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August 7, 2026

Netflix Adds Kevin Costner to MLB's Long-Awaited Field of Dreams Return

Netflix is expanding its live events portfolio by partnering with MLB for the Field of Dreams return, featuring Kevin Costner. This move signals Netflix's continued aggressive strategy to capture live 'appointment' viewing audiences usually reserved for traditional broadcast TV.

Ford announces the Fathom, its first midsize electric truck, but doesn't show it...

Ford has named and priced its first midsize electric truck, the Fathom, starting at $28,350. But the company has yet to show what it looks like.

Samsung responds to innovation criticism in Reddit AMA

In a recent Reddit AMA, Samsung executives addressed blunt user criticism regarding a perceived lack of innovation in recent Galaxy devices. The discussion touched on the future of foldables, health sensors, and how the company plans to differentiate its AI offerings.

Christopher Nolan advocates for physical media over streaming

Famed director Christopher Nolan is urging movie fans to maintain physical disc collections, arguing that they are the only way to truly own media without the risk of titles disappearing from streaming services. He emphasizes the security and quality of physical formats for film preservation.

US Mulling ban on Fiber Optic Transceivers

It might be time to stock up on your SFP+ adapters .. The FCC has already banned routers, drones, robot vacuums and power banks with inverters. Now they are mulling a ban on foreign made fiber optic transceivers.

Nvidia RTX Spark ARM Chip Surfaces on Geekbench

Benchmarks for Nvidia's rumored 'RTX Spark' processor have appeared, showing an 18-core CPU configuration. This chip is expected to be Nvidia's major push into the ARM-based consumer PC market, potentially challenging Qualcomm and Apple.

Trump Nominates a Third Republican to the FCC

Danielle Thumann Severs has been nominated for a commission seat. The FCC is currently operating at its bare minimum size of three. One additional vacancy for a Democrat will remain should Severs be confirmed by the Senate.

Sinclair Eyes Spectrum Data Deals with Starlink via NextGen TV

Sinclair is reportedly exploring deals to lease its spectrum to Starlink for data transmission. But should broadcasters have the right to use spectrum in this way?

Sony faces antitrust suits over its digital games stores.

Sony is under legal fire across five countries regarding its PlayStation Store pricing and digital monopoly. This comes as Sony announced it will stop selling physical games in the near future.

Scripps takes Reports a $1 billion+ impairment as traditional TV pressures continue

Scripps reported a $1.1 billion networks impairment and a 9% revenue decline, underscoring the continued financial strain on legacy television businesses. Maybe if they didn't encrypt their signals more people would watch?

LG Addresses Privacy Concerns Over Monitor Software

LG has responded to user uproar regarding the company's display bloatware. The issue raises significant questions regarding how much background software should be required for a display to function.

Valve 'Steam Frame' VR Hardware Shipments Spotted

New shipping manifests suggest Valve is receiving more 'Steam Frame' components, including VR controllers. This fuel speculation that a successor to the Index or a standalone VR headset is nearing a formal announcement.

Analysis: The Discoverability Crisis Facing Local TV

A deep dive into why local broadcast stations are struggling with marketing and brand identity in an age of fragmented streaming platforms.

Sodium-Ion batteries reportedly reach 97.9% efficiency without active cooling

New sodium-ion battery technology has achieved a breakthrough efficiency of 97.9%. Most notably, these batteries reportedly do not require active cooling systems, which could significantly reduce the cost and complexity of energy storage solutions.

Roku reports strong quarterly profit and revenue growth

Roku posted record quarterly profit with revenue up 22%, suggesting its platform, advertising, and device ecosystem remain strong.

Anker Highlights Efficiency Issues in Portable Power Stations

Anker has pointed out an issue in the portable power market where two stations with identical battery capacities can provide wildly different runtimes. The discrepancy highlights the importance of inverter efficiency and thermal management over just raw mAh or Wh ratings.