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Tiny microcontroller development boards are nothing new. Neither are LoRa radios, GPS modules, or solar charging. But every once in a while, someone manages to cram an unusual combination of hardware into a package small enough that it makes you start thinking about projects you didn't know you
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Sleep trackers have become commonplace, but they only tell you how well you slept after the fact. If researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have their way, future wearable sleep technology might actively improve your sleep while you wear it. Their new experimental device, called NEUSLeeP, is a
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* New drone detects wildfires within minutes using thermal and optical sensors * Israeli drone automatically searches vast landscapes for newly ignited wildfires before they spread * Autonomous drone sends fire coordinates directly to emergency command centers within moments Wildfires across Europe had killed at least seventeen civilians and eight firefighters and forced
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In Brief 12:41 PM PDT · August 8, 2026 NextSlide recently announced that it’s joining OpenAI, with the presentation startup’s team members now working on ChatGPT. The NextSlide website currently displays a note from founder Ahmed Beshry describing the startup’s product as one “that could turn prompts,
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* The Pentagon seeks autonomous boats capable of launching drones during maritime operations * Competition offers $100 million before potential $200 million procurement contracts * Three testing sprints will evaluate operational readiness before procurement decisions The Pentagon has released a formal solicitation seeking an unmanned surface vessel capable of launching small attack drones
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If you're of a certain age, you'll remember the frisson of excitement around the launch of Gmail back in 2004. The idea of getting 1GB of storage space completely free of charge seemed wild — and all of your messages could be got at in a simple
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Since they were announced last month, I've been dual-wielding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, the two new premium folding phones from the world's foremost foldable maker. In the two weeks since the phones showed up at my door, I'
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Think our tech is getting a little too smart for its own good? You're not alone. In the past few weeks, TechRadar brought you three key updates on the invasion of your privacy without consent, owing to the AI learning models nestled in our gadgets and appliances. In
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How much hardware do you need to run a large language model (LLM) locally? You need a massive GPU, or a powerful AI-targeted machine like the HP Z2 Mini G1a, right? That's certainly one way to go. Alternatively you could grab a handful of e-waste motherboards, cheap USB
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Save $35: The Google Pixelsnap charger (with stand) just hit a new record-low price at Amazon. This $70 charger is now discounted by 50%, which drops its price to only $35. The charger alone costs $40, so you’re getting the version with a stand for even less with this
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There are so many good TV shows and movies being released across streaming platforms every day. Subscribing to multiple services, however, can get expensive fast. Thankfully, plenty of top-rated streaming services are currently offering big savings — especially for new subscribers, students, teachers and more. We’ve rounded up some of
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An Amazon-owned site in Pecos County, Texas, received a permit to release up to 33 million tons of CO2. by Terrence O'Brien Aug 8, 2026, 5:53 PM UTC Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s
