TechnologyThe PunchTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minRoad construction causes over 5,000 fibre cuts in 6 months, says NCCRoad construction and excavation led to over 5,000 fibre optic cuts in Nigeria in the first half of 2026, disrupting digital services, says NCC. Read More…The Punch
TechnologyThe Next WebTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minTesla emptied its share of California’s new EV rebate in five daysTesla exhausted its share of California’s MyFirstEV rebate between August 3 and August 8. The $50,000 price cap is waived for California-headquartered EV-only makers like Rivian and Lucid, but not Tesla. Tesla used up its entire allocation…The Next Web
TechnologyHacker NoonTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minReaders Can't Agree on Tech's Most Overhyped TrendWelcome to 3 Tech Polls , HackerNoon's brand-new Weekly Newsletter that curates Results from our Poll of the Week , and related polls around the web. Thanks for voting and helping us shape these important conversations! If you were hoping…Hacker Noon
TechnologyThe Next WebTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minMeta and TikTok agree to fact-check border content after Ceuta tragedyMeta and TikTok have agreed to fact-check content about Spain’s border crossings, a voluntary commitment brokered by Brussels after a catastrophe that showed how quickly a viral video can turn into a matter of life and death. The accord…The Next Web
TechnologyThe PunchTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minMeta, TikTok agree to boost fact-checking after Ceuta migrant rush — EUMeta and TikTok agree to boost fact-checking efforts to combat harmful disinformation linked to the recent Ceuta migrant rush, the EU announced. Read More…The Punch
TechnologyRNZTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minSurging EV sales in 2026 not just temporary - market analystOne in three new cars sold in New Zealand is now an electric vehicle, according to new research.RNZ
TechnologyTechRadarTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minGTA 6 leverages the PS5's ultra-high-speed SSD for 'near-instant load times', but fans reckon Rockstar has been quietly…Grand Theft Auto 6 fans think Rockstar Games has been revealing the game's loading screens They're convinced the promotional character artwork will be featured as loading screen in-game The game is said to have "near-instant load times"…TechRadar
TechnologyEngadgetTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minHow to fix stick drift on PS5 and Xbox controllersGiving your controllers a good clean can help with stick drift.Engadget
TechnologyBBCTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minThree ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glassesWith some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.BBC
TechnologyArs TechnicaTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minTracking extreme heat by the hour makes climate change seem even worseGlobal warming is leading to more extremely hot weather. There is perhaps no more obvious consequence of climate change. But changing how we analyze this problem can still help scientists think about it in a different way that may yield…Ars Technica
TechnologyTechRadarTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minInsomniac confirms Marvel's Wolverine is 'fully playable on the disc' out of the boxMarvel's Wolverine is "fully playable" on a PS5 disc Insomniac Games says it encourages players to download the day-one patch when it arrives The studio's comments come after Sony shared its plan to quit making discs Insomniac Games has…TechRadar
TechnologyTechCrunchTechnologyAug 11, 2026 · 1 minAn unreleased Anthropic model made progress on one of math’s biggest unsolved problemsFor more than 150 years, the Riemann hypothesis has stood as one of the major unsolved problems in mathematics. Anthropic hasn't solved it — but the company's models made more progress than you might expect.TechCrunch