www.justingengo.com RSS Consolidator  
Radical Ventures: AI neolabs, many lacking products, markets, or revenue, raised $24B in the past two quarters, nearly 5x OpenAI and Anthropic pre-ChatGPT (Louise Lucas/Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:30:01 GMT

Louise Lucas / Financial Times:
Radical Ventures: AI neolabs, many lacking products, markets, or revenue, raised $24B in the past two quarters, nearly 5x OpenAI and Anthropic pre-ChatGPT — It is true that these numbers can hide some sleight of hand — It would be a brave or foolhardy investor who set out today to build a new Walmart, Uber or Amazon.
 
Chinese local governments are offering subsidies like computing vouchers, rent waivers, and dedicated funding to lure AI filmmakers as part of China's AI push (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:25:00 GMT

Reuters:
Chinese local governments are offering subsidies like computing vouchers, rent waivers, and dedicated funding to lure AI filmmakers as part of China's AI push — When Zhu Zhili was looking for a base to set up an artificial intelligence film studio in China two years ago …

 
GM’s Experimental EV from 1969 - Hack a Day Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:47 GMT
A small orange car with a bold horizontal white stripe and the text
Electricity is the once and future drivetrain for automobiles, but until the advent of lithium batteries their capabilities were somewhat modest. One EV blip on the automotive timeline is the …read more
 
Maytag Promo Codes: 15% Off Appliances - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
 
Birdfy Discount Codes: 15% Off Sitewide - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Birdfy discount codes to score up to 40% off smart feeders, camera kits, and accessories.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Therabody Promo Codes: 15% Off September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 30% off other great deals.
 
Reebok Discount Code: 15% Off - September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score deep discounts on running shoes, athletic apparel, and classics with the latest verified Reebok promo codes, student discounts, and member-only savings.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for September 2026.
 
Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
 
Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
 
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
 
30% VistaPrint Coupon & Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
 
TopResume Packages - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.
 
Chatbooks Promo Code: 40% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Keep your memories alive without breaking the bank by using these top Chatbooks coupon codes and saving strategies.
 
Gametime Promo Code: Save on Tickets in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Grab last-minute seats for less with a verified Gametime discount code for up to 10% off, first-purchase coupons, and lowest price guarantee credits.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Sources: AI chip startup DensityAI, founded by ex-Tesla Dojo team members, is in talks to raise hundreds of millions of dollars at a $10B valuation (The Information) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:15:01 GMT

The Information:
Sources: AI chip startup DensityAI, founded by ex-Tesla Dojo team members, is in talks to raise hundreds of millions of dollars at a $10B valuation — DensityAI, an AI chip startup founded just a year ago by former leaders of Tesla's Dojo supercomputer program, is in advanced talks …

 
Experts say that air-gapping AI could prevent events like the Hugging Face hack, but would undermine the value of evaluations and slow research to a crawl (Robert Hart/The Verge) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:40:01 GMT

Robert Hart / The Verge:
Experts say that air-gapping AI could prevent events like the Hugging Face hack, but would undermine the value of evaluations and slow research to a crawl — Researchers are testing these systems precisely because they might behave in unpredictable, even dangerous, ways.
 
FPGA for All — CERN Releases “colibri” VHDL Library - Hack a Day Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:00:45 GMT
Since you’re reading Hackaday, we’re pretty sure CERN needs no introduction, so we’ll get right to it– they’re giving back again, this time with a VHDL library called “colibri” containing …read more
 
Original Castlevania now available for iOS, Android for free - Gematsu - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:45:53 GMT
  1. Original Castlevania now available for iOS, Android for free Gematsu
  2. Original 'Castlevania' Available Free Until October 24 for Series' 40th Anniversary Inven Global
  3. Konami Marks Castlevania’s 40th Anniversary With Free Mobile Game, Huge Sale & Orchestral Concerts SavePoint Gaming
  4. 40 Years Ago, The 'Castlevania' Series Let Gamers Fight Dracula For the First Time AOL.com
  5. Castlevania is free on iOS and Android for 30 days only Shacknews
 
Massachusetts' gambling regulator says it will examine how DraftKings and other betting companies in the state are using AI, in response to a NYT investigation (New York Times) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:40:00 GMT

New York Times:
Massachusetts' gambling regulator says it will examine how DraftKings and other betting companies in the state are using AI, in response to a NYT investigation — In response to a New York Times report on DraftKings, the state's gaming commission said it would evaluate how each company deployed the technology.
 
Microsoft is killing off the ‘Copilot Plus PC’ brand - The Verge - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:25:53 GMT
  1. Microsoft is killing off the ‘Copilot Plus PC’ brand The Verge
  2. Microsoft backs away from Copilot PC branding as OEMs abandon the label Windows Central
  3. Microsoft Copilot+ Branding Disappears from Latest Surface PCs TechPowerUp
  4. Report: Microsoft quietly killing the PC brand that meant to usher in Windows "12" neowin.net
  5. It may be over for Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft drops the name from new Surface systems VideoCardz.com
 
Report: insurers claim hospitals' AI use was responsible for ~$1B in extra expenses in 2024-25, as hospitals collect more patient data and submit larger claims (New York Times) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:05:02 GMT

New York Times:
Report: insurers claim hospitals' AI use was responsible for ~$1B in extra expenses in 2024-25, as hospitals collect more patient data and submit larger claims — The use of artificial intelligence by hospitals and health insurers is escalating their longstanding feud over paying for medical care.
 
Google’s AI Wants to Call Stores for You — Here Are the Problems With That - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:58:35 GMT
Hate talking on the phone? Gemini’s got an answer, but you’ll still need to be in charge.
 
Databricks acquires spreadsheet startup Row Zero to expand the capabilities of its AI coworker Genie; Row Zero raised a $10M seed led by IA Ventures last year (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:05:01 GMT

Chris Metinko / Axios:
Databricks acquires spreadsheet startup Row Zero to expand the capabilities of its AI coworker Genie; Row Zero raised a $10M seed led by IA Ventures last year — Databricks bought RowZero as it looks to build out its AI coworker platform Genie, co-founder Patrick Wendell tells Axios Pro exclusively.
 
Qualcomm’s new ‘Elite’ sound chip might finally deliver the Wi-Fi earbud dream - The Verge - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:42:39 GMT
  1. Qualcomm’s new ‘Elite’ sound chip might finally deliver the Wi-Fi earbud dream The Verge
  2. Inside Snapdragon Summit 2026: Agentic AI PCs, Googlebooks and Linux are here Qualcomm
  3. From Audio Glasses to Earbuds With Cameras, Headphones Are Getting a Major AI Rebrand CNET
  4. Snapdragon Demo: I Watched AI Create a Sound Bubble Around a Phone PCMag
  5. Liquid AI Announces Personal AI Context to Devices Powered by Snapdragon Processors audioXpress
 
How to Customize Your AI Tools, From ChatGPT to Gemini and Claude - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:40:23 GMT
Get closer to the responses you want without the constant prompt hacking.
 
PlayStation Reportedly Sending Game Developers Massive Survey With Question Asking About Physical Discs - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:30:16 GMT
  1. PlayStation Reportedly Sending Game Developers Massive Survey With Question Asking About Physical Discs IGN
  2. Sony Allegedly Surveyed Game Developers on its Disc-Killing Plan for 2028, Hinting at a Possible Reversal amid Fan Boycotts Wccftech
  3. PlayStation internal leak signals potential u-turn on physical disc stance in first sign of hope GAMINGbible
  4. Sony Supposedly Surveying Devs on Death of PS5 Discs Push Square
  5. "It's sad and devastating" – Black Myth: Wukong's physical publisher is mourning the loss of PlayStation discs GamesIndustry.biz
 
Robot Makes Literal Daisy Chains - Hack a Day Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:00:39 GMT
[Jude Robinson]’s robot Daisy has an unusual function: making a literal chain of daisies. The device is his student final project and demonstrates how a system can replace sensing with …read more
 
Bitget halts withdrawals after detecting unauthorized transfers from some hot and warm wallets, affecting ~$351.6M; CEO Gracy Chen says "user funds are safe" (Matthew Brockett/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:00:34 GMT

Matthew Brockett / Bloomberg:
Bitget halts withdrawals after detecting unauthorized transfers from some hot and warm wallets, affecting ~$351.6M; CEO Gracy Chen says “user funds are safe” — Crypto exchange Bitget said it detected unauthorized transfers from some of its hot- and warm-wallet infrastructure and activated emergency response protocols.
 
Call of Duty: Warzone is adding a button to hide all the goofy skins - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:59:24 GMT
No more Beavis and Butt-Head in your matches.
 
Sources: Anthropic asks shareholders to approve a Palantir-style structure granting its seven co-founders 50.1% of voting power if three retain minimum stakes (The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:45:00 GMT

The Information:
Sources: Anthropic asks shareholders to approve a Palantir-style structure granting its seven co-founders 50.1% of voting power if three retain minimum stakes — Anthropic is asking shareholders to approve a new corporate structure that would award CEO Dario Amodei and his six cofounders …

 
CDC opens state ordering for COVID-19 vaccines after unexplained delay - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:29:48 GMT
Health department previously blamed delay on "not yet finalized procurement decisions."
 
Xbox CSO Issues Response To Report About GTA 6 Sales Being 'Heavily Skewed' Towards PS5 - Pure Xbox - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:21:24 GMT
  1. Xbox CSO Issues Response To Report About GTA 6 Sales Being 'Heavily Skewed' Towards PS5 Pure Xbox
  2. Xbox Exec Isn’t Freaking Out Over GTA 6 Presales GameSpot
  3. Report: GTA 6 Pre-orders “Heavily Skewed Towards PS5,” Ringing “Alarm Bells” for Xbox Platform mp1st.com
  4. PlayStation 5 Pro Stock Shortage to Continue Into 2027 – Report AOL.com
  5. XBOX is reportedly worried about the strong GTA VI sales on PS5 news.instant-gaming.com
 
Documents: Jeff Bezos has invested $30B in Blue Origin since 2000, including $2B in its first outside funding round, which has raised $10B at a $140B valuation (Micah Maidenberg/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:15:01 GMT

Micah Maidenberg / Wall Street Journal:
Documents: Jeff Bezos has invested $30B in Blue Origin since 2000, including $2B in its first outside funding round, which has raised $10B at a $140B valuation — The space company wants to rapidly boost revenue in the coming years, betting its rockets will make it a powerful industry player
 
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 vs. Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: How these AI glasses compare - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:56:17 GMT
Meta's newest smart glasses are an iterative, expensive update.
 
Nvidia CEO Doesn't Care That Kids Are Forgetting Basic Math Because Of AI: 'I Actually Don't Know My Address' - Kotaku - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:49:35 GMT
Nvidia CEO Doesn't Care That Kids Are Forgetting Basic Math Because Of AI: 'I Actually Don't Know My Address' Kotaku
 
Samsung confirms faulty update bricked its smart refrigerators, promises an emergency fix - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:47:00 GMT

According to Seoul Shinmun, people across South Korea are reporting that their Samsung smart fridges stopped functioning after installing an over-the-air update through the company's SmartThings app earlier this week.

Read Entire Article
 
Donald Duck's uncle was partly based on Wernher von Braun - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:40:07 GMT
Introducing the "world-famous authority on outer space..."
 
Nintendo wins $4.5 million from lawsuit over pirated Switch games - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:34:11 GMT
It's easy to win when the defendant is a no-show.
 
Anthropic commits to spending $11.6B over seven years on Akamai cloud services and secures an option to take a stake of up to 5%; AKAM jumps 17%+ after hours (Harshita Mary Varghese/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:20:02 GMT

Harshita Mary Varghese / Reuters:
Anthropic commits to spending $11.6B over seven years on Akamai cloud services and secures an option to take a stake of up to 5%; AKAM jumps 17%+ after hours — Anthropic has signed an $11.6 billion cloud services agreement with Akamai Technologies (AKAM.O), as the AI lab seeks additional computing capacity …

 
Nicolas Cage is anything but subtle in the Madden trailer - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:10:54 GMT
The biopic arrives on Prime Video in November.
 
Microsoft's smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop get faster Snapdragon chips and much higher prices - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:06:00 GMT

The new models go on sale October 13. They look much like last year's versions, with the same screens, ports, and basic designs. The main changes are the processor, a higher starting RAM configuration, and brighter displays.

Read Entire Article
 
At a White House summit, Xi Jinping says the US and China have "the capability and responsibility to develop and manage AI for good" as "leading nations" in AI (Mallory Wilson/The Hill) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:49 GMT

Mallory Wilson / The Hill:
At a White House summit, Xi Jinping says the US and China have “the capability and responsibility to develop and manage AI for good” as “leading nations” in AI — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday the U.S. and China have an obligation to manage the development …

 
Estimating suicide risk from text - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
A new language-processing tool could help identify the highest-risk individuals from natural language, enabling swifter interventions.
 
15 early October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by our gadget experts - Mashable - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:59:33 GMT
  1. 15 early October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by our gadget experts Mashable
  2. Amazon October Prime Day is returning: Everything we know about the Big Deal Days savings event Yahoo
  3. I found the 9 best early Amazon Prime Day deals on headphones based on years of testing cnn.com
  4. Amazon Prime Day hasn’t started yet, but you can find early deals on Apple products now NBC News
  5. Don’t Wait Until Prime Day to Save Big — Shop Early Deals on Fall-Ready Maxi Skirts, Designer Bags, and More People.com
 
Anonymous Men Have Turned Cyberharassment Into a Group Sport—Here’s One Woman’s Side of the Story - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:50:33 GMT
This week on Uncanny Valley, we take you behind our feature on the women struggling after being targeted by the burnerverse.
 
Google updates Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar, an animated AI persona that lip-syncs and shows different facial expressions, for Gemini Enterprise customers (Emma Roth/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:50:10 GMT

Emma Roth / The Verge:
Google updates Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar, an animated AI persona that lip-syncs and shows different facial expressions, for Gemini Enterprise customers — Google's Live Avatar can lip-sync and show different facial expressions. … Google's new Gemini 3.8 Live update lets users …

 
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 for Pixel - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:45:00 GMT
  1. Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 for Pixel 9to5Google
  2. Latest Pixel Update Either Greatest Ever or Buggiest Ever Droid Life
  3. Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 fixes some annoying bugs while taking a few features away Android Police
  4. 5 underrated Android 17 features you should check out immediately How-To Geek
  5. Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 arrives for Pixel testers — with a notable omission Android Authority
 
Bungie shares more detail about Marathon's Symbiosis update and 2027 plans - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:44:36 GMT
Another big overhaul to the game is now due in March.
 
Email: Microsoft is moving its communications function out of its marketing group and into the corporate, external, and legal affairs org led by Brad Smith (Todd Bishop/GeekWire) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:40:02 GMT

Todd Bishop / GeekWire:
Email: Microsoft is moving its communications function out of its marketing group and into the corporate, external, and legal affairs org led by Brad Smith — Microsoft is moving its communications function out of its marketing group and into the corporate, external and legal affairs organization led …

 
Sources: OpenEvidence, an AI search engine for doctors, raised $250M at a $15B valuation, up from $12B in January; it could be open to selling itself (Katie Roof/Business Insider) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:35:01 GMT

Katie Roof / Business Insider:
Sources: OpenEvidence, an AI search engine for doctors, raised $250M at a $15B valuation, up from $12B in January; it could be open to selling itself — OpenEvidence, an AI search engine for doctors, is the latest AI darling to raise back-to-back funding rounds.
 
'We heard you, we heard media, we heard analysts': Motorola talks about why now is the time North America needs its premium Signature 27 phone - Android Central - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:34:54 GMT
  1. 'We heard you, we heard media, we heard analysts': Motorola talks about why now is the time North America needs its premium Signature 27 phone Android Central
  2. Qualcomm releases Android chip built for AI as memory shortage weighs on smartphone market CNBC
  3. Motorola and Bang & Olufsen announce multi-year partnership to co-create premium audio experiences Motorola News
  4. Snapdragon Leads the Agentic AI Age with Two of the World’s Fastest Mobile SoCs Powering the Next Generation of Smartphones Qualcomm
  5. QCOM Stock On Track For Best Month Since May: Analysts See AI Gains From Dual Flagship Snapdragon Launch Yahoo Finance
 
Miami Is Crime Ridden in ‘Grand Theft Auto.’ Should It Market the Myth? - The New York Times - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:31:57 GMT
  1. Miami Is Crime Ridden in ‘Grand Theft Auto.’ Should It Market the Myth? The New York Times
  2. Vice City rises on the Miami waterfront with the county’s blessing. Good or gasp? Miami Herald
  3. GTA 6's $1 million billboard goes up despite protests from local police Yahoo
  4. Kaseya Center gets new roof sign in GTA tie-in: ‘Welcome to Vice City’ WPLG Local 10
  5. Miami puts up 'Welcome to Vice City' sign ahead of GTA VI release WPEC
 
Nintendo Reportedly Canceled A Ubisoft-Developed Zelda Game Starring Ganondorf - GameSpot - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:18:09 GMT
  1. Nintendo Reportedly Canceled A Ubisoft-Developed Zelda Game Starring Ganondorf GameSpot
  2. EXCLUSIVE: How Ubisoft and Nintendo’s Partnership Ended With a Canceled Zelda Title Insider Gaming
  3. Ganon Was Almost the Protagonist of a Canceled Ubisoft Zelda Spin-Off Game IGN
  4. Ubisoft Was Reportedly Working On A Legend Of Zelda Spin-Off Starring Ganondorf Kotaku
  5. Nintendo and Ubisoft partnered for a Zelda game that was eventually canned My Nintendo News
 
Entire Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Game Available to Play for Free in Nintendo Switch Demo, But There’s a Catch - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:17:56 GMT
  1. Entire Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Game Available to Play for Free in Nintendo Switch Demo, But There’s a Catch IGN
  2. Try the latest Game Trial, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Nintendo
  3. One Of The Switch's Most Underrated Gems Is Now Free For Switch Online Users Nintendo Life
  4. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is Europe's next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial [update: also North America] Nintendo Everything
  5. Nintendo Switch Online Makes 2024 Game Available for Free ComicBook.com
 
Sony wants AI to silently vibe-code fixes for your PlayStation and other devices - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:09:00 GMT

In 2025, Sony filed an AI-focused patent with the USPTO. The recently published patent reveals a diagnostics and troubleshooting system designed to rely heavily on automation, with large language models acting as both the "brain" and the developer – tasked with fixing issues found on customers' devices.

Read Entire Article
 
A 7-Segment Clock Built With No Digital Electronics - Hack a Day Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:00:04 GMT
If you wanted to build a clock with a 7-segment display, there are a wide variety of ways you might go about it. You could grab some 74-series logic chips …read more
 
Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar gives Google’s AI a face - The Verge - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:59:26 GMT
  1. Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar gives Google’s AI a face The Verge
  2. Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech says hello blog.google
  3. Google launches Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS voice models artificialintelligence-news.com
  4. Google Gemini can present cartoon or lifelike avatars to lip-sync generative chatter The Register
  5. OpenAI makes you call sales for a custom voice. Google just made it self-serve. The New Stack
 
Googlebook laptops are already selling out just days after pre-orders opened - Android Authority - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:45:00 GMT
  1. Googlebook laptops are already selling out just days after pre-orders opened Android Authority
  2. Googlebook: The laptop your Android phone has been waiting for blog.google
  3. Googlebooks launch October 4 starting at $899—here are the five models you can preorder today Ars Technica
  4. As a lifelong Windows user, I'm wondering if Google's premium 'Googlebook' laptops are a waste of time Windows Central
  5. Best Buy Sweetens Google’s New Laptop Launch With Free Pixel Buds 2A. Grab Yours Now CNET
 
Online CVS Shoppers Might Be Able to Cash In on a $20.5 Million Settlement - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:36:41 GMT
The pharmacy chain denies wrongdoing, but is settling anyway.
 
I Think I Found an AI Agent Worth the Risk - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:36:35 GMT
Instinct saved me $550, booked my restaurant reservations, and warned me about a phishing scam. It also wasted $64 and might be a security nightmare.
 
F-Droid gets its biggest update in a decade with new UI and smoother app installs - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:30:42 GMT
F-Droid's Android app store has been rebuilt from the ground up.
 
Geely's new charging system takes EVs from 10% to 70% in 4 minutes, 30 seconds - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:26:00 GMT

The Chinese automaker said it tested the system on a Zeekr 001 sedan and a Lynk & Co 10 hybrid. In both cases, the vehicles reached a 97% charge in less than nine minutes. Geely said its software predicts battery temperature during charging and adjusts power flow accordingly.

Read Entire Article
 
New York Times Cooking is coming to Meta's AI and display glasses - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:24:34 GMT
The app is getting a "hands-free" mode that can narrate recipe steps.
 
New York defies Trump admin, asks court to shut down Polymarket gambling - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:07:19 GMT
New York sues Polymarket as Trump admin tries to override state gambling laws.
 
We have a trailer for Musk documentary Elon called a "hit piece" - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:52:23 GMT
Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney focuses on the world's wealthiest man.
 
We finally have a trailer for that four-hour Elon Musk documentary - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:52:14 GMT
It was directed by Alex Gibney, who has made films about Enron, Scientology and Elizabeth Holmes.
 
Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:39:47 GMT
Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi has erased Russian gains with the help of robots.
 
Meta Launches $1M Developer Competition to Stock 'VR Glasses' with More Hand-tracked Apps - Road to VR - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:35:13 GMT
  1. Meta Launches $1M Developer Competition to Stock 'VR Glasses' with More Hand-tracked Apps Road to VR
  2. Meta gets to consumer AI device market before OpenAI, but Zuckerberg's strategy remains unproven CNBC
  3. Here's what Wall Street thinks of Meta's new smartglass lineup and first Muse 'holdable' Yahoo Finance
  4. Introducing Meta VR Glasses, A New Era for Virtual Reality meta.com
  5. Zuckerberg’s ‘Tamagotchi-Like’ AI Could Be Meta’s iPod Moment Bloomberg.com
 
Meta's new smart glasses skip the cameras, and the privacy backlash that came with them - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:32:00 GMT

Pre-orders are now open for Meta's recently revealed Ray-Ban Audio glasses. Starting at $349 and shipping October 13, the glasses handle music, calls, and AI functions without cameras. Meta also unveiled a VR headset that packs immersive media and productivity functionality into a form factor only slightly larger than a...

Read Entire Article
 
Handheld Scanner is a Radio Multi-tool - Hack a Day Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:05 GMT
These days, it’s possible to cram a whole lot of radio functionality into a very compact device. A great example of that is the LakeShark scanner from [SAMS0N1TE]. The LakeShark …read more
 
This Tiny Audiophile Gadget Brings CD-Quality Hi-Fi to Your iPhone - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:28:58 GMT
  1. This Tiny Audiophile Gadget Brings CD-Quality Hi-Fi to Your iPhone Gear Patrol
  2. IFi Introduces New Sound Upgrade For iPhones And Android Devices Forbes
  3. This $89 dongle brings aptX Lossless support to any Android or iPhone soundguys.com
  4. iFi UP Play Max Brings aptX Lossless Bluetooth to iPhones and More for $89 eCoustics
  5. Ifi Announces The UP Play & UP Play Max Bluetooth Audio Transmitters Thumb Culture
 
This ‘World of Warcraft: Forever’ Mod Blocks All Interactions With Asmongold Fans - 404 Media - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:21:57 GMT
  1. This ‘World of Warcraft: Forever’ Mod Blocks All Interactions With Asmongold Fans 404 Media
  2. Why Are WoW Forever Players Targeting Asmongold’s Olympus Guild? Controversy Explained NDTV Sports
  3. They're "Fat In Real Life!" Asmongold Hits Back At People Who Want Him Banned From World of Warcraft earlygame.com
  4. Asmongold World of Warcraft Forever Ban Controversy Explained After Olympus Guild Dispute NDTV Sports
 
New Jersey fines data center $1.1M after drone pics expose 62 gas generators - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:20:58 GMT
Million-dollar fines won’t end billionaires’ data center pollution, neighbors fear.
 
Sadly, this $1,549 RTX 5070-equipped gaming PC is a very good deal - The Verge - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:19:23 GMT
  1. Sadly, this $1,549 RTX 5070-equipped gaming PC is a very good deal The Verge
  2. CyberPowerPC Launches RTX Founders Edition Pre-Built PCs Starting at $1,549 TechPowerUp
  3. HP RTX 5060 gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 260, 180Hz display, and 32GB DDR5 RAM drops to lowest price in a month PC Guide
  4. CyberPowerPC lands rare RTX 50-series Founders Edition cards in discounted Walmart rigs — complete RTX 5090 PC costs $2,400 less than a standalone GPU Tom's Hardware
  5. It's GeForce Week At Wal-Mart and We've Found the Best Gaming Deals PCMag
 
Microsoft’s New Surface Laptops Embody the PC-Phone Marriage Snapdragon Promised Years Ago - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:13:47 GMT
Qualcomm’s PC chips were developed with the company’s phone DNA. Two generations in, we’re seeing payoffs.
 
Rockstar Unveils $400 Grand Theft Auto VI Collector's Set — But It Doesn't Include the Game - Consequence of Sound - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:11:11 GMT
  1. Rockstar Unveils $400 Grand Theft Auto VI Collector's Set — But It Doesn't Include the Game Consequence of Sound
  2. Rockstar unveils $399.99 collector's set for Grand Theft Auto, but won't include new game 9News
  3. The ‘GTA VI’ Collector's Box Comes With a Gator, Oakleys and a Razor Blade Keychain Hypebeast
  4. The GTA 6 Collector’s Edition Is Available to Preorder and We’re Tracking Available Stock CNET
  5. Rockstar Reveals GTA 6 Vice City Collection Box at $399.99, Game Not Included TechPowerUp
 
13 Terrifying Statistics That Will Make You Shudder And Say, "Wait, WHAT?" - BuzzFeed - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:01:01 GMT
13 Terrifying Statistics That Will Make You Shudder And Say, "Wait, WHAT?" BuzzFeed
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New York continues to fight prediction markets with a lawsuit against Polymarket - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:55:44 GMT
The state now has illegal gambling charges underway against four of these businesses.
 
Google is sending a teensy-tiny AI data center to space - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:45:37 GMT
It's an experiment to see how the chips hold up in the harsh vacuum of the cosmos.
 
Turtle Beach Rematch review: The cutest Switch 2 controller of the bunch - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Official Nintendo designs and RGB lighting give the Rematch an adorable edge.
 
Apple Watch Ultra 4 includes a new watch face bezel option - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:29:00 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Ultra 4 includes a new watch face bezel option 9to5Mac
  2. The Big Holes in Wearable Heart Rate Variability And Readiness Scores Ground Truths | Eric Topol
  3. I tried Apple’s new at-home wellness assessment in iOS 27 — and gained valuable insights into my flexibility and balance Tom's Guide
  4. Apple’s New Readiness Score Is a Gateway to Wellness Planning Men's Health
  5. AI-Powered Longevity Tracking Trend Hunter
 
Call of Duty: Warzone Is Getting a New Toggle That Lets You Turn Off All Those Goofy Skins - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:14:46 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Warzone Is Getting a New Toggle That Lets You Turn Off All Those Goofy Skins IGN
  2. Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 Adds a New Operator Skin Toggle Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. 'Modern Warfare 4' Has Officially Solved Call of Duty’s ‘Clowny Skins’ Problem Polygon.com
  4. Call Of Duty Is Finally Giving Players What They Want GameSpot
  5. Call of Duty 'cosmetic toggle' will cleanse Warzone of its Party City aesthetic PC Gamer
 
Flock is finally requiring police to have a real reason before searching its camera database - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:10:00 GMT

Until recently, users were required to explain why they were conducting a search by typing into an open text field. Flock said those entries were not always specific enough. The company has replaced the field with a drop-down menu of standardized categories based on the FBI's crime-reporting system.

Read Entire Article
 
It took MapQuest until 2026 to add public transit directions - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:02 GMT
The 30-year-old map service is quickly getting with the times.
 
UDP Broadcasting and the Brave New World of IPv6 - Hack a Day Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:34 GMT
After recently working our way through UDP broadcasting and network subnetting all in the comfort zone of IPv4, it’s time to address the elephant in the room, the one wearing …read more
 
Google rolling out blood pressure & insulin resistance, more on Pixel Watch 3, 4, 5 - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Google rolling out blood pressure & insulin resistance, more on Pixel Watch 3, 4, 5 9to5Google
  2. Our new health and safety tools are live in the Google Health app. blog.google
  3. I wore the Google Pixel Watch 5 for weeks to see if it’s truly worth $399 cnn.com
  4. The Pixel Watch 5's Blood Pressure And Insulin Resistance Trends Are Rolling Out This Week engadget.com
  5. Pixel Watches are getting a trio of free proactive health tools Android Police
 
Google Photos' new Redact tool will make it easy to hide sensitive information - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Google Photos' new AI-powered features include the Redact tool, which can quickly blur parts of an image.
 
The Pixel Watch 5's blood pressure and insulin resistance trends are rolling out this week - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The first trend reports for the health data will be available in early October.
 
Copper's latest high-end induction stove brings the heat better than ever - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:53:14 GMT
The new Charlie range now supports both 120 and 240-volt outlets, so it's easier to install too.
 
Early Reality Fracture Data Highlights Biggest Traps To Avoid - Draftsim - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:48:20 GMT
  1. Early Reality Fracture Data Highlights Biggest Traps To Avoid Draftsim
  2. MTG Arena Announcements – September 21, 2026 Magic: The Gathering
  3. Reality Fracture on Magic Online Magic: The Gathering Online
  4. Reality Fracture Draft Tier List: Which Bombs Will Win You Games? Card Game Base
  5. We ran the numbers, and yes, Jace's alternative to the MTG multiverse really does suck wargamer.com
 
"It genuinely breaks my heart"- Confusion and frustration reign as gaming communities react to Xbox's drastic restructuring this week - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:38:14 GMT
  1. "It genuinely breaks my heart"- Confusion and frustration reign as gaming communities react to Xbox's drastic restructuring this week Eurogamer.net
  2. Continuing Our Reset news.xbox.com
  3. Microsoft starts a new round of job cuts and the next phase of its Xbox 'reset.' Read the memo. Business Insider
  4. There Is No Plan aftermath.site
  5. More Xbox Layoffs Hit as Massive Reorg Continues; Activision to Make Next ‘Halo’ Game hollywoodreporter.com
 
Australia Says an OpenAI Agent Hacked Into a Government Health Site - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:35:01 GMT
The AI giant found out about the hack in August, but didn’t send a message until September.
 
Bentley's first EV is a 375-mile luxury SUV that hits 60 mph in 2.8 seconds - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:34:00 GMT

Like other modern Bentleys, the Torcal is also named after a natural wonder. Bentley says the name comes from El Torcal de Antequera, a natural reserve in the Sierra del Torcal mountains of Andalusia, Spain, known for its striking limestone rock formations, high cliffs, and deep caves.

Read Entire Article
 
Control Resonant Launch Patch Will Address Its Biggest Combat Complaints - Game Informer - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:24:00 GMT
  1. Control Resonant Launch Patch Will Address Its Biggest Combat Complaints Game Informer
  2. CONTROL Resonant Path Tracing & DLSS 4.5 NVIDIA
  3. Control Resonant review – save New York from paranormal phenomena The Guardian
  4. Things Control Resonant Doesn't Tell You IGN
  5. Here Are The ‘Control Resonant’ Launch Times In Your Region Forbes
 
Google's first Suncatcher orbital data center test launches October 1 - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:16:34 GMT
Google's experimental orbital data center will have four TPUs and only run for 15 minutes at a time.
 
OpenAI agent “didn’t accept no for an answer” in Australian government breach - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:01:16 GMT
"There will obviously be legal consequences," prime minister promises.
 
Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Call for Me—a feature that’s exclusive to the Pixel 11 series—gives robocalls a new meaning.
 
Pixel 11's Call For Me feature begins preliminary rollout - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Select Gemini subscribers with a Pixel 11 can soon try out phone calls via AI chatbot.
 
Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones - WIRED - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones WIRED
  2. Pixel 11 starts testing ‘Call for Me’ to have Gemini phone on your behalf 9to5Google
  3. Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you TechCrunch
  4. Google brings Gemini into AI agent race with business-calling feature (GOOG:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
  5. Gemini can now call businesses for you so you don’t have to wait on hold The Verge
 
Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? - MacRumors - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:55:24 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? MacRumors
  2. Apple Watch Series 12 Review: Better Health Tracking Makes This A Worthwhile Upgrade bgr.com
  3. I Tested the Apple Watch's New Heart Rate Sensor to See If It's Really Better Than Garmin's Lifehacker
  4. How to add Apple's new dynamic step count widget to your Apple Watch Tom's Guide
  5. The Apple Watch Has a Hidden New Setting You Probably Didn’t Know About Gear Patrol
 
SpaceX has stopped taking Falcon 9 bookings past 2028, betting everything on Starship - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:53:00 GMT

Meanwhile, Falcon 9 is still doing much of the work in the commercial launch market. In 2025, it launched 165 times, successfully delivered every payload to orbit, and had one unsuccessful booster recovery. The rocket accounted for nearly half of all launches worldwide.

Read Entire Article
 
Formula 1 looks at 3.0 L V8 turbos and smaller hybrids for 2030 - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:48:29 GMT
F1 wants smaller, lighter cars that are not energy-starved like the 2026 hybrids.
 
Scottish grandmother sets oldest female Fortnite streamer record - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:46:07 GMT
Scottish grandmother sets oldest female Fortnite streamer record ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Save 15% Off a Japanese eSIM Data Plan With Ubigi and Our Exclusive Code - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:42:29 GMT
Enjoy fast and reliable mobile internet for less when you travel to Japan and use our code.
 
Standalone DJ System Runs On ESP32 - Hack a Day Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:30:42 GMT
There are plenty of ways to DJ with a laptop and various controller setups. However, if you find hauling around an entire computer can be a bit much, you might …read more
 
Activision’s Halo Must Go Beyond Bungie - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Activision’s Halo Must Go Beyond Bungie IGN
 
Digital Foundry: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave is 720p docked, 540p handheld and 30fps, but uses DLSS - My Nintendo News - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:29:48 GMT
  1. Digital Foundry: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave is 720p docked, 540p handheld and 30fps, but uses DLSS My Nintendo News
  2. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Quietly Changed the Series in 4 Essential Ways Polygon.com
  3. Fire Emblem Is Officially Nintendo’s Strongest Goty 2026 Contender IMDb
  4. ShackStream: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 751 Shacknews
  5. English Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Manga Chapter 0 Online Siliconera
 
iPhone 18 Pro one week later: Zero compromises - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:27:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro one week later: Zero compromises 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, Features and More techrepublic.com
  3. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Is Great for Anyone Who’s Not Ready for the Duo Bloomberg.com
  4. JD.com Delivers iPhone 18 Pro Series to Over 30,000 Customers Within First Hour of Launch JD Corporate Blog
  5. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro line hits stores with a $100 price bump amid memory crunch, AI pressure Yahoo Finance
 
Xiaomi's 18 Pro series phones have the latest Snapdragon chip and a Samsung-like privacy screen - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:23:43 GMT
You'll have to wait a bit if you're outside China though.
 
Xiaomi's 18 Pro series phones have the latest Snapdragon chip and a Samsung-like privacy screen - engadget.com - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:23:43 GMT
  1. Xiaomi's 18 Pro series phones have the latest Snapdragon chip and a Samsung-like privacy screen engadget.com
  2. This red phone is the best-looking I've seen all year (and it's not Apple or Samsung) PhoneArena
  3. I’m Enamored With the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max’s Rear Second Screen CNET
  4. Xiaomi’s Gorgeous New 18 Series Phones With Triple Leica Cameras Will Go Global PetaPixel
  5. Xiaomi 18 Pro will be getting a global launch – and soon Tech Advisor
 
OpenAI's AI agent breached an Australian government system, and took three months to disclose it - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:10:00 GMT

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the June 18 incident involved a portal administered by Services Australia. The agent was researching public medicine spending during an internal OpenAI evaluation when it encountered access restrictions and circumvented them.

Read Entire Article
 
Meta’s New AI Device Is This Tamagotchi-Like Muse Charm Keychain - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:06:52 GMT
Meta says the keychain will be ready to ship by the holiday season, like some kind of bizarre AI stocking stuffer.
 
Free Play Days – PGA TOUR 2K25, The Escapists 2, Young Suns, and The Division 2 - news.xbox.com - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:04:48 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – PGA TOUR 2K25, The Escapists 2, Young Suns, and The Division 2 news.xbox.com
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 24-27) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox AAA first-party game made free for a limited-time, no Game Pass required GAMINGbible
  4. Xbox Free Play Days adds The Division 2 and three more games neowin.net
  5. XBOX Free Play Days Adds PGA TOUR 2K25, The Division 2 & More This Weekend (Sep. 24 - 27) Windows Report
 
Razer's Kiyo V2 Pro webcam can capture 4K video at 60 fps - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Razer's new 'pro' webcam can handle 4K video at 60 fps and will cost $300
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of Moon's south pole - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:57:50 GMT
"If you come up short with who comes down the ladder first, the impact is felt around the world."
 
You might not miss what Nikon removed from its cheaper full-frame Z5 IIC - The Verge - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:53:06 GMT
  1. You might not miss what Nikon removed from its cheaper full-frame Z5 IIC The Verge
  2. Nikon releases the Z5IIC full-frame mirrorless camera Nikon
  3. Nikon Z5 IIC Review: Smaller, Prettier, and Mostly Capable PetaPixel
  4. Nikon unveils Z5IIC camera, aimed at making photography less intimidating Mashable
  5. Nikon Releases a Video, and Budget, Friendly New Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera No Film School
 
Xbox Is Adding New 'Game Tile Tags' To Help Track Achievements And Other Things - Pure Xbox - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:46:47 GMT
  1. Xbox Is Adding New 'Game Tile Tags' To Help Track Achievements And Other Things Pure Xbox
  2. Xbox’s New Mythic Achievements Take 15 Seconds To Tell You “Good Job” GameSpot
  3. Xbox users rejoice as PlayStation's best feature is finally introduced after years of asking GAMINGbible
  4. Xbox Insider Update Adds New Dashboard Achievement Counter and Profile Streak Windows Report
  5. Upcoming Xbox ‘Mythic Achievement’ gets leaked audio, visuals and more KitGuru
 
Meta puts its AI assistant on a keychain - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:03:38 GMT
Meta says the keychain-sized Muse Charm will ship in December.
 
Dutch consumer group files lawsuit against Epic for misleading young players on Fortnite, seeking more than €100m in compensation - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:48:19 GMT
  1. Dutch consumer group files lawsuit against Epic for misleading young players on Fortnite, seeking more than €100m in compensation GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Dutch foundation sues Epic Games over Fortnite's "pressure" tactics that drive spending NL Times
  3. 'Deceptive sales to children': Сlass-action lawsuit filed in the Netherlands against Fortnite The Brussels Times
  4. Epic Games faces Dutch class action for misleading under 21 Fortnite players MLex
  5. Dutch Consumer Group Sues Epic for Misleading Fortnite Practices DualShockers
 
Microsoft revives the Surface Mouse with haptic feedback, six-month battery life - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:44:00 GMT

The second-generation Surface Mouse includes several new features, including haptic feedback, which uses an internal vibration motor to deliver subtle pulses and tactile responses to confirm clicks. It can also provide feedback for on-screen interactions such as snapping windows to the edge of the screen or aligning objects and layouts...

Read Entire Article
 
Everything is spying on you and there’s no opting out - The Verge - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Everything is spying on you and there’s no opting out The Verge
 
Disney+ raises prices again as ad-free plan climbs to more than three times its launch price - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:22:00 GMT

The standalone ad-free plans for Disney+ and Hulu are each increasing from $18.99 to $21.49 per month – a $2.50 rise, or approximately 13.2%. The ad-free Disney+/Hulu bundle goes up by $2, from $19.99 to $21.99 per month.

Read Entire Article
 
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Deluxe Pack: Mega Coming Soon - pokemon.com - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:09:18 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG Pocket: Deluxe Pack: Mega Coming Soon pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Has A Guaranteed Rare In Every Pack Nintendo Life
  3. Pokemon TCG Pocket special booster pack, deluxe pack: Mega coming this month My Nintendo News
  4. "Deluxe Pack Mega" Annual Special Set to Release in "Pocket!" PokeBeach
  5. Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Next Release is a Trip Down Memory Lane josephwriteranderson.com
 
Rumored specs put Xbox Helix's GPU 40% ahead of PS6 on paper, but TFLOPs don't tell the whole story - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:57:00 GMT

According to prominent leaker Kepler_L2, Sony and Microsoft have already taped out the graphics chips for the PlayStation 6 and next-generation Xbox, which can theoretically achieve 40 and 56 TFLOPs, respectively. The tipster made the claims amid a discussion about the dangers of relying on simple TFLOP comparisons.

Read Entire Article
 
Exclusive: Galaxy Buds On Design — Samsung’s First-Ever Clip-on Earbuds - Android Headlines - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:35:55 GMT
  1. Exclusive: Galaxy Buds On Design — Samsung’s First-Ever Clip-on Earbuds Android Headlines
  2. The next Galaxy Buds look surprisingly different in leaked images PhoneArena
  3. Samsung open-ear Galaxy Buds On images show what they look like when worn 9to5Google
  4. Samsung's clip-on Galaxy Buds On renders surface in major new leak Android Authority
  5. Samsung Galaxy Buds On: Everything We Know So Far The Gadgeteer
 
Sweden launches campaign telling people to be ruder as scammers exploit good manners - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:33:00 GMT

Swedish police authority Polisen writes that total profits from fraud in the country amounted to 5.7 billion SEK, around $575.3 million. As is the case everywhere, the most common targets are elderly people.

Read Entire Article
 
Here's When You Can Play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered in Your Region - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:27:34 GMT
  1. Here's When You Can Play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered in Your Region IGN
  2. The Witcher 3 Remastered criticized for the Igni fire and the lack of reflections on the water GameGPU
  3. Witcher 3 Remastered showing on Switch 2 Home screen for those who own original on Switch My Nintendo News
  4. The Witcher 3 Remastered Is About to Make 11 Years of RPG Progress Impossible to Ignore IMDb
  5. The Witcher 3 Will Be Free on PC for Xbox Owners September 29 Comic Book Resources
 
Which is the best version of Dragon Quest XI S? Switch 2, PC, PS4, Xbox, PS5, Steam Deck, & AYN Thor compared - RPG Site - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:03:34 GMT
  1. Which is the best version of Dragon Quest XI S? Switch 2, PC, PS4, Xbox, PS5, Steam Deck, & AYN Thor compared RPG Site
  2. DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review The Outerhaven
  3. ‘Dragon Quest XI S’ Switch 2 Review: Still Worth It As A New Standalone Game Forbes
  4. Dragon Quest 11 is (almost) the ideal Switch 2 conversion Shacknews
  5. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age - Definitive Edition Ventures Forth On Nintendo Switch 2 Today MKAU Gaming
 
5 iPhone Duo Features I’m Already Dying to Try - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Commentary: After getting hands-on time with Apple’s new foldable phone, here are the questions I’m most eager to answer in testing.
 
How to get your cut of Apple's $250 million Siri settlement - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
If you've bought an iPhone in the last couple of years, you might be eligible for a cut of the class action lawsuit. Here's how to file your claim.
 
Adobe Premiere is now available on Android, offering free 4K video editing - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:54:00 GMT

In an official blog post announcing the Android launch, Adobe noted that the app is not only free to use but also offers non-watermarked 4K video export without any login or account requirement. While almost all free applications display ads as the primary source of revenue, Adobe promises that Premiere...

Read Entire Article
 
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Are $100 Off Right Now - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:36:00 GMT
They’re some of my favorite open earbuds, and matching their lowest price ever.
 
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound Elite is a new AI chip for audio wearables - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:23:00 GMT
Qualcomm has launched a new chip that will enable AI features on small audio devices.
 
There’s a new way to break RSA that’s faster than anything we’ve seen before - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:15:44 GMT
  1. There’s a new way to break RSA that’s faster than anything we’ve seen before Ars Technica
  2. New Technique Bypasses 1,024-Bit RSA Without Factoring It Gizmodo
  3. Researchers Found a New Way to Break RSA that Doesn’t Require Factoring the Key CyberSecurityNews
  4. New classical computing attack weakens RSA encryption SC Media
  5. A large-scale demonstration of an attack that breaks RSA without prime factorization has been achieved, successfully forging a 1024-bit RSA signature. GIGAZINE
 
There's a new way to break RSA that's faster than anything we've seen before - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:15:44 GMT
Until now, cryptographers thought factoring was the only way to break RSA. Not anymore.
 
Rayman Legends Retold's PC specs range from a GTX 1660 to an RTX 4080 – with upscaling throughout - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The good news for fans of the long-running platforming franchise is that the latest entry will play at 1080p@60FPS on an Intel Core i3-8100 or Ryzen 3 3100 paired with a GTX 1060, RX 5500 XT, or Intel Arc A580 and 8GB of RAM. However, graphics need to be set...

Read Entire Article
 
Review: Apple's hyper-pricey M5 Ultra Mac Studio made me into a vibe coder - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:04 GMT
Usable local AI is a lot of fun, but how much would you pay for it?
 
How NASA and Nikon Captured Those Stunning Artemis II Moon Photos - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
It’s not all about the latest camera gear – the astronauts relied on both old and new tech that anyone can buy off-the-shelf.
 
iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: The $700 Gap Isn’t Just About the Fold - techrepublic.com - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:50:55 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: The $700 Gap Isn’t Just About the Fold techrepublic.com
  2. Android president on Apple iPhone Duo: 'Android is usually where you see the future first' Tom's Guide
  3. iPhone Duo Hands-On: Apple’s First Foldable Phone Is All About The Software Smarts Forbes
  4. The iPhone Duo’s odd shape actually has a very cool name Macworld
  5. 5 iPhone Duo Features I’m Already Dying to Try CNET
 
An OpenAI Agent Hacked Australia’s Health Service. Their Government Found Out Months Later - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:46:56 GMT
The country’s prime minister expressed disappointment at being informed of the hack only via email. Now Australia is investigating whether OpenAI broke the law.
 
SeaWorld Wants to Make You Horny - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The Orlando theme park’s immersive Halloween experience now includes hot, brooding guys in an homage to romantasy antiheroes—and it’s leading to record-breaking ticket sales.
 
The Ovary Is Surprisingly Active After Menopause. Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out Why - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
A growing body of research is putting the ovary in a new light, not as an egg factory with an expiration date, but as an organ that shapes women’s health long after the fertile years have passed.
 
Why This Weekend’s Nor’easter Is Like a Hurricane - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Nor’easters are usually a winter phenomenon. But this week’s storm is arriving earlier than usual, and it could take on some characteristics more typical of tropical systems.
 
Revolut is piloting facial recognition at store checkouts in the UK - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:09:20 GMT
Revolut is trialing a new facial recognition system in the UK that could be convenient but controversial.
 
Injustice 3 Rumor Sparks Response From NetherRealm's Ed Boon - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:05:59 GMT
  1. Injustice 3 Rumor Sparks Response From NetherRealm's Ed Boon IGN
  2. Report: Injustice 3 Leak Reveals New and Returning Characters for Roster mp1st.com
  3. ‘Mortal Kombat’ Creator Ed Boon Breaks His Silence on NetherRealm Studios’ Next Game Men's Journal
  4. Ed Boon Says Injustice 3 Testing Rumors Are False Insider Gaming
  5. Injustice 3 Leak Reveals Two Fighters That Might Be In The Sequel Kotaku
 
8 Things We Wish We Knew Before Playing - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:05:57 GMT
  1. 8 Things We Wish We Knew Before Playing IGN
  2. Silent Hill: Townfall Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested TechPowerUp
  3. Silent Hill: Townfall review – shame and suffering on the Scottish coast The Guardian
  4. Silent Hill: Townfall Review: Addressing The Trauma Game Informer
  5. Konami Reveals Release Trailer for ‘Silent Hill: Townfall’ Horror News Network
 
The GPU Madness Has Come to This: 9070 XT vs. 5060 Ti 16GB - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:02:00 GMT
GPU pricing has become so absurd that the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB now costs as much as the RX 9070 XT. We benchmarked both across 52 games to see just how ridiculous the gap has become.
 
Why No One Wants to Date Tech Bros - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Once seen as nerdy but harmless innovators, men in tech are now widely regarded as red-pilled Elon Musk wannabes. It’s made getting laid a whole lot harder.
 
The Best Early Prime Day Robot Vacuum Sales Are From Roborock (2026) - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:32:00 GMT
One of the best things to buy during (or leading up to) sales events is expensive home gadgets. These Roborock robot vacuums are already on markdown.
 
Following id layoffs, Quake Champions drops free-to-play nonsense and becomes a £9 game on Steam - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:19:58 GMT
  1. Following id layoffs, Quake Champions drops free-to-play nonsense and becomes a £9 game on Steam Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Quake Champions 1.31 Point Release FAQ Slayers Club
  3. Quake Champions Ditches Free-To-Play Model As Id Software Ends Development TechPowerUp
  4. Bethesda ditches Quake Champions’ free-to-play model in final update Polygon.com
  5. Quake Champions takes a shower, shedding all its 2017 live-service grime and becoming a $10 game PC Gamer
 
Venus May Have Devoured Its Moon - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
One of the great mysteries in astronomy has been why Venus has no moon. Now a new theory provides a simple answer: It might have been eaten.
 
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Celebration Booster Bundles Are In Stock at Amazon - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:06:49 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Celebration Booster Bundles Are In Stock at Amazon IGN
  2. Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Night Pikachu Mini Tin preorders are under market price at Walmart — while stocks last Mashable
  3. Walmart’s Lottery for Pokémon 30th Celebration Cards Starts Soon — How to Up Your Chances of Winning SheKnows
  4. Best early October Prime Day Pokémon deals 2026: Cards, Switch games, and Lego Mashable
  5. Walmart's Giving Away Hard-to-Find Pokémon Cards and NeeDoh Toys—Here's How to Enter the Drawing Good Housekeeping
 
The Best Linux Laptops (2026): System76, Framework, and More - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Whether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC, we have the perfect rig for you.
 
Scientists Detect Radio Signals From an Exoplanet for the First Time in History - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
No, it’s not aliens, but a phenomenon caused by magnetic activity that astronomers have never before been able to pin on a specific planet.
 
Don't expect regular Destiny 2 updates to return, despite the surprise "unvaulting" of game additions - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:52:40 GMT
  1. Don't expect regular Destiny 2 updates to return, despite the surprise "unvaulting" of game additions Eurogamer.net
  2. The Future of Marathon Bungie.net
  3. Bungie apologizes to fans, unseals ‘Destiny’ content vault, tries to convince the world it's still Bungie GeekWire
  4. Understand That ‘Destiny 2’ Is Still Not A Live Game And Won’t Be Again Forbes
  5. Bungie Shares More Detail About Marathon's Symbiosis Update And 2027 Plans engadget.com
 
Microsoft files patent for "ad-credit" system to show ads on PC and Xbox without disrupting gameplay - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:56:51 GMT
  1. Microsoft files patent for "ad-credit" system to show ads on PC and Xbox without disrupting gameplay GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Microsoft Patent Suggests Trading Ads for Extra Playtime IGN
  3. Microsoft Patent Shows Ad Breaks During Loading Screens and After Boss Fights TechPowerUp
  4. New Adtech From Microsoft Would Interrupt Your Game at 'Promoted Content Trigger Events' Gizmodo
  5. Microsoft's dystopian new advertising idea sounds like a nightmare for gamers Creative Bloq
 
Attackers Exploit WordPress CVE-2026-87902 Within Hours of Disclosure - The Hacker News - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:36:00 GMT
  1. Attackers Exploit WordPress CVE-2026-87902 Within Hours of Disclosure The Hacker News
  2. WordPress Issues Patch for Critical Flaw That Can Enable Code Execution on Some Servers The Hacker News
  3. Critical WordPress Vulnerability Exploited Immediately After Disclosure SecurityWeek
  4. WordPress patches a critical severity security vulnerability csoonline.com
  5. WordPress 7.1.2 fixes critical unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2026-87902) Help Net Security
 
H&R Block Coupon: 25% Off DIY + Tax Pro Assist - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save over 25% when you opt for H&R Block’s free online offering, plus a tax pro review.
 
AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to $400 on top air purifiers and filters with verified AirDoctor promo codes and special offers for 2026.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals: $25 Off + Free Shipping - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.
 
Motley Fool Promo Code: $200 Off on Stock Advisor September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
 
Starz Promo Codes: $5 Off for September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Ready to stream award-winning series, hit movies, and exclusive originals? Our comprehensive guide helps you find every active Starz coupon, free trial, and discount code to save big on your subscription this 2026.
 
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more September 2026 discounts.
 
5 things I learned after a month of daily-driving the Pixel 11 Pro XL - Android Central - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:48:09 GMT
  1. 5 things I learned after a month of daily-driving the Pixel 11 Pro XL Android Central
  2. After a month with the Pixel 11, these are the 3 upgrades I notice every day MakeUseOf
  3. The Pixel 11 is a bigger upgrade than I expected, but it still left me wanting more Android Authority
  4. Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google’s big-screen superphone with top-class camera The Guardian
  5. Google Pixel 11 Pro: Flagship or an Expensive Compromise? | Automotive and Technology - News and Reviews iamabiker.com
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
I’m Enamored With the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max’s Rear Second Screen - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:55:36 GMT
With freshly unveiled Snapdragon 8 Elite chips, Xiaomi’s 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max represent a new generation of Android flagship devices.
 
Black Workers Allege Systemic Racism at Tesla as Landmark California Trial Begins - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:02:46 GMT
State regulators presented evidence of unaddressed discrimination, wage disparities and hostile conditions on the EV maker’s Fremont assembly line.
 
Discord Introduces Alternative Age Verification Tools After Pushback - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:26:19 GMT
Teenage users have options, but some appear safer than others. We pick the best options.
 
ChatGPT in Siri 'Persistently Underperforming,' Says OpenAI - MacRumors - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:15:00 GMT
  1. ChatGPT in Siri 'Persistently Underperforming,' Says OpenAI MacRumors
  2. Apple’s ChatGPT tools ‘dramatically underperformed’, OpenAI claims Financial Times
  3. OpenAI says SEC disclosures undermine xAI’s antitrust lawsuit Reuters
  4. ChatGPT as an extension in Siri dramatically underperformed, says OpenAI AppleInsider
  5. Why Apple picked Google over OpenAI for new Siri, new court filings may have the answer The Times of India
 
Trove of Stolen Sensitive FBI Employee Data Is Significant Intelligence Risk - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:22 GMT
ShinyHunters has previously extorted companies and schools, but the sensitivity of this data makes this breach different.
 
Meta Pinky Promises Its Smart Glasses Will Be Private Soon - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
The company is bringing its Private Processing encryption service to its much-maligned smart glasses.
 
A Patent Filed by Microsoft Would Let Games Use AI to Rewrite Themselves - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:55:50 GMT
The new technology would consider how players explore the game and then rewrite the game to fit these interests.
 
I Wore Meta’s New $1,299 VR Glasses: A Tiny Quest, or Vision Pro to Go? - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:47:00 GMT
Meta’s not done with VR. Its sleek and expensive glasses-like VR device doesn’t need controllers, plays Quest games and is aiming to be your personal cinema too.
 
So Many New Meta Glasses: Muse AI Everywhere, and Ray-Bans Without a Camera - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:46:00 GMT
At Meta Connect, I tried out the AI agent, hearing enhancement and other features on all the new glasses. I was also disappointed at how little’s been done on the privacy front.
 
Meta VR Glasses, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3: Specs, Features, Prices - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:42:44 GMT
At its Meta Connect event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a handful of new smart glasses, including a slimmed-down VR headset and the company’s first camera-free glasses.
 
Some of Samsung’s AI Fridges Became Giant, Cool Bricks After Bad Update - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:23:27 GMT
Smart fridge, dumb update. The internet of broken things strikes again.
 
Placeholder domain used in dev docs now serves ClickFix attacks - BleepingComputer - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:46:01 GMT
  1. Placeholder domain used in dev docs now serves ClickFix attacks BleepingComputer
  2. 17,000 URLs Reveal How ClickFix Turns Trusted Websites Into Malware Traps: Report by CTM360 The Hacker News
  3. The technical controls that stop a ClickFix IT Brew
  4. Placeholder third-party[.]com Referenced Across 1,700+ Repositories Now Serves Malicious Content The Hacker News
 
'The Best-Sounding Headphones We've Ever Built': Beats President Talks Beats 360, Customization, And Apple - bgr.com - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:33:04 GMT
  1. 'The Best-Sounding Headphones We've Ever Built': Beats President Talks Beats 360, Customization, And Apple bgr.com
  2. The new Beats headphones are made for workouts The Verge
  3. Beats 360 Review: Customizable Headphones Capable Of Double Duty engadget.com
  4. Beats 360 Turns Your Headphones Into a Mix-and-Match Accessory Hypebeast
  5. Beats 360 Headphones Now Available in Apple Stores MacRumors
 
Double Fine Founder Tim Schafer Questions Economics of the Game Industry Amid Mass Layoffs and Studio Closures - IGN - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:25:10 GMT
  1. Double Fine Founder Tim Schafer Questions Economics of the Game Industry Amid Mass Layoffs and Studio Closures IGN
  2. ‘I just assume someone is being greedy’: Double Fine’s Tim Schafer says he doesn’t know why the industry isn’t recovering Video Games Chronicle
  3. Double Fine's Tim Schafer on Games Industry Job Losses: "Someone is Being Greedy Somewhere" Insider Gaming
  4. Double Fine Thought Kiln And Keeper Could Be Hits IMDb
  5. "Someone, Somewhere Is Being Greedy": Head of Double Fine Productions on the Ongoing Layoffs in the Gaming Industry wnhub.io
 
RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:17:25 GMT
US health deptartment said it wants to ensure the vaccine orders are "appropriate."
 
Qualcomm's new chips show how AI agents are tying together phones, laptops, and earbuds - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:08:00 GMT

One of the more interesting trends starting to emerge in personal technology is a simultaneous divergence of devices designed for individual use and a convergence of the computing systems to which they connect. While we're beginning to see a much broader range of intelligent form factors and devices, we're also...

Read Entire Article
 
FBI rushes to investigate if ShinyHunters hack of thousands of employees is real - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:46:36 GMT
It's unclear what will happen if FBI misses ShinyHunters' deadline.
 
Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:18:53 GMT
The Disney+ ad-free plan is now more expensive than Netflix's.
 
The First Ace Combat Game In Seven Years Is Playing For Keeps - Kotaku - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:09:22 GMT
  1. The First Ace Combat Game In Seven Years Is Playing For Keeps Kotaku
  2. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE: All You Need To Know Bandai Namco Europe
  3. I'm in Love With Ace Combat 8's Focus on Characters Anime News Network
  4. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve – Opening trailer delivers 16 minutes of action PlayFront
  5. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve’s HOUR ZERO Prelude Paints A Dire Picture Ahead Of The Game’s Release GamingBolt
 
Here's the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:06:07 GMT
It sounds like a V8, rides like a Flying Spur, but handles like a Continental GT.
 
A US-China AI Hotline Won’t Be Ready for a While - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
As the US and China race to become the dominant power in the AI industry, the countries also appear to be figuring out ways to communicate on national security issues.
 
Trump’s China rivalry and “AI race” delusion may endanger US, experts say - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:52:28 GMT
Trump focus on winning “AI race” may deter China from sharing safety intel.
 
Microsoft Brings Snapdragon X2 to Smallest Surface Pro and Laptop Lines - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT
The 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop get brought up to speed with Qualcomm’s latest processors. And there’s a new Surface Mouse with haptics.
 
Microsoft refreshes its smaller Surface Pro and Laptop with Qualcomm’s X2 Plus - The Verge - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft refreshes its smaller Surface Pro and Laptop with Qualcomm’s X2 Plus The Verge
  2. Introducing the next Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch with Snapdragon X2 Plus: Greater performance that travels light blogs.windows.com
  3. Microsoft’s New Surface Laptops Embody the PC-Phone Marriage Snapdragon Promised Years Ago CNET
  4. Microsoft’s new Surface Mouse has haptic feedback and a customizable action button The Verge
  5. Microsoft brings Snapdragon X2 Plus to 13-inch Surface Laptop, 12-inch Surface Pro — low-end systems finally get upgrades Tom's Hardware
 
XPRIZE Wildfire winners spotted fires within 10 min—but couldn’t stop them - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:28:42 GMT
$11M competition showed wildfire detection is still easier than stopping fires.
 
Latest Windows 11 update is crashing Battlefield 6, Wardogs, and other Javelin-protected games - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:16:00 GMT

Microsoft released the KB5124010 update to the Windows 11 Release Preview channel for versions 24H2 and 25H2 earlier this month before rolling it out to the stable channel on Tuesday. Almost immediately, users started complaining on social media and online forums that it was wreaking havoc on their gaming rigs..

Read Entire Article
 
iOS 27.0.1 is Coming Soon - MacRumors - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:06:22 GMT
  1. iOS 27.0.1 is Coming Soon MacRumors
  2. Some iPhone 18 Pro users are already seeing green and pink lines PhoneArena
  3. Apple says software update to fix iPhone 18 Pro rebooting bug is coming next week 9to5Mac
  4. iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max Users Face Bizarre Face ID Reboot Issue extremetech.com
  5. Supplemental image data used in Face ID authentication on iPhone 18 Pro AppleInsider
 
Discord age verification rolls out today with changes spurred by user backlash - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:05:13 GMT
  1. Discord age verification rolls out today with changes spurred by user backlash Ars Technica
  2. Discord now checks your age based on your activity and other factors Mashable
  3. Discord Introduces Alternative Age Verification Tools After Pushback CNET
  4. Prepare Yourself for a Discord Age Check Gizmodo
  5. Discord re-introduces age verification policy based on 'account signal' methodology Game Developer
 
Motorola partners with Bang & Olufsen to bring high-end audio to its flagship phones - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:33:00 GMT

Motorola recently announced a multi-year partnership with Bang & Olufsen, the Danish company best known for its luxury consumer electronics and audio products. The Lenovo-owned smartphone maker wants to create premium audio experiences for its flagship phones, with the first device expected to arrive in the US and other markets...

Read Entire Article
 
From Audio Glasses to Earbuds With Cameras, Headphones Are Getting a Major AI Rebrand - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
In the age of agentic AI, headphones are no longer the straightforward audio devices they once were.
 
Gemini just got a big upgrade with new connected apps for work, creativity, and life - Android Authority - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:16:00 GMT
  1. Gemini just got a big upgrade with new connected apps for work, creativity, and life Android Authority
  2. Adobe comes to Gemini and expands what you can do in Claude Adobe
  3. A new wave of Connected Apps is rolling out to Gemini. blog.google
  4. Gemini’s latest upgrade makes it much more useful at work Android Police
  5. Google Gemini Can Now Connect to More Productivity and Lifestyle Apps Thurrott.com
 
Rabbit launches OS3, an agentic AI platform for desktop, Telegram, and iMessage - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:50:00 GMT

Rabbit OS3 connects to Windows, Mac, and Linux computers through a local agent installed on the machine. The platform can interact with desktop programs, files, and web pages. Rabbit says it can also write and debug code through its Direct Large Action Model, or DLAM, technology.

Read Entire Article
 
NVIDIA DLSS 5 Gets Open-Source Vulkan Reimplementation, Runs on RTX 40 GPUs and Even in Web Browsers - Wccftech - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:43:33 GMT
  1. NVIDIA DLSS 5 Gets Open-Source Vulkan Reimplementation, Runs on RTX 40 GPUs and Even in Web Browsers Wccftech
  2. What’s New for Game Developers: DLSS 5 with 3D-Guided Neural Rendering, NVIDIA ACE Updates, and New RTX Kit Capabilities | NVIDIA Technical Blog NVIDIA Developer
  3. Neural Rendering Paints Game Worlds With Shockingly Real Light IEEE Spectrum
  4. I installed DLSS 5 in Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2, and now I get the hype MakeUseOf
  5. Behold the DLSS 5 horrors I have unleashed PC Gamer
 
Disney Plus and Hulu Prices Go Up, With Ad-Free Plans Hit the Hardest - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:34:48 GMT
Premium plans will cost about $2 more each month.
 
AI Agents Teamed Up to Cheat at Blackjack. Their Collusion Is Getting Harder to Spot - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
A clandestine card-counting operation suggests we may need new ways to spot agent-to-agent deception.
 
The FAA Is Testing an AI-Powered Air Traffic Management Tool - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:17:29 GMT
No, ChatGPT will not be clearing you for takeoff.
 
Bentley Wants Its Torcal SUV to Break the Curse of the Luxury EV - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:15:00 GMT
The British high-end auto company reveals its first-ever full EV: 330 miles of range, 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, and an orchestra under the hood. Will it be enough to lure high-rollers?
 
Stanford researchers say the brain is actually two organs pretending to be one - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:07:00 GMT

Scientists have tried studying and scanning every single part of the human brain, but it turns out that everything they thought they knew was (mostly) wrong. A new study by researchers at Stanford School of Medicine explains that the brain is comprised of two distinct organs that have evolved to...

Read Entire Article
 
The Pope’s AI Guy Is Worried About ‘Cartel’ Behavior Among Big Labs - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:03:00 GMT
Paolo Benanti tells WIRED that hysteria over whether godlike AI could destroy humanity is distracting from the need for public debate about how to govern the technology.
 
New robotic hand can walk, press keys and move objects on its own - Tech Xplore - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:30:01 GMT
  1. New robotic hand can walk, press keys and move objects on its own Tech Xplore
  2. Thing 2.0? This Creepy-Cute Robot Walks on Its Fingers Gizmodo
  3. Teaching A Robot Hand To Walk Hackaday
  4. Fingers as Legs, ETH Zurich Turns a Store Bought WUJI Hand Into a Walking Addams Family Extra TechEBlog -
  5. Robot hand: "The Addams Family" hand walks and interacts with its environment heise online
 
This guy has spent two years hunting fake job listings on LinkedIn, and found 60,000 of them - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:19:00 GMT

The fraud is not limited to obvious fake accounts. Some scammers create batches of recruiter profiles using copied photos and similar account details. Others take over dormant, verified LinkedIn accounts and attach them to legitimate companies. Still others place job ads on legitimate company pages that direct applicants to outside...

Read Entire Article
 
Brand-New M6 Mac mini Starts at $879.99 at Amazon - AppleInsider - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:43:00 GMT
  1. Brand-New M6 Mac mini Starts at $879.99 at Amazon AppleInsider
  2. The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today Apple
  3. Nvidia Slips as Four Macs Attack Cloud Inference Economics Yahoo Finance
  4. Apple M6 Mac mini review: $300 price hike spoils a nice upgrade Ars Technica
  5. With new Macs, Apple aims to take on Microsoft, Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs Reuters
 
What was the first mainstream computer to use USB as the only port for connecting peripherals? - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:35:00 GMT
Before USB was everywhere, one computer bet everything on it. Can you name it?
 
Microsoft's new patent wants Xbox games to rewrite themselves as you play - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:46:00 GMT

The application, published in July and titled "Generative Narrative Game Experience With Player Feedback," describes a system that could create or revise content based on what an individual player does in the game.

Read Entire Article
 
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
72-Year-Old Pokémon Collector Arrested After Illegally Tracking Woman Who Restocked Local Stores - IGN - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:27:27 GMT
  1. 72-Year-Old Pokémon Collector Arrested After Illegally Tracking Woman Who Restocked Local Stores IGN
  2. 72-Year-Old Ohio Man Put A GPS Tracker On Pokémon Delivery Driver's Vehicle aftermath.site
  3. Pokémon collector guilty of using GPS tracker to follow woman stocking the cards FOX 8 News
  4. It Is the Year 2026, and a 72-Year-Old Man Was Just Convicted of GPS Stalking a Pokémon Card Delivery Driver Gizmodo
  5. Pokémon Collector Used GPS Tracker to Track Card Restocks 80 Level
 
Cryptomator encrypts your files and folders before they sync to the cloud - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:27:00 GMT
Cloud storage is convenient, but it also means trusting someone else with your files. Cryptomator encrypts them locally before they reach Dropbox, Google Drive, or other cloud service you use. The open-source app uses AES-256 encryption to protect both file contents and filenames, and works across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
 
‘Wolverine’ Review (PS5): Sharp Claws That Dull In Time - Forbes - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:14:52 GMT
  1. ‘Wolverine’ Review (PS5): Sharp Claws That Dull In Time Forbes
  2. Why fans are digging their claws into Wolverine over its patronising gameplay The Guardian
  3. Marvel’s Wolverine Claws Are Real Now, And Your Groceries Don’t Stand A Chance GameSpot
  4. 'Wolverine Will Keep Selling, Just Not at Spider-Man Heights' — Analyst Estimates Marvel's Wolverine's Early Sales Performance IGN
  5. Marvel’s Wolverine Plugged In
 
Raspberry Pi's RAM lock was built to stop scalpers, but it's blocking repairs too - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:54:00 GMT

The issue came up on the Raspberry Pi forums after a user replaced the RAM on a Compute Module 5 but couldn't get the board to recognize the new 4 GB chip. PhilE, a Raspberry Pi engineer and forum moderator, said the company has been "locking devices to their original...

Read Entire Article
 
YouTube’s Custom Feeds Give You More Control Over the Algorithm - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
In YouTube’s latest update, viewers can tweak what the algorithm shows on their front page and curate it to a specific vibe.
 
Quantum device simulates matter popping into existence - phys.org - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:40:01 GMT
  1. Quantum device simulates matter popping into existence phys.org
  2. String-breaking dynamics in a quantum simulator Nature
  3. Physicists Just Recreated How Matter Is Born — a Process That Only Happens in the Big Bang or the LHC La Brújula Verde
  4. IBM, Duke, and QuEra Quantum Computers Each Independently Simulated Proton Formation Tech Times
  5. Quantum Computer Models How Particles ‘pop’ Into Existence From Energy Quantum Zeitgeist
 
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 reaches 5GHz while going big on agentic AI - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:28:00 GMT

Qualcomm revealed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 at this year's Snapdragon Summit. The mobile SoCs will power future flagship Android devices from Doubao, Honor, Motorola, Oppo, RedMagic, Stepx, Vivo, and Xiaomi.

Read Entire Article
 
Microsoft takes down EvilTokens phishing service that used AI to mine hacked inboxes for payment fraud - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:01:00 GMT

The service, marketed through a Telegram channel, combined device-code phishing with automated analysis of stolen inboxes. Microsoft said it has now disrupted the operation, seizing 50 websites and 150 additional domains through legal action and partner coordination. The Metropolitan Police Service in the United Kingdom also arrested two men on...

Read Entire Article
 
Meta’s Muse AI Assistant Rolled Out With a Serious Security Flaw - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:54:58 GMT
Meta says it issued a fix for the Muse zero-day vulnerability that would have let attackers do “whatever” they wanted on a victim’s Mac, highlighting the inherent dangers of AI helpers.
 
PS5 Users Can Play Brand-New RPG for Free via PlayStation Store - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:39:06 GMT
  1. PS5 Users Can Play Brand-New RPG for Free via PlayStation Store PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. Fading Echo makes a splash on PlayStation 5 today PlayStation.Blog
  3. Fading Echo: Can independent gaming studios survive AI - and battle for a better future? Euronews.com
  4. Fading Echo PS5: Release Date, Demo and Gameplay Techloy
  5. Com2uS Holdings Launches 'Fading Echo' on PS5 and Xbox on the 23rd Inven Global
 
High-end audio brands are ditching CD players because nobody makes disc drives anymore - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:33:00 GMT

In January 2026, PS Audio sent an email to customers, informing them that the company was ending production of its PMG Signature Audio CD Transport due to the unavailability of optical disc drives used in these devices. The company did not identify the CD drive mechanism or its supplier.

Read Entire Article
 
New cPanel Flaw Lets a Hosting Account Run Code as Root, Take Full Server Control - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:16:00 GMT
  1. New cPanel Flaw Lets a Hosting Account Run Code as Root, Take Full Server Control The Hacker News
  2. New Cpanel Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Access Other Users' Accounts CyberSecurityNews
  3. Hackers Abuse Critical cPanel Authentication Bypass to Compromise Hosting Servers gbhackers.com
  4. Hackers Exploit cPanel CVE-2026-41940 Auth Bypass to Deploy Mirai Malware CyberSecurityNews
 
FiiO’s new CD player wants to do it all – with a DAC, pre-amplifier and more - What Hi-Fi? - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:03:04 GMT
  1. FiiO’s new CD player wants to do it all – with a DAC, pre-amplifier and more What Hi-Fi?
  2. FiiO Launches New CD Player As Sales Of Silver Discs Make A Comeback Forbes
  3. FiiO announces the DP11: a $170 desktop CD player Darko.Audio
  4. New FiiO DT11 ($324) — Transport With Jitter Under 67 Ps MyChooz.com
  5. This Compact CD Player Is an Affordable Way to Start Listening to CDs Again Gear Patrol
 
Meta's Muse AI calls businesses for you, sometimes with a human doing the talking - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:58:00 GMT

According to Reuters, the experiment was enabled for half of Meta's employees last week, with an opt-out group available. Staff warned that sensitive information could end up with call-center contractors. A Meta executive acknowledged that introducing human operators without clear disclosure was a mistake, and the human concierge feature has...

Read Entire Article
 
The Best Samsung Phones of 2026: Ultra, Fold, Budget - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.
 
A Startup Wants to Power Data Centers With ‘Supercritical’ Carbon Dioxide - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The technology could strap onto existing gas turbines and make them more efficient—but it wouldn’t do away with their emissions entirely.
 
This App Makes Your Laptop Screen Look Like Paper - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The app Paperman gives your screen some added texture in an effort to make it easier on your eyes. It works best for reading, writing, or otherwise working with text.
 
SmartLabels QR Code Organizing System Review (2026): AI Made Sense of My Junk Drawer - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:39:00 GMT
SmartLabels can inventory everything in a photo, but I tested whether its AI could survive the chaos of my busy household.
 
Kate Tolo Says Her Quest to Be ‘the Female Bryan Johnson’ Is ‘for Women’ - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Like her biohacking boyfriend, Tolo is undergoing a grueling regimen of tests—from tracking nighttime erections to subjecting herself to extreme heat on her period—in service of “half the population.”
 
AT&T Is Automating Away Jobs—and Its Old Telecom Empire - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
The telecom giant is eager to show Wall Street that it can do more with less. That means fewer employees, less electricity, and increased automation.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
How the brain keeps its options straight at decision time - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Making a decision requires juggling a set of options without getting them confused or losing track of them. A new MIT study shows how neurons encode information to maximize clarity throughout the process.
 
Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research.
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Finding purpose through research - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
This summer, BSG-MSRP-Bio student Marina Milea investigated how lung cancers become resistant to targeted therapies, gaining hands-on research experience in the Jacks Lab at the Koch Institute.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
MIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks — and building tools to act on them - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:00 GMT
The Climate Grand Challenges “New World of Weather” project shows how modeling, planning tools, and infrastructure analysis are translating research into real-world resilience.
 
A new chapter for MIT Reads - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
A new focus on fiction and memoir aims to help the MIT community celebrate the power of storytelling and strengthen social connection.
 
A new understanding of how enzymes influence bacterial protein production - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:20:00 GMT
Novel research expands scientific understanding of how RNA shapes the reading of genetic information.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
Faculty members granted tenure in Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Political Science, and Theater.
 
MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in spring 2026 - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:20:00 GMT
Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
 
Understanding the world, from the Cold War to the age of AI - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:25:00 GMT
For 75 years, the Center for International Studies has brought together social scientists, engineers, and practitioners to understand global change, shape public debate, and address generational challenges.
 
Lincoln Laboratory summer research interns take on national security challenges - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Anna Raymaker and Vivek Jagadeesh tackled cybersecurity threats to ships and inside operating systems, respectively.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Sliding Homemade Pizza Into a Hot Oven Isn’t Easy. This $26 Gadget Is Meant to Help - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:55:00 GMT
Is a sliding peel the answer to smooshed pizza dough? I tested one to find out.
 
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.
 
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 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.
 
Nintendo Switch Owners: Update Your Firmware to Protect Against Security Exploit - CNET Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:42:33 GMT
The problem does not affect the Nintendo Switch 2.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Governor Healey, MIT President Kornbluth to Kick Off Festivities at MIT Future Fest - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The five-day festival will explore the future of science, technology, art and design from Wednesday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 4
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
Stories from the steel mills: A model for sharing workers’ histories - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT anthropologist Chris Walley developed a project for people in Southeast Chicago to tell their histories — an approach any community can adopt.
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
A home a world away from home - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
One graduate student family treasures the community they found alongside other MIT student parents.
 
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.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
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.
 
I Test Kitchen Tools for a Living. Most People Are Missing This $18 Essential - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:04:05 GMT
Cooking without this inexpensive acccessory is a nonstarter.
 
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.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
People’s Picks: Shopping for a TV for the Holidays? This Is the Brand Readers Say You Should Stick To - CNET Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT
One brand wins readers over for its flawless, fast-moving content and picture quality.