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I Test Home Security Tech. Here Are 4 Devices I Rely on to Guard My Porch - CNET Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Porch security is the best, easiest safety project for anyone new to smart homes.
 
An interview with YouTuber Benn Jordan, who recently testified in Congress against license plate readers, on Flock, privacy, the surveillance backlash, and more (Nilay Patel/The Verge) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:35:00 GMT

Nilay Patel / The Verge:
An interview with YouTuber Benn Jordan, who recently testified in Congress against license plate readers, on Flock, privacy, the surveillance backlash, and more — Today, I'm talking with Benn Jordan, musician, YouTuber, researcher, and investigative journalist.
 
Why AI Isn’t Ready to Tackle Our Convoluted Genomes - Wired Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The DNA inside our cells isn’t just a series of instructions, but something far more dynamic. Like scientists, AI models don't yet have the data to properly decode it.
 
Microplastics React With Water, a New Study Says. That’s a Problem for Biology - Wired Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Though plastic is usually inert, tiny pieces of it have the potential to react with one of the most pervasive molecules in the environment and in our bodies.
 
Making One Fender From Another - Hack a Day Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:21 GMT
There’s a tendency among cherished brands to licence their name and logo onto all sorts of novelty items in order to make a quick buck. Joining this trend is the …read more
 
A profile of Alexandr Wang, who sources say is "an operator", had "all" of Zuckerberg's support during Meta's AI revamp, and is being touted as his successor (Rafe Rosner-Uddin/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:35:01 GMT

Rafe Rosner-Uddin / Financial Times:
A profile of Alexandr Wang, who sources say is “an operator”, had “all” of Zuckerberg's support during Meta's AI revamp, and is being touted as his successor — The 29-year-old in charge of the company's Superintelligence Labs is being touted as a potential successor to Mark Zuckerberg
 
Reach Security, which develops AI-powered exposure management tools for securing enterprise systems, raised a $50M+ Series B led by Top Tier Capital Partners (FinTech Global) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:15:02 GMT

FinTech Global:
Reach Security, which develops AI-powered exposure management tools for securing enterprise systems, raised a $50M+ Series B led by Top Tier Capital Partners — Reach Security has secured more than $50m in a Series B round led by Top Tier Capital Partners, while unveiling Reach Everywhere …

 
Duvo, which develops tech to automate business processes across enterprise systems, including ERPs and legacy apps, raised a $32M Series A led by Balderton (Mike Butcher/Pathfounders) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:05:01 GMT

Mike Butcher / Pathfounders:
Duvo, which develops tech to automate business processes across enterprise systems, including ERPs and legacy apps, raised a $32M Series A led by Balderton — He didn't get very far. He discovered that much of the company's operational knowledge just wasn't documented anywhere.
 
Montevideo, Uruguay-based Scanntech, which develops market intelligence tools using POS data, raised $180M in a Series F led by L Catterton and Partners Group (FinSMEs) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:50:01 GMT

FinSMEs:
Montevideo, Uruguay-based Scanntech, which develops market intelligence tools using POS data, raised $180M in a Series F led by L Catterton and Partners Group — Scanntech, a Montevideo, Uruguay-based provider of a retail intelligence, data analytics, and marketing services platform, raised $180M in Series F financing.
 
London-based Scarlet, which certifies AI and software for medical devices, raised a $50M Series B led by Headline to support its US and Asia-Pacific expansion (Cate Lawrence/Tech.eu) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:30:01 GMT

Cate Lawrence / Tech.eu:
London-based Scarlet, which certifies AI and software for medical devices, raised a $50M Series B led by Headline to support its US and Asia-Pacific expansion — Led by Headline, the funding will support the London-based company's expansion into the US and Asia-Pacific as it tackles lengthy …

 
NAND flash maker Kioxia has lost two-thirds of its market cap since its June peak, when it became Japan's most valuable listed company, as Chinese rivals emerge (Kyohei Suga/Nikkei Asia) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:20:01 GMT

Kyohei Suga / Nikkei Asia:
NAND flash maker Kioxia has lost two-thirds of its market cap since its June peak, when it became Japan's most valuable listed company, as Chinese rivals emerge — TOKYO — Japanese memory chip maker Kioxia Holdings' market value has shrunk to one-third of the peak it reached just four months ago …

 
Mistlabs, which develops Ambi, an ambient AI app for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac that learns about users from conversations, raised a $26M pre-Series A (Duncan Riley/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:05:01 GMT

Duncan Riley / SiliconANGLE:
Mistlabs, which develops Ambi, an ambient AI app for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac that learns about users from conversations, raised a $26M pre-Series A — Ambient intelligence startup Mistlabs Ltd. today brought its Ambi artificial intelligence system out of beta test on Apple Inc. devices, backed by $26 million in new funding.
 
TAKTO, Open Source Hand-Tracking Built Like LEGO - Hack a Day Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:12 GMT
Hand tracking in VR/AR can add a substantial amount of immersion and added interactivity. Unfortunately, most camera based tracking suffers when fingers get covered, intertwined, or simply out of view …read more
 
Workday agrees to acquire C1.ai, formerly known as ConductorOne, which develops enterprise software to manage human and AI agent identities and has raised $111M (Malia Spencer/Portland Business Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:50:01 GMT

Malia Spencer / Portland Business Journal:
Workday agrees to acquire C1.ai, formerly known as ConductorOne, which develops enterprise software to manage human and AI agent identities and has raised $111M — Software company C1, whose headquarters has fluctuated between San Francisco and Portland, is being acquired by California-based Workday Inc. (Nasdaq: WDAY).
 
What To Do With Your Old Nest Gadgets Since Google Ended Support - BGR - Google Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:32:00 GMT
What To Do With Your Old Nest Gadgets Since Google Ended Support BGR
 
The Trials And Tribulations Of Your First Badge - Hack a Day Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:00:25 GMT
On the face of it, making an event badge should be an easy process. After all, most of us can hand-assemble a microcontroller, some buttons, a battery, and a screen. …read more
 
The Tesla Roadster should go into production in 2028, but don't get your hopes up - Engadget Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:50:50 GMT
I drive upside down on the boulevard of broken dreams.
 
Anthropic report on how AI is changing employment at the startup: decline of entry-level technical hiring, productivity boom across departments, and more (Anthropic) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:45:01 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic report on how AI is changing employment at the startup: decline of entry-level technical hiring, productivity boom across departments, and more — How has AI restructured work and employment at Anthropic? As a company at the frontier of AI adoption, Anthropic could be a leading indicator …

 
Sources: Anthropic is offering Blackstone a 10%+ yield to help finance Anthropic's $60B debt package to buy Google TPUs; Blackstone would invest $9B in the debt (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:35:02 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: Anthropic is offering Blackstone a 10%+ yield to help finance Anthropic's $60B debt package to buy Google TPUs; Blackstone would invest $9B in the debt — High borrowing costs complicate AI lab's goal of achieving investment-grade status — Anthropic is offering Blackstone …

 
Survey of Anthropic staffers and US adults: 39% of US adults vs. 91% of staffers expect AI will be able to make a Nobel-level discovery by 2030, and more (Anthropic) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:00:12 GMT

Anthropic:
Survey of Anthropic staffers and US adults: 39% of US adults vs. 91% of staffers expect AI will be able to make a Nobel-level discovery by 2030, and more — Key findings — US adults expect AI capabilities to advance rapidly in the coming years; Anthropic staff expect even faster progress …

 
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says the Trump administration does not have "any policy" to use a minority stake in Intel to interfere in its business strategy (Kohei Yamada/Nikkei Asia) - Techmeme Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:20:01 GMT

Kohei Yamada / Nikkei Asia:
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says the Trump administration does not have “any policy” to use a minority stake in Intel to interfere in its business strategy — TOKYO — U.S. President Donald Trump's administration does not have “any policy” to use a minority stake in Intel to interfere …

 
Apple updates App Review Guidelines to crack down on AI nudify apps and apps that reveal undocumented capabilities, like nudification, after app review (Marcus Mendes/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:45:01 GMT

Marcus Mendes / 9to5Mac:
Apple updates App Review Guidelines to crack down on AI nudify apps and apps that reveal undocumented capabilities, like nudification, after app review — Apple updated its App Review Guidelines today with a series of changes meant to strengthen protections against harmful content and deceptive app review practices.
 
Verizon Will Charge $10 a Month for iPhone Handoff - MacRumors - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:37:39 GMT
  1. Verizon Will Charge $10 a Month for iPhone Handoff MacRumors
  2. Verizon confirms $10 monthly fee for new iPhone Handoff feature 9to5Mac
  3. Quick question: Who exactly is iPhone Handoff for? The Verge
  4. iPhone Handoff in iOS 27: Use One Number on Two iPhones TechRepublic
  5. iPhone Duo Handoff Cost: Verizon’s $10 vs T-Mobile’s $5 zeera wireless
 
Simplifying Slide Rule Calculations with Trig - Hack a Day Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:00:06 GMT
[Bob the Science Guy] remembers how to use a slide rule. Even after all these years, it is pretty easy to remember how to multiply and divide. If you can’t …read more
 
Sources: Anthropic pitched its own AI safety bill to US lawmakers; the bill would limit the circumstances in which the government could block a model's release (Owen Dahlkamp/Politico) - Techmeme Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:00:01 GMT

Owen Dahlkamp / Politico:
Sources: Anthropic pitched its own AI safety bill to US lawmakers; the bill would limit the circumstances in which the government could block a model's release — Representatives for the artificial intelligence giant Anthropic have quietly pitched Capitol Hill lawmakers on a draft bill …

 
Apple’s updated App Store rules go after ‘nudify’ AI apps - The Verge - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:51:22 GMT
  1. Apple’s updated App Store rules go after ‘nudify’ AI apps The Verge
  2. Apple’s new App Store rules crack down on AI nudification and ‘bait-and-switch’ apps 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Requires Developers to Remove Non-Consensual Sexual Images — The Verge UA.NEWS
  4. New App Store Rules Target AI Deepfakes and Nudify Apps MacRumors
  5. Apple Tightens App Store Rules on AI-Generated Sexual Images and Hidden Features XenoSpectrum
 
Man's Clever Trick After Realizing His Job Interviewer Was AI Sparks Fears For Humanity's Future - Bored Panda - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:39:24 GMT
  1. Man's Clever Trick After Realizing His Job Interviewer Was AI Sparks Fears For Humanity's Future Bored Panda
  2. Chaos ensues when AI interviewer meets AI interviewee The Register
  3. Dystopian and dehumanising: that’s what it felt like when I was interviewed by an AI assistant | Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen The Guardian
  4. Victor the AI Agent Faces Recruiter Bot Pat and Salary Talk Falls Apart TechEBlog -
  5. Man sets up a ‘job interview’ with two AI avatars. It’s 6 minutes of uncanny chaos. Upworthy
 
Super Smash Bros. Player Mew2King Banned From Tournament After Bug Bites Spark Health Concerns - IGN - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:54:10 GMT
Super Smash Bros. Player Mew2King Banned From Tournament After Bug Bites Spark Health Concerns IGN
 
Fans Are Comparing Grand Theft Auto 6′ s Latest Trailer To Its First And Complaining That It’s A Blurry ‘Downgrade’ - Kotaku - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:33:57 GMT
  1. Fans Are Comparing Grand Theft Auto 6′ s Latest Trailer To Its First And Complaining That It’s A Blurry ‘Downgrade’ Kotaku
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer Rockstar Games
  3. GTA 6 Launch Trailer Analysis: Has a Long-Standing Tech Issue Been Fixed? Digital Foundry
  4. Justice Created the Score for ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’: Hear the Duo’s New Song With Tame Impala, SZA & More Billboard
  5. Grand Theft Auto VI Gets A Final, Salacious Trailer Game Informer
 
The Leap Second Is No More - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:31:35 GMT
The metric might not mean much to laypeople, but leap seconds have been a source of contention in the timekeeping community for years. Now, they’re dead.
 
Pour One Out for the Leap Second - WIRED - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:31:00 GMT
  1. Pour One Out for the Leap Second WIRED
  2. How an accelerating Earth led experts to adopt the leap hour The Guardian
  3. Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever Al Jazeera
  4. It's Official: Timekeepers Have Gotten Rid of the Leap Second—and Introduced the Leap Hour Instead Smithsonian Magazine
  5. The Leap Second Has Been Canceled The New York Times
 
Apple blames ‘extraordinary’ demand as foldable iPhones sell out - Financial Times - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:03:42 GMT
  1. Apple blames ‘extraordinary’ demand as foldable iPhones sell out Financial Times
  2. Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo puts the company's status-symbol power to the test CNBC
  3. Apple iPhone Duo Orders Slip Into 2027 Amid Preorder Frenzy Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple iPhone Duo preorders sell out, deliveries extend to late January Yahoo Finance
  5. Apple's foldable is almost here. See how iPhone prices have grown through the years WCVB
 
MapQuest App Shows You Where License Plate Readers Are in Your Area - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:37 GMT
Turn on the Surveillance option and you’ll see tiny eyeballs on the map marking the cameras’ locations.
 
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:59:01 GMT
The actions could have resulted in criminal charges had humans been behind the keyboard.
 
A 'flying' Tesla Roadster sounds impossible, until you see what Lockheed Martin built decades ago - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:50:28 GMT
Thrusters are as good at flipping cars as they are at hunting ballistic missiles.
 
Windows Defender now works in Linux, because why not - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT

Microsoft believes Linux systems also need a corporate-oriented security solution such as Defender. Redmond's anti-malware solution, notorious for its arguably excessive false positives, is now offering expanded support for major Linux distributions. This allows organizations to use the same security platform to protect heterogeneous enterprise environments where Windows and Linux...

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“thegentlemanpervert” producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:20:07 GMT
Discord user flagged AI CSAM, triggering arrest of New Jersey deputy AG.
 
Katie Zacharia Was Linked to an AI Rare-Earths Startup. It’s Even Weirder Than It Sounds - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:05:08 GMT
The short-lived White House press secretary was listed as an adviser to a Kristi Noem–linked company that aims to use AI for mining. Both the company and she say she never worked there.
 
The 10€ Gamepad - Hack a Day Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:17 GMT
We aren’t sure what [Lazy_Duck] is doing with video games, but it must require a lot of controllers. Dismayed at the cost and complexity of commercial gamepads, they started soldering …read more
 
Apple's $79 iPhone Duo Case Sticks On With Adhesive - MacRumors - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:51:49 GMT
  1. Apple's $79 iPhone Duo Case Sticks On With Adhesive MacRumors
  2. iPhone Duo accessories: Here are five top picks for Apple’s foldable 9to5Mac
  3. Don't let iPhone Duo go unprotected, these are the best case options so far AppleInsider
  4. ROKFORM Introduces iPhone Duo Rugged Case For Apple's First Foldable iPhone PR Newswire
  5. The iPhone Duo starter kit: 10 accessories to protect and upgrade your new phone Fox News
 
HomeView will include these Apple apps at launch - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:50:00 GMT
  1. HomeView will include these Apple apps at launch 9to5Mac
  2. The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home WIRED
  3. Apple’s New HomeView Is an Apple Watch Jammed Into an iPad Powered by CarPlay Slapped on a HomePod The New York Times
  4. Why Apple is finally making its own smart home devices The Verge
  5. Ad pros say Apple's chaotic new commercial fails at what the brand once did best Business Insider
 
US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license" - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:41:18 GMT
  1. US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license" Ars Technica
  2. Rep. Torres Announces Power To The Players Act, Legislation to Ensure Gamers Own Their Games House.gov
  3. NY Congressman To Introduce Bill Protecting Video Game Ownership Engadget
  4. Rep. Ritchie Torres Announces Congressional Legislation To Protect Video Game Ownership: 'If You Pay For It, You Own It' Kotaku
  5. New York rep announces game ownership bill that would require consumer ownership rather than sale of licenses — would also require publishers to keep the game functional after support ends Tom's Hardware
 
US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license" - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:41:18 GMT
There are still significant hurdles ahead, both technical and legislative.
 
Castlevania's Most Iconic Song Should Chain Whip Me To Death, Not Put Me In A Thousand Year Sleep - Kotaku - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:30:48 GMT
Castlevania's Most Iconic Song Should Chain Whip Me To Death, Not Put Me In A Thousand Year Sleep Kotaku
 
A Dota 2 pro says he talked his way out of a police raid by playing a match for the officers - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:21:00 GMT

In a Facebook post, 23savage said officers raided the facility, handcuffed him and teammates Fbz and Oli, and confiscated their belongings. They questioned why the team was in the city and whether its members were professional players.

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Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:11:50 GMT
The bug is fixed, but privacy concerns remain.
 
Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:11:50 GMT
  1. Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality Ars Technica
  2. Big surprise: Some Ray-Ban Meta owners say their glasses are listening without being asked (Updated) Android Authority
  3. Meta confirms smart glasses were recording without being activated Mashable
  4. Meta Admits Its Smart Glasses Briefly Recorded Audio Without a Wake Phrase PCMag
  5. Meta Glasses Said to Be Recording Even When They’re in Sleep Mode Futurism
 
Waymo Puts Toronto on the Map for Its Robotaxis - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:03:10 GMT
Training of the Waymo robotaxis will begin in the coming days, but you won’t be able to book a ride till 2028.
 
First Surface Laptop Ultra reviews: a promising but pricey MacBook Pro rival - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:50:00 GMT
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra reviews have landed with a mixed verdict. Powered by RTX Spark, the premium Arm laptop earns praise for its MacBook-like build quality, AI capabilities, and versatility. However, its steep price, modest battery life, and Windows software limitations keep it from fully delivering on its ambitious promises.
 
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 debuts: It's all about that OLED - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:50:00 GMT
The ROG Xbox Ally X20 is receiving praises for its gorgeous 7.4" OLED, premium design, improved controls and ergonomics. Performance is largely unchanged from last year's Xbox Ally X though, and then there's the very steep $1,300 price tag.
 
Fairbuds 2 Teardown Shows Little Glue, Easy Battery Swap - Hack a Day Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:12 GMT
In a world where wireless earbuds are increasingly seen as devices that you toss into the e-waste bin as soon as they stop working, it’s heartening to see companies take …read more
 
Chicago-Area Cops Helped HSI Spy on Minnesota Anti-ICE Activists - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:21:54 GMT
Despite Illinois’ sanctuary laws, local police in and around Chicago helped ICE investigative agents track activists engaged in First Amendment–protected activities.
 
Omata Classic Analog Cycling Computer is Back, Updated and Now Built by Silca! - Bikerumor - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:07:44 GMT
  1. Omata Classic Analog Cycling Computer is Back, Updated and Now Built by Silca! Bikerumor
  2. The World’s Coolest Bike Computer Is Back (And It Has a Seiko Movement) Bike Magazine
  3. Today in Gear: The Coolest Cycling GPS Around Returns with Uniquely Analog Appeal Gear Patrol
  4. Silca Revives Cult Classic Omata Analog Bike Computer—But Only a Limited Number Can Be Made Outside Magazine
  5. Silca brings back the Omata as an $800 limited-edition item Escape Collective
 
Researchers say an ad platform could identify targets and install spyware through online ads, no click needed - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:47:00 GMT

A new investigation by Citizen Lab has uncovered a large-scale covert operation designed to install spyware through online advertising. Dubbed "AdFection" by the University of Toronto research unit, the technique was allegedly used by unidentified Israeli actors to infect computers belonging to Al Jazeera's news network.

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Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini Price Increases 'Much More Striking' Than New Features - MacRumors - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:30:14 GMT
  1. Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini Price Increases 'Much More Striking' Than New Features MacRumors
  2. Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, supercharged by Siri AI Apple
  3. Apple TV 4K 2026 vs. 2022 (4th vs. 3rd Gen): 3 Upgrades, 1 Downside CNET
  4. The new Apple TV 4K just got its first (very small) discount The Verge
  5. Apple TV 4K 2022 Vs. 2026: What's New And Is It Worth The $100 Jump? Engadget
 
Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Campaign - Pure Xbox - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:25:00 GMT
  1. Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Campaign Pure Xbox
  2. Modern Warfare 4: Campaign Early Access Now Live Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Review In Progress — Here's What We Think of The Campaign IGN
  4. Modern Warfare 4 Launches October 23 as a Standalone Release XBOX Wire
  5. CoD MW4 missions: Full list of campaign missions and how many to expect Radio Times
 
RFK Jr. proposes FDA look the other way on unproven peptides, report says - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:05:59 GMT
FDA scientists said none of the popular drugs have been proven safe or effective.
 
Apple iPhone Duo is already backordered until 2027 - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:04:00 GMT

Apple introduced the iPhone Duo as the centerpiece of its fall media event on September 9. The handset, which is set to do battle with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold in the ultra-premium space, is powered by an A20 Pro SoC built by TSMC on its 2nm node and features a...

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Analogue returns to the 16-bit era with the Mega Sg+ and Super Nt+ - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:03:29 GMT
Dust off your old Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo cartridges.
 
Apple’s New CEO Just Demonstrated How to Stay Classy While Insulting the Competition - Inc.com - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:54:45 GMT
  1. Apple’s New CEO Just Demonstrated How to Stay Classy While Insulting the Competition Inc.com
  2. John Ternus Is Engineering a New Era for Apple: The Best Inventions of 2026 Time Magazine
  3. John Ternus talks iPhone Duo, ‘cheap and crappy’ foldables in new interview 9to5Mac
  4. Ask Paul: October 16 ⭐ Thurrott.com
  5. Ternus spent 15 years planning the iPhone Duo AppleInsider
 
Galaxy S27 reportedly skips Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 due to overheating - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:50:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 reportedly skips Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 due to overheating 9to5Google
  2. Galaxy S27 Ultra comes alive in new renders and a trailer and I see Samsung’s vision PhoneArena
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27+ might miss out on UWB - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Galaxy S27 Ultra could ditch Snapdragon after Qualcomm reportedly fails Samsung's tests Android Police
  5. Samsung might swap the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s chip if Qualcomm can’t keep it cool Digital Trends
 
Shrek 2 Remastered Microsoft Store page appears - Gematsu - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:32:05 GMT
  1. Shrek 2 Remastered Microsoft Store page appears Gematsu
  2. Shrek 2 Remaster Leaks, Looks Amazing And I Need It Now GameSpot
  3. Stop The Presses! Shrek 2 Is Officially Being Remastered For Xbox Series X|S Pure Xbox
  4. Shrek 2 Remastered Spotted in Microsoft Store. Improvements and Co-op Details Revealed iXBT.games
  5. Xbox Officially Reveals New Remaster Of An Unlikely Game OpenCritic
 
If memory shortages last, tech companies should offer cheap battery replacements - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:32:00 GMT
If a company like Apple could offer $29 batteries before, it can do so again.
 
Here’s Exactly How Tesla Made Its New 230-Mph Car ‘Fly’ - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:30:12 GMT
It turns out the Roadster 2 both sucks and blows.
 
Razer Barracuda V2 Pro Review: A Gaming Headset for the Office - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT
The Razer Barracuda V2 Pro headset has a place in the office as well as at your gaming battle station.
 
Thank Gen Z for the ‘Girls’ Revival - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:21:38 GMT
The HBO series served as a stand-in for everything wrong with white millennial women during its original run. Then Gen Z started watching.
 
This new theory on how AI ‘thinks’ could impact whether it kills us all - Business Insider - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:05:00 GMT
  1. This new theory on how AI ‘thinks’ could impact whether it kills us all Business Insider
  2. The Blog Post That Set the AI World on Fire The Atlantic
  3. Is AI interpretability close to a breakthrough? A new essay has researchers divided The Decoder
  4. How Much of AI’s Black Box Can We Understand? Kingy AI
  5. Goodfire: 90% of Qwen3-32B Neuron Poles Have One Main Job FourWeekMBA
 
Hackaday Podcast Episode 391: Tuned in to ESP32 SDR, New Old Pagers, and Bugs on Mars - Hack a Day Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:36 GMT
Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi start this episode off with a discussion about Philadelphia’s budding hacker conference and the imminent retirement of the EZ80. After considering the parallels …read more
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
The best Amazon deals this weekend: Score big brands like Yeti, Lego, Apple and more for up to 70% off - Yahoo - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:57:56 GMT
  1. The best Amazon deals this weekend: Score big brands like Yeti, Lego, Apple and more for up to 70% off Yahoo
  2. I found 10 of the week’s best Amazon deals that are better than October Prime Day | CNN Underscored CNN
  3. I Track Amazon Deals for a Living — These Are the Only 10 Discounts for Up to 89% Off Worth Shopping This Week People.com
  4. The Best Amazon Sales To Shop This Week, According To Professional Deal Hunters HuffPost
  5. Amazon Prime Day deals 2026 - best deals and what to avoid as prices drop South West Farmer
 
Tesla Roadster Fires Up SpaceX Tech for ‘Flying Car’ Demo - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:57:19 GMT
I’m no rocket scientist, but I’m not sure the vehicle on display was a fully functional car that a human can drive.
 
The new Windows Photos app goes native for editing and viewing, but power users are mad about the web-based gallery - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:56:00 GMT

The new editor includes several useful tools. Crop helps adjust framing, composition, and aspect ratio, while Enhance fine-tunes light, color, and the overall look of a photo. Repair lets users fix flaws and imperfections, and Stylize changes the look and feel of an image.

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HomePod is about to get free upgrade with these new features - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:49:00 GMT
  1. HomePod is about to get free upgrade with these new features 9to5Mac
  2. Apple announces the next generation of HomePod mini with support for Siri AI, beautiful new colors, and rich sound Apple
  3. Apple HomePod Mini 2 Vs. Apple HomePod Mini: What Do You Get For The $50 Increase? Engadget
  4. Apple HomePod Mini 2: Hands-On Impressions, Siri AI and More CNET
  5. Did Apple Finally Fix Its Desktop Speaker Problem? Gear Patrol
 
Surprise! Meta and Apple Worked Together on a New Open-Source AI Model - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:46:33 GMT
Think of Muse Spark Open as the result of Meta and Apple’s enemies-to-lovers arc.
 
Meta may use sweeping new commercial TOS to avoid millions in AI licensing fees - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:41:00 GMT
Meta “streamlined” its commercial TOS. Legal experts warn it’s an AI power grab.
 
WhatsApp now lets anyone join calls without an account or app - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:39:00 GMT
The new guest calling feature lets anyone join WhatsApp calls through a shared link, no account or app needed. It works for voice and video calls, which remain end-to-end encrypted, and support up to 32 participants. Hosts can controll who enters the call, similar to Zoom and Meet.
 
Elon Musk Is Almost Single-Handedly Funding the Republican Midterms Push - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:25:18 GMT
Elon Musk has assembled a presidential-level field operation this midterm cycle, underscoring the extent to which he has taken over the get-out-the-vote effort for the Republican party.
 
Maybe Chatbots Shouldn’t Get to Say ‘I’ or ‘Me’ - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT professor Sherry Turkle warns that people have become dangerously enmeshed with chatbots.
 
Microsoft says Windows 11 is up to 20% more responsive after its latest update, with big improvements for 8GB PCs - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:35:00 GMT

The changes follow Microsoft's earlier commitment to improve Windows 11's performance, reliability and overall experience.

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Sony Has Caused 'Friction' Between It and PlayStation Fans Over Disc Mess, Says PS1, PS2, PS3 Creator - Push Square - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:29:09 GMT
  1. Sony Has Caused 'Friction' Between It and PlayStation Fans Over Disc Mess, Says PS1, PS2, PS3 Creator Push Square
  2. Ken Kutaragi ‘understands’ why PlayStation fans don’t want to give up physical games Video Games Chronicle
  3. 'Maybe It's a Mentality Issue' — 'Father of PlayStation' Ken Kutaragi Responds to Killing Discs Backlash IGN
  4. Killing PS5 Discs Just Makes Sense, Even If It Angers People, Former PlayStation Exec Says GameSpot
  5. While PlayStation Waits on GTA VI, Slot Studios Have Been Running a Weekly Release Calendar PSX Extreme
 
iPhone 18 Pro one month later: These features keep impressing me - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:23:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro one month later: These features keep impressing me 9to5Mac
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Review: A Big Improvement You’ll Notice Every Day Forbes
  3. I upgraded to the iPhone 18 Pro Max. But maybe you shouldn’t The Mercury News
  4. Apple’s Foldable Phone Is Impressive, But Here’s Why I Chose the 18 Pro PCMag
  5. I switched from Android to the iPhone 18 Pro Max for 3 weeks — my 5 biggest takeaways Android Authority
 
Polymarket saw $600 million in election trades after the elections were over - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:19:22 GMT
Millions kept changing hands long after the election outcomes were effectively settled.
 
Windows 11 Is Finally Becoming the OS It Should Have Been From the Start - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:15:43 GMT
  1. Windows 11 Is Finally Becoming the OS It Should Have Been From the Start Gizmodo
  2. What’s new in Windows 11: Everyday experiences, reimagined Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft claims Windows 11 is up to 20% faster. Here’s what changed PCWorld
  4. The next Xbox Mode update makes returning to the Windows desktop smoother than ever Windows Central
  5. Microsoft Says It Made Windows 11 Zippier, Especially On PCs With Less RAM Engadget
 
MapQuest will now show you where Flock cameras are in your neighborhood - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:12:29 GMT
You can see the locations of known outdoor surveillance cameras in the MapQuest app.
 
Tesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:03:25 GMT
If you want to make a car spin in the air, compressed gas is a good way to do it.
 
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 19 to 23 - XBOX Wire - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:02:44 GMT
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 19 to 23 XBOX Wire
 
Switch games are the latest targets of AI-built PC ports, and Zelda: Link's Awakening is already playable - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:02:00 GMT

A free, fan-made PC port of the 2019 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening recently entered a public beta. Built almost entirely with Claude, it is believed to be the first Nintendo Switch PC port of its kind to reach GitHub.

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Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:59 GMT
Watch an exclusive clip from Super Scam Me where a victim tracks down her scammer.
 
The Definitive Futuristic Mechanical Watch Debuts Its Ultimate Version - Gear Patrol - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. The Definitive Futuristic Mechanical Watch Debuts Its Ultimate Version Gear Patrol
  2. Introducing: Ressence Type 10 DN "Dark Night" Hodinkee
  3. Introducing the TYPE 10 DN, Ressence’s First Oil-Filled Watch with the Proprietary Movement Monochrome Watches
  4. In an industry steeped in tradition, Ressence puts simplicity first Wallpaper*
  5. The New Ressence Type 10 "Dark Night" Debuts The Brand's Second Proprietary Movement Fratello Watches
 
Cinema 4D adds procedural scattering, more realistic liquids, and faster rendering - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:54:00 GMT
Cinema 4D 2027 introduces a new procedural scattering system for creating detailed environments with vegetation, rocks, and other objects. The update also brings Liquid FX, which automatically generates foam, spray, and bubbles for more realistic fluid simulations, alongside Redshift performance improvements, expanded CAD support, and new node-based tools.
 
ASUS ProArt P16 “RTX Spark” Laptop Review – NVIDIA’s First Full PC Platform Brings Powerful AI & Gaming Capabilities - Wccftech - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
  1. ASUS ProArt P16 “RTX Spark” Laptop Review – NVIDIA’s First Full PC Platform Brings Powerful AI & Gaming Capabilities Wccftech
  2. NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs Available Today — A New Beginning for Windows PCs NVIDIA Newsroom
  3. Benchmarked: Nvidia's RTX Spark notebook delivers serious local AI compute, at a price The Register
  4. HP’s OmniBook Ultra 16: Our First Look at RTX Spark Is a Promising Start CNET
  5. ASUS ProArt P16 & P14, Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark, Now Available for Purchase in North America TechPowerUp
 
Tesla's new Roadster can fly, drive upside down, and hit 60 mph in under 0.6 seconds - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:16:00 GMT

The Rocket configuration places thrusters around the car's perimeter to provide forward and upward acceleration as well as lateral rotation. All-electric actuators make small adjustments to stabilize the vehicle in flight.

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Technics EAH-A1000 review: Superior sound and excellent ANC in a premium package - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Technics' flagship over-ear wireless headphones are light on compromises, but enter a competitive market.
 
The Best New Watches from New York Watch Week 2026 - GQ - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. The Best New Watches from New York Watch Week 2026 GQ
  2. WatchTime New York 2026 Kicks Off with 14 New Releases WatchTime
  3. WatchTime New York on staging a uniquely American watch show: 'Less pretense and more fun' Fashion United
  4. Letter from the Editor: Haute Dogs and Hot Horlogerie WorldTempus
  5. Watch Time New York Anchors New York Watch Week Oct. 16-18 Yahoo
 
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Review: The First Real AI PC - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Surface Laptop Ultra is a true MacBook Pro competitor for Windows, and Microsoft has never been so close to dethroning Apple—if only it weren't for the lack of battery life.
 
Da Red Gobbo returns with a new festive miniature - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:58:58 GMT
  1. Da Red Gobbo returns with a new festive miniature Warhammer Community
  2. GAMES WORKSHOP REVEALS NEW 'WARHAMMER 40,000' HOLIDAY MINIATURE ICv2
  3. Warhammer 40k: Da Red Gobbo Returns With an All-New Mini Bell of Lost Souls
  4. Warhammer Unveils Da Red Gobbo Squigmobile SuaraGarut.ID
 
An OpenAI research agent 'stole' test Ethereum to finish a coding task - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:50:24 GMT
An OpenAI research model hit a nebulous milestone today by pilfering test Ethereum tokens.
 
iPhone Duo Preorders Sell Out in Minutes: Backordered Until January - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:38:03 GMT
Demand is strong for Apple’s first foldable, which will first be available on Oct. 23.
 
Ticket resale giants sue Washington DC over new law that caps scalper markups at 10% - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:37:00 GMT

The DC council passed the Restricting Egregious Scalping Against Live Entertainment Amendment (RESALE) Act in June. Set to become law on January 1, 2027, it ensures that tickets purchased for shows can't be resold for more than 10% of the original price, including fees and taxes. It also limits the...

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The Netflix series Drive to Survive inspired Star Wars: Galactic Racer - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:26:23 GMT
  1. The Netflix series Drive to Survive inspired Star Wars: Galactic Racer GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Second Star Wars Galactic Racer Hotfix Released, Devs Address Common Request Bespin Bulletin
  3. The Sunday Papers Rock Paper Shotgun
  4. The Best Star Wars Game in Years Is Officially Free To Play IMDb
  5. League for Legends—STAR WARS: Galactic Racer ls Go Intel Gaming Access
 
The Surface Laptop Ultra delivers on most of Microsoft's promises - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:05 GMT
Microsoft promises one machine for dev, AI, and gaming, and mostly gets there.
 
I've lived with Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra, and here's how it stacks up against MacBook Pro - Windows Central - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. I've lived with Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra, and here's how it stacks up against MacBook Pro Windows Central
  2. The Surface Laptop Ultra delivers on most of Microsoft’s promises Ars Technica
  3. Surface Laptop Ultra review: a different kind of MacBook Pro The Verge
  4. Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: NVIDIA RTX Spark means business Computerworld
  5. Surface Laptop Ultra Review: Microsoft’s RTX Spark Laptop Squanders Its Best Feature CNET
 
The “Horizontal” French Manicure Is About Be Everywhere—Celebs Are Already On Board - Vogue - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The “Horizontal” French Manicure Is About Be Everywhere—Celebs Are Already On Board Vogue
 
SK hynix reportedly offers to build a NAND fab in the US if Washington lets it expand in China - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:58:00 GMT

The equipment would go into unused space in Dalian's Mod B building. Completed in 2023, the building was never fully equipped because of the memory market downturn. Some tools are installed, but much of the space remains available.

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Steam Achievement Sets will stop DLCs from ruining your 100 percent record - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:54:54 GMT
Steam has launched Achievement Sets in beta.
 
After Chrome, we now have a WhatsApp dupe on the Play Store with 500,000+ downloads - Android Authority - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:20:00 GMT
  1. After Chrome, we now have a WhatsApp dupe on the Play Store with 500,000+ downloads Android Authority
  2. Fake app listed in the Google Play Store garners over 100,000 downloads PhoneArena
  3. A fake WhatsApp clone is showing up before the real version on the Play Store The Verge
  4. Fake Google Chrome garnered over 100,000 downloads on Google Play. Google ads promoted it above the original Dev.ua
  5. Fake Chrome app boosted by Google to the top of Play Store reignites security questions Capmad
 
Sega pulls Shogun 2 remaster after overwhelmingly negative reviews, with players citing AI-upscaled art - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:08:00 GMT

Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition, released October 13, was supposed to bring the 2011 RTS classic up to date for modern PCs with numerous visual, performance, and quality-of-life upgrades. Instead, it opened to overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam, with complaints citing AI-upscaled art and other serious issues.

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'Watch Out!' — Here's Our First Ever Look at Dark Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake - IGN - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:04:42 GMT
  1. 'Watch Out!' — Here's Our First Ever Look at Dark Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake IGN
  2. You have been summoned to watch the new Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Overview Trailer! Nintendo
  3. How the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake changes the classic game’s script Game File | Stephen Totilo
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026) Preview: A Beautiful Step Back In Time Game Informer
  5. Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Trailer Reveals Dark Link and Expanded Combat VICE
 
Rocket Report: FAA eyes more Starbase traffic; India's Skyroot snares US customer - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:53 GMT
The pioneering reusable upper stage for Stoke Space's Nova rocket ships out for testing.
 
AI-Generated Hot Girls Are Ripping Off Comedians to Boost Their Horny Content - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A network of AI-generated models is using comics’ material to funnel views to their OnlyFans and Fanvue accounts—and there’s not much comedians can do about it.
 
AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RGB Laser UST Projector Review: A Top Buy - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A top performer in both dark rooms and in bright sunshine, the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RGB Laser UST Projector gives movie theaters a run for their money.
 
The Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Everblog, Greenlight - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:32:00 GMT
What originally looked like clutter turned out to be my new favorite gadget for organizing my family’s life.
 
Would you really give up ChatGPT to shut down data centers? Tech CEO highlights the hypocrisy of some AI critics - TechSpot Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:19:00 GMT

"All the people that are saying they're anti-data center, that they're anti-AI in general, they're using it," said Verb boss Cyrus Beschloss at CNBC's Trading the Midterms event.

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ChatGPT can now look at your Chrome tabs to do tasks for you - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:06:15 GMT
The ChatGPT browser extension lets you compare information from your open tabs.
 
Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:54 GMT
The infrastructure is designed to support multiple flights per week by the end of the decade.
 
Googlebook review: Android on a laptop is still Android - ArsTechnica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:32 GMT
Android laptops are here, but Google has a lot of work ahead to make them good.
 
Samsung's One UI update proves everything Google is doing with Pixel is completely wrong - Android Police - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:13 GMT
  1. Samsung's One UI update proves everything Google is doing with Pixel is completely wrong Android Police
  2. Galaxy S23 Gets One UI 9 With Android 17 — but Not Everywhere Yet TechRepublic
  3. Samsung is now miraculously pushing One UI 9 updates to a slew of Galaxy A-series mid-rangers PhoneArena
  4. One UI 9 Release Date: Update Lands On Galaxy S24, A57 Today Forbes
  5. One UI 9 brings big upgrades to every Samsung flagship since 2023 Tech Advisor
 
The New Fan’s Guide to the Unreal World of Nathan Fielder - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Surprised by the hype around yet another documentary on Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes? It has everything to do with this experimental comedian.
 
Jabra Enhance Select M3 Review (2026): A Big Price for Small Wins - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
This direct-to-consumer brand’s latest top-of-the-line devices work well but only showcase incremental improvements over previous models.
 
Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo goes on pre-order today at 8AM ET - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:36:05 GMT
The Apple Store is down ahead of pre-orders for the first folding iPhone.
 
'Peak', The Beloved Indie Climber, Scales October's Stacked Switch 2 Release Schedule - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. 'Peak', The Beloved Indie Climber, Scales October's Stacked Switch 2 Release Schedule Nintendo Life
  2. Peak climbs its way onto PS5 October 22 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Hit Indie Co-Op Climbing 'Friendslop' Game, Peak, Launches On Consoles This Month Game Informer
  4. Peak: Console Edition announced for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  5. One Of 2025's Most Successful Co-Op Games Is Finally Coming To Xbox Next Week Pure Xbox
 
Intel LLM-Scaler-vLLM PV 1.5 Brings Big Improvements - Phoronix - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:04:00 GMT
  1. Intel LLM-Scaler-vLLM PV 1.5 Brings Big Improvements Phoronix
  2. Announcing Intel® Inference Microservices: Tuned LLM Inference on Intel® Processors Intel
  3. Intel Announces Inference Microservices For Tuned LLM Inference On October 14 TradingView
  4. Intel Launches Inference Microservices for Xeon Processors Technetbook
 
Penguin Colony review – an Antarctic odyssey of Nazis and Lovecraftian horrors - The Guardian - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:01:00 GMT
  1. Penguin Colony review – an Antarctic odyssey of Nazis and Lovecraftian horrors The Guardian
  2. Penguin Colony Rips Lovecraft’s Horror From His Racist Hands Polygon.com
  3. Penguin Colony review - the least expected Soulslike you'll play, and a cracking parody of Lovecraftian empires Rock Paper Shotgun
  4. Game developer explores colonialism through the eyes of a penguin ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  5. Penguin Colony turns Lovecraft inside out ScreenHub Australia
 
Egypt’s Climate-Resilient ‘Super Corals’ Are Starting to Feel the Heat - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists can’t agree why reefs in the Red Sea have long been immune to bleaching. The answer could be the key to saving these tough corals as climate change begins taking its toll.
 
The Unusual Item I Use to Degrease a Pan Before Washing It - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Keep oil out of the kitchen sink with this nifty trick.
 
Windows 11's latest promotion is gifting 25 free Xbox games to new PC buyers - Windows Central - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:50:04 GMT
  1. Windows 11's latest promotion is gifting 25 free Xbox games to new PC buyers Windows Central
  2. Incredible deals and more to love in a new Windows PC this holiday Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft Celebrates Xbox 25th Anniversary With Free Game Bundle Ubergizmo
  4. Microsoft is offering 25 free games if you buy an eligible Windows 11 PC this holiday Digital Trends
  5. Microsoft Is Giving Away 25 Xbox Games Worth $500+ With Eligible Windows 11 PCs to Celebrate Xbox's 25th Anniversary Windows Report
 
Gmail's Live AI search feature arrives for Google AI subscribers - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:31:48 GMT
Gmail's search can be frustrating and basic, but Google is finally smartening it up for AI plan subscribers.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | October 2026 - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
Skechers Coupon Codes 20% Off - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn how to find, compare, and apply the best Skechers online discounts to save on comfortable sneakers, athletic apparel, and accessories.
 
Total Wireless Promo Codes & Deals: 50% Off Select Plans - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find great deals for Total Wireless, like 50% off select plans, and enjoy big savings.
 
HP Coupon Codes and Deals October 2026 - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
 
Eternal Anima interview with producer Makoto Shioda and development director Katsuhisa Higuchi - Future Sight Battles, time travel, and more - Gematsu - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:01:34 GMT
  1. Eternal Anima interview with producer Makoto Shioda and development director Katsuhisa Higuchi - Future Sight Battles, time travel, and more Gematsu
  2. Eternal Anima Preview: Strive How I Want To Game Informer
  3. New RPG From Final Fantasy Persona Vets Borrows From The Past To Ask How We Can Save The Future Kotaku
  4. Interview: Chrono Trigger Lead Programmer on Directing His Own Time Travel JRPG, Eternal Anima Anime News Network
  5. One of the Most Intriguing RPGs of 2027 Plays With Time Brilliantly Polygon.com
 
A Tesla Flying Car? I Don’t Know, Man - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:18:30 GMT
The Federal Aviation Administration will likely have thoughts about the Tesla Roadster 2’s ability to leave the ground.
 
Relive Tesla's ridiculous(ly fun) Roadster stunt show - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:24:52 GMT
Tesla's Roadster event was pretty exciting, to say the least.
 
Tesla's redesigned Roadster has a cold-gas thruster option, but you'll need $250,000 just to reserve it - Engadget Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:48:05 GMT
Tesla has finally unveiled the next-generation Roadster.
 
The Tesla Roadster 2 Is Here—and It Flies - Wired Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:22:51 GMT
The automaker unveiled its next luxury sports car at an event in Texas. It has thrusters on it that can send it airborne.
 
S.F. leaders slam ‘gross’ AI video game where players shoot ‘zombies’ in the Tenderloin - San Francisco Chronicle - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:07:45 GMT
  1. S.F. leaders slam ‘gross’ AI video game where players shoot ‘zombies’ in the Tenderloin San Francisco Chronicle
  2. Zombie shooter game based on San Francisco's Tenderloin causes controversy NBC Bay Area
  3. Tenderloin ‘zombie shooter’ game shut down by creator after backlash over depiction of homeless San Francisco Chronicle
  4. 'Tenderloin Night Shift': Zombie shooting game set in San Francisco neighborhood taken offline after backlash ABC7 Bay Area
  5. SF AI Founder’s Zombie Shooter Game Turns Tenderloin Residents Into Targets SFist
 
Read the Pokémon TCG Pocket October 2026 Producer Letter - Pokemon.com - Google Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:02:56 GMT
  1. Read the Pokémon TCG Pocket October 2026 Producer Letter Pokemon.com
  2. 'Pokémon TCG Pocket' Announces Big Update to Address Player Concerns Polygon.com
  3. Pokemon TCG Pocket C Series Moves to Six-Week Booster Pack Cycle Shane the Gamer
  4. Pokémon TCG Pocket outline plans for mechanics overhauls, new features and more GoNintendo
  5. Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Finally Fixing One Of Its Most Frustrating Features Kotaku
 
An Entire Swedish TV Show Got Deleted, and AI Got Blamed - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:21 GMT
The TV network that airs the show says a backup system failed, but the raw material still exists.
 
Living with a stink? Technology might help - BBC - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:18:21 GMT
Living with a stink? Technology might help BBC
 
Withings wants new users to pay $100 a year to sync with Apple Health - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:02:04 GMT
The smart health company is gating third-party app syncing to its own subscription plan for new users.
 
World Timekeepers Decide to Kill the Leap Second - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:39:14 GMT
Doing away with the leap second might prevent time-related computer anomalies in the future.
 
New proposed bill would make video games something you own, not rent - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:38:00 GMT

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

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Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale following disastrous launch - The Verge - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:35:55 GMT
  1. Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale following disastrous launch The Verge
  2. Sega and Creative Assembly remove Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale as it "falls short of both your expectations and our own standards" GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Sega Yanks Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster Over Backlash to AI Upscaling PCMag
  4. Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition Is Pulled After a Disastrous Launch DLCompare.com
  5. "Holy vibe-coded slop" — Total War: SHOGUN 2's remake is a Steam disaster, and players are certain that AI upscaling was never disclosed Windows Central
 
Memtest86+ adds Arm support, new memory tests, and USB reports - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:23:00 GMT
Memtest86+ 9.0 brings the popular open-source memory testing utility to ARM64 devices, including Snapdragon X laptops and Raspberry Pi boards. The update also introduces new RowHammer and memory bus stress tests.
 
KDE turns 30 with Plasma 6.8, remote upgrades, and an X11 farewell - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:21:06 GMT
KDE celebrates 30 years with a new Plasma release, a farewell to X11, and a movie.
 
OLED MacBook Pro Won't Get M7 Chips Until Late 2027 - MacRumors - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:10:36 GMT
  1. OLED MacBook Pro Won't Get M7 Chips Until Late 2027 MacRumors
  2. Apple Now Inviting Media to October 28 'Launch Experience' MacRumors
  3. Touchscreen MacBook Pro and more launching at Apple event on Oct 28 9to5Mac
  4. [News] Apple Reportedly Skips High-End M6 Chips for M7 Lineup; Partners With Meta to Run Muse AI on Mac Studio TrendForce
  5. Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook is days away – with another OLED surprise ZDNET
 
New Amazon Bee Personal AI Devices Will Listen and Record You - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:52:43 GMT
The Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse use artificial intelligence to process conversations into summaries, to-do lists and more. Just make sure you ask people for permission to record first.
 
The UK may expand the BBC license fee, charging residents to watch streaming services - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:08 GMT
If the proposal is enacted, it could cost $240 a year to watch YouTube in the UK.
 
Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Over the last decade, the vice chancellor has refocused the Institute’s approach to student life to center on student well-being.
 
Plex now helps sell movie theater tickets - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:22:15 GMT
Discovery data from Plex users will help studios, advertisers.
 
We Got Hot and Heavy With Meta’s Muse—and Baffled by Apple’s HomeView - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:18:15 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dive into an unexpected Muse feature, shadowy spending from the largest pro-AI super PAC, and men’s tendency to lie about how much they know about AI.
 
Google reminds Android users of an overlooked scam detection tool - Android Authority - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:16:00 GMT
  1. Google reminds Android users of an overlooked scam detection tool Android Authority
  2. New Android protections to help keep you safe from mobile scams blog.google
  3. Android is using AI to suss out scammers in Google Messages The Verge
  4. Google Messages adding ‘enhanced protection mode’ as Android works to combat phone scam 9to5Google
  5. You can Actually Use Circle to Search to Check for Scam Messages Phandroid
 
Supreme Court Weighs Major Video Privacy Case - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:11:14 GMT
A 1988 federal law could bar tech companies from using video viewing data for targeted ads without explicit user consent.
 
Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening may flag up to 25 percent of the Army - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:09:57 GMT
Medical experts explicitly recommend against blanket screenings.
 
The Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass Adds Stories For Those Other Four Protagonists The Game Was Supposed To Have - Kotaku - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:56 GMT
  1. The Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Expansion Pass Adds Stories For Those Other Four Protagonists The Game Was Supposed To Have Kotaku
  2. Paid DLC is coming to Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave—Wave 1 is out now! Nintendo
  3. The 7 Best Games to Play if You Loved Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Polygon.com
  4. I’m Enjoying Fire Emblem More By Not Playing Fire Emblem More GameSpot
  5. "Fire Emblem: A Thousand Blossoms" Paid DLC Launches on October 15! All 3 Volumes, Featuring Additional Characters and New Storylines, Will Be Released Saiga NAK
 
AI Hacks Leave a Mess That AI Companies Aren’t Paying For - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:28 GMT
Powerful AI models continue to cause chaos, but their targets aren’t widely seeking justice. Instead, they’re being encouraged to adopt those same tools.
 
State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics finds sustainability commitments are strong, but governance gaps and external disruptions prevent execution.
 
AI model decodes the language cells use to communicate - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:50:00 GMT
A new computational approach reveals how cells communicate to assemble into tissues. This could accelerate stem cell engineering, improve disease models, and inform therapies.
 
Two Revered Audiophile Brands Teamed Up to Create the Ultimate Home Speaker - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:49:32 GMT
  1. Two Revered Audiophile Brands Teamed Up to Create the Ultimate Home Speaker Gear Patrol
  2. Naim's premium all-in-one system boasts Dolby Atmos alongside HDMI eARC and lots of features What Hi-Fi?
  3. Naim Mu-So Utopia All-in-One Alpha Audio
  4. Is this the most compelling one-box sound system ever created? Stuff
  5. Naim’s Mu-so Utopia: 720-Watt Wireless Sound Marvel with Dolby Atmos freeyork
 
Our Favorite Air Purifier Brand Just Released a Smaller, More Affordable Option - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:47:14 GMT
Coway unveiled the Airmega Mighty2 Mini today.
 
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:32:41 GMT
The incident is likely 1st confirmation of mercenary spyware delivered by targeted ads.
 
Google Rolls Out Its Universal Cart Shopping Tool - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:30:39 GMT
The Universal Cart tracks stock availability and price drops, but you’ll need to shop on Google first.
 
Above the 911? Porsche previews a new mid-engined supercar. - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:30:02 GMT
Porsche’s turnaround plan for 2035 involves less volume but more expensive cars.
 
Sony Reveals A Sleek New PS5 For Only $350 — But Good Luck Buying One - BGR - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:17:00 GMT
  1. Sony Reveals A Sleek New PS5 For Only $350 — But Good Luck Buying One BGR
  2. Sony's "Midnight Black" PS5 Digital Edition Launches November 19, Exclusive to Japan TechPowerUp
  3. PlayStation confirms two new PS5 releases, both with an annoying catch GAMINGbible
  4. PlayStation Officially Unveils Slick New Console OpenCritic
  5. Sony Reveals a New Budget PS5 Launching the Same Day as GTA VI, but Not Everyone Will Be Able to Buy It LevelUp
 
NY congressman to introduce bill protecting video game ownership - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:15:05 GMT
Representative Ritchie Torres wants the FTC to establish regulations ensuring you can play the games you've purchased.
 
FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic following safety failures - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:28:53 GMT
The FTC is investigating possible consumer harms at two major AI companies.
 
What did the Liberty Bell sound like? Science is on the case. - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:10:03 GMT
Researchers hunted for clues in modal analysis of 20th-century replica bell at Penn State Behrend.
 
Nvidia and Cisco unveil next-gen network interface built for the AI data center boom - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:08:00 GMT

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

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Grand Theft Auto 6: The Release Trailer You’ve Been Waiting For - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:06:31 GMT
The wait is over, and it’s looking good.
 
Upgrade Your Thermostat for Winter With This Ecobee Deal for $120 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:00:49 GMT
You don’t need the fanciest model to make your heating routine smarter. A refurbished Ecobee we love is just $120 through October 21.
 
Black Sea drone attacks enter NATO country's territorial waters for first time - ArsTechnica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:48:11 GMT
Suspected Russian drones attack chemical tanker within Romanian waters.
 
E Ink's new Kaleido 4 could inch us closer to the perfect color e-reader - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:41:58 GMT
E Ink's new display tech offers improved color reproduction and refresh rates.
 
House House Chose Not To Put Big Walk On Xbox In Accordance With Palestinian-Led BDS Boycott Against Microsoft Games - Game Informer - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:35:00 GMT
  1. House House Chose Not To Put Big Walk On Xbox In Accordance With Palestinian-Led BDS Boycott Against Microsoft Games Game Informer
  2. Big Walk Isn't On Xbox Because Of The 'Palestinian-Led BDS Movement' Aftermath
  3. Big Walk skipped Xbox to boycott Microsoft’s involvement with Israel The Verge
  4. Indie hit 'Big Walk' is on PS5 and Switch, but the developers say Xbox is off the table — Here's why Microsoft's console was left out Windows Central
  5. House House will not release Big Walk on Xbox in support of pro-Palestinian BDS campaign GamesIndustry.biz
 
Riot will sunset League of Legends Classic in January 2027 - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:08 GMT
The throwback League of Legends Classic mode may reappear as a limited-time event in the future.
 
Alexa Tablet 12 Pro Review: Amazon's Premium Tablet Gets Almost Everything Right - Engadget - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. Alexa Tablet 12 Pro Review: Amazon's Premium Tablet Gets Almost Everything Right Engadget
  2. The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is almost the Android tablet we needed The Verge
  3. With the Amazon Fire Tabs dead, good cheap Android tablets are now impossible to find Yahoo Tech
  4. Amazon could have massacred Apple's struggling iPads, but the new Alexa Tablets are not it PhoneArena
 
Alexa Tablet 12 Pro review: Amazon's premium tablet gets almost everything right - Engadget Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
This tablet is a great value, even if Android apps still aren't great on a big screen.
 
TCL wants to build a 700Hz OLED gaming monitor, and it's betting on inkjet printing to do it - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:24:00 GMT

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

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Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Microsoft won't patch old Windows Servers, so a small security firm is doing it - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:41:00 GMT

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

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Man, You’d Better Not Break Your iPhone Duo Screen - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:35:25 GMT
  1. Man, You’d Better Not Break Your iPhone Duo Screen Gizmodo
  2. iPhone Duo: Skipping AppleCare+ Could Be $1,499 Mistake MacRumors
  3. iPhone Duo's $999 Screen Repair Could Make You Think Twice — Here's How Samsung Compares TechRepublic
  4. iPhone Duo Repair Prices Will Fold Your Bank Account Without AppleCare CNET
  5. The ‘renewable’ iPhone Duo display layer may help buyers justify the price 9to5Mac
 
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Was an Affiliate Marketer for a Fitness MLM - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:05:19 GMT
Trump’s newly installed press secretary tells WIRED that in the early 2010s, she promoted a product for a company then called Beachbody, which she described as “sort of a pyramid scheme.”
 
Apple wants Chrome users to switch to Safari, claims up to five extra hours of video playback on a Mac - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:58:00 GMT

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

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Nvidia Broadcast 2.3 adds 4K video upscaling and frame generation - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:40:00 GMT
Nvidia Broadcast has received a major upgrade, bringing AI-powered 4K video upscaling and frame generation to webcams. The update also moves beyond live streaming, allowing users to enhance previously recorded videos and audio files. The features require compatible RTX GPUs.
 
Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:06:45 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 15-18) Pure Xbox
  3. All Xbox Series X/S owners get a free 86-rated sci-fi adventure for a limited time, you don't even need Game Pass T3
  4. Xbox Officially Makes 5 Games Completely Free Until October 18 ScreenRant
  5. Xbox Free Play Days unlocks NBA 2K27 and five more games this weekend Neowin
 
Stress Testing 6 Completely Different Gravel Bikes to Find the Future of Gravel - Outside Magazine - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:06:13 GMT
Stress Testing 6 Completely Different Gravel Bikes to Find the Future of Gravel Outside Magazine
 
Microsoft breaks Patch Tuesday record with more than 1,000 Windows security flaws fixed - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:05:00 GMT

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

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Christopher Ward Classes Up Its Craziest Watch - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:03:15 GMT
  1. Christopher Ward Classes Up Its Craziest Watch Gear Patrol
  2. Christopher Ward's New Watch Is Already up for an Award. It Only Went on Sale This Week. Yahoo
  3. Hands-On: The New Christopher Ward C1 Loco Classic Continues The Loco Series In Style Fratello Watches
  4. Christopher Ward Introduces the C1 Loco Classic Worn & Wound
  5. Christopher Ward’s new release turns its sporty Loco into a dress watch The Manual
 
Sony Debuts $5,900 Gold-Plated Walkman Player for Audiophiles - Bloomberg.com - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:11 GMT
  1. Sony Debuts $5,900 Gold-Plated Walkman Player for Audiophiles Bloomberg.com
  2. Sony Electronics Updates its Premium Walkman® Lineup Including New Signature Series Walkman® NW-WM1ZM3, NW-WM1AM3 and NW-ZX900 Digital Media Players PR Newswire
  3. Sony Just Put Audiophiles on Notice with Its New Portable Hi-Fi Players Gear Patrol
  4. Sony announces an almost $6,000 USD Walkman Signature Series Digital Audio Player Newsshooter
  5. This Ain’t Your Granddad’s Sony Walkman PetaPixel
 
E Ink upgraded the screen found in most color e-readers - The Verge - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. E Ink upgraded the screen found in most color e-readers The Verge
  2. E Ink's New Kaleido 4 Could Inch Us Closer To The Perfect Color E-Reader Engadget
  3. E-Readers Are About to Get Way More Colorful Gizmodo
  4. E Ink’s new color screen could make PDFs and digital notebooks easier on the eyes Digital Trends
  5. E Ink Kaleido 4 Debuts: 2x Color Gamut, 18 FPS Video [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
I’ve Tested Echo Shows and Nest Hubs. Here’s How Apple’s HomeView Display Stacks Up - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Apple’s new HomeView faces steep competition from Amazon and Google’s well-established smart displays. Here’s what I think, based on my past reviews.
 
ASML says it won't be able to make enough chipmaking machines to meet demand through 2028 - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:24:00 GMT

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

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Review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20: The OLED Upgrade We've Been Waiting For - At A Cost - Digital Foundry - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:21:00 GMT
  1. Review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20: The OLED Upgrade We've Been Waiting For - At A Cost Digital Foundry
  2. ROG XBOX Ally X20 Anniversary Edition Available Now | ROG ASUS Pressroom
  3. Xbox Ally X20 — the most refined PC handheld — is now available. The Verge
  4. ASUS Announces Availability of ROG XBOX Ally X20 XBOX Wire
  5. ROG Ally X20 vs Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: $800 Gap [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Shelly’s new presence sensor simultaneously detects up to 10 people without a camera - The Verge - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Shelly’s new presence sensor simultaneously detects up to 10 people without a camera The Verge
  2. Shelly Launches Presence Gen4 Radar Sensor in North America rAVe [PUBS]
  3. Shelly Unveils Presence Gen4 Sensor With Matter & Multi-Zone Tracking Forbes
  4. Shelly’s Presence Gen4 Sensor Offers a More Private Option for Occupancy Automation CE Pro
  5. Shelly Launches Presence Gen4 in North America: Intelligent Occupancy Detection for Home Automation IoT For All
 
Xbox unveils the Nano Controller, a smaller, cheaper alternative that fits in your pocket - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:46:00 GMT

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

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Can the Shark Tank Water Bottle Really Keep Drinks Cold for 36 Hours? I Tested One to Find Out - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:18:34 GMT
Here’s how long a Coldest water bottle keeps things chilled compared to my go-to mug.
 
Valve Index VR drops to $400 as production ends, leaked code hints at 4K OLED Steam Frame upgrade - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:13:00 GMT

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

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Building trust in governments through digital platforms - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
Governments and private companies often work together to provide public services online. A new study asks: How do these partnerships affect people’s trust in government?
 
Anthropic ditched Git for its own version control system because Claude is writing too much code - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:43:00 GMT

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

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Junji Ito’s Manga Horrors Hit Harder as Live-Action TV - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The artist’s macabre short works have been adapted into eerily freaky 30-minute bites for television. We got a sneak preview of the next episode airing on HBO Max.
 
Europe’s Largest Airline Wants Predictive AI Models to Nip Airport Meltdowns in the Bud - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:20:00 GMT
Ryanair’s CEO tells CNET that advanced planning tools will mean a better experience for travelers.
 
Police seize humanoid robot after it allegedly sexually assaulted 16-year-old girl in Germany - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:01:00 GMT

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

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Xreal’s New High-End Display Glasses Get a Brightness Boost - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I’m wearing them now, and the display improvements have won me over, even compared with my current favorite, the Viture Beast.
 
Popular Norwegian Kitchen Brand Lands in the US with 7 Sleek Small Appliances - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Wilfa is launching in the US today with blenders, coffee makers and more.
 
The ‘Catch-And-Release’ Rule Of Highly Intelligent Minds, By A Psychologist - Forbes - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:45:04 GMT
The ‘Catch-And-Release’ Rule Of Highly Intelligent Minds, By A Psychologist Forbes
 
A new mod brings Apple's classic iPods into 2026 with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, and Spotify support - TechSpot Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:37:00 GMT

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

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Amazon Debuts Revamped Bee AI Wearables, $12-a-Month Subscription Plan - Bloomberg.com - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:32 GMT
  1. Amazon Debuts Revamped Bee AI Wearables, $12-a-Month Subscription Plan Bloomberg.com
  2. Amazon introduces 2 new AI products from Bee: Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse About Amazon
  3. Amazon's new Bee AI devices have a bystander problem, says former AWS security engineer GeekWire
  4. Amazon launches new Bee 'personal AI' devices that listen to conversations CNBC
  5. Amazon Launches Ominous Wearable Ankle Monitor-Style Gadget That Records You Constantly Futurism
 
The $2,000 Duo: Who Is Apple’s First Folding iPhone Actually For? - CNET Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re a fashionista, a power user or a tech nerd, the Duo is a pretty specific device with a high starting price.
 
A former Nintendo employee is auctioning a wealth of classic items, including the original Donkey Kong art - Video Games Chronicle - Google Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:30:48 GMT
  1. A former Nintendo employee is auctioning a wealth of classic items, including the original Donkey Kong art Video Games Chronicle
  2. Original Nintendo Donkey Kong Artwork Goes to Auction at a Price That'll Make You Jump, Man Time Extension
  3. Former Nintendo employee is auctioning off a wealth of art, apparel and more from the 80s and 90s GoNintendo
  4. Auction of original items launched by a Former Nintendo executive Instant Gaming News
 
Kids’ Content Is Deeply Broken. A New Platform Wants to Fix It - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Low-quality AI-generated content currently dominates children’s media. Maka, a streaming platform run by child development experts, is offering an alternative.
 
Democrats Are Gearing Up to Investigate the Trump Administration. It Won’t Be Easy - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
As a recent government report on DOGE shows, even getting basic information out of the Trump administration will put a new Congress to the test.
 
‘Nightmare Scenario’: Zero-Click Spyware Is Infecting Phones via Targeted Ads - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers at The Citizen Lab have for the first time released technical evidence of sophisticated mercenary spyware being distributed via online advertising.
 
The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights (2026): Govee, Eufy, Cync - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:36:00 GMT
Permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort and cost?
 
Artemis III Scientist Shares What to Expect From NASA’s Next Lunar Mission - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
Though scaled back from initial plans of landing, the voyage will serve as a dress rehearsal for when humans return to the moon’s surface.
 
Over $600 Million in Polymarket Election Trades Took Place After Races Ended - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Contracts tied to elections in Ethiopia and Romania saw massive trading volumes after the outcomes were decided. “It’s obviously some form of volume manipulation,” one expert says.
 
Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 30% Off | October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts.
 
Ancestry Coupons│50% Off│October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on family history memberships and DNA kits with the latest Ancestry coupon codes, special offers, and seasonal discounts.
 
Lenovo Coupon Codes: 15% Off in October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
 
Groupon Promo Codes: 60% Off in October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock up to 60% off, 40% off packages, and 20% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
 
ABT Promo Codes & Discounts for October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn how to maximize your savings on major appliances, electronics, and mattresses using verified ABT discount codes, rebates, and special coupons, and save up to $1,200 in October 2026.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
Walmart Promo Codes: 20% Off for October 2026 - Wired Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score $10 off with our Walmart promo codes and coupon, and shop flash deals up to 65% off today.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
Trump Aides Admit the House Is a Lost Cause - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
With the midterm elections just a few weeks away, the White House knows it has to go all in on Senate races—while virtually forfeiting the House.
 
MIT remembers Thomas Rose, a brilliant researcher and generous colleague - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Faculty, students, staff, family, and friends gathered to remember the assistant professor and archaeometallurgist who died last month.
 
AI Came for Math. Now It’s Chasing the Rest of Science - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:15:00 GMT
AI may soon be the default way to solve theoretical problems in economics, high-energy physics, and other fields, MIT researchers tell WIRED.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Earth’s Condition Is ‘Serious and Getting Worse’ as Climate Change Intensifies - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Seven of 16 planetary vital signs are in their most extreme state ever recorded, and El Niño is here to make matters even worse.
 
‘Dune: Part Three’ Cowriter Brian K. Vaughan Has a New Comic on the Way - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Brian K. Vaughan claims he’s seen Dune: Part Three and it’s “a fucking beautiful movie.”
 
Formlabs Has a 3D Printer for Normies - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Form Studio 1 is a $699 desktop-sized printer that fits on a desk and only stinks a little bit.
 
My Friend Has No Soul - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The second iteration of the viral Friend AI necklace is louder and less interesting.
 
Breville Eye Q Toaster Review: Neat Sensors, but Less-Than-Perfect Toast - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The Breville Eye Q uses optical sensors to measure the darkness of your toast. Cool tech, but the toasting quality needs improvement.
 
JackRabbit MG Cargo Bike Review (2026): Compact and Powerful - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
This compact, plucky ride is the cargo ebike for people who don’t want a cargo ebike. It’s even fun to ride.
 
The Politics of Solar Energy Are Getting Weird, Mean, and a Little MAGA - Wired Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
A mysterious super PAC that doubles as a pro-solar-energy outfit is funding some of the most knives-out attack ads of the midterms season.
 
Hiroshi Ishii honored for contributions to global design and human-computer interaction - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:10:00 GMT
MIT Media Lab professor received the IDSA Special Achievement Award for three decades of research integrating physical and digital environments.
 
How artificial neural networks build their own learning machinery - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Machine-learning networks can learn without detailed instructions from a designer. Those that do may offer insight into how the brain reorganizes itself during learning.
 
MIT Lincoln Laboratory hosts National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Roadshow event highlights Massachusetts' defense-biotechnology ecosystem.
 
MIT Farm is growing - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Co-founders Aleks Banaś and Zachary Rapaport see architecture and farming as deeply complementary disciplines. Their nascent club is having a sizeable impact at the Institute.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
I Let Meta Muse Talk to Customer Service Bots. It Didn’t Go Well - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:41:00 GMT
I wanted an AI agent to help with my tech to-do list, but the result wasn’t super helpful.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Supporting systems of success - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In the MIT class 6.C31 (Hack Yourself) students apply computer science strategies to personal growth goals.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
You Can Play Battlefield 6 and More on Xbox Game Pass Now - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:04:13 GMT
However, Clair Obscur is now gone from the service. Je suis désolé.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
MIT researchers built a cloud-based platform to help Massachusetts coastal towns and the state manage shellfishing closures, giving thousands of permit holders a clearer view of where they can fish.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
Climate Action Learning Lab bridges research and policy for effective climate solutions - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
J-PAL North America’s Learning Lab supported a second cohort of U.S. government and nonprofit organizations in building and using rigorous evidence to advance effective decarbonization and adaptation strategies.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
How I Captured These Tricky Macro Photos for a Major CNET Feature Story - CNET Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:39 GMT
This is how I captured macro images at home for a major CNET story, and had one shortlisted for a prestigious award.
 
Does Verizon’s Simplicity Phone Plan Live up to Its Name? We Compare It to MyPlan - CNET Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:01:10 GMT
For a home internet bundle, the carrier has also introduced Verizon One.
 
Everything You Should Know About Mail Categories on Your iPhone - CNET Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:45:47 GMT
These categories can be nice, but you can turn them off if you don’t like them.