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Engadget

Why your Wi-Fi speeds can drop in the evening, and what to do about it

Everyone getting online at the same time can slam the network, but working around these slowdowns is possible with a few tricks.

13 minutes ago

Engadget

Why your Wi-Fi speeds can drop in the evening, and what to do about it

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Engadget

Why it's important to monitor your PC's background processes

What your PC is doing in the background doesn't need to be a mystery. Learn about what's happening and how to spot when something looks wrong.

43 minutes ago

Engadget

Why it's important to monitor your PC's background processes

Engadget

Don't throw away your old PlayStation — Do this instead

Older PlayStations may be past their prime, but there are several ways you can make use of these consoles.

1 hour ago

Engadget

Don't throw away your old PlayStation — Do this instead

TechCrunch

Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns

A Meta spokesperson insisted that the updated terms did not reflect a change in the way Meta crawls the web.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Meta removes language that raised scraping and AI training concerns

Engadget

The Tesla Roadster is far from the first car to use fans for downforce

Here are some of the other, older vehicles that use fans for downforce like the Tesla Roadster does.

1 hour ago

Engadget

The Tesla Roadster is far from the first car to use fans for downforce

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TechCrunch

Anthropic says its workforce has become less junior and is spending more time in meetings

The composition of Anthropic’s workforce and the type of work getting done have changed significantly in the past year.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Anthropic says its workforce has become less junior and is spending more time in meetings

Engadget

Leaked gameplay purports to show a canceled Assassin's Creed game set in ancient China

At least there's still Assassin's Creed Jade to look forward to.

3 hours ago

Engadget

Leaked gameplay purports to show a canceled Assassin's Creed game set in ancient China

TechCrunch

Replit makes OpenAI its default over Anthropic, CEO says

Over the weekend, Masad clarified that OpenAI would replace Anthropic as its default model provider. Claude will still be available to customers on the platform.

4 hours ago

TechCrunch

Replit makes OpenAI its default over Anthropic, CEO says

Engadget

Android Auto can be used outside of your car: Here's how

It might sound weird to use Android Auto outside of a vehicle, but doing so has unexpected productivity benefits.

4 hours ago

Engadget

Android Auto can be used outside of your car: Here's how

TechCrunch

Ember’s new temperature-controlled mug makes my nightly tea ritual even better

The biggest change about Ember's new mug is that you no longer have to open the app to adjust your drink’s temperature.

7 hours ago

TechCrunch

Ember’s new temperature-controlled mug makes my nightly tea ritual even better

WIRED

Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides

Canada’s planned surveillance law is the latest grim step in a series of threats to encryption that are spreading around the world.

11 hours ago

WIRED

Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides

WIRED

The Best LED Grow Lights for Houseplants This Winter (2026)

Shorter days don’t have to spell trouble for your houseplants. These are the lights we’ve used and loved in our own homes.

11 hours ago

WIRED

The Best LED Grow Lights for Houseplants This Winter (2026)

Ars Technica

Science says your boss should talk less in meetings

Research suggests listening more while talking less. Killing aimless meetings can help, too.

11 hours ago

Ars Technica

Science says your boss should talk less in meetings

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WIRED

These 12 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026

We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.

12 hours ago

WIRED

These 12 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026

Ars Technica

Why BioWare's Neverwinter Nights still has thousands of active players

The single-player is just OK, but according to the players, that doesn't matter.

12 hours ago

Ars Technica

Why BioWare's Neverwinter Nights still has thousands of active players

WIRED

Don’t Let a Crypto Inheritance Get Stuck on the Blockchain

Claiming an inheritance of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency can be like hunting for buried treasure. It doesn’t have to be.

12 hours ago

WIRED

Don’t Let a Crypto Inheritance Get Stuck on the Blockchain

WIRED

HTC Made Smart Glasses That Are Way More Private

These smart glasses do just about everything Meta glasses can, but they're not tied to a social media platform.

12 hours ago

WIRED

HTC Made Smart Glasses That Are Way More Private

WIRED

Microplastics React With Water, a New Study Says. That’s a Problem for Biology

Though plastic is usually inert, tiny pieces of it have the potential to react with one of the most pervasive molecules in the environment and in our bodies.

14 hours ago

WIRED

Microplastics React With Water, a New Study Says. That’s a Problem for Biology

Ars Technica

OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites

The actions could have resulted in criminal charges had humans been behind the keyboard.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites

Ars Technica

“thegentlemanpervert” producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops

Discord user flagged AI CSAM, triggering arrest of New Jersey deputy AG.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

“thegentlemanpervert” producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops

Ars Technica

US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license"

There are still significant hurdles ahead, both technical and legislative.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license"

TechCrunch

Porsche’s electric Macan Turbo is an automotive existential crisis

The 2026 Porsche Macan Turbo EV is a two-row crossover with 630 horsepower and a 100-kilowatt-hour battery.

1 day ago

TechCrunch

Porsche’s electric Macan Turbo is an automotive existential crisis

Ars Technica

Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality

The bug is fixed, but privacy concerns remain.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality

TechCrunch

India becomes the latest country to report rogue AI agent activity

The agents got in through credentials and connection settings left exposed in app configurations, public code repositories, and overly permissive cloud roles.

1 day ago

TechCrunch

India becomes the latest country to report rogue AI agent activity