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- I tested the Eufy Omni S2 robotic vacuum — and it's expensive and impressive in equal measure
Eufy has taken the excellent mopping performance of the Omni S1 and paired it with vastly improved vacuuming to create one of the best robovacs I've tested.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000
- Ukraine confirms it will produce 10 million drones in 2026, rising to 20 million, as it signs a massive $1.1 billion 'drone deal' with the EU
Kyiv expands drone manufacturing ambitions after battlefield successes, international funding, and plans to become a leading global producer.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0000
- 'People are choosing to be a walking Flock camera': the smart glasses backlash hits new heights as celebrities blast 'creep goggles' — and activists install fake Meta Glasses ads at London bus stops
It's been a week of strong reaction against cameras in smart glasses, and tech companies are facing a lot of negativity.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro proved to me that budget smartphones can still be great — but I won't be ditching my aging Samsung just yet
Don’t think that TCL just makes TVs — its a dab hand at smartphones, too, and its NXTPAPER 4.0 screen tech makes the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro a great choice for comic book fans and late-night doomscrollers.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000
- Chinese company BrainCo unveils first 'brain-to-robot' interface for controlling robots with your thoughts
The latest in brain-computer interfaces can work directly with robots, without any physical input or verbal instruction.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000
- This British farm is running AI on pig muck — and it could lead to a major windfall for farmers energy income, earning ten times more than the grid
This company is using renewable energy from pig slurry to power decentralized AI data centers, significantly increasing income compared to grid sales.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000
- Exclusive: ‘The emotion is doubled, it's not reduced’ — the world's most famous referee insists VAR hasn't killed the joy of World Cup goal celebrations
The World Cup is drawing to close with today's final — FIFA's referee chief tells us why VAR, automated offsides and 'Robocop' referees have been key players in the tournament.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000
- The Dimplex FlexBlade Multi-Directional Bladeless Fan looks like it's part of a plane, but despite its propeller-like design it may struggle to cool your aircraft hangar
The FlexBlade is clever and very flexible, but it's best experienced fairly close –especially in bi-directional mode.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000
- I've used foldable phones for years — here's how the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Ultra are fixing the form factor in 2026
Both Samsung and Apple are rumored to be launching 'wide' foldables this year, and I think I know why.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000
- Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, July 19 (game #1637)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, July 19 (game #1134)
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.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, July 19 (game #868)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000
- Ukraine set to get its own 'Starlink' satellite constellation with SpaceX starting in 2027 as $1bn project powers on despite CEO death
Ukraine’s Stetman plans a 360-satellite constellation by 2027, using SpaceX launches and European partnerships despite leadership changes.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0000
- Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: 'I'm willing to go thermonuclear war on this' — giving a bitter rival both barrels
The late Apple co-founder was furious with Google's work developing Android, claiming it was a stolen productSat, 18 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000
- USAF's Autonomous AI fighter drone just fired a 'real' AMRAAM air-to-air missile in a world first
The US Air Force tested an autonomous drone firing an AMRAAM missile, advancing plans for future human-controlled combat aircraft.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0000
- I replayed Firewatch a decade on — and its storytelling is still some of the best I’ve ever experienced
We come back to the emotional storytelling of Firewatch a decade after release.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000
- I breathed new life into my vinyl with Fluance's RT87 turntable and while setup was finicky, it's well worth it for seasoned record collectors
The Fluance RT87 sounds as great as it is finicky to set up — but then again, if you're a seasoned hi-fi tinkerer, you may actually enjoy the process…Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000
- EV tech is trickling down to hybrid and combustion vehicles, and I’m here for it
Software updates aren't just for EVs anymore, as combustion and hybrids are seeing OTA updates that can help support new features and even recalls.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000
- How to watch France vs England: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 third place play-off
Here's how to watch France vs England for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with broadcast details, TV channels and kick-off time included.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000
- The Laifen T1 Pro is an electric shaver with an Apple-esque aesthetic that isn't backed up by its performance
The T1 Pro looks great, but it struggled to deliver a clean shave and often snagged painfully.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Ars Technica Technology
- As mosquito ranges expand, better monitoring is key to preventing disease
Monitoring is expensive and labor intensive. But it helps public health officials stop outbreaks.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:19:31 +0000
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