Northrop’s robot space mechanic is a new way to keep satellites at work longer
The Mission Robotic Vehicle is making the first attempt to attach a new thruster to an aging satellite.
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Everything announced at Made by Google today, including Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Tag
Every Pixel 11, Pro, Pro XL, Pro Fold, and Pixel Watch 5 spec and feature Google officially announced at Made by Google.
Your worst agent bugs never get reported
- Opik created Diagnostics, an automated agent debugging tool.
- Diagnostics uses SQL queries to analyze trace data efficiently.
- Tool improves issue accuracy, reduces costs, and enhances scalability.
Don’t believe your eyes: Google says it isn’t revoking access to purchased movies
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The Pixel 11 series is still eSIM-only in the US, just in case you forgot
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Google raises Pixel prices as AI takes centre stage
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- Tensor G6 chip touted as fastest and most powerful smartphone processor
- Gemini AI integrates into devices for proactive user assistance
Lazarus exploits Windows zero-day in defence attacks
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The Best Model Isn’t Enough: Harnesses, Context, and Better Prompts
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- Harness and context management are critical for maximizing model potential
- Prompt engineering techniques can improve model outcomes
Using LLMs as a Documentation Amplifier, Not a Shortcut
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Apple billboard featuring toddler with iPhone causes controversy in Italy
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AI Prompt Data Provenance: A Governance Framework for Community Sources
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watchOS 27 will add two new apps to your Apple Watch
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Node.js creator liberates Durable Objects from Cloudflare
Same stateful trick, now with your own infrastructure
10 things people get wrong about how AI chatbots actually work
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Amazon will train on Twitch streamers’ content by default, unless they opt out
"If this was opt-in, nobody would opt in," Twitch CPO Mike Minton said on a livestream responding to user feedback. "That's honestly the answer."
Pixel 11 vs Pixel 10 series: Do Google’s new phones offer enough for an upgrade?
Google improved cameras, performance, charging, displays, and durability across the Pixel 11 family, but the worthwhile upgrade point sits further back than last year’s Pixel 10.
Asus made an e-bike conversion kit compact enough to slip into a backpack
Asus unveiled a compact e-bike conversion kit called Oxiis E250G1, a lightweight device that clamps onto your seatpost and adds electric assist to almost any regular bike.
‘We just want to hold you again,’ says mom of missing girl in Saskatchewan
The Prince Albert Police Service and family of Peyton Flett, a missing teenage girl, are urging anyone with information regarding her disappearance to contact police.
Speak law, not emotions – Amaliba fires back at Mercer on Sedina Tamakloe’s release
Former Director of Legal Affairs of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has rejected claims by member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Andrews Agyapa Mercer, that the release of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, vindicates the…
NSA releases 121,754 PIN codes for 2026/2027 National Service Year
The National Service Authority (NSA) has released PIN codes for 121,754 prospective national service personnel for the 2026/2027 National Service Year. The release marks the opening of the registration process for eligible graduates required to undertake national service under the National Service Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1119).
The Trump ‘zapper’ conspiracy theory that’s taking over social media
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New Roads Authority framework to strengthen sector oversight
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8 mistakes a hot housing market pressures first-time buyers into making
Waiving inspections, overbidding beyond pre-approval, skipping contingencies — the specific decisions competitive market conditions push buyers into that they'd never make otherwise
Jeremy Strong plays Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning,' a follow-up to 2010's 'The Social Network.' Here's everything we know.
Aaron Sorkin will tell the story of how Facebook infiltrated our daily lives in "The Social Reckoning," with Jeremy Strong playing Mark Zuckerberg.
Hands-On With Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Sam Rutherford, writing for Engadget: Granted, the P11 Pro Fold still includes IP68 dust and water resistance, which is better than what you get on the Z Fold 8 line (IP48).
Pentagon Wants to Deploy Lasers, Other Counter Drone Tech in US
The Pentagon is moving to speed up the deployment of high-powered lasers and other counter-drone systems around key US facilities, amid increased threats from unmanned aircraft.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is Still the Top Title Fans Are Excited About After 3 Weeks | Chart
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DC's TV Division Reportedly Scrapped Two Key TV Projects, Rejected Pitches for Catwoman and Poison Ivy Shows
DC Studios has reportedly pulled the plug on two previously announced TV shows and rejected pitches for other promising projects.
FG unveils National Agric Mechanisation Policy, targets 4,000-capacity tractor plant
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy to promote sustainable mechanisation, attract private…
Evening recap: NDPC probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank, police invite Fadahunsi, Jingir maintains Muslim-Muslim ticket stance, other top stories
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NNPC ready to implement new production sharing contract framework – Ojulari
NNPC is set to implement the new Production Sharing Contract framework, unlocking up to $50bn in deep offshore oil and gas investments.
Pixel 11 Pro displays are ‘more than twice’ as scratch-resistant – it only gets better from there
Google is delivering some seriously durable phones, or so it claims, with the entire Pixel 11 Pro series delivering huge upgrades in regards to scratch and drop protection.
Eddy Cue said the thing we wanted to hear on future Ted Lasso seasons
Ted Lasso has returned ( watch here ) for a highly anticipated fourth season, and Apple TV exec Eddy Cue has now hinted that the show has a long and bright future ahead beyond this season.
'An exceptionally well-priced mini PC that can handle pretty much anything you throw at it': GMKtec M6 Ultra with 32GB DDR5 RAM and triple-display support gets a huge $200 discount
Our top-tested mini PC for most people packs Ryzen 5 power, 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB storage and it's $200 off right now.
CD Projekt cuts more than 20% of The Witcher spinoff development team 'to reflect the project's needs at this stage of development'
18 people have been taken off the still-unrevealed Witcher spinoff Project Sirius, which isn't a huge number but does represent a significant percentage.
The Baseus 20,000mAh 100W Power Bank With Dual USB-C Cables Drops to Just $33.29
High capacity and high output at an affordable price for your back to school needs.
The world's largest SSD is here: DapuStor unveils massive 512TB drive
DapuStor unveils 512TB E2 SSD with PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0, doubling rival drives' storage capacity.
Spotify could pick up a new trick from YouTube
Spotify's next big perk for Premium listeners could be offline music videos.
The hospitality app some businesses use to cover shifts without paying super
A hospitality jobs marketplace that boasts thousands of users might be incorrectly labelling workers, a legal expert says, as the Fair Work Ombudsman tells workers to report any concerns.
Gears of War: E-Day-Themed Xbox Controller Is Up for Preorder
Microsoft is releasing a new limited-edition controller decked out with Gears of War: E-Day imagery to coincide with the game's release.
Enhance your app for the new Pixel lineup: Unveiled at Made by Google
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Write your first prompt with the GitHub Copilot app
Learn how to write your first prompt in the GitHub Copilot app, choose the right context and model, and start your first task with confidence.
DEF CON Crowd Suspected In Fake-Hotspot Attack On Delta Flight
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: On Monday, passengers aboard Delta flight 591 going from Las Vegas to Atlanta allegedly spoofed the onboard Wi-Fi, raising the attention of…
Driver Pulls Up Directly to Firehouse When His Tesla Inexplicably Bursts Into Flames
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Google Unveils $29 Pixel Tag to Take On Apple's AirTag
Google today introduced the Pixel Tag , its answer to Apple's AirTag . Pixel Tag is Google's first item tracker, even though Google implemented an item tracking network two years ago that's been used…
Amazon Is Spiting Customers With Unhelpful Order Confirmation Emails
Mia Soto, The Verge: Earlier this summer, Amazon customers began noticing that emails related to their online orders looked sparse: Order confirmation emails didn’t name specific items anymore, and…
Grubhub’s $24M FTC settlement is finally reaching diners and drivers
Checks are being mailed from Grubhub's $23.8 million fine from the FTC after it settled allegations over its business practices.
- FTC settles $23.8M with Grubhub drivers and customers
- Grubhub accused of misleading earnings claims and deceptive practices
- Company must improve advertising and obtain restaurant consent
[$] Block-layer error injection
Storage code has to cope with hardware that fails in inconvenient ways, but coaxing a healthy disk into producing those failures on demand, for testing, is usually not possible.
AMD's TPM implementation includes two high-severity flaws, but fixes have been available since May
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Yes, we saw the video. Heres how to clean your Ninja Creami.
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Video: Rape-Accused Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna Seen Using Phone Inside Prison Cell, Raising Security Concerns
Rape accused and former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has been seen casually talking on a mobile phone inside his prison cell, while wearing personal clothes instead of the prescribed prison uniform, in a…
ATM questions ConCourt ruling in Ramaphosa’s interdict matter
ATM is disappointment with the ConCourt's dismissal of its application on the Phala Phala matter.
Environics Analytics’ ENVISION Recognized as an IDC CIO Awards Canada 2026 Winner
IDC CIO Award recognizes ENVISION as an innovative use of technology to deliver measurable business value for Canadian organizations TORONTO, Aug.
CSA fines ORC, Purpleline Solutions GH¢360,000 for cybersecurity non-compliance
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Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows
Exploit Wednesday's back, baby
Apple Wallet Could Soon Save Trade-In Quotes for 90 Days
Apple appears to be developing a retail trade-in system that would let customers save a trade-in offer to the Wallet app for up to 90 days, based on code seen by MacRumors . References to the system were found in an update to Apple's Guide app.
A Ukrainian railway engineer spied on Lyman’s defenses for Russia using Google Maps
A former railway engineer tried to pass Ukrainian military locations to a handler to help Russia's strikes. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.