X is replacing revenue sharing with a new original content rewards program
X is retiring its old rewards-sharing program after September 7.
Aug 8, 2026 ·
Engadget
South Korean satellite spots SpaceX lunar impact
Before and after shots of Elon's ejecta snapped by Danuri
Aug 8, 2026 ·The Register
Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet
The Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 power bank is a great option for endurance athletes and backpackers. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge There's two things you should know about me, your intrepid reviewer: I hate the feature creep associated with modern power banks, and I love shaving grams off the gear I carry when backpacking, bikepacking, and trail running. So imagine my delight when Nitecore released a new generation of its ultralight NB10000 battery. After a few weeks with it I can confidently
Aug 8, 2026 ·
The Verge
WhatsApp makes parent-managed accounts easier to set up on iPhone
WhatsApp is bringing its dedicated parental controls section to the iPhone, making the feature easier for parents to find and set up. Here are the details.
Aug 8, 2026 ·9to5Mac
Apple adds nearly 45 hearing devices to its Made for iPhone compatibility list
Apple updated its list of Made for iPhone (MFi) hearing devices today, with 43 models across 22 brands. Here’s what’s new.
Aug 8, 2026 ·9to5Mac
CarPlay connection issues? This might explain why
If your Apple CarPlay connection randomly drops out while driving, the cause might not be your iPhone, cable, or car.
Aug 8, 2026 ·9to5Mac
OpenAI pledges to add Astra security as Anthropic loosens Fable's leash
Or how I learned to stop worrying and love dangerous AI
Aug 7, 2026 ·The Register
OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns
OpenAI said this model, which is still in development, reached its "critical cybersecurity threshold," meaning it could independently identify and carry out cyberattacks against traditionally well-protected real-world systems.
Aug 7, 2026 ·
TechCrunch
Claude Code now lets sessions talk to each other on macOS
Users running the latest version of Claude Code on macOS and Linux can now have their sessions message each other to share findings, ask questions, and coordinate work. Here are the details.
Aug 7, 2026 ·9to5Mac
The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off its editorial staff
Restart, a games media website launched in late 2024 that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its "entire editorial team," according to a Friday post from Brandy Berthelson, the site's former editor-in-chief. Other staffers have also posted about being laid off. Restart is operated by Moonrock, a content marketing agency, though its editorial mission page says it's "powered" by Walmart. That page outlines how Walmart is (or was) involved: When we mention a game, we'll provide purchase links t
Aug 7, 2026 ·The Verge
Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires
Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.
Aug 7, 2026 ·Ars Technica
Four AI agents coordinating in real time outperformed Claude Opus 4.8 on enterprise coding tasks
As enterprise codebases grow, AI agents tasked with analyzing them are buckling under the weight of long-horizon tasks that require multiple interactions and tool calls. Dividing the work among a team of agents seems like the obvious fix, but it introduces a fatal flaw: most multi-agent systems are not designed for agents to coordinate among themselves mid-task and in real time. To solve this, researchers at Coral AI Labs and multiple universities introduced AgentRadio, an asynchronous message-p
Aug 7, 2026 ·VentureBeat
9to5Mac Overtime 076: Native retro games on iPhone
Fernando discusses his Pokémon 3D Mod on Mac, and Jeff shares his experience running a native port of Mario Kart 64 on iPhone. The guys also discuss why tech can feel less exciting than it used to, and share their thoughts on using the same device for many years. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for
Aug 7, 2026 ·9to5Mac
After Rippling blew millions on AI in months, it built an employee ROI tool
After its own AI usage wake-up call, Rippling this week unveiled AI Spend Console, a product that tracks individual and team employee AI spending.
Aug 7, 2026 ·TechCrunch
Wacom’s MovinkPad 11 is a fun, midpriced entry point for digital artists
The MovinkPad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.
Aug 7, 2026 ·TechCrunch
‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star confirmed for his third Apple TV project
Actor James Marsden, who recently played billionaire Owen Ashe in the second season of Your Friends & Neighbors, was confirmed this week for his Apple TV third production. Here are the details.
Aug 7, 2026 ·9to5Mac
Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500
Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies.
Aug 7, 2026 ·Ars Technica
Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks
Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.
Aug 7, 2026 ·TechCrunch
iPhone 17 might get price increase next week, per new rumor
Apple is widely expected to raise iPhone prices when the iPhone 18 Pro launches next month. But a new rumor suggests the iPhone 17 might get a price increase as early as next week.
Aug 7, 2026 ·9to5Mac
iOS 27 has long-awaited fix for common iPhone wireless issue
In iOS 27, Apple says it took extra care to make its software “more responsive, reliable, and delightful.” There are a variety of fixes that should make your iPhone faster, including one update for network transitions.
Aug 7, 2026 ·9to5Mac
