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BBC Technology
- TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:36:12 GMT
TechRadar Tech
- How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test for FREE: Live streams & TV channels for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All the ways to watch South Africa vs New Zealand 1st test for free from anywhere in the world as Rugby's Greatest Rivalry officially begins.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0000
- I just did a full solar install instead of waiting for plug-in solar in the UK — here's why
I'm loving my solar panels, battery and gateway setup so far, although admittedly it's still early days.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:30 +0000
- ‘Location is the obvious way to connect data’: I spoke to Ordnance Survey CEO Nick Bolton on the challenges of turning a 225-year-old institution into an AI powerhouse
As it celebrates its 225th birthday, the Ordnance Survey is becoming an AI superpower.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000
- Everton vs Crystal Palace Live Streams: How to watch Premier League 2026/27 from anywhere in the world
We'll show you how to watch Everton vs Crystal Palace live streams from anywhere in the world on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- I'm a pro photographer, and the best photo I took this month was shot on my Google Pixel 8 Pro, using a feature iPhone owners would give their right arm for
Long exposure is a popular technique among keen photographers, and Google Pixel offers a simplified mode in its camera app that creates the same effect.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- Nottm Forest vs Leeds Live Streams: How to watch Premier League 2026/27 from anywhere in the world
All the ways to watch Nottm Forest vs Leeds live streams online, as Oliver Glasner takes charge of the Tricky Trees in the Premier League for the first time.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the major GTA 6 leaks to Meta's $1.4 trillion lawsuit
The week's biggest tech news stories from Google, Meta, Rockstar and more for August 22, 2026.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000
- The Terra Kaffe Demi is the best espresso machine I've ever used — compact, effortless to use, and capable of brewing exceptional coffee
This fun-sized machine couldn't be easier to use, and it brews incredible espresso, coffee, and more.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000
- How to watch Vuelta a Espana 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule
All the ways to watch Vuelta a Espana 2026 live streams – including for FREE – as Tadej Pogacar and Richard Carapaz face off in the 81st edition of the race.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000
- I asked Furious star Scoot McNairy what TV show fans should stream after binging 'intense' new Hulu and Disney+ crime drama — and his answer was so profound that I can't stop thinking about it
Furious is the thrilling crime drama on Hulu and Disney+ that I cannot stop watching — but after speaking to star Scoot McNairy, I'm reconsidering what to double-bill it with.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000
- How to watch Hull City vs Man Utd: Free Streams + TV Channels for Premier League 2026/27, team news
We'll show you how to watch Hull vs Man Utd live streams from anywhere in the world, on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000
- I went into testing this portable, AI-powered personal trainer with a skeptical mindset — but came out seriously impressed at its movement mapping technology
This is like having a personal trainer, but an on-demand one that goes with you as needed and is always improving.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000
- How to watch Match of the Day online from anywhere — free Premier League highlights for 2026/27
Here's how to watch Match of the Day online and stream Premier League highlights online for free from anywhere in the world.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
- Creality Falcon A1C review: I was instantly impressed with this compact, affordable, beginner-friendly laser engraver
The Falcon A1C is an ultra-compact, feature-packed desktop laser engraver that’s perfect for beginners, education, and small business use.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0000
- Google and the UK government are looking to remove aircraft contrails using AI
Researchers are working with the Met Office, the UK Government, and Google on Operation Blue Skies to use AI to reduce the incidence of contrails over the North Atlantic.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000
- Get up to 51% off fleeces from Patagonia, The North Face, Passenger, Adidas, and more — cosy and cool jackets for autumn
I am manifesting cooler weather, and I'm ready for when it does arrive.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
- How to watch stream football free on CazeTV — Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1 and Serie A
Here's how to watch football, including Premier League 2026/27 and La Liga, live and free on CazeTV from outside Brazil in case you're traveling.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0000
- 350-Ton Longking ZL230E electric mining rig packs colossal 1,400 kWh battery, claims 10-90% charge in just 25 minutes
Zijin Longking launches ZL230E, a 350-ton electric mining truck with a 1,400-kWh battery and 25-minute fast charging.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0000
- Taiwan taps US startup Vatn for modular S12 undersea drones – Washington’s ally turns to cheaper underwater systems
Vatn Systems and Taiwan's NCSIST sign memorandum to jointly develop autonomous undersea drones, though funding timeline details remain undisclosed.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0000
- $16,000 Quad AI Geekom mini PC cluster gets DeepSeek V4 Flash treatment with 512GB RAM — reaches 14.61 tokens per second
GEEKOM links four A9 Mega mini PCs via USB4 to run DeepSeek V4 Flash locally, targeting enterprise AI without cloud reliance.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0000
Ars Technica Technology
- Putting mice into hibernation causes a major loss of synapses
Hibernation cuts down on synapses, but mice seem to retain memories anyway.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:22:32 +0000
- Dismantling the Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife and water in US
Lands free of roads are under threat from the Trump administration’s proposed rollback.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:08:53 +0000
- Trump's space transportation policy calls for new spaceport on federal land
"We probably need another site that's capable of heavy and super heavy launch capability."Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:32:17 +0000
- Thunder + fiber-optic cabling used for seismic imaging
Thunderstorms make seismic waves that can be used to find sub-surface features.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:26:46 +0000
- Hidden Zillow listings created fake supply shock, raising NYC rents, lawsuit says
Renters say hidden Zillow listings make it harder to afford living in New York City.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:10:50 +0000
- Motorola's GrapheneOS phones will launch in 2027 priced higher than Pixels
The private Android-based OS will expand beyond Pixels next year.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:32:29 +0000
- Lawsuit demands Logitech hand tariff refunds over to customers
Logitech increased prices by up to 25 percent last year.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:04:41 +0000
- Chinese regulators tell Tesla to fix nearly 3 million cars
Chinese safety regulators have cracked down on doors that don't open in a crash.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:07:15 +0000
- Fighter jets help destroy Russian drone boat near European offshore gas platform
Romania blew up drone boat to protect lives of several hundred rig workers.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:48:59 +0000
- Personalized pricing is “abhorrent,” but FTC limits may increase costs, critics say
Some Americans fear the FTC may be thinking about personalized pricing all wrong.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:38:25 +0000
- Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Alphabet-owned company is seeking to persuade US regulators to clear a path for fully autonomous taxi services.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:11:35 +0000
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