# election denial (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover election denial. Page: Feed: --- ## [Nothing OS 5.0 brings a new Glyph Interface app and a more customizable homescreen](https://techiemag.co.uk/nothing-os-5-0-brings-a-new-glyph-interface-app-and-a-more-customizable-homescreen/) _2026-08-25 · News Room · Techie Mag_ With the new design of Nothing OS 5.0, app icons and widgets can use adaptive color to get color tints pulled from your wallpaper, which update whenever your wallpaper changes. Alongside Android’s built-in Dynamic Colors, the company says it allows you to have specific elements change to match your wallpaper “while Nothing’s predominantly monochrome character stays underneath.” While I like… ## [Dreame’s dream of a rocket-powered car is dead](https://techiemag.co.uk/dreames-dream-of-a-rocket-powered-car-is-dead/) _2026-08-25 · News Room · Techie Mag_ According to CarNewsChina, the company’s automotive division called “Project Starry Sky” once employed over 1,000 people, but now only a handful legal and HR staffers remain, charged with winding down the operation. In a statement, Dreame said it “recently adjusted certain operations that were in the exploratory phase,” and that going forward, it would focus on four key business areas: “smart… ## [Review: Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold](https://techiemag.co.uk/review-google-pixel-11-pro-fold/) _2026-08-25 · News Room · Techie Mag_ It’s a shame the Fold is only available in two colors: Obsidian, the color of my review unit, looks more like a dark matte gray than black, while Olive Green has a shinier gold frame. I’m not a fan of Google’s asymmetrical design. With the Pixel 11 Pro Fold closed, there’s a curved corner cutout, and when you open the phone, the two halves have slightly different thicknesses. All folding phones… ## [Take a look at Microsoft’s new 25th anniversary Halo accessories](https://techiemag.co.uk/take-a-look-at-microsofts-new-25th-anniversary-halo-accessories/) _2026-08-25 · News Room · Techie Mag_ The new Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary collection features a handful of limited edition gadgets available for pre-order today. Paying homage to the Halo special edition of the original Xbox, almost everything in the collection is translucent “OG Green,” matching the Xbox Series X25 limited edition console it announced in June at E3. That includes 25th anniversary versions of the Razer Basilisk… ## [The US Just Recorded Its First 2 Measles Deaths This Year](https://techiemag.co.uk/the-us-just-recorded-its-first-2-measles-deaths-this-year/) _2026-08-25 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Amid a 35-year high in US measles cases, two people in Pennsylvania have died after contracting the virus, the state’s health department confirmed on Tuesday. They are the first measles-related deaths in the country this year. Both individuals were unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County in south-central Pennsylvania, which has a large Amish population. The health department said in a statement… ## [Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ trims your Reels clips for you](https://techiemag.co.uk/instagrams-first-draft-trims-your-reels-clips-for-you/) _2026-08-25 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Instagram is launching a new Reels-editing feature that automatically trims your video clips to focus on the highlights. The feature, called First Draft, is rolling out to Instagram’s iPhone app and provides a “starting point” that you can build upon with other edits, according to an announcement on Tuesday. An example shared by Instagram shows a user selecting multiple clips for a reel and then… ## [Spirit Airlines Wants to Sell Its Data to Google. Former Flight Attendants Are Freaked Out](https://techiemag.co.uk/spirit-airlines-wants-to-sell-its-data-to-google-former-flight-attendants-are-freaked-out/) _2026-08-25 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Spirit Airlines may have declared bankruptcy this spring, but the budget airline is still worth something—to AI giants, at least. In mid-August, Google won a $10 million bid to purchase some 34 years of the airline’s data, from invoices and flight operations information to Wi-Fi sales, employee records, and crew pairings. In a statement, a Google spokesperson said the data “can be helpful in… ## [Apple’s new Mac Mini has fresh M6 and M5 Pro chip offerings — and higher prices](https://techiemag.co.uk/apples-new-mac-mini-has-fresh-m6-and-m5-pro-chip-offerings-and-higher-prices/) _2026-08-25 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Apple is announcing a new generation of the Mac Mini, once again offering two models: one with a new M6 chip and a higher-end model with the M5 Pro found in this year’s MacBook Pro. The new Minis have the same tiny design and footprint as the 2024 M4 / M4 Pro models, but with upgraded internals, faster performance, and speedier ethernet ports. The M6 Mac Mini starts at $899, while the M5 Pro model… ## [It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Really](https://techiemag.co.uk/it-should-be-harder-to-apply-for-a-job-no-really/) _2026-08-25 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Three years ago, Andrew Stockwell had his hiring routine down to a science. As head of people for the software-buying company Vendr, Stockwell posted a listing, waited a few days, and then reviewed a few dozen applications—up to 100, if he was lucky. Recruiters identified other potential candidates, adding a few more applicants to the mix. Stockwell read résumés, conducted interviews, and passed… ## [Apple’s ‘new’ polishing cloth is the same except $10 cheaper](https://techiemag.co.uk/apples-new-polishing-cloth-is-the-same-except-10-cheaper/) _2026-08-25 · News Room · Techie Mag_ It doesn’t look like anything else has changed, as the description matches an archived version of Apple’s old polishing cloth, which it no longer lists on its website. The polishing cloth is compatible with what looks like the same massive list of Apple products, including the iPhone 5 and up. It “cleans any Apple display, including nano-texture, safely and effectively.” Curiously, the products… ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HEN21zMw1jxP) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Doodle generative compositions in your browser with Musical Spirograph](https://techiemag.co.uk/doodle-generative-compositions-in-your-browser-with-musical-spirograph/) _2026-08-22 · News Room · Techie Mag_ I remember having a Spirograph as a kid and being obsessed with it. Its geometric patterns are hypnotic and gorgeous. I also love generative music composition. So bringing those two things together in a browser tab, I’m hooked. Musical Spirograph is a relatively simple concept. A set of points dash around the screen according to mathematical equations, generating hypotrochoids and epitrochoids.… ## [Amazon just hiked the prices for Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle products by up to 60 percent](https://techiemag.co.uk/amazon-just-hiked-the-prices-for-echo-fire-tv-and-kindle-products-by-up-to-60-percent/) _2026-08-22 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Citing “significant increases in memory and storage component costs,” in a statement given to Fortune, Amazon has raised prices on Echos, Kindles, Fire TVs, and Eeros by up to 60 percent. The cheapest products in Amazon’s lineup were hit hardest, with the Echo Dot smart speaker jumping from $49.99 to $79.99. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max also rose by over 40 percent to $84.99, and the base level Kindle… ## [Your Expired Visa Card Could Be ‘Zombified’ to Make Contactless Payments](https://techiemag.co.uk/your-expired-visa-card-could-be-zombified-to-make-contactless-payments/) _2026-08-22 · News Room · Techie Mag_ As the controversial vehicle surveillance giant Flock Safety continues to expand, WIRED got the code for the company’s new AI policing tool and reconstructed the software to show that its capabilities go far beyond reading license plates and tracking vehicles. We also published the story this week of a Rhode Island police officer who was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less… ## [An okay laptop with 16GB of RAM is better than a nice laptop with 8GB, and this $520 HP OmniBook proves it](https://techiemag.co.uk/an-okay-laptop-with-16gb-of-ram-is-better-than-a-nice-laptop-with-8gb-and-this-520-hp-omnibook-proves-it/) _2026-08-22 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Laptop prices are out of whack. $500 used to get you a tolerable laptop, and $900 got you a really good one. They often had similar CPU, RAM, and storage options because that stuff was comparatively cheap; the difference was often in build quality and screen rather than power. But RAMageddon has thrown everything off. Even laptops like the $950 Surface Laptop now start with 8GB of RAM, which isn’t… ## [Review: Saily Ultra eSIM Premium Plan](https://techiemag.co.uk/review-saily-ultra-esim-premium-plan/) _2026-08-22 · News Room · Techie Mag_ I tested the Premium plan extensively in the UK and briefly in Europe. It was quick and easy to set up in the Saily app and kept me connected as I roamed, offering decent speeds up to around 300 Mbps on 5G networks in city center locations, inevitably dropping off to 4G and around 15 Mbps in more rural spots. The specific speeds you’ll get depend entirely on the local network. Saily piggybacks on… ## [Two great new repairable gadgets](https://techiemag.co.uk/two-great-new-repairable-gadgets/) _2026-08-22 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 141, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, I’m newish here too, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been getting back into the Installer groove, trying out some ergonomic Switch 2 grips I bought on Etsy, researching bike stuff because I’m about to get a… ## [Set Up a Separate Work Profile on Your Android Phone](https://techiemag.co.uk/set-up-a-separate-work-profile-on-your-android-phone/) _2026-08-22 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Our phones have become do-it-all gadgets. They enable us to keep in touch with one another, track how many steps we’re taking each day, snap photos of everything, and access the collective knowledge of humanity. All that universal functionality extends across both our work and personal lives. The gadget that pings you on Slack when your colleague has a question is the same one that alerts you when… ## [I Tested the Best Mattress Toppers for a Good Night’s Sleep](https://techiemag.co.uk/i-tested-the-best-mattress-toppers-for-a-good-nights-sleep/) _2026-08-22 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Honorable Mentions Not everything we test makes the cut as a pick, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad mattress topper. Here are a few that our testers slept on and got a good night’s sleep with but didn’t love as much as the picks above. Avocado Alpaca Topper for $1,240: If you’re looking for a mattress topper that’s extra soft, WIRED reviewer Scott Gilbertson recommends the Avocado Alpaca Mattress… ## [NASA Cancels Its Rescue Mission for the Aging Swift Telescope](https://techiemag.co.uk/nasa-cancels-its-rescue-mission-for-the-aging-swift-telescope/) _2026-08-22 · News Room · Techie Mag_ The Swift space observatory has been in operation since 2004. It specializes in gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), the most energetic electromagnetic explosions known in the universe. Its original mission was supposed to last just two years. More than two decades later, it continues to explore some of the most violent phenomena in the cosmos. Now it is nearing the end of its life. Swift doesn’t have a… ## [Tesla’s Door Handles Lead to Its Biggest Recall Yet](https://techiemag.co.uk/teslas-door-handles-lead-to-its-biggest-recall-yet/) _2026-08-22 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Government regulators have spent the last year asking serious questions about Tesla’s electronic, retractable door handles, a cool-looking automotive design flourish that has since been imitated by plenty of competitors. The handles have been blamed, in the US and in China, for making it difficult for passengers to quickly exit vehicles and for impeding rescue efforts. A handful of crash victims’… ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mNdVQ2jpr2mt) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [TikTok will pay $400 million to settle DOJ child privacy lawsuit](https://techiemag.co.uk/tiktok-will-pay-400-million-to-settle-doj-child-privacy-lawsuit/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ The US Department of Justice announced on Friday that TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit filed in 2024 over allegedly violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). In the lawsuit, the DOJ alleged that TikTok collected data from children without notifying parents or obtaining consent and did not delete the accounts when parents requested. TikTok is set to pay $300… ## [The Unlikely Place at the Center of China’s AI Boom](https://techiemag.co.uk/the-unlikely-place-at-the-center-of-chinas-ai-boom/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Travel just two hours west of Beijing by train, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by the rolling grasslands and ancient cinder cones of Inner Mongolia. This vast, arid land has long been China’s capital of sheep farming and coal mining, but over the last few years, it has become the hottest place in the country to build an AI data center. In Ulanqab, a city in Inner Mongolia home to about 1.5… ## [HoverAir’s transforming modular drone has already been halted in the US](https://techiemag.co.uk/hoverairs-transforming-modular-drone-has-already-been-halted-in-the-us/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ I am so sorry, fellow US gadget fans: the FCC’s drone ban appears to have struck again. The HoverAir Versa — a baby steadycam with snap-on propeller wings that transform it into a drone — has already stopped taking US orders just three days after its Indiegogo debut, and may be forced to abandon shipping plans in the US. HoverAir is now telling backers it’s only shipping its camera to the US, not… ## [Over one million people have clicked LinkedIn’s AI slop button](https://techiemag.co.uk/over-one-million-people-have-clicked-linkedins-ai-slop-button/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ LinkedIn actually announced a “Seems like AI slop” button on July 30th, and the company says that a lot of people have already used it. According to a Thursday post from chief product officer Hari Srinivasan, “over a million people” have clicked on the button, which is accessible from the three dots menu on a post. LinkedIn announced the button a few weeks after AI detector Pangram determined that… ## [Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri](https://techiemag.co.uk/apple-is-laying-off-staffers-working-on-the-vision-pro-and-siri/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Apple is laying off staff on the Siri and the Vision Pro teams, according to Bloomberg. The cuts include “largely shutting down” a Vision Pro gaming team and “reducing the size” of the team that makes Vision Pro immersive content, the publication says. More than 200 jobs were cut. Apple said in a statement to Bloomberg it was making the changes to “to evolve our business to deliver the best… ## [Walmart is finally adding Apple Pay and Google Pay](https://techiemag.co.uk/walmart-is-finally-adding-apple-pay-and-google-pay/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Walmart will soon allow you to pay for your items with Google Pay or Apple Pay. In an announcement on Friday, Walmart says it’s going to bring tap-to-pay capabilities to “select” Walmart and Sam’s Club locations starting August 24th, before rolling out support to all US stores by the end of 2026 and gas stations by mid-2027. This launch has been a long time coming, as Walmart was one of the last… ## [Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here](https://techiemag.co.uk/metas-big-reckoning-is-here/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ My colleague Paresh Dave and I each spent a day in federal court in Oakland, California, this week, monitoring the latest Meta child safety trial. In case you missed it in the spring, Meta (along with YouTube) lost a landmark social media case in California, in which a jury found the companies liable for harming a young user with certain design features in their apps. Then, earlier this month,… ## [Major YouTube creators are facing backlash for accepting AI money](https://techiemag.co.uk/major-youtube-creators-are-facing-backlash-for-accepting-ai-money/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ In response to these videos, other creators started sharing what appear to be screenshots of partnership offers they’d received from PR firms working on Higgsfield’s behalf. All of this led fans to the conclusion that Higgsfield has been trying to use creators to boost its profile and garner goodwill from the public. Almost immediately, fans began dragging Haapoja and Kolder for seemingly working… ## [Best Early Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): AirTags, Dyson, and More](https://techiemag.co.uk/best-early-tech-labor-day-sales-id-shop-myself-2026-airtags-dyson-and-more/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ It’s never too early for deals, and the sales have already started popping up for Labor Day. While the holiday is a little later than usual this year (falling on Monday, September 7), that hasn’t stopped plenty of our favorite tech gear from going on sale, from Dyson vacuums to Apple AirTags and even Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones. Every item we feature is a tech gadget the WIRED Reviews team has… ## [My big, fat, technophobic cat](https://techiemag.co.uk/my-big-fat-technophobic-cat/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ He hates weigh-in days. My cat Pablo is a voluptuous boy. His primordial pouch, originally thought to protect cats’ squishy insides, hangs low and wobbles to and fro. Once, when he was five or six, a vet sternly sat my spouse and me down, gravely stating, “He’s simply too young to be this fat.” Pablo didn’t care, but we were traumatized. Now that he’s 10, the vets have repeatedly scolded us. All… ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TX2NQgMlDNue) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis](https://techiemag.co.uk/the-super-el-nino-wont-fix-the-wests-water-crisis/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ The Colorado River, which provides water for 40 million people across seven states, is at a crisis point. The two largest reservoirs in the US, Lakes Mead and Powell, provide critical supply for states along the lower part of the river; both have hit multiple record low points this month. Enter El Niño. The weather phenomenon, which is shaping up to be the strongest one of its kind in recorded… ## [Tesla sunsets its Solar Roof tiles](https://techiemag.co.uk/tesla-sunsets-its-solar-roof-tiles/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Tesla has discontinued Solar Roof, its solar panels designed to look like regular roofing tiles, Electrek reports. Sources “close to the program” told the publication that Tesla has informed its third-party installer network that Solar Roof is no longer available to order, and that only conventional solar panels will be supplied going forward. While Tesla hasn’t officially announced that it’s… ## [The Patrick Clancy Conspiracy Theories Are Rooted in the Harsh Realities of Motherhood](https://techiemag.co.uk/the-patrick-clancy-conspiracy-theories-are-rooted-in-the-harsh-realities-of-motherhood/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ For many watching Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, the primary takeaway has been how the deaths of her three small children—Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callen, eight months—were tragically preventable. Lawyers for the Massachusetts nurse are arguing that she’s not criminally responsible for strangling her children, because she suffered from severe postpartum psychosis, a rare mental health condition… ## [Patreon’s algorithm is changing to help smaller creators get discovered](https://techiemag.co.uk/patreons-algorithm-is-changing-to-help-smaller-creators-get-discovered/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Patreon has announced a number of new and overhauled features that are designed to “build a better network – and a better internet,” according to CEO Jack Conte. The Patreon roadmap includes discovery algorithm updates, platform and security improvements, and new features for both creators and fans. In a lengthy blog post, Conte outlines each of the changes and says they aim to address how the… ## [Review: Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60](https://techiemag.co.uk/review-nyrius-phoenix-home-true-4k60/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ The Phoenix Home transmitter only has one HDMI input for the source video and the receiver only has one HDMI out for connecting to a TV or projector. This was never an issue for me and kept things simple. The transmission quality is frankly amazing. The Phoenix transmits in 4K resolution at up to 60 frames per second (fps) and supports Dolby Atmos, DTS, and 7.1 channel surround sound. It can… ## [Influencers and Resellers Are Turning Empty Boxes Into Big Cash](https://techiemag.co.uk/influencers-and-resellers-are-turning-empty-boxes-into-big-cash/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Doctor Who, One Piece, Pokémon, Star Wars. Empty product boxes from these popular properties have been listed on eBay for $2,500 and up. It’s not too surprising to anyone familiar with modern nerd-dom that even the empty boxes for these perennial collectibles would command high prices. But look what they’re joined by in that elite bracket: a Bottega Stardust Sparkling Rosé bottle and box (listed… ## [The Single English County Saying No to Palantir](https://techiemag.co.uk/the-single-english-county-saying-no-to-palantir/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ The UK government has six months to decide whether to terminate a deal worth more than $400 million between the country’s National Health Service and American software company Palantir. If one part of the NHS is already doing without Palantir, politicians are asking, why can’t the rest of the country? In 2023, the UK commissioned Palantir to develop a “federated data platform” (FDP) that could… ## [Ruggable Discount Code: 30% Off Rugs | August 2026](https://techiemag.co.uk/ruggable-discount-code-30-off-rugs-august-2026/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Ruggable Pamir Ivory Multicolor Rug Buy Two Items, Get 15% Off With This Ruggable Coupon For a limited time, Ruggable is offering 15% off your entire order when you purchase at least two eligible items. Just use the Ruggable promo code BUY2GET15 at checkout. The Ruggable discount includes, but is not limited to rugs, pillows, pet beds, and more. It doesn’t, however, include gift cards, swatches,… ## [Genki’s new customizable controller has a big screen and adjustable buttons](https://techiemag.co.uk/genkis-new-customizable-controller-has-a-big-screen-and-adjustable-buttons/) _2026-08-21 · News Room · Techie Mag_ After collaborating with 8BitDo on a gamepad two years ago, Genki launched the first controller the company designed from the ground up today. With an unorthodox design that positions its thumbsticks and buttons above a large 2.9-inch LCD screen, the Manta looks a lot chunkier than competing controllers. But what really sets it apart is a deeper focus on customizability with numerous settings that… ## [Framework says it’s addressing a BIOS update that bricked some of its older laptops](https://techiemag.co.uk/framework-says-its-addressing-a-bios-update-that-bricked-some-of-its-older-laptops/) _2026-08-20 · News Room · Techie Mag_ We’ve received reports of a small percentage of Framework Laptop 13 7040 Series BIOS updates resulting in non-bootable boards and are investigating the root cause of the issue. In the meantime, in addition to replacing in-warranty Mainboards, we are making exceptions for out-of-warranty replacements where we can confirm a stable-release BIOS update caused the board to become non-bootable. In… ## [Waymo lifts the lid on the ‘brain’ powering its robotaxis](https://techiemag.co.uk/waymo-lifts-the-lid-on-the-brain-powering-its-robotaxis/) _2026-08-20 · News Room · Techie Mag_ What’s in the trunk of your car? Shopping bags? A spare tire? Jumper cables? What about a high-powered computer capable of performing up to one quadrillion operations a second? Only if you’re Waymo. For the first time, Waymo revealed key details about the heavy compute “brain” housed in the trunk of its robotaxis, including chip architecture, processor specs, and internal component details. The… ## [A new app makes the HiLight feature on the Pixel 11 Pro actually useful](https://techiemag.co.uk/a-new-app-makes-the-hilight-feature-on-the-pixel-11-pro-actually-useful/) _2026-08-20 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Google’s new HiLight notification LED on the Pixel 11 Pro is nearly useless. Out of the box, the only two things it can glow for are when the phone is face down and you’re interacting with Gemini, or when you get a call from a favorite contact. And even then, it can only glow one of five colors! This is a massive wasted opportunity for a feature that used to be so beloved on older Android phones,… ## [Amazon’s drone deliveries are landing in pools and ponds](https://techiemag.co.uk/amazons-drone-deliveries-are-landing-in-pools-and-ponds/) _2026-08-20 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Amazon’s speedy drone delivery service will soon reach 500 cities across the US — but that might just mean there are more pools to drop packages into. On Wednesday, ABC7 News Bay Area shared a video showing an Amazon delivery drone hovering over a customer’s pool in Texas, before opening its hatch and plopping the package directly into the water. This isn’t the first time Amazon’s drones have… ## [Here’s what data Comcast says its motion-detecting routers collect](https://techiemag.co.uk/heres-what-data-comcast-says-its-motion-detecting-routers-collect/) _2026-08-20 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Comcast announced a new platform this week called Xfinity Shield that includes the option to let customers turn their routers into motion sensors. Many people reacted with fear and anger. “I am not enabling this. I am also seriously considering replacing my leased gateway with my own equipment, because a device I do not control sitting in my living room measuring the motion of my family is not a… ## [A MAGA County’s Top Election Official Wants to Hire Election Denial Superstar Tina Peters](https://techiemag.co.uk/a-maga-countys-top-election-official-wants-to-hire-election-denial-superstar-tina-peters/) _2026-08-20 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Last week, Clint Curtis, the top election official in Shasta County, California, publicly accused members of his own staff of bypassing security, which he later claimed was an attempt “to sabotage a federal election.” Days later, Curtis announced plans to hire a new deputy: Tina Peters, the election denial superstar who was convicted of seven counts related to election interference in 2024 and… ## [I bought DJI’s banned Pocket 4P camera, and it was cheap and easy](https://techiemag.co.uk/i-bought-djis-banned-pocket-4p-camera-and-it-was-cheap-and-easy/) _2026-08-20 · News Room · Techie Mag_ As a kid, I always imagined the “black market” would be like the movies: Shady vendors hawking illicit goods along dusty streets. But if you want a banned DJI Osmo Pocket 4 or Pocket 4 Pro camera in the US, you can just reach for your phone. They’re on Temu, AliExpress, eBay, Mercari — even Amazon and Newegg — with fast, free shipping and no risk of tariffs or seizures. That’s because these… ## [The 3 Best USB Phone Chargers (2026): Anker, DeWalt](https://techiemag.co.uk/the-3-best-usb-phone-chargers-2026-anker-dewalt/) _2026-08-20 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Anker is a brand I trust for charging technology. But it’s worth noting that retractable cables introduce a couple failure points that could lower longevity. The cable can’t be swapped out if it gets worn, and the retraction mechanism itself could wear out. Tidiness has a price, it seems. This said, the charger is not overly expensive, usually retailing closer to $20. Best Front and Back Seat Car… ## [Slack is launching collaborative vibe-coding channels](https://techiemag.co.uk/slack-is-launching-collaborative-vibe-coding-channels/) _2026-08-20 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Slack is introducing dedicated channels where teams can vibe-code together with AI agents instead of jumping between different tools and conversations. The Slack Code launch includes open, project-specific code channels with dedicated user tabs, alongside features that compare coding changes and preview HTML output before the project is shipped. “With Slack Code, when you have an idea or need to… ## [Bumble Tried to Change Dating, but the Dating Market Forced It to Change Instead](https://techiemag.co.uk/bumble-tried-to-change-dating-but-the-dating-market-forced-it-to-change-instead/) _2026-08-20 · News Room · Techie Mag_ Not even 24 hours after dating app Bumble announced it was getting rid of its trademark feature that requires women to make the first move, Robin H.’s inbox was already attracting unwanted attention. “This guy responded to my prompt, and he wasn’t a person I would have swiped on. I can’t believe some of these men think we’re a match,” the 53-year-old social worker in Orlando, Florida, tells WIRED.…