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Mac RumorsAug 19, 2026
College Students Can Get a Free Year of Google AI Pro
Google today said eligible college students in the United States can get a free year of Google AI Pro. Google AI Pro is normally priced at $19.99 per month, and it includes 4x higher usage limits in Gemini, access to Gemini Spark, Gemini in Google apps like Gmail and Google Docs, and 5TB of storage space.


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Mac RumorsAug 19, 2026
Apple Accidentally Leaked More Than 10 New Products in macOS Update
Apple on Monday seeded the macOS 26.7 Release Candidate, and the upcoming software update has seemingly leaked more than 10 new Apple products.


Time: TechlandAug 19, 2026
‘A Flagrant Attack': International Criminal Court Slams Trump Administration Sanctions
The new sanctions against members of the ICC fall under the State Department's professed agenda to "dismantle" its jurisdiction.

SlashDotAug 19, 2026
Chinese Robotics Giant Unitree Soars In Stock Market Debut


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Unitree, famous for its dancing robots, surges by 460% on its trading debut, lifting valuation to $66 billion, far ahead of U.S. competitors (Yahoo Technology)
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New York Times TechAug 19, 2026
Stripe Buys A.I. Start-Up OpenRouter for $7.5 Billion
The deal is significant for the artificial intelligence industry, uniting Stripe's payments business with OpenRouter's helping businesses direct their spending on A.I. models.

EngadgetAug 19, 2026
Amazon is bringing drone deliveries to the Chicago and Atlanta metro areas as part of a major expansion
Amazon says it will serve nearly 500 US towns and cities with Prime Air deliveries by the end of the year.

New York Times TechAug 19, 2026
Some Stand-Up Comics Are Pivoting Away From Video on Social Media
Comedians used to post footage of their performances to build a following. Now, some are finding that comic strip-style panels with captions pack a bigger punch.

eWeekAug 19, 2026
OpenAI Overhauls AI Safety Controls as Models Reach ‘Critical' Cyber Threshold
OpenAI is tightening security controls and rethinking its Preparedness Framework as advanced AI models create new cyber risks and computing costs.

KM World ArticlesAug 19, 2026
Templafy offers free document agent in Microsoft Marketplace for content review
New conversational add-in lets users create, edit, and review presentations with AI directly in PowerPoint

EngadgetAug 19, 2026
Google Pixel 11 review: A lot of phone for a little more money
The Pixel 11 is $100 more than last year and didn't change a ton, but is still one of the best smartphones on the market.

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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: Doing more but not quite enough (Engadget)

CNET NewsAug 19, 2026
OpenAI Pauses Training of New AI Models, Citing Cybersecurity Worries
The ChatGPT maker is also beefing up its security systems.

Mac RumorsAug 19, 2026
Next Apple TV Rumored to Have Five New Features, Including Siri AI
According to rumors, the next-generation Apple TV 4K will have at least five new features, including an A17 Pro chip or newer, increased RAM, Siri AI support, an Apple-designed N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and an updated Siri Remote.


Time: TechlandAug 19, 2026
How One Small Section of Trump's Planned Border Wall Became the Center of a Big Battle
The Administration paused construction on border barriers in Texas' Big Bend National Park this week following months of opposition.

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How One County Profited From Data Centers Amid a Growing National Backlash (New York Times Tech)

Yahoo TechnologyAug 19, 2026
Kung fu robot maker soars 600pc on stock market listing


Yahoo TechnologyAug 19, 2026
China robot makers flock to Beijing show, seek path to mass adoption


Washington Post TechAug 19, 2026
We found cops who misused Flock. Their police departments didn't know.
Police departments have powerful tools to track how officers use Flock's license-plate cameras. But across the country, agencies often don't perform oversight, leaving potential abuse to be uncovered by journalists, activists and victims.

Yahoo TechnologyAug 19, 2026
World's top humanoid robot maker surges in blockbuster market debut in China


SlashDotAug 19, 2026
X's Algorithm Feeds Off Ragebait and Impacts Democrats More, Study Finds


EngadgetAug 19, 2026
Study finds a 15 percent increase in traffic deaths after major music streaming releases
Drivers may be more distracted on days when a big new album drops.

EngadgetAug 19, 2026
IKEA is teasing some Xbox... things
Who wouldn't want to rest their tush on a green Xbox logo cushion?

Time: TechlandAug 19, 2026
U.K. Signals Willingness to Reconsider Digital Services Tax After Trump Tariff Threat
The concession came after the Trump Administration renewed pressure on Britain, warning that its 100% tariff threat was "not a bluff."

Washington Post TechAug 19, 2026
Before-and-after images show where SpaceX rocket crashed into the moon
The Falcon 9 crash was not intentional, but NASA said lunar-surface impacts are actually an "accepted and safe" method of disposing of hardware.

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NASA images show crater on the moon caused by SpaceX Falcon 9 crash (Engadget)

eWeekAug 19, 2026
How Much Does a Humanoid Robot Cost?
How much does a humanoid robot really cost? Explore current pricing, hidden expenses, manufacturing costs, and what businesses should consider before buying.

Time: TechlandAug 19, 2026
What to Know About the Pentagon's Crackdown on Universities' Foreign Research Ties
Harvard and MIT were reportedly among the universities ordered to review and terminate "problematic" ties to foreign institutions or risk losing funding.

Time: TechlandAug 19, 2026
20 Years After Virginia Tech, We Can Do More to Keep Students Safe
Hope is not a policy, writes Joseph Samaha. We must match our back-to-school hopes with uncompromising action.

eWeekAug 19, 2026
Humanoid Robots at the US Border: Foundation Pitches Phantom for Surveillance
Foundation is pitching its Phantom humanoid robot for US border surveillance, but DHS says no pilot or active prime contract currently exists.

SlashDotAug 19, 2026
Top Album Releases Linked To Rise In Fatal Crashes


New York Times TechAug 18, 2026
Apple Removes Some Fees for App Developers in European Union
The move followed a long battle with regulators over the company's tight controls of its App Store.

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Apple's Home Hub Will Have a Widget Gallery With iPhone Widget Support (Mac Rumors)

Time: TechlandAug 18, 2026
Trump-Appointed Prosecutor Sigal Chattah Loses Appeals Court Fight
The Trump Administration sought to keep ideologically aligned federal prosecutors in place without confirmation by the Senate.

Yahoo TechnologyAug 18, 2026
Meta social media addiction trial kicks off with major implications for company's future


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Meta to Stand Trial Over Claims It Addicted Children to Social Media (New York Times Tech)

ResearchBuzzAug 18, 2026
Archive of Archives, Digital Escape Tools, Who Is Using AI?, More: Tuesday ResearchBuzz, August 18, 2026
NEW RESOURCES Glenn M. brought Archive of Archives to my attention. (Thank you sir! Good to hear from you.) Based on the GitHub I would guess it launched around March. From the […]

Mac RumorsAug 18, 2026
Apple's iPhone 18 Release Schedule: What's Coming and When
Since 2019, Apple has released a more affordable standard iPhone and a higher-end "Pro" variant, giving customers multiple flagship iPhones to choose from. Apple is deviating from its standard release timeline this year and splitting the iPhone 18 launch.


eWeekAug 18, 2026
OpenAI Just Changed How ChatGPT Works for Teens
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens globally with added safeguards, study features, and parent controls that limit access without exposing private chats.

eWeekAug 18, 2026
Alibaba's Qwen Passes 3 Billion Downloads, Ahead of Meta and Google
Alibaba says Qwen has passed 3 billion downloads, moving ahead of Meta and Google as its global open-model developer ecosystem continues to expand.

eWeekAug 18, 2026
China's Z.ai Claims GLM-5.3 Rivals Top US Models in Coding, Cybersecurity
Z.ai says GLM-5.3 approaches leading U.S. models on coding and cybersecurity benchmarks while delaying its open-weight release for safety testing.

eWeekAug 18, 2026
Stripe Bets Big on AI With Reported $7 Billion-Plus OpenRouter Deal
Stripe reportedly agreed to buy OpenRouter for more than $7 billion, highlighting the growing value of AI model gateways and infrastructure.

CNET NewsAug 18, 2026
ChatGPT Launches a Version of Its Model for Teens
The rollout raises questions about whether teenagers should be using chatbots at all.

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens as safety questions swirl (Yahoo Technology)

Mac RumorsAug 18, 2026
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.


Gizmag Emerging TechAug 18, 2026
Zero-wood camper cube reshapes future of off-road tiny trailering
Seamlessly bringing together the worlds of teardrop-size off-road trailers and molded egg campers, Oregon's Motsmann Engineering presents an equally compelling alternative that feels both vintage and brand new. It's the all-new Outranger camping trailer, and it relies on a molded composite construction shaped into a squarer form. It comes fully armed for off-roadin

eWeekAug 18, 2026
Robotic Heart Surgery Offers Faster Recovery: How the da Vinci 5 Works
El Camino Health has completed its first robotic-assisted CABG procedure, using the da Vinci 5 system to reduce incision size and speed recovery.

Gizmag Emerging TechAug 18, 2026
Slim, bony multitool's badge runs deeper than Swiss Army knife cross
The white cross with red surround has long been a sacred badge in the world of knives, indicating the timeless dependability and versatility of the Swiss Army knife. The latest multifunctional pocket knife t

Washington Post TechAug 18, 2026
Young Americans really hate AI. These two charts show how much.
A new survey adds to the evidence that Americans are skeptical that artificial intelligence will have positive effects on daily life or the job market.

CNET NewsAug 18, 2026
Gemini in Chrome Is Now Available for Android Users
AI Pro and Ultra subscribers will also have access to Google's agentic AI auto browsing feature.

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Gizmag Emerging TechAug 18, 2026
Taylor Swift's ties to a rise in fatal US car accidents
As a fan of old-school '90s rock and grunge, I can't say I'm much of a Swifty. Still, it's hard to ignore the fact that Taylor Swift's albums are immensely popular, even before the Eras Tour swept the globe.

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ResearchBuzzAug 18, 2026
American Institute of the History of Pharmacy, Riverfront Times, Nine PBS, More: Tuesday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, August 18, 2026
NEW RESOURCES American Institute of the History of Pharmacy: Explore the Newly Digitized Eric E. Sterling Collection. "The Eric E. Sterling Collection contains documents, publications, speeches, and correspondence from a variety of […]

SlashDotAug 18, 2026
Google Buys All of Spirit Airlines' Data to Feed Its AI Models


EngadgetAug 18, 2026
Study finds X algorithm prioritizes ragebait that disproportionately impacts Democrats
Study finds X algorithm prioritizes ragebait that disproportionately impacts Democrats

ComputerWorldAug 18, 2026
Google buys data from bankrupt Spirit Airlines for AI training
Google has paid $10 million in a bankruptcy auction for a large amount of data from the defunct Spirit Airlines, Bloomberg Law reports.

The purchase includes 100 million emails, 500 million messages, data from Microsoft Teams, as well as information on revenue, flight operations, marketing, personnel, and project management. The material also includes 30 million lines of program code, development data, and various software models and algorithms, as well as pricing data from 7.2 billion competing flights and approximately 7.5 billion passenger transactions.

No personal data will be included in the deal, and according to Google, a third party will review the material and remove any information that could identify individuals. Google said the data will then be used to improve the company's products and AI models.





Time: TechlandAug 18, 2026
How TIME and Statista Determined America's Best Incubators and Accelerators of 2026
Even with federal grants largely restored, scientists say the Trump administration is still preventing those funds from reaching them. The consequences, they say, are already becoming clear.

Time: TechlandAug 17, 2026
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case—Again
The President asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its denial of his petition, though such requests are rarely granted.

Gizmag Emerging TechAug 17, 2026
Gruesome ingredient has kept these 2,000-year-old rock artworks alive
An extensive gallery of ancient rock art paintings in Southern China has long intrigued archaeologists by somehow surviving the brutal tropical elements for around 2,000 years.

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Gizmag Emerging TechAug 16, 2026
Diesel-electric revival tech builds more capable HD semi trucks


EngadgetAug 15, 2026
Apple Watch battery replacement: How much does it cost and is it worth it?
Replacing the battery on your Apple Watch can extend its life, but you'll have to determine whether it's worthwhile for your model.

EngadgetAug 15, 2026
What's the USB trident symbol for? How to know what kind of port you have
USB ports and cables have tons of potential capabilities, but making sense of them can be tricky if you don't know where to look.

CNET NewsAug 13, 2026
We Spotted So Many Workarounds for Flock's New Rules on Police Camera Surveillance
Toothless limitations aren't a great look for Flock's modern surveillance.

New York Times TechAug 13, 2026
America Wants to Make Its Own Humanoid Robots. That Won't Be Easy.
China already manufactures humanoid robots by the thousands. A new generation of U.S. start-ups is betting that there is still time to compete.

ComputerWorldAug 13, 2026
Pixel 11 envy? Here's how to unlock its best new feature on any Android device
Have you heard? It's that time of year again — time for some snazzy new Pixels to tempt our gadget-coveting "gimme!" reflexes and guide flagship Android phone expectations for months to come.

Google's latest and greatest gizmo is the Pixel 11 series, which includes the regular Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro alongside the plus-sized Pixel 11 XL and Pixel 11 Pro XL and the fancy new folding Pixel 11 Pro Fold model (gesundheit!). El Googaloo took the wraps off all those new devices on Wednesday and has 'em all available for preorder now, with prices starting at $899 (regular Pixel 11), $1,099 (Pixel 11 Pro), and $1,299 (Pixel 11 Pro Fold).

At first glance, this year's Pixel models might not seem like the most exciting upgrades from last year's Pixel 10 products. They bring plenty of significant refinements to an already successful formula, with some welcome ticks forward — like better cameras, brighter and more scratch-resistant displays, faster charging speeds, and an updated processor that supposedly leads to speedier and more efficient performance. And, of course, there's more Gemini everywhere (for better


Mac RumorsAug 11, 2026
Satechi Launches 240W ChargeView Desktop Charger With Six USB-C Ports
Satechi today launched the ChargeView 240W Desktop Charger, a successor to the 140W ChargeView released last year. The ChargeView 240W can power multiple devices at one time, splitting 240W across six USB-C ports.


New York Times TechAug 11, 2026
Flock Cameras Are Dividing U.S. Cities. Here's What to Know About Them.
Flock Safety's automated license plate-reading cameras, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., have drawn intense criticism from civil liberties groups.

eWeekAug 07, 2026
DeepSeek Puts $20.8M Into Unitree IPO to Build Smarter Humanoid Robots
DeepSeek invests $20.8 million in Unitree's Shanghai IPO, deepening a partnership to develop AI models and applications for humanoid robots in China.

NPR Topics: Research NewsJun 16, 2026
Is a transparent fish the future of brain science? This center is betting on it
One of the world's leading brain research centers is shifting away from fruit flies and toward a tiny, transparent fish. The goal: to understand how brains control the behavior of an animal or human.

GizmodoApr 16, 2026
Sperm Whales Speak With a Complex Alphabet and Even Have ‘Vowels,' Study Finds
Linguists hope to be conversant in rudimentary-level sperm whale in the next five years.

GizmodoApr 15, 2026
Berklee College of Music Offers AI Course, Students Are Pissed
Students want to give 'Bots and Beats' the boot.

PC World Latest NewsOct 14, 2025
Anker's awesome 10-in-1 power strip with USB ports is on sale for $20

Conventional power strips suck because they have lined-up outlets, meaning your chunkier plugs and adapters get in the way of each other and sometimes even cover up neighboring outlets. But with this one, the six AC outlets are spaced out and oriented away from each so your plugs never collide or overlap. That's plenty for all your devices, monitors, PCs, accessories, and whatever else needs tethered power.

But what takes this power strip a step further is the inclusion of two USB-A and two USB-C ports along the bottom edge, allowing you to charge your phones, tablets, laptops, earbuds, etc. without taking up valuable AC outlet vacancies. (The USB-C ports deliver up to 20W and the USB-A ports up to 12W, so they aren't blazingly fast but fast enough.)

Other nice details include the 5-foot power cable so you can position this almost anywhere, the flat profile plug that easily reaches behind furniture, and a built-in 8-point safety system to protect your devices from surges, short circuits, excess heat, overloads, fires, and more.

This is a pretty crazy get for just $19.99, allowing you to streamline your charging station setup for years to come. Get this 10-in-1 Anker power strip on sale while you can before this deal expires!

Save on Anker's 10-in-


PC World Latest NewsOct 11, 2025
Score 15 months of Microsoft 365 — now at a special $75 price

If you're looking for a complete productivity suite that offers seamless updates, cloud storage, and advanced security, Microsoft 365 Personal has you covered.

For $74.97 (on sale through October 19), you'll get 15 months of Microsoft 365 with full access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Defender, OneDrive, Outlook, Editor, Clipchamp, and OneNote — all with the latest features at your disposal.

This plan is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to install apps on up to five devices at once, whether you're using Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android. So, you can easily switch between your phone, tablet, and computer without missing a beat.

Plus, with 


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