We live and work in a world where being busy is equated with success. However, this new AI era presents a chance to approach things differently.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/beyond-being-busy-redefining-productivity-in-the-age-of-ai
Google’s Gemini AI is gaining a memory for personalized help and a temporary chat feature that won't remember anything.
All the ways to watch Premier League live streams online and on TV in Canada as the EPL returns for 2025/26.
https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/football/premier-league-live-canada
The larger iPhone Pro upgrade wasn't really on my radar -- until I started looking into what might be coming next month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/im-eyeing-these-7-iphone-17-pro-max-rumors-to-decide-whether-to-upgrade/#ftag=CADf328eec
Reuters found that Meta's AI guidelines and standards are troublesome in multiple ways. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/meta-is-under-fire-for-ai-guidelines-on-sensual-chats-with-minors/#ftag=CADf328eec
The crazy-colorful shake is part of the McDonaldland Meal, which is like a (pricey) Happy Meal for adults. And now I know the flavor. https://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-the-mystery-flavor-of-the-mt-mcdonaldland-pink-and-blue-mcdonalds-shake/#ftag=CADf328eec
I'm crossing my fingers for more innovation
OpenAI has rolled out Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts integrations into ChatGPT, but restricted features for Plus users.
There's no such thing as a free lunch - but you can get a new PC case for nothing.
Believe me, I get it–asking an AI chatbot to turn a picture of your pride and joy into a whimsical cartoon character is seriously fun. The appeal is undeniable, but yeah, there are risks.
This exact scenario actually played out at a family cookout a few weeks ago. When a well-meaning relative showed me an AI-altered family photo, my stomach dropped to my fe
The Supreme Court has decided not to weigh in on one of the many state-level age-verification laws currently being reviewed across the country. Today, the top court chose not to intervene on legislation from Mississippi about checking the ages of social media users, denying an application to vacate stay from NetChoice.
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Google Flights' new AI search feature isn't revolutionary, but it's fun if you're chill about travel. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/googles-new-ai-flight-deals-tool-works-but-only-if-youre-an-anywhere-anytime-traveler/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 15, #796. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-15-796/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 15, No. 530. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-15-530/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 15, No. 326 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-15-326/#ftag=CADf328eec
Claims that smartwatches "don't understand" stress are missing the point of the study
As John Grisham's best-selling legal thriller gets the glossy boxset treatment, here we explain how to watch The Rainmaker online and stream from anywhere.
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/watch-the-rainmaker-online
The latest PowerToys update delivers a faster Command Palette, redesigned settings dashboard, and a new Spotlight mode for Mouse Highlighter.
The Fallout TV series is showing up to Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2025, with a look at the upcoming second season.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/fallout-tv-series-season-2-opening-night-live-gamescom
Square Enix's FFXIV stands tall as one of the biggest and best MMOs available, and following the release of Patch 7.3, all of its editions have gotten 40% off discounts.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/after-patch-7-3-ffxiv-just-got-a-colossal-sale
It's easy to draw similarities between the rise of netbooks in the late '00s and gaming handhelds today. Will they meet the same end, or will gaming handhelds hold on?
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/gaming-handhelds-new-netbooks-fate
A leak from Blizzard’s internal servers has fans convinced Diablo 4’s most-requested class, the Paladin, is finally on the way, just ahead of Gamescom. Meanwhile, Season 10 is bringing the game’s most chaotic theme yet. Literally, the theme is 'Chaos'.
In a new report from Reuters, it's claimed that trackers have been discovered in some AI chip shipments "at high risk of illegal diversion to China." That's terrible timing for NVIDIA, which is under the microscope due to national security concerns from Beijing officials.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/report-ai-chip-trackers-nvidia-responds
The U.S. government is discussing whether it will take a stake in beleaguered chipmaker Intel Corp. as a way to bail it out of its financial struggles, according to a report.
Bloomberg reported that the two sides were in discuss
When you want to find information online, where do you go? For a long time, Google was the answer. The search giant has become so embedded in modern culture that we use “to Google” as a verb. But there’s a new player on the block—one that has upended everything.
More and more people are flocking to ChatGPT as their primary mode of query fulfillment, and why
The U.S. administration is considering buying a stake in Intel to accelerate construction of its long-delayed $100 billion Ohio fab complex that is crucial for the company's revival.
Vývojáři webového serveru Nginx připravili modul ngx_http_acme_module, který integruje vytváření a správu certifikátů pomocí protokolu ACME. Pro správu HTTPS tak už nebude potřeba externí nástroj. Jak to funguje? https://www.root.cz/clanky/nginx-ma-modul-pro-generovani-https-certifikatu-protokolem-acme/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss
Intel has had some recent struggles in delivering results for its shareholders, but the company could soon be answering to an additional boss. The current administration is reportedly in talks to have the US government acquire a stake in the chipmaker. No specifics about the s
If you've been unable to pay with PayPal on Steam, Valve says the limitation has to do with issues one of PayPal's banking partners has with content on the platform, according to Rock Paper Shotgun. Users have noticed PayPal was disabled in some r
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Article URL: https://www.wired.com/story/palantir-what-the-company-does/
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Article URL: https://www.coolandcollected.com/airbrush-art-of-the-80s-was-chrome-tastic/
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https://www.coolandcollected.com/airbrush-art-of-the-80s-was-chrome-tastic/
Article URL: https://github.com/facebookresearch/dinov3
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When it's too hot to grill, the almighty air fryer steps in to help cook dinner without overheating the house. https://www.cnet.com/news/heat-wave-cooking-this-appliance-is-even-better-than-the-grill/#ftag=CADf328eec
“Pay as you go” now means paying when you stop, too. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-users-will-now-have-to-pay-5-to-pause-service/#ftag=CADf328eec
We're likely less than a month away from when new iPhones will be announced, so what does that mean for getting them into people's hands? https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-iphone-17-will-be-here-soon-but-when-possible-release-dates-coming-into-focus/#ftag=CADf328eec
The actor currently stars in six movies available on the platform, two of which are in the US's top 10. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/gerard-butlers-movies-tend-to-fly-under-the-radar-in-theaters-but-theyre-living-it-up-in-netflixs-top-10/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new feature resembles a Lite Brite, but don't expect it immediately. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-reportedly-working-on-a-mysterious-magic-view-for-notebooklm/#ftag=CADf328eec
The thinner handset could feature a 5.5mm profile and replace the iPhone Plus model. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-air-rumors-everything-to-know-about-apples-slim-phone/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 15, No. 1,518. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-aug-15-1518/#ftag=CADf328eec
TVs, phones and routers sneak energy even when you think they're off. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/i-saved-100-on-my-electric-bill-without-changing-my-daily-routine/#ftag=CADf328eec
Fans might be disappointed with the answer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/when-to-watch-south-park-season-27-episode-3/#ftag=CADf328eec
Researchers uncover two critical security flaws in over 100 Dahua CCTV models which could let hackers fully take over unpatched devices remotely.
New Nvidia RTX Pro 4000 SFF and Pro 2000 deliver Blackwell-powered AI and rendering performance for compact workstations with low power and cooling requirements.
Google will expand its first data center and build another in Oklahoma as part of a two-year, $9 billion deal.
Hardware definitely isn't Xbox's focus anymore, but with all of its extra-curricular distractions, it could end up missing this easy opportunity to actually sell more Xbox Series X|S consoles than usual.
AMD’s share in the desktop PC market climbed by a mammoth total of 9.2 percentage points versus last year, a ringing endorsement for AMD’s Ryzen chips and especially its X3D lineup of gaming processors.
Twitter user discovers benchmarks for AMD's Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a Zen 3-based processor with 3D V-Cache.
A Meta document on its AI chatbot policies included some alarming examples of permitted behavior. Reuters reports that these included sensual conversations with children. Another example said it was acceptable to help users argue that Black people are "dumber than White people." Meta confirmed the documen
Hello everyone. This is Yujong from the Hyprnote team (https://github.com/fastrepl/hyprnote).
We built OWhisper for 2 reasons: (Also outlined in https://docs.hyprnote.com/owhisper/what-is-this)
(1). While working with on-device, realtime speech-to-text, we found there isn't tooling that exists to download / run the model in a practical way.
(2).
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Hi all, Aram and Eduard here - authors of Modelence (https://github.com/modelence/modelence), an all-in-one backend platform for teams that love TypeScript + MongoDB. Think Supabase, but for MongoDB: auth, cron jobs, email, monitoring, without glue code before you can ship.
As Karpathy (and many of us) noted, getting from prototype to production is mostly painful integration work. The pieces exist, but stitching them toget
Article URL: https://pluralistic.net/2025/08/14/bellovin/
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Article URL: https://www.infinitelymore.xyz/p/what-are-the-real-numbers-really
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We kept seeing devs get pwned through MCP tools in ways that security scanners completely miss. So we built an open-source analyzer to catch these attacks. Our first OSS by Mighty team.
The problem: At Defcon, we saw MCP exploits with 100% success rate against Claude and Llama. Three attack patterns:
Hidden Unicode in "error messages" - Paste a colleague's error into Claude, your SSH keys get exfiltrated Trusted tool updates - That database tool you've used for months? Last week
The Tour's top 50 take on Caves Valley Golf Club. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/bmw-championship-2025-tv-schedule-today-how-to-watch-stream-all-the-pga-tour-golf-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new campaign kicks off this week with Liverpool looking to defend their crown. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-every-game-of-the-2025-26-season-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Set your thermostat to this temperature to stay cool and save money on your energy bill. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/slash-your-ac-costs-during-summer-heat-waves-by-setting-your-thermostat-to-the-right-temperature/#ftag=CADf328eec
Internet throttling still exists. If your internet speeds aren't what they could be, it might be your internet provider's fault. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/is-your-internet-moving-slow-your-internet-provider-might-be-throttling-your-speed/#ftag=CADf328eec
Cleaning your ears with cotton swabs can be dangerous, but there are other ways to clear out that wax. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/ditch-the-q-tips-and-clean-your-ears-safely/#ftag=CADf328eec
A more powerful processor will mean more AI features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/apples-new-low-cost-ipad-could-come-with-the-a18-chip-and-apple-intelligence-report-says/#ftag=CADf328eec
The company initially mentioned the update in a post online Thursday. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-pumps-out-ios-18-6-1-redesigning-blood-oxygen-feature-on-some-devices/#ftag=CADf328eec
Gadgets take up space and gather dust if they aren't used. These kitchen tools aren't worth it, according to career chefs. https://www.cnet.com/news/chefs-advise-dont-waste-your-money-on-these-20-pointless-kitchen-tools/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Godfather of AI wants super intelligence to be trained with maternal instincts before it's too late.
The invoice email that looks like it’s from your finance team might be hiding a remote access trojan in plain sight.
Both the Panasonic Z95B and LG G5 use the same new four-stack OLED panel, but I tested them and found differences.
Laptop Mag powers down after 34 years of tech journalism
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/laptop-mag-powers-down-after-34-years-of-tech-journalism
Weekend 2 of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta has begun, introducing the beloved game mode Rush for the first time. However, it's been met with fierce criticism from fans.
HP and HyperX have announced a total of four new accessories, including a gaming headset that can last up to 250 hours and a dual-input USB/XLR microphone.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/hyperx-cloud-and-cast-2025-announcement
Have you heard this one before? A scrappy entertainment company launches a small catalog of ad-free streaming movies and TV shows for cheap. It doesn’t seem like a big deal at first, because the content is mostly B-movies and reruns, but it proves popular with consumers and goes on to change television entertainment as we know it.
I could be referring to Ne
Gaming desktops are great, but they are, essentially, boxes. Maybe that’s why PC sellers are getting so obsessed with filling them full of tiny screens and flashing lights—there are only so many ways to spice them up.
But two new members of HP’s Omen series turned my head at a press event. One is adding some genuine cooling innovation, and the other is bein
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China has been the manufacturing juggernaut of the world for decades, thanks to low labor costs and a lot of business-friendly moves from the government. But now that the U.S. is apparently on a very personal crusade to disrupt this status quo, businesses are starting to look elsewhere. Asus recently confirmed that it’s moving PC and motherboard production elsewhere…
Can you imagine yourself having a conversation with Windows about what your PC is doing? Microsoft’s Windows chief can, and is trying to build a future where those interactions are the norm.
In an interview with Microsoft AI product manager Christiaan Brinkhoff, the chief of Microsoft’s Windows + Devices group, Pavan Davuluri, explained that the company is
I have yet to see an OLED gaming monitor go below the $400 mark, and I’ve been on the lookout since almost a year ago. With everything going on in tech and tariffs, I’d say $480 is about as good as you can hope for right now—and if you happen to be in the market right now, Newegg has one for you. This ASRock 27-inch 1440p OLED monitor is
Apple’s M1 MacBook Air offers great value for students seeking a reliable and lightweight laptop
The extra buttons on your gaming mouse are only redundant if you don't know how to use them. Everyone needs a mouse with 19+ programmable buttons, and this is why.
A decade after RGB rainbowed its way into nearly every aspect of PC gaming, HP is offering up a 35L Stealth Edition gaming rig that's just a back metal box. I couldn't be happier.
HP updated its Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L to the latest parts from Nvidia and AMD, and added some slight design changes. New headsets and mics are also on offer from HyperX.
Millions of Steam users worldwide can no longer use PayPal for purchases in most currencies, leaving affected regions to rely on alternative methods or Steam Wallet codes. Valve cites a bank decision behind the disruption but gives no clear timeline for restoring support, impacting global gamers.
https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/steam-games
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 9950X competition is intense, so we put the chips through a six-round faceoff to find the winner.
Quirky electronics design house Teenage Engineering has released the Computer-2 Mini-ITX case.
WhatsApp is upgrading its workplace chops. On Thursday, the Meta-owned company rolled out new group calling features. Chief among them is the ability to schedule team calls in advance.
Starting today, you can schedule future calls under the Calls tab. There, press the + button, and choose "Schedule call.
The AI-ification of Google seemingly knows no bounds, and now it wants you to turn to AI for booking flights, too. Rolling out in the US, Canada and India over the next week, Flight Deals lives within Google Flights, and is designe