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anthropic
AI Security

Anthropic explains how its AI models escaped their sandbox and hacked real systems

The AI agents stole credentials, published malware, and scanned thousands of targets after a test mistake left the door to the internet open
By Rob Thubron, September 2, 2026, 8:58 AM
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Gaming The Web

Crimson Desert's free 20-minute playable game demo streams through Twitch, no download required

Cloud gaming might have found one of its most practical use cases
By Daniel Sims, September 2, 2026, 8:24 AM
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Industry

Arm faces shareholder backlash over CEO Rene Haas' "excessive" $800 million pay package

He must turn the chip designer into a $2 trillion company to receive the full amount
By Rob Thubron, September 2, 2026, 7:46 AM
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Tech Deals Software

Microsoft Office is down to $29 for a lifetime license

TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying for any monthly subscriptions, Office 2021 is now available for just $29. All the essentials you need for work or personal projects at 85% off the regular price.
Full story By TechSpot Deals
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Electronics Tech Culture

California passes bill to make plug-in solar systems easier and cheaper to install

Systems up to 1,200 watts could use standard outlets
By Skye Jacobs, September 2, 2026, 7:03 AM 24 comments
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Apple Google

Apple joins Google in changing Lake Ontario to Lake America following Trump's push

MapQuest says it won't follow suit and has since climbed to the top of the App Store
By Rob Thubron, September 2, 2026, 6:15 AM

I Vibecoded Morrowind, Duke Nukem, and Serious Sam Onto an iPhone

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FEATURE By Arjun Krishna Lal, September 2, 2026, 5:07 AM TechSpot Tech Culture

I can't code, but with AI agents I built native iPhone ports of Duke Nukem, Serious Sam, and Morrowind, learning where vibecoding works, where it fails, and why human direction still matters.

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AI Software

Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5.1, cuts cached token pricing by 75%

New models are built for tasks that "take hours, not seconds"
By Skye Jacobs, September 2, 2026, 1:07 AM
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Tech Deals Microsoft

For a limited time, grab Windows 11 Pro for just $8

Unbeatable deal
By TechSpot Deals
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Software Security

California exempts Linux and open-source software from new age verification law

Lawmakers amended the original age-check law
By Alfonso Maruccia, September 1, 2026, 1:46 PM 17 comments
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Space Tech Culture

This tiny space mission wants to reach Alpha Centauri, in about 80,000 years

The crowdfunded mission aims to launch in just three years for under $15 million
By Shawn Knight, September 1, 2026, 1:02 PM 16 comments
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Trivia The Web

What was the first widely used web browser?

The Web was young, clunky, and about to explode. Which browser helped make it happen?
By TechSpot Trivia, September 1, 2026, 12:34 PM

This Is How DLSS 5 Actually Performs (According to Nvidia)

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FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, September 1, 2026, 12:15 PM TechSpot Gaming

Nvidia's first official DLSS 5 benchmarks promise enormous frame rates, but the underlying render performance tells a very different story, with Neural Rendering looking exceptionally demanding.

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Hardware Gaming

A standard RTX 5090 now costs $5,090, making Nvidia's flagship price painfully appropriate

A card that launched with a $1,999 MSRP is now routinely selling for around $5,000
By Rob Thubron, September 1, 2026, 10:37 AM 26 comments
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Hardware Electronics

This popular open-source split keyboard just got a Hall-effect upgrade

The Silakka54-HE is currently DIY-only, requiring off-the-shelf components to build
By Daniel Sims, September 1, 2026, 10:02 AM
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Apple Industry

John Ternus starts his first day as Apple CEO with a foldable iPhone on deck and a long list of problems to solve

Apple faces rising component costs, App Store disruption, AI setbacks and talent competition
By Skye Jacobs, September 1, 2026, 9:01 AM 9 comments
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AI Software

Instagram is making it harder for AI-generated personas to pass themselves off as real people

Unlabeled AI profiles could also have their reach restricted
By Rob Thubron, September 1, 2026, 8:34 AM 7 comments
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The Web Gaming

Sony just added free, ad-supported live TV to every PS5

Over 100 channels, including Fox, NBC, and UFC now available from the main menu
By Daniel Sims, September 1, 2026, 7:47 AM 10 comments
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Hardware The Web

Amazon seller sends $1,400 RTX 5080 customer a cheap "gift" and fake instructions claiming the GPU is still coming

The buyer received a cheap mug, a suspicious leaflet, and a fake Amazon customer service address
By Rob Thubron, September 1, 2026, 7:03 AM 9 comments
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AI Tech Culture

Insurance companies keep pushing AI, but 98% of their adjusters' reviews on it are negative

Glassdoor finds claims-adjuster AI reviews are overly negative, highest of any role
By Skye Jacobs, September 1, 2026, 6:15 AM
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Electronics The Web

TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router opens for pre-orders September 30, US launch remains uncertain

The Archer 8 Ultra promises stronger coverage and more reliable connections
By Rob Thubron, September 1, 2026, 5:16 AM 8 comments
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Software AI

OpenClaw 2.0 lands with an easier setup and a rebuilt browser app

The big release is also a test of whether anyone still cares
By Julio Franco, August 31, 2026, 3:02 PM
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Hardware Gaming

YouTubers "fix" melting RTX 5090 power connector by soldering cables directly to PCB

Nvidia can't do what a couple of YouTubers can
By Kishalaya Kundu, August 31, 2026, 1:29 PM 27 comments
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Industry Hardware

Chip manufacturer CXMT asks Pentagon to remove it from list of Chinese military-linked companies

The US government is not basing their decisions on factual records, CXMT said
By Alfonso Maruccia, August 31, 2026, 12:40 PM 13 comments
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Gaming Tech Culture

Grand Theft Auto VI could cause a massive workplace productivity crisis

People are already planning to disappear for a week when GTA 6 launches
By Shawn Knight, August 31, 2026, 12:05 PM 15 comments
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Gaming The Web

A massive Valve leak just exposed 12TB of old Steam data, no hacking required

No Half-Life 3 in sight, but data hoarders are celebrating nonetheless
By Alfonso Maruccia, August 31, 2026, 11:28 AM
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Download of the Week Software

Calibre can now generate custom book covers with AI

Calibre remains one of the best free tools for managing, converting, and organizing ebook libraries. Version 9.14 adds AI-generated book covers in several styles from sci-fi and romance to pulp fiction, plus improved tag searches, and support for Anthropic and Grok backends.
By Ivan Franco, August 31, 2026, 11:16 AM
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Microsoft Software

Windows may finally take no for an answer, adding a permanent opt-out for OneDrive backup nags

The option has appeared on stable Windows 11 25H2 PCs, but Microsoft has yet to confirm the rollout
By Rob Thubron, August 31, 2026, 10:34 AM 10 comments
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Mobile Apple

Apple prototyped and tested a Pencil accessory for its foldable iPhone

Display durability concerns will likely keep it on the sidelines, however
By Shawn Knight, August 31, 2026, 9:53 AM
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Electronics Tech Culture

ICE seeks to purchase up to $2 million in Boston Dynamics Spot robots

The deal would bring Spot into one of its most controversial government roles yet
By Rob Thubron, August 31, 2026, 9:11 AM 25 comments
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Hardware Industry

Nvidia and Intel supplier Unimicron under investigation over alleged relabeling of Chinese parts

The company is accused of relabeling China-made circuit boards as Taiwan-made
By Skye Jacobs, August 31, 2026, 8:31 AM
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Tech Culture Electronics

Man uses robot vacuum to catch cheating wife, wins $16,000 affair case, then gets jailed for secretly filming her

The husband's unusual evidence won the case, but also led to a fine and five months behind bars
By Rob Thubron, August 31, 2026, 7:47 AM 42 comments
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The Web Security

A federal court just ruled Kalshi's sports markets are basically sports betting

The decision could strengthen similar challenges across Western states
By Skye Jacobs, August 31, 2026, 7:03 AM 14 comments
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Gaming The Web

Activision posts video showing Call of Duty cheat seller getting served at his home

Activision says it has disrupted more than 375 cheat reseller operations and served over 80 legal demands
By Rob Thubron, August 31, 2026, 6:15 AM 12 comments
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