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Sources: Ramp is in early talks to raise about $1B at a ~$60B valuation, up from $44B in June; Ramp has raised $3B to date (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:25:04 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Ramp is in early talks to raise about $1B at a ~$60B valuation, up from $44B in June; Ramp has raised $3B to date — Ramp is in early talks with investors for a new round of funding at a roughly $60 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the efforts …

 
Apple and Google Miss Deadline to Block Child Nudity on Their Phones in the UK - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:13:26 GMT
Now the UK government plans to introduce new legislation that would see companies face fines and potential criminal liability, and signaled similar plans could extend to Snapchat and Instagram.
 
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake arrives on Switch 2 November 5 - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:54:00 GMT

The remake brings one of Nintendo's most beloved games into the modern era. The original arrived on the Nintendo 64 in late 1998 and was unlike anything seen up to that point. The 3D action adventure game was initially planned for the 64DD, but was eventually moved to cartridge when...

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AI coding startup Cognition raised $2B at a $48B valuation, up from $26B in May, and says its run-rate revenue grew from $492M in May to ~$900M (Samantha Oltman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:50:00 GMT

Samantha Oltman / Bloomberg:
AI coding startup Cognition raised $2B at a $48B valuation, up from $26B in May, and says its run-rate revenue grew from $492M in May to ~$900M — Artificial intelligence coding startup Cognition AI Inc. has raised $2 billion in a new round of funding that vaulted its valuation to $48 billion.

 
Labor Day is a great time to save on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods and Apple Watches - CNN - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:46:00 GMT
  1. Labor Day is a great time to save on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods and Apple Watches CNN
  2. Labor Day tech deals are live: The best sales worth shopping from Apple, Beats, Samsung, Anker and more up to 55% off Yahoo Tech
  3. These Labor Day Tablet Deals Are Still Live: Save Up to 50% on Apple iPads, Samsung Galaxy Tabs, and More PCMag
  4. I never travel without these Apple earbuds, and now they’re on sale for Labor Day New York Post
  5. Save $100 on AirPods Max 2 at Amazon this Labor Day AppleInsider
 
Apple releases iOS 26.6.2 for iPhone, here’s what’s new - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:36:00 GMT
  1. Apple releases iOS 26.6.2 for iPhone, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Releases iOS 26.6.2 MacRumors
  3. iOS 26.6.2, iPadOS 26.6.2 land as iOS 27 gets closer to release AppleInsider
  4. Apple releases iOS 26.6.2, a bug-fix update for the iPhone 11 and later Apple World Today
 
The White House has quietly removed Build The Wall, a Tetris clone on its arcade.gov website, after Tetris said it takes "copyright infringement very seriously" (Zack Zwiezen/Kotaku) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:20:01 GMT

Zack Zwiezen / Kotaku:
The White House has quietly removed Build The Wall, a Tetris clone on its arcade.gov website, after Tetris said it takes “copyright infringement very seriously” — It seems the Trump administration doesn't want to tempt a lawsuit from The Tetris Company

 
Next Apple TV's Chip Revealed in Latest Leak - MacRumors - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:19:48 GMT
Next Apple TV's Chip Revealed in Latest Leak MacRumors
 
Walking an extra 1,000 steps a day may help your heart, study finds - The Washington Post - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:17:45 GMT
Walking an extra 1,000 steps a day may help your heart, study finds The Washington Post
 
Lucky enthusiast found $12,000 worth of RAM sitting in his garage - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:11:00 GMT

According to Redditor VastOption875, the old server, which had been collecting dust in their garage, contained 30 64GB DDR4-2666 memory modules, totaling nearly 2TB.

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The Legend of Zelda getting Link and Epona LEGO set, playable Ocarina, more - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:03:06 GMT
  1. The Legend of Zelda getting Link and Epona LEGO set, playable Ocarina, more Nintendo Everything
  2. Nintendo Reveals Lego Link & Epona Set for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary IGN
  3. LEGO The Legend of Zelda Link and Epona set revealed! Jay's Brick Blog
  4. The next Legend of Zelda Lego set features Link and Epona. The Verge
  5. Lego announces its third Legend of Zelda set, this time featuring Link on Epona Video Games Chronicle
 
OpenAI denies that its researchers or models saw Buckmaster or Alpöge's prompts, says it spent millions in compute after hearing Anthropic had a breakthrough (Wired) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:02:43 GMT

Wired:
OpenAI denies that its researchers or models saw Buckmaster or Alpöge's prompts, says it spent millions in compute after hearing Anthropic had a breakthrough — A landmark announcement by the frontier AI lab has been overshadowed by accusations of impropriety.

 
OpenAI says an internal model "significantly more capable than GPT-6 Astra" solved the Navier-Stokes problem using 10K concurrent agents working for 88 hours (Madison Mills/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:48 GMT

Madison Mills / Axios:
OpenAI says an internal model “significantly more capable than GPT-6 Astra” solved the Navier-Stokes problem using 10K concurrent agents working for 88 hours — OpenAI says its AI has solved the Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize problem, a potentially historic breakthrough shadowed …

 
HWiNFO lets you see exactly what your PC hardware is doing - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:52:00 GMT
HWiNFO combines detailed system information with extensive sensor monitoring, making it useful for checking temperatures, power usage, clock speeds, and other hardware behavior in real time. It can also help troubleshoot performance issues.
 
Apple Falls Before Ternus's First $54 Billion iPhone Test - Yahoo Finance - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:51:56 GMT
  1. Apple Falls Before Ternus's First $54 Billion iPhone Test Yahoo Finance
  2. How to watch Apple’s foldable iPhone announcement TechCrunch
  3. Apple to Kick Off Ternus Era With Its Biggest-Ever Slate of New Products Bloomberg.com
  4. Five iPhone 18 Pro Camera Features Seemingly Leak in Code MacRumors
  5. Five Devices I Expect Apple to Announce on Wednesday Lifehacker
 
Google complies with EU rules for travel searches, says the new results stink - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:49:55 GMT
The EU continues to go after Google search practices it sees as anticompetitive.
 
OpenAI Just Claimed a Huge Math Discovery. Some Academics Are Crying Foul - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:42:05 GMT
A landmark announcement by the frontier AI lab has been overshadowed by accusations of impropriety.
 
The White House made a "Tetris" clone. The Tetris Company was not amused. - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:31:21 GMT
Trump admin's propaganda "arcade" hits some apparent legal limits.
 
What is the purpose of LiDAR on your iPhone and how do you use it? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Some iPhone models are equipped with a LiDAR sensor, which helps the camera better interpret information about what's around you.
 
UK seeks to force Apple and Google to block children from taking, viewing, or sharing nude images on their devices, and praises Apple's age-based restrictions (Jacob Reid/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:25:03 GMT

Jacob Reid / Bloomberg:
UK seeks to force Apple and Google to block children from taking, viewing, or sharing nude images on their devices, and praises Apple's age-based restrictions — The UK government will require technology companies such as Apple Inc. and Google to stop children from taking …

 
The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:20:58 GMT
3D-printed aluminum eggshell arrays filled with water proved more effective at impact resistance.
 
How to watch this week's second Nintendo Direct - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:18:52 GMT
After shining the spotlight on The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo will focus on other games in its second Direct for around 45 minutes.
 
PC shipments are falling, but manufacturers are making more money selling pricier AI PCs - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:16:00 GMT

The pressure is originating in the AI infrastructure market, where demand for memory chips has driven up component costs and limited supply for other hardware categories.

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Chinese giants Xiaomi, Huawei race to get ahead of Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone - CNBC - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:11:25 GMT
  1. Chinese giants Xiaomi, Huawei race to get ahead of Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone CNBC
  2. I Actually Really Like Xiaomi’s Folding iPhone Ultra Rival cnet.com
  3. Chinese tech giants Huawei and Xiaomi launch new foldable smartphones ahead of Apple event nbcnews.com
  4. Xiaomi 18 Fold Hands-On: An Attractive 'Mid-Size' Foldable With Powerful Specs Engadget
  5. Huawei tests LogicFolding chip in handset as high-stakes AI tests loom South China Morning Post
 
Nintendo Reveals Ocarina of Time Remake Release Date, a Zelda Switch 2 and a Real Ocarina - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:09:09 GMT
Nintendo is marking four decades of Zelda with special hardware, playable ocarinas and more ways for fans to celebrate the legendary series.
 
The combat demo for Free Stars: Children of Infinity is out, and it's free - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:05:32 GMT
Blast your opponents in 1v1 arcade space battles like it's 1992 all over again.
 
Chrome will now release updates every two weeks to better tackle security threats - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Chrome will start releasing new versions of its stable browser more frequently.
 
Here’s Samsung’s Advice for Apple and Its Upcoming Folding iPhone - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The competition is “absolutely welcome” by the pioneering Korean giant, but Samsung warns that the device’s “weight” is crucial.
 
What are the actual differences between cheap and expensive smart TVs? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Nearly any TV is suitable for 4K content, but spending more gets you a better viewing experience and several other advantages.
 
Mathematician Tristan Buckmaster alleges OpenAI learned of his work with Anthropic's Levent Alpöge on Navier-Stokes and used an internal model to solve it (Joseph Howlett/Scientific American) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:50:01 GMT

Joseph Howlett / Scientific American:
Mathematician Tristan Buckmaster alleges OpenAI learned of his work with Anthropic's Levent Alpöge on Navier-Stokes and used an internal model to solve it — A mathematician compared the feat to the history-making chess competition in which IBM's Deep Blue computer beat Garry Kasparov in 1997

 
Rebel Wolves Already Working On ‘Next Chapter in The Dawnwalker Saga’ - Insider Gaming - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:43:04 GMT
  1. Rebel Wolves Already Working On ‘Next Chapter in The Dawnwalker Saga’ Insider Gaming
  2. What quests to do before mass in The Blood of Dawnwalker Polygon.com
  3. Blood Of Dawnwalker's Most Popular Mod Changes The Story Timer As Players Try To Remove Friction From The RPG Kotaku
  4. 8 must-know The Blood of Dawnwalker tips to avoid wasting time segments GAMINGbible
  5. Blood of Dawnwalker takes a bite out of sales charts, goes platinum in 2 days tweaktown.com
 
NextEra Energy, which partnered with Google to revive an Iowa nuclear power plant, gets a $1.9B loan from the Department of Energy to finance the refurbishment (Tim De Chant/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:40:01 GMT

Tim De Chant / TechCrunch:
NextEra Energy, which partnered with Google to revive an Iowa nuclear power plant, gets a $1.9B loan from the Department of Energy to finance the refurbishment — Last October, Google said it would bring an Iowa nuclear power plant back from the dead. Now, the facility's owner, NextEra Energy …

 
Hackaday Europe 2026: Outdoors with Robots - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:35:23 GMT
Erin Kennedy has been building robots for over a decade now, with a focus on smaller bots that interact with, or maybe even clean up, the outdoor environment. Still other …read more
 
Intel's CPUs could get 10% more expensive next month - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:34:00 GMT

According to DigiTimes, supply-chain sources say Intel is prioritizing profit margins as CEO Lip-Bu Tan reviews CPU pricing, manufacturing costs, and its product lineup.

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Disassembling a Mini Air Blower to Make RC Airplanes - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:30:18 GMT
As a certified RC airplane fan, the [RCMakerLab] on YouTube found themselves looking at one of those nifty mini air blowers that provide an alternative to a compressor and canned …read more
 
Apple Watch GPS vs GPS + Cellular: What's the difference? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Some Apple Watch models give you the ability to stay connected even when you're away from your phone. But is it worth the cost?
 
Nintendo is releasing a 40th anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 on October 29 - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:10:03 GMT
No, the Zelda anniversary edition Switch 2 doesn't come with a copy of Ocarina of Time.
 
Circle agrees to acquire Singapore-based cross-border B2B payments company Tazapay for $400M, in one of its largest publicly disclosed acquisitions to date (Francisco Rodrigues/CoinDesk) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:05:01 GMT

Francisco Rodrigues / CoinDesk:
Circle agrees to acquire Singapore-based cross-border B2B payments company Tazapay for $400M, in one of its largest publicly disclosed acquisitions to date — Stablecoin issuer Circle agreed to pay $400 million in stock for Singapore-based cross-border payments company Tazapay …

 
Chrome is now shipping updates every 2 weeks as AI changes the security landscape - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:04:09 GMT
  1. Chrome is now shipping updates every 2 weeks as AI changes the security landscape TechCrunch
  2. Google Chrome starts two-week release cycle with version 153 9to5Google
  3. Chrome Will Now Release Updates Every Two Weeks To Better Tackle Security Threats Engadget
  4. Your Chrome browser is getting 2x more updates than ever before, as Google promises faster fixes and features GB News
  5. Google Chrome cuts update cycle to 2 weeks to fix security gaps | Earlier, Chrome followed 4-week update cycle | Inshorts Inshorts
 
What is a dual-band router and why is it important for good Wi-Fi? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Modern routers have two or more bands, but what's the purpose of a dual-band router? Here's what it does and why it matters.
 
Why is Apple CarPlay draining your phone battery? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Apple CarPlay requires a lot of battery to power navigation, music and other apps on your car's display, but you can take a few mitigation steps.
 
Apple is reportedly exploring a Chinese memory supplier, and it's politically loaded - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:58:00 GMT

For Apple, the prospect underscores how China's domestic chip industry is beginning to create new supply-chain choices – and new political complications – for the world's biggest technology companies.

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Google DeepMind releases AlphaGenome Atlas, a 1PB dataset of predicted molecular effects for all ~9B possible single-letter DNA changes in the human genome (Google) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:50:01 GMT

Google:
Google DeepMind releases AlphaGenome Atlas, a 1PB dataset of predicted molecular effects for all ~9B possible single-letter DNA changes in the human genome — AlphaGenome Atlas is the most comprehensive catalogue of how genetic mutations affect molecular biology. — VP Science, Google DeepMind & Chief Scientist, Google Cloud

 
Celero, which is developing a chip to enable long-distance connections between AI data centers, raised $275M at a $3B+ valuation (Dina Bass/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:35:05 GMT

Dina Bass / Bloomberg:
Celero, which is developing a chip to enable long-distance connections between AI data centers, raised $275M at a $3B+ valuation — Celero Communications, a maker of networking chips, has raised $275 million in a funding round that values the startup at more than $3 billion …

 
The Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time arrives November 5 - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:33:16 GMT
We're heading back to Link's original 3D adventure ahead of next year's live action Zelda movie.
 
Steam Deck vs. Switch 2 — which gaming handheld is more powerful? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
The Switch 2 is newer and more affordable than the Steam Deck, but Valve's console still has serious power to draw on.
 
Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake launches in November - The Verge - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:26:02 GMT
  1. Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake launches in November The Verge
  2. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary celebration revealed in new Nintendo Direct presentation Nintendo
  3. Nintendo Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake Switch 2 release date qz.com
  4. Nintendo’s First Special Edition Switch 2 Finally Brings Us a More Colorful Console Gizmodo
  5. 16 Screenshots Of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Show A Completely Different-Looking Game Kotaku
 
Apple Arcade unveils five new games being added soon - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:25:00 GMT
  1. Apple Arcade unveils five new games being added soon 9to5Mac
  2. The internet’s favorite cat comes to Apple Arcade with Pusheen’s Place Apple
  3. Pusheen’s first game is coming to Apple Arcade The Verge
  4. Apple Arcade gets 'Pusheen's Place,' 'Terraria+,' and more in October AppleInsider
  5. Apple Arcade Adds 'Pusheen's Place' and Four More Games in October MacRumors
 
Runway co-CEO Anastasis Germanidis says the startup's annual recurring revenue hit $200M in September; source: it expects ARR to cross $350M by the end of 2026 (Rachel Metz/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:25:00 GMT

Rachel Metz / Bloomberg:
Runway co-CEO Anastasis Germanidis says the startup's annual recurring revenue hit $200M in September; source: it expects ARR to cross $350M by the end of 2026 — Runway AI Inc.'s annual recurring revenue hit $200 million in September, underscoring growing demand from companies using …

 
Apple Acquires Startup Working on 'Breakthrough Sensing Technology' - MacRumors - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMT
  1. Apple Acquires Startup Working on 'Breakthrough Sensing Technology' MacRumors
  2. Apple quietly buys brain-sensor startup Sonera app.dealroom.co
  3. Apple buys company trying to turn your thoughts and emotions into data, read as easily as your heart rate stuff.tv
  4. Apple Stock (AAPL) in Focus as It Buys Brain Sensor Startup Sonera Magnetics TipRanks
  5. Apple’s latest acquisition is about technology that sounds futuristic 9to5Mac
 
Poseidon Aerospace, which plans the first test flight of its pilotless cargo plane by year-end, raised a $60M Series A led by TQ Ventures, after an $11M seed (Sean O'Kane/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:10:01 GMT

Sean O'Kane / TechCrunch:
Poseidon Aerospace, which plans the first test flight of its pilotless cargo plane by year-end, raised a $60M Series A led by TQ Ventures, after an $11M seed — Silicon Valley is known for embracing the ethos of “move fast and break things.” Poseidon Aerospace's co-founder and CEO David Zagaynov just wants to move things fast.

 
A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap - The Verge - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:04:37 GMT
A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap The Verge
 
An Hour of Gundam: Rogue Orbit Made Me Feverish for More Robot Combat - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:01:42 GMT
The game seems geared more toward melee action than 3D zero-G combat — think less Armored Core and more Dynasty Warriors or Virtual On.
 
Richard Kelly on Donnie Darko at 25: ‘It’s a Miracle That Any Movie Gets Made’ - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The director discusses his debut novel, staying true to an artistic vision, and the absurd line of dialogue from Donnie Darko he believes will find its way into his obituary.
 
What is considered good speed for home internet and how can you test it? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The speed of your downloads, uploads and ping are affected by several variables. Let's measure your internet speed and see if we can improve it.
 
How to let Claude send emails for you - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
If you're interested in trying out Claude's Gmail capabilities but are worried it will make mistakes, just tell it to ask for approval before doing anything.
 
watchOS 27 code reveals four changes for Apple Watch Ultra 4, more - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:57:00 GMT
  1. watchOS 27 code reveals four changes for Apple Watch Ultra 4, more 9to5Mac
  2. Apple to Introduce All-New 'Readiness' App Tomorrow MacRumors
  3. Apple Watch Series 12 may not be much different, but watchOS 27 still has surprises AppleInsider
  4. An Apple Watch Ultra 4 Could Outshine the Series 12 This Year, but at What Price? cnet.com
  5. Apple Watch Ultra 4 — last-minute leaks and all the latest news Tom's Guide
 
EV batteries last longer than drivers feared - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:56:38 GMT
Study suggests used vehicles can retain about 90% of original usable battery capacity after 150,000 km.
 
California city canceled Flock, removed its cameras, then found the company had put some of them back - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:49:00 GMT

Grass Valley, California, is one of the many cities that have dropped Flock license plate cameras. It comes as the company faces criticism over the extent of its devices' surveillance network, the sharing of data with other agencies, the cost, and, most controversially, their misuse by police officers.

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Google Cloud and Accenture form the Accenture Gemini Enterprise Business Group to train up to 1,000 Accenture forward deployed engineers for Gemini Enterprise (Isabelle Bousquette/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:45:07 GMT

Isabelle Bousquette / Wall Street Journal:
Google Cloud and Accenture form the Accenture Gemini Enterprise Business Group to train up to 1,000 Accenture forward deployed engineers for Gemini Enterprise — The new group will be made up of 1,000 forward-deployed engineers — Google Cloud and Accenture are the latest companies to bet …

 
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 review: A classic design in a lighter package - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMT
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 combines classic style with an incredibly light 2.2-pound case.
 
Researchers say Meta ran 350+ ads with CSAM in 2026 so far; some featured morphed images of real children, and many linked to "nudification" apps from China (Matt Burgess/Wired) - Techmeme Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:40:01 GMT

Matt Burgess / Wired:
Researchers say Meta ran 350+ ads with CSAM in 2026 so far; some featured morphed images of real children, and many linked to “nudification” apps from China — Early last month, Meta deleted around 50 ads posted on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads that directly included child …

 
‘Destiny’ Has Inspired A 10-Year Plan For ‘ARC Raiders’ - Forbes - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:37:14 GMT
‘Destiny’ Has Inspired A 10-Year Plan For ‘ARC Raiders’ ForbesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Galaxy S25 gets My FanCam, Call Brief, and more features with new One UI 9 beta update - SamMobile - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:34:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S25 gets My FanCam, Call Brief, and more features with new One UI 9 beta update SamMobile
  2. One UI 9 beta reaches the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 series tech-ish.com
  3. Samsung Rolls Out One UI 9 Beta 2 for Galaxy S25 Series with Four New AI Tools & Key Fixes Android Headlines
  4. Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are also picking up new Galaxy S26 and Fold 8 tricks Android Authority
  5. Samsung One UI Update Schedule: September 2026 Droid Life
 
The CarPlay settings you may want to change after setting it up - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Apple's CarPlay works great with its default settings, but you can make a few changes personalized to your habits.
 
Xiaomi 18 Fold takes on the foldable iPhone with a 200MP camera and 6,000mAh battery - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:18:00 GMT

The phone has a 5.38-inch cover display and a 7.58-inch internal display. Both use 120Hz LTPO panels and can reach 4,000 nits of peak brightness, according to Xiaomi. The folding display is protected by a new double-layer ultra-thin glass structure.

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Thousands Fooled by 'Insane' Sony Leak and Fake PS6 Reveal - Push Square - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT
Thousands Fooled by 'Insane' Sony Leak and Fake PS6 Reveal Push Square
 
The best things I saw at IFA 2026 - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT
The concept PCs, cameras, chargers and more than caught our attention in Berlin.
 
How to right-click on a MacBook - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Right-clicking, or "secondary clicking," has many uses, but it's not always obvious how to do it on a MacBook.
 
US regulator approves $1.9 billion loan to spin up Iowa's dead nuclear reactor for Google - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:58:06 GMT
Google is a step closer to getting access to nuclear power for its AI data centers.
 
Old School RuneScape developer sentenced for stealing and selling in-game virtual gold - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT

Stealing virtual gold coins can earn some real-world money, even in retro-focused experiences such as Old School RuneScape. A developer named Andrew Lakeman tried to abuse his privileged position as a content creator working at Jagex, but a years-long investigation has illustrated that crime does not pay – no matter...

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How to update your GPU drivers in Windows 11 - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT
New game releases often require driver updates to yield the best performance on your Windows PC. But knowing where to get them can often be confusing.
 
With another huge infusion of cash, Stoke Space goes even bigger - ArsTechnica Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:29:18 GMT
The space economy will grow exactly as fast as we can launch rockets.
 
A galaxy-shaking clash comes to Warhammer TV this week - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:21:04 GMT
A galaxy-shaking clash comes to Warhammer TV this week Warhammer Community
 
An AI-developed drug appeared to make patients biologically younger in a clinical trial - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:13:00 GMT

The experimental drug, rentosertib, comes from Insilico Medicine and was developed to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that progressively scars the lungs.

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People’s Picks: 4 Phone Brands Dominate, but 1 Reigns Supreme and It’s Not Apple - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple may seem like an obvious winner for most, but readers’ responses say this brand is a force to be reckoned with in the smartphone space.
 
Meta Failed to Catch Hundreds of AI Child Abuse Ads. Some Included Images of Real Kids - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Images of real children—including a member of a European royal family—were used to create some of the 350 ads containing child sexual abuse. Lawmakers say they plan to investigate.
 
Apple’s $2,000-Plus Foldable iPhone Was a Decade in the Making - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Apple’s $2,000-Plus Foldable iPhone Was a Decade in the Making Bloomberg.com
  2. Apple’s new CEO John Ternus expected to debut foldable iPhone at event Wednesday Yahoo Finance
  3. Watch Apple Set for Major Product Launch with Foldable iPhone Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘how wide?’ The Verge
  5. A folding iPhone was Tim Cook's decade-long passion project AppleInsider
 
What is the Anker 'smart display charger' and what does that screen even do? - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Anker's new smart display plug-in wall chargers might be small, but they actually do a lot more than just tell you how fast they're charging your devices.
 
Should You Buy a New iPhone From Apple, a Carrier or Unlocked? Here’s What to Know - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
You have a lot of options when buying a new iPhone. In this guide, we walk you through the decision process of exactly where to buy and whether to get an unlocked one.
 
WeChat Zero-Click Worm Took Over Accounts on iPhone and Android via Incoming Calls - thehackernews.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:54:00 GMT
  1. WeChat Zero-Click Worm Took Over Accounts on iPhone and Android via Incoming Calls thehackernews.com
  2. A Hacking Tool Built With A.I. Can Breach Phones Without a Click The New York Times
  3. Calif security firm built AI-powered WeChat worm WeWorm qz.com
  4. This AI-Developed Computer Worm Could Have Hijacked a Billion Accounts PCMag
  5. Using AI, Calif Creates Demo WeChat Exploit that Spreads Through Phone Calls Security Boulevard
 
LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby - The Verge - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:30:05 GMT
  1. LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby The Verge
  2. LG TV flaws could let attackers listen in, even in standby mode Malwarebytes
  3. LG accused of 'egregious invasion of privacy' over TV data collection The Register
  4. Disconnect your LG television from the internet, now AppleInsider
  5. LG TVs Reportedly Eavesdrop on Users Even When the Screen Is Off PCMag
 
Jeep, Ram, Hyundai, and Ford are turning to gas backup engines to save the electric truck - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:25:00 GMT

The approach could make electric trucks and larger SUVs more practical, though its success will depend on whether consumers see enough value in the added technology to pay more for it.

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Grand Theft Auto 6 worldwide unlock times revealed, and Xbox owners can seemingly still use the old New Zealand trick to play early - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:12:12 GMT
  1. Grand Theft Auto 6 worldwide unlock times revealed, and Xbox owners can seemingly still use the old New Zealand trick to play early Eurogamer.net
  2. GTA 6's Worldwide Release Times Revealed - with New Zealand Set to Receive Access 19 Hours Before Mexico and Central America Digital Foundry
  3. GTA 6 Will Launch Digitally at Midnight Around the World, So Of Course Fans Are Already Planning to Set Their Console Locations to New Zealand Yahoo Tech
  4. GTA 6 Could Launch 18 Hours Early for Players Using This PS5 Trick Men's Journal
  5. GTA 6 to be playable early on Xbox, but PlayStation users will miss out GAMINGbible
 
FuturLab cuts staff after cancelling non-Powerwash Simulator title - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:58 GMT
  1. FuturLab cuts staff after cancelling non-Powerwash Simulator title GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Wake Up Babe, New Layoff Horrors Just Dropped Aftermath
  3. FuturLab Holds Layoffs and Cancels In-Development Game Insider Gaming
  4. PowerWash Simulator devs FuturLab laid off staff and cancelled an unrevealed project earlier this year, but certainly kept quiet about it Rock Paper Shotgun
  5. Report: FuturLab lays off devs without informing team leads or managers GameDev.net
 
A 1024 Byte Python Interpreter - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:55 GMT
Like many of us, [Austin] finds writing code satisfying — especially if it is challenging. His latest challenge: shoehorn something that looks like Python into 512 bytes. Ok, that didn’t …read more
 
Top Mathematician Announces New Institute for A.I. Safety - The New York Times - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:06 GMT
Top Mathematician Announces New Institute for A.I. Safety The New York Times
 
How NASA Testing Changed US Food Inspection Forever - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
In the early 20th century, public outcry following Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle led to stricter food safety protocols. NASA took them a step further.
 
Samsung and TSMC hope AMSL's new machines will help address the chip shortage - Engadget Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:58:13 GMT
ASML, TSMC and Samsung are adopting larger chip photomasks that will boost manufacturing yields and lower costs.
 
5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google, Apple - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:35:00 GMT
Looking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Gemini fan.
 
AMD GPUs are climbing the sales charts as Radeon beats Nvidia on Amazon and in Germany - TechSpot Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:17:00 GMT

The rise of RDNA 4 was highlighted by TechEpiphany on X.

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Insta360 X6 Review (2026): A Great 360 and Action Camera Hybrid - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Insta360’s latest 360-degree camera uses larger sensors for better low-light performance and has a smaller body.
 
Gen AI Tools Are Now Being Used to Push ‘Slop Jihad’ - Wired Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A new generation of Islamic terror supporters are using AI to spread ‘Slop Jihad’ to new audiences on TikTok.
 
PS5 'major system upgrade' on the way that includes hefty boost to graphics - GAMINGbible - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:33:53 GMT
  1. PS5 'major system upgrade' on the way that includes hefty boost to graphics GAMINGbible
  2. Sony is preparing a major system update 14.0 for the PlayStation 5. GameGPU
  3. Sony is preparing a major PS5 update - here's what will change ixbt.games
  4. Sony is reportedly preparing a big update for the PS5 and PS5 Pro with improvements to PSSR 2.0 upscaling PC Guide
 
Ubisoft, Square Enix Opt Out of XBOX Disc to Digital Program - Insider Gaming - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:32:49 GMT
  1. Ubisoft, Square Enix Opt Out of XBOX Disc to Digital Program Insider Gaming
  2. Xbox users can use last-gen Xbox One consoles to verify Xbox Series discs for disc-to-digital conversion tweaktown.com
  3. Game Pass, Cloud Gaming and Cross-Platform Play: The New Rules of Xbox TheXboxHub
  4. Xbox Disc-to-Digital Rollout Includes Ghostbusters Games ghostbustersnews.com
  5. Xbox's Disc-To-Digital Program Has A Big Problem: Several Major Publishers Aren't Participating GameSpot
 
Apple to Make First Big Change to iPhones in Years - The New York Times - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:05:12 GMT
  1. Apple to Make First Big Change to iPhones in Years The New York Times
  2. iPhone 18 Pro: Nine Reasons Not to Upgrade This Year MacRumors
  3. Apple still on track for a revolutionary iPhone 20 in 2027 AppleInsider
  4. Leak reveals Apple's plans for the iPhone and iPhone Ultra over the next few years PhoneArena
  5. Leaked iPhone roadmap reveals plans for larger foldable, ‘biggest overhaul,’ more 9to5Mac
 
Why getting your hands dirty is good for you - BBC - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:01:50 GMT
Why getting your hands dirty is good for you BBC
 
Sigma's Lightweight 85mm f/1.2 Art Is Official, But Canon RF Shooters Are Out in the Cold - Canon Rumors - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:55:43 GMT
  1. Sigma's Lightweight 85mm f/1.2 Art Is Official, But Canon RF Shooters Are Out in the Cold Canon Rumors
  2. Sigma’s Compact 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG C Is Wider Than Your Typical Zoom Lens PetaPixel
  3. DROP EVERYTHING – Sigma just released its fastest portrait lens ever Digital Camera World
  4. Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G Announced SonyAlphaRumors
  5. Sigma 20-60mm f2.8-4 Contemporary Review: It's REALLY Good The Phoblographer
 
Street Fighter 6 gets a new gameplay trailer for Arjun, a new Indian brawler with a love for Bollywood - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:49:16 GMT
  1. Street Fighter 6 gets a new gameplay trailer for Arjun, a new Indian brawler with a love for Bollywood Eurogamer.net
  2. Street Fighter 6 DLC character Arjun launches October 13 gematsu.com
  3. Street Fighter 6's Next DLC Character Joins The Fight October 2026 Nintendo Life
  4. Street Fighter 6's Arjun Arrives Themed Battle Pass Launches GameGPU
  5. Watch the new Street Fighter 6 grappler Arjun beat Dhalsim up Gamereactor UK
 
Samsung monthly updates: September 2026 security patch gets detailed - SamMobile - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:35:00 GMT
  1. Samsung monthly updates: September 2026 security patch gets detailed SamMobile
  2. Samsung Starts September 2026 Security Update Rollout in an Unusual Way SammyGuru
  3. Samsung Releases Emergency Update for Millions of Galaxy Phones Geeky Gadgets
  4. August 2026 Security Patch Just Started Rolling Out to Samsung's Most Popular Mid-Range Phones Android Headlines
  5. The storm continues. August security update 2026 continues to spread to these Samsung devices Samsung Magazine
 
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories launches February 25, 2027 - gematsu.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:36 GMT
  1. Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories launches February 25, 2027 gematsu.com
  2. Atelier Karia Game's 2nd Trailer Reveals February 25 Release Anime News Network
  3. New PlayStation 5 RPG in Hit Long-Running Series Gets Release Date AOL.com
  4. Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories Launches In February 2027 Console Creatures
  5. Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories RPG Sets Western Release Date Crunchyroll
 
Old iPad Keyboard Makes For a Modern Netbook - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:29 GMT
Netbooks were a class of tiny laptops which hit their peak over a decade ago, with the idea being that you could use the Internet and do your computing on …read more
 
Canon EOS R8 Mark II Leak: Specs, IBIS Upgrades, and Design Revealed Ahead of Launch - Canon Rumors - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:30:36 GMT
Canon EOS R8 Mark II Leak: Specs, IBIS Upgrades, and Design Revealed Ahead of Launch Canon Rumors
 
Logitech launches $99 MX Keypad for coding and AI workflows - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:01:00 GMT
  1. Logitech launches $99 MX Keypad for coding and AI workflows 9to5Mac
  2. Logitech Unveils MX Keypad for Developers: The Customizable Multi-App AI Control Center news.logitech.com
  3. Logitech Releases the Developer-Focused MX Keypad for AI Automation MacStories
  4. The $100 Keypad That Puts Each AI Coding Tool Behind Its Own Button Yanko Design
  5. We saw a gap: Logitech’s Valeriya Kostyukovskaya on the problem MX Keypad solves for developers digit.in
 
Apple's iPhone Ultra will help the foldable market hit a big milestone this year - PhoneArena - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:55:56 GMT
  1. Apple's iPhone Ultra will help the foldable market hit a big milestone this year PhoneArena
  2. Is a foldable phone finally practical? Tech experts explain the trade-offs before you upgrade Yahoo Tech
  3. Here’s Samsung’s Advice for Apple and Its Upcoming Folding iPhone WIRED
  4. Samsung is the foldable phone king, with sales growing 30% and reviews praising its newest devices. Can it keep the crown as Apple enters the picture? Fortune
  5. Annoyingly, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the best advert for an iPhone Fold yet 9to5Google
 
How Bats Prevent Doppler Acoustic Interference - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:35 GMT
As great as echolocation is, things can get rather messy once it’s not just you chirping away, but also hundreds of your buddies in roughly the same area. This is …read more
 
Mod Revives Multi-GPU Gaming With Dedicated DLSS 5 GPU for Impressive FPS Gain - TechPowerUp - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:32:02 GMT
  1. Mod Revives Multi-GPU Gaming With Dedicated DLSS 5 GPU for Impressive FPS Gain TechPowerUp
  2. Modders Rework DLSS 5's Rendering Pipeline For a Big Performance Boost TechPowerUp
  3. ‘NBA 2K27’ With NVIDIA DLSS 5 Leads 28 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW NVIDIA Blog
  4. Nvidia Will Eventually Bring DLSS 5 to Older RTX 4000 Graphics Cards, But It'll Probably Run Horribly IGN
  5. All-in-one 'DLSS Unlocked' mod brings DLSS 5 and multi-frame gen to RTX 20, 30, and 40 series — hybrid tool taps AMD FSR 3.1 to boost frame rates up to 6X Tom's Hardware
 
Nikon ZR Firmware Version 2.00 & future Open Gate Recording - Newsshooter - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:05:09 GMT
  1. Nikon ZR Firmware Version 2.00 & future Open Gate Recording Newsshooter
  2. Nikon is developing firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon ZR full-frame sensor camera Nikon
  3. Nikon is Developing Nine Cinema Lenses That Cover Larger Than Full-Frame PetaPixel
  4. Nikon NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV Cinema Lenses Newsshooter
  5. Nikon Confirms Open Gate and Anamorphic Desqueeze Are Coming to the ZR Y.M.Cinema
 
Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050 - MIT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.
 
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Price Seemingly Revealed - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:30:00 GMT
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Price Seemingly Revealed Nintendo LifeSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Kelvin–Helmholtz Instabilities Found to Drive Plasma Mixing on the Sun - Hack a Day Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:00:39 GMT
As easy as the Sun is to observe, it’s simultaneously very hard to study due to how extreme the conditions are, even on the surface of a rather unassuming star. …read more
 
2027 Android Phones Could Boost Gaming Graphics and AI Tasks With Arm’s New Chip Tech - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT
Advancements in AI-based upscaling and frame rate upgrade mobile gaming performance and power efficiency.
 
Microsoft said it would cut Windows 11 ads, then put a Harry Potter ad on your desktop if you use Bing Wallpaper - Windows Latest - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:12:54 GMT
  1. Microsoft said it would cut Windows 11 ads, then put a Harry Potter ad on your desktop if you use Bing Wallpaper Windows Latest
  2. Microsoft is testing Bing promos on the one part of Windows 11 you see constantly — your desktop wallpaper Windows Central
  3. Windows 11 users are getting full-desktop ads as wallpapers from Microsoft Neowin
  4. Microsoft Was Slowly Building Its Reputation For Improving Windows 11, But Wastes It All Away With The Latest Move That Uses Your Desktop Wallpaper As Ad Space Wccftech
  5. Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Harry Potter-Themed Ad in Bing Wallpaper App PCMag
 
We Rated the Weird Tech at IFA 2026 to Find the Wackiest Products - cnet.com - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:12:53 GMT
  1. We Rated the Weird Tech at IFA 2026 to Find the Wackiest Products cnet.com
  2. The best gadgets and gear that debuted at IFA 2026 Popular Science
  3. The 5 Best Humanoid Robots Of IFA 2026 bgr.com
  4. This is what I'd put in my smart home of the future Yahoo
  5. The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA 2026 The Verge
 
Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals ETB in Stock at Amazon and Under Market Price - IGN - Google Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals ETB in Stock at Amazon and Under Market Price IGN
  2. Today’s Top Deals: Pokémon Legends Z-A, Pokémon First Partner Illustration 3, and Batman Knightfall Omnibus IGN
  3. Amazon Restocks the Prismatic Evolutions Super-Premium Collection at $274.99 eGamers.io
  4. Best Pokémon TCG deal: Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box gets a surprise 5% price drop on Amazon Mashable
  5. Pokémon TCG's Chaos Rising Booster Display Box hits a new low price on Amazon for Labor Day. Save $60 now. Yahoo
 
ESP32-P4 Powers Video Alarm Clock - Hack a Day Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:00:40 GMT
Once upon a time, you had the option of waking up to a bell, a harsh buzzer, or whatever happened to be on the radio that morning. Now that it’s …read more
 
Le Creuset x Star Trek Collection: Prices, Availability, Release Date - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Vulcan oven mitts, spaceship baking dishes, and an out-of-this-world communicator grater—you'll need warp speed to Klingon to this limited-edition kitchen kit, ideal for perfecting the broth of Khan.
 
Amal Clooney Stuns in a Plunging Red-Hot Strapless Gown and a Colorful Beaded Necklace - uk.news.yahoo.com - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:58:22 GMT
Amal Clooney Stuns in a Plunging Red-Hot Strapless Gown and a Colorful Beaded Necklace uk.news.yahoo.com
 
Valheim Version 1.0 — Everything You Need To Know - GameDaily - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:18:04 GMT
  1. Valheim Version 1.0 — Everything You Need To Know GameDaily
  2. Valheim’s 1.0 update is finally the game it was always meant to be Polygon.com
  3. Valheim 1.0 Launches After 5 Years in Early Access TechPowerUp
  4. Valheim Creator Explains Why Developers Are Not Planning a Sequel After Early Access Release ixbt.games
  5. Valheim Review: Getting Lost on the Way to Where I Was Going MMORPG.com
 
Capcom is reviving more dormant franchises after the success of Onimusha: Way of the Sword - Engadget - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:31:56 GMT
  1. Capcom is reviving more dormant franchises after the success of Onimusha: Way of the Sword Engadget
  2. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Sells Over 1 Million Units on Launch Day! CAPCOM
  3. Capcom says it will focus on reviving dormant IPs after Onimusha: Way of the Sword's breakout launch GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Onimusha: Way of the Sword director says the game was partially inspired by Super Mario Odyssey GoNintendo
  5. Capcom Is Getting My Hopes Up For Devil May Cry 6 With Its Talk Of "Reactivating" Dormant Franchises GameSpot
 
Hypershell’s Halo Full-Leg Exoskeleton Made Me Dream Big About the Hikes I Hope to One Day Attempt - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:16:32 GMT
I forgot all about my creaky knees while trying out the all-terrain exoskeleton at IFA 2026.
 
'Next This Game Will Make You File Tax Returns' — Is GTA 6 Too Realistic for Its Own Good? Refueling Cars and Gun Restrictions Spark Debate - IGN - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:09:53 GMT
  1. 'Next This Game Will Make You File Tax Returns' — Is GTA 6 Too Realistic for Its Own Good? Refueling Cars and Gun Restrictions Spark Debate IGN
  2. GTA 6 Features a Controller Change That Flips a 25-Year-Old Trend Insider Gaming
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI Won't Let You Walk Around Easily With Firearms Out, Noting GTA 5's Approach Doesn't Work With Modern Tech PlayStation Universe
  4. Rockstar traded performance for quality in Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 Pro, according to insider ixbt.games
  5. Rockstar boss says GTA 6 doesn't just let you easily walk around with guns Yahoo Tech
 
ASUS details ProArt GR1X mini PC with NVIDIA RTX Spark, 128GB unified memory and 10GbE - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:18:25 GMT
  1. ASUS details ProArt GR1X mini PC with NVIDIA RTX Spark, 128GB unified memory and 10GbE VideoCardz.com
  2. Lenovo Expands the Yoga Portfolio with New AI PCs and Tablets Built for Creators Lenovo StoryHub
  3. Acer Showcases Design Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark™ at IFA 2026 news.acer.com
  4. Acer's tiny RTX Spark PC takes aim at Mac Studio with Blackwell and 128GB unified memory tweaktown.com
  5. Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X launches in October for laptops and desktops Tom's Hardware
 
If Things Don't Turn Around for DON'T NOD, It May Face Closure in a Matter of Months - Push Square - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. If Things Don't Turn Around for DON'T NOD, It May Face Closure in a Matter of Months Push Square
  2. Don't Nod warns it may not have enough funding to operate beyond January 2027 GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Don't Nod considering laying off 90 workers in France Game Developer
  4. Life Is Strange Studio Warns This Year Could Be Its Last Polygon.com
  5. DON’T NOD Warns It May Not Survive Past January 2027 as Cash Bleeds out and 90 Jobs Face the Axe Wccftech
 
JMGO’s New Projectors Go Big on Brightness and Refresh Rate. I Had a Look at IFA 2026 - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:57:53 GMT
The new Iris series has a 120Hz refresh rate and lots of lumens. Here’s how they look.
 
I Went Eyes-On With the Aurzen Zip Pro Foldable, Portable Projector. It’s Ready to Shine Your Entertainment Anywhere - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:33:39 GMT
It has the same fun, foldable design as Aurzen’s other Zip, but now it’s larger and far more capable.
 
New Super Smash Bros and Nintendogs games are on the way, according to prominent Nintendo leaker - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:14:35 GMT
  1. New Super Smash Bros and Nintendogs games are on the way, according to prominent Nintendo leaker Eurogamer.net
  2. Brand new Smash Bros and Nintendogs games are in development, Nintendo leaker claims Video Games Chronicle
  3. Nintendo Developing New Smash Bros, Nintendogs, Mario Kart DLC With Star Fox, Leaker Claims IGN
  4. Nintendo Leak: New Smash Bros, Nintendogs, 5 Titles [2026] tech-insider.org
  5. New Super Smash Bros. and Nintendogs Games Leaked for Switch 2, Insider Claims VICE
 
You can now play PS3 games straight from the disc, without owning a PS3 - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:07:00 GMT

The RPCS3 team recently unveiled a major upgrade for the emulator: PS3 games can now run directly from their original Blu-ray discs, giving retro gaming enthusiasts a new way to use their physical collections. The developers are billing it as a "plug & play" solution, though users will still need...

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Xgimi’s New Aura 3 UST Projectors Get Bright and Look Classy - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:49:59 GMT
With 120Hz refresh and a reasonable price, the Aura 3 Max and Pro could be very interesting.
 
Home Depot Labor Day Sale (2026): BOGO on Best Grills and Tools - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:35:52 GMT
The Home Depot Labor Day sale goes hard on grills and tools. Here are our recommendations on what to buy—and what to ignore.
 
Best Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): Vacuums, Headphones, and More - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:33:37 GMT
From cordless vacuums to the best wireless earbuds we’ve tested, some of our favorite tech is on sale for Labor Day this year.
 
Weirdly Fascinating Science Facts That Will 100% Break Your Brain - AOL.com - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:01:03 GMT
Weirdly Fascinating Science Facts That Will 100% Break Your Brain AOL.com
 
Sony Surprises With New 1000XM4C 2nd Gen Headphones With Updated Sound, Bluetooth 6.0 - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The $300 WH-1000XM4C will be released alongside Sony’s new midrange CH730N and entry-level CH530 headphones.
 
This New 360 Camera Won’t Come to the US. I Went to Berlin to Test It - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:55:49 GMT
Replaceable lenses, new image sensors and 8K60 video. The hardware of the DJI Osmo 360 II is not the problem.
 
Fake IT Calls Target Executives in Microsoft 365 Data Theft and Extortion Attacks - thehackernews.com - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:51:00 GMT
  1. Fake IT Calls Target Executives in Microsoft 365 Data Theft and Extortion Attacks thehackernews.com
  2. Tracking BigBear 2.0 Evilginx2 Phishing Campaign CloudSEK
  3. BigBear Microsoft 365 phishing service bypassed MFA at 258 organizations BleepingComputer
  4. IT Help Desk Impersonation Lets Hackers Bypass MFA Security Affairs
  5. Microsoft 365 users hit by two major threat campaigns - fake IT calls and phishing emails target users across the world TechRadar
 
Samsung launches Galaxy A07s - SamMobile - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:40:00 GMT
  1. Samsung launches Galaxy A07s SamMobile
  2. Samsung Galaxy A07s debuts with a 6.7-inch screen, 5,000mAh battery - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Samsung’s Newest Budget Phone Comes With 6 Years of Updates Phandroid
  4. Galaxy A07s launches with Helio G99+ chip, 50MP+2MP rear camera Gizmochina
  5. Samsung Galaxy A07s: six years of updates for under $170 Gagadget.com
 
This Gorgeous UST Projector Has a High-Tech Secret - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:29:14 GMT
The LuxVision from AWOL has a gorgeous design, impressive specs and an eyebrow-raising refresh rate.
 
Microsoft promises faster Windows 11 boot times and better performance on 8GB PCs - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:18:00 GMT

As reported by Windows Latest, Mark Linton, Corporate Vice President of Windows & Devices at Microsoft, spoke about the improvements being made to Windows 11, including "significant gains on things like boot time, Windows Hello responsiveness..."

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Modders are rushing to improve PS5 emulation ahead of GTA VI, GTA V jumps from menus to 60 FPS gameplay in under two months - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:58:25 GMT
  1. Modders are rushing to improve PS5 emulation ahead of GTA VI, GTA V jumps from menus to 60 FPS gameplay in under two months VideoCardz.com
  2. Rockstar May Move GTA 6 PC Launch in Response to Expected Console Shortages TechPowerUp
  3. PS5 emulator running GTA 5 shows GTA 6 might be possible on PC before official release tweaktown.com
  4. PS5 emulator can now run the console version of GTA V at up to 60 FPS on PC, but quickly crashes as tweakers continue to optimize — PS5 emulation advancing at an astronomical pace leading up to GTA VI launch Tom's Hardware
  5. GTA 6 PC Could Arrive Sooner Than Expected, As Rising Console Prices Reportedly Pressure Rockstar to Move Fast Wccftech
 
Hohem’s Eyepic Combines an Action Cam and Gimbal. I Haven’t Seen Anything Like It Before - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:42:58 GMT
It’s an ultracompact stabilized camera and a wearable action camera in one package.
 
The first Galaxy Z Fold 8 discount ever drops the wider foldable to $1,650 - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT
  1. The first Galaxy Z Fold 8 discount ever drops the wider foldable to $1,650 9to5Google
  2. Don't Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Until You Watch This Yahoo
  3. Galaxy Z Flip 8 gets a sweet discount on Amazon PhoneArena
  4. From 253 Grams to 201 Grams: The Engineering Behind the World’s Lightest Fold Samsung Global Newsroom
  5. Smart subscribers unfold Samsung’s newest foldables in an exclusive experience Inquirer Technology
 
Elon Musk's xAI loses second bid to block Minnesota's AI nudify-app ban - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:03:00 GMT

On August 1, Minnesota banned apps and websites that allow users to generate non-consensual sexualized imagery. The companies behind these services can be fined $500,000 for each unlawful access or download of images that were altered to make someone appear naked or worse, which could add up to the hundreds...

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Huawei, Xiaomi to Debut New Top Phones on Eve of Foldable iPhone - Bloomberg.com - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:39:17 GMT
Huawei, Xiaomi to Debut New Top Phones on Eve of Foldable iPhone Bloomberg.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
The 57 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:33:30 GMT
Labor Day already? Say it ain’t so. Today is the last day to shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, and more during REI’s Labor Day sale.
 
Japan is launching a mission to bring back the first samples from a Martian moon - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:33:00 GMT

The "Martian Moons eXploration" mission, or MMX, is expected to take about a year to reach Mars. It will then spend three years operating around the planet and its moons before beginning a roughly one-year trip back to Earth. The sample return is expected in 2031.

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Combat and socially agonised teens impress in Persona 4 Revival, the RPG that series director Kazuhisa Wada feels a "duty" to make - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Combat and socially agonised teens impress in Persona 4 Revival, the RPG that series director Kazuhisa Wada feels a "duty" to make Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Persona 4 Revival Character Trailer Makes Way for Kanji Tatsumi Crunchyroll
  3. Persona 4 Revival Makes Maxing Social Links Easier Than Golden, But Producer Warns It’s Still No Cakewalk – Interview Wccftech
  4. "Let them work their magic" - Persona series director says Persona 4 Revival's localisation team is integral to the remake's success Eurogamer.net
  5. Persona 4 Revival Hands-on Preview: PAX West 2026 - Feature nintendoworldreport.com
 
Xbox tells existing Game Pass members its new cloud gaming cap doesn’t apply to them, but only in certain countries - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:19:37 GMT
  1. Xbox tells existing Game Pass members its new cloud gaming cap doesn’t apply to them, but only in certain countries Video Games Chronicle
  2. Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers BBC
  4. Microsoft to Cap Xbox Cloud Gaming Hours Starting This November extremetech.com
  5. Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming Ars Technica
 
Is iKairos a Robot, or Jewelry? It’s Both, and It Wants to Be Your Ever-Present AI Memory Keeper - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:11 GMT
This wearable-cum-desktop robot is one of the most unique AI devices I saw at IFA in Berlin.
 
Xbox Appears To Be Experimenting With Cheaper Game Pass Offers For Ex-Members - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Appears To Be Experimenting With Cheaper Game Pass Offers For Ex-Members Pure Xbox
  2. Xbox Game Pass Appears to Be Testing Dynamic Pricing TechPowerUp
  3. Dropped Xbox Game Pass? Microsoft May Try to Tempt You Back With a Lower Price PCMag
  4. Xbox Game Pass cloud limits won’t be for everyone, but the recently introduced dynamic pricing might KitGuru
  5. XBOX Game Pass benchmarks offers personalized price reductions to departing customers GameGPU
 
Humanoid robots are being prepared for combat as China moves them from labs to military training grounds - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT

August saw the World Humanoid Robot Games take place in China, where robots took parts in several events. The same month, Unitree claimed its Superman robot can run faster than Usain Bolt, although the figure has not been independently verified.

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A Microsoft engineer says "typing code is absolutely over," here's what he means - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Fowler was not suggesting that software engineers are becoming unnecessary. But as AI handles more routine coding work, developers may spend less time writing individual lines and more time on system design, requirements, dependencies, and the review needed to make sure software is secure and works as intended.

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I Used the iPhone 17 Pro Max Without a Case for a Year. This Is How It Looks Now - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple promised improved durability for the iPhone 17 Pro, and its Ceramic Shield 2 protection might be the biggest durability upgrade in years.
 
Two of the Universe's Great Mysteries May Have Their Own Dimension - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Dark energy might be getting weaker. Scientists are wondering if interactions with dark matter in a “dark dimension” may be responsible.
 
Pokémon Go is Milking Mewtwo Too Hard, Fans Say, After a Lackluster Weekend Event Marred by More Server Issues - IGN - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:41:05 GMT
  1. Pokémon Go is Milking Mewtwo Too Hard, Fans Say, After a Lackluster Weekend Event Marred by More Server Issues IGN
  2. Pokémon Go Armored Mewtwo counters, weaknesses, best moveset and shiny Eurogamer.net
  3. Pokemon GO Players Are Running Out of Time To Get 5 Exclusive Pokemon OpenCritic
  4. Bristol Trainers have 1 last chance to catch a perfect Mewtwo The Bristol Edition
  5. Massively on the Go: Scopely sold out players for Go Fest 2026’s Go Fest Finale Massively Overpowered
 
Astronomers Have Completed the Largest Map of Space. Yes, You Can Play With It - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
The intricate, 5.6 trillion-pixel map covers approximately 75 percent of the sky and includes about 4 billion celestial objects.
 
Pokémon Champions’ director vows to keep turn-based battles as single-player is ruled out - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:18:10 GMT
  1. Pokémon Champions’ director vows to keep turn-based battles as single-player is ruled out Video Games Chronicle
  2. Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion The Verge
  3. Pokemon Champions dev explains why the game isn’t getting single-player modes Nintendo Everything
  4. Pokémon Champions Director Wants To Keep The Game's Focus On PvP Nintendo Life
  5. Authentic Pokémon battles made easy for everyone|The Pokémon Company 株式会社ポケモン|The Pokémon Company
 
CD and vinyl sales are surging as frustration with digital media keeps growing - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

News of the latest increase in physical media sales comes from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It revealed that recorded music revenues for H1 2026 were up 6.9% from the first half of 2025 and outpaced inflation, with both streaming and physical formats posting gains.

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The complex corporate web behind a $3.2 billion AI data center - ArsTechnica Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:03 GMT
When multiple companies are behind one project, who bears responsibility for problems?
 
Every Samsung Galaxy Phone Comes With This Unique Add-On - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
It’s called the Edge Panel. Here’s how to make the most of it.
 
GeForce RTX 5070 vs. Radeon RX 9070 XT: 2026 Update - TechSpot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:39:00 GMT
This is a big test: across 52 games at 1440p and 4K, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is ~25% faster than the RTX 5070, while also costing less and offering 16GB of VRAM. Let's take a closer look.
 
Whispering Complaints Into Your Phone May Be the Future of Customer Feedback - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Forget email surveys or long calls spent on hold. Voicebox lets people send customer feedback by recording a voice note on their phone.
 
How to Watch the Apple September Event (2026) - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Apple’s annual hardware launch event may feel different as the company welcomes a new CEO alongside a folding iPhone.
 
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)? - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:04:00 GMT
I’ve tested every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
 
My Favorite Home Security Reveal at IFA Was AI, but Not How You Think - CNET Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Free, custom AI learning tech in home security could be closer than we thought.
 
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII adds Arc of Tomorrow update and Earthrise expansion - GamesBeat - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:37:42 GMT
  1. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII adds Arc of Tomorrow update and Earthrise expansion GamesBeat
  2. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII Charts a New Course with Arc of Tomorrow Update and First Expansion, Earthrise 2K Newsroom
  3. “Civ 7”: Firaxis announces Atomic Age and space expansion heise online
  4. Civilization VII is set to receive a major free update – the game will feature a near-future era, nuclear wea mezha.ua
  5. The Earthrise expansion for Civilization VII has been announced news.instant-gaming.com
 
The Best Labor Day Mattress Deals on Beds We’ve Tried in Our Homes - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:36:00 GMT
It’s one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and our top tested picks are on sale.
 
First Look: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Sport Returns in New 42mm Versions (Incl. Video) - Monochrome Watches - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:01:29 GMT
  1. First Look: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Sport Returns in New 42mm Versions (Incl. Video) Monochrome Watches
  2. Hands-On Debut: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Sport Watch Is Now Sharper, Smaller, And More Refined aBlogtoWatch
  3. TAG Heuer To Launch 42mm Carrera Chronograph Versions During 2026 Spanish Grand Prix AugustMan Singapore
  4. TAG Heuer Speeds Into Formula 1 Madrid With New Carrera Sport Chronograph maxim.com
  5. TAG Heuer redesigns the Carrera Chronograph Sport, and it’s more refined than ever Time+Tide Watches
 
PlayStation partially u-turns on physical media stance, more discs coming than originally said - GAMINGbible - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:06 GMT
  1. PlayStation partially u-turns on physical media stance, more discs coming than originally said GAMINGbible
  2. Sony's PlayStation disc plant is losing 10 percent of its volume in 2028, not 90 Substack
  3. No, Sony isn't cutting PlayStation disc production by 90 percent, just 10 Eurogamer.net
  4. PlayStation’s disc controversy continues as publishers show ‘resentment’ Daily Express
  5. Sony's phaseout of PlayStation discs sparks outcry over ownership rights Nikkei Asia
 
Plastics Companies Are Writing Lesson Plans. What Could Go Wrong? - Wired Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The science curriculum the industry is offering to schools casts plastics as safe, recyclable, and a source of good jobs. Critics say it’s propaganda.
 
JSCeal Malware Can Bypass Google Authentication Using Stolen Session Cookies - thehackernews.com - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:53:00 GMT
  1. JSCeal Malware Can Bypass Google Authentication Using Stolen Session Cookies thehackernews.com
  2. JSCeal Hides Crypto Malware in V8 Bytecode Security Affairs
 
Young iPhone users are flocking to Galaxy Z Fold 8 in record numbers - SamMobile - Google Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:14:00 GMT
  1. Young iPhone users are flocking to Galaxy Z Fold 8 in record numbers SamMobile
  2. Samsung's Z8 Fold experiences strong demand ahead of Apple's foldable release: Counterpoint Seeking Alpha
  3. An Easier Way to Switch to the New Galaxy Z Fold8 Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Galaxy Z8 Series Starts 8% Above Z7, Powered by Strong Z8 Fold Demand Counterpoint Research
  5. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is Pulling iPhone Users to Android and the Numbers Have Doubled Android Headlines
 
The core anti-Pangram constituency is phony writers - The Argument - Google Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:00:56 GMT
  1. The core anti-Pangram constituency is phony writers The Argument
  2. Pangram Has Emerged as the Gold Standard of AI Detection. Should You Trust It? WIRED
  3. Pangram’s CEO wants to expose everyone’s AI slop habit fastcompany.com
  4. Can you teach yourself to detect AI writing? Maybe Scroll.in
  5. How Much of Your Website Is Written by AI? Cleaning & Maintenance Management
 
AMD's new workstation pairs a 96-core Threadripper with 576GB of GPU memory - TechSpot Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:51:00 GMT

The system pairs the 96-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX processor with up to four Instinct MI350P accelerators. AMD demonstrated a two-card version at IFA, while a fully configured model with four accelerators would provide 576 GB of HBM3E memory – enough, the company said, to hold a trillion-parameter model on...

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Miami wants to turn parts of the city into a real-life GTA Vice City, but sheriff opposes the plan - TechSpot Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:37:00 GMT

A public records request last week revealed that Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava put forward the idea of a "GTA VI × MDC" marketing collaboration to Rockstar Games in June.

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GPU shipments surged 12% despite weaker PC demand and higher memory costs - TechSpot Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:11:00 GMT

Standalone GPU shipments climbed 12.2% from the first quarter and 14.1% from a year earlier, according to Jon Peddie Research. The increase came as the broader client CPU market declined 1.1% year over year and desktop PC demand weakened.

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German company becomes first in Europe to launch fully commercial orbital rocket - ArsTechnica Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:55:26 GMT
"We achieved within a few years what had taken the European space industry decades before."
 
The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work, Travel, and Everything Between (2026) - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
The wrong bag can aggravate you every single day. These WIRED-tested picks get comfort, capacity, and organization just right.
 
Create Custom Windows 11 Notifications to Remind Yourself of Anything - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Take full control of your desktop alerts by sending yourself recurring reminders and custom notifications triggered by specific events.
 
My Brief Summer Fling With Siri AI - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
I was initially enamored with the beta version of Apple’s revamped smartphone assistant. As the full release approaches, I’ve forgotten Siri AI even exists.
 
These Cyborg Cockroaches Could Save Your Life - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The team embedded electrodes into live cockroaches, then outfitted them with cameras and injection devices to deliver medication via remote control.
 
Best Water Leak Detectors (2026): Moen, Phyn, TP-Link - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:09:00 GMT
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.
 
Farmed salmon may not be as nutritious as it once was, new research suggests - ArsTechnica Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:35 GMT
The shift in the fish’s diet is having significant downstream impacts on the environment and climate.
 
Why China Is the Bogeyman Data Center Enthusiasts Just Can't Quit - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Polls show that overwhelming majorities of Americans hate data centers. China makes a perfect scapegoat for tech leaders and their allies—the only problem is a lack of evidence.
 
The Best Gaming Chairs (2026): Are They Worth It? - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The best gaming chair is actually an office chair. Here are our top picks from our real-life testing so far.
 
CERN is moving more than 2,200 specialized computers from RHEL to Debian - TechSpot Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:44:00 GMT

During a recent conference held in Winterthur, Switzerland, engineers working at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) confirmed that the laboratory is going to move from Red Hat Enterprise Linux to Debian. The switch will affect more than 2,200 computers, many of which cannot be upgraded to newer RHEL...

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Starlink is offering half-price internet near xAI data centers, but critics want the pollution fixed - TechSpot Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:38:00 GMT

With roughly 2,000 reported subscribers since the offer was announced in July, compared with more than 250,000 households across Memphis, the discount appears unlikely to ease broader concerns about the company's unpermitted power generation and its environmental impact.

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Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation - ArsTechnica Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:17:36 GMT
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.
 
Acer's new DualPlay Mini is a handheld gaming PC that flips open into a mini laptop - TechSpot Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:11:00 GMT

While unveiling its latest standard handheld gaming PC at IFA last week, Acer also offered an early look at its DualPlay Mini concept, which aims to offer a gaming handheld and a mini laptop in one product. If the device ever receives a proper launch, Acer might have one of...

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All 10 New Dyson Products Released Last Week at IFA 2026 - CNET Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:23:18 GMT
From AI-powered oral care to the brand’s most powerful robot vacuum, here’s everything Dyson unveiled in Berlin.
 
4 Best Alexa Speakers I’ve Tested (2026) - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:01:00 GMT
I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.
 
There May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Year - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Apple is expected to announce several products at its September event next week—including a folding phone—but the iPhone 18 might not be among them. It would be a first for the company.
 
OpenAI Agents Hacked Another Website - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Tens of millions of US and Canadian drivers’ licenses go up for sale on the dark web, the US military finally tries to tackle the risk online ad data poses to troops, and more.
 
Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better.
 
The Watch World Went Crazy This Week. Here Are the 10 You Need to See - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The main action took place at Geneva Watch Days, but others dialed in remotely to make sure it wasn't just a Swiss party.
 
Marvel Has Assigned 42 Hours of Homework Before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The studio released an official catch-up list ahead of December’s release. We have easy links to watch every one of the movies so you can get up to speed.
 
After 8 years, Europe's BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:49:17 GMT
"Fundamentally, we want to learn about the origins of this planet and how it came to be like it is."
 
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:17:36 GMT
In all, 3,700 internal agents posted 18,000 messages discussing cheating on a test.
 
Microsoft unveils distraction-free Windows for developers, but anyone can replicate it - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:36:00 GMT

As part of its push to promote AI-driven development, Microsoft and its hardware partners will begin selling high-end PCs with a clutter-free version of Windows later this year. However, instead of a separate Windows SKU, the machines will ship with pre-configured developer-friendly settings for Windows 11 Pro.

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AMD's next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs could hit 3.4GHz, but they're not coming anytime soon - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:39:00 GMT

According to a post on the AnandTech Forums by the generally reliable leaker Kepler_L2, internal AMD documentation points to a 3.1 to 3.4 GHz target frequency range for RDNA 5. The comment came in response to another forum member questioning whether the integrated graphics in AMD's next-generation APUs could clock...

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Measles killed 6-week-old baby, coroner confirms after RFK Jr. disputed deaths - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:22:41 GMT
"It’s long past time for RFK to stop playing games with people’s lives."
 
Trump admin fights ABC lawsuit as watchdogs worry Disney will settle with FCC - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:46:34 GMT
FCC tells court it is “open-minded" about whether ABC should lose licenses.
 
Medieval manuscripts are "biological time capsules" for deadly sheeppox virus - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:01:02 GMT
Other archives and libraries around the world may also contain genetic traces of past disease outbreaks.
 
Casio ‘CasioNaut’ G-Shock GMC-2500 GAC-2500 Series: Price, Specs, Availability - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:41:47 GMT
In what appears to be a follow-up to the mighty “CasiOak,” the rugged Japanese watch brand is expected to release an all-new luxury homage.
 
Nvidia's PAIR software turns idle home computers into a local AI cluster - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:20:00 GMT

Nvidia has introduced a new software tool for jumpstarting an explosion in local inferencing infrastructure. The Personal AI Router (PAIR) project is open-source software designed to link different computer systems, even different computer operating systems, into a custom AI cluster where chatbots, AI agents, and other compatible LLM applications share...

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Audacity 4.0 debuts with a new interface and major editing improvements - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:01:00 GMT
Audacity 4.0 is a major overhaul of the popular audio editor, featuring a redesigned interface, improved clip editing, a new project format, and native ASIO support on Windows. Some features haven't made the transition yet, including MIDI tracks, but are expected to return in future releases.
 
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:35:02 GMT
Broadcom admits it put “too big a focus on VCF.”
 
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:18:12 GMT
A once-overlooked block of unicode that's invisible to humans is gaining ever wider use.
 
Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:57:24 GMT
The Pentagon says the guidance is being updated after being online for one day.
 
A ratings board wouldn't let Valve release a trailer. It "leaked" it instead. - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:42:53 GMT
"I think we can't get in trouble for that now. It's like 20 years ago."
 
Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:25:00 GMT
The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region.
 
Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:24:24 GMT
Every neuron and connection in the brain of a fly has been mapped—twice.
 
Tesla’s Cybercab Officially Launches Today. It’s Already Under Investigation - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:17:12 GMT
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, meets vehicle safety standards.
 
Who Cares if AI Is Conscious—It’s Basically Alive - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
While philosophers ponder AI consciousness, the models have ideas of their own.
 
Japan Is Launching a Probe to Collect the First-Ever Samples From a Martian Moon - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The mission to Phobos, Japan’s first Mars probe launch in 28 years, may reveal new information about our closest planetary neighbor.
 
The Best Dyson Vacuums (2026) to Buy—and Some to Avoid - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? I'll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
 
The Best Automatic Litter Box of 2026: Petkit and Litter-Robot - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:08:00 GMT
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
 
How an Orangutan Breeding Program Is Creating a Baby Boom - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The success of a program linking zoos across the US has created social media stars and generated a wave of interest in how to protect the endangered great apes in the wild.
 
Measles Outbreaks Are Forcing Parents of Immunocompromised Kids to Make Hard Choices - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
With the risk of infection rising, parents and their children are trying to navigate how safe it is to be out in public as school starts back up.
 
ICE Wants to Know Everyone Who Bought a Certain Green Beanie From REI in the Last 2 Years - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Homeland Security Investigations agents hit the outdoor retailer with a controversial subpoena as part of a dragnet search for the identities of protesters who entered a Minnesota church in March.
 
The 6 Best Monitors That Actually Work Well With Macs - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Macs are fantastic computers, but you’ll need one of these great displays to complete your work-from-home setup.
 
AI Use in the Job Market Is Creating an Infinite Doom Loop - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Job seekers are trying to game the application process using AI. It’s not working, and not for the reasons you might think.
 
What the Heck? Another Perfect Geometric Shape Has Been Detected on Saturn - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The discovery adds to the planet’s history of strange atmospheric phenomena that scientists don’t fully understand.
 
Silicon Valley Is Having a ‘Hot Girl Renaissance’ - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A San Francisco “Hot List” is trying to buck stereotypes about dating in tech circles amid wider debates about the value of being perceived as attractive.
 
Sportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings in September 2026.
 
Mattress Firm Coupons: Save up to $700 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use a Mattress Firm promo code to save on top mattresses, score a free adjustable base, and unlock up to $300 in instant credits.
 
Foreo Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
 
Governor Healey, MIT President Kornbluth to Kick Off Festivities at MIT Future Fest - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The five-day festival will explore the future of science, technology, art and design from Wednesday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 4
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
Stories from the steel mills: A model for sharing workers’ histories - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT anthropologist Chris Walley developed a project for people in Southeast Chicago to tell their histories — an approach any community can adopt.
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
The Best of IFA 2026: An Instant Pot for Cats, Camera-Equipped Toothbrush and More - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:32:33 GMT
The IFA 2026 tech event has begun, and these are the coolest devices we’ve spotted at the expo.
 
Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school.
 
3 Questions: The essential role of international engagement - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
We Rated the Weird Tech at IFA 2026 to Find the Wackiest Products - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Tofu machines, pet phones, toothbrush cameras — we saw all the wildest stuff at IFA, and now we’re here to report back.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
 
From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT
MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
Love (or Hate) Your Laptop? Vote for the One That’s Worth the Money - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Take our quick 2-minute survey to rate your device and help fellow readers find laptops worth buying.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.
 
Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
Playing against climate risk - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Climate scientist Sai Ravela is using games to help coastal communities find creative adaptations to climate change.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
Everything We Expect at Tomorrow’s Apple ‘Surprise and Shine’ Event: A Folding iPhone, AirPods and Watch Series 12 - CNET Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
We rounded up all the rumors on the iPhone 18 — including that we won’t be getting a base model this fall.
 
How an MIT graduate student helped a team of young scientists test their experiment at CERN - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Physics PhD student Manu Srivastava helped high school students in India develop a test that could contribute to one of the world’s largest neutrino experiments.
 
How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
Looking beyond natural sequences - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:20:00 GMT
A new machine-learning framework aims to improve the success rate of computational protein design while moving away from results that reproduce sequences found in nature.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
How to Watch Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ Event Tomorrow - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:39:51 GMT
Will Apple debut a foldable iPhone at its event tomorrow? Here’s how to watch the event to find out.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
Disney Settled an Antitrust Case for $50 Million. How to Get Your Share Before Sept. 8 - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:58:09 GMT
It’s your last chance to make a claim in Disney’s settlement that alleged it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.
 
Over Half of US Adults Want Better Battery Life, but Can Apple Deliver with its New iPhone Lineup? - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Apple users may not get everything they want Wednesday, thanks to RAMageddon pushing prices higher.
 
Your Phone’s Screen Isn’t as Clean as It Looks. Here’s How to Scrub It the Right Way - CNET Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:01:02 GMT
These quick tips will give your phone a fast, basic clean.