New research from Gallagher finds that the cost of living, housing and skills shortages are among the challenges for staff retention. Read more: Companies risk losing talent amid persistent challenges, says report
Read MoreCredit: Techradar Microsoft has created Windows XP Crocs as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The custom footwear features a sky blue design with grassy green soles that mimic the conic Bliss wallpaper from the XP era. All I want is for Google to make Android Crocs a thing! Microsoft just did the unthinkable and
Read MoreApple may have only just released macOS Sequoia 15.6 on July 29, but it is already prepping the next update alongside a point update to macOS Sonoma — likely for a security-related patch. Apple shares new RCs for macOS 14.8 and macOS 15.7. Image source: Apple All eyes are on macOS Tahoe 26, but that
Read MoreThe Orico MiniTower is a fun, two-bay RAID enclosure to boost your desktop Mac storage inexpensively. It’s just too bad that it’s limited to 10 gigabit USB-C speed. Orico MiniTower 2 Bay RAID review: Looks like a really tall Mac mini, with a white removable lid. Since the dawn of SCSI, and even before with
Read MoreThe Orico MiniTower is a fun, two-bay RAID enclosure to boost your desktop Mac storage inexpensively. It’s just too bad that it’s limited to 10 gigabit USB-C speed. Orico MiniTower 2 Bay RAID review: Looks like a really tall Mac mini, with a white removable lid. Since the dawn of SCSI, and even before with
Read MoreJetBrains is offering early access to Kineto, an AI-powered, no-code development platform intended to help anybody create professional or personal apps regardless of technical ability. Launched August 5, Kineto helps users create, deploy, and maintain ready-to-use websites and small “single-value” apps without writing a single line of code, JetBrains said. These apps could include a
Read MoreApple is suing the owner of the Apple Cinemas theater chain, Sand Media, over alleged trademark infringement, as reported by Reuters. In the lawsuit, Apple alleges that Apple Cinemas and Sand Media have made efforts to “capitalize on the highly-regarded Apple brand in connection with the aggressive nationwide expansion” and that they have “refused to
Read MoreCredit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Google is rolling out the August Pixel update. It contains bug fixes for the scheduled dark theme, three-button navigation, and gesture navigation. This month’s update is available for the Pixel 6 and above. If you own a Pixel phone, then be on the lookout for a new update. Google
Read MoreAs subscription prices rise, Roku introduces Howdy: a bare-bones, ad-free streaming that costs less than a cup of coffee per month. Roku launches its new streaming service, Howdy Roku has introduced Howdy, a new subscription video-on-demand service available for $2.99 per month. The service launches nationwide on Tuesday, August 5. Howdy offers ad-free streaming with
Read MoreApple’s new AI-powered Support Assistant hasn’t officially launched for everyone, but some users are able to test an early preview. Credit: Apple In July, we learned that there was a strong likelihood that Apple would soon launch a ChatGPT-style AI assistant for Apple Support. Now, it appears to be all but confirmed, thanks to a
Read MoreThe team behind Hyper has launched a new brand, Better Mobile Xperience. Starting with the SolidSafe MagSafe battery pack, they want to redefine the iPhone accessory market — and we’ve been using one. The new BMX MagSafe batteries Hyper has been a mainstay in the Apple accessory space for decades. Some team members here at
Read MoreB&H is blowing out M3 MacBook Air models, with a stellar $450 discount on an upgraded configuration with 24GB of RAM. Save $450 on this upgraded 15-inch MacBook Air. Available for $1,249 in the Midnight finish, this blowout deal at B&H Photo reflects a $450 instant discount on the 15-inch MacBook Air laptop. Equipped with
Read MoreToday, Roku announced the forthcoming arrival of Howdy, a new monthly subscription service that will give its users access to a massive catalog of on-demand films and series. Like other streamers, Howdy will feature a selection of programming licensed from other studios including Lionsgate and Warner Bros., as well its own original productions like Weird:
Read MoreA 2026 General Motors Chevy Silverado electric vehicle (EV) during a Great American Road Trip Expo hosted by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 29, 2025. General Motors claimed a new world record for EV driving on a single charge, after a Chevy Silverado EV traveled 1,059.2 miles without
Read MoreGenie 3 can generate dynamic worlds that you can navigate in real time at 24 frames per second, retaining consistency for a few minutes at a resolution of 720p.
Read MoreThe Aurzen BOOM Air projector launched today with built-in Google TV and a compact, gimbal-style design. It features native 1080p resolution, Dolby Audio, auto-focus, and USB-C power support for use with standard power banks. Priced at $249, it offers a full smart TV experience without the need for extra streaming hardware. For shoppers after a
Read MoreThe ProtoArc EM11 NL is a low-cost way to make your Mac desktop a little more ergonomic, if you can get your head around using a vertical mouse. ProtoArc EM11 NL review: Vertical mice can be better for long-term use We are spoiled for choice when it comes to configurations, options, colors, and connectivity, with
Read MoreCredit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Fitbit has updated its algorithm for more accurate sleep tracking. The new algorithm now accounts for awake times better, supposedly rendering more accurate data about different phases. However, users have complained of increased sensitivity, resulting in their devices capturing shorter sleep durations than the actual time. Fitbit isn’t nearly
Read MoreGrok’s video generator will spit out sexualized clips at the tap of a button. xAI’s new Grok Imagine tool is an AI image and video generator that encourages users to make NSFW content. In contrast to rival generative AI video tools like Google’s Veo and OpenAI’s Sora, which try to block users from generating anything
Read MoreYou know the routine: The IT industry, driven as much by vendor ambition as by necessity, develops many competing standards to solve a simple problem. Today’s culprit: agent-to-agent communication in AI. The recent rise of so-called “standards” for how intelligent agents should communicate echoes past issues with service-oriented architecture, web services, and various messaging middleware
Read MoreNotebookLM asks users to upload collections of documents which are organized into notebooks. Right now, NotebookLM draws only from these notebooks when answering your questions. Gemini support for notebook uploads may let users combine those resources with the wider internet. NotebookLM is arguably one of Google’s most useful AI tools, and has helped introduce us
Read MoreNASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission ended prematurely after losing contact with the satellite just one day post-launch, the agency announced today. Engadget reports: The NASA satellite was part of the IM-2 mission by Intuitive Machines, which took off from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center on February 26 at 7:16PM ET. The Lunar
Read MoreNASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission ended prematurely after losing contact with the satellite just one day post-launch, the agency announced today. Engadget reports: The NASA satellite was part of the IM-2 mission by Intuitive Machines, which took off from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center on February 26 at 7:16PM ET. The Lunar
Read MoreDr Furong Tian works directly with farmers to show that academic research can connect with communities and positively impact environmental recovery and public health. Read more: Why peatland restoration is important for public health
Read MoreThe ProtoArc EM11 NL is a low-cost way to make your Mac desktop a little more ergonomic, if you can get your head around using a vertical mouse. ProtoArc EM11 NL review: Vertical mice can be better for long-term use We are spoiled for choice when it comes to configurations, options, colors, and connectivity, with
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