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Garmin Cirqa review: A fine but utterly inessential smart band

Garmin's Cirqa band lacks the software and AI insights to make it a true Whoop rival.

Engadget 31 Aug 2026 7:30 pm

A PlayStation State of Play double bill is set for September 3

A PlayStation State of Play double bill is set for September 3.

Engadget 31 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

The upside of a laptop having two charging ports (and why some don't)

There are some good reasons you might want to look for a laptop with multiple USB-C ports next time you upgrade.

Engadget 31 Aug 2026 7:00 pm

How to turn your iPhone into a Bluetooth controller

If your PC gaming controller is broken or you need an extra for a friend, there's a simple solution for iPhone users.

Engadget 31 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

Instagram will demote AI-generated influencers if they don't clearly label their account

The app isn't cracking down on other kinds of AI slop, though.

Engadget 31 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

Amazon Resale has Apple Pencil USB-C down at $55 toda

Along with the now live Amazon Labor Day sale, it is offering some bonus savings at checkout on select Amazon Resale listings there are some great Apple gear deals here. We already detailed Apple Pencil Pro down as low as $74.30 shipped , but for those looking towards a more casual (and affordable) option, you can also land Apple Pencil USB-C down at just over $55. more

9To5Toys 31 Aug 2026 5:36 pm

ChatGPT becomes the first AI chatbot designated under the DSA

The European Commission has classified ChatGPT as a search engine. Mondays designation brings the chatbot under the Digital Services Act as a Very Large Online Search Engine, alongside Reddit and Roblox, which have been designated as Very Large Online Platforms. ChatGPT is the first AI chatbot to be designated under the regime. The Commission announced [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 31 Aug 2026 5:29 pm

Bring home Apple Pencil Pro at $74 via Amazon Resale right now (42% off)

The giant Amazon Labor Day sale is flying this weekend, including AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off , the best price ever on Apples latest AirTag 2, and much more. However, Amazon Resale is also offering some sizable bonus discounts in the cart at checkout on its best quality Like-New gear too the regularly $129 Apple Pencil Pro is going for just over $74 right now, for example. more

9To5Toys 31 Aug 2026 5:14 pm

Best Buy now offering $300 cash discounts on Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, or $470 off bundles at Samsung

While Amazon is now offering a FREE $350 gift card with the purchase of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra right, Best Buy has launched its 2026 Labor Day sale and it is offering a straight up $300 cash discount on the new Ultra foldable. more

9To5Toys 31 Aug 2026 5:10 pm

Most affordable 24GB M5 MacBook Air you can buy is $150 off today

Deals on the latest M5 MacBook Air have been relatively hard to come by outside of the official Apple refurb store since the price hikes took hold. We have seen a couple solid, albeit short-lived, offers on the Sky Blue models at Amazon, but today we spotted the most affordable 24GB model you can buy in Silver at $150 off . more

9To5Toys 31 Aug 2026 4:20 pm

Nothing Labor Day sale now live from $34: First deal on Ear (3a) buds, Phone (4a) Pro, watches, more

With Labor Day sales now live at Amazon and Best Buy , we are catching a collection of fresh discounts across the Nothing lineup, from buds and over-ears to its latest smartphone releases. This morning we spotted the new Nothing Ear (3a) noise cancelling buds hitting the Amazon all-time low at $79 , but there are loads more starting down at$34. more

9To5Toys 31 Aug 2026 4:06 pm

Honda and Nissan will share the software in their cars from 2029

Eighteen months after their merger fell apart over who would control whom, Honda and Nissan have agreed to share the software inside their cars. The twosigned a joint development agreementon Monday covering electronic control units, an in-vehicle operating system, middleware and vehicle control software, with the first cars arriving from fiscal 2029. The agreement is [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 31 Aug 2026 3:43 pm

Singapore is putting S$220M into fintech as private funding hits a decade low

Singapore has committed S$220M, about $173M, to its fintech sector over the next three years. It made the announcement three days after KPMG reported that private investment in Singaporean fintech had fallen to its weakest first half in roughly a decade. The timing is not a coincidence, and nobody is pretending otherwise. Gan Kim Yong, [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 31 Aug 2026 3:07 pm

Pinterest CFO Julia Donnelly is leaving to join an early-stage company

Pinterests chief financial officer is leaving for a private, early-stage company, and investors reacted quickly. Julia Donnelly will step down on October 30, Reuters reported, with the companys shares falling as much as 3.8% in after-hours trading on Friday. Donnelly joined Pinterest in 2023 from Wayfair, where she was global head of finance, and has [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 31 Aug 2026 2:56 pm

Europe has ordered a

Europe is buying another AI supercomputer, and this one is headed to Kajaani in northern Finland. LUMI-AI is a 387.8 million system, roughly $449 million, that will be built by Bull, the French supercomputer maker that the French state bought outright five months ago. The order is the sixth AI Factory procurement contract signed by [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 31 Aug 2026 2:42 pm

OpenAI has started letting some customers pay only when the AI works

OpenAI has begun letting some of its largest customers pay only when its AI actually completes the job. Kevin McLaughlin and Amir Efratireported the change to The Information, giving the example of a customer support interaction handled end-to-end. The arrangement is limited to select major accounts rather than offered generally, and OpenAI has not announced [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 31 Aug 2026 2:25 pm

AI scribes are getting drug names and diagnoses wrong in NHS records

A patient in England was told they had demyelination, the nerve damage that underlies conditions including multiple sclerosis. The test result had actually read null demyelination, and an AI scribe had dropped the word that reversed the meaning. That case appears in a warning from Healthwatch England, the statutory patient watchdog,reported by the Guardian today. [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 31 Aug 2026 2:13 pm

Meta projected spending up to $10bn a year on Anthropic

Meta has become one of Anthropics largest customers, at the same time as Mark Zuckerberg has been attacking the company in public. At one point this year Meta internally projected that it could spend as much as $10bn a year on Anthropics models, The New York Times reported, citing two people who declined to be [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 31 Aug 2026 2:05 pm

This $99.99 lifetime deal puts GPT-5.5 Pro and Claude 4.6 Sonnet in one app

Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan is on sale for $99.99 (MSRP $540), giving you chat, image, video, audio, and document AI tools in one app . Keeping up with AI tools usually means juggling separate subscriptions for chat, images, video, and audio, each with its own monthly bill. A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan cuts that down to one app for $99.99 (MSRP $540). One app, every AI model 1min.AI puts multiple leading AI models in a single dashboard , so youre not locked into one tools strengths or blind spots. Chat with different assistants for writing, research, or brainstorming, then switch over to generate images, remove backgrounds, or upscale a photo without leaving the app. Video and audio tools handle text-to-video, voice cloning, and transcription. The document tools summarize, translate, and answer questions from PDFs. The plan includes 4,000,000 credits a month, with up to 450,000 more available for free through daily logins and other bonuses. It also supports a 20-member team, so the whole crew can share one account instead of paying per seat. Stop paying for a different AI subscription every month. Get a lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan for $99.99 (MSRP $540). 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Macworld 31 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for August 31, 2026: Get Access to the Latest In-game Loot

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for August 31, 2026: Garena Free Fire Max codes can give you an edge over your opponents or to simply enhance your character's aesthetics. These codes can be used to get in-game items for free.

Gizbot 31 Aug 2026 11:09 am

How to improve your audio quality on Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay can sound great, but you have to make sure you're sending it high-quality audio. A few quick checks can boost your audio enjoyment on the road.

Engadget 31 Aug 2026 4:30 am

MIT report says AI can complete almost any undergraduate assignment it sets

An MIT committee report says AI can produce credible responses to almost any written assignment in its undergraduate curriculum and has driven measurable shifts in campus culture in under three years. In the EU, systems that monitor students during tests are high-risk under the AI Act and emotion recognition in education has been prohibited since [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 31 Aug 2026 3:09 am

A decade's worth of Steam files totaling more than 12TB has leaked

The leak contains beta builds and finished games from Valve and third-party developers.

Engadget 31 Aug 2026 12:46 am

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now on its way to study the 'dark universe'

Its first images are expected to arrive in early 2027.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 11:55 pm

Not the GameCube, not the Wii U: This was Nintendo's most unsuccessful console

Nintendo's worst-ever console was awkward to use and didn't even sell a million units. But you can try it today if you're curious.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

Official Bowser Jr. Super Mario Galaxy Movie Figure now down at just $6 (Amazon all-time low)

Bowser Jr. Super Mario Galaxy Movie Figure Buy for $6 (Reg. $15) What we love Wahahaha! You made it! This official Bowser Jr. figure from the Super Mario Galaxy Moviecomes complete with his paint brush accessory and 17 points of articulation down at the lowest price we have ever tracked right now.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 11:04 pm

Stop getting bad YouTube recommendations with 4 simple steps

If your algorithm is out of whack recently, there are things you can do to get it back on track with content you like.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 11:00 pm

Apple prototyped a stylus for the foldable iPhone that we may never see

On the bright side, Apple is more certainly working on an Apple Watch overhaul.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 9:53 pm

The cheapest NFL streaming options to stay locked in all season

Watching NFL games life can get expensive in a hurry, but there are a few corners you can cut to keep the cost down.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

Is 4K just marketing? Here's where the name really came from

4K is a catchier marketing term than 2160p, but the resolution also has this name for a reason.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 9:00 pm

9to5Toys News Weekly recap

Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. The massive Amazon Labor Day sale is now live, Theres 48 hours left to score Nintendo Switch 2Apple Polishing Cloth for just $9 Prime shipped . Everything awaits below.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 7:16 pm

Improve your Android Auto experience by doing these simple things

Android Auto has several essential features enabled by default, but you may be surprised at how much it can really do.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 7:00 pm

How much storage does a smart TV typically have?

Smart TVs store lots of data, and the amount they have to work with is often quite low. There are ways to maximize your storage space, though.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

Today only: Last chance for Anker

While the Amazon 2026 Labor Day sale just started, we are touching down again this morning to highlight this deal on one of my favorite power banks the 9,600mAh Anker Prime Power Bank deal down at $70 is now scheduled to end today.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 6:11 pm

How to check if your TV is playing in 4K or not

There's plenty of 4K content to watch on your 4K TV, but not everything is in Ultra HD. Thankfully, you can check what you're currently seeing.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 5:30 pm

Less than 48 hours left to score Nintendo Switch 2 before the price increase goes live

Okay, this is it folks, the price of Nintendo Switch 2 is going up in less than 48 hours if youre looking to score one you better do it now before that happens.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 4:21 pm

UK networks are not ready for AI traffic, say mobile operators

VodafoneThrees networks director says UK mobile quality is not ready for AI traffic and that planning rules, not money, are the obstacle, with more than half of its upgrades to existing masts requiring permission. The EUs Gigabit Infrastructure Act has since November given authorities four months to decide a permit, after which it is deemed [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 30 Aug 2026 4:11 pm

Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored

Burnt out on wrist buzzes and notification overload? A new crop of minimalist wearables promises to collect your health data without demanding your attention.

Wired 30 Aug 2026 4:00 pm

Score Anker

Update 8/30: Ankers 45W Nano Smart Display charger is now back down at the $26 Amazon low as part of the Labor Day sale. Ankers official Amazon storefront is now serving up loads of deals as part of the now live Amazon Labor Day sale, with several popular chargers returning to the same prices we saw during Prime Day. That includes the latest 45W Nano Smart Display charger at $25.99 shipped in all four colors, matching its Prime Day all-time low and delivering a solid 35% discount from the usual $40 price. You can also grab the same charger directly from Anker for $30 , but Amazon is clearly the better buy right now at $4 less. The current $25.99 offer is the best single-unit price weve tracked for this model to date, outside of a brief two-pack deal that worked out to $25 apiece.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 3:41 pm

Sony Music and Warner Chappell sue Anthropic over song lyrics in Claude

Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell have sued Anthropic in California over song lyrics allegedly taken from pirate archives, naming Dario Amodei and Benjamin Mann personally and seeking up to $150,000 per composition. A Munich court ruled in November 2025 that memorising lyrics inside a model is reproduction and that the text and data mining [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 30 Aug 2026 3:03 pm

This 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is now $200 off at Amazon

As part of its now live Labor Day sale, Amazon just dropped the price on this 13-inch M5 MacBook Air it is now $200 off the list.

9To5Toys 30 Aug 2026 11:58 am

How to save money on your phone bill with an MVNO

There are wireless providers offering plans at a fraction of the cost you'll find at major carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 4:30 am

How to watch the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships

An ESPN Unlimited subscription seems like the easiest way to get into all the US Open action.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 1:30 am

Hugging Face built a $4.5 billion empire on free AI models. Now Nvidia is buying it for $12.9 billion

Thomas Wolf has spent a decade convincing the world that open-source AI is not a charity project. On August 27, 2026, the market settled the argument. Nvidia agreed to buy Hugging Face, the company famous for hosting the open-source AI ecosystem with more than 3 million open-source LLMs, for $12.9 billion, according to The Information, [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 30 Aug 2026 12:28 am

Sony and Warner sue Anthropic for 'blatant violation' of copyright law

The two music publishing groups claim thousands of instances of copyright infringement.

Engadget 30 Aug 2026 12:22 am

Why 1080p movies can look better than 4K movies on your TV

Resolution isn't the only thing that matters for a quality picture.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

I hate how badly I want the Tamagotchi Ring

It's actually playable and it has a color screen.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 11:15 pm

What's the difference between TPU vs. GPU?

Google's Pixel 11 phone uses a Tensor G6 processor with a powerful TPU. How is it different from a GPU, and what does that mean in real-world use?

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 11:00 pm

Score Apple Pencil Pro at $74 via Amazon Resale right now if you

The giant Amazon Labor Day sale is flying this weekend, including AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off , the best price ever on Apples latest AirTag 2, and much more. However, Amazon Resale is also offering some sizable bonus discounts in the cart at checkout on its best quality Like-New gear too the regularly $129 Apple Pencil Pro is going for just over $74 right now, for example.

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 10:54 pm

Anbernic's reimagining of the Switch Lite goes on sale August 31

The RG 55G1 is available in three colors and starts at $150.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 10:13 pm

Bluetooth or Wi-Fi: How does wireless CarPlay connect?

If you're wondering if CarPlay works over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, the answer is yes. It uses both at different times.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

Tested: You have to see Sharge

Not all power banks are made equal. Some feature one of the most impressive designs I have ever seen with an onboard display, the ability to charge two MacBooks at once, RGB lighting, and a a pair of window cutouts in the solid metal housing to put the internal tech on display Sharges new Shargeek 300 Power Bank is amazing and you should, at the very least, check this thing out while the launch deal is live. Here are some of my hands-on impressions.

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 9:17 pm

Don't fall for this digital TV antenna myth

No, you can't get an antenna with a 6,000 mile range.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 9:00 pm

OpenAI will pull its models from Cursor due to SpaceXAI acquisition

OpenAI is planning to cut off Cursor's access to its models on November 12, 2026.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 8:28 pm

Engadget review recap: Google's Pixel 11 series and more

A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 7:30 pm

Best of 9to5Toys

Good morning and welcome to Best of 9to5Toys Weekly Labor Day edition. This weekend its all about the now live Amazon Labor Day sale with thousands of deals AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, Apples latest AirTag 2 is sitting at its best price ever ($20 each), and we have have the first deals on the brand new M6 Mac mini. The Amazon Anker Labor Day sale is now live from just $12 , we have a bunch of LEGO Star Wars sets from $12 , and a whole bunch more below.

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 7:22 pm

What You Should Look For In A USB To Bluetooth Adapter For PC

Not all adapters handle Bluetooth devices equally well. The right blend of speed, range, and reliability keeps your wireless gear working the way you expect.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 7:00 pm

9to5Toys Battlestation Weekly: Amazon Labor Day deals, save hundreds on monitors, more

Welcome to 9to5Toys Battlestation Weekly your go-to spot for the notable deals and latest releases in PC gaming at a glance every Saturday morning. This weeks lineup is led by loads of discounts now live in the 2026 Amazon Labor Day sale alongside a wide-ranging Anker holiday event live at up to 42% off chargers, power banks, Qi2.2 gear, and more from just $12 as well as plenty of gaming monitors, and accessories for your rig.

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

How to use the new Siri app in iOS 27

How to use the new Siri app in iOS 27.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

Giant collection of LEGO deals now live from $6 in Amazon

The massive Amazon Labor Day sale is now live and we have already detailed a host of early deals landing across the LEGO Star Wars theme. However, there are loads more LEGO sets on sale right now starting down at just $6 Prime shipped.

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 6:20 pm

Electrified Weekly

Welcome to 9to5Toys Electrified Weekly the best place to find all of this weeks best deals and new releases to electrify your life and protect Mother Nature. The Amazon Labor Day Sale event is officially in full swing, and outside of those deals, weve got a notable collection of firsts in this weeks roundup of Green Deals. To start, Heybike launched its latest Titan Moto-Inspired Full Suspension e-bike with two battery configurations starting from $1,399 , as well as gave our readers an exclusive chance to score its upgraded 1,000W Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike at a new $749 low . We also got launch deals for Jackerys new 1,024Wh HomePower 1000 Plus V2 Portable Power Station and bundles starting from $619 , which coincides with the brands Member Event Sale . Theres plenty more waiting for you down below!

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 6:00 pm

Xbox Project Helix is a 'family of devices,' CEO reveals

Asha Sharma said Xbox is developing a 'great family of devices' for Helix.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 5:45 pm

9to5Toys Steals Weekly

Welcome to 9to5Toys Steals Weekly your go-to spot for already-affordable everyday essentials that are now selling for even less. This weekly roundup pulls together all of the Steals from the past week, and puts them in a digestable list for you to consume every Saturday morning. Headliners range from LISENs Apple Watch charger with 20W adapter for $10 to a compact 2-tier standing desk at $90 , the Fanttik Nano scrubber for $36 (Save $20) , plus many more down below.

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 5:30 pm

Can All Android Phones Use Android Auto?

Unless you've put some custom software on your phone, Android Auto will work on nearly all modern phones.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 5:30 pm

Complete the vibe: Official 8BitDo Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Controller Charging Dock hits $31 low

8BitDo Charging Dock for Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Controller Buy for $31.50 (Reg. $35) What we love If you scooped up that Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Xbox gamepad, this is the officially licensed and very much matching charger stand to complete the vibe (at the lowest price we have tracked yet).

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 5:26 pm

Pretty Metroidvanias, free Bomberman-style chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Start your weekend by diving into our latest roundup of what's new in the indie gaming space.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 5:00 pm

OpenAI to stop supplying models to Cursor after SpaceX acquisition

OpenAI is ending its contract to supply models to Cursor following SpaceXs $60B acquisition, with access shutting off on 12 November and its forthcoming Astra model withheld. Cursor and SpaceXAI shipped Grok 4.5 together in July, which is available in Cursor on every plan. OpenAI is ending its contract to supply models to Cursor. The [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 29 Aug 2026 3:45 pm

A rethink for China

Four Chinese ministries have begun a yearlong vehicle quality campaign that bars carmakers from changing technical parameters through over-the-air updates after test samples are sealed, with penalties including suspension from the product catalogue. A separate mandatory standard requires physical controls for 19 functions from July 2027. Four Chinese ministries have launched a yearlong inspection campaign [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 29 Aug 2026 3:27 pm

This graphite-free battery could break China

Pure Lithium says a laboratory cell with no graphite anode completed 9,315 charge and discharge cycles with almost no capacity loss, a result no third party has validated. The EU wants to process 40% of its own strategic raw materials by 2030 and cap any single country at 65%, while China processes more than 90% [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 29 Aug 2026 3:02 pm

One $30 subscription gets you GPT, Claude, Gemini

Macworld TL;DR: New users pay $29.99 for one year of ChatOn AIs multi-model AI access , real-time web search, 100-plus prompts, document tools, and image and video creation. Keeping several AI tools open at once can make a simple task feel like managing a very opinionated digital committee. ChatOn brings GPT, Gemini, Claude, Sonar, and more into one platform , so you can choose a model for writing, research, reasoning, or creative projects without hopping between services. The app also includes more than 100 ready-made prompts for getting work started quickly. You can type or speak questions, search the web for current information with source links, and use task-specific agents for planning, organizing, analysis, and everyday problem-solving. ChatOn also handles the less chatty side of AI. It can generate images and videos , edit existing photos, and extract text from images with OCR. Upload PDF, DOC, TXT, or EPUB files to summarize, rewrite, or translate their contents. Its AI keyboard can generate text inside other apps, too. One account works across iOS, Android, and the web. ChatOn has reached 100 million mobile downloads and received three honors at the 14th Annual Lovie Awards, including Best User Experience and the Peoples Lovie Award. For new users, a year of ChatOn Premium is $29.99 instead of $39.99a tidy way to replace AI clutter with one versatile toolbox. ChatOn Multi-AI Assistant Premium Plan See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Macworld 29 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

The data center boom will fail its promise if safety and workforce development continue to lag behind

The data center boom will be judged not only by how much infrastructure we build, but by whether the people building it return home safely. Major opportunities bring a rush for capital, market share, and industry leadership. Schedules tighten, hiring accelerates, and safety can be treated as an obstacle. From what I have seen in [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 29 Aug 2026 4:06 am

20+ things you may have missed in the GTA 6 extended look

The GTA VI extended-look trailer is full of clues, if you know where to look.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 3:38 am

What you need to build your own retro arcade cabinet

There are few things cooler to add to a gaming space than a retro arcade cabinet. But should you buy one or build one?

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 3:30 am

Why businesses need clearer limits before AI agents are authorized to act

A 2026 IBM study points to questions about AI readiness, visibility, and control. The survey of 2,000 C-level technology executives found 11% felt fully prepared for the AI-agent deployment expected over the following year. Two-thirds of CIOs and CTOs said they were accountable for AI systems they did not fully control, while 70% said teams [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 29 Aug 2026 2:57 am

Tim Draper, the SpaceX and Tesla investor, is selling his $7.9M private island in Tanzania

Tim Draper is selling his island in Lake Tanganyika for $7.9M or best offer, announcing it himself on X and inviting offers directly by email. The ECB reported this month that EU venture capital funds hold around 150B euros against roughly 930B euros in the United States. Tim Draper is selling his island in Lake [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 29 Aug 2026 2:39 am

Loads of physical PS5 games on sale for Labor Day at Amazon from $13

The 2026 Amazon Labor Day sale is here, and while we have already detailed all of the Switch 2 game deals that are now live, there are plenty of PS5 titles as well. We are tracking gigantic list of PS5 game deals on Amazon right now, some more obscure and niche than others, but we are seeing some top-tier titles including Nioh 3 at $40, Resident Evil Requiem at $54, Crimson Desert, the Turok Trilogy Bundle, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and many more. Youll find them all lined up and organized for you below. Amazon 2026 Labor Day Switch 2 game sale now live: Kirby, Metroid Prime 4, Resident Evil, Orbitals, more

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 1:55 am

Labor Day Blink smart home deals: Score two indoor cams at $19 each, video doorbell for $48, more

With the Amazon Labor Day sale now in full swing, we are also tracking a sizable collection of deals on its Blink smart home gear. The Blink lineup delivers some of the best smart home products youll find in this ultra-affordable price range and they are now even lower you can score two smart indoor cameras at just $19 a pop, or a complete video doorbell setup for less than $50 . All of the deals are waiting right here, but we will touch on some details down below.

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 1:09 am

Early leak of NVIDIA's DLSS 5 has an uncanny valley problem

People are grafting a pre-release version of DLSS 5 onto their favorite games with unspectacular results.

Engadget 29 Aug 2026 12:50 am

Labor Day deals kick off today: Here are our favorites to shop right now

The Labor Day deals are kicking well ahead of the main event as Amazons massive 10-day sale has now officially launched. Alongside ongoing deals on AirPods Pro 3, the first discounts on the brand new M6 Mac mini, all of these Switch 2 game deals , and up to $1,100 or more off a giant selection of TVs ahead of the GTA VI launch, we have gathered some of the deals sitting in our carts for you down below. There will be plenty more to come, but theres no telling how long some of these offers will stick around for when it comes to a sale like this.

9To5Toys 29 Aug 2026 12:23 am

Lucid recalls 27,185 Air sedans over a software fuse that did not cut the power

Lucid is recalling 27,185 Air sedans because the software eFuse protecting their exterior lighting circuits can allow overheating, with owners told to park away from structures until the car is updated. The filing records three fires and four smoke incidents, the first in a Lucid-owned car in June 2023. Lucid is recalling 27,185 Air sedans [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 28 Aug 2026 11:57 pm

Inside Metas Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers

The company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians, fueling concerns among some worke... Inside Metas Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers

India Vision 28 Aug 2026 11:33 pm

Magnetic memory could make edge AI faster while reducing energy use

Texas engineers teamed up with the world

Phys.org 28 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

What's the difference between Dolby Atmos and lossless audio?

If you're seeing these labels in your music apps and wondering what they do, let this article walk you through how they work.

Engadget 28 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

There's a new Twitter in town, even though a judge has yet to rule on a trademark injunction

The public square is open again, and definitely not affiliated with X in any way.

Engadget 28 Aug 2026 11:24 pm

Lambda inks $1B private debt for Nvidia chip deal

Lambda has raised about $1B of private short-dated debt arranged by JPMorgan to buy Nvidia GPUs that Microsoft will lease, according to Bloomberg. The same structure funds Nebius, which borrowed $775M against its own chips and holds a five-year Microsoft contract worth $19.4B. Lambda has raised about $1B of private debt to buy Nvidia chips [] This story continues at The Next Web

TNW 28 Aug 2026 11:13 pm

Apple One and Apple TV subscription prices increase by up to 20 percent

Annual Apple TV subscriptions get the biggest bump.

Ars Technica 28 Aug 2026 10:53 pm

Tribit StormBox 2 is my go-to speaker and it just fell to $68 at Amazon (Reg. $80)

Tribit StormBox 2 Bluetooth Speaker Buy for $68 (Reg. $80) What we love This speaker has been my personal go-to for going on a couple of years now. I dont make life easy for this speaker, keeping it outdoors 99% of the time, even in heart of winter. Its kept outside by my hot tub and is only brought in when the battery needs charged.

9To5Toys 28 Aug 2026 10:44 pm

Automate your floor cleaning with up to 50% Labor Day savings on roborock robot vacuums and mops starting from $140

As part of the ongoing Amazon Labor Day Sale event, you can find a number of roborocks robot cleaners getting up to 50% discounts, like the 2026 Qrevo S Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop down at $429.99 shipped, which is matched directly from the brands website . This model would normally run you $700 at full price, with a more average $550 discounted price in 2026, though there have been falls as low as $400, with that rate having only appeared during Junes Prime Day event. The deal here gives you a $270 markdown off the going rate, landing it at the third-lowest price we have tracked that sits $30 above that Prime Day low. Weve also rounded up some of our top picks from this brand with a nice array of pricing options below.

9To5Toys 28 Aug 2026 10:42 pm

Bring home Govee

Govee 2-Probe Bluetooth Meat Thermometer Buy for $19.50 (Reg. $28) What we love While fancy meat thermometers certainly exist, we wanted to shine a spotlight on a more affordable model. Youre looking at a two probe offering that pairs with your phone via Bluetooth for less than $20. This should work well for most people and wont break the bank either.

9To5Toys 28 Aug 2026 10:41 pm

Get or gift Fanttik

Fanttik T1 Max Soldering Iron Kit Buy for $56 (Reg. $70) What we love Being able to fix gadgets yourself is an excellent way to save money and also is the perfect excuse to learn something new. Soldering can certainly come in handy, and its sort of a rare skill these days. Fanttik takes the hassle out of it with a USB-C rechargeable design thats pair with a very sleek-looking kit if you ask me.

9To5Toys 28 Aug 2026 10:38 pm