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- August 16
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- Google Meet wants you to take your video calls out of the office
- Windows 11’s latest update brings in some minor but nifty tweaks – and an important fix for a nasty bug
- The Google Pixel 9 comes with a new modem inside – here's why it matters
- Alibaba sees revenue hit by caution in cloud space
- Gen AI interest is helping push cloud investment to a new high
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra tipped to be replaced by the Galaxy… Note 25?
- Desperate for a MacBook Pro M4? Here’s some good news – another rumor points firmly to a launch later in 2024
- Marvel dispute with Beau DeMayo threatens to boil over as X-Men 97 creator claims he won't be credited for season 2 work
- M&A Success: Why unpacking the tech dynamics is mission critical
- Why MFA alone isn’t enough: The crucial role of security awareness training
- Grok-2 arrives on X with AI image creation, precious few guardrails, and lots of questions
- Millions of Pixel phones could be vulnerable to a new cyberattack – here's what you need to know
- August 15
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- Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, August 16 (game #935)
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, August 16 (game #166)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, August 16 (game #432)
- HoverAir's X1 Pro and Pro Max drones will soon take flight as a new preview pops up online
- The IRS has loads of legacy IT — but it's not equipped to replace it
- You can stream The Rings of Power for free on Samsung TV Plus ahead of season 2's debut on Prime Video
- Philips unveils two new curved business monitors — the perfect work from home companions that won't break the bank (just)
- It's not just X — DDoS attacks really are hitting more victims
- The Pixel 9 Pro Fold doesn't support a stylus, and that's a big miss by Google - here's why
- The Google Pixel 9 launch proves that RAM is the next great smartphone separator
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard's release date trailer finally gives us our first look at them dragons
- Linux embarrasses Windows 11 when it comes to games performance with AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs – but I won’t be switching operating systems just yet
- First Garmin Fenix 8 leaked images hint at the arrival of a cheaper Fenix E
- Google says it has found Iranian hackers hitting top US presidential election targets
- Until Dawn remake gets an October release date
- 3 free movies added to Tubi in August with 94% and higher on Rotten Tomatoes
- Many top-level open source projects found leaking GitHub auth tokens
- Destiny 2 players have had their account names changed by mistake, but Bungie is looking into the issue
- On macOS Sequoia you’ll only have to deal with screen recording permission pop-ups once a month, rather than once a week
- Tired of over-processed iPhone photos? The popular Halide app has a clever fix
- The future of VPNs in the Zero Trust era
- Unlicensed OneDrive Business accounts are about to be automatically locked by Microsoft — and you'll even have to pay to get them back
- Overcoming spreadsheet limitations in business planning
- Former Google CEO apologizes after blaming working from home for the company losing its competitive edge
- Businesses are struggling to prepare for deepfake attacks
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has been delayed until 2025
- This new phishing attack uses a sneaky infostealer to cause maximum damage
- There's a new Dyson Airwrap in town - and this one personalizes your style using the Dyson app
- T-Mobile fined $60 million over unauthorized data access
- Zeekr’s upcoming 007 EV will be able to charge in just 10 minutes… but there’s a catch
- Forget AI – the iPhone 16 upgrade I want is Realme's new record-breaking fast charging
- Cybercriminals linked to China are going after Russian targets
- This one Apple Intelligence feature is absolutely perfect for your Apple Watch
- BenQ's ceiling projector means never having to leave your bed for big-screen movies
- Google explains why the Pixel 9 doesn’t support Qi2 charging, but we’re not convinced
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard's release date leaks ahead of official reveal
- Report suggests AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 CPUs aren’t selling well at all – but Intel shouldn’t get too excited yet
- This new dual resolution Alienware monitor looks like the best of both worlds for PC and console gamers
- Sonos is thinking the unthinkable: bringing the old app back
- Netflix just renewed Supacell and The Gentlemen for season 2 – and I can't wait for one of the best shows to return
- iOS 18.1 will open up contactless payments on your iPhone, but that could be a mixed blessing
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard gets official roadmap teasing PC spotlight and "high-level combat"
- Tempted by an iPhone 16 upgrade? You might want to check out these rumored iPhone 17 specs first
- Unlearning the RaaS Model: How ransomware attacks are evolving
- Cisco confirms major job cuts as revenues fall
- Biased and hallucinatory AI models can produce inequitable results
- Massive DJI Neo leak reveals everything we didn't know about its lightest-ever drone
- Opera brings its web browser and AI assistant to iOS
- SteamOS is finally coming to the Asus ROG Ally - so you can bin off Windows 11
- August 14
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- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, August 15 (game #165)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, August 15 (game #934)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, August 15 (game #431)
- An AI Marie Curie or Robo-Galileo might make the next big science discovery
- Apple's secret, rumored robot project might have one thing going for it – it'll be cheaper than Vision Pro
- Mid-range Galaxy phones will soon gain flagship power as Samsung expands Circle to Search
- Microsoft fixes security bug that kept booting PCs into recovery mode
- Good news – Microsoft is finally realizing a feature resembling AirDrop for Windows PC and Android device users
- Majority of US Congress members at risk of personal information being exposed
- The first set of standards for post-quantum cryptography have been published — here's what it means for you
- Only Murders in the Building season 4 trailer shows off star-studded cast for the Hulu show's next Hollywood mystery
- Forget IP rotation, ExpressVPN promises to go even further
- Proton VPN browser extension is now free for all
- Microsoft slammed for trying to trick business users into installing Edge browser
- The next official Fitbit smartwatch is… the Google Pixel Watch 3 (we’re not kidding)
- Alien: Romulus wants everyone to hear you scream over the sci-fi horror series' frightfully bold evolution
- This critical security flaw is letting SAP users get around authentication
- Acer is set to show off new Copilot+ PCs with Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs on September 4, kicking off the AI laptop wars in earnest
- Cloud bills are rising for businesses of all sizes
- BMW’s app now tries to convince combustion engine owners that EVs will work for them
- AI PC sales are on the rise — but they won't come cheap
- Three ways a cyber-resilient approach can keep your data safe
- ChatGPT just got a surprise update, but OpenAI can’t explain how it's better
- I Saw the TV Glow and Civil War are coming to Max in September but only one is my favorite movie of 2024
- How technology and financial literacy can help e-commerce businesses thrive
- The Rings of Power season 2's final trailer seemingly teases young Saruman, shows the brutal Siege of Eregion, and confirms a three-episode premiere
- This song just smashed all Shazam records after its appearance in the Olympics closing ceremony
- We just saw the future of Google – and it’s an AI-powered assistant that does all of the Googling for you
- Media and entertainment firms are being hit with more cyberattacks than ever
- NordPass unveils Authopia passwordless authentication tool for businesses
- SSD prices are about to skyrocket — and you can probably guess why
- Fitbit users will get a big upgrade soon with free Peloton classes – here's what's coming
- Apple’s latest video is so inspiring it might make you miss the Olympics a little bit less
- Slow Horses' season 4 trailer sees Gary Oldman reveal a heart-stopping bombshell for the hit Apple TV Plus show
- Microsoft's AI healthcare bots might have some worrying security flaws
- Audio obsessive with over a quarter of a million dollars to spend? Have I got the hi-fi stack for you
- A deep dive into multi-stage attacks and the need for complete visibility
- Intel has sold its stake in Arm — what could this mean for future releases?
- GameSir has released an officially licensed limited edition Iron Man Xbox controller
- Your older Pixel phone is getting these 4 useful, AI-powered accessibility upgrades
- Apple just gave its brilliant iPhone Mirroring feature a handy upgrade in macOS Sequoia
- Forget Ryzen 9000, AMD’s next chip might be a Ryzen 5500X3D – and it might just be perfect for a budget gaming PC
- Leaked Thunderbolts trailer reveals first look at Lewis Pullman's Sentry and the Marvel movie's paranoid thriller vibes
- The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE could still be two months away
- Google has finally launched Zoom Enhance, and it’s coming to the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro
- Nintendo Switch 2 to launch in April 2025 at the earliest according to reports
- Overcoming challenges in introducing AI assistants to your workforce
- Breaking down online shopping's silent threat
- Apple welcomes back PC emulators on iOS – but are they here to stay?
- Google's new Pixel Screenshots takes an active (and safe) approach to organizing your digital life
- The Google Pixel Watch 3's Loss of Pulse Detection is a first for smartwatches, and it could be a lifesaver
- Google is making Gemini AI part of everything you do with your smartphone – here's how
- Fujifilm’s new Instax Mini printer just landed to make your smartphone snapping fun again
- August 13
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- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, August 14 (game #164)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, August 14 (game #933)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, August 14 (game #430)
- Google took a very un-Apple-like approach to its Pixel launch, but then it was always gonna be about Gemini
- Made by Google – 7 things we saw and learned, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and more
- Google Gemini Live is the first AI that almost encourages you to be rude
- The ultimate BSOD — this Windows driver security flaw could crash your whole system, and Microsoft is still yet to fix it
- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are here, with a custom AI chip and 'double' the noise cancelling power
- Windows 11 art lovers, take note: Paint 3D’s days are numbered – so make sure you download it from the Microsoft Store while you still can
- One of the world's biggest gold mining companies has been hit by a huge ransomware attack
- The Last of Us Online was reportedly in development for four years with a team of "hundreds" before its sudden cancelation
- The first macOS Sequoia beta with Apple Intelligence just landed, but only a select few can try it out
- This popular VPN officially offers a top antivirus product too
- FBI is probing alleged hack on US presidential campaigns
- Assassin's Creed Shadows took the longest to make in franchise at four years, Ubisoft says it's "the right balance"
- Tired of confusing EV charging stations? The Omni Port promises to banish bulky adapters to the history books
- How Conversational and Generative AI is shaking up the banking industry
- Google Wallet now lets you add passports, library cards, and health insurance, thanks to AI
- Virtual machine migration – dispelling myths for enterprise IT teams
- FBI claims success in taking down another major ransomware group
- Baldur's Gate 3's Dark Urge writer is sorry they "fumbled" this fan-favorite ship
- Google is hoping to cut down on Russian-based ads
- Peacock's new horror series Hysteria will arrive just before Halloween and I'm so thrilled Bruce Campbell is back
- South Korea says North Korean hackers stole technical data on spy planes and tanks
- The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 have leaked, again – and now there's a launch date
- This Majority cheap portable DAB radio is super-cute and shower-proof too
- Halloween to get two new games from Evil Dead: The Game developer, John Carpenter is "intimately involved"
- New iPhone Air rumors suggest it could be a reason to skip this year’s iPhone 16
- New phishing campaign disguised as Ukraine’s Security Service targeting government computers
- Android’s Circle to Search will soon get Shazam-like powers for identifying songs and hummed tunes
- Elon Musk claims live X chat with Trump was hit by a DDoS attack — but no-one believes him
- New version of Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card spotted with slower VRAM – here’s why that might just be a good thing
- Apple Maps could be plotting a big update to help it compete with Google Maps' Street View
- Microsoft Teams will now let companies block people for good — so you'd better behave
- I tried the new Black Myth: Wukong benchmark and was pleasantly surprised by the results on my aging PC
- It seems like Geralt probably won't be The Witcher 4's protagonist according to his voice actor
- Manufacturing giant Schlatter says IT network affected by cyberattack
- Red Dead Redemption could finally be getting a PC port
- Closing the door on the library of lost data
- The Made by Google event as it happened – Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3, and more
- How organizations can make the most of LLMs
- TikTok finally adds group chat functionality with new safety barriers for teens
- AI will clean up your next video's messy look and sound
- Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 may have better active noise cancellation, but at a cost
- August 12
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- Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, August 13 (game #932)
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, August 13 (game #163)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, August 13 (game #429)
- It's not an echo – ChatGPT might suddenly mimic your voice when you speak to it
- Intel's next desktop CPU will reportedly be Nova Lake, leaving Panther Lake to mobile
- "Most epic fail" — CrowdStrike President accepts award after global IT outage
- Windows 11 users, good news – the Start menu could get a fresh new look to make your apps more manageable
- These are the 6 biggest upgrades coming to the iPhone 16, according to new rumors
- Netflix reveals new Squid Game season 2 trailer – and we've got one big theory about what it's teasing
- This ancient browser security flaw affecting Safari, Chrome and Firefox is finally being fixed
- This leaked Meta Quest 3 rival is more powerful, but it needs one thing to truly beat Meta’s VR headset
- Waiting for an iMac with a bigger screen? It’s en route according to rumors, but you might have to be very patient
- Thousands of Google Chrome browsers are at risk from this damaging attack
- The goodbye that never was: Chrome to hold on to 3rd-party cookies, why?
- How RAG is supporting a more efficient energy sector
- CSC ServiceWorks data breach could affect thousands of victims
- Intel’s fix for unstable CPUs is here, in beta, and if you're scared it might slow down your PC it seems that's not the case
- Microsoft unveils potentially serious Office security flaw — but you probably should be safe
- Google Authenticator adds new features and a complete redesign
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard - everything we know
- Netflix faces Stranger Things leak threats as hackers on X claim to have first three episodes of the show’s final season
- Trump 2024 campaign allegedly targeted by Iranian hackers — Microsoft reveals apparent attack ahead of US election
- The Simpsons season 35 lands on Disney Plus in October but the animated sitcom should have been axed years ago
- 7 new Disney Parks attractions unveiled at D23 2024 that I'm most excited for
- Get your calendars ready! Virgin River star confirms that season 6 will arrive on Netflix in late 2024
- OpenAI is worried that ChatGPT-4o users are developing feelings for the chatbot
- The United Nations is drawing up a new treaty to fight cybercrime
- The DJI Neo could have an intriguing first for a DJI drone, according to a new leak
- Google Home app gets much-needed overhaul ready for new smart thermostat
- Meta Quest 3S leak teases the VR headset's 'final design' ahead of a September reveal
- Hoping for some cheap new GPUs from AMD soon? Sadly, new rumor suggests RX 7400 and 7300 aren’t happening
- Cambridge Audio Evo One is 'what a high-performance audio system for the real world should look like' and I want one
- Some of the most iconic AMD chips have a serious security flaw — which the company says it probably won't patch now
- Samsung Galaxy Ring gets a new crowdfunded rival with one neat health-tracking trick
- Need a cheap webcam for online classes? Look no further, our number one favorite webcam is on sale right now
- Netflix releases new suspense-filled, Jinx-starring clip for Arcane season 2 as fallout from full-episode leak continues
- If OnePlus Buds Pro 3 aren't about to launch, I'll eat my wireless earbuds
- Capcom interested in bringing even more of its classic fighting games to modern systems
- Cisco is cutting thousands of jobs in its second major action in 2024
- Not just for flagships? Apple Intelligence now rumored for next iPhone SE
- 9 big Disney Plus show announcements at D23 Expo 2024: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Marvel's Agatha All Along, and more
- Don’t worry – paid Apple Intelligence features are reportedly years away
- How healthcare providers can stay safe from evolving cybersecurity risks
- Tango Gameworks gets a second life under PUBG Battlegrounds publisher Krafton
- The role of employee awareness in preventing supply chain attacks
- August 11
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- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Monday, August 12 (game #428)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, August 12 (game #931)
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, August 12 (game #162)
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is the real winner of the Paris Olympics – here's why
- This eco-friendly search engine wants to tempt you from Google with its new weather skills
- Lenovo unveils cheaper Apple Mac Studio workstation alternative — Yoga Portal mini PC is a copy of the ThinkCenter Neo Ultra but has a much faster GPU
- The first tri-foldable phone is nearly here – and it's been spotted in the wild
- The Journal app could be next in line to get iOS 18 Apple Intelligence upgrades
- August 10
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- Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, August 11 (game #930)
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, August 11 (game #161)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, August 11 (game #427)
- Cheapest ever WiFi 7 router is an extraordinarily good deal — $99 TP-Link Archer router has five Gigabit Ethernet ports and even comes with a VPN server
- One of the best Star Wars rides at Disney parks is now a high-tech toy
- Micron's game-changing budget DRAMless SSD could spell the end of low performance SATA drives — independent reviews show it trounces Samsung's 990 EVO on popular benchmarks
- Google's DeepMind AI can now play table tennis to a competitive level
- House of the Dragon season 3: release date prediction, likely cast, and more news on the hit HBO Max show
- The Google Pixel 9 could come with a surprise storage boost – but only for some
- Students can get Max for half-price: here are 3 shows with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes to start with
- DJI Neo: the latest rumors and everything we know so far about DJI’s tiny drone
- ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Disney Plus password sharing to the RingConn Gen 2 smart ring
- A major new Midjourney rival has landed – here’s how to try the open-source Flux
- Report: Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE might be better than its predecessor in several ways
- August 9
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- Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, August 10 (game #929)
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, August 10 (game #160)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, August 10 (game #426)
- ChatGPT’s free tier just got a very handy image-making upgrade
- Microsoft is adding AI features to Clipchamp to help you make movie magic
- Love Baldur’s Gate 3? Need something to play this weekend? Check out this freebie on Amazon Prime Gaming
- Fastest ever graphics memory launches but still lags HBM — SK Hynix GDDR7 RAM tops 1.5Tbps and could find its way in more affordable AI GPU cards
- 1Password urges Mac users to patch now to avoid having their data stolen
- Ransomware firms had some basic security flaws that meant victims never had to pay up
- Uncovering customer insights in the age of information overload
- How businesses and workers can win with eSIMs
- 7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Max, and more this weekend (August 9)
- 1More's sequel to the best cheap noise-cancelling headphones is coming, and promises better noise blocking than Bose NCH 700
- ADT reveals cyberattack saw customer emails and home addresses leaked — here's what we know so far
- Looks like Samsung Buds 3 Pro are on their way at last, after their quality-related delay
- Apple Watch Ultra 3: all the leaks and rumors so far, and what we want to see
- Excited for Intel's next big chip reveal? Innovation event delay could mean you'll be waiting for a while
- Microsoft and Palantir announce major AI deal with US military and intelligence agencies
- SanDisk announces the world’s first 8TB SD card – the biggest memory card we’ve ever seen
- It's official – the iPad Pro is Apple's most popular tablet by far
- X banned in Venezuela for 10 days - here's how to unblock it
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leak fills in the final missing spec pieces
- New Doom and Doom 2 port offers cross-platform play, official mod support, and a huge performance boost
- Microsoft Teams will now let your whole team get involved on improving a document — whether you want them to or not
- Final Fantasy 1-6 Collection Anniversary Edition pre-order guide: where to buy and what bonuses to expect
- Netflix 'aggressively taking action' after huge data breach sees full episodes of Arcane season 2, Heartstopper season 3, and more leak online
- Major Pixel Watch 3 leak may show off its design, key features, and strap options
- It's a Bluetooth speaker, it's a color-changing smart light, it's a bathroom fan – and I think I want it
- Apple could charge up to $20 per month for access to Apple Intelligence
- Good news — your Google Meet call will soon be able to take notes for you
- Managing aging government fleets with limited budgets
- Enterprise AI depends on better cloud migrations
- Report: Android's desktop mode might allow future tablets to double as computers
- Google Photos might soon make it easier to search for images and create custom highlight reels
- Looking forward to Intel's budget-minded Battlemage GPUs? They could be launching late 2024
- Instagram will now let you post up to 20 photos or videos in a gallery – your friends should be thrilled
- August 8
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- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, August 9 (game #159)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, August 9 (game #928)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, August 9 (game #425)
- The FCC wants the AI voice calling you to say it's a deepfake
- 'There's no price Microsoft could pay': Apple says don't worry, Safari will never force you to use Bing for search
- Pioneering cybersquatter "GOAT" hits the jackpot with HarrisWalz.com selling for $15,000
- Google is developing a new Web Monetization feature for Chrome that could really change the way we pay for things online
- How to watch the Google Pixel 9 launch event live
- You can start asking AI for your next YouTube video idea
- Qualcomm quietly debuts Snapdragon X Elite Mini PC that's the perfect alternative to the Apple Mac Mini — and it's not as expensive as you'd think
- The Mac Mini M4 is coming – and it could be the smallest Mac that Apple’s ever made
- You now need a VPN to keep using YouTube in Russia
- One of the best roguelike games is finally coming to PS5 and PS4 this month
- First trailer for Netflix's Rebel Ridge movie looks like a modern retelling of iconic 80s action film Rambo, and I'm all in
- 5G network flaws could be abused to let hackers spy on your phone
- Everyone thinks this picture of strawberries is teasing a major ChatGPT update
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard has removed the tactical camera and won't let you control your companions
- How ransomware is reshaping the regulatory agenda
- The Google TV Streamer has one huge advantage over the Apple TV 4K: external storage support
- FBI warns this rebranded ransomware is making some seriously high ransom demands
- Google Pixel 9 buyers will reportedly get free access to Google One AI Premium, YouTube Premium, and Fitbit Premium
- The enterprise leader’s 3-Step guide to getting AI right
- 'They had these crazy adventures': The Umbrella Academy stars were sad to learn that a 'really cool' season 4 story idea was trimmed right down
- Nanoleaf's new smart display cases show off your collectibles and sneakers with sound-reactive lighting
- Amazon is still delivering weird AI book ads to Kindles and I wonder if anyone can control this
- This cyberattack downgrades your version of Windows to one unprotected against attacks
- Another Elden Ring patch sorts out more bugs and makes additional tweaks to Spirit Ashes
- The world’s first tri-folding phone could finally land soon – and not from Samsung
- AMD's new AI image generator for Windows will make images right on your PC – forget the cloud
- 'Those emotions are real': The Umbrella Academy cast didn't know how the Netflix show would end until their last two days on set
- Samsung turns dirt into art with carpet portraits of famous faces, made using vacuum cleaners
- Epic Games announces new changes to Fortnite's battle pass item exclusivity
- Small portable 4K projectors are finally on the way, with up to 240Hz gaming support, to shake up the TV world
- Leaks tease a major display upgrade for Pixel Watch 3, but its other specs might be borrowed from the Watch 2
- Almost all Windows 10 systems can be upgraded to the new version — so why are businesses holding back?
- The Pixel 9's new weather app is like Dark Sky for Android – and you can try it right now
- iPhone 16 video claims to show off all five colors – and they could be bolder than the iPhone 15
- New Baldur's Gate 3 player stats reveal how many people banged the bear
- Meta has reportedly shut down The Order: 1886 developer Ready at Dawn
- Leaked pricing suggests the Pixel 9 Pro might cost the same as the Pixel 8 Pro – but there’s a catch
- Identities and biometric authentication for Proton Pass have arrived - helping you boost productivity while staying secure
- The Nintendo Switch is on track to outsell the PlayStation 2 in the US
- The Umbrella Academy season 4 ending explained: who dies, will there be a season 5, and your biggest Netflix questions answered
- Evolving data center cooling for AI workloads
- Sonos' app disaster may have delayed the Arc 2 soundbar and its groundbreaking speaker tech to 2025 – but at least it's for a good reason
- HPE's multi-billion dollar Juniper takeover deal wins even more approval
- How digital tools are set to transform mortgage application processes
- Google's kid-friendly Fitbit Ace LTE just got a new feature that parents may not love
- Your Roku account is about to get a free sporty upgrade
- August 7
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- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, August 8 (game #158)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, August 8 (game #927)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, August 8 (game #424)
- CrowdStrike hires outside help to track down cause of global outages as it reveals first findings
- ByteDance hits play on AI video creator while Sora seems paused
- Sorry, Figure AI, but your robot won't be cool until it can walk like a human
- Anker’s new super-powered chargers can fuel all your phones, MacBooks, laptops, and anything else from a single plug
- Breaking the 1000-core barrier: Ampere unveils roadmap for a 512-core CPU as battle for cloud-native market — but is it already too little too late for the lone Arm chip vendor?
- Netflix has made the rom-com flop Failure to Launch a hit even with its 23% Rotten Tomatoes score – here’s why
- The VPN ban in Turkey is "nothing new," but there's still some workarounds
- The Disney Plus password crackdown is coming in September, and I'm fed up of streaming services taking me for a ride
- Check that email carefully — experts warn anti-phishing tools in Microsoft 365 can be easily bypassed
- Samsung is offering up to $1 million to anyone who can find security flaws in its software
- New trailer for Apple's Disclaimer TV show puts Cate Blanchett at the heart of Alfonso Cuarón's unsettling new thriller
- Apple’s tweaked a security feature in macOS Sequoia - and not everyone’s going to be happy about this
- New Netflix trailer teases an underdog sports drama from Lebron James and Reservation Dogs alum – and I can already tell it’s going to be a tearjerker
- Why businesses must foster a data-quality culture
- Amazon is upgrading its AWS AI image generator to help your business build exactly what it needs
- The future of print: embracing simplicity, sustainability, security and cloud
- Don't expect the Google TV Streamer to be a true Apple TV 4K competitor – its chip isn't really up to that
- AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs get official pricing – and there’s good news and bad news
- Unsurprisingly, workers who are able to work from home are happier at their jobs
- Igulu has a new, cheaper smart beer brewer that'll help you master the craft on a budget
- Your EV has more range than you think – new world record trip squeezes 569 miles from 373-mile Ford Mustang Mach-E in mammoth EV efficiency effort
- iOS 18 now lets you shoot videos while listening to music or podcasts
- DJI Neo leak reveals likely launch date for the tiny drone – and the GoPro-rivaling Action 5 Pro too
- Google Chrome users, be warned: a long-planned change to browser extensions is coming to fruition that could nuke your ad blocker
- PS5 hardware sales decrease year-on-year as digital game purchases rise
- Microsoft hits back at Delta — says airline refused help following CrowdStrike outage, and even ignored an email from Satya Nadella himself
- ChatGPT update brings a big multitasking boost to Macs – but getting it can prove confusing
- Garmin's Run Coach just got a lot smarter: here's how to try it before everyone else
- Pro-Ject's new see-through turntable might be the coolest vinyl release of the year
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is finally coming to PS4 and Xbox One
- Latest Android 14 security patch finally fixes major Pixel 6 factory rest bug
- UK government unveils plans for AI-powered boost across trains, hospitals and more
- Leaked Google Pixel 9 Pro video hints at two genuinely useful Gemini AI skills
- Leaving passwords behind and developing phishing-resistant users
- iPhone 16 Pro colors: every rumored shade for the Pro and Pro Max
- NHS IT firm set for major fine following medical records hack
- More of this please, Microsoft – we want to see more quality-of-life improvements for Windows 11 like better Voice Access and power-saving features
- How developers can simplify feature engineering
- Survey says AI is more buzzkill than buzzword for marketing
- Samsung's Galaxy Tab A9 looks set to take on and maybe beat Amazon Fire Kids tablets
- Need a power supply for your future RTX 5090? Cooler Master has your back with its fanless power supply
- Great news for gamers: AMD may be launching two new budget gaming GPUs
- Sonos Ace headphones' best feature now works with its Beam and Ray soundbars
- August 6
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- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, August 7 (game #157)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, August 7 (game #423)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, August 7 (game #926)
- Apple is finally writing checks for its butterfly keyboard fiasco - so if you made a claim it’s time to cash in
- Get ready – Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu are all getting more expensive – here's what you need to know
- Google Gemini is the parent nobody asked for in now-pulled Olympics ad
- Please open wide for your AI-powered robot dentist
- One of the biggest data breaches ever leaks details on billions of users — here's what we know so far
- Researchers find that millions of HDMI cables could betray their owners by transmitting data to eavesdroppers — here is what you could do to avoid data leakage
- Hurrah! Fiat's next EV will be the first with built-in charging cables – and that's a smart idea
- Helldivers 2's Escalation of Freedom update adds a new difficulty level, enemies, and a swamp world
- Don't expect major changes to the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's cameras based on this leak
- New macOS Sequoia beta has a secret serene wallpaper that’ll turn your desktop into a hidden forest
- Super-thin AI laptops could be coming with the help of Samsung’s nifty new RAM sticks that are as thin as a fingernail
- Dell prepares even more layoffs in latest large-scale job cuts
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's latest trailer gives us first look at Zelda's bind ability
- Want a cheap Chromecast? You'd better hurry – the discontinued dongle is only available 'while supplies last'
- The key to next-gen brighter OLED TV tech just got delayed – but not by much, thankfully
- Simplifying multi-cloud operations with Supercloud networking
- Popular VPN provider arrives on Snapdragon PCs
- Gartner: The LLM price war in China will accelerate the AI gravity to cloud
- Windows Smart App Control has a worrying security bug that hackers exploited for years
- Intel calms fears over some 13th-gen or 14th-gen buyers missing out on extended warranty for instability issues – now all CPUs are covered, but worries remain
- Prison Architect 2 has been delayed indefinitely ahead of its launch next month
- Microsoft makes security a ‘core priority’ for all employees in major worker shift
- I visited Bikini Bottom on the Apple Vision Pro, caught jellyfish, and watched one of the best Paramount Plus shows with SpongeBob
- Google has completely redesigned the Nest Learning Thermostat and upgraded its most handy features
- RIP Chromecast, hello Google TV Streamer – the new Gemini-powered streaming box is here to take on the Apple TV 4K
- iPhone 16 Pro release date predictions: when are the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max likely to launch?
- Max's new homepage should make it way easier to find things you actually want to watch
- AWS unveils a monster security system to keep it safe from threats
- Looks like Google's Gemini AI is coming to earbuds soon, and will get a Spotify extension to match
- Burglars beware – this tiny motion sensor from Xiaomi can detect a hand wave from three meters away
- Apple Intelligence’s secret instructions just got revealed – here’s what they reveal about the AI chatbot
- Top VPN provider doubles down on its fight against online censorship
- Global cloud market sees another huge spending spree as AI demand continues
- God of War developer Santa Monica Studio is working on a new IP
- Latest Android 15 beta teases a tiny taskbar and less annoying notifications
- Outsmarting scammers: AI and automation take on invoice fraud
- Zoom officially launches its Microsoft Word competitor — and it's got a whole lot of AI-powered tools to boost efficiency and collaboration
- One of the best VR games ever has received a massive discount just in time for the PSVR 2 PC adapter launch
- Star Wars Outlaws' roadmap has been revealed and will see the return of two fan-favorite characters in future DLC
- Leaked Pixel 9 Pro images may reveal its full design – and the chunky camera bar you'll have to put up with
- Microsoft drops new details on Windows 11 24H2’s improved power-saving mode that could help prolong your laptop’s battery life
- Fresh DJI Air 3S leak hints at improved dual-camera setup for imminent drone
- Samsung itself has virtually confirmed the Galaxy S24 FE exists and is coming soon
- Nvidia’s AI market dominance: Can anyone mount a serious challenge?
- I must have these new luxe steel wired earbuds with two elite planar magnetic drivers per ear
- Forget Scarlett Johansson – Meta is reportedly spending millions on Hollywood voices for Siri and Google Assistant rival
- Google's new AI feature for Chromebooks could do the impossible and fix your Bluetooth issues
- Google Lens now lets you search with your voice and images
- Google's Pixel 9 series may launch with a new, minimalistic Weather app
- August 5
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- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, August 6 (game #156)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, August 6 (game #422)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, August 6 (game #925)
- OpenAI has an AI text detector but doesn't want to release it
- The RingConn Gen 2 is smashing Kickstarter records ahead of its big Galaxy Ring rivalry
- Google TV Streamer price leak reveals a big price hike over Chromecast, but it still undercuts the Apple TV 4K
- Bored of Windows 11? This app could modify the OS and take you back to Windows 10 with a single click (kind of)
- This tiny USB flash drive is a ridiculously fast external SSD designed with Apple ProRes files in mind — but I'm definitely not sure about its design
- Safari wants to fix your broken web browsing experience with its new 'distraction control' feature
- Facebook ads for this fake AI image editor were just an excuse to infect your PC with malware
- After Instagram, Turkey blocks access to popular VPN apps
- Attacks from nation-states targeting physical device supply chains posing a rising threat
- Popular office app may have exposed details of thousands of workers
- Windows 11 promises improved AI and gaming performance thanks to NPU and GPU boosts in 24H2 update
- Zoom out: Three ways to revitalize your IT investment strategy
- Football fans watch out — Premier League ticket scams on the rise
- Chinese hackers hijacked an ISP software update to spread malware
- The GenAI era of search. Who will take the lead?
- Lenovo may have just leaked a new Legion Go ‘Lite’ console – here’s what we know
- Ford could be working on a wild car headlights system that follows the driver's gaze
- M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac are reportedly on track for 2024 launch, but other Macs will have to wait
- Millions of voter documents leaked online — fears of election interference rise following breach
- CrowdStrike hits back at Delta lawsuit — claims it did everything it could, and airline ignored offer of help
- Nvidia is reportedly dropping the RTX 3060, even though it remains the most popular GPU by far on Steam
- LinkedIn adds company page verification to help your business really stand out
- New DJI Neo leaks reveal more of the tiny drone's secrets – including a possible FPV mode
- Don't expect a foldable iPad anytime soon as new rumors point to delays
- Hisense unveils giant, cheap 4K TV with weird 264Hz refresh rate – and a brighter next-gen laser TV up to 150 inches
- The rumored iPhone 17 Slim could instead be called the iPhone 17 Air
- Sony's next cheap earbuds reportedly leak, but don't get too excited
- A new Microsoft Teams update could make all the difference in getting your boss to notice you
- Final Fantasy 14 Mobile has seemingly been announced by China
- First Zenless Zone Zero update will add three characters and a mountain of new content
- The Apple Watch could go full Swatch with a colorful plastic model for kids
- The Last of Us season 2 and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms lead thrilling HBO TV show lineup in new Max trailer
- Even though Apple Intelligence is delayed the iPhone 16 apparently won’t be
- Shaping the future of connectivity
- Data quality: The unseen villain of machine learning
- House of the Dragon season 2 ending explained: who sits on the Iron Throne, will there be a season 3, and more questions answered
- August 4
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- Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, August 5 (game #924)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Monday, August 5 (game #421)
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, August 5 (game #155)
- iPhone 16 rumored features: the key upgrades we're expecting
- Firm that kills hard disk drives with expensive SSDs invests in startup that wants to replace tape with ceramic slabs — Pure Storage invests in Cerabyte in a bid to become the Nvidia of Enterprise Storage
- New leak may have revealed iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max battery capacities
- Leaked Google Pixel Watch 3 promo video hints at what to expect from the next-gen smartwatch
- Fellas, the wait is over – the "first ever" hair dryer for men has arrived
- AI a turn-off? Tech customers are apparently already getting bored of smart devices — and it could be hitting sales
- August 3
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- Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, August 4 (game #923)
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, August 4 (game #154)
- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, August 4 (game #420)
- Like magic: new Wi-Fi solution can detect distressed seniors using wireless signals only — Gamgee's game-changing fall detection system could also be used for intruder detection and much more
- Apple promises ChatGPT will arrive on iOS 18 'by the end of the year'
- Google Pixel 9 Pro: price, release date, cameras, new features, and more
- Marvel Phase 6: new MCU movies and Disney Plus shows, plus confirmed release dates
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has been spotted in the wild for the first time – and more Pixel 9 pricing leaks
- Google TV Streamer: release date, price and everything you need to know
- Privacy flaw in top dating apps could have revealed user location down to 2 metres
- Ford could be working on a camera system that automatically reports speeding vehicles
- ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Meta AI clones to Amazon's major product recall
- Samsung finally launches 1TB microSD cards, years after its competitors — Pro Plus and Evo Select cards come with 10 year warranty but are shockingly expensive
- Report: OnePlus Buds Pro 3 may blow rivals away thanks to top-class audio customization
- Cybersecurity firm warns Android users to watch out for money-draining malware
- Will OpenAI sharing future AI models early with the government improve AI safety, or just let it write the rules?
- August 2
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- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, August 3 (game #419)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, August 3 (game #922)
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, August 3 (game #153)
- This new AI modeler can turn pictures into 3D sculptures in seconds
- Gothic remake features overhauled world and new content in first gameplay trailer
- THQ Nordic reveals Wreckfest 2 with detailed vehicle customization as its marquee feature
- THQ Nordic announces The Eternal Life of Goldman - a hand-drawn side-scroller from the creators of This Is the Police
- Epic Mickey: Rebrushed gets first official gameplay trailer
- Titan Quest 2 finally gets its first-ever gameplay trailer at the THQ Nordic Showcase 2024
- Rabbit reveals data breach was caused by employee leaking API keys
- My favorite fitness tech of 2024 so far has just got a major price cut
- Audi shows off the all-new A6 e-tron – and it's the most aerodynamic Audi ever
- Pakistan plans to ban VPNs – again
- This sub-$13,000 EV has become a surprise smash hit – and it's coming to a dealer near you soon
- Python Q&A site StackExchange hijacked to spread malware disguised as answers
- I asked all the major AI chatbots which is the most popular – here's what they said
- ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode is scarily good at times – are we looking at the future of AI interactions?
- Indonesia bans DuckDuckGo – free VPN apps are the next target
- Republican National Committee loses legal claim that Gmail marked fundraising emails as spam
- Most 2024 Paris Olympics apps are putting your privacy at risk
- Turkey blocks access to Instagram following censorship controversy
- Russian cybercriminals returned in high-stakes US prisoner swap
- Windows 11 hits 30% adoption (and it’s about time) – so is Microsoft’s AI gamble finally starting to pay off?
- E-commerce retailers have authentication solutions but are hesitant
- The convergence of human and machine in transforming business
- 7 new movies and shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (August 2)
- Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom earbuds
- AWS revenue growth soars once again as Amazon CEO calls for more AI
- Rumored Canon EOS R6 Mark III could be announced in 2024, ready to take on the Nikon Z6 III
- Here’s a full list of ways in which One UI 7 could change your Samsung Galaxy phone
- Amazon's Citadel TV series is getting another Prime Video spinoff but I don't know why
- Amazon CFO says major news events cause big disruption in consumer spending
- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: price, specifications, key features and more
- Intel extends warranty for its unstable CPUs – here’s what buyers of 13th-gen and 14th-gen chips need to know
- Google Pixel Watch 3 leak suggests it’ll be pricier than the Galaxy Watch 7
- Breville's new all-in-one espresso machine grinds, froths, brews hot and cold – and has a price tag that'll roast your wallet
- The best part of the Vision Pro could be coming to all your Apple devices
- Why every modern SOC needs a dedicated Vulnerability Operations Center (VOC)
- UK government cancels £1bn AI investment plan
- Researchers discover widespread abuse of free popular VPN alternative for malware delivery
- Intel confirms plans to lay off 15,000 employees following poor 2024 performance
- The Nintendo Switch is still comfortably the company's second best-selling console of all time as hardware sales begin to decline
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold prices, release date, images, and even a promo video have leaked
- 'This is going to bomb': One of The Umbrella Academy's main stars thought the hit Netflix show would flop, and it would be Marvel's fault
- Why the new Government must encourage the next generation of STEM careers
- Why monitoring dark web traffic is crucial for cybersecurity teams
- Google Chrome update aims to supercharge your web browsing with three AI features
- August 1
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- NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, August 2 (game #418)
- NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, August 2 (game #152)
- Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, August 2 (game #921)
- A Taco Bell AI is either the best idea of the 21st century or one that's going to make you question your choices
- OnePlus Open may soon become the 'Apex' foldable as hardware upgrade launches soon
- Remember Skype? Well now it’s ad-free again, which will be a refreshing change for Windows 11 users
- Game server hosting provider Shockbyte partners with one of the largest survival games in the industry
- Fraud ring steals credit card info with fake online shops advertised on Facebook
- Delta CEO says CrowdStrike IT outage will cost airline $500m — as tech firm also sued by shareholders
- Big and speedy: this 30.72TB behemoth is world's fastest enterprise SSD and obliterates Samsung's flagship 990 Pro champion
- Netflix Geeked Week 2024 video teases big news on Stranger Things, Arcane, Squid Game, and more – and a live event I really want to go to
- Get ready for AI to serve Google Search-style ads
- OnePlus' next high-end earbuds leak, including an ANC upgrade and a new-look case
- Microsoft is releasing Microsoft 365 Backup and Microsoft 365 Backup Storage to general availability
- Elden Ring players might be experiencing framerate issues on PC because of their mouse
- US security services say DDoS attacks shouldn't affect elections this year
- Rethinking how maps are made to accelerate tech innovation
- Russian cybercriminals are hijacking domain names — with thousands of sites already taken over
- It’s time to stop relying on recycling as the only solution to the climate crisis
- Ever wanted your laptop to smell of basil and mandarin? Your fragrant dreams can come true with the Asus Adol Book’s built-in scent dispenser
- BioWare announces plans to share Dragon Age The Veilguard release date and roadmap this month
- Top blood donation service hit by ransomware attack, tells hospitals to activate critical shortage alerts
- Meet the Beatbot iSkim Ultra—elevating pool maintenance with top-tier intelligence and unmatched control performance
- Amazon sues Nokia for infringing multiple AWS cloud computing patents
- Data breaches are costing UK companies millions every time
- 3 new movies on Paramount Plus in August with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
- Meta Quest Plus members can get an iconic puzzle title for free this month
- The next Apple Vision Pro could get this incredible tandem OLED tech, but what it really needs is a price drop
- Meta’s celebrity AI avatars go from celeb status to no-shows after they fail to hit the mark
- Bending Spoons snaps up WeTransfer as its enterprise software spree continues
- Bungie has laid off 220 employees less than two months after the release of its most successful Destiny 2 expansion
- Look out, Intel: AMD Ryzen 9000 leak suggests CPUs that’ll be a good deal cheaper than Ryzen 7000 prices at launch
- New Google Nest smart thermostat leaks in TikTok unboxing video – and it's had a serious makeover
- The DJI Neo could be its most fun 4K drone in years, judging by new leaks
- Squid Game season 2 gets a festive release date on Netflix, and its third and final chapter will be here sooner than you think
- One of the world's most popular adult sites leaks millions of records - BangBros users see personal data exposed online
- AI just made it easier to consistently generate blog content on the world’s biggest website builder
- The Google Pixel 9 could launch with Android 14 and a weak chipset
- The Google Photos video editor is set to get some useful upgrades
- Some huge improvements are coming to Discord on Xbox
- Ghost of Tsushima was the "biggest reference" for Star Wars Outlaws, says director
- iPhone 16 Pro Max leak shows off three possible colors, but the most interesting rumored shade is missing
- Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami says he'd "love to see" a sequel to one of the GameCube's best games
- Finally, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has a Disney Plus release date – and a first look at its adorable kid characters
- Almost all tech jobs face major changes with AI — Cisco, Google, and Microsoft call for reskilling
- The best cheap Roku sales and deals for August 2024
- The cheapest Sonos sales and deals for August 2024
- Take a preventative approach to escape the engineering toil trap
- How financial institutions can ensure AI assistants are reliable colleagues
- The best cheap Apple Watch deals and sales for August 2024
- The cheapest Samsung Galaxy Buds prices, sales and deals for August 2024
- The best Fitbit Versa sales, deals, and prices for August 2024
- The best Samsung Galaxy Watch Active deals and prices for August 2024
- Protecting the most vulnerable: Cybersecurity’s role in healthcare
- The best cheap Fire Stick sales and deals for August 2024
- The best cheap Beats headphones sales and deals for August 2024
- The best cheap GoPro deals and sales for August 2024
- The cheapest Google Home sales for August 2024: the best Home Mini, Hub, and Max deals
- The best cheap Amazon Echo deals and sales for August 2024
- The best cheap headphone sales and deals for August 2024
- The best Instax Mini prices and deals for August 2024
- The original Apple Computer cost $666.66, but you can get Steve Jobs' Polaroids of it for $2148
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold might be the slimmest and largest folding phone when it arrives
