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Sources: JPMorgan and Goldman, leading a $5B loan sale with a yield of ~11% for AI startup Volta, took a rare move to limit exposure by underwriting just $1.3B (Claire Ruckin/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:10:01 GMT

Claire Ruckin / Bloomberg:
Sources: JPMorgan and Goldman, leading a $5B loan sale with a yield of ~11% for AI startup Volta, took a rare move to limit exposure by underwriting just $1.3B — JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. have taken a rare move to limit their exposure on a $5 billion loan sale …

 
Anthropic researchers say small AI models may be months away from being able to self-replicate on IoT devices like smart ovens and off-brand Android TV boxes (Anthropic) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:50:01 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic researchers say small AI models may be months away from being able to self-replicate on IoT devices like smart ovens and off-brand Android TV boxes — Our experiments suggest that small AI models may be months away from being capable enough to self-replicate on commercial IoT devices …

 
Smartphone Shipments Just Hit a New Low. Thanks, RAMageddon - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:35:08 GMT
Higher phone prices are seriously squeezing consumers’ wallets, says Counterpoint Research.
 
Epic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:59:50 GMT
"No more hand-written code" or AI-free art for delayed Marvel/Star Wars shooter.
 
Beats Teases Upcoming Pokemon Portable Pill Speaker: Gotta Hear ‘Em All - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:53:21 GMT
Pikachu, we see you.
 
Epic reportedly delays its Disney video game so it can be made using more AI - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:48:19 GMT
Developers were apparently ordered to use AI for both code and asset creation.
 
The Atari 800XL is back as a $220 retro machine with a real keyboard, HDMI, and a working cartridge slot - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:36:00 GMT

Atari's latest foray into retro gaming is The 800XL, a "faithful" recreation of the original 800XL 8-bit computer first released in November 1983. The 25 built-in games should provide enough thrills for Atari aficionados. The machine also offers wider compatibility and expansion options for both commercial and homebrew Atari software.

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After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:26:14 GMT
  1. After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad Ars Technica
  2. App Store Indie Games Week kicks off today Apple
  3. iOS - No Man's Sky No Man's Sky
  4. No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad The Verge
  5. No Man's Sky Is Coming To iPhone And iPad As The App Store Celebrates Indie Games Week Engadget
 
After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man's Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:26:14 GMT
You can get a universe in your pocket if you have an iPhone 11 or later.
 
Sources: Epic has delayed the release of an upcoming game, instructing developers to implement an "AI first" production model with "no more hand-written code" (Jason Schreier/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:25:00 GMT

Jason Schreier / Bloomberg:
Sources: Epic has delayed the release of an upcoming game, instructing developers to implement an “AI first” production model with “no more hand-written code” — The company told the team behind the upcoming shooter that it will now be an ‘AI first’ production
 
Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:16:45 GMT
Hackers took advantage of a software vulnerability, proving again that any connected appliance on the internet can be a target.
 
I Got My Muse AI Agent to Sext Me—and Meta Says That’s Totally Fine - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:13:28 GMT
My Muse agent told me its kink was exerting “control” and described pornographic encounters. Meta defends its cuddly AI agent generating smut as “legal adult behavior.”
 
The Prusa Core One+ INDX, a Troubled Multi-Extruder Upgrade? - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:00:52 GMT
The Prusa Core One+ INDX is an interesting upgrade to the base FDM printer by Prusa, featuring eight independent extruders – hence the INDX – that in theory should allow …read more
 
Suki, an AI ambient scribe for healthcare providers, raised a $90M Series E led by Healthier Capital; a source says it projects $60M-$80M in revenue this year (Brock E.W. Turner/Axios) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:00:48 GMT

Brock E.W. Turner / Axios:
Suki, an AI ambient scribe for healthcare providers, raised a $90M Series E led by Healthier Capital; a source says it projects $60M-$80M in revenue this year — Suki, a health care AI and scribe company, raised a $90 million Series E round to scale and add agentic workflows, CEO Punit Soni tells Axios Pro exclusively.
 
Epic Games delays Disney game and tells developers to go "AI first" - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:54:58 GMT
  1. Epic Games delays Disney game and tells developers to go "AI first" GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Epic Games Delays Disney Project, Asks Developers to Use More AI Bloomberg.com
  3. Epic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model Ars Technica
  4. Epic Games delays Disney Marvel shooter, mandates AI-first development Quartz
  5. Epic Games Forces Shocked Developers Into 'AI-First' Mode For Delayed Shooter Featuring Marvel And Star Wars Characters Kotaku
 
More Indigenous Languages Come to iPhone and iPad Keyboards in New Apple Update - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:31:13 GMT
Some schools are using these keyboards to help students learn these endangered languages.
 
Open-source project moves one step closer to letting you run PlayStation 5 games natively on PC - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:28:00 GMT

AnyPS5 has successfully decoded the GPU instruction set used by the PS5's "Oberon" SoC, which pairs an 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU with a custom RDNA 2 GPU. The developers note, however, that only instructions recognized by the decoder were counted, while decoded opcodes absent from AMD's public list were not.

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GTA 6 Blamed for PlayStation Pro 5 Shortages - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:23:21 GMT
The game’s exclusivity is leading to greater demand for the high-end console.
 
Award-winning microscopy image disqualified over AI use - Nature - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:17:11 GMT
  1. Award-winning microscopy image disqualified over AI use Nature
  2. Nikon revokes first prize in Small World in Motion video competition over AI use CNN
  3. Top Science Photography Award Winner Stripped For AI Use PCMag
  4. Big Controversy Upends a Contest About Microscopic Videos The New York Times
  5. AI disqualification yields new Nikon Small World in Motion winner Ars Technica
 
GTA 6 Leak Reveals Collector’s Map Reportedly Coming With Every Physical Copy - ComicBook.com - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:03:19 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Leak Reveals Collector’s Map Reportedly Coming With Every Physical Copy ComicBook.com
  2. 'GTA 6' is sold out on Amazon despite being a digital-only game Mashable
  3. GTA 6 Could Deliver What GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 Were Missing GamingBolt
  4. GTA 6 map may come with physical PS5 and Xbox pre-orders, suggests GameStop leak Notebookcheck
  5. GTA VI Physical Edition Will Include A Collector’s Map, Claims Alleged Gamestop Sign TwistedVoxel
 
iCloud+ keeps getting better, here’s what’s new for subscribers - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:56:00 GMT
  1. iCloud+ keeps getting better, here’s what’s new for subscribers 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Raises iCloud Mail Alias Limit to Nine, Custom-Domain Cap to 10 JournalArta
  3. Apple quietly gives iCloud+ subscribers a major custom email upgrade The Apple Post
 
Meta says it's caught up to the frontier with its latest Wonder AI models - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:51:52 GMT
The models add "active memory" and "active focus" abilities.
 
WHO report on Russian lab worker death highlights "key uncertainty" - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:46:43 GMT
Without a cause of death, it's unclear if Russia's precautions were the right ones.
 
Sources: Bumble is in advanced talks to be taken private at a ~$1B valuation by Ithaca Holdings, founded recently by two Silicon Valley execs; BMBL jumps 49.61% (Cara Lombardo/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT

Cara Lombardo / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Bumble is in advanced talks to be taken private at a ~$1B valuation by Ithaca Holdings, founded recently by two Silicon Valley execs; BMBL jumps 49.61% — Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd expected to stay involved with company as part of deal — Bumble , the dating app founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd …

 
Norway fined a Microsoft subsidiary $9.6 million for allegedly misusing Grindr user data - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:34:57 GMT
Xandr has three weeks to appeal the record penalty.
 
The Hexa-Bouncer May Be The Most Overengineered Thing You See This Week - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:55 GMT
Sometimes, you want to build a simple project– the minimum viable product that solves your problem and nothing else. Other times you might be feeling a little extra, and want …read more
 
How to find your Amazon 'About You' page (and how to edit it) - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
See if Amazon thinks you have "flat buttocks."
 
Anthropic's Claude AI submitted false murder tip to Philadelphia police - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:21:36 GMT
“I may have information regarding this case," Claude AI told Philly police.
 
First Impressions: Dell XPS Googlebook and the Googlebook OS - John Scalzi's Whatever - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:20:37 GMT
  1. First Impressions: Dell XPS Googlebook and the Googlebook OS John Scalzi's Whatever
  2. Android is the best and worst thing about Googlebooks The Verge
  3. Googlebooks mark the end of the old Google Fast Company
  4. I tested a new Googlebook as a lifelong Windows user, and I don't think Microsoft has anything to worry about. Windows Central
  5. Google’s new kind of laptop blends Android and Chromebook KTLA
 
Physical PS3 Discs Can Now Emulate Games On PS5s Too - Kotaku - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:29 GMT
  1. Physical PS3 Discs Can Now Emulate Games On PS5s Too Kotaku
  2. Jailbroken PS5 Plays Real PS2 Discs at 6x Res [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  3. PS2 Discs Now Load on Jailbroken PS5 Consoles Through PS5SX2 Emulator TechPowerUp
  4. PS5 hack delivers native PS2 disc support and 4K upscaling where Sony refused to — after PS2 breakthrough, homebrew dev confirms PS3 disc support is next for PS5 Tom's Hardware
  5. Jailbroken PlayStation 5 Consoles Can Now Emulate PS2 Games Directly From Physical Discs eTeknix
 
What's the difference between alkaline and lithium-ion batteries? - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Alkaline and lithium-ion batteries serve very different purposes. Here's how they compare on lifespan, cost, rechargeability, and everyday use.
 
Cyberleek drops more NSFW Lucia videos, threatens to release 'GTA 6' in full - Mashable - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:55:37 GMT
  1. Cyberleek drops more NSFW Lucia videos, threatens to release 'GTA 6' in full Mashable
  2. New GTA 6 Cyberleek video has story clips, gameplay footage, and one very NSFW detail Mashable
  3. ‘GTA 6’ Leaker Fully Reveals Lucia, The Game Build Size And Leak Roadmap Forbes
  4. Group behind GTA 6 leaks threatens to release alleged full build of game including story mode GamesIndustry.biz
  5. GTA VI leaks continue with a lengthy (and very nude) gameplay video The Verge
 
Elon Musk Bragged About His Grok Lego Star Wars Haul. Then X Users Punked Him - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:55:12 GMT
Musk, we find your lack of security disturbing.
 
Russia was not ready for the data center war it started with Ukraine - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:52:36 GMT
Russian bloggers warn Russia’s hyper-centralized digital economy is vulnerable.
 
Muse Wonder Full (max) outperforms Fable 5.1 (max) on Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index, matches Sonnet 5.5 (max), and is just shy of Opus 5.5 (max) (@artificialanlys) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:50:01 GMT

@artificialanlys:
Muse Wonder Full (max) outperforms Fable 5.1 (max) on Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index, matches Sonnet 5.5 (max), and is just shy of Opus 5.5 (max) — Meta has released Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, achieving Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v4.3 scores of 52 and 56 at max reasoning effort - each a material gain over Muse Spark 1.3 (max) at 48, with a release gap of only 6 weeks Muse Wonder is available for users on Meta's first-party ...
 
2027 Rivian R2 review: The Goldilocks electric SUV - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:39:22 GMT
It's not too big, it's not too small and it's not too expensive. It's just right.
 
Muse Wonder is available through the Meta Model API and Muse Code, while Muse Wonder Full is available to Muse Code subscribers (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:30:12 GMT

Jonathan Vanian / CNBC:
Muse Wonder is available through the Meta Model API and Muse Code, while Muse Wonder Full is available to Muse Code subscribers — Meta debuted its latest artificial intelligence model, Muse Wonder, and says it's the most advanced option for powering digital assistants. But it doesn't come for free.
 
Meta says Wonder includes Active Memory and Active Focus, two features designed to help AI systems perform more useful work over extended periods (Ina Fried/Axios) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:25:10 GMT

Ina Fried / Axios:
Meta says Wonder includes Active Memory and Active Focus, two features designed to help AI systems perform more useful work over extended periods — Meta on Monday launched a new family of AI models that it says can compete at the technological frontier, marking a major milestone …

 
Meta says it plans to power its Muse AI agent with Wonder, starting with subscribers, and will develop specialized models it "can bring to everyone using Muse" (Robert Hart/The Verge) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:20:01 GMT

Robert Hart / The Verge:
Meta says it plans to power its Muse AI agent with Wonder, starting with subscribers, and will develop specialized models it “can bring to everyone using Muse” — Meta says the models compete with the industry's best and will soon power its Muse agent. … Meta is making up for lost time in the AI race.
 
Apple 'Welcome Home' Launch: Everything to Expect Tomorrow - MacRumors - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:17:00 GMT
  1. Apple 'Welcome Home' Launch: Everything to Expect Tomorrow MacRumors
  2. Apple Is About to Close the Biggest Hole In Its Ecosystem With HomeView Bloomberg.com
  3. What to expect from Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' releases AppleInsider
  4. New Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and HomePod Mini: 16 Details Just Leaked MacRumors
  5. Apple's all-new HomeView smart home hub leaked ahead of tomorrow's event — alongside new Apple 4K TV and HomePod mini 2 Tom's Guide
 
An interview with Mark Zuckerberg, who says Meta has caught up with rivals at the frontier of AI with its Wonder model and rejects calls for a slowdown (Hannah Murphy/Financial Times) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:15:01 GMT

Hannah Murphy / Financial Times:
An interview with Mark Zuckerberg, who says Meta has caught up with rivals at the frontier of AI with its Wonder model and rejects calls for a slowdown — FT interview: tech billionaire touts release of new Muse Wonder model after vast spending to challenge rivals in AI race
 
Beats is collaborating with Pokémon for a Pikachu-themed Pill speaker - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:11:30 GMT
The collab we've all been waiting for ever since Tim Cook met up with Pikachu.
 
Vibe coder brings PS2 game disc support to jailbroken PS5 consoles - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:01:00 GMT

PlayStation 2 emulation is alive and well, even on the latest PlayStation 5 models. A vibe-coding enthusiast recently demonstrated the trend by sharing a new PS2-based "experience" that can allegedly run original PlayStation 2 games directly from the PS5's Blu-ray drive. Needless to say, the recently released PS5SX2 emulator largely...

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Muse Wonder Puts Meta Back at the AI Frontier - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:27 GMT
Meta’s biggest model rivals the world’s best—and includes new features to keep agents from going off the rails.
 
Meta introduces Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, saying they deliver state-of-the-art performance on personal and professional agentic tasks (Meta AI Research) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:13 GMT

Meta AI Research:
Meta introduces Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, saying they deliver state-of-the-art performance on personal and professional agentic tasks — Fourteen months ago, we began a ground-up overhaul of our artificial intelligence efforts. In that time, we've gone from rebuilding our stack from first principles to pushing the frontier.
 
Here's what typically drains an EV battery the fastest - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT
EVs are improving their range all the time, but you're looking to maximize your car's miles, right? Certain things will drain your battery most quickly.
 
Getty enters a restructuring agreement to take the company private, with Getty family and Koch Equity committing to invest up to $533M to own 100% of Getty (Anhata Rooprai/Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:20:01 GMT

Anhata Rooprai / Reuters:
Getty enters a restructuring agreement to take the company private, with Getty family and Koch Equity committing to invest up to $533M to own 100% of Getty — Getty Images (GETY.PK) said on Monday it had secured support from major creditors and investors for a comprehensive restructuring that will cut debt …

 
Hackers hit European supermarket refrigeration systems, spoiling food and forcing stores to dump stock - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:19:00 GMT

A spokesperson for the supermarket chain told Bloomberg that attackers infiltrated controls for the cooling systems and activated the defrost mode, which heated them to 50 degrees Celsius, or 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Roughly six hours passed before employees noticed. By that time, all of the food in the coolers had been ruined.

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Nvidia reportedly ends GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card production - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:17:15 GMT
  1. Nvidia reportedly ends GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card production GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Nvidia reportedly halts GeForce RTX 5090 production in favor of AI data center and professional GPUs — impending supply drought expected to drive up prices, RTX 5080 24GB rumored as new gaming flagship Tom's Hardware
  3. NVIDIA RTX 5080 24 GB Reportedly Planned For Q1 2027, but Board Partners Are Still in the Dark TechPowerUp
  4. Report: RTX 5090 GPUs discontinued by Nvidia, as GB202 is reserved for AI workstation cards Digital Foundry
  5. The RTX 4090 celebrates its fourth birthday today, and I don't think we'll see its like again PC Gamer
 
Apple Plans Two-Day Event to Showcase Trio of New Macs and iPad Mini - MacRumors - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:15:06 GMT
  1. Apple Plans Two-Day Event to Showcase Trio of New Macs and iPad Mini MacRumors
  2. Apple will reportedly debut its first touchscreen MacBook in three weeks The Verge
  3. Apple Set to Debut Touch-Screen MacBook and New iPad Mini in Late October Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple brings touch to the Mac The Rundown AI
  5. Sunday Reboot: Touch MacBook Pro's nice, but I want macOS on iPad AppleInsider
 
What happens to Google and Apple accounts when the owner dies? - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:15:00 GMT
When we die, it's not just physical estates that need to be settled, an entire digital footprint survives us. So what do Apple and Google do with that data?
 
You can now start the iPhone Duo pre-order process - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:13:00 GMT
  1. You can now start the iPhone Duo pre-order process 9to5Mac
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: Don't Buy Apple's Foldable Until You Read This PCMag
  3. How to set up your iPhone Duo pre-order to make checkout faster AppleInsider
  4. "iPhone Duo is a waste of money" Carl Pei, Nothing CEO says PhoneArena
  5. iPhone Duo: Apple To Debut Special Extra For In-Store Buyers Forbes
 
Citroën has brought back the iconic 2 CV as an electric concept car - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:10:40 GMT
Sadly we won't be seeing whatever this car inspires stateside.
 
AMD Ryzen AI Halo with Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 launches at $7,299 with 192GB memory - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:03:36 GMT
  1. AMD Ryzen AI Halo with Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 launches at $7,299 with 192GB memory VideoCardz.com
  2. AMD Introduces Its Next Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform With Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 TechPowerUp
  3. PELADN's Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 workstation costs $7,470 with 192GB RAM, and the company suggests buying four VideoCardz.com
  4. AMD sees AI PCs evolving into ‘agentic computers’ for the enterprise CRN Asia
  5. 'They are new to the laptop market': AMD issues a reality check to Nvidia’s RTX Spark and fires a warning shot at Arm Tom's Guide
 
Long-lost horror gaming cult classic P.T. gets a much-needed PC port - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:01:08 GMT
  1. Long-lost horror gaming cult classic P.T. gets a much-needed PC port Ars Technica
  2. Why a 21-year-old coder finally ported the real P.T. to PC: 'That something so influential could eventually become unplayable never sat right with me' PC Gamer
  3. P.T. Native PC Port 1.0 Is Out Now With DLSS 4.5, Frame Generation, Ray Tracing, Mods, And More Wccftech
  4. 12 Years Later, Canceled Kojima Game 'P.T.' Makes A Comeback Polygon.com
  5. Canceled Hideo Kojima Game P.T. Is Making a Comeback IMDb
 
Long-lost horror gaming cult classic P.T. gets a much-needed PC port - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:01:08 GMT
Kojima's discontinued "playable trailer" is no longer stuck on a few aging PS4 hard drives.
 
Smart just unveiled a new ultra-compact EV at the Paris Motor Show - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:59:21 GMT
A little car with decent mileage per charge.
 
Costco Is Quietly Offering an Underrated, Discontinued Omega Watch Online - Gear Patrol - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:47:51 GMT
Costco Is Quietly Offering an Underrated, Discontinued Omega Watch Online Gear Patrol
 
How to improve your Android phone's location accuracy - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT
There are a few settings to check if you're having issues with your map's location accuracy.
 
How much RAM does a Raspberry Pi actually need? - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT
Raspberry Pi boards have helped hobbyists get computing projects started for very little money down. However, knowing how much memory is needed can be tricky.
 
Police are using AI to locate homes from a single interior photo, and even a picture of a washing machine can be enough - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:38:00 GMT

The tool, which is called Raven, is being used by the Los Angeles Police Department and Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO), reports 404 Media. Made by a company called Graylark Technologies, Raven had been called GeoSpy before its new home-identification features were added.

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DARPA Lift Challenge Won by Helicopter - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:30:22 GMT
AVIDdrone's winning entry: a helicopter.
America’s mad scientists all have one dream: DARPA money. DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, regularly throws round sweet, sweet tax dollars to push the envelope on any number …read more
 
Microsoft says Maia 300 racks will hold 96 chips and use ~167 kW of power and plans to roll out "multi-gigawatt deployments" of the chip starting next year (Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:20:01 GMT

Reuters:
Microsoft says Maia 300 racks will hold 96 chips and use ~167 kW of power and plans to roll out “multi-gigawatt deployments” of the chip starting next year — Microsoft (MSFT.O) announced the next generation of its custom AI chip on Monday and said it plans to deploy potentially …

 
Apple's 2TB MacBook Pro drops to $2,399, lowest price of the season - AppleInsider - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
  1. Apple's 2TB MacBook Pro drops to $2,399, lowest price of the season AppleInsider
  2. Amazon Discounting 2026 MacBook Pro by as Much as $600 This Week MacRumors
  3. The Best October Prime Day Apple Deals on AirPods, MacBooks, and More The New York Times
  4. Apple weekend deals: AirPods, up to $200 off new Macs, Apple Watch, more from $41 9to5Mac
  5. M5 MacBook Air Quietly Hits a Record Low as Apple Goes All-In on Its 2026 Laptop, Plus Gets You Freebies With Your Order Gizmodo
 
Why you shouldn't leave an extension cord plugged in all the time - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
An extension cord may seem like a permanent solution to a problem, but they aren't designed for long-term use, so leaving them plugged in can have consequences.
 
Fitbit Edge is Google’s middle ground between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:11:19 GMT
  1. Fitbit Edge is Google’s middle ground between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch TechCrunch
  2. Google Fitbit Edge: Our all-new smartest fitness tracker ever blog.google
  3. Google Debuts $180 Fitbit Edge Tracker in Continued Health Push Bloomberg.com
  4. Google announces the Fitbit Edge, a middle ground between Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air Ars Technica
  5. Fitbit Edge May Be the Sweet Spot for Smartwatch Noncommittals CNET
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Monday, October 12, 2026 - Lifehacker - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:02:37 GMT
  1. Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Monday, October 12, 2026 Lifehacker
  2. NYT Strands Hints for October 12, 2026 The New York Times
  3. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Monday, Oct. 12, #953 CNET
  4. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Monday, October 12, 2026 Parade Magazine
  5. NYT Strands Hints, Clues And Answer For Thursday, October 8 (A Star Is Born) Forbes
 
Review: Dragon's Dogma 2 On Switch 2: The First "Impossible Port" for the New Generation? - Digital Foundry - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Review: Dragon's Dogma 2 On Switch 2: The First "Impossible Port" for the New Generation? Digital FoundrySee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Turns out the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have more to offer than just their fancy camera and new burgundy color. Both performed well in our battery tests.
 
Nvidia may be killing off the RTX 5090 as AI chips take priority over gaming GPUs - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:59:00 GMT

According to MEGAsizeGPU, Nvidia has "confirmed" that the GB202 chip will not be used to build new RTX 5090 cards anymore. All future GB202 supplies are going to be exclusively used to make more RTX Pro Blackwell-based models, the leaker later confirmed with a new tweet.

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How the Chinese scam industry is spreading beyond Asia's fortified compounds as AI makes it cheaper and easier to run fake investment schemes and other scams (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
How the Chinese scam industry is spreading beyond Asia's fortified compounds as AI makes it cheaper and easier to run fake investment schemes and other scams — Samsung computers, Huawei smartphones, Redmi handsets and dozens of Chinese and Malaysian passports.
 
Which accessories actually fit the iPhone Duo? - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:45:00 GMT
The iPhone Duo's foldable design changes what accessories fit. Here's what to know about cases, chargers, screen protectors, mounts, and more.
 
F1 in Singapore: There's a new fastest car now - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:43:14 GMT
Also, F1’s final sprint saw our first real wet racing of the year.
 
Cyberattacks on Sunday night targeted Danfoss-managed refrigeration systems across hundreds of French supermarkets, heating them to 50°C for roughly six hours (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:35:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Cyberattacks on Sunday night targeted Danfoss-managed refrigeration systems across hundreds of French supermarkets, heating them to 50°C for roughly six hours — Hundreds of supermarkets in France were hit by cyberattacks on Sunday night that disabled refrigeration systems and forced stores …

 
I Tried 'PhotoCraft,' the AI Clone of Photoshop, and It's Almost Exactly Like the Real Thing - Lifehacker - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. I Tried 'PhotoCraft,' the AI Clone of Photoshop, and It's Almost Exactly Like the Real Thing Lifehacker
  2. Adobe software dupe maker takes on Microsoft Office, releasing free versions of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel Mashable
  3. Someone Rebuilt Free, Open-Source Versions of Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom Using AI PetaPixel
  4. Solo developer rebuilds Adobe Creative Suite in Rust using Claude, releases it free to all — targets 100% parity in one month despite piracy claims and safety warnings Tom's Hardware
  5. ArtCraft’s Adobe Suite copy was made with AI Design Week
 
Valor Mortis Reviews Are Mixed Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Day One Launch - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:20:00 GMT
  1. Valor Mortis Reviews Are Mixed Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Day One Launch Pure Xbox
  2. Valor Mortis Review IGN
  3. Valor Mortis Review: Napoleonic Novelty Game Informer
  4. First-Person Soulslike Valor Mortis Is Brutal, Frightening, and Strangely Chill Polygon.com
  5. Valor Mortis : The Kotaku Review Kotaku
 
Your Computer Memory is a Lie - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:11 GMT
When you first learn to program, memory seems pretty straightforward. You have a bunch of bytes, each with an address. If you want to read or write something, you specify …read more
 
Retro-Style He-Man Beat-'Em-Up Finally Hits Up PS5 and PS4 in February - Push Square - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Retro-Style He-Man Beat-'Em-Up Finally Hits Up PS5 and PS4 in February Push Square
  2. 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction' coming to consoles in February 2027 Entertainment Focus
  3. He-Man's Gorgeous Beat 'Em Up Finally Gets A New Date, Pre-Orders Now Live Nintendo Life
  4. He-Man Sets Official Return in 2027 With 'Dragon Pearl of Destruction' Polygon.com
  5. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Release Date Confirmed IGN
 
No Man's Sky is coming to iPhone and iPad as the App Store celebrates Indie Games Week - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Sifu, Vampire Crawlers, Dome Keeper and Little Kitty, Big City are also hitting iOS.
 
One Day, My Mother Disappeared. I Finally Found Out Where She’s Been. It’s Much Worse Than I Was Expecting. - Slate - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
One Day, My Mother Disappeared. I Finally Found Out Where She’s Been. It’s Much Worse Than I Was Expecting. Slate
 
They War-Gamed Dimming the Sun. It Went Even Worse Than You Think - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Solar geoengineering could buy humanity time against climate change—or trigger a dangerous new arms race. A first-of-its-kind simulation offered a glimpse of what happens when geopolitics takes the wheel.
 
New Apple TV 4K launching this week with five big upgrades - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:47:00 GMT
  1. New Apple TV 4K launching this week with five big upgrades 9to5Mac
  2. New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Expected: What Matters for AAPL Stock Yahoo Finance
  3. The new Apple TV could have a built-in mic and a remote with a speaker The Verge
  4. New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Ship on October 30 MacRumors
  5. New HomePod mini and Apple TV will debut during HomeView launch AppleInsider
 
The tech behind your car's adaptive cruise control - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
Despite the fact that it functions using a basic camera-and-radar system, adaptive cruise control has proven to have significant influence over driving habits.
 
California sues major 3D-printing filament maker over claims it deliberately catered to ghost gun enthusiasts - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:34:00 GMT

The complaint, which was filed on October 5 in San Diego County Superior Court, acknowledges that 3D printing filament is not illegal. However, it alleges that Polymaker intentionally marketed its product toward ghost gun aficionados so they could turn its filament into a regulated "firearm precursor part."

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‘The Sixty-Year Mission’ Brings the Legacy of ‘Star Trek’ to a New Generation - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The documentary chronicles how Star Trek’s positions on everything from race to AI were way ahead of their time.
 
How long can you expect an Amazon Kindle to last? - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT
Amazon will support your Kindle for a while, but it should last much longer than that if you take care of it.
 
GitLab warns of max severity code execution vulnerability - BleepingComputer - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:09:09 GMT
  1. GitLab warns of max severity code execution vulnerability BleepingComputer
  2. GitLab fixes critical vulnerability that exposed software environments to sabotage Cybersecurity Dive
  3. GitLab Patches Critical CVE-2026-97229 RCE Flaw Cyber Kendra
  4. Critical GitLab Vulnerability Enables Arbitrary Code Execution Attacks on Servers CyberSecurityNews
 
Google Health and Fitbit Air are Getting So Many Huge Upgrades - Droid Life - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
  1. Google Health and Fitbit Air are Getting So Many Huge Upgrades Droid Life
  2. How we’re making Google Health and Fitbit Air smarter than ever blog.google
  3. The Fitbit Air Is Getting an Upgrade CNET
  4. Google brings Health Guardian to the Fitbit Air and Edge, and expands automatic activity tracking Engadget
  5. Fitbit Air gets smarter at tracking your workouts, plus stylish new bands to show it off PhoneArena
 
Google announces the Fitbit Edge, a middle ground between Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:52 GMT
The Fitbit Edge offers more than the Air, but it's not a real smartwatch.
 
The Fitbit Air Is Getting an Upgrade - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
These are all the new features you can expect to see with the Air.
 
Mini Review: Bluey's Happy Snaps (Switch 2) - A Light, Breezy Photography Adventure - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Mini Review: Bluey's Happy Snaps (Switch 2) - A Light, Breezy Photography Adventure Nintendo LifeSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Google's sleek new Fitbit Edge is packed with health features and a replaceable battery - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Fitbit Edge will be in stores starting October 27 for $179.99.
 
Fitbit Edge May Be the Sweet Spot for Smartwatch Noncommittals - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Google’s new $179 tracker sits between the screenless Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5, promising some of the best parts of both without fully committing to either.
 
Google brings Health Guardian to the Fitbit Air and Edge, and expands automatic activity tracking - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The company announced new health features for its wearables along with a new band for the Fitbit Air.
 
Google Fitbit Edge: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The new $179 tracker features Pixel Watch smarts, week-long battery life, and an OLED screen.
 
CMF’s first wireless speakers look like musical milk cartons - The Verge - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. CMF’s first wireless speakers look like musical milk cartons The Verge
  2. CMF’s First Speakers Are Built Around Color, Modularity and Portability Hypebeast
  3. Today in Gear: Nothing’s First-of-a-Kind Speakers Are Both Affordable and Weird Gear Patrol
  4. Nothing launches CMF Speakers S&M, here are the specs and pricing details - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. CMF’s First Speakers Look Like Milk Cartons and Have Swappable Buttons Gizmodo
 
New Skeleton Horsemen thunder into the Old World - Warhammer Community - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:57:40 GMT
New Skeleton Horsemen thunder into the Old World Warhammer Community
 
Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox debut tops Halo, can't surpass Forza Horizon 6 - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:52:18 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox debut tops Halo, can't surpass Forza Horizon 6 TrueAchievements
  2. Are Gears Of War: E-Day’s Reportedly Poor Sales As Bad As They Look? Forbes
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Review: A Grand Reemergence Game Informer
  4. Gears of War: E-Day sells 230K copies - by Rhys Elliott The Alinea Insight newsletter
  5. Nostalgic Battles and Rich Urban Ruins in a Worthy Prequel The New York Times
 
Former Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens to you in the background - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:47:59 GMT
  1. Former Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens to you in the background TechCrunch
  2. Ambi Is A Real-Time Proactive AI For Apple Devices, With Hardware To Come Forbes
  3. Mistlabs raises $26M to launch Ambi AI app for ambient listening Crypto Briefing
  4. Ambi raises $26 million to launch always-listening AI productivity apps Traders Union
  5. Mistlabs Launches Ambi, a New Type of AI that Thinks Ahead and Aims to Enable AI-to-AI Communication PR Newswire
 
Nikon photography contest winner loses title after scientists spot telltale signs of AI-generated footage - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Nikon's 16th annual Small World in Motion contest is open to any movie or digital time-lapse photography taken through the microscope.

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Google releases officially refurbished Pixel 9 devices starting at $499 with an extra perk - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT
  1. Google releases officially refurbished Pixel 9 devices starting at $499 with an extra perk 9to5Google
  2. You can now get a refurbished Pixel 9 Pro directly from Google and save up to $400 Android Authority
  3. Google cuts prices on refurbished Pixel 9 phones and throws in a free AI subscription to sweeten the deal Digital Trends
  4. Google Launches Certified Refurbished Pixel Phones in Japan with Up to 45% Off BigGo Finance
  5. Google now sells refurbished Pixel 9 phones from $499 Gagadget.com
 
Amazon has over 1 million robot workers. What’s next for human employees? - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:43:10 GMT
The second-largest corporate employer has bet big on robot workers to scale.
 
Gears Of War: E-Day Was Taken Down By DDoS Attack, Developers Confirm - Kotaku - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:29:26 GMT
  1. Gears Of War: E-Day Was Taken Down By DDoS Attack, Developers Confirm Kotaku
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Online Services Hit by DDoS Attack IGN
  3. The Coalition Says Gears of War: E-Day Was Hit With DDoS Attacks VGChartz
  4. Gears of War: E-Day server crashes and login problems are because of DDoS attacks, studio says Eurogamer.net
  5. Gears of War: E-Day Players Face Major Xbox Outage as Sign-In Issues Persist TwistedVoxel
 
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds players demand Year 2 for free after noting the Digital Deluxe Edition promised ‘all future paid DLC’ - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:26:02 GMT
  1. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds players demand Year 2 for free after noting the Digital Deluxe Edition promised ‘all future paid DLC’ Video Games Chronicle
  2. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Receives Huge Permanent Price Drop On The Xbox Store Pure Xbox
  3. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Reveals Year 2 Roadmap; Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond Short Film Reveals Debut Date Anime News Network
  4. Preview | Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ Year 2 Content Has a Lot to Offer Temple of Geek
  5. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds World Championship results and everything coming in Year Two announced COSMOCOVER
 
How Is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect Different From Apple's MagSafe For MacBooks? - Engadget - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
  1. How Is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect Different From Apple's MagSafe For MacBooks? Engadget
  2. Microsoft debuts Nvidia-powered Surface Laptop Ultra as it aims for AI market Yahoo Finance
  3. Building Windows for hybrid intelligence Windows Blog
  4. Microsoft brings more AI to PCs as it challenges Apple Reuters
  5. Microsoft tries to spark new life into Windows The Verge
 
An engineer built a Flock-like camera to detect police cars, says officers visited him afterward - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Anthony Sistilli described Peel Regional Police's visit last month in a YouTube video that he recently posted. His project uses automatic license plate recognition, or ALPR – the technology police use to record passing vehicles and search for them later. But Sistilli designed his camera to pick out police vehicles...

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Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
Revealed: Ripper Bolgrot and Fungus take to the gridiron - Warhammer Community - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:57:27 GMT
Revealed: Ripper Bolgrot and Fungus take to the gridiron Warhammer Community
 
82% of approved electronics are tested in China, but the FCC wants that figure down to zero by 2028 - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The restrictions would cover test labs and certification bodies in countries that deny reciprocal treatment to their US counterparts. Chairman Brendan Carr says fewer than 4% of electronic devices are tested in American labs.

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How Apple Puts Indigenous Languages on the iPhone Keyboard - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT
To save endangered languages, tech companies like Apple are working with Indigenous communities to meet the next generation where they type.
 
Backup Tapes Come Back to the Homelab - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:41 GMT
It’s one of the great mysteries of computing, how somehow in the Year Of OLlama 2026, tape remains the god of cheap storage. A while back [Ben Pettis] recounted his …read more
 
Feds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Don Lemon’s Producer - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Investigators also sought permission to use an invasive surveillance tool called a cell-site simulators against journalist Georgia Fort and a Minnesota state Senate candidate.
 
Get Ready for GTA 6 While These PlayStation Pulse Explore Earbuds are Just $149, Their Best Price Yet - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:55:34 GMT
Play games in style with these wireless earbuds for less than we’ve ever seen them sell for.
 
Galaxy S24 stable One UI 9.0 update reaches the US - SamMobile - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:50:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S24 stable One UI 9.0 update reaches the US SamMobile
  2. I get why so many of you are unhappy with Samsung's One UI 9 updates, but things are looking up PhoneArena
  3. Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17 9to5Google
  4. What Is The Oldest Samsung Device That Still Gets Software Updates In 2026? Engadget
  5. 5 New Features Coming To Your Samsung Phone With One UI 9.0 BGR
 
AlterMe Review: Fitness Built Around My DNA - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:34:00 GMT
Six months with AlterMe’s smart ring and a fitness app helped me build better habits, but the genetic insights were less revealing than I’d hoped.
 
A New Anti-Aging Drug Looks to Turn Back the Clock on Skin Age - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
After four weeks of using the cream, participants lowered the biological age of their skin by about two years on average.
 
A Spanish museum built a Cray-1 replica powered by 30 old Mac minis - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The Museo de Historia de la Computación spent 18 months developing the exhibit. The replica preserves the appearance of the 1976 machine without trying to reproduce its internal hardware. Built to mark the 50th anniversaries of the Cray-1 and Apple's founding, the model is now on permanent display at the...

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Far-Right Election Groups Are Now Targeting Nursing Homes - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Inspired by new guidance from the Trump administration, right-wing election groups are targeting nursing homes, baselessly claiming that left-wing groups are stealing residents’ votes.
 
Linus Torvalds "Did What I Preach", Used AI To Make Code Decipherable & Uncovered More Bugs - Phoronix - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:03:00 GMT
  1. Linus Torvalds "Did What I Preach", Used AI To Make Code Decipherable & Uncovered More Bugs Phoronix
  2. Linus Torvalds Working On A Hefty Linux Kernel Improvement With Claude Code Phoronix
  3. ‘I use AI to do the things that I’m bad at’: Linus Torvalds on why it works for him ZDNET
  4. As the Linux community debates LLM-generated content rules, Linus Torvalds says he "really likes using AI" XDA
  5. KDE is fighting over whether AI belongs in Linux. Here's what's at stake How-To Geek
 
The Best Gifts for the Techie in Your Life (2026) - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Don’t buy a loved one something you wouldn’t want for yourself. These are the must-haves that tech enthusiasts have on their wish lists this year.
 
The latest game from the creator of Dragon Quest was made in ‘about 30 minutes’ with AI - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:33:47 GMT
  1. The latest game from the creator of Dragon Quest was made in ‘about 30 minutes’ with AI Video Games Chronicle
  2. Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii releases game he says he made with AI in about 30 minutes GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Thinks AI Is Amazing As He No Longer Needs To Code Or Draw To Make A Game Kotaku
  4. 'Dragon Quest' Creator Yuji Horii Releases Free AI Mystery Game Built in 'About 30 Minutes' Inven Global
  5. "It's Truly Astonishing" - Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Made An AI-Generated Game In 30 Minutes Nintendo Life
 
Unsolicited calendar invites are becoming a scammer's favorite way in - Business Insider - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:17:00 GMT
  1. Unsolicited calendar invites are becoming a scammer's favorite way in Business Insider
  2. ‘You have a meeting’: the calendar phishing scam growing exponentially The Guardian
  3. Beware of This New Phishing Scam Lurking in Your Work Calendar. Attacks Are Up 33,000 Percent Inc.com
  4. Fake Google Calendar entries give phishing scams a new way to reach consumers ConsumerAffairs
 
Stardew Valley creator's new game, Haunted Chocolatier, is "more of an action RPG" than farming sim - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:12:13 GMT
  1. Stardew Valley creator's new game, Haunted Chocolatier, is "more of an action RPG" than farming sim Eurogamer.net
  2. 'It's for the People in Stardew Valley That Go Into the Mines' — ConcernedApe Says Haunted Chocolatier Is 'More of an Action RPG' IGN
  3. Stardew Valley creator's Haunted Chocolatier shows new signs of life Polygon.com
  4. ConcernedApe: Haunted Chocolatier is “more of an action RPG” than farming sim My Nintendo News
  5. Haunted Chocolatier is a game for those "who go down into the mines in Stardew Valley" iXBT.games
 
Kindle Aluminum Review (2026): Gorgeous, but Expensive - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:04:00 GMT
The gorgeous blue finish and premium feel won me over, but the reading experience offers few reasons to replace a working Kindle.
 
Book Review: ‘Luna, Phoenix, Queen,’ by Julie Orringer - The New York Times - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:48 GMT
Book Review: ‘Luna, Phoenix, Queen,’ by Julie Orringer The New York Times
 
DMZ for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 being released early, but Infinity Ward shoots down PvE hopes - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:35:00 GMT
  1. DMZ for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 being released early, but Infinity Ward shoots down PvE hopes Eurogamer.net
  2. DMZ Deep Dive, Part 2: How to Play – Forward Operating Base (FOB) Full Intel Guide Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4® Campaign Early Access Begins October 16th With DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation & Super Resolution NVIDIA
  4. All Operator Traits in Modern Warfare 4 DMZ and how to unlock them Dot Esports
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Team Says It’s “Too Early” to Commit to DMZ’s Long-Term Survival GamingBolt
 
Gemini Live's mobile UI might start looking different very soon - Android Authority - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:09:00 GMT
Gemini Live's mobile UI might start looking different very soon Android Authority
 
A Free Cloud AI - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:10 GMT
If you would like an AI “personal agent” but don’t want your data on some opaque cloud computer, there’s a new option that appears to be somewhat nicer: [rociiu] has …read more
 
This Galaxy S27 price rumor might be the worst one yet - PhoneArena - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:28:44 GMT
  1. This Galaxy S27 price rumor might be the worst one yet PhoneArena
  2. Galaxy S27 series designs leak, Galaxy S27 Pro has a camera downgrade I’m not looking forward to PhoneArena
  3. The latest Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra rumors and leaks: Everything we know so far Mashable
  4. Another report suggests Samsung Galaxy S27 series could cost more - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Galaxy S27 Ultra may not use the Exynos 2700, latest rumor claims SamMobile
 
No Pixel 11, no problem: This app brings Gboard's Rambler mode to any Android phone without root - Android Authority - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:58:00 GMT
  1. No Pixel 11, no problem: This app brings Gboard's Rambler mode to any Android phone without root Android Authority
  2. Use This Hack to Get the Pixel's AI Dictation on Any Android Phone Lifehacker
  3. This unofficial port brings Pixel 11's Rambler to any Android phone Android Central
  4. Someone ported Pixel 11’s Rambler voice-to-text to other Android phones 9to5Google
  5. Gboard’s Rambler Doesn’t Need a Google Pixel 11 Anymore Thanks to This App Android Headlines
 
DECing Out the Homelab with an AlphaServer 2100 - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:36 GMT
Retrocomputer enthusiasts have a bad rap as nerds who just want to play old video games. There’s some truth in this, but the reality is that we’re nerds who want …read more
 
12 USB-C Gadgets That Make Great Gifts - SlashGear - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT
12 USB-C Gadgets That Make Great Gifts SlashGear
 
X Once Again Marks the Spot - Daring Fireball - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:15:39 GMT
X Once Again Marks the Spot Daring Fireball
 
Nintendo says they have "no plans" to abandon physical media - GoNintendo - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:31:36 GMT
  1. Nintendo says they have "no plans" to abandon physical media GoNintendo
  2. Nintendo's Latin America VP says there are no plans to ditch physical games GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Sony Made a Grave Mistake Going All Digital, and Nintendo Won’t Be Copying It Anytime Soon Yahoo Tech
  4. Nintendo Exec Officially Comments on Future Physical Game Support Polygon.com
  5. Nintendo Refuses to Follow Sony’s Disc Exit, as Switch 2 Exec Says “There’s No Plans to Ditch Physical” Wccftech
 
Review: 4-hour Musk documentary feels like two different films - ArsTechnica Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:10:54 GMT
Alex Gibney's provocative film is compelling but overlong, and there's not much new here for Ars readers.
 
Apple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:35:39 GMT
Apple is also expected to unveil a new Apple TV set-top box and HomePod Mini on Tuesday.
 
A 1960 paper said human population would go infinite next month. It's about 8.3 billion - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:28:00 GMT

Heinz von Foerster and his colleagues reached their prediction using a hyperbolic growth model. Unlike exponential growth, where a population increases at a constant percentage rate, hyperbolic growth assumes the rate itself rises as the population grows.

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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Is the Upgrade Worth It? - Gizmochina - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:01:45 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Is the Upgrade Worth It? Gizmochina
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Max review: Apple’s biggest, heaviest and longest-lasting superphone The Guardian
  3. I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change CNET
  4. I compared the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 17 — how much of an upgrade is the new model? TechRadar
  5. I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro Camera for a Week, and Its Best Feature Isn't What Apple Is Telling You PCMag
 
Sunday Preview – Open the Khazalite Holds - Warhammer Community - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:56:45 GMT
  1. Sunday Preview – Open the Khazalite Holds Warhammer Community
  2. Khazalite Holds battle traits – Hand out some Grudges Warhammer Community
  3. GAMES WORKSHOP ANNOUNCES NEW 'WARHAMMER: AGE OF SIGMAR' ARMY SET ICv2
  4. Warhammer Next Week: Dwarves Of The Khazalite Holds Bell of Lost Souls
  5. Dwarfen throngs and pre-painted 40k battlefields stand out in the latest Warhammer preview Wargamer
 
A developer got Googlebook OS running on Apple Silicon, but it's far from ready for daily use - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMT

The graphics support is a key part of the work. Googlebook OS uses Vulkan, while Apple's graphics system uses Metal. The project bridges the two graphics APIs so the virtual machine can use the Mac's GPU instead of relying on the CPU to render the interface.

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Many T-Mobile customers are ready to pack their bags after the latest offense - PhoneArena - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:13:39 GMT
Many T-Mobile customers are ready to pack their bags after the latest offense PhoneArena
 
Recently, I Noticed Something New On My Lover’s Genitals. It Had Better Not Be What I Think It Is. - Slate - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Recently, I Noticed Something New On My Lover’s Genitals. It Had Better Not Be What I Think It Is. Slate
 
Star Citizen's single-player spin-off gets a Steam page, and early hands-on reports - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMT

Anyone who still believes in Wing Commander creator Chris Roberts' vision after 14 years of repeated delays can now wishlist Squadron 42 on Steam. The space simulation action game is a solo, story-based spinoff of Roberts' MMO, Star Citizen, which remains deep in development.

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Prime Video unveils Blade Runner 2099 full trailer at NYCC - ArsTechnica Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:50:24 GMT
Also: New trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki’s kaiju epic Godzilla Minus One.
 
These execs think voice AI hasn’t reached its ChatGPT moment yet - TechCrunch - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. These execs think voice AI hasn’t reached its ChatGPT moment yet TechCrunch
  2. How to empower businesses with trusted conversational AI EY
  3. PolyAI CTO says voice AI has yet to reach its ChatGPT moment mezha.net
  4. Why Enterprises Are Moving From Chatbots To AI Voice Agents Dataconomy
  5. Voice AI Executives Say Context Still Limits Natural Conversations TOKENPOST
 
Here's How Much The PlayStation 5 Cost In 2020 Vs. 2026 - Engadget - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
  1. Here's How Much The PlayStation 5 Cost In 2020 Vs. 2026 Engadget
  2. Here's How Much A PlayStation Cost In 1996 Vs. 2026 BGR
  3. GameStop and Third-Party Resellers Raise Used PS5 Pro Price to $1,400 — a $500 Markup on Sony's RRP IGN
  4. Refurbished PS5 Pros now cost $1,399 at GameStop, 50% more than new ones — retailer bumps price of refurbished consoles as brand-new units remain out of stock Tom's Hardware
  5. PS5 Pro stock shortage: why is Sony’s PlayStation 5 sold out? The Shortcut | Matt Swider
 
Amazon's new Alexa tablets ditch Fire OS for regular Android - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:32:00 GMT

The change addresses a longstanding limitation of Amazon's tablets: their app selection. Fire tablets ran Fire OS, Amazon's version of Android, and relied on the Amazon Appstore. The Alexa models will use mainstream Android, bringing native access to Gmail, YouTube and Google Docs alongside Amazon's Kindle, Prime Video, Audible and...

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Ready for Windows 11 version 26H2? Here’s how to upgrade, what to expect, and how to avoid common pitfalls - Windows Central - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:31:47 GMT
  1. Ready for Windows 11 version 26H2? Here’s how to upgrade, what to expect, and how to avoid common pitfalls Windows Central
  2. Microsoft: Windows 11 23H2 reaches end of support in 30 days BleepingComputer
  3. Windows 11 26H2 reportedly uses shockingly low RAM with a Rufus installation trick Neowin
  4. This Windows 11 version loses security support tomorrow, here’s how to check yours MakeUseOf
  5. The best new features of the latest Windows 11 Fall update Techlicious
 
‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’: How to Stream the New Anime Today - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:37:01 GMT
Yes, we’re getting some glorious Goku before GTA 6.
 
T-Mobile plans to limit customer discounts with new phone plans - TheStreet - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:07:00 GMT
  1. T-Mobile plans to limit customer discounts with new phone plans TheStreet
  2. T-Mix Picks Math: How Many You Get and What Each Perk Costs TmoNews
  3. A Kansas T-Mobile Store Just Gave T-Mix an Early Debut Android Headlines
  4. T-Mobile plans to cut back customer discounts and perks geekspin
  5. T-Mobile's upcoming T-Mix plan perks might not be as flexible as you think Android Authority
 
Silent Hill Townfall Is Real for Me: I’ve Been to the Actual St. Amelia - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
In this spoiler-free review, I explain why this is the most personal horror game I’ve ever played
 
Squadron 42 opens for Steam wishlisting ahead of a planned Q2 2027 release - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:43:04 GMT
  1. Squadron 42 opens for Steam wishlisting ahead of a planned Q2 2027 release Eurogamer.net
  2. ‘Squadron 42’ Video Game Release Nears as Cloud Imperium Opens Steam Wishlist Variety
  3. Star Citizen Single-Player Spinoff Squadron 42 Gets Flashy New Trailer, Steam Wishlists, Cast Reveal IGN
  4. The New Squadron 42 Trailer Looks Great, But That 2027 Release Date Is Hard To Believe GameSpot
  5. Activists criticized the Star Citizen campaign "Squadron 42" - they don't like the design of women iXBT.games
 
I Made Terrible Games With Google’s AI Playground - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
A long day’s haul in the video game slop mines.
 
I Made Terrible Games With Google’s AI Playground - WIRED - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
  1. I Made Terrible Games With Google’s AI Playground WIRED
  2. Google now lets you make games with AI The Verge
  3. Introducing Playground: Create and play custom games blog.google
  4. Unity’s new AI game-creation tool has a twist: You still have to put the work in Game File | Stephen Totilo
  5. Unity Shares Surged After a New AI Gaming Deal With Google. How Investors Should View U Stock Now. Barchart.com
 
DroidDeck brings Steam and Windows PC game emulation to Android in one app - VideoCardz.com - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:16:32 GMT
  1. DroidDeck brings Steam and Windows PC game emulation to Android in one app VideoCardz.com
  2. Before Buying A Steam Deck, Try This Free Android App Instead BGR
  3. Dark Souls Remastered reportedly runs on Pixel 11 Pro XL as DroidDeck fork adds experimental GPU support Notebookcheck
  4. Steam and Windows PC game emulation on Android becomes easy with DroidDeck, now up to v0.3.2 PC Guide
  5. Turn Your Phone Into a Steam Deck: The Ultimate Mobile Gaming Setup Geeky Gadgets
 
Decompilation on Steroids: Why AI Is Suddenly Cracking Open Old Software - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:05:00 GMT
Everything is being decompiled. GoldenEye, Halo, Photoshop, even bank mainframes: AI is prying open old code at record speed. The secret isn't just AI, it's an answer key to check its work.
 
13 Best Gifts Every Traveler Should Have (2026) - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:33:00 GMT
Travel smarter with gifts packed by WIRED’s globe-trotting staffers.
 
Inside the Muslim Manosphere Policing Women Online - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From Red Pill coaches to “Dawah Bros,” influencers are dressing up hypermasculinity and misogyny in religious language—and finding audiences across social platforms.
 
GTA 6 Official Rating Revealed - GameRant - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:13 GMT
GTA 6 Official Rating Revealed GameRantSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
These Midterm Races Will Decide Data Centers’ Political Fate - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
From the Senate to governors’ mansions, candidates are trying to outcompete each other to be the most anti–data center in races across the US.
 
The Beautiful Blue Is My Favorite Thing About Vivo’s Foldable X Fold 6 - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
It’s a solid example of an Android foldable, but I worry that Apple has changed the game.
 
How the 2026 Super El Niño and Climate Change Are Related - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Here’s what we know about the record-setting El Niño on a record-hot planet, and the most important questions scientists are trying to answer.
 
Heat Your Garage During Cold Months With A Wi-Fi Enabled Solution From Home Depot - House Digest - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Heat Your Garage During Cold Months With A Wi-Fi Enabled Solution From Home Depot House Digest
 
NVIDIA’s CUDA Moat Is Accelerating RTX Spark Laptop Sales, Higher 128GB Unified Memory Options Belonging To Surface Laptop Ultra Already Out Of Stock - Wccftech - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:26:15 GMT
  1. NVIDIA’s CUDA Moat Is Accelerating RTX Spark Laptop Sales, Higher 128GB Unified Memory Options Belonging To Surface Laptop Ultra Already Out Of Stock Wccftech
  2. Welcome to the Nvidia RTX Spark Era ⭐ Thurrott.com
  3. RTX Spark Gaming Performance vs RTX 5090: 100 FPS Claim [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  4. Planning to buy an RTX Spark laptop? Here's every model you can preorder now, plus prices and when each one ships Windows Central
  5. Microsoft isn't the only company releasing a laptop with an Nvidia RTX Spark - MSI reveals new 16-inch, 128GB beast TechRadar
 
California’s Tallest and Most Iconic Trees Are Getting Heatstroke - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Redwoods adapted to a cool, foggy climate. Now a new study shows they slow down photosynthesis when their environment warms.
 
5 Cheaper Android Tablets To Buy Instead Of The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra - BGR - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:17:00 GMT
  1. 5 Cheaper Android Tablets To Buy Instead Of The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra BGR
  2. Galaxy Tab S12+ vs iPad Air M4: Is Samsung’s Pricier Tablet Actually Better for Work? TechRepublic
  3. Samsung’s New Galaxy Tab S12 Plus Comes With a Free $200 Gift Card for Prime Members CNET
  4. Samsung Electronics (KOSE:A005930) Debuts Galaxy Tab S12 AI Tablets Simply Wall Street
  5. From pre-work prep to post-work development, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 takes your creativity anywhere Tom's Guide
 
Elon Musk Eyes ‘Complete Phone Coverage in America’ as SpaceX Clears Hurdle - CNET Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:56:10 GMT
Starlink Mobile satellites could eventually improve enough to pass their signals through walls, dense foliage, and hilly terrain.
 
Windows PCs with outdated certificates will stop receiving security updates, here's what to do - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:46:00 GMT

According to Microsoft, the certificates used by Windows Update services have a preset expiration date and must be replaced periodically for devices to keep receiving monthly updates. The company noted that devices running Windows 11 25H2 and later already have the latest certificates, but those in older versions of Windows...

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This streamer is charging viewers $7.50 to spin her chair in bizarre money-making stunt - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:24:00 GMT

Viewers are said to be paying to spin the streamer's chair, not just send a gift or message, though key details remain unclear. The original livestream has not been independently verified, and the available reports do not establish exactly how payments trigger the chair or whether the creator can pause...

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Workers are now pretending to use AI to impress their bosses, survey says - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:01:00 GMT

According to the findings, which come from research conducted in part by business intelligence firm Visier, nearly half of surveyed US employees misreport how much they use generative AI in the workplace.

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Gaming consoles are more expensive than ever, and fewer people are buying them - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:03:00 GMT

For manufacturers, those higher prices can soften the financial impact of falling sales. Sony's PlayStation hardware revenue increased 17% year over year, even though unit sales declined 11%. Higher-tier models helped make up the difference.

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AI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Anti-cybercrime initiatives are increasingly using AI to scam the scammers by tricking them into talking to lifelike bots that they think are real victims.
 
Best Lego Gifts for Brick Builders (2026): Smart Bricks, Video Games, and More - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
There's more to Lego than just another basic set. We tested tons of Lego-themed gifts to find the perfect ones for the brick builder in your life.
 
One with the world? A new look at brains transformed by psychedelics. - ArsTechnica Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:15:35 GMT
Participants meditated inside an MRI tube, with and without psilocybin.
 
The Best Smart Scales for Tracking Weight and Body Composition (2026) - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:04:00 GMT
Whether you want a weight log on your phone or a bathroom gadget packed with sensors, I’ve found an option for you.
 
Humans Watched This Supernova Explode Nearly a Millennium Ago. Now You Can See It in High Definition - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.
 
How This Tiny Startup Built the World’s Safest Bike Helmet - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Inspired by head-banging woodpeckers, Vancouver-based Pikio Labs has discovered a new approach to skull protection.
 
The iPhone Duo’s Unfolding Animation Is Giving Z Fold 8 Owners FOMO, but Not Me - CNET Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Commentary: While there are ways to re-create some of the iPhone Duo’s style on an Android device, it feels a little desperate to me.
 
Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 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.
 
Disney Plus Discount Codes: 52% Off October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Cut your subscription costs with the latest active Disney+ bundle deals, verified student offers, and partner promotions.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this October 2026.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this October.
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
Move Over ‘Carrie’: Mike Flanagan Teases ‘The Exorcist: Martyrs’ at NYCC 2026 - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:19:10 GMT
The prolific horror filmmaker unveiled the trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs, which he said is “the scariest movie” he’s ever made.
 
Don’t Be ‘Cruel’ to Claude: Anthropic’s New Abuse Policy Tests AI Personhood - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:47:42 GMT
Anthropic wants to stop “sustained and needless” cruelty toward its chatbot. But that implies AI has feelings.
 
Neanderthal wooden tools from Spain found preserved in stone - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:34:03 GMT
Dissolved rock precipitated around the tools, which then decayed.
 
Ukraine’s drones knock out AI data center belonging to "Russia’s Google" - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:04:07 GMT
One damaged data center has supercomputers used for training Yandex’s AI model.
 
A Cray-1 supercomputer replica from 30 "obsolete" Mac Minis - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:51:12 GMT
Stylish upcycling, with a retro flair, at Spain's Museo de Historia de la Computación.
 
NASA issues long-awaited call to industry for private space stations - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:34:09 GMT
"We’ve made it clear that NASA will never give up its presence in low-Earth orbit."
 
What's been driving Hawaii's lava fountains? - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:05:01 GMT
Before the lava fountains started, the ground was expanding by half a meter a day.
 
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Becomes ‘Assisted Driving’ in Europe - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:18:15 GMT
The automaker has been criticized for misleading drivers with the feature’s name. Now it’s renaming it for European regulators.
 
AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:43:50 GMT
Study finds coding efficiency gains get "absorbed" by human review "bottleneck."
 
Book Publishers Are Quietly Using More AI. Staff Are Revolting - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:28:49 GMT
Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech.
 
Outrage grows as CDC reportedly poised to fund "unethical" vaccine trial - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:27:27 GMT
CDC allocated $1.6M for study on alleged harms of hepatitis B vaccine.
 
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023 - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:54:52 GMT
"The current decline may be just the beginning of a new downward cycle."
 
NASA Just Made Nearly 1 TB of Artemis II Data Available to the Public - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The data drop includes photographs, audio, video, and astronauts’ notes that will be used to study the moon and prepare for future human missions.
 
Richard Garriott says he's getting the Ultima rights back from EA in 2027 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:12:00 GMT

Richard Garriott will soon get the Ultima rights back and is already planning what to do with the series afterward. The British-born American game designer, entrepreneur, and space tourist played a major role in establishing the CRPG genre during the home computer era. Now, the man behind the Lord British...

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Sony's VR patents are reportedly going to Meta, which isn't a good sign for PSVR 3 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:04:00 GMT

Records from US and international patent offices reveal that Meta has purchased 419 patents covering head-mounted displays, XR glasses, and VR tracking technologies developed by Sony between 2010 and 2022. The deal suggests an abrupt change of heart at Sony, whose senior VP, Eric Lempel, claimed in 2024 that VR...

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Microsoft is turning Windows Search into an AI agent-like experience - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:18:00 GMT

Microsoft has introduced yet another redesign of Windows Search, just in time for its latest Surface-focused event. The Windows 11 feature is set to become more streamlined and focused, Microsoft said, while gaining a new influx of AI options that aim to turn the "humble" search box into a multipurpose...

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The DOJ Is Weighing Perjury Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:09:08 GMT
The Justice Department is considering a perjury and obstruction-of-justice case against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified against Donald Trump to the January 6 committee.
 
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a Paramount movie after selling 40 million copies - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:28:00 GMT

No director, cast, or release date has been announced. The project will draw on a universe where an implanted chip can carry another person's consciousness – and threaten to erase its host. The producers have not said whether the film will adapt the game's story or introduce different characters in...

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Prime Day is done, but Apple's latest Mac mini M6 is still $780 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:10:00 GMT
Amazon's latest Prime Day deals are over, but Apple's latest Mac mini is still available for $780, down from its $900 launch price. The M6 desktop has earned strong reviews for its performance and compact design, though its higher starting price drew criticism.
 
I’m Still Convinced the iPod Was the Perfect Gadget - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Apple’s original music player got many things right. Chief among them: It didn’t connect to the internet.
 
The OnePlus 16 has the best display in the industry, but US residents won't be able to buy it - PhoneArena - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:18:13 GMT
  1. The OnePlus 16 has the best display in the industry, but US residents won't be able to buy it PhoneArena
  2. The OnePlus 16 is the company’s most interesting phone in years The Verge
  3. OnePlus 16 arrives with SD 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 200MP camera and 9,000 mAh battery - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. OnePlus Ace 7 to feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, per recent leaks Sportskeeda Tech
  5. OnePlus 16R spec leak suggests it could fix one of 15R's biggest flaws Android Authority
 
From gaming graphics to AI dominance: Nvidia's Jensen Huang receives America's highest science honor - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:14:00 GMT

AMD CEO Lisa Su, Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Elon Musk also received the National Medal of Science at the event. Dell founder Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, a separate federal honor.

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Microsoft and Adobe hit with green-card suspensions as Vance accuses tech firms of sidelining American workers - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:38:00 GMT

The suspension targets the Permanent Labor Certification program, better known as PERM. Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Capgemini are also affected. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling said officials would stop accepting new applications and processing pending ones from the companies.

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Apple's touchscreen MacBook could arrive later this month - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:49:00 GMT

Sources have told Bloomberg's Mark Gurman that Apple is planning an event near the end of October to mark what would be its fourth hardware launch of the fall. The star would be the long-rumored touchscreen-equipped MacBook, but other devices are also expected to appear.

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School district makes dramatic U-turn on AI, banning it across all grades weeks after Google Gemini rollout - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Frederick County became the latest school district to ban AI use in the classroom this week, voting 6-1 to restrict the technology from pre-K through 12th grade.

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Former CIA chief says AI could begin directing battlefield weapons by 2030 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

"Just four years from now, we will have autonomous systems, and I think we will have the beginning of autonomous systems of autonomous systems; we will have AI agents, so you'll have agentic AI staff officers," Petraeus told investor Finn Murphy on the Forecast2050 podcast.

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Dunking on Dating App Profiles Is Content Gold. People Are Getting Sick of It - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Relationship coaches, TikTokers, and disgruntled singles alike frequently shame bad profiles, as more apps experiment with blocking screenshots.
 
The Best Mac Desktop to Buy (2026): Mac Mini, Mac Studio, or iMac? - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Apple’s Mac desktops have become some of the most sought-after computers this year, driven by surging interest in agentic AI. Here’s which model to buy depending on your use case.
 
Best Battery-Powered Leaf Blowers (2026): Tested for Power, Battery Life, and Noise - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:10:00 GMT
It’s finally time to ditch the gas canister—I tested these cordless leaf blowers on gravel, wood chips, and even a 5-pound concrete paver.
 
Even ‘Law & Order’ Is Terrified of AI - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In its 26th season premiere, the procedural legal drama paints a damning picture of power-mad AI CEOs.
 
A New Mexico Community Was a Place to Build a Life. Then a Hypersonic Missile Factory Showed Up - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Castelion—a next-generation defense tech company—is building a facility in Rio Rancho Estates that documents show could pose a major fire and chemical hazard to neighboring communities.
 
America’s Hybrid Hype Has Hit the Used Market - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Demand is so high that some used cars are selling for more than new ones.
 
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in October 2026.
 
We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order of $49, 50% off pet food, and more October 2026 discounts.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
 
Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for October 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.
 
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
 
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in October 2026.
 
Apple Home Event Rumor Roundup: Everything We Expect to See Tomorrow - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:15:13 GMT
Reports say Apple will be announcing a new home display with Siri AI — and possibly much, much more.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Supporting systems of success - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In the MIT class 6.C31 (Hack Yourself) students apply computer science strategies to personal growth goals.
 
No More Missed Zygarde Cells! 5 Big Quality of Life Changes Are Coming to Pokémon GO - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:57:33 GMT
  1. No More Missed Zygarde Cells! 5 Big Quality of Life Changes Are Coming to Pokémon GO Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Recent Pokémon GO Gameplay and Quality-of-Life Updates Detailed GoNintendo
  3. Pokemon GO update adds a warning before transferring maxed-out Pokemon Shacknews
  4. Pokemon GO Update Will Protect Your Best Pokemon OpenCritic
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT News - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
  1. Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 MIT News
  2. Margaret Hamilton, pioneering computer scientist whose software code helped to send man to the moon The Telegraph
  3. Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90 BBC
  4. Her Software Helped Apollo II Land on the Moon in 1969 Magzter
  5. Margaret Hamilton (1936–2026): The Weight of Getting It Right | by Adnan Masood, PhD. | Oct, 2026 Medium
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Discovering the value of humanistic inquiry - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:10:00 GMT
Students in MIT’s Concourse program delve deeply into the human condition, debate challenging questions, and learn to develop judgment about issues that can’t be quantified.
 
Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
MIT researchers built a cloud-based platform to help Massachusetts coastal towns and the state manage shellfishing closures, giving thousands of permit holders a clearer view of where they can fish.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Gas Stoves Create Indoor Air Pollution Risk in Commercial Kitchens, Study Finds - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:47:26 GMT
The study also makes a case for gaps in kitchen worker protection.
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Our Moon Is Becoming ‘Earth’s Junk Drawer,’ Former NASA Attorney Warns - CNET Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:41:24 GMT
With no central authority regulating lunar payloads, private ventures are turning the moon’s surface into a commercial wild west.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
Computational tools for society’s most complex challenges - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Associate Professor Cathy Wu uses reinforcement learning to help map out improvements to transportation and other multifaceted systems.
 
Documenting the tech worker movement - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Writing as a participant and researcher, PhD student JS Tan SM ’22 has co-authored a new book about the rise of tech worker protests and the employer backlash that followed.
 
The next generation’s guide to the new space economy - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMT
An industry report published by students in an MIT aerospace entrepreneurship class lays out guidance for aspiring space leaders and investors.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
New tool lets users repair AI-generated 3D models, then fabricate them just the way they want - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
“InstructMesh” can generate designs for everyday objects that are easy to edit and fabricate for both experts and newcomers to 3D modeling.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT
With $2.1 million funding from Google.org, the open-source Public Transit Intelligence Hub will unify public transit monitoring, operations, and passenger communication.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
Climate Action Learning Lab bridges research and policy for effective climate solutions - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
J-PAL North America’s Learning Lab supported a second cohort of U.S. government and nonprofit organizations in building and using rigorous evidence to advance effective decarbonization and adaptation strategies.
 
Meta’s Muse AI Is Building a Dossier on You. Here’s What’s Actually in It - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:35:31 GMT
No cute, fuzzy mascot is worth all the security risks.
 
The Best Things to See in the October Night Sky Right Now - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Skygazers can spot some spectacular sights, including one last good view of the Milky Way.
 
This Cheap Roller Is a Must for Dog and Cat Owners Battling Pet Hair - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Keeping pet hair at bay is a full-time job. This oversized lint roller can help.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
MIT students gain a humanist lens on technical innovation in Tulsa, Oklahoma - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The PKG Center for Social Impact expands Code.Tulsa experiential learning program.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
MIT 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.
 
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).
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Measure by measure, studying society accurately - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
When Are the iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2 and iPhone 18E Coming Out? - CNET Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro is out and iPhone Duo is on the way, but what about the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18E and iPhone Air 2? Here’s what the rumors say.
 
File a Claim Now in the $7.85M PlayStation Antitrust Settlement Before the Deadline - CNET Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:56 GMT
The payment will go straight to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing next week.