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Core iPhone 18 shifts to early 2027 launch as schedule rumors resurface
AppleInsider - 18 Aug 2025 16:36
Claims of big changes to the iPhone release schedule have resurfaced with a new supply chain report saying iPhone 18 - but not the Pro models - will be bumped into early 2027.A selection of iPhone 17 prototypesApple has ...
Hubble telescope uncovers rare star born from cosmic collision: 'A very different history from what we would have guessed'
SPACE.com - 18 Aug 2025 14:00
"It's a discovery that underlines things may be different from what they appear to us at first glance."
Grok cant decide if its therapist companion is a therapist or not
Mashable - 19 Aug 2025 01:27
xAI's Grok web version reveals prompts for its AI personas, including therapist, which is prompted to believe it actually is one.
NordVPN bids farewell to its Meshnet feature-what you need to know
PC World - 19 Aug 2025 00:43
NordVPN has decided to call it quits on its secure file-sharing Meshnet feature. It is set to stop working on December 1, 2025 at which time all associated functionality will be removed. All other NordVPN features and se...
Facial recognition works better in the lab than on the street, researchers show
The Register - 19 Aug 2025 00:39
High accuracy scores come from conditions that don't reflect real-world usage Facial recognition technology has been deployed publicly on the basis of benchmark tests that reflect performance in laboratory settings, ...
Nobody Likes Zuckerbergs Glitchy AI App
Gizmodo - 19 Aug 2025 00:16
So far the most Meta has to show for it is a glitchy chatbot, a growing chorus of irritated users, and frustrated shareholders who would like to have something show for the billions of dollars spent on the project.
SpaceX completes investigation into recent Starship failures, clears the way for Flight 10
SPACE.com - 19 Aug 2025 00:00
The FAA has closed its investigation into SpaceX's Starship failure this spring and given the green light for Starship Flight Test 10 to proceed this weekend.
Microsoft crams Copilot AI directly into Excel cells
The Register - 18 Aug 2025 23:53
Meet the new COPILOT function Microsoft, in its ongoing effort to AI-ify every product it has, is now adding it right into the cells of Excel. Available on Monday to beta users of Microsoft 365 Copilot, a new COPILOT fun...
New Google Maps feature: React to images with emojis for instant feedback
Android Central - 18 Aug 2025 16:03
Google Maps is experimenting with emoji-style reactions for images in the app.
Hurricane Erin could unleash 100-foot waves across the East Coast this week, forecasters warn
Live Science - 18 Aug 2025 15:16
Forecasters expect Hurricane Erin, one of the fastest rapidly intensifying storms in history, to bring flooding and dangerous currents as the Category 4 hurricane travels to the U.S. East Coast this week.
Satellites face real-world threats - but were not ready
Space News - 18 Aug 2025 15:00
Major Gen. Paul Tedman has been the commander of United Kingdom Space Command since 2024. Recently, he made a stark observation: if war breaks out in Europe, it is highly likely that the first assault on Britain will tak...
OpenAIs ChatGPT agent can control your PC to do tasks on your behalf - but how does it work and what's the point?
Live Science - 18 Aug 2025 14:00
With new tools and greater autonomy, OpenAI's flagship AI chatbot is more capable, and potentially more dangerous, than ever.
SwitchBot K10+ review: Compact cleaning with strong suction & smart navigation
AppleInsider - 19 Aug 2025 01:58
The SwitchBot K10+ promises strong suction, smart navigation, and months of hands-free cleaning in a compact body.SwitchBot K10+ mini robot vacuumRobot vacuums save time, or at least are supposed to do that. However, des...
Even mild Covid may leave blood vessels five years older
Science Daily - 19 Aug 2025 01:50
Researchers discovered that Covid accelerates blood vessel aging by about five years, especially in women. Even mild infections increased arterial stiffness, with vaccinated individuals showing less damage. This vascular...
This one 15-inch MacBook Air sale is really worth taking a look at, heres why
9 to 5 Mac - 19 Aug 2025 01:47
With every new Apple product launch, deals slowly crop up over time - and the MacBook lineup is no exception. The best deals tend to come after a model is no longer the latest and greatest, and theres currently an unbeat...
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is $200 off right now!
Android Authority - 19 Aug 2025 01:36
This Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE deal is the best we've seen!
MacOS Tahoe 26 Beta 7 Download Available Now for Mac (& Public Beta 4 Too)
OS X Daily - 19 Aug 2025 01:36
Apple has released MacOS Tahoe 26 beta 7 to users participating in the developer beta testing program, and the same build has been released as MacOS Tahoe public beta 4 as well. The beta release schedule is accelerating ...
Is ketamine the answer for chronic pain? New findings cast doubt
Science Daily - 19 Aug 2025 01:32
A sweeping review of 67 trials has cast doubt on the use of ketamine and similar NMDA receptor antagonists for chronic pain relief. While ketamine is frequently prescribed off-label for conditions like fibromyalgia and n...
The Dink comedy puts pickleball in play on Apple TV+
Cult of Mac - 19 Aug 2025 01:30
Jake Johnson plays a washed-up tennis player who embraces pickleball in "The Dink," a new comedy movie set to stream on Apple TV+. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, revie...
How Can England Possibly Be Running Out of Water?
Slashdot - 19 Aug 2025 01:23
England has declared a "nationally significant" water shortage as reservoirs dropped to 67.7% capacity, their lowest levels in at least a decade. The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology warned of exceptionally lo...
How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'
BBC - 19 Aug 2025 01:22
PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.
What is Roblox? Everything you need to know
AppleInsider - 19 Aug 2025 01:20
Released in 2006, Roblox grew from obscurity into a gaming juggernaut, culminating in a multi-billion-dollar public stock offering in 2021 - and controversy about its monetization model that relies on children. Here'...