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Google’s New Pixel 11 Phones Get Higher Starting Prices — Blame the RAM Shortage
This year’s Pixel devices all got pricier. Here’s why.
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Pixel 11 vs Pixel 10: How Google’s New $899 Flagship Compares With the Old $799 One
Should you get the shiny new Pixel 11? Or save some money and get last year’s Pixel 10. We’re here to help. This is our Google Pixel buying guide.
Anthropic Investors Think It’s Worth $2 Trillion
Claude's backers want that paper.
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, August 14 (game #1663)
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Japan launches sovereign satellite navigation network as GPS cannot reach all of its country
Japan expands sovereign satellite navigation capability with QZS-7, completing a seven-satellite constellation designed around challenging domestic ge…
Researchers built a tiny wearable patch that measures cholesterol levels from your sweat
Caltech researchers built a wearable patch that reads cholesterol and triglyceride levels continuously using sweat without needles or lab visits.
Mico, Microsoft's weird lil' AI guy, has been demoted
The amorphous corporate mascot will no longer haunt Copilot Voice.
Judge Affirms Settlement Allowing HPE’s Deal for Juniper
States had opposed an agreement allowing a Hewlett Packard Enterprise acquisition, calling the settlement ineffective and corrupt.
WhatsApp Fights Back Against Scammers With New AI Alert Tool
Meta’s new Scam Alert tool will flag potential scam texts in WhatsApp while your messages stay encrypted.
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9to5Mac Daily: August 13, 2026 – MacBook Air shortages, iPhone Ultra launch rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.
The Safety Reckoning Inside OpenAI
OpenAI’s rogue agent hack was a watershed moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. It also sparked internal questions about the culture that led to it.
Pets Left in a Ruff Spot After Automatic Feeders Go Down
An outage affecting Petlibro automatic feeders left some pets hungry, customers report.
Why is OpenAI losing so many executives?
Numerous OpenAI executives have departed the company over the past few months. OpenAI's Chief Revenue Officer announced today that she is leaving the …
Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: Comparing Google and Samsung’s New Watches
Both new watches from Google and Samsung can work with any Android phone, but they have different features and perks.
The iPhone X is obsolete now, and so is that aging MacBook Pro
Apple has moved the iPhone X and 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro to its obsolete list, ending official hardware service and parts ordering for both devices.
Using AI Shopping Carts Could Lead You to Spend More Money, Study Says
Smart screens mounted on shopping carts might change people’s behavior at grocery stores in a few interesting ways.
Apple TV just got a bunch of classic movies, and they’re all worth a rewatch
Apple TV has added a collection of classic and popular movies to its streaming library, including films such as Arrival, The Martian, Gone Girl and E.…
Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup
The plaintiffs say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company, and are accusing Gomez of failing to build and market the startup.
Apple Wants to Charge Developers Up to 15 Percent for Linking Outside the App Store
Apple today submitted a court-ordered proposal outlining the commission it believes is reasonable to collect from U.S. apps that link to purchase opti…
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Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US [U]
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Cloud storage is great until your vendor goes out of business
A St. Louis PBS station is suing a data center provider to rescue a 70-year archive.
Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works
The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse.…
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