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Proton found trackers inside most VPN apps downloaded in the US

Proton says 85% of the VPN apps in its US analysis contain trackers, while dozens can also access users’ physical location.
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Google Health gets better workout logging and more reliable tracking in latest update

Google Health is rolling out version 5.07 with more workout metrics, improved maps, and fixes for Health Connect.
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Brave’s new Email Alias feature can keep websites away from your real inbox address

Brave’s new Email Aliases feature can limit email-based tracking while still forwarding messages to a user’s primary inbox.
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Meta smart glasses ban trend is catching steam in the US, and an NY nightclub just set the ball rolling

A New York City nightclub has banned smart glasses as concerns over discreet recording continue to spread, following similar restrictions across the UK.
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Apple TV just got more expensive, again

Apple is raising the price of Apple TV in the U.S. to $14.99 per month, while the annual plan is increasing to $119.
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Roborock’s new robot vacuum can remove its own mops before cleaning carpets

Roborock's new Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum can leave its wet mop pads at the dock before moving onto carpet, while its dock handles much of the maintenance afterward.
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Audio-Technica’s new $99 headset focuses on the two things gamers actually need

Audio-Technica’s new $99 ATH-M20xSTS gaming headset keeps things simple with M20x-derived headphones, a condenser boom mic, and wired connectivity.
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The Galaxy S27 Pro could follow the Ultra’s new look, iPhone vibes and all

New CAD renders reportedly show the Galaxy S27 Pro adopting a major camera redesign similar to the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra.
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The Galaxy S26 FE is official, and Samsung still isn’t shaking things up much

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 FE with an Exynos 2500, a 4,900mAh battery, familiar cameras, and One UI 9.
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Windows 11 may soon let you shut down your PC from your phone

Microsoft is reportedly testing new Phone Link controls that would let Android users remotely shut down, restart, or put a Windows 11 PC to sleep.
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PlayStation Plus is getting Sniper Elite: Resistance, plus a JRPG worth your time

PlayStation Plus is getting Sniper Elite: Resistance, Chained Echoes, MLB The Show 26, and Wobbly Life as its September Monthly Games.
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Nvidia’s RTX Spark is getting ready for major PC games, anti-cheat included

RTX Spark is getting support for major PC games such as Apex Legends, F1 25, ARC Raiders, and THE FINALS, while Nvidia also tackles anti-cheat compatibility.
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Samsung could be testing massive batteries for the Galaxy S27 Ultra

Samsung is reportedly testing five Galaxy S27 Ultra prototypes, with battery capacities ranging from 5,700mAh to as much as 6,000mAh.
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Lenovo just gave its gaming tablet the OLED display it needed. Now bring it to the U.S.

The new Legion Y700 Infinite fixes one of the biggest omissions on Lenovo’s gaming tablet with a 165Hz OLED display, but the battery is smaller than the one in the current Legion Tab Gen 5.
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Harvard developers have made an AI app to help visually impaired users navigate

A new Harvard-developed AI app helped visually impaired users complete an outdoor route faster and make less contact with obstacles in early testing.
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The Witcher 4 is aiming for a 2028 release as CD Projekt Red ramps up development

CD Projekt Red has confirmed a 2028 window for The Witcher 4, with The Witcher 3 returning first through the new Songs of the Past expansion next year.
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Autonomous AI drones are now killing humans, and there’s no going back

An autonomous AI-guided drone has caused civilian deaths in Ukraine after selecting its own target, pushing the debate over AI weapons into far more serious territory.
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The Galaxy S26 FE battery is now all but confirmed, and it’s disappointing

A new certification confirms the Galaxy S26 FE will keep a 4,900mAh battery, even as Samsung is rumored to adopt silicon-carbon technology.
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Samsung may be planning two Galaxy S27 Ultra sizes next year

A leaked CAD model suggests the Galaxy S27 Ultra could come in two sizes next year, although the smaller model may still turn out to be the rumored Galaxy S27 Pro.
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A new iMac is coming before the end of 2026, but don’t expect much beyond M6

Apple’s next iMac is expected before the end of the year with an M6 chip, but buyers waiting for OLED, a larger screen, or a major redesign may have to wait much longer.
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ASUS’ less powerful Googlebook could still cost a small fortune

A leaked ASUS Googlebook CX9406 listing suggests even a Core Ultra 5 model with 16GB of RAM could come with a premium price.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra redesign is giving me serious iPhone vibes

Samsung’s next Ultra flagship may finally ditch its familiar camera rings, though the replacement looks surprisingly Apple-like.
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The Xperia 10 VIII design is out, and Sony isn’t changing much

Sony’s upcoming Xperia 10 VIII has appeared in a new leak, showing a design that looks very similar to last year’s model.
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[Update] Oura hit with lawsuit over allegedly misleading sleep-tracking claims

Oura is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit that accuses the company of overstating how accurately its smart rings can track sleep stages.
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HP’s $600 OmniBook 3 OLED laptop is an attractive MacBook Neo alternative with impressive battery claims

HP’s latest OmniBook 3 makes a compelling case against the MacBook Neo with OLED, Snapdragon X, and a much lower price.
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Amazon’s Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV just got hit with major price hikes

Amazon has raised prices across several Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and Eero devices as rising memory and storage costs continue to pressure consumer electronics.
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Apple is cutting Vision Pro jobs as smart glasses move up the priority list

Apple is cutting more than 200 jobs across its Vision Pro, Siri, and AI teams, with around 100 positions affected in the Vision Pro organization alone.
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Nothing’s new CMF earbuds offer noise-cancellation at the same budget as Apple’s wired EarPods.

CMF has launched its cheapest earbuds yet with ANC, spatial audio, and long battery life, although U.S. buyers are missing out for now.
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GTA 6 may have a second leaker with access to internal files

Another group has surfaced with alleged GTA 6 development files as Rockstar prepares to show the game on August 27.
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U.S. users can now vibe-code and share mini-games with Meta’s Pocket app

Meta’s Pocket is now rolling out in the U.S., letting users vibe-code simple game ideas into playable mini-games they can share and remix.
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Google is giving students a free year of AI Pro and a new Gemini Student Hub

Google is giving eligible college students a free year of AI Pro while adding a new Student Hub packed with study tools.
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Google gives Gemini Live its own Deep Research upgrade

Gemini Live can now launch Deep Research reports by voice, work on them in the background, and let you talk through the findings when they are ready.
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A face-search tool left more than 9 million photos sitting unprotected

A security researcher found more than 9 million face photos sitting in an unsecured ClarityCheck database that required no password to access.
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Amazon is adding Alexa Plus to Fire TV devices without charging extra

Amazon is upgrading eligible Fire TV devices with Alexa Plus at no extra cost, and you do not need a Prime membership to get it.
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CMF’s next earbuds are coming, and I have a pretty good guess what they are

CMF has revealed the first look at its next earbuds, but the company is still keeping their name and specifications under wraps.
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Meta’s facial recognition smart glasses idea just resurfaced in a patent

A newly public Meta patent describes how its smart glasses could identify people using AI facial recognition and use that information when creating media.
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MelGeek MADE68 Ultra V2 Review: Great for gaming, even better than I expected for typing

After a month of daily use, the MADE68 Ultra V2 impressed me with its gaming performance and software, but its typing feel ended up being the biggest surprise.
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AI companies may be gobbling up old books, and I really hope they aren’t destroying them

Booksellers across several countries are seeing unusual bulk orders for old and out-of-print books, and some suspect AI companies may be behind the buying spree.