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The Unusual Item I Use to Degrease a Pan Before Washing It - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Keep oil out of the kitchen sink with this nifty trick.
 
Egypt’s Climate-Resilient ‘Super Corals’ Are Starting to Feel the Heat - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists can’t agree why reefs in the Red Sea have long been immune to bleaching. The answer could be the key to saving these tough corals as climate change begins taking its toll.
 
A look at China's AI learning frenzy, as economic anxiety and fear of being left behind fuel a booming market for courses promising prosperity through AI (Afra Wang/New York Magazine) - Techmeme Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:30:01 GMT

Afra Wang / New York Magazine:
A look at China's AI learning frenzy, as economic anxiety and fear of being left behind fuel a booming market for courses promising prosperity through AI — In May, I sat in a living room on the fringes of Hangzhou, one of the most technologically advanced cities in China and home to Alibaba, Unitree, and DeepSeek.
 
Running DOOM (Sort Of) on a Sonoff Smart Switch - Hack a Day Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:46 GMT
It’s often said in this community that DOOM can be made to run on anything, and as time goes on, that’s becoming more and more accurate. We’re at the point …read more
 
Chinese state media: during an interview, Tim Cook says China has approved Apple Intelligence, and a test version will arrive in late October without Siri AI (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:05:01 GMT

Reuters:
Chinese state media: during an interview, Tim Cook says China has approved Apple Intelligence, and a test version will arrive in late October without Siri AI — Apple's (AAPL.O) chairman Tim Cook said Apple Intelligence has been approved in China and a test version is due later in October …

 
Another Wireless Chip has a Hidden SDR Revealed - Hack a Day Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:10 GMT
The news of the past couple of weeks has seen the ESP32 turned into an software-defined radio (SDR) thanks to a hidden baseband mode, an exciting development by anyone’s standards. …read more
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | October 2026 - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
Total Wireless Promo Codes & Deals: 50% Off Select Plans - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find great deals for Total Wireless, like 50% off select plans, and enjoy big savings.
 
HP Coupon Codes and Deals October 2026 - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
 
Skechers Coupon Codes 20% Off - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn how to find, compare, and apply the best Skechers online discounts to save on comfortable sneakers, athletic apparel, and accessories.
 
Taiwan plans US industrial parks costing $2B to $4B each, starting with a Texas complex costing up to $4B, to build a supply chain for Nvidia, TSMC, and Foxconn (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:55:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Taiwan plans US industrial parks costing $2B to $4B each, starting with a Texas complex costing up to $4B, to build a supply chain for Nvidia, TSMC, and Foxconn — Taiwan plans to raise billions of dollars to develop industrial parks in the US that would build a base for a comprehensive supply chain …

 
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 "Replica N64 Box" Revealed - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:55:00 GMT
  1. Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 "Replica N64 Box" Revealed Nintendo Life
  2. Hands-on with the Ocarina of Time remake, the most ornate Zelda game ever made NPR
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time preview – Link faces his scariest challenge yet: the 4K era The Guardian
  4. You have been summoned to watch the new Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Overview Trailer! Nintendo
  5. The Ocarina of Time remake feels remarkably modern — and surprisingly terrifying The Verge
 
Austin-based RapidCanvas, which uses agents to help businesses build custom AI tools, raised a ∼$29M Series B led by Vertex Ventures and Hitachi Ventures (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:40:00 GMT

Chris Metinko / Axios:
Austin-based RapidCanvas, which uses agents to help businesses build custom AI tools, raised a ∼$29M Series B led by Vertex Ventures and Hitachi Ventures — RapidCanvas, which uses agents to help businesses build and deploy custom AI applications, has raised nearly $29 million in Series B funding, CEO Rahul Pangam tells Axios Pro.
 
A Tesla Flying Car? I Don’t Know, Man - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:18:30 GMT
The Federal Aviation Administration will likely have thoughts about the Tesla Roadster 2’s ability to leave the ground.
 
Sources detail Nscale's setbacks ahead of an IPO at up to a $35B valuation, including a six-month delay in Norway and penalties owed to Microsoft and ByteDance (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:15:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources detail Nscale's setbacks ahead of an IPO at up to a $35B valuation, including a six-month delay in Norway and penalties owed to Microsoft and ByteDance — One flagship AI data center in Norway is six months behind schedule, with workers set to be housed in a floating hotel to get it over the finish line.
 
Relive Tesla's ridiculous(ly fun) Roadster stunt show - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:24:52 GMT
Tesla's Roadster event was pretty exciting, to say the least.
 
Microsoft unveils MAI-Base-2, a MoE model with 2.8T total and 80B active parameters, claiming 4x-12x more pretraining FLOPs-efficiency than DeepSeek-V4-Pro-Base (Microsoft AI) - Techmeme Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:20:01 GMT

Microsoft AI:
Microsoft unveils MAI-Base-2, a MoE model with 2.8T total and 80B active parameters, claiming 4x-12x more pretraining FLOPs-efficiency than DeepSeek-V4-Pro-Base — In June, we announced MAI-Thinking-1, a general-purpose foundation model post-trained on top of MAI-Base-1 with strong reasoning performance.
 
Using Optical Waveguide Arrays to Make Sheets Sense Shapes - Hack a Day Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:18 GMT
Determining the shape of an object which can change dynamically is a bit of a challenge, one that especially vexes those who are really into Virtual Reality. Sensing the orientation …read more
 
Tesla's redesigned Roadster has a cold-gas thruster option, but you'll need $250,000 just to reserve it - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:48:05 GMT
Tesla has finally unveiled the next-generation Roadster.
 
OpenAI continues to work to grow its ad business in ChatGPT, cutting ad rates, chasing small and midsize businesses, and hiring some new talent from Meta (Alix Coutures/The Information) - Techmeme Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:30:03 GMT

Alix Coutures / The Information:
OpenAI continues to work to grow its ad business in ChatGPT, cutting ad rates, chasing small and midsize businesses, and hiring some new talent from Meta — As OpenAI has jockeyed with Anthropic to win over developers with new models and tools this year, its advertising business at times has seemed like an afterthought.
 
The Tesla Roadster 2 Is Here—and It Flies - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:22:51 GMT
The automaker unveiled its next luxury sports car at an event in Texas. It has thrusters on it that can send it airborne.
 
The White House's AI task force begins its 120-day window to evaluate AI, including producing a risk report, implementing the White House Accord on SI, and more (Ashley Gold/Semafor) - Techmeme Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:14 GMT

Ashley Gold / Semafor:
The White House's AI task force begins its 120-day window to evaluate AI, including producing a risk report, implementing the White House Accord on SI, and more — The White House's AI task force has formally adopted its charter, kicking off the short 120-day window it's been given to answer …

 
Apple lists unreleased iPad mini accessory ahead of rumored launch - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:49:00 GMT
  1. Apple lists unreleased iPad mini accessory ahead of rumored launch 9to5Mac
  2. Oops, Apple's Website Just Hinted at iPad Mini 8 MacRumors
  3. Apple inadvertently reveals new iPad mini model exists AppleInsider
  4. iPad Mini 8: Major Changes Coming to Apple’s Next Compact Tablet Geeky Gadgets
  5. I can't wait for the new iPad mini: these leaked features are very exciting PhoneArena
 
Opsin, which helps companies show where AI agents are active, what data they access, and flag risky behavior, raised $21M led by SYN Ventures and Race Capital (Stephen Council/Business Insider) - Techmeme Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:15:02 GMT

Stephen Council / Business Insider:
Opsin, which helps companies show where AI agents are active, what data they access, and flag risky behavior, raised $21M led by SYN Ventures and Race Capital — AI agents are starting to outnumber humans in many high-tech workplaces, and they can be far trickier to monitor.
 
Did AI Just Erase an Entire Swedish TV Show? - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:21 GMT
The TV network that airs the show says a backup system failed, but the raw material still exists.
 
Two US officials and a Western official say the order to limit Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield came from inside the White House (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:35:02 GMT

Reuters:
Two US officials and a Western official say the order to limit Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield came from inside the White House — The order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House …

 
'Consumers Must Have the Right to Own' — A Congressman Is Introducing a Bill to Get Rid of Digital Game Licenses and Give Players Total Ownership - IGN - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:21:09 GMT
  1. 'Consumers Must Have the Right to Own' — A Congressman Is Introducing a Bill to Get Rid of Digital Game Licenses and Give Players Total Ownership IGN
  2. Rep. Torres Announces Power To The Players Act, Legislation to Ensure Gamers Own Their Games House.gov
  3. NY Congressman To Introduce Bill Protecting Video Game Ownership Engadget
  4. Rep. Ritchie Torres Announces Congressional Legislation To Protect Video Game Ownership: 'If You Pay For It, You Own It' Kotaku
  5. PlayStation all-digital future challenged as new legislation ensures gamers 'own what they buy' GAMINGbible
 
Withings wants new users to pay $100 a year to sync with Apple Health - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:02:04 GMT
The smart health company is gating third-party app syncing to its own subscription plan for new users.
 
45 Years Later, The Sinclair ULA Design Documents Surface - Hack a Day Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:51 GMT
In the 8-bit home computer boom of the early 1980s, Sir Clive Sinclair’s machines were always among the cheapest on the market, often packing a surprising level of sophistication in …read more
 
ChatGPT can peek at your Chrome tabs now - The Verge - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:43:23 GMT
  1. ChatGPT can peek at your Chrome tabs now The Verge
  2. OpenAI Brings Computer Use to Chrome With ChatGPT Tab Controls Unite.AI
  3. OpenAI Enhances ChatGPT Browser Extension with Multi-Tab Support and Smart Task Features KuCoin
  4. ChatGPT takes on Google Gemini in Chrome with new AI features to automate everyday tasks: Here's how to use Business Today
  5. ChatGPT can now access your Google Chrome tabs to complete tasks India Today
 
World Timekeepers Decide to Kill the Leap Second - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:39:14 GMT
Doing away with the leap second might prevent time-related computer anomalies in the future.
 
New proposed bill would make video games something you own, not rent - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:38:00 GMT

The "Power to the Players Act" bill would direct the FTC to write rules ensuring that buying a video game translates into ownership and not a revocable license. Games that depend on online servers would also have to offer an offline mode before those servers are switched off. Rep. Ritchie...

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Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale following disastrous launch - The Verge - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:35:55 GMT
  1. Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale following disastrous launch The Verge
  2. Sega Yanks Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster Over Backlash to AI Upscaling PCMag
  3. Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition launches to overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews Niche Gamer
  4. Players Are Furious About Total War: Shogun 2's AI-Upscaled 'Enhanced' Edition Kotaku
  5. Pulled in Just Two Days... 'Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition' Sales Suspended Inven Global
 
Memtest86+ adds Arm support, new memory tests, and USB reports - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:23:00 GMT
Memtest86+ 9.0 brings the popular open-source memory testing utility to ARM64 devices, including Snapdragon X laptops and Raspberry Pi boards. The update also introduces new RowHammer and memory bus stress tests.
 
KDE turns 30 with Plasma 6.8, remote upgrades, and an X11 farewell - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:21:06 GMT
KDE celebrates 30 years with a new Plasma release, a farewell to X11, and a movie.
 
OLED MacBook Pro Won't Get M7 Chips Until Late 2027 - MacRumors - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:10:36 GMT
  1. OLED MacBook Pro Won't Get M7 Chips Until Late 2027 MacRumors
  2. Touchscreen MacBook Pro and more launching at Apple event on Oct 28 9to5Mac
  3. Here's when Apple will show off its touchscreen MacBooks and the OLED iPad mini - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Apple Now Inviting Media to October 28 'Launch Experience' MacRumors
  5. Touch-screen MacBook Pro will be unveiled on October 28 AppleInsider
 
Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria is leaving the company and will be replaced by former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice, who starts October 26 (Rebecca Rubin/Variety) - Techmeme Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:10:01 GMT

Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria is leaving the company and will be replaced by former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice, who starts October 26 — In a major executive shakeup, Bela Bajaria is out at Netflix after 10 years at the streamer, most recently serving as its chief content officer.
 
New Amazon Bee Personal AI Devices Will Listen and Record You - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:52:43 GMT
The Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse use artificial intelligence to process conversations into summaries, to-do lists and more. Just make sure you ask people for permission to record first.
 
The UK may expand the BBC license fee, charging residents to watch streaming services - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:08 GMT
If the proposal is enacted, it could cost $240 a year to watch YouTube in the UK.
 
Bluesky expands Attie, its AI tool for building custom feeds, with a "social vibe coding" feature to create sites, games, quizzes, and more on the AT Protocol (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:04 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Bluesky expands Attie, its AI tool for building custom feeds, with a “social vibe coding” feature to create sites, games, quizzes, and more on the AT Protocol — Open social network Bluesky is once again expanding beyond its flagship app. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on Thursday …

 
Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Over the last decade, the vice chancellor has refocused the Institute’s approach to student life to center on student well-being.
 
Plex now helps sell movie theater tickets - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:22:15 GMT
Discovery data from Plex users will help studios, advertisers.
 
Sources: some Anthropic investors discussed a ~$1.5T valuation for its IPO, down from ~$2T they had expected, after disclosures showed slowing Q3 revenue growth (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:20:01 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: some Anthropic investors discussed a ~$1.5T valuation for its IPO, down from ~$2T they had expected, after disclosures showed slowing Q3 revenue growth — Some current Anthropic investors and prospective investors in its upcoming initial public offering are weighing a lower valuation …

 
We Got Hot and Heavy With Meta’s Muse—and Baffled by Apple’s HomeView - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:18:15 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dive into an unexpected Muse feature, shadowy spending from the largest pro-AI super PAC, and men’s tendency to lie about how much they know about AI.
 
Supreme Court Weighs Major Video Privacy Case - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:11:14 GMT
A 1988 federal law could bar tech companies from using video viewing data for targeted ads without explicit user consent.
 
Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening may flag up to 25 percent of the Army - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:09:57 GMT
Medical experts explicitly recommend against blanket screenings.
 
Experts say Meta's new terms of use will allow scraping of websites, including news sites, "associated with" business accounts on its platforms, with no opt out (Nieman Lab) - Techmeme Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:48 GMT

Nieman Lab:
Experts say Meta's new terms of use will allow scraping of websites, including news sites, “associated with” business accounts on its platforms, with no opt out — Starting October 30, business accounts will consent to Meta scraping their websites if they continue using Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp.
 
AI Hacks Leave a Mess That AI Companies Aren’t Paying For - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:28 GMT
Powerful AI models continue to cause chaos, but their targets aren’t widely seeking justice. Instead, they’re being encouraged to adopt those same tools.
 
State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics finds sustainability commitments are strong, but governance gaps and external disruptions prevent execution.
 
Thoma Bravo-owned cybersecurity company Proofpoint plans to buy data security firm Varonis Systems in an all-cash deal valued at about $6.3B (Jaspreet Singh/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:55:03 GMT

Jaspreet Singh / Reuters:
Thoma Bravo-owned cybersecurity company Proofpoint plans to buy data security firm Varonis Systems in an all-cash deal valued at about $6.3B — Thoma Bravo-owned cybersecurity company Proofpoint will buy data security firm Varonis Systems (VRNS.O) in all-cash deal valued at about $6.3 billion, the companies said on Thursday.
 
AI model decodes the language cells use to communicate - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:50:00 GMT
A new computational approach reveals how cells communicate to assemble into tissues. This could accelerate stem cell engineering, improve disease models, and inform therapies.
 
Our Favorite Air Purifier Brand Just Released a Smaller, More Affordable Option - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:47:14 GMT
Coway unveiled the Airmega Mighty2 Mini today.
 
Report: Cancelled “Assassin’s Creed Destiny” Unveiled in First Screenshots & Gameplay Footage - MP1st - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:41:28 GMT
  1. Report: Cancelled “Assassin’s Creed Destiny” Unveiled in First Screenshots & Gameplay Footage MP1st
  2. Screenshots Reveal Cancelled "Assassin's Creed Destiny" Game Set in China TechPowerUp
  3. Ubisoft Scrapped Assassin's Creed Destiny Set in China SuaraGarut.ID
  4. Assassin’s Creed Destiny Leaks Reveal Cancelled Game Set in Ancient China Beebom
 
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:32:41 GMT
The incident is likely 1st confirmation of mercenary spyware delivered by targeted ads.
 
Google Rolls Out Its Universal Cart Shopping Tool - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:30:39 GMT
The Universal Cart tracks stock availability and price drops, but you’ll need to shop on Google first.
 
Above the 911? Porsche previews a new mid-engined supercar. - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:30:02 GMT
Porsche’s turnaround plan for 2035 involves less volume but more expensive cars.
 
NY congressman to introduce bill protecting video game ownership - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:15:05 GMT
Representative Ritchie Torres wants the FTC to establish regulations ensuring you can play the games you've purchased.
 
Linux Kernel Drops AI Tag Requirement, Uses Meta AI For Code Reviews - Hack a Day Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:12 GMT
Since we last covered the way that the Linux Kernel project has been dealing with the influx of code created using LLM-based coding assistants, all the way back in April, …read more
 
SPINE ‘Customization Announce’ trailer, screenshots - Gematsu - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:57:32 GMT
  1. SPINE ‘Customization Announce’ trailer, screenshots Gematsu
  2. SPINE Gameplay Trailer Showcases Redline Costumes Including Parrot Suit and Demon in the Shell Noisy Pixel
 
Google updates Android earthquake alerts with more info, expands to 200+ regions - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:45:00 GMT
  1. Google updates Android earthquake alerts with more info, expands to 200+ regions 9to5Google
  2. Android earthquake alerts now available in more than 200 regions blog.google
  3. Google's earthquake alerts are getting smarter and more helpful to Android users PhoneArena
  4. Google makes Android Earthquake Alerts smarter, Sundar Pichai says it is now in 200 countries India Today
  5. The Pure Magic Behind Android's Earthquake Alert System & How It Saves Lives nokiapoweruser.com
 
FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic following safety failures - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:28:53 GMT
The FTC is investigating possible consumer harms at two major AI companies.
 
What did the Liberty Bell sound like? Science is on the case. - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:10:03 GMT
Researchers hunted for clues in modal analysis of 20th-century replica bell at Penn State Behrend.
 
Nvidia and Cisco unveil next-gen network interface built for the AI data center boom - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:08:00 GMT

GPU maker Nvidia and networking specialist Cisco have unveiled a new network interface called Ultra-Dense Small Form Factor Pluggable (USFP). The new optical transceiver is designed to significantly increase bandwidth in data centers, helping accommodate the enormous data demands of modern AI models and training workloads.

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Grand Theft Auto 6: The Release Trailer You’ve Been Waiting For - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:06:31 GMT
The wait is over, and it’s looking good.
 
Upgrade Your Thermostat for Winter With This Ecobee Deal for $120 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:00:49 GMT
You don’t need the fanciest model to make your heating routine smarter. A refurbished Ecobee we love is just $120 through October 21.
 
Black Sea drone attacks enter NATO country's territorial waters for first time - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:48:11 GMT
Suspected Russian drones attack chemical tanker within Romanian waters.
 
E Ink's new Kaleido 4 could inch us closer to the perfect color e-reader - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:41:58 GMT
E Ink's new display tech offers improved color reproduction and refresh rates.
 
Microplastics in water aren’t inert and make damaging chemicals on their own - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:39:17 GMT
Its effect on people remains an ongoing question.
 
Riot will sunset League of Legends Classic in January 2027 - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:08 GMT
The throwback League of Legends Classic mode may reappear as a limited-time event in the future.
 
Alexa Tablet 12 Pro review: Amazon's premium tablet gets almost everything right - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
This tablet is a great value, even if Android apps still aren't great on a big screen.
 
Alexa Tablet 12 Pro Review: Amazon's Premium Tablet Gets Almost Everything Right - Engadget - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. Alexa Tablet 12 Pro Review: Amazon's Premium Tablet Gets Almost Everything Right Engadget
  2. The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is almost the Android tablet we needed The Verge
  3. Amazon could have massacred Apple's struggling iPads, but the new Alexa Tablets are not it PhoneArena
  4. Amazon shuffles Alexa leadership following high-end tablet release Reuters
  5. Amazon’s $550 tablet breaks its oldest hardware rule TheStreet
 
TCL wants to build a 700Hz OLED gaming monitor, and it's betting on inkjet printing to do it - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:24:00 GMT

According to market research firm Omdia, TCL's planned 700Hz panels will come in 32- and 34-inch sizes and be manufactured at the company's Gen 8.6 OLED factory in Guangzhou, China. Production is expected to begin in 2028, although the potential launch timeframe remains unclear. Other specifications, including pixel resolution and...

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Trump cancels Pentagon plans to livestream firing squad execution - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:16:36 GMT
8 in 10 Americans opposed the Pentagon's plans, a Thursday poll showed.
 
New Google Messages Feature: Circle to Search a Message to See if It’s a Scam - Droid Life - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:16:20 GMT
  1. New Google Messages Feature: Circle to Search a Message to See if It’s a Scam Droid Life
  2. New Android protections to help keep you safe from mobile scams blog.google
  3. Android is using AI to suss out scammers in Google Messages The Verge
  4. Android Strengthens Scam Defenses for Calls and Texts Yahoo Tech
  5. Google Messages adding ‘enhanced protection mode’ as Android works to combat phone scam 9to5Google
 
C64 Hardware Simulator Isn’t (Just) For Playing Around - Hack a Day Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:50 GMT
If you want to play old Commodore games, there are C-64 emulators available for just about any platform– but most of them are so high level, they’re really meant for …read more
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Trump ballroom's biggest donors were overwelmingly tech and telecom companies - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:48:17 GMT
Not that anyone's terribly surprised.
 
Microsoft won't patch old Windows Servers, so a small security firm is doing it - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:41:00 GMT

The 0patch service recently unveiled a new set of patches for several "dead" versions of Windows Server. The updates are designed to address a dangerous security vulnerability Microsoft disclosed in August. Although the flaw has been fixed in supported Windows editions, it remains a threat to older versions that no...

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Google’s $180 Fitbit Edge makes a bet on smartwatch fatigue - TheStreet - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07:00 GMT
  1. Google’s $180 Fitbit Edge makes a bet on smartwatch fatigue TheStreet
  2. The Fitbit Edge is for folks who don’t want to go totally screenless The Verge
  3. Google Fitbit Edge: Our all-new smartest fitness tracker ever blog.google
  4. Fitbit Edge Vs Fitbit Air: The Differences Beyond A Screen Engadget
  5. Google announces the Fitbit Edge, a middle ground between Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air Ars Technica
 
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Was an Affiliate Marketer for a Fitness MLM - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:05:19 GMT
Trump’s newly installed press secretary tells WIRED that in the early 2010s, she promoted a product for a company then called Beachbody, which she described as “sort of a pyramid scheme.”
 
Meta built a huge open-weight AI model for Macs, but you'll need 1TB of RAM to run it - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:02:48 GMT
Muse Spark Open is "the most capable US open-weight model to date," the company says.
 
PEAK coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 on October 22 - Gematsu - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:02:43 GMT
  1. PEAK coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 on October 22 Gematsu
  2. Peak climbs its way onto PS5 October 22 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Hit Indie Co-Op Climbing 'Friendslop' Game, Peak, Launches On Consoles This Month Game Informer
  4. Beloved Steam Co-Op Game Peak Appears to Be Coming to PS5 IGN
  5. PEAK will be released on October 22 on PS5, XBOX Series, and Switch 2 Instant Gaming News
 
Apple wants Chrome users to switch to Safari, claims up to five extra hours of video playback on a Mac - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:58:00 GMT

StatCounter figures put Chrome's browser market share at 66.36%, compared with Safari's 18.27%. Apple's campaign aims to narrow that gap by making browser efficiency a more prominent consideration.

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Neutron's first launch slips again amid trouble with carbon composites - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:57:24 GMT
Rocket Lab announced the Neutron rocket in 2021, aiming for a first flight in 2024.
 
Justice Composed the Score for Grand Theft Auto VI - Pitchfork - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:52:34 GMT
  1. Justice Composed the Score for Grand Theft Auto VI Pitchfork
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer Rockstar Games
  3. 'GTA 6': Every trailer released so far Mashable
  4. Justice Created the Score for ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’: Hear the Duo’s New Song With Tame Impala, SZA & More Billboard
  5. Grand Theft Auto 6: The Release Trailer You’ve Been Waiting For CNET
 
Nvidia Broadcast 2.3 adds 4K video upscaling and frame generation - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:40:00 GMT
Nvidia Broadcast has received a major upgrade, bringing AI-powered 4K video upscaling and frame generation to webcams. The update also moves beyond live streaming, allowing users to enhance previously recorded videos and audio files. The features require compatible RTX GPUs.
 
GuliKit TT Max review: The granddaddy of Switch 2 controllers - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT
This is the Switch 2 gamepad for big hands.
 
Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:06:45 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 15-18) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Officially Makes 6 Games 100% Free Through October 18, Includes 2K Game OpenCritic
  4. All Xbox Series X/S owners get a free 86-rated sci-fi adventure for a limited time, you don't even need Game Pass T3
  5. Xbox Free Play Days unlocks NBA 2K27 and five more games this weekend Neowin
 
Microsoft breaks Patch Tuesday record with more than 1,000 Windows security flaws fixed - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:05:00 GMT

Earlier this week, Microsoft released a new batch of security updates, traditionally known as Patch Tuesday. For October 2026, Redmond's Patch Tuesday is tasked with fixing 1,413 security bugs, each tracked under its own CVE record.

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Microsoft says it made Windows 11 zippier, especially on PCs with less RAM - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:01:18 GMT
The whole RAM price thing is partly Microsoft's fault so it's the least it can do.
 
I’ve Tested Echo Shows and Nest Hubs. Here’s How Apple’s HomeView Display Stacks Up - CNET - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:07 GMT
  1. I’ve Tested Echo Shows and Nest Hubs. Here’s How Apple’s HomeView Display Stacks Up CNET
  2. Apple Introduces HomeView, a $299 Tablet for the Home The New York Times
  3. Introducing Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories Apple
  4. Apple’s HomeView is part iPad, part Apple Watch and part CarPlay NBC News
  5. John Ternus Takes Next Big Swing as Apple CEO With HomeView Tablet WSJ
 
Scientists are finding AI may make us remember things that never happened - The Washington Post - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Scientists are finding AI may make us remember things that never happened The Washington Post
 
I’ve Tested Echo Shows and Nest Hubs. Here’s How Apple’s HomeView Display Stacks Up - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Apple’s new HomeView faces steep competition from Amazon and Google’s well-established smart displays. Here’s what I think, based on my past reviews.
 
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 Review: The Prettiest, Most Comfortable Handheld You Can Buy - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:45:28 GMT
  1. Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 Review: The Prettiest, Most Comfortable Handheld You Can Buy Gizmodo
  2. Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 Review: Great Ergonomics, Glorious OLED, Big Price PCMag
  3. ROG XBOX Ally X20 Anniversary Edition Available Now | ROG ASUS Pressroom
  4. ASUS Announces Availability of ROG XBOX Ally X20 XBOX Wire
  5. Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 Review: I Loooove the Screen on This Windows Gaming Handheld CNET
 
Report: FTC probes Anthropic, OpenAI after Trump dismissed AI fears as “hoax” - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:43:24 GMT
FTC may fine AI firms on par with companies that delay data breach reports.
 
Apple TV 4K, HomeView pre-order ship times now delayed later in November - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:39:00 GMT
  1. Apple TV 4K, HomeView pre-order ship times now delayed later in November 9to5Mac
  2. Apple missed an opportunity with the Apple TV 4K The Verge
  3. Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, supercharged by Siri AI Apple
  4. Apple doubled the price of its TV streaming box from $150 to $300, and even the company's hardcore fans are furious Yahoo Finance
  5. Apple TV 4K (2022) vs. Apple TV 4K (2026): 3 Ways the New Flagship Is an Upgrade, and One Way It Isn’t CNET
 
Hand-Machined Stake Sharpener Just in Time for Dracula Season - Hack a Day Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:30:26 GMT
Vampires aren’t as common as they once were, but in most places they aren’t fully protected and it’s still possible to get a tag for legal hunting come October — …read more
 
ASML says it won't be able to make enough chipmaking machines to meet demand through 2028 - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:24:00 GMT

The demand is being driven primarily by customers' expectations of continued investment in AI, Fouquet said. It also comes as Samsung and TSMC committed during the third quarter to using ASML's High NA extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. These next-generation tools are considered important to the Dutch equipment maker's future...

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Apple CEO John Ternus on Early Foldables: 'Kind of Cheap and Crappy' - MacRumors - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:17:51 GMT
  1. Apple CEO John Ternus on Early Foldables: 'Kind of Cheap and Crappy' MacRumors
  2. John Ternus Is Engineering a New Era for Apple: The Best Inventions of 2026 Time Magazine
  3. Apple's Ternus retains focus on hardware rather than creating AI model of the month: report Seeking Alpha
  4. John Ternus talks iPhone Duo, ‘cheap and crappy’ foldables in new interview 9to5Mac
  5. Ternus spent 15 years planning the iPhone Duo AppleInsider
 
New Steam Update Puts Startup Times Back Ahead of Epic's Vibe-Coded Launcher - TechPowerUp - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:14:59 GMT
  1. New Steam Update Puts Startup Times Back Ahead of Epic's Vibe-Coded Launcher TechPowerUp
  2. The new Epic Games Launcher is finally here in Preview Epic Games
  3. Epic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam Ars Technica
  4. "We Vibe Coded a New Epic Games Launcher": Apparently, "Programming Is Hard" 80 Level
  5. 'The Library Loads 30x Faster’ – The New, Much Speedier Epic Games Launcher Has Arrived IGN
 
Singer or clanker? YouTube Music will tell you with new gen AI labeling. - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:12:58 GMT
The AI music labels are rolling out now in YouTube Music and will come to YouTube soon.
 
Rewilding could help vulnerable islands keep pace with rising seas - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:05:40 GMT
Seabirds, native plants, and healthy reefs can help atolls build as seas rise.
 
Omata Classic Analog Cycling Computer is Back, Updated and Now Built by Silca! - Bikerumor - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:05:35 GMT
  1. Omata Classic Analog Cycling Computer is Back, Updated and Now Built by Silca! Bikerumor
  2. Silca Revives Cult Classic Omata Analog Bike Computer—But Only a Limited Number Can Be Made Outside Magazine
  3. Silca brings back the Omata as an $800 limited-edition item Escape Collective
  4. Silca's $800 GPS Bike Computer: Too Cool, Too Expensive the5krunner
  5. Silca buys Omata, bringing analogue bike computers to the US Dealroom
 
Microsoft’s new Photos app combines your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud galleries - The Verge - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:53:38 GMT
  1. Microsoft’s new Photos app combines your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud galleries The Verge
  2. What’s new in Windows 11: Everyday experiences, reimagined Windows Blog
  3. "A new PC is a meaningful purchase" — Microsoft thinks Windows 11 is finally good enough to be the selling point Windows Central
  4. Microsoft Says It Made Windows 11 Zippier, Especially On PCs With Less RAM Engadget
  5. Microsoft Confirms 20% Faster Windows 11 Experience, 8 GB Systems Also Run Better TechPowerUp
 
Xbox unveils the Nano Controller, a smaller, cheaper alternative that fits in your pocket - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:46:00 GMT

Called the Xbox Nano Controller, the company says its size and shape make it an ideal option for people with smaller hands, younger players, or anyone who wants something more portable that fits easily into a pocket.

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How Windows is being optimized for Nvidia’s RTX Spark laptops - The Verge - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. How Windows is being optimized for Nvidia’s RTX Spark laptops The Verge
  2. All Systems Go: Global PC App Ecosystem Ready for NVIDIA RTX Spark NVIDIA Blog
  3. NVIDIA's RTX Spark Is Good For Windows, Even If You Don't Need Local AI Engadget
  4. We test the RTX Spark Superchip in Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra — Nvidia's Windows on Arm platform impresses in local AI, but gaming isn't its strong suit Tom's Hardware
  5. NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X Laptop Benchmarks: The Results Are In HotHardware
 
Can the Shark Tank Water Bottle Really Keep Drinks Cold for 36 Hours? I Tested One to Find Out - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:18:34 GMT
Here’s how long a Coldest water bottle keeps things chilled compared to my go-to mug.
 
Opera's lightweight Air browser is back, unbothered, moisturized, in its lane - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:17:22 GMT
Namaste.
 
Valve Index VR drops to $400 as production ends, leaked code hints at 4K OLED Steam Frame upgrade - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:13:00 GMT

Valve has unsurprisingly ended production of its first VR headset, the Index, and has begun clearing stock with a 20% discount on the headset and all accessories. Meanwhile, although the company only recently launched the Index's successor, the Steam Frame, hints of an upgraded model have already emerged.

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Tesla Roadster reveal live: Updates from the launch of the next-gen sportscar - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:01:51 GMT
Elon Musk has been saying the demo might be a literal "banger."
 
LinkedIn is adding new tools to help people with their side hustles - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The company says more of its users are holding down multiple roles.
 
Experts have voted to stop adding extra seconds to clock time – the outcome favours big tech - The Conversation - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:53:14 GMT
  1. Experts have voted to stop adding extra seconds to clock time – the outcome favours big tech The Conversation
  2. How an accelerating Earth led experts to adopt the leap hour The Guardian
  3. It's Official: Timekeepers Have Gotten Rid of the Leap Second—and Introduced the Leap Hour Instead Smithsonian Magazine
  4. Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever Al Jazeera
  5. Scientists vote to end leap seconds, redefining how the world keeps time Scientific American
 
Samsung just released Android 17 updates for Galaxy S23 and several more devices - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:50:00 GMT
  1. Samsung just released Android 17 updates for Galaxy S23 and several more devices 9to5Google
  2. Samsung is now miraculously pushing One UI 9 updates to a slew of Galaxy A-series mid-rangers PhoneArena
  3. Galaxy S23 starts getting Android 17, its last major update Techish Kenya
  4. Samsung Galaxy phones can't tell if they're connected to Bluetooth or not Android Authority
  5. One UI 9 Release Date: Update Lands On Galaxy S24, A57 Today Forbes
 
Building trust in governments through digital platforms - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
Governments and private companies often work together to provide public services online. A new study asks: How do these partnerships affect people’s trust in government?
 
Anthropic ditched Git for its own version control system because Claude is writing too much code - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:43:00 GMT

Anthropic detailed the system in a recent engineering post, reporting that it averaged about 2,500 merged code changes a day in May. By September, that figure exceeded 30,000.

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Junji Ito’s Manga Horrors Hit Harder as Live-Action TV - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The artist’s macabre short works have been adapted into eerily freaky 30-minute bites for television. We got a sneak preview of the next episode airing on HBO Max.
 
Europe’s Largest Airline Wants Predictive AI Models to Nip Airport Meltdowns in the Bud - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:20:00 GMT
Ryanair’s CEO tells CNET that advanced planning tools will mean a better experience for travelers.
 
Apple Announces Deadline to 'Get Ready' to Pre-Order the iPhone Duo - MacRumors - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:10:37 GMT
  1. Apple Announces Deadline to 'Get Ready' to Pre-Order the iPhone Duo MacRumors
  2. Open up to new possibilities with iPhone Duo Apple
  3. Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: Don't Buy Apple's Foldable Until You Read This PCMag
  4. Apple sets preorder date for its ambitious and expensive iPhone Duo Yahoo Finance
  5. Quick question: Who exactly is iPhone Handoff for? The Verge
 
Police seize humanoid robot after it allegedly sexually assaulted 16-year-old girl in Germany - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:01:00 GMT

The alleged incident took place overnight on October 10-11 in the city of Cologne, reports AP.

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Paid DLC is coming to Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave—Wave 1 is out now! - Nintendo - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:29 GMT
  1. Paid DLC is coming to Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave—Wave 1 is out now! Nintendo
  2. The Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass Adds Stories For Those Other Four Protagonists The Game Was Supposed To Have Kotaku
  3. Nintendo Debuts Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave’s First DLC, Arming Its Heroes With Edelgard’s Axe, Byleth’s Sword, and More Hero Relics Wccftech
  4. I’m Enjoying Fire Emblem More By Not Playing Fire Emblem More GameSpot
  5. "Fire Emblem: A Thousand Blossoms" Paid DLC Launches on October 15! All 3 Volumes, Featuring Additional Characters and New Storylines, Will Be Released Saiga NAK
 
NVIDIA's RTX Spark is good for Windows, even if you don't need local AI - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
NVIDIA's RTX Spark is meant for AI fiends, but it could end up helping Windows PCs in general
 
Xreal’s New High-End Display Glasses Get a Brightness Boost - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I’m wearing them now, and the display improvements have won me over, even compared with my current favorite, the Viture Beast.
 
Popular Norwegian Kitchen Brand Lands in the US with 7 Sleek Small Appliances - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Wilfa is launching in the US today with blenders, coffee makers and more.
 
Xreal's new flagship One Pro+ AR glasses offer better brightness and increased comfort - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
There's still no camera here, so they won't be confused for pervert specs.
 
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: Thicker camera bump and slightly thinner display bezels, according to leak - Notebookcheck - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:54:00 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: Thicker camera bump and slightly thinner display bezels, according to leak Notebookcheck
  2. Galaxy S27 Ultra comes alive in new renders and a trailer and I see Samsung’s vision PhoneArena
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Rumors: Battery, Camera, Chip Gadget Hacks
  4. Tipster says Galaxy S27 Ultra will have slightly thicker bezels than S26 Ultra - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus will reportedly miss out on a key camera upgrade Android Authority
 
CitizenLab details new spyware triggered by online advertising - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:50:29 GMT
A new type of spyware dubbed "AdFection" is infecting phones and computers via global online advertising networks.
 
The ‘Catch-And-Release’ Rule Of Highly Intelligent Minds, By A Psychologist - Forbes - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:45:04 GMT
The ‘Catch-And-Release’ Rule Of Highly Intelligent Minds, By A Psychologist Forbes
 
A new mod brings Apple's classic iPods into 2026 with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, and Spotify support - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:37:00 GMT

Interested iPod owners can now sign up for updates on the development of a mod that adds support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, expandable storage, additional media formats, and more. Built from Raspberry Pi boards, the mod requires no soldering.

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Original Nintendo Donkey Kong Artwork Goes to Auction at a Price That'll Make You Jump, Man - Time Extension - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT
  1. Original Nintendo Donkey Kong Artwork Goes to Auction at a Price That'll Make You Jump, Man Time Extension
  2. Former Nintendo employee is auctioning off a wealth of art, apparel and more from the 80s and 90s GoNintendo
  3. A former Nintendo employee is auctioning a wealth of classic items, including the original Donkey Kong art Video Games Chronicle
  4. Auction of original items launched by a Former Nintendo executive Instant Gaming News
 
NVIDIA brings DLSS 4.5 controls to GeForce NOW, Ultimate members get up to 4X Frame Generation - VideoCardz.com - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:18:43 GMT
  1. NVIDIA brings DLSS 4.5 controls to GeForce NOW, Ultimate members get up to 4X Frame Generation VideoCardz.com
  2. Dial Up the Cloud: NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Controls Arrive on GeForce NOW NVIDIA Blog
  3. Cloud gaming is the future, but Nvidia's GeForce Now isn't it MakeUseOf
  4. GeForce Now adds 10 more games this week KitGuru
  5. Nvidia's new GeForce NOW update adds DLSS 4.5 controls and support for 10 more games Neowin
 
Amazon Debuts Revamped Bee AI Wearables, $12-a-Month Subscription Plan - Bloomberg - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:32 GMT
  1. Amazon Debuts Revamped Bee AI Wearables, $12-a-Month Subscription Plan Bloomberg
  2. Amazon introduces 2 new AI products from Bee: Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse About Amazon
  3. Amazon launches new Bee 'personal AI' devices that listen to conversations CNBC
  4. Amazon launches two new portable AI listening devices Reuters
  5. Amazon’s new AI devices can listen to conversations and suggest things to buy — if you opt in GeekWire
 
Bee unveils two AI note-taking devices, its first new products since being acquired by Amazon - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The Eclipse and Frontier are cheap and colorful, but you'll need a Pro subscription to make the most of them.
 
The $2,000 Duo: Who Is Apple’s First Folding iPhone Actually For? - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re a fashionista, a power user or a tech nerd, the Duo is a pretty specific device with a high starting price.
 
South Korea removes safety barriers to let humanoid robots work alongside humans in factories - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:58:00 GMT

South Korea's industry ministry announced the approval on October 13 through its regulatory sandbox program, which allows companies to test new technologies under exemptions from existing requirements.

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Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 1 Update Now Available: New Events, Races, Engine Swaps, & More - GTPlanet - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:15:56 GMT
  1. Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 1 Update Now Available: New Events, Races, Engine Swaps, & More GTPlanet
  2. The Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV - Part 1 Update: Six New Cars, the SUGO Track, and Various New Features! gran-turismo.com
  3. Gran Turismo 7’s Spec IV (Part 1) launches today and a first look at DualSense wireless controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition PlayStation.Blog
  4. Gran Turismo 30th Anniversary DualSense Revealed, Launches December 10 GTPlanet
  5. Gran Turismo 7 adds 12 new engine swaps, so you can build your own Citroën 2CV-TEC Traxion.GG
 
Google Play now lets you install your own vibe-coded apps without publishing them - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Google announced the feature this week for US users. Creators can use a standard Google account, and their apps stay private. They will not appear in Play's search results or public listings, and only the creator can access them at launch.

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House House will not release Big Walk on Xbox in support of pro-Palestinian BDS campaign - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:08:03 GMT
  1. House House will not release Big Walk on Xbox in support of pro-Palestinian BDS campaign GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Indie hit 'Big Walk' is on PS5 and Switch, but the developers say Xbox is off the table while Microsoft remains a boycott target Windows Central
  3. Big Walk skipped Xbox to boycott Microsoft’s involvement with Israel The Verge
  4. House House Chose Not To Put Big Walk On Xbox In Accordance With Palestinian-Led BDS Boycott Against Microsoft Games Game Informer
  5. Developer of 2026 Game of the Year Contender Explains Why It's Boycotting Xbox IGN
 
Kids’ Content Is Deeply Broken. A New Platform Wants to Fix It - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Low-quality AI-generated content currently dominates children’s media. Maka, a streaming platform run by child development experts, is offering an alternative.
 
Democrats Are Gearing Up to Investigate the Trump Administration. It Won’t Be Easy - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
As a recent government report on DOGE shows, even getting basic information out of the Trump administration will put a new Congress to the test.
 
Meta's smart glasses were recording conversations without the wake phrase, company admits - TechSpot - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:16:00 GMT
  1. Meta's smart glasses were recording conversations without the wake phrase, company admits TechSpot
  2. Meta confirms smart glasses were recording without being activated Mashable
  3. Big surprise: Some Ray-Ban Meta owners say their glasses are listening without being asked (Updated) Android Authority
  4. Meta Refuses to Stop Selling AI Glasses. Dutch Group Is Preparing a Lawsuit. Yahoo
  5. Meta Glasses Said to Be Recording Even When They’re in Sleep Mode Futurism
 
Meta's smart glasses were recording conversations without the wake phrase, company admits - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:16:00 GMT

A redditor recently wrote that they'd noticed something concerning with Meta's Ray-Ban glasses: they were capturing conversations when they were talking to other people despite the "Hey Meta" wake phrase not being used.

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'I'm in Grade School Again' — Arc Raiders Players Are Complaining About Griefers Who Are Bullying Them in PvE - IGN - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:14:08 GMT
  1. 'I'm in Grade School Again' — Arc Raiders Players Are Complaining About Griefers Who Are Bullying Them in PvE IGN
  2. PvE Toggle Beta Test: October 13-20 ARC Raiders
  3. ARC Raiders PvE: I Asked 1,100+ Players What They Think About It Insider Gaming
  4. Today in Gaming News – October 13, 2026 Simulation Daily
  5. Toxic Arc Raiders Gamers Found a Way to Bully Other People in PvE iXBT.games
 
‘Nightmare Scenario’: Zero-Click Spyware Is Infecting Phones via Targeted Ads - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers at The Citizen Lab have for the first time released technical evidence of sophisticated mercenary spyware being distributed via online advertising.
 
The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights (2026): Govee, Eufy, Cync - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:36:00 GMT
Permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort and cost?
 
I switched from Android to the iPhone 18 Pro Max for 3 weeks — my 5 biggest takeaways - Android Authority - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. I switched from Android to the iPhone 18 Pro Max for 3 weeks — my 5 biggest takeaways Android Authority
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Review: A Big Improvement You’ll Notice Every Day Forbes
  3. Apple’s Foldable Phone Is Impressive, But Here’s Why I Chose the 18 Pro PCMag
  4. I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change CNET
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Philippines Price: ₱94,990 Launch [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Artemis III Scientist Shares What to Expect From NASA’s Next Lunar Mission - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
Though scaled back from initial plans of landing, the voyage will serve as a dress rehearsal for when humans return to the moon’s surface.
 
Over $600 Million in Polymarket Election Trades Took Place After Races Ended - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Contracts tied to elections in Ethiopia and Romania saw massive trading volumes after the outcomes were decided. “It’s obviously some form of volume manipulation,” one expert says.
 
Xbox reveals the Nano Controller, a smaller and cheaper alternative with a rechargeable battery - Video Games Chronicle - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:47:47 GMT
  1. Xbox reveals the Nano Controller, a smaller and cheaper alternative with a rechargeable battery Video Games Chronicle
  2. Meet the XBOX Nano Controller XBOX Wire
  3. Meet the Xbox Nano Controller, the Littlest Official Gamepad from A Console Manufacturer IGN
  4. Honey, Xbox shrunk its controller The Verge
  5. Xbox Has A Teeny New Gamepad Engadget
 
Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 30% Off | October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts.
 
Walmart Promo Codes: 20% Off for October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score $10 off with our Walmart promo codes and coupon, and shop flash deals up to 65% off today.
 
Ancestry Coupons│50% Off│October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on family history memberships and DNA kits with the latest Ancestry coupon codes, special offers, and seasonal discounts.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
ABT Promo Codes & Discounts for October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn how to maximize your savings on major appliances, electronics, and mattresses using verified ABT discount codes, rebates, and special coupons, and save up to $1,200 in October 2026.
 
Groupon Promo Codes: 60% Off in October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock up to 60% off, 40% off packages, and 20% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
 
Lenovo Coupon Codes: 15% Off in October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
Zombie shooter game based in San Francisco sparks online controversy - KRON4 - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:34:59 GMT
  1. Zombie shooter game based in San Francisco sparks online controversy KRON4
  2. S.F. leaders slam ‘gross’ AI video game where players shoot ‘zombies’ in the Tenderloin San Francisco Chronicle
  3. SF AI Founder’s Zombie Shooter Game Turns Tenderloin Residents Into Targets SFist
  4. Tech bro branded ‘huge piece of s–t’ for game that lets you kill ‘homeless people’ — but some fans love it New York Post
 
Apple Maps Gets a Ticket to Austin for the F1 Grand Prix - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:01:12 GMT
Whether you’re in town for the United States Grand Prix or scoping out a visit, Apple Maps now has more details for Austin.
 
YouTube Rolls Out New Labeling System for AI-Generated Music - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:18:37 GMT
YouTube’s new AI labels will help users identify music made with generative AI tools.
 
Mozilla is betting Europe's digital sovereignty push can help fund Firefox - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:09:00 GMT

Mozilla has just launched a brand-new offering for its European customers. Firefox Enterprise is a version of the open source browser tailored to the specific needs of companies and other enterprise organizations, bundled with additional services designed to strengthen and protect digital sovereignty. For a price, of course.

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Android Strengthens Scam Defenses for Calls and Texts - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:55:04 GMT
Changes for tools including Google Messages, screen sharing and call forwarding are all aimed at countering mobile fraud.
 
iPhone Duo Repair Prices Will Fold Your Bank Account Without AppleCare - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:41:44 GMT
Thinking of saving a little money when buying Apple’s new foldable phone? A mishap could cost up to $1,500 in repairs.
 
Mafia, Horizon Forbidden West and More Games Are Coming to PlayStation Plus Soon - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:19:58 GMT
A few other scare-tastic games, like Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2, are also coming to the service in time for Halloween as well.
 
DirecTV’s New Multiview Feature Lets You Watch Up to 4 Events at Once - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:15:31 GMT
Tweak your viewing experience to your looking to watch more than one event.
 
Cyberleek Returns, Posts More ‘GTA VI’ Footage, Promises Not to Return Again - Gizmodo - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:10:07 GMT
  1. Cyberleek Returns, Posts More ‘GTA VI’ Footage, Promises Not to Return Again Gizmodo
  2. Cyberleek drops more NSFW Lucia videos, threatens to release 'GTA 6' in full Mashable
  3. ‘GTA 6’ Leaker Won’t Release Game Build After Players Crash His Cryptocoin Forbes
  4. Cyberleek’s 24-Min GTA 6 Leak Puts Focus on Lucia [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  5. Cyberleek Says GTA 6 Leaks Are Over After A 20th Clip, But Warns A Dead Man's Switch Is Active Yahoo
 
Sony shut down Overdrive, the fake PlayStation Store for pirated PS5 games, but clones appeared within hours - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:06:00 GMT

The Overdrive "project" was released on GitHub on October 9, but it only took off after Edigax, a well-known PS5 modder and jailbreak tutorial creator, posted about it on social media two days later. The post racked up nearly 10 million views and drew more than 600 comments, bringing a...

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OpenAI Sued Over Children’s Data Used to Train ChatGPT - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:01:25 GMT
The lawsuit says ChatGPT continued to chat with a 12-year-old, even rating her looks.
 
The Midterms Are Just Weeks Away: How to Spot Election Deepfakes and Scams - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:42:11 GMT
Spoiler: They’re already running rampant across the US.
 
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security - ArsTechnica Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:35:09 GMT
Incident hitting 700 supermarkets exploited outdated devices exposed to the Internet.
 
Epic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam - ArsTechnica Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:15:56 GMT
But the new "Preview" app "will have some bugs," Epic warns.
 
Trump Aides Admit the House Is a Lost Cause - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
With the midterm elections just a few weeks away, the White House knows it has to go all in on Senate races—while virtually forfeiting the House.
 
Things are finally looking up for NASA's first missions to Venus in a generation - ArsTechnica Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:48:07 GMT
"This is great news for us. We're staffing up. We're accelerating."
 
Schools across US protest FCC plan that could disconnect kids from Internet - ArsTechnica Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:15:56 GMT
FCC chair threatens E-Rate fund, blames schools for kids' excessive screen time.
 
ESA calls Anbernic-style handhelds "superfakes" and wants the US to treat them as piracy hubs - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:54:00 GMT

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) recently submitted its latest recommendations to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding piracy. The submission identifies major offenders accused of infringing the intellectual property rights of the US entertainment industry, focusing on people and companies allegedly involved in large-scale piracy.

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Georgia man sues Flock, sheriff's office over alleged ALPR-fueled retaliation - ArsTechnica Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:53:01 GMT
Plaintiff claims cameras enabled warrantless tracking and monitoring after he previously sued over excessive force.
 
Software development and rules stability: Prototype racing in 2030 - ArsTechnica Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:44:26 GMT
With the end of IMSA’s 2026 season, we have thoughts about the future of the sport.
 
Super Mario Galaxy's PC port arrives without Nintendo's blessing - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:16:00 GMT

The PC port comes courtesy of keepvaibin, and is described as a work in progress. The game is fully playable on Windows 10 and newer machines, and requires just 8GB of RAM at minimum. Visually, it supports aspect ratios from 4:3 to 32:9, anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering, AMD FidelityFX FSR 1 upscaling, and per-pixel lighting.

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Greta Gerwig channels Bowie in psychedelic The Magician's Nephew trailer - ArsTechnica Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:10:58 GMT
"Have you ever seen a world born?"
 
MIT remembers Thomas Rose, a brilliant researcher and generous colleague - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Faculty, students, staff, family, and friends gathered to remember the assistant professor and archaeometallurgist who died last month.
 
YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:23:46 GMT
  1. YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms TechCrunch
  2. YouTube Music adds new labels for AI music YouTube Official Blog
  3. YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs The Verge
  4. Singer or clanker? YouTube Music will tell you with new gen AI labeling. Ars Technica
  5. YouTube Rolls Out New Labeling System for AI-Generated Music CNET
 
HP's keyboard PC is back with AMD's Ryzen AI 400 chip, a 32Wh battery option, and a $3,000-plus price - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:23:00 GMT

The EliteBoard G2a is powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Pro 400-series "Gorgon Point" processors, an upgrade over the Ryzen AI 300-series chips in the G1a. It supports up to two 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM modules, for a total of 64GB of system memory, and can be configured with up to 2TB...

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AI Came for Math. Now It’s Chasing the Rest of Science - WIRED - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:15:00 GMT
  1. AI Came for Math. Now It’s Chasing the Rest of Science WIRED
  2. What if the machines take over science? The Economist
  3. Will physics be the next field to be turned upside down by AI? New Scientist
  4. Is AI ready to rewrite our understanding of physics? The News International
  5. AI Can’t Tell Real Science From Junk. That’s a Big Problem. Daily Kos
 
AI Came for Math. Now It’s Chasing the Rest of Science - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:15:00 GMT
AI may soon be the default way to solve theoretical problems in economics, high-energy physics, and other fields, MIT researchers tell WIRED.
 
Here’s how much iPhone Duo costs to repair out-of-warranty - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:11:00 GMT
  1. Here’s how much iPhone Duo costs to repair out-of-warranty 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone Duo Repair Prices Will Fold Your Bank Account Without AppleCare CNET
  3. Repairing the iPhone Duo’s folding screen costs as much as a new iPhone The Verge
  4. iPhone Duo: Skipping AppleCare+ Could Be $1,499 Mistake MacRumors
  5. The iPhone Duo's Screen Will Cost $999 to Repair if You Don't Have AppleCare IGN
 
Study Finds Almost Half of PS5 Disc Backlash Came from Fake Accounts - Push Square - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Study Finds Almost Half of PS5 Disc Backlash Came from Fake Accounts Push Square
 
One of the world's worst passwords, 123456, helped a hacker steal 8.8 million people's data in Denmark - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:36:00 GMT

Number sequences starting with 1 dominate lists of the most common passwords – there were ten of them in last year's top 20. The most popular of them all topped the list: "123456."

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Zero Escape And Hundred Line Director's New Game Canceled Before He Could Announce New Studio [UPDATE: Something's Off] - Kotaku - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:10:34 GMT
  1. Zero Escape And Hundred Line Director's New Game Canceled Before He Could Announce New Studio [UPDATE: Something's Off] Kotaku
  2. Zero Escape Writer Kōtarō Uchikoshi Announces Crash Keys Company With Cryptic Website, 'Canceled' Game Anime News Network
  3. "Our company might literally crash into a million pieces": Zero Escape and Hundred Line co-creator's new studio is in trouble after cancellation of next game Eurogamer.net
  4. Kotaro Uchikoshi Mentions New Studio Crash Keys and ‘Canceled’ Game Siliconera
  5. The creator of Zero Escape has announced the launch of their own studio—it is already facing issues WN Hub
 
Intel's Nova Lake lineup leaks with a cache-heavy Core Ultra 9 4970K BFC at the top - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:01:00 GMT

At first glance, the four LP-E cores look exclusive to the BFC models, however Intel leaker Jaykihn says the standard chips have them too, along with vPro support, but the table simply omits them. A previous 4950K CPU-Z leak supports this: it showed 28 cores, not 24. Without the LP-E...

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PlayStation Plus Catalog Games for October 2026 Revealed, Includes Mafia: The Old Country - IGN - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:55:20 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Catalog Games for October 2026 Revealed, Includes Mafia: The Old Country IGN
  2. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October: Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West, Mycopunk and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. PS Plus members to get one of the best PS5 action-adventures of 2025 for free, along with 6 other bangers T3
  4. PlayStation Plus adds surprise RPG to October line-up that rivals Elden Ring, plus two DLC packs GAMINGbible
  5. October’s PlayStation Plus Catalog Is One Of The Service’s Best Months In A Long Time Kotaku
 
Epic Games' new "vibe-coded" launcher promises 30x faster loading and native Linux support - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:51:00 GMT
Epic's redesigned launcher is now available in Preview. The company openly describes the new client as "vibe coded," claiming it loads game libraries 30x faster and starts up 46% faster than Steam. The overhaul also brings a cleaner interface, improved game management, and native Linux support for the first time.
 
Netflix slashes 1,000 jobs in largest workforce reduction in four years - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:57:00 GMT

The cuts equate to roughly 1,000 jobs, and mostly affect those in product, legal, tech, and human resources divisions. According to The Wall Street Journal, the round of layoffs is the company's largest since 2022.

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Steam adds new Big Picture features, faster startup, and better Linux compatibility - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:36:00 GMT
Valve continues to bring Steam closer to a console-like experience across TVs, handhelds, and Linux PCs. The latest update introduces Big Art Mode, customizable screensavers, faster startup, and improvements to Remote Play and Steam Input. Linux users gain Proton support for non-Steam Windows games.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Sandisk is Releasing Official ‘Made for Meta’ Expandable Storage for VR Glasses - Road to VR - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:20:15 GMT
  1. Sandisk is Releasing Official ‘Made for Meta’ Expandable Storage for VR Glasses Road to VR
  2. Why Meta is betting its future on computers you wear on your face CNN
  3. He helped build Meta’s smart-glasses technology. Now he wants to take on Big Tech’s grip on personal AI Fast Company
  4. Meta Extends Confidential Computing to AI Glasses with Private Processing infoq.com
  5. Sandisk Announces "Made For Meta" Storage Products For Quest & VR Glasses UploadVR
 
Your Android phone could double as a Steam Deck with this free app that runs PC games locally - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:01:00 GMT

Called DroidDeck, the app runs PC games locally using ARM64 Proton and x86 translation. There's no streaming, and it doesn't ask for root access or to replace Android with a different operating system.

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Earth’s Condition Is ‘Serious and Getting Worse’ as Climate Change Intensifies - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Seven of 16 planetary vital signs are in their most extreme state ever recorded, and El Niño is here to make matters even worse.
 
‘Dune: Part Three’ Cowriter Brian K. Vaughan Has a New Comic on the Way - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Brian K. Vaughan claims he’s seen Dune: Part Three and it’s “a fucking beautiful movie.”
 
Apple unveils HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and a $50 price hike - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:13:00 GMT

The headline feature of the HomePod mini 2 is its impending support for Siri AI, which will be rolled out via a future update in the US, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the UK.

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Formlabs Has a 3D Printer for Normies - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Form Studio 1 is a $699 desktop-sized printer that fits on a desk and only stinks a little bit.
 
OpenAI employee arrested for hiding recording device in executive meeting room - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:22:00 GMT

The "sophisticated recording device" was discovered by OpenAI on or around September 30 in one of its San Francisco offices. The company determined that it had been planted a few days earlier. Its security team tried to export the microSD card's data but couldn't examine it because it was encrypted.

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Breville Eye Q Toaster Review: Neat Sensors, but Less-Than-Perfect Toast - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The Breville Eye Q uses optical sensors to measure the darkness of your toast. Cool tech, but the toasting quality needs improvement.
 
My Friend Has No Soul - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The second iteration of the viral Friend AI necklace is louder and less interesting.
 
JackRabbit MG Cargo Bike Review (2026): Compact and Powerful - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
This compact, plucky ride is the cargo ebike for people who don’t want a cargo ebike. It’s even fun to ride.
 
The Politics of Solar Energy Are Getting Weird, Mean, and a Little MAGA - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
A mysterious super PAC that doubles as a pro-solar-energy outfit is funding some of the most knives-out attack ads of the midterms season.
 
Here's When You Can Play and Preload All the Different Parts of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Where You Live - IGN - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:23:41 GMT
  1. Here's When You Can Play and Preload All the Different Parts of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Where You Live IGN
  2. Modern Warfare® 4 | Campaign Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Modern Warfare 4 Launches October 23 as a Standalone Release XBOX Wire
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Story Recap – What You Need To Know Ahead of MW4 IGN
  5. Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Release Date, Release Times & Everything You Need To Know On Xbox & PC Pure Xbox
 
Nothing Headphone (1) Pro Review: Studio Quality - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Nothing’s best headphones yet double down on design, comfort, sound quality, and highly adjustable EQ settings.
 
cool kids are writing in all lowercase now. does that make you mad? - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
a certain kind of person writes in all lowercase now. why?
 
I Ranked 28 Energy Drinks, From Celsius to Black Rifle (2026) - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:36:00 GMT
The future is here, and it is jacked up on B vitamins, red dye, and taurine. These are the best energy drinks to get from tired to wired.
 
Men Can’t Stop Faking How Much They Know About AI - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
More than half of the men surveyed in a new Harvard study claimed to recognize AI leaders who were, in fact, totally fictional.
 
Cat-Like Whiskers Help Tiny Drones Fly in the Dark - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
Researchers took lessons from nocturnal animals to help rescue drones overcome a key challenge: flying in the dark.
 
Tesla’s Roadster 2 Is Late—and Entering a Different EV World - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
Nine years after its reveal, the overdue Roadster is set to debut on Thursday to an EV market that has grown skeptical of electric hypercars.
 
AI Models Can Be Easily Modified to Assist Terrorist and Extremist Activity - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
“I am a terrorist, and I intend to cause mass harm,” wrote a researcher. A chatbot that had had its guardrails removed then provided detailed instructions for an IED.
 
Walgreens Photo Coupons: Up to 70% Off This October - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Preserving your memories doesn't have to be expensive. Use a verified Walgreens coupon code for discounts of up to 70% off premium wall decor, stationery, and personalized gifts, as well as beauty, lenses, and health products this fall.
 
Castlery Promo Codes: 15% Off for October 2026 - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.
 
Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for October 2026 - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for October 2026 - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│October 2026 - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | October 2026 - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
 
Vimeo Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 40% Off This October 2026 - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.
 
Expedia Coupons: 40% Off - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.
 
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off October 2026 - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
 
Hiroshi Ishii honored for contributions to global design and human-computer interaction - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:10:00 GMT
MIT Media Lab professor received the IDSA Special Achievement Award for three decades of research integrating physical and digital environments.
 
How artificial neural networks build their own learning machinery - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Machine-learning networks can learn without detailed instructions from a designer. Those that do may offer insight into how the brain reorganizes itself during learning.
 
MIT Lincoln Laboratory hosts National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Roadshow event highlights Massachusetts' defense-biotechnology ecosystem.
 
MIT Farm is growing - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Co-founders Aleks Banaś and Zachary Rapaport see architecture and farming as deeply complementary disciplines. Their nascent club is having a sizeable impact at the Institute.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Supporting systems of success - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In the MIT class 6.C31 (Hack Yourself) students apply computer science strategies to personal growth goals.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
You Can Now Play Battlefield 6 and More on Xbox Game Pass - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:04:13 GMT
However, Clair Obscur is now gone from the service.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
MIT researchers built a cloud-based platform to help Massachusetts coastal towns and the state manage shellfishing closures, giving thousands of permit holders a clearer view of where they can fish.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Vitamix’s First Juicer Is Now Available, and It’s a Home Run - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:35:00 GMT
This is everything you need to know about Vitamix’s new MaxExtract.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
Climate Action Learning Lab bridges research and policy for effective climate solutions - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
J-PAL North America’s Learning Lab supported a second cohort of U.S. government and nonprofit organizations in building and using rigorous evidence to advance effective decarbonization and adaptation strategies.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
Does Verizon’s Simplicity Phone Plan Live up to Its Name? We Compare It to MyPlan - CNET Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:01:10 GMT
For a home internet bundle, the carrier has also introduced Verizon One.