Samsung is teasing a new entrant to the Galaxy S26 series coming at an event on August 27, but it’s probably not going to be that exciting.
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Samsung is teasing a new entrant to the Galaxy S26 series coming at an event on August 27, but it’s...

9to5google.com

Samsung confirms August 27 event for the ‘newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family’ - 9to5Google

GungHo has announced that a free demo for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is now available for PS5, Steam, and Switch 1. It isn't live for all platforms yet, but should be rolling out now.
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GungHo has launched a free Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter demo on PS5, Steam, and Switch 1 with save data carrying over into the full game.

RPG Site

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter demo now available, Season Pass and Digital Deluxe Edition announced - RPG Site

An Apple Inc. effort to sell camera-equipped AirPods remains on track for 2027, despite a leak from the company indicating that the product might arrive sooner. 
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An Apple Inc. effort to sell camera-equipped AirPods remains on track for 2027, despite a leak from the company indicating that the product might arrive sooner.

Bloomberg

Apple’s Camera-Equipped AI AirPods Remain on Track for 2027 Despite Video Leak - Bloomberg.com

<ul><li>Wearables can estimate body fat using bioelectrical impedance analysis, but really accurate readings require X-ray scans.</li><li>Google Research shares a new technique for delivering high-qu… [+2883 chars]

Google explains how its new photo-based tool can do a body composition analysis more accurately than your smartwatch.

Android Authority

Google built a camera-based tool to estimate body fat more accurately than wearables - Android Authority

Framework says it's replacing some out-of-warranty AMD mainboards.

Ars Technica

Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops - Ars Technica

CD Projekt Red’s commitment to realism helped make The Witcher 3 one of the most immersive open-world RPGs of its decade. That commitment also led to some funny problems during development, when the … [+1970 chars]

A commitment to realism had some unintended consequences

Kotaku

Witcher 3 Cut A Feature Because NPCs Kept Dropping Babies - Kotaku

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch next month, and in addition to packing a variety of new features, there are three design changes reportedly coming. Heres what rumors say to expect.
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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will reportedly bring three new design changes for users. Here’s what rumors say to expect.

9to5Mac

iPhone 18 Pro: Three new design updates are coming - 9to5Mac

LG Display has unveiled FLiPP, its new OLED pixel patterning technology that removes the Fine Metal Mask (FMM) from the manufacturing process. The company is demonstrating the technology at IMID 2026… [+1710 chars]

LG Display says FLiPP improves OLED aperture ratio by 55%. The process supports panels from 1 to 100 inches and can improve substrate utilization by up to 64%.

Videocardz.com

LG Display unveils FLiPP OLED technology with up to 1.6x higher brightness and 2.4x longer lifespan - VideoCardz.com

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a remote Spectre attack against Cloudflare Workers that leaked a JSON Web Token (JWT) from a co-located Worker in the production environment at up … [+4358 chars]

Researchers leak a JWT from a co-located Cloudflare Worker via Spectre at up to 12 bits per second; Cloudflare says the attack is mitigated.

Internet

Cloudflare Workers Spectre Attack Leaks JWT From Co-Located Worker at 12 Bits/Second - The Hacker News

Google on Wednesday announced a slew of new study tools across Search and Gemini, including AI-generated interactive visuals, 3D simulations, a dedicated student hub, customized practice quizzes, and… [+2962 chars]

The launch of the new study features marks Google's latest effort to make Gemini the AI assistant that students turn to when learning and studying, as it continues to compete with companies like OpenAI.

TechCrunch

Google packs Search and Gemini with new AI study tools - TechCrunch

Cheap consoles mean more players. The Wii proved that as competition brought prices down amid the peak of the Xbox 360 and PS3 generations, and the inverse is likely to be true if Sony and Microsoft … [+2257 chars]

Console gaming could continue to shrink if something doesn't change

Dire Forecast Predicts Big Drop In Console Sales If PS6 Is $1,000 - Kotaku

In celebration of the Xbox's 25th anniversary, Mattel has announced a 3,509-piece, 1:1-scale buildable original Xbox through its premium Mattel Brick Shop brand. And yes, it also includes a buildable… [+1070 chars]

In celebration of the Xbox's 25th anniversary, Mattel has announced a 3,509-piece, 1:1-scale buildable original Xbox through its premium Mattel Brick Shop brand. And yes, it also includes a buildable 1:1-scale Duke controller and features lights, sounds, and …

Mattel Brick Shop Announces 1:1-Scale, 3,509-Piece Original Xbox, Complete With Scenes from 3 Games - IGN

As we count down to the launch of Gears of War: E-Day, Gibson Guitars and The Coalition are teaming up with a one-of-a-kind collaboration that brings together two legendary brands built on craftsmans… [+5858 chars]

Gibson Guitars and The Coalition are teaming up with a one-of-a-kind collaboration - two custom guitars that capture the spirit of Gears of War.

Xbox.com

Gears of War: E-Day and Gibson Unite for a Custom Guitar Collection - XBOX Wire

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Some of the clips seemingly showing Grand Theft Auto VI footage have been pulled.
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Clips of what appears to be Grand Theft Auto VI have hit the internet, possibly spoiling aspects of the game ahead of Rockstar Games’ deep dive. Some clips have already been pulled.

The Verge

GTA VI keeps leaking ahead of its gameplay premiere - The Verge

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You can share your window with the new Meta AI app, as well as connect it to Google Workspace.
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Meta is launching a new app dedicated to its AI chatbot on Mac. The Meta AI app allows you to share your window with the chatbot and also provides dictation across apps.

Meta AI is getting a Mac app - The Verge

One Best Buy customer is fuming after receiving a laptop with just 32GB of RAM after a warranty repair. The reason? It had 64GB when they sent it in. To make matters worse, Tom's Hardware reports tha… [+2113 chars]

The repair department claimed it would only take 32GB—but is that a valid excuse for cutting a laptop's RAM by half?

ExtremeTech

Best Buy 'Repaired' a 64GB Laptop by Making It 32GB - extremetech.com

Google is introducing a blue gradient ring around your Account photo to indicate whether you’re subscribed to a paid tier.
Update: This ring also appears for non-AI Google One tiers.
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Google is introducing a blue gradient ring around your Account photo to indicate whether you're subscribed to a paid tier.

Google rolling out new gradient AI ring for subscribers on Android, web - 9to5Google

Starting today, XBOX Insiders can try out new console updates that give players more control over their Home experience, help manage local game save storage and wishlists. Were also celebrating a mil… [+4256 chars]

Xbox Insiders can now test new Achievement features, including a visual refresh, game hiding, and highlighting fully completed games. These improvements aim to give players more control and personalization over their profiles, with broader availability coming…

Available for XBOX Insiders: Home Improvements, Local Save Game Management, and Profile Badges - XBOX Wire

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A great foldable with IP68 and a reliable triple camera, trapped in a shape everyone else seems to be moving on from.
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Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a great foldable, with IP68 and a reliable triple camera, trapped in a shape everyone else seems to be moving on from.

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era - The Verge

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Googles Pixel Watch 5 is promising  but it isnt finished
Think of this as part one of the Pixel Watch 5 review as most of the new features arent out yet. That s… [+12148 chars]

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