Roku increases prices of its streaming devices by up to 60% due to component shortages, despite previously citing a cost advantage. Devices now priced at $40-$150, with bundles also affected.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey reimagines the Trojan Horse as a civilization-obliterating device, drawing parallels with Oppenheimer in its exploration of a haunted genius disrupting societal fabric through deception, highlighting the erosion of trust and civility in modern society.
Boox is developing the Picco, a new 3.97-inch front-lit e-reader with an SD card slot, as part of its Tile lineup. It aims to compete with Xteink's popular small e-readers at an accessible price point, though key details like MagSafe compatibility, touchscreen functionality, and a specific release date remain unconfirmed.
Russian influencer Anna Otavina sustained second-degree burns after a power bank exploded next to her bed in her Moscow penthouse, igniting her hair and bedding. She now warns followers about the dangers of unattended charging and using power banks on soft surfaces, urging caution with unknown quality devices.
The European Union, in its 21st anti-Russian sanctions package, has blacklisted the Indian branches of VTB and Sberbank, along with Indian companies Falcon Toolings and Zepto Microwave and Chip Devices Assembly. Restrictions on the banks are set to take effect on August 13, 2026.
Australian authorities have launched a fresh appeal to identify victims of Hamish Tait, a Sydney childcare worker facing 329 charges for allegedly abusing over 130 children across 62 centers between 2009 and 2025. Police released de-identified images of clothing and descriptions to aid identification.
The Oppo Watch X3, a strong Wear OS smartwatch, is not officially sold in the US due to Oppo's lack of a consumer hardware business there, intense competition, and the challenging political climate for Chinese tech companies, forcing interested buyers to import it with trade-offs.
Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video via a new "Games" tab on Fire TV, targeting casual users with titles like Fallout 4 and Hogwarts Legacy, and promoting tie-in games for its IP.
Amazon is integrating its Luna game streaming service directly into the Prime Video app for US and UK Prime subscribers using Fire TV, allowing them to access games alongside movies and shows at no extra cost. The company plans to expand this integration to more countries and devices soon.
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson has apologised after phones belonging to Jihad Al-Shamie, the Heaton Park Synagogue attacker, were seized twice but not examined prior to the October 2025 assault that killed two men. The devices contained evidence of his extremist views, and an IOPC investigation is underway.
Google has launched a new selfie video feature for account recovery, allowing users to verify their identity with a short video of their face. This method compares a live recording to a securely stored reference video, enhancing security against impersonation during a phased global rollout.
A Formula Two driver's disqualification for a minor headset rule breach highlights a growing trend where sports outcomes are increasingly decided by post-game litigation and bureaucratic decisions, rather than on the field, raising concerns about fairness and the integrity of competition.
Google Play Protect, launched in 2017, offers built-in malware protection for Android devices by scanning apps and blocking risky installations. While it enhances security, users can disable it, though this increases malware risk. Disabling may be restricted by administrators or Google's Advanced Protection Program.
WIRED's Reviews team highlights several top-rated LED therapy masks and hats, including models from Dr. Dennis Gross, HigherDose, and Therabody, which are currently available at a discount during Nordstrom's annual Anniversary Sale through August 9.
Game developer Cristina Ramos demonstrated a work-in-progress 3D game on the Playdate console, defying expectations that the platform was incapable of such graphics, featuring platforming and Mirror's Edge-style exterior levels.
Samsung has launched its new foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, available August 7th. Preorders are open now, starting from $1,199.99, with various deals from Samsung, Amazon, Best Buy, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T.
Samsung has launched its latest foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a premium Z Fold 8 Ultra. The base Z Fold 8 is its lightest at 201 grams, featuring a wider design, Flex Titanium display technology for durability and a less noticeable crease, a larger 4,800 mAh battery, and AI-powered features like Galaxy AI and Google's Gemini.
Google is expanding Gemini's AI task automation to 40 apps, enabling functions like shopping and reservations, and integrating it into Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 8's Flex Window. New Galaxy devices will also feature Gemini Notebook and AI capabilities for watches, alongside new Android XR smart glasses frames.
Samsung unveiled three new foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8, along with two smartwatches, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9, at its London Unpacked event. Pricing and availability for India were detailed, with sales starting August 7 for most devices.
AMD investit 5 milliards de dollars dans Anthropic et obtient une commande massive de processeurs Instinct MI450 et serveurs Helios pour l'IA. Ce partenariat renforce la position d'AMD face à Nvidia et diversifie les sources d'approvisionnement d'Anthropic.
Flipper Devices launched the $250 Busy Bar, a physical focus tool that displays "BUSY" and functions as a Pomodoro timer. It integrates with smart homes and apps, but its high price and niche appeal make it a specific-use device, despite helping the reviewer focus.
AMD, Anthropic ile stratejik ortaklık kurduğunu duyurdu. Anthropic, AMD'nin Helios çözümlerinde 2 gigavata kadar MI450 Serisi yapay zeka çipleri kullanacak ve ilk 1 gigavatlık kapasite 2027'de devreye alınacak. Ortaklık, Claude modelini optimize etmek için çok yıllı mühendislik işbirliği ve AMD'nin Anthropic'e 5 milyar dolara kadar yatırım taahhüdünü içeriyor.
Parents Dylan and Catrin Green are frustrated as their three-month-old son, Macs, diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, urgently needs a Berlin heart but cannot access treatment due to a lack of specialist hospital beds in the UK.
WhatsApp is launching new features to enhance its cross-device platform, including an improved Apple CarPlay and Android Auto experience, direct iPad account registration, in-app PDF editing, and the ability to share songs from Apple Music or Spotify to Status.
