Technology News
Is Big Tech's AI Gamble Starting to Look Riskier?
Slashdot - 2 Aug 2026 00:12
The Washington Post looks at giant tech companies "feeding every available dollar into the cash-incinerating maw of AI machines." They warn "Tech superstars that once had oodles of cash left over at the end o...
6 Disadvantages Of Biodiesel You Should Know Before Switching Fuel Types
Slash Gear - 2 Aug 2026 01:30
While biodiesel offers environmental advantages over conventional diesel fuel, it's far from a magic bullet; there are some drawbacks to using the biofuel.
Who Owns Logitech And Where Are Its Products Made?
Slash Gear - 2 Aug 2026 10:45
If you've ever touched a computer, it's likely you've used a Logitech mouse, keyboard, webcam, or similar peripheral, as its been making them since the '80s.
12 Under-Powered Trucks With Disappointingly Weak Engines
Slash Gear - 2 Aug 2026 10:30
Not every truck can be a 1,000 lb-ft behemoth of torque. However, something that seems seriously underpowered on paper can still have something to offer.
My favorite MacBook accessory gives my keyboard a simple but useful upgrade for cheap
ZDNet - 2 Aug 2026 10:00
The best investment I've made for my MacBook Pro only cost me $13 - here's why I recommend it.
When Get Lucky Took Me Back to the Years of Disco
The New Yorker - 2 Aug 2026 10:00
The 2013 Daft Punk track was uncannily evocative of the late nineteen-seventies, when I was young and dancing was my creed.
Rachel Yoder on a Mennonite Childhood and a Story About the Devil
The New Yorker - 2 Aug 2026 10:00
The author discusses her story The Promise.
Rachel Yoder Reads The Promise
The New Yorker - 2 Aug 2026 10:00
The author reads her story from the August 10, 2026, issue of the magazine.
Play Shuffalo: Sunday, August 2, 2026
The New Yorker - 2 Aug 2026 10:00
Can you make a longer word with each new letter?
Gen Z Has Entered the Film Photography Chat
The Phoblographer - 2 Aug 2026 10:00
As a millennial who turns 40 in a year, I often look at Gen Z and wonder why the traditional media hates them with bitter passion in the same way that they did to us so many years ago. In Gen Z, there's a similar sto...
Antonio Banderass Acts of Faith
The New Yorker - 2 Aug 2026 10:00
The actor on meeting Stephen Sondheim, staging Godspell for the Pope, and the thrill, in the new Anthony Bourdain bio-pic, of playing someone good.
Play Catalogues: Sunday, August 2, 2026
The New Yorker - 2 Aug 2026 10:00
Can you sort the items into the correct order?
5 Of The Best Anker Accessories For Samsung Users
BGR - 2 Aug 2026 09:47
Anker is a popular brand that makes several useful accessories and peripherals for smartphones. Here are some of its best accessories for Samsung devices.
The Pixel 6 was a glorious mess, and Google is better for it
Android Authority - 2 Aug 2026 09:30How To Get The Best Battery Life Out Of Your MacBook Pro
BGR - 2 Aug 2026 09:17
Your MacBook Pro keeps you connected at work and entertained at home, which is why it's vital you preserve its battery life as long as possible. Here's how.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Plenty premium, but pummeled by RAM crisis
ZDNet - 2 Aug 2026 09:15
Framework's sleek Laptop 13 Pro has a fantastic haptic touchpad and great battery, but price and availability is proving to be problematic.
Meet the 'internet radical' who helped Microsoft get email and AT&T get online
The Register - 2 Aug 2026 09:11RAMageddon is making it harder to find the best Windows laptops. These 10 are actually worth it.
Mashable - 2 Aug 2026 09:00
We tested nearly 50 models before deciding the 2026 Asus Zenbook A14 is the best Windows laptop for most people. See what other PCs made the cut.
5 fun things you can do with sensors on your Android phone
Android Authority - 2 Aug 2026 09:00
You'll be surprised how much your phone can do.
One dashboard, 20+ AI models - get ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more for $79
Mashable - 2 Aug 2026 09:00
Get ChatPlayground AI Lifetime (Unlimited Plan) for $79 and compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, and 20+ AI models from one workspace.
Final days to lock in your favorite Microsoft Office apps for life for just $33
Mashable - 2 Aug 2026 09:00
Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $32.97 through Aug. 9 with a lifetime license.
The best Dyson vacuums actually make vacuuming fun: See my favorites for 2026
Mashable - 2 Aug 2026 09:00
After a ton of testing (and cleaning), I found the best Dyson vacuum - for pet hair, carpets, hard floors, or all of the above.