# mobile phone (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mobile phone. Page: Feed: --- ## [Razer Announces Xbox 25 Anniversary Collection](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402430/razer-xbox-25-anniversary-collection/) _2026-08-26 · Ian Chee · Lowyat.NET_ Videogames peripheral brand Razer has announced a limited edition lineup with Xbox, celebrating the latter’s 25th anniversary. Despite the connotation, the collection does not include a controller, funnily enough. Instead, you get a keyboard, a mouse, and a pair of TWS buds. As for the specific models featured in this Razer Xbox 25 Anniversary Collection, \[…\] The post Razer Announces Xbox 25… ## [TNG eWallet Users Can Now Apply For GXBank Loans Of Up To RM150,000](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402443/tng-ewallet-users-gxbank-loans/) _2026-08-26 · Nurul Kamil · Lowyat.NET_ TNG eWallet users now have more options when seeking loan services on the platform. TNG Digital, the app’s operator, has announced a partnership with GXBank. Through this collaboration, the digital bank’s FlexiCredit offering has been integrated with the platform’s CashLoan feature, allowing for better access to regulated financing. According to the company, this move aims \[…\] The post TNG eWallet… ## [Nine CEO confident new AI laws will deliver a ‘world of growth in publishing’ as network slashes costs](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/aug/26/nine-entertainment-ai-deals-network-slashes-costs) _2026-08-26 · Jonathan Barrett Business editor · Technology | The Guardian_ Matt Stanton says company has ‘good pipeline’ of AI deals ahead even as it aims to cut $160m in costs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The head of Nine Entertainment sees a “world of growth in publishing” on the horizon backed by laws designed to force tech platforms into commercial deals, even as the network cuts… ## [Apple Refreshes Mac mini, Mac Studio With M5 And M6 Chips](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402431/apple-mac-mini-mac-studio-m5-m6/) _2026-08-26 · Nurul Kamil · Lowyat.NET_ Apple has updated its lineup of Mac desktops with its latest M-series chips. Both the refreshed Mac mini and Mac Studio boast improvements in terms of AI performance, thanks to the new processors. Mac mini With M6 And M5 Pro The new Mac mini comes with the freshly announced M6 chip, which is the bitten \[…\] The post Apple Refreshes Mac mini, Mac Studio With M5 And M6 Chips appeared first on… ## [The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gets A Remaster; Launching 29 September](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402421/witcher-3-wild-remaster-29-september/) _2026-08-26 · Ian Chee · Lowyat.NET_ CD Projekt Red (CDPR) is giving The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt even more love as the studio builds up to the fourth game. A few months after announcing the third expansion for the former, called Songs of the Past, the company has now announced that the entirety of the game is getting a remaster. And \[…\] The post The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gets A Remaster; Launching 29 September appeared first on… ## [ASUS Malaysia Confirms Xbox Ally X 20 Preorders Opening Soon](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402417/asus-malaysia-confirms-xbox-ally-x-20-preorders-opening-soon/) _2026-08-26 · John Law · Lowyat.NET_ Asus Malaysia has confirmed that its special edition Xbox Ally X 20 handheld is coming into the country, and that preorders for it will be opening up soon. We say soon because, well, the company still hasn’t locked in on an exact date. Asus Malaysia also hasn’t given a precise price for the handheld, but, \[…\] The post ASUS Malaysia Confirms Xbox Ally X 20 Preorders Opening Soon appeared first on… ## [In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/26/china-ai-companion-relationships-marriage-birth-rate-concern) _2026-08-26 · Amy Hawkins in Shanghai and Yu-chen Li · Technology | The Guardian_ Companion bots are being regulated over worries they foster ‘emotional dependence’ and young people could stop marrying and having families When law student Zhao Wei heard that her AI boyfriend was going to be switched off, she was “heartbroken”. She had been talking to Wang Ye every day since she created him in January. “I was crying my eyes out – snot and tears everywhere,” the 19-year-old says.… ## [Taiwan charges nine people for smuggling ‘high-end’ AI servers to China](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/25/taiwan-china-ai-smugglers) _2026-08-25 · Associated Press · Technology | The Guardian_ Among those charged are two Super Micro employees and one from Nvidia, marking another flashpoint in US-China AI rivalry Taiwanese prosecutors charged nine people Monday, including one from Nvidia and two from Super Micro, for illegally exporting “high-end AI servers” to mainland China, adding another wave of turbulence in the AI ​​rivalry between China and the United States. Prosecutors said the… ## [Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/25/ken-paxton-datacenters-plan-texas) _2026-08-25 · David Smith in Washington · Technology | The Guardian_ The Republican Senate candidate announced the plan with a graphic flagged as ‘Made with AI’ US politics live – latest updates Ken Paxton , a Republican candidate for the US Senate in Texas, has unveiled plans to tackle the “negative impact” of datacenters amid a growing backlash across the political spectrum. Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump but facing a close contest against Democrat James… ## [Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/26/australia-may-face-a-rush-of-datacentre-construction-as-ai-firms-look-to-dodge-upcoming-rules-experts-say) _2026-08-25 · Josh Taylor Technology reporter · Technology | The Guardian_ Regulations will require new sites to avoid pushing up power prices by building renewable energy plants and minimising water use Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Planned datacentres around Australia may avoid strict new rules being proposed by Anthony Albanese if they can secure approvals in the coming months, amid… ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/R7XXMKXenakY) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [I dug through hundreds of Labor Day sales to find real deals on high-quality products that last](https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2026/aug/24/best-labor-day-sales-deals) _2026-08-25 · Marissa Miller · Technology | The Guardian_ Prepare for autumn with our favorite end-of-season deals on staples including leaf blowers, blankets and bedding College grads share the room essentials that weathered the dorm Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Labor Day offers one last hurrah for summer, a chance to reset for fall, and if you’re shopping, some choice end-of-season discounts. No… ## [Meta goes on trial as Silicon Valley faces a growing backlash](https://www.theguardian.com/global/2026/aug/25/meta-trial-silicon-valley) _2026-08-25 · Blake Montgomery · Technology | The Guardian_ Also: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed his surprising sympathy over the construction of datacenters across the country Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m Blake Montgomery, US tech editor at the Guardian, writing to you from a sunny park in New York City, which was supposed to endure rain all weekend but in fact delivered the best weather of the year. ‘We are hitting a different chapter’: OpenAI… ## [A Pocket Full of Slagford – a retro-futurist take on Thatcher-era northern England](https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/aug/25/a-pocket-full-of-slagford-patrick-grant-northern-england) _2026-08-25 · Elliot Gardner · Technology | The Guardian_ Developer Patrick Grant was born in Australia and lives in New Zealand, but a childhood of British TV inspired him to set a comedy game in a bleak vision of the north Something is amiss in the dingy town of Slagford, and curious scamp Pip Bunting is the only one who can find out what. So quit your mithering, it’s time to discover just how grim it truly is up north. A Pocket Full of Slagford is an… ## [Tell us: do you think AI has made Google search better or worse?](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/25/google-ai-overview) _2026-08-25 · Guardian community team · Technology | The Guardian_ As people grow used to AI chatbots, we’d like to hear your views about Google’s search engine Google has put artificial intelligence at the front and center of its search bar. The most-visited site on the internet still shows the same list of links to users, but they have to scroll past a summarized response from an AI chatbot, a feature Google calls AI Overviews. The change to what was once the… ## [‘Never seen this level of objection’: Scotland pushes back against datacentre boom](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/25/never-seen-this-level-of-objection-scotland-pushes-back-against-datacentre-boom) _2026-08-25 · Aisha Down Global technology reporter · Technology | The Guardian_ Holyrood ‘inching towards moratorium’ amid concerns over massive proposed developments in Auchtertool and beyond In a village 21 miles north of Edinburgh, a real estate consultancy plans to build a datacentre larger than the village itself – 35 metres high, with an area larger than 100 football pitches. Billed as the second-biggest datacentre in the world, the development in Auchertool, Fife, has… ## [Former White House AI policy official Saif Khan launches Center for Technology & Statecraft](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/former-white-house-ai-policy-official-saif-khan-launches-center-for-technology-statecraft) _2026-08-25 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The Washington, DC research initiative will focus first on AI-driven automation and the social contract, alongside long-term US-China AI competition The Center for Technology & Statecraft will research AI automation, the technology supply chain and long-term US-China competition Former White House and Commerce Department official Saif M. Khan has launched the Center for Technology & Statecraft… ## [Kamilė Lukošiūtė joins OpenAI Foundation to build cyber resilience workstream](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/kamil-lukoit-joins-openai-foundation-to-build-cyber-resilience-workstream) _2026-08-25 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The former GovAI researcher and Cisco AI scientist joins as Program Officer, bringing a research background spanning AI cyber misuse, security evaluations and frontier model risk Kamilė Lukošiūtė has joined the OpenAI Foundation to build its cyber resilience workstream Kamilė Lukošiūtė has joined the OpenAI Foundation as a Program Officer, where she will build its cyber resilience workstream… ## [AWS commits more than $500M to university cloud and AI training](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/aws-commits-more-than-500m-to-university-cloud-and-ai-training) _2026-08-24 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Student Rewards gives verified university students worldwide access to 12 months of premium training, AWS credits and a certification voucher worth up to $579 per student AWS Student Rewards is available to verified university students worldwide and sits alongside its Student Builder Groups in more than 60 countries Amazon Web Services has committed more than $500 million in resources to a new… ## [Google DeepMind turns to EVE Online to test AI memory, planning and social behavior](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/google-deepmind-turns-to-eve-online-to-test-ai-memory-planning-and-social-behavior) _2026-08-24 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ A research partnership with Fenris Creations will use the EVE Universe to study AI agents that can keep learning, remember over long periods and navigate complex interactions with other players and agents Google DeepMind is extending 15 years of game-based AI research through its partnership with Fenris Creations and the EVE Universe Google DeepMind is expanding its use of games as AI research… ## [US Education Department urges schools to judge EdTech by outcomes, not screen time](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/us-education-department-urges-schools-to-judge-edtech-by-outcomes-not-screen-time) _2026-08-24 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ New federal guidance asks states and districts to put learning evidence, independent evaluation and implementation quality at the center of technology procurement and renewal decisions New U.S. Department of Education guidance asks states and school districts to evaluate instructional technology by its impact on learning rather than screen time alone The U.S. Department of Education has issued new… ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eg02VetlSBoD) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [ETIH Weekly Roundup: 70% of US teens use AI for schoolwork, GCSE gaps and Lovable’s $400m raise](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/etih-weekly-roundup-70-of-us-teens-use-ai-for-schoolwork-gcse-gaps-and-lovables-400m-raise) _2026-08-24 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Last week’s ETIH roundup covers new evidence on student AI use and tutoring, GCSE results and school mobile phone policies, AI literacy initiatives, NASA career pathways, Google’s student tools and Lovable’s $400 million Series C ETIH’s weekly roundup brings together the biggest EdTech, AI, schools, research, funding and careers stories from last week. AI in education dominated much of ETIH’s… ## [A Practical Guide to Designing Effective Online Training](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/a-practical-guide-to-designing-effective-online-training) _2026-08-24 · Contributed Post · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Effective online training starts with a clear understanding of what learners need to achieve. A successful course is not simply a collection of videos, presentations, and quizzes. It should guide learners from a specific objective to practical application. This is particularly important for organizations training employees with different roles, experience levels, and responsibilities. A… ## [Why Zero Trust Network Access Is No Longer Optional for EdTech Organisations](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/why-zero-trust-network-access-is-no-longer-optional-for-edtech-organisations) _2026-08-24 · Contributed Post · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Here’s a statistic that should stop every school and university IT manager in their tracks: 91% of UK higher education institutions identified a cyber breach or attack in the past 12 months. For businesses overall, that figure is just 43%. That’s not a gap — it’s a chasm. Zero Trust security helps education organisations protect users, devices and data in an increasingly connected digital… ## [Insta360 Luna Pro Launches In China](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402406/insta360-luna-pro-china/) _2026-08-24 · Heirul Kamel · Lowyat.NET_ Insta360 has launched the Luna Pro in China, a single-lens gimbal camera that sits alongside the Luna Ultra which was introduced in Malaysia in June. The new model features a 1-inch camera paired with an f/1.8 20mm lens co-developed with Leica, and is designed to capture both highly stabilised video and still images. Like the \[…\] The post Insta360 Luna Pro Launches In China appeared first on… ## [Xiaomi Officially Announces Xring O3 Chipset; To Debut On The Xiaomi 18 Fold](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402397/xiaomi-announce-xring-o3-xiaomi-18-fold/) _2026-08-24 · Kiran Ganesan · Lowyat.NET_ Xiaomi has officially announced its latest flagship chipset, the Xring O3, in China. Alongside the new chip, the company also confirmed that it will power its upcoming foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, which is scheduled to launch in September. Xring O3: What We Know So Far Though the company has launched the Xring O3 \[…\] The post Xiaomi Officially Announces Xring O3 Chipset; To Debut On… ## [PC Shop Orders AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Twice, Gets Empty Package Twice](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402386/pc-shop-orders-amd-ryzen-5-9600x-twice-get-empty-package-twice/) _2026-08-24 · John Law · Lowyat.NET_ A PC shop based in the US recently posted their tale about how they ordered an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X from Amazon and received an empty box. More interestingly, they ordered a second unit from the delivery and online shopping service and got the same thing: a box with no CPU inside. The Redditor, Yak9776, \[…\] The post PC Shop Orders AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Twice, Gets Empty Package Twice appeared first on… ## [Windows 11 Update Conflicts With Some RGB Software; Crashes Games](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402378/windows-11-conflicts-with-rgb-software/) _2026-08-24 · Ian Chee · Lowyat.NET_ It’s unfortunately another episode of a Windows 11 update conflicting with existing software and causing issues. This time, it looks to be related to RGB lighting software and their related components and peripherals. When running certain games, this conflict can cause said games to freeze, close unexpectedly, or even force a restart on your PC. \[…\] The post Windows 11 Update Conflicts With Some… ## [Nintendo Continues Takedown Of 401 Switch Emulator Repositories On GitHub](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402379/nintendo-continues-takedown-of-401-switch-emulator-repositories-on-github/) _2026-08-24 · John Law · Lowyat.NET_ Nintendo, widely considered one of the most litigious companies in the gaming world, recently had its bloodhound mode against Switch emulators pay off. The gaming company reportedly went after 401 repositories on GitHub, which included forks of Suyu and Yuzu emulators, among others. To elaborate further, the 401 number doesn’t necessarily refer to separate Switch \[…\] The post Nintendo Continues… ## [NASA invests $10.5m in seven state hubs linking students to skilled aerospace careers](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/nasa-invests-105m-in-seven-state-hubs-linking-students-to-skilled-aerospace-careers) _2026-08-24 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The three-year NASA State Hubs initiative will connect high school CTE programs, community colleges, apprenticeships and employers in California, Georgia, Minnesota, Utah, Florida, Colorado and Texas Mechanical engineering technicians Sean McCrary and Katie Mortensen work on the Artemis logo at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 4, 2025. Credit: NASA/Frank Michaux NASA has awarded… ## [Rice University opens SCOPE science communication center with new courses and public program](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/rice-university-opens-scope-science-communication-center-with-new-courses-and-public-program) _2026-08-23 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The Center for Science Communication and Public Engagement will combine undergraduate teaching, online learning, professional training and public events, with Scott Solomon appointed as inaugural Director Scott Solomon is the inaugural Director of SCOPE, Rice University's new Center for Science Communication and Public Engagement. Credit: Rice University Rice University has opened the Center for… ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v9vK27z2LwGQ) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Want a Foldable iPhone? Good Luck Getting Your Hands on It Outside the US](https://au.pcmag.com/mobile-phones/119474/want-a-foldable-iphone-good-luck-getting-your-hands-on-it-outside-the-us) _2026-08-23 · Will Mccurdy · PCMag Australia_ Apple is reportedly contending with supply, testing and pricing issues which could mean countries outside the US, particularly smaller markets like Australia, might get the device later. If you're looking forward to seeing Apple's first ever foldable phone , you might not have long to wait—but good luck actually getting your hands on it when it does eventually launch. Early adopters outside the US… ## [Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Gen 11 Aura Edition Review: A Slick Creator's Laptop at a Steep Price](https://au.pcmag.com/laptops/119473/lenovo-yoga-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-review-a-slick-creators-laptop-at-a-steep-price) _2026-08-23 · Marshall Honorof · PCMag Australia_ In a vacuum, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 is a decent high-end content creation laptop . Lenovo gave it an incredible OLED screen, an elegant design, and excellent battery life. When you take the price into account, though, the system's appeal diminishes. While … ## [Here’s Why You Wouldn’t Want To Break The HONOR Robot Phone’s Gimbal Camera](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402277/honor-robot-phone-gimbal-camera-repair/) _2026-08-23 · Nurul Kamil · Lowyat.NET_ By now, you’ve probably already heard of the HONOR Robot Phone, which made its debut on the brand’s home turf last week. Billed as “a new species of smartphone”, its main claim to fame is the integrated gimbal camera, which is undeniably part of what makes the device so expensive. With a starting price of \[…\] The post Here’s Why You Wouldn’t Want To Break The HONOR Robot Phone’s Gimbal Camera… ## [The NVIDIA RTX 5090 Struggles To Game At 6K](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402271/the-nvidia-rtx-5090-struggles-to-game-at-6k/) _2026-08-23 · John Law · Lowyat.NET_ Remember all those years ago, when NVIDIA bragged ever so briefly about its RTX 3090 being able to game at 8K, provided you were willing to dumb down the graphics presets and (perhaps) disable ray tracing? Well, it’s now been confirmed that the RTX 5090, NVIDIA’s most powerful consumer GPU today, can barely maintain its \[…\] The post The NVIDIA RTX 5090 Struggles To Game At 6K appeared first on… ## [Aurzen Boom Air Review: This Small-Footprint Projector Beams a Clean Image](https://au.pcmag.com/projectors/119472/aurzen-boom-air-review-this-small-footprint-projector-beams-a-clean-image) _2026-08-22 · M. David Stone · PCMag Australia_ The Aurzen Boom Air mini projector looks vaguely like a small cannon or telescope mounted on a one-arm base. That turns out to be a surprisingly attractive design. You get impressively good fit and finish for a budget 1080p model that lists for just $299.99 (and … ## ['Pervert Glasses' Are Ruining Wearable Tech. The Best Smart Frames Ditch Cameras Entirely](https://au.pcmag.com/smart-glasses/119470/pervert-glasses-are-ruining-wearable-tech-the-best-smart-frames-ditch-cameras-entirely) _2026-08-22 · Will Greenwald · PCMag Australia_ Poor camera quality and rampant creepiness are giving smart glasses a bad name. Here's why camera-free models are the real future of the category. Let’s talk about pervert glasses. There’s been some pretty big backlash against camera-equipped AI smart glasses due to reports of creeps, stalkers, pick-up artists, and social media influencers using them to spy on people. It’s a very real risk,… ## [Apple's Vision Pro, Siri Teams Set for Major Job Cuts](https://au.pcmag.com/vr/119469/apples-vision-pro-siri-teams-set-for-major-job-cuts) _2026-08-22 · Will Mccurdy · PCMag Australia_ Despite the layoffs, Apple said it hadn't given up on immersive video just yet, and Vision Pro 2 may still land in 2028. The Apple Vision Pro may have broken new technical ground when it debuted two years ago, but after the first wave of early adopters, sales of the $3,499, 22-ounce headset haven't exactly reached blockbuster levels. Apple reportedly cut production … ## [FCC Shoots Down Chinese Drone Maker's Claim That It Got Around the US Foreign Ban](https://au.pcmag.com/drones/119391/fcc-shoots-down-china-hoverair-versa-foreign-drone-ban-workaround-claim) _2026-08-22 · Jim Fisher · PCMag Australia_ It appeared the HoverAir Versa’s modular design exempted it from the FCC ban. But the agency tells PCMag that "importing, marketing, or selling this device" is illegal. Editors' Note, Aug. 22, 2026: This story was updated with a statement from the FCC. HoverAir, an imprint of China's Zero Zero Robotics, has the dubious honor of being both the first and latest victim of the FCC's foreign drone ban… ## [NASA Axes LINK Rescue Mission to Save Swift Space Telescope](https://au.pcmag.com/news/119468/nasa-axes-link-rescue-mission-to-save-swift-space-telescope) _2026-08-22 · Will Mccurdy · PCMag Australia_ NASA announced that the mission had been canceled earlier this week, due to an 'attitude control issue.' NASA first reported issues with the spacecraft, including it spinning out of control, at the end of July. NASA has canceled its recent mission to save one of its key space observatories from falling to Earth. Swift, which launched in 2004, captures data about gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), which can… ## [ModRetro Chromatic Review: The Ultimate Game Boy Nostalgia Trip](https://au.pcmag.com/gaming-systems/119467/modretro-chromatic-review-the-ultimate-game-boy-nostalgia-trip) _2026-08-22 · Will Greenwald · PCMag Australia_ Are you a Game Boy enthusiast who wants the purest possible gameplay experience on modern hardware? The $199.99 ModRetro Chromatic has a full-color, backlit LCD, a sturdy magnesium alloy shell, and an on-screen menu system, but its resolution and general aesthetic scream classic Game Boy. It even comes with a … ## [Sony Xperia 10 VIII Appears In Leaked Official-Looking Photo](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402267/sony-xperia-10-viii-photo-leak/) _2026-08-22 · Heirul Kamel · Lowyat.NET_ The Sony Xperia 10 VIII has now appeared in an allegedly official image shared by Android Headlines. While previous leaks have hinted that the mid-range model could retain much of the same hardware as its predecessor, this latest leak suggests that its design may also remain largely unchanged. In the lone photo, the Xperia 10 \[…\] The post Sony Xperia 10 VIII Appears In Leaked Official-Looking… ## [LinkedIn Says Users Love Its Anti-AI-Slop Button](https://au.pcmag.com/ai/119466/linkedin-says-users-love-its-anti-ai-slop-button) _2026-08-22 · Will Mccurdy · PCMag Australia_ The social network says the button has already been used a million times, and it's reduced the visibility of AI slop in users' feeds by 40% on average. Whatever social media platform you look at, it's increasingly seeming practically impossible to avoid AI-generated content entirely. In recent months, we've seen many platforms roll out tools to help users weed out the slop from the authentic… ## [I Was Wrong: RGB LED Isn't the Future of TVs](https://au.pcmag.com/tvs/119379/i-was-wrong-rgb-led-isnt-future-of-tvs) _2026-08-22 · Will Greenwald · PCMag Australia_ I thought a $30,000 Hisense TV was the beginning of a revolution, but after testing the latest RGB LED flagships, I realize I was wrong. Here's why OLED still reigns supreme. Last year, I sang the praises of RGB LED TVs. The first model I tested, the $30,000 Hisense 116UX , blew me away with its blindingly bright picture and the widest color range I’d ever seen. I was so impressed … ## [Starlink Stories: How 7 Extreme Users Are Bringing the Internet to the Ends of the Earth](https://au.pcmag.com/networking/119465/starlink-stories-how-7-extreme-users-are-bringing-the-internet-to-the-ends-of-the-earth) _2026-08-22 · Brian Westover · PCMag Australia_ From the eye of a 190-mph tornado to the middle of the Indian Ocean, these innovators are using SpaceX's satellite broadband to make the impossible a reality. On June 20, 2025, near Enderlin, North Dakota, veteran storm chaser Reed Timmer was tracking a severe supercell, streaming real-time video via Starlink from Dominator 3 , a Ford F-350 that he and his team have converted into a six-ton,… ## [Diamonds for sale: lab-grown gem auctions are all over TikTok right now, but some aren’t happy about it](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/22/tiktok-auctions-lab-grown-diamonds) _2026-08-22 · Rosalind Adams · Technology | The Guardian_ Streamed auctions offer a cheap way to buy the precious gems, but experts warn that quality is not guaranteed The first time Andrea Greenhill came across a livestream auction for lab-grown diamonds while scrolling on TikTok, she was stunned. While the diamond engagement ring her husband proposed with years ago had cost thousands of dollars, these loose lab-grown diamonds were selling in seconds at… ## [AI for content creators: daily tasks you can automate to grow faster](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/ai-for-content-creators-daily-tasks-you-can-automate-to-grow-faster) _2026-08-22 · Contributed Post · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Content creation has always required consistency, discipline, and a significant amount of time. What has changed over the past few years is not the effort needed to grow, but how that effort is distributed. Tasks that once consumed hours can now be streamlined, allowing creators to focus more on ideas, storytelling, and strategic decisions rather than execution alone. Photo credit: Unsplash AI is… ## [Tesla Malaysia Now Has A Supercharger Site In Ipoh](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402261/tesla-malaysia-supercharger-site-ipoh/) _2026-08-22 · Ian Chee · Lowyat.NET_ Tesla has announced the opening of a new V4 Supercharging station, this time in Ipoh, Perak. More specifically, this is located at AEON Mall Kinta City. The four-bay station is the 21st in the country, and is significant in one other way. The company calls it “the last connecting piece in Tesla’s regional Supercharging network \[…\] The post Tesla Malaysia Now Has A Supercharger Site In Ipoh… ## [Hook, hold, harvest and hide: Meta’s alleged strategy laid out in first week of landmark trial](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/22/meta-trial-children-privacy) _2026-08-22 · Dara Kerr · Technology | The Guardian_ In trial that opened on Tuesday, California and 28 other states accused the company of designing addictive sites and violating laws protecting children’s privacy Meta’s business can be boiled down to four words that begin with the letter H: hook, hold, harvest, hide, according to a lawyer who is prosecuting the world’s largest social media company. The owner of Facebook and Instagram “hooks” in… ## [Malaysia Wants Locally Manufactured ARM Chips To Enter Production By 2030](https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402256/malaysia-wants-locally-manufactured-arm-chips-to-enter-production-by-2030/) _2026-08-22 · John Law · Lowyat.NET_ Malaysia is aiming to have its locally manufactured ARM chips enter the production stage by 2030. It also hopes to be able to use said chips in its own semiconductor supply chain in the same year. Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, Economy Minister, explained that the companies in Malaysia received the technologies and permission from ARM, \[…\] The post Malaysia Wants Locally Manufactured ARM Chips To… ## [‘Digging the grave of my profession’: the Hollywood creatives training AI to do their jobs](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/22/the-hollywood-creatives-training-ai-to-do-their-jobs) _2026-08-22 · Robert Booth UK technology editor · Technology | The Guardian_ Amid a jobs slump, award-winning writers, directors and producers taking on sometimes lucrative temp work teaching AI skills such as screenwriting and production Hollywood creatives are taking gig work to train AI models to replicate their skills in a bid to offset tightening earnings in a trend one compared to being “handed a shovel and asked to dig the grave of my profession”. Experienced and…