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The Xperia 10 VIII design is out, and Sony isn’t changing much
Sony’s upcoming Xperia 10 VIII has appeared in a new leak, showing a design that looks very similar to last year’s model.
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A free AI model is winning over developers. And nobody knows whose servers it runs on
An anonymous model called Ox Alpha appeared on OpenRouter last week, free to use with a million-token context window, and developers have been impress…
Harvard’s $699 startup bootcamp offers AI avatars of its instructors
In the HBS Foundry program, AI avatars provide feedback during practice pitches and board meetings.
If Waymo cars are Level 4 automation, what does it take to be a Level 5?
We break down the different autonomous driving levels, and why Level 5 is so hard to achieve.
Nvidia AI server prices are rising more than 15% from early next year
Nvidia’s largest customers have been notified that servers containing its AI chips will rise in price by more than 15% in many cases from early next y…
AMD’s next-gen Medusa APUs are getting ready for launch, and Linux just spilled the beans
AMD has published RDNA 4m firmware for Linux ahead of its Ryzen AI 500 “Medusa Point” launch, revealing more about its next-gen Zen 6 APUs.
Anthropic Is Reportedly Being Upfront With Would-Be Investors About AI Backlash
Its IPO prospectus will dwell on the topic, CNBC claims.
Apple Raised MacBook Prices, But You Can Still Save Big With These Offers
These direct discounts and trade-in offers can knock hundreds off the price.
Google’s new Pixel 11 offers an incredible camera feature that Apple should copy
Earlier this month, Google unveiled its new Pixel 11 lineup. The phones themselves were rather similar compared to the previous Pixel 10 lineup, thoug…
Floating 10 MW nuclear reactor proposed for California: barge-mounted SMR aims to power 15,000 homes
Bluecore Energy proposes floating small modular reactor at Long Beach, aiming to power 15,000 homes despite regulatory hurdles. Bluecore's floating re…
How to limit Instagram from using your data for AI and ads
You can keep Instagram from using your activity outside the app to influence the ads you get.
Will the DOJ’s investigation into a16z spook other VCs?
On the latest episode of Equity, we wonder why the DOJ is investigating startup board seats.
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Valve’s latest Proton update fixes Helldivers 2, Forza Horizon, and more
Valve's Proton 11.0-2 update fixes dozens of games on Linux and SteamOS, including Helldivers 2, Marvel Rivals, Forza Horizon and Arc Raiders.
The oldest iPhone model you can trade-in with Apple is older than you'd think
Even old Apple devices you haven't touched in years could still get you some credit towards a new phone.
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 23, #903
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 23, 2026.
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Here are hints and the answer for today’s NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 23, 2026.
Best Buy's 60th Anniversary sale has some seriously tempting TCL TV deals — our favorite models are up to $2,000 off
Looking for a decent TV that doesn't cost the earth? TCL's Mini LED models are a fantastic value option. The Best Buy 60th Anniversary sale includes a…
I asked ChatGPT if I should get Botox — its answer made me understand why ChatGPT for teens needs to exist
I tested ChatGPT with questions about dieting, relationships and AI companions, and quickly saw why age changes everything. OpenAI launched ChatGPT fo…
Indie App Spotlight: ‘CloudGear’ brings all cloud gaming platforms into one tvOS app
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and wo…
There Are Carrier Pigeon Apps Now Because Pigeon Technology Is Actually Superior
The original wireless carriers.
OpenAI calls for California to strengthen its AI safety laws
The AI leader said that the state's SB 53 framework should "be amended to expand safeguards."
South Korean city bets on the ocean to solve its AI data center crisis — but this is only the beginning
Ulsan and KIOST are testing a $37 million underwater data center cooled by cold seawater instead of electricity. Ulsan is testing underwater data cent…
Inherent, founded by DeepMind alumni, says its AI ‘teammate’ just outperformed Anthropic and OpenAI at replicating research
Built by DeepMind alumni, British AI lab Inherent released Faraday, an AI agent whose ability to replicate scientific papers could be a stepping stone…
GTA 6's Netflix timed exclusive, and gamers' defense of it sums up why the gaming industry is as bad as it is today
Rockstar Games' GTA 6 timed Netflix exclusive, and gamers' defense of it is exactly why the gaming industry is rotten and will continue to get worse. …
How Trinnov's Altitude CI AV processor showed me the importance of flagship 3D room correction in elite home cinema setups
The Trinnov Altitude CI AV processor is a magical piece of equipment you didn’t know you needed. Its 3D room correction, software-based processing, an…
‘Lanterns’ Head Damon Lindelof Wants Adaptation Fans to Chill
As 'Lanterns' begins its eight-week run, Lindelof makes a case for why adaptations need to be risky and piss some fans off.