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Here's a list of all compatible iPhones that can download the Apple iOS 26 beta update today

Apple's iOS 26 is coming this fall, giving your iPhone's operating system a big upgrade. My favorite is the visual update, called Liquid Glass β€” it's like the better-executed version of Windows Vista. We spent two weeks test-driving it β€” you can check out our detailed hands-on iOS 26 preview, or you can try it out yourself by downloading and installing the public beta. That software is a more stable iteration of the...

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

ChatGPT is bringing back 4o as an option because people missed it

OpenAI is bringing back GPT-4o in ChatGPT just one day after replacing it with GPT-5. In a post on X, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that the company will let paid users switch to GPT-4o after ChatGPT users mourned its replacement. β€œWe will let Plus users choose to continue to use 4o,” Altman says. β€œWe […]

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

The Aurora Borealis Is Back: These 18 States Have a Chance to See It Tonight

Prepare to get away from city lights if you want to see the colorful sky show.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

GPU-rich labs have won: What's left for the rest of us is distillation

Article URL: https://inference.net/blog/what-s-left-is-distillation Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44840746 Points: 58 # Comments: 31

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Ask HN: How can ChatGPT serve 700M users when I can't run one GPT-4 locally?

Sam said yesterday that chatgpt handles ~700M weekly users. Meanwhile, I can't even run a single GPT-4-class model locally without insane VRAM or painfully slow speeds.Sure, they have huge GPU clusters, but there must be more going on - model optimizations, sharding, custom hardware, clever load balancing, etc.What engineering tricks make this possible at such massive scale while keeping latency low?Curious to hear...

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Canonical's OpenJDK builds promise Java devs more speed - and a whopping 12 years of security support

The company is also aligning Ubuntu's and OpenJDK's release cadences.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

See What Happens When You Fold the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 Times

We're a little concerned about the "unknown black liquid" that leaked out of the phone's hinge when a YouTuber tested it.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Sui Jumps 4% as Swiss Banks Expand Regulated Access for Institutional Clients

Sygnum and Amina banks have added SUI trading, custody and lending products for professional investors.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Is It Cheaper To Buy Ryobi Tools From Its Website Or Home Depot?

There is very little difference in price between buying tools direct from Ryobi or shopping at Home Depot, although sales events can drive prices down.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

My iPhone 17 Pro Wishlist Item Isn't a Feature: Give Me Colors Beyond Monochrome or Metal

Commentary: Apple's pro phones need to embrace colors beyond black, white, silver and gold.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Google TV division admits defeat, shifts focus to YouTube

Google TV's core issues revolve around advertising, the financial engine for most smart TV platforms. Historically, Google followed the standard industry model: publishers seeking inclusion on Google TV had to give up a portion of their advertising inventory, allowing Google to sell those ad slots directly. This model, similar to...Read Entire Article

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

Apple pushes back on Fintiv’s latest litigious attempt to profit off Apple Pay

Fintiv, a firm you’ve probably only heard of in the context of patent litigation, is once again suing Apple over Apple Pay. Apple’s secure mobile payment solution launched over a decade ago in 2014. Fintiv has been unsuccessfully suing Apple over Apple Pay since 2018. Apple is not hiding its frustration. In a statement first shared with 9to5Mac, the company accused the Texas-based firm of trying to β€œdistract from their...

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Former Googlers’ AI startup OpenArt now creates β€˜brain rot’ videos in just one click

OpenArt launched a new feature to help creators make AI-generated brain rot videos.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch Startups favicon TechCrunch Startups

Best Chemical Drain Cleaners of 2025: We Tested 8 to Find the Most Effective Against Your Toughest Clogs

From smelly drains to slow-draining sinks, we found the best chemical drain cleaners to help keep home's pipes clear.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

I tested the Dynabook Tecra A60-M, and it needs more power

If all you need is battery life and reliability, however this laptop may be what you're looking for...

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Creative Bloq favicon Creative Bloq

Thermal Grizzly and der8auer launch the "der8enchtable" β€” enthusiast test bench boasts an open design, integrated PCB for storage and cooling

Thermal Grizzly’s der8enchtable, co-developed with der8auer and ElmorLabs, brings an integrated PCB, centralized power delivery, and built-in I/O to the open test bench market, slashing setup times for overclockers, reviewers, and serious PC enthusiasts.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

Nasdaq-listed Verb secures $558M in funding for TON treasury, initiates rebrand

Nasdaq-listed Verb Technology has raised $558 million in a private placement to establish the first publicly listed company dedicated to holding Toncoin (TON) as a treasury reserve asset. The financing round, which was upsized and oversubscribed, was led by Kingsway Capital and drew participation from over 110 institutional and crypto-native investors. Notable backers include Vy […] The post Nasdaq-listed Verb secures...

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

My biggest regret after updating my iPhone to iOS 26 (and how to fix it)

One step forward, one step back. Isn't that how all betas are?

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Grenada government and opposition join forces to drop oath of allegiance to King Charles

Move comes amid calls for reparations for slavery and king’s removal as head of state of Caribbean countryThe government and opposition in the Caribbean island of Grenada have joined forces to drop the oath of allegiance to the British crown amid growing calls to remove King Charles as the country’s head of state.A statement from the government announcing the move said that in β€œa commendable display of national unity”...

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

The best Android phones

The Android ecosystem is all about choice. While iPhone owners have a smaller pool of new devices to pick from when it’s time to upgrade, there’s a wider range of choices on Android. Some Android phones even fold in half! Imagine. On the flip side, all that choice can make for some hard decisions. Here’s […]

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Little Nightmares, Bud Spencer & Terence Hill, more

Your Friday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll down below. Just be sure to also scope out the discounts we have Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold at $500 off alongside the massive $550 price drop on Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra with a FREE $200 keyboard case and our exclusive deal on Google’s latest Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen). As for the apps, highlights include titles like Little...

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

Ether to $4.4K? This Hidden Signal Suggests a Possible Quick Fire Rally

The net gamma exposure of dealers in the Deribit-listed ether options market is negative between $4,000 and $4,400.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Heaviest Black Hole Ever Found Pushes Limit of What’s Cosmologically Possible

Astronomers spotted the ultramassive black hole inside the Cosmic Horseshoe, an equally gargantuan galaxy so powerful that it bends light from distant galaxies.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Gizmodo favicon Gizmodo

Why Some Fighter Jets Have A Weird Gap Between The Engine And Fuselage

Fighter jets employ plenty of unique designs to improve or otherwise manage aerodynamics, which usually results in strange-looking fuselage without context.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Intel's chairman reportedly tried to sell fabs to TSMC, CEO Lip-Bu Tan opposed

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's push to retain in-house chip manufacturing has put him at odds with chairman Frank Yeary and other directors who explored spinning off or selling Intel Foundry to TSMC.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

Toymaker suddenly drops lawsuit against β€œSylvanian Drama” TikToker

Looks like the β€œSylvanian Drama” TikTok will be revived after a long hiatus.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Big Galaxy S26 changes, even bigger Android changes | Authority Insights Podcast #001

Mishaal and CSB dive deep into the latest rumors surrounding the Galaxy S26, Android on PCs, and Magic Cue

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Android Authority favicon Android Authority

Hackers found a way around Microsoft Defender to install ransomware on PCs, report says

One innocent little PC driver is apparently a Trojan horse for ransomware on Windows PCs.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

EthereumMax investors secure partial win in class-action lawsuit

Four state-level lawsuits against three celebrities and individuals tied to the EMAX token may proceed after a California judge’s ruling.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Is Google Messages crashing for you? You’re not alone. (Update: Fixed!)

The issue isn't tied to a specific device maker or carrier.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Android Authority favicon Android Authority

A decade later, Windows is still bringing Control Panel features to the Settings app

I kid you not, we wrote these words in 2014: Microsoft has tried to dumb down its Control Panel with a simple UI over the years, rather than a list of options, but there’s still a number of settings that don’t exist in the new PC Settings app. β€œWhy do I have to go the […]

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

This new TP-Link WiFi 7 router could finally solve all your connectivity problems when working on the go, and I can't wait to fire it up

TP-Link TL-WR3602BE Wi-Fi 7 travel router supports secure VPN, external storage, multiple network modes, and mobile power for travelers and remote workers.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

How Wikipedia is fighting AI slop content

With the rise of AI writing tools, Wikipedia editors have had to deal with an onslaught of AI-generated content filled with false information and phony citations. Already, the community of Wikipedia volunteers has mobilized to fight back against AI slop, something Wikimedia Foundation product director Marshall Miller likens to a sort of "immune system" response. […]

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Looking to Cut Back on Processed Sugar? Try These 6 Natural Sweeteners

Satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthier way by replacing processed sugar with these natural sugar substitutes.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Introducing the Authority Insights Podcast and Newsletter

We're launching a new podcast and newsletter to give you more ways to consume our exclusive content.

Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source: Android Authority favicon Android Authority