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Illegal robocall operation handed largest-ever fine by FCC

The FCC has just handed out what it says is a record-breaking fine for the largest illegal robocall operation the agency has ever investigated.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket leaves the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on August 3, 2023.

Watch SpaceX blast a 5-tonne Intelsat satellite to orbit

SpaceX successfully launched a 5-metric-ton Intelsat communications satellite to orbit on Thursday, August 3. Watch the key moments of the mission.
Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos soundbar close-up of top panel.

Sony’s premium soundbars will finally get support for VRR, ALLM

The one thing Sony's 2022 soundbars lacked was support for HDMI 2.1 variable refresh rate and auto low-latency mode. This fall, that gets fixed.
Windows 11 device sitting on a stool.

Microsoft leaked a tool that unlocks all of Windows 11’s hidden features

A leaked mechanism called StagingTool can activate or disable hidden and unannounced features within Windows 11 Insider Preview software.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie is now streaming

The top movie of 2023 finally heads to streaming as The Super Mario Bros. Movie is available to watch exclusively on Peacock. 
Intel Arc A770 graphics card.

Intel’s forgotten Arc GPU might still have some life

Intel's long-forgotten discrete GPU made a sudden appearance in benchmarks after months of silence.
LG 97-inch Signature OLED M3 4K TV and Zero Connect box.

LG’s giant, wireless OLED TV gets a giant price

If you want to hang LG's 97-inch wireless TV on your wall, here's how much it will cost and when you can get one.
The Legion Slim 5 14 on a desk with peripherals on it.

Lenovo’s new 14-inch gaming laptop beats the ROG G14 in one key way

Lenovo's new Legion Slim 5 14 Gen 8 has the upper hand on the fan-favorite ROG G14 with its OLED screen.
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Samsung’s making it easier than ever to fix your broken phone

Samsung is expanding its partnership with uBreakiFix in a couple of important ways, making it easier than ever to fix your broken Samsung phone.
The Siri activation animation on an iPhone running iOS 14.

Apple’s ChatGPT rival is reportedly ‘significantly behind competitors’

Apple is working on a ChatGPT rival but it’s many years away from release. That’s according to a new report, which suggests Apple has a long way to catch up.
The International Space Station pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour during a fly-around of the orbiting lab.

NASA reveals new date for Crew-7 mission to space station

NASA was aiming to launch SpaceX's Crew-7 astronauts to the ISS on August 17, but adjustments to other missions mean it's had to select a new date.
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a desk.

Alienware just changed everything you know about its desktops

Alienware is giving its flagship gaming PC a major overhaul, flipping everything you know about the company's desktops on its head.
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Amazon now offers Fresh grocery delivery to those without Prime

Amazon is opening up its Fresh grocery delivery service to shoppers without a $139-a-year Prime membership, which was previously a requirement.
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Elon Musk says he will speak to Tim Cook about changing the ‘Apple tax’

Seeking a better deal for creators on Twitter, Elon Musk will ask Apple to adjust the 30% cut that Apple takes from in-app purchases made via its App Store.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX hovers over a raging fire.

AMD new ‘enthusiast’ graphics cards are finally coming soon

AMD CEO Lisa Su has confirmed that we are going to see more Radeon 7000-series desktop GPUs in the coming months.
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook rear view showing lid and logo.

This update could extend the life of your Chromebook by years

By separating the Chrome browser from ChromeOS, your Chromebook could live on far past its normal lifespan.
Upcoming Nvidia RTX 40-series laptops over a black and green background.

The latest Steam Survey spells trouble for Nvidia

Nvidia's got a lot of current-gen gaming laptops, but it seems that these laptops might not be very popular among shoppers.
A leaked image of the Sonos Move 2 in olive.

Sonos Move 2 leak: new portable has the Era 100’s best features

We can expect a new version of Sonos' largest portable speaker in the fall, if a leaked details are accurate.
A Baldur's Gate 3 character lights the way.

PSA: Delete your Baldur’s Gate 3 early access saves before starting the full game

Baldur's Gate 3 is leaving early access on August 3, but you need to delete your early access saves and uninstall the games before then.
The GE Lighting Smart Hexagon Panels installed in a game room.

GE Lighting launches Smart Hexagon Panels with support for Alexa and Google Home

The Smart Hexagon Panels are pricey, but they include heaps of cool features like support for voice commands, six customizable zones, and music syncing skills.
The Facebook app icon on an iPhone home screen, with other app icons surrounding it.

Facebook might get chatbots — and that could be a problem

A new report claims Facebook will soon get chatbots with personalities, but concerns have been raised over the implications for privacy and misinformation.
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NASA’s skywatching tips for August include a famous meteor shower

August is a great month for skywatching, with a meteor shower and a blue moon among some of the treats in store for those who look up.
An artist's concept of the Voyager 2 spacecraft

NASA hears Voyager ‘heartbeat’ as it tries to reconnect with spacecraft

NASA has received a signal from Voyager 2 after accidentally losing contact with it, paving the way for an attempt to restore full communications.
Amazon Clinic on a smartphone.

Amazon expands its virtual healthcare service across the U.S.

Amazon Clinic, the tech giant's around-the-clock healthcare service that launched in November, is expanding across the U.S.
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DALL-E 3 could take AI image generation to the next level

An anonymous leaker who claims to have been a part of an alpha test of Dall-E 3 for several months details features of the new version of the AI image generator.
Sony WF-1000XM5 in silver.

Updating our Sony WF-1000XM5 review

Sony surprised us by sending prototype WF-1000XM5 earbuds for review — and not telling us at first. Here's what happened, and an update to our review.
Characters wielding strange weapons in the streets of a bright city in the Foamstars trailer.

Foamstars: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more

Foamstars is more than just we have Splatoon at home. This new multiplayer shooter has a lot of unique aspects going, so let's dive into everything we know.
Rayman, Rabbid Mario, and Rabbid Peach in Mario + Rabbid Sparks of Hope: Rayman in the Phantom Show

Rayman returns in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope DLC later this month

Rayman will once again have a starring role on August 30, this time in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: Rayman in the Phantom Show.
Two Intel Arc chips in front of a blue and purple gradient background.

Intel quietly steps out of the shadows with two new GPUs

Who would have thought that Intel had two surprise graphics cards up its sleeve? Well, it did, but the launch came and went with no fanfare.
Rivet from Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

AMD fixes another hiccup with ray tracing support

It appears that gamers who are eager to play Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PC may have to play without ray tracing if they're using an AMD GPU.
Screenshot showcasing the reworked UI of Fitbit mobile app.

Your Fitbit app is about to get a major update. Here’s what it looks like

The Fitbit app has received a much needed overhaul that makes it easier to accomplish everything from finding workouts to customizing your health routine.
A man wears Apple Vision Pro.

The next Vision Pro could let you see invisible energy

A new patent shows Apple is working on letting the Vision Pro headset visualize invisible energy like Wi-Fi signals and radio waves. Here’s how it could work.
A closeup view of an owl displayed on a Hisense U8K TV.

Hisense kicks off its U8K mini-LED TV availability with deep discounts

Hisense has just released its flagship 2023 U8K mini-LED TV and has thrown in some big discounts to mark the occasion.
An artist's concept of the Voyager 2 spacecraft

NASA accidentally loses contact with legendary Voyager 2 spacecraft

NASA has lost contact with the legendary Voyager 2 spacecraft after “inadvertently” sending it a command that caused its antenna to point away from Earth.