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The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could slice and dice its predecessor in one category.
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House of the Dragon Season 3 family tree: How Targaryens, Hightowers, and Velaryons connect
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AfD: Study confirms billion-euro gap in AfD Saxony-Anhalt's program
The AfD could achieve a significant result in the upcoming elections in Saxony-Anhalt with its election promises. Now large questions regarding financing are arising.
Investors can't stop believing
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Neuraspace lands €15.6M to expand AI space intelligence platform
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The Chinese woman behind a viral Christopher Nolan interview has tips on how to ask powerful people great questions
Yiyang Zhuge said she jotted down questions in her notebook a day before the interview, and had her cousin edit the video.
Dax currently: Dax marks record high - and then gives up part of its gains
The positive effects are strengthening on the German stock market. However, the recent optimism could get a damper, at least temporarily.
I accidentally retired from my decades-long career. The adjustment came with a larger identity shift.
My retirement didn't come with a farewell party. I'd been working full-time for decades and then the work just kind of fizzled out.
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I asked a Gymshark athlete to name her 3 favorite ab exercises — the answer surprised me
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Bitcoin price-metric basket sees longest capitulation since FTX blow-up: Glassnode
Glassnode confirmed that its aggregate BTC price cycle tool was in its coldest phase since the collapse of FTX in late 2022.
German airport diverts flights after security alert over unidentified object
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Chinese RAM is reportedly landing in laptops from HP, Asus and Acer but it won't change the memory crisis overnight
CXMT is having a big couple of months.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is flatter, thinner, and almost creaseless — and, yes, I love it more than the Z Fold 8
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New Razer-NUS AI lab to build companions beyond Tamagotchi, gaming intelligence
Developments from the lab are expected to help Razer build AVA, its 3D holographic digital companion.
I love Google Messages, but I still miss these 5 iMessage features
Google Messages still has a few frustrating gaps.
Current price of oil as of August 5, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
AI Concierge Startup Hulp Raises $2.6 Mn From Sparrow Capital, BITKRAFT
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Malaysia risks hurting EV push with ‘poorly timed’ levy as foreign investment stalls
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Fauci's legal woes could deter scientists from government service
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Trump's golden age reality check
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Some student-loan borrowers mistakenly received past-due notices. Correction emails are coming.
Student-loan borrowers reported notices from MOHELA informing them that they're delinquent on their payments. That wasn't the case.
110 film cameras from the 1970s and 80s were horrid. So why is the format being revived decades later?
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Automakers like Hyundai and Mercedes-AMG are using clever software to simulate gear shifts, engine rumbles, and exhaust pops, proving that EVs can be engaging to drive.
Minister Sira Rego will not be on the lists for the 2027 general elections
He trusts in the “collective intelligence” of the political parties to choose the candidate who “generates the most consensus”
Meijer Slash Prices on More Than 1,000 Items: List of Biggest Savings
More than 1,000 grocery items will be reduced through September 8 at Meijer grocery stores.
- Meijer reduces prices on over 1,000 items through September 8
- Discounts available in stores, online, and via app without coupons
- Fresh foods and household products like toilet paper see significant cuts
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Big Walk isn't an open world hangout sim, it's a secret Predator game, or it would be if House House would quit fixing the voice volume
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BlackRock brings tokenized money market funds to Europe via JPMorgan
JPMorgan’s Kinexys platform will tokenize select BlackRock money market fund shares denominated in pounds, euros and US dollars.
Malaysia implements total e-waste import ban to curb toxic trade
In April 2026, Malaysia enacted an absolute ban on the import of electronic waste, moving to end its role as a primary destination for the world’s hazardous electrical and electronic scrap.
HK, mainland stocks finish the day higher
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Magic just revealed 25 wild cards for its most unhinged Commander set yet — everything you need to know
Wizards of the Coast has revealed the first wave of original commanders from Mystery Booster: Commander Edition, showcasing rule-breaking mechanics and deep-cut nostalgia ahead of its release.
Crazed modder turns NAS into a gaming PC with RTX 5060 hanging from the side, boosts frame rate by 828% — Frankenstein rig hides dedicated PSU in drive bay, breaks Time Spy world record for the onboard CPU
A modder has attached a full-sized RTX 5060 graphics card to a ZimaCube 2 NAS server and achieved up to 8x faster performance in games.
AMD plummets 8% in premarket trading despite beating expectations
The chip giant has been a big beneficiary of the AI boom, with stock trading 132% up so far in 2026.
Exclusive: Trump demanded direct talks with Hezbollah but was denied
Exclusive: Trump demanded direct talks with Hezbollah but was denied Submitted by Adam Chamseddine on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:17 Attempts to speak with Lebanese movement were shut down - but sources…
The resurrection of Hezbollah
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European nanotechnology firms invited to join Japan Business Mission (Sponsored)
The EU-Japan Centre invites European companies and clusters to apply to the Nanotech Business Mission in Japan in December 2026.
Noa Khamallah was a street kid and convict. Now his $10 million fund is taking on mega-VCs
Don’t Quit Ventures fund has three unicorns among 17 bets and has already returned cash to LPs.
The US Must Designate Sudan's RSF as a Terrorist Group | Opinion
Failure to act would show that they would prefer to sacrifice thousands of Sudanese lives.
Saved as a baby, HKU medical newbie aims to pass on ‘hope and courage’ to society
Top scorers who have secured places at the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) medical school have expressed a desire to pursue both clinical care and medical research, with one student, inspired by her…
Fill your Kindle for free: This weeks Stuff Your E-Reader event has 100+ free books
Stuff Your E-Reader is live on Aug. 5-8. Stuff Your E-Reader, hosted by Indie Author Collective, is offering free books in a variety of subgenres.
Buggy rides to departure gates among concierge services for SIA premium passengers in phased trial
The passengers will also be escorted by personal assistants.
AI cloud start-up Volta valued at $2.4bn, inks $10bn Anthropic deal
The company has secured a deal to provide Anthropic with computing capacity for six years, according to a Bloomberg report. 4bn, inks $10bn Anthropic deal
From a small room to a 100,000 sq m manufacturing powerhouse
From a small room to a global manufacturing powerhouse: The D-Lyft story Built on automation, in-house manufacturing, and a growing skilled workforce, Rohtak-based D-Lyft is taking precision…
Proof of Play to shut down after blockchain gaming thesis falls short
The a16z-backed studio will open-source Pirate Nation assets, while an independent foundation continues supporting the PIRATE token.
On the Poetics of Canine Narration
They tread a landscape existentially threatened by human wreckage yet are drawn to their fellow species, intriguing and strangely self-destructive.
10 Great Nonfiction Titles to Read This August
From the hard, hard courts of professional tennis to the mean screens of social media to the life and times of an iconic indie rock songwriter, this month has something for everyone.
How Harlem and Jamaica Inspired the Music of Harry Belafonte
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Bridging Silicon Valley and Africa: from concept notes to innovation corridors
Africa and Silicon Valley are already connected by talent. At ABIS 2026, participants will focus on how to turn those human links into a two‑way innovation corridor that drives investment, research…
DPM Dar, Jordanian counterpart discuss deteriorating situation in occupied West Bank
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met his Jordanian counterpart on Wednesday, with the “deteriorating situation in the occupied West Bank” coming under discussion, according to the…
Sarvam To Raise $74 Mn In Series B Extension From NVIDIA, Others
AI unicorn Sarvam is set to raise another $74 Mn (about ₹697.8 Cr) in an extension of its ongoing Series…
Germany news: Lightning strike cuts Bavarian town in two
A bolt from the sky knocked out two railroad crossings, forcing drivers to make long detours between east and west. Meanwhile, flights at Leipzig airport were suspended after a mystery object came to…
SMRT Trains profit nearly doubles to S$12.8 million as revenue rises 5.6%
Revenue rose S$51.5 million on higher ridership and fare income.
SpaceX dives 10% after AI spending surge rattles investors
CEO Elon Musk said SpaceX would hit $1 trillion in annual revenue in 2030 versus a previous forecast of 2031 as he looked to strike an bullish tone.
Have you got your solar glasses yet for next week's spectacular eclipse?
A solar eclipse will be visible on August 12 in Europe and North America – but your eyes will need protective glasses to view it
Tamil Nadu Budget: Specialised government law college to be set up in Madurai
Finance Minister Marie Wilson, in his Budget speech, urged the Union government to immediately abolish the NEET-based admission system and restore medical admissions based on Class XII public exam…
EXCLUSIVE: Kenya’s Cloud9 acquires Chpter less than a year after founders left
Cloud9, a Kenyan startup that offers digital banking services for businesses, has acquired social commerce platform Chpter in an all-stock deal.
The quantum countdown: Are organizations ready to avoid the next Y2K
Quantum computing is approaching faster than expected. Discover why organizations must prepare now to avoid tomorrow’s cybersecurity crisis.
Double trouble for Microsoft as pre-owned software licenses claims converge
Tribunal to explore how £270 million reseller case intersects with multibillion-pound class action