2026-07-10

Tencent moves to buy majority stake in Manus after Beijing forced Meta to unwind its $2 billion deal

Tencent is in talks to buy a majority stake in AI agent startup Manus at the same $2 billion valuation, according to the Financial Times, after Beijing blocked Meta's acquisition. Tencent sees overlap with its own agent plans, including for WeChat. U.S. firm Benchmark is not expected to take part.<br /> The article Tencent moves to buy majority stake in Manus after Beijing forced Meta t [...]

2026-07-10

Our expert praised Creality's K2 Plus 3D printer after his workshop tests — and it's just got a massive summer discount

Creality K2 Plus with the Premium Accessory Pack offers a feature-packed way to step into high-end 3D printing. [...]

2026-07-10

Microsoft discovers new multi-malware package 'GigaWiper' capable of deploying wipers and ransomware

One wiper can destroy a computer in different ways, but it can also spy on users. [...]

2026-07-10

Sony 1000X The Collexion vs. Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: Both wow, but one is comfier

Sony's and Bowers & Wilkins' premium headphones deliver an elevated experience, but choosing the right pair isn't as cut-and-dry as you'd think. [...]

2026-07-10

I ditched Google Drive for my own self-hosted storage - and I wish I'd done it sooner

Nextcloud is a free and open-source storage option that offers several advantages. Here's how it works. [...]

2026-07-10

20 things that happen to your body when cold showers become a habit

These 20 effects are the ones that are actually documented — with the mechanisms, the timelines, and the specific claims that don't hold up noted clearly [...]

2026-07-10

SK Hynix stock opens at $170 on Nasdaq after $26.5 billion ADR offering

The South Korean chipmaker's ADRs priced at $149 and rose 14% on their first day of trading, in the largest-ever U.S. listing by a foreign company [...]

2026-07-10

Disney might be planning a free Disney+ tier

Nearly every streaming service has an ad-supported plan, but Disney might take the unusual step of making it free. [...]

2026-07-10

Co-op Game Orbitals Is a Split Fiction-Like Delight, an 'Anime You Can Play'

At SGF 2026, I tried out a game with visuals ripped straight from Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball and classic '80s anime. [...]