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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM’s ERIC ‘A.K.’ KNUTSON: ‘You Can Either Fight A.I. Or You Can Learn How To Use It’
Flotsam and Jetsam vocalist Eric “A.K.” Knutson has spoken out about the use of artificial intelligence in music, arguing that bands should learn to work with the technology rather than resist it. In a new interview with Poland’s MetalSide, he explained that the Arizona metal band used AI to help create a few seconds of…
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2 aircraft intercepted while Trump watched New Jersey golf tournament
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said Sunday it intercepted two aircraft over Bedminster, N.J., where President Trump watched the LIV Golf Bedminster tournament at his New Jersey golf course. According to a statement from NORAD, “F-16s intercepted multiple general aviation aircraft today that violated temporary flight restrictions over Bedminster, NJ.” “All aircraft were…
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Clicks’ Power Keyboard brings BlackBerry-style typing to any phone — with some compromises
Clicks Technology, the startup pushing to revive physical keyboards on smartphones, has begun shipping its $99 MagSafe-compatible Power Keyboard this summer following earlier delays, with 75% of first-batch pre-orders now delivered. The slide-out keyboard attaches magnetically to a range of phone sizes and works in both portrait and landscape orientations, offering an alternative to onscreen…
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PSA: Steam users have been hit by a cyber attack, ‘expect fake messages’
Valve has warned Steam Machine and Steam Controller users in Europe that a cyber attack on its logistics partner CEVA Logistics has exposed their personal data. CEVA, which handles hardware fulfilment for Valve in Europe, notified the company of the breach on 7 August 2026, prompting Valve to alert affected customers and urge vigilance against…
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Save 30% on One of the Coolest and Most Interactive Space-Themed LEGO Sets Ever
Amazon has cut the price of the LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set (42179) to $51.95, a 30% saving that IGN’s commerce team says is the lowest price it has tracked, undercutting the previous low of $60 seen in 2025. The deal will appeal to space enthusiasts and LEGO Technic fans, as…
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The Guardian view on Meta’s smart glasses: regulators must get on the front foot | Editorial
This Guardian editorial argues that UK regulators are lagging behind businesses in responding to the privacy risks posed by Meta’s smart glasses, which critics have dubbed “pervert glasses” due to their potential for covert filming. While venues such as Wetherspoons, theatre group ATG, restaurants, schools and members’ clubs have already banned the devices, ministers have…
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Steam user data ‘may have been compromised’ by a cyberattack targeting Valve’s European shipping partner
Valve has warned that some European customers who bought Steam hardware may have had their delivery information compromised after a cyberattack on CEVA Logistics, its regional shipping partner. The incident matters because the exposed details could be used for targeted phishing, scam calls or other fraud, although Valve itself was not reported to have been…
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Bernie Sanders calls on Silicon Valley to ‘pause AI development’ in interest of humanity
US Senator Bernie Sanders has written to the chief executives of Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic urging them to pause AI development, warning that Congress will step in with regulation if the pace of deployment continues unchecked. The Vermont senator argues that AI systems have crossed a “critical” risk threshold and that their creators are losing…
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Rockets recover to beat Brave and qualify for final
Trent Rockets fought back from a disastrous start to their innings to beat Southern Brave in a Hundred women’s competition eliminator-stage match at Trent Bridge, securing their place in the tournament final. The victory means Southern Brave, who had appeared strong opponents, are instead knocked into the eliminator, leaving their route to the final far…
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What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event
Google is set to hold its annual Made by Google hardware launch event on Wednesday, where it is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 range along with updated smartwatches, refreshed earbuds and possibly a new item tracker. The event is notable for its unusual evening timing and for being hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, while…