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• Roku's new AI channel is top of the slops: is this an important AI milestone or just "the cutting edge of AI slop"? [11d]
• Russian startup claims it could produce silicon wafers in five minutes instead of two weeks, but trillion-dollar IMEC doesn't have to worry [11d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, August 13 (game #1159) [11d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, August 13 (game #1662) [11d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, August 13 (game #893) [11d]
• Ukraine claims it found over 5,000 foreign-made components in over 200 Russian weapon systems, with missiles, drones, and armored vehicles particularly concerning [11d]
• The Google Pixel Watch 5's Insulin Resistance Trends might be the biggest deal in smartwatches in ages — for better or worse [11d]
• 'C is quirky, flawed, and an enormous success' — Quote of the day by the creator of the programming language Dennis Ritchie [11d]
• US Navy's new "Trump class" nuclear-powered program could hit $275 billion — with the first ship alone costing an eye-watering $23.4 billion [11d]
• 'It took less than five seconds': Volkswagen badges are being targeted by thieves for the radar tech behind them [11d]
• I shot the solar eclipse with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but only this app made it possible to capture my slice of solar system heaven [11d]
• A step too far? US lawmaker pledges 'Data Center Bill of Rights' to let protests be more effective [11d]
• How to watch Australia vs Bangladesh Test Series: Free Streams & TV Channels [11d]
• 'An exceptionally well-priced mini PC that can handle pretty much anything you throw at it': GMKtec M6 Ultra with 32GB DDR5 RAM and triple-display support gets a huge $200 discount [11d]
• The world's largest SSD is here: DapuStor unveils massive 512TB drive [11d]
• Farmer ends up killing 25 acres of his crops after trusting AI on herbicide advice [12d]
• I read Mark Zuckerberg's 'The Future is for Everyone' AI manifesto and it almost drove me insane [12d]
• This Gigabyte Aero X16 laptop pairs an RTX 5060 for creators, and it's $600 off at Walmart [12d]
• Expand your home server with Seagate’s 20TB IronWolf Pro HDD — the massive capacity NAS drive is almost $100 off at Newegg [12d]
• Windows 11's August update has arrived — here are 3 reasons to download it, including turbocharged app launching [12d]
• Google TV Freeplay is getting a huge free upgrade, and owners of TCL, Hisense, and Sony TVs will be over the moon — you're about to get a huge range of new free streaming options [12d]
• FlexiSpot’s EN1 standing desk with a single-piece desktop gets a $60 price drop at Amazon [12d]
• This North Korean recruitment scam was so convincing it even fooled Google [12d]
• We awarded Anycubic's 'exceptionally good' Kobra X multi-color 3D printer 4.5 stars in our workshop tests — and it's just got a major price drop [12d]
• Do you really need an expensive fan to stay cool? I tested 5 handheld models from £17 to £130, and one budget pick stole the show [12d]
• Sony announces new Ghost of Yotei expansion and Complete Edition, but the upgrade cost is a slap in the face for day-one buyers [12d]
• SanDisk's 'impressive' Desk Drive 8TB SSD just got a limited-time discount at Amazon — and we found it ideal for great solution for homes, small offices, and studios [12d]
• ‘TikTok may be used on government devices’: Trump administration removes TikTok ban on government phones, so employees are now free to doomscroll once again [12d]
• How to watch UEFA Super Cup 2026: Free streams & TV channels for PSG vs Aston Villa [12d]
• 'You all know we’re not actually going to lose gravity for 7 seconds today right?': why the Weather Channel is reminding us that the eclipse doesn't zap gravity and the study that asked if it has any effect [12d]
• How to watch Man Utd vs Leeds for FREE: live stream the 2026/27 pre-season friendly from anywhere [12d]
• I gave ChatGPT access to my mess of open Chrome tabs — and it turned my browser clutter into something genuinely useful [12d]
• Tesla must physically recall over 20,000 Model 3 and Y EVs because their headlights are too bright [12d]
• 15 of the best laptop deals in the US and the UK — I've found the best offers from Amazon, Best Buy, Currys, Argos, and more [12d]
• Why organizations are falling into an AI Security Illusion [12d]
• ‘Nonstop lies from the AI’: As Google launches the Pixel Watch 5, its redesigned Google Health app is leaving Fitbit users incensed at its crazy hallucinations [12d]
• VPN deal of the week: Prep for campus with $14 off ExpressVPN and 4 bonus months [12d]
• I'm on the hunt for the best Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold preorder deals — huge trade-in discounts and free Pixel Watch offers [12d]
• Google says Chrome blocked seven billion malicious Android notifications every day in its bid to cut down on scams [12d]
• Google Pixel 11 & Pixel 11 Pro preorders are officially live — here's where to get your device with the best deals [12d]
• I love having a second screen for gaming, and this new 8-in-1 smart dock might actually make me switch from my Corsair Xeneon Edge, thanks to two major upgrades [12d]
• 7 things we saw at the Pixel 11 launch — from Google’s new illuminated phones and to the Pixel Tag [12d]
• The Pixel Tag is here — but it won't be an AirTag for Android until Google fixes these Find Hub issues [12d]
• I spent a couple of hours with the new Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold — it’s not a reinvention, but a nudge toward perfection [12d]
• I’ve used the new Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Google's made nearly all the improvements I wanted to see — and the 'HiLight' feature is the surprising standout [12d]
• Sorry, Apple and Samsung — I test smartwatches for a living, and the Google Pixel Watch 5 specs beat the Series 11 and Galaxy Watch 9 in these five key areas [12d]
• NordVPN secures a spot in the Premier League with new Aston Villa partnership [12d]
• Sonos sees your AirPods Max 2 and raises you an Ace ‘Ultra’, and the much-rumored second-generation headphones sound extreme [12d]
• ‘New models will mark AI-generated content from day one’: Claude will now hide an invisible watermark inside ordinary words — here’s how that’s even possible, and how EU rules could push OpenAI and Google to follow suit [12d]
• I test 360 cameras for a living and the new Insta360 X6 is my favorite — but the price is hard to swallow [12d]
• I compared the Insta360 X6 and X5 — these are the 5 upgrades that really make a difference for 360 footage [12d]
• A dangerous Zoom screen-sharing bug could have let hackers hijack other devices on a call [12d]
• The Xbox Elite Series 3 seems to have leaked — and, in a twist no one expected, might have a built-in screen [12d]
• Watch out, Waze fans — there's a bug that means reports of police aren't showing up for many [12d]
• Google is building three huge new subsea cables to connect North, Central and South America [12d]
• Lioness season 3 episode 2 has already revealed my biggest issue with how LGBT+ women are portrayed on TV is true — even using Taylor Sheridan's 'exceptional' female characters [12d]
• EU study proposes 30-minute takedown of illegal streams, and your VPN is in the crosshairs [12d]
• I spent two hours with the Honor Robot Phone, and this ridiculous, remarkable device made me feel like a kid again [12d]
• These cameras were destroyed by the solar eclipse of 2017 — and they show what you definitely shouldn’t do today [12d]
• Breathe new life into your DDR4 desktop for less with this 32GB Gigastone GST Game Pro RAM deal [12d]
• X-Men '97 season 2 ending explained: who dies, is there a post-credits scene, and more on the Marvel TV show's latest finale on Disney+ [12d]
• Trustworthy AI starts with surviving production failures [12d]
• What is the release date for Lioness season 3 episode 3 on Paramount+? [12d]
• Why AI is accelerating old cyber risks, not creating new ones [12d]
• New London data centers approved — and some are requesting 3 million liters of water per day and enough electricity to power thousands of homes [12d]
• Samsung Galaxy Buds are stealing a key AirPods Pro feature, but it’s all in the interest of protecting (or augmenting) your hearing [12d]
• The UK's on-device scanning plan is a threat to enterprise environments [12d]
• Enterprise AI needs a new model for behavioral intelligence [12d]
• Building the case for specialized AI [12d]
• AI image tools: a game changer for creativity and retail’s multi-billion-dollar abuse problem [12d]
• How to watch today's Google Pixel 11 launch event live — and what announcements to expect [12d]
• Struggling to sleep in this heatwave? These 3 extra-quiet fans will keep you cool all night — and they're in stock for next-day delivery [12d]
• Cybersecurity’s identity crisis: why trust can no longer begin and end at login [12d]
• Professors say today's solar eclipse won’t crash the grid — so why is Octopus Energy paying customers to switch off? [12d]
• How to watch Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story for FREE [12d]
• I can’t recommend Shokz open-style headphones enough for running, cycling and even work — and they’re now up to 36% off for a limited time [12d]
• Working on the go this summer? As a seasoned remote worker, here's my essential kit list for productive working in the most awkward of locations [12d]
• Boeing and US Air Force sign deal to build guided jet-powered bombs capable of traveling 300 nautical miles [12d]