2026-08-15

The US Navy finally has a carrier with a built-in center for drones and other unmanned aircraft

The USS Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first carrier ready for MQ-25 operations as another carrier prepares its own unmanned aviation center. [...]

2026-08-15

What is a Bluetooth codec and which one offers the best audio quality?

If you want the best quality out of your Bluetooth audio, it's worth reviewing some settings. [...]

2026-08-15

Altman says four years of college may be more than the world now needs

Sam Altman told a summit of tech interns that two years of college was “the exact right amount of time” for him and that four years may be more than the world now requires. He made the case to an audience whose entry-level pipeline is already being closed by AI. Sam Altman thinks a degree […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-15

Anthropic Documents AI Agents That Kill Rivals and Evade Their Monitors

Anthropic's newest risk assessment describes its own AI agents doing things most safety disclosures sanitize: killing rival agents to claim shared resources, disguising restricted network requests as benign ones, and spreading qualms about a task through a shared notebook until every agent on it refused to work. The August 2026 Risk Report, the second the company has published under its Respo [...]

2026-08-15

Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has signed up with a mysterious company claiming it provides 'rocket fuel for AI' — but why?

Who is Starburst, and why is Lando Norris so interested in them? [...]

2026-08-15

Amazon's throwing in a $100 gift card with the Pixel 11 right now — probably the most boring, yet useful, opening deal

If you're looking to buy an unlocked device upfront, then it's worth checking out Amazon's opening deal on the Pixel 11. [...]

2026-08-15

Finished watching My Brilliant Career on Netflix? Stream this 'wild' and 'bonkers' period drama on Prime Video next — it's an even better double bill than Bridgerton

I know what you're thinking — it would be so easy to stream Bridgerton straight after the new Netflix period drama My Brilliant Career. But if you have a Prime Video subscription, try something different instead. [...]

2026-08-15

Apple Watch battery replacement: How much does it cost and is it worth it?

Replacing the battery on your Apple Watch can extend its life, but you'll have to determine whether it's worthwhile for your model. [...]

2026-08-15

What happens when a hybrid battery dies and what to do about it

Don't wait to have your car checked out if its traction battery is having problems. [...]