2026-08-31

‘Makes up for its predecessor’s fumbles, rather than actually keeping pace with competitors’ — I like this Epson projector’s Google TV OS and boosted HDMI ports but these quality of life upgrades are too little too late

The LifeStudio Grand is a refresh of Epson’s earlier LS650 projector, and while it has some good-to-see improvements, it’s not a major upgrade. [...]

2026-08-31

'If you’re looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard, you can’t do much better': I tested a budget clacker that's impressive for gaming or home working — but its cutbacks are evident

How well does this retro-looking mechanical keyboard perform by modern standards? [...]

2026-08-30

AI agents have no sense of time and are not aware of it

AI coding assistants like Claude Code and Codex have no sense of time, according to a new study. Both systematically overestimate how long tasks will take. Codex is off by as much as ten times the actual duration. They also rate their own work about 20 percentage points too high. For long, autonomous tasks, that creates a real problem with oversight.<br /> The article AI agents have no sense [...]

2026-08-30

How to watch US Open Day 1 2026: FREE live streams of Venus Williams, Novak Djokovic, Jessica Pegula and more

All the ways to watch Day 1 live streams at 2026 US Open online and from anywhere – including for FREE – as the stars get things started at Flushing Meadows. [...]

2026-08-30

I tested 3 of the best-selling cheap open earbuds on Amazon, from Belkin, Anker and Tozo — and there’s a clear winner for me

Open earbuds are tricky to get right, so are Amazon's super bargain buds really worth your time? [...]

2026-08-30

How to check if your TV is playing in 4K or not

There's plenty of 4K content to watch on your 4K TV, but not everything is in Ultra HD. Thankfully, you can check what you're currently seeing. [...]

2026-08-30

Which member of The Beatles are you? Tell us your tech choices in this personality quiz and find out

A big fan of The Beatles? This 30-question tech personality quiz will determine which band member you're most like. [...]

2026-08-30

UK networks are not ready for AI traffic, say mobile operators

VodafoneThree’s networks director says UK mobile quality is not ready for AI traffic and that planning rules, not money, are the obstacle, with more than half of its upgrades to existing masts requiring permission. The EU’s Gigabit Infrastructure Act has since November given authorities four months to decide a permit, after which it is deemed […]<br /> This story continues at The Next [...]

2026-08-30

Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored

Burnt out on wrist buzzes and notification overload? A new crop of minimalist wearables promises to collect your health data without demanding your attention. [...]