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Starlink’s V5 dish is now available — here’s how it compares
SpaceX's latest residential dish - the Starlink V5 - is now available in "select areas." It's notably smaller and lighter than the V4 dish with improved power efficiency. It'll be available in more places as SpaceX ramps up production to meet global demand. The company notes that Starlink V5 is not intended for in-motion use […]
Nothing’s good-looking Watch 3 Pro smartwatch is just $69
While most fitness trackers are losing the screens to keep the price low, the CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro is a bit different. The budget-friendly smartwatch with a 1.43-inch OLED display is even cheaper than usual at Amazon, where it costs $69 in every color (the price fluctuates between $79 and $99). Some notable […]
Windows 11’s big patch Tuesday allows you to hold off on updates for longer
Microsoft just released a long list of improvements for Windows 11 as part of its bigger patch Tuesdays, and that includes the ability to pause updates indefinitely, as reported earlier by Windows Central. This option rolled out to Windows Insiders earlier this year, allowing you to hold off on updates for up to 35 days […]
Boston Dynamics tries using ‘robot dogs’ for deliveries
Boston Dynamics' robotic quadruped Spot has already found work doing routine factory inspections and patrolling the ruins of Pompeii, but what about deliveries?. The company is testing a new conveyor belt accessory that allows Spot to carry packages from a vehicle and autonomously unload them on a customer's doorstep in an effort to reduce a […]
Sony delays its new PS5 fight stick
Sony is delaying the launch of its FlexStrike fight stick controller for PS5 and PC, which had been set to launch on August 6th, to an unspecified date in the future. The company blames the delayed launch on "unexpected production delays." The original planned launch of the FlexStrike would have lined up with the release […]
Nous Research Secures a Massive $75M USD to Scale Its Hermes AI Agent
SummaryNous Research is finalizing a new funding round of at least $75 million that would value the AI startup at $1.5 billionLed by Robot Ventures with participation from Union Square Ventures, the capital influx will accelerate the expansion of its product ecosystemThe brand's flagship Hermes agent features autonomous skill acquisition and has amassed massive developer support with over 214,000 GitHub starsNous Research, the developer behind the wildly popular open-source Hermes AI agent, is finalizing negotiations for a funding round of at least $75 million USD. The deal secures a staggering $1.5 billion USD valuation for the startup. Robot Ventures is spearheading the investment with notable participation from Union Square Ventures and other major industry players. The fresh capital fo...
New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium
New hyperscale data centers can't set up shop in New York for up to a year now that Governor Kathy Hochul (D) has signed the nation's first statewide moratorium. But a bill passed by the state legislature that could restrict even more developments still awaits her signature. The order blocks new environmental permits for data […]
Microsoft tests Windows Search without all the ads and fluff
Microsoft is testing a cleaner version of the Windows 11 search menu that strips it of recommended content and ads. In a blog post on Monday, Microsoft announced that it's rolling out the decluttered Search Box to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel as the company looks to regain trust with users and fix Windows. […]
OnePlus is reportedly bailing on the US
OnePlus and its parent company, Oppo, plan to announce in the coming days that OnePlus brand will be leaving the US and European markets, according to a machine translation of a WinFuture report. Should the exit actually happen, it will mark a conclusion to months of rumors about the future of OnePlus. Android Headlines said […]
A two-pack of DJI’s most capable wireless mics just got its first price cut
Smartphones these days have incredible cameras that are capable of taking smooth, sharp video, but the microphones are often lacking, to say the least. A wireless lavalier microphone can dramatically improve the audio quality of your videos, whether you’re the only one talking, or if you’re getting audio from multiple people. The DJI Mic 3 […]
Subversive Capital Files New ‘Ex-Elon’ ETFs for Anti-Musk Investors
SummarySubversive Capital has filed with the SEC to launch two new exchange-traded funds, the Nasdaq-100 Ex-Elon Enterprises ETF (QQNE) and the S&P 500 Ex-Elon Enterprises ETF (SPNE), that systematically exclude companies associated with Elon MuskThe actively managed funds provide broad market exposure while omitting Excluded Enterprises such as Tesla and SpaceX following the recent June 2026 initial public offering of the aerospace manufacturerManaged under the Tidal Trust I structure by portfolio managers Stephen Foy and Christopher P. Mullen, the portfolios reallocate the weight of excluded companies across other index constituents to cater to investors wary of corporate governance risksSubversive Capital filed the Ex-Elon ETFs on July 8, 2026. The move offers a pathway for investor...
This free Mac app reveals the truth about your mystery USB-C cables
Nearly three years ago, I showed you an awesome $8 cable tester that quickly tells you if your USB-C cable is likely fast, slow, powerful, or weak. Sadly, that gadget got discontinued, and I've never found anything as intuitive or inexpensive since. But if you've got a Mac with Apple Silicon chips, you can simply […]
