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• Apple TV 4K fans are begging for these 3 upgrades from the leaked Siri Remote — but one is already possible today [5d]
• Ukraine drone maker launches self-driving wagon capable of lugging 210kg across bumpy terrain — could this be its next secret weapon to turning the tide of war? [5d]
• Alabama town left powerless against massive new Bitcoin mining data center after developer finds loophole in state zoning laws [5d]
• Flock CEO says drones are 'probably our fastest growing business', but consumer rights groups say they can 'jeopardize privacy' like license plate readers [5d]
• Japanese ecommerce giant Rakuten teams up with German startup to build military drones [5d]
• 6 brilliant, budget-friendly headphones for students — including 5-star earbuds, and Sony cans that deliver 'flagship-level features' for an astoundingly low price [5d]
• Blockbuster is making an unlikely comeback — neighborhood 'Free Blockbuster' boxes are multiplying for DVD and Blu-ray fans, as new website turns Netflix into a 3D video store [5d]
• Public TV channel sues Iron Mountain data center after its cloud storage vendor goes out of business, losing over 70 years of archival materials and programming [5d]
• Comcast is adding motion detection to millions of routers, and I’m worried it’s a privacy nightmare [5d]
• The reMarkable Paper Pro can run Android 13 — it’s not pretty, but it works and it’s an incredible upgrade [5d]
• Coders are slacking when it comes to web standards — and that simply won't do in the AI age [5d]
• AirPods with cameras could not arrive at a worse time — and I'll just say no [5d]
• 'There is no reliable, economical one-size-fits-all model on the horizon': Experts claim AI costs will grow fivefold by 2028, as demand continues to soar [5d]
• This Lenovo Idea Tab with a stylus and folio case is built for hybrid workers and back-to-school students — and Amazon has it on a limited-time deal for $200 [5d]
• This World Photography Day, I’m getting lost in the late David Hockney’s incredible Polaroid composites [5d]
• Canon’s World Photography Day sale is live — including up to £270 off the R8, R6 Mark II, R6 Mark III, and a multitude of lenses [5d]
• This TP-Link Deco X55 Wi-Fi 6 mesh system is a $150 dead-zone eliminator if you're upgrading your home office [5d]
• 'We operate fleets of smaller, lower-cost assets that are centrally controlled and highly scalable': How tiny uncrewed vessels are mapping the ocean and delivering instant marine data at scale [5d]
• The 8 coolest screen-free fitness trackers you can buy in 2026 — from the Garmin Cirqa to the Google Fitbit Air [5d]
• This Amazon Kindle Scribe is brilliant writing and e-reading tablet for work — but this unmissable deal on this certified Like-New model ends soon [5d]
• How to watch Celtic vs LASK: Free Streams & TV Channels for Champions League 2026/27 Play-Offs [5d]
• Go easy on the gas —new study suggests a smooth EV driving style is simplest way to prolong its battery life [5d]
• Amazon's back-to-school sale is slashing prices on best-selling running and walking shoes — Nike, Hoka, Adidas, and Skechers from $54 [5d]
• Over half of Americans are concerned about AI in daily life — with tech leaders and AI gurus desperately trying to calm the number one fear [5d]
• Aldi is launching a cheap Dyson and Shark stick vacuum rival soon — and it’ll be joined by a £20 air fryer [5d]
• HoverAir’s ingenious self-flying drone can transform into a pocket gimbal camera — and unlike DJI, it just got FCC approval [5d]
• Experts manage to hack Microsoft Copilot by continually asking it questions about itself [6d]
• Forget big donors — Tor Project proved a crowd of small givers can bankroll internet freedom and raise over $200K [6d]
• Peacock raises prices for the fourth time in four years, just in time for NFL season — but these workarounds are helping users stay one step ahead [6d]
• Rethinking secure file transfer for a cross-domain world [6d]
• Microsoft smothers malware by tracking behavior instead of blocking domains [6d]
• Predictable attacks, unpredictable defenses: why observability is the real security gap [6d]
• Proton VPN usage spikes in Brazil amid Discord feature block [6d]
• More GTA 6 leaks reveal new gameplay and the entire map — and leaker threatens more to come unless 'pro-consumer' demands are met [6d]
• The RedMagic Astra 2 is the world's first liquid-cooled tablet — and the fastest Android tablet I've ever tested [6d]
• NordVPN scores another Premier League deal with new Crystal Palace partnership [6d]
• ‘Like comparing a $5 Walmart steak to a steak from a local ranch’: the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus's perceived high price is dividing fans — and I know where I stand [6d]
• 'I would rather use my own head than to let Claude reply': Google Workspace users divided on news Claude can now write and send emails in Gmail for you — without asking for permission [6d]
• GMKtec G10 is our favorite budget mini PC, packing Ryzen 5 power, 16GB RAM, expandable storage, and triple-display support, and it's a huge 28% off right now [6d]
• DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo is a complete pocket-sized 4K vlogging setup with premium extras and it's got a big summer discount [6d]
• The big TechRadar interview: Ted Lasso season 4's Abbie Hern, Faye Marsay, and Jude Mack on joining the hit Apple TV show, soccer boot camps, and 'being underdogs' [6d]
• ‘Not every student has someone at home who can help when they get stuck’ — ChatGPT’s smartest new feature for teenagers is refusing to give them what they ask for [6d]
• Bluesky reveals recent outage was caused by major DDoS attack [6d]
• iPhone owners urged to sell current models ASAP to avoid 30% value drop: 'if you’ve got a Pro or Pro Max, waiting until after the launch can be particularly costly' [6d]
• From experimentation to execution: why AI in B2B marketing must now prove commercial value [6d]
• You can save $168 on this 8TB Seagate IronWolf NAS drive at Best Buy, but I'd shop elsewhere for an ever better deal [6d]
• AI needs rules and rails: Why governance must move beyond policy [6d]
• Good news — you can now properly swear on Microsoft Teams calls...unless you work for the government [6d]
• 'Glad I switched to Kobo': Amazon angers Kindle owners by rolling out tougher DRM and reportedly closing a popular Libby loans loophole [6d]
• Technics' classic SL-1200 turntable is getting a 55th anniversary edition — and the big upgrade is 'lots of gold' [6d]
• Thermal Master DV2 review: This thermal camera could be the perfect accessory for those observing nature at range, but only if the software improves [6d]
• What is the release date for Lioness season 3 episode 4 on Paramount+? [6d]
• SMEs aren’t too small to target for cybercriminals, they’re too exposed to ignore [6d]
• The financial fallout of getting IT change wrong [6d]
• Surfshark warns personal devices are a 'wide-open door' as UK Prime Minister falls for impersonation scam [6d]
• What comes after the software-defined vehicle? [6d]
• How to watch England vs Pakistan 1st Test: Free Streams & TV Channels [6d]
• How to address the “white-collar exodus” [6d]
• Is gigabit NBN overpriced? I did the math to try and figure out if NBN 750 is better bang-for-buck [6d]
• Sorry, Samsung — Google says its latest AI smartphone camera tool can measure bodies better than the Galaxy Watch's bioelectric sensors [6d]
• Leaker claims Nintendo Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 will finally arrive two days after BlizzCon and include two expansions [6d]
• Think you know your Tom Cruise from your Alan Ritchson? Take this ultimate Jack Reacher quiz before the Prime Video series ends — I bet you can't score more than 70% [6d]
• I'm a home appliances expert, and these are the air fryers I'd recommend for students — plus my top tips on how to choose [6d]
• Rent a supernode by the hour - Alibaba brings frontier-scale AI compute to the public cloud, but only if you live in this remote Chinese province [6d]
• Nvidia wants to stop AI costs skyrocketing with its new software router — but will it really make a difference? [6d]