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• Virgin Galactic announces preparations for its first spaceflight, investors unconvinced

  15-10-2020 13:14 via zdnet.com
  A lack of specific dates for lift-off knocked share prices.
  
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• Made By Google Live Updates: Pixel 11 Series, HiLight, Tag, Watch 5 and More

  12-08-2026 00:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Pixel 11 series will be unveiled at Google’s Pixel event in New York on Wed. Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. ET. Follow along for live updates.
  
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• Get the Best of Both Worlds With $300 Off a Premium 2-in-1 Acer Chromebook

  11-08-2026 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  The Plus Spin 714 has a touchscreen display, some impressive hardware under the hood and is down to $499 for today only.
  
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• Anthropic’s Claude Will Add Watermarks to AI-Generated Text and Files

  11-08-2026 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Anthropic joins a growing list of companies letting customers know if they’re consuming AI content.
  
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• I Found a $200 Discount That Makes the Nothing Phone 3 Even More Affordable

  11-08-2026 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  Don’t miss your chance to score this already-affordable phone for a record low.
  
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• Why software factories are back - and how they work in the age of AI

  11-08-2026 23:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Imagine submitting your vibe-coded app to a service that validates, tests, and then mass-produces it in a repeatable, automated fashion for delivery to a wide audience.
  
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• NASA Is Hosting a Livestream for Perseids: How to Watch the Meteor Shower

  11-08-2026 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  It kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, so grab a snack and some caffeine.
  
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• How to create flyers with AI that people won't hate: 8 tips (and prompts) that really work

  11-08-2026 22:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Most AI flyers are still a mess, but the right prompts can make all the difference.
  
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• Apple’s 20th Anniversary All-Glass iPhone Is Still on the Menu, Report Says

  11-08-2026 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Bloomberg reported the glassy iPhone overhaul will still be released in 2027.
  
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• PlayStation 5 Is Getting a Wolverine Yellow Makeover, and It’ll Cost You $650

  11-08-2026 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Fans can choose between Wolverine’s signature yellow and adamantium finishes, with preorders starting Aug. 19.
  
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• Parents’ Stress Leads to More Screen Time for Kids, Study Finds

  11-08-2026 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  Experts say families should create plans for determining how kids use devices.
  
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• Keep Tabs on Your Wellness Goals With This $299 Apple Watch Series 11 Smartwatch

  11-08-2026 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Apple recently announced price hikes on most of its products, so this deal is a welcome one for fitness enthusiasts.
  
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• This Solar-Powered Robot Pool Skimmer Is $180 Off Right Now for the End of Summer

  11-08-2026 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  The Beatbot iSkim automatically removes leaves and debris from your pool’s surface and it’s over 30% off.
  
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• Get T-Mobile Fiber Home Internet Starting at $35 a Month

  11-08-2026 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  Enjoy T-Mobile Fiber Home Internet for less with savings of up to $20 a month.
  
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• Bumble Changes the Feature That Made It Different From Other Dating Apps

  11-08-2026 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  Dating app Bumble is changing its policy to allow either person to message first, and is extending its response window from 24 to 72 hours.
  
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• UK Navy forced to strip out internet connectivity from drones after finding it sent 'heartbeat communications' to China

  11-08-2026 19:05 via techradar.com
  
  Navy drones secretly sent signals to China for several monthsKraken admits it lost confidence in its own drone platformChinese-made camera parts were fitted without proper origin checksThe Royal Navy has stripped internet connectivity from a fleet of K3 Scout surveillance drones after cameras were found sending signals to China.A routine cyber vulnerability assessment uncovered so-called heartbeat communications passing between the drones' cameras and an IP address located in China.The vessels,
  
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• A developer got Word 1.1a from 1990 to run on Windows 11 - try it yourself

  11-08-2026 18:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Longing for a plain, old-fashioned version of Microsoft Word without all the bells, whistles, and AI slop? One developer managed to coax Word 1.1a to run on today's Windows.
  
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• Crank It Up to 11 With the Lowest Price We’ve Seen on This Marshall Stanmore III Speaker

  11-08-2026 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  This Bluetooth speaker combines an iconic look with powerful sound, and it’s down to just $250 at Amazon.
  
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• The best back-to-school sales 2026: TechRadar's recommendations for laptops, headphones, essentials, and more

  11-08-2026 18:39 via techradar.com
  
  Getting ready to head back to school or college? No doubt you've got a shopping list of essentials you need to check off before the semester starts. A good laptop, a decent pair of headphones, or even a new iPad are all great buys.Of course, such tech comes with a significant outlay, which is why I've been scanning through all the top retailers to find the best discounts this week. Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon all have 'back-to-school' sales ongoing right now, but with thousands of items on sal
  
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• Brighten Your Smile and Save Over $40 on This Oral-B iO Rechargeable Toothbrush

  11-08-2026 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  Upgrade your dental routine for just $60.
  
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• GTA 6 leverages the PS5's ultra-high-speed SSD for 'near-instant load times', but fans reckon Rockstar has been quietly revealing the game's loading screens for months

  11-08-2026 18:30 via techradar.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto 6 fans think Rockstar Games has been revealing the game's loading screensThey're convinced the promotional character artwork will be featured as loading screen in-gameThe game is said to have "near-instant load times" but loading screens will likely still be presentGrand Theft Auto 6 fans think Rockstar Games has been slowly revealing the game's loading screens for months.Ever since GTA 6 was announced, Rockstar has been drip-feeding us new information, whether it's a new teaser
  
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• Insomniac confirms Marvel's Wolverine is 'fully playable on the disc' out of the box — just months before Sony ends physical game production for good

  11-08-2026 18:26 via techradar.com
  
  Marvel's Wolverine is "fully playable" on a PS5 discInsomniac Games says it encourages players to download the day-one patch when it arrivesThe studio's comments come after Sony shared its plan to quit making discsInsomniac Games has clarified that Marvel's Wolverine will be "fully playable" on disc following Sony's decision to end physical disc production.Speaking to Eurogamer, senior project director Jess Reiner-Reed essentially confirmed that the upcoming superhero game will be among the last
  
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• 'Not all heroes wear capes': Someone ported Word from 1990 to run in Windows 11, and it's perhaps the ultimate protest against Microsoft's bloat

  11-08-2026 18:24 via techradar.com
  
  Someone has ported Word for Windows 1.1a to Windows 11It's a fully native portIt's not easy to get it up and running on your system — should you wish to — but there are other alternatives to the feature-creep of NotepadSomebody has taken a version of Word from 1990 and created a fully functional port for Windows 11 — and as you might imagine, this is a word processor with an incredibly light footprint.Tom's Hardware noticed this feat, which was achieved by Justin Marshall, who'
  
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• Amazon Deals of the Day: Grab the Pixel Buds Pro 2 Before This $40 Discount Goes Away

  11-08-2026 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, score 20% off the Sonos Move 2 speaker and the Life360 Tile item tracker.
  
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• Privacy giant Proton may be building a web browser — but its community turns cold

  11-08-2026 18:14 via techradar.com
  
  Proton is seeking a software engineer to help build a "privacy-first browser"News that it may be based on Google's Chromium disappoints some usersEarly community reaction has been surprisingly hostile overallFor many users, the quest to cut Google out of your digital life starts with switching to privacy-first alternatives. Swiss tech firm Proton, famous for its secure email platform and one of the best VPN services on the market, has been leading that charge. Now, it looks like the company migh
  
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• Solar eclipse 2026: where, when and how to photograph the unmissable celestial event

  11-08-2026 18:10 via techradar.com
  
  A total solar eclipse takes place on August 12, 2026It can be seen in its totality across select places in Europe, and in part as far afield as northern North AmericaRead on to find out how and what to photograph, and be sure to pack your solar glasses!A total solar eclipse is happening on August 12, with totality occurring in parts of Spain, Portugal, Greenland and Iceland; but even if you live further afield across Europe and even as far as northern North America, you will be able to see a par
  
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• How to watch The Traitors India season 2 online from anywhere

  11-08-2026 18:00 via techradar.com
  
  Watch The Traitors India season 2 – Prime Video (India)BLOCKED? Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere (try risk-free)Where to stream The Traitors India season 2 in UK, the US, AustraliaThe Traitors is one of the most popular game shows in the world, and the producers in India are bringing the riveting contest back for a second season. It's going to be solely streaming in India, of course, but you can still watch The Traitors India season 2 from anywhere with a VPN.Unlike the UK version, India
  
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• Build your own 120TB private cloud without subscription fees with this great TerraMaster F4-425 NAS deal

  11-08-2026 17:33 via techradar.com
  
  Building your own centralized storage doesn't have to mean spending a fortune on the NAS itself. We've tested a range of TerraMaster NAS devices that impressed us, and now the 4-bay TerraMaster F4-425 is down to $366 (was $430) at Amazon, saving you a solid $64.51 on a highly capable home storage system.The diskless F4-425 uses an Intel x86 quad-core processor with 4GB of RAM, providing enough power for multitasking and hardware-assisted 4K H.265 decoding. Its four bays support up to 30TB drives
  
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• The Corsair Nightsword V2 Wireless should feel like an upgrade, but I'm quite upset to see that it's lost a key selling feature of the original model

  11-08-2026 17:28 via techradar.com
  
  Corsair Nightsword V2 Wireless: Two-minute review(Image credit: Future)I really wanted to like the Corsair Nightsword V2 Wireless. I've had good experiences with Corsair's mice in the past – having been a big fan of both the M65 Ultra RGB and the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE – so I was hopeful that the new Nightsword would be a contender for our ranking of the best gaming mice.For those not in the loop regarding Corsair's wide range of gaming mice, the original Nightsword launched near
  
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• Anker's 'powerful and versatile' Solix C1000 portable power station massively improved our workflow — and with $170 off, it's the perfect summer companion for home, work, and off-grid adventures

  11-08-2026 17:24 via techradar.com
  
  Anker's portable power station proved such a powerful and versatile device that we couldn't imagine workflows now without it. And that was before the Anker Solix C1000 dropped to $430 (was $600) at Amazon, a sizeable discount on a 1056Wh portable battery designed for home backup, camping, RV trips, and other off-gridadventures. It provides 1800W of standard output, while Anker's SurgePad technology can handle up to 2400W for compatible appliances. The LiFePO4 battery is rated for 3,000 cycles an
  
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