Tech
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A modern endpoint does not mean you have modern applications
Why application modernization must start before endpoint migration
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The best air fryer accessories: boost versatility, save on cleaning, and upgrade your cooking results, from just £2.50
A home appliance expert's guide to the cheap accessories that'll take your air fryer gastronomy to another level.
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Meta's apps hoover up triple the data of Apple and Microsoft, new study finds
A Surfshark analysis of 171 iOS apps found Meta's software self-reports collecting 25 of 35 possible data types, dwarfing its Big Tech rivals
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The Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Is a Step Toward Chaos in the Midterms
The Supreme Court has removed one roadblock from the Trump administration’s attempts to impose severe restrictions on voting.
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I've been trying to forget Microsoft's vision of Windows built around AI — but it's surfaced again, and I'm worried that it remains a terrifying glimpse of the future
Remember Microsoft's Project Aion? That recent leak has been raked over, and fresh details of 'Copilot OS' make me more nervous about the future.
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Android car systems abused by hackers to launch new malware that pulls devices into a hidden proxy network
Is a botnet made out of cars called a "bot fleet"?
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How to self-host your own AI agent
Run your own private AI assistant
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Life360 expands pet tracking with new $8 scannable tags and zoomie alerts | TechCrunch
Life360’s new $7.99 scannable pet tags alert families when a lost pet is found and share its last known location, while new care-tracking features help households keep tabs on feeding, walks, medication, and more.
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New Windows malware lays dormant until a custom command activates it like a sleeper agent
SLEEPWALKER can sit idle for weeks before springing into action
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Physical games are on the way out – but I think the music industry has the blueprint for a better future
Physical gaming media could be on the way out, but the music industry has the blueprint for how to bring it back.
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Handheld Gaming
Discover more about Handheld Gaming with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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The pros and cons of managed VPS hosting
Weighing control against convenience when choosing VPS hosting
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OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip is built for fast inference at scale, benchmarks show | TechCrunch
Tested on SemiAnalysis’ InferenceX benchmark, Jalapeño registered both more tokens per user and more throughput per kilowatt than the currently available state-of-the art.
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I've picked the 12 best deals from the epic Currys bank holiday sale — up to 40% off Apple, Dyson, Bose, Acer, LG, and more
Currys is back with another Epic Deals event for the upcoming bank holiday weekend, so I've searched through the sale and picked out the top 12 deals that I'd recommend.
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The Shards is streaming on Hulu and Disney+, but when can you watch the next episode?
The Shards is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+, but when can you watch the next episode?
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a phenomenal fighting game hampered by corporate meddling
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a tremendously fun and rewarding tag fighter, but Sony threatens to be the ghost at the feast.
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Apple price hikes continue as Mac mini with 16GB RAM and 256GB is now $899 — 1TB storage option adds $500 to entry-level headless system
What's worse than a major price hike? Another one exactly two months later
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Drones
Discover more about Drones with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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'A computer should not make decisions on its own': Uber fined $1 billion for using automated systems to suspend 171 drivers
Uber hit with second-largest GDPR fine
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Gamma acquires Accel-backed design startup Lica | TechCrunch
Lica co-founders are going to work on Gamma's new research team.
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Self-driving truck startup Gatik raises $200M following PepsiCo deal | TechCrunch
The funding, Gatik's largest so far, was led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies.
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Apple's latest Mac Mini runs on a new M6 chip, and starts at $899 | TechCrunch
The base model of the Mac Mini comes with 256GB of storage, 16GB of RAM, and costs $899.
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That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware | TechCrunch
Grand Theft Auto fans, eager for news about one of the most anticipated video games of all time, appear especially vulnerable to this new cyberattack.
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So much Grand Theft Auto 6 Jason gameplay has leaked, but what about Lucia? GTA 6 fans believe the person responsible doesn't have the full game, but a restricted build — 'From the game tips I assume it’s literally like prologue stage'
Grand Theft Auto 6 fans are convinced the person behind the ongoing leaks doesn't have access to the full game, but a restricted build.
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The engineer racing to run the world’s most dangerous algorithm | New Scientist
Craig Gidney is largely unknown outside of quantum computing, but his pioneering work on quantum circuits could have huge consequences for us all, ushering in both useful quantum computers, and the end of digital privacy and security as we know it
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How to watch The Airport Chaplain online from anywhere — stream aviation drama for free from anywhere
Tensions flare between airport fixer Tobias and his new boss Mia in this drama series
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The AI industry is about to relearn every lesson of the ad blocking wars
AI advertising is repeating the ad blocking wars' mistakes
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Apple rescues Hide My Email feature from the privacy scrap heap | TechCrunch
Apple says it will no longer ditch using its icloud.com domain for hiding people's email addresses.
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The Witcher 4 is officially 'targeting a 2028 release window' as CD Projekt Red teases The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past at Gamescom 2026
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 4 is officially targeting a 2028 release window.
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Hot Chips 2026: Nvidia breaks down Vera CPU — spatial multithreading benchmarked, agentic workloads detailed, and more
Nvidia has provided more color on its Vera CPU for agentic data centers at Hot Chips 2026, showcasing the benefits of spatial multithreading and power benefits of the LPDDR5X memory system.
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Apple Refreshes the Mac Mini and Mac Studio, Both With New AI-Ready Chips
Apple’s Mac Mini and Mac Studio have been tough to buy for months, but updated versions have arrived. Both include new chips optimized for AI, with the M6 Mac Mini getting a $200 price bump.
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I’ve been using ChatGPT to keep my spending in check — it’s already saved me enough to pay for ChatGPT Plus
2 months with ChatGPT’s finance tools have changed how I spend
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots, and machine learning: News, R&D, and more
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I Road-Tripped With 12 Car Phone Mounts This Summer. This One Wins
The best car phone holders keep your phone firmly in place while never getting in your line of sight. I took a dozen on road trips this summer to find the best.
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Accel-backed Keenable is indexing the web for AI agents | TechCrunch
Now exiting stealth mode with a $26 million seed round, Keenable has been building a vast web search index for AI agents.
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WhatsApp tightens account security with stronger two-step verification and more | TechCrunch
WhatsApp’s two-step verification previously relied on a six-digit PIN, but now users can choose a longer, alphanumeric password with special characters.
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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 with OLED screen available October 15, pre-orders start now — standalone system for $1,299.99, or an AR bundle for $2,499.99
Bundle also includes a Pelican case and a Dbrand Killswitch.
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New Apple AirPods are surprisingly coming soon, says reliable analyst — here are the 5 upgrades I want to see from AirPods 5 to keep them competitive with today's great budget earbuds
A new report suggests that two Apple AirPods 5 model are coming, and both are expected alongside the new iPhones in September.
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RAM
RAM reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Here’s what House of the Dragon can teach you about AI strategy
AI succeeds when legal, compliance, and IT guide its deployment
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I took the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 on vacation, and it proved me wrong in so many ways
After testing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on vacation, I've come to love its passport-shaped form factor.
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Decades-long Linux ownership dispute effectively dead after Xinuos appeal rejected — US Court of Appeals halts the legal wrangling over IBM’s and Red Hat’s use of Project Monterey UNIX code
Xinuos plans to petition for a full‑bench rehearing of its case, but this kind of request has only a 0.03% success rate according to IBM’s lawyers.
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AI coder gets Doom running on a custom CPU designed by GPT-5.6 Sol — game viewport is overlaid on a pulsing schematic of the CPU in Turing Complete's sandbox environment
Similar feats involving Crysis are probably still a long way off.
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Fitbit founders launch Luffu Link, an LTE health and safety band | TechCrunch
Luffu Link combines all day health sensing, voice logging, location awareness, and the ability to get help from trusted contacts into a single device, all without needing a phone nearby.
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It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Really
Thanks to a dwindling supply of open roles, “one-click” applications, and the rise of artificial intelligence, it’s easier than ever to apply for a job. We’re all paying the price.
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Will muscle-boosting meds be the next big thing after GLP-1 drugs? | New Scientist
A number of drugs designed to prevent muscle loss and boost muscle growth are being tested in clinical trials. Columnist Michael Le Page looks at whether building and maintaining muscles is about to get a whole lot easier
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Uber launches live video streaming for teen accounts | TechCrunch
Uber said no one will be able to access the video once the ride ends
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Big Tech
Discover more about Big Tech with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Keeping your options open: Why choice matters for UK AI sovereignty
Why AI sovereignty starts with choice
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Missed the solar eclipse? The year's best lunar eclipse occurs on August 27-28 — here's how to watch and photograph the extraordinary celestial event
North America, South America, and Europe are ideally placed for the 96.2% partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28