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Engadget Guide Explains How to Reset ASUS Routers

Engadget's guide explains how to reset ASUS routers via the web portal or reset button, noting that all custom settings will be lost.

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How to request Xbox refunds for games and subscriptions

Engadget explains how to request Xbox refunds for games and subscriptions, including eligibility rules and processing times.

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Switched on Pop Hosts Discuss Netflix Move and Their Music Tools

The duo behind the music podcast Switched on Pop have brought their show to Netflix, and they shared their favorite gear and pet peeves with The Verge.

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Hybrid battery failure: What to do when the system goes dead

A dead hybrid battery can leave you stranded or reduce power. Engadget explains how to identify and respond to 12-volt and traction battery failures.

Products & Applications · Research

TMR vs Hall Effect: TechRadar says newer magnetic sensor tech wins for gaming peripherals

TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) is superior to Hall Effect for gaming keyboards and controllers, offering lower power draw and higher sensitivity, but it costs more, according to TechRadar.

Cybersecurity

Met apologises for exposing 143 email addresses of Mohamed Al Fayed victims

The Metropolitan police have apologised after accidentally exposing the email addresses of 143 victims of Mohamed Al Fayed in a group update, blaming human error and referring themselves to the information commissioner.

Products & Applications

Nokia 9000 Communicator Turns 30: The Pioneering Smartphone That Nokia Let Slip

Thirty years after the Nokia 9000 Communicator launched, TechRadar looks back at the device that combined email, fax, web browsing and calls in one pocketable gadget – and how Nokia failed to build on its lead.

Research

2026 Shanghai Rankings: France Steady, China Advances

Le Monde reports that the 2026 Shanghai Ranking shows France holding steady while China advances.

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NPR: Physical Therapists Recommend Five Exercises to Ease Pregnancy Pain

According to an NPR report, physical therapists recommend five exercises to help pregnant women prevent and relieve common discomforts such as hip pain, weak core, and back pain. Experts suggest doing them three times a week and counting them toward 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity.

Large Language Models

DeepSeek Harness Plugins Explode on GitHub: Over 700 Repositories Add Memory, Minigames, and More

According to QbitAI, DeepSeek Harness has sparked a plugin frenzy on GitHub, with over 700 public repos offering features from cross-session memory to 18 built-in minigames.

Products & Applications · Robotics

Lumos Robotics Unveils MOS2, World's First Wheel-Armed Robot with 50kg Dual-Arm Payload

Lumos Robotics launched MOS2, a heavy-duty wheel-armed robot with 50kg dual-arm payload, aimed at real industrial tasks and continuous skill learning.

World · Cybersecurity

Sogang University data breach exposes 180,000 personal records

Sogang University in Seoul has been hit by a hacking attack, leaking about 180,000 personal information records of students and staff, the school said Saturday.

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TechRadar reveals answers for August 15 Quordle, Strands, and Connections puzzles

TechRadar has published hints and answers for Saturday, August 15's Quordle #1664, NYT Strands #895, and NYT Connections #1161.

Policy & Regulation · Autonomous Driving

California Allows Self-Driving Truck Tests on Highways

California granted self-driving truck permits to Aurora and Kodiak; Kodiak began testing, and Teamsters sued the DMV.

Research

Author Clint Smith Examines How America Deceives Itself About Slavery in Fresh Air Interviews

In Fresh Air interviews, author Clint Smith discusses how slavery is taught and overlooked in America, and shares poems to his children about ancestral suffering and escape.

Products & Applications

LuaCAD: A Parametric CAD Tool Scripted in Lua

A new Rust-based parametric CAD tool, LuaCAD, replaces OpenSCAD's scripting language with Lua.

Cybersecurity

Fake Chrome VPN extensions hijack traffic: 737 malicious add-ons identified

Researchers found 737 fake VPN extensions on Chrome Web Store, impersonating top VPN brands, with 75,000 installs, all traced to one operator.

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Get the best battery life for your MacBook by changing these settings

MacBooks manage power well, but you can squeeze out more battery life by tweaking settings like Low Power Mode, display brightness, and background app activity.

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TechRadar publishes Assassin's Creed Black Flag quiz

TechRadar publishes Assassin's Creed Black Flag quiz on Aug 14, 2026, testing knowledge of Jackdaws and Hornigolds.

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SSPAI Publishes Method to Move Mac WeChat Chat History to External Drive Without Resigning

SSPAI has published a tutorial to relocate Mac WeChat chat history to an external drive using an APFS volume mount, preserving the official app signature and freeing up built-in storage.

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Summer Cold Meal Prep: A Science-Based Guide to Nutritious No-Cook Dishes

SSPAI published a summer cold-meal prep guide with scientific tips on ingredients, cooking and sauces to avoid kitchen heat.

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Cyclist Shares 6-Day Duku Highway Riding Guide

A casual cyclist’s detailed account of riding Xinjiang’s Duku Highway in six days offers practical tips on gear, route, accommodation, and avoiding sunstroke.

Research

Three Supermassive Black Holes Found in Single Galaxy for First Time

JWST astronomers found three supermassive black holes in one galaxy, a first for the early universe.

Research · Policy & Regulation

VA Launches Psilocybin Trial for Veterans With Treatment-Resistant Depression

VA has launched a randomized clinical trial of psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression, including those with PTSD, following an executive order to accelerate psychedelic treatments.