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Black Ops 6 Quad Feed Double XP Weekend Live Now During Battlefield 6 Open Beta

If explosive Battlefield chaos isn't quite up your alley, you can advance the Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 5 battle pass instead. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-double-xp-weekend-live-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 "It is acceptable to describe a child in terms that evidence their attractiveness": Meta AI bends safety guidelines by engaging in sensual talks with minors, generating false content, and discriminating against Black people

According to an internal document from Meta Platforms, the company's AI chatbot across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram has permission to engage in romantic and sensual conversations with children, generate false information, and even argue that black people are dumber than white people.

https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/it-is-acceptabl

The Psychology Of Color In UX Design And Digital Products

Rodolpho Henrique guides you through the essential aspects of color in digital design and user experience, from the practical steps of creating effective and scalable color palettes to the critical accessibility considerations. You will explore the psychological impact of different hues and learn how to strategically leverage color to evoke specific emotions, enhance user experience, and understand why thoughtful color choices are essential for successful digital products. https://smashingmagazi

Sen. Hawley says he'll investigate Meta's 'sensual' child chatbot policies

This week's Meta AI chatbot leak could have repercussions for the company beyond bad PR. On Friday, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) said the Senate Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, which he chairs, will investigate the company.

"Your company has acknowledged the veracity of these reports and made retractions only after this alarming content came to light," Hawley

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These 12 Foods Turned Out to Be Way Healthier Than I Thought

You don't have to spend extra on organic superfoods and expensive supplements to be healthy. These common foods are healthier than you think. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/these-12-foods-turned-out-to-be-way-healthier-than-i-thought/#ftag=CADf328eec

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iPhone 17 release is rumored for September: Here's what to know ahead of Apple's fall event

The Apple iPhone event is right around the corner, which means the huge tech company will finally reveal its iPhone 17 lineup. The latest

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Louisiana Attorney General has filed a "Child Protection" lawsuit against Roblox

The state of Louisiana is suing online gaming platform Roblox, alleging that it fails to adequately protect its majority underage user base from online predators. In the state’s lawsuit, they allege that Roblox is failing to "implement basic safety controls" such as biometric age veri

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iOS 26 public beta 2 is now available to download: Everything to know about Apple's iPhone updates
new liquid glass display on an iPhone
Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple)

At the iPhone event expected next month (

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 Liverpool vs Bournemouth LIVE: cheap Premier League streams, team news, live updates

How to watch Liverpool vs Bournemouth live streams as the two sides raise the curtain on the 2025/26 Premier League season.

https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/live/liverpool-vs-bournemouth-live

Get this 1440p OLED gaming monitor for just $450 while you can
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This Logitech MX Master mouse is a bargain for just $50 today
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The 8 smart home routines I absolutely, positively depend on
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Intel’s new configurable VRAM option gives Core laptops an AI boost
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 China-based firm delivers its first chipmaking tool that stamps nanoscale processor designs onto wafers — Prinano's nanoimprint lithography tool uses quartz molds engraved with circuits

China's Prinano Technology has shipped its first domestically developed semiconductor-grade step-and-repeat nanoimprint lithography system that offers sub-10 nm single-step patterning for applications like memory, photonics, and advanced packaging.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/china-based-firm-delivers-its-first-chipmaking-tool-that-stamps-nano

 Early RTX 5090D V2 benchmarks suggest that maybe 384-bit memory is just fine after all — 'nerfed' China-market GPU runs within 2.2% of 5090D in some tests

Early benchmarks of Nvidia's RTX 5090D V2 in games reveal that the GPU's neutered 384-bit interface and 24GB of GDDR7 memory don't downgrade its gaming capabilities at all. The RTX 5090D V2 performs on par with the RTX 5090D.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/early-rtx-5090d-v2-benchmarks-suggest-that-maybe-384-bit-memory-is-just-fine-after-all

 This 15.6-inch IPS portable monitor is 36% off — at only $69, this is a cheap answer to your Back to School second screen needs

The Arzopa S1 Table portable monitor checks a lot of boxes with its 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution IPS display, convenient USB Type-C (power and display) and HDMI options, and even built-in speakers, for an alluring $69.99. The regular Amazon list price is $109.99.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/this-15-6-inch-ips-portable-monitor-

 The 4K Samsung Odyssey G70B is only $300, a massive $400 discount from its original price — perfect for back-to-school shoppers

Samsung is known to make some of the best gaming monitors on the market, and the G70B is no exception. With its 4K resolution and 144 Hz refresh rate, it's a perfect combination of specs and price, at just $300. It even has local dimming, G-Sync support, and a whole smart TV built in, thanks to Tizen OS support.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/the

Why on Earth would NASA build a nuclear reactor on the Moon?

"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.

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HyperX’s claims its latest headset lasts 250 hours on a single charge

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

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A Few Things About the Anchor Element’s href You Might Not Have Known

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

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Here Are the 4 Best Noise Colors to Improve Your Sleep

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

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Velocity Raptor Z95A Gaming PC Review: What Leaving It to the Pros Looks Like

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

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 NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, August 16 (game #797)

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

 Is the UK energy grid ready for AI's power demands?

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

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, August 16 (game #531)

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 EU’s first ESPR Working Plan is out: Tech companies need to consider DPP compliance now

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.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-eus-first-espr-working-plan-is-out-tech-companies-need-to-consider-dpp-compliance-now

 Why emerging tech needs a new breed of distributor

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

 World of Warcraft goes crazy with new Legion Remix info and teasers for Midnight Expansion — The full Gamescom reveal cannot get here fast enough

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.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/world-of-warcraft--new-legion-remix-info-teasers-for-midnight-expansion

This Apple AirTag alternative is just as good and only $10 right now
Get HP’s 2-in-1 AI laptop with crazy battery life for only $530 today
Razer’s newest BlackWidow gaming keyboards go low-profile
This ultra-slim portable 1080p IPS monitor is 36% off right now
Meta’s AI rules permitted ‘sensual’ chats with minors and racist comments
Steam’s new performance monitor beats Task Manager, says Valve
 Intel's new graphics driver lets you dedicate up to 87% of laptop memory capacity to the iGPU for VRAM — Core Ultra CPUs get "Shared GPU Memory Override" feature

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.

https://www.tomshard

 AMD's elusive Radeon AI Pro R9700 makes its first retail appearance for the DIY market — Customer on Reddit buys the Gigabyte "AI Top" variant for $1,324

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.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amds-elusi

Google is testing customizable calling cards for Android that show up when your friends call

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

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Apple TV+ releases the first 'Peanuts' musical in 37 years

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

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HORI's Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 drops to $40

The HORI Piranha Plant camera for the Nintendo Switch 2

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MacBook Air deal: Pick up the M4-powered laptop while it's down to a record-low price

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

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MasterClass memberships are 40 percent off right now

MasterClass promises online learning with instructors who are the very best in their fields, and an annual subscription is

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Covering hidden=until-found

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

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Apple Already Has the Ideal AI Gadget (It Just Needs One More Thing)

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

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Apple Watch Could Become the Perfect AI Gadget video

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

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