Digging into Play Store version 53.0, Android Authority uncovered and activated a hidden option that lets users pause and later resume app installs instead of only being able to cancel them. The outlet recorded a working demo showing a new 'Pause' button alongside a 'Resume' option, with the built-in download manager listing paused downloads for quick access. Google has not made the feature public yet, but the code exists and works with some manual tinkering.
Amazon has increased prices on several standard Kindle models and their Signature editions, while leaving the newly launched Kindle Scribe, Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, and Kindle Scribe Without Front Light untouched at $500, $630, and $430 respectively. Amazon did not comment directly to WIRED, but told CNET the hikes stem from rising memory and storage component costs. The new Scribe lineup features an 11-inch screen, slimmer design, quad-core chip, and upcoming AI tools like spoiler-free book summaries.
Elon Musk argued on X that chess has only a small number of meaningful moves and predicted the game would eventually be fully solved by computers, similar to checkers. Chess.com's official account pushed back with a blunt 'skill issue' reply, prompting a back-and-forth in which Musk doubled down and speculated that a future superintelligence could compress and solve the game in ways humans can't grasp.
Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT told investors it is expanding its foothold in premium memory-chip segments, pointing to progress in smartphone and AI-related chip technologies as evidence. The company framed these advances as proof it is closing the gap with established global memory manufacturers.
A long-time foldable phone user argues that Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra, expected to launch September 9, will likely carry over many of the same compromises seen in Android foldables. These include a soft plastic folding display prone to scratches, a factory-applied screen protector users typically cannot remove, and other durability and design tradeoffs common to the foldable category.
Phone manufacturers including Apple and Samsung recommend a simple two-minute cleaning routine using a lint-free microfiber cloth, slightly dampened for a deeper clean, to remove both visible smudges and invisible bacteria from device screens. Users should power off and unplug phones before cleaning, remove cases, and avoid letting moisture or soap enter any openings even on water-resistant models.
A HardOCP forum user reported that their MSI RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC suffered a melted 16-pin power connector after testing Nvidia's new DLSS 5 feature in NBA 2K27, currently the only game with official support. The user's monitoring software showed sustained power draw above 610W, more than 150W higher than the card's typical 450W gaming load, before the connector overheated and several pins were visibly scorched.
Reolink debuted ReoNeura, an on-device AI engine that powers Custom AI Detection, letting users train their cameras to recognize specific objects or situations—like an open garage door or a missing bike—without relying on cloud processing. Unlike most smart security AI features that require subscriptions, Reolink suggests this capability may come at no additional cost. The company also showed new high-resolution dual-lens cameras with tracking at the same event.
In a Reddit AMA, Nothing CEO Carl Pei addressed criticism over the Phone 2's software support and monetization practices. He confirmed the Phone 2 will stop receiving major Android updates after Android 16, saying its aging chipset and kernel can't support Android 17, but insisted the company met its original promise of three major OS updates. Pei also conceded that pre-installed apps and games on Nothing devices have gone too far and need rebalancing.
A 2017 explainer describes impedance matching, the engineering technique of adding a component to help a system absorb energy more efficiently rather than reflecting it. It illustrates the concept with examples ranging from car transmissions and electrical transformers to sloped beaches and anechoic foam spikes.
The performance coach who works with world No. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka argues that popular productivity techniques break down when real pressure hits. Drawing on personal experience surviving on the streets as a teenager, he contrasts the mindset of a 'warrior' with that of a 'fighter' as the key to performing under stress. He says he has seen conventional advice fail repeatedly across sports arenas, corporate settings, and his own life.
Nathan Fielder, working with documentarian Lance Oppenheim and backed by A24, has made a nearly three-hour documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, the Theranos founder now serving an 11-year prison sentence for fraud. The film, titled 'You Can See Everything,' premiered as a surprise screening at the Telluride Film Festival and blends documentary and reality-TV style filmmaking rather than presenting a straightforward account of the case. Holmes reportedly sought out the project herself before beginning her prison term, wanting her final days of freedom captured on camera.
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