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I never cared about Mac desktop widgets until I found this app
I never liked macOS widgets, until I found an app with better looking, more customizable widgets than Apple's own. Here's the full breakdown.
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AI-driven upgrade of communications energy storage empowers a new energy ecosystem for multiple industries
SPONSORED FEATURE: Embedding AI at communication sites to empower energy optimization, power grid stability control and low-carbon development AI data…
Ancient ‘Who owns Linux?’ case now has one foot very deep in the grave
Appeals court upholds decision the case is dead, but Xinuos is trying for a long-shot re-hearing The long legal battle over ownership of Linux is clos…
The US is now home to 15 of the world's 20 biggest AI data centers — with one state housing 12 on its own
The US dominates global hyperscale infrastructure, while Texas and emerging markets gain importance as operators seek locations supporting continued A…
Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games
Roehampton University offers students £2,000 a year to play esports alongside their studies.
In China, AI has reached dumpling shops where you also get to feed on compute tokens
A dumpling shop named Jinguyuan in Beijing offers AI tokens to customers and has created an interactive system for them to interact with the delicacie…
What is a VESA mount and how to know what type your TV has
Those 200 × 200 and 400 × 400 numbers tell you where the mounting holes line up, but you still need to check the mount's weight limit and hardware.
Dr. Dre Says He Uses AI to Produce Songs
Fellow Grammy-winning producer Timbaland is also allegedly a "closet AI user."
China is shifting its new data centers to rural Eastern locations as it looks for extra AI power
China is expanding rural AI data centers for climate and land advantages, though local wage growth has lagged behind investment. China is moving its A…
The Razer Soma Chroma has a silly name, silly price tag, and sillily requires you bring your own battery to light the thing up
The Soma Chroma is seriously comfortable. It's good at being a chair, but it's just a bit "meh" at everything else. Razer Soma Chroma: One-minute revi…
How is Android Auto different from Android Automotive?
While these two names sound like they'd refer to the same product, there are major differences between them.
Hands-on: Mophie’s new battery banks offer pocketable power, built-in cables at low price
Recently, Mophie debuted four new power banks for the iPhone. They slide nicely into your pocket, come in two finishes, offer built-in cables, and pac…
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Ukrainian drone giant Brave1 will now let military customers order custom-built drones
Brave1 launched a new marketplace letting Ukrainian military units order custom-built drones with automatic bidding, transparent pricing, and digital tracking. Brave1 lets Ukrainian units order drones built to exact specificationsMilitary units have spent nearly one billion dollars through Brave1 MarketBuyers can adjust seventeen different drone specifications before placing an orderA new procurement system launched by Ukraine's Brave1 defense cl…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is Caught In a Tangled AI Web
Concerns of generative AI use hover over 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' while others think it's a case of Photoshop at work.
Galbot Robots complete 100 consecutive rallies against a tennis champion
Galbot says its robot completed more than 100 consecutive autonomous tennis rallies against former world number 15 Zheng Jie at the World Humanoid Rob…
Who’s behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha?
A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation.
The Garmin Venu 3 is a 'near-perfect balance of smartwatch and health tracker' — and it just dropped to its lowest price yet
In our Garmin Venu 3 review, we said it was a 'near-perfect balance of smartwatch and health tracker ', and it's currently on sale at Amazon for its l…
How to stop Siri from interrupting while you're using CarPlay
Don't let Siri become a hassle instead of an assistant; keep it quiet in the car to reduce distractions.
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 24, #1170
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 24, 2026.
Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 24, #1892
Here are hints and the answer for today’s NYT Wordle puzzle for Aug. 24, 2026.
Employers are quietly rehiring the people AI replaced, and paying them less to come back
Forrester reports that 55% of employers regret laying off workers for AI and expects half of AI-attributed layoffs to be quietly reversed, with jobs r…
Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions
The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million in the second largest penalty issued under Europe’s GDPR.
Apple Retail Stores Preparing for New Home Product Launches
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is reorganizing parts of its brick-and-mortar stores this fall to make room for new home products. Writing …
That Weird ‘Other’ Section in Apple Stores Is Reportedly Being Revamped for a New Line of Home Products
The "Avenues," as they're apparently known, reportedly must be revamped to introduce consumers to a whole new device.
GTA VI: all the news on Rockstar’s next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series
It’s been over a decade and two console generations since GTA V came out, and its sequel is still a work in progress. GTA VI has faced multiple delays…
Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule
Linkdaze's smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.
‘Vampire Hunter D’ Is Making a Comeback
Fans of 'Vampire Hunter D' can look forward to re-releases of some of favorite stories and a brand new comic to go with them.