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What a smart firewall does and why it matters on home Wi-Fi
World

What a smart firewall does and why it matters on home Wi-Fi

Router firewalls and software firewalls serve different roles in protecting your home Wi-Fi from unwanted traffic and suspicious connections.

Meghan Smitham · 01 Sep, 2026
Student-loan borrowers have 1 month to enroll in a temporary repayment benefit
Business

Student-loan borrowers have 1 month to enroll in a temporary repayment benefit

Student-loan borrowers can enroll in autopay by September 30 to receive a 1-percentage-point interest-rate reduction for 2 years.

Ayelet Sheffey · 01 Sep, 2026
Locals torch migrant shelters as Spain's PM points blame beyond the border
World

Locals torch migrant shelters as Spain's PM points blame beyond the border

Ceuta residents burned migrant shelters as Pedro Sánchez accused Russian and Israeli-linked networks of spreading disinformation that fueled the crisis.

Javonte Gulgowski · 01 Sep, 2026
Redditors say Anthropics expensive Claude plans offer far less usage than advertised
Technology

Redditors say Anthropics expensive Claude plans offer far less usage than advertised

Frustrated Claude subscribers say the "Max 20x" plan doesn't come close to delivering 20 times the usage of the base tier

Alisha Dietrich · 01 Sep, 2026
How a creepy Cat in the Hat meme escalated into school threats
Technology

How a creepy Cat in the Hat meme escalated into school threats

A creepy ‘Cat in the Hat’ TikTok trend is naming real students and schools, prompting closures, investigations, and an arrest.

Adrien Herman · 01 Sep, 2026
I tried 5 different protein sodas. One stood out for having the best flavor and highest protein content.
Business

I tried 5 different protein sodas. One stood out for having the best flavor and highest protein content.

I compared sparkling protein drinks from Summit Popz, Clean Simple Eats, Premier Protein, Proda, Barebells to find the best soda at the grocery store.

Carmen Varner · 01 Sep, 2026
John Deere launched an AI chatbot for farmers
Technology

John Deere launched an AI chatbot for farmers

John Deere is testing a new "JD" AI assistant that it says can help farmers make more money, with answers about best practices and historical trends that are ba...

Stevie Bonifield · 01 Sep, 2026
Google Pics is like Canva, but with even more AI
Technology

Google Pics is like Canva, but with even more AI

Google has a new suite of creative design tools for Workspace users called Google Pics, which aims to make editing and generating "professional-grade" AI images...

Jess Weatherbed · 01 Sep, 2026
Sony’s new party speakers have more bass, more LEDs, and more connectivity
Technology

Sony’s new party speakers have more bass, more LEDs, and more connectivity

Sony announced three new tower-style party speakers that will now be the largest options in its ULT Power Sound lineup. The new ULT Tower Max, ULT Tower 7, and...

Andrew Liszewski · 01 Sep, 2026
Sony's new ULT Tower are party speakers that chain together with Auracast
Technology

Sony's new ULT Tower are party speakers that chain together with Auracast

Sony's new ULT Tower are party speakers that chain together with Auracast.

Denis Stokes · 01 Sep, 2026
What is Dolby Atmos for Headphones and is it worth it for gamers?
Technology

What is Dolby Atmos for Headphones and is it worth it for gamers?

A look into whether Dolby Atmos for Headphones - with its free trial on both PC and Xbox - can unlock spatial audio on a normal pair of stereo headphones.

Wayne Hermann · 01 Sep, 2026
Google brings its Pics image editor to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers
Technology

Google brings its Pics image editor to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers

Google brings its Pics image editor to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.

Rosie Ward · 01 Sep, 2026