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A great new lease of life for your old smartphone? Google teams up with university researchers to create low-cost data centers out of 2,000 old Pixel phones -
Google and the University of California, San Diego transformed retired Pixel smartphones into computing clusters, exploring lower-cost data center alternatives while reducing electronic waste.
I tested 4 more 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that are worth adding your collection — including a great Dolby Atmos showcase, and two sumptuous DTS music movies (well, one of them's Spinal Tap, but it absolutely counts) -
It's Blu-ray's 20th anniversary, which gave me an excuse to lock myself in a room for a work day with 4 discs released in 2026 that I missed testing previously.
I listened to the ‘world’s first audiophile soundbar’ — and unbelievably, I think it might actually justify that claim -
1500W of speaker power in a three-way speaker system that reaches down to 25Hz without subwoofer — and some robust bracing to make sure actually stays where you mount it
How to watch Germany vs Ivory Coast: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news -
Here's how to watch Germany vs Ivory Coast for free online and from anywhere as two winning sides battle for control of Group E in World Cup 2026.
The upcoming Star Fox 64 remake is too conservative, but wouldn’t you overcorrect after a disaster like Star Fox Zero? -
We return to the wondrous world of Star Fox Zero on the Wii U ahead of the launch of the next Star Fox 64 remake.
Microsoft CSO acknowledges that humans are struggling to keep up with AI advancement, reckons we've got a 'narrowing window to understand AI' before it's, well, too late -
Researchers warn AI capabilities are advancing faster than human understanding, creating growing concerns about oversight, transparency, and control.
Chinese scientists ran an AI program on a virtual light-based computer system inside its real 'digital twin' PC — you can't get more meta than that (thanks Inception) -
Chinese researchers created a digital twin optical computing framework allowing AI training, optimization, and validation before deployment on hardware.
Already watched the Sugar season 2 premiere? Here are 3 more gritty Apple TV crime shows to satisfy your inner sleuth -
Sugar season 2 is now streaming and there's more great crime shows where that came from.
How to watch Ecuador vs Curacao: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026 as both sides seek first points -
Here's how to watch Ecuador vs Curacao for free online and from anywhere as both sides fight to keep their World Cup 2026 hopes alive.
Quote of the day by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy: 'There is no compression algorithm for experience' — wisdom on avoiding shortcuts in life and business -
At a time of heavy automation and job losses, enterprises must also consider how useful individuals with real, practical experience might be
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, June 21 (game #840) -
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, June 21 (game #1609) -
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, June 21 (game #1106) -
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.
‘Use GenAI.mil, do the best you can': Pentagon officials boast of using AI to generate Congress reports -
1.5 million Pentagon workers now use GenAI.mil as Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael encourages its use.
‘A better price for the same performance’: I reviewed Sonos’ cheaper Era 100 SL wireless speaker, and was shocked at how few concessions were made to make this a bargain -
Sonos’s cheaper Era 100 makes no sonic sacrifices — although some users might find themselves missing out on a few nice-to-have features.
‘Like having the orchestra pit spread out in front of you’: I reviewed Sennheiser’s Momentum 5 headphones, and I was wowed by their epic soundstage — but their weaker treble requires a bit of tweaking -
Crammed with clever features, a long-lived battery and a wide soundstage, the Sennheiser Momentum 5 are very capable — but their default tuning requires a bit of polish to get the best results.
How to watch Tunisia vs Japan: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026 -
Here's how to watch Tunisia vs Japan for free online and from anywhere as the Samurai Blue seek a crucial victory to reach the World Cup 2026 knockout stage.
GPD debuts mini PC with a 25W Core Ultra X7 358H CPU with an iGPU that's almost as fast as the 3050M — but shame about the GPIO snub -
GPD’s Panther Lake Mini PC combines powerful Arc B390 graphics with high-speed connectivity, though the X7 model loses MCIO expansion.
'From' EPs Talk Season 4's Man in Yellow and Murderous Dolls -
I chatted with John Griffin, Jeff Pinkner and Jack Bender about the penultimate season.
The 4 turntables they really want on Graduation Day — or for their new apartment — as picked by an audio editor -
I test audio kit for a living, and any of this quartet is the right choice for a graduation gift — see my picks for traditional hi-fi setups, Bluetooth streaming or even Sonos compatibility