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Remembering the pre-Google web: when search was an experiment
Ars Technica looks back at the pre-Google internet, when search engines were quirky, fragile, and just one part of a larger web ecosystem.
Ars Technica looks back at the pre-Google internet, when search engines were quirky, fragile, and just one part of a larger web ecosystem.
The three major U.S. carriers provide SIM swap protection settings. AT&T has August deals, and a T-Mobile user says switching to Mint drastically reduced his bill.
Microsoft issued a Windows 11 quality progress report with promises to fix File Explorer, Search, and Start. ZDNet says it offers few benchmarks and confirms years of neglect.
Apple, Microsoft and Zoom patched takeover flaws, including an exploited Windows zero-day and screen-sharing bugs.
Wi-Fi 7 adoption in the US quadrupled to 7.2% of routers, according to Ookla data reported by ZDNet.
Fall 2026 tech guides from ZDNet, Wired and Engadget cover top earbuds, robot mowers, compression boots and Bluetooth rules.
ZDNET named the Lifegoo Mini Electric Screwdriver the best overall electric screwdriver of 2026 after hands-on testing, praising its compact size, long battery life, and USB-C charging.
Anker's travel adapter drops to $20; experts and Wired tests recommend Anker 737, Jackery and Bluetti solar gear for trips.
Engadget reports iOS 18 adds new ways to hide apps on iPhone and iPad, including Face ID and a Hidden folder.
As the GameCube's 25th anniversary nears, Engadget details HDMI adapters and alternative options for playing the retro console on modern TVs.
Engadget urges NiMH rechargeables for retro handhelds and warns of USB-C mod risks.
A new Mario Kart 64 VR mod projects players into first-person, head-tracked racing; the free mod is available now via GitHub.
Apple Watch's ECG app, available on most models since Series 4, lets users record heart rhythms and detect irregularities like AFib, but it won't spot heart attacks.
Big Walk and ReStory release now; Steam sales offer discounts through mid-August, per Engadget.
Framework and European Steam hardware customers have been notified of separate data breaches exposing personal information, with no payment details compromised.
In 'Static Hour,' players are a 1980s nighttime news editor navigating a crisis, deciding what to report. The game is planned for PC via Steam with no release date yet.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said his Tesla was on Autopilot during a crash, but he still takes full responsibility.
How to format USB drives in Windows and safely erase or destroy them before disposal, per Engadget.
AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness invests $400M in chip startup Source Foundry, bringing total to $500M, despite recent portfolio losses.
Google's DeepMind-developed WeatherNext AI model can predict cyclones with a day more lead time than existing models, as shown in a Nature study.
Two South Korean hacking teams placed among the top three at the 2026 DEFCON CTF 34 in Las Vegas, the science ministry said Monday.
Qwen open platform went live on Aug 10, enabling third parties to create AI agents for services on mobile, PC, and AI glasses. Meidi joined as exclusive home appliance partner via A2A protocol.
Hundred Flowers Awards’ first AIGC unit honored six AI-made films in Beijing on Aug. 8, with Jimeng AI as exclusive technical partner.
Google's Gemini app surpasses 1 billion monthly users amid a major AI leadership shake-up, including DeepMind's new chief and Jeff Dean's departure to found a startup.