Tech
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DapuStor just built a monster drive that could shrink data centers
This new 512TB SSD packs half a petabyte of storage into a single tiny enterprise drive
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I shot the solar eclipse with the iPhone 17 Pro Max but only this app made it possible to capture my slice of solar system heaven
The Solar Eclipse of 2026 provided a unique opportunity to test the limits of smartphone photography and try out an iPhone app that really makes it work.
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I read Mark Zuckerberg's 'The Future is for Everyone' AI manifesto and it almost drove me insane
Fair warning, there's a lot to take in
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I Haven’t Bought My Own Lettuce in Two Years, Thanks to This Indoor Garden
Lettuce Grow, one of my favorite indoor gardens, lets you cultivate your own salad greens safely, right in your living room. And it’s 20 percent off right now.
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Rogue AI Agents Aren’t Evil. They’re Just Eager to Please
AI agents that break free and hack into other systems are only trying to make us happy.
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Running with a stroller seems to reduce the risk of injuries | New Scientist
Pushing a pram while running may reduce the force produced with each foot strike, decreasing the risk of injuries
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The Gender War Over ‘Obsession’ Has Come for Theme Parks
Debate over the true villain in “Obsession” is raging again after Universal Studios announced the movie’s female lead will be featured at an upcoming Halloween event.
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Farmer ends up killing 25 acres of his crops after trusting AI on herbicide advice
Sesame seedlings wiped out after bad AI guidance
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A step too far? US lawmaker pledges 'Data Center Bill of Rights' to let protests be more effective
A limited move in the right direction or political overreach?
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Big Tech
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Windows 11 has a new update — and I'm excited because it delivers a much-needed performance boost for apps
A speed boosting feature that was previously for Windows 11 menus only now works with apps too.
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How to watch Australia vs Bangladesh Test Series: Free Streams & TV Channels
Australia and Bangladesh face off for the first time down under in 23 years
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Google TV is getting its biggest free streaming upgrade yet, and it could be the reason you cancel your Netflix subscription — it’s getting 10,000 free movies and shows in its 'Freeplay' channels
Over 10,000 movies and shows are coming to Google TV Freeplay, and they won’t cost you a penny.
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Last Word: This week’s new questions | New Scientist
Humans can see water but not air. So can fish see air? And would it be possible to have anti-black holes, and how could we tell if we were looking at one?
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This new 8-in-1 smart display dock seems like a solid Corsair Xeneon Edge alternative — and it has two significant advantages
Corsair's Xeneon Edge is great for PC multi-tasking with its touchscreen capabilities, but it may have strong competition on the way.
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Twisteddoodles on how to handle memes featuring medical symptoms | New Scientist
This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles
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Why organizations are falling into an AI Security Illusion
Organizations trust AI to improve security, but breaches reveal a dangerous confidence gap
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Major price cut on Anycubic's Kobra X multi-color 3D printer — we awarded it 4.5 stars in our workshop tests
The beginner-friendly 3D printer gets a massive discount with four-color printing and speeds up to 600mm/s.
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AI data center developers begin suing local jurisdictions behind bans and moratoriums — claims range from officials exceeding authority to violations of due process and equal protection laws
Developers are pushing back against residents and local governments.
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If this brilliant cosmic horror show passed you by, rectify that now | New Scientist
The Killings at Parrish Station is a terrifying cosmic horror six-parter, which starts back in 1987 when two detectives find mangled bodies at an outback radio research station. TV columnist Bethan Ackerley is a big fan
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Last Word: At what point does my family tree stop doubling and start decreasing? part 2 | New Scientist
Our readers do the maths on what one of their mothers calls the family forest
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Last Word: What changes will occur on Earth as the moon moves further away? part 2 | New Scientist
One reader explains how the moon’s drift will lead to longer (and warmer) days
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‘All of these states are made up’: Users aren't happy about Google's premium AI health coach, and it couldn't have come at a worse time as new Pixel tech drops
Fitbit users say Google Health’s AI is hallucinating non-existent workouts and imagining fake exercise numbers.
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Oracle plans more layoffs weeks after spending most of its $2.1 billion restructuring budget, report claims — some teams face double-digit percentage reductions, 21,000 full-time positions already eliminated
Managers have reportedly been told to identify affected staff before the company's second fiscal quarter begins.
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Does shapewear make us less prone to taking risks? Weirdly, maybe yes | New Scientist
Feedback is a little nonplussed by an experiment that involved wearing (or not wearing) compressing shapewear, and then playing cards
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Tom Gauld on failed science clip art | New Scientist
Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon
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I spent a couple of hours with the new Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold — it’s not a reinvention but a nudge toward perfection
We got up close with the brand-new Google Pixel Pro 11 Fold, which manages to refine some design elements, upgrade the components, and add a fascinating new HiLights hardware feature but remains true to its flexible, Gemini-centric roots.
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Nvidia doubles RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell's MSRP to a staggering $16,000 — 96GB card started pre-orders below $8,000 last year
A doubling in price from March 2025.
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I tried ChatGPT’s new Chrome tabs feature — and it made researching anything on the web so much easier without constant searching, copying and pasting
Side Chat's improvements make ChatGPT more helpful across the web.
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How to watch UEFA Super Cup 2026: Free streams for PSG vs Aston Villa
All the ways to watch UEFA Super Cup 2026 live streams online – including for FREE – as PSG face Aston Villa at the Red Bull Arena, Salzburg.
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The 7 biggest things we saw at Made by Google 2026 — from the Pixel 11 series to the long-awaited Pixel Tag
The Google Pixel 11 series has landed and that's not all — these are the biggest things we learned at Made by Google 2026.
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I spent a sweltering day testing 5 handheld fans from £17 to £130 — and the most expensive model isn't my top pick
A superb fan at a price that'll blow you away.
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VPN deal of the week: Prep for campus with $14 off ExpressVPN and 4 bonus months
Keep your studies secure for less
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I reread The Road 20 years on. It was even more devastating | New Scientist
Tim Winton's Juice gave Alison Flood the appetite for more post-apocalyptic science fiction. Returning to Cormac McCarthy's scorched landscape was tough – but worth it
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Google Pixel 11 & Pixel 11 Pro preorders are officially live — I'm rounding up the biggest discounts and deals right here
Secure your device and get the biggest discount possible
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We should decide how AI shapes the future, not tech firms | New Scientist
OpenAI and its competitors want to dictate the role that artificial intelligence will play in our society – it's time to take back control of the narrative
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CPUs
CPU reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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GPUs
GPU reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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NordVPN secures a spot in the Premier League with new Aston Villa partnership
The security giant continues its sporting expansion, bringing safer matchday browsing and digital education to Villa Park fans
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Everything Google Announced at Its Made by Google 2026 Event
The Pixel 11 smartphone lineup is here, alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and the all-new Pixel Tag.
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Data Centers
Discover more about Data Centers with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies
The company is also adding blood pressure and insulin resistance trends as proactive monitoring tools in the Google Health app.
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Google says Chrome blocked seven billion malicious Android notifications every day in its bid to cut down on scams
"Swiss cheese" approach to defense seems to be working
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Suspected China-linked hackers used AI to run the first-ever end-to-end autonomous cyberattack on Taiwan's government, Israeli firm says — open-source-built tool continuously devised effective hack strategies in real-time
Experts warn that every government should now assume it is under permanent automated assault.
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Last Word: What is the optimal way to ice a cocktail? | New Scientist
Readers dig into whether it’s best to have fewer big cubes or lots of small ones – and offer up their services to test it out
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‘TikTok may be used on government devices’: Trump administration removes TikTok ban on government phones, so employees are now free to doomscroll once again
Government devices can now download TikTok
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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold preorders start now — where to save up to $1,000 / £850 and score a free Pixel Watch
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold preorders are now open, so I've searched through all the major retailers and networks to bring you the best deals, including where to find massive trade-in discounts and top freebies.