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The Best iPhone 18 Pro Preorder Deals: Save Up to $1,300 at Apple, T-Mobile, Verizon, and More
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The Best iPhone 18 Pro Preorder Deals: Save Up to $1,300 at Apple, T-Mobile, Verizon, and More

This week, at its ‘Surprise and Shine event,’ Apple announced the newest additions to the Apple family: the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, AirPods 5, three new Apple Watches, and the long-rumored foldable—the iPhone…

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How to Watch the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League Live (Even for Free)
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How to Watch the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League Live (Even for Free)

The 2026 World Cup brought national teams together to compete on the biggest stage in the world, and now it's time to…

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$200 ChatGPT Pro Subscriptions Paused After 'Unprecedented' Astra Demand
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$200 ChatGPT Pro Subscriptions Paused After 'Unprecedented' Astra Demand

You can't set up a new subscription to ChatGPT Pro right now, even if you're willing to spend $200 a month to access…

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How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Semifinals Live (Even for Free)
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How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Semifinals Live (Even for Free)

Earlier this summer, the FIFA's World Cup brought the country together to root for the USMNT against the best…

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How to Watch the 2026 US Open Men's Semifinals and Women's Doubles Final Live for Free
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How to Watch the 2026 US Open Men's Semifinals and Women's Doubles Final Live for Free

The 2026 US Open features high-profile matches including the Women's Doubles final and Men's Singles semifinals…

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A Meta Exec's 150-Porn-Downloads-a-Day Habit, a 23-Year Botnet Bust, and $1M Phone Unlocks
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A Meta Exec's 150-Porn-Downloads-a-Day Habit, a 23-Year Botnet Bust, and $1M Phone Unlocks

A survey by Incogni indicates that 60% of Americans would refuse a million-dollar offer to hand over their unlocked…

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Anthropic Blocked 5 Possible Attempts to Research Bioweapons with Claude AI
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Anthropic Blocked 5 Possible Attempts to Research Bioweapons with Claude AI

Those topics also include conventional weapons development, cyber operations, distillation, influence campaigns, scams…

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How to Watch the F1 Spanish Grand Prix Live for Free
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How to Watch the F1 Spanish Grand Prix Live for Free

How to watch for free: The Spanish GP will stream for free on RTBF Auvio. You can use a VPN like ExpressVPN, our pick…

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Tesla Debuts Starlink On Cybercab as Elon Musk Eyes Industry Adoption
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Tesla Debuts Starlink On Cybercab as Elon Musk Eyes Industry Adoption

Tesla has started to officially incorporate Starlink into the company’s Cybercab. On Monday, the company showed off…

8/10/2026 · 3 min read · 28 views
US Drone Ban Explained: What You Can and Can't Buy in 2026
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US Drone Ban Explained: What You Can and Can't Buy in 2026

It's been months since the FCC took the unprecedented step of adding all foreign drones and handheld DJI camera gear…

8/10/2026 · 13 min read · 34 views
Need a New Laptop or Tablet? These States Are Offering Sales Tax Breaks in August. Is Yours One of Them?
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Need a New Laptop or Tablet? These States Are Offering Sales Tax Breaks in August. Is Yours One of Them?

Ready or not, the back-to-school shopping season is here. It may be the most expensive time of the year for parents…

8/10/2026 · 8 min read · 31 views
FCC Preps to Ban Drones From Anzu Robotics Over DJI Licensing Deal
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FCC Preps to Ban Drones From Anzu Robotics Over DJI Licensing Deal

The Federal Communications Commission is looking to retroactively ban another provider of DJI drone technology,…

8/10/2026 · 3 min read · 29 views
How to Find the Right MSI Gaming Desktop for Your Setup
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How to Find the Right MSI Gaming Desktop for Your Setup

Shopping for a gaming desktop can easily turn into a spec-sheet spiral—an agonizing exercise in weighing wattages,…

8/10/2026 · 6 min read · 31 views
Calif. City Declares Local Emergency After Cyberattack Disrupts 911 Calls
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Calif. City Declares Local Emergency After Cyberattack Disrupts 911 Calls

A city in California declared a local emergency after a cyberattack disrupted 911 calls and police and fire dispatch.…

8/10/2026 · 3 min read · 26 views
I Ditched My Apple Watch for a Week. Here's What I Missed (and What I Didn't)
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I Ditched My Apple Watch for a Week. Here's What I Missed (and What I Didn't)

For iPhone users, it’s really the only option. Instead, I spent just over a week seeing whether wrist-based…

8/10/2026 · 5 min read · 32 views
Facing Ban, US Seller of Chinese Robots Makes Domestic Manufacturing Push
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Facing Ban, US Seller of Chinese Robots Makes Domestic Manufacturing Push

RoboStore, a major distributor of Chinese-made robots, is pushing to manufacture its systems domestically following…

8/10/2026 · 4 min read · 22 views
Valve Partner Hacked, European Steam Customer Details Exposed
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Valve Partner Hacked, European Steam Customer Details Exposed

All Valve hardware purchases to Europe may be impacted. (Credit: Valve) Valve says no other purchase information was…

8/10/2026 · 3 min read · 26 views
Micron Customers Having Trouble Getting Replacements for Faulty Crucial Memory
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Micron Customers Having Trouble Getting Replacements for Faulty Crucial Memory

Micron memory and SSD customers are crying foul after being refused adequate refunds or replacements for faulty…

8/10/2026 · 3 min read · 24 views
OpenAI Pauses Work on AI Model Over Serious Cybersecurity Risks
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OpenAI Pauses Work on AI Model Over Serious Cybersecurity Risks

Meta followed up soon after with a similar disclosure about one of its AI models.OpenAI’s latest statement comes after…

8/10/2026 · 2 min read · 22 views
Apple Is Reportedly Considering a Whoop-Style Screenless Tracker
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Apple Is Reportedly Considering a Whoop-Style Screenless Tracker

They are also in vogue and becoming an increasingly common sight at gyms, jogging tracks, and training facilities.…

8/10/2026 · 2 min read · 27 views
AI Gone Rogue: The 5 Scariest Hacks and Smartest Defenses From Black Hat 2026
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AI Gone Rogue: The 5 Scariest Hacks and Smartest Defenses From Black Hat 2026

This week, PCMag's security team touched down in the sweltering heat of Las Vegas to join thousands of hackers,…

8/8/2026 · 5 min read · 31 views
Made By Google Pixel 11 Event: What to Expect and How to Watch
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Made By Google Pixel 11 Event: What to Expect and How to Watch

It's almost time for Google to reveal its new flagship smartphones. The Pixel 11 family, which includes the Pixel 11,…

8/8/2026 · 5 min read · 36 views
Need a New Laptop or Tablet? 11 States Are Offering Sales Tax Breaks This Weekend. Is Yours One of Them?
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Need a New Laptop or Tablet? 11 States Are Offering Sales Tax Breaks This Weekend. Is Yours One of Them?

Ready or not, the back-to-school shopping season is here. It may be the most expensive time of the year for parents…

8/8/2026 · 8 min read · 31 views
I Got My Hands on OpenAI's Sold-Out Codex Micro. Who Is This $230 Vibe-Coding Keyboard Even For?
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I Got My Hands on OpenAI's Sold-Out Codex Micro. Who Is This $230 Vibe-Coding Keyboard Even For?

In just a few short years, we've gone from marveling at chatbots that could hold a convincing conversation to agents…

8/8/2026 · 11 min read · 33 views
If Orbital Data Centers Take Off, Brace For Giant Rings In The Sky
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If Orbital Data Centers Take Off, Brace For Giant Rings In The Sky

As companies race to build orbiting data centers, scientists are starting to warn the same systems could create giant…

8/7/2026 · 6 min read · 35 views
The FCC Moves to Retroactively Ban Drones With LiDAR Obstacle Avoidance
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The FCC Moves to Retroactively Ban Drones With LiDAR Obstacle Avoidance

The FCC's latest attack on the drone industry flew past our radar, but is gaining attention after DJI called it out on…

8/7/2026 · 3 min read · 39 views
The Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now (Aug. 7-14, 2026)
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The Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now (Aug. 7-14, 2026)

When the weekend begins, I dive into the Netflix charts to see which movies are getting the most streams and…

8/7/2026 · 3 min read · 35 views
What's New to Watch on HBO Max the Week of Aug. 7, 2026
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What's New to Watch on HBO Max the Week of Aug. 7, 2026

As we continue through August, HBO Max demonstrates the new reality of streaming video, with corporate synergies that…

8/7/2026 · 3 min read · 37 views
What's New to Watch on Disney+ and Hulu the Week of Aug. 7, 2026
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What's New to Watch on Disney+ and Hulu the Week of Aug. 7, 2026

Disney+ and Hulu have a wide variety of new programming coming your way in the first full week of August, including…

8/7/2026 · 3 min read · 31 views
39 Popular Parental Control Apps Are Secretly Feeding Data to One Overseas Server
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39 Popular Parental Control Apps Are Secretly Feeding Data to One Overseas Server

LAS VEGAS—You might not be the only one keeping tabs on your child’s location. Parental control apps and kid trackers…

8/7/2026 · 5 min read · 30 views
What's New to Watch on Netflix the Week of Aug. 7, 2026
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What's New to Watch on Netflix the Week of Aug. 7, 2026

August continues to sizzle on Netflix, with a wide variety of interesting content coming to the streaming service.…

8/7/2026 · 3 min read · 29 views
Game Developer Claims Gemini Served Up Data Only Available in Private Google Doc
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Game Developer Claims Gemini Served Up Data Only Available in Private Google Doc

A game developer claims Google's Gemini chatbot has revealed a key detail about their upcoming game update that had…

8/7/2026 · 3 min read · 32 views
Upgradable Laptop Maker Framework Suffers Breach Affecting All Customers
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Upgradable Laptop Maker Framework Suffers Breach Affecting All Customers

A hacker breached upgradable laptop maker Framework Computer and accessed a customer database. The San Francisco PC…

8/7/2026 · 3 min read · 29 views
'Aeroblade' Leak Suggests Lenovo Is Gunning for the Thinnest Laptop Prize
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'Aeroblade' Leak Suggests Lenovo Is Gunning for the Thinnest Laptop Prize

Ports may well be the only thing stopping us all from having laptops that are just a few millimeters thick, as images…

8/7/2026 · 3 min read · 29 views
Update Your Mac Now: Apple Issues Fix for Critical Screen-Sharing Flaw
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Update Your Mac Now: Apple Issues Fix for Critical Screen-Sharing Flaw

Apple has issued emergency updates for macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe to fix a security flaw that allows attackers…

8/7/2026 · 2 min read · 33 views
Are You Safe From Zero-Click Attacks? How Hackers Can Take Over Your Phone Without You Touching It
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Are You Safe From Zero-Click Attacks? How Hackers Can Take Over Your Phone Without You Touching It

What appears to be a simple message can invisibly infiltrate your mobile device, even if you never open it. Suddenly,…

8/7/2026 · 5 min read · 27 views
Passkeys in Google Chrome Are Open to Attack, With One Big Caveat
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Passkeys in Google Chrome Are Open to Attack, With One Big Caveat

Researchers found a way to bypass Chrome's passkey security and steal the codes directly from the browser of a PC…

8/7/2026 · 3 min read · 27 views
Starlink Revives Optional Mini Kit Perk for Residential Max Plan
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Starlink Revives Optional Mini Kit Perk for Residential Max Plan

Starlink has resurrected an enticing perk: The Residential Max plan is once again offering a free Starlink Mini rental…

8/7/2026 · 4 min read · 21 views
Can Your Clothes Really Break AI Surveillance? How Hackers Are Outsmarting Facial Recognition
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Can Your Clothes Really Break AI Surveillance? How Hackers Are Outsmarting Facial Recognition

LAS VEGAS—Once upon a time, we gave away our faces and fingerprints for quicker, more secure access to our devices,…

8/7/2026 · 3 min read · 22 views
Eyeing an iPhone 18 Pro Upgrade? Here Are All the Rumors That Look Legit
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Eyeing an iPhone 18 Pro Upgrade? Here Are All the Rumors That Look Legit

Apple already raised prices across several major product lines in June, but the iPhone was not included, helping drive…

8/7/2026 · 5 min read · 29 views
OpenAI's Rumored AI Smart Speaker Could Cost Up to $400
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OpenAI's Rumored AI Smart Speaker Could Cost Up to $400

We now have more details about the AI hardware OpenAI is building in collaboration with former Apple design head Jony…

8/7/2026 · 2 min read · 34 views
Apple Once Again Raises Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, iPads, Watches
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Apple Once Again Raises Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, iPads, Watches

After increasing prices on products across its lineup in June, Apple has raised the trade-in values for its older…

8/7/2026 · 3 min read · 27 views
How to Watch the 2026 Leagues Cup Live Without Cable (Even for Free)
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How to Watch the 2026 Leagues Cup Live Without Cable (Even for Free)

The 2026 World Cup might be over, but that doesn't mean soccer has fallen off the world stage. The sixth annual…

8/7/2026 · 6 min read · 27 views
From Black Hat to the White House: The Scariest Cyber News You Missed This Week
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From Black Hat to the White House: The Scariest Cyber News You Missed This Week

Between the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, AI agents running rampant across the web, and state-sponsored hackers…

8/7/2026 · 7 min read · 23 views
Higher Costs, Insecure Software? How US Ban on Foreign Inverters Could Hit Solar
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Higher Costs, Insecure Software? How US Ban on Foreign Inverters Could Hit Solar

But there’s a catch: The FCC will only allow software updates until Jan. The inverter ban, meanwhile, also ensnares…

8/6/2026 · 6 min read · 29 views
AT&T Adds a New Kid-Optimized 5G Android Tablet to Its Lineup
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AT&T Adds a New Kid-Optimized 5G Android Tablet to Its Lineup

AT&T is introducing a new, ruggedized 5G Android tablet with an affordable price and one unavoidable problem for…

8/6/2026 · 2 min read · 40 views
Roblox Admits Deleting Your Data Triggers a 600-Step Process
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Roblox Admits Deleting Your Data Triggers a 600-Step Process

LAS VEGAS—Roblox isn’t just a simple game creation engine anymore. It’s grown into a massive social platform that…

8/6/2026 · 5 min read · 38 views
Environmental Groups Want FCC to Reverse Plans for Space Mirror Satellite
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Environmental Groups Want FCC to Reverse Plans for Space Mirror Satellite

Environmental activists aren’t giving up on trying to shut down a controversial satellite that will use a giant mirror…

8/6/2026 · 4 min read · 36 views
We’re Tracking the Best Back-to-School Monitor Deals From Dell, HP, and More
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We’re Tracking the Best Back-to-School Monitor Deals From Dell, HP, and More

It's almost time to get back into the classroom, so start preparing now so you won't be scrambling at the last minute.…

8/6/2026 · 7 min read · 32 views
We Finally Have a Date for the End of Google Assistant on Mobile Devices
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We Finally Have a Date for the End of Google Assistant on Mobile Devices

UPDATE 8/6: Google has finally set an end-of-life date for the Google Assistant on mobile devices: Sept. 4, 2026."As…

8/6/2026 · 3 min read · 32 views

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