Month: August 2025
AI agents are science fiction not yet ready for primetime
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on all things AI, follow Hayden Field. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started It all started with J.A.R.V.I.S. Yes,…
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How to watch 2025 Stage 9 of the Vuelta a España on SBS — it’s *FREE*
You can watch the 2025 Vuelta a España on SBS On Demand, streaming for free from Saturday, August 23. The free stream includes live coverage with start times varying each day between 10:30am BST (5:30am ET) and 3pm BST (10am ET). Stage 9 takes us back to the hills as…
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It looks like one Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge battery upgrade we were hoping for isn’t happening
More Galaxy S26 Edge battery details have leaked The phone could stick with lithium-ion tech A larger 4,200 mAh capacity has been predicted Now that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is out, we can start thinking about what the Galaxy S26 Edge is going to offer – but it seems…
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Everyone is writing off the new wave of high-performance Chinese EVs – here’s why that’s a big mistake
It feels like only yesterday that the internet was abuzz with the news that Xiaomi – best known for its smartphones, watches and wearables – smashed the electric production car record at Germany’s infamous Nurburgring. The SU7 Ultra beat the formidable Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and the $2.5m Rimac Nevera,…
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Want to stick with Windows 10 after October 2025? Here are your options – including how to get a free year of extra support
It probably hasn’t escaped your attention that Windows 10 support expires on October 14, 2025. Given that, there’s precious little time left before those who remain on the operating system without taking any action will be left with no security updates. Those patches are vital protection for your system, and…
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How to watch Dutch Grand Prix 2025: live stream the F1 from anywhere, starting grid
Championship leader Oscar Piastri sneaked pole position ahead of team-mate Lando Norris after qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix. Nine points ahead of his rival, the Australian was 0.012 seconds quicker on Saturday in a McLaren lockout of the front row as both drivers recorded their quickest laps on the…
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