Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US
The FBI has issued a warning after water facilities from seven states reported that they were hacked.
Truck chaos, climbing with dual-mouse controls and other new indie games worth checking out
Here's our roundup of new indie games you can try now, as well as ones to look forward to in the weeks to come.
I Can't Stop Recommending This Flagship Phone From 2025
I review phones for a living, which means I am supposed to be the least loyal person you know. A new device shows up every few weeks; I use it, I write about it, I put it back in the box.
Zotac Gaming Alloy mATX Case Review: Spacious Interior Makes PC Building a Breeze
Zotac is best known for its graphics cards and compact PCs, but the company has now stepped into the DIY PC case market with the new Gaming Alloy. Instead of launching a conventional ATX chassis, Zotac has opted for a micro-ATX
August 2026 is shaping up to be another busy month for smartphone launches, with several brands preparing to unveil devices across the flagship, premium mid-range, and budget segments. From powerful gaming phones and camera-centric flagships to affordable 5G handsets, the month
Lenovo's first Googlebooks have leaked
The company appears to have built new laptops and a 2-in-1 for the Googlebook initiative.
New York alleges Kalshi is running an 'illegal gambling operation' in new lawsuit
Kalshi, which is headquartered in New York, has already been sued by multiple states.
Snapchat is cracking down on AI slop in Spotlight
Videos made with AI will no longer appear in Snapchat's public recommendations.
Google rolls back the needless AI generation tools it added to Google Earth
People had less than a day to make misleading Google Earth images with AI before Google pulled the feature.
Ubisoft is shutting down its weird NFT game that came out two years after the whole craze died down
Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles is going the way of the Bored Ape.
Sony will move forward with its plans to stop making PS5 discs despite backlash
Sony responded to widespread criticism of its plan to discontinue games on discs in its latest earnings call.
EU will mandate labels on authentic-looking AI content starting August 2
It is a matter not only of customer protection, it's also a matter of democracy protection.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s has had limited impact so far
Nearly 22 percent of children are on Pinterest while there was no statistically significant change in AI chatbot use.
Is the Apple Watch waterproof?
There's a difference between waterproof and water resistant.
A $2 sticker let me bypass the Meta Glasses' anti-creep feature
Meta's smart glasses are supposed to alert bystanders when they're recording. Bypassing those safety features is trivially easy, unfortunately.
Slow downloads? These tweaks could speed up your router
If your Wi-Fi is a bit sluggish, there are some things you should check before upgrading your router.
Super Mario Sunshine is the Switch 2's next GameCube addition
The sunny 2002 platformer was the direct follow-up to Super Mario 64.
The EU's Right to Repair directive kicks in today
Today is the day the EU's Right to Repair rules come into force that will, eventually, make it much easier to fix your broken gear.
Razer has brought Hall Effect switches to its Huntsman esports line with the new V3 HE Magnetic 8KHz keyboards. There are two models, a Tenkeyless board and a Mini 65% board, and the hardware inside is identical on both. Each uses
Nothing Is Reorganising Itself Around AI, And Its Phones Might No Longer Be The Main Event
I have watched Nothing spend four years persuading people that a phone with a see-through back and blinking lights deserved their money. If a new Smartprix exclusive is accurate, that phone is about to lose its place at the head of
Electronic Arts says it'll be a private company next week
Electronic Arts will close its $55 billion deal to go private by August 4 next week.
Apple got 49% revenue share globally during Q2
Overall, the global smartphone revenue went up 7% year-over-year (YoY) in Q2 2026 due to rising average selling prices and premiumisation
HoverAir's Versa is a pocket gimbal camera and drone mashup
HoverAir has unveiled Versa, an interesting product that marries a gimbal camera and drone.
Amazon's Zoox is the first steering wheel-free robotaxi to get regulatory approval for paid rides
The NHTSA has given Amazon's Zoox permission to charge for rides. It's the first AV with no manual controls to get it.
Tecno's new concept may be the first truly bezel-less smartphone
Tecno is teasing a truly bezel-less smartphone concept and it'll reveal it at IFA 2026.
Sony says it has secured enough ram for all the PS5s it expects to sell this year
Whenever computer or gaming hardware is discussed these days, the 'Ramageddon' memory shortage is likely to come up.
OnePlus launches N6x for mid tier buyers in India
The OnePlus N6x ships with a 7,000 mAh battery, supported by a 15W charging solution
Anthropic says its AI models also hacked three organizations on their own
After OpenAI's admission that its models broke into Hugging Face, Anthropic has now admitted that the models it was testing also hacked other organizations.
Apple revenue forecast lags Wall Street targets as iPhone maker struggles with supply chain
Driving Apples results was a 21.7% increase in iPhone sales to $54.25 billion, above analysts estimates of $53.86 billion, according to LSEG data
How Metas AI glass puts civilian privacy at risk | Explained
AI-powered smart glasses have raised questions about police surveillance, civilian privacy rights, and a citizens right to peaceful protest
Spotify's new feature lets you leave little notes on songs
Give me a mixtape, and hold the tape.
That AI wearable you don't like just got worse
The new Friend pendant features a speaker, updated models and the same off-putting ideas about how humans should use AI.
Casio's new ring watch is an undercover Oura competitor and it's adorable
At last, a smart ring with some flair.
Snap will show off its AR Specs at a September 16 event
The company is promising the first in-depth look at the $2,195 glasses.
Sonos is planning a product event for September
Unsurprisingly, it's likely to focus on AI.
PSP classic Lumines hits iOS and Android
The mobile and tablet ports of the remastered puzzle game include a free trial.
Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold photos also include mysterious new camera bar feature
Google's next foldable doesn't look all that different, save for the camera bar.
Google's new Gemini Robotics 2 platform allows for 'intelligent whole-body control'
The company made a video of the bots in action doing stuff like cleaning trash and picking up watering cans.
LinkedIn is testing a 'seems like AI slop' reporting tool
The company is also removing some of its own AI-writing features.
Google says it has fixed a Pixel battery drain issue, but some users disagree
Google said a July update resolves the problem on recent devices, with Pixel 9a and 8a getting a fix in September.
Google Voice paid subscriptions offer more than just a phone number
The free version may be enough for you, but let's dive into the upgraded features to be sure.
How to use screen mirroring on Roku with your Android phone
Your Roku can probably display what's on your phone screen, if you have Android.
Netflix pays $500 million to share 'The Walking Dead' streaming rights with AMC+
Netflix has ponied up a half billion dollars to extend its streaming rights to The Walking Dead and the show's six spinoffs.
Spotify rolls out new personalized running features for Premium users
The company is making a big push into fitness, having already partnered with Peloton earlier this year.
Lego Pokmon Smart Play hands-on: A better way to build, train and battle
With its latest Smart Play sets, Lego managed put its own spin on one of the world's most popular franchises.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P review: The best gimbal camera money can't buy
The OG gimbal camera goes pro with two lenses, class-leading dynamic range and optical zoom.
Samsung's mobile division posts first-ever loss due to soaring memory prices
Samsung's mobile and chip divisions are going in opposite directions, profit-wise.
Do foldable phones have a strong future in India? | Explained
Certainly, foldable phones have evolved from being considered fragile luxuries to being classified as daily drivers. But is that enough?
Xbox says game discs should have worked during its outage
The company's tech chief said a fix for the error will be arriving soon.
OpenAI will provide free AI models to select researchers
The program, ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, will start with 10,000 participants this summer.
Google Play is expanding age confirmation tools for app developers
The Age Signals API will be available globally before the end of the year.
The US government's robot ban also includes vacuums
Robots apparently don't need to be bipedal to be caught up in the FCC's new foreign-made robot ban.
Waymos are starting to run on freeways again
Waymo paused highway operations in May after several robotaxis drove into sections that were closed for construction.
Google teases the Pixel 11 Pro and hints at a new camera bar feature
We played spot the difference and noticed this intriguing difference in Google's teaser for the Pixel 11 Pro.
Major labels call for AI slop songs to be banned from entering charts around the world
Tens of thousands of AI-generated songs are uploaded to music streaming platforms every day.
X and an advertising trade group settle a legal dispute over an alleged 'boycott'
X and the World Federation of Advertisers say they're resetting their relationship.
Pokmon Pokopia's first DLC comes to Switch 2 on August 5
There's a new underwater location to explore and a dive mechanic.
Is there any benefit to restarting your phone regularly?
It's a widely held belief that restarting your phone improves performance. Here's the truth.
DoorDash unveils its own drone delivery service after FAA approval
The company developed the DoorDash Air drones in-house.
Google will let Mac users talk to Gemini simply by pressing the 'fn' key
Users only have to long-press the 'fn' key on the bottom left corner of their keyboard to talk to Gemini on Mac.
Netflix edges past the BBC in latest UK audience survey
The BBC has so many structural benefits that it's unthinkable it could be usurped by anyone else in the UK.
Are remote car starters still worth it in 2026?
Some newer vehicles include the feature, but to keep it, you'll have to pay monthly. You can also buy remote starters outright.
Rare, fully-functional Nintendo Famicombox retro consoles were discovered in a Japanese love hotel
Nintendo's 1986 commercial-use Famicombox is rare, but a Japanese love hotel reportedly has one in almost every room.
Google shuts down its Nobel-prize winning AlphaFold project as it focuses on Gemini
DeepMind's award-winning AlphaFold team is no more.
OpenAI says the rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face also breached other services
OpenAI's investigation starts shedding light on the activities of its rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face.
Valve says Steam Machine reservation-holders aren't being leapfrogged
Valve says that no one on its Steam Machine waitlist is leapfrogging over anyone currently holding a reservation.
xAI is challenging a new Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps
Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit to block Minnesota's new law that would ban apps that can generate nonconsensual intimate imagery from being enforced.
The US is banning foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters
It's part of a national security strategy to kickstart domestic production of emerging technology.
eBay and its former execs settle cyberstalking case brought by journalist couple
Ina and David Steiner will receive compensation after a 2019 campaign to silence their critiques of the company.
Fired Tesla manager says Full Self-Driving cars were 'rolling hazards'
A new lawsuit accuses Tesla of overextending the safety operators overseeing its robotaxis.
Double Fine lays off about a third of its employees
Double Fine lays off about a third of its staff.
Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print
Make a plan before you use the new Apple Upgrade program to avoid potential fees down the road.
The CW's live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4
The CW's live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4.
The HBO Max app now has shorts, because why not
The HBO Max app now has shorts, because everything needs to have shorts.
What is the 60-60 rule for AirPods?
60-60 is a good rule of thumb for protecting your hearing.
WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web
WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: Wider really is better
For people who want the power of a phone that transforms into a miniature tablet, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 offers a better way to watch shows and movies.
The Trump administration is exempting data centers from pollution laws intended to prevent acid rain
Don't worry, the Trump administration won't let a little acid rain get in the way of more data centers.
Swimming headphones: What makes them so different from regular headphones?
Why can't I just wear my AirPods in the pool?
Your old Google Pixel smartphone could be repurposed in a data center
Keeping phones out of landfills and doing useful things is a good thing.
Motorola launches Indigenous Collections app for language and cultural preservation
The free Android app shares knowledge from members of the Rainy Lake Ojibwe community.
Apple Upgrade is a subscription program for the company's devices
Apple's new program gives you lease options for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac.
Hugging Face reportedly plagued with AI models generating adult deepfakes
Researchers investigating Hugging Face found the majority of its models would generate non-consensual deepfakes.
Lyft and Baidu start testing robotaxis in London
As it promised last year, Baidu has started testing its robotaxis in London along with partners Lyft and Freenow.
ChatGPT is now refusing requests to write in famous authors' styles
ChatGPT has been refusing to imitate the writing of famous authors, both living and dead.
iQOO Z11 Lite 5G launched in India with Dimensity processor
iQOO Z11 Lite 5G ships with a 6,500 mAh battery, and a 44W charger inside the box
Lava launches Virat V1 5G and Virat V1 for online buyers
The homegrown smartphone company has partnered with Flipkart to sell their Virat V1 series
Is OnePlus exiting India? Explained
Going forward, all OnePlus and Realme phones will be shipped with ColorOS, instead of OxygenOS and Realmes UI
OpenAI is building an AI speaker amid legal feud with Apple
The screen-free speaker will be designed to provide AI and smart home services, according to Bloomberg News
Meta Oakley HSTN Review | Should You Buy These Over the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer?
After using Meta Oakley HSTN during daily commutes, walks and workdays, it is clear that it is aimed at users who want a secure fit without sacrificing on Metas AI features
