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Fungus discovery offers hope against African armyworm, study finds

South African scientist Letodi Luki Mathulwe discovered a naturally occurring fungus that wipes out African armyworm caterpillars, offering a potential new control method for the devastating crop pest, according to a peer-reviewed study.

Products & Applications · World

JCB Hydromax sets land speed record for hydrogen-powered cars

The JCB Hydromax, powered by two hydrogen-burning engines, set a new land speed record for hydrogen-powered cars on the Bonneville Salt Flats, according to Ars Technica.

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Feeling Too Busy? Try a Time Audit, Therapist Advises

Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano recommends a time audit to align schedules with personal priorities, according to NPR.

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Unreleased Xbox Elite Controller 3 May Have Reached an Unwitting Buyer

A Reddit user may have received Microsoft's unreleased Xbox Elite Controller 3 after buying an Elite Controller 2 on OfferUp.

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How to Fix Stick Drift on PS5 and Xbox Controllers

Stick drift plagues PS5 and Xbox controllers. Simple cleaning, resets, and firmware updates can fix it. Hall Effect sticks are absent, but these tips help before considering replacements.

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GuliKit ES Max controller brings improved anti-drift TMR thumbsticks

GuliKit launches ES Max wireless controller with improved anti-drift TMR thumbsticks for $49.99.

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Opera adds vertical tabs, winning praise from ZDNet reviewer

Opera has added vertical tabs to its browser, a feature users have long requested. A ZDNet review says the implementation is easy to use and preserves pinned tabs and workspace organization.

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Planet Money's New Board Game 'Sell Me A Sasquatch' Turns the 'Lemons Market' into Family Fun

NPR's Planet Money has released a board game that translates George Akerlof's Nobel-winning 'Market for Lemons' theory into a chaotic family card game.

Companies · Products & Applications · Policy & Regulation

Eli Lilly Wins U.K. Approval for Weight-Loss Pill as Novo CEO Defends Advertising Suit

Eli Lilly won its first overseas approval for weight-loss pill Foundayo in the U.K. as Novo CEO defended a lawsuit over Lilly ads.

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Peacock Offers Subscription Discounts, Bundles, Wired Reports

据Wired报道,Peacock流媒体服务推出多项订阅优惠,包括年付80美元、学生每月6美元及Apple TV+捆绑套餐。

Products & Applications · Companies

Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for August 2026

Valvoline offers August 2026 coupons including $10 off conventional oil changes, $15 off synthetic blend changes, and 25% off bulk purchases, as reported by Wired.

Products & Applications · Companies

Wired's August 2026 Promo Code Roundup: Up to 76% Off Squarespace and HostGator

Wired's August 2026 promo codes cover Squarespace and HostGator, with discounts up to 76% on plans and hosting.

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Bluesky adds feature to hide reposts from individual users

Bluesky has launched a new feature that lets users hide reposts from specific accounts in their feeds, with an optional beta thread numbering tool.

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Ransomware attackers target managers and backups, research finds

New research shows ransomware attackers are singling out managers for elevated access and deleting backups to block recovery, highlighting the need for recovery readiness.

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2026 Subaru Outback Review: SUV-Like Redesign, Refined Drive, Divisive Looks

Ars Technica's review of the 2026 Subaru Outback highlights its new SUV-like shape, refined interior and driving experience, while noting the styling may divide opinion.

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How to Pair a Roku Remote and Choose Between an HDMI Switch or Splitter

Engadget guides readers on pairing a Roku remote with a replacement or reset device, and explains when to use an HDMI switch versus a splitter.

Products & Applications · Companies

NovelKeys releases preassembled Classic-TKL keyboard for $189

NovelKeys has started selling the Classic-TKL Underscore Edition, a preassembled retro-style keyboard, for $189, according to The Verge.

Research

HPV Mandate Study Faces Peer-Review Hurdle, Raising AI-Era Worries

Ars Technica reported Aug. 10, 2026, that a study on HPV vaccine mandates was challenged by a reviewer's misunderstanding, illustrating strains on the peer-review system as questions grow over its survival in the AI era.

AI Chips & Compute · Companies

TSMC July Sales Surge 44.7% on AI Demand, Beating Annual Growth Target

TSMC July sales surged 44.7% on AI demand, beating its 40% annual growth target.

AI Chips & Compute · Companies

Chinese GPU maker Moore Threads posts H1 revenue exceeding full-year 2025

Moore Threads reported H1 2026 revenue of 1.736 billion yuan, up 147.42% year-on-year and surpassing its full-year 2025 revenue, as losses narrowed sharply.

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Wang Feng says 80% of his clothes are bought on Taobao

Chinese singer Wang Feng revealed in a video interview that he buys 80% of his clothes on Taobao, resonating with netizens as celebrities embrace Taobao streetwear.

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Alibaba Launches Public Beta of Video Model Wan 3.0, Supporting Document-to-Video

Alibaba's Wan 3.0 video generation model entered public beta on August 6, featuring 30-second single-generation, multi-document input support, and enhanced realism.

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Shopee 'Light Overseas' Model Helps Domestic Seller Reach 3,000 Monthly Orders in Two Months

A domestic e-commerce seller in Nanning, Guangxi, used Shopee's 'Light Overseas' model to reach 3,000 monthly orders within two months without extra staff or marketing budget, highlighting a low-cost path for cross-border expansion.

Large Language Models · Robotics

Riemann Dynamics Partners with Lightwheel AI and Noitom Robotics to Build 1 Million Hours of Embodied Data by 2026

Riemann Dynamics announced strategic partnerships with Lightwheel AI and Noitom Robotics on Aug. 6 to build a closed-loop embodied intelligence system, aiming to complete one million hours of data collection and training by the end of 2026.