Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case

BBC World News | Aug. 17, 2026, 11:33 a.m. | Original
The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.

iPhone 18 Pro: Six new features are coming next month

9to5mac | Aug. 17, 2026, 11:33 a.m. | Original

Next month’s new iPhone lineup will bring a brand new ‘iPhone Ultra’ foldable , but the most popular models will no doubt be the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Here are six new features rumored for iPhone 18 Pro.

I ditched Google Maps' offline mode for this app, and now I never worry about connectivity again

XDA developers | Aug. 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m. | Original
Organic Maps does offline navigation the right way, and Google Maps can't compete

ASUS adds another 12V-2×6 safeguard, GPU Tweak III can now automatically shut down your PC

VideoCardz | Aug. 17, 2026, 11:29 a.m. | Original

ASUS GPU Tweak III can now shut down the PC when persistent high current is detected

ASUS has released GPU Tweak III version 2.1.8.0, adding a new safety option for graphics cards that support Power Detector+. The software can now automatically shut down the system when persistently high current is detected through the GPU power connector.

This follows the GPU Tweak III 2.1.7.2 update we covered earlier this month. That release improved the Power Detector+ interface by allowing users to permanently display

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(PR) LG Electronics Launches xboom Power Series Party Speakers

TechPowerUp News | Aug. 17, 2026, 11:28 a.m. | Original
LG Electronics (LG) today announced the LG xboom Power Series, a new flagship party speaker lineup designed to bring powerful sound and interactive entertainment to gatherings of all sizes. Combining powerful sound, intelligent technologies and AI Karaoke Master, the lineup goes beyond music playback to help transform gatherings into parties where people sing, connect and celebrate together. Each speaker features xboom Signature Sound, refined and tuned by multiple Grammy Award-winning will.i.am to deliver impactful bass and party-ready energy while maintaining clear, balanced
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Intel might be cooking up a budget-friendly handheld chip but I'd still be surprised if it's cheap enough or fast enough to matter

PC Gamer | Aug. 17, 2026, 11:26 a.m. | Original
Could this take some of the sting out of the handheld market?

Deals: AirPods Pro 3 25% off, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, AirTag 2 all-time low, M5 Pro MacBook Pro $650 off, more

9to5mac | Aug. 17, 2026, 11:25 a.m. | Original

With the massive best prices to date, but we are also now tracking AirPods Max 2 at $120 off and the lowest price in several months on AirPods 4 with ANC. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break also features the return of all-time low pricing on the latest AirTag 2 – singles from $24 (or less ) and the 4-pack at $89, a massive $650 price drop on this M5 Pro MacBook Pro for today only, Phone

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GPU thieves replaced RTX 5080 cards with RTX 3060s in Chinese esports hotels until a blackout gave them away

TechSpot News | Aug. 17, 2026, 11:22 a.m. | Original
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WTF?! Thanks to the rising price of pretty much everything with a chip in it, graphics cards are becoming an increasingly appealing target for thieves. Two criminals in China thought they could get away with stealing RTX 5080 GPUs from an esports hotel by replacing them with RTX 3060s, but their plan was foiled by a power cut.

In China, esports hotels are essentially a cross between

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Back-to-school sale drops the TI-84 Evo to its lowest price at just $74

XDA developers | Aug. 17, 2026, 11:21 a.m. | Original
The perfect way to start the year

Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Vessel as Red Sea Violence Escalates

The New York Times | Aug. 17, 2026, 11:16 a.m. | Original
The armed group, based in Yemen and backed by Iran, said it had launched missiles near the vital maritime trade route, in a conflict that shows no sign of abating.