
"Duffy to announce nuclear reactor on the moon" is not a headline I imagined reading before last week. Sure, as a sci-fi loving nerd, I could see a future where nuclear power played a role in permanent Moon settlements. But the idea of NASA building a 100-kilowatt microreactor there in the next five years seemed ridiculous. Not so, according to scientists.

HyperX has announced its latest flagship wireless gaming headset, and once again, the brand’s primary mission statement seems to be chasing eternal life for headphone batteries. The Cloud Alpha 2 will last, according to its maker, for up to

A senior lawyer in Australia has apologized to a judge for filing submissions in a murder case that included fake quotes and nonexistent case judgments generated by artificial intelligence.
The blunder in the Supreme Court of Victoria state is another i

It's easy to take URL superpowers for granted, even if you already have these patterns under your belt.
A Few Things About the Anchor Element’s href You Might Not Have Known originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Different noise colors affect your brain differently and they can be helpful if you have them on as you go to sleep. Here's how noise colors work and how you can try them. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/here-are-the-4-best-noise-colors-to-improve-your-sleep/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're wary of building a PC but want to avoid lock-in from weird proprietary cases and motherboards, the Velocity Micro Raptor Z95A I tested might just be your ticket. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/velocity-raptor-z95a-gaming-pc-review-what-leaving-it-to-the-pros-looks-like/#ftag=CADf328eec

Wet-dry vacuums are becoming more common products. The latest S30 and S30 Pro from Narwal come with AI-powered features and self-cleaning. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/narwals-new-s30-series-improves-on-wet-dry-vacuuming-with-ai-and-self-cleaning/#ftag=CADf328eec

The defending champions kick off the new season at Anfield as the Reds host the Cherries. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-liverpool-vs-bournemouth-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Marvel Zombies has a not-so-spooky new release date on Disney+, and I don't understand why.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-16-august-2025

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-16-august-2025

AI data centers require vast power resources at a time when the national grids are shifting toward renewables.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/is-the-uk-energy-grid-ready-for-ais-power-demands

From sci-fi horror and gritty thrillers, to adult-oriented and child-friendly animated offerings, there's lots to watch at home this weekend.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-16-august-2025

The Canadian government body is investigating a breach and data theft.

As EU regulations tighten, tech companies must act fast to meet new sustainability rules—or risk falling behind. Discover how Digital Product Passports could reshape the industry and drive the circular economy forward.

The traditional distribution model was designed for scale, but the kind that follows success, not the kind that builds it.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-emerging-tech-needs-a-new-breed-of-distributor

AV-killing tools are gaining popularity but there are ways to mitigate the threat.

A Mac Pro for 2025? It may arrive with an M4 Ultra CPU, despite what the naysayers think.

A ton of new gameplay details have been revealed for World of Warcraft's upcoming Legion Remix event, and a teaser trailer has been uploaded for the game's upcoming Midnight expansion.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been drastically altered due to backlash from players in China decrying the game's depiction of famous Chinese historical figures.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/wuchang-fallen-feathers-is-broken-by-a-push-to-censorship

A week after calling Intel’s CEO “conflicted,” Trump met with him. Now the U.S. is reportedly exploring a stake in the chipmaker.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made some interesting comments on Huge Conversations with Cleo Abram last week, noting that it's Gen X that will feel AI's impact more than Gen Z.

I love being able to track my luggage when I’m on vacation or my keys when I leave the house. It gives me peace of mind. But Apple’s AirTags can be pretty pricey, which sucks when you need several of them. Looking for a cheap Bluetooth tracker? Ugreen’s FineTrack smart tracker is only $10 on Amazon right now with a


Ever since Microsoft killed WordPad in 2024, the much-simpler Notepad app has been receiving several new features—almost as if it’s evol

BlackWidow is Razer’s best-known series of gaming keyboards, and for years they’ve all used Cherry-style mechanical switches, as do most gaming keyboards at this point. Customers who want sleeker, low-profile designs often look to the DeathStalker line

If you’re still using only your laptop’s single screen when you’re on the go, you’re missing out! It’s time to finally get a portable monitor so you can be more efficient with work, streaming, browsing, what have you. Once you start using one, you’ll never want to go back.

According to an internal Meta policy document, leaked to Reuters, the company’s AI guidelines allowed provocative and controversial behaviors, including “sensual” conversations with minors.
Reuter’s review of the policy document revealed that the governing standard

Not all PC gamers are obsessed with hardware and performance… which is kind of like saying not all Porsches are fast. If you’ve dropped four figures into a machine specifically to play games, you probably want to quantify at least some of that performance. The latest Steam beta has improved its in-game overlay performance monitor, and according to Valve, it’s even be

Experts say that China has no power supply issues, allowing it to build as many data centers as it wants without worrying about exceeding its grid's capacity.

It's doing this to find lower tariffs put on neighboring countries.

Intel’s latest graphics driver (32.0.101.6987) introduces a “Shared GPU Memory Override” feature for certain Core Ultra CPUs with Arc graphics, letting users manually choose the amount of VRAM that's reserved from system RAM. The update also claims to offer smoother Windows animations, modest gaming FPS gains, and reduced resource usage.

AMD’s Radeon AI Pro R9700, a 32GB RDNA 4 GPU aimed at AI workloads, has appeared in the DIY market for $1,324 via Gigabyte’s “AI Top” blower model. Matching RX 9070 XT’s core specs but doubling VRAM, it offers strong value versus pricier Nvidia offerings and is finally available outside of prebuilts.

Moscow is to blame for a cyberattack on a dam, which remotely opened the floodgates for a period of around four hours, says Norway's security chief.


Google has started rolling out customizable calling cards for the beta versions of its Android Contacts and Phone apps. Android Authority found clues that the company was working on the feature back in July when it did an APK teardown. Now, you can give it a t

Apple is making good on its promise to release new Peanuts content with today's premiere of


Whether you need a new MacBook for the upcoming semester or you've just been itching to upgrade from an older machine, now's a good time to buy. Amazon has a sale on the latest


Ranking today takes more than keywords. Here's how to create AI-friendly, user-focused content that keeps your brand visible in today’s evolving search ecosystem.
The post AI-Powered Search: Adapting Your SEO Strategy appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/ai-powered-search-adapting-your-seo-

A Reddit thread about a sharp crawl drop prompted guidance from Google’s John Mueller. Here’s how to diagnose the cause.
The post Googlebot Crawl Slump? Mueller Points To Server Errors appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/googlebot-crawl-slump-mueller-points-to-server-errors/553715

Short story: Slapping hidden=until-found
on an element in HTML enables any hidden content within the element to be findable in the browser with in-page search.
Covering hidden=until-found originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

Commentary: The Apple Watch and AirPods can lead the way in Apple's AI comeback — that is, if those Siri reports are true. https://www.cnet.com/tech/apple-already-has-the-perfect-ai-gadget-it-just-needs-one-more-thing/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple's reported work on Siri means you can control all sorts of things with your voice — even order food or book rides from apps not made by Apple. CNET's Bridget Carey explains what's changing, and how a smarter Siri means the Apple Watch could be the killer AI gadget. https://www.cnet.com/videos/apples-killer-ai-gadget-is-already-here/#ftag=CADf328eec

Review: Samsung's lower-cost flip could be a great $900 value, but it gets in its own way to command that price. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tested-the-galaxy-z-flip-7-fe-and-had-mixed-feelings-until-i-saw-the-sale-price/#ftag=CADf328eec

Want healthier kidneys? Try adding these superfoods to your plate. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/the-13-foods-that-could-save-your-kidneys-and-your-wallet/#ftag=CADf328eec

The 18th annual competition showcases masterpiece photos taken with Apple devices across the globe. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/2025-iphone-photography-award-winners-prove-any-phone-can-create-stunning-images/#ftag=CADf328eec

Maybe you'll even have fun grading them. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/back-to-school-how-teachers-can-use-ai-to-create-assignments-students-actually-want-to-do/#ftag=CADf328eec

A 20-minute peek at the highly-anticipated sequel to Pokemon Legends: Arceus. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-legends-z-a-hands-on-trying-out-real-time-and-mega-evolution-fights/#ftag=CADf328eec

You really can beat the clock when it comes to how long wine will stay fresh. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/stop-your-wine-from-going-bad-fast-with-these-storage-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sick of AI in Windows 11? I am too, but there's one feature I want - and the kicker is I'm not going to get it.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be the first foldable on the market to be fully protected against dust and water.

Apple is apparently testing an upcoming 5G MacBook, macOS Tahoe code suggests– and I hope it finally becomes reality.

The head of ChatGPT at OpenAI was asked about ads on the platform, and his response was, as you'd expect, pretty coy.

The Alto bag is a fashion-forward carrier for Sony's best wireless headphones

GPT-5 completed Pokémon Red in just seven days, and it used an old technique many of us are familiar with.

The Trump Administration is reportedly exploring a deal to part-own Intel, but it "should be regarded as speculation" only - for now.

Amazon spends more than Luxembourg's entire GDP on data centers – more than Google, Microsoft or Meta.

Lenovo's Legion Go S, a Windows-based handheld alternative to the Steam Deck, has dropped to a far more sensible $499.99 for a limited time, revitalizing its appeal.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/legion-go-s-for-499-with-windows

A new report suggests GPT-5 is a power guzzler compared to its predecessors, consuming 40 watt-hours of electricity to generate a medium-length response of about 1,000 tokens.

Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardcore hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the latest topics on our YouTube show or fresh news from across the web? You’re in the right place.

Have you ever found yourself having to constantly write out or say your Wi-Fi login and password to family and friends that visit or stay over? I know I have.
A simple solution to that problem is to create a QR code in Windows for your Wi-Fi that people can then easily scan with their own device’s camera and connect to at a moment’s notice.
There

If you’ve been looking to upgrade your monitor, this 4K Samsung model may be just what your setup needs. The 28-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 is only $299 at Walmart right now, an enormous drop from its

3,700 MB/s sequential read and 3,400 MB/s sequential write speed in a tiny package that fits in your device like a SIM card.

Cornell researchers have built a chip that processes AI tasks and handles wireless communication using microwaves instead of digital logic, slashing power use while boosting speed—paving the way for always-on, cloud-free AI in tiny devices.

I've reviewed more than 100 3D printers, and these are the top features I prefer in a new printer.

The Insta360 Antigravity A1 is a new 360-degree FPV drone from a spin-off brand called Antigravity. The A1 includes a drone, OLED Vision goggles and a Grip motion controller — it’s more of a set.
The drone has two ultrawide cameras that can capture 8K video, and it uses stitching algorithms to make the drone invisible in the final footage. When I tested

Ford has big plans for 2027: This week, the American carmaker announced a new "Universal EV Platform" for future electric cars, spearheaded by a $30,000 mid-sized EV pickup. In this episode, we're joined by SAE International Editor Roberto Baldwin to break down all of Ford's claims, as well as where its $5 billion manufacturing investment is going. Can Ford really rebound after slow EV sales and last year's d


There are dozens of VPNs to choose from, but to think they're all created equally would be a mistake. Some are better than others, and NordVPN sits squarely in the better category. Now, you can save up to 77 percent on most of NordVPN's plans. Arguably the best plan for most people is the

Recent Nielsen data confirmed what many of us had already begun to sense: Streaming services surpassed broadcast and cable in TV viewership. It’s a streaming world. Broadcast television just lives in it.
Nowhere is that more apparent than in sports. Next week, ESPN will launch its first direct-to-consumer app

Hello again, and welcome to Fast Company’s Plugged In.
For as long as there’s been software, upgrades have been emotionally fraught. When people grow accustomed to a product, they can come to regard it like a comfy pair of shoes. Exhibit A: Windows XP, which many users were loath to give up years after Microsoft had done its b

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in a modern airliner’s cockpit? While you’re enjoying your in-flight movie, a quiet technological revolution is underway, one that’s not only making flying safer but also reducing air time to help minimize delays and reduce each flight’s carbon footprint. This advancement is a new application of a long-standing technology known as ADS-B, or Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast. The new application, called SafeRoute+, is a k

Keep cool and trim your bill with this thermostat setting. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/cut-your-ac-bill-instantly-by-choosing-the-ideal-thermostat-temperature/#ftag=CADf328eec

A sample of Apple's new alternative versions of the Reflection ringtone in iOS 26. https://www.cnet.com/videos/apples-new-ios-26-ringtones-put-a-new-twist-on-reflection/#ftag=CADf328eec

According to the USDA, fresh chicken is only good for two days in the fridge -- but there’s more nuance to it. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/news/how-long-can-i-keep-fresh-chicken-in-the-fridge/#ftag=CADf328eec

A few settings tweaks can help prolong your battery life or reveal if it's time for a replacement. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/you-can-improve-your-android-phones-battery-life-with-these-6-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec

A sample of the new iPhone ringtone found in the public beta of iOS 26. https://www.cnet.com/videos/listen-to-apples-new-little-bird-ringtone-in-ios-26/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's a sneak peak at the new ringtones Apple could bring to your iPhone this year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/get-ready-for-all-these-new-ringtones-in-ios-26/#ftag=CADf328eec

You don't need an iPhone 16 to use this feature anymore. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/heres-how-to-access-apples-visual-intelligence-on-an-iphone-15-pro/#ftag=CADf328eec

Make your sandwich golden and crunchy, no oil required. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/i-found-a-better-way-to-cook-grilled-cheese-and-im-never-going-back/#ftag=CADf328eec

Applying Apple Intelligence to this low-level function looks like it could make a real difference. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/looking-for-more-iphone-battery-life-adaptive-power-in-ios-26-should-provide-a-boost/#ftag=CADf328eec

Now's your chance to sing along with Saja Boys and HUNTR/X. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-watch-kpop-demon-hunters-in-theaters-for-two-days-only-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

There's no need to buy a new set of wireless headphones. A few easy tweaks can have them working like a charm. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-hate-when-my-wireless-headphones-randomly-disconnect-heres-how-i-avoid-that/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's normal to stall, but these six habits could be the real culprits. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/ditch-these-six-sneaky-habits-if-you-actually-want-to-lose-weight-for-good/#ftag=CADf328eec

This is why we have betas, people. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/thank-you-apple-for-fixing-the-camera-navigation-in-the-latest-ios-26-beta/#ftag=CADf328eec

The iPhone 17 Pro could have an aluminum chassis, according to a new leak. The phone is also expected to get several camera upgrades, including a new 8x telephoto lens. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/bye-bye-titanium-the-iphone-17-pros-aluminum-frame-might-be-in-this-new-leak/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're wary of building a PC but want to avoid lock-in from weird proprietary cases and motherboards, the Velocity Micro Raptor Z95A I tested might just be your ticket. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/velocity-raptor-z95a-gaming-pc-shows-what-leaving-it-to-the-pros-looks-like/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nighttime bathroom trips stealing your sleep? Try these five habits. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/tired-of-those-constant-nighttime-pee-runs-treat-the-tinkles-with-these-tips/#ftag=CADf328eec