2026-08-05

10 signs you're dehydrated that have nothing to do with thirst

These 10 signs of dehydration show up long before your mouth feels dry, from headaches and cramps to slower digestion and darker urine [...]

2026-08-05

Jeff Dean Leaves Google to Automate the Scientific Method With Discovery Loop

Jeff Dean, Google's chief scientist and one of the central figures in modern AI infrastructure, is leaving the company after nearly 27 years to co-found Discovery Loop, a startup whose stated goal is to automate the experimental loops of scientific research itself. The departure was announced on August 5, 2026 as part of a broader reshuffle of Google's AI leadership, with the company con [...]

2026-08-05

GPU prices are approaching 2.5x their launch cost. Asus and Gigabyte just made it official with a second 2026 price hike.

Asus and Gigabyte have raised prices across their entire Nvidia RTX 50-series and AMD Radeon RX 9000 GPU lineups, the second round of increases this year. The biggest hit lands on the RTX 5090D V2, which received channel price increases of $592 from Gigabyte and $666 from Asus. The RTX 5080 rose $207-$222, the RTX […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-05

The US wants Chinese optics out of its AI data centres. Amazon and Microsoft pay first.

China’s two biggest optical module makers took a beating on Wednesday. Zhongji Innolight fell as much as 16%, according to the South China Morning Post. Bloomberg put the intraday drop at 14%. Eoptolink Technology slid with it. The trigger was a Reuters report that the FCC intends to halt imports of new models of optical […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-05

Zoox will start charging for robotaxi rides in Las Vegas on August 10

Amazon’s Zoox will begin charging for robotaxi rides in Las Vegas on August 10, the company confirmed on Wednesday. Fares will be calculated from a base price plus distance and time, with destination fees for trips to and from the airport. Zoox said pricing will be competitive with “comfort” tier ride-hailing services, a step above […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-05

Corsair just introduced new gaming keyboards with a control dial and a mouse with great battery life

Corsair's latest accessories have some handy features and don't cost too much. [...]

2026-08-05

Google Deepmind loses both its CEO and chief scientist as Demis Hassabis and Jeff Dean step down simultaneously

Google Deepmind is overhauling its leadership as Demis Hassabis steps back from day-to-day management to become Alphabet's chief scientist and Jeff Dean leaves Google after 27 years to launch AI startup Discovery Loop. Former Deepmind CTO Koray Kavukcuoglu will take over as Google races to close the gap with its top AI rivals.<br /> The article Google Deepmind loses both its CEO and chi [...]

2026-08-05

I swapped my Bose and JBL speakers for this floating Turtlebox - and it's seriously tough

Turtlebox returns with the Cub, proving that its smaller speakers can be just as durable and powerful as its larger ones. [...]

2026-08-05

Hit by T-Mobile's outage? You can get up to $80 in credit - here's how

T-Mobile customers affected by the outage in July have been requesting credit. Though $10 is standard, the more persistent you are, the more you may be able to get. [...]