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Products & Applications

EcoFlow launches Stream home batteries in UK to support plug-in solar boom

EcoFlow introduced its Stream Series home batteries in the UK, letting households store extra solar power. The 5kWh unit requires professional installation and starts at £1,499 for early birds.

Products & Applications

How to AirPlay from iPhone or MacBook to your TV

Engadget explains how to use AirPlay and screen mirroring to stream content from an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook to a TV, including setup steps and automation options.

Cybersecurity

Experts warn 2,000 hacked WordPress sites were secretly running a global crime ring

Check Point Research reveals a global cybercrime ring using 2,000 hacked WordPress sites and 5,000 infected computers.

Products & Applications

Rebelle 8 Review: TechRadar Editor Turns MacBook into a Full-Blown Canvas

TechRadar's Steve reviews Rebelle 8, calling the painting software impressive for turning his MacBook into a full canvas.

Companies · Cybersecurity

Most IT leaders want AI to help manage Macs, but readiness lags, survey finds

A Fleet survey of 500+ IT decision-makers finds AI-driven automation is a top investment priority, yet 78% of employees already use personal AI tools, widening visibility and security gaps.

Robotics · Companies

UBTECH Shows Real Factory Work at WRC; DeepSoma Unveils Whole-Brain Simulation

UBTECH showed real factory lines at WRC; DeepSoma launched a whole-brain simulation platform, two approaches to embodied AI.

Products & Applications

An okay 16GB laptop beats a nice 8GB one, HP OmniBook review argues

$520 HP OmniBook 3 16 offers 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, making it a better-value pick than 8GB rivals, The Verge says.

Research

Inducing Hibernation in Mice Wipes Out Most Synapses but Leaves Memories Intact

A study in Science shows that inducing a hibernation-like state in mice erases the state of over half of their synapses, yet the mice retain their memories.

Cybersecurity

Two UK Men Convicted in Separate OnlyFans Non-Consent Cases

Two UK men have been convicted in separate cases for posting non-consensual explicit content on OnlyFans, prompting calls for stronger platform safeguards.

Products & Applications

Weekend Apple deals: MacBook Pro $500 off, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, AirTag 2 at new low

In the final 48 hours of Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale, Apple deals include $500 off M5 Pro MacBook Pro, $120 off AirPods Max 2, and AirTag 2 at an all-time low.

Products & Applications

Coca-Cola's secret labs aim to automate dirty soda and refreshers

Coca-Cola is testing new dispensers to make custom drinks like dirty soda and refreshers, responding to Gen Z demand and restaurant operator needs.

Products & Applications

Google Pixel's Bluetooth Diagnostics can help troubleshoot before factory reset

According to Engadget, Google's Bluetooth Diagnostics on Pixel 6 and newer offers guided tests for common Bluetooth failures, but it cannot fix broken hardware or firmware.

Products & Applications

The Verge's Installer highlights two new repairable gadgets

The Verge's Installer newsletter featured two new repairable gadgets: the Fairphone 6 Plus and Framework Laptop 12, plus other picks.

Products & Applications · Companies

New indie games roundup: Darkest Dungeon DLC, BioShock-style shooter Twisted Tower, and more

Red Hook Studios releases a new Darkest Dungeon expansion, while Twisted Tower and other indie games arrive; plus Sony controversy.

Products & Applications

Scottish homeowner installs full solar-battery system instead of waiting for plug-in solar

A Scottish homeowner chose a full rooftop solar and battery system over plug-in solar, citing long-term savings and off-grid backup.

Companies · Large Language Models · Computer Vision

Ordnance Survey CEO: Location is the obvious way to connect data in AI era

Ordnance Survey CEO Nick Bolton discusses transforming the 225-year-old institution into an AI powerhouse, emphasizing location data as a universal connector.

Products & Applications

Google starts showing ads on Pixel phones; here's how to turn them off

Android Authority reports Google is pushing ads to Pixel phones through the My Pixel app, but users can disable the ad category while keeping other notifications.

Products & Applications

Pro Photographer Says Pixel 8 Pro Delivered His Best Photo This Month

A TechRadar pro photographer says his best photo this month was taken on a Pixel 8 Pro, using a feature iPhone users would want.

Products & Applications · World

Premier League 2026/27 opens with Everton-Crystal Palace and Forest-Leeds

The Premier League 2026/27 season begins Aug. 22 with two simultaneous matches, featuring managerial milestones and new-look squads.

Products & Applications

Android Authority: Open-source Image Toolbox app can replace 8 dedicated apps

Android Authority reports that the free, open-source Image Toolbox app can replace eight dedicated media apps on Android devices.

Products & Applications

Don’t buy a Pixel 11 if you already have a Pixel 10, Android Authority advises

Android Authority says the Pixel 11’s modest upgrades and high upgrade cost make it a poor buy for Pixel 10 owners.

Robotics · Large Language Models

Chinese Robotics Firms Showcase Embodied AI Advances at 2026 World Robot Conference

At the 2026 World Robot Conference, Xinghai Robotics unveiled model upgrades and new robot platforms, while aerial robot startup Guiyu Technology revealed funding and plans to commercialize autonomous flying agents.

Products & Applications

CD players make a comeback as young music fans embrace the physical format

CD players and CDs are seeing a revival among young people, with searches up 96% and sales rising, The Guardian reports.

Products & Applications

Android Authority outlines overlooked safety features and how to enable them

Android Authority reports that several Android safety features require manual setup, including Safety Check, Emergency SOS, Heads Up, and Car Crash Detection.