AI software claims hidden grid capacity could ease America’s growing electricity shortage GridCARE says simulations reveal unused transmission capacity across existing power infrastructure Existing transmission lines may hold far more capacity than previously estimated A new software platform claims it can unlock roughly 300 gigawatts of hidden electrical transmission capacity across the existing United States…

Russia moves closer to launching another wave of Rassvet communication satellites Fresh launch notice points toward another important milestone for the Rassvet network Russia plans hundreds of satellites to build an independent communications network A recent aviation notice suggests Russia is preparing to launch satellites for its Rassvet communications network within the coming days. The…

As a dedicated remote worker and editor for all things office here at TechRadar Pro, I’m always on the look-out for interesting gadgets, gear, and tech that’s actually useful. So, I’ve picked out 12 items for your desk that are what I’d consider essentials for creating a more productive home office or dorm room. I’ve…

Proton VPN received 47 legally binding data requests in the first half of 2026 The company could turn down every single one Proton’s no-logs policy means the data authorities want does not exist When a government comes knocking for user data, most companies face a simple choice: comply or fight. Proton VPN’s latest transparency report…

Universal fit with cooling, improved coverage and better battery life On sale from 29 July 2026, pre-orders open now It’s £339.99 (about $459 / AU$655) We really rate the Shark CryoGlow LED face mask, giving it four and a half stars out of five in our Shark CryoGlow review. Our only real niggle was the…

Zoom patches critical improper input validation flaw in multiple Windows clients and SDKs that allowed remote account takeover Additional high‑severity bugs fixed include CVE‑2026‑53410 (TOCTOU race condition), CVE‑2026‑53409 (privilege management flaw), and CVE‑2026‑53411 (input validation issue) All vulnerabilities were found internally, with no evidence of exploitation; users are urged to update Zoom Workplace and related…

Microsoft sees itself as cheaper and more effective at bundling the full stack The company is clearly pushing its own internal models Claude also slated for being slower and less accurate Microsoft is reportedly teaching sales workers how to compare the company’s AI offerings to rival companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. Per Bloomberg reporting, the…

PlayStation has delayed the launch of the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick The company says production delays have caused the hardware to be postponed The PlayStation 5 peripheral will no longer launch on August 6, but “at a later date” PlayStation has issued an update on the release of its FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, announcing that…

The FCC might ban anonymous phones This would mean the end of burner phones While this could help prevent certain crimes, it may also harm a lot of innocent people who require anonymity or lack the required ID or housing It’s increasingly hard to be anonymous in the modern world — and in the US…