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Apple iPhone launch event: What to expect on Wednesday including a foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 and more

Dan Thorp-Lancaster

Tesla Cybercabs are under federal investigation a day after Austin launch

Kim Lyons

The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct: How to watch, plus live updates

Valentina Palladino

Tesla Cybercabs are under federal investigation a day after Austin launch
Kim Lyons
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct: How to watch, plus live updates
Valentina Palladino

Tesla Cybercabs are under federal investigation a day after Austin launch

Kim Lyons

The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct: How to watch, plus live updates

Valentina Palladino

Editors’ picks

Is a foldable phone finally practical? Tech experts explain the trade-offs before you upgrade
Amy Skorheim
The startup behind Twitter's resurrection was just forced to change its name
Dan Thorp-Lancaster
Why are people freaking out about Flock cameras?
Kim Lyons
Trump wants more data centers, most Americans don't. Here's what you need to know about data centers and why they are so polarizing
Mike Bebernes
Tech layoffs 2026: Tracking the job losses across Uber, Apple, TikTok, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle and others
Katie Teague and Valentina Palladino

Tesla Cybercabs are under federal investigation a day after Austin launch

Kim Lyons

The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct: How to watch, plus live updates

Valentina Palladino

Apple iPhone 18 launch event

Breaking news
Everything you need to know about the iPhone 18 lineup before the Apple event tomorrow: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra, A20 Pro chip, prices and more
Katie Teague and Kim Lyons
Breaking news
How to watch Apple's iPhone 18 launch event on Wednesday
Kim Lyons
Phones
I don't want a new iPhone camera, I want these 3 camera features instead
Dan Thorp-Lancaster
Phones
Apple reportedly tested a stylus to go along with its foldable iPhone
Dan Thorp-Lancaster

News

Anker just announced the next generation of its MagGo 10K power bank
Amy Skorheim
8BitDo Ultimate 3E Makes Modular Controller Customization More Accessible
CGMagazine
OpenAI marks 'a new generation of intelligence' with launch of Astra model
Dan Thorp-Lancaster
Sony is finally making a fisheye zoom for E-mount shooters who love the look
DPReview
Microsoft switches to a pay-as-you go model for Xbox Cloud Gaming
Kim Lyons
Long-Awaited PlayStation 5 Action Game Is Finally Out Today
Playstation Lifestyle
AI outage: Are ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok down?
Dan Thorp-Lancaster
Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition Teased, Following the Success Of Game of Thrones Edition
CGMagazine
Lego's PlayStation replica set will offer fans a major hit of nostalgia in October
Dan Thorp-Lancaster
New PlayStation 5 RPG in Hit Long-Running Series Gets Release Date
Playstation Lifestyle

AI

No Account, No Consent: How Adult Facebook Posts Feed Children’s Data to Meta’s AI

Children's photos in public posts feed AI training models — deleting or locking them down now is the only way to limit exposure.

Gadget Review

Streaming

The best streaming services for live sports in 2026: Where to watch every NFL game, college football and more
Danica Creahan and Liz Kocan
The best live TV streaming services for 2026: Our tests, reviews and recommendations
Rick Broida
The best streaming services in 2026 for TV, movies, sports and more, tested and reviewed
Rick Broida
The best free TV streaming services of 2026 for news, movies, TV shows and more
Rick Broida

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Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.

BBC

Zuckerberg is one of the least-liked people in the US
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Pinterest offers advice on creating effective shopping promotions
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LinkedIn shares insights into younger professionals
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Science

New flow sensor measures hydrogen mass molecule by molecule in pipes of any size
Interesting Engineering
Two 737s Crashed in the Exact Same Way With No Explanation. It Took a Decade To Find Out Why.
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Do Batteries Really Bounce When They're Dead?
SlashGear
Ethereum Targets Full Quantum-Resistant Layer 1 (L1) by 2029-End
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Cybersecurity

Calif security firm built AI-powered WeChat worm WeWorm

The worm could hijack accounts and spread to contacts with a single unanswered call, potentially reaching hundreds of millions of devices within hours

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Computing

Reviews and guides

The best streaming deals of the week: Avoid the Peacock price hikes, get NFL Sunday Ticket free, get a Disney+/Hulu student discount and more

This week's best bundles and discounts are just a click away!

Liz Kocan and Danica Creahan

Fubo review: One of the cheaper live-TV streamers, but there's a catch
Rick Broida
What exactly is the difference between $10 and $100 earbuds?
Chris McGraw
Buying new headphones? Here's what a tech expert says most people get wrong
Chris McGraw
Google Pixel 11 Pro review: A great everyday phone with a few compromises
Dan Thorp-Lancaster

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