Stop Swapping Chargers and Grab the 4-Port Anker 140W Max at Over 50% Off
https://www.cnet.com/deals/anker-140w-max-charger-deal-2026-08-04/

It’s got enough USB ports for all your devices, and it’s down to just $65 right now at Walmart.

This $140 Adorable Insignia Minifridge Would Look Great in Your Dorm Room
https://www.cnet.com/deals/insignia-minifridge-deal-2026-08-04/

You’ll save $80 and prevent leftovers from spoiling with this space-saving minifridge while this deal lasts.

OpenAI Hits Back at Apple, Calls Lawsuit ‘Careless, Aggressive and Oddly Personal’
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-apple-lawsuit-released-texts-emails-august-2026-news/

Newly released texts and emails give us insight into how lawyers for two billion-dollar tech companies can’t figure out how to use their email.

Power Up With This 6-Pack of Duracell AA Batteries for $10 Off
https://www.cnet.com/deals/6-pack-duracell-aa-batteries-deal-2026-08-04/

This rechargeable six-pack of AA Duracell batteries is ready to run your flashlights, toys, remote controls and more.

Telegram’s Brief App Store Removal Renews Questions About Apple’s CSAM Enforcement
https://www.cnet.com/tech/telegrams-brief-app-store-removal-renews-questions-about-apples-csam-enforcement/

The Telegram CEO says Apple made the app unavailable for download without any warning.

‘Reacher,’ ‘The Last Sunrise’ and ‘Sterling Point’ Are 3 of Prime Video’s Must-Watch Releases This August
https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/reacher-the-last-sunrise-and-sterling-point-are-3-of-prime-videos-must-watch-releases-this-august/

Plus, you can catch the new documentary Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter out this month, too.

iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max Might Get Bigger Screens in 2027
https://www.cnet.com/tech/iphone-20-pro-and-pro-max-might-get-bigger-screens-in-2027/

Apple is also considering an all-glass look for the front display.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 5, #681
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-aug-5-681/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 681 for Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 5 #885
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-5-885/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 885 for Aug. 5.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Aug. 5
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-aug-5/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 5, #1151
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-and-answers-for-aug-5-1151/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1151 for Aug. 5, 2026.

Building for the AI Surge
https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2026/m08/building-for-the-ai-surge.html?source=rss

What Cisco data reveals about networks, AI, and the infrastructure powering a changing digital world.
More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html (https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html?source=rss)

These Back-to-School Laptop Deals Can Save You Up to $700 on Top Nvidia RTX50-Powered Models
https://www.cnet.com/deals/nvidia-rtx50-powered-back-to-school-laptop-deals-2026-08-04/

Whether you’re a STEM student, a budding content creator or serious gamer, you’ll find a laptop that fits your needs without derailing your budget.

I Tested Rok’s Devilishly Sleek Manual Espresso-Maker. Here’s How It Went
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/i-tested-roks-devilishly-sleek-manual-espresso-maker-heres-how-it-went/

Handcraft shots of coffee with just a tight squeeze.

I Tested Cuisinart’s New Glass Air Fryers. Here’s How They Compare to Ninja’s Crispi
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/i-tested-cuisinarts-new-glass-air-fryers-heres-how-they-comapre-to-ninjas-crispi/

Cuisinart’s new line of glass air fryers borrows elements from Ninja’s viral Crispi. Here’s how they stack up.

Google Demos Google Glass in 2012 by Jumping Out of a Plane | CNET Archives
https://www.cnet.com/videos/google-demos-google-glass-in-2012-by-jumping-out-of-a-plane-cnet-archives/

At Google I/O in June, 2012, co-founder Sergey Brin showcased Project Glass by streaming live Hangout footage of skydivers jumping from a plane while wearing the smart spectacles.

Keep Your Curls Defined and Your Wallet Happy With the Shark FlexFusion
https://www.cnet.com/deals/shark-flexfusion-air-styler-deal-2026-08-05/

Get salon-like blowouts at home while keeping your strands healthy and saving $101.

Xen 4.22: Strengthening Open Source Virtualization for Cloud, Embedded, and Automotive Systems
https://xenproject.org/blog/xen-4-22-release/

Xen 4.22 adds modern hardware support, Arm improvements, continued RISC-V progress, Xenstore scalability updates, and a five-year security support lifecycle.

Cisco IOS XE Software Web-Based Management Interface Denial of Service Vulnerability
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-webui-dos-qdc7qx3?vs_f=Cisco%20Security%20Advisory%26vs_cat=Security%20Intelligence%26vs_type=RSS%26vs_p=Cisco%20IOS%20XE%20Software%20Web-Based%20Management%20Interface%20Denial%20of%20Service%20Vulnerability%26vs_k=1

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack against an affected device.
This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input to the web-based management interface of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the web-based management interface to become unresponsive.

Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-webui-dos-qdc7qx3

Security Impact Rating: Medium


CVE: CVE-2026-20308

Cisco IOS XE Software Web-Based Management Interface Denial of Service Vulnerability
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW?vs_f=Cisco%20Security%20Advisory%26vs_cat=Security%20Intelligence%26vs_type=RSS%26vs_p=Cisco%20IOS%20XE%20Software%20Web-Based%20Management%20Interface%20Denial%20of%20Service%20Vulnerability%26vs_k=1

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.
This vulnerability is due to insufficient error handling in the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating with a malformed certificate. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition.

Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-xe-webui-dos-PtAODAWW

Security Impact Rating: Medium


CVE: CVE-2026-20311