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Why Apple avoiding a big AI acquisition could signal good news
In the midst of Appleโs AI challenges, some have called on the company to dip into its enormous bank account and make a splashy AI acquisition. Hereโs why the lack of acquisition could signal something important about Appleโs current AI progress. moreโฆ
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:
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Facebook and Instagram may be down for some users
Meta is apparently experiencing some capacity of server issues today. moreโฆ
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:TSMCโs 2nm leak is considered โnot criticalโ โ senior govโt official says company secrets are compartmentalized and unusable in parts
The Taiwanese government wants to get to the bottom of this industrial espionage case.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:What's The Advantage Of Using A Cylinder Lawn Mower Over Rotary?
Looking to switch over to an old-school cylinder lawn mower instead of a more traditional rotary mower? There's actually a number of benefits.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Samsung's revived Z-NAND targets 15x performance increase over traditional NAND โ once a competitor to Intel's Optane, Z-NAND makes a play for AI datacenters
Samsung is reviving its Z-NAND memory technology with a next-generation version that could be up to 15x faster than today's PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 NVMe SSDs, aimed at AI applications.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:HBO Max plans stricter enforcement on password sharing
HBO Max is officially shifting gears in its effort to make password sharing a thing of the past. The Warner Bros.-owned streaming service (formerly known simply as "Max") will soon take a more aggressive stance against users accessing the platform with someone else's credentials, according to JB Perrette, president of...Read Entire Article
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:This fingerprint lock takes my ADT & Nest security system another step into the future
ADTโs Nest-integrated security system is one of my favorite parts of my smart home, in part because it has a lot of futuristic ideas. Recently, ADT added a new smart lock option to its lineup, and the fingerprint-enabled lock is such a welcome upgrade. moreโฆ
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Why The Gas Pump Keeps Stopping (Even Though Your Tank Isn't Full)
Having the gas pump click off while trying to fill your tank can be frustrating. Luckily, there are a few ways to help keep this from happening.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Is Nissan Going To Build Honda's Trucks In The US? Here's What We Know
Nissan and Honda's merger talks were killed off earlier this year, but according to a new report, the two Japanese companies aren't done trying to make a deal.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Roblox open-sources AI tool to detect child endangerment risks online
Roblox, which reports more than 111 million monthly active users, says the AI has already helped flag hundreds of potential child exploitation cases to law enforcement. Matt Kaufman, Roblox's chief safety officer, told The Associated Press that while the company has long used "filters โฆ for doing things like blocking...Read Entire Article
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Appleโs chip deal with Samsung is great news for future iPhones
One of the bullet points in Appleโs announcement of its increased US manufacturing spend made a big, but very non-specific, claim. Apple said that it was working with Samsung on an โinnovative new technology which has never been used before anywhere in the world.โ Although the company was being mysterious, we likely know what that means โ and itโs great news not just for the iPhone 18, but also for future iPhones...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:AirDrop IRL: iPhone 16 Pro falls from plane and keeps filming [Video]
We all know the feeling we get after dropping our iPhone and immediately inspecting the glass for damage. Now imagine dropping your iPhone out of an airplane. That happened over the summer for conservationist Ashley Prange. moreโฆ
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Deals: Galaxy S10 Ultra keyboard bundles $550 off, Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen $50 off, Nothing Ear (Open), more
Todayโs 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with some serious deals on Galaxy S10 Ultra bundles โ you can now score up to $550 off the flagship tablets with included Samsung keyboard cases thrown in. Those offers join ongoing Galaxy Watch 8 discounts as well, but we also have an exclusive deal for 9to5 readers on the latest Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) as well as the $500 price drop on the Google Pixel 9...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Buying From Temu Can Be Risky - Here's Why
While those deals on Temu can be tempting, it's important to remember you often get what you pay for and exercise caution when using the app.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Deals: iPad mini 7 $120 off from $379, black Magic Mouse, M4 iPad Pro, Mac mini, and more
Todayโs 9to5Toys Lunch Break is finishing the week off with the return of all-time low pricing across the latest iPad mini 7 lineup at $120 off with deals starting from $379 shipped. Those offers join the new all-time lows on the M3 iPad Air lineup at $150 off โ the best price ever offered on Appleโs most affordable current-gen M series iPad โ as well as $200 off the least pricey M4 iPad Pro, and a rare deal on the...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:iPhone 17 Pro Max: Three new upgrades that could be hard to resist
In just one month, Apple will unveil its full iPhone 17 lineup. The brand new Air model will get a lot of attention, but Apple also has big changes coming for iPhone 17 Pro Max. Iโm tentatively planning to buy a 17 Air, but there are three Pro Max features in particular that could make Appleโs premium iPhone hard to resist. moreโฆ
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Diabetes patient produces own insulin after gene-edited cell transplant – without anti-rejection drugs
In December 2024, a 42-year-old Swedish man with type 1 diabetes received 17 injections of donated islet cells. They had been genetically modified via CRISPR to avoid the need for immunosuppressive medicine.Read Entire Article
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:LG unveils world's first 540 Hz OLED monitor with 720p dual mode that can boost up to 720 Hz โ Features a 27-inch 4th Gen Tandem OLED panel with QHD resolution and up to 1,500 nits of peak brightness
LG has just launched its 540 Hz OLED gaming monitor featuring 4th Gen Tandem OLED technology that results in a brighter picture. As such, this monitor has a peak brightness of 1,500 nits, along with 99.5% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. And did we mention it can actually go up to 720 Hz if ran at 720p?
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Is The Mazda CX-50 Built By Toyota? What To Know Before You Buy
Mazda's popular CX-50 is the product of a partnership with Toyota and comes from a joint factory in Alabama. But does that mean Toyota actually builds it, too?
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Google explains how to use redesigned Photos editor, rolling out now on Android
As announced earlier this year, Google Photos is now rolling out a redesigned editor on Android, which is a massive update, and the company is taking the time to explain how it all works for those who may be confused. moreโฆ
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:AMD FSR 3.1.4 update lays a Redstone foundation โ new version improves image quality, eases future developer integrations
AMDโs FSR 3.1.4 update sharpens image quality, streamlines future upgrades, and adds the hooks for its upcoming Redstone suite. Launching later this year, Redstone will bring ML-powered upscaling, ray tracing, and frame generation to RDNA 4 GPUs, targeting parity with Nvidiaโs DLSS 4.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Silicon Motion sets the stage for PCIe 6.0 SSDs with Neptune controller
The new controller, called Neptune, is designed for the PCIe 6.0 x4 interface. Upon release, it's expected to deliver sequential read speeds exceeding 25 GB/s and support up to 3.5 million IOPS for random read operations. Compared to current SSDs using PCIe 5.0, this marks a substantial leap forward in consumer storage performance.Read Entire Article
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Hereโs the unreleased โPixel Tablet Pen,โ and you can just go buy one [Gallery]
The Pixel Tablet, unlike the bulk of other tablets on the market today, was never given an ecosystem of accessories to improve the experience, but that doesnโt mean Google never tried. It was clear through a series of leaks that Google was working on a โPixel Tablet Pen,โ but it never saw a proper release. Despite that, though, you can just go buy one on Amazon today. moreโฆ
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:The best RTX 5070 GPU deal yet, grab a record-low MSI Ventus 2X OC for a mere $529 โ card wields bulky heatsink and two fans to keep temps in check
MSI's Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card is now $529 in this Newegg deal, $20 below MSRP.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Leaked Galaxy Tab S11 specs show Samsung dropping Tab S11+, adding cheaper โS10 Liteโ
Samsungโs coming off one of its most eventful summers to date, but the companyโs not done for the year yet. We know the Galaxy Tab S11 series is set to debut sometime in the coming months, and now, a full specs leak is giving us insight on what to expect from the lineup. moreโฆ
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Microsoft no longer permits local Windows 10 accounts if you want Consumer Extended Security Updates โ support beyond EOL requires a Microsoft Account link-up even if you pay $30
Microsoft really wants you to sign up for an account.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:This is easily AirPods Maxโs most bizarre, unique accessory yet
If you werenโt already planning to dress up as Girl with a Pearl Earring for Halloween, CASETiFY has a good reason to change your mind. A new accessory seeks to replicate the look from Johannes Vermeerโs classic painting using your AirPods Max. Yes, really. moreโฆ
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan responds to Trump allegations in letter: 'I have always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards'
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan defended his record and pledged cooperation with the U.S. government in a letter to employees after President Trump called for his resignation citing conflict of interests.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Apple releases new โHereโs to the Dreamersโ wallpaper for iPhone
There are few ad campaigns more memorable to longtime Apple followers than the โThink Differentโ series. And in coordination with an App Store feature story highlighting several modern day creative trailblazers, Apple has released a new iPhone wallpaper called โHereโs to the Dreamers.โ moreโฆ
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Uber defends safety record after 400,000 sexual misconduct reports in five years surface
The figures come from documents that are part of a class-action lawsuit filed against Uber, which saw over 1,600 cases merged into one earlier this year. It includes claims that the company was lax when it came to driver background checks, failed to report sexual violence to police, and allowed...Read Entire Article
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:macOS Tahoe put your apps in icon jail? Hereโs the fix
Yesterday I highlighted macOS Tahoeโs aggressive behavior of putting nonconforming app icons inside an ugly gray box of shame. The change seems to affect the Mac user experience more than it impacts the app developer. It makes the actual icon 20% smaller and 80% harder to recognize. A great thing about the Mac, though, is the ability to customize app icons. This can be a temporary solution. You just need to track down...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:SanDisk and SK hynix partner on High Bandwidth Flash, promising up to 16ร more memory for AI GPUs compared to HBM
SanDisk recently announced a partnership with SK Hynix focused on High Bandwidth Flash (HBF), a new technology designed to significantly accelerate the NAND Flash market in terms of storage volumes. The two memory makers will work on a common specification for HBF products, defining the technology requirements and trying to...Read Entire Article
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Google to kill Steam for Chromebook beta in 2026 โ Installed games will 'no longer be available to play'
Google is discontinuing Steam on Chromebook by 2026, with devices losing installed games.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Silicon Motion announces new devices at Future of Memory and Storage summit 2025: PCIe 6.0 SSDs, 256 / 512 TB drives, and next-gen 16K LDPC
At FMS 2025, Silicon Motion unveiled PCIe 6.0 SSD controllers, including the 512 TB MonTitan SM8466 with a new 16 KiB CoCo LDPC for reliability. Silicon Motion also previewed its PCIe 6.0 Neptune SSD controller for client PCs, and added 256 TB support to the SM8366.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Meta's massive prototype headset could offer the most realistic VR experience yet
Meta is showing off several prototype headsets at SIGGRAPH 2025 next week. The one receiving the most attention is called Tiramisu, which Meta says enables "hyperrealistic VR."Read Entire Article
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