ASUS Malaysia Confirms Xbox Ally X 20 Preorders Opening Soon
Asus Malaysia has confirmed that its special edition Xbox Ally X 20 handheld is coming into the country, and that preorders for it will be opening up soon.
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Samsung Unveils Processing DRAM as HBM Alternative
Memory chips are moving beyond simply storing data as technologies that allow them to perform computations themselves gain attention.
- Samsung introduces LPDDR5X-PIM, first low-power DRAM with built-in processing.
- LPDDR5X-PIM achieves 614GB/s PIM bandwidth, eight times higher than conventional DRAM.
- Performance gains demonstrated in AI inference, reducing processing time by 55%.
How to Automate Invoicing and Stop Chasing Payments
You can build a fully hands-off invoice → payment pipeline that creates a Stripe invoice, records it in QuickBooks, and sends escalating email reminders - all without writing a line of custom code.
- Automate invoicing to eliminate manual effort and errors
- Integrate Stripe for invoice creation and QuickBooks for record-keeping
- Send automated email reminders to reduce payment delays
What is the ‘Android Pulse’ app that just appeared in Google Play Store updates? [U]
On Saturday morning, you might have noticed an app called “Android Pulse” appearing in the list of available Google Play updates.
Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media case
META Platforms and state attorneys general have discussed a possible mid-trial settlement of a blockbuster case accusing the company of deliberately designing Facebook...
Building LiveStack: A Real-Time GA4 Dashboard (And Surviving Google Play's OAuth Review)
If you manage multiple websites or apps, you probably share my frustration with Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Checking the real-time active users across five different projects means opening five tabs…
Two-Layer Idempotency: Why Not Every Settlement System Needs an Outbox
A few weeks ago I published a write-up on inverting the control flow of a settlement API: instead of the endpoint owning window semantics (batching, cutoffs, retries), it became a pure…
- Two-layer idempotency model proposed as alternative to outbox pattern
- First layer ensures causality by publishing messages on transaction commit
- Second layer handles duplicates using SHA-256 checksum and Redis
Solasta 2 is getting multiplayer and warlocks in its next update
So anyway, I started eldritch blasting.
Taste is the last moat: I’m trading my wearables for wine
I spent three years optimising my sleep score. Then one bottle of wine showed me the last moat AI cannot cross Wine and other unconducive hobbies are quietly compounding across Southeast Asia while the longevity industrial complex burns out. The difference is not data. It is taste.
Intel’s CPU market share hits 31-year low in ‘ugliest segment’
Intel has recently witnessed a decline in its PC and server CPU market share, dropping below seventy percent for the first time in thirty-one years.
Instagram head Mosseri, at children’s addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety feature
The top executive at Instagram said few teenagers used a key safety feature to limit their use before it was turned on by default, at a trial over whether Meta Platforms designed Instagram and…
HP partners with U.S.-blacklisted Huawei for licensing the Chinese company's WiFi tech
It's a sign of adoption of Huawei technology outside China, despite the U.S. restricting the company from working with American suppliers such as Google.
Huawei, HP settle disputes with multi-year Wi-fi patent cross-licensing deal
China’s Huawei Technologies and US personal computer giant HP announced on Wednesday that they had reached a deal to license each other’s Wi-fi patents. The two companies signed a multi-year global patent cross-licensing agreement, which granted HP the right to use certain Huawei Wi-fi patents on its PCs for a fee.
How AssessPrep is turning test scores into data schools can use
AssessPrep uses AI to create, grade, and analyse tests, helping schools see where students are struggling – not just what they scored.
When will AI stop making memory more expensive? Probably much later than you hope
On August 1, Microsoft raised Xbox console prices by US$100 for 512GB models and US$150 for 1TB models. The company said storage and memory prices had risen more than 2.5 times and could roughly…
Instagram head Mosseri denies encouraging suppression of child social media risks
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, is a central witness in the lawsuit by 29 U.S. states over whether Meta Platforms designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children.
Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban
Data from a parental control software company shows increased use of social media apps such as Instagram and TikTok.
Xiaomi will now let you pre-order its first NAS — and at a surprisingly attractive price for customers everywhere
Xiaomi's first NAS starts at CNY 2,699 with drives included, uses the same chip as Synology's 2023 budget boxes, and isn't yet available outside China.
Showa American Story: The First Hands-On Preview
Showa American Story succeeds in crafting an unforgettable, eccentric B-movie world. However, its deliberate jank and niche style mean its general polish still lags behind other modern AAA action…
The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?
Getting a robot to run 100m faster than Usain Bolt is impressive. But how about a humanoid that can make you a cup of tea in your own kitchen?
The Baseus 25,000mAh 140W Laptop Power Bank With Dual USB-C Cables Drops to Just $45.29
Even better, you do not need to be an Amazon Prime member to apply this discount.
BenQ's New iScreenBar is a Monitor Light Bar Made for the iMac
BenQ today announced the launch of the iScreenBar, which it says is the first monitor light bar built for the iMac . The iScreenBar is meant to look like an extension of the ‌iMac‌, offering…
Can’t call your bank back? Trai, telcos discuss callback option for 1600-series numbers
While the regulator's move is aimed at improving user convenience and enhancing trust in calls made from the 1600 series, telecom operators argue that that allowing the incoming calls on 1600 series…
Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial
Adam Mosseri is first top executive from Meta to testify in blockbuster lawsuit brought by 29 US states Instagram’s CEO disputed allegations by US prosecutors that his company hid negative information…
Access Advance Launches Exploration Phase for an AV1/AV2 Device and Software Patent Pool, Invites Participation of Potential Licensors
BOSTON — Access Advance LLC announced today that in conjunction with the recent release of the AV2 video codec specification, it has launched the exploratory phase for a new patent pool covering…
Luffu’s New Health and Safety Wearable Isn’t Just for You. It’s for Your Entire Family
You can link your entire family together with Luffu’s new wearable and app ecosystem.
Venezuelan fintech Fina raises $1M seed round
Venezuelan fintech Fina raised a $1M seed round co led by SquareOne Capital and Tomorrow Capital with participation from Norte Ventures, Platanus… The post Venezuelan fintech Fina raises $1M seed…
Apple shares behind-the-scenes video for its fun new Mac mini ad
Apple today published a fun commercial promoting the new Mac mini with M6 . Now, the company has shared a short behind-the-scenes video showing some of the (extensive) work that went into producing…
WhatsApp Adds Security Measures to Help Prevent Accounts From Being Hacked
The world’s most widely used messaging app adds stronger two-step verification and allows for more than one passkey.
Brazil fines TikTok $30 mn in 'powerful signal' over child safety
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s data protection agency on Tuesday fined TikTok nearly $30 million for failing to implement child safety measures in what it said was a “powerful signal” to social media companies.
Scam prevention must evolve as syndicates exploit psychology, AI
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia needs to rethink its approach to fighting investment scams as syndicates increasingly rely on sophisticated psychological manipulation rather than simple deception.
EVE Online: The Move to Python 3 Begins!
EVE Online: The Move to Python 3 Begins! EVE Online has been one of the most interesting case studies in Python at scale for over twenty years now.
Notability can now organize meeting recordings, transcriptions, and notes around your calendar
Notability today announced a new desktop workflow that lets Mac users start recording sessions directly from their calendar events, with the resulting notes automatically organized around their…
9to5Mac Daily: August 25, 2026 – New Mac mini and Mac Studio unveiled
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn , Google Play , or through our dedicated RSS feed for…
Universal adapter vs. travel charger: Confused? Here's the device you need most
These are two different products, but consumers end up confused because of misinformation and poor marketing copy.
Dataprop aims to digitize real estate brokerage in Chile with a collaborative platform
Buying, selling, or renting a property remains one of the most significant financial decisions a person can make, but much of the real estate brokerage in Chile still takes place through fragmented processes: spreadsheets, WhatsApp, emails, websites, and informal agreements.
Forget AMC, United’s A321XLR brings 4K OLED to every seat (yes, even coach)
A TV reviewer’s verdict on United’s new Airbus A321XLR: 4K OLED screens, Bluetooth audio, and free Starlink Wi-Fi at 30,000 feet.
Nitter, an open-source front end that let users read X without an account, says X sent cease-and-desist letters demanding a takedown; Nitter.net is now offline (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)
Nitter, an open source project that allowed people to read X posts without logging into or even opening the X app …
Sony Is Reminding Us (Again) That We Don’t Own Our PlayStation Games
The idea of ownership is becoming a relic of an earlier era.
For Today Only, Best Buy Has a 5TB Seagate Portable Hard Drive for $169.99
The best price for 5TB of portable storage in today's overpriced market.
This exclusive Babbel lifetime subscription gives you access to all languages
Babbel is a language learning platform with lessons in 14 different languages, and lifetime access is now available through this exclusive offer.
New Zealand Introduces Under-16 Social Media, AI Companion Ban
New Zealand has introduced legislation that would ban children under 16 from social media platforms and AI companion services.
Life360 adds new pet care tools to help keep your household in sync
The shared care logs might stop your dog scoring a second dinner.
‘Darth Vader’ Wants You to Know He Definitely Supports Flock Surveillance
Anthony Ralphs was frustrated by the San Diego City Council's support for Flock. He decided it would take something more than reasoned argument to get their attention.
US robotaxi firm Waymo plans to launch in Germany
The firm, whose robotaxis currently operate in several US cities, is also planning to expand to London and Tokyo this year.
Apple Debuts M6 And M5 Ultra Chips With Major AI Performance Gains
(RTTNews) - Apple Inc. (AAPL) has introduced its new M6 chip in the Mac mini and M5 Ultra in the Mac Studio, targeting users with demanding computing and artificial intelligence workloads.
IBM reveals plans for 'quantum fridges' — its next-gen cooling hardware, which could be the key to quantum computers finally reaching their potential
IBM cools two connected fridges to a hundredth of a degree above absolute zero, but the temperature is arguably the least impressive part of its achievement.
The Best Early Labor Day Kitchen Deals to Ease You Back Into Fall (2026)
With school and sports starting again, these discounts on Instant Pots, cookware, and coffee gear arrive right on time.
The U.S. Can’t Catch Up to China’s Robots by Banning Them
Rather than learn from its rival, Washington is trying to shut the door.
Apps may keep giving us tools to break our addiction to them, but teens aren’t using them
Guess how many teens use anti-doomscrolling features. Hint: It's NOT "practically everyone."
Get ready for even more game reveals — here's how to watch the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026
The Future Games Show returns with three digital showcases at Gamescom 2026 — here's how you can watch.
Apple Maps Ads Are Here, and There's No Way to Turn Them Off
Ads in Apple Maps are live in the United States and Canada, which means iPhone and iPad users will see them when searching for locations and when viewing Suggested Places.