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1. I'm a professional photographer and I have zero regrets that I simply enjoyed the solar eclipse with my family, and a colander

   This week's solar eclipse promised to be a spectacular celestial event. Here's the unusual — and safe — way I viewed it.

2. Linus Torvalds says 'huge' Linux kernel updates are now the status quo — and it's all thanks to AI

   Linux release candidates are supposed to get smaller, but Torvalds says AI review tools have made oversized the new normal.

3. How to watch NFL Pre-Season Games 2026 for FREE: TV channels, live streams and schedule

   All 32 teams are in action over three weeks of 2026's NFL Pre-Season Games. Here's how you can watch every match for free from anywhere in the world.

4. Dutton Ranch season 2 confirms Taylor Sheridan will have a 'bigger writers room presence' as more behind-the-scenes 'drama' leaks — but it's the new showrunner I'm the most worried about

   As Dutton Ranch season 2 hits the writers room, an outpouring of alleged drama has leaked — but there's some good news for Taylor Sheridan traditionalists.

5. The RAMpocalypse is suffocating Apple's MacBook Air supply, with delivery delays up to a month — here's what to buy instead

   The RAM crisis isn't getting any better, and Apple's MacBook Air shipment estimates are direct evidence of that.

6. Microsoft's nemesis returns: Nightmare Eclipse is back with a new zero day which could be bad news for Windows users

   This is the tenth zero-day the disgruntled researcher disclosed, and yet another released soon after a Patch Tuesday.

7. Fans believe they've solved the secret name of The Elder Scrolls 6, and the clue might have been hidden in Starfield the whole time

   The Elder Scrolls 6 fans believe they've uncovered the game's secret subtitle, and it may have been under our noses the entire time.

8. Scientists are developing a ‘magnetoelastic’ tent that makes its own electricity like a wind turbine — but don’t expect to be able to take one to Glastonbury next year

   Researchers are developing a tent for off-grid camps that could generate its own electricity.

9. Android users targeted by new WindRelay malware which can clone contactless cards in just 13 minutes

   Crooks are calling victims on the phone and installing POS malware on their smartphones.

10. New leak claims the first special edition Nintendo Switch 2 will be released to celebrate The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary — and yes, there are pictures

    Nintendo could be planning to release a special edition Nintendo Switch 2 and Pro Controller inspired by The Legend of Zelda.

11. I shot the Perseid meteor shower after the eclipse with my Pixel and a pro Nikon camera — here’s which one I’d recommend for the spectacular celestial show tonight

    Phone, camera, or just with your eyes, the Perseid meteor shower is a spectacular celestial show to take in this week, and the conditions are perfect

12. The travel-friendly ProtoArc XK01 TP is an ultra-portable 88-key folding keyboard with touchpad and three-device Bluetooth switching to turn your tablet or phone into a mini workstation — and Amazon just cut the price

    ProtoArc's foldable keyboard bundle gives tablets and phones an 88-key keyboard, touchpad, and three-device Bluetooth switching in one travel-friendly package.

13. Nintendo is now warning customers about upcoming Switch 2 price hike in stores — and it's a reminder to buy ASAP if you want one

    The clock is ticking as Nintendo urges customers to buy a Switch 2 before the big September price increase.

14. 9 of the best photos from Europe's 2026 solar eclipse, including that viral shot of an Olympic skateboarder's rad ollie

    Missed photographing the 2026 solar eclipse? Here are some of my favorite images from the celestial event.

15. How AI agents will change how people work — and what they need from a PC

    As AI agents transform work, organizations must rethink what they need from their PC fleets.

16. Bad news: your AI application isn't that special

    The AI massacre is coming, and knowing which side of the stack you're on will decide whether you survive it.

17. ‘A full 40-hour week now takes just 60 minutes’: Ahrefs’ new AI agents promise 'always-on' marketing support

    Ahrefs’ new tool benefits from native data access and promises to save you hours every week

18. 1 in 3 Windows users have 'fallen into a reset trap' and can't escape Edge — I think it's high time Microsoft stopped messing around with default browser choices

    Users report encountering 'challenges' when trying to change their default browser, and being stuck with Edge when they don't want it.

19. In an era of deepfakes, can digital evidence still be trusted?

    Screenshots and AI-generated content look convincing, but how can investigators verify their authenticity?

20. 'Scammers often take advantage when temperatures rise' — industry experts explain how to spot fake air conditioner storefronts before you lose your money this summer

    Portable air conditioners are out of stock almost everywhere, and crooks are taking advantage by setting up fake storefronts to trick you out of your money.

21. Secure your data on the new Google Pixel 11 for less than $2.20 per month

    The new Google Pixel 11 series has launched, and one VPN is the perfect, cheap way to ensure your data is never at risk on your new device.

22. Crunchyroll is coming to BMW and Mini vehicles with 40 other brands to follow — and I can't wait to watch anime in my car

    Crunchyroll is coming to a range of vehicles thanks to a new Appning partnership.

23. Xbox unveils new limited edition Gears of War controllers, and fans say 'they look frigging awesome'

    The controller releases on September 30

24. Good news, 4K Blu-ray fans: Dolby confirms that Dolby Vision 2 HDR can work on existing players and disc tech — bad news: it's up to the manufacturers, and Sony already said 'we do not plan to provide an update'

    Dolby says all Dolby Vision 2 TVs will make regular Dolby Vision look better anyway — which is good, because it seems like we might not get the Blu-ray support we'd want.

25. 'One of the best 3D printers out there': Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo brings fast four-color printing and filament drying together for $100 less

    Anycubic's CoreXY 3D printer delivers fast four-color printing and filament drying out of the box.