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Even the lowly canister vacuum now wants access to your Wi-Fi network

Despite the convenience of cordless stick vacs, canister vacuums are still very much a thing for those with battery anxiety or those who want a lighter cleaner. Miele still offers over 20 different models of canister vacs in the US, but its latest is the companyโ€™s first to introduce smart functionality making it yet another [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Southern Europe swelters under deadly heatwave as temperatures pass 40C

Four-year-old boy dies of heatstroke in Italy as scientists warn of โ€˜molotov cocktailโ€™ of climatic conditionsDeadly heat of up to 44C is searing southern Europe, as scientists warn of a โ€œmolotov cocktailโ€ of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires across the Mediterranean.In Italy, where temperatures of 40C are expected in Florence later this week, a four-year-old boy died of heatstroke, and a red alert...

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Hereโ€™s How to Watch the Original Naked Gun Movies in Order in One Convenient Place

The Naked Gun 2025 reboot is out, so now's a great time to revisit the original trilogy, or even experience it for the first time -- and you can stream the entire series on one streaming service.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Trump delays China tariff increases by another 90 days

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending lower tariffs with China for another 90 days, CNBC reports. The new executive order was signed before the previous agreement was set to end on August 12 at midnight. The extension will maintain the current 30 percent tariff on goods from China while representatives from both countries negotiate a new trade deal. The previous agreement lowered US tariffs...

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

How you can still access GPT-4o, o3, and other older models in ChatGPT

While OpenAI's newest GPT-5 model is out, there are still good reasons to use GPT-4o, o3, o4-mini, and more.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Canada wildfire season already second worst on record as experts warn of โ€˜new realityโ€™

More than 470 Canadian fires classified as โ€˜out of controlโ€™ as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burningWith hundreds of wildfires burning out of control, Canadaโ€™s 2025 fire season is already the second-worst on record, as scientists report climate change is prolonging and exacerbating the burning, leading to more destruction, evacuations and smoke-filled skies.More than 470 fires across the country are...

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 12, #1515

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 12, No. 1,515.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

This Meta prototype is a seriously upgraded Meta Quest 3 โ€“ and you can try it for yourself

Tiramisu and Boba 3 are two Meta prototype VR headsets people can demo if they're lucky.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Reddit blocks Internet Archive to end sneaky AI scraping

The Internet Archive confirmed it's in ongoing discussions with Reddit after block.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Grok 4 is free for a limited time, as xAI competes with GPT-5

Grok 4, xAI's latest chatbot model, is free for all users for a limited time and with no usage limits.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Ford Bets Big on EVs, $30,000 Electric Pickup Coming in 2027

The American automaker announced a $5 billion investment into its EV plants, a new electric vehicle platform and an affordable electric truck arriving in 2027.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

How Apple may revamp Siri to a voice assistant I'd actually use (and ditch Gemini for)

The revamped Siri could kickstart a new way to interact with your Apple device, so long as it works the way it is supposed to.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Study Reveals ChatGPT Gives Dangerous Guidance to Teens, Despite Safety Claims

The chatbot created personalized suicide notes for a fictional 13-year-old girl.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

I jump-started a bus from the 1930s with this power bank - here's the verdict

What better way to test the Gooloo GT6000 power bank than jump-starting a six-liter diesel engine from 1934?

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Poshmark CEO and founder to step down

After nearly 15 years, Manish Chandra will transition to being a member of the board of directors. Namsun Kim, who has served as executive chairman since April, has been appointed as his successor.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

The tablet that replaced my iPad and Kindle got a worthy successor - and I'm loving the upgrades

The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is a well-rounded Android tablet that offers a solid everyday experience at a competitive price.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Why I recommend this $200 Android phone with a paper-like display over competing models

The TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G offers a standout display at a budget-friendly price, though it comes with a few trade-offs.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The Alien: Earth burger let me live out my Xenomorph-killing dreams

"Alien: Earth" teamed up with Black Tap to create an "Alien: Earth" tie-in burger, and the eating experience was downright fun.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Finally, I found a portable charger that checks all of my boxes for traveling

The Voltme Hypercore 10K delivers 10,000mAh of power in a slim, pocket-friendly design.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

MRI scans, X-rays and more leaked online in major breach - over a million healthcare devices affected, here's what we know

Many healthcare devices are not properly configured or managed, leaking sensitive patient files on the internet.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

I did not expect this JBL soundbar to outperform pricier models by Sonos and Bose like this

The JBL Bar 1000MK2 is a theater-in-a-box, and although its main selling point may sound counterintuitive, it works better than expected.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

This see-thru Game Boy is a work of art โ€” because she designed a transparent circuit board

Have you heard of Natalie the Nerd? Sheโ€™s a pillar of the Nintendo Game Boy modding scene who taught herself to reverse engineer and design Game Boy circuit boards. Now, sheโ€™s put her skills to work in probably the most beautiful build Iโ€™ve ever seen: a working see-through Game Boy Color where even the circuit [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Flying With Delta? Crunchyroll Anime Is Coming to Your Flights

Demon Slayer on the seatback screen? Count me in.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

8 Common Foods That Can Contain Microplastics and How to Avoid Them

From rice to bottled water, you may be ingesting microplastics. However, there are some simple ways to minimize your exposure.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Revel shutters rideshare business, pivots to EV charging

Revel is shutting down its ridehail business, citing heightened competition from rideshare leaders like Uber and Lyft. The company, which began as an electric moped business before shifting to rideshare, plans to pivot to electric vehicle charging. โ€œAt the end of the day, rideshare is a very competitive market and asset-heavy,โ€ Revel CEO Frank Reig [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

US government seized $1M from Russian ransomware gang

A global law enforcement coalition targeted the infrastructure of the group behind the Royal and BlackSuit ransomware strains, allegedly responsible for extorting victims out of $370 million since 2022.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Labor Day sales 2025: today's best early deals and what offers you can expect

Early Labor Day sales are live, so I've created this guide to today's best deals, plus everything else you need to know, such as when most sales start and what discounts you can expect.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Palestine Action co-founder accuses ministers of making defamatory claims

Huda Ammori says No 10โ€™s allegations go against its own intelligence assessments, as pressure grows over mass arrestsThe co-founder of Palestine Action has accused ministers of making false and defamatory allegations about the banned group, and of contradicting their own intelligence assessments in an attempt to justify recent mass arrests.The government has come under pressure to justify the detention of 532 people...

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

โ€˜I risked everythingโ€™: remembering six media workers killed by Israel in Gaza

CJP says the period since 7 October 2023 has been the most deadly for journalists since it began gathering data in 1992Journalists have been prominent among casualties since the war in Gaza was triggered by Hamasโ€™s incursion into Israel in October 2023.Some were working for well-known international media, others were employed by local news organisations. Several were high-profile veterans, but many were newcomers to...

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

UFC Streaming Moves to Paramount Plus in Multibillion-Dollar Deal

Fight fans have to decide if a Paramount Plus subscription is in their budget.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

You can save $30 on the OnePlus Watch 3, a great Galaxy Watch 8 alternativeย 

OnePlus has kicked off its back-to-school sale, and the deals are pretty solid. There are discounts on the companyโ€™s impressive tablets, but the highlights are the new low prices on its smartwatches. Right now, you can buy the 43mm OnePlus Watch 3 for $269.99 ($30 off), while the 46mm is $319.99 ($30 off). Even the [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

How Debian 13's little improvements add up to the distro's surprisingly big leap forward

It's been two years since Debian 12 was released, but we now have "Trixie," and it was worth the wait.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

8 settings I changed on my Google Pixel phone to extend the battery life by hours

Adjust these Pixel battery settings to get more time between charges - and keep your battery healthier for years.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Your webcam could be hacked and hijacked into malware attacks - researchers warn Lenovo devices specifically at risk

What if your webcam turns on you and starts downloading malware?

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

You can claim up to $7,500 from AT&T's $177M data breach payouts - how to check your eligibility ASAP

If you were affected by either of AT&T's data breaches, you can now file a claim to receive your share of the massive settlement.

Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet