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1. ‘Every other industry running mission critical infrastructure solved this problem years ago’: Why autonomous networking is in dire need of a digital twin

   The journey to autonomous networking is already underway, but without digital twins we could still experience major interruptions.

2. I enjoyed this CD player's sturdy build and solid sound in testing, but it has a fatal flaw

   If your system needs an affordable compact disc solution (or if you want to hear your CDs in private), the Fosi Audio Merak might just be the answer…

3. ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the Google Pixel 11 launch to Honor's revolutionary Robot Phone

   The week's biggest tech news stories from Google, Garmin, Spotify and more for August 15, 2026.

4. How to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule

   All the ways to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams online from anywhere – including for FREE – with Tom Boon and Xan de Waard set to star.

5. How to watch Cincinnati Open 2026: Live Streams & TV Channels for ATP & WTA 1000 Tennis

   Watch live streams from the Cincinnati Open 2026 as preparations for the US Open continue on the hard courts – TV channels, broadcasters and streams.

6. I'm a certified barista, and these are my 3 favorite small coffee machines that deliver delicious espresso without dominating your kitchen

   I test over a dozen coffee makers every year, and these are the 3 best compact models I recommend for cafe-quality espresso every time.

7. Is AI really helping your SMB? Study finds a quarter of execs can't explain what their AI actually does

   An incredible 25% of business leaders are unable to explain AI-generated outputs, while a worrying majority rely on AI for vital financial tasks, including expenses and payments

8. Creality Sermoon P1 review: This ultraportable handheld 3D scanner let me scan almost any object I wanted

   The Creality Sermoon P1 is a handheld 3D scanner that combines multiple scanning technologies to ensure you can scan pretty much anything.

9. The best budget Fitbit with a 10-day battery life is now super-cheap after this price cut at Amazon

   The Fitbit Inspire 3 is the top pick if you're looking for a budget fitness tracker, and it's now been reduced to a terrific low price on Amazon.

10. India central bank head says AI can approve loans humans would have turned down, says the technology is, 'a capability to be responsibly harnessed and not merely as a risk to be contained'

    India's central bank wants AI deciding who can get a loan, as long as no bank ever tells a customer "the model decided.

11. I stopped writing careful ChatGPT prompts and rambled at it for 10 minutes instead — the results changed how I use AI

    A messy, unfiltered conversation with ChatGPT produced more insightful answers than carefully crafted prompts

12. How to watch Australia vs Japan: Free streams and TV channels for rugby international

    All the ways to watch Australia vs Japan live streams from anywhere in the world as the Brave Blossoms look to avenge their narrow defeat in Osaka.

13. How to watch Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test: Free Streams & TV Channels

    All the ways to watch the first test between Sri Lanka and India at Galle International Stadium, including free streams.

14. Just as I recovered from my months-long Pokopia fixation, the new Bubbly Basin DLC is here to reel me straight back in

    Pokopia released its hotly anticipated Bubbly Basin DLC alongside an array of free update features, and it’s exactly what many players have been dreaming of.

15. 'There's no realistic chance all of that content will get remastered from scratch': Dolby Vision 2 will come to more titles than you might expect, thanks to an automated process — but there will be two key creative-led features that aren't automated

    Dolby Laboratories explain how Dolby Vision content can be upgraded for Dolby Vision 2 without costing streamers a fortune.

16. Ukrainian drones disabled US armor brigade in simulated warfare 'so quickly' that they had to respawn the equipment

    The US military was defeated by Ukrainian drones in military exercises, demonstrating the latter's superiority and its ability to teach drone defense countermeasures.

17. Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, August 15 (game #1664)

    Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

18. NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, August 15 (game #1161)

    Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

19. NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, August 15 (game #895)

    Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

20. Quote of the day by roboticist Rodney Brooks: 'The visual appearance of a robot makes a promise about what it can do and how smart it is' — a warning about the misleading form of a humanoid robot

    Just because engineers are building humanoid robots to look like us, that doesn't mean they're intelligent or even capable

21. Kioxia, SanDisk show off the tiny chip which could go in world's first 1 PB SSD

    SanDisk and Koxia have unveiled next-generation QLC 3D flash memory technology, said to increase bit density over the previous generation by 60%

22. 'I hope people say I was a good and decent man,' Tim Cook on his post-Apple legacy — and why for him I don't think any other answer was possible

    Tim Cook was asked about his legacy as CEO of Apple, and his answer was more revealing than you might think.

23. 'For pros, there's none better': Samsung’s flagship 9100 Pro SSD is only $10 more than the 990 Pro for the ultimate workstation upgrade

    Torn between the Samsung 9100 Pro and the 990 Pro? If you're a professional user with the right kit, the best pick is only $10 more.

24. Upgrade your setup: HP’s Smart Tank 5101 ink tank printer drops to $170 with 2 years of ink

    An ideal step up for hybrid workers and students, we're big fans of the HP ink tank printers we've tested, especially when they have free ink in the box.

25. The ultimate Mac dock? Ivanky unveils a 26-port Apple Silicon powerhouse that Windows users can't use

    iVANKY's FusionDock Ultra combines 26 ports, quad 6K displays, 120Gbps bandwidth, 10Gb Ethernet, and 140W charging for Apple Silicon Macs.