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A rare two-player Computer Space arcade machine is up for auction
The sparkly cabinet is part of a huge retro tech auction focused on Steve Jobs and the computer revolution.
How to stop Twitch from training AI on your streams
And why the company didn't make the feature opt-in.
Claude Cowork can now run in a Chrome sidebar
Take your conversations with the chatbot into the Anthropic browser extension.
Trump is being sued for charging for faster access to Truth Social posts
A new lawsuit claims the Truth API violates the First and Fifth Amendments.
Twitch content has trained Amazon AI for years, but users can opt out now
Streaming platform says user-generated content "may be used for future Gen AI model improvements."
German nonprofit files criminal complaint over Meta smart glasses privacy
Worrying about Google Glassholes almost feels quaint in comparison.
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US boosts drone surveillance as flesh-eating screwworms spread in Texas
Hundreds of Homeland Security drones retasked to survey wildlife and livestock.
FlightAware dropped its lawsuit against Kalshi after just one day
FlightAware's case against Kalshi has been voluntarily dismissed "without prejudice against all defendants."
Pixel Buds Pro 2 and 2a are getting some upgrades, including deeper Gemini integration
Google didn't have any new headphones this year, but some new features are coming to the Pixel Buds.
ChatGPT: What's free in 2026 and what isn't?
As of August 2026, you can send unlimited texts to ChatGPT.
Amazon is severing ties with two other MMOs
Amazon is handing off MMOs Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty to other publishers.
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Twitch streamers can now refuse to let Amazon train its genAI models on their content
There's now an opt-out toggle for something that should have been opt-in to begin with.
Honor launches its long-awaited Robot Phone and yes it can wiggle at you
The big news with Honor's latest is the automated pop-up camera gimbal.
I'm more excited about smartphone colors than any actual new features in 2026
Forget AI, we are most looking forward to fun new colors this coming hardware season.
HDMI splitter vs. HDMI switch: How are they different?
If you've got a jumble of HDMI cables behind your entertainment center, one of these devices might help.
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DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813
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Grok 4.6
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The pros and cons of using a digital wallet
If you're not yet using the digital wallet -- Apple Wallet or Google Wallet -- on your phone, there are some good reasons to start.
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition arrives October 1 and includes a new story arc
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition arrives October 1 and includes a new story arc.
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Google's newest Pixel Watch feature can monitor your blood pressure and insulin resistance
Google says its new tools can act as an early warning system for diabetes.
Google reveals 2026 hardware lineup: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag
Google focuses more on AI and curated experiences than spec upgrades in 2026.
Pixel 11 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Comparing their cameras, display, battery and specs
Google's most powerful flagships take aim at Samsung's crown.
Everything Google announced today: Pixel Tag, Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5
The Pixel Tag, Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 are here.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: How Google and Samsung's foldables stack up
Samsung and Google have increasingly different approaches to folding phones.
This is the $1,900 Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Fly like a (Tensor) G6.
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2026 Eclipse Webcams
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2026-08-11
Russian drones found near vital European offshore gas site, get blown up
This follows many drone incursions into Romania and a failed attack in Germany.
A Google insider spills the tea on how the company forsook its founding ideals
Claire Stapleton's new book, Don't Be Evil, recounts her journey from company cheerleader to outspoken dissident.
2026-08-10
Developer Cold Iron Studios shuts down cloud version of $60 game with no refunds
A reminder of the perils of digital ownership.
Zuckerberg’s superyacht ignored emergency channel, failed to aid stranded boat
Zuckerberg’s superyacht and support ship were slow to heed Coast Guard call.
Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store
Aptoide has become the first app store distributed inside Google Play under a judge's order.
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Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires
Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.
OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive”
Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff.
Remembering the pre-Google web, when search was an experiment
"Most people have completely forgotten how chaotic it really was."
2026-08-06
Explosive drone found hovering near Ukrainian cargo aircraft at German airport
Russian attack? Explosive drone targeted parked aircraft at Leipzig airport.
AI isn’t enough to protect social media communities from AI
Why humans need to moderate humans.
2026-08-05
Reddit signals ominous upcoming "changes” for old.reddit.com
Reddit says the beloved site is used for some "bad behavior."
Google's AI shake-up: DeepMind's Hassabis steps aside, senior scientists depart
Google's AI brain drain continues.
After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives
Disney is interested in "price-sensitive" streaming customers.
Google plans to kill Assistant on your phone on September 4
Assistant will disappear, leaving only Gemini for voice control in the coming weeks.
2026-08-04
The Pixel 11's "glow" feature is actually called HiLight—here's what it does
The camera flash will evolve into a multicolor LED that illuminates when your phone is face down.
2026-07-31
Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification
Someone in Cuba or Iran can keep installing APKs with no new restrictions, but devs will suffer.
2026-07-30
Tim Cook passes the baton in Apple's Q3 2026 earnings call
The iPhone and Mac sold well, but memory costs threaten further price increases.