Author: Michael Comaous
Summer is still beating down, but back-to-school prep is already happening. So, it’s time for learners and educators to stock up on supplies and accessories. But what happens to folks who are beyond formal education, but are lifelong learners? They get creative. US history buffs can scratch their itch for all things past in the present with a nifty History by Mail subscription. From Aug. 4 to Aug. 10, you can save 15% on this service. (It also makes an excellent gift.)History by Mail is a monthly subscription service that sends authentic replica American history documents to your doorstep every…
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Mova P50 Pro Ultra is available for only $799, down $200 from its regular price. This is one of the strongest robot vacuums on the market with 19,000Pa of suction, with reliable edge cleaning, mop removal, and obstacle avoidance. While its obstacle avoidance far exceeds its price point, the P50 Pro Ultra doesn’t always avoid loose cables on the floor. I test a lot of robot vacuums, but there’s no doubt that these devices have gotten exceedingly expensive with time. Robot vacuums have gotten a lot of new features that have added to their price, so…
For a long time, video game consoles were the kings of the living room. The process of having fun was so simple! We turned them in, turned them on, and within seconds, we were gaming. PlayStation, Xbox, SEGA, and even Nintendo have each built generations of loyal fans thanks to that simplicity. But times are changing, for some already changed (goodbye SEGA consoles), and quietly, steadily, PC gaming is becoming the choice for more and more people. No one’s saying consoles are done. They still sell well and offer some great experiences. But if you look at where things are…
BYD is preparing to launch a new plug-in hybrid SUV called the Fang Cheng Bao Ti7, with its official debut expected by the end of 2025. Although the model hasn’t been released yet, early images have surfaced online, offering a first look at its design and key features.Leaked by Sugar Design on the Chinese platform Weibo, the photos reveal both the interior and exterior of the upcoming vehicle. The Ti7 sports a bold, squared-off design with a flat roof, multi-spoke wheels, and what appears to be a retractable rear door. A distinctive two-tier rear light setup and a roof-mounted LiDAR…
The F1 paddock travels to Budapest this weekend, August 1-3, for the Hungarian Grand Prix, and once again, all eyes will be on the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris who are locked in a tight battle at the top of the drivers’ standings.Piastri currently has a 16-point advantage over Norris after securing a thrilling victory last weekend at the Belgian GP. The Australian also has fond memories of racing at the Hungaroring after taking his maiden win at the venue last year. However, that victory came when Norris was persuaded to let his teammate through. This year…
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended that Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) should face “targeted and bespoke” interventions to curb behaviours the watchdog has concluded are harming competition within the UK cloud infrastructure services market.The recommendation features in a summary document published by the UK competition watchdog that outlines the conclusions it has reached now its investigation into the inner workings of the UK cloud infrastructure services market, which began in October 2023, has ended.The eight-page document confirms the CMA will push ahead with its prior proposal that AWS and Microsoft should be subject to targeted remedies…
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR Samsung now offers custom reminder cards in Now Brief via the Routines Plus app. This allows you to create reminders in Now Brief that appear at your desired time, complete with a link to open a specific app. The update has rolled out to the Galaxy Store and applies to One UI 7 phones too. Update: August 1, 2025 (3:05 AM ET): Samsung announced an updated Routines Plus app last week, allowing you to create a routine that reminds you via Now Brief. Fortunately, this update is now available via the Galaxy Store, as you…
Universities are under growing pressure to modernize. Many are being challenged on the absence of AI literacy in their courses, while also trying to stay globally competitive amid falling enrolments and funding pressures.Recent QS World University Rankings saw Oxford, Cambridge and over 50 other institutions drop, following broader concerns that the UK higher education sector is losing ground on innovation, investment and academic freedom.With employers now expecting AI-literate graduates, questions around student readiness are emerging. Many graduates still leave university with limited hands-on experience with AI tools, while others misuse them altogether. You may like Against a challenging backdrop of…
It’s the flip phone paradox: if you want to be more mindful about your mobile device usage, you need more screen, not less.I know. But I swear it’s true: with a bigger cover screen, you get more than just a new way to check notifications. You can actually get shit done. Things that are annoying or even impossible to do on a smartwatch, like sending a text or reading an email, are the perfect candidates for a larger-but-still-small screen. Best of all, you can avoid opening the phone altogether, which is a win for attention spans everywhere.That’s what makes the…
Memorizing all of the past Wordle answers is nearly impossible – after all, there have now been more than 1,500 of them. But knowing what’s gone before is important, because Wordle answers don’t repeat – so you could easily be wasting guesses.What you need then, is a list of past Wordle answers, and that’s what I’ve made for you here. It’s organized by month and you can simply search the page to see whether the word you’re thinking of has already been used.So pick one of the best Wordle starting words, take a look at today’s Wordle answer if you…