Owen Poole covers the important tech stories of the day, including NASA possibly decommissioning a key satellite that measures carbon, ESPN making huge deals with the NFL and WWE ahead of its standalone service debut, and an interview with an AI avatar of a teen killed in a mass shooting sparks a backlash. https://www.cnet.com/videos/interview-with-an-ai-avatar-of-a-slain-teen-goes-viral-espn-announces-new-partnerships-and-more-tech-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
TPC Southwind in Memphis plays host to the first instalment of this season's playoffs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/fedex-st-jude-championship-2025-tv-schedule-today-how-to-watch-stream-all-the-pga-tour-golf-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
My deep, shameful secret? I enjoy anthropomorphic talking racecars and Dole Whips. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/its-time-i-admit-im-a-disney-adult-and-these-new-disney-plus-videos-helped-me-realize-that/#ftag=CADf328eec
If your AC seems like its doing nothing but blowing out hot air, there's a good chance it needs to be cleaned. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/no-excuses-clean-your-air-conditioner-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
Harry Kane faces his old club in a preseason friendly at the Allianz Arena. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-bayern-munich-vs-tottenham-from-anywhere-stream-preseason-friendly-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Narwal Flow is the newest robot vacuum and mop in the company's lineup and its loaded with features for improved mopping and navigation. Here's what's new. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/narwals-new-self-cleaning-ai-enhanced-robot-vacuum-and-mop-ces-is-ready-to-buy/#ftag=CADf328eec
I made Cornell chicken three ways, and it just might be the most versatile chicken recipe you'll make all summer. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/air-fryer-grill-or-cast-iron-theres-no-way-to-mess-up-this-75-year-old-bbq-recipe/#ftag=CADf328eec
There are four good reasons to flip your phone upside down when it's resting. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-always-keep-my-phone-face-down-on-the-table-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec
AI chatbots can be helpful tools, but using them for certain tasks can be risky and even dangerous. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/if-youre-using-chatgpt-for-any-of-these-11-things-stop-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
The engine behind ChatGPT has long been expected to get a revamp. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gpt-5-openais-dropping-hints-about-chatgpts-new-ai-model-how-to-watch-the-livestream/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you have your eye on a Sonos speaker and live in the US, you might want to act sooner rather than later – because price hikes are incoming.
Noah Hawley teases what we can expect from Alien: Earth's horrifying group of creatures – and why there are only five of them.
Google is taking its terminal-based Gemini CLI over to GitHub to give it even more context into a user's code.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-gemini-and-github-are-teaming-up-for-ai-powered-coding
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-8-august-2025
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-8-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-8-august-2025
Critical-severity flaw found in Trend Micro's endpoint security solution is being actively exploited.
The AI roadmap for manufacturers to turn raw industrial data into AI-ready data and gain real-time business insights.
New UK cyber funding strengthens defenses for critical infrastructure amid rising digital threats.
A new partnership will see participating US federal agencies given ChatGPT for ‘essentially nothing’.
Rising cloud costs and data laws are pushing UK firms to reclaim on-premises control.
Audioengine's HD3 stereo speakers get better sound and better connectivity too
Early reports claim that DJI is preparing a panoramic camera drone powered by dual lens technology, similar to what we’ve seen in its Osmo 360 action camera.
Here's our live coverage of the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 3.5. This includes info on start time, downtime, and Blade. Here's what you need to know.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/marvel-rivals-season-3-5-live-blade-release-time-downtime
A bug allows crooks to move from on-prem to the cloud and wreak havoc.
The Batman Part II's troubles seem to be over as Matt Reeves' long-overdue sequel lands an official filming start date.
This Shark Stratos deal is seriously impressive and now just £199. That’s a 34% discount on one of the more popular cleaners at Trusted Reviews.
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Originally priced at £379.99, the LG 34WR55QK is now available for just £264.98, saving 30%, thanks to this limited-time deal.
The post This fantastic curved LG ultrawide monitor now has 30% off appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/fantastic-curved-lg-ultrawide-monitor-now-30-off
Bose has arguably perfected its active noise cancellation better than any other brand so far, and right now you can grab a pair for just $149.
The post Grab a set of Bose QuietComfort true wireless earbuds with ANC for less appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/grab-bose-quietcomfort-true-wi
The Samsung Tab A9+ was already a strong contender in its price range, but it’s now an even better deal at just $155.72 (saving 29%).
The post Snag this unbeatable deal on a tempting Samsung tablet right now appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/snag-this-unbeatable-deal-tempting-samsung-tablet
Microsoft has confirmed that enrolling a Windows 10 PC into the Extended Security Updates program by paying $30 still requires a Microsoft Account, but that one ESU license covers up to 10 devices.
Wobbly Life 1.0 blasts off Sept 18 with a huge Space Update, new missions, vehicles & a physical edition.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/wobbly-life-space-update
Google DeepMind's CEO, Demis Hassabis, recently discussed the implications of AI in the future, further indicating that AGI could be achieved within the next 5-10 years, leading to radical abundance.
Perplexity is powering a new AI search engine for Trump Media’s Truth Social, drawing criticism.
Stardock CEO Brad Wardell gets frank with us on the current state of the gaming industry. We talk Ashes of the Singularity II, RTS in the current gaming landscape, the virtues and pitfalls of Xbox Game Pass, and much more.
UK Xbox users received a message this morning prompting them to verify their age otherwise social features would be restricted.
Windows Explorer has always seemed like a part of a small car’s toolkit: perfectly usable, but limited to the basic functions.
Over the years, Microsoft has repeatedly revised the software and added a search function that, upon closer inspection, proves to be surprisingly complex. However, the operating concept of Explorer is still not intuitive and tends t
The best home security camera is one that you can set up in minutes and requires no maintenance whatsoever. The Eufy SoloCam S220 checks both of those boxes, and it’s currently on sale for super cheap on Amazon with a stunning 46% discount. At just $70, it’s sitting very close to the cheapest price it’s ever been!
Samsung has an insanely large 57-inch gaming monitor with impressive specs, and it just dropped to the best price we’ve seen all year. Act fast to score the Odyssey Neo G9 for just $1,500, which is a massive $800 discount down from its crazy-high $2,300 MSRP!
At 57 inches, this beast is wider than many TVs
In a move that surprises no one, Microsoft continues to annoy its users with more pop-up windows that present various offers and subscriptions that users didn’t ask for. Most recently, Windows 11 is once again urging (or more like nagging) users to use OneDrive as an online storage and backup medium, reports
If you’re looking to upgrade your home office computer, then your best bet these days is a mini PC that’s both powerful and affordable. This powerful Beelink SER8 that’s on sale is one such option—it’s more than capable of handling any work tasks you need to get done, and it’s do
Despite ever-improving junk mail filters and more sophisticated defense measures, phishing is still one of the biggest threats to cyber security and they’re becoming increasingly difficult to recognize. Criminals are using Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT to formulate their emails, which results in largely error-free texts with correct gr
In a report published by security company GuidePoint Security, they’ve issued a warning that hackers can effectively bypass Microsoft Defender to install and deploy Akira ransomware.
This
Intel is a company in crisis, failing to compete with the products of its booming rivals and struggling to get back on its feet after a high-profile leadership shakeup and devastating layoffs. The last thing it needs is to be in the crosshairs of an increasingly dictatorial federal government. But that is indeed what’s happening, as U.S. president Trump demands that
This fall, we’re going to be getting Windows 11 25H2, the latest update to Microsoft’s latest operating system—though expect this one to be far less disruptive than 24H2 and
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President Trump’s far-reaching and sometimes random import taxes have proven to be a continuing source of frustration for businesses—and it doesn’t look like those headaches are going away anytime soon. The president said Wednesday that he intends to put a 100 percent import tariff on chips and semiconductors.
Like the over-200 percent tariff on goods and m
SanDisk and SK hynix have announced they're collaborating on High Bandwidth Flash (HBF)—a potential alternative to traditional, DRAM-based HBM for AI GPUs. Instead of only relying on DRAM, HBF adds NAND to the memory stack, allowing for non-volatility that can cut energy (and thermal) costs, along with upping the storage capacity.
Dropping to an all-time low on Amazon, Zotac's RTX 5090 Gaming Solid OC GPU is available for Amazon Prime members.
President Donald Trump called for Intel's CEO to resign in a Truth Social post, claiming that Lip-Bu Tan is "conflicted."
Intel is retiring 16x MSAA support in its Xe3 GPUs, citing limited vendor adoption and the rise of more efficient upscaling methods like XeSS, FSR, and DLSS. The change begins with Mesa 25.3 and aligns with Xe3’s launch in upcoming Panther Lake SoCs.
Silicon Motion previews its next-gen Neptune SSD controller for client PCs, featuring a PCIe 6.0 x4 interface and over 25 GB/s read speeds, but mass production is only set for 2028.
The Framework Desktop is 4.5 liters of charm with a powerful AMD Strix Halo APU, but it's pricey compared to other systems.'
https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/framework-desktop-review
Sonos plans to raise prices across its products later this year in order to minimize the impact of tariffs on its earnings, the company has revealed alongside its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. It hasn't listed the products and their n
A power bank with a wireless charging option is a very handy device for anyone who's typically on the go. It's probably worth having a fully charged one on hand in case of a power outage too. Anker makes some of our favorite power banks, and one with a Qi2 charging function and 10,000mAh capacity is currently on sale. You can
Between 2017 and 2022, 400,181 Uber trips resulted in reports of sexual assault or sexual misconduct in the US, or around one every eight minutes, according to sealed documents seen by The New York Times. The company had only disclosed 12,522 accounts of serious sexual assaults during the same time period. The report is based on interviews with current a former employees, inter
Grok's responses to users on X could include paid advertisements in the future. According to the Financial Times, X owner Elon Musk told advertisers in a live discussion that his company would let marketers pay to appear in suggestions from Grok. He said that after making Grok the "smartest, most accurate AI in the world," the company is now focusing on paying "for those expensive G
When UFO 50, the dizzyingly ambitious fictional game compendium from the creator of Spelunky, landed on PC last year, a Switch port felt inevitable. We’ve had to wait nearly 12 months for that to happen, but it’s finally here.
Rudely shadow-dropped into a sizzle reel at the end of Nintendo’s (otherwise
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Stasher is a tiny CLI tool that lets you share encrypted secrets that burn after reading — no accounts, no logins, no servers to trust.
I built it because I just wanted to share a password. Not spin up infra. Not register for some "secure" web app. Not trust Slack threads. Just send a secret.
Secrets are encrypted client-side with AES-256-GCM. You get a `uuid:key` token to share. Once someone reads it, it's gone. If they don't read it in 10 minutes, it expires and deleted.
Everything i
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Last week, Punchbowl News published an internal memo the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) sent to its members, warning that Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 operating system for the iPhone could cost the or
Running ads for similar products across brands? Learn how to manage internal competition, protect CPCs, and avoid self-sabotage in paid search.
The post Ask A PPC: How Do I Avoid Cannibalization On Similar Products? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The future of paid media isn’t demographic; it’s semantic. This piece explores the invisible funnel GenAI systems use to decide who sees your content.
The post Cohorts, Clusters, And The Coming AI Ad System appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/cohorts-clusters-and-the-coming-ai-ad-system/553
In this episode, discover the art of how to discover and build your brand identity for a solid marketing foundation that resonates with customers.
The post Building Brand Identity: How To Define Who You Are appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/building-brand-identity-how-to-discover-w
From sharing your library with family or sending documents straight to your device, there are plenty of lesser-known tricks to make the most of your e-reader. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/want-to-get-the-most-from-your-kindle-i-recommend-these-10-hacks/#ftag=CADf328eec
This sleek smartwatch is a CNET Editors' Choice Award winner -- and I love mine. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-apple-watch-series-10-is-by-far-my-favorite-smartwatch-and-its-25-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Home insurance monthly premiums can be a pain but I learned most insurance will give you a rate discount with the right security system. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/i-found-out-just-how-much-a-home-security-system-can-save-on-home-insurance/#ftag=CADf328eec
Amazon is offering Prime members a whopping 29% off this top-rated vacuum -- but not for long. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-robot-vacuums-navigation-capacity-is-unmatched-and-prime-members-can-now-snag-it-at-500-discount/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Mafia comeback? Fuggedaboudit. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/mafia-the-old-country-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
I'm not scared of worms, I just don't like them and wish they would go away -- forever. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/i-hate-worms-but-ill-still-play-this-worms-game-on-apple-arcade/#ftag=CADf328eec
Microsoft also brought on a few more games to Game Pass Standard. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/xbox-game-pass-subscribers-can-play-assassins-creed-mirage-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: I've tried to make the iPhone a handheld gaming machine but I keep running into the same roadblocks. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-gaming-is-convoluted-heres-what-the-iphone-17-needs-to-sway-me-as-a-gamer/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can now stream South Park season 27 episode 2 after its brief hiatus, but annoyingly, you won’t find the biggest burn from the creators this week while watching.
A free demo for Rogue Factor's upcoming supernatural third-person action game Hell is Us has been announced.
Supposedly official renders show the Pixel 10 Pro XL from a variety of angles and in two colors.
If you're running the latest developer beta of iOS 26, you may have noticed a change to the charging lights.
Microsoft just minimized the annoyance with one Windows 11 nag – then put in a much worse one.
The Venice Film Festival becomes the latest entertainment event to be affected by a data breach.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/venice-film-festival-hacked-attendee-data-leaked-online
Mafia: The Old Country will offer two performance modes on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and is officially PlayStation 5 Pro-enhanced.
A new rumor says the iPhone 17 Pro could get more storage and a $50 price rise.
A TV and streaming service, owned by Deutsche Telekom, kept an open database, leaking IP addresses, MAC addresses, and more.
New tariffs look to bring chip manufacturing back to the US.
Today's Indie World Showcase will show off new Switch and Switch 2 games coming soon.
https://www.techradar.com/news/live/nintendo-indieworld-showcase-aug-2025-live