Daily archive
49 stories from 39 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Avengers: Doomsday pre-sale tickets are outpacing Spider-Man: Brand New Day, while the cast remains in the dark about the script. A new Hot Toys figure of Patrick Stewart's Professor X may be the last chance to own that version of the character before a new Xavier debuts.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#Marvel released the first official VisionQuest trailer at D23, showing the series coming to Disney+ in October. The trailer features James Spader's Ultron appearing in human form.
#Disney has announced an anime series based on Kingdom Hearts, coming to Disney+. The series will feature a brand new story, expanding the franchise beyond the games.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo
#The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts Joe Mathieu, Carol Massar and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Natalie Oliverio, Navy Veteran & Military Journalist, Nathan Bomey, Axios Business Reporter, Denver Riggleman, Former US Representative (R-VA), and Amanda Agati, PNC Chief Investment Officer. (Source: Bloomberg)
#The Auk Mini 2 smart garden improves on the original with better LED lights, a sleeker design, and new color options. Wired says it performs better where it counts, making it a worthwhile upgrade for indoor gardeners.
#The Verge reviews the Sony A7R VI, a 66.8-megapixel flagship camera that offers high resolution without the usual sacrifices, marking a peak in camera technology.
#Wired reviews the Retrospec Joe Rev 2 electric BMX, praising its affordability and family appeal but noting limited range, ride comfort, and BMX abilities.
#Noware's Puff necklace reimagines flash drives as functional, personalized jewelry. Wired reviews the unique accessory.
#The Verge reports that Xteink's pocket-friendly e-readers will now support Libby integration, addressing a key limitation compared to Kindle and Kobo devices.
#Wired tests and recommends six Apple Watch accessories, including bands, chargers, and more, to enhance the wearable experience.
#A reviewer who previously dismissed OhSnap's magnetic phone grips as overpriced and flawed finds the $50 Snap Grip Stand to be a compelling upgrade, offering a comfortable grip and a kickstand.
#A study analyzing 443,000 hard drives from Backblaze found HGST drives to be the most reliable, while Toshiba and Seagate ranked as least reliable.
Also covered by TechSpot, How-To Geek
#The $1,000 mosquito-zapping laser has entered production and begun shipping after raising $2.8M, but The Register notes company communications have done little to reassure backers who are 'itching for answers.'
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, XDA Developers
#Saber Interactive updates Rideshare Stimulator Steam page with AI disclosure after CEO Matt Karch publicly feuds with former lead writer over AI use, later apologizing amid death threats.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, Wccftech
#A lifetime subscription grants access to more than 20 AI models, including ChatGPT and Gemini, for a one-time payment of $54.97.
Also covered by PCWorld, Mashable Tech
#Anthropic's Q2 revenue jumped to over $11.5 billion, surpassing OpenAI for the first time. The company expects its upcoming IPO to match or exceed SpaceX's record $255 billion valuation, according to sources.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, Hacker News
#Former Congressman Denver Riggleman, now CEO of RIIG Technologies, warned that private companies engaging in offensive cyber operations could face unintended consequences.
#Apple is hunting for new memory suppliers as a global shortage squeezes availability. Two Chinese chipmakers could help, but Washington is pushing Apple to find another solution.
Also covered by AppleInsider, The Next Web, Digital Trends
#Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope may have discovered a new class of object: a 'black hole star,' where a black hole is wrapped in dense gas and radiates like an enormous star.
Also covered by Slashdot
#Mastercard is experiencing a global issue causing some card payments to be declined in Australia on Saturday afternoon, according to Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The bank informed customers about the disruption. The scope and duration of the outage remain unclear.
Also covered by TechSpot, The Next Web
#The Verge's Installer newsletter edition No. 140 features a surprise must-see movie, along with other recommendations and tech news.
#Artist Justin Blinder created Ground Truth, a device that makes pedaling harder, as a protest against housing unaffordability. The Verge reports on the project.
#Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies.
#When I'm asked what to buy if you want to get into making electronic music, I often recommend Elektron's budget-minded Model:Samples and Model:Cycles grooveboxes. They don't grab headlines the way Teenage Engineering's gear or the Telepathic Instruments Orchid do, and even compared to the company's higher-end and more niche musical offerings like the Digitakt, Octatrack, […]
#A new Apple documentary examines the life of Aziz 'Zyzz' Shavershian, who became an internet icon in an age before influencers before dying at age 22 in 2011. The film explores his influence on looksmaxxing culture and internet fame.
#Your AI Slop Bores Me is brilliant in its simplicity. There are two tabs: human and LARP as an AI. On one side you enter a request. On the other, you submit an answer. But the important thing is that there's a human on both sides of the equation. Prompts can request a response as […]
#The original read-it-later app Instapaper has received a significant update, introducing new fonts, better customization options, and a redesigned layout.
#The island could capture billions of gallons of water a year if it implemented systems to catch it as it falls from the sky.
#AI coding startup Cursor is now officially a part of SpaceX.
#At D23, when asked about the potential for a sequel to the cult classic The Simpsons: Hit & Run game, Matt Groening replied, "I think the original game is coming back in some form," before current showrunner Matt Selman added, "or not." The tone in both of their voices and the body language suggests that […]
#The Verge profiles the cohosts of the music podcast Switched on Pop, discussing their personal interests and the show's origins from Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe'.
#An analysis of every US power plant that went online this year shows utility-scale solar dominates, followed by battery storage. Fossil fuel capacity additions are minimal.
#Also: <em>Ahsoka</em> S2 teaser, <em>Doomsday</em> trailer, news about MCU's <em>X-Men</em> and <em>Star Wars: Starfighter</em>
#A guide on how to check if hackers have broken into your accounts on the most popular AI platforms.
#We’ve been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve rounded up the best for every occasion.
#These apps taught me that I don't have to rely on Google for everything.
Also covered by XDA Developers, How-To Geek
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Also covered by Hacker News
#Alibaba says its Qwen models have surpassed 3 billion downloads, making them the most-used open-weight family. A Hugging Face report published a day earlier shows a smaller margin than Alibaba claims.
Also covered by The Next Web, Digital Trends
#Disney's D23 2026 showcase unveiled new trailers for Avengers: Doomsday, Star Wars: Starfighter, and Frozen 3. Gizmodo highlights the 5 most exciting Disney Parks updates from the event, including a new Tomorrowland and Avengers-themed attractions.
Also covered by CNET, Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#DDR5 RAM prices have surged nearly fivefold year-over-year, and a storage exec predicts SSD price pain will last until 2030. The price hikes are affecting both RAM and SSDs, with no relief in sight.
Also covered by TechRadar, Wccftech
#Nvidia's $1.5 billion investment in SB Energy for the Ohio data center is structured as a residual value guarantee on the buildings, not a direct tenant guarantee. The deal provides up to 8 gigawatts of power capacity.
Also covered by TechSpot, The Decoder, The Next Web, Quartz, Hacker News
#Anthropic reveals technical details on how Claude will watermark AI-generated text to comply with EU law, describing a system that makes small random choices. The Guardian reports concerns that watermarking may reduce text quality, while Anthropic argues it is necessary for transparency.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech
#"Flamingo missiles were used. A good achievement."
Also covered by Gizmodo
#The week's biggest tech news stories from Google, Garmin, Spotify, and more for August 15, 2026.
Also covered by The Hacker News, TechRadar
#Marvel Studios revealed the official cast for its new X-Men movie at D23 Expo 2026, including Adam Driver as Mister Sinister and Inde Navarrette as Rogue. The event exposed the fallibility of self-proclaimed insiders and leak culture.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar, Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#Unitree Robotics debuts on Shanghai's STAR Market, closing at 845 yuan with a market value of around $50 billion, as China's first listed humanoid robot maker.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, The Next Web, CoinDesk, Quartz
#The DOJ argues that Minnesota's law goes further than federal rules and could slow down AI development, throwing support behind xAI in its fight against the state's AI nudification ban. A woman claims her stepfather used Grok to transform a childhood photo into explicit imagery.
Also covered by Engadget, The Next Web, Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, Decrypt
#Apple's smart home roadmap leaks further, with expectations for a September event that could include a new HomePod display. macOS Tahoe preview reveals multiple unreleased products, including camera-equipped AirPods.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors, Engadget, ZDNET
#Anthropic details its text watermarking system for Claude, offering a detection API. The move draws criticism from users and the EU, which sought a deepfake detector but got what some call an 'AI scarlet letter'.
Also covered by The Decoder, PCWorld, The Next Web, Gizmodo, Techdirt
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