hedge funds targeted by major vishing campaign — Blackstone, KKR and CME among those under fire [18d]
• I had no idea ChatGPT could do this with text — now I use it all the time [18d]
• This Russian VPN has been accused of breaching its no-log policy — here's what we know [18d]
• Poor data has become enterprise AI's weakest link [18d]
• This 'classic' decades-old SQL injection flaw could let hackers take over entire Windows servers, thanks to a nifty database trick [18d]
• It doesn't seem like Nintendo plans to drop cartridges anytime soon, as the Switch 2 maker reports 38.5% of its sales are physical [18d]
• How to watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry: FREE streams, TV channels, schedule for New Zealand's 2026 tour of South Africa [18d]
• How to watch DHL Stormers vs New Zealand for FREE: Live streams and TV channels for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour opener [18d]
• TechRadar's weekly crossword — puzzle #2, Friday, August 7 [18d]
• 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more this weekend (August 7) [18d]
• NordVPN gives Linux users a major upgrade with automatic GUI app installation [18d]
• Exclusive: Turbo VPN releases emergency Windows update after TechRadar uncovers persistent IP leaks [18d]
• DDR5 RAM is still painfully expensive, but this 32GB G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 RAM deal offers savvy PC builders a smart way to upgrade for less [18d]
• ON1 Photo RAW (2026) review [18d]
• 'Move fast, but do it with trust built in': EY CIO tells us why the rapid pace of AI means trust is now a critical business imperative [18d]
• AI was supposed kill my company but we're thriving - here's why [18d]
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day in ScreenX is a total disappointment — I wish I'd paid out to see the new Marvel movie in 4DX 3D instead [18d]
• GHS Wireless InfinitePlay isn’t just a marketing name — I’ve used this Glorious gaming headset for weeks and the battery life really is (almost) infinite [18d]
• 'Locking a gameplay trailer behind a Netflix subscription is a new level of greed' — GTA 6 callout Rockstar for 'paywalling' the game's extended look [18d]
• The Legend of Zelda Movie has found its Ganondorf and Impa — and the new Nintendo film will also include a poignant final big-screen role for the late Sam Neill [18d]
• This is getting embarrassing now — Microsoft sabotages its good work in fixing Windows 11 with this baffling OneDrive Photos app misfire [18d]
• Ubisoft just made a classic Tom Clancy game free to keep — here's how to add it to your library before time runs out [18d]
• A worrying Google issue could leave small businesses playing catch-up with back-to-school sales – here is what to do [18d]
• Great news for cheap OLED TVs and monitors: LG's new '2-stack' tech should cost less to make and be more energy efficient than its recent 'OLED SE' panel [18d]
• Starlink might be less of a threat to mobile operators than Elon Musk claims [18d]
• Quantum's greatest breakthrough may be trust [18d]
• Why cybersecurity must evolve for the age of AI agents [18d]
• Microsoft has pulled a small but vital Teams update which could have let users ignore all those annoying work chats for good - I just hope it comes back soon [18d]
• I've found all the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 launch deals — where to find the biggest trade-in discounts and plan savings [18d]
• 5 ways AI is changing the way businesses recruit, hire, and train their workforce [18d]
• The Mac Pro is dead. 20 years after its glitzy launch, what went wrong with Apple’s ultimate flagship computer? [18d]
• To me, my X-Men: Marvel has found its Cyclops in Heartstopper's Kit Connor — and he might not be the only actor who's reportedly been cast for the new MCU movie [18d]
• The latest firmware beta update automatically enables PSSR 2.0 on PS5 Pro, giving supported games 'sharper and clearer' graphics [18d]
• Swiss government says SharePoint-linked data breach affected hundreds of accounts [18d]
• 'Great music is made by people' — Suno, the biggest AI music company, is finally trying to solve a problem its own success helped create [18d]
• Why AI infrastructure planning must happen now [18d]
• Behind every goal: the technology delivering the World Cup to billions [18d]
• Do you really know who is on your payroll? [18d]
• UK government could force bosses to consult employees before rolling out worker surveillance tools [18d]
• UK SMBs are increasingly turning to AI for their ads — and many consider it their secret weapon for expansion [18d]
• How to watch Possession online for free from anywhere – stream Gugu Mbatha-Raw's supernatural thriller [18d]
• How to watch Possession online from anywhere – stream Gugu Mbatha-Raw's supernatural thriller [18d]
• This AU$502 discount makes Samsung’s pricey but premium Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra much easier to recommend [18d]
• Xiaomi’s debut full-size hybrid SUV can cover 314 electric miles before it touches a drop of gasoline [18d]
• The Shards review: Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis are a match made in heaven in Hulu's stylish, blood-soaked new show about privileged teenagers stalked by a serial killer [19d]
• ‘You should only buy it when it’s on sale’ — the Samsung Galaxy S26 just dropped to an all-time low AU$992 [19d]
• Keen to get Alexa+ but don’t have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running [19d]
• 'Enemy rags do not remain on Ukrainian soil for long': Ukrainian forces destroy Russian flag 30 seconds after it was dropped by a drone [19d]
• The best dual-zone air fryers — convenient, multi-component cooking for a crowd [19d]
• Can ChatGPT really replace your apps? I tried using the chatbot for 12 everyday tasks on my phone — here’s what happened [19d]
• China declares it is now the leading global chipmaking power — mainly because it just changed the definition of what a semiconductor is [19d]
• My Life with the Walter Boys season 4: release window and everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show's return [19d]