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Google unveils Pixel 11 series featuring Tensor G6 SoC, Titan M3 security chip, and Android 17, starting at $899
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
The base Pixel 11 gets a 6.3-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with up to 120Hz adaptive refresh, up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on top. Inside, it packs 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, up to 512GB of storage, and a 4,985mAh battery with 30W...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
AMD's TPM implementation includes two high-severity flaws, but fixes have been available since May
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Researchers working with the Trusted Computing Group recently identified a potential security issue in AMD's TPM code, prompting the company to release new motherboard and firmware updates to address the vulnerability. The update process was not exactly swift, however, as the fixed TPM code had already been available for months....Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Google to build three new subsea cables connecting Chile, Panama, and the Caribbean
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
One of the new systems, Alisios, will connect the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Chile. The route will link Panama and Chile on the Pacific side while also connecting Panama with the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
ShareX is a powerful screenshot tool that can do a lot more
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
ShareX combines screenshots, screen recording, GIF creation, annotation, and file sharing in one highly customizable app. It's lightweight and packed with useful shortcuts. ShareX is Windows-only, but you can find more great alternatives in our recently updated Essential Apps feature.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Google's $29 Pixel Tag helps you keep track of your valuables
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
The Pixel Tag is compatible with devices running Android 9 or newer. To pair, simply remove the battery pull tab, position the Pixel Tag near your device, and follow the on-screen instructions. During setup, you will be able to create a custom name for your tracker or choose one from...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
How to use a vocal remover to strip vocals from any song for free
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Removing vocals from a song used to be the sort of job that required audio expertise, specialist software, and a lot of patience. For those of us who aren't professional sound technicians, separating a finished track into individual parts can be more than frustrating.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Scientists found a way to generate quantum entanglement using sunlight, not lasers
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
The research, which was published in Optica, does not suggest that sunlight can replace laser-based quantum sources. Those systems remain more precise and produce stronger results. But the study shows that the light used to create entangled photons does not necessarily have to come from a laser, challenging the long-standing...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
NYC could force Amazon and FedEx to directly employ its delivery drivers
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Proponents of the Delivery Protection Act claim that it will offer major benefits to e-commerce employees working for companies like Amazon, FedEx, DHL, FreshDirect, and DoorDash. These include higher wages, better work hours, safer working conditions, improved healthcare benefits, and more paid time off, especially in cases of injuries while...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Modders give the Steam Machine a Radeon eGPU and water cooling, because why not
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Two recent modding projects aim to substantially boost the Steam Machine's performance. One modder discovered a roundabout method of adding external graphics, while another built a water block from scratch to achieve dramatically lower temperatures.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The "Godmother of AI" says the biggest AI risk in schools isn't cheating – it's students losing the desire to learn
Posted on Wednesday August 12, 2026
Speaking on an episode of the science podcast Huberman Lab this week, Li talked about the fears around how students are using AI.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »