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Cat Wu, who left Anthropic last week, says she is joining OpenAI to lead product manangement for core products; Wu was the product lead for Claude Code (Stephen Council/Business Insider) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:20:01 GMT

Stephen Council / Business Insider:
Cat Wu, who left Anthropic last week, says she is joining OpenAI to lead product manangement for core products; Wu was the product lead for Claude Code — Cat Wu, who left Anthropic last week after becoming one of the company's highest-profile product managers, is joining OpenAI. She announced the news on X.
 
Sources: Goldman Sachs and Apollo are in talks with investors to sell portions of SpaceX's ~$40B chip financing, asking some for up to $500M before syndication (Carmen Arroyo/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:10:04 GMT

Carmen Arroyo / Bloomberg:
Sources: Goldman Sachs and Apollo are in talks with investors to sell portions of SpaceX's ~$40B chip financing, asking some for up to $500M before syndication — Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Apollo Global Management Inc. are in talks with Wall Street investors to start selling portions …

 
‘You Can See Everything’ … in Space? A24 Sends Elizabeth Holmes Doc to ISS - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:55:24 GMT
Nathan Fielder’s documentary about the former Theranos CEO will screen for astronauts in outer space.
 
Sources: Anthropic and AP struck a licensing deal just before the midterms, marking the first time Anthropic paid a digital news publisher to license content (Mark Stenberg/Adweek) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:55:01 GMT

Mark Stenberg / Adweek:
Sources: Anthropic and AP struck a licensing deal just before the midterms, marking the first time Anthropic paid a digital news publisher to license content — The arrangement marks the first time the artificial intelligence firm has paid a digital news publisher to license its content
 
OpenAI launches Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, saying it generates images 50% faster, and adds animated GIF creation from prompts or photos (Emma Roth/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:40:01 GMT

Emma Roth / The Verge:
OpenAI launches Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, saying it generates images 50% faster, and adds animated GIF creation from prompts or photos — You can use ChatGPT to edit a GIF's animation speed and individual frames. … ChatGPT can now create GIFs using a prompt or a photo uploaded to the AI chatbot.
 
Data Center Backers Suffer Near-Total Midterm Defeats Across the Country - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:17:41 GMT
More than 40 voting initiatives yielded almost nothing but resistance to data-center projects.
 
Sources: Google DeepMind spinout Isomorphic Labs is in talks to raise ~$5B at a ~$50B valuation; the AI drug discovery startup last raised $2.1B in May (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:15:03 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Google DeepMind spinout Isomorphic Labs is in talks to raise ~$5B at a ~$50B valuation; the AI drug discovery startup last raised $2.1B in May — Alphabet Inc.'s Isomorphic Labs is in talks to raise roughly $5 billion in new funds to support its efforts to use artificial intelligence …

 
Rumor: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds datamine leaks Year 2 characters - Nintendo Everything - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:07:35 GMT
  1. Rumor: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds datamine leaks Year 2 characters Nintendo Everything
  2. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two begins today with Duel Mode, new characters, gadgets and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. SONIC RACING: CROSSWORLDS VERSION 2.0.0 PATCH NOTES SEGA
  4. Popular PS5 Sonic Game Gets New Modes & Sega Vehicles in New DLC AOL.com
  5. RUMOR: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds datamine might point to even more Year 2 characters GoNintendo
 
Scientists Build Biocomputer That Runs on Bacteria to Solve Hard Problems - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:53:08 GMT
The study relied on the bacterium E. coli and V. natriegens to run the calculations.
 
Data center shares fall as investors expect slower AI buildout after Democrats win Congress; Hut 8 drops 23%, IREN 11%, Core Scientific 10%, Applied Digital 7% (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:01 GMT

Reuters:
Data center shares fall as investors expect slower AI buildout after Democrats win Congress; Hut 8 drops 23%, IREN 11%, Core Scientific 10%, Applied Digital 7% — Wall Street closed sharply higher on Wednesday as Democrats' sweeping midterm election victory eased political uncertainty …

 
The Blue Wave Has Tech Bros Scrambling for Data Centers in Space - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:13:14 GMT
After Democrats won big in Texas and other AI infrastructure hot spots on Tuesday, data center enthusiasts looked for comfort in low Earth orbit.
 
Figma reports Q3 revenue up 43% YoY to $391.4M, above est., gross margin of 80%, below 81% est., and lifts its 2026 revenue outlook; FIG drops 6%+ after hours (Deborah Mary Sophia/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:00:54 GMT

Deborah Mary Sophia / Reuters:
Figma reports Q3 revenue up 43% YoY to $391.4M, above est., gross margin of 80%, below 81% est., and lifts its 2026 revenue outlook; FIG drops 6%+ after hours — Figma (FIG.N) is leaning on cashing in on its AI features through credits and using its first-party model to power tasks …

 
Snap has more than 30 million paid subscribers across Snapchat+ and other plans - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:55:57 GMT
Power users seem more than willing to pay for AI-powered effects.
 
Nintendo's biggest ROM chip supplier is bowing out of the business - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:47:51 GMT
And what that could mean for physical Switch game costs.
 
The tech memory shortage comes for Nintendo's cartridge supply chain - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:47:51 GMT
  1. The tech memory shortage comes for Nintendo's cartridge supply chain Ars Technica
  2. Nintendo ROM chip supplier Macronix quits to focus on chips for AI data centers, reports indicate — Game-Key cards may increase as large game storage chips become more expensive Tom's Hardware
  3. Nintendo’s Switch 2 Game Card Situation Just Became Dire Gizmodo
  4. Nintendo Switch and Switch 2’s main cartridge producer will no longer create game carts due to ongoing memory crisis FRVR
  5. Nintendo is losing a Switch cartridge supplier The Verge
 
Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:26:49 GMT
Researchers say group may have been Kremlin-sponsored in search of diplomatic targets.
 
Uranium cubes reveal why the German nuclear project failed - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:56:29 GMT
"Our calculations suggest Heisenberg significantly underestimated the materials required."
 
Snap reports Q3 revenue up 14% YoY to $1.72B, in line with est., and DAUs up 4% to 495M, vs. 499M est.; SNAP drops 10%+ after hours (Spencer Soper/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:40:00 GMT

Spencer Soper / Bloomberg:
Snap reports Q3 revenue up 14% YoY to $1.72B, in line with est., and DAUs up 4% to 495M, vs. 499M est.; SNAP drops 10%+ after hours — Snap Inc. fell after the company reported third-quarter ad revenue and user growth that missed estimates, with Chief Executive Officer Evan Spiegel acknowledging that …

 
VMware releases vSphere Express for virtualization on up to 128 cores - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:38:49 GMT
“We started listening to a lot of our lower-end customers," VMware exec says.
 
Arm reports Q2 revenue up 27% YoY to $1.44B, vs. $1.38B est., royalty revenue up 8% to $670M, vs. $720.8M est., and licensing revenue up 50% to $773M (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:31:03 GMT

Reuters:
Arm reports Q2 revenue up 27% YoY to $1.44B, vs. $1.38B est., royalty revenue up 8% to $670M, vs. $720.8M est., and licensing revenue up 50% to $773M — Arm Holdings (O9Ty.F), beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by higher royalty payments and licensing fees …

 
Qualcomm reports Q4 revenue down 8% YoY to $10.3B, vs. $10.1B est., and handsets revenue down 26% to $5.14B, vs. $5.25B est.; QCOM drops 5%+ after hours (Ian King/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:31:03 GMT

Ian King / Bloomberg:
Qualcomm reports Q4 revenue down 8% YoY to $10.3B, vs. $10.1B est., and handsets revenue down 26% to $5.14B, vs. $5.25B est.; QCOM drops 5%+ after hours — Qualcomm Revenue Will Shift Away From Handsets, CFRA's Zino Says — Video Player is loading. — Unmute — Current Time 0:00 Loaded: 19.75% Playback Rate
 
AMD's record quarter: Data center business doubles, while gaming craters - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:29:46 GMT
AMD's gaming revenue fell 40 percent in an otherwise record $13.4 billion quarter.
 
‘We Have No Shared Reality’: Two Political Influencers on the Future of Politics Online - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:04:05 GMT
Kat Abughazaleh and CJ Pearson spoke at WIRED World Fair on Wednesday about the influence of social media on politics following Tuesday’s midterm elections.
 
Google Maps update makes the app fully iPhone Duo compatible - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:02:02 GMT
  1. Google Maps update makes the app fully iPhone Duo compatible - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Google Maps Updated to Fully Support iPhone Duo Displays MacRumors
  3. What Google Maps looks like on both iPhone Duo displays, after upgrade AppleInsider
  4. Google Maps Update Finally Uses Both Screens on Apple iPhone Duo Android Headlines
 
It’s DOOM - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:00:47 GMT
Dirt cheap toy cameras have long been a target for the curious camera hacker, and we’ve seen plenty of lens swaps and other hardware hacks. Until now their internals have …read more
 
Cult Phone-Maker Nothing’s Mystery Screenless AI Device Is Coming Next Month - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:00:45 GMT
Nothing CEO Carl Pei believes your work tools can be cool too. He’s building one to prove it.
 
Big Tech claims voters’ AI backlash is “anti-Trump” not “anti-tech” - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:55:50 GMT
Tech industry in denial as US overwhelmingly votes to restrict AI, data centers.
 
Meta raised €9B from its debut euro bond sale that drew a record €53B of orders, paying ~1.4x the risk premium Alphabet offered for similar bonds this week (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:50:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Meta raised €9B from its debut euro bond sale that drew a record €53B of orders, paying ~1.4x the risk premium Alphabet offered for similar bonds this week — Meta Platforms Inc. raised €9 billion from a debut euro debt bond sale that drew a record €53 billion of orders …

 
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Didn’t Really Impact the Midterms - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:41:29 GMT
Leading the Future, backed by Silicon Valley’s biggest billionaires, had a war chest of $100 million and an aggressive stance against AI regulation. All of it didn’t add up to much on Tuesday night.
 
After Texas' blue wave, what happens to Elon Musk and SpaceX? - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:36:05 GMT
"Data centers in space looking pretty appealing right now."
 
Pangram expands its AI detection tools to video and images - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:28:18 GMT
The company behind the widely used tool for AI text is moving into more kinds of AI slop.
 
‘Blade Runner 2099’ Shows the ‘Silver Linings’ of a Replicant Takeover - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:24:14 GMT
Showrunner Silka Luisa and star Hunter Schafer want their series, Blade Runner 2099, to show the benefits of a post-revolution world.
 
Disneyland Is Training a Class of AI Robot Interns - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:13:45 GMT
From Pixar robots to help you park your car to droids roaming Star Wars land, physical AI is popping up all over Disneyland.
 
Sources: Apple cut some engineers' daily AI spending cap to $200 from $300 and plans cuts to as little as $100, as cost cutting stokes staff fears of layoffs (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:10:01 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple cut some engineers' daily AI spending cap to $200 from $300 and plans cuts to as little as $100, as cost cutting stokes staff fears of layoffs — Apple Inc. is reducing employee budgets for artificial intelligence usage as part of a cost-cutting effort, even as the company seeks …

 
Google Is Forcing AI Overviews in Classrooms. Schools Are Searching for a Way Out - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:06:21 GMT
Google is tying up AI Overviews with traditional search, angering parents and educators who worry that easy, machine-generated answers are leaving kids less capable.
 
Xbox is testing two new controller options for Cloud Gaming - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:04:21 GMT
The Nano Controller is adopting a Google Stadia trick.
 
Galaxy S27: New Upgrades Confirm Samsung’s Release Plans - Forbes - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:58:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27: New Upgrades Confirm Samsung’s Release Plans Forbes
  2. Exclusive: Samsung improves Privacy Display for Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra SamMobile
  3. I Held the Galaxy S27 Ultra Before Samsung Announced It, and One Change Stands Out Android Headlines
  4. Galaxy S27 series chipset details leak with a surprising entry for the Pro Notebookcheck
  5. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra's dummy unit surfaces - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Next year’s iPhone Pro redesign gets new update from leaker - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:52:00 GMT
  1. Next year’s iPhone Pro redesign gets new update from leaker 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 20 Pro Max Leak Points to 6,000mAh Battery, 200MP Camera, and 2nm Chips Geeky Gadgets
  3. iPhone 20 or iPhone XX May Keep a Smaller Dynamic Island as Under-Display Camera Quality Falls Short zeera wireless
  4. iPhone 20 Pro: Everything we know about Apple’s rumored 2027 redesign The Apple Post
  5. iPhone 20 Pro Max Leak: Huge Battery Change Coming Esquire India
 
Filing: AMD will pay ~$2.9B in cash and stock for AI chip startup Taalas, with $1.4B dependent on unspecified conditions; the deal was announced in August (Murad Hemmadi/Globe and Mail) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:45:48 GMT

Murad Hemmadi / Globe and Mail:
Filing: AMD will pay ~$2.9B in cash and stock for AI chip startup Taalas, with $1.4B dependent on unspecified conditions; the deal was announced in August — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD-Q said Wednesday that it will pay about US$2.9-billion for Toronto-based semiconductor startup Taalas Inc. …

 
Apple says it will check iCloud items shared to "Anyone with the link" for "harmful content" in 27.3 OS versions, and may delete the content or disable accounts (Ryan Christoffel/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:35:03 GMT

Ryan Christoffel / 9to5Mac:
Apple says it will check iCloud items shared to “Anyone with the link” for “harmful content” in 27.3 OS versions, and may delete the content or disable accounts — iOS 27.3 adds lots of new iPhone features, and it also makes a change to how public iCloud links work …

 
Knives Are Out in the White House - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:32:01 GMT
From top officials like Pete Hegseth to White House aides to right-wing pundits, the race is on to find someone besides Donald Trump to blame for the Republicans’ catastrophic losses.
 
Alligator-Shaped Xbox Will Be Snapped Up by One Gamer - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:31:31 GMT
This iconic Florida critter appears to have swallowed an Xbox just a couple of weeks before the release of GTA 6.
 
Making a Wax Motor for Micrometer-Level Control - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:30:11 GMT
Although not very glamorous, wax motors are a fairly common type of linear actuator. They use the thermal response of waxes and the resulting volumetric expansion or reduction to create …read more
 
PlayStation’s Massive Black Friday 2026 Sale Is Live Now And Filled With Big Deals On PS5 Games - Kotaku - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:30:06 GMT
  1. PlayStation’s Massive Black Friday 2026 Sale Is Live Now And Filled With Big Deals On PS5 Games Kotaku
  2. PlayStation Store’s Black Friday Deals 2026 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Best early Black Friday PlayStation deals 2026: Up to 75% off PS5, PS4, and PS VR2 games Mashable
  4. PlayStation’s Black Friday Sale Is Live – But You Might Want to Hold Off for Better Deals Later IGN
  5. PlayStation Store Black Friday Sale Now Live, Discounts the Latest Games MP1st
 
Mentees, colleagues, friends share remembrances of Susumu Tonegawa - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:25:00 GMT
To remember the longtime professor, lab members, alumni, colleagues, and other well-wishers gathered with members of his family in MIT Building 46 and online.
 
Hugging Face’s CEO Says His P(Doom) Is ‘Close to Zero’ - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:16:25 GMT
“Most of the risk is actually created by a couple of players building behind closed doors,” Clément Delangue said of the need for open source AI.
 
Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:08:23 GMT
Cruz and Trump seem to have no plans to fill FCC's empty Democratic seat.
 
Cheap Android TV boxes came with malware, and Google says the manufacturer was behind it - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:06:00 GMT

The backdoor was discovered in the firmware of multiple Videostrong devices, such as the Mecool KTI, as well as several white-label Android TV boxes. Seattle-based cybersecurity and fraud intelligence research group Synthient, which worked with Google to analyze the malware, claims it identified at least 182 different device models that...

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Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games - The Verge - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games The Verge
  2. Preview Two New Ways to Play with XBOX Cloud Gaming XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox Nano Controller Review: This Cute, Portable Controller Presses Most of the Right Buttons CNET
  4. Xbox Announces Two New Methods To Play Games Through The Cloud Pure Xbox
  5. Xbox Is Testing Two New Controller Options For Cloud Gaming Engadget
 
Google’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off - The Verge - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off The Verge
  2. My Favorite Android Phones Are on Sale WIRED
  3. Pixel 11 Black Friday Deals: Google And Samsung Slash Prices Early Forbes
  4. The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and Fold just hit an all-time low price weeks ahead of Black Friday 9to5Google
  5. Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a brilliant iPhone Duo alternative at a new record high discount PhoneArena
 
Meta acquires Conductor, which lets developers run multiple AI coding agents in parallel; CEO Charlie Holtz says the team will join Meta Superintelligence Labs (Madison Mills/Axios) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:50:00 GMT

Madison Mills / Axios:
Meta acquires Conductor, which lets developers run multiple AI coding agents in parallel; CEO Charlie Holtz says the team will join Meta Superintelligence Labs — Meta has acquired Conductor, an AI coding startup that lets software engineers manage multiple coding agents simultaneously …

 
Nintendo's main Switch cartridge supplier is leaving the ROM business - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:39:08 GMT
This is potentially terrible news for those who love physical media.
 
Google Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro XL Sale: Save Up to $350 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:27:19 GMT
Upgrade to the smartest Android smartphones. Google’s latest Pixel 11 phones are all on sale at their lowest prices to date, well ahead of Black Friday.
 
TeamGroup warns the memory shortage has not reached its peak yet - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:22:00 GMT

TeamGroup recently shared financial results for its latest quarter. Beyond the soaring figures and shifting market trends, the report highlights the worrisome direction the entire chip industry is heading toward. As it turns out, the worst of the memory shortage is still to come.

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The Lawyer Holding Big Tech Accountable by ‘Beating the Tar Out of Them’ in Court - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:21:26 GMT
Mark Lanier led the first social media addiction case to go to trial, winning a verdict against Meta and Google in March. It’s just the beginning.
 
Microsoft Teams Hack Report Shows Old-School Attacks Are Still a Thing - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:19:59 GMT
By impersonating help desk personnel, hackers were able to infiltrate corporate systems.
 
Football Manager, Warhammer Survivors and More Land on Xbox Game Pass Soon - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:08:32 GMT
Xbox Game Pass Essential subscribers get a few more games this month, too.
 
From Germanium to Diamond: the Many Shapes of Semiconductors - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:51 GMT
Germanium diode
It seems fair to say that semiconductor technology has been one of the most influential inventions in human history. Practically overnight it turned human technology from being large, cumbersome and …read more
 
People say they want small smartphones—the Enough Phone will put that to the test - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:40 GMT
  1. People say they want small smartphones—the Enough Phone will put that to the test Ars Technica
  2. Small Phones Have Vanished. Enough Phone Wants to Bring Them Back WIRED
  3. ‘Enough Phone’ is an Android phone roughly the size of iPhone 13 Mini, launching in 2027 9to5Google
  4. Miss Small Phones? The 5.3-Inch 'Enough Phone' Will Try To Fill the Void PCMag
  5. This tiny Android phone promises Android 17 and five years of OS updates Android Authority
 
People say they want small smartphones—the Enough Phone will put that to the test - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:40 GMT
It won't win the specs race, but it will actually fit in your hand.
 
Square Enix Plans More New Games Over Remakes, Kitase Says - IGN - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Square Enix Plans More New Games Over Remakes, Kitase Says IGN
 
Small Phones Have Vanished. Enough Phone Wants to Bring Them Back - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT
As flagship smartphones balloon in size, the Enough Phone offers a 5.3-inch handset. Choose between stock Android or an anti-distraction operating system.
 
ChatGPT will now make you animated GIFs - The Verge - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. ChatGPT will now make you animated GIFs The Verge
  2. OpenAI Launches Images 2.6 with Faster Generation and GIF Creation Blockchain News
  3. Images 2.6 vs Ideogram 4.5: Why the Specialist Costs More OrcaRouter
  4. OpenAI rolls out Images 2.6 globally across ChatGPT and Codex Crypto Briefing
  5. ChatGPT Images 2.6: Specs, Benchmarks, Pricing and Comparisons Kingy AI
 
God of War Laufey is delayed until May 20 - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:50:47 GMT
Santa Monica Studio will use the extra time to push the game "to its fullest potential."
 
macOS 27.3 Brings Live Activities to Macs Without Dynamic Island - MacRumors - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:40:27 GMT
  1. macOS 27.3 Brings Live Activities to Macs Without Dynamic Island MacRumors
  2. Now you can make your MacBook Pro look like the touch PROLED and save £2,900 Yahoo Tech
  3. Mac Users Can Now Preview Markdown Files Without Opening an App Analytics Insight
  4. Apple Seeds First macOS Golden Gate 27.3 Beta to Developers for Testing MacTrast
  5. Apple Releases First RCs For macOS Sequoia 15.8.3 And Tahoe 26.7.3 The Mac Observer
 
Redditor uses AI to get Switch games running natively on Apple TV - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:15:09 GMT
The TVPort project is another example of people using Claude Code to bring software to other platforms
 
Bluetooth is going to get a lot faster in 2027 - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:14:21 GMT
Bluetooth HDT's rollout will benefit a wide range of wireless devices and how they communicate.
 
God of War Laufey delayed until May - The Verge - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:10:31 GMT
  1. God of War Laufey delayed until May The Verge
  2. God Of War Laufey Delayed To May Game Informer
  3. Malfoid Ch 14, God of War Delay, Hasan Calls For Asmongold Imprisonment - Fandom Pulse Daily Briefing Fandom Pulse
  4. God of War Laufey Has Been Delayed IGN
  5. God of War Laufey Slips From February 16 to May 20, 2027, Leaving a Q1 Window Crowded by the GTA VI Fallout Wccftech
 
Elon Musk spent nearly $500 million on the midterms and lost big-time - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:01:10 GMT
This was the Cybertruck of elections.
 
SpaceX Starship Will Need To Re-Fuel 22 Times In Space To Make It To The Moon - Jalopnik - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:57:34 GMT
  1. SpaceX Starship Will Need To Re-Fuel 22 Times In Space To Make It To The Moon Jalopnik
  2. Do we know how many Starship launches SpaceX will need to get NASA astronauts to the moon? No. Will its refuelling plan be simple? Also no. Space
  3. How many refuelings does Starship need for the Moon? A NASA panel member says 22, Musk 6 to 8 Nacionale
  4. Starship Moon Launch [2026]: Is the 6-8 Claim True? shattered.io
  5. NASA Outlines Artemis IV Starship Refueling Architecture as Launch Estimates Vary SatNews Publishers
 
The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:56:17 GMT
From high-profile Senate races to local rezoning initiatives, data centers and their supporters did miserably on the ballot in the 2026 midterms.
 
I tried Apple’s Siri Recaps. They’re surprisingly useful — and a little unsettling - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:51:35 GMT
  1. I tried Apple’s Siri Recaps. They’re surprisingly useful — and a little unsettling TechCrunch
  2. Here’s what it’s like to use Audio Intelligence on the Apple Watch The Verge
  3. Apple's Upcoming watchOS 27 Beta Will Enable Siri Recap And Live Rewind Audio Features Engadget
  4. Apple Watch Always-Listening AI Features Roll Out to Select Users Gizmodo
  5. Apple Watch Automatically Identifies Songs Playing Around You MacRumors
 
‘You Don’t Put Your Head in the Sand for 4 Years’: Colossal CEO Ben Lamm on Working With Trump - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:43:35 GMT
The company’s cofounder recently convinced the Trump administration to support an initiative to gather DNA samples from endangered species.
 
Amazon Deals of the Day: Forget the iPhone Duo, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is $300 Off - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:41:37 GMT
Plus, score more record-low prices on smart home tech like an indoor security cam and a robot vacuum.
 
Anker’s new window-mounted camera monitors the outside of your home from within it - The Verge - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:36:21 GMT
  1. Anker’s new window-mounted camera monitors the outside of your home from within it The Verge
  2. Anker eufy Launches SoloCam E50, Bringing Dual 4K Cameras and 12x Hybrid Zoom to Outdoor Security MacSources
  3. Anker Eufy Window Camera E10 Launches With 2.5K Video And 24/7 Recording MacSources
 
Stuffing an Xbox inside an alligator is the most Florida way ever to promote GTA VI - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:35:00 GMT

In an effort to create the most Florida thing ever, Microsoft commissioned creature animatronics specialists John Nolan Studio to build the Xbox Series X-Bite. Imagine an alligator swallowed an Xbox Series X whole, and you've got the idea.

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MacBook Neo 2 is coming, and Apple reportedly expects a massive hit - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:33:00 GMT
  1. MacBook Neo 2 is coming, and Apple reportedly expects a massive hit 9to5Mac
  2. Apple is reportedly doubling orders for a new MacBook Neo AppleInsider
  3. Apple Reportedly Targets 16 Million MacBook Neo Units in 2027 Yahoo Finance
  4. Apple MacBook Neo 2 expected to attract 100% more buyers with RAM upgrade Notebookcheck
  5. A Cheaper MacBook Is Coming and It Looks Wildly Different ShiftDelete.Net
 
Using a Cheap DC Motor to Make a Go-Kart Go - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:30:32 GMT
Where Archimedes said that he could move the Earth given a large enough lever and a suitable fulcrum, [Current Concept] decided that he could give his own spin on this …read more
 
Nintendo Switch 2 Homebrew Is ‘Very Close to an Amazing Era,’ Says Modder Behind a 60 FPS Mario & Luigi: Brothership Mod - Wccftech - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:07:25 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch 2 Homebrew Is ‘Very Close to an Amazing Era,’ Says Modder Behind a 60 FPS Mario & Luigi: Brothership Mod Wccftech
  2. Redditor Uses AI To Get Switch Games Running Natively On Apple TV Engadget
  3. 'Super Mario Odyssey' Can Now Run on Apple TV Thanks to AI MacRumors
  4. Nintendo tried to kill Switch emulation, but the PC is running Switch 2 games now Adafruit
  5. NVIDIA DLSS 5 In Mario Kart World Shows A Glimpse Of The Future, As Nintendo Switch 2 Emulated Game Looks Almost Like An Animated Movie Wccftech
 
Voters Set $400 Million of Elon Musk’s Money on Fire - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:06:12 GMT
Elon Musk almost single-handedly funded the Republican midterms push. But of every traceable dollar Musk put into races that have been decided, more than 99 cents went to a race he lost.
 
Binance says hackers who stole billions in crypto spent months planning heist - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:06:03 GMT
Techniques included laptop infections, compromised internal tooling, and fake job interviews.
 
US export restrictions on China threaten SK Hynix's plans to build $45 billion worth of chip plants in New York - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:54:00 GMT

Two people told Reuters that Solidigm, SK Hynix's US subsidiary, plans to spend about $45 billion on two NAND fabs in Marcy, New York. That figure could grow to about $100 billion over time. The company needs to increase output in Dalian and make more advanced NAND there to fund...

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Despite New Reveal, ‘The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel’ Is Years Away, Says Report - Forbes - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:48:23 GMT
  1. Despite New Reveal, ‘The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel’ Is Years Away, Says Report Forbes
  2. ‘Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel’ Reveals Its Location—But Not Release Year Forbes
  3. 'I'm Telling You This Because It's True' - Reporter On Xbox's Release Window For The Elder Scrolls 6 Pure Xbox
  4. Celebrating 40 Years of Bethesda Game Studios XBOX Wire
  5. Bethesda’s Big Elder Scrolls Tease Quietly Reveals New Xbox Strategy Polygon.com
 
New Hogwarts Legacy Trailer Shows Off Nvidia's DLSS 5 Enhanced Lighting and Materials - IGN - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:46:55 GMT
  1. New Hogwarts Legacy Trailer Shows Off Nvidia's DLSS 5 Enhanced Lighting and Materials IGN
  2. How Gaijin Tuned DLSS 5 for War Thunder NVIDIA
  3. DLSS 5 officially extends to three more games this month, including Hogwarts Legacy in just a couple of days PC Guide
  4. War Thunder Is Getting NVIDIA DLSS 5 Neural Rendering In Mid-November, Hitting Up To 400 FPS At 4K With 6X Multi Frame Generation Wccftech
  5. NVIDIA DLSS 5 Arrives in Hogwarts Legacy, War Thunder, and Where Winds Meet, Promising Impressive Performance Boost TechPowerUp
 
What I learned driving the Slate electric truck prototype - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:42:18 GMT
After 45 minutes behind the wheel, I am more optimistic about the $25,000 EV.
 
Remote Mouse turns your smartphone into a handy PC remote - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:39:00 GMT
Remote Mouse turns your phone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and trackpad for your PC or Mac. The latest update adds the ability to view running apps and currently playing media directly from your phone, but the new feature is currently exclusive to macOS.
 
Election Deniers Aren’t Contesting Their Massive Losses - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:30:18 GMT
For months, election deniers claimed without evidence that the vote would be rigged. Now they appear to be accepting crushing defeats.
 
Americans overwhelmingly voted against data centers in the midterms - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:28:52 GMT
Nowhere was the rebuke stronger than the now-blue Ohio.
 
The DEA banned a drug some opioid users called a miracle - ArsTechnica Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:08:48 GMT
Researchers say the Schedule I ban could kill studies of a promising opioid treatment.
 
Yesterday Has Never Looked This Good: Feast Your Eyes On The 2026 Retrocomputing Challenge Winners! - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT
If there’s one category among those we see here at Hackaday that has something for everyone, it’s retrocomputing. Spanning everything from relay-based machines that fill a wall through to modern …read more
 
$750 Million In ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Sales Will Soon Pass GTA 5’s Entire Launch - Forbes - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:59:46 GMT
  1. $750 Million In ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Sales Will Soon Pass GTA 5’s Entire Launch Forbes
  2. GTA 6 Has Already Made an Estimated $750 Million in Preorders IGN
  3. GTA 6 Has Sold Almost 8 Million Copies So Far, And PS5 Is Dominating The Split (Of Course) GameSpot
  4. GTA 6 Sells Nearly 8 Million Copies Before It Even Launches, Report Says Polygon.com
  5. GTA 6 is on track to beat Cyberpunk 2077's pre-order record without a PC version TweakTown
 
Apple HomePod Mini 2 Review: Still Small, But With Much Larger Sound - CNET - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:50:00 GMT
  1. Apple HomePod Mini 2 Review: Still Small, But With Much Larger Sound CNET
  2. HomePod Mini 2's Amount of RAM Confirmed MacRumors
  3. How to replace your Mac's speakers with a HomePod stereo pair AppleInsider
  4. HomePod mini 2 offers a big step up from the original [Review] Cult of Mac
  5. HomePod Mini 2 first look: three things I love and one disappointment The Verge
 
Microsoft's AI PC roadmap shows where Ryzen AI 500 and Intel Nova Lake fit into Windows - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:46:00 GMT

Known leaker HXL posted the slide on X on Tuesday. Titled "Windows is the home for hybrid intelligence," it lines PCs up along a memory scale that runs from 8GB to beyond 128GB. Chip names only appear underneath, almost like footnotes.

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‘The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’ Remake Metacritic Review Score Is Historic - Forbes - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:28:42 GMT
  1. ‘The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’ Remake Metacritic Review Score Is Historic Forbes
  2. Why Nintendo is betting on a nearly 30-year-old game remake to win the holiday CNN
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true The Guardian
  4. Ask the Developer Vol. 24: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Part 2 Nintendo
  5. Review | A worthy Zelda remake proves ‘Ocarina of Time’ is still a masterpiece The Washington Post
 
APT29-Linked Hackers Hijack Web Analytics Script to Deliver iOS and Android Exploits - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:27:00 GMT
  1. APT29-Linked Hackers Hijack Web Analytics Script to Deliver iOS and Android Exploits The Hacker News
  2. Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones Ars Technica
  3. Hackers use n-day exploits in zero-click attacks on iOS, Android devices BleepingComputer
  4. Russian Hackers Create Fake US and UK Websites to Target Visitors With Mobile Exploits GBHackers News
  5. Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service Hackers Inject JavaScript To Steal iPhone And Android Data: 8 outlets compared NewsCord
 
‘Musk’ Director Alex Gibney Wants to Know if Democrats Can Now Hold Elon Musk Accountable - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:15:21 GMT
Spending hundreds of millions of dollars means nothing to Elon Musk, director Alex Gibney says.
 
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 2: Dazzling Decorations Available December 9 - Pokemon.com - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:05:37 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 2: Dazzling Decorations Available December 9 Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon Pokopia Game Adds Expansion Pass DLC Part 2 'Dazzling Decorations' on December 9 Anime News Network
  3. Pokémon Pokopia's Limited-Time 'Apples To Applin' Event Begins This Month Nintendo Life
  4. Nintendo announced the release of the second DLC for Pokemon Pokopiju. virus.hr
  5. 'Pokémon Pokopia’s Next Big DLC Officially Gets Release Date Polygon.com
 
Microsoft is giving away 25 Xbox games worth over $500 with new Windows PCs and handhelds - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:59:00 GMT

Microsoft is delivering the X25 bundle through the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11, not through codes or retailer redemptions. The bundle will appear on eligible machines no later than the end of November, and owners can claim all 25 games from there. The promotion runs through December and is...

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UK Officials Said AI Would Add £400 Billion to the Economy. That Figure Mainly Came From Google - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:49:51 GMT
The AI minister now concedes the estimated figure is less than a third of that. Researchers blame the country’s slow rate of adoption.
 
‘I’m 100 Percent at War With Trump’: MAGA Revolts After Midterms Wipeout - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:48:28 GMT
While some of Donald Trump’s closest allies have remained silent, much of MAGA is blaming him for historic losses.
 
Apple May Phase Out Non-Touch High-End MacBook Pros - MacRumors - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:35:27 GMT
  1. Apple May Phase Out Non-Touch High-End MacBook Pros MacRumors
  2. Apple's first touchscreen MacBook comes at a price Fox News
  3. Apple Missed a Chance to Be Revolutionary With Touch-Screen Mac Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple Is About to Release a Touchscreen MacBook Pro (Plus Four More Devices) Lifehacker
  5. The MacBook Pro’s OLED display is nuts Macworld
 
Apple says it won't merge macOS and iPadOS, despite years of making them increasingly similar - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:23:00 GMT

Apple CEO John Ternus recently stated that the company still has no plans to combine iPadOS and macOS into a single operating system. The operating systems have grown increasingly similar in recent years, but keeping them separate likely helps fatten the company's profits.

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Steam Is Tightening Its Game Submission Rules As AI Slop Floods The Store - GameSpot - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:19:17 GMT
  1. Steam Is Tightening Its Game Submission Rules As AI Slop Floods The Store GameSpot
  2. Steam :: Steamworks Development :: Updates to the Pre-Release Review Process Steam Community
  3. Indie games are missing launch dates because Steam is backed up The Verge
  4. Valve Just Changed Its Steam Release Rules Amid A Flood Of AI Games Engadget
  5. Steam Wants Devs to Play Their Games For At Least 5 Minutes First TechPowerUp
 
Fortnite's Ultra-Rare Pirate Shop Token Hunt Sparks Wave of Profiteering and EBay Listings - IGN - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:12:36 GMT
  1. Fortnite's Ultra-Rare Pirate Shop Token Hunt Sparks Wave of Profiteering and EBay Listings IGN
  2. ‘Fortnite’ Clarifies The Odds Of Opening A Pirate Shop Token Chest Forbes
  3. Fortnite's Latest Reward Is So Good, It's Creating a Black Market Polygon.com
  4. Fortnite Treasure Chest Rewards Revealed – Free Skins and Cosmetic Items VICE
  5. Fortnite’s Plan To Survive GTA 6 Is Finally Revealed: Make Everything Free GameSpot
 
So You Bought an iPhone 18 Pro. Do You Still Need a Real Camera?  - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple’s phone takes beautiful photos, but is it as good as using a Fujifilm X-M5?
 
Apple Wins Big in CNET’s People’s Picks Awards for Its MacBooks - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Two popular non-Apple brands still won awards for their affordability.
 
Motorola is apparently working on a surprising product revival with some intriguing specs - PhoneArena - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:59:20 GMT
  1. Motorola is apparently working on a surprising product revival with some intriguing specs PhoneArena
  2. Moto One phones are getting ready for a comeback, and here’s a first look at the hardware Android Authority
  3. Motorola Moto One leaks with Qi2, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and triple camera Notebookcheck
  4. Motorola could be bringing back a familiar Android phone after five years Android Central
  5. Motorola Moto One Spotted on Geekbench and WPC With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 My Mobile India
 
Six humanoid robots worked a 24-hour shift at a convenience store, but two weren't good enough to keep their jobs - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:47:00 GMT

Agibot's G2 robots took over duties at an operating convenience store in Shanghai's Xuhui district between November 2 and 3. The company called the broadcast "Robots Never Clock Out," which perfectly captures why managers are introducing these robots.

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Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 Brings Hajin, Zodiac and a Full Level Reset - The Loadout - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:10:57 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 Brings Hajin, Zodiac and a Full Level Reset The Loadout
  2. Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1: Everything You Need to Know Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call of Duty: Warzone Is Adding One of Its Most Requested Features Very Soon IGN
  4. Here's what's new for Warzone when it integrates with Modern Warfare 4 Windows Central
  5. Activision Taps BTS’ Suga for Call of Duty: Warzone Hajin Conflict Digital Music News
 
AMD posts record $13.4 billion revenue as AI boom fuels growth, but gaming sales are down 40% - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The data center segment, which includes both product lines, produced $8.5 billion of the total, or about 63% of net revenue. AMD expects to set another record next quarter with about $17 billion in revenue.

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A Ridiculous Journey to Set the Clock in a 2014 Renault - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:48 GMT
As difficult as it may be to believe, it’s not possible to adjust the time on a 2014 Renault Latitude’s in-dash navigation system unless you have an original SD card …read more
 
Nintendo Joins The Accessible Games Initiative, Adopting A Bunch Of New eShop Game Tags - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:45:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Joins The Accessible Games Initiative, Adopting A Bunch Of New eShop Game Tags Nintendo Life
  2. New accessibility tags come to YouTube Playables YouTube Official Blog
  3. How the Accessible Games Initiative is helping gamers find the right games GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Accessible Games Initiative tags adopted by Nintendo, Xbox, Ubisoft and EA, making it easier to find accessibility features Video Games Chronicle
  5. Large companies use accessibility labels for games. virus.hr
 
I Tried Amazon’s New Kindles. Buy This Accessory Instead (2026) - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:36:00 GMT
If you already have a compatible e-reader, the $35 Kindle Click could be all the upgrade you need.
 
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 4, 2026 - Mashable - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:29:48 GMT
  1. NYT Strands hints, answers for November 4, 2026 Mashable
  2. NYT Strands Hints And Daily Guide For Puzzle #976 November 04 2026 Tips Theme Clues And Spangram Help GameDaily
  3. NYT Strands Hints, Spangram And Answers For Thursday, November 5 Forbes
  4. NYT Strands Hints and Answers for Game #976 on November 4, 2026 Insider Gaming
  5. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Thursday, Nov. 5, #977 CNET
 
Microsoft says Windows is now 20% more responsive and 40% faster at multitasking on 8GB PCs - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Microsoft has spent much of 2026 vowing to improve Windows 11. With the AI-driven memory crisis continuing to make RAM prices akin to that of gold, part of the upgrades has been to make the OS run better on 8GB machines.

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Apple Music's upcoming feature will let you record yourself doing karaoke - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:02:04 GMT
Apple Music will launch 'Selfie Sing' with iOS 27.3.
 
GTA 6 Still Has No PC Release Date, but an NVIDIA DLSS 5 and 90 FPS Multi-Frame Generation Experiment Shows How Realistic It Could Look - Wccftech - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:01:10 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Still Has No PC Release Date, but an NVIDIA DLSS 5 and 90 FPS Multi-Frame Generation Experiment Shows How Realistic It Could Look Wccftech
  2. A problem has emerged with running PS5 games natively on PC — library coverage dropped from 91% to 26% iXBT.games
  3. When Will Grand Theft Auto VI Launch on PC? Analyst Reveals When the Highly Anticipated Port Could Arrive LevelUp
  4. GTA 6 Skips PC on November 19, but WoW: Forever and Warhammer Survivors Arrive This Month Shane the Gamer
  5. No GTA 6 November: Here's what you can play on PC instead PC Gamer
 
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review: A masterpiece reborn - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The magic of the original is fully intact while looking and playing better than ever.
 
The Switch 2 Zelda: Ocarina of Time Is a Brilliant Remake - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
It’s back, completely refreshed, and an absolute joy to experience again.
 
Best Wireless Earbuds I’d Buy Right Now (2026): Apple, Beats, Bose, and More - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I tested over a hundred options—my top picks from Apple, Bose, and Beats stood out from the rest.
 
What’s the Difference Between an Ebike and an E-Moto? - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Riders and lawmakers often don’t know the difference, and retailers sometimes muddy the waters on purpose. Here’s how to buy the micromobility vehicle you actually want.
 
New Jersey’s New Ebike Law Is Causing Chaos - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Since early 2026, the law has required electric bike owners to get licenses—and in some cases, insurance—to ride. It has left many stranded and confused.
 
ASUS announces ROG XG Station 3 with Thunderbolt 5 and RTX 5090 BTF support - VideoCardz.com - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:16:16 GMT
  1. ASUS announces ROG XG Station 3 with Thunderbolt 5 and RTX 5090 BTF support VideoCardz.com
  2. ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG XG Station 3 With Thunderbolt 5 TechPowerUp
  3. ASUS Debuts ROG XG Station 3 Dock With Thunderbolt 5 Interface, Supporting Up To 80 Gbps Of Bandwidth For Modern GPUs Wccftech
  4. ASUS XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP runs at just 1.6 GHz, nearly half the clock speed of desktop cards VideoCardz.com
  5. ROG XG Station 3: Can an eGPU Dock Run an RTX 5090? EJS Computers
 
The Art and History of the Video Game Parry - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:10:00 GMT
From early fencing games and arcade fighters to Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Clair Obscur, the parry has turned a moment of defense into one of gaming's most satisfying attacks.
 
Dragon's Dogma 2 gets a timed collaboration with beloved anime and manga series Delicious in Dungeon, and it's out right now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox (but Switch players will have to wait) - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:03:46 GMT
  1. Dragon's Dogma 2 gets a timed collaboration with beloved anime and manga series Delicious in Dungeon, and it's out right now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox (but Switch players will have to wait) Eurogamer.net
  2. Capcom officially reveals Dragon's Dogma 2's collaboration that's a match made in heaven Polygon.com
  3. Dragon's Dogma 2: Crossover outfits and fixes in the latest update PlayFront
  4. Dragon’s Dogma 2 Drops Surprise Delicious In Dungeon Collab Kotaku
  5. Dragon's Dogma 2 Delicious in Dungeon Pawns [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Chernobyl’s Dogs May Be Evolving, but Scientists Don’t Know Why - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A new study found evidence of natural selection in the dogs of Chernobyl, but it’s still unclear what drove these genetic differences and what evolutionary advantages they may provide.
 
Reading Data from an Unwilling Blood Pressure Monitor - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:46 GMT
Given the modern trend of interconnecting anything and everything, we have no doubt that somebody sells a blood pressure monitor that will push its measurements out to all sorts of …read more
 
Binance attackers used fake job interviews to pull off $6.3 billion crypto heist - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:50:36 GMT
Binance has revealed more details about the cyber attack that resulted in the loss of $6.34 billion in digital assets.
 
Ubisoft reportedly seeking to acquire Arkane Lyon from Xbox - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:35:49 GMT
  1. Ubisoft reportedly seeking to acquire Arkane Lyon from Xbox GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Xbox’s Arkane Studios Attracts Multiple Bidders, Including Ubisoft Bloomberg.com
  3. Arkane union accuses Microsoft of "sabotaging" Marvel's Blade with 19-month hiring freeze GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Arkane And Its Blade Game May End Up At Ubisoft As Xbox Considers Offers Engadget
  5. Multiple Offers For “Marvel’s Blade” Developer Dark Horizons
 
Valve just changed its Steam release rules amid a flood of AI games - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:28:09 GMT
Valve is updating its game release rules to try to unclog a backlog of approvals due to a recent flood of new game titles, many created with AI.
 
NYT Spelling Bee Answers for November 4, 2026 - The New York Times - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:04 GMT
NYT Spelling Bee Answers for November 4, 2026 The New York Times
 
Shooting Video With Honor’s New Magic 9 Pro Max Lets You Feel Like a Movie Director - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Phone-maker Honor partners with the iconic cinema camera maker ARRI to enhance the look and color of videos recorded on its Magic 9 Pro Max.
 
Motley Fool Promo Code: $200 Off on Stock Advisor November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
 
25% Off Adidas Promo Code | November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore Adidas deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
Shark Promo Codes for November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.
 
Hostinger Promo Code: 79% Off for November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Discover exclusive Hostinger promo codes, discounts, and deals on web hosting, cloud plans, and domain registration. Save big on your next Hostinger purchase today.
 
Hulu Promo Codes & Discounts: 20% Off in November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Students can get a Hulu plan for $1.99 per month. Get more details on this and other great deals below.
 
Alo Discount Code: 20% Off November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
 
Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for November 2026.
 
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
 
SteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Unlock exclusive discounts on SteelSeries' award-winning gaming headsets, keyboards, and accessories.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Dream, build, destroy, repeat - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Members of the student-run MIT Combat Robotics Club learn through destruction.
 
MIT-led team receives funding to develop a wearable monitor for early disease detection - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Awarded up to $38 million from ARPA-H, the team aims to create a low-power, noninvasive sensor patch that measures heart failure and sepsis biomarkers in real-time.
 
Democrats Sweep Republicans in Nearly Every Race That Matters - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:42:46 GMT
With massive upsets in deep red states and stunning wins in Texas, Democrats have redrawn the political map—and decisively taken the House and Senate.
 
Xbox Debuts the Series X-BITE: A Working Console Swallowed by an Alligator - Hypebeast - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:50:26 GMT
  1. Xbox Debuts the Series X-BITE: A Working Console Swallowed by an Alligator Hypebeast
  2. An Alligator Swallowed an XBOX Series X – You Can Win It XBOX Wire
  3. Microsoft Put a Working Xbox Inside a Five-Foot Alligator To Promote GTA VI Yahoo
  4. This Custom Xbox-Inside-An-Alligator Console Is Actually One Big Ad For GTA 6 GameSpot
  5. Yes, that’s a working Xbox Series X inside an alligator, and Microsoft is giving it away Windows Central
 
Bloodborne reportedly sold more than 250,000 copies in 2026, 11 years after launch and with no patch since 2015 - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:13:00 GMT

Alinea Analytics recently estimated that Bloodborne has sold more than 250,000 copies so far in 2026 alone. The figure is impressive considering the action RPG launched in 2015 exclusively for the PS4 and has never been updated for newer hardware or re-released, despite popular demand.

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iPad mini OLED vs. iPad mini: What's new? - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT
Apple's newest iPad mini is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with hardware updates that extend far beyond the fancy new OLED display.
 
Samsung's sleep apnea upgrade is rolling out to Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Ring - Android Police - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:31:00 GMT
  1. Samsung's sleep apnea upgrade is rolling out to Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Ring Android Police
  2. Upgraded Sleep Apnea Feature Now Available in the U.S. on Galaxy Ring Following Regulatory Approvals from U.S. and Korea samsung.com
  3. Samsung's Galaxy Ring Gets FDA Approval For Advanced Sleep Apnea Detection Engadget
  4. Samsung adds better sleep tracking to Galaxy Watches – here’s what to expect ZDNET
  5. Galaxy Ring can now screen for sleep apnea on its own The Gadgeteer
 
Google Is Forcing Schools to Choose Between Its Search Engine and AI - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:30:16 GMT
Experts weigh in on the promises and pitfalls of Google’s new policy, which leaves schools unable to use Search unless they opt into its AI tools.
 
Your phone's apps could have more permissions than they need – here's how to check - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Most smartphone apps need permissions to function properly, but some may have more access than they should. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to check.
 
AI Data Centers Have a PR Problem. OpenAI Is Proposing a Rebrand - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:22:46 GMT
As part of the company’s post-midterms marketing campaign, data centers could be called “AI compute campuses.”
 
Roku Retires Aquatic Life Screensaver to Reel Viewers Into Roku City - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:05:51 GMT
Fans of the Roku aquarium will need to find a new way to just keep swimming.
 
Try One of 2026's Best PS5 Games on PS Plus Premium Now - Push Square - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. Try One of 2026's Best PS5 Games on PS Plus Premium Now Push Square
  2. The Opening Hour of 007 First Light Is Now Free to Play for Select PlayStation Plus Subscribers IGN
  3. PS Plus Makes James Bond’s New Game Free for Just One Hour Polygon.com
  4. PS Plus Premium Members Get Bonus Freebie for November 2026 PlayStation LifeStyle
  5. 007 First Light Free Download Officially Available Now For Millions OpenCritic
 
Your desktop's front USB ports may be slowing down every device you plug into them - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT
The front USB ports of your computer are useful, but they often can't compete with the rear ports.
 
Arkane and its Blade game may end up at Ubisoft as Xbox considers offers - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:32:37 GMT
"At least two" other companies have also pitched themselves as the studio's possible new owners.
 
What made Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro so much cheaper than others? - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Nothing sister brand CMF made a lot of clever choices to keep the Phone 2 Pro cheap.
 
Apple Is Putting an Age Limit on Falling in Love With AI - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:12:03 GMT
Dating and AI companion apps have new age gate restrictions, while apps that share your location will have to disclose it.
 
Google says schools that ban AI will also lose search - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:05:00 GMT

According to Chris Phillips, Google's vice president and general manager for education, K-12 schools will soon have to fully embrace the company's AI services or lose student access to its web search engine.

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NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5 is coming to RTX Remix to 'enhance' older games - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:21 GMT
The NVIDIA modding platform lets you remaster classic games with modern graphics, and now DLSS 5 is included.
 
Here's how to adjust Apple AirPods for small ears - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Those with small ears may require some extra finessing when adjusting their Apple AirPods to get the perfect fit, and there are a few ways you can ensure that.
 
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Is Only $900 Right Now - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:44:01 GMT
Laptop prices keep going up, but this discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x is one of the best deals I’ve seen in months.
 
California fights "preposterous" Trump admin demand to scrap state broadband laws - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:39:37 GMT
State tries to obtain broadband funds despite rejecting Trump admin condition.
 
Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo Bring More AI to the Travel Booking Experience - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:25:55 GMT
Some of the biggest names in travel are turning to “practical AI” to simplify trip booking and planning.
 
Overwatch’s Midseason Patch Adds Teaser For Its Sexy New Omnic Detective Hero - Kotaku - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:00:42 GMT
  1. Overwatch’s Midseason Patch Adds Teaser For Its Sexy New Omnic Detective Hero Kotaku
  2. Overwatch’s Director Explains Why The Same Few Heroes Keep Getting Skins Kotaku
  3. The Overwatch devs hear your complaints about skin distribution but concede that some cosmetics need to 'support the actual bottom-line business' PC Gamer
  4. Overwatch game directors are pleased with ‘huge’ 2026 and ‘so excited’ for 2027’s new story Yahoo Tech
  5. Overwatch Team Opens Up About 2027 Plans and How They Decide What Characters Get Cosmetics ComicBook.com
 
3 Questions: Building more resilient minerals supply chains - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:50:00 GMT
Elsa Olivetti, co-director of the MIT Minerals Stewardship Consortium, discusses how research and collaborations can strengthen mineral supply chains.
 
$1,200 Off the iPhone Duo? Here’s How Carrier Deals Actually Work - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:25:25 GMT
T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon are offering incentives of up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo, but you will need to commit to a 36-month plan, which can be expensive.
 
Trump Asked Grok AI About Invading Venezuela. Democrats Want His Chat History - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:15:05 GMT
An AI chatbot was consulted about military action, raising questions about security risks, sycophancy and hallucination.
 
The Internet’s Conspiracy Theorists Are Desperate for Voter Fraud - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:11:00 GMT
Influencers, watchdogs, and MAGA pundits are convinced that election fraud is everywhere today, despite a lack of apparent evidence.
 
Featured video: Changing the conversation about endometriosis - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Documentary shines a powerful light on a painful disease that affects 265 million women, highlights efforts at MIT’s Center for Gynepathology Research to study the disease and find treatments.
 
Ukraine’s drone strikes spur hasty Russian plans for underground data centers - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:39:55 GMT
Russia tries to fix exposed digital infrastructure as data center war backfires.
 
Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals: Save Hundreds on MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and More - MacRumors - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:40:00 GMT
  1. Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals: Save Hundreds on MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and More MacRumors
  2. Everything you need to know about Black Friday 2026, according to our deals expert | CNN Underscored CNN
  3. Black Friday 2026: Early tech deals from Apple, Amazon, Bose and more — plus what we know so far about the sale Yahoo Tech
  4. AirPods Pro 3 Are Cheaper on Amazon Than at Apple, With a Bigger Discount and 3 Months of Free Apple Perks Gizmodo
  5. I'm a Tech Expert–These Are the Early Black Friday Deals Worth Shopping Good Housekeeping
 
Building connections across the research infrastructure - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT
MIT.nano and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition gathered facility leaders and technology professionals from across the nation to explore ways to make shared-access facilities more connected.
 
Binance Says Hackers Used Well-Known Tricks to Carry Out a $6.34 Billion Heist - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:04:58 GMT
Suspected North Korean attackers duped an engineer with a fake job interview and a malicious download to gain a foothold in the crypto firm’s system and steal billions, according to Binance.
 
Safari update brings vertical tabs, adaptive dark mode, AI integration - Six Colors - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:52:18 GMT
  1. Safari update brings vertical tabs, adaptive dark mode, AI integration Six Colors
  2. Siri AI’s Evolution Is Both Surprising and Obvious MacStories
  3. Everything new in iOS 27.3 beta 1 so far 9to5Mac
  4. Apple finally brings vertical tabs to Safari in surprise 27.3 feature drop Macworld
  5. Your iPhone Will Get the Duo’s StandBy Clock Upgrades, New Karaoke Mode PCMag UK
 
Anthropic tells Claude Code to stop recreating existing video games - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:39:00 GMT

Claude might soon stop being one of the best AI tools for decompiling and recompiling existing games. According to Anthropic programmer Addy Osmani, the model behind the company's vibe-coding service will now avoid user prompts that request recreations of someone else's video games.

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NYT demands Brave shut down its paywall blocker and end deals with AI firms - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:27 GMT
Lawsuit calls Brave "supplier, dealer, and distributor" of stolen news content.
 
Buttons are back and storage is king when it comes to car interiors - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:19:31 GMT
We talk with Nissan designer Hiren Patel about how vehicle interior designs are changing.
 
Best Air Purifiers for Allergies Are on Sale: Levoit, BlueAir (2026) - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:04:07 GMT
Save on WIRED-tested picks from Blueair, Levoit, and Air Doctor, including compact models for your bedroom.
 
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, Thronefall, Warhammer Survivors, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:02:17 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, Thronefall, Warhammer Survivors, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Nine Xbox Games Are Releasing Today, Including A New Roguelite FPS On Xbox Game Pass (November 4) Pure Xbox
  3. Game Pass November 2026 Wave 1 Games Revealed Kotaku
  4. Football Manager, Warhammer Survivors and More Land on Xbox Game Pass Soon CNET
  5. Xbox Game Pass November Lineup Adds a Warhammer Game For Everyone Polygon.com
 
Fan Who Went Viral Wishing To Stay Alive Long Enough To Play GTA 6 Has Passed Away - Kotaku - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:01:53 GMT
  1. Fan Who Went Viral Wishing To Stay Alive Long Enough To Play GTA 6 Has Passed Away Kotaku
  2. Influencer ‘Void Only,’ 25, Dies from Infection After Viral Campaign to Raise Money for His Lung Transplant Yahoo
  3. GTA 6 Fan Succumbs to Health Issues Just Weeks Before Game's Launch IGN
  4. Jerry Fort waited 13 years for GTA VI, died 3 weeks before launch. Gaming world is mourning ThePrint
  5. Man Who Hoped To Live Long Enough To Play GTA 6 Dies 3 Weeks Before Launch NDTV
 
Google will let schools skip AI tools, but they have to give up search, too - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:54:43 GMT
Google will offer schools AI tools that purportedly don't give away the answers.
 
Vizio smart TVs are ignoring tracking opt-outs, continue to send data even when sitting idle - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:36:00 GMT

For the study, researchers at Northeastern University tested 12 smart TVs from 10 manufacturers. Together, those sets run the eight operating systems behind roughly 95% of US smart TVs. Every viewing scenario – antenna, HDMI, streaming apps and more – ran 30 times with automatic content recognition (ACR) turned on....

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Another child dies of measles as CDC reportedly holds up health alert - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:21:29 GMT
NY governor pointed to Kennedy's long-standing anti-vaccine work as spurring outbreaks.
 
Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:08:21 GMT
Google has cut ties with the company behind the botnet campaign.
 
With World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard had to reconnect with what made WoW great in the first place - Engadget - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. With World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard had to reconnect with what made WoW great in the first place Engadget
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever Now Live! Blizzard News
  3. Begin Again in Azeroth: World of Warcraft: Forever Is Here Twitch Blog
  4. World of Warcraft: Forever Review So Far - Beta Impressions IGN
  5. WoW: Forever's Beta Was Pure Magic. No One Knows What Happens Next Polygon.com
 
This space company is betting its future on a propellant available everywhere - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:50:32 GMT
Is that water in your spacecraft, or are you just happy to see the delta-V?
 
Borderlands is now a 100 million-copy franchise, and Gearbox isn't done yet - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:50:00 GMT

Gearbox launched Borderlands 4 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs on September 12, 2025. Like others in the series, it is playable solo or with up to three others. Gamers have enjoyed a solid first year of post-launch add-on content including two story packs, five bounty packs,...

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iPhone 18 will have two upgrades inspired by ‘Pro’ models, per leak - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:46:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 will have two upgrades inspired by ‘Pro’ models, per leak 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 rumors suggest a bigger battery, higher price next year The Verge
  3. iPhone 18e Rumored to Focus on Chip Upgrade With Few Major Changes MacRumors
  4. iPhone 18 is getting two major upgrades, but also another price hike - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Both the iPhone 18 and Galaxy S27 could bring one upgrade everyone will 100% hate PhoneArena
 
TheBurntPeanut and Dead by Daylight Developer Respond to Recent Gifting Controversy As Freebies Get Taken Away - IGN - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:44:57 GMT
  1. TheBurntPeanut and Dead by Daylight Developer Respond to Recent Gifting Controversy As Freebies Get Taken Away IGN
  2. ‘Dead By Daylight’ Strips TheBurntPeanut’s Content, Apologizes To No Avail Forbes
  3. Behaviour Interactive Doubles Down on Dead by Daylight ‘Peanut’ Situation Insider Gaming
  4. Dead by Daylight apologises to fans after gifting DLC to TheBurntPeanut and has since 'removed the content that was granted' Yahoo Tech
  5. Asmongold blasts Dead by Daylight over TheBurntPeanut backlash, calls developer’s response ‘pathetic capitulation’ The Times of India
 
What does "Wi-Fi" stand for? - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:28:00 GMT
What do the letters in "Wi-Fi" stand for? Don't Google it.
 
You Can Preload Grand Theft Auto VI On PS5 and Xbox Next Week, And You'll Want To Because It's Massive - Game Informer - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:11:03 GMT
  1. You Can Preload Grand Theft Auto VI On PS5 and Xbox Next Week, And You'll Want To Because It's Massive Game Informer
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10 Rockstar Games
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI pre-download begins November 10 PlayStation.Blog
  4. ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Load Date And Time Revealed, Huge File Size Confirmed Forbes
  5. GTA 6 Download Size & Preload Times Officially Revealed For Xbox Series X|S Pure Xbox
 
Buying a gaming handheld for the holidays? Microsoft will throw in 25 Xbox games worth over $500 - Windows Central - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:58:48 GMT
  1. Buying a gaming handheld for the holidays? Microsoft will throw in 25 Xbox games worth over $500 Windows Central
  2. Xbox's New 25 Years Bundle Retails For $569.99, And Here's The Full List Of Games Pure Xbox
  3. 25 Years Of Xbox Bundle Includes All These Games For $570 GameSpot
  4. List of 25 Games Included in Xbox's 25th Anniversary Gaming Bundle Windows Report
  5. Best Microsoft deal: Free 25 Years of Xbox bundle with Windows 11 PC purchase Mashable
 
Dating in Silicon Valley now involves spreadsheets, AI analysis, and $5,000-a-month relationship coaches - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:44:00 GMT

The industry's boom has drawn a wave of young, ambitious founders and engineers to San Francisco. Many say they date less because they work more, and when they do date, they treat it as a high-stakes decision. A first coffee can start to feel like a final-round interview.

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Pope Leo XIV urges governments to ban lethal AI weapons, says tech must be used for common good - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:05:00 GMT

The pope also made the Catholic Church's position clear on the debate over whether AI systems should be granted rights or legal personhood, saying the Vatican sees machines as tools, not sentient beings with a claim to legal rights of their own. AI is developed by human beings, he added,...

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OpenAI: ChatGPT Search Is About 20% of Google’s, 250 Million People Speak With ChatGPT, and Chat Is Merging With Work - Big Technology | Alex Kantrowitz - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:30 GMT
  1. OpenAI: ChatGPT Search Is About 20% of Google’s, 250 Million People Speak With ChatGPT, and Chat Is Merging With Work Big Technology | Alex Kantrowitz
  2. Google Just Got Some Bad News From ChatGPT Business Insider
  3. ChatGPT Claims to Have Achieved 20% of Google’s Search Volume Gizmodo
  4. OpenAI says ChatGPT is catching up to Google in search The Verge
  5. OpenAI Says ChatGPT’s Search Volume Is Now a Fifth of Google’s Yahoo Finance
 
Pokémon GO quietly removes a feature players have been using for years - GAMINGbible - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Pokémon GO quietly removes a feature players have been using for years GAMINGbible
  2. The Explorer Gadget evolves! Pokémon GO
 
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use AI to Vote - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:45:08 GMT
From hallucinations to partisan bias, artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude are not helpful when it comes to Election Day.
 
Board makers are running out of GeForce RTX 50 GPUs, so distributors are pushing old RTX 3060s instead - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:18:00 GMT

Chinese supply chain outlet ChannelGate first reported the shift. According to the outlet, some manufacturers have already run out of RTX 50 stock. The ones that haven't are reportedly shipping what's left in small batches at higher prices.

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Roli Has Fallen Apart—and Left Customers Holding the Bag - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:34 GMT
The inventive instrument maker collapsed into insolvency, leaving buyers empty-handed and users scrambling to keep their musical gear alive.
 
Apple iPad Mini (2026) Review: A Dream Device, but Who Is It For? - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The iPad Mini’s impressive new features make it a better tablet than ever—only to be betrayed by its higher price.
 
New iPad mini hands-on: Refreshed design, OLED display, more - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. New iPad mini hands-on: Refreshed design, OLED display, more 9to5Mac
  2. The 2026 iPad Mini is a terrific tiny tablet — for a big price The Verge
  3. iPad Mini OLED Vs. iPad Mini: What's New? Engadget
  4. iPad Mini review: A pricey delight Fast Company
  5. The 2026 Apple iPad mini Is an Enigma Wrapped in OLED PCMag
 
Squarespace cuts 19% of jobs, CEO admits the technology behind its business has changed enormously - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:39:00 GMT

Squarespace founder Anthony Casalena said in a memo announcing the cuts that the company needed smaller teams, more player-coaches, and a simplified organizational structure. About 300 workers will be let go, with the product and engineering teams most affected.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 prices reportedly rising by up to $500 in China, RTX 5080 up by $420 - VideoCardz.com - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:29:11 GMT
  1. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 prices reportedly rising by up to $500 in China, RTX 5080 up by $420 VideoCardz.com
  2. GPU Prices Up Again in October, RTX 5090 Now Sells for 262% Over MSRP Worldwide TechPowerUp
  3. RTX 5090 Street Prices Top $9,000 as Nvidia GPU Costs Climb Around Prague
  4. Vendors Are Now Recommending Distributors To Focus On Older RTX 30 Series And AMD GPUs As RTX 50 Series Faces Shortages Wccftech
  5. GeForce RTX 50 GPUs Tipped For Big Price Hikes This Month, What You Need To Know HotHardware
 
22 Things That Were Considered “The Future” 10 Years Ago That You Barely Hear A Peep About Today - BuzzFeed - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:16:02 GMT
22 Things That Were Considered “The Future” 10 Years Ago That You Barely Hear A Peep About Today BuzzFeed
 
AMD's Zen 7 "Grimlock" APUs with RDNA 5+ graphics may not arrive until 2029 - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Prominent leaker Kepler_L2 recently claimed that AMD APUs featuring "RDNA 5+" iGPUs and Zen 7 CPU cores will be available in early 2029. The statement amounts to some of the earliest concrete information about Zen 7 chips for consumer devices.

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Reddit tells Australian court it isn't a social media site, calls the country's under-16 ban "ill thought out" and "inept" - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Australia passed its under-16 social media law in 2024, and the restrictions took effect on December 10, 2025, making it the first country to introduce a ban that has since spread around the world.

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The Endlessly Meme-able Steve Kornacki Is Not a Meme Person - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
NBC’s go-to data guru also isn’t quite sure what a subreddit is.
 
Apple AirPods 5 Review: Better Than Before but Not Quite Pro - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple finally made ANC standard across the AirPods lineup. But should you still spring for the AirPods Pro 3?
 
ICE Is Inspiring Latinos to Vote in Historic Numbers - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
“I did a Latino community event [and said] we have to actually fucking vote to tell these motherfuckers to fuck off,” Nevada secretary of state Cisco Aguilar tells WIRED.
 
CentOS co-founder creates a Linux-compatible kernel in just 11 days, with AI doing almost all the coding - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Kurtzer unveiled the kernel, Ginux, on X last week. The code is on GitHub, too, under the Apache 2.0 license. As for the name, it blends Linux, GPT, and Greg. The README jokes that to keep its author's ego in check, the G officially stands for GPT.

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‘Our Risk, Their Reward’: Zohran Mamdani on AI and Data Centers - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Ahead of the midterms, WIRED talked to New York City’s mayor about data centers, AI in schools, and the future of the Democratic party.
 
NASA’s Swift Observatory Is Falling to Earth. Here’s What to Know About the Impending Impact - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The 3,200-pound satellite is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere later this week with a wide reentry zone covering parts of Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, and South America.
 
White Noise Machines Worthy of Your Nightstand in 2026: Snooz, Hatch, and More - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:35:00 GMT
Catch more z’s with soothing background noise from our favorite sound machines.
 
Zelda gamers secure over $500 in free credit ahead of Ocarina of Time launch - GAMINGbible - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:18:48 GMT
  1. Zelda gamers secure over $500 in free credit ahead of Ocarina of Time launch GAMINGbible
  2. Zelda Switch 2 restock retailers: Where to buy the 40th anniversary console Mashable
  3. Nintendo Restocks Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Console IMDb
  4. Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller restock: these are the retailers most likely to get stock next The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  5. Zelda's Sold-Out 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Returns November 5 Comic Book Resources
 
Anthropic's IPO filing reveals $1.7 billion quarterly personnel bill, averaging $107,000 per employee monthly - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:16:00 GMT

The filing, spotted by Business Insider, shows that Anthropic recorded more than $1.7 billion in personnel expenses from July through to September. With 5,300 people working at the company, that works out at over $322,000 per person over the three-month span, or about $107,300 per employee per month.

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Ancient Meteorite Found in the Sahara Holds Secrets About Mars’ Watery Past - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:15:00 GMT
The 4.1-billion-year-old meteorite is a “Rosetta Stone for Mars,” preserving clues about how the Martian environment has changed since the solar system formed.
 
Pivot Enters the Road Bike World with the Pravia, ‘A Race Bike for Humans’ - Outside Magazine - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:10:41 GMT
  1. Pivot Enters the Road Bike World with the Pravia, ‘A Race Bike for Humans’ Outside Magazine
  2. Pivot Pravia first ride review Escape Collective
  3. What Makes This a Race Bike for Humans? Pivot Gets Into Road Bikes. Outside Magazine
  4. Pivot launches its first road bike – but has the US mountain bike brand played it too safe with the Pravia? Cycling Weekly
  5. Pivot Delivers a Race-Ready Road Bike Built For Performance Bikerumor
 
Refrigerator cyberattack spreads to many European countries, spoiling food worth thousands - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:14:00 GMT

A cyberattack on internet-connected refrigeration systems ruined food at grocery stores in at least seven European countries on Monday, with one Belgian Delhaize store estimating its losses at €100,000. The attack mirrors the one that hit French grocers in mid-October, exposing gaping security holes.

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Tech Firms Dismantle Botnet That Turned 1.3M TV Boxes Into Proxies - Krebs on Security - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:44:43 GMT
  1. Tech Firms Dismantle Botnet That Turned 1.3M TV Boxes Into Proxies Krebs on Security
  2. Shutting the Door on the XCPE Botnet Google Cloud
  3. Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes Ars Technica
  4. A hidden backdoor put 1.3 million TV boxes to work for criminals Malwarebytes
  5. Google dismantles massive botnet hidden in Android TV boxes The Record from Recorded Future News
 
Most users can now upgrade to Windows 11 26H2, even from Windows 10 - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:12:00 GMT

Microsoft recently updated its official guidance on installing the latest version of Windows 11. Windows 11, version 26H2 is now available to all eligible devices, including those running the 25H2 and 24H2 releases and, well, most everything else a reasonably modern PC can run. The upgrade process also supports the...

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The 22GB GeForce RTX 2080 Ti mod is a fix for a problem most gamers don't have - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:31:00 GMT

When PC Games Hardware tested a 22GB card lent by a reader, it went looking for trouble on purpose. The outlet picked nine of the most memory-hungry games it knows and maxed them out. It also acknowledges that nearly every game it left out runs fine on the stock 11GB,...

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Lemelson-MIT brings invention education to classrooms from kindergarten to college - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:25:00 GMT
A new initiative in California, Tennessee, and New England puts learning by doing at the center of students’ STEM pathways, in step with MIT for America’s focus on helping students design, make, and innovate.
 
Faces of MIT: Vera Grbic - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:45:00 GMT
IDHR communications officer Vera Grbic helps connect the MIT community with resources, support, and information through clear and accessible messaging.
 
Forget hobby drones: College student builds 491 mph jet-powered speed demon - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:17:00 GMT

Salvo said that the Reaper project was conceived, designed, and assembled in his college dorm room, and that he has been working on it since last February. He claims to have built three working prototypes, each capable of sustaining the claimed 491 mph (790 km/h) speed for four minutes on...

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Powering up for a pivotal moment - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:55:00 GMT
From a nuclear revival to qubits, the MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research conference tracked deployment of today’s technologies to discovery of tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
 
Dell XPS Googlebook Review: Beautiful Hardware For A Useless Platform - Engadget - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT
  1. Dell XPS Googlebook Review: Beautiful Hardware For A Useless Platform Engadget
  2. I had high hopes for Googlebooks, but the best laptop for Android users is something else ZDNET
  3. I compared Googlebook and Samsung DeX; Galaxy users have little reason to switch Android Police
  4. Lenovo's Googlebook 15 is the weakest Googlebook yet Notebookcheck
  5. The HP Googlebook 14 and Google's truly misguided OS XDA
 
A flexible new route to designer materials built from nanoparticles - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Pliable connector molecules could be key to creating nanoparticle-based materials for photonics, chemical catalysis, medicine, and more.
 
Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:35:00 GMT
The MIT professors collaborated to identify the first AI-discovered antibiotic, a scientific breakthrough that is widely recognized as a milestone in AI-driven drug discovery.
 
MIT engineers design a safer, more efficient vaccination system for farmed fish - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Water-resistant microneedles made from food-grade silk could deliver vaccines to help prevent the spread of disease in aquaculture.
 
MIT in the media: “Unpack My Cambridge" with President Sally Kornbluth - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth: “We hope to see you here soon on a visit to MIT, whether you are a prospective student, whether you are a tourist or whether you are just someone who likes really cool things.”
 
MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni are honored with fellowships to advance research on beneficial AI.
 
J-PAL North America launches ARTEMIS to train early-career researchers - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Applied Research Training in Evaluation, Methods, and Impact Studies program provides dedicated support to help researchers overcome barriers to pursue and obtain funding for randomized evaluations.
 
Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980 - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
The findings indicate where adaptive measures are needed most around the United States.
 
Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year? - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
MIT professors Adam Berinsky and Chara Podimata discuss a new project to track how AI chatbots are responding to questions about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
 
How North Korean Hackers Stole $6 Billion in Crypto From Binance - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:04:38 GMT
A fake job interview scam helped hackers get their hands into Binance’s systems.
 
MIT engineers create nanoparticles for delivering personalized cancer vaccines - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
The particles carry a customized dose of cancer antigens that can provoke a strong immune response against tumors.
 
Next Haunt: A scary “problem set” in the basement of Next House - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:00 GMT
For more than a decade, MIT students have turned Next House’s basement into a spooky escape-room style test of puzzles, teamwork, and ingenuity.
 
Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers hope to use these sensors to help people with amputation achieve more natural movements with their prosthetic limbs.
 
New system gives users more control over their online experience - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The Social.Wiki framework enables anyone to easily edit social websites within the system, while allowing them to choose the content they see.
 
Capturing the complete process of embryonic development - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
By tracking over 1 million cells, researchers created a detailed map of embryonic development in mice. It could provide development and disease insights.
 
Seven MIT affiliates elected to the National Academy of Medicine for 2026 - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Professor Michael Yaffe and six MIT alumni are honored for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
 
How the biggest Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts the process of insulating neurons - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
MIT researchers showed that the APOE4 gene variant suppresses molecular signaling needed for oligodendrocytes to myelinate neurons and also demonstrated a proof-of-concept fix.
 
A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers designed a robotic enteroscope that can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier.
 
3 Questions: Why infrastructure is entering a defining era - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Professor Ali Jadbabaie describes how AI, digital transformation, climate change, and complex geopolitics are forcing engineers and policymakers to rethink how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed.
 
Making machines that can listen - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Paris Smaragdis develops computers with superhuman hearing for applications like speech recognition, music understanding, and environmental monitoring.
 
Origami-based construction method yields lightweight, load-bearing structures on architectural scales - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
 
J-PAL North America launches Homelessness Evaluation Resource Hub to drive evidence-informed approaches to housing stability - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The hub serves as a free, online repository of essential content for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to leverage rigorous research to inform their approaches to homelessness.
 
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
 
Live Now! We’ve Folded the iPhone Duo Over 251,000 Times – Watch Us Fold It Thousands More - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
We’re using our custom-made robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
 
Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
 
Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new simulation tracks dark matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures over the universe’s first 2 billion years, in greater detail and volume than ever before.
 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
These 7 iPhone Duo-Ready Apps Make the Most of Apple’s New Foldable Phone - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:38:53 GMT
Several creative apps are ready to take advantage of the iPhone Duo’s many display configurations, with more to come.
 
Reinforcing the value of human understanding at MIT - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 GMT
During the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Symposium, President Sally Kornbluth said “MIT has never needed your particular insight and guidance more than we do now.”
 
Gunter Stein, control systems and theory expert, dies at 84 - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Longtime EECS adjunct professor and LIDS researcher was known for an influential essay on the need for engineers to “respect the unstable.”
 
Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy aims to manufacture giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ship them on barges for final assembly.
 
Tod Machover’s new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The MIT composer’s inventive “already and not yet,” premiering at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, uses new AI tools to create interplay with musicians while thematically exploring the fortunes of democracy.
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
Bread as a Sponge for Oil Is the Best Kitchen Hack I Learned All Year - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Keep oil out of the kitchen sink with this nifty trick.
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
My 10 Privacy Hacks Every Home Tech User Should Know About - CNET Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:01:05 GMT
These quick steps can make a big difference in protecting you both online and at home.
 
Want a Challenge? Try These 10 Wordle-Like Word and Puzzle Games Now - CNET Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:02 GMT
Many of these games are free, and you can play them as many times as you want.