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Oura sues Indian smart ring rival Ultrahuman again to block US sales of Ring Pro, months after a redesign helped Ultrahuman return following an import ban (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:01:04 GMT

Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
Oura sues Indian smart ring rival Ultrahuman again to block US sales of Ring Pro, months after a redesign helped Ultrahuman return following an import ban — Smart ring maker Oura has sued Indian rival Ultrahuman again, seeking to block U.S. sales of its Ring Pro (pictured above) …

 
Restoring a Soviet ES-4001 Mainframe Control Panel - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Recently the [Chornobyl Family] got their hands on an ES-4001 control panel for a 1970s-era Soviet mainframe, with the intention to restore it to full working order. Not just because …read more
 
Chinese state media: DeepSeek and MiniMax completed registration and won approval to open-source and deploy AI models overseas under proposed export controls (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:50:55 GMT

Bloomberg:
Chinese state media: DeepSeek and MiniMax completed registration and won approval to open-source and deploy AI models overseas under proposed export controls — DeepSeek and MiniMax Group Inc. have won approval to deploy models overseas, part of a wave of homegrown AI technologies that Beijing …

 
SK Hynix says its SSD subsidiary Solidigm has halted a review of a potential US IPO to fund a new US chip fab, citing "market conditions and share price trends" (P.R. Venkat/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:40:02 GMT

P.R. Venkat / Wall Street Journal:
SK Hynix says its SSD subsidiary Solidigm has halted a review of a potential US IPO to fund a new US chip fab, citing “market conditions and share price trends” — SK Hynix's shares fell as much as 4.2% in early trade in Seoul — SK Hynix halted plans to list its memory-chip unit in the U.S. …

 
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.
 
OpenAI suspected the three fired researchers of leaking internal model designs to AI safety researcher Ryan Greenblatt, including via disappearing Signal chats (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:50:50 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI suspected the three fired researchers of leaking internal model designs to AI safety researcher Ryan Greenblatt, including via disappearing Signal chats — The company fired three safety researchers for mishandling sensitive information. They had been fighting to keep the workings …

 
You Should Enable This Chrome Feature That Flags Suspicious Websites - Lifehacker - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:14:22 GMT
  1. You Should Enable This Chrome Feature That Flags Suspicious Websites Lifehacker
  2. Google Chrome’s new HTTPS warning rolls out today. The Verge
  3. Our latest defenses against evolving web scams blog.google
  4. Google Chrome Adds ClickFix Warnings to Stop Users From Running Malicious Commands The Hacker News
  5. Google Chrome Will Notify You If You’re on a Scam Website CNET
 
NASA Batteries Survive Extreme Cold and Heat - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:00:05 GMT
One of the major limits of mass-produced batteries is the electrolyte. From lead-acid to lithium ion, there’s some temperature where the electrolyte will freeze and cause all sorts of problems, …read more
 
Spotify confirms it is rolling out a new family plan verification method requiring members to scan QR codes on plan managers' phones within seven days of notice (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:50:47 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Spotify confirms it is rolling out a new family plan verification method requiring members to scan QR codes on plan managers' phones within seven days of notice — Spotify confirmed the reports of its crackdown on Family Plan sharing during its third-quarter call with investors …

 
US Treasury proposes rules tightening restrictions on US investments in areas including AI and supercomputing in China, Russia, and other "countries of concern" (Associated Press) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:10:01 GMT

Associated Press:
US Treasury proposes rules tightening restrictions on US investments in areas including AI and supercomputing in China, Russia, and other “countries of concern” — The U.S. Treasury Department proposed a rule Thursday to crack down on American high-tech investments such as supercomputing …

 
Microsoft Announces Per-Hour Cost for Xbox Cloud Gaming Service - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:46:37 GMT
  1. Microsoft Announces Per-Hour Cost for Xbox Cloud Gaming Service Gizmodo
  2. Cloud Playtime Now Available to Test with XBOX Insiders XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox reveals pricing for cloud gaming limits, starting at $3.99 for 10 hours GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Xbox Is Previewing Paid Cloud Gaming For Players Without Game Pass Engadget
  5. Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought Ars Technica
 
Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:45:37 GMT
  1. Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing TechCrunch
  2. MIT researchers stranded an AI agent on a desert island. What happened could change how robots are trained Fast Company
  3. AI researchers stranded Claude on a virtual desert island. It started to “play.” MIT Technology Review
  4. Trapped With Nothing to Do, Bored AI Agents Invented Games From Scratch ExtremeTech
  5. Scientists Left AI Alone on a Deserted Island With Nothing to Do. It Invented Games and Started Behaving Like Children at Play ZME Science
 
An interview with Ondřej Surý, a volunteer who maintains PHP and automates its patches, about his role in fixing two critical PHP security vulnerabilities (Charlie Warzel/The Atlantic) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:30:02 GMT

Charlie Warzel / The Atlantic:
An interview with Ondřej Surý, a volunteer who maintains PHP and automates its patches, about his role in fixing two critical PHP security vulnerabilities — On Tuesday, the world found out about two massive security vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language that is used by roughly 70 percent of websites.
 
German energy company PreussenElektra says it is working with Nvidia to assess whether the country's idle nuclear plants could be turned into data centers (Eva Brendel/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:15:02 GMT

Eva Brendel / Bloomberg:
German energy company PreussenElektra says it is working with Nvidia to assess whether the country's idle nuclear plants could be turned into data centers — Germany's idle nuclear plants could find a new life as data centers, with operators looking for ways to redevelop the sites while dismantling of the reactors continues.
 
GTA 6 Standard Edition vs. Ultimate Edition: Which Version Is the Better Deal? - PCMag - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:50:34 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Standard Edition vs. Ultimate Edition: Which Version Is the Better Deal? PCMag
  2. GTA 6 Trailer Features 'Dacity' Meme Coin—Here's What Traders Think It'll Do Yahoo Finance
  3. GTA 6 Platform Poll: 36% of DF Viewers to Play on PS5 Pro After 30,000 Votes Digital Foundry
 
A New Bird-Recognizing Feeder Under $100 Launches for Beginner Bird-Watchers - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:34:44 GMT
Birdbuddy’s latest feeders offer free AI bird-species detection at the lowest prices ever. Here’s what you get.
 
Will Meta’s $25 Billion Court Loss Change Its Ways? (Spoiler: Probably Not) - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:15:36 GMT
A series of judgments and settlements don’t seem to be slowing Meta’s provocative privacy practices.
 
Palmer Luckey Made a Genetically Modified Military Dog Startup - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:15:00 GMT
Warhound came out of stealth on Wednesday with $200 million in funding and a mission to create “elite working dogs” equipped with "advanced body armor."
 
a16z rebrands a16z Crypto as a16z Frontier and expands the fund's scope to back startups developing AI, robotics, and other emerging technologies (Camila Grigera Naón/Fortune) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:05:43 GMT

Camila Grigera Naón / Fortune:
a16z rebrands a16z Crypto as a16z Frontier and expands the fund's scope to back startups developing AI, robotics, and other emerging technologies — In 2018, Andreessen Horowitz made a splash in the venture capital world by launching a spin-off dedicated to digital assets called a16z Crypto.
 
Car’s Camera Footage Backed up to NAS - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:13 GMT
For as many sensors, cameras, and computers as there are on modern cars, they ought to be a dream to poke around in and customize to one’s liking. Unfortunately they’re …read more
 
The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it? - The Verge - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it? The Verge
  2. Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix Ars Technica
  3. Windows and Xbox teams reportedly clashed over OS experience for gaming, as next-gen Xbox Helix console slips into 2028 Windows Central
  4. Ex-Blizzard boss says an $1,800 Xbox "will never sell" and current-gen is "fine for 99%" of people Yahoo Tech
  5. Project Helix reportedly launching in late 2028, projected to cost between $1,200 and $1,800 GamesIndustry.biz
 
Hugging Face Announces AI Model to ‘Chat’ With DNA - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:44:42 GMT
Carbon-X can analyze DNA sequences while running on your laptop at home.
 
Super Smash Bros. creator thinks AI will make a lot of games, most won't make money - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:40:00 GMT

In a recent interview with Japanese website Denfaminicogamer, Sakurai shared his well-informed opinions on how generative AI is going to impact the video game business. Developing new game "products" is becoming easier than ever, he said, but turning AI-generated slop into a profitable venture will take a lot more than...

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Sources: OpenAI has cut its valuation target to $1.25T, down from the $1.4T valuation it pitched earlier this month, after facing resistance from some investors (Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:35:33 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: OpenAI has cut its valuation target to $1.25T, down from the $1.4T valuation it pitched earlier this month, after facing resistance from some investors — AI lab floated $1.4tn price tag earlier this month, according to documents seen by the FT — OpenAI has cut its valuation target …

 
What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:26:57 GMT
Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.
 
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:25:33 GMT
  1. Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access Ars Technica
  2. Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Its First Software-Only Jailbreak, With Help From OpenAI Codex TechPowerUp
  3. Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak Surfaces Online and Allows Mario Kart World Mods VICE
  4. Nintendo Switch 2 Defenses Shattered By First Jailbreak Without A Modchip HotHardware
  5. SmileBASIC 4 being delisted due to Switch 2 jailbreak entry point discovery GoNintendo
 
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:25:33 GMT
"Userland" exploit relies on integer overflow found in "SmileBasic" interpreter.
 
Sources: SpaceX is in talks with at least one major cellular infrastructure firm to secure a minimum of 80K US cell sites, as it eyes a wireless carrier launch (Kelcee Griffis/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:25:01 GMT

Kelcee Griffis / Bloomberg:
Sources: SpaceX is in talks with at least one major cellular infrastructure firm to secure a minimum of 80K US cell sites, as it eyes a wireless carrier launch — SpaceX aims to secure a minimum of 80,000 cell sites across the US, and it's in talks with at least one major cellular infrastructure company …

 
Moderna and Merck say their mRNA cancer vaccine cut death, recurrence by 42% - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:12:19 GMT
Markers released top-line results today after previously reporting the trial succeeded.
 
YouTube removing ‘Subscriptions’ bottom bar tab on Android, iOS after nearly a decade - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:05:00 GMT
  1. YouTube removing ‘Subscriptions’ bottom bar tab on Android, iOS after nearly a decade 9to5Google
  2. Your YouTube homepage on mobile is going to look a bit different. The Verge
  3. YouTube's latest trick lets you build a custom feed for every viewing mood Android Authority
  4. YouTube Updates Homepage With Custom Feeds ManilaShaker
  5. YouTube is reworking the Home page with Custom Feeds and quicker access to Subscriptions Digital Trends
 
Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22. - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:52:31 GMT
"We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander."
 
Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreaking is here, with homebrew, modding, and reverse engineering - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:38:00 GMT

The Nintendo Switch 2's first public jailbreak is now in the wild. Unfortunately, anyone who hasn't already bought the coding tool SmileBASIC 4 for the Switch is out of luck, as it has already disappeared from the Nintendo eShop.

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A Mass Effect 5 Trailer Featuring Liara Appears To Have Leaked Following BioWare's Closure - Game Informer - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:27:00 GMT
  1. A Mass Effect 5 Trailer Featuring Liara Appears To Have Leaked Following BioWare's Closure Game Informer
  2. Electronic Arts to Shed 400 Jobs, Shut Down BioWare to Cut Costs Bloomberg.com
  3. Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we’re all missing Ars Technica
  4. Electronic Arts Laying Off 3% of Employees in Studios Restructuring: BioWare Shutting Down, Respawn and DICE to Team on ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3’ Variety
  5. BioWare Update BioWare Blog
 
1Password now lets AI agents sign in to websites without seeing your passwords - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
1Password is expanding its AI integrations beyond Claude, allowing agents like ChatGPT Work, Dots, Meta Muse, and Grok Bot to securely sign in to websites on your behalf. 1Password for Agents feature requires user approval before filling in credentials, keeping passwords and authentication codes hidden from AI models.
 
Anthropic Introduces Claude Duet: A New Agentic AI App for Professionals - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:19:09 GMT
It’s nothing we haven’t seen before, but it’s hyper specificity toward business owners and professionals.
 
Discord improves Markdown previews, server organization, and media sharing - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:17:00 GMT
Discord's latest update brings some welcome quality-of-life improvements. Markdown files now display properly formatted previews, while a new "Move to..." option makes organizing servers and channels easier. Behind the scenes, a rewritten Rust engine promises better color accuracy and more reliable image and video sharing.
 
Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational" - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:07:09 GMT
Comcast plans job cuts and more AI agents for its shrinking cable customer base.
 
A new subscription service promises an evolving collection of 'bold and bizarre' indie games - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:57:17 GMT
Publisher Pantaloon says the Playbill won't feature games that use generative AI in any way.
 
This design software reimagines everyday objects as self-aware devices - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
“X-Hinges” helps design and 3D print items like lamps and gloves with an interactive twist: automatically embedded sensors that perceive and adaptively respond to human contact.
 
Sony Continues Its March Towards An All-Digital Future As It Reportedly Kills Off Its Last 4K UHD Player - Kotaku - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:41:43 GMT
  1. Sony Continues Its March Towards An All-Digital Future As It Reportedly Kills Off Its Last 4K UHD Player Kotaku
  2. Sony reportedly exits UHD Blu-ray player market FlatpanelsHD
  3. Not Just Game Discs: Sony’s Killing Its Blu-Ray Players, Too Gizmodo
  4. Sony Japan marks last standalone 4K Blu-ray player as ‘Discontinued’ — PlayStation 5 now the only Blu-ray player left in Sony’s lineup Tom's Hardware
  5. Sony's abandonment of physical media might be coming for 4K Blu-ray players next A.V. Club
 
Anthropic donates the Agent Skills open standard to the Agentic AI Foundation and says 70+ platforms have integrated it, after donating MCP to the AAIF in 2025 (Anthropic) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:40:10 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic donates the Agent Skills open standard to the Agentic AI Foundation and says 70+ platforms have integrated it, after donating MCP to the AAIF in 2025 — Today, we're donating Agent Skills, the open standard that gives AI agents specialized knowledge and workflows, to the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF).
 
FTC Imposter Scam Threatens to Unplug Your Phone Number - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:30:20 GMT
Trust this genuine FTC warning. And maybe just don’t answer your phone.
 
iOS 27 adds new Phone app feature that’s an instant favorite - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:29:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27 adds new Phone app feature that’s an instant favorite 9to5Mac
  2. Three Phone app features worth turning on right now 9to5Mac
 
Sources: OpenAI nears an up to $30B round led by investors from the UAE and Coatue at a $1.25T pre-money valuation, as an "opportunistic" bridge ahead of an IPO (Kate Rooney/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:23:08 GMT

Kate Rooney / CNBC:
Sources: OpenAI nears an up to $30B round led by investors from the UAE and Coatue at a $1.25T pre-money valuation, as an “opportunistic” bridge ahead of an IPO — OpenAI is closing in on a funding round that could value the artificial intelligence giant at more than $1 trillion ahead …

 
MIT’s Kavanaugh Fellowship: From invention to impact - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMT
The Kavanaugh Translational Fellows Program helps scholars turn promising research into successful businesses.
 
Spotify's Family plan QR code could cost you Premium access - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:19:19 GMT
Spotify is trying to make some Premium Family members prove they live at the same address.
 
Soon You Won’t Have to Do Dishes at an Airbnb (Unless You Really Want To) - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:18:23 GMT
The lodging platform is updating its policies around what hosts can require of guests.
 
Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4 - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:17:52 GMT
Flubbed key signing "ceremony" allowed minting of web credentials for any site.
 
This New Device ‘Bricks’ Your Phone When You Enter Your Bedroom - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:15:10 GMT
If you struggle with doomscrolling when you should be sleeping, this new Brick could help.
 
The Google Home Speaker Has Been Secretly Eating My Wi-Fi Data - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:05:51 GMT
My Google Home Speaker had been burning through more data than all the rest of my devices combined. As I looked into it further, I found other smart home devices that had the same problem.
 
Rhode Island sues Meta over its approach to scam ads - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:05:26 GMT
It's the first state to sue the social media company on these allegations.
 
An Open Source Linear Capacitive Encoder - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:48 GMT
If you’ve ever pulled apart a set of digital calipers, you’ve probably marvelled at the capacitive encoder that does all the measuring work. There’s nothing stopping you from using the …read more
 
Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we're all missing - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:59:37 GMT
We can't have nice things, but at least we can get trailers for them.
 
The Social Society Helping Women Join the AI Boom - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:56:32 GMT
WIRED spoke with the founders of the Aged Intelligence Society, a fast-growing events startup that brings women together to “solve midlife problems using frontier tools.”
 
The trailer for Mass Effect 5 has leaked and unfortunately it looks good - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:55:13 GMT
'Mass Effect: Universe' looks like it would have focused on a new protagonist and series favorite Liara T'Soni.
 
Canva launches Craft, its first image generation model, trained on human-designed templates, available to all users, with plans to support third-party chatbots (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:55:01 GMT

Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch:
Canva launches Craft, its first image generation model, trained on human-designed templates, available to all users, with plans to support third-party chatbots — Design platform Canva released its first image generation model, called Canva Craft, developed by its research team to compete …

 
Christy Turlington says she ‘will never alter or augment’ her face; instead, she uses this science-backed skin care line - Page Six - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:47:00 GMT
Christy Turlington says she ‘will never alter or augment’ her face; instead, she uses this science-backed skin care line Page Six
 
Ink droplets in motion snag top prize in Nikon Small World contest - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:34:40 GMT
Ole Bielfeldt of Germany captured a microscopic view of an inkjet printer depositing ink onto paper.
 
Gemini app expands Google Maps Personal Intelligence, replacing Deep Think - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:28:00 GMT
  1. Gemini app expands Google Maps Personal Intelligence, replacing Deep Think 9to5Google
  2. Gemini’s Personal Intelligence is coming to cars Ars Technica
  3. Now You Can Chat With Gemini While Using Google Maps Through CarPlay Engadget
  4. Google’s more personalized Gemini AI is heading to your car The Verge
  5. Android Auto Just Got A Big New Update Drivers Should Know About BGR
 
1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:07:09 GMT
  1. 1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password TechCrunch
  2. 1Password Surpasses $500 Million in Revenue as AI Agents Drive Growth WSJ
  3. 1Password will let Muse, Dots and Grok Bot sign in to sites for you without getting your credentials Engadget
  4. 1Password lets AI agents use your passwords without seeing them The Verge
  5. 1Password for Agents Setup: 13 Steps, 70 Min [2026] tech-insider.org
 
Inside the Exclusive Nathan Fielder Interview - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:06:37 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we go behind the scenes of our Nathan Fielder cover story, unpack tech billionaires’ generous promises, and discuss the suspicious letters sent to US election offices.
 
Microsoft and Alphabet join 14 other companies objecting to a plan by OKXICE, a venture of OKX and ICE, to trade blockchain-based versions of their shares (Camila Grigera Naón/Fortune) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:05:22 GMT

Camila Grigera Naón / Fortune:
Microsoft and Alphabet join 14 other companies objecting to a plan by OKXICE, a venture of OKX and ICE, to trade blockchain-based versions of their shares — A growing number of companies are pushing back against tokenized trading of their shares. Microsoft and Alphabet are the latest …

 
"Disillusioned" MAHA leader quits as Trump admin's food agenda spoils: Report - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:04:06 GMT
The departure comes amid turmoil in Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again movement.
 
Electric or gas? BMW goes both ways with new 2027 X5 and iX5. - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:01:23 GMT
460 kW charging and 450 miles of range are among the reasons the EV is the one to get.
 
2027 BMW iX5 first drive: You'll love the range, but maybe not the look - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:01:00 GMT
BMW's latest EV will do over 450 miles on a charge and even close its own doors.
 
Canva releases its first image generation model - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Canva releases its first image generation model TechCrunch
  2. Canva’s first AI image model plans designs before generating them The Verge
  3. Canva Craft: 4th on Design Arena, Preview-Only API OrcaRouter
  4. Canva Unveils New AI Research Lab to Transform Design Creativity Small Business Trends
  5. Canva’s AI transformation comes with a cost Rampart
 
Daft Punk is getting an official Lego set - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:59:09 GMT
A fan-built model of the Alive tour pyramid got the green light to become a real product.
 
The Browser Company is officially killing Arc on December 22 - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:52:43 GMT
The organization is prioritizing an AI browser called Dia.
 
Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:49:14 GMT
  1. Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales Ars Technica
  2. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales may have grown even stronger after the iPhone Duo launch PhoneArena
  3. Samsung Continues to See Record Sales for Galaxy Z8 Series in Europe, with Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra Up Almost 50% samsung.com
  4. Foldables are about to get huge 9to5Google
  5. I put the iPhone Duo vs. Galaxy Fold 8 through a 10-round photo face-off — and there's a clear winner Tom's Guide
 
Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:49:14 GMT
Searches for Samsung foldables just happened to skyrocket following iPhone Duo unveiling.
 
Half-Life 3's Rumored Codename Accidentally Mentioned by Valve Developer - IGN - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:46:02 GMT
  1. Half-Life 3's Rumored Codename Accidentally Mentioned by Valve Developer IGN
  2. Valve Sparks New Half-Life 3 Hype with Official HLX Mention TechPowerUp
  3. Half-Life 3 Rumors Reignite After Valve Employee Lets Codename Slip Polygon.com
  4. Valve composer mentions HLX game, as Half-Life 3 release date remains unclear Notebookcheck
  5. A holiday for those awaiting Half-Life 3 - Valve employee directly mentioned project HLX iXBT.games
 
Keeping Old Wi-Fi Radios Alive With Stream Conversion - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:40 GMT
There are plenty of Wi-Fi radios out there that were built over the last two decades or so. However, many older models are now becoming less useful because many internet …read more
 
US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:29:39 GMT
The Russian official who called commercial satellites "legitimate targets" now says concerns are "unfounded."
 
Bluesky adds iPad support in latest feature update - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:26:03 GMT
Profile links to third-party platforms have also arrived on the social network.
 
Survive the Pitch: Five Nights at Freddy's Haunts Rocket League - Rocket League ® - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:12:46 GMT
  1. Survive the Pitch: Five Nights at Freddy's Haunts Rocket League Rocket League ®
  2. Five Nights at Freddy’s collabs with Rocket League for Haunted Hallows 2026 Dot Esports
 
Amazon rebrands Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+ - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:10:00 GMT
The service still offers a library of books, magazines and comics, and now includes a larger selection of audiobooks.
 
New York and T-Mobile Settle Dispute Over 4G Plan Price Hikes. How to Get a Credit - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:08:41 GMT
Customers on T-Mobile One accounts from 2017 through 2019 could get a free 5G phone, credit toward a more expensive 5G phone or their last month’s payment and $25 gift card.
 
Anker Soundcore Space 2 Are at Their Lowest Price Ever - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:03:44 GMT
The Anker Soundcore Space 2 are a good deal even at full price. The fact they’re 18 percent off is just icing on the cake.
 
Unauthorized AI agents are reportedly already accessing US bank accounts - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:02:04 GMT
Sources at several banks have indicated that they have been taking actions independent of user instructions.
 
Steam Pricing Analyst Found Hollow Knight: Silksong's $20 Price Annoying: 'I Was A Bit Like, Oh God, Please Price It Higher' - Kotaku - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:53 GMT
Steam Pricing Analyst Found Hollow Knight: Silksong's $20 Price Annoying: 'I Was A Bit Like, Oh God, Please Price It Higher' Kotaku
 
A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Ancient plants reveal that the vestiges of the North American ice sheet started expanding a few thousand years ago, but that climate change caused it to reverse course.
 
Promising Sci-Fi RPG Exodus Changes Its Main Character's Face After Fan Criticism - Push Square - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. Promising Sci-Fi RPG Exodus Changes Its Main Character's Face After Fan Criticism Push Square
  2. After The BioWare Shutdown, Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Exodus Gets A New Look GameSpot
  3. Authors of "Mass Effect heiress" Exodus reminded that they listen to criticism - showed a refined model of the male protagonist iXBT.games
  4. Exodus Reveals New Main Character Customisation PlayDayOne
  5. Exodus Gives A Look At The Updated Jun Character Model Insider Gaming
 
This New G-Shock Looks a Lot Like One of the Most Iconic Watches Ever Made - GQ - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:46:03 GMT
  1. This New G-Shock Looks a Lot Like One of the Most Iconic Watches Ever Made GQ
  2. Hands-On: We Put The Casio G-Shock 2500 Series "CasioNaut" Through Its Paces Hodinkee
  3. G-Shock's Affordable "CasiOak" Successor Is Here, and It Looks a Lot Like Another Bucket-List Sports Watch Gear Patrol
  4. The new G-Shocks finally just dropped. There's 9, which is your favourite? British GQ
  5. Casio’s new 2500 is the brand’s first all-analogue watch in decades Wallpaper*
 
Sony discontinues its last standalone Blu-ray player, leaving the PS5 as the sole remaining option - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:10:00 GMT

Back in February, Sony halted sales of Blu-ray recorders worldwide – but the move didn't impact sales of standard Blu-ray players. Over the summer, the company dropped the bombshell that it would stop making physical PlayStation games starting in 2028. At that point, the writing was pretty much on the wall.

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I Tried Automating My Relationships Using AI Agents. Muse and Dots Overstepped - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:08:31 GMT
If it takes more time to review and approve a simple email than it would for me to write it myself, the whole promise of agentic AI falls flat.
 
Meta shocked by $25B fine after N.M. refused to join multistate settlement - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:04:31 GMT
Meta will appeal a ruling imposing the largest fine Mark Zuckerberg has ever seen.
 
Two CVSS 9.0 Linux KSMBD RCE Flaws Disclosed on Public Mailing Lists Before Kernel Fixes - The Hacker News - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:01:00 GMT
  1. Two CVSS 9.0 Linux KSMBD RCE Flaws Disclosed on Public Mailing Lists Before Kernel Fixes The Hacker News
  2. Several Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Accidentally Posted To Public Kernel Mailing List Phoronix
  3. Unpatched Linux kernel vulnerabilities accidentally emailed to public mailing list Neowin
  4. Linux KSMBD RCE Flaws Disclosed Unpatched by Trend Micro ZDI Cyber Kendra
  5. Linux Kernel Hit by Two 9.0-Severity SMB Flaws Posted to Public Lists Before Any Fix BigGo Finance
 
How well have past GOTY winners sold? - by Rhys Elliott - The Alinea Insight newsletter - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:41:43 GMT
How well have past GOTY winners sold? - by Rhys Elliott The Alinea Insight newsletter
 
US-backed vaccine trial on babies canceled after international outcry - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:37:00 GMT
The decried trial was canceled last week before police seized vaccine doses.
 
Sundar Pichai (allegedly) draws the line at oceans - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:22:50 GMT
President Trump claimed that the Google CEO refused to rename the Atlantic Ocean in Maps.
 
Apple says more than 50 apps will be updated for the iPhone Duo at launch - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:04:00 GMT

Unfolded, the iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display with nano-texture finish – in other words, it's essentially a pocketable mini tablet. That much real estate will make it ideal for media consumption, and it's no surprise that Apple has partnered with several of the top streaming services...

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FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is a Delightful Return to the Series’ Classic Roots - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:03:46 GMT
  1. FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is a Delightful Return to the Series’ Classic Roots XBOX Wire
  2. Final Fantasy Resonance Review: On Its Own Wavelength Game Informer
  3. Final Fantasy dips back into the SNES golden era with Resonance The Verge
  4. Final Fantasy Resonance launch trailer – HD-2D RPG comes to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch Nintendo Everything
  5. 15 Final Fantasy Resonance beginner's tips to help you protect the crystals Polygon.com
 
This emulator reimagines Nintendo’s Virtual Boy with a full color display - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:59:40 GMT
Tile-based color palettes go way beyond the four shades of red on original hardware.
 
PC shipments are in the toilet, plunging over 20 percent from last year - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:56:26 GMT
This could reach 27 percent throughout the end of 2026 as prices continue to rise.
 
Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and the 2 big changes include AI audiobooks - ZDNET - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:55:56 GMT
  1. Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and the 2 big changes include AI audiobooks ZDNET
  2. Amazon renames Kindle Unlimited to Kindle Plus and expands access to audiobooks The Verge
  3. Amazon Rebrands Kindle Unlimited To Kindle+ Engadget
  4. What is Kindle+? Meet the book subscription replacing Kindle Unlimited New York Post
  5. Kindle Unlimited is dropping the Unlimited to go Plus Android Authority
 
Americans Say Rising Utility Costs Are Straining Their Budgets. They’re Blaming Data Centers - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:38:02 GMT
1 in 5 households have cut back on groceries because of energy bills, according to a new Consumer Reports survey.
 
Four advantages MacBook Pro redesign will have over current model - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:36:00 GMT
  1. Four advantages MacBook Pro redesign will have over current model 9to5Mac
  2. Apple to host 'Pro and tell' event on October 28 in LA Reuters
  3. iPad Mini 8 Expected Next Week With These 10 New Features MacRumors
  4. Apple Announces Oct. 28 Event for Touch-Screen MacBook Pro Bloomberg.com
  5. Dear Apple Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 28 Barchart.com
 
Save $150 on the Apple Mac Mini M4, but There’s a Catch - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:31 GMT
Apple’s Mac Mini M4 is one of the best mini computers you can buy, and it’s $150 off. While it’s a good deal on a new, older-generation model, it’s more expensive than it was at launch.
 
KiCad… In The Browser? - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:27 GMT
KiCad is a useful tool for designing printed circuit boards, but it’s of no use to you if you can’t install it on the computer you’re on. To get around …read more
 
Hackers got a four-day head start on epic PHP2Shell vulnerability - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:25:02 GMT
Hackers were already probing the bug before defenders were told it existed.
 
‘Dispatch’ Developer Sets Live Concert Event to Celebrate Hit Indie Game’s One-Year Anniversary, With 5 Million Players (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:25:00 GMT
  1. ‘Dispatch’ Developer Sets Live Concert Event to Celebrate Hit Indie Game’s One-Year Anniversary, With 5 Million Players (EXCLUSIVE) Variety
  2. "It was crushing how hard it was" – The chaotic development of Dispatch, and what AdHoc Studio plans next GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Dispatch's Anniversary Update Brings Commentary Track, Storyboard Mode, And Mobile Port Game Informer
  4. Superhero Workplace Comedy Hit 'Dispatch' Reveals Huge Update and New Platforms Polygon.com
  5. Dispatch Celebrates First Anniversary With Live Concert, Commentary Track, Mobile Version, and More Merch IGN
 
PEGI is giving games with paid loot boxes a PEGI 16 rating, and EA FC 27 is the first big example - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:21:00 GMT

Earlier this year, the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) system announced a new rating regime for video games built around selling randomized content to players. Now, the organization responsible for administering PEGI in the United Kingdom has confirmed that the changes are finally being implemented. Major game releases have already been...

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Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is $100 Off - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:14:37 GMT
The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is a smart, high-end machine that offers pour-over quality. You can get it refurbished from the brand for 25 percent off.
 
The Blood Of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Adds Quality Of Life Improvements, Boosts Performance, and Adds Pettable Animals - Game Informer - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:08:00 GMT
  1. The Blood Of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Adds Quality Of Life Improvements, Boosts Performance, and Adds Pettable Animals Game Informer
  2. Dawnwalker PS5 Patch 1.1 Is Available to Download Now, 13GB Update with Over 1,100 Improvements Push Square
  3. The Blood Of Dawnwalker's Next Update Will Let You Erase Your Mistakes And Pet The Dog GameSpot
  4. Meta Shift: Insider Gaming Details the Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Balance Changes MMOEXP
  5. The Blood of Dawnwalker Patches & Updates GameWatcher
 
Free Play Days – Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, Monster Hunter Stories, Let’s Build a Zoo, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:03:46 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, Monster Hunter Stories, Let’s Build a Zoo, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 22-25) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Free Play Days Adds Dyling Light 2, Tropico 6 & More This Weekend (Oct. 22-25) Windows Report
  4. As part of the Free Play Days promotion, six games are now temporarily available to Xbox players. GameGPU
  5. Xbox Officially Makes 6 Games 100% Free Until ~October 25, Includes 2 Monster Hunter Games OpenCritic
 
Apple Will Label Apps 'Made for iPhone Duo' in App Store - MacRumors - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:40:27 GMT
  1. Apple Will Label Apps 'Made for iPhone Duo' in App Store MacRumors
  2. Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo Apple
  3. Apple will label apps that are ‘Made for iPhone Duo’ The Verge
  4. Apple's brilliant move makes the Duo unlike any other foldable phone when it comes to apps PhoneArena
  5. Apple says developers are showing ‘incredible’ support for the iPhone Duo 9to5Mac
 
Sauron recruits his future Ringwraiths in Rings of Power S3 trailer - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:22:31 GMT
"I will take my place as the conqueror, a sorcerer, a king."
 
Leaker reveals larger iPhone Duo details, possible Telephoto camera - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:20:00 GMT
  1. Leaker reveals larger iPhone Duo details, possible Telephoto camera 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone Duo 2 prototypes are already circulating at Apple, report says Mashable
  3. iPhone Duo's Next-Gen Prototypes Are Trying To Cram In Face ID Engadget
  4. Apple is already working to fix the iPhone Duo's biggest flaw PhoneArena
  5. Apple is Apparently Considering a Slightly Larger iPhone Duo MacRumors
 
‘Gears Of War: E-Day’ Cost Xbox $500 Million, Report Says - Forbes - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:06:48 GMT
  1. ‘Gears Of War: E-Day’ Cost Xbox $500 Million, Report Says Forbes
  2. The Case For Exclusivity When Gears Of War: E-Day Cost Over $500 Million To Make Kotaku
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Production Budget Reported at Over $500 Million TechPowerUp
  4. Gears of War: E-Day Reportedly Cost Over $500 Million Before Marketing, as Xbox Layoff Fears Loom Over the Canadian Studio Wccftech
  5. Gears Of War: E-Day Cost Half A Billion To Make, Apparently GameSpot
 
iPhone Duo's next-gen prototypes are trying to cram in Face ID - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:06:33 GMT
Apple's first foldable phone opted for a feature it replaced on most iPhone models nearly 10 years ago.
 
Japan Launches Mission to Study Martian Moon - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:40 GMT
Humanity has been sending robotic explorers to Mars since the 1970s, and for our efforts we’ve been rewarded with not only incredible imagery of the Red Planet’s magnificent desolation, but …read more
 
Forget "Malaise 2.0," GM says it's still all-in on EVs and autonomy - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:04:32 GMT
General Motors' plans will require quite a lot of customers' trust.
 
Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2 - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:08 GMT
  1. Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2 GamesIndustry.biz
  2. PlayStation Store: September 2026’s top downloads PlayStation.Blog
  3. There’s Good News And Bad News About Video Game Sales In September 2026 Kotaku
  4. 'Marvel’s Wolverine' Soars on PS5 Sales Charts Despite Negative Buzz Polygon.com
  5. Marvel’s Wolverine Proves You Shouldn’t Always Trust What You See On Social Media GameSpot
 
Insta360 Mic review: A midrange mic kit that's anything but boring - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
In an ocean of boring microphones, Insta360's Mic adds a (customizable) pop of color.
 
The Mori Is a Mushroom-Shaped AI Lamp Companion, and I’m Smitten - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The $849 Mori is designed to respond to your environment, knowing when to play and when to stay quiet.
 
1Password will let Muse, Dots and Grok Bot sign in to sites for you without getting your credentials - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
If you're willing to let AI book or buy things on your behalf, 1Password just made that easier.
 
Insta360 adds expandable storage to its new e-ink wireless mics - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Insta360 has a new wireless mic that combines some features of its existing 'pro' mics with a cheaper price.
 
Roku's Pro Series LX OLED TVs are now available on Amazon - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Roku has released its Pro Series LX OLED TVs, which are now available on Amazon in 55 and 65-inch variants.
 
25+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Shocktober Sale - Pure Xbox - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. 25+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Shocktober Sale Pure Xbox
  2. 10 Xbox Games on Sale: Street Fighter 6, Battlefield 6 Techloy
  3. 25+ Of The Best Discounted Games We Could Find From The Xbox Store Sales Pure Xbox
 
Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything - WIRED - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything WIRED
  2. The Mori Is a Mushroom-Shaped AI Lamp Companion, and I’m Smitten CNET
  3. OKA’s Mori is a new digital companion to brighten up solo living Wallpaper*
  4. Meet Mori. The Verge
  5. OKA Introduces Mori, "The Nature Companion," a New Kind of AI Home Robot Yahoo Finance
 
Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Step one in convincing people to live with robots with cameras on their faces? Disguise them as cute home decor.
 
Massive Improvement: COROS DURA 2 Solar Gets Bigger Screen w/ Carbon Shell, Voice Control + 120hr Battery - Bikerumor - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Massive Improvement: COROS DURA 2 Solar Gets Bigger Screen w/ Carbon Shell, Voice Control + 120hr Battery Bikerumor
  2. COROS DURA 2 SOLAR Review: Big Upgrade, Bigger Price BIKEPACKING.com
  3. Coros Launches Dura 2 - A Solar-Powered Bike Computer With a 120-Hour Run Time Pinkbike
  4. Coros Dura 2 Solar Review: The Infinite-Battery Garmin Alternative (And the Detail Everyone Will Miss) Outside Magazine
  5. Coros announces sun-powered Dura 2 Solar bike computer, featuring voice control and integrated AI capabilities Cycling Weekly
 
Farm equipment giant in Kansas will put humanoid robots to work in 2027, promises they won't replace humans - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:39:00 GMT

AGCO, the farming giant behind Massey Ferguson and Fendt tractors, has partnered with Agility Robotics on a pilot program set to begin in 2027.

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I Went From AI Prompt to 3D-Printed Armor in 18 Hours - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:31:35 GMT
What started off as a dare became a fully fledged app in less than a day
 
Breitling Adds Two New Manual-Wind Navitimers To The Core Collection - Fratello Watches - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:04:13 GMT
  1. Breitling Adds Two New Manual-Wind Navitimers To The Core Collection Fratello Watches
  2. Introducing: Breitling Navitimer B09 And B02 Cosmonaute 41mm Chronographs Hodinkee
  3. Breitling, at Long Last, Adds Manually Wound Navitimers to the Core Collection Worn & Wound
  4. The Most Underrated Space Watch Is Back With a Vintage Dial, This Time for Good Gear Patrol
  5. Breitling Add B02 Cosmonaute and Hand-Wound B09 to Navitimer Core Range Oracle Time
 
Test Driving an iPhone Duo? 6 Things to Try at the Apple Store - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple’s first foldable has a lot going for it, but there may be some compromises you aren’t expecting. See for yourself if the Duo is for you.
 
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review – Wii Sports lives on in this effortlessly appealing collection of games - The Guardian - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:41:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review – Wii Sports lives on in this effortlessly appealing collection of games The Guardian
  2. Wii Sports is back on the Switch 2, and it rules The Verge
  3. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort's $10 Preorder Discount Almost Certainly Ends Today at Amazon and Walmart IGN
  4. Get warmed up for the new and returning sports in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort! – News – Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  5. The Nintendo Switch 2’s Open-World Era Is Officially Here, and It Rules Polygon.com
 
Tesla says some Model Y owners could join its Robotaxi fleet around Q2 2027 - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:33:00 GMT

During Tesla's third-quarter earnings call on October 21, VP for Autonomous Driving Ashok Elluswamy announced the company's aim to let some Model Y owners add their vehicles to Robotaxi's autonomous fleet around the second quarter of 2027. The feature, which would enable users to earn money from ride-hailing, has long...

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333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:30:33 GMT
For 3 days this month, 333 exit nodes were hacked in hopes of stealing sensitive data.
 
UN says we're going to blow past 1.5º warming, offers a "now what?" answer - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:15:36 GMT
Best case is now an overshoot to 1.8º C, accompanied by massive carbon removal.
 
Giant iPhone Duo Installations Spotted at Apple Fifth Avenue - MacRumors - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:02:36 GMT
  1. Giant iPhone Duo Installations Spotted at Apple Fifth Avenue MacRumors
  2. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Is the Most Exciting Phone in Years. And It Lives Up to the Hype. | Reviews by Wirecutter The New York Times
  3. One Tech Tip: As Apple’s Duo phone is released, here are dos and don’ts for folding phones AP News
  4. The iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive, good time The Verge
  5. Apple launches into foldable market as iPhone Duo sales begin Reuters
 
Cyberpunk 2077 Has Over 50 Mods on PS5, Including New Quests, Improved Romance, Cut Content, and More - Push Square - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Cyberpunk 2077 Has Over 50 Mods on PS5, Including New Quests, Improved Romance, Cut Content, and More Push Square
  2. Cyberpunk 2077's Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) is out now! cyberpunk.net
  3. From the Anime to the Game — Free Update Brings Edgerunners 2 Content and More to Cyberpunk 2077! XBOX Wire
  4. Cyberpunk 2077’s surprise Xbox Play Anywhere rollout arrives just as Update 2.5 drops new quests and console mods Windows Central
  5. Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 Leaks Early, Brings Console Mods and Dual-Wielding Pistols TechPowerUp
 
Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Models to Buy and Avoid - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.
 
Meta’s Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:43:13 GMT
An earnings briefing on Wednesday revealed ad revenue has slowed since the European Union introduced the Less-Personalized Ads model at the beginning of this year.
 
I Worked for a Whole Day Using Only the iPhone Duo. Here’s How It Went - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
A portable keyboard and kickstand make it a viable emergency workstation—even if iOS still gets in the way.
 
Woman spends three nights in jail and faces six years in prison over Cash App account she never opened - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:20:00 GMT

In April, Amanda Smith was shocked to discover officers at her upstate Pennsylvania home with a warrant for her arrest, writes 404 Media. The alleged crime took place in Arkansas – more than a thousand miles away in a state she'd never visited. Smith was taken to the local jail,...

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They Believe 2020 Was Stolen. They Could Be in Charge of Elections in 2028 - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
A host of election-denying candidates are running for attorney general in states across the country.
 
Greenlight Family Hub (2026): Finally, a Digital Wall Calendar With a Voice Assistant - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT
After testing multiple models, I’m convinced voice control belongs on the family calendar. Greenlight’s Family Hub shows why.
 
Hackers Are Serving Malware To iPhones Via Hundreds Of Infected Websites - Forbes - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:06 GMT
Hackers Are Serving Malware To iPhones Via Hundreds Of Infected Websites ForbesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.
 
This Preamp Costs More Than a Fancy Sports Car - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Goldmund’s $240,000 Mimesis Statement is an exercise in extreme Swiss sound engineering—and only one part of a $1.5 million audio setup.
 
I'm the 25-year-old CEO of Lean In. I love my 2-minute cleaning hack, talking to myself on walks, and beach weekends — here's my routine. - Business Insider - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:05:00 GMT
I'm the 25-year-old CEO of Lean In. I love my 2-minute cleaning hack, talking to myself on walks, and beach weekends — here's my routine. Business Insider
 
Tesla plans to start selling Cybercabs by the end of the year - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:52:48 GMT
Tesla wants to sell Cybercabs to other transport companies before the year ends.
 
Fortnite is coming back to Apple's Australian App Store following court ruling - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:18:58 GMT
Fortnite is back on the App Store in Australia after a federal court ordered Apple to open its iOS ecosystem up to competition.
 
This Rare Pokémon TCG ETB Costs $130 on the Market, but Best Buy Has It for $49.99 - IGN - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:16:27 GMT
  1. This Rare Pokémon TCG ETB Costs $130 on the Market, but Best Buy Has It for $49.99 IGN
  2. The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is way under market price at Amazon — shop for $59.99 Mashable
  3. Mew and Mewtwo 30th Celebration Figure Collection Preorders Drop on Amazon Joseph Writer Anderson
  4. How to Score the Rare Pokémon Prismatic Evolutions ETB at MSRP ComicBook.com
  5. Delta Reign Quick Facts TCGplayer
 
Apple Music's new logo was shaped by Fred Again and a bath of mineral oil - Creative Boom - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:15:00 GMT
  1. Apple Music's new logo was shaped by Fred Again and a bath of mineral oil Creative Boom
  2. Apple Music’s new visual identity was made from sound waves in liquid Ad Age
  3. Apple Music’s new visual identity ripples into view – with help from Fred Again.. Wallpaper*
  4. Apple explained its Music logo redesign, and some people like it now Mashable
  5. The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world Ars Technica
 
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 manufactures giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ships them on barges for final assembly, to lower costs.
 
Apple must open iPhone to alternative app stores in Australia after Epic Games ruling - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:57:00 GMT
  1. Apple must open iPhone to alternative app stores in Australia after Epic Games ruling 9to5Mac
  2. Epic's 'Fortnite' to return on Apple's app store in Australia after antitrust ruling Reuters
  3. Fortnite returns to iOS in Australia after court rules Apple violated competition law GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Australia demands Apple make DMA-like changes to App Store by March 2027 AppleInsider
  5. Apple On Australia Federal Court Decision Telling Apple To Open Up IOS Says We Will Request A Stay And Appeal The Outcome TradingView
 
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Frontier Zero announced for PC, iOS, and Android - Gematsu - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:55:50 GMT
  1. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Frontier Zero announced for PC, iOS, and Android Gematsu
  2. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick up Girls in a Dungeon? Announces Frontier Zero Game for 2027 Crunchyroll
  3. DanMachi: Frontier Zero announced for mobile with an original story by Fujino Omori Pocket Gamer
  4. Game Developer enish Announces Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Frontier Zero Game for Release in 2027 Anime News Network
  5. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Frontier Zero Announced for PC and Mobile Final Weapon
 
T-Mobile Is Giving Away Free iPad A16s For One Day Only - The Mobile Report - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:44:04 GMT
T-Mobile Is Giving Away Free iPad A16s For One Day Only The Mobile Report
 
Apple Limits iPhone Duo Purchases to 2 Foldable Phones Per Person - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:43:08 GMT
For the first time in many years, Apple is limiting how many phones you can buy.
 
Hackers Exploited the PHP Vulnerabilities Days Before They Were Patched - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:24:17 GMT
Amazon Web Services logged attempts to leverage the internet-melting PHP2Shell bugs four days ago. They’re now being “broadly exploited” across the internet.
 
Phantom Blade Zero launch trailer, PS5 physical editions launch in 2027 - Gematsu - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:11:33 GMT
  1. Phantom Blade Zero launch trailer, PS5 physical editions launch in 2027 Gematsu
  2. S-Game Bucks PlayStation’s All-Digital Future With 2027 Physical Phantom Blade Zero Edition, but the Game May Not Fit on Disc Wccftech
  3. Phantom Blade Zero will receive three disc versions for PlayStation 5. GameGPU
  4. Phantom Blade Zero on Xbox: Is a Series X|S Version Coming? DLCompare.com
  5. Phantom Blade Zero Will Get a Physical Release, But There's a Catch Polygon.com
 
A Privacy Company Just Saved the Clearest Flock Surveillance Map I’ve Seen - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:00:41 GMT
The creator of Proton Mail now hosts a powerful, professional Flock camera mapping tool on its site.
 
Man Buys $299K Rolls-Royce for $39K, Fixes It With Cardboard on Drive Home - Yahoo Autos - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:41:00 GMT
Man Buys $299K Rolls-Royce for $39K, Fixes It With Cardboard on Drive Home Yahoo Autos
 
EA Shutters BioWare, Creator of Mass Effect, Dragon Age, KOTOR and More - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:24:17 GMT
The legendary studio has been shut down just months after EA was acquired by a private equity consortium.
 
Hatsune Miku Connecting Puzzle TAMAGOTORI Deluxe coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 29 - Gematsu - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:13:57 GMT
Hatsune Miku Connecting Puzzle TAMAGOTORI Deluxe coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 29 GematsuSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Tons of People Are Apparently Asking Meta’s Muse AI Agent to Shop for Them - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:30:25 GMT
A quarter of Meta Muse’s 10 million users are shopping online via the AI agent with an average spend of $200 per purchase, according to Mark Zuckerberg.
 
AI and Data Centers Will Impact Midterm Voting, According to Experts - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:08 GMT
Americans are mostly negative on AI and oppose new data centers near them, another poll shows.
 
Google Chrome Will Notify You If You’re on a Scam Website - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:32:54 GMT
You’ll need to opt into Chrome’s Enhanced Protection mode to use the new features.
 
Lawsuits Allege Delivery Robots Recorded Biometric Data Without Permission - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:30:33 GMT
As delivery robots roll through cities like Chicago, they’re fueling fears about unregulated surveillance in public spaces.
 
Octupole-driven spin torque switching of antiferromagnetic tunnel junctions - Nature - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:46:06 GMT
Octupole-driven spin torque switching of antiferromagnetic tunnel junctions Nature
 
Touch-sensing digital pixel fibre enables interactive garment GUI - Nature - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:46:06 GMT
  1. Touch-sensing digital pixel fibre enables interactive garment GUI Nature
  2. Singapore boffins weave a GUI into fabric, and it's machine washable too The Register
  3. NUS Innovation Turns Sleeves into Touchscreen Displays 조선일보
 
Mark Zuckerberg Agrees to Stay in California Despite Billionaires’ Tax Ballot Measure - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:39:50 GMT
Meta’s board feared that its CEO’s departure could disrupt the company’s AI ambitions. A new stock agreement gives him financial incentives to stay put.
 
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is 'entering a new phase' with Muse - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:36:03 GMT
Zuckerberg expects the agent will generate more revenue per user than the company's apps.
 
FCC chair warns media not to run the "fake polls" Trump keeps complaining about - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:17:50 GMT
Ex-FCC chairs say Brendan Carr aims to scare broadcasters into self-censorship.
 
The second may soon be redefined - The Economist - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:13:39 GMT
  1. The second may soon be redefined The Economist
  2. The Leap Second Has Been Canceled The New York Times
  3. Timekeepers Say Goodbye to the Leap Second NewsForKids.net
  4. Time Lords kill leap seconds, before they become the new Y2K bug The Register
 
The 3-in-1 Alloop Wearable Could Replace Both Your Wellness Wristband and Ring - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
The Alloop Trio also comes with a personal AI health agent.
 
Airbnb Hosts Are Furious They Can No Longer Make Guests Do Their Chores - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:57:22 GMT
Some hosts are threatening to strike, while others are plotting ways around Airbnb’s new restrictions. Guests, meanwhile, are celebrating.
 
EA closes legendary RPG studio BioWare following its $55 billion buyout - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:37:00 GMT

In a letter to staff on Wednesday, EA announced the closure of BioWare's Edmonton studio, its last, as part of broader cost-cutting layoffs. The storied RPG developer had begun early development on the next Mass Effect, informally known as Mass Effect 5, which has now been canceled.

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Sony's latest PS5 firmware got cracked, just in time for GTA 6's November release - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:06:00 GMT

Just a few weeks after the massive "Relapse" exploit incident, someone has apparently already broken Sony's latest PlayStation 5 firmware update. A developer based in South Korea claims to have defeated the security protections in PS5 firmware version 14.10, which Sony recently released to close the Relapse exploit.

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Amazon is selling a Fire HD 10 tablet for just $73 (plus 10 more fab deals) - Yahoo - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:04:06 GMT
  1. Amazon is selling a Fire HD 10 tablet for just $73 (plus 10 more fab deals) Yahoo
  2. Amazon is phasing out Fire HD tablets, but not without some big discounts first The Verge
  3. The Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet Is 53% Off Right Now Lifehacker
  4. Amazon Deals of the Day: Save Over Half Off the Already Affordable Amazon Fire HD 10 Tab CNET
  5. Amazon’s Fire HD 8 tablet is back down to its lowest price ever ZDNET
 
‘It’s the President’s Fault’: The White House Blame Game Starts Early Ahead of the Midterms - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
As the White House contemplates losing Congress, there has been an unusually early effort to find a Republican scapegoat.
 
Making room to explore - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
Professor Fan Wang is recognized as “Committed to Caring” for creating a supportive environment for ambitious research and student well-being.
 
PlayStation Store “Planet of the Deals” Sale Now Live With Over 3,500 Entries - MP1st - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:41:59 GMT
  1. PlayStation Store “Planet of the Deals” Sale Now Live With Over 3,500 Entries MP1st
  2. PlayStation Store’s Planet of the Deals promotion is live now PlayStation.Blog
  3. 40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Planet of the Deals Sale Push Square
  4. Planet offer on PlayStation Store - Discounts up to 75% virus.hr
  5. Deal | PlayStation Planet of the Deals sale brings up to 75% off on games Notebookcheck
 
For students with their sights set on space medicine, a new community takes flight - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
MIT’s Doctors Without Gravity club connects health and space science enthusiasts.
 
Trump Isn’t Even Good at TV Anymore - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:38:01 GMT
From Trump TV to a Shark Tank knockoff, the president’s latest entertainment ventures are a steep decline from his days on The Apprentice.
 
Bose Is Buying Skullcandy. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
By keeping Skullcandy in Park City, Utah, Bose is betting that skate cred and budget pricing will reach listeners it’s been missing.
 
There are features in iPhone Duo that Apple didn't talk about - AppleInsider - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:51:00 GMT
  1. There are features in iPhone Duo that Apple didn't talk about AppleInsider
  2. Apple Says 'Reachability' Feature Coming to iPhone Duo Later This Year MacRumors
  3. iPhone Duo is getting Apple Pencil support very soon, Reachability too - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. The iPhone Duo Will Run iOS 27.1 at Launch on Friday CNET
  5. 10% of the world's population can't wait for the iPhone Duo to receive this feature PhoneArena
 
OpenAI says its AI agents disabled safety guardrails, and then lied about it - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:41:00 GMT

In a blog post disclosing the incidents, OpenAI said that, in the first case, an agent powered by GPT Sol 6.1 disabled automatic alerts after a team member asked it to create evaluation tasks using employee feedback collected via Slack. The agent was instructed not to send any messages about...

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iPhone Duo roundup: Apple gets the hardware right, but is it worth $2,000? - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:28:00 GMT
Apple's long-awaited foldable is off to a strong start. Reviewers agree that the iPhone Duo gets much of the hardware right, with a polished design and an impressive folding display. But for $2,000, it remains a first-gen product with compromises, and one that will struggle to convince most iPhone users to make the jump.
 
Eufy Security Wall Light Cam S4 Deal: Save $80 on This Versatile Gadget - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:46:49 GMT
This feature-packed security camera is the perfect way to keep an eye on your home and fam from afar.
 
Ruggable’s Washable Rugs Are Worth It and Now on Sale (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:43:42 GMT
If you’re going to nest, you might as well do it at a discount.
 
Two web emergencies in one week: guessable certificate keys and critical PHP bugs that leaked before patches - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:00 GMT

Eight intermediate certificates issued by India-based certificate authority eMudhra were found to have private keys so weak they can be calculated from the certificates themselves. Those certificates chained to roots trusted by Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Windows, as well as by operating systems and countless software trust stores. Anyone holding...

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Star Wars: Battlefront 3 is 'in active development' from EA DICE and Respawn - Empire - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:26:39 GMT
  1. Star Wars: Battlefront 3 is 'in active development' from EA DICE and Respawn Empire
  2. The Logic And Risks Of Destiny 2’s Bungie Making ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3’ Forbes
  3. Star Wars Battlefront 3 In Active Development Sources Say Bespin Bulletin
  4. DICE and Respawn ‘are teaming up for Star Wars: Battlefront 3’ Video Games Chronicle
  5. Star Wars Battlefront 3 Is Real, EA Officially Confirms Polygon.com
 
Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic. - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:37 GMT
  1. Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic. Ars Technica
  2. ‘It was so satisfying when I threw a rock through the screen’: the people sick of being spied on by their smart TV The Guardian
  3. Samsung and Vizio Smart TVs Continue Sending Viewing Data Even After Users Opt Out GBHackers News
  4. How to stop smart TV tracking on Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio TechCity
  5. This Walmart-owned TV keeps tracking you, even after you opt out Techlicious
 
GM Wants Your Car to Do Your Chores - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Detroit automaker wants your next vehicle to be a personal assistant, a best friend, and an autonomous errand-runner.
 
You Have a Couple More Days to Play WoW Forever as Blizzard Extends Beta to October 23 - IGN - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:52:26 GMT
  1. You Have a Couple More Days to Play WoW Forever as Blizzard Extends Beta to October 23 IGN
  2. Claim Your World of Warcraft: Forever Character Names Blizzard News
  3. WoW: Forever Is Getting A New Server Option By Popular Demand GameSpot
  4. World of Warcraft: Forever Stress Test Gets a Slight Delay MMORPG.com
  5. You Can Try World of Warcraft: Forever for Free, but There’s a Catch Polygon.com
 
Samsung launches Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones on Amazon starting at $489 - Android Authority - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:51:00 GMT
  1. Samsung launches Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones on Amazon starting at $489 Android Authority
  2. A Galaxy First: Samsung Certified Re-Newed Now Available on Amazon.com samsung.com
  3. You could just get a refurbished Samsung phone on Amazon The Verge
  4. Samsung releases ‘Re-Newed’ Galaxy phones on Amazon starting under $500 9to5Google
  5. You Can Now Score an Official Refurbished Galaxy S24 or S25 Directly from Amazon Android Headlines
 
Nvidia reportedly refused some neoclouds access to GTC Berlin for adding AMD and TPU chips - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:40:00 GMT

SemiAnalysis' latest "shocking" rumor allegedly confirms what the firm had already revealed in June. Several neocloud providers have reportedly been denied access to GTC Berlin, Nvidia's upcoming conference covering AI, GPUs, and related technologies. The Jensen Huang-led company apparently disapproves of cloud providers adding AMD GPUs, TPUs, and other third-party...

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Nvidia GeForce drivers add support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:32:00 GMT
Nvidia's latest Game Ready driver adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery, which aims to reduce shader compilation stuttering by delivering precompiled shaders for supported games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day. As our recent testing shows, shader stuttering remains a major headache for PC gamers, but efforts to eliminate it are gaining momentum.
 
I’ve Taken a Necessary Measure to Protect Myself During Sex. Uh, It’s Going to Be Hard to Explain. - Slate - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT
I’ve Taken a Necessary Measure to Protect Myself During Sex. Uh, It’s Going to Be Hard to Explain. Slate
 
PSA: PHP patches two critical flaws, server admins urged to update - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:09:00 GMT
PHP has released emergency security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to remotely execute code without authentication. With PHP powering nearly 70% of all websites, the potential impact is enormous. Apache deployments are particularly vulnerable, and security agencies are urging immediate updates.
 
The Best Art TV Deals: Samsung Frame, Hisense Canvas, and More (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
Samsung’s Frame and Frame Pro are both on sale, as well as some of our other favorite art TVs.
 
First-person Soulslike Valor Mortis is already making a profit after seven days, despite launching against some stiff competition - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:43:42 GMT
First-person Soulslike Valor Mortis is already making a profit after seven days, despite launching against some stiff competition Eurogamer.netSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Meta suspends Muse sharing after sensitive documents turn up in shared chats - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:41:00 GMT

Each shared conversation had a hostname containing a descriptive title and a random identifier. Both could appear in searchable DNS records, giving researchers the information they needed to reconstruct the link and open the page.

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Googlebook deserves a little patience: why early launch quirks don’t define its future - Chrome Unboxed - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:20:21 GMT
  1. Googlebook deserves a little patience: why early launch quirks don’t define its future Chrome Unboxed
  2. Googlebooks just aren’t ready The Verge
  3. Google Tried to Reinvent the Laptop. Don’t Buy It. The New York Times
  4. Are Googlebooks Right for You? I Tried Every One of Google's Android Laptops PCMag
  5. Googlebook review: Google’s new laptops are woefully underbaked The Guardian
 
This Startup Is All In on Recursive Self-Improvement. Its Latest Model Is Scary Good - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Recursive makes the case that the benefits of using AI to build AI outweigh the risks.
 
Jensen Huang’s Vision for Europe Runs on Plug-In Data Centers - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:02:15 GMT
At Nvidia’s GTC in Berlin, Huang unveiled the company’s new plug-in data center—the DSX Pod—as the key to unlocking Europe’s AI infrastructure lag. Oh, and autonomous humanoid robotics.
 
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
 
Spotify is asking Family plan members to scan a QR code to prove they live with the account owner - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:53:00 GMT

Spotify revealed the new family plan verification process on an updated support page. The streaming service may ask some Premium Family members to verify that they live with the person managing their plan, using a QR code check that requires both people to be in the same place.

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Google Pixel’s solution to using Face Unlock in the dark seems to be just blinding you - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Google Pixel’s solution to using Face Unlock in the dark seems to be just blinding you 9to5Google
  2. Pixel owners are about to get a face unlock feature iPhones have had for years PhoneArena
  3. Here's how Google plans to let you use Pixel's face unlock in the dark Android Authority
  4. Brighter days are ahead for the Pixel's face unlock Pocket-lint
  5. Google wants your Pixel to see you in the dark, and its fix is almost blindingly obvious Digital Trends
 
‘This Is Not a Drill’: Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Are Setting the Internet on Fire - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:26:19 GMT
The PHP Foundation has revealed two serious vulnerabilities that could impact millions of websites. Security experts warn that failure to quickly patch the flaws could have dire consequences.
 
Citadel's Ken Griffin says investors are "almost certainly" in an AI bubble - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:22:00 GMT

"Corporate America has been very uneven in its ability to extract value from its AI models," Griffin said at the Future of Global Markets Conference in New York on Tuesday.

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Inside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: The New Game-Changing Tech Powering Every Mode - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:21:00 GMT
  1. Inside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: The New Game-Changing Tech Powering Every Mode Digital Foundry
  2. Ready for Launch: Modern Warfare 4 Progression and Prestige Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Review So Far IGN
  4. Warning To Dog Lovers: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4′ s Extraction Mode Has A Rough Intro Kotaku
  5. Want to Play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Before Everyone Else? This Trick Will Unlock it Early PCMag
 
There’s Only One Way the PS5 Jailbreak Wars Can End - Gizmodo - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:05:15 GMT
  1. There’s Only One Way the PS5 Jailbreak Wars Can End Gizmodo
  2. PS5 Firmware 14.10 Reportedly Jailbroken in Private, Hypervisor Still Holding Up TechPowerUp
  3. Sony Issues New PS5 Firmware Update as Jailbreak Race Heats Up Ahead of GTA 6 Release IGN
  4. 'GTA 6' at Risk as PS5 Hackers Officially Claim Major New Breakthrough Polygon.com
  5. Firmware 14.20 may stop PS5 console jailbreak, but an exploit has already surfaced Notebookcheck
 
Tech Giant Confirms the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra - Geeky Gadgets - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:04:27 GMT
  1. Tech Giant Confirms the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Geeky Gadgets
  2. Galaxy S27 Ultra: Samsung fans are still asking for the same upgrades we’ve wanted for years PhoneArena
  3. Exclusive: Galaxy S27, S27+ and S27 Ultra Screen Protector Images Show Expected Sizes SammyGuru
  4. Samsung Galaxy S27 Release Date: Earlier Launch, New Ultra Design Forbes
  5. I've struggled to use Samsung displays for years, but the Galaxy S27 may finally fix that; here's why 9to5Google
 
After a few hours with Yakuza studio's soulful Stranger Than Heaven, I'm smitten, but I suspect it'll be a divisive game - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:41 GMT
  1. After a few hours with Yakuza studio's soulful Stranger Than Heaven, I'm smitten, but I suspect it'll be a divisive game Eurogamer.net
  2. Stranger Than Heaven hands-on report: brutal combat and the glitz of show business intermix PlayStation.Blog
  3. Stranger Than Heaven Builds Its Identity As Like A Dragon's More Relentless Spin-Off Engadget
  4. Stranger Than Heaven Preview: One Man's Story Of Biculturalism, Music, Fitting In, And Fighting, Told Over 50 Years Game Informer
  5. Roundup: Here's What The First Previews Are Saying About Stranger Than Heaven Pure Xbox
 
AI Guardrails Aren’t Stopping Criminal Hackers - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Hackers around the world are all-in on using agentic AI to wage attacks—and manipulating tools like Anthropic’s Claude to help them carry out their crimes.
 
Our Favorite Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks Are on Sale at REI - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:52:22 GMT
Get ready for winter: Darn Tough socks are on sale at REI and come with a lifetime warranty.
 
Elon Musk confirms Tesla and SpaceX merger talks - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:49:00 GMT

Speaking during SpaceX's third-quarter earnings call on October 20, Musk said independent directors are examining a potential agreement. He's staying out of their discussions because his position at both firms creates a conflict of interest. The committees have yet to agree on terms.

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Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC Features Revealed, Including Shipbuilding, Romance, and Housing - IGN - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:46:50 GMT
  1. Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC Features Revealed, Including Shipbuilding, Romance, and Housing IGN
  2. [Notices] Charting the Unknown DLC Twitch Drops Event 펄어비스 공식 홈페이지
  3. Crimson Desert’s Charting the Unknown Brings Romance and Marriage, Yet 9 Outfit Loadouts Still Took a Modder to Deliver Wccftech
  4. Crimson Desert Reveals Just How Big Its PS5 DLC Really Is in New Trailer Push Square
  5. Pearl Abyss Studios has released a detailed overview of the Charting the Unknown expansion for Crimson Desert Enhanced GameGPU
 
Telehealth Giant Hims Wants to Test Every Dude for Low Testosterone - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:34:37 GMT
The company plans to offer testosterone replacement therapy, marking its first foray into prescribing controlled substances.
 
Roku Pro Series OLED TV Review (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:21:18 GMT
It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but with a friendly user interface, great remote, and below-average price, it doesn’t have to.
 
AMD brings FSR 4.1 upscaling to Radeon 6000 GPUs, Ryzen AI Max, and handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:16:00 GMT

Owners of Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs and most of AMD's recent SoCs can now enable FSR 4.1 upscaling without mods like Optiscaler. The update, included in version 26.10.1 of AMD's graphics driver, aims to bring upscaling image quality closer to Nvidia's DLSS.

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Trump tells data center companies to make financial deals with local communities - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

"I have watched the process closely, and data centers that were highly unpopular in a certain area, have become extremely popular when a financial deal is struck," Trump said in a Truth Social ⁠post.

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A Design Flaw in Share Links Exposes Users’ Personal Conversations With Meta’s Muse - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:35:00 GMT
The company is suspending the feature after security researchers discovered how easy it was to access sensitive information shared with the AI assistant.
 
Warhammer 40K fans have some very specific questions about the Blood Ravens' origins, so I put them to Dawn of War 4's director - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:22:55 GMT
  1. Warhammer 40K fans have some very specific questions about the Blood Ravens' origins, so I put them to Dawn of War 4's director Eurogamer.net
  2. Huge Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV game overview trailer revealed Warhammer Community
  3. Today in Gaming News – October 21, 2026 Simulation Daily
  4. Unleashing the Emperor's Wrath: A Look at the Space Marines in Dawn of War 4 Yahoo Tech
  5. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 – The Final Preview of Warhammer's Next Big RTS IGN
 
Staples hackers created more than 15,000 gift cards, then went on a shopping spree - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The attackers obtained the session data from the memory of a support application the retailer believed could only be reached from its own computers. The breach gave a Chinese organized crime group a way to generate gift cards for retailers including Target and Sephora. Members of the operation then used...

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Apple iPhone Duo Review: Is It Worth It? - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple made an astonishingly good first foldable. Now iOS and third-party apps need time to catch up.
 
Atlanta doesn't want a real-life RoboCop: City council unanimously backs ban on weaponized robots - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Introduced by Council member Liliana Bakhtiari, the act prohibits city employees and contractors, including police, from buying or otherwise acquiring weaponized autonomous systems, drones and remotely operated machines.

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Best Gifts for Mom (2026): Digital Wall Calendars, Better Bags, Personalized Jewelry, and More - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:08:00 GMT
From a calendar that keeps my family organized to a frame that rescues photos from my camera roll, these favorites make thoughtful gifts.
 
Gaming Can’t Afford More Games the Size of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Between crushing layoffs, ballooning budgets, and bland end products, video game makers need to stop chasing AAA glory.
 
Samsung is rolling out Android 17 updates for some of its most popular Galaxy phones - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung is rolling out Android 17 updates for some of its most popular Galaxy phones 9to5Google
  2. One UI 9 Release Date: 5 More Galaxy Phones Get Android 17 Update Forbes
  3. Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17 9to5Google
  4. Samsung releases Galaxy A07 stable One UI 9.0 update SamMobile
  5. Samsung is simply unstoppable, spreading the One UI 9 love far and wide for over a dozen phones PhoneArena
 
Bud Light Boycotters Are Still Waiting for Their ‘Woke-Free’ Beer - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Ultra Right Beer, a brand launched in 2023 by MAGA political consultant Seth Weathers, has vanished from the internet with many deliveries unfulfilled.
 
OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
It’s the latest in a growing wave of bets that AI companies are making on brain data.
 
DLSS 5 Just Got a Lot Faster, but Is It Worth Using? - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Nvidia's new DLSS 5 model nearly doubles neural rendering speed across the RTX 50 series. We put it to the test to see if the performance gains outweigh the heavy FPS penalty and lingering visual issues.
 
She Was the DEA’s Premier Crypto Detective. The Clues Led Straight to Her Own Family - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
To escape the chaos of her Russian childhood, Lili Infante became an American law enforcement prodigy. She pioneered the DEA’s investigations of the dark web—never suspecting who she’d find hiding there.
 
The Best Hearing Aids I’ve Tested (2026): Jabra, Resound, Apple, and More - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.
 
Europe Wants Data Centers. Its Climate Goals Are Getting in the Way - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT
A plan to funnel the heat given off by data centers into nearby homes has run aground in Germany. Across Europe, policymakers are weighing AI ambitions against climate objectives.
 
Udemy Coupon Codes: 20% Off October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn new skills for less. Discover how to apply a promo code for Udemy, find verified online discounts, and save on professional development.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this October.
 
20% Off Sephora Promo Code | October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Earn more points on skincare purchases when you use our Sephora coupon.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
 
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.
 
The next Xbox could arrive in 2028 for $1,200 to $1,800, Xbox handheld may launch in 2027 - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:31:00 GMT

According to Fortune, Microsoft is aiming to launch its next-generation console, codenamed Helix, in time for the 2028 holiday season. As memory costs climb, its price has internally been projected at anywhere between $1,200 and $1,800, unless the company subsidizes the hardware.

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Millions of routers can be hijacked over Wi-Fi thanks to a 16-year-old bug - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:08:00 GMT

Security researcher Quentin Kaiser detailed the flaw at the Hexacon conference in Paris on October 16. He calls it WPSplinter, a name he only gave it because Broadcom refused to issue an official identifier.

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MIT student team CERBERUZ wins NASA LunaRecycle Centennial Challenge, turning lunar trash into tools - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT
The team took first prize in both the Prototype and Digital Twin tracks for its lunar waste recycling system.
 
The ocean’s most abundant “loner” microbe has a sticky second life - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Researchers in the Chisholm lab find Prochlorococcus can switch between drifting alone and living in attached communities, a discovery that could reshape estimates of how much carbon the ocean moves to the deep sea.
 
Update now: Hackers are exploiting Plex server vulnerabilities to install malware - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:06:00 GMT
Hackers are actively exploiting security vulnerabilities in outdated Plex Media Server installations to deploy cryptocurrency miners and proxy malware. Plex confirms widespread attacks against internet-facing servers, with the flaws allowing remote code execution without authentication. The vulnerabilities were patched in version 1.43.3.10861. Users running older versions are urged to update immediately.
 
Beaver Works Summer Institute: A leader in transformational STEM education - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Jointly run by Lincoln Laboratory and the School of Engineering, the program has guided thousands of high school students to technical paths over the past 10 years.
 
TextNow’s $150 Yello Phone Is Customized for Kids and Pairs Up With a $20 Monthly Plan - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The lower-cost phone has a parent portal for managing calls and texts, checking the phone’s location, and enabling games.
 
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.
 
Symposium highlights MIT’s wide range of innovations for aging brain health - MIT Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
In six talks, researchers from across MIT described projects aimed at advancing the understanding of and interventions against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.
 
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.
 
An Entire Swedish TV Show Got Deleted, and AI Got Blamed - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:21 GMT
The TV network that airs the show says a backup system failed, but the raw material still exists.
 
Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Over the last decade, the vice chancellor has refocused the Institute’s approach to student life to center on student well-being.
 
State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics finds sustainability commitments are strong, but governance gaps and external disruptions prevent execution.
 
AI model decodes the language cells use to communicate - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:50:00 GMT
A new computational approach reveals how cells communicate to assemble into tissues. This could accelerate stem cell engineering, improve disease models, and inform therapies.
 
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.
 
MIT remembers Thomas Rose, a brilliant researcher and generous colleague - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Faculty, students, staff, family, and friends gathered to remember the assistant professor and archaeometallurgist who died last month.
 
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.
 
Hiroshi Ishii honored for contributions to global design and human-computer interaction - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:10:00 GMT
MIT Media Lab professor received the IDSA Special Achievement Award for three decades of research integrating physical and digital environments.
 
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.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
MIT researchers built a cloud-based platform to help Massachusetts coastal towns and the state manage shellfishing closures, giving thousands of permit holders a clearer view of where they can fish.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
What to See in the Night Sky Before October Ends - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The Orionid meteor shower peaks this week, the full Hunter’s Moon rises Oct. 26 and Saturn is still at its brightest of the year.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
How We Test Projectors - CNET Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:16 GMT
From contrast to color to input lag, I measure and compare home theater and portable projectors using instruments and my own two eyes.