Tech
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Independent bookstores in Europe receive suspicious orders for thousands of books, prompting fears they'll be destroyed to train AI — sellers believe acquisitions are part of AI tech companies’ push to get more data
Some fear that these books will be scanned and destroyed by machines, with no human ever setting their eyes on their content.
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Google is building three huge new subsea cables to connect North, Central and South America
Alisios, Canoa, and OlaLuz subsea cables look to offer greater connectivity
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Controllers and Gamepads
Controller and Gamepad reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Passenger returning from DEF CON 34 spoofs Delta Wi-Fi network while in flight using pentest tool — pilots tell ground crew to alert corporate security after attendee from hacking conference brings the party to the sky
“We believe they are trying to scam the other passengers.”
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Trustworthy AI starts with surviving production failures
Designing AI for the 30% case: rare failures, huge consequences
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Lioness season 3 is already a frustrating watch for LGBT+ fans — I can't help but feel let down by Taylor Sheridan's vision
It's widely known that Taylor Sheridan is adept at writing incredible female characters. But if Lioness season 3 episode 2 is anything to go by, its LGBT+ women are being let down in one key way.
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Commodore re-releases TAC-2 joystick after 40 years for just $49 — says retro-controller is tougher than ever and now comes in five colorways
2026 release adds LED lighting options plus a stronger shaft and ball assembly.
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EU study proposes 30-minute takedown of illegal streams, and your VPN is in the crosshairs
A newly commissioned European Parliament report calls for strict, legally binding anti-piracy rules, and the potential for collateral internet damage is huge
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Building the case for specialized AI
Why specialized AI will outperform general-purpose models
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A Candidate Named ‘Count Binface’ Is the Most Normal Part of This Pivotal UK Election
Clacton's parliamentary race has it all: Nigel Farage, a man dressed as a trash can, a Union Jack bikini, white nationalist conspiracy theories, and 34 candidates on the ballot.
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Enterprise AI needs a new model for behavioral intelligence
AI agents need their own behavioral baselines
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8 Great Deals From Patagonia’s Past-Season Sale
Summer’s not over yet; pick up some new gear for that last Labor Day trip. Save up to 40 percent on some of our favorite Patagonia items at the company’s past-season sale.
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AI image tools: a game changer for creativity and retail’s multi-billion-dollar abuse problem
AI image tools fuel creativity and retail fraud alike
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How to watch the Google Pixel 11 launch event live — start times and possible announcements for August’s Made by Google showcase
The next Made by Google event kicks off soon and we're likely to see new Pixel phones and watches among other things. Here's how to tune in.
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How to watch Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story for FREE
Learn all about the riveting true story of the deep-cover Russian sleeper agent arrested in New York in 2010
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'There is no real need': Professors say today's solar eclipse won't crash the grid — so why is Octopus Energy paying you to switch off?
Octopus Energy has issued a solar eclipse power warning, but there's no need to panic.
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Cybersecurity’s identity crisis: why trust can no longer begin and end at login
Why Identity is the new security perimeter
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I regularly work away from my desk — these are the peripherals I use to make sure I stay productive and comfortable
A few well-chosen gadgets can make a huge difference — and they don't have to cost a fortune, either.
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A familiar JDAM just gained a turbojet and now reaches far distances
Old JDAM bombs could barely fly 40 miles; this new turbojet version blows past 300 without breaking a sweat
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, August 12 (game #1158)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Connections puzzle today and keep that streak going
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Sony’s Wolverine PS5 collection has been clawed to pieces and brings 'Wolverine to life in a completely unique way' — and I kind of love it
Sony is giving Marvel’s Wolverine the full PlayStation treatment with a new collection of Battle Yellow and Adamantium PS5 hardware, including console covers for PS5 and PS5 Pro, DualSense controllers, and a limited-edition PS5 console.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, August 12 (game #892)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going
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PDW gets conditional Pentagon backing to expand drone component production
Huntsville factory set to explode in size as Pentagon bets big on American-made drone components at home
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Amazon's new Texas AI data center could become the biggest CO2 polluter in the US
Amazon is building a massive gas plant for AI as its emissions keep climbing despite climate promises
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Quote of the day by musician Nick Cave on AI-generated lyrics: 'A grotesque mockery of what it is to be human' — dismissing the use of AI in the creative process
Nick Cave joins a chorus of artists dismissing the value of using AI in the process of creating art, whether in music or cinema
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Ukraine’s naval drones are moving beyond ships
Ukraine just used a drone boat to launch FPV drones at Russian radar sites deep inside Crimea
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Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, August 12 (game #1661)
My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going
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Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce Yet?
“That product is off the market, so I think there’s absolutely lower risk for cyclospora in terms of eating lettuce,” one professor of food safety tells WIRED.
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Scammers are using fake Odyssey pirate downloads to spread malware that's more dangerous than the Cyclops and Circe combined
Piracy doesn't always pay - sometimes it takes your credentials for a ride
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Nashville will use 'eminent domain' to block a $700 million data center threatening iconic zoo
A somewhat unique turn of the tables
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How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower This Week
The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.
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Apple and the curse of the mythical next thing
Forget September, tell me about 2027 and 2028
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Rainbows can be made from sounds – and we've created the best ones yet | New Scientist
Two research teams have independently created devices within which sound waves could be separated by frequency, creating the most complete sound rainbows yet
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Watch out Garmin, Amazfit’s latest update just made its five-star fitness trackers even better value for money
Amazfit has added several new features to its range of fitness smartwatches, including for swimming and indoor rowing workouts.
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Privacy giant Proton may be building a web browser — but its community turns cold
A new job listing points to a Chromium-based privacy browser from the makers of Proton Mail
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I put the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro microLED through hell over months of adventure, and it really does justify its massive price tag
Its microLED screen is the future of smartwatches
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Heart surgery cured a man’s skin cancer – and gave him a bee allergy | New Scientist
Having surgery for a heart condition is thought to have triggered an immune response that put the patient into remission for his severe skin cancer, but also caused him to develop a serious allergy to bee stings
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Sorry Corsair, the Corsair Nightsword V2 Wireless isn't quite worth the wait
One step forward, two steps back
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After more than 15 hours, Star Wars Zero Company has massively impressed me, and I think it's a Star Wars experience even those unfamiliar with Xcom and turn-based tactics games can enjoy
I've never played Xcom, but after playing over 15 hours of Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company, I'm seriously impressed.
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SK hynix to expand production capacity in China as it mulls Solidigm IPO, report claims — second phase of fab could boost local production by 50%
More high-capacity SSDs from Solidigm incoming.
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Marvel's Wolverine could be one of Sony's last proper physical releases before it abandons game disc production, as Insomniac confirms Marvel's Wolverine is 'fully playable on the disc when you purchase it'
Insomniac Games has confirmed Marvel's Wolverine will be "fully playable" on the PlayStation 5 disc following Sony's decision to end their production.
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Remember When Gaming Mice Had More Buttons? The Razer Naga V3 Pro Does
The PC gaming world has tried to move on from bulky, heavier mice, but the Naga V3 Pro proves that it still has its place.
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How to watch Sharks vs All Blacks for FREE: Live streams and TV channels
All the ways to watch Sharks vs All Blacks live streams – including for FREE – for Game 2 of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour at Kings Park Stadium.
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The 6 myths of agile project delivery (and how to solve them)
Why most enterprise Agile isn’t Agile at all
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I'm a pro photographer, and here are my tips for taking photos of the 2026 solar eclipse
Where, when and how to photograph the unmissable event.
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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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UK Navy strips internet connectivity from drones after it sent 'heartbeat communications' to China
British defence firm admits it lost confidence in its own drones after Chinese parts slipped past every check
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Has Rockstar been quietly revealing Grand Theft Auto 6's loading screens? GTA 6 fans seem to think so
Grand Theft Auto 6 fans are convinced Rockstar Games has been quietly revealing the game's loading screens for months.