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The decision further limits a 90-year-old high-court precedent that was aimed at protecting the independence of certain regulatory agencies.

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Tesla profits slide 16%, despite Elon Musk's pivot back to his companies

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The Etan Patz case changed how America responds to missing kids

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 07/23/2025 - 15:52

Six-year-old Etan Patz disappeared while walking to a school bus stop in 1979. The publicity of the case led to a societal shift and greater coordination among law enforcement.

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The Next Planet Parade Takes Place at the End of August. Here's How to See It

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Congress is in August recess, but the Epstein controversy keeps bubbling

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 07/23/2025 - 15:39

As Democrats push to release Epstein-related files, a former Justice Department official says the public may never see the full details.

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This cheap eGPU docking station uses TB5, but you will need an external power supply to get it working

TechRadar News - Wed, 07/23/2025 - 15:26
  • Peladn Link S-3 exposes your GPU completely with no case, no fan, just airflow
  • Exposed graphics cards make cool airflows easier, but leave components vulnerable to everything else
  • Don’t expect global availability just yet; it’s only shipping in China for now

Peladn has announced the Link S-3, a compact eGPU dock that introduces Thunderbolt 5 connectivity at a relatively low price.

Priced at CNY 1,599 (around $223), the dock is set to begin shipping in China on July 26, although international release details remain unknown.

Designed to support desktop GPUs externally, the Link S-3 is aimed at users looking to boost graphics performance on devices like video editing laptops or compact desktops without internal expansion options.

Unusual design prioritizes form and airflow over protection

Unlike traditional GPU enclosures with bulky cases, the Link S-3 features a flat, open-air design, which helps reduce both size and cost, relying on ambient airflow to cool the graphics card.

While the design looks sleek, it may feel risky to leave the most expensive part of your setup fully exposed to the environment.

The Peladn Link S-3 does not include a built-in power supply but supports standard ATX or SFX units, with up to 140W power delivery through its Thunderbolt 5 port, meaning users will need to connect an external PSU to power the setup.

Connectivity is a key feature of the Link S-3. It includes two Thunderbolt 5 ports offering up to 80Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth.

However, GPU data transfer is limited to 64Gbps due to the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface.

While Thunderbolt 5 offers more bandwidth than previous standards, the real-world performance advantage over OCuLink may be marginal for most workloads.

Still, Thunderbolt brings added features that many OCuLink-based docks lack.

The dock also includes a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port powered by Realtek's RTL8156B controller, a 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, an SD card reader, and a PCIe 3.0 x1 M.2 slot for SSD storage.

These additions could make it especially appealing for content creators using a video editing PC or mobile workstation, where fast access to external drives and networks is essential.

Via Techpowerup

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A carbohydrate revolution is fueling cyclists in the Tour de France

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Tim Podlogar, who researches exercise metabolism, about how elite cyclists consume thousands of calories each day to compete in the Tour de France.

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The International Court of Justice ruled that nations have an obligation to act on climate change under international laws protecting the environment and human rights.

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Everything leaving Netflix in August 2025 – don't miss streaming these 31 movies and 10 TV shows

TechRadar News - Wed, 07/23/2025 - 15:00

I love you Netflix, but there's nothing more heart-shattering than seeing the best movies being removed from your library. Although it happens every month, it's never a nice feeling to see your favorite titles run their course with one of the best streaming services – and August is no different.

While you wait for Netflix's new arrivals, now's the perfect time to start thinking about catching the movies and shows that have limited time left on Netflix, and there's a mixed bag of classic and modern titles to choose from.

Two of Hitchcock's best movies, The Birds (1963) and Psycho (1960), will be leaving on August 1, as will war epic Dunkirk (2017) and A24's coming-of-age drama Mid90s (2018). But it's not just movies that are getting the chop.

Netflix is also removing 10 TV shows (which is four more than last month) starting with the iconic drama series Ugly Betty, a popular title among TV buffs everywhere. However, it's not all bad news, as you can still binge it on Hulu or Disney+ if you're in the UK or Australia, so if you're still not subscribed to either, you may want to consider making the switch.

Everything leaving Netflix in August 2025

Leaving on August 1

Conan the Destroyer (movie)
The Birds
(movie)
The Breakfast Club
(movie)
Dawn of the Dead
(movie)
Dunkirk
(movie)
Everest
(movie)
Field of Dreams
(movie)
For Love of the Game
(movie)
Hitchcock
(movie)
Holey Moley
seasons 1-4 (TV show)
The Lego Movie (movie)
Lucy
(movie)
Matilda
(movie)
Mid90s
(movie)
Psycho
(movie)
Smokey and the Bandit
(movie)
Smokey and the Bandit II
(movie)
Sniper
(movie)
Sniper: Ghost Shooter
(movie)
Spanglish
(movie)
The Town
(movie)
The Wedding Planner
(movie)
Ugly Betty
seasons 1-4 (TV show)
Uncle Buck (movie)

Leaving on August 5

My Wife and Kids seasons 1-5 (TV show)

Leaving on August 15

Ballers seasons 1-5 (TV show)

Leaving on August 16

Baby Mama (movie)
Ouija: Origin of Evil
(movie)

Leaving on August 17

Thanksgiving (movie)

Leaving on August 19

Gangs of London seasons 1-2 (TV show)
Into the Badlands seasons 1-3 (TV show)
Kevin Can F**k Himself seasons 1-2 (TV show)
Preacher seasons 1-4 (TV show)
Un-Real seasons 1-4 (TV show)
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live season 1 (TV show)

Leaving on August 21

Kung Fu Panda 4 (movie)

Leaving on August 22

The Boss Baby (movie)

Leaving on August 25

Melancholia (movie)

Leaving on August 31

The Hitman’s Bodyguard (movie)
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
(movie)

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New noise-cancelling earbuds with Bluetooth 6.0, LDAC, and now a sub-$25 price? The audio world's gone loopy…

TechRadar News - Wed, 07/23/2025 - 15:00

If I were to ask you to guess the price of a pair of noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds with hi-res audio streaming, incredibly long battery life and a six-mic setup for active noise cancellation, I suspect you'd start with a three-digit number. And yet Baseus's Bass BP1 Pro earbuds are less than twenty-five bucks on Amazon right now.

This is a triple-discounted price: the BP1 Pro earbuds are down from $39.99 to just $23.78. First of all, Amazon has dropped the price down to $27.99, and then it's added a second 15% off voucher that takes another $4.20 off the total price.

And you can get a free charging cable included that's ostensibly worth $18.99 included in that price, which has a screen on the cable that's supposed to show how charged your device is, handily.

Features like this are pretty rare in mid-tier earbuds, let alone in super-budget ones. I sure hope someone isn't getting fired for this blunder deal.

Don't forget to click the Redeem button next to the voucher details: this is a double discount but the second part isn't added until you click that button. And when you do it drops the price of these adaptive ANC, LDAC-streaming, 55-hour earbuds down to a frankly ridiculous $23.78 and gives you the option of a second pair for free. The deal applies to all three colors in the range: space black, ocean blue and moon white. And once you've done that, be sure to also click on the "How to claim" link next to the "Get 1 free item when you buy 1 select item(s)" offer, and follow the instructions for your free cable.View Deal

Baseus Bass BP1 Pro: lots of features for very little cash

At under $25, these buds are duking it out with the kind of headphones I'd go out of my way not to listen to. And yet the spec is very impressive, with support for LDAC hi-res audio, while active noise cancellation claims to reduce noise by up to 50dB. There are five different ANC modes, and a bass boost for music.

Battery life is decent, with up to 12 hours from the buds and a total 55 hours via the case, all with ANC off. With ANC on, you're still getting 7 hours from the buds and 36 hours from the case, which is pretty impressive and above average overall.

The buds also support rapid charging that'll give you 2.5 hours of music from 10 minutes on charge.

Bluetooth is 6.0 – 6.0! – and there are six mics for calling, and the buds are IP55 rated for dust and water. That makes them a pretty good option for the gym that I don't go to and the rainy walks my dog makes me go on. It's actually not that common for earbuds to be this well-waterproofed (it's often IPX4 at most), so it's another impressive box ticked here.

What do they sound like? I've no idea, but at this price I don't think I'd mind too much if they fall a bit short of the AirPods Max I paid nearly 20 times more for: they could sound like I'd been thrown into a metal waste bin that's being hit with baseball bats and I'd still consider getting them for the ANC alone, for times when I really need it from a pair of buds I can throw into any bag to take anywhere with me.

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Finally! Asus' 6K rival to Pro Display XDR will debut within weeks and will cost a fraction of its Apple rival

TechRadar News - Wed, 07/23/2025 - 14:33
  • Asus ProArt PA32QCV offers 6K clarity and HDR600 without the eye-watering XDR price
  • Factory-calibrated color accuracy claims sound good on paper, but longevity remains an open question
  • HDR10 support and 10-bit color make this panel interesting for high-contrast workflows

Asus has announced the ProArt Display PA32QCV, a 6K-resolution business monitor aimed at creative professionals who require accurate color and sharp detail.

Priced at $1,299, it undercuts Apple’s $4,999 Pro Display XDR while targeting similar use cases in media production.

The PA32QCV delivers 6K visuals at 6016x3384 resolution, producing a pixel density of 218 pixels per inch, more than three times that of a standard 1080p monitor.

ProArt PA32QCV brings impressive specs that remain to be tested

This device also supports HDR10 and meets the VESA DisplayHDR 600 standard, which allows for brighter highlights, deeper contrast, and are particularly useful when working with high-dynamic-range content. The extra detail helps with crisper text, sharper lines, and more precise visuals.

In terms of color accuracy, Asus promises factory-calibrated Delta E<2 performance, backed by Calman Verification. The display covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color space, and it also offers 100% sRGB support and 10-bit depth, delivering over a billion colors.

This makes it a strong option for video editing and other color-critical tasks, although how long the factory calibration remains accurate is unclear.

The monitor includes dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, supporting data transfer, charging, and video passthrough through a single cable.

Other connectivity options include HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-A, and additional USB-C ports.

Auto KVM support adds flexibility, letting users control two connected computers with a single keyboard and mouse.

These features suggest it could serve well not only as a display for photo editing but also as a capable all-purpose business monitor.

Asus also emphasizes Mac compatibility. macOS users can adjust settings using the DisplayWidget Center app.

A new M Model-P3 preset aligns the display’s output with macOS devices.

Users can change brightness, contrast, and color temperature with a mouse, and MacBook brightness keys can control the monitor directly.

This may appeal to Mac-focused creatives, although such software tools often lack long-term support.

Asus is promoting a Creative Cloud giveaway with the display in some markets, but the value of bundled software depends on the user’s needs.

The bigger question is whether this 6K screen, despite its impressive specs, will meet the demands of professionals over time.

Via Techpowerup

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Judge denies release of Jeffrey Epstein transcripts in Florida

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 07/23/2025 - 14:17

President Trump had called for the release of grand jury testimony related to Epstein. Two judges in New York also are weighing requests from the Justice Department to unseal grand jury transcripts.

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Spotify Takes Down Fake AI Song Credited to Famous Country Singer Who's Been Dead for Years

CNET News - Wed, 07/23/2025 - 14:10
Blaze Foley died decades ago, but an AI company pushed a song out under his name anyway -- and it's not the only AI-generated song appearing on Spotify.
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Everything new on Netflix in August 2025: stream 49 movies and 31 TV shows, including Wednesday season 2 and more

TechRadar News - Wed, 07/23/2025 - 14:00

Netflix never fails to let us down with its monthly additions of new movies and shows, and it's August schedule is no different. But there's one new show in particular that makes this month a rather exciting one.

After it shot to the top of the Netflix charts in 2022, comedy drama series Wednesday returns after a long three-year wait for a second season, with part one arriving August 6 and part two September 3. With the return of one of the nest Netflix shows just around the corner, we can't wait to see where Wednesday's journey will go next – but also Lady Gaga's cameo, which is what I'm most looking forward to.

As it is with every Netflix schedule, the first day of the month is packed with its usual slew of new movies. So, whether you're a big fan of crude comedies such as American Pie (1999) or sci-fi epics like Jurassic Park (1993), you're bound to find something new and exciting to add to your watchlist.

Everything new on Netflix in August 2025

Arriving on August 1

American Pie (movie)
American Pie 2
(movie)
Anaconda
(movie)
Clueless
(movie)
Dazed and Confused
(movie)
The Departed
(movie)
Despicable Me
(movie)
Despicable Me 2
(movie)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
(movie)
Fire Country season 2 (TV show)
Groundhog Day (movie)
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
(movie)
Journey to the Center of the Earth
(movie)
Jurassic Park
(movie)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
(movie)
Jurassic Park III
(movie)
Megamind
(movie)
Minions
(movie)
My Oxford Year
(Netflix original movie)
Pawn Stars season 16 (TV show)
Perfect Match season 3 (Netflix original series)
Rush Hour (movie)
Rush Hour 2
(movie)
Rush Hour 3
(movie)
Thirteen
(movie)
Weird Science
(movie)
Wet Hot American Summer
(movie)
Wyatt Earp
(movie)

Arriving on August 2

Beyond the Bar (Netflix original series)

Arriving on August 5

Love Life seasons 1-2 (TV show)
SEC Football: Any Given Saturday (Netflix original series)
Titans: The Rise of Hollywood season 1 (TV show)

Arriving on August 6

Wednesday season 2 part 1 (Netflix original series)

Arriving on August 8

Stolen: Heist of the Century (Netflix original documentary)

Arriving on August 10

Marry Me (movie)

Arriving on August 11

Outlander season 7 part 1 (TV show)
Sullivan's Crossing season 3 (TV show)

Arriving on August 12

Final Draft (Netflix original series)
Jim Jefferies: Two Limb Policy (Netflix original comedy)

Arriving on August 13

Love Is Blind: UK season 2 (Netflix original series)
Fixed (Netflix original movie)
Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians (Netflix original series)
Songs From the Hole (Netflix original documentary)
Young Millionaires (Netflix original series)

Arriving on August 14

In the Mud (Netflix original series)
Miss Governor season 1 part 2 (Netflix original series)
Mononoke The Movie: Chapter II - The Ashes of Rage (Netflix original movie)
Quantum Leap seasons 1-2 (TV show)

Arriving on August 15

The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea’s Tragedies (Netflix original documentary)
Fatal Seduction season 2 (Netflix original series)
Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser (Netflix original documentary)
Night Always Comes (Netflix original movie)

Arriving on August 16

The Fast and the Furious (movie)
2 Fast 2 Furious
(movie)
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
(movie)
Fast Five
(movie)
Fast & Furious 6
(movie)
Furious 7
(movie)
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
(movie)

Arriving on August 18

CoComelon Lane season 5 (Netflix original series)
Extant seasons 1-2 (TV show)

Arriving on August 19

America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (Netflix original series)
Titans: The Rise of Wall Street season 1 (TV show)

Arriving on August 20

Fisk season 3 (TV show)
Rivers of Fate (Netflix original series)

Arriving on August 21

The 355 (movie)
Death Inc. season 3 (Netflix original series)
Fall for Me (Netflix original movie)
Gold Rush Gang (Netflix original movie)
Hostage (Netflix original series)
One Hit Wonder (Netflix original movie)

Arriving on August 22

Abandoned Man (Netflix original movie)
Long Story Short (Netflix original series)
The Truth About Jussie Smollett (Netflix original documentary)

Arriving on August 27

Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives (Netflix original movie)
Her Mother's Killer season 2 (Netflix original series)

Arriving on August 28

Barbie Mysteries: Beach Detectives (Netflix original series)
My Life With the Walter Boys season 2 (Netflix original series)
The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix original movie)

Arriving on August 29

Two Graves (Netflix original series)
Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (Netflix original documentary)

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This nifty iPhone case gives your old model a USB-C upgrade to free you from dongle headaches

TechRadar News - Wed, 07/23/2025 - 14:00
  • A new iPhone case gives older Lightning models a USB-C port
  • It supports fast charging ,and there are versions for most older iPhones
  • The iPh0n3 case is available now and costs around $55 / £40 / AU£85

If you have an older iPhone that frustrates you with its dated Lightning port, an engineer has just come up with a nifty solution – a phone case that gives it a USB port instead.

The Swiss engineer Ken Pillonel, who runs the YouTube channel Exploring the Simulation, previously achieved internet fame in 2021 for making the first ever USB-C iPhone. While that iPhone X mod was more a proof-of-concept, his new 'iPh0n3' USB-C case is available to buy right now at the Obsoless store.

The case, made from Nylon 12 plastic, is available for most pre-iPhone 15 models, dating back to the iPhone XS and XR (and older models). It supports wireless and MagSafe charging, as well as fast charging and CarPlay.

The only drawback is that accessories that need power from the phone, like external storage or displays, unfortunately won't work with the USB-C port, as they're locked down to only work with Apple adapters.

But otherwise, the case can help bring your older iPhone into the dongle-free world of USB-C charging and accessories. The 'iPh0n3' case starts from 43.90 CHF (around $55 / £40 / AU£85) – and while quite a few models are already sold out, many are due back in stock by the end of August.

How it was built

While the USB-C iPhone case doesn't functionally do much more than put a Lightning-to-USB-C adapter inside a case, the engineering process (explained in the video above) was more complex than you might think.

In Ken Pillonel's attempts to solve the fast charging conundrum, he discovered that many existing Lightning adapters employ simple tricks that prevent them from working correctly with all USB-C cables.

Instead, his case uses various techniques, including parasitic powering, to help it detect which way your cable is plugged in, so it always supports 9V fast charging. Whether you're looking to buy the case or not, the video is an interesting watch.

The ultimate aim of the project is to lure you away from an unnecessary iPhone upgrade by giving your older model USB-C connectivity. Naturally, it can't lengthen the amount of time Apple will support your iPhone for (typically 7-8 years in terms of security updates), but it looks like a neat accessory that some will appreciate if they want to move to a Lightning-free life without upgrading their phone.

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