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Android Authority released its August 26 Wallpaper Wednesday roundup, offering nine free, high-resolution wallpapers for Android devices, tablets, and PCs.
SoundCloud is testing a feature that lets artists sell music directly from their profiles, with no commission taken by the platform.
A new review details Sonnet's Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock, featuring Thunderbolt 5 speed, DisplayPort, 10Gb Ethernet and 140W charging for $499.
ATV Launcher Pro 0.1.40 adds a layout editor, icon packs, video wallpapers and Android 16 support, giving Android TV users more control over their home screens.
IKEA and Xbox showcased a nine-piece furniture collection at Gamescom, blending playful Xbox-inspired designs with practical storage, launching October 1.
Dolly Parton dies at 80; BBC iPlayer streams her documentary 'Here I Am' for free in the UK.
VPhoneOS lets users run 32-bit Android apps on new phones, reviving abandoned classic games. Free version uses Android 7; VIP gets Android 10/12.
Apple is upgrading some backordered M4 Mac mini purchases to the newly announced M6 and M5 Pro models at no extra cost, according to 9to5Mac.
Amazon has cut the Nothing Phone (3) to $499, down from $799, marking the lowest price tracked on the flagship.
Arga, a startup building digital twin training environments for enterprise software, raised $10M in seed funding led by General Catalyst to improve AI agent reliability.
Nutanix announced new capabilities for running agentic AI alongside VMs and containers, including MCP governance, token quotas, and Kubernetes updates.
TechRadar praises Star Wars Zero Company for its turn-based tactics and storytelling, calling it an immensely rewarding experience.
GoPro's first interchangeable-lens camera, the Mission 1 Pro ILS, offers MFT lens compatibility and a 1-inch sensor, but drops autofocus and waterproofing. Reviews are mixed on its usability.
Bluesky now allows 10-minute video uploads, up from three minutes, and has increased the maximum file size to 300MB, according to a Tuesday announcement.
AWS has agreed to acquire DuckLabs, the developer of the open-source analytics database DuckDB, aiming to scale its capabilities while keeping the project open-source. The deal is expected to close next month.
Mozilla will enable JPEG XL decoding by default in Firefox 157, bringing the format to all platforms and following Chrome's support.
Bose's $359 QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen offer solid noise canceling and good sound, but lack standout features against rivals, per The Verge.
ZDNet's Ed Bott used Tailscale's free peer-to-peer mesh VPN to access home lab PCs from abroad, avoiding costly VPN subscriptions and port-forwarding hassles.
Legato, a hearing tech startup, emerged from stealth with $12M in funding and unveiled its AI hearing glasses, Legato Frames, expected to launch this fall.
Glean introduced Tau desktop workspace at Glean:GO, claiming a 5.2x token-cost advantage over Anthropic's Claude Cowork and unveiling broader AI controls.
ClamUI offers a free, modern interface for ClamAV on Linux, with profile scans, EICAR tests, and simple database updates.
Apple's Quick Start allows wireless iPhone data transfer without a computer; Engadget details steps, troubleshooting, and backup alternatives.
HP Smart Tank 6001 ink tank printer is on sale at Amazon for $200, nearly half off, with two years of free ink included, according to TechRadar.
TechRadar tests Garmin Fenix 9 Pro in Chamonix, praising lighter 43mm case, brighter AMOLED, and Epic grouping; final verdict pending.