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This new Xbox 360 emulator for Android runs much better than I expected (androidauthority.com)

2026-08-17 | tags: xendroid, xbox 360, android

5942.

What actually happens when you let apps track your activity? (engadget.com)

2026-08-17 | by Max Miller | tags: google maps, instagram, sensors

5943.

Mexico crackdown on coastal development (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-17 | tags: profepa, yucatán, coastal development

5944.

The Download: dead robot friends and the “censorship-industrial complex” (technologyreview.com)

2026-08-17 | by Thomas Macaulay | tags: moxie, ai companion, neurodivergent children

5945.

GPT 5.6 Sol is the best "vision" model OpenAI ever released (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-17 | tags: openai, gpt-5.6, vision models

5946.

Best AirPods deals right now: Save $120 on AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3 for $190, more (9to5mac.com)

2026-08-17 | by Justin Kahn | tags: airpods max 2, apple, airpods pro 3

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We're just four frames away from the perfect Super Mario Bros. speedrun (techspot.com)

2026-08-17 | by Shawn Knight | tags: super mario bros, speedrun, world record

5948.

Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California (cnbc.com)

2026-08-17 | by Jonathan Vanian | tags: meta, facebook, instagram

5949.

Who Owns Commodore? The Retro PC Brand Still Exists, but a Lot Has Changed (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-17 | by Joel Loynds | tags: commodore, amiga, jack tramiel

5950.

Upscayl is our favorite cross-platform image upscaling tool, and it's free (techspot.com)

2026-08-17 | tags: upscayl, real-esrgan, vulkan

5951.

Google Workspace lets Gemini access your company data by default - how to shut it down (zdnet.com)

2026-08-17 | by David Gewirtz | tags: google workspace, google gemini, ai access

5952.

EFF's Position on Flock Camera Database Searches: 'Get a Warrant First' - and Police Use Should Be Restricted By Law (slashdot.org)

2026-08-17 | by Posted | tags: flock, alpr, eff

5953.

After 2 Deaths and Reports of Brain Tumors, How Dangerous Is Gene Therapy, Really? (gizmodo.com)

2026-08-17 | tags: gene therapy, brain tumors, safety

5954.

GoldenEye 007 for N64 has been '100% decompiled' — success of half-decade project opens up possibilities for complex mods and ports (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-17 | by Mark Tyson | tags: goldeneye 007, nintendo 64, rare

5955.

Cherokee Nation bans hyperscale data centers on its lands, won't support projects without consultation — energy and water consumption, air quality, noise, and cultural resource protection among concerns (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-17 | by Luke James | tags: hyperscale data centers, cherokee nation, chuck hoskin jr

5956.

Alibaba answers Meta’s AI challenge with new laptop-ready model (cnbc.com)

2026-08-17 | by Arjun Kharpal | tags: alibaba, qwen3.8-27b, open-source ai

5957.

AI data center optical interconnect market to hit $144 billion by 2030, an over ten-fold increase from 2024 figures, according to new projections — silicon photonics expected to account for nearly two-thirds of revenue, driven by co-packaged optics (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-17 | by Etiido Uko | tags: silicon photonics, yuanjie semiconductors, lightcounting

5958.

ViewSonic VG1457 dual-screen portable monitor review: compact size and weight, but lackluster color (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-17 | by Brandon Hill | tags: viewsonic, vg1457, oled

5959.

CookUnity Prepared Meal Delivery Review (2026): Chef-Centric Meals (wired.com)

2026-08-17 | by Matthew Korfhage | tags: cookunity, raj, portland

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PC Partner warns of rising GPU prices and budget card shortages — analyst suggests makers are hiking prices beyond memory costs (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-17 | by Anton Shilov | tags: amd, inno3d, graphics cards

5961.

Are you invisible to AI? Here’s how to check (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-08-17 | tags: google, search engines, consumer reports

5962.

Get an RTX 5090 Alienware PC for less than the price of the GPU alone — $1,550 discount means Area-51 is $20 cheaper than buying the card by itself (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-17 | by Stephen Warwick | tags: nvidia, rtx 5090, alienware

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Save $60 on Corsair's impressive 96% gaming keyboard with Elgato Stream Deck integration — the Vanguard 96 RGB features pre-lubed mechanical switches, sound dampening, a color LCD screen, and a full-size number pad (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-17 | by Stewart Bendle | tags: corsair, vanguard 96 rgb, elgato stream deck

5964.

Survey shows a slim minority would consider renting their next Android phone (androidauthority.com)

2026-08-17 | tags: apple, android, apple upgrade

5965.

Skylight Buddy Review (2026): Kid Routines Just Got Easy (wired.com)

2026-08-17 | by Nena Farrell | tags: skylight, skylight buddy, kids device

5966.

Japanese repair shop sells GPU VRAM upgrades for $25 per GB during memory crisis — RTX 2080 Ti modded to 22GB of GDDR6 for just $282, double the VRAM creates a budget AI powerhouse (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-17 | by Hassam Nasir | tags: rtx 2080 ti, gddr6, samsung

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GPU thieves replaced RTX 5080 cards with RTX 3060s in Chinese esports hotels until a blackout gave them away (techspot.com)

2026-08-17 | by Rob Thubron | tags: rtx 5080, esports hotels, china

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AI fears are fueling the ‘handmade’ branding trend (feeds.feedburner.com)

2026-08-17 | tags: handmade branding, typography, retro illustrations

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Senior PC store staff accused of running secret rival shop with stolen inventory — Hong Kong retailer claims substantial losses over year-long scheme (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-17 | by Luke James | tags: future technology, point connect, hong kong police

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Desktop UV printers and wild custom builds take over Open Sauce 2026 — $1,700 full-color printers, flash-cured resin, and a rideable speeder bike (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-17 | by Denise Bertacchi | tags: open sauce, formnext, prusa research