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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 say they discovered and communicated with Chinese AI agents that were trying to bypass security controls on websites and were traced to Tencent (Dylan Freedman/New York Times) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:25:02 GMT

Dylan Freedman / New York Times:
Researchers say they discovered and communicated with Chinese AI agents that were trying to bypass security controls on websites and were traced to Tencent — Researchers discovered that the agents were trying to bypass security controls on websites and made contact with them.
 
Austin-based Icon, which builds robotic 3D-printing construction systems and software, raised a $200M Series D co-led by Baillie Gifford and BlackRock (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:10:05 GMT

Chris Metinko / Axios:
Austin-based Icon, which builds robotic 3D-printing construction systems and software, raised a $200M Series D co-led by Baillie Gifford and BlackRock — Icon, an Austin, Texas-based robotic construction startup, announced a $200 million Series D co-led by Baillie Gifford and BlackRock on Tuesday.
 
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.
 
A profile of Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national who the FBI arrested after OpenAI discovered a recording device and who has deep connections in Saudi Arabia (Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:40:01 GMT

Financial Times:
A profile of Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national who the FBI arrested after OpenAI discovered a recording device and who has deep connections in Saudi Arabia — Arrest of computer engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan has shocked tech figures in Saudi Arabia, where he is deeply connected
 
Epic unveils a refresh of its Epic Games Launcher for PC in preview, saying that the new version is "vibe coded" and "way faster", and now supports Linux (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:30:01 GMT

Jay Peters / The Verge:
Epic unveils a refresh of its Epic Games Launcher for PC in preview, saying that the new version is “vibe coded” and “way faster”, and now supports Linux — Epic is making a big push into AI-assisted development, and that approach includes its work on the new, faster launcher.
 
Salience Labs, which develops specialized all-optical circuit switching tech for AI data centers, raised a $125M Series B led by Bullhound Capital (Mike Wheatley/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:10:02 GMT

Mike Wheatley / SiliconANGLE:
Salience Labs, which develops specialized all-optical circuit switching tech for AI data centers, raised a $125M Series B led by Bullhound Capital — A startup called Salience Labs Inc. wants to play a bigger role in speeding up artificial intelligence workloads after raising $125 million in a Series B funding.
 
LG adds DTS:X and Google Cast to its Sound Suite home theater system - Engadget Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:07:51 GMT
LG's latest Sound Suite update includes DTS:X, a much-requested feature.
 
Sources: the EU is negotiating with China to lift sanctions on an unnamed Chinese company in exchange for China lifting sanctions on a German ASML supplier (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:05:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: the EU is negotiating with China to lift sanctions on an unnamed Chinese company in exchange for China lifting sanctions on a German ASML supplier — The European Union is in talks with China to secure relief from sanctions that threatened the survival of Sindlhauser Materials GmbH …

 
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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AI infrastructure startup Modal raised a $750M Series D led by Accel at a $15.75B post-money valuation, taking its total funding to $1.2B, and passes $1B ARR (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:41 GMT

Chris Metinko / Axios:
AI infrastructure startup Modal raised a $750M Series D led by Accel at a $15.75B post-money valuation, taking its total funding to $1.2B, and passes $1B ARR — AI infrastructure startup Modal raised a $750 million Series D at a $15.75 billion post-money valuation and topped $1 billion in ARR …

 
Players Are Furious About Total War: Shogun 2's AI-Upscaled 'Enhanced' Edition - Kotaku - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:30 GMT
  1. Players Are Furious About Total War: Shogun 2's AI-Upscaled 'Enhanced' Edition Kotaku
  2. Steam gamers bomb the Total War: Shogun 2 remaster's score to Overwhelmingly Negative as the original gets delisted XDA
  3. "Holy vibe-coded slop" — Total War: SHOGUN 2's remake is a Steam disaster, and players are certain that AI upscaling was never disclosed Windows Central
  4. Shogun 2 deserved better PC Gamer
  5. Total War: SHOGUN 2 – Complete Edition is out now COSMOCOVER
 
WhatsApp adds a guest option for joining calls without an account - Engadget Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
It's also working on calendar integrations for later this year.
 
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.
 
Mix your favourite duardin with Khazalite Holds Armies of Renown - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:58:02 GMT
  1. Mix your favourite duardin with Khazalite Holds Armies of Renown Warhammer Community
  2. Age of Sigmar: The Fate Of The Fyreslayers — 7 Units Get The Axe! Bell of Lost Souls
  3. Warhammer Introduces Three Khazalite Holds Armies of Renown SuaraGarut.ID
  4. Fyreslayers in Battletome: Khazalite Holds – What you need to know Warhammer Community
  5. Fyreslayers Join Khazalite Holds With New Army Changes SuaraGarut.ID
 
Ukraine blindsided by Starlink throttling restrictions and intelligence gaps - ArsTechnica Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:56:11 GMT
Kyiv’s forces experience connectivity problems on Elon Musk’s satellite network.
 
Epic’s new games launcher is ‘vibe coded’ - The Verge - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:55:02 GMT
  1. Epic’s new games launcher is ‘vibe coded’ The Verge
  2. The new Epic Games Launcher is finally here in Preview Epic Games
  3. Epic is bringing Fortnite to Linux The Verge
  4. ‘Programming Is Hard’ — Epic Says It ‘Vibe-Coded’ the New Version of Its Games Launcher IGN
  5. Epic Games Launcher preview arrives - Native Linux support, Fortnite for Linux is coming and upgraded Easy Anti-Cheat GamingOnLinux
 
Berkshire Hathaway invests an additional $330M in Bending Spoons, taking its stake to 4%, after investing $600M during Bending Spoons' July IPO; BSP jumps 40%+ (Peter Wells/Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:45:01 GMT

Peter Wells / Financial Times:
Berkshire Hathaway invests an additional $330M in Bending Spoons, taking its stake to 4%, after investing $600M during Bending Spoons' July IPO; BSP jumps 40%+ — Shares of conglomerate that owns AOL and Vimeo jump more than 50% on news of expanded investment by Nebraska asset manager
 
GTA 6 leaker's latest video allegedly shows scenes from the final mission, as they indicate the leaks may have come to an end - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:42:13 GMT
  1. GTA 6 leaker's latest video allegedly shows scenes from the final mission, as they indicate the leaks may have come to an end Eurogamer.net
  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. 'The Leeks Stop Here. For Now' — GTA 6 Leaker Releases New Gameplay Video Showing Snippets of the Final Missions, Declares 'The End of the Road' After Crypto Scheme Collapses IGN
  5. Group behind GTA 6 leaks threatens to release alleged full build of game including story mode GamesIndustry.biz
 
Google’s Demis Hassabis Puts a Hopeful Spin on AI’s Environmental Impact - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:39:45 GMT
The DeepMind co-founder addressed AI’s role in scientific inquiries and the positive outcomes he expects in addressing climate change.
 
Gran Turismo Spec IV Update Part 1 Arrives Tomorrow: All Confirmed Features & Content - GTPlanet - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:37:35 GMT
  1. Gran Turismo Spec IV Update Part 1 Arrives Tomorrow: All Confirmed Features & Content GTPlanet
  2. Gran Turismo 7’s Spec IV (Part 1) launches today and a first look at DualSense wireless controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Celebrates 30 Years of Gran Turismo with a Stunning PS5 Controller Push Square
  4. Ferrari F355, a Legendary Civic Racer, and a New Track Hit GT7 Oct. 15 Yahoo Tech
  5. A Gran Turismo-themed DualSense controller has been announced Instant Gaming News
 
Jensen Huang announces $2B in new European Nvidia investments, including in French startups Doctolib and Genesis AI, adding to $8B invested over the past year (Benoit Berthelot/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:35:00 GMT

Benoit Berthelot / Bloomberg:
Jensen Huang announces $2B in new European Nvidia investments, including in French startups Doctolib and Genesis AI, adding to $8B invested over the past year — Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang announced plans to invest $2 billion in European deals during a tour of the region …

 
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake's Latest Trailer Shows A Lot Of Old, But Some Surprising New - Kotaku - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:30:22 GMT
  1. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake's Latest Trailer Shows A Lot Of Old, But Some Surprising New Kotaku
  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 Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026) Preview: A Beautiful Step Back In Time Game Informer
 
Google plans to acquire power from AEP's Cheyenne Fuel Cell under a 20-year deal; AEP will invest ~$4B in the Wyoming fuel cell project using Bloom's tech (Kelly Cloonan/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:30:02 GMT

Kelly Cloonan / Wall Street Journal:
Google plans to acquire power from AEP's Cheyenne Fuel Cell under a 20-year deal; AEP will invest ~$4B in the Wyoming fuel cell project using Bloom's tech — Google will acquire power from Cheyenne Fuel Cell under a 20-year power purchase agreement — American Electric Power plans to invest …

 
‘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.”
 
Booking Holdings launches Vayo, a travel startup that uses AI agents to track booking confirmations, price drops, and more, with a planned $100M investment (Todd Bishop/GeekWire) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:25:01 GMT

Todd Bishop / GeekWire:
Booking Holdings launches Vayo, a travel startup that uses AI agents to track booking confirmations, price drops, and more, with a planned $100M investment — Booking Holdings is launching a new Seattle-based travel startup called Vayo, led by serial entrepreneur Mike Fridgen …

 
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro review: gorgeous screen, Android apps, and nice design and build quality, but Amazon's bloatware is pervasive and Alexa+ is subpar (David Pierce/The Verge) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:20:02 GMT

David Pierce / The Verge:
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro review: gorgeous screen, Android apps, and nice design and build quality, but Amazon's bloatware is pervasive and Alexa+ is subpar — We have to talk about this screen. It's the first thing you notice, and maybe the only thing that matters, about the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro.
 
I Put the Oppo Find X10 Pro’s Camera to the Test. These Are the Results - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:19:39 GMT
I’ve used Oppo’s Find X10 and these are my favorite example photos.
 
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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Memo: Netflix is cutting 6% of its staff, or ~1,000 jobs globally across product, tech, legal, and HR, its biggest layoffs since 2022, amid slowing growth (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:11:39 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Memo: Netflix is cutting 6% of its staff, or ~1,000 jobs globally across product, tech, legal, and HR, its biggest layoffs since 2022, amid slowing growth — Job cuts affect about 1,000 positions and come as the company struggles with slowing growth — Netflix is cutting 6% of its staff …

 
GlobalFoundries plans to build two "essential chip" plants in Malta, New York, backed by up to $21B from Japan; the US will take a 4% stake in GlobalFoundries (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:05:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
GlobalFoundries plans to build two “essential chip” plants in Malta, New York, backed by up to $21B from Japan; the US will take a 4% stake in GlobalFoundries — GlobalFoundries Inc. plans to build two new chip plants with the backing of as much as $21 billion from the Japanese government …

 
Formlabs Just Announced the First Resin Printer Aimed at Safe Home Use - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:28 GMT
Formlabs is bringing its walled garden to home users, which may be a very big deal.
 
The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is almost the Android tablet we needed - The Verge - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is almost the Android tablet we needed The Verge
  2. Introducing all-new Amazon Alexa Tablets—powerful tablets with Alexa+ built in About Amazon
  3. Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets are an iPad-inspired reboot, complete with the Play Store 9to5Google
  4. Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets drop the Fire branding but are more Android than ever Ars Technica
  5. Amazon shuffles Alexa leadership following high-end tablet release Reuters
 
Nintendo’s Zelda Remake Is Rewriting My Memories - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
After an hour of playing the new Ocarina of Time, I think I prefer it to the old one. 
 
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake plays even better than it looks - Engadget Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Link is getting a lot more than just a visual glow up for the new Switch 2 version.
 
Mike Tomlin’s Minecraft World Is the Talk of the Internet, but How Good Is It Really? - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The former Steelers coach built the sprawling city brick by brick with a video game console controller.
 
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.
 
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices - ArsTechnica Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:55:06 GMT
"Small weight-based replicators" could usher in a new generation of computer worms.
 
Harmonic Security, which uses small language models to inspect employee interactions with AI tools, raised a $50M Series B, taking its total funding to $76M (Duncan Riley/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:40:01 GMT

Duncan Riley / SiliconANGLE:
Harmonic Security, which uses small language models to inspect employee interactions with AI tools, raised a $50M Series B, taking its total funding to $76M — Workplace artificial intelligence security startup Harmonic Security Inc. today announced it has raised $50 million in new funding …

 
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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Samsung Health's sleep coaching now requires just three days of data - Engadget Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:08:58 GMT
Galaxy Watch owners can now get Sleep Coaching faster.
 
Apple Tried Hard to Sell Me on the HomeView as a Seamless Smart Home Experience and Succeeded - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT
I’m not easily impressed when it comes to smart home hubs, here’s why the HomeView is different.
 
CMF's first portable speakers are shaped like milk cartons and pair together - Engadget Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Nothing's sister company CMF announced some playful bluetooth speakers that can be paired together and even work with Auracast.
 
Garry's Mod Creator Says He's 'Ashamed' And 'Embarrassed' By The Response To His Latest Project: 'I've Let Everybody Down' - Kotaku - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:37:03 GMT
Garry's Mod Creator Says He's 'Ashamed' And 'Embarrassed' By The Response To His Latest Project: 'I've Let Everybody Down' Kotaku
 
8BitDo Ultimate 2C review: A fabulous Switch 2 controller at a fraction of the price - Engadget Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Hall effect sticks, haptics and extra bumpers... for how much?
 
The Internet’s undersea backbone is slipping into the danger zone - ArsTechnica Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:15:24 GMT
Elisabeth Braw’s book Undersea War on rising risks for undersea infrastructure.
 
Scientists create super ice that's almost as tough as concrete - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Called BioPykrete, the material was developed by a team led by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It combines ice, tiny plant-derived cellulose crystals, and a specially engineered protein. The resulting composite also absorbs around 70 times more energy before breaking than ordinary ice.

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OpenAI, Google pushing new AI models easily tricked into making nudes, researchers say - ArsTechnica Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:30 GMT
Attack method exposes flaws in OpenAI, Google safeguards against AI nudes.
 
Testing Oneself for AI Slop - Hack a Day Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:06 GMT
The feed of a Hackaday writer brings many surprises, some rubbish, and the occasional diamond which of course we bring to you. Sometimes a page catches the eye that’s not …read more
 
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.
 
Beat the iPhone Duo pre-order rush with Apple's Get Ready tool - Engadget Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
You can already set up your pre-order now, before the pre-orders open on Friday (October 16).
 
Fairphone’s latest repairable earbuds are smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting - The Verge - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Fairphone’s latest repairable earbuds are smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting The Verge
  2. These Wireless Earbuds Don’t Totally Suck for the Environment Gizmodo
  3. Fairbuds 2 set to launch with repairable design and LDAC audio RouteNote
  4. Fairphone's Fairbuds 2 review: The eco headphones that could persuade you to ditch your AirPods UNILAD Tech
  5. Fairphone unveils Fairbuds 2 with replaceable battery, Sony LDAC and ANC Notebookcheck
 
GTA 6 Developer Rockstar's Next Game Won't Take Another 8 Years to Make, It Has Promised — but What Will It Be? - IGN - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:48:51 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Developer Rockstar's Next Game Won't Take Another 8 Years to Make, It Has Promised — but What Will It Be? IGN
  2. The Making of Grand Theft Auto VI Bloomberg.com
  3. 7 Major New GTA 6 Details Officially Revealed by Rockstar Polygon.com
  4. Rockstar's next game won't take eight years to make: "The engine, the tools and the team we've built during GTA 6 will allow us to do things more quickly" GamesIndustry.biz
  5. When Rockstar Needed To Delay GTA 6 Again, Take-Two's CEO Replied: 'Please Tell Me You're Kidding' Kotaku
 
Some of Sony's First-Party Games Are Suddenly Missing from PS Store in the US - Push Square - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
  1. Some of Sony's First-Party Games Are Suddenly Missing from PS Store in the US Push Square
  2. Some Sony First-Party Games Have Been Delisted From the PlayStation Store Kotaku
  3. PlayStation Appears To Be Delisting Certain First-Party Games TheGamer
  4. PlayStation delists major first-party titles, Uncharted included amid reboot speculation GAMINGbible
  5. This is the Danger of Digital Distribution: Sony Hid God of War III Remastered After an Error iXBT.games
 
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.
 
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.
 
People are hating on Apple Music's redesigned black-and-white logo - Engadget Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:06:55 GMT
Apple Music may be changing its iconic logo to a more basic black and white version.
 
Is the Radeon RX 9070 XT Really Faster Than the RTX 5090? - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:04:00 GMT
Can a Radeon RX 9070 XT really beat Nvidia's flagship RTX 5090? We tested 11 games at 1440p and 4K to see when driver overhead matters, and when an ordinary CPU bottleneck is actually to blame.
 
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?
 
Nothing Headphone (1) Pro: 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.
 
ESA flags retro console maker Anbernic for inclusion on US government's Notorious Market List - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:59:16 GMT
  1. ESA flags retro console maker Anbernic for inclusion on US government's Notorious Market List GamesIndustry.biz
  2. ESA targets Anbernic emulation handhelds as "superfake" piracy enablers Ars Technica
  3. Entertainment Software Association Requests U.S. Trade Investigate Anbernic's 'Superfake' Handheld Emulator Market Time Extension
  4. US government told to flag retro handhelds loaded with pirated games as a ‘notorious market’ Video Games Chronicle
  5. Retro gaming handhelds in crisis as US government considers clampdown – could be labelled as "superfakes" and banned T3
 
Your Galaxy Watch is about to become a whole lot better - PhoneArena - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:56:25 GMT
  1. Your Galaxy Watch is about to become a whole lot better PhoneArena
  2. Samsung Health's Sleep Coaching Now Requires Just Three Days Of Data Engadget
  3. Samsung Health Makes Sleep Coaching Easier to Start and Tailors Weekly Guidance Samsung Mobile Press
  4. Samsung update delivers faster Sleep Coaching and Strava integration for Galaxy Watch Wareable
  5. Samsung Health update finally removes a big barrier to entry Tech Advisor
 
Qualcomm wins lawsuit against Arm but will only receive two bucks - Engadget Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:42:14 GMT
A jury found that Arm breached its agreement with Qualcomm and interfered with its business, but Arm only has to pay $2 in damages.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
22 People Got Together For a Dinner Party. So Did Their A.I. Agents. - The New York Times - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:01:19 GMT
22 People Got Together For a Dinner Party. So Did Their A.I. Agents. The New York Times
 
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.
 
Samsung is expanding One UI 9 with Android 17 to the oldest qualifying flagships - Android Authority - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:56:00 GMT
  1. Samsung is expanding One UI 9 with Android 17 to the oldest qualifying flagships Android Authority
  2. I get why so many of you are unhappy with Samsung's One UI 9 updates, but things are looking up PhoneArena
  3. One UI 9 Release Date: Update Lands On Galaxy S24, A57 Today Forbes
  4. One UI 9 on the Galaxy S25 vs S26 series: What’s different? SamMobile
  5. Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 Receive One UI 9 in Global Markets SammyGuru
 
Ubisoft closing Trials developer RedLynx and cutting jobs in Singapore studio - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:55:05 GMT
  1. Ubisoft closing Trials developer RedLynx and cutting jobs in Singapore studio GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Ubisoft closing Trials developer RedLynx and downsizing Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced team in Singapore Eurogamer.net
  3. Ubisoft is planning to shut down Trials studio RedLynx and lay off 70 Ubisoft Singapore staff Video Games Chronicle
  4. Ubisoft are making layoffs at Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced studio Ubisoft Singapore while closing Trials creators Redlynx Rock Paper Shotgun
  5. Ubisoft Is Closing Down Yet Another Studio, Possibly Ending A 25-Year Fan-Favorite Franchise Kotaku
 
Rendering 3D Prints From G-Code - Hack a Day Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:29 GMT
Your CAD software generally has some rudimentary tools for rending images of your parts, from simply-textured models to more photo-realistic options. However, those renders are of the geometry you created—not …read more
 
Does It Run… Duke Nukem 3D? - Hack a Day Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:38 GMT
When id Software released DOOM back in 1993 it helped define the genre, but it was hardly the only hit first-person shooter of that decade. There was also 3D Realms’ 1996 Duke …read more
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | October 2026 - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in October 2026 - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
 
Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 30% Off | October 2026 - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.
 
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.
 
Microsoft Patches Record 1,413 Flaws, Including Exploited Windows Shell Bug - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:34:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Patches Record 1,413 Flaws, Including Exploited Windows Shell Bug The Hacker News
  2. Microsoft Patches More Than 1,400 Security Flaws Krebs on Security
  3. Zero-Days Lurk in Microsoft's Overgrown October Patch Tuesday Dark Reading
  4. Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities Cisco Talos Blog
  5. Microsoft October 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 1,411 flaws, 3 zero-days BleepingComputer
 
2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: USBSID-Pico has Two SIDs, Many Inputs - Hack a Day Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:00:08 GMT
We’ll give you three guesses what the most important bits of silicon in [LouD]’s USBSID-Pico are, and two don’t count. Yes, there’s a Raspberry Pi Pico, and a pair of …read more
 
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Three More Titles - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:15:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Three More Titles Nintendo Life
  2. Nintendo Switch Online Additions Include Perfectly Timed GBA Classics Polygon.com
  3. 3 GBA Games Added to Switch Online VGChartz
  4. An excellent Japanese GBA puzzle game is now available through Nintendo Switch Online. The Verge
  5. Nintendo Adds Three New Games To GBA Classics On Nintendo Switch Online Retro Dodo
 
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:55:00 GMT
  1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes Nintendo Life
  2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 4.0.1 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything
  3. Mario Kart 8 Update 4.0.1 Races Out on October 13 MP1st
  4. New Mario Kart 8 patch stops Switch 2 players from being bombarded with more obstacles than their Switch 1 rivals GamesRadar+
  5. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe updated to Ver. 4.0.1 GoNintendo
 
New Apple Home Collection includes smart cameras, door lock, and thermostats made by LG and Schneider Electric - TechSpot Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:05:00 GMT

The Apple Home Collection is a lineup of smart-home devices built in collaboration with LG and Schneider Electric, including several cameras with full iCloud+ integration, as well as thermostats, a doorbell, and a door lock. Apple also introduced the second-generation HomePod mini, a new Apple TV 4K, and the HomeView...

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John Ternus Takes Next Big Swing as Apple CEO With HomeView Tablet - WSJ - Google Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. John Ternus Takes Next Big Swing as Apple CEO With HomeView Tablet WSJ
  2. Apple Introduces HomeView, a $299 Tablet for the Home The New York Times
  3. Why the Apple Home Collection will accelerate smart home adoption 9to5Mac
  4. Introducing Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories Apple
  5. Apple is finally taking the smart home seriously Yahoo Finance
 
Which smart TV brands offer the longest software support? - Engadget Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
When you spend a lot on on a TV, you expect it to last a while. But that support period varies wildly by manufacturer.
 
Round Up: The Reviews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:55:00 GMT
  1. Round Up: The Reviews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In Nintendo Life
  2. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review – every fantastical vampire-hunting vision is fulfilled The Guardian
  3. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Switch) Review Nintendo World Report
  4. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse resurrects the classic vampire hunting game in bold, bloody fashion CBC
  5. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is a Worthy Heir to its Legacy XBOX Wire
 
Chrome 155 for Googlebook brings expanded web app installs, integration - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:39:00 GMT
  1. Chrome 155 for Googlebook brings expanded web app installs, integration 9to5Google
  2. Introducing the Googlebook Linux Terminal Preview: A VM-Backed Environment for AI and Development blog.google
  3. Google just revealed the future roadmap for Googlebook’s Linux Terminal Chrome Unboxed
  4. Google is choosing web apps over Android apps on Googlebook, and not everyone is happy Android Authority
  5. Google finally lets you turn any website into an app on Googlebook Digital Trends
 
Is Mini DisplayPort becoming obsolete? - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Mini DisplayPort was on lots of computers for a time, but it's not nearly as common now thanks to more modern standards.
 
An OpenAI Employee Allegedly Used a Chatbot to Help Plant a Recording Device at the Office - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:17:59 GMT
Chatbot prompts reveal the engineer’s alleged efforts to set up a covert listening device days before one was found in a meeting room used by high-level executives.
 
The 9 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (October 2026) - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:40 GMT
Crystal Lake, Tip Toe, and Carrie are just a few of the shows you should be watching right now.
 
JawnCon 0x3 Kicks off in Philadelphia this Friday - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:05 GMT
Philadelphia’s homegrown hacker con returns this weekend, and this time it’s starting a day early to pack in even more talks, demos, and activities. Tickets are still available for anyone …read more
 
How to improve your online privacy and security in Google Chrome - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Google has much to gain by collecting data from you through your activity on Chrome, but you can make it harder.
 
Apple TV 4K 2022 vs. 2026: What's new and is it worth the $100 jump? - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The 2026 model is faster and can hear you from afar, but the 2022 box gets Siri AI as well.
 
Martin Shkreli livestreamed himself violating lifetime pharma ban, FTC says - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:48:12 GMT
"I can always find a couple of biotech stocks to smoke," Shkreli said in a livestream.
 
Can Vibe Coded Apps Replace Adobe and Microsoft? These AI Apps Hope So - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:32:58 GMT
The AI-made apps highlight people’s frustration with AI-bloated programs and increasingly expensive subscriptions.
 
Are Chromebooks still worth buying after the Googlebooks release? - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Googlebooks represent a huge upgrade over Chromebooks, but the older devices still have their place.
 
Razer Reveals New Pokémon Gaming Headsets Featuring Sylveon, Charizard, and Lucario - IGN - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:29:44 GMT
  1. Razer Reveals New Pokémon Gaming Headsets Featuring Sylveon, Charizard, and Lucario IGN
  2. I got my hands on Razer's new Charizard gaming headset, and Pokémon fans are going to love this Windows Central
  3. Target Shadow Drops New Pokemon 30th Anniversary Collection OpenCritic
  4. BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed Lucario Edition Review GameTyrant
  5. Razer Expands Pokémon Collection With Three New Gaming Headsets TechPowerUp
 
The PlayStation 5 Can Finally Play Your Old PS2 Discs - Here's How - BGR - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:17:00 GMT
  1. The PlayStation 5 Can Finally Play Your Old PS2 Discs - Here's How BGR
  2. PS2 Discs Now Load on Jailbroken PS5 Consoles Through PS5SX2 Emulator TechPowerUp
  3. PS5 hack delivers native PS2 disc support and 4K upscaling where Sony refused to — after PS2 breakthrough, homebrew dev confirms PS3 disc support is next for PS5 Tom's Hardware
  4. The RPCS3 emulator for PlayStation 5 now supports original PlayStation 3 discs. GameGPU
  5. Jailbroken PS5 Plays Real PS2 Discs at 6x Res [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
No Man’s Sky Headlines Apple’s New Wave of iPhone and iPad Games - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:11:08 GMT
Sifu, Vampire Crawler and Dome Keeper also hit the App Store.
 
Everyone Hates ‘Digger.’ It’s the Perfect Climate Movie - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:08:44 GMT
The deeply uncomfortable film forces audiences to confront what types of stories we tell ourselves about who has economic and political power.
 
Battlefield 6 Season 5 Littered With AI-Made Cosmetics; With One Operator Equipped With 5 Pistols - MP1st - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:03:11 GMT
  1. Battlefield 6 Season 5 Littered With AI-Made Cosmetics; With One Operator Equipped With 5 Pistols MP1st
  2. Las Vegas, Area 51 maps released in ‘Battlefield 6’ video game KLAS 8 News Now
  3. Go All in on All-Out Warfare in Battlefield 6 with EA Play XBOX Wire
  4. Battlefield 6 Is Adding Something Fans Have Wanted Since Day 1 GameSpot
  5. Battlefield 6 Season 5 Comes With a Heavily-Demanded Feature DualShockers
 
5 clever ways Gemini can automate everyday tasks - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
If you're not using some of these skills, you're missing out on a chance to streamline your days, keep up to date and more.
 
ESA targets Anbernic emulation handhelds as "superfake" piracy enablers - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:55:49 GMT
But third-party sellers, not Anbernic, are the ones routinely selling ROM-filled SD cards.
 
OpenAI says it found a 'sophisticated recording device' hidden in its offices - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:34:17 GMT
The company asked its AI models to figure out what the device was.
 
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:33:43 GMT
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware Ars Technica
 
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:33:43 GMT
Topgolf and VMware "ran deep" before the migration.
 
Apple's Get Ready service is now available for iPhone Duo pre-orders - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:31:03 GMT
  1. Apple's Get Ready service is now available for iPhone Duo pre-orders - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Beat The iPhone Duo Pre-Order Rush With Apple's Get Ready Tool Engadget
  3. Apple just made my decision to buy an iPhone Duo much easier Macworld
  4. Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: Don't Buy Apple's Foldable Until You Read This PCMag
  5. iPhone Duo Will Have Day-One iOS 27.1 Update MacRumors
 
PC Gamers, Rejoice: GTA 6 PC Port Could See Release in Early 2027, Report Says - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:22:44 GMT
The console release is still slated for next month, and a PC port might be coming sooner than anyone previously thought.
 
HomePod Mini 2 Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs - MacRumors - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:19:09 GMT
  1. HomePod Mini 2 Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs MacRumors
  2. Apple announces the next generation of HomePod mini with support for Siri AI, beautiful new colors, and rich sound Apple
  3. HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: Here’s everything new 9to5Mac
  4. Apple HomePod Mini 2: Hands-On Impressions, Siri AI and More CNET
  5. Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 is available to preorder The Verge
 
Latest GTA 6 Leak of Nude Character Is a Bad Crypto Scheme Fundraiser - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:14:19 GMT
The leaker group is threatening to post the game’s full storyline ahead of its Nov. 19 release.
 
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.
 
Samsung Smart Glasses Unveiled, and They’re Superlight - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:49:05 GMT
They might be called Galaxy Glasses, and they’re coming in November.
 
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.
 
Xbox Forms Labs Group for Vibe-Coded Game Ports - Digital Foundry - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:31:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Forms Labs Group for Vibe-Coded Game Ports Digital Foundry
  2. Introducing XBOX LABS XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox is officially embracing the chaos of AI-powered game ports The Verge
  4. Microsoft formalizes "Xbox Labs" team, focused on unique tech like backward compatibility, Apple Silicon, and AI experiments Windows Central
  5. Xbox Launches New Initiative Inspired By Vibe Coded Nonsense Aftermath
 
Nintendo confirms it has no plans to abandon physical Switch 2 games - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:16:00 GMT

Asked about Nintendo's stance on physical media, Zyll said that historically, the company goes off what the consumer prefers. They're barely a year into the launch of the Switch 2, he continued, which supports both digital and physical media.

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ESP-SDR Can Now Transmit - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:00:21 GMT
Well, that was fast! Last week, we reported on two apparently simultaneous hacks using the 2.4 GHz radio inside many ESP32 variants that enabled raw access to the radio samples, …read more
 
Trump commercial railing against his enemies kept airing after court blocked it - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:50:37 GMT
US attorney apologized to court, said government has stopped running Trump ads.
 
OpenAI and Anthropic Tell British Lawmakers: Regulate Us - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:35:29 GMT
AI leaders joined whistleblowers and security leaders at a sweeping parliamentary session, while a few hundred meters away Britain’s spy chief warned AI could be used to create new bioweapons.
 
Nvidia says DLSS 5 is now twice as fast and uses 20% less VRAM - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:34:00 GMT

NBA 2K27 will receive an update this Friday that aims to make DLSS 5 twice as fast, increasing overall frame rates by up to 40% while maintaining similar visual quality. Future titles that receive official DLSS 5 support, starting later this year, will use the new, faster model by default.

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Enshrouded Director Admits Keen Games Bet the Studio’s Future on It, and Over 5 Million Players Paid Off That Gamble - Wccftech - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
  1. Enshrouded Director Admits Keen Games Bet the Studio’s Future on It, and Over 5 Million Players Paid Off That Gamble Wccftech
  2. Enshrouded Is A Survival Adventure Perfected To A Form Of Art By Its Players Kotaku
  3. Enshrouded showcases 1.0’s Sparkworks feature that lets players build their own devious dungeons Massively Overpowered
  4. Played “Enshrouded”: Survive until it cracks heise online
  5. Enshrouded 1.0 will let you keep your Early Access saves jeu.video
 
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.
 
Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reached end of support - BleepingComputer - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:04:38 GMT
  1. Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reached end of support BleepingComputer
  2. Microsoft: Windows 11 23H2 reaches end of support in 30 days BleepingComputer
  3. Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro lose support today Neowin
  4. This Windows 11 version loses security support tomorrow, here’s how to check yours MakeUseOf
  5. Windows 10 gets free security updates until October 2027 Around Prague
 
iOS 27.2 beta 4 no longer includes Apple’s overhauled Health app - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:57:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27.2 beta 4 no longer includes Apple’s overhauled Health app 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Releases Third Public Betas of iOS 27.2 and macOS Golden Gate 27.2 MacRumors
  3. iOS 27.2 beta 4: Apple Music goes black-and-white, Apple Health redesign pulled AppleInsider
  4. Five New Features Coming to Your iPhone in iOS 27.2 Lifehacker
  5. iOS 27.2 Beta 4 Expands Siri AI Support to More Languages The Mac Observer
 
The developer who cloned Photoshop using AI has now created Word, Excel, and PowerPoint replicas with Claude - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:53:00 GMT

Called WordCraft, GridCraft, and DeckCraft, respectively, the open-source applications are written in Rust with Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5, as the Adobe replicas were, and are available for download under MIT or Apache 2.0 licenses. They are, however, still at a relatively early stage of development and need a lot more...

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The developer who cloned Photoshop using AI has now created Word, Excel, and PowerPoint replicas with Claude - TechSpot - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:53:00 GMT
  1. The developer who cloned Photoshop using AI has now created Word, Excel, and PowerPoint replicas with Claude TechSpot
  2. Adobe software dupe maker takes on Microsoft Office, releasing free versions of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel Mashable
  3. How AI apps are offering free substitutes for Big Tech software Al Jazeera
  4. Someone Rebuilt Free, Open-Source Versions of Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom Using AI PetaPixel
  5. Adobe in Trouble After Someone Reverse Engineered Adobe Creative Suite and Released It as Open Source Futurism
 
The 9 Best Movies to Stream This Month (October 2026) - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:49:55 GMT
Barbarian, The Fly, and Altered States are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
 
Acer Googlebook 14 reviewed: Premium hardware, unfinished software? - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:40:00 GMT
The first reviews of Acer's $899 Googlebook 14 praise its sleek 2-in-1 design, vibrant 3K OLED touchscreen, and snappy performance. The Android-based OS brings Gemini AI and tighter phone integration, but inconsistent app support, software quirks, and middling battery life make it a tough sell against established Windows and Mac alternatives.
 
What is NVIDIA DLSS and how does it work? - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
NVIDIA's upscaling software is truly powerful when used in the right situations.
 
Disney offers $20M for Character.AI’s scandal-plagued chatbot tech - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:23:33 GMT
Disney may acquire tech from one of the first chatbot makers linked to child suicide.
 
Apple TV 4K And HomePod Mini 2 Hands-On: A Look At The Audio Updates And Siri AI - Engadget - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:18:54 GMT
  1. Apple TV 4K And HomePod Mini 2 Hands-On: A Look At The Audio Updates And Siri AI Engadget
  2. Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, supercharged by Siri AI Apple
  3. Apple TV 4K 2022 Vs. 2026: What's New And Is It Worth The $100 Jump? Engadget
  4. Apple TV 4K: Where to buy the 4th generation of Apple TV Mashable
  5. There are better-sounding and cheaper options than four HomePods for surround sound AppleInsider
 
Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 hands-on: A look at the audio updates and Siri AI - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:18:54 GMT
Listening to Apple's new audio features with Siri as our binge-watching companion.
 
Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot gets a full series order from Hulu - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:10:08 GMT
It stars two new FBI agents that aren't named Mulder and Scully.
 
Don't like your Facebook feed? Meta wants to know what you want to see instead - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:06:44 GMT
Within reason, of course.
 
Skydance’s Discovery+ prices increase by up to 20 percent - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:06:06 GMT
The higher prices are said to be unrelated to the Skydance merger.
 
Using a Waffle to Check the Health of your Wii U’s NAND Flash - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:00:50 GMT
Game consoles tend to have a weak spot or two that will take certain units out sooner than they would due to normal parts aging. In the case of the …read more
 
Meta’s Audio-Only Glasses Are Nicely Made. They Don’t Solve the Deeper Problems - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Meta Ray-Ban Audio glasses are sleek and offer long battery life, but where will their AI go next?
 
AI Designs Computer Chips We Can’t Understand — But They Seem to Work Really Well - ZME Science - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:52:46 GMT
AI Designs Computer Chips We Can’t Understand — But They Seem to Work Really Well ZME Science
 
Apple Just Declared War on Smart Home Security - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:45:00 GMT
Starting this December, Apple’s unleashing its own version of the smart home. We saw what’s in store with our own eyes.
 
Epic Games' Disney shooter is going "AI first," whether developers like it or not - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:38:00 GMT

Epic's first game under its Disney partnership is way behind schedule, and the publisher is willing to bet everything on generative AI to get it over the finish line. But the push to use AI across the entire development workflow could eventually tear the studio apart.

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The Paris Auto Show is full of interesting cars Americans can’t have - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:33:20 GMT
Small EVs and efficient people carriers update familiar names for the modern age.
 
The Vibe-Coders Have Come For Nintendo, And Obviously This Won’t End Well - Kotaku - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:30:33 GMT
The Vibe-Coders Have Come For Nintendo, And Obviously This Won’t End Well Kotaku
 
Arsenal vs. Lille: Livestream 2026 Champions League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:17:11 GMT
The Gunners look to make it two UCL wins from two as they host the Ligue 1 outfit at the Emirates.
 
8BitDo Launches Ultimate 3C+ Wireless Controller with Thumb Stick Tension Adjustment and Extra Buttons - TechPowerUp - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:53 GMT
  1. 8BitDo Launches Ultimate 3C+ Wireless Controller with Thumb Stick Tension Adjustment and Extra Buttons TechPowerUp
  2. 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Review: A Fabulous Switch 2 Controller At A Fraction Of The Price Engadget
  3. 8BitDo’s new gamepad brings adjustable TMR sticks to PCs and Android for $40. The Verge
  4. ECHTPower Wireless Gamepad Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 Review Cubed3
  5. 8BitDo's cheapest Ultimate 3 controller ships with adjustable TMR sticks for $39.99 news.lavx.hu
 
Google wants to host your personal vibe-coded apps in the Play Store - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:39 GMT
Google plans to help turn those personal AI-generated apps into wide releases.
 
Google Play now lets anyone build private, vibe-coded apps that run on Android - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Google Play now lets anyone build private, vibe-coded apps that run on Android TechCrunch
  2. New on Google Play: More ways to create, discover, and play blog.google
  3. Google Will Let Anyone Publish Privately Listed Vibe-Coded Apps on the Play Store Bloomberg.com
  4. New ways to drive smarter discovery, deeper engagement, and business growth on Google Play blog.google
  5. Google makes it easier to launch your vibe-coded apps The Verge
 
Apple finally enters the smart home hub market with $299 HomeView - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:44:00 GMT

Pre-orders are now open for the Apple HomeView, Cupertino's answer to the Amazon Echo Show 11 and Google Nest Hub Max. Priced at $299, the smart home hub will launch on November 13 in either a tabletop or wall-mounted configuration.

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Xbox CEO says company 'won't survive' without new IP despite axing key studios - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:22:58 GMT
  1. Xbox CEO says company 'won't survive' without new IP despite axing key studios Polygon.com
  2. Asha Sharma warns Xbox “can’t lose sight” of creating enduring new IP — even as cuts reshape the studio Windows Central
  3. 10th-Generation Xbox: A 'Great Console,' Plus a Way to Game on the Go ExtremeTech
  4. Asha Sharma Tells Employees That Xbox Won't Survive By 'Only' Relying On Past Franchises Pure Xbox
  5. Xbox CEO reportedly warns firm will "not survive" if it only relies on existing franchises GamesIndustry.biz
 
EXCLUSIVE: EA Sports College Football’s Future in Jeopardy, Sources Fear - Insider Gaming - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:17:15 GMT
  1. EXCLUSIVE: EA Sports College Football’s Future in Jeopardy, Sources Fear Insider Gaming
  2. EA Sports' College Football Franchise Reportedly in Jeopardy Amidst Rising Costs and Declining Sales IGN
  3. Report: NIL payments put future of EA Sports College Football in jeopardy On3
  4. EA Sports College Football Series Might Get Canceled in Five Years – Rumor GamingBolt
  5. Report: EA Sources Worried About the Future of College Football Series Sports Gamers Online
 
GTA 6 is reportedly coming to PC in Q1 2027, just months after consoles - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:02:00 GMT

Rockstar plans to release the PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI as soon as Q1 2027, according to a GamesBeat report citing four industry sources. Rockstar has not responded to requests for comment, and there's no official announcement yet either.

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You Can Use Gemini 4 Argon Now: Google’s New AI Is Built for Coding, Math and Robotics - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:01:09 GMT
Gemini 4 Argon is now available for paying subscribers and businesses.
 
Gemini 4 Argon begins rolling out in Gemini app and Antigravity, but only if you pay - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:02 GMT
Developers will get 50 percent discounted API rates through November.
 
Enable This Secret iOS 27 Feature to Help Protect Against Scams - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:54:54 GMT
Impersonation Risk Detection uses on-device analysis and simple risk warnings to help protect you from scams.
 
"That was not received well at Nintendo" - as GTA 6 and Zelda are lampooned by Saturday Night Live, former employees recall Elon Musk Wario skit controversy - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:33:54 GMT
  1. "That was not received well at Nintendo" - as GTA 6 and Zelda are lampooned by Saturday Night Live, former employees recall Elon Musk Wario skit controversy Eurogamer.net
  2. Elon Musk dressing up as Wario for SNL "did not go over well" at Nintendo, ex-marketing leads say Yahoo
  3. Elon Musk's Wario SNL Skit Reportedly Made Nintendo Uncomfortable IGN
  4. Former Nintendo employees say Elon Musk's SNL skit "did not go over well" with Nintendo GoNintendo
  5. SNL's viral Zelda: Ocarina of Time vs GTA 6 sketch probably went down fine at Nintendo, former marketing leads say, even if it framed Link as being "for nerds" GamesRadar+
 
Apple refreshes Apple TV 4K with Siri AI upgrade, faster A19 chip, and smart remote - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:33:00 GMT

Apple said the A19 chip inside its new box includes a new, dedicated AV1 decoder that enables more efficient, high-quality streaming while simultaneously using less bandwidth. It also includes secure enclaves that protect and compartmentalize runtimes used to process Siri data from the trio of far-field microphones.

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Apple’s first smart display is the 7-inch HomeView for $299 - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:29:17 GMT
It can recognize up to six users with its camera.
 
They war-gamed dimming the Sun. It went even worse than you think. - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:17:59 GMT
Solar geoengineering simulation shows what happens when geopolitics takes over.
 
HomeView and More: Everything Apple Announced at Its ‘Welcome Home’ Event - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
Apple is making a sweeping new entry into home tech.
 
Samsung's first Android XR glasses leak in 25 styles alongside 9-hour battery, specs [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
  1. Samsung's first Android XR glasses leak in 25 styles alongside 9-hour battery, specs [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Exclusive: Samsung’s Smart Glasses Weigh 41g, Here’s Every Frame SammyGuru
  3. Samsung's Lightweight Android XR Smart Glasses Leak With Specs ExtremeTech
  4. Android XR Smart Glasses: Peep All the Frames Droid Life
  5. Samsung Smart Glasses Unveiled, and They’re Superlight CNET
 
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition review for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:03:49 GMT
  1. Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition review for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  2. Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition (Switch 2) Review Nintendo World Report
  3. Resident Evil 4 Remake On Switch 2 Is Capcom’s First Disappointment This Year Polygon.com
  4. Resident Evil 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 review: survival horror mastery on the go TechRadar
  5. Resident Evil remakes won’t demand much storage space on Switch 2 Nintendo Wire
 
PS5 games are now booting on Xbox hardware thanks to emulation, because apparently anything is possible now - Windows Central - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:02:04 GMT
  1. PS5 games are now booting on Xbox hardware thanks to emulation, because apparently anything is possible now Windows Central
  2. Modders Are Making PlayStation 5 Games Playable On Xbox Series X SlashGear
  3. AI is the prime suspect in the PS5 jailbreak surge Mashable
  4. PS5 Jailbreak App "Overdrive" Allegedly Offers Free Games and DLC TechPowerUp
  5. PSBox: Jailbroken PS5 Runs Xbox Cloud Gaming [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Grand Theft Auto's Iconic Cover Design Only Exists Because Of 9/11 And Was Created At The Last Minute - Kotaku - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:02 GMT
  1. Grand Theft Auto's Iconic Cover Design Only Exists Because Of 9/11 And Was Created At The Last Minute Kotaku
  2. 25 Years Later, Dan Houser Recalls How GTA’s Iconic Cover Art Style Only Exists Because of 9/11 IGN
  3. Rockstar Co-Founder Looks Back at Making GTA 3, Bully & Other Classics 80 Level
  4. "He did that in about two evenings" - GTA 3's iconic cover art was actually a last-minute job that was changed because of 9/11, reveals writer and ex-Rockstar lead Dan Houser Eurogamer.net
  5. 11 Things Dan Houser Revealed About GTA and Rockstar History GTA BOOM
 
Apple HomePod Mini 2: Hands-On Impressions, Siri AI and More - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:48:42 GMT
We saw and heard Apple’s new HomePod mini today. Here’s what you should know.
 
Gears of War: E-Day takes the #1 spot on Xbox stores across the globe after becoming 2026’s second-largest Xbox launch - Windows Central - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:36:56 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day takes the #1 spot on Xbox stores across the globe after becoming 2026’s second-largest Xbox launch Windows Central
  2. Gears of War: E-Day sells 230K copies - by Rhys Elliott The Alinea Insight newsletter
  3. Poll: So, What Do You Think Of Gears Of War: E-Day? Pure Xbox
  4. The Gears Of War E-Day London Event Was A Blast Yahoo
  5. Alinea Estimates Gears of War: E-Day at 230,000 Sales, $37M Revenue A 90s Kid
 
Flock faces lawsuit after deputies allegedly used its cameras to retaliate against man who sued sheriff - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:22:00 GMT

Tyler Murkerson has named Flock, Coweta County, Sheriff Lenn Wood, two sheriff's office employees, and three unidentified operators in his lawsuit. It also seeks class-action status, representing people whose vehicles were searched by Georgia law enforcement without documented investigative justification.

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The ‘GTA 6’ PC Release Date Window Revealed, Says New Report - Forbes - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:19:41 GMT
  1. The ‘GTA 6’ PC Release Date Window Revealed, Says New Report Forbes
  2. 'GTA 6' on PC: What we know about the PC release Mashable
  3. Quick News: GTA6, Moana, Terminator, Miami Dark Horizons
  4. GTA 6 Is Reportedly Coming To PC In Early 2027 Engadget
  5. GTA 6 could come to PC as early as Q1 2027, report claims — January-March launch window a huge improvement over 18-month GTA V wait Tom's Hardware
 
DLSS 5 gets toned down for its Hogwarts Legacy debut next month - The Verge - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:55:45 GMT
  1. DLSS 5 gets toned down for its Hogwarts Legacy debut next month The Verge
  2. DLSS 5 Comes To Hogwarts Legacy & RTX Spark, Powered By 2X Faster Model NVIDIA
  3. Nvidia doubles DLSS 5 performance, reduces 4K VRAM usage by 20% with latest model — October update cuts footprint by 24% to roughly 118 million parameters Tom's Hardware
  4. Nvidia Brings DLSS 5 to Hogwarts Legacy, but Some Fans Can't Tell the Difference IGN
  5. NVIDIA Unveils "Preset C "DLSS Frame Generation with up to 35% Faster Generation TechPowerUp
 
Apple TV 4K Gains Onboard Mics and Better Processor, but Whoa, That Price - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:48:42 GMT
The fourth-gen Apple TV 4K is now three times the price of Roku’s top streamer.
 
The ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Filmmakers Terrified Bystanders With Their Monster Sounds - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The team behind director Takashi Yamazaki’s new film created their kaiju roars by setting up speakers on top of an outdoor dam. The people walking by weren’t prepared for what they heard.
 
Apple’s $299 HomeView Is Ready to Take Over Your Countertops and Walls - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:13:38 GMT
Apple’s new smart display and speaker marks the company’s Siri AI-ification of your home. Preorders are open now.
 
The traditional PC layout might not be the best: unusual GPU placement cuts temperatures by 17°C - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:06:00 GMT

The experiment was carried out by TrashBench, which used an Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080 inside a dual-chamber case. The cooling came from three side-intake fans, a rear exhaust, and a top-mounted 360mm CPU AIO.

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High-speed video reveals how honey bee stingers pump venom - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:03:45 GMT
Co-author: “The unique geometry of the valves is the key; they act as collapsible pistons" to deliver venom.
 
Apple Reboots Its Smart-Home Strategy With New Hardware and a ‘Home Collection’ - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I got an early glimpse of Apple’s biggest push into the smart home in years.
 
The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
With customizable “faces,” this 7-inch smart display is a unique hybrid between an iPhone and an Apple Watch.
 
Tiny11 Builder gets a GUI, making it easier to debloat Windows 11 - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:57:00 GMT
Tiny11 Builder now offers a graphical interface, making it easier to create stripped-down Windows 11 ISOs without the need for PowerShell scripts. Users can choose between Tiny11, the more aggressive Tiny11 Core, or custom removal of specific components. The latest release adds 26H2 compatibility, while retaining Turbo mode and support for resuming interrupted builds.
 
Bungie Drops Hint About ‘Destiny 1’ Remaster And PC Release - Forbes - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:51:55 GMT
  1. Bungie Drops Hint About ‘Destiny 1’ Remaster And PC Release Forbes
  2. Destiny 1 project, which aims to port the game to PC, seemingly gets a nod from Bungie boss Eurogamer.net
  3. Fans of Destiny 1 are trying to get the console game to work on PC – and earn a nod from Bungie Massively Overpowered
  4. COLUMN: Bungie finds future in 'Destiny' franchise The Lawton Constitution
  5. Destiny: is a remaster of the first game in the works? Instant Gaming News
 
What was the first mainstream computer to use USB as the only port for connecting peripherals? - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:25:00 GMT
Before USB was everywhere, one computer bet everything on it. Can you name it?
 
Casual game store Legacy Games is shutting down, purchases won’t be re-downloadable despite ‘keep forever’ slogan - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:10:19 GMT
Casual game store Legacy Games is shutting down, purchases won’t be re-downloadable despite ‘keep forever’ slogan Video Games ChronicleSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Review: Planet Zoo 2 (PS5) - Sublime Wildlife Management Sim Is Frontier at Its Finest - Push Square - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Review: Planet Zoo 2 (PS5) - Sublime Wildlife Management Sim Is Frontier at Its Finest Push Square
  2. Planet Zoo 2 Review IGN
  3. Best Animals For Breeding in Planet Zoo 2 Insider Gaming
  4. Planet Zoo 2 Update 1.0.4 Fixes DLSS, Key Bindings and Franchise Mode Issues GameWatcher
  5. Planet Zoo 2 already gets a patch and breaks its predecessor’s record on Steam Instant Gaming News
 
Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI - BBC - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:42:11 GMT
  1. Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI BBC
  2. Epic Games Delays Disney Project, Asks Developers to Use More AI Bloomberg.com
  3. Epic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model Ars Technica
  4. 'No More Handwritten Code': Epic Games Goes All-in on AI for Game Development ExtremeTech
  5. Fortnite’s Epic Games Goes All In On AI, Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud Forbes
 
40 Gifts Under $100 That Will Delight Any Tech Enthusiast (2026) - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Score a great gift for everyone on your list without breaking the bank. Every one of these gifts comes WIRED-recommended.
 
Some AI researchers are taking up smoking because they believe artificial intelligence will cure cancer - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:17:00 GMT

Sankar made his claim during an interview on CBS's Face the Nation on Sunday. The exec talked about Pascal's quote of how there is a God-shaped vacuum, or hole, in the heart of every person, and how many AI workers in Silicon Valley had filled that hole with the machine...

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Rockstar Officially Comments on GTA 6's Release Date - GameRant - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:14 GMT
  1. Rockstar Officially Comments on GTA 6's Release Date GameRant
  2. 'GTA 6': Is PS5 Pro the best way to experience the game at launch? Mashable
  3. GTA 6 release time, preload date, download size and editions GAMINGbible
  4. Grand Theft Auto VI may get a 60 FPS mode even on the base PlayStation 5 GameGPU
  5. Rockstar officially commented on the GTA VI release date iXBT.games
 
30 Best Tech Books to Gift in 2026: Biographies, Startup Histories, Exposés - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Give the techie in your life access to the inner workings of the companies and characters shaping Big Tech.
 
Wikipedians Believed AI Would Come and Go. They Were Wrong - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
In a world of AI Overviews, Wikipedia usage declines. But the real loss may be far more existential than website traffic.
 
Survey shows Google's recent Gemini downgrade isn't going down well - Android Authority - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:32:00 GMT
  1. Survey shows Google's recent Gemini downgrade isn't going down well Android Authority
  2. Google is gutting free Gemini features, now I have every reason to ditch it Android Police
  3. Your Google Subscription Just Lost Most Of Its Value BGR
  4. Wait, is Google Gemini really getting 'dumber'? Android Authority
  5. Free Gemini users now on ‘Auto’ models as app adds thinking levels 9to5Google
 
Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Has a Unique Perspective on Daddy Issues - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, agreed to be interviewed immediately.
 
Thinking of upgrading your Charge 6? The $179 Fitbit Edge has a major dealbreaker - Android Authority - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. Thinking of upgrading your Charge 6? The $179 Fitbit Edge has a major dealbreaker Android Authority
  2. Google Fitbit Edge: Our all-new smartest fitness tracker ever blog.google
  3. Fitbit Edge May Be the Sweet Spot for Smartwatch Noncommittals CNET
  4. Google Debuts $180 Fitbit Edge Tracker in Continued Health Push Bloomberg.com
  5. Google announces the Fitbit Edge, a middle ground between Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air Ars Technica
 
AMD's RDNA 5 graphics cards tipped to arrive in late 2027 - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:18:00 GMT

The information comes from Kepler_L2, who has a long history of correctly predicting graphics card releases. The leaker previously said RDNA 5 would land in 2027. Now, the timeframe has been narrowed to the second half of the year.

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The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Has Poured Millions Into Nevada Shell Companies - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Backed by Silicon Valley titans, Leading the Future has raised huge sums to promote pro-AI candidates on both side of the aisle.
 
5 Of The Best Official Gaming Consoles You Can Buy With Built-In Old-School Games - SlashGear - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT
5 Of The Best Official Gaming Consoles You Can Buy With Built-In Old-School Games SlashGear
 
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)? - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I’ve tested every single Kindle, from Paperwhite and Colorsoft to the new aluminum models. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
 
6 Best Coffee Grinders Based on Particle Analysis and Tasting (2026) - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:02:00 GMT
We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.
 
What Flock Actually Costs Cities Across the Country - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
WIRED examined contracts from over two dozen cities and towns that shed light on how Flock’s pricing and business model functions, and how it stacks up against its peers.
 
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.
 
Squarespace Promo Codes: 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
Lego Promo Code | 20% Off October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get the best deals on your favorite building sets, from free shipping over $35 to exclusive gifts with purchase using a Lego coupon code.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this October 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
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.
 
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.
 
I HATE To Break It To You, But If You Recognize Any Of These 32 Pictures, You Are Officially Ancient - BuzzFeed - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:11:09 GMT
I HATE To Break It To You, But If You Recognize Any Of These 32 Pictures, You Are Officially Ancient BuzzFeed
 
39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:54:35 GMT
As of Friday, state health officials reported 1,136 cases across 41 counties.
 
Epic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:59:50 GMT
"No more hand-written code" or AI-free art for delayed Marvel/Star Wars shooter.
 
Beats Reveals How to Buy Pokemon Portable Pill Speaker: Gotta Hear ‘Em All - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:53:21 GMT
Pikachu, we see you.
 
The Atari 800XL is back as a $220 retro machine with a real keyboard, HDMI, and a working cartridge slot - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:36:00 GMT

Atari's latest foray into retro gaming is The 800XL, a "faithful" recreation of the original 800XL 8-bit computer first released in November 1983. The 25 built-in games should provide enough thrills for Atari aficionados. The machine also offers wider compatibility and expansion options for both commercial and homebrew Atari software.

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After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man's Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:26:14 GMT
You can get a universe in your pocket if you have an iPhone 11 or later.
 
M6 MacBook Pro: Three new upgrades launching later this month - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:23:00 GMT
  1. M6 MacBook Pro: Three new upgrades launching later this month 9to5Mac
  2. Touchscreen MacBook is set to launch on October 27 Macworld
  3. Apple Set to Debut Touch-Screen MacBook and New iPad Mini in Late October Bloomberg.com
  4. The latest MacBook Ultra rumors: OLED display, pricing, release date Mashable
  5. OLED Gains Momentum as Notebook Display Market Shifts Toward Premium Technologies Counterpoint Research
 
Open-source project moves one step closer to letting you run PlayStation 5 games natively on PC - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:28:00 GMT

AnyPS5 has successfully decoded the GPU instruction set used by the PS5's "Oberon" SoC, which pairs an 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU with a custom RDNA 2 GPU. The developers note, however, that only instructions recognized by the decoder were counted, while decoded opcodes absent from AMD's public list were not.

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Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii releases game he says he made with AI in about 30 minutes - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:49:25 GMT
  1. Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii releases game he says he made with AI in about 30 minutes GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Dragon Quest's creator made a game with AI in 30 minutes, and it’s a bit of a wake-up call Creative Bloq
  3. The latest game from the creator of Dragon Quest was made in ‘about 30 minutes’ with AI Video Games Chronicle
  4. Dragon Quest Creator Has a New Game, but It's AI-Generated Polygon.com
  5. Dragon Quest creator continues love affair with AI as he releases a game he generated in 30 minutes Yahoo Tech
 
WHO report on Russian lab worker death highlights "key uncertainty" - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:46:43 GMT
Without a cause of death, it's unclear if Russia's precautions were the right ones.
 
Vibe coder brings PS2 game disc support to jailbroken PS5 consoles - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:01:00 GMT

PlayStation 2 emulation is alive and well, even on the latest PlayStation 5 models. A vibe-coding enthusiast recently demonstrated the trend by sharing a new PS2-based "experience" that can allegedly run original PlayStation 2 games directly from the PS5's Blu-ray drive. Needless to say, the recently released PS5SX2 emulator largely...

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Hackers hit European supermarket refrigeration systems, spoiling food and forcing stores to dump stock - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:19:00 GMT

A spokesperson for the supermarket chain told Bloomberg that attackers infiltrated controls for the cooling systems and activated the defrost mode, which heated them to 50 degrees Celsius, or 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Roughly six hours passed before employees noticed. By that time, all of the food in the coolers had been ruined.

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Police are using AI to locate homes from a single interior photo, and even a picture of a washing machine can be enough - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:38:00 GMT

The tool, which is called Raven, is being used by the Los Angeles Police Department and Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO), reports 404 Media. Made by a company called Graylark Technologies, Raven had been called GeoSpy before its new home-identification features were added.

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Police are using AI to locate homes from a single interior photo, and even a picture of a washing machine can be enough - TechSpot - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:38:00 GMT
  1. Police are using AI to locate homes from a single interior photo, and even a picture of a washing machine can be enough TechSpot
  2. AI Company Lets Cops Pinpoint Specific Houses Based on a Single Interior Photo 404 Media
  3. AI geolocation tool Raven finds geolocates apartments from one photo Cybernews
  4. US police have been given an AI tool that can identify a house by a single photo of its interior Mezha
  5. American police received an AI tool that identifies a home from a single interior photo Наша Ніва
 
Nvidia may be killing off the RTX 5090 as AI chips take priority over gaming GPUs - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:59:00 GMT

According to MEGAsizeGPU, Nvidia has "confirmed" that the GB202 chip will not be used to build new RTX 5090 cards anymore. All future GB202 supplies are going to be exclusively used to make more RTX Pro Blackwell-based models, the leaker later confirmed with a new tweet.

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California sues major 3D-printing filament maker over claims it deliberately catered to ghost gun enthusiasts - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:34:00 GMT

The complaint, which was filed on October 5 in San Diego County Superior Court, acknowledges that 3D printing filament is not illegal. However, it alleges that Polymaker intentionally marketed its product toward ghost gun aficionados so they could turn its filament into a regulated "firearm precursor part."

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Nikon photography contest winner loses title after scientists spot telltale signs of AI-generated footage - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Nikon's 16th annual Small World in Motion contest is open to any movie or digital time-lapse photography taken through the microscope.

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An engineer built a Flock-like camera to detect police cars, says officers visited him afterward - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Anthony Sistilli described Peel Regional Police's visit last month in a YouTube video that he recently posted. His project uses automatic license plate recognition, or ALPR – the technology police use to record passing vehicles and search for them later. But Sistilli designed his camera to pick out police vehicles...

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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.
 
BF6 Lands on Xbox Game Pass While Clair Obscur Gets Gommaged in October - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:04:13 GMT
Bluey’s Happy Snaps is also coming to Game Pass soon to put a smile on your face.
 
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.
 
Discovering the value of humanistic inquiry - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:10:00 GMT
Students in MIT’s Concourse program delve deeply into the human condition, debate challenging questions, and learn to develop judgment about issues that can’t be quantified.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Computational tools for society’s most complex challenges - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Associate Professor Cathy Wu uses reinforcement learning to help map out improvements to transportation and other multifaceted systems.
 
Documenting the tech worker movement - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Writing as a participant and researcher, PhD student JS Tan SM ’22 has co-authored a new book about the rise of tech worker protests and the employer backlash that followed.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
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.
 
Battery Replacement Has Gotten Pricier for Apple’s Latest iPhone 18 Pro Models - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:46:49 GMT
Most phone batteries degrade faster than we want them to.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
Fix Your Home Humidity and Dry Air Issues With A Smart Thermostat - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Don’t let dry air or humidity issues trouble your home this winter. Here’s how smart thermostats can help.
 
“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.
 
You Can Turn Off AI on Your Google Account, but at a Cost. Here’s What You Lose - CNET Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:00:03 GMT
Sick of Gemini invading your Google account? There’s a fix for that, but there’s also a cost.