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Generac signs a long-term deal to supply Amazon with up to $8B worth of backup generators for data centers and grants Amazon a warrant for up to a 2.6% stake (Michelle Ma/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:10:02 GMT

Michelle Ma / Bloomberg:
Generac signs a long-term deal to supply Amazon with up to $8B worth of backup generators for data centers and grants Amazon a warrant for up to a 2.6% stake — Generac Holdings Inc. agreed to supply up to $8 billion worth of generators for Amazon.com Inc.'s data centers and issued a warrant …

 
Hands-on with Snap's Specs: more advanced than Meta's top-end glasses, fully untethered, mostly comfortable, navigation works well, but design has compromises (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:35:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Hands-on with Snap's Specs: more advanced than Meta's top-end glasses, fully untethered, mostly comfortable, navigation works well, but design has compromises — The technically advanced Specs feature an integrated display and a convenient self-contained design.
 
Google Home Stuns by Announcing AI Support for Claude and OpenClaw - CNET Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:33:34 GMT
Google is expanding its tools so you can invoke a variety of AI agents in your smart home.
 
Snap introduces Specs Intelligence, an AI assistant designed to work across iPhone, Mac, and Specs glasses, calling it an "anticipatory AI service" (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:30:32 GMT

Jay Peters / The Verge:
Snap introduces Specs Intelligence, an AI assistant designed to work across iPhone, Mac, and Specs glasses, calling it an “anticipatory AI service” — Snap's ‘Specs Intelligence’ is an ‘anticipatory AI service’ available for iOS in preview on Wednesday.
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Sept. 17, #1194 - CNET Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:23:40 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle for Sept. 17, 2026.
 
Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back announced for PS5 - Gematsu - Google Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:21:03 GMT
Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back announced for PS5 GematsuSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Sept. 17, #1916 - CNET Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:14:33 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s Wordle puzzle for Sept. 17, 2026.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 17, #928 - CNET Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:09:46 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Sept. 17, 2026.
 
Tyrannosaurus Rex Was Warm-Blooded and Able to Live in the Arctic, Study Finds - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:49:56 GMT
It’s been 66 million years and science is still learning more about the most famous dinosaur.
 
Meet Dyson's New Robot Vacuum Line: The Dyson Nurovi Line (2026) - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:42:55 GMT
The Nurovi line includes three lidar-powered robovacs. But to get the model I’m most intrigued by, you’ll need a Costco membership.
 
Snap tries to bring AR glasses to enterprise market, partnering with Nvidia, AWS and Salesforce - CNBC - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:40:05 GMT
  1. Snap tries to bring AR glasses to enterprise market, partnering with Nvidia, AWS and Salesforce CNBC
  2. Making Computing More Human with SPECS Snap Newsroom
  3. Snap launches $2,195 Specs smart glasses Yahoo Finance
  4. I wore Snap’s $2,200 smart glasses The Verge
  5. Snap Specs Hands On: Standalone AR Glasses Are Here Engadget
 
Snap introduces a standalone AI assistant, Specs Intelligence - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:40:00 GMT
The new assistant works with the company's new AR glasses, but will also have its own mobile and desktop apps.
 
Snap Specs hands on: Standalone AR glasses are here - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:40:00 GMT
The glasses come with AR apps that actually feel useful, but is that enough to get people excited for the $2,195 device?
 
I Tried Snap Specs: Really Big, but Also Like Nothing Else Out There - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:40:00 GMT
A business tool, or a theme park for my face? Right now I’m leaning toward the latter.
 
Here’s What Snap’s Expensive Specs Can Actually Do - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:40:00 GMT
Snap thinks its chunky, pricey smart glasses are the future of human computing, powered by a new AI app and features that do everything from translating languages to improving your golf swing.
 
Cricket Wireless Adds 5G Home Internet Service - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:39:46 GMT
Cricket joins the club of mobile providers bundling home internet with mobile phone service.
 
The US House advances the Ratepayer Protection Act, aimed at preventing data center-related utility costs from being passed on to consumers, by a vote of 417-3 (Justin Papp/CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:30:27 GMT

Justin Papp / CNBC:
The US House advances the Ratepayer Protection Act, aimed at preventing data center-related utility costs from being passed on to consumers, by a vote of 417-3 — The House on Wednesday advanced a bill by a vote of 417-3 that aims to curb data center-related utility bill rate hikes …

 
Walmart Just Discounted Over a Dozen Nintendo Switch Games, Plus Get an Extra $10 With This Secret Coupon - IGN - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:11:23 GMT
  1. Walmart Just Discounted Over a Dozen Nintendo Switch Games, Plus Get an Extra $10 With This Secret Coupon IGN
  2. Adventure awaits! Nintendo of America announces Customer Appreciation Sale - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. Nintendo, tariff refunds and the question of how to repay customers Customer Experience Dive
  4. Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale: Best deals you can still grab Mashable
  5. 15 Of The Best Nintendo Switch Games Are All $19+ Off Right Now Kotaku
 
Interest Rates Just Went Up. Here’s Why Consumer Tech Might Cost Even More   - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:03:14 GMT
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates. Now, if you want to finance a tech upgrade, you’ll pay more in interest.
 
Ride the Rails on a OneWheel - Hack a Day Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:46 GMT
A man in white and black railroad overalls rides a short one wheel platform suspended between two rail wheels on a steel axle.
The US has tons of abandoned rail, especially in urban environments, so it seems a shame to let it go to waste. [OneWheel] decided to modify one of their boards …read more
 
GM’s New Software Plays Nice With Apple CarPlay, Android Auto - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:16 GMT
The 2027 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra fold phone mirroring into the native UI rather than walling it off, even as GM keeps Apple and Google’s apps out of its electric lineup.
 
Japanese company develops a humanoid robot 'ambulance' for on-the-spot repairs - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
It turns out that breaking down at work isn't a uniquely human experience.
 
OpenAI discloses six new misalignment incidents since October, including models concealing mistakes, and announces a framework for reporting model misalignment (Axios) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:30:24 GMT

Axios:
OpenAI discloses six new misalignment incidents since October, including models concealing mistakes, and announces a framework for reporting model misalignment — OpenAI on Wednesday disclosed six new incidents in which its models concealed mistakes, sought unauthorized credentials …

 
Sources: a group of 10 banks is giving a $22B loan to Blackstone and Alphabet's cloud venture Crux AI, which aims to provide compute for AI labs, to buy TPUs (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:20:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: a group of 10 banks is giving a $22B loan to Blackstone and Alphabet's cloud venture Crux AI, which aims to provide compute for AI labs, to buy TPUs — A group of 10 banks is providing a $22 billion chip loan to support Blackstone Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s new cloud venture Crux AI …

 
iOS 27.2’s First Developer Beta Brings These Features to Some iPhones - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:14:43 GMT
The developer beta includes updates to apps like Facetime and Podcasts.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 17, #724 - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:09:50 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Sept. 17, 2026.
 
OpenAI Creates a New Framework to Disclose Bad AI Behavior - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:07:24 GMT
The company also disclosed previously unreported incidents in which its AI models behaved in misaligned ways, including uploading files to the internet without being asked.
 
Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:02:46 GMT
Planned 2029 debut could make this Apple’s first enterprise server in decades.
 
Sources: drone delivery startup Zipline is in talks to raise ~$1B at a ~$20B valuation, up from $7.6B in January, and Paradigm is in talks to lead the round (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:02:06 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: drone delivery startup Zipline is in talks to raise ~$1B at a ~$20B valuation, up from $7.6B in January, and Paradigm is in talks to lead the round — Zipline is in talks to raise around $1 billion in a funding round that would value the drone delivery and logistics startup at roughly $20 billion …

 
Epstein had huge cache of child sex pics; victims sue to find out who's in them - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:42:09 GMT
Survivors appalled nobody will tell them if they’re in Epstein’s CSAM collection.
 
Review of Meta's Muse: a pretty killer AI assistant and usage rates on the free plan seem generous, but trusting Meta with personal data will take some time (M.G. Siegler/Spyglass) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:40:01 GMT

M.G. Siegler / Spyglass:
Review of Meta's Muse: a pretty killer AI assistant and usage rates on the free plan seem generous, but trusting Meta with personal data will take some time — They shipped a pretty killer AI assistant, can they keep people using it? — It happened. Meta finally has a product that I really like using again.
 
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max reviews: exceptional battery life, and a more versatile camera - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:20:00 GMT
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max look very much like their predecessors, but the upgrades arrive under the hood. Reviewers are praising the A20 Pro's performance, longer battery life, and the 48MP variable-aperture camera. Those coming from most recent iPhone Pros, however, may find few reasons to upgrade.
 
Apple's redesigned Health app is available now in the iOS 27.2 developer beta - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:18:43 GMT
New features like Health Age bring Apple's app more in line with competitors like Whoop and Oura.
 
Hyper Light Drifter dev at risk of closing after laying off 'nearly everyone' - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:11:21 GMT
A tough end for another indie darling.
 
Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by "critical blow" from a cyberattack - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:08:14 GMT
Group plans to be largely out of commission for several weeks.
 
X adds a "Trade" option to its Cashtag feature, letting US users complete trades at brokerages such as Interactive Brokers, Moomoo, Gemini, Kraken, and Coinbase (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:01:58 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
X adds a “Trade” option to its Cashtag feature, letting US users complete trades at brokerages such as Interactive Brokers, Moomoo, Gemini, Kraken, and Coinbase — X will now allow users to trade from their timelines. The Elon Musk-owned social network on Wednesday launched …

 
Washington Won’t Be Regulating AI Anytime Soon - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Even with mounting concerns about AI models going rogue, legislation appears unlikely, and the White House is outright opposed to oversight.
 
Apple Says iPhone Duo Will Run iOS 27.1 at Launch in October - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:58:15 GMT
The update will have features built specifically for the new iPhone design.
 
Faces of MIT: Jay Wilcoxson - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Combining a background in private law practice with a passion for problem-solving, Wilcoxson supports MIT's mission and principles through his work as counsel.
 
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:54:00 GMT
  1. Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel 9to5Google
  2. September Pixel Drop: New Pixel VIP updates, Pixel Watch features, and more blog.google
  3. Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 [Gallery] 9to5Google
  4. Google's Latest Pixel Drop Could Help You Break Your Doomscrolling Habit extremetech.com
  5. 2026 September Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone Droid Life
 
Lionsgate releases a new trailer for Sunrise on the Reaping - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:44:41 GMT
Also: Laika Studios debuts a stunning full-length trailer for its stop-motion feature, Wildwood.
 
“Technology is the equalizer” - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Using knowledge gained from MIT’s free learning materials, an educator in rural India builds apps to reach students who can’t make it to school.
 
Windows 11 KB5124008 update breaks domain trust for some users - BleepingComputer - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:39:29 GMT
  1. Windows 11 KB5124008 update breaks domain trust for some users BleepingComputer
  2. Microsoft Issues Emergency Fixes After Massive Patch Tuesday Dark Reading
  3. Microsoft Rolls Out Fix for Windows 11 Update That Broke Claude Cowork PCMag
  4. Windows 11 out-of-band update fixes audio glitch and other bugs – grab it now ZDNET
  5. Microsoft rolls out emergency update for Windows 11's latest patch — recent update causes crashes on AMD graphics, Explorer hang-ups, and broken third-party integrations Tom's Hardware
 
Not just Proton: Getting to know Valve's new SteamOS compatibility layers - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:23:16 GMT
New system-level tools bring Arm chipsets, Android APKs into the Steam ecosystem.
 
After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:12:00 GMT
  1. After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera TechCrunch
  2. Meta to Launch Camera-Free Smart Glasses Amid Mounting Privacy Concerns theinformation.com
  3. Meta Reportedly Creating Glasses Without Cameras After ‘Pervert’ Uproar CNET
  4. Cooking up camera-free glasses is easy for Meta. Shaking their 'pervert glasses' rep is harder. Business Insider
  5. Meta Reportedly Building Smart Glasses without Cameras Following Public Backlash roadtovr.com
 
Hang Ten Systems, which uses AI to help large enterprises build software, expanded its seed funding by $53M, led by Xora, five weeks after its initial $32M seed (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:05:02 GMT

Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
Hang Ten Systems, which uses AI to help large enterprises build software, expanded its seed funding by $53M, led by Xora, five weeks after its initial $32M seed — Hang Ten Systems, an AI startup founded by former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka just four months ago, has expanded its seed funding by another $53 million.
 
AI’s Rising Costs Cast Doubts on Cloud Gaming’s Future - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:01:25 GMT
Cloud gaming services are facing the same kinds of cost increases as other parts of the tech industry amid more demand for data center services.
 
A 3D Rasterizer For Embedded Devices - Hack a Day Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:00:03 GMT
Once upon a time, doing graphics on a microcontroller was challenging, to say nothing of the concept of going into three dimensions. But modern microcontrollers are far more powerful, and …read more
 
A Deal Hunter’s Guide to Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (2026) - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:45:41 GMT
Before Amazon’s October sale begins, learn how to investigate prices and track products like a pro.
 
'Nearly Everyone' Laid Off As Hyper Light Drifter Studio Risks Closing: 'I'm Not Sure Yet How Or If Heart Machine Survives' - Kotaku - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:36:51 GMT
  1. 'Nearly Everyone' Laid Off As Hyper Light Drifter Studio Risks Closing: 'I'm Not Sure Yet How Or If Heart Machine Survives' Kotaku
  2. Hyper Light Drifter Dev At Risk Of Closing After Laying Off 'Nearly Everyone' Engadget
  3. Hyper Light studio Heart Machine lays off 'nearly everyone' after publishing deal for unannounced game falls through yahoo.com
  4. Studio Behind Hyper Light Drifter In Peril After Publisher Withdraws Funding for Unannounced Project IGN
  5. Heart Machine lays off “nearly everyone at the studio” following cancellation of unannounced title Gematsu
 
California may gut state net neutrality law to comply with Trump admin demand - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:36:44 GMT
Trump admin broadband grants forbid states from enforcing net neutrality laws.
 
Meta Reportedly Creating Glasses Without Cameras After ‘Pervert’ Uproar - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:34:51 GMT
The new glasses would focus on audio capabilities and ditch the cameras, according to a news report.
 
MacOS 27 Golden Gate: Top New Features - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:29:15 GMT
Siri’s reintroduction takes center stage as Apple officially rolls out the latest version of macOS to download and install.
 
Researchers swap in human brain cells for a mouse's cortex - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:08:34 GMT
The results are only a slight improvement over missing the entire brain structure.
 
PlayStation boycott over Sony's disc-free future fails to move the needle - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:08:00 GMT

Sony keeps saying that digital games are the future of the industry and that players will no longer own anything tangible on their shelves. However, some customers are trying to force Sony to reconsider its unprecedented decision regarding physical game releases. So far, the loud minority's efforts have not achieved...

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Self-driving tech company May Mobility plans to go public via a SPAC merger at a $1.4B pro forma enterprise value and raise up to $337M in gross proceeds (Joann Muller/Axios) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:05:01 GMT

Joann Muller / Axios:
Self-driving tech company May Mobility plans to go public via a SPAC merger at a $1.4B pro forma enterprise value and raise up to $337M in gross proceeds — Self-driving tech company May Mobility has reached a deal to go public via a merger with a SPAC affiliated with Atlas Credit Partners.
 
I Trained a Fly’s Brain to Generate WIRED Story Ideas - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
I used an open-source map of a fruit fly’s brain to vibe code a website called PitchFly. Its headline suggestions were delightfully bananas.
 
Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons 2 Headline Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Additions - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:50:27 GMT
As Microsoft continues to reshape Game Pass, a new lineup of games is arriving for subscribers.
 
Super Ugly Mew Cards Are The Chase For Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary, And One’s Already Sold For $20k - Kotaku - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:45:27 GMT
  1. Super Ugly Mew Cards Are The Chase For Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary, And One’s Already Sold For $20k Kotaku
  2. Get a Mewtwo Pokémon TCG Promo Card at Participating Retailers Pokemon.com
  3. The Valley went nuts over Pokemon cards on Wednesday Axios
  4. Pokémon fans queue for hours for 'biggest' card drop BBC
  5. Where to shop Pokémon 30th anniversary cards, toys and merch Good Morning America
 
Google adds MCP integration to Google Home, letting third-party AI agents analyze home data and control devices, rolling out to Premium Advanced users in the US (Jennifer Pattison Tuohy/The Verge) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:45:01 GMT

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge:
Google adds MCP integration to Google Home, letting third-party AI agents analyze home data and control devices, rolling out to Premium Advanced users in the US — Google Home adds MCP integration, allowing third-party AI agents to analyze your home data, control devices, and build custom dashboards.
 
Scientists develop new method for deciphering ancient scrolls - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:43:23 GMT
Even a handheld XRF scanner is sufficient to determine most promising scrolls for further analysis.
 
FLOSS Weekly Episode 882 with OSADL: Better Together - Hack a Day Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:46 GMT
This week Jonathan chats with Jan Altenberg of the Open Source Automation Development Lab, a cooperative of nerds that care about Linux and Open Source! Jan and OSADL helped push …read more
 
New artist residency program at MIT expands views of the cosmos - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Inaugural artist Amy Karle will join astrophysicists at MIT’s Kavli Institute to explore questions about the universe and translate them into an immersive multimedia experience.
 
iOS 27.2 gives Apple TV a new profiles feature on iPhone - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
iOS 27.2 gives Apple TV a new profiles feature on iPhone 9to5Mac
 
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (September 2026) - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:23:37 GMT
The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Wild Robot, and Obsession are among the must-watch films arriving this month.
 
The Specialized Diverge Pro 4 makes rough gravel your playground - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:11:53 GMT
The Diverge Pro 4 is happiest when the road gets ugly.
 
Apple details how the iPhone 18 Pro can cryptographically prove a photo hasn't been faked by AI - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:05:00 GMT

When Reference Image is enabled, the camera sensor restarts in a dedicated operating mode. It then signs the pixel data immediately after capture, before the image goes through the usual software-based processing steps.

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Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
iOS 27.2 expands Siri AI to these new languages - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:48:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27.2 expands Siri AI to these new languages 9to5Mac
  2. iOS 27 Is Here. These Are the Best New Features, Including a Smarter Siri. nytimes.com
  3. Major updates for Apple’s software platforms are now available Apple
  4. With iOS 27, Apple Is Laying the Groundwork to Paywall Your iPhone PCMag
  5. Apple's Redesigned Health App Is Available Now In The iOS 27.2 Developer Beta Engadget
 
MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy is reportedly shutting down - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:47:51 GMT
It's not terribly surprising after repeated rounds of layoffs.
 
The Boox Note Air6C E Ink tablet flips pages nearly 40 percent faster - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:36:21 GMT
The 10.3-inch color ereader runs Android 16 and can access the Google Play Store.
 
Researchers use genetically engineered immune cells to put a child's metastatic cancer into remission - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:36:00 GMT

A young boy with metastatic cancer was treated with an innovative immunotherapy technique, and after 12 months, the cancer appears to be completely gone. The technique is known as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and is designed to fight cancer cells from inside the body rather than relying on...

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iOS 27.2 Beta Previews New Apple Intelligence Health App - MacRumors - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:32:24 GMT
  1. iOS 27.2 Beta Previews New Apple Intelligence Health App MacRumors
  2. The Apple Watch 'Always-Listening' Features Should Worry Every Lawyer, Expert Says Law.com
  3. Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 3: Apple's premium smartwatch appleinsider.com
  4. Here's Why a New Apple Watch Charging Puck Was Just Released MacRumors
  5. How to turn off the new 'always listening' feature on Apple Watches USA Today
 
Apple’s Health App Hits Developer Beta. I Got the Inside Scoop From Apple’s VP of Health and Fitness - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:17:39 GMT
From readiness, longevity and AI insights to blood tests and movement assessments, we covered everything about the Health app’s redesign.
 
Xbox speaks out on rumors of 'Game Pass dropping day one games' in 2027 - Windows Central - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:13:53 GMT
  1. Xbox speaks out on rumors of 'Game Pass dropping day one games' in 2027 Windows Central
  2. Yes, Xbox Needs To Remove More Day One Games From Game Pass Forbes
  3. Rumor Claims $12.99 Ad-Supported Xbox Game Pass Tier Coming in 2027 Amid Sweeping Changes TechPowerUp
  4. XBOX Addresses Rumors Day One Releases Will Be Removed From Game Pass Insider Gaming
  5. Xbox Game Pass for even less? Price drop suggests even bigger Xbox bargains tech.yahoo.com
 
It’s OK to tell ICE their actions will haunt them, judge rules in speech fight - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:06:06 GMT
Man wins fight to block ICE threat over off-the-cuff angry email.
 
Google Home is going agentic via integration with the MCP standard - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Premium Advanced users will get an early access build "in the coming weeks."
 
Which two tech IPOs warned investors they might "never achieve profitability," but became wildly successful? - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:53:00 GMT
They warned investors they might fail – then crushed the market.
 
Delos Data, which develops network chips and software to connect AI chips in a data center, raised $100M from Matrix, Playground, Socratic Partners, and others (Stephen Nellis/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:50:01 GMT

Stephen Nellis / Reuters:
Delos Data, which develops network chips and software to connect AI chips in a data center, raised $100M from Matrix, Playground, Socratic Partners, and others — Delos Data, a startup founded by veterans of Intel Corp (INTC.O), on Tuesday said it has raised $100 million to develop chips …

 
Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork, and adds a feature for making presentations and documents, rolling out to Pro and Max plans first (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:42:10 GMT

Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch:
Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork, and adds a feature for making presentations and documents, rolling out to Pro and Max plans first — Anthropic is merging its front-end for Claude chat and Cowork, making it less confusing for people to decide which tab to use for different tasks.
 
Iran strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent loss of customer data - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:40:11 GMT
War damage to data centers exceeded what AWS services are designed to withstand.
 
DOD CTO Emil Michael says the Trump administration shouldn't nationalize or take stakes in AI companies and signals opposition to regulatory oversight of them (Kevin Breuninger/CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:35:04 GMT

Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
DOD CTO Emil Michael says the Trump administration shouldn't nationalize or take stakes in AI companies and signals opposition to regulatory oversight of them — Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
 
Anthropic debuts Claude Docs, raising stakes for Microsoft - Axios - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:34:40 GMT
  1. Anthropic debuts Claude Docs, raising stakes for Microsoft Axios
  2. Anthropic merges its chat and agentic products into one AI assistant in push to build a superapp Fortune
  3. Claude comes for Gemini with its own take on Docs and Slides The Verge
  4. Anthropic Simplifies Claude’s Cowork and Design Tools CNET
  5. Which Claude Do You Use? Cowork and Design Move Into One Simple Interface PCMag
 
Anthropic Simplifies Claude’s Cowork and Design Tools - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
You can create documents, slides and design schemas all within the main Claude window now.
 
Anthropic's Claude can now create editable documents for you - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Anthropic is adding the ability to create docs, slideshow and access Cowork capabilities inside chat. It will roll out to Pro and Max subscribers first.
 
Boox Palma 3 launches at $340 with Android 16 and handwriting support - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:20:00 GMT

Expected to be available soon for $339.99, the Palma 3 arrives as part of a broader Boox refresh that also includes the larger Note Air6 C and Note Mini C. All three devices run Android 16 out of the box, giving the new products software that is only one generation...

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Krita remains one of the best free apps for digital artists - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:07:00 GMT
Krita is a feature-rich digital painting app built for artists, with customizable brushes, layers, drawing assistants, graphics tablet support, and animation tools. The latest 5.3.4 release adds animation and timelapse exports on Android and improves recorder reliability.
 
Chipotle Is Working With Palantir to Track Food Safety Risks - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:05:14 GMT
The burrito chain has enlisted Palantir for a platform that monitors pest incidents, employee illnesses, and other factors. The partnership comes after a nightmare summer for food safety across the US.
 
Wolverine’s Motorcycle Section Is Going Viral For The Wrong Reasons - Kotaku - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:04:52 GMT
  1. Wolverine’s Motorcycle Section Is Going Viral For The Wrong Reasons Kotaku
  2. Marvel's Wolverine 'handholding' criticisms hit all-time high as players complete missions hands-free GAMINGbible
  3. Marvel's Wolverine Is Getting Brutally Mocked For Its Self-Driving Bike Chase TheGamer
  4. 'It's Not Autopilot' — Marvel's Wolverine Players Are Testing Its Motorcycle Sequence to See if Logan Can Die if You Don't Touch the Controller IGN
  5. Marvel's Wolverine Autocompletes Its QTEs In Case You Fail Their Generous Completion Window TwistedVoxel
 
Google confirms Pixel phones were exploited in ‘targeted’ attack related to modem - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
  1. Google confirms Pixel phones were exploited in ‘targeted’ attack related to modem 9to5Google
  2. Google says some Pixel phone owners were hacked in zero-day attacks TechCrunch
  3. Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Amid Signs of Limited Targeted Exploitation The Hacker News
  4. Google Pixel owners urged to patch actively exploited modem flaw Malwarebytes
  5. Google Pixel phones pwned in zero-click attacks theregister.com
 
A Cheap and Easy Control Screen For Home Assistant - Hack a Day Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:30:47 GMT
Home Assistant is a great way to rig up and manage your smart home and its many and varied devices. You can of course control the system from your smartphone …read more
 
What happens when neutrinos swap identities inside a supernova? - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:17:43 GMT
Identity-fluid particles may carry some energy out, leading to direct collapse.
 
MediaTek goes all-in on flagships with its first 2nm smartphone chip - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:06:00 GMT

The company also announced the Dimensity 9600M, a 3nm chip aimed at a wider range of flagship phones. MediaTek said handsets using both processors will launch soon, though it did not identify the manufacturers or provide a specific timeframe.

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Samsung brings One UI 9 to the rest of the Galaxy S26 series - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:04:14 GMT
Features that debuted on foldables, such as My FanCam, are coming to more devices.
 
Snap Specs launch 2026: Live updates from CEO Evan Spiegel's keynote - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
More details on the company's chunky smart glasses are expected today.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:50:06 GMT
  1. macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review Ars Technica
  2. macOS 27: new Siri takes on AI productivity apps TechCrunch
  3. macOS 27 is available now The Verge
  4. 12 macOS 27 Golden Gate features you need to try right away Macworld
  5. macOS 27: The MacStories Review - Page 6 of 15 MacStories
 
macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:50:06 GMT
It's both a "Snow Leopard update" and a major leap for Apple Intelligence.
 
Monster Hunter Wilds expansion ‘Ascendance’ reveals Teostra - Gematsu - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:40:27 GMT
  1. Monster Hunter Wilds expansion ‘Ascendance’ reveals Teostra Gematsu
  2. Monster Hunter Wilds will soon stop charging players to edit their characters as Capcom scraps the game's worst microtransaction Eurogamer.net
  3. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance hands-on report – taking on new monster Araketa and Elder Dragon Teostra PlayStation.Blog
  4. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Preview – Brace for a boost combo (and the Switch 2 port) TheSixthAxis
  5. Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance: Watch the Long Sword Boosted Action Breakdown Trailer Playasia Blog
 
Pokémon Content Creator Gets Dragged After Opening Possibly Stolen Cards - Kotaku - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:30:30 GMT
  1. Pokémon Content Creator Gets Dragged After Opening Possibly Stolen Cards Kotaku
  2. Pikachu ex PROMO :Opened [131/M-P](Special Box "30th CELEBRATION FUTURISTIC BOX") SNKRDUNK
 
Modders turn AMD's abandoned PS5-based mining GPU into a surprisingly capable FSR 4 gaming card - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:24:00 GMT

The Linux community is laser-focused on turning the AMD BC-250 into a proper piece of gaming hardware. A recent development is even bringing AMD's frame generation and upscaling to the GPU, which was not designed to support the technologies. Indeed, the BC-250 was not designed to do any of the...

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Toward A Proper Definition Of “Overrated” - Defector - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:22:00 GMT
Toward A Proper Definition Of “Overrated” Defector
 
The world’s best racing driver is about to race 100 karts at once - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:19:01 GMT
Red Bull, Disney+, and ESPN are streaming the race at noon Eastern today.
 
MindsEye Developer Seemingly Shutting Down after New Round of Layoffs - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:17:45 GMT
  1. MindsEye Developer Seemingly Shutting Down after New Round of Layoffs Polygon.com
  2. The Studio Behind MindsEye Is Closing Following Latest Round Of Layoffs Kotaku
  3. MindsEye Developer Build A Rocket Boy Is Reportedly Shutting Down Engadget
  4. MindsEye developers report new round of layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy gamesindustry.biz
  5. MindsEye Developers Say They've Been Laid Off Amid Questions Over Build a Rocket Boy's Future IGN
 
iOS 27 adds scam-prevention feature to iPhone, here’s how to enable it - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:14:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27 adds scam-prevention feature to iPhone, here’s how to enable it 9to5Mac
  2. iOS 27 scam detection: Impersonation Risk Detection explained tbreak.com
  3. iOS 27 Impersonation Risk Detection: How Apple’s anti-scam setting works The Mac Observer
 
Samsung starts rolling out Android 17 with One UI 9, confirms initial list of Galaxy devices - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:10:00 GMT
  1. Samsung starts rolling out Android 17 with One UI 9, confirms initial list of Galaxy devices 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Brings One UI 9 To The Rest Of The Galaxy S26 Series Engadget
  3. One UI 9 is finally rolling out to Galaxy S26 phones Android Central
  4. One UI 9 Stable is out for some Galaxy S26 owners, but I'm not convinced it's enough PhoneArena
  5. Samsung releases stable One UI 9.0 update for Galaxy S26 series SamMobile
 
What is ‘ghost posting’? Why Gen Z is hiding their Instagram posts - USA Today - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:06:00 GMT
What is ‘ghost posting’? Why Gen Z is hiding their Instagram posts USA Today
 
Lawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:03:39 GMT
A bipartisan bill would restrict Flock cameras to a handful of public safety uses.
 
SK Hynix eyes Intel's Ohio fabs for US memory production - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:01:00 GMT

According to Reuters, which cites three people familiar with the discussions, one option would see SK Hynix lease space at Intel's planned facility.

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Why Trying To Buy A Video Game T-Shirt Sucks So Much - Kotaku - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:51 GMT
Why Trying To Buy A Video Game T-Shirt Sucks So Much Kotaku
 
Heat Domes: Meet the Quiet and Oppressive Take on the Thunderdome - Hack a Day Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:42 GMT
One of the nice things about the weather is that even if it’s bad right now, it’ll definitely be changing soon and maybe even for the better. There is one …read more
 
Threads leans even further into podcasts with transcripts, analytics and more - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Meta is making the platform even better for podcast promotion.
 
Xbox's Fable reboot was allowed a 10-year development because the RPG series is "vital to the DNA of the platform", developer Playground Games says - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:57:29 GMT
  1. Xbox's Fable reboot was allowed a 10-year development because the RPG series is "vital to the DNA of the platform", developer Playground Games says Eurogamer.net
  2. ‘We were bored of traditional fantasy cliches’: inside Playground Games’ 10-year effort to revive Fable The Guardian
  3. Here's Why Xbox 'Protected' the Development of Fable, Amid Layoffs and Studio Closures IGN
  4. Xbox's next big RPG 'sticks the landing,' developer promises Polygon.com
  5. Microsoft hasn't marched Fable to the guillotine because it's 'vital to the DNA' of Xbox, says the game's director PC Gamer
 
Fresh Googlebook leak offers an early glimpse at Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo models - Android Authority - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:44:00 GMT
  1. Fresh Googlebook leak offers an early glimpse at Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo models Android Authority
  2. Googlebook Pre-Orders Open Sept. 21: $999 Gemini Laptops tech-insider.org
  3. Google Confirms Googlebook Pre-Orders Start September 21 TechPowerUp
  4. ‘Lenovo Googlebook 15’ specs leak in full with ‘Google facial authentication’ 9to5Google
  5. A Googlebook 'Celebration' Event Is Set For October 5 Engadget
 
Nvidia rejected an RMA over a fading serial number, and other RTX 5090 owners say they've seen it too - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:38:00 GMT

The owner said the GPU began suffering black-screen crashes and was sent to Nvidia for replacement. Before shipping the card, they noticed that the serial number printed on its metal bracket had become difficult to read.

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Man charged with three felonies for destroying a fake Flock camera now faces misdemeanors instead - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:08:00 GMT

It was reported in late August that Evan Meyer, 24, was being charged with counts of criminal mischief causing more than $1,000 in damage, grand theft involving property valued between $750 and $5,000, and damaging or taking a computer, electronic device, or related equipment. All felonies.

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The US just admitted, for the first time, that it has weapons deployed in space - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:37:00 GMT

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said at a Monday event that the US has deployed weapons in orbit to defend against hostile action. The admission crosses a new boundary following decades of peaceful international competition and cooperation in space.

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Valve Explains Why Steam Frame Uses Half-Life: Alyx Instead of a New VR Game - 80 Level - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:30:03 GMT
  1. Valve Explains Why Steam Frame Uses Half-Life: Alyx Instead of a New VR Game 80 Level
  2. Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review Ars Technica
  3. The Steam Frame is made for irresponsible hardware nerds like me The Verge
  4. Arcturus Vision Camera Adds Color Passthrough & 3D Video Capture To Steam Frame uploadvr.com
  5. Here's How To Get A Steam Frame, Valve's VR Headset, And How Much It Costs Game Informer
 
"They often don’t make it in the door": Wardogs studio Bulkhead check for "anti-crunch messaging" on prospective hires' social media, CEO says - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:07:05 GMT
  1. "They often don’t make it in the door": Wardogs studio Bulkhead check for "anti-crunch messaging" on prospective hires' social media, CEO says Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Wardogs lead says the studio won't hire people who decry crunch on social media gamedeveloper.com
  3. Wardogs CEO says he won't hire devs who aren't down with mandatory crunch: 'If you care about what you're making, this is the place to work' yahoo.com
  4. "I apologised" - Wardogs studio CEO issues new response to backlash after saying his studio won't hire people who "constantly tweet anti-crunch messaging" Eurogamer.net
  5. Wardogs CEO Says Workers Who Speak Out Against Crunch Won't 'Be Happy Here' Aftermath
 
Singer Reimagined Keeps The GMT Hits Coming With The 1970 DualTrack - fratellowatches.com - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:02:35 GMT
Singer Reimagined Keeps The GMT Hits Coming With The 1970 DualTrack fratellowatches.com
 
Here's how the iPhone 18 Pro's Apple Reference Image tech works - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple Reference Image is like giving your photos a tamper-proof seal.
 
iPhone 18 Pro review: The standard setter - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The yardstick that all phones, including the Duo, will be measured by.
 
Nintendo’s Newest Fire Emblem Is a Sprawling Book of Stories - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Fortune’s Weave for Switch 2 is far longer than I have patience for, and yet I appreciate its narrative.
 
Nintendo opens up Fire Emblem with the gigantic Fortune’s Weave - The Verge - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo opens up Fire Emblem with the gigantic Fortune’s Weave The Verge
  2. Ask the Developer Vol. 23: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave — Part 3 Nintendo
  3. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review: Let The Games Begin Game Informer
  4. Nintendo’s Newest Fire Emblem Is a Sprawling Book of Stories CNET
  5. 'Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave' review: I could play 100 hours Mashable
 
The iPhone 18 Pro’s big camera update is all about the small gains - The Verge - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. The iPhone 18 Pro’s big camera update is all about the small gains The Verge
  2. I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max for a week. Here’s why I wish I was buying it CNN
  3. Get an iPhone 18 Pro on T-Mobile with any condition trade-in appleinsider.com
  4. iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Both are $1,299, but one is more exciting ZDNET
  5. iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Review: Apple’s Best Camera Isn’t for Everyone CNET
 
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: For Camera Fiends - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Fun camera features help make these candy bar iPhones stand out from the dazzle of the folding iPhone Duo.
 
The Senate just killed crypto's shot at clear rules, and Bitcoin had its worst day since June - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:58:00 GMT

The legislation failed to secure the 60 votes needed to clear a procedural hurdle. As CoinDesk reports, the result follows years of campaigning and hundreds of millions of dollars spent trying to get a regulatory framework through Congress.

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Here's the second wave of Xbox Game Pass games coming in September - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:41:29 GMT
  1. Here's the second wave of Xbox Game Pass games coming in September Eurogamer.net
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Become A God-Slaying Magical Girl In The 'We Have Roguelite Nier Automata At Home' Anime Action-RPG Coming To Game Pass Kotaku
  4. Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Wave 2 Lineup Announced IGN
  5. 8 Games Leaving XBOX Game Pass in September Insider Gaming
 
Terranigma Returns January 14 2027, Physical "Gaia Edition" Now Available To Pre-Order - Time Extension - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:35:00 GMT
  1. Terranigma Returns January 14 2027, Physical "Gaia Edition" Now Available To Pre-Order Time Extension
  2. Terranigma RPG's Trailer Reveals January 14 Release animenewsnetwork.com
  3. Terranigma reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new details, physical release, trailer Nintendo Everything
  4. Square Enix finally lets a beloved SNES JRPG out of the vault with a $200 collector's edition and the kind of remaster I want for Final Fantasy GamesRadar+
  5. 1995 Action RPG Confirms Quality of Life Upgrades and Physical Release Details for Modern Console Port VICE
 
7 Best Android Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
 
Solar panel costs have plummeted from $6 per watt in 2000 to just 12 cents today - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

At Bestway Cement's plant in Chakwal, Pakistan, solar already supplies more than a quarter of the electricity used to make cement. The company has 26MW installed and expects to add another 6.34MW by the end of the year.

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Full-Color Looks Great on 3D Printed Sliding Puzzles - Hack a Day Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:15 GMT
[Angus] of [Maker’s Muse] shows off both a parametric, print-in-place sliding puzzle design he created, and the results of UV printing full-color designs on the same. The results look beautiful, …read more
 
Forget the iPhone Duo — the First iPhone Had More Hype and a More Shocking Price - CNET - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Forget the iPhone Duo — the First iPhone Had More Hype and a More Shocking Price CNET
  2. At 25, everything changed: how one invention rewrote our daily lives Futura, le média qui explore le monde
  3. 19 Years Ago, We Predicted the iPhone Would Lead to 'Some Insanely Great Products.' It Sure Did PCMag Australia
  4. From first iPhone to iPhone 18: Evolution of Apple’s smartphone RBC-Ukraine
 
Breville Eye Q Toaster review: A toaster with a vision - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The world's first toaster that works on color instead of time is great. But is it $300 great?
 
Forget the iPhone Duo — the First iPhone Had More Hype and a More Shocking Price - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
CNET reviewed the first iPhone 19 years ago. We found it innovative and easy to use, but it lacked too many features and wasn’t worth the $499 price.
 
Sony unveils new PlayStation Pulse wireless headsets with 'planar magnetic' sound tech - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:54:02 GMT
Sony has introduced the PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge headsets, which feature planar magnetic drivers.
 
Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works - WIRED - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works WIRED
  2. Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People 404 Media
  3. Hackers rip down Flock camera, steal its data, share findings with media The Hill
  4. Hacked Data Shows What Flock Cameras Really Record—and It’s Terrifying The New Republic
  5. Hackers Crack Flock Camera, Find It Detects People yahoo.com
 
Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days.
 
Introducing the WIRED App - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The app is the best way to read, watch, and listen to WIRED’s journalism.
 
The EU Plans to Ban Social Media for Under-13s - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:19:46 GMT
The bloc wants to curb Big Tech’s grip on children with its new EU Kids Act, but age checks, parental oversight, and privacy concerns could make its plan difficult to implement.
 
Mark Cuban says "social media" AI backlash poses a bigger threat than the technology itself - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:19:00 GMT

Cuban gave his views on the AI apocalypse situation in a series of X posts. "I think there is far greater risk from what humans do in response to what they see on social media, than what agent swarms will do," he wrote.

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Was Life Better Before Cellphones? People Say Yes - BuzzFeed - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:16:02 GMT
Was Life Better Before Cellphones? People Say Yes BuzzFeed
 
Best Robot Vacuum of 2026: Shark, Eufy, Roborock - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:06:00 GMT
My hands-on tests reveal which models can scrub stains, reach difficult corners, and navigate a chaotic home.
 
Introducing: The New Glashütte Original 70s Collection, a Reworked Take on the Integrated Sports Watch - Monochrome Watches - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:01:50 GMT
  1. Introducing: The New Glashütte Original 70s Collection, a Reworked Take on the Integrated Sports Watch Monochrome Watches
  2. Glashütte Original and the Long Shadow of the ’70s Revolution Watch
  3. Glashütte Original Introduces The 70s watchtime.com
  4. New: The 70s by Glashütte Original : Deployant :
  5. This Celebrated Integrated Sports Watch Gets a Full Overhaul, Inside and Out Gear Patrol
 
Self-Driving Cars Might Change Crash Testing Forever - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Lie down in a car, and you’re more likely to get seriously hurt in a crash. But a driverless future is forcing governments to revisit long-standing safety issues.
 
Boox Launches the Palma 3 E-Reader - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:36:00 GMT
The e-paper device maker also launched two new color digital notebooks last night, the Note Air6 C and Mini C.
 
China Isn’t Buying Silicon Valley’s Call for an AI Slowdown - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The US and China agree that advanced AI poses serious risks. But Beijing is deeply skeptical of a deal that prioritizes keeping US companies ahead.
 
PlayStation 5 System Software Update 14.0 Is Now Live, Yet Only PlayStation 5 Pro Users Will See A Real Improvement - Wccftech - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:17:04 GMT
  1. PlayStation 5 System Software Update 14.0 Is Now Live, Yet Only PlayStation 5 Pro Users Will See A Real Improvement Wccftech
  2. PS5 Update Lets You Turn on Display Names, Adds Trending Now and Top 10 Views, and More IGN
  3. PS5 Update Today Adds Major Graphics Upgrade for PS5 Pro VICE
  4. New PS5 Update Is Out Now, And Sony Actually Added Some New Features GameSpot
  5. PS5 rolls out system update with 3 new features all gamers can make use of GAMINGbible
 
Why It Seems Like Great White Sharks Are Overrunning Maine - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
While a bunch of sharks cruising the Maine coast may seem ominous, it’s actually a sign of a conservation success story.
 
Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2026): Microsoft, Lenovo, and the iPad - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
These portable computers balance tablet and laptop functionality, whether you want a screen that detaches or spins.
 
Polymarket’s Next Bet? It Can Also Be a Media Company - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The legal battle over whether prediction markets are a form of gambling has overshadowed something else entirely: They’re already a new form of media.
 
New Runewords Have Made Their Way to Diablo 4 - Maxroll - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:47:15 GMT
  1. New Runewords Have Made Their Way to Diablo 4 Maxroll
  2. Diablo IV arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. Celebrate 30 Years of Diablo in Season of Hell's Legacy Blizzard News
  4. Blizzard Delays Diablo 4′ s Big 30th Anniversary Season 15 Kick-Off After A Flood Of Error Codes Kotaku
  5. Season 15: Hell's Legacy Reveals New "Runewords" and More! Mobalytics
 
The new Boox Palma 3 comes with stylus support and an aluminum build - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:35:49 GMT
Boox has unveiled three new E Ink devices, including the Palma 3.
 
‘Smart’ Nanoparticles Deliver mRNA Directly to Tumors in New Cancer Therapy - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT
The treatment can reprogram immune cells that have been corrupted by the cancer, strengthening the body’s ability to attack.
 
Round AMOLED Badge Does All Kinds Of Cool Stuff - Hack a Day Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:37 GMT
[curisama] has put together a project simply entitled The Badge. It’s simple enough, being a little round screen that you wear. Only, it does a wide variety of rather interesting …read more
 
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Review: A Superb Sequel - Game Informer - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Review: A Superb Sequel Game Informer
  2. Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter Review IGN
  3. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (Switch 2) Review Nintendo World Report
  4. Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter Review – Trails At Its Peak The Outerhaven
  5. Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter : The Kotaku Review Kotaku
 
Meta is reportedly gearing up to launch new smart glasses without a camera - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:49:32 GMT
Meta will soon unveil new camera-free smart glasses, according to The Information.
 
Chegg Coupon Codes September 2026: Save on Study, Textbooks, & More - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Sam's Club Promo Codes and Membership Deals for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Walmart Promo Codes: 20% Off for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Office Depot Coupons: $20 Off September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Visible Promo Codes and Coupons for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie.
 
Pura Promo Codes: $20 Off September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enhance your home's ambiance for less with active Pura promo codes. Find savings on smart diffusers, exclusive scents, and subscribe & save offers.
 
Breville Promo Code: $700 Off | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover the top Breville coupons and discount codes for coffee machines, kitchen appliances, and fresh coffee beans, with deals up to $700 off.
 
Chirp Discount Codes: 67% Off - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Chirp coupon codes and shopping tips to score up to 67% off wheels, up to 50% off refurbished products, and more.
 
Jabra Promo Codes: 30% Off Headphones, Headsets & More - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on Jabra headphones, headsets, and speakers with our verified promo codes, exclusive coupons, and limited-time deals.
 
Babbel Promo Code: Up to 65% Off in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Master a new language with expert-led courses. Use our verified Babbel coupon codes to save up to 65% on student plans and 60% on 6-month subscriptions.
 
Shark Promo Codes for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.
 
Naturepedic Promo Codes: Get 20% Off Plus Free Pillows - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Casetify Promo Codes | 15% Off September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Hulu Promo Codes & Discounts: 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Students can get a Hulu plan for $1.99 per month. Get more details on this and other great deals below.
 
Barkbox Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 50% Off - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Factor Promo Code: 50% Off Off Meal Prep - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Bose Promo Code: 40% Off for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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How chimps teach their kids tool tricks - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:39 GMT
Adults first demonstrate tool use, then hand over the implements to their infants, who copy the behavior.
 
Measure by measure, studying society accurately - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
Sonic Racing's First Free Character Update Of 'Year Two' Is Bayonetta - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:45:00 GMT
  1. Sonic Racing's First Free Character Update Of 'Year Two' Is Bayonetta Nintendo Life
  2. 2025 Best Kart Racer Just Got Even Better, Thanks to This New Free Character Polygon.com
  3. Bayonetta Joins Godzilla, Evangelion in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game's Year 2 animenewsnetwork.com
  4. BAYONETTA JOINS YEAR TWO SEGA
  5. Sega confirms that Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will still get free characters in Year Two, starting with Bayonetta Video Games Chronicle
 
The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign - The Verge - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT
  1. The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign The Verge
  2. The Boox Note Air6C E Ink Tablet Flips Pages Nearly 40 Percent Faster Engadget
  3. The Boox Palma 3 Upgrades to Aluminum and Android 16 Gizmodo
  4. Boox’s Beloved Palma E-Reader Gets Its Third Generation WIRED
  5. Onyx Boox Picco Now Available for $99 Good e-Reader
 
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember launches March 4, 2027, alpha demo now available - Gematsu - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:42:17 GMT
  1. Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember launches March 4, 2027, alpha demo now available Gematsu
  2. Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember launches March 4, 2027, demo live today PlayStation.Blog
  3. Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Fixes The Combat That Held Back The Original, As Deflection No Longer Dominates Encounters Wccftech
  4. PS5 Action RPG Sequel Gets Free PlayStation Store Demo But Don’t Wait to Play PlayStation LifeStyle
  5. Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember (Steam) – Preview mkaugaming.com
 
We Asked Minimalists About the Home Decor Purchases They Regret Most, and They Did Not Hold Back - The Spruce - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:09:00 GMT
We Asked Minimalists About the Home Decor Purchases They Regret Most, and They Did Not Hold Back The Spruce
 
Records show police justified Flock license plate searches with answers like "LMAO" and "idk" - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:06:00 GMT

Search logs from Flock's Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) database show that, over the past few years, officers across the US have routinely searched the system without offering any legitimate justification. And the company's own fix for the problem may have made it worse.

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Canon’s Radically Redesigned EOS R8 II Has IBIS, 4Kp60, and an AF Joystick - petapixel.com - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:05:56 GMT
  1. Canon’s Radically Redesigned EOS R8 II Has IBIS, 4Kp60, and an AF Joystick petapixel.com
  2. The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilization The Verge
  3. Canon EOS R8 Mark II Review: A Great Camera In a Polarizing Package petapixel.com
  4. I Tested Canon's First Retro Camera, and It Proves Throwback Gear Doesn't Have to Be a Gimmick PCMag
  5. Forget the retro design – the new Canon EOS R8 Mark II fixes the two biggest missing features Digital Camera World
 
Canon's R8 II camera borrowed its styling from a classic SLR film camera - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT
Though preoccupied with vlogging lately, Canon hasn't forgotten its full-frame photography market.
 
PS5 Linux Dev Drops Project After "Slop Kiddies" Cash in on Crucial Exploit - TechPowerUp - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:04:20 GMT
  1. PS5 Linux Dev Drops Project After "Slop Kiddies" Cash in on Crucial Exploit TechPowerUp
  2. Developer abandons PS5 Linux project after people found a Hypervisor bug and reported it to Sony TweakTown
  3. PS5 Linux lead quits as open-source projects have become “a bunch of noobs using LLMs” that “they don’t even understand” FRVR
  4. Linux developer for PS5 announces departure from hacking scene due to "noobs" and "vibe coders" ixbt.games
  5. A Leaked Exploit Just Killed Plans to Run GTA 6 PC on PS5 Hardware GTA BOOM
 
Considering a Level 2 EV charger? How to know if you need one - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Charging your EV from home is cheap and convenient, but knowing which type of charger will get the most out of your electric car can often be confusing.
 
New PS5 Pulse Headsets Revealed by Sony with Better Sound and Comfort - Push Square - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. New PS5 Pulse Headsets Revealed by Sony with Better Sound and Comfort Push Square
  2. Introducing the next line of PS5 audio products: PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge Wireless Headsets PlayStation.Blog
  3. Sony Unveils new PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headsets With 'Planar Magnetic' Sound Tech Engadget
  4. Sony’s New PlayStation Pulse Headset (Hopefully) Won’t Be as Uncomfortable as the Last One Gizmodo
  5. Sony unveils next gen wireless PS5 headsets, gamers ask if they will be digital only TweakTown
 
A Nod To The Past: Rolex’s New Perpetual Padellone Annual Calendar - fratellowatches.com - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:52:21 GMT
  1. A Nod To The Past: Rolex’s New Perpetual Padellone Annual Calendar fratellowatches.com
  2. Rolex Just Dropped a Surprise New Watch—and It’s Unlike Any Rolex You Know Esquire
  3. Introducing The Rolex Perpetual Padellone [Hands-On, Live Pics, Video, Technical Brief, Competition, & Personal Thoughts] Hodinkee
  4. Rolex's New Perpetual Padellone Brings Back the Full Calendar watchtime.com
  5. Why has Rolex launched its latest Padellone watch in Milan? Financial Times
 
The Roman telescope has enough gas for 22 years, double NASA's expectations - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:26:32 GMT
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is the first NASA observatory designed for in-space refueling.
 
Roblox's top creators are making $65 million a year, while most took home about $1,500 - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:48:00 GMT

Roblox is preparing to let developers ship their games outside the Roblox app. The initiative is called Roblox Everywhere, announced at its developers conference in San Jose last week. It will let creators publish their games as standalone apps on mobile, PC, and consoles, while Roblox continues to provide the...

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How MIT student communities help develop lifelong skills and connections - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Members of the Institute’s fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups translate their MIT experiences into cherished memories, friendships, and lessons about leadership and service.
 
“Filmmaker” suing PassThePopcorn may be banned user out for revenge - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:19:17 GMT
Allegedly fake filmmaker targeted trackers like PassThePopcorn, BroadcasTheNet, and HDBits.
 
The Gemini 3.8 family is getting a little bigger with two new additions - Android Authority - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:03:00 GMT
  1. The Gemini 3.8 family is getting a little bigger with two new additions Android Authority
  2. Build real-time voice applications with Gemini 3.8 Live and 3.5 Transcribe blog.google
  3. Google Releases Gemini 3.8 Live and 3.8 Live Extended Thinking for Production Grade Voice Agents MarkTechPost
  4. Google Launches New Gemini Models to Upgrade Enterprise Voice Agents PYMNTS.com
  5. Google rolls out new Gemini 3.8 models Breakingthenews.net
 
RTX 5090 stock dries up as prices soar past $10,000 - TweakTown - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:02:10 GMT
  1. RTX 5090 stock dries up as prices soar past $10,000 TweakTown
  2. No One Can Believe The Current Price Of An Nvidia RTX 5090 Kotaku
  3. Nvidia RTX 6000 rumor points to a 2027 launch — but I'm struggling to believe it won't be delayed with RTX 5090 prices now hitting $9,000 TechRadar
  4. China-modified Nvidia RTX 5090 with massive 96GB of memory appears on Alibaba for less than $4,000 — 3x more VRAM at 65% the cost of the original Tom's Hardware
  5. Nvidia's RTX 5090 vanishes from online retail in the US — third-party sellers now demand as much as $9,500 for Nvidia's fastest GPU Tom's Hardware
 
New 'StarCraft' game announced, but it's a grim open-world shooter and it's not coming until 2030 - Space - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
  1. New 'StarCraft' game announced, but it's a grim open-world shooter and it's not coming until 2030 Space
  2. That’s a Wrap on BlizzCon® 2026 Blizzard News
  3. BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more XBOX Wire
  4. In Case You Missed It: BlizzCon’s 9 Biggest Reveals nerdist.com
  5. At BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard Announced Its Big Swing Era CNET
 
MIT makes progress on campus climate goals - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Innovative strategies, technologies, and collaborations are helping MIT advance solutions on campus and beyond.
 
Underwater solar power sounds impossible, these new perovskite cells make it work anyway - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:31:00 GMT

A newly published study describes a "robust" strategy for reliably generating power underwater. Several Chinese researchers developed a new type of submerged perovskite solar cell that can operate a few meters below sea level and harvest solar energy for years while retaining high efficiency.

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3 Questions: Putting nuclear waste into perspective - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Professor Haruko Wainwright believes the risks posed by radioactive wastes cannot be properly assessed without also considering the hazards of chemical wastes.
 
Bungie is overhauling Marathon from its original extraction shooter vision - gamedeveloper.com - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:01:09 GMT
Bungie is overhauling Marathon from its original extraction shooter vision gamedeveloper.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:58:09 GMT
Teen developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a known measles complication.
 
SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:48:08 GMT
Reaching orbit would mark a significant milestone.
 
Trump calls AI safety concerns a "hoax," says a "high IQ" president is the only guardrail needed - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:47:00 GMT

This week, after Amodei once again advocated for an industry-wide slowdown, third-party audits, and coordinated international guardrails to prevent AI bots from going rogue, Trump doubled down on his pro-AI rhetoric and attacked the Anthropic CEO for speaking out against unchecked AI development.

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New Tech Resurrects End-Of-Life Lithium Batteries Back To 95% Capacity - SlashGear - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:15:00 GMT
New Tech Resurrects End-Of-Life Lithium Batteries Back To 95% Capacity SlashGear
 
Switch emulation now goes both ways: PC games on Switch and Switch games on PC - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:04:00 GMT

Suyu, one of Yuzu's offspring conceived to keep Switch emulation alive and well on PC, recently achieved a major technical milestone. Unfortunately, the developers have also decided to stop working on the project for the foreseeable future. But new forks have already begun refreshing Suyu's code, allowing Nintendo's cat-and-mouse game...

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AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Told Me That ‘All Lives Matter’ - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:00:09 GMT
The virtual character, which is promoting its upcoming movie Misaligned, tries to evade politics by repetitively commenting on the clothes you’re wearing.
 
The FBI Doubles Down on Easing ‘Bestiality’ Hiring Standards - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:50:40 GMT
FBI director Kash Patel claimed to US senators that the removal of a bar on hiring people who had engaged in bestiality was aimed at protecting sexual assault survivors.
 
iPhone Duo could be very hard to get at launch, per report - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:45:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo could be very hard to get at launch, per report 9to5Mac
  2. Live Q&A: Ask Me Your Questions About iPhone Duo, iOS 27, the New Siri and More wsj.com
  3. Jim Cramer Believes Apple (AAPL) Could See “Off The Charts” Demand For Its New Foldable Yahoo Finance
  4. Apple Could Be Working on Multiple Foldable Phones, Report Predicts CNET
  5. What iPhone Duo doesn't have, and what compensates for those losses appleinsider.com
 
AI agents now have a place to snitch - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:42:59 GMT
  1. AI agents now have a place to snitch TechCrunch
  2. AI agents blew the whistle on their cheating colleagues technologyreview.com
  3. When AI agents cheat on math problems, others blow the whistle Tech Xplore
  4. AI Agents Gain Hotlines to Report Suspicious Behavior and Cyber Abuse | Ukraine news - #Mezha Межа. Новини України.
  5. AI Agents Get Channels to Report Each Other... jordannews.jo
 
Apple's 2027 roadmap includes iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, and iPhone 18e, all reportedly using the A20 chip - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:20:00 GMT

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will enter 2027 with three new iPhones on deck including the iPhone 18, the iPhone Air 2, and the entry-level iPhone 18e. The standard 18 and the Air 2 will be powered by Apple's A20 chip, and the latter will receive a second camera for ultra-wide photography.

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ZuckOff Is a Free App That Sees Meta Glasses Before They See You - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:16:01 GMT
You can’t always tell if someone is recording you with their smart glasses, but your phone can help.
 
M6 Chip Benchmark Surfaces Ahead of New Mac Mini Launch Next Week - MacRumors - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:38:39 GMT
  1. M6 Chip Benchmark Surfaces Ahead of New Mac Mini Launch Next Week MacRumors
  2. First M6 benchmarks reveal how much raw power the Mac mini has appleinsider.com
  3. M5 Ultra Demolishes The 96-Core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX CPU In New Geekbench 7 Scores; Obtains 11% Higher Multi-Core Score With Less Than Half The Number Of Cores Wccftech
  4. Get In On Pre-Order Discounts for the New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Before They Launch Next Week MacRumors
  5. Apple M6 SoC impresses in new benchmark as it matches Apple M3 Max in multi-core test Notebookcheck
 
The European Union wants to ban chatbots and online games for kids under 15, not just social media - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:32:00 GMT

Reuters reports that the EU Kids Act is due to be presented on Thursday. However, the draft could still change and needs agreement from EU countries and the European Parliament before becoming law.

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Apple AirPods 5 first reviews are in: stronger ANC and swipe volume controls - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:19:00 GMT
The new AirPods 5 refine the company's less expensive earbuds. ANC now comes standard, while the $149 version adds a wireless charging case, swipe volume controls, and longer battery life. Reviewers praise their surprisingly effective noise cancellation for an open-ear design.
 
Join WIRED@Night for an Uncanny Valley Live Recording on Women, Tech, and Power - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
An evening of podcasting in San Francisco (with a discount for WIRED readers).
 
"What would a WoW 2 give you that World of Warcraft: Forever isn't already giving you?" - Blizzard addresses the MMO elephant in the room - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:45:02 GMT
  1. "What would a WoW 2 give you that World of Warcraft: Forever isn't already giving you?" - Blizzard addresses the MMO elephant in the room Eurogamer.net
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap Blizzard News
  3. BlizzCon 2026 Interview: Chatting WoW Forever's Campsites, Horizontal Progression, And More With Blizzard MMORPG.com
  4. Catch up on BlizzCon’s panels about the cozy housing of WoW Midnight and the new zones of WoW Forever Massively Overpowered
  5. 'World of Warcraft Forever' is Blizzard's take on Classic+, revamping vanilla Azeroth in new ways Windows Central
 
Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 patch to fix Remote Desktop and audio, but not AMD GPU crashes - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:43:00 GMT

The emergency fix arrives as KB5129195 for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. It is a mandatory cumulative update that installs automatically, so users who skipped the bigs September 8 release (KB5124008) will get its changes as well.

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Steam Frame reviews: Great VR hardware at a tough price - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:18:00 GMT
Valve's Steam Frame is earning praise for its comfortable design, standalone gaming, and excellent wireless PC streaming. Reviewers like its versatility and overall experience, but the high price, short battery life, and software issues make cheaper competing VR headsets hard to ignore.
 
Silent Hill: Townfall Could Mark the Return of Genuine Survival Horror - IGN - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Silent Hill: Townfall Could Mark the Return of Genuine Survival Horror IGN
  2. Silent Hill: Townfall creators break down PS5 features, out September 24 PlayStation.Blog
  3. KONAMI and 2000 AD Announce Official SILENT HILL: Townfall Comic Story KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION
  4. Silent Hill: Townfall Release Time for Regular and Premium Players Announced - PS5 Version Features Revealed ixbt.games
  5. Silent Hill Townfall will feature ray tracing and DualSense support. GameGPU
 
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition announced for PC - Gematsu - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:27:00 GMT
  1. Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition announced for PC Gematsu
  2. Total War: SHOGUN 2 is back with updated graphics and all the expansions Mezha
  3. The best Total War game is getting a remaster with 50 newly playable factions, modern visuals, and a full Japanese voiceover PC Gamer
  4. Total War: Shogun 2's Complete Edition adds 50 minor factions in return for breaking your mods, but fear not, players who stick to the old version will get legacy DLC for free Rock Paper Shotgun
  5. Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition returns to PC: all add-ons and modern upgrades en.softonic.com
 
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint - The Verge - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:03:18 GMT
  1. Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint The Verge
  2. Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 Packs a Real Viewfinder and Film Lever Into Your Palm HiConsumption
  3. The Fujifilm Instax Link Wide 2 Portable Printer Puts Your Smartphone Photos Onto Instant Film petapixel.com
  4. Fujifilm Instax Link Wide 2 Printer Review: For When Your Images Mean Something The Phoblographer
  5. Fujifilm’s New instax Link WIDE 2 Will Get Your Photos Off Your Phone SHEmazing!
 
Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS review: it seems that just maybe, you can change the laws of physics after all - Digital Camera World - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS review: it seems that just maybe, you can change the laws of physics after all Digital Camera World
  2. Sony Has Two New G Master Super-Telephoto Prime Lenses for Alpha Shooters No Film School
  3. The Sony 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS Weighs Under a Kilogram petapixel.com
  4. Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS review: this lens is less of a ‘great white’, more like a quart squeezed into a pint pot Digital Camera World
  5. Just Announced: Sony’s Ultra-Light 400mm and 600mm GM Telephoto Primes! SonyAlphaRumors
 
Lockheed Martin reveals more about Vectis, its autonomous fighter jet designed to fly alongside the F-35 - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:57:00 GMT

Lockheed's Skunk Works division announced that it is adding four vehicles to the original Vectis prototype. The company also unveiled a full-scale model at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference, offering a better look at what it hopes will become a flying teammate for human pilots.

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10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:06:00 GMT
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including the Martha Stewart meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
 
The shooter that Tencent abandoned: Wardogs hits 2m sales in one weekend - The Game Business - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:02:30 GMT
  1. The shooter that Tencent abandoned: Wardogs hits 2m sales in one weekend The Game Business
  2. Wardogs had a better Steam launch than Helldivers 2 and Arc Raiders The Alinea Insight newsletter
  3. Wardogs Is a Hit on Steam, and It’s Already on Sale for $33 IGN
  4. Wardogs moves two million copies in first five days, console version coming in 2028 gamingnexus.com
  5. Tactical FPS Wardogs Sells 2 Million Copies in Just a Week, “Don’t Buy Us If You Want to Play Call of Duty,” Jokes the Developer’s CEO in a Marketing Video thefpsreview.com
 
Unlucky PC user finds AMD's cheaper 8-pin GPU connectors can melt, too - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:51:00 GMT

Redditor AwarenessHour9192 recently complained about a melted power connector on a PC graphics card, an issue commonly associated with Nvidia's top-of-the-line GPUs. However, this time the affected card was an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX.

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Nice, affordable, but holding back - Nothing Phone (4b) review - Notebookcheck - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:42:00 GMT
  1. Nice, affordable, but holding back - Nothing Phone (4b) review Notebookcheck
  2. Is Phone 4b secretly a CMF device? Carl Pei addresses rebranding rumors Android Authority
  3. Folding Horizons and Audio Shifts: My Take on the Latest Hardware Wave microwire.info
  4. Release date and first color options for Ear (3a) revealed Root-Nation.com
  5. Nothing Ear (3a) Review: Budget-Friendly, Premium Sound AndroidGuys
 
Is science journalism dying? Comparing a ‘science crash’ 40 years ago to today - The Conversation - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:35:58 GMT
Is science journalism dying? Comparing a ‘science crash’ 40 years ago to today The Conversation
 
iOS 26.7—Apple Issues New Update Warning To iPhone Users - Forbes - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:28:47 GMT
  1. iOS 26.7—Apple Issues New Update Warning To iPhone Users Forbes
  2. The vulnpocalypse rains iBugs down on Apple with record-setting number of patches theregister.com
  3. Apple fixed 100+ iPhone flaws with two updates at once, and the choice is yours for now PhoneArena
  4. Apple Patches 200 Vulnerabilities With New iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 Releases SecurityWeek
  5. Not ready for iOS 27? Grab iOS 26.7 to keep your iPhone secure Macworld
 
Sega and Netflix team up for Crazy Taxi movie, new Sonic series, and more - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Crazy Taxi, the classic racing game that was one of the best reasons to buy a Dreamcast, will be turned into a feature film written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, the duo who penned the 2025 reboot of The Naked Gun. It will be produced by Neal H. Moritz,...

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Lukewarm orders for iPhone 18 Pro, says analyst – but it doesn’t mean much - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:27:00 GMT
Lukewarm orders for iPhone 18 Pro, says analyst – but it doesn’t mean much 9to5MacSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
A hidden feature suggests Apple might let you replace Siri with Claude or ChatGPT in iPhone and macOS - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Extensions Framework offers a dedicated Settings area that lets users choose their preferred backend model to provide Siri with writing tools and image generation capabilities. Siri would act as an intermediary, receiving voice commands or text input from the user and routing them to the selected model provider.

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Why the Postpandemic Tech Bust Sent Billionaires to Trump - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Following mass layoffs in 2022 and 2023, many tech workers turned against their employers. When liberal politicians also rallied against Silicon Valley, their backers turned to Donald Trump.
 
‘I Felt Super Violated’: Men Wearing Meta Glasses on Dates Is an Instant Red Flag - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
As anxieties over surveillance tech grow, unsuspecting singles are sharing stories of being covertly filmed on dates by Meta smart glasses.
 
How an Israeli engineer went from Rafael to iPhone Portrait Mode and a $300 million OpenAI exit - calcalistech.com - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:28:00 GMT
  1. How an Israeli engineer went from Rafael to iPhone Portrait Mode and a $300 million OpenAI exit calcalistech.com
  2. Exclusive | OpenAI Buys Startup Developing Smartphone Camera wsj.com
  3. OpenAI buys smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for $300 million, report says TechCrunch
  4. OpenAI acquires Israeli-founded camera startup Glass Imaging for over $300 million calcalistech.com
  5. OpenAI buys AI camera startup ahead of mystery gadget launch independent.co.uk
 
Everything we've gleaned about Diablo 5 since its BlizzCon 2026 reveal - a game that appears to be much more than Diablo 4.5 - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:01:31 GMT
  1. Everything we've gleaned about Diablo 5 since its BlizzCon 2026 reveal - a game that appears to be much more than Diablo 4.5 Eurogamer.net
  2. Diablo V Developers Explain How Its Procedural Open World Works 80 Level
  3. 'We can bring lessons from Diablo 2, but lessons from today' — Diablo 5 senior game director says Diablo 2: Resurrected is a big influence for the upcoming sequel TechRadar
  4. Blizzard is Playing 4D Chess with Diablo 5's Early Reveal Polygon.com
  5. Diablo 5 Devs Address The Release Date Skepticism Kotaku
 
Is Racing in $300 Shoes Cheating? - nytimes.com - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:02:39 GMT
Is Racing in $300 Shoes Cheating? nytimes.com
 
MediaTek launches new mobile chip using TSMC's most advanced technology - Reuters - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:14:10 GMT
  1. MediaTek launches new mobile chip using TSMC's most advanced technology Reuters
  2. Qualcomm Jumps Over 3% as MediaTek Fires a 2nm Warning Shot Yahoo Finance
  3. MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Sets New Standard for Flagship Smartphone Chips MediaTek
  4. OPPO Find X10 Pro Max to Debut Globally with MediaTek's 2nm Flagship Dimensity 9600 Pro OPPO
  5. Oppo Find X10 series emerges in hands-on shots ahead of launch - GSMArena.com news gsmarena.com
 
Marine bacteria team up to break down one of the ocean's toughest carbon-storing molecules - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Researchers reveal how communities of marine bacteria divide the task of degrading fucoidan, a key player in ocean carbon storage.
 
Nintendo Urges Switch Owners to Update Their Firmware After Security Exploit Discovered - CNET Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:42:33 GMT
The problem does not affect the Nintendo Switch 2.
 
Seeing ‘Optimizing Search and Siri’ After the iOS 27 Update? Here’s What’s Actually Happening - CNET Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:11:13 GMT
This process could take a few hours or longer, but your iPhone will still work in that time.
 
MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Atlas Building Composites is commercializing MIT research to turn plastic waste into parts for buildings and other infrastructure.
 
New method enables AI for safety-critical situations - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “HardFlow” algorithm could help generative AI models produce high-quality outputs that obey strict requirements when “pretty close” doesn’t cut it.
 
Lifesaving Lincoln Laboratory device wins 2026 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award - MIT Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMT
The handheld catheterization device AI-GUIDE, created by Lincoln Laboratory and Massachusetts General Hospital, promises improved health outcomes for injured service members and civilians.
 
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing launches pilot to help educators teach AI across disciplines - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:40:00 GMT
A weeklong summer workshop brought higher education faculty to campus to explore how AI and machine learning materials can be adapted for their classrooms.
 
Injectable nanodevices could provide effective treatment for drug-resistant glioblastoma - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers show implanted nanoantennas can be activated wirelessly to kill brain cancer cells without damage to healthy tissue.
 
A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
 
An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.
 
Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050 - MIT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.
 
Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:25:00 GMT
The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region.
 
Governor Healey, MIT President Kornbluth to Kick Off Festivities at MIT Future Fest - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The five-day festival will explore the future of science, technology, art and design from Wednesday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 4
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
Stories from the steel mills: A model for sharing workers’ histories - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT anthropologist Chris Walley developed a project for people in Southeast Chicago to tell their histories — an approach any community can adopt.
 
Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school.
 
3 Questions: The essential role of international engagement - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
How to Bring Siri AI, or Siri Classic, to Your iPhone in iOS 27 - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You can enable Siri AI or revert to Siri Classic in a few quick steps in your Settings menu.
 
Sony Will Pay $7.85 Million in PlayStation Store Credit. Here’s How to Claim Part of the Settlement - CNET Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:56 GMT
The payment will go to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing in mid-October.
 
Cox Customers Officially Make the Jump to Spectrum - CNET Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:22:17 GMT
Cox customers won’t see anything about their internet plans change — just the name on the bill.
 
10 Household Materials That’ll Clog Your Drain Quickly - CNET Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:55:04 GMT
If your drain is clear, keep it that way.