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Claude Fable 5.1 sometimes guesses rather than searches. Here's the fix
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. As smart as it is, Claude's most powerful model occasionally neglects to check its facts when set to low effort levels. If you're an experienced Claude user, here's a phrase you know all too well: "Let me check rather than guess." It's one of those little Claude-isms that pops up every so often in Claude Code and other Claude platforms, right up there with "One thing worth flagging" and "Here's the honest version." In this context, "Let me check rather than guess" is Claude's way of saying it's about to kick off a web search rather than relying on its native memory, which has a cutoff date that can be weeks or even months old.
How to reorder PDF pages quickly and easily
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. You can reorder PDF pages with this free drag-and-drop tool--no online service required! Need to rearrange the pages in a PDF without uploading the file to an online service? PDF Arranger lets you do exactly that. With multi-page PDF files, you may sometimes need to rearrange the pages.
Can Ukraine's drones shut Russian airspace? What that means for airlines
Is the war entering a new phase? Can Ukraine's drones shut Russian airspace? Share Can Ukraine's drones shut Russian airspace? Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russian airspace is effectively closed because of the volume of Ukrainian drones in the sky. On Tuesday, he said that Russia, which began the war with the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, is now "closing its own skies".
TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router promises speed and fewer dropped connections
PCWorld reports that TP-Link has unveiled its first Wi-Fi 8 products, the Archer 8 Ultra router and Deco 8 Ultra mesh system, promising speeds up to 19 Gbps and 22 Gbps respectively. Wi-Fi 8 focuses on Ultra High Reliability, with TP-Link's new StabilityEngine technology designed to manage multiple devices and reduce interference for fewer dropped connections. Pre-orders for the Archer 8 Ultra are expected to begin September 30th, positioning TP-Link as an early leader in next-generation home networking. Ahead of the IFA 2026 tech trade fair in Berlin, TP-Link has unveiled the first products in its all-new Wi-Fi 8 lineup, including the Archer 8 Ultra router and the Deco 8 Ultra mesh system, both of which are based on the IEEE 802.11bn standard (also known as UHR or Wi-Fi 8). Unlike previous Wi-Fi generations, which focused on increasing top data transfer speeds, Wi-Fi 8 is mainly designed to improve stability for more consistent connections. Hence, it being called UHR (Ultra High Reliability). With these products, TP-Link combines the Wi-Fi 8 standard with its own StabilityEngine, which uses several technologies to improve range, reduce interference, and manage multiple devices simultaneously.
Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK
A group of peers is calling for the British government to be able to deactivate powerful AI systems and switch off the country's data centres in the event of the tech posing a threat to national security. It is led by the Liberal Democrats' Lord Tim Clement-Jones, who has proposed the measure as an amendment to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill which is currently making its way through Parliament. He said it would enable the building of a vital safety net and provide a democratically accountable means to halt a runaway system before it can compromise our critical national infrastructure. He added the tool would only ever be used as a last resort. It is one of 65 amendments to the same bill that was debated this week.
EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after'new escalation' in Germany The heads of Nato and the European Commission have warned that Russia is growing increasingly reckless and vowed to respond to a new normal. Leipzig marks a new escalation on European Union soil directly attributed to Russia, said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a day after Germany blamed Russia for a failed drone attack last month on Leipzig airport. We have to step up and that means being ready to respond to Russia's recklessness faster and better, von der Leyen said. Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said the whole alliance, which includes the US, stood in full solidarity with Germany. Russia has rejected German accusations that a drone carrying explosives deliberately targeted a Ukrainian cargo plane on 4 August.
Big Sky, Montana wildlife encounter caught on video as moose charges toward woman and her dogs
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Firefox 155 patches 30 security flaws, adds sortable tab groups
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Mozilla's latest Firefox update fixes 10 high-risk security flaws and rolls out small but useful features, from Switch Pro controller support to sortable tabs. The newest major release of Firefox 155 for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android brings a number of improvements, including support for Nintendo Switch Pro controllers and sortable tab groups. Mozilla has also patched over 30 security vulnerabilities, and updates are also available for the ESR versions of Firefox for older systems. The release of the next major version, Firefox 156, is already scheduled for September 15th, with time for a bug-fix update on September 8th.
Thermal Master P3 review: Excellent close-up thermal imaging for your phone
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The Thermal Master P3 transforms a smartphone into a compact thermal imaging camera via the USB-C port, ideal for everyday use, trades, and troubleshooting. At a street price of around $300, the P3 delivers high image quality for this price range. A standout feature is the manual focus, which proves its worth when shooting a wide variety of subjects. In our test, we used it to examine the heat distribution on a sauna heater, check for unusual heating during the installation of an Anker Solix solar panel in the cellar, and visualize the waste heat from mini PCs and projectors.