Nintendo's Sitting This One Out, So Ayaneo Built the GBA 25th Anniversary Handheld Instead
Nintendo hasn't made a move, so Ayaneo stepped up first with the Konkr Pocket Advance — a horizontal handheld paying tribute to the GBA with a 960x640 display and full button layout. Both the blue and orange colorways have deep roots in GBA history, though pricing and release date are still TBA.
Hackers Hijack Water Plant Controls, Lock Out Operators — Flooding and Pressure Drops Hit Seven US States
The FBI and EPA have issued a rare joint warning: hackers targeting water treatment PLC controllers are changing IP addresses and passwords to lock operators out of their own systems. Facilities across seven states have already reported flooding and sudden pressure drops, with the attack pattern pointing toward Iran-linked actors.
xAI Sues 3 Days Too Late: Judge Refuses to Pause Minnesota's Nudify Ban
Minnesota's new law banning nudify apps took effect August 1, but xAI only filed suit three days before the deadline. The judge ruled the timing undercut any claim of urgency, and the case will now proceed to a hearing on August 19.
Sharge Disk Pro 2 Finally Fixes 3 Generations of Screwups: One Cable for HDMI Out and Four Storage Options
From ear-splitting fans to fake magnets and USB ports that couldn't fit a cable, Sharge has turned its SSD enclosure into a pocket-sized do-it-all card that outputs HDMI, passes through power, and even recognizes the Switch 2.
Suspension Parts Snapping Without Warning: 156 Complaints Push NHTSA to Investigate 1.2 Million Teslas
The NHTSA has received 156 complaints alleging that the front suspension systems on Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles can fail without warning, causing drivers to lose steering control. No crashes or injuries have been reported so far.
EA's $55B Take-Private Deal Sealed: Delisting Set for August 4, CEO and HQ Staying Put
PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners have teamed up to acquire EA in an all-cash deal at $210 per share. The company will delist from Nasdaq on August 4, with Andrew Wilson and the California headquarters remaining unchanged.
Sennheiser Drops ACCENTUM Clip Open-Ear Earbuds With 36-Hour Battery Life, Balancing Awareness and Sound Quality
The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Clip open-ear true wireless earbuds sit lightweight against the ear, packing an IP54-rated build with premium acoustics, Bluetooth 6.0, and LDAC transmission all in one — plus 36 hours of battery life and natural ambient awareness.
Second-Gen AirTag 4-Pack Drops Back to $99 Deal Floor — UWB Chip Still the Most Accurate Way to Find Your Stuff
Apple's second-generation AirTag 4-pack is back down to its all-time low of $89 at Amazon and Target, with Costco's member deal throwing in an extra unit. Beyond the price cut, the UWB chip, louder speaker, and extended Bluetooth range are the upgrades that actually matter this time around.
Is Apple Watch Waterproof? Not Quite—Here's the Real Difference
Apple has never claimed its watches are waterproof—the official term has always been "water resistant." From ATM ratings to meter depths, here's a breakdown of what each model can actually handle in the water, plus a few things to check before you dive in.