Solar Power and Batteries Have Been Keeping Europe's Grid Stable

August 18th, 2026 07:33 AM

AleRunner writes: "Solar has been doing the 'heavy lifting' to help Europe meet its energy needs amid a string of blistering heatwaves," Euronews tells us. Meanwhile, as Europe's energy demands rise with the heat, jellyfish have been causing shutdowns and reduced power output at multiple reactors at French nuclear plants, as we already discussed. Euronews reports: A new analysis from energy think-tank Ember found that solar output in European countries rose by up to 17 percent on heatwave...

This 65-Inch LG OLED TV Is $900 Off Right Now

August 17th, 2026 09:55 PM

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.If you're looking to upgrade your smart TV, this LG 65-inch OLED AI 4K Smart TV is now $1,799.99 (originally $2,699.99), marking its lowest price ever, according to price-tracking tools. It has 4K resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and is compatible with Alexa. Amazon will deliver the TV to your preferred room and unpack it for you for free—however, if you need to have...

Apple Sweetens Trade-In Deals for iPhones, Macs and iPads

August 17th, 2026 04:00 PM

Apple raises trade-in estimates for iPhones, Macs, iPads and watches, with some devices gaining more than $100 and new Android phones now eligible.

This modern farmhouse offers the perfect getaway in Sonoma Wine Country

August 18th, 2026 07:05 AM

Robert Baumann Architects has designed this spectacular modern farmhouse nestled on a beautiful 113-acre property in the Wine Country of Sonoma County, California. The owner, an outdoor enthusiast originally from Canada, spends a lot of time traveling for work. With their primary home close to their job and in an urban environment, they wanted a […] The post This modern farmhouse offers the perfect getaway in Sonoma Wine Country appeared first on One Kindesign.

Revealed – New Gargant “miniatures”

August 17th, 2026 12:00 AM

The Sons of Behemat are coming to stomp the Mortal Realms with massive new models.

A demo video of AirPods with cameras has leaked via a macOS Tahoe RC

August 18th, 2026 02:25 AM

Apple has accidentally left a lot of data within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, including a demo video showcasing AirPods with cameras. It is our best look yet.AirPods with cameras will closely resemble AirPods ProThe new AirPods with cameras have been rumored since January 2025. Not much is known about the product, but a lot of debate has been had over whether or not Apple's earbuds would actually gain "cameras."In a video found within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, AirPods...

I Found an Easy Way to Make GNOME More Colorful

August 18th, 2026 07:29 AM

One thing that always comes up in the GNOME vs KDE debate is how easy it is to customize KDE. You can surely customize GNOME but not to the extent of KDE. But that doesn't deter us GNOME users from trying new looks and visuals, does it? In that regard, I recently came across a super cool GUI tool that lets give an altogether different look to your GNOME desktop.Take a look at the screenshot below. Looks like Archcraft or Omarchy, right?That is the magic of Rewaita, a GUI app worth adding in...

Nintendo Switch 2 Review - 'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered'

August 18th, 2026 07:05 AM

Nintendo Switch 2 Review - 'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered'