Sunday · September 6, 2026 Vol. I · No. 248
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Hardware & Devices

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How To use Claude's Reflect dashboard and learn when it's time to touch grass

Break reminders are your friend.

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Infrared tech is decades old – why does almost every TV remote use it?

Bluetooth may seem the obvious next step in the remote's evolution, but there are reasons that infrared hasn't died out.

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Are OLED TVs still worth the premium in 2026?

OLED displays are the best of the best in many ways, but in some scenarios, "lesser" technology really shines.

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France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket

The country's gambling authority ordered ISPs to block access to the prediction market's website.

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Apple has banned home service content on upcoming Maps ads

The company may be trying to save ad space for local businesses.

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ZA/UM announces layoffs two months after the launch of Zero Parades

Up to 32 employees were affected by the studio's recent decision.

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X and music publishers quietly settle opposing lawsuits

The original lawsuit was filed in 2023 and claimed Twitter hosted thousands of cases of copyright infringement.

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How does the Apple Watch water lock feature actually work?

The water lock feature on Apple Watches automatically activates when you're swimming, but what does it do?

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Converting your Android Auto to wireless is easy with an adapter

Cutting the cord in your car is a simple upgrade.

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Chinese solar company says its new cell has an efficiency of 35.5 percent

Chinese company LONGi has developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells with a 35.5 percent conversion efficiency.

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AI-run 'utopias,' Moss in 2D and other new indie games worth checking out

Enjoy our weekend guide to the best indie games worth checking out.

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OpenAI will start notifying parents if their teen has been kicked off of ChatGPT

OpenAI will send a notification to parents with linked teen accounts if their children have violated its policies around violence.

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TikTok is no longer banned on US government devices

US government officially lifts TikTok ban on federal devices.

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There's now an API for mainlining Trump's Truth Social posts

The API is supposed to deliver posts from 'the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts.'

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Meta is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar data center deal with Anthropic

It would open up a completely new business for the Facebook and Instagram maker.

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Zoox issues software recall because its robotaxis may be confused by smoke

The NHTSA recently called for autonomous vehicle companies to improve how cars respond in emergency situations.

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The Odyssey in IMAX is worth a long journey of your own

The Odyssey in IMAX is worth a long journey of your own.

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Apple Music and Apple One prices rise for the first time in years

Apple is blaming an Apple Music price hike on "rising licensing costs."

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Is the Apple TV 4K still worth buying after the price hike?

Apple's streaming box is now much more expensive than comparable alternatives. Should you opt for a Fire TV or Roku instead?

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Here are the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 camera and battery specs, apparently

Camera upgrades in the Z Flip 8, Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra appear to be slim.

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A bug in AWS has caused some customers' bills to spike from a few cents to billions of dollars

"The displayed billing estimates do not reflect actual usage and charges," Amazon said.

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Bethesda details what's next for Fallout and its other franchises amid Xbox cuts

Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, while Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters are on the way.

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Apple and Google ordered by San Francisco attorney to take action against 'nudify' apps

Google and Apple were sent cease-and-desist letters regarding 13 apps on their respective stores.

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Samsung's Freestyle+ projector is now available for $1,200

Samsung's Freestyle+ projector is a tiny unit which can play movies on the most uneven of surfaces.