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UFC Deal With Paramount Plus, Ford's New Affordable EV & More | Tech Today video

Wes Ott talks about the big tech news of the day, including the UFC's blockbuster $7.7 billion deal with Paramount Plus, Apple's rumored $599 MacBook and Ford's $5 billion bet on the EV market. https://www.cnet.com/videos/ufc-deal-with-paramount-plus-fords-new-affordable-ev-more-tech-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

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YouTube now uses AI to spot teen accounts in the US

YouTube is switching on an AI-powered age check in the US today, bringing significant changes to the way that teens access the platform.

The post YouTube now uses AI to spot teen accounts in the US appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/youtube-uses-ai-spot-teen-accounts-us

Shark’s latest multi-styler promises to cater for all hair types

The latest addition to its hair styling range, the Shark Glam promises to be the brand's most versatile hair styler to date.

The post Shark’s latest multi-styler promises to cater for all hair types appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/shark-glam-launch

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 German tech firm sues Nvidia for patent infringement, seeks to block Nvidia across 18 European countries — ParTec lawsuit alleges DGX AI supercomputer design theft

ParTec AG has filed its third patent infringement lawsuit against Nvidia at the Unified Patent Court, targeting the company's DGX AI supercomputers. The case centers on ParTec’s patented dynamic Modular System Architecture (dMSA), crucial for CPU-GPU coordination in AI workloads, seeking a Europe-wide sales injunction and damages.

https://www.tomshardware.co

 Huawei releases new tool to get Chinese firms around crushing HBM export blacklist — new UCM software claims up to 22x throughput gain and 90% latency reduction for traditional cache hierarchies in AI workloads

Huawei's newest software tool, called the Unified Cache Manager, seeks to optimize utilization across the traditional cache hierarchy for AI inference, allowing China's AI firms to be more competitive without the need for exotic HBM memory that is near-impossible to obtain in the country.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/hua

 Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has become a lightning rod of controversy in the semiconductor space amid US and China geopolitical tensions — here's why

The CEO of Intel, Lip-Bu Tan, is under serious pressure from government administrators and watchdogs over alleged ties to Chinese technology firms, and his recent leadership of a US company that was fined for selling chip design software to firms linked to the Chinese military.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/intel-ceo-lip-bu-tan-has-become-a-ligh

 More than coders: developers as business enablers

Developers are stepping beyond code, using AI and low-code to drive real business transformation.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/more-than-coders-developers-as-business-enablers

Show HN: Doom port to pure Go – Gore

Hi HN, I’ve been working on Gore – a port of the classic Doom engine written in pure Go, based on a ccgo C-to-Go translation of Doom Generic. It loads original WAD files, uses a software renderer (no SDL or CGO, or Go dependencies outside the standard library). Still has a bit of unsafe code that I'm trying to get rid of, and various other caveats.

In the examples is a terminal-based renderer, which is entertaining, even though it's very hard to play with terminal-style input/output.

The

F-Droid build servers can't build modern Android apps due to outdated CPUs

On August 7, 2025, a new build problem started hitting many Android apps on F-Droid. Many Android apps on F-Droid have been unable to publish updates if they use Android Gradle Plugin (AGP) 8.12.0 or Gradle 9.0.

The root cause: Google’s new aapt2 binary in AGP 8.12.0 started requiring CPU instructions (SSE4.1, SSSE3) that F-Droid’s build farm hardware doesn’t support. This is similar to a 2021 AGP 4.1.0 issue, but it has returned, and now affects hundreds of apps.

As an example, my open-

 Gears of War: Reloaded PC System Requirements — Is Your Setup Ready for the Return of Delta Squad?

Here are the Gears of War: Reloaded PC system requirements that you'll need to meet in order to dive back in with Marcus and Delta Squad.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/gears-of-war-reloaded-pc-requirements

Match Group will pay $14 million to settle claims of deceptive business practices

The Federal Trade Commission announced that Match Group will pay $14 million to settle a complaint about deceptive practices. The settlement fee will be used to provide redress to injured customers of Match Group's dating services

4d | Engadget
Apple says the App Store is 'fair and free of bias' in response to Musk's legal threats

Apple has denied Elon Musk's accusation that it's favoring OpenAI in its App Store rankings and making it impossible for other AI companies to reach the top. In a statement sent to Bloomberg

4d | Engadget
Starlink Just Slashed Prices to a Record Low for New Customers. Here’s How to Get It

The satellite internet provider's Residential plan is down from $120 to $99 a month in some areas, and you can get the Residential Lite Plan for $65 monthly (down from $80). https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/starlink-just-slashed-prices-to-a-record-low-for-new-customers-heres-how-to-get-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
The 20 Best PS4 Games

Sony's eighth-gen console is just as relevant as ever. These are the all-time best games on the PS4. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-ps4-games/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
I Tried the New McDonaldland Meal for Adults, With Its Bizarre Pink and Blue Shake

Instead of a toy, the adult-aimed meal includes a collectible tin filled with postcards and stickers, honoring one of McD's retro mascots. https://www.cnet.com/news/i-tried-the-new-mcdonaldland-meal-for-adults-with-its-bizarre-pink-and-blue-shake/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
5 Costco Hacks for Shopping Without a Membership

You can get affordable prescriptions, alcohol and more, but you'll have to shell out for a Costco card for food court privileges. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/5-costco-hacks-for-shopping-without-a-membership/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
 “The Timeline Is Uncertain” — Steam and PayPal Divorce, and Valve Says It’s All About Money

PayPal abruptly dropped support for certain currencies on Steam in July 2025, and Valve has now added a new disclaimer to the checkout page explaining the situation.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-paypal-currency-valve-explains

 China’s Giving NVIDIA the Side-Eye — H20 AI GPUs Face Major Trust Issues As Beijing Authorities Urge Avoidance

Just when NVIDIA thought it was in the clear to resume sales of its H20 AI GPUs to China, a new report suggests that Beijing is putting pressure on its major firms to avoid the chips.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/china-authorities-urge-avoidance-nvidia-h20-ai

Softwarová sklizeň (13. 8. 2025): zpracujte své fotografie ve formátu RAW

Sonda do světa otevřeného softwaru. Dnes si upravíme fotky v RAW formátu, vytvoříme si zástupce přenosných aplikací, změníme si vzhled GTK aplikací a prozkoumáme sítě v okolí. https://www.root.cz/clanky/softwarova-sklizen-13-8-2025-zpracujte-sve-fotografie-ve-formatu-raw/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

4d | root.cz
Russia reportedly implicated in hack on US federal courts' databases

Databases used by US federal courts for sharing and managing case documents have been hacked. Politico first reported on the hack last week on August 6; today, an investigation from

4d | Engadget
Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team has voted to unionize

Workers from Blizzard Entertainment's department for Story and Franchise Development have voted to unionize. Members of the team will become members of the Communication Workers of America and Microsoft has recognized the union. The SFD team is responsible for cinematics, animati

4d | Engadget
Tempur-Pedic Cooling Tech Helps You Sleep in the Heat

Being cool at night is not just about being comfortable, it's essential for quality sleep. These mattresses and accessories are packed with tech for sleepers who run hot. https://www.cnet.com/news/tempur-pedic-cooling-tech-helps-you-sleep-in-the-heat/#ftag=CADf328eec

4d | cnet.com
 Stream live sports? ESPN, Fox One, Fubo, and Paramount+ are reshaping live TV – here’s what it means for your streaming bills

ESPN is strengthening its hold on the sports streaming space by teaming up with Fox to launch a new discounted bundle – here’s how live TV bundles and deals could affect your subscriptions.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/stream-live-sports-espn-fox-one-fubo-and-paramount-are-reshaping-live-tv-heres-what-it-means-for-your-streaming-bills

 Would you let Elon Musk control your home's power? Tesla applies to start providing electricity to UK homes

Tesla seeks Ofgem approval to supply UK electricity, aiming to combine EV, solar, and storage services amid falling sales, political scrutiny, and growing competition from Chinese rivals.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/would-you-let-elon-musk-control-your-homes-power-tesla-applies-to-start-providing-electricity-to-uk-homes

 New WinRAR zero-day PC vulnerability exploited by hackers — What you need to know

A critical flaw in WinRAR (CVE-2025-8088) is under active attack by Russian-linked hackers. Update to version 7.13 now as WinRAR won't do it for you

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/new-winrar-zero-day-pc-vulnerability-exploited-by-hackers-what-you-need-to-know