Peacock is raising prices across all of its streaming plans

The cheapest ad-supported “Select” plan is increasing from $7.99 to $8.99 per month.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/peacock-is-raising-prices-across-all-of-its-streaming-plans/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Microsoft reveals customizable context menu for Windows users - how to try it out

You'll be able to tweak the right-click context menus in Windows to remove items you don't want, thereby decreasing the clutter.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-customizable-context-menu-windows-11/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Babies born under sugar rationing grew into adults with lower cancer risk

Article URL: https://theconversation.com/babies-born-under-sugar-rationing-grew-into-adults-with-lower-cancer-risk-289873 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49345843 Points: 7 # Comments: 2

https://theconversation.com/babies-born-under-sugar-rationing-grew-into-adults-with-lower-cancer-risk-289873

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Despite Flopping Hard Twice, Apple May Not Be Done With Vision Pro Yet

If it is still making a new Vision Pro, it needs to be way, way cheaper.

https://gizmodo.com/despite-flopping-hard-twice-apple-may-not-be-done-with-vision-pro-yet-2000799827

#Tech #Apple #Gizmodo #Gadgets #Software [Gizmodo]

I Absolutely Must Own This Pikachu-Themed Polaroid Camera

Just take my money! Pika pika!

https://gizmodo.com/i-absolutely-must-own-this-pikachu-themed-polaroid-camera-2000799824

#Tech #Gadgets #Technology #Gizmodo #Startup #Software #Cybersecurity #OpenSource #AI #Microsoft #Google #Apple [Gizmodo]

Are your retro games still worth money?

You don't need to have a perfectly preserved copy to fetch cash for your old games. But you need to consider these factors that impact their worth.

https://www.engadget.com/2235567/are-retro-games-still-worth-money/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #RetroGames #Gaming #Gadgets #Software #Engadget [Engadget]

OpenAI built a version of ChatGPT that refuses to do your kid’s homework

The new ChatGPT for Teens locks down homework shortcuts and AI romance.

https://www.androidauthority.com/chagpt-for-teens-launched-3699797/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Pixel Screenshots finally gets the missing organization tools it should have launched with

Google is finally adding date range, app source, and collection filters to Pixel Screenshots.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-screenshots-filters-update-3699697/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Peacock is the latest streaming service to increase prices, details here

Another streaming service is getting more expensive. Peacock has raised the prices of all three subscription tiers, with increases of up to $3 per month or $30 per year. Peacock’s latest increase makes Premium Plus a $2…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/18/peacock-is-the-latest-streaming-service-to-increase-prices-details-here/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Apple’s big Home product overhaul leaked in new report

Rumors indicate Apple has long been working toward a big overhaul of its Home product lineup, and a new leak offers a list of products to expect.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/18/apples-big-home-product-overhaul-leaked-in-new-report/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

How to avoid Claude watermarking your content

The answer is where you least expect it.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-avoid-claude-watermarking-your-content/

#Tech #Technology #AI #Software #ZDNet #Cybersecurity [ZDNet]

You can use your Starlink Mini at home, but it'll cost you

Starlink is an attractive option for those who live in remote areas or travel frequently, but the Mini isn't ideal for residential use.

https://www.engadget.com/2235272/starlink-mini-residential-home-use-cost-more/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

Comcast's new home protection setup uses Wi-Fi to detect motion

Xfinity Shield is designed to bring home, family and cybersecurity protection together.

https://www.engadget.com/2239010/comcast-new-home-protection-setup-uses-wifi-to-detect-motion/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity [Engadget]

Perplexity’s free AI offer left it with millions more users in India

Perplexity's India revenue rose about 60% after the Airtel offer ended for new users, even as downloads declined.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/perplexitys-free-ai-offer-left-it-with-millions-more-users-in-india/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked

Secret parameter allowed hackers to steal passwords when a target clicked on a link.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/08/microsoft-copilot-reveals-secret-input-that-allowed-it-to-be-hacked/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #ArsTechnica [Ars Technica]

Firefox’s Smart Window promises a better AI browser

Starting today, AI chats in Firefox's Smart Window AI browsing mode can pull from current web info and show source links in chat responses through a partnership with Exa. Smart Window can also now automatically suggest …

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/981283/mozilla-firefox-smart-window-ai-features

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Software #OpenSource #TheVerge #Mozilla #Firefox #AIIntegration #SmartWindow #AIChat [The Verge]

Comcast is turning millions of its routers into motion detectors

Xfinity gateways XB7 and newer can now act as motion sensors in your home. | Image: Comcast Comcast is bringing Wi-Fi motion sensing to millions of routers that are already in customers' homes, turning the devices into …

https://www.theverge.com/news/981381/comcast-xfinity-shield-wifi-motion-sensing

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheVerge [The Verge]

New Apple TV 4K to have upgraded Siri Remote, per leak

A new Apple TV 4K is launching soon, expected to launch at the iPhone event in just a few weeks. And an Apple code leak uncovered by MacRumors indicates a new Siri Remote is coming.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/18/new-apple-tv-4k-to-have-upgraded-siri-remote-per-leak/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Software #Apple #Cybersecurity #Leak #9to5Mac #iPhoneEvent #AI #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors #SiriRemote [9to5Mac]

It’s not just you, Google’s Nest Hubs were hit with an outage late last night

If your “goodnight” routine was met with silence last night, you’re not alone. Google’s Nest Hub devices were hit with a widespread outage that broke functionality entirely, but it’s all back in action this morning.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/18/google-nest-hub-outage-august-2026/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

Fairphone is now officially available in the United States

Article URL: https://www.fairphone.com/nl/stories/the-fairphone-gen-6-is-all-about-giving-you-more Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49344811 Points: 12 # Comments: 0

https://www.fairphone.com/nl/stories/the-fairphone-gen-6-is-all-about-giving-you-more

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Deus Ex creator Warren Spector is retiring from game development

Article URL: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/its-just-not-as-much-fun-for-me-anymore-deus-ex-creator-warren-spector-is-retiring-from-game-development/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49345070…

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/its-just-not-as-much-fun-for-me-anymore-deus-ex-creator-warren-spector-is-retiring-from-game-development/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Microsoft finally fixing File Explorer and the Context Menu

Time to flex that Windows 10 muscle memory

https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/08/18/microsoft-finally-fixing-file-explorer-and-the-context-menu/5289121

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Software #Microsoft #TheRegister [The Register]

Apple’s new macOS update reportedly contains a video of AirPods with a camera

A video in a MacOS Tahoe release candidate version shows a user wearing AirPods, looking at a book, and talking to Siri.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/apples-new-macos-update-reportedly-contains-a-video-of-airpods-with-a-camera/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch [TechCrunch]

Google Wallet’s fancy new colorful UI is finally rolling out

Passes in Google Wallet look so much prettier now.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-wallet-redesign-rolling-out-3699762/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Software #Google #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Google Pixel ‘attack’ plan: 13 million phones in 2026, ending China production next year

A new report details Google’s plans to completely end production in China as soon as next year, while the company is aiming to sell around 13 million Pixel phones in 2026.

https://9to5google.com/2026/08/18/google-pixel-report-china-production-2026-shipments/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Google [9to5Google]

🖥️ #Software Freedom news from the #FreeSoftware Foundation #FSF https://fsf.org

“Encrypting your emails is a great first step against ⌗MassSurveillance \⌗dystopia: u․fsf․org/1bq ⌗FSF ⌗FreeSoftware”

https://hostux.social/@fsf/117088144908197514

The Download: how people really use AI, and Flock’s design choices

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. We still don’t know how people are really using AI AI companies like Anthropic an…

https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/18/1142229/the-download-how-people-use-ai-flock-cameras-design/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MITTechReview [MIT Tech Review]

Adata XPG Novakey RGB DDR5-6000 C30 2x16GB Review — Turning salvage into pure performance

Amid the memory crunch, Adata unleashes its new XPG Novakey RGB memory kit series. But can the new lineup convince consumers to pick it up?

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/adata-xpg-novakey-rgb-ddr5-6000-c30-2x16gb-review-turning-salvage-into-pure-performance

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Bizarre YouTube bug is completely wiping out comments and video details, but a fix is coming

Exiting full screen leaves a blank void where comments and titles are meant to be.

https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-full-screen-bug-3699709/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

Spotify’s new feature will let you remember why you added a track to your playlist

No more wondering why that really old song is in your "All Time Favs" playlist.

https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-playlist-notes-3699726/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #AndroidAuthority [Android Authority]

The Verge Guide to Pets

Ah, the relationship between animals and the technology they can’t quite understand. Today, it seems like there’s a high-tech solution to every element of pet ownership, with devices on the market designed to keep pets …

https://www.theverge.com/tech/975556/pets-tech-autofeeder-litter-robot-scale

#Tech #Technology #Gadgets #TheVerge #Startup #AI #Software #PetTech #Automation #PetCare [The Verge]

Government Teams users face another ******* month of filtered captions

Officials must wait a little longer before Live Captions tells it like it is

https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/08/18/government-teams-users-face-another-month-of-filtered-captions/5288985

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TheRegister [The Register]

Fairphone is launching its latest repairable phone in the US too

The Fairphone 6+ is priced at $649 and will be available on Amazon.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/fairphone-is-launching-its-latest-repairable-phone-in-the-us-too/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Startup #OpenSource #TechCrunch #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Cybersecurity #Software #AI #Amazon [TechCrunch]

Readers’ favorite Galaxy Watch 9 alternative might come as a surprise

No, it's not a Pixel Watch or an older Galaxy Watch.

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-watch-9-alternative-poll-results-3699693/

#Tech #Gadgets #Software #AndroidAuthority #Technology #TechNews #Wearables #Smartwatches #DigitalNews #News #Android [Android Authority]

I found an Android magnifier app for my aging eyes that beats camera zoom - and it's free

Is the fine print getting harder to read? There's an app that can help with that.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-found-a-magnifier-tool-that-works-with-any-android-phone/

#Tech #TechNews #Gadgets #Software #Android # accessibility # FREE #AI [ZDNet]

Steve Jobs’ 8th-grade science fair project goes up for auction

Collectors have proven avid fans of Steve Jobs memorabilia over the years, and a new piece seems likely to attract significant interest. It’s an 8th-grade science fair project with two demonstration circuits – and a war…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/18/steve-jobs-8th-grade-science-fair-project-goes-up-for-auction/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

As Wisconsin cities flee Flock, its shared camera network loses value

Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/as-wisconsin-cities-flee-flock-its-shared-camera-network-loses-value/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49344114 Points: 8 # Comments: 1

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/as-wisconsin-cities-flee-flock-its-shared-camera-network-loses-value/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

I asked Canonical if Ubuntu on Windows will outgrow native installs as rumored - it's a no

There's some confusion about Ubuntu's popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical's Jon Seager directly.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ubuntu-on-windows-outgrowing-native-installs-not-according-to-canonical/

#Tech #Technology #Software #OpenSource #Microsoft #Ubuntu #Windows #SubsystemForLinux [ZDNet]

Want to run a full Linux distro on your Android phone? I found the easiest way

Have you ever wanted to run a Linux distribution on your Android device? If so, your best bet is UserLAnd.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/userland-makes-it-easy-to-run-a-full-linux-distribution-on-an-android-device/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Software #OpenSource #Linux #Android #Startup #ZDNet [ZDNet]

Overclocker updates Hydra overclocking tool with VRAM and power limit controls for RTX 50-series GPUs — new update gives up to +3000 MHz memory offset

Overclocker 1usmus has released a new update for their Hydra overclocking tool that features VRAM and power limit controls for RTX 50-series GPUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/famed-overclocker-1usmus-updates-hydra-overclocking-tool-with-up-to-3000-mhz-memory-offset-new-update-gives-vram-and-power-limit-controls-to-rtx-50-series-gpus

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Software #OpenSource #TomsHardware #Gaming #Nvidia #Overclocking #Hardware #RTX #Kaiju [Tom's Hardware]

AI-generated bills are reportedly causing problems in the Capitol

According to Politico, the US House Office of Legislative Counsel is swamped with error-riddled AI-generated bills.

https://www.engadget.com/2238945/ai-generated-bills-causing-problems-in-the-capitol/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget [Engadget]

Google buys Spirit Airlines data for AI training for just $10 million — purchase includes hundreds of mil…

A U.S. bankruptcy court auctioned off Spirit Airlines' treasure trove of data, with Google making the winning bid. The tech giant is paying $10 million for various information, including hundreds of millions of emails a…

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/google-buys-spirit-airlines-data-for-ai-training-for-just-usd10-million-purchase-includes-hundreds-of-millions-of-emails-microsoft-teams-chats-billions-of-flight-pricing-records-and-anonymized-passenger-records

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]

Sonos iPhone App Finally Gains Live Activities Support

Sonos just updated its iOS app with new Live Activities support, providing quick access to playback controls from your Lock Screen. Image credit: MajorAtmosphere Sonos shared a Reddit post announcing the new feature, wh…

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/18/sonos-iphone-app-live-activities-support/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #MacRumors [MacRumors]

Two camera features may be unique to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, suggests leaker

Whether or not you need to buy Apple’s largest iPhone Pro in order to get the best camera features has varied by generation. So far, reporting has mostly suggested that there will be no camera differentiation between th…

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/18/two-camera-features-may-be-unique-to-the-iphone-18-pro-max-suggests-leaker/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #9to5Mac [9to5Mac]

Finger: Social network that never died

Article URL: https://en.andros.dev/blog/54572bc7/finger-the-1971-social-network-that-never-died/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49342472 Points: 8 # Comments: 1

https://en.andros.dev/blog/54572bc7/finger-the-1971-social-network-that-never-died/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #HackerNews [Hacker News]

Fairphone is finally releasing its first official handset in the US

You can now get Fairphone's reparable handset in the US without jumping through hoops.

https://www.engadget.com/2238465/fairphone-is-finally-releasing-its-first-official-handset-in-the-us/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Startup #OpenSource #Engadget #OpenSource (merged with #Software) [Engadget]

ChatGPT's stricter teen mode starts rolling out today

OpenAI will attempt to automatically enroll all young users in the new experience.

https://www.engadget.com/2238773/chatgpt-stricter-teen-mode-starts-rolling-out-today/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Software [Engadget]

Apple's macOS Tahoe preview may have leaked a ton of unreleased products

Apple's macOS Tahoe 27.6 release candidate has leaked a bajillion new product codenames.

https://www.engadget.com/2238937/apple-macos-tahoe-preview-leak-unreleased-products/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #Gadgets #Software #Apple #Engadget [Engadget]

I Put the Best Digital Notebooks to the Test. Here Are My Favorites (2026)

These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smart-notebooks-and-smart-pens/

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #Wired [Wired]

Best Buy has slashed $1,350 off this 'outstanding' OLED RTX 5080 laptop — 16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 7i features a 24-core Arrow Lake CPU and 32GB of DDR5 RAM

Get $1,350 off this Lenovo Legion Pro 7i with RTX 5080.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/best-buy-has-slashed-usd1-350-off-this-outstanding-oled-rtx-5080-laptop-16-inch-lenovo-legion-pro-7i-features-a-24-core-arrow-lake-cpu-and-32gb-of-ddr5-ram

#Tech #Technology #TechNews #AI #Gadgets #Software #Cybersecurity #Apple #Google #Microsoft #Startup #OpenSource #TomsHardware [Tom's Hardware]