2026-08-09

I test 4K Blu-ray for a living, and these are the 4 new discs from August 2026 I'm most looking forward to trying out

As TechRadar's 4K Blu-ray tester, I've picked new titles from August 2026 that I'm keen to try out as part of the Blu-ray Bounty. [...]

2026-08-09

Chinese ship spotted 'lurking' near Taiwan's subsea internet cables linking it to the US

Taiwan tracks a Chinese research vessel above a major Pacific internet cable, renewing attention on regional maritime security concerns. [...]

2026-08-09

Synology reveals a host of new NAS devices it says can balance budget and power requirements for all users

Synology launches four DiskStation neo+ NAS models offering lower entry pricing, expandable hardware, unchanged DSM software, and worldwide availability without pricing. [...]

2026-08-09

Samsung wants to bring a floating data center to Texas — huge waterborne facility could offer 50MW of capacity and even cool itself

Samsung and Mousterian advanced Texas floating data center plans while regulatory scrutiny over ERCOT grid connections continues to increase statewide. [...]

2026-08-09

Quote of the day by venture capitalist John Doerr on the Segway: 'It'll be bigger than the internet' — a wild miscalculation about the future of mobility

Dozens of projects throughout history have suffered from unnecessary hype before failing to capture public attention [...]

2026-08-09

NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, August 10 (game #890)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram. [...]

2026-08-09

NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, August 10 (game #1156)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles. [...]

2026-08-09

Quordle hints and answers for Monday, August 10 (game #1659)

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions. [...]

2026-08-09

The world's first diamond-powered portable quantum computer works at room temperature and can even be plugged into a regular wall outlet

Saxon Q built a room-temperature diamond quantum computer using sulfur-stabilized qubits, though scaling and independent verification remain unresolved. [...]