6 New Features Added To Your Xbox In The August 2026 Update
Microsoft's summer update includes more than just bug fixes, with improvements to game streaming, cloud saves and old achievements.
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5 Gaming Accessories That Are Perfect Gifts
If you need a good present for a gamer, you don't have to know their specific preferences. A few great gifts only require you to know which platform they use.
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4 Of The Best Portable Battery Packs You Can Buy For Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is popular and versatile, but it requires frequent charging. Here are nine of the best portable battery packs for the gaming console.
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Steam Deck OLED Vs. ROG Ally: Which Gaming Handheld Should You Buy In 2026?
The Steam Deck OLED is a great piece of entertainment machinery, but there are other handheld devices that aren't outdated, nor do they cost an arm and a leg.
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Why Did Toshiba Stop Making Laptops?
Toshiba made the world's first mass-market laptop computer, but the company exited that business in 2020. Here are the events that led to that decision.
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This Company's New Bladeless Wind Turbines Are A Game Changer For Energy Accessibility
Wind turbines are a leading source of renewable energy in the U.S., but they have certain limitations. Here's how bladeless wind turbines could address them.
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Farmers Purpose-Bred A New Kind Of Cow Designed To Maintain Solar Farms
If you follow the solar industry you've probably heard the term agrivoltaics, which is combining agriculture and solar power — and bespoke cows.
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Not Water, Not Power: The Next Data Center Resource Race Might Be For Copper
Most people can tell you that most AI data centers use water to cool the equipment, but a part of that cooling process also includes the use of aluminum plates.
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This 'Effortless' Battery Pack Keeps Your Apple Ecosystem Charged On The Go
Looking for seamless portable power? This top-rated battery pack charges all your Apple gear effortlessly when you're on the go.
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Florida's Dumped Food Waste Is Having An Unexpected Effect In The Gulf Of Mexico
It's not advisable to throw your food waste into the ocean, as it risks the lives of all manner of marine life, but scientists know what they're doing.
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3 Disadvantages Of Wirelessly Charging Your Phone
No matter how long wireless charging has been around, it still continues to feel like something out of a futuristic science fiction movie or book.
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What Does The Clock Symbol Next To A WhatsApp Message Mean?
It doesn't matter what app you use, there is always some kind of symbol that's difficult to decipher and nothing in the app tells you what it means.
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Solar Panels Are Providing An Unexpected Benefit To This Colorado Farm
In Longmont, Colorado, you'll find a farm with thousands of solar panels, which have been responsible for a number of financial and environmental advantages.
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This Was The First Email Ever Sent Back In The '70s
Email has technically been around since the '70s, before it was widely used by the general public, which makes it older than the world wide web.
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The First X-Rays Have Been Taken In Space - And It's A Gamechanger
Going into outer space is dangerous for lots of reasons, but being able to take an X-ray while in orbit opens the door to longer-term missions.
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China's New Solar Breakthrough Makes Desalinated Water Cheaper Than Bottled
Although solar water desalination is cleaner than the other options out there, it under performs, but new tech from China could change the paradigm.
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Underwater Internet Cables Are Doing Something Unexpected For Endangered Orcas
Underwater cables have been benefitting society for more than 150 years, and the first internet cable has been in use since 1988, connecting the world.
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5 Of The Best Modern Cassette Players You Can Buy
Cassette tapes are making a huge comeback, both with Gen Z who want a distraction-free alternative to streaming music, but also with millennials and Gen X.
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What Makes Red Light Flashlights Different From Regular Options
Flashlights come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but using a red flashlight at night may have some hidden benefits that you aren't aware of.
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NASA Knows The Sun Isn't Yellow, But Still Calls It A 'Yellow' Dwarf - Here's Why
The bright golden depictions of the sun from childhood drawings don't quite match up to the science behind its color.
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The Biggest Obstacle For Data Centers Isn't Locals, It's Heat Waves - Here's Why
Data Centers, specifically AI data centers, are the receiving quite the ire from the public, as they're popping up everywhere and using up a lot of water.
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4 Disadvantages Of Wind Energy (And How Science Is Trying To Overcome Them)
Wind energy is a promising source of clean power, but it's not perfect. Here are the biggest disadvantages and how science is trying to overcome them.
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Apple Watch Vs. Galaxy Watch: Which Battery Lasts Longer?
Unlike smartphones, smart watches need to last a long time because many who use wearables like to track their sleep, so charging at night can be troublesome.
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5 Useful Accessories Every iPad Mini Owner Needs
Whether your iPad Mini stays on a desk or travels everywhere with you, the right accessories can improve the experience. These picks cover the essentials.
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Eagles Kept Dying At These Wyoming Wind Farms – Until Automated Cameras Stepped In
When clean energy and animal conservation clash, high-tech AI can step in to save the day. See how this is playing out in the skies above the Cowboy State.
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Do Those 'Sunrise' Morning Alarms Actually Work?
Sunrise-simulating alarm clocks are having a bit of a moment right now, but are the claims made about them true? Are they an early morning miracle?
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The AI Data Center Boom Is Having An Unexpected Effect On Local Campers
Many of the downsides of AI data centers are very visible, but local campers are running into a new problem. Here's how your next outing might be affected.
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