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• MacBook users are filing off the sharp corners of their laptops for better wrist comfort [4d]
• Ukraine wants combat humanoid robots — but expect Wall-E over Terminator, as simpler, wheeled tech still wins [4d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, July 17 (game #1132) [4d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Friday, July 17 (game #1635) [4d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, July 17 (game #866) [4d]
• This year's Microsoft Excel World Championship was the wildest yet — so who came out on top in the annual spreadsheet super-battle? [4d]
• 'If you have something that you don't want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn't be doing it in the first place; — quote of the day by ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt [4d]
• Belkin’s new gadget is a power bank, night light, and SOS signal all in one [4d]
• China and Russia have a secret 'no limit' pact to eliminate Elon Musk's Starlink at all cost, researchers claim [4d]
• Neo robot hands breakthrough can build LEGOs, unzip jackets, and open a bag of Funyuns — I can't tell if I'm thrilled or terrified [4d]
• AI-powered software could recover 300GW of hidden capacity for the US power grid, enough to power thousands of AI data centers [4d]
• No sleep score, no steps: this Signal smart ring from an ex-Google head is focused on cracking cuffless, calibration-less blood pressure readings [4d]
• China beats Elon Musk’s Neuralink to the world’s first commercial brain-computer interface implant — car crash victim given coin-sized chip that turns neural signals into hand movements [4d]
• Russia to launch Rassvet Starlink rival within days with 318-strong satellite constellation expected by 2028 [4d]
• The Odyssey IMAX 70mm screening prep causes confusion as projectors loaded into theaters spark new fan outrage — as some dub Christopher Nolan's filming choice 'anti-art' [4d]
• Firefox vs Edge: fresh shots fired in browser wars as Mozilla report accuses Microsoft of using 'harmful design' to undermine choice in Windows 11 [4d]
• Suno trained its AI on millions of songs from YouTube Music, Deezer and other sites, new hack reveals — and critics have branded it 'staggering theft' [4d]
• 12 actually useful desk upgrades that are all under $100 — I review work gear for a living, and these practical gadgets are more than just office eye-candy [4d]
• Microsoft nemesis returns with another zero-day PoC — but is 'LegacyHive' as nasty as expected? [4d]
• TobenONE UDS060 review: This compact 11-in-1 USB-C dock is one of the smallest I've ever tested [4d]
• ‘It wasn't a decision made in a rush’: OnePlus explains why it’s just quit the US and Europe — and answers our 5 biggest questions about what it means [4d]
• 47 requests, zero answers — How Proton VPN keeps saying no to data demands [4d]
• Former PlayStation boss says Sony needs 'more games for more people' to justify a $1,000 PS6 [4d]
• Seagate IronWolf Pro and WD Red Pro NAS drives are all discounted — here's why I'd buy the most expensive model [4d]
• Russian hacker turns Gemini CLI into a hacking agent, creates small-scale botnet [4d]
• Mike Flanagan's Carrie series has a first look — and the Prime Video horror series has the potential to be the best adaptation of the book yet [4d]
• The Google Pixel 11 will be available to preorder on August 12 and the brand is already teasing an 'exclusive offer' — here's what we think it is [4d]
• Shark upgrades its acclaimed CryoGlow blemish-busting LED face mask – it costs a little more but it delivers better coverage around the crows' feet area and its battery life is better too [4d]
• Dragon's Dogma 2 producer says Capcom is improving performance on PS5 and Xbox ahead of Dark Arisen's launch and that the Switch 2 version is 'exceeding' expectations [4d]
• Samsung's lightning-fast 990 EVO Plus SSD is on sale at Amazon — with big savings on 1TB and 2TB models [4d]
• Amazon is clearing stock of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 with this absurd price cut on the 4.5-star smartwatch [4d]
• Thousands of US military beneficiaries have data breached following TRICARE cyberattack — DoD Benefits Numbers and some Social Security numbers leaked [4d]
• It’s a microwave, it’s an air fryer, it’s a... soup-maker? Ninja’s latest launch could be the only appliance your kitchen needs [4d]
• On the hunt for the perfect fan? We've tested dozens of different models, and these are our top scorers [4d]
• It was about time for another deal on the Breville Barista Express at Amazon — one of the best espresso machines we've tested [4d]
• 6 hardware-encrypted portable hard drives and SSDs — I've used PIN-protected storage for years and these are the ones I trust to keep my data secure [4d]
• Cloud sprawl taught organizations a lesson. AI is testing whether they learned it [4d]
• How to watch Commonwealth Games 2026 free from anywhere with this VPN deal [4d]
• Why OpenAI could become the next Netscape [4d]
• Zoom patches critical security flaw which could have let hackers hijack accounts [4d]
• You've never seen an Aston Martin like this — legendary car maker reveals SUV designed exclusively for Modern Warfare 4 [4d]
• The dream of AirPods with removable batteries is still seemingly out of reach, and it's all because of a new EU ruling [4d]
• Russians need a VPN to access Google and Apple as unexplained nationwide outages hit [4d]
• The new AI risk problem no one leader fully owns [4d]
• 'Everyone else is selling parts — we’re selling the full end-to-end system': Microsoft is allegedly telling its salespeople to take the fight to OpenAI and Anthropic [4d]
• 12 clever desk upgrades under $50 that instantly fix your home office [4d]
• PlayStation has postponed the release of its FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick 'due to unexpected production delays,' says it 'will launch at a later date' [4d]
• 8 of the best back-to-school laptop deals for students — my top picks from Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more [4d]
• Trump hits back at New York's data center ban, says rule should change 'immediately' [4d]
• Ann Droid is the new Diane Morgan comedy series on BBC iPlayer this week that you can't miss — but don't overlook these 3 underrated gems on the streamer either [4d]
• The end of burner phones? A new FCC proposal could kill anonymous prepaid phones — and it's been branded 'misguided and counterproductive' [4d]
• The Blood of Dawnwalker director isn't worried about the impact of what a delayed next-gen could mean for Rebel Wolves, says 'If we work on the consoles we have right now, it's easier' [4d]
• Linus Torvalds says Linux is not "anti-AI", tells haters to 'fork it' and 'just walk away' [4d]
• Shadow AI often emerges when workplace technology fails employees [4d]
• RAM crisis prompts further RTX 3060 GPU resurrections as Palit launches new 12GB model — I just hope pricing makes more sense than it has done so far [4d]
• The agentic commerce gold rush risks repeating ecommerce's biggest mistakes [4d]
• I'm rediscovering Assassin's Creed Black Flag in Resynced — here's what I love, and what I'd change [4d]
• What is Pixel Glow? Google teases new Pixel 11 feature — and it looks like a useful alternative to Nothing’s Glyph interface [4d]
• Best business laptop deals 2026 — Top picks from HP, Asus, Dell, starting at $548 [4d]
• As AI scales, is meaningful governance possible? [4d]
• The rise of “comprehension debt” in the age of AI coding [4d]
• KFC may be forced to shut some stores following cyberattack at key supplier [4d]
• McIntosh’s new AV processor can handle 9.4.4 channels of Dolby Atmos and 7x 4K 120Hz HDMI ports for ‘today’s most advanced home cinema systems’ – but you’ll need to add your own amps for all those speakers… [4d]
• The Duskbloods network test has finally revealed a few new details about FromSoftware's upcoming Switch 2 game, including multiplayer matches with 'up to eight players' [4d]
• Many businesses are deploying AI faster than they’re preparing employees — leading to an 'AI underclass' at some firms [4d]
• Most enterprise AI governance is already out of date [4d]
• 'Who came up with this idea?' ExpressVPN continues to drop its 30-day money-back guarantee in favour of raffles — and users aren't happy about it [4d]
• This gorgeous Dark Side of the Moon portable modern tape player will make you believe the cassette revival isn't nonsense after all — especially since it comes with a new remastered tape of the album [5d]
• Loewe's new OLED TV wants to be the ultimate AV experience: each panel is 'individually calibrated before leaving the factory', and you can choose custom speaker setups — including the TV being the center of a wireless surround system [5d]
• Amazon flips the bird to Apple — drops iPad (A16) price back down to pre-hike level [5d]
• The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi is a good Android-toting Kindle Scribe alternative, but it disappoints in a couple of key areas [5d]
• The Pinwheel Home is a retro-inspired landline phone that will keep your kids safe from doomscrolling [5d]
• How to watch The Open 2026: Free Live Streams, TV Channels & Preview — Round 1 [5d]
• The Australian government just told thousands of people to throw out their routers — despite experts warning it could be a major security risk [5d]
• 5 amazing tools built with GPT-5.6 that people are showing off to Sam Altman — from a wardrobe assistant to Pokémon Go for cats [5d]
• 'This computer works almost like a guitar': Fingernail-sized quantum chip uses vibrations to store data [5d]
• 'Bose features at a non-Bose price, for the first time': Skullcandy launches its most premium headphones ever, getting by with a little help from its friend [5d]