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No Dogs in Space is a music history podcast for true obsessives

Terrence O’Brien • August 9, 2026 Sadly, there hasn’t been a new episode of No Dogs in Space since July of 2024. Part four of the podcast’s series on Can wrapped up an abbreviated season 3, which focused on experimental rock. Don’t get me wrong, I loved seasons 1 and 2, but the show seemed

Space mirrors could ruin astronomy — and your eyes

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Georgina Torbet • August 10, 2026 Solar energy, at any time of day or night – that’s the dream of space mirror projects. Futurists have been imagining satellite mirrors that could reflect the sun’s light onto the Earth’s surface for over a century. Russian scientists experimented with the concept in the ’90s with the Znamya

Ford’s new AI assistant can check your fuel levels and tire pressure

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Andrew J. Hawkins • August 10, 2026 Ford is rolling out a new AI-powered assistant that can answer questions about your Ford or Lincoln vehicle, such as how much fuel you’ll need for your next road trip or whether your truck can tow that new motor boat. The app is rolling out first to the

The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store

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Dominic Preston • August 10, 2026 Google appears to have prepared a dedicated section for third-party app stores within Google Play, and Aptoide is just the first. | Screenshot: Google Play Store Following the latest twist in Google’s legal battles with Epic, US Android users are now able to open Google’s Play Store and download

This great retro-inspired keyboard now comes preassembled

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Nathan Edwards • August 10, 2026 “Where’s the number pad?” The number pad is holding you back. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge You probably know just by looking at it if the Classic-TKL Underscore Edition is for you. Do you want a retro-looking wired keyboard without a number pad? Great. Do you