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Transcoding is the part everyone gets wrong, and the fix is usually a cheaper GPU than you think
You don't have to rebuild your entire server
Skin-like test models could help improve medical devices for people of all skin tones
Many medical devices and wearable health sensors work by shining light into the skin and measuring the signal that returns.
Bones are much more dynamic than scientists once believed. They even have a daily rhythm
Your bones may seem like the most permanent part of your body: hard, solid and finished. In reality, they're under constant renovation.
DJI's Latest Osmo Action 6 8K Video Camera Drops to $308 During the AliExpress Back to School Sale
Everyone else still has it for $439, including Amazon.
EA Is Now Officially Privately Owned
Longtime Slashdot reader neoRUR shares a report from Game Developer: EA Sports FC and Battlefield publisher EA has been taken private by an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's sovereign Public…
- EA taken private by Saudi Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, Affinity Partners
- $55 billion deal financed by cash, PIF stake roll-over, $20 billion debt
- Acquisition approved without major opposition in EU, US markets
How to watch every Spider-Man movie for *FREE* – stream all 10 feature films from anywhere
How to watch every Spider-Man movie for free from anywhere, from Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland's Peter Parker to Shameik Moore's Miles Morales.
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, August 5 (game #1654)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
China, Turkey Relations Strained After EV Investment Fallout
China and Turkey spent years strengthening a strategic partnership built on trade, investment and access to European markets.
- China's BYD Company cancels $1B EV plant in Turkey
- Turkey's EU Customs Union status attracts Chinese investment
- Beijing responds with charm offensive and propaganda campaign
Orion Digital to Announce Q2 2026 Financial Results August 6, 2026
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Orion Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: ORIO; TSX: ORIO) (“Orion Digital” or the “Company”) today announced it will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss its Q2 2026…
Katseye's 'Animal' debuts at No. 24 on Billboard Hot 100
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Katseye's new single "Animal" debuted...
Man charged with arson as Washington wildfires devastate Spokane area
Firefighters in eastern Washington are struggling to gain the upper hand on the wildfires devastating the Spokane area. The three blazes have forced tens of thousands to flee and destroyed more than…
SpaceX wants to launch next Starship this month (and catch it, too), Elon Musk says in 1st earnings call since historic IPO
SpaceX plans to notch some big milestones on the next test flight of its Starship megarocket, which is tentatively scheduled for late August.
Evening update
Evening update Good evening Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us now, here are the latest developments from across the region: Israeli military sets off 'huge explosion' in southern…
Jetstar to charge fees up to $52 to put carry-on baggage in overhead lockers
Airline says struggling to find room in overhead lockers on planes a ‘stressful part of the airport experience’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email…
‘Baffling’: White House won’t publicly release AI model evaluation framework it reviewed today with OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft and others
It's unclear why the administration is keeping the framework under wraps, especially following a series of hacks from OpenAI and Anthropic that have spooked the public.
Herd of capybaras joins lawmakers in chambers in central Brazil
CUIABA, Brazil (AP) — One Brazilian state legislature has increasingly found its voting sessions invaded by a group of unexpected visitors: capybaras.
Solomon Islands-US shiprider deal raises 'serious concerns' over sovereignty
An ocean-policing deal signed between the governments of the Solomon Islands and the United States is causing consternation in Honiara.
‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3 Recap: Don’t Be a Goldfish
Everything you need to remember ahead of Jason Sudeikis' Apple TV return The post ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3 Recap: Don’t Be a Goldfish appeared first on TheWrap .
New Zealand’s Unemployment Rate climbs to 5.6% in Q2 vs. 5.4% expected
New Zealand’s Unemployment Rate rose to 5.6% in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026 from 5.3% in the first quarter, according to the official data released by Statistics New Zealand on Wednesday.
NASA Engineers Help Prolong Voyager 2’s Science Mission
Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have successfully freed up power on Voyager 2, extending how long the spacecraft can continue to do science.
NASA’s Eyes software: July release notes
The Eyes team has many significant upgrades underway, but in the month of July we only updated our augmented reality mobile app Spacecraft AR and released it to the Google Play and Apple App stores.
Jetstar to charge new fees for using overhead lockers for carry-on
The budget airline scrap its 7-kilogram carry-on weight limit, and charge customers money for using overhead lockers.
4 arrested for abduction, possession of weapon
A 38-year-old man is set to be charged in court on Aug 5.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Reportedly Cut a Scene With a Fan-Favorite Daredevil Character And It Might've Fixed a Plot Hole
Spider-Man: Brand New Day almost had even more MCU cameos, and one of them may have fixed a slight plot hole.
Cybercrime is costing the world trillions every year - new report says victims lose an average of nearly $10,000 in every hit
An increasingly expensive situation at a global scale
Beekeepers urge growers to add pollination services to their business plan
Experts warn that free pollination from wild bee populations is disappearing as varroa mite spreads further north in Queensland.
Appeals Court Agrees with EFF that Building a Web Browser Doesn’t Violate the CFAA
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has endorsed a commonsense technical interpretation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), a law not usually given to such interpretation.
See the $6 million Lockheed-funded helipad the White House is getting to protect its lawn from Marine One
President Donald Trump said the granite helipad will prevent the new fleet of Sikorsky Marine One helicopters from damaging the South Lawn.
How a unique environment sets Australian chocolate apart
University of Queensland research has shown microbes could give Australian-grown chocolate an edge in the global market. Working with growers in Far North Queensland, scientists found the cocoa…
New Zealand Dollar climbs ahead of NZ employment data
NZD/USD trades on the front foot near 0.5886 on Wednesday, advancing around 0.3% and building on the rebound that lifted the pair off the 0.5850 area.
Taiwanese AI firm Inventec announces US $450M expansion in Ciudad Juárez
The company’s expansion is expected to support the creation of up to 6,000 specialized jobs. The post Taiwanese AI firm Inventec announces US $450M expansion in Ciudad Juárez appeared first on Mexico…
Tom Holland and Zendaya Are On an Unprecedented Box Office Run
Tom Holland and Zendaya could set some astonishing records this year thanks to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey.
An internal TikTok doc shows it withheld a safeguarded algorithm from 10% of US users, including a 16-year-old who was fed self-harm content and died by suicide (Olivia Carville/Bloomberg)
A confidential document says an algorithm adjustment was kept from many users “by design,” as part of an experiment to measure engagement.
Cat training program helps children with developmental disabilities—and cats too
A cat-training program for children with developmental disabilities fostered healthy behaviors in children, strengthened relationships between children and their family cats and improved cats' social…
Cannabis farming is changing streams in California, experts warn
Groundwater pumped to irrigate cannabis crops in California's Emerald Triangle can cause some streams that normally run year-round to dry up entirely during summer, say researchers from Simon Fraser…
Labcorp Paying Out $35M in Settlement: Who’s Eligible
The settlement resolves claims that arose after a cyberattack at American Medical Collection Agency.
Mike Lindell Steps Down From MyPillow to Campaign for Governor of Minnesota
Mike Lindell has announced he's stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to devote his attention to campaigning for governor of Minnesota.
Oil plunges after US signals progress on Hormuz deal
The drop appeared unlikely to translate to immediate relief for consumers.
SpaceX revenue jumps, beating expectations
Still, shares wobbled after an initial jump on Tuesday.
South Dakota Democrat exits Senate race, clears way for independent
Julian Beaudion is the third Democrat to drop out of a Senate race after facing pressure from his party to bow out for a more promising independent candidate.
US stockpiles of missiles, interceptors dwindle
The US has used up “virtually all” of its highly accurate long-range missiles during the Iran war, Reuters reported.
Everything Apple Is Expected to Announce in September
Apple is going to announce at least five new devices next month at its annual iPhone-centric event, though it's possible we'll also get devices that were waiting on Siri AI. Here's what's coming.
Space debris: Does part of SpaceX rocket hit the moon unplanned?
Last year, a SpaceX "Falcon 9" rocket brought two landers to the moon. Now, part of the rocket could hit the moon unplanned - but will the impact be visible?
AMD's revenue climbs 50% and data center sales doubled, but the stock is down
AMD's data center unit is driving the company's growth, up 107% over last year.
Tearful Draper struggles during comeback defeat
Jack Draper breaks down in tears midway through his return to the court after long-term injury difficulties as he suffers a first-round exit at the Canadian Open.
Pinterest shares fall on lukewarm sales guidance
Pinterest reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the second quarter, though its forecast was online in line with estimates.
The White House Is Keeping Its AI Cybersecurity Framework Secret
The Trump administration shared the details of its plan with OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs on Tuesday. For now, the public remains in the dark.
Trump’s Irrationality Is Dangerous
The president’s recent rant is a sign of serious dysfunction in the Oval Office.
AMD doubles data center revenue year over year, but gaming revenue plunged by 31% — CEO Lisa Su says prices have 'weighed on' consumer demand but is 'optimistic' about client market
AMD reported record revenue in Q2 2026, including doubling its data center business year-over-year, but gaming revenue dived 31%.
Now you can securely link multiple phones to one Signal account
You can link more devices with one phone number on Signal now, including an Android phone or iPhone. Signal already supported linking PCs and iPads, but not additional phones.
UFC Lost $30 Million Putting on Trump’s Freedom 250 Fight
On the flip side, it was the biggest audience Paramount+ has seen for a live event to date The post UFC Lost $30 Million Putting on Trump’s Freedom 250 Fight appeared first on TheWrap .
Why China’s military is laser-focused on ‘disruptive’ technologies
Having marked its 99th anniversary on August 1, the People’s Liberation Army is now just a year away from its centenary goals, with its evolution highlighting the past, present and future of China’s…
I tried 3 self-hosted Claude alternatives on the same documents, and one crushed the others
The tool itself matters more than the model when you're talking with files
New study details how ketamine alters neural networks differently in males and females
A recent study indicates that female mice experience distinct brain rewiring after ketamine anesthesia. Researchers found that a surge in the stress hormone corticosterone drives immune cells to build…
U.S. Hits New Obstacle on Critical Mineral Security Course
The race for critical metals and minerals has been heating up since President Trump took office, pitting the U.S. against many of its international allies.
This week, get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life for $33
Microsoft Office Pro comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, and it's only $33 for life
Inside the DeChambeau-Led Player-Only Meeting at LIV New York
The LIV Golf New York event begins Thursday.