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SK hynix will build a US fab for Solidigm, but scraps IPO plans - TechSpot Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:35:00 GMT

A new facility would support Solidigm's high-capacity enterprise SSD business. Its existing manufacturing capacity barely covers projected requirements, making additional production a priority for parent company SK hynix.

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The UK is investing $134 million into an AI Biosecurity Lab - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:11:53 GMT
The UK has established the AI Biosecurity Lab, which will help it detect biological threats and develop vaccines with AI.
 
Your smart TV's Wi-Fi is probably faster than its Ethernet, but speed isn't everything - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
You might have never thought to use Ethernet with your TV, but it's not speed that's worth connecting for.
 
An interview with Ciena CEO Gary Smith, a veteran of the 2001 telecoms crash, on AI demand outpacing supply for Ciena's optical networking chips, and more (Steven Rosenbush/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:40:01 GMT

Steven Rosenbush / Wall Street Journal:
An interview with Ciena CEO Gary Smith, a veteran of the 2001 telecoms crash, on AI demand outpacing supply for Ciena's optical networking chips, and more — Ciena CEO Gary Smith is ‘suitably paranoid,’ but optimistic — The historic telecommunications crash of 2001 is burned indelibly …

 
What is Theater Mode on your Apple Watch and when should you use it? - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT
There are various ways to silence your Apple Watch when you need to lock in. Theater Mode doesn't quite go as far as Do Not Disturb, but it's still very useful.
 
Here's how to test a CR2032 battery to see if it's good - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
CR2032 batteries are found in a lot of gadgets around your home. They're easy to test when they run low, especially if you have the appropriate devices.
 
What the canceled Mass Effect would have been: a sci-fi spy thriller built around player choice - TechSpot Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:37:00 GMT

A Redditor shared a trailer for the next Mass Effect game, revealed to be called Mass Effect: Universe, shortly after EA canceled the game and closed BioWare. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier and IGN later confirmed the trailer's authenticity, and others involved with BioWare have added some context.

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Block unveils Dessa, a "true speech-to-speech" AI model trained on "nothing but human conversation" that it says runs locally on a MacBook Pro M4 Max or newer (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:30:01 GMT

Jay Peters / The Verge:
Block unveils Dessa, a “true speech-to-speech” AI model trained on “nothing but human conversation” that it says runs locally on a MacBook Pro M4 Max or newer — You have got to listen to these conversations with Block's new Dessa AI model.
 
Why your Ring camera is still useful without a subscription - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Modern smart home cameras and security systems put a lot of features behind a subscription. Here are a few reasons why you don't always need to pay.
 
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Rockets To Its Second-Highest Playercount Since Launch - Forbes - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:17:31 GMT
  1. ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Rockets To Its Second-Highest Playercount Since Launch Forbes
  2. Cyberpunk 2077's Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) is out now! cyberpunk.net
  3. From the Anime to the Game — Free Update Brings Edgerunners 2 Content and More to Cyberpunk 2077! XBOX Wire
  4. Cyberpunk 2077 Joins Xbox Play Anywhere as Update 2.5 Goes Live TechPowerUp
  5. Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 Update Secretly Added The Witcher 3 Sword and Cosmetics IGN
 
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event - The Verge - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:15:00 GMT
  1. What to expect from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event The Verge
  2. Four advantages MacBook Pro redesign will have over current model 9to5Mac
  3. Apple's 'Pro and Tell' MacBook event is almost here: Everything we expect Mashable
  4. Top Stories: Apple 'Pro and Tell' Debut, iPhone Duo Launch, and More MacRumors
  5. Apple’s next iPad mini could lose the speaker grilles — and finally gain water resistance Yanko Design
 
Making for Others - Hack a Day Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:23 GMT
One of the nicest things about the Hackaday community, and the open-source hardware community at large, is the incredible generosity of one hacker to another. But it’s not purely altruism …read more
 
The MacBook Neo uses an iPhone chip, and it's just good enough - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The MacBook Neo had to make some compromises to meet its price point. And as long as you're aware of them, it offers a solid value.
 
How to get better iPhone battery life without closing any apps - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
Apple has added a host of battery-management features to the iPhone over the years.
 
Ukraine says Starshield was working normally again on Saturday morning; US officials said Trump asked Elon Musk to restore the service (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:35:02 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Ukraine says Starshield was working normally again on Saturday morning; US officials said Trump asked Elon Musk to restore the service — Speed restrictions imposed by Elon Musk's SpaceX have hampered Ukraine's drone forces since Oct. 14 — KYIV—Ukraine's military Starlink system …

 
Anthropic’s AI Hid a Secret Message in the Stars. OpenAI’s Bot Found It. - Gizmodo - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:31:26 GMT
Anthropic’s AI Hid a Secret Message in the Stars. OpenAI’s Bot Found It. Gizmodo
 
The beneficial purpose of 'IQ' on your Anker chargers - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Anker's PowerIQ technology helps identify and charge your devices more efficiently.
 
"Dark GPUs" at Amazon show the limits of the AI buildout: chips are easy to buy, power is not - TechSpot Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:12:00 GMT

Amazon is allegedly taking in billions of dollars' worth of Nvidia racks every month, even though some sites aren't ready for them and there is no electricity to feed the AI accelerators just yet. According to internal emails seen by Business Insider, Amazon is willing to tie up billions in...

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Which services can you safely disable to improve PC gaming? - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
A lot of what Windows does out of the box isn't essential, and can waste your computer's power when you're trying to game.
 
Xbox's brand-new COO is already gone, three months after the job was created - Eurogamer.net - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:57:17 GMT
  1. Xbox's brand-new COO is already gone, three months after the job was created Eurogamer.net
  2. Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months The Verge
  3. Xbox's First-Ever COO Is Already Leaving After A Few Months Polygon.com
  4. 'We'll Share More as Plans are Finalized' — Xbox's First-Ever Chief Operating Officer Leaves Role Just Three Months After It Was Created as Company's Massive Restructuring Continues IGN
  5. Xbox COO Helen Chiang Leaves Microsoft After 21 Years iXBT.games
 
How to improve your PC's airflow for better cooling - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT
Here's how to think about your PC's fans.
 
PowerToys adds smarter mouse controls and more Windows customization - TechSpot Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:43:00 GMT
Microsoft's latest PowerToys update introduces Mouse Button Lock, which lets you drag and select without holding down a button, and CursorHide, which automatically hides the pointer while typing. The release also adds a quick-access shelf to Command Palette, more keyboard remapping options, and offline voice dictation for ZoomIt screenshots.
 
How long is too long for an HDMI cable? - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT
An HDMI cable doesn't have an exact usable length, but shorter is always better for more complex uses.
 
'Father of the PlayStation' Ken Kutaragi sides with Sony on the physical discs debate - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
The debate about Sony's plan to stop making physical PS5 discs has raged since this summer.
 
Apple Store Pickup System for iPhone Duo Just Went Live Again in U.S. and Canada - MacRumors - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:12:00 GMT
  1. Apple Store Pickup System for iPhone Duo Just Went Live Again in U.S. and Canada MacRumors
  2. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Arrives in Stores: Smartphone Review The New York Times
  3. Apple’s Most Exciting Phone in Years Has Growing Pains Bloomberg.com
  4. The iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive good time The Verge
  5. The iPhone Duo is officially here — get it for no money down at T-Mobile Fox News
 
It’s time to find a new browser - The Verge - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
It’s time to find a new browser The Verge
 
Engadget Review Recap: iPhone Duo, Rivian R2 And More - Engadget - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Engadget Review Recap: iPhone Duo, Rivian R2 And More Engadget
 
Engadget review recap: iPhone Duo, Rivian R2 and more - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
 
The PHP Meltdown Shows How AI Makes Bugs More Exploitable - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Security researchers used AI tools to help uncover years-old vulnerabilities in the PHP web scripting language. Then the AI-assisted attacks began.
 
A 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may reveal physics never seen in nature - ArsTechnica Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:50:28 GMT
A new model suggests Mars may host ice-forming physics never directly observed before.
 
Peak on consoles, hockey roguelites and other new indie games worth checking out - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Steam Next Fest means there are a lot of weird new games in our indie gaming roundup this week.
 
New mRNA Vaccine Reduces Risk of Melanoma Recurrence by Over 40 Percent - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
The vaccine is personalized to a patient’s tumor, and results from the Phase 3 trial are yet another example of the promise of mRNA vaccines in treating cancer.
 
Best Pet Camera of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.
 
Watch VCF Southwest in Retrotastic SGI-Edited Footage - Hack a Day Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:56 GMT
There’s just something about backing way, way off the cutting edge to rediscover the simpler joys of yesteryear. We’ve got a contest about to wrap up along those lines, and …read more
 
I didn't believe this Claude wizardry could actually speed up my Google TV until I tried it - Android Police - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:14 GMT
  1. I didn't believe this Claude wizardry could actually speed up my Google TV until I tried it Android Police
  2. People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again TechCrunch
  3. Someone debloated their Samsung Tizen OS TV by pointing a camera at it for Claude to see XDA
  4. Developers Are Using AI to Strip Ads and Tracking From Smart TVs Yahoo Tech
  5. Please don’t use AI hacks to debloat your TV PCWorld
 
Ice sheet expansion may have started 2,000 years ago, but we canceled that - ArsTechnica Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:09 GMT
The tiny remains of the Laurentide Ice Sheet began getting somewhat less tiny.
 
9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Apple’s first folding phone is inspiring indie developers to create fun, quirky apps that take advantage of the screen and the hinge. Here are a few to try as you explore the Duo.
 
Inside Meta's law enforcement outreach team, which uses AI and human reviewers to analyze social media posts, aiming to prevent threats like school shootings (Rachel Monroe/New Yorker) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:35:01 GMT

Rachel Monroe / New Yorker:
Inside Meta's law enforcement outreach team, which uses AI and human reviewers to analyze social media posts, aiming to prevent threats like school shootings — Algorithmic social media, which has helped create the conditions for the spread of such violence, is reckoning with how it can be part of the solution.
 
My Favorite Sofa Is Discounted for Joybird’s Semiannual Sale - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Joybird Eliot Sleeper, plus hundreds of other options, are up to 40 percent off during the brand’s Semiannual sale.
 
The iPhone Duo's screen is cracking in the same weird L-shape for multiple owners - TechSpot Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:26:00 GMT

The iPhone Duo subreddit alone already has multiple threads from users complaining about, and sharing pictures of, cracked screens. Some report that Apple has been generous with replacements for the $2,000 phone so far, but it remains to be seen how the company's policy will evolve as it works through...

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Meta is delaying its controversial new business terms amid scraping concerns - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:18:15 GMT
Meta drew flak for an upcoming change to its business terms that would allow it to scrape business accounts' content for AI training.
 
12 Absolutely Banging Proper Watches Under $400 - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
WIRED and its panel of watch experts hunted for real mechanical timepieces at rock-bottom prices and found a wealth of options. Here are our favorites.
 
'Super Mario' Creator Breaks Down The Problem With AI Perfectly - Polygon.com - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:13:19 GMT
  1. 'Super Mario' Creator Breaks Down The Problem With AI Perfectly Polygon.com
  2. Shigeru Miyamoto explains why AI won’t make human creativity obsolete Video Games Chronicle
  3. Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Japan's Order of Culture award GamesIndustry.biz
  4. 'There Will Always Be a Role Left for Us to Play' - In an AI-Filled World, Miyamoto Thinks the Human Touch Will Always Be Vital Time Extension
  5. Miyamoto says that as Nintendo's employee count grows, it becomes harder to instill "the spirit of originality" GoNintendo
 
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
I’ve tested laptops for more than a decade, and here’s my advice for finding the right laptop for you.
 
The Qubitunes Soundstage Toy Is a Great Gift for Kids - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
This screen-free soundstage starter kit opens a world of audio fun for kids aged 3 years and up.
 
Ray-Ban Meta Audio Review: The Best Smart Glasses - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
No cameras? No problem. Ditching the surveillance baggage makes Meta’s audio-only frames surprisingly easy to live with.
 
Garmin Vivoactive 5 and Forerunner 165 Are up to 30 Percent Off (2026) - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:06:00 GMT
I’ve tested almost every Garmin watch—these entry-level favorites are steeply discounted right now.
 
America, You Can’t Get This Powerhouse Phone. It’s a Shame - CNET Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:02:00 GMT
Oppo’s ambitious plans for the Find X10 Pro and its future high-end phones are America’s loss but Europe’s gain.
 
Inside the Supermassive Debate Over the James Webb Telescope’s ‘Little Red Dots’ - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The Webb telescope sees tiny red dots everywhere. Astronomers can’t agree on what they are, but some believe they may be enormous stars with black holes inside.
 
The best iPhone Duo apps and games — turn your phone into a toaster, Mac computer, or Nintendo DS console - PhoneArena - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:29:02 GMT
  1. The best iPhone Duo apps and games — turn your phone into a toaster, Mac computer, or Nintendo DS console PhoneArena
  2. 9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo WIRED
  3. Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo Apple
  4. 7 iPhone Duo Apps That Take Full Advantage of the New Foldable Phone CNET
  5. iA Writer and iA Presenter Are Updated for iPhone Duo Thurrott.com
 
A Walkie Talkie Interface For Claude - Hack a Day Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:00:14 GMT
[Bookmari] had a problem — working as a delivery driver, they wanted to work on various projects with Claude Code while out and about. Unfortunately, it simply wasn’t practical to …read more
 
A look at OpenAI's Project Daybreak, which lets vetted partners use its top hacking models to find and fix vulnerabilities and helped uncover PHP2Shell RCE bugs (Thomas Brewster/Forbes) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:35:01 GMT

Thomas Brewster / Forbes:
A look at OpenAI's Project Daybreak, which lets vetted partners use its top hacking models to find and fix vulnerabilities and helped uncover PHP2Shell RCE bugs — This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. — Using the latest GPT model, cyber researchers …

 
The PHP Foundation, which coordinated fixes for two critical PHP flaws, operates on a shoestring budget with one full-time staff member and 14 contractors (Toby Sterling/Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:45:00 GMT

Toby Sterling / Reuters:
The PHP Foundation, which coordinated fixes for two critical PHP flaws, operates on a shoestring budget with one full-time staff member and 14 contractors — The discovery of two serious flaws in PHP this week set off a global scramble to keep websites safe from hackers …

 
Using an Unmodded GBA as a Music Synth - Hack a Day Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:56 GMT
The style and sound of older video games is unique enough that they’re still copied in relatively modern games like Undertale, Celeste, or Shovel Knight. There’s also a vibrant chiptune community making music …read more
 
Google updates its privacy policy to clarify it could use data shared via Personal Intelligence from connected apps, including Gmail and Photos, to target ads (Shimul Sood/Android Authority) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:45:01 GMT

Shimul Sood / Android Authority:
Google updates its privacy policy to clarify it could use data shared via Personal Intelligence from connected apps, including Gmail and Photos, to target ads — Your inbox has secrets, and Google's ads might want in. — • … TL;DR — Google updated its privacy policy …

 
Andy Jassy says AWS capacity for 2027 is "largely sold out" and a "good chunk" of 2028 capacity is also sold, though AWS reserves some capacity for on-demand (Catherine Perloff/The Information) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:55:01 GMT

Catherine Perloff / The Information:
Andy Jassy says AWS capacity for 2027 is “largely sold out” and a “good chunk” of 2028 capacity is also sold, though AWS reserves some capacity for on-demand — Amazon Web Services capacity is mostly booked up through at least next year, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy …

 
Xbox announces 7 new games coming to Game Pass - Notebookcheck - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:54:00 GMT
  1. Xbox announces 7 new games coming to Game Pass Notebookcheck
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, and More XBOX Wire
  3. These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 21 - November 3) Pure Xbox
  4. Xbox Game Pass November 2026: Every Game Confirmed So Far Fenix Bazaar
  5. Xbox Game Pass September 2026: Every Wave 1 and Wave 2 Title, Ranked by What's Actually Worth Your Time GameWatcher
 
RepRapMicron Uses Fibre Optics To Print Tiny Benchy in Resin - Hack a Day Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:00:14 GMT
The RepRapMicron (also µRepRap) is pretty much the microscopic take on what RepRap did for more macroscale manufacturing, with the most recent innovation being a UV print head, called the …read more
 
The UK plans to invest £100M to create the AI Biosecurity Lab to boost defenses against biological threats, supported by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind (Liv McMahon/BBC) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:20:01 GMT

Liv McMahon / BBC:
The UK plans to invest £100M to create the AI Biosecurity Lab to boost defenses against biological threats, supported by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind — The UK says it will establish a national AI Biosecurity Lab (AIBL) to help strengthen its defences against emerging biological threats.
 
OpenAI says it built an "offline world" from cached web content to train isolated frontier models to browse, search for information, and use web apps (OpenAI) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:30:01 GMT

OpenAI:
OpenAI says it built an “offline world” from cached web content to train isolated frontier models to browse, search for information, and use web apps — In order to work with software, AI models need computing environments: digital workspaces where they can write and run code …

 
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Review: A Dolphin Dive in the Right Direction - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:51:52 GMT
The final Modern Warfare is a fitting swansong that rights the wrongs of previous outings.
 
Apple exploring fix for Safari’s cramped layout on the iPhone Duo’s outer display - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:50:00 GMT
  1. Apple exploring fix for Safari’s cramped layout on the iPhone Duo’s outer display 9to5Mac
  2. Apple is exploring ways to make Safari websites less cramped on its foldable iPhone Digital Trends
  3. Apple Is Working on a Fix for Safari’s Crowded Interface on the Foldable iPhone Duo Gizchina.com
 
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 ESRB Rating Summary Published - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT
  1. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 ESRB Rating Summary Published Nintendo Life
  2. Best The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time deal: Save $10 on Nintendo Switch preorders Mashable
  3. Nintendo Pays Homage to Original 1998 Commercial for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in New Remake Trailer IGN
  4. Iconic The Legend of Zelda Game Remake Reveals New Boss Challenges & Free Camera, Watch Trailer Yahoo Tech
  5. Ocarina of Time Switch 2: $59.88 Walmart Price [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Apple’s official DIY repair guides for the iPhone Duo now available - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:12:00 GMT
  1. Apple’s official DIY repair guides for the iPhone Duo now available 9to5Mac
  2. Crackgate? iPhone Duo Owners Report Screens Breaking Along the Hinge MacRumors
  3. Apple's new $2K iPhone Duo wows critics with foldable screen — but some users are already complaining of cracked devices New York Post
  4. JerryRigEverything wrecks an iPhone Duo with a handful of dust. The Verge
  5. The iPhone Duo Is Now in Our Custom-Made Foldable Phone Test Machine. Will It Beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8? CNET
 
Utopai, an AI film studio that says it has more than 20 projects in the works, raised $60M at a $1B valuation (Rocket Drew/The Information) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:10:05 GMT

Rocket Drew / The Information:
Utopai, an AI film studio that says it has more than 20 projects in the works, raised $60M at a $1B valuation — While much of the AI industry has fixated on new personal AI assistants from Meta and OpenAI, video AI is enjoying a quiet renaissance. Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg …

 
Automatic Coil Winder Takes the Tedium out of Actuators - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:07 GMT
A black 3D printed machine sits on a workbench. A coil of copper wire is suspended from one side of it, and a screen on the front of it reads
Anyone who’s ever built their own motors knows how tedious winding the coils soon becomes; in [Larry]’s case, the issue was even worse. He’s building his own flip-dot matrix display, …read more
 
NASA updates lander plans for Moon landings, finally solves long-festering Orion issue - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:48:25 GMT
"We have the mandate, we have the resources, and the support from our stakeholders."
 
Apple’s iPod Turns 25: The Song Catalog That Rode Wit You - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:37:05 GMT
An Apple Music easter egg will let you experience the sound and the scroll of the click wheel.
 
OpenAI says it's cutting off internet access for frontier model training - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:37:02 GMT
OpenAI says it will no longer allow frontier models to access the internet during training in an effort to put in new safety measures after a series of incidents.
 
Indie Game Dev Cancels Vibe-Coded Zombie Shooter After San Francisco Officials Condemn 'Dehumanizing' Game - IGN - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:27:11 GMT
  1. Indie Game Dev Cancels Vibe-Coded Zombie Shooter After San Francisco Officials Condemn 'Dehumanizing' Game IGN
  2. Letters: Keep AI video game that depicts S.F.’s Tenderloin to remind city leaders of their failures San Francisco Chronicle
  3. San Francisco techie shuts down video game that had players killing 'homeless people'; says: Made a personal donation to … The Times of India
 
Memo: Helen Chiang, Xbox's first COO, is leaving Microsoft on October 23, just months after the role was created; she spent 21 years at the company (Tom Warren/The Verge) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:55:01 GMT

Tom Warren / The Verge:
Memo: Helen Chiang, Xbox's first COO, is leaving Microsoft on October 23, just months after the role was created; she spent 21 years at the company — Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft after 21 years. … Xbox is losing its first chief operating officer (COO) after creating the new role just a few months ago.
 
Deal: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is $300 cheaper than the iPhone Duo - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:54:02 GMT
  1. Deal: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is $300 cheaper than the iPhone Duo - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales Ars Technica
  3. The iPhone Duo could be boosting Samsung Galaxy foldable sales Mashable
  4. iPhone Duo Size Comparison vs. 2026’s Best Android Foldables Gizmodo
  5. Samsung Continues to See Record Sales for Galaxy Z8 Series in Europe, with Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra Up Almost 50% Samsung Global Newsroom
 
YouTube Is Letting Us Vibe Our Video Feeds, and I’m Liking It - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:53:15 GMT
The mobile app is giving users more control of the videos they get.
 
The iPhone Duo Is Now in Our Custom-Made Foldable Phone Test Machine. Will It Beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8? - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:35 GMT
We’ll fold Apple’s iPhone Duo 900 times an hour to see how its hinge holds up.
 
The best place to save your credit cards - The Washington Post - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT
The best place to save your credit cards The Washington Post
 
Mave, which is developing an AI-driven tool to automate security investigations, raised a $28M Series A led by Red Dot, bringing its total funding to $34M (Meir Orbach/CTech) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:15:02 GMT

Meir Orbach / CTech:
Mave, which is developing an AI-driven tool to automate security investigations, raised a $28M Series A led by Red Dot, bringing its total funding to $34M — The funding, led by Red Dot Capital Partners, brings Mave's total funding to $34 million. The company is developing AI …

 
'We Have to Do Something' — Mass Effect Fans Call for EA Boycott as Petition to Save BioWare's Canceled Game Garners More than 75,000 Signatures - IGN - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:03:57 GMT
  1. 'We Have to Do Something' — Mass Effect Fans Call for EA Boycott as Petition to Save BioWare's Canceled Game Garners More than 75,000 Signatures IGN
  2. Electronic Arts to Shed 400 Jobs, Shut Down BioWare to Cut Costs Bloomberg.com
  3. New ‘Mass Effect 5’ Details Emerge After Cancellation, And It Sounds Great Forbes
  4. Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we’re all missing Ars Technica
  5. Amazon’s Mass Effect TV Series Is Reportedly Still In Production Despite BioWare Closure Game Informer
 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
Google Health Update to 5.11 Brings Several Huge Upgrades - Droid Life - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:33:33 GMT
  1. Google Health Update to 5.11 Brings Several Huge Upgrades Droid Life
  2. Google Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more 9to5Google
  3. Google Health 5.11 brings automatic tracking for 100+ workouts Android Police
  4. Fitbit Air now looks like a luxury wearable Tech Advisor
  5. Fitbit Air Review: Screenless companion for easy health monitoring The Hindu
 
Please Don’t Let an AI Bot Log Into Your Bank Account - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:30:21 GMT
Banks are warning against giving too much access to AI agents.
 
Hegseth warns prediction market bets warp military judgment, endanger troops - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:28:43 GMT
Pentagon memo: Insider trading gives US enemies key intel on military operations.
 
Sources: Instacart, currently valued at $12B, is in talks to sell itself and held preliminary conversations with DoorDash and Uber; CART jumps 9%+ (The Information) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:25:03 GMT

The Information:
Sources: Instacart, currently valued at $12B, is in talks to sell itself and held preliminary conversations with DoorDash and Uber; CART jumps 9%+ — Instacart is in talks to sell itself in a transaction that would cap the grocery delivery app's 14-year run as a standalone company.
 
OpenAI plans to restrict internet access for its frontier models during training until adequate alignment, monitoring, and security safeguards are established (Rachel Metz/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Rachel Metz / Bloomberg:
OpenAI plans to restrict internet access for its frontier models during training until adequate alignment, monitoring, and security safeguards are established — OpenAI has begun cutting off internet access for its most capable artificial intelligence models during the training process …

 
Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:19:55 GMT
Turning on Personal Intelligence gives the company more data for ad targeting.
 
Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:19:55 GMT
  1. Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising Ars Technica
  2. Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads The Verge
  3. Google makes a privacy policy exception to use your Gmail and Photos data for ads Android Authority
  4. Google will target ads based on Gmail, Photos data if Personal Intelligence is enabled 9to5Google
  5. Google’s promise to keep Gmail out of your ads now has an AI exception Martin Cid Magazine
 
Micron's 2027 roadmap: DDR6 with 2x DDR5 bandwidth, 1TB RDIMMs, and 400+ layer NAND - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:12:00 GMT

Micron has detailed its 1δ (1-Delta) node as the follow-up to 1γ (1-Gamma). The new node, which features angstrom-level process control and HKMG CMOS structure, will reportedly deliver roughly 25% higher bit density than its predecessor when manufacturing advanced DRAM products.

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Fewer customers are choosing AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon as rivals gain traction - PhoneArena - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:08:41 GMT
Fewer customers are choosing AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon as rivals gain traction PhoneArena
 
A ‘Fallout’ Competition Series Is Coming to Prime Video - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:05:58 GMT
Get your Pip-Boy ready, Vault Dweller! Fallout Shelter: The Experiment is coming soon.
 
Reconstructing the Ancient Chinese Storm of Crows Weapon - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:09 GMT
The Chinese had been using large crossbows – akin to Greek and Roman ballistae – for warfare for many of the same reasons that European armies loved them. Their single, …read more
 
7 iPhone Duo Apps That Take Full Advantage of the New Foldable Phone - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:38:53 GMT
Apple’s iPhone Duo brings iOS to a bigger tablet-like display, and these creative apps are already optimized to make the most of it.
 
Reinforcing the value of human understanding at MIT - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 GMT
During the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Symposium, President Sally Kornbluth said “MIT has never needed your particular insight and guidance more than we do now.”
 
Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:33:58 GMT
Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.
 
Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:20:27 GMT
If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it.
 
Capcom and Square Enix Suffer Online Attacks As Hackers Access Player Data - Kotaku - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:54 GMT
  1. Capcom and Square Enix Suffer Online Attacks As Hackers Access Player Data Kotaku
  2. Capcom Suffers a Breach Affecting 11.7 Million Accounts PCMag
  3. Capcom affected by data breach, over 11.7m Capcom ID accounts compromised GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Resident Evil maker says games run as usual, but millions of records breached Cybernews
  5. Capcom Breach: 11.77M CAPCOM IDs Exposed, Act Now [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Ahead of GTA 6, PlayStation 5 Sales Were Up 22%, Likely Due To Wolverine - IGN - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:43:18 GMT
  1. Ahead of GTA 6, PlayStation 5 Sales Were Up 22%, Likely Due To Wolverine IGN
  2. PlayStation Store: September 2026’s top downloads PlayStation.Blog
  3. Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2 GamesIndustry.biz
  4. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Fuels 22% Jump in Sony PlayStation 5 Sales Bloomberg
  5. Xbox's Hardware Problem: September Sales Drop To New Low Amid Sony’s Market Dominance GameSpot
 
Vibe-coded emulator adds color to Virtual Boy's red monochrome games - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:36:00 GMT

Despite selling just 770,000 units worldwide, Nintendo's Virtual Boy still has a small but dedicated fan base experimenting with new ways to use the console. The stereoscopic system failed to achieve commercial success and could display games only in monochrome red hues. Now, a new emulator called VBoy Color aims...

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Google Messages is working to finally clean up its messy settings menu - Android Authority - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:32:00 GMT
  1. Google Messages is working to finally clean up its messy settings menu Android Authority
  2. Google Messages update leaves the app looking cleaner PhoneArena
  3. Google's latest RCS change is about to make Messages a lot worse; I hate it Android Police
  4. Google Messages Is Preparing to Drop Its Per-Contact SMS Switch SammyGuru
  5. Google Messages is finally fixing its messy settings menu Sammy Fans
 
Cheap Android phones found with malware already installed - Fox News - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. Cheap Android phones found with malware already installed Fox News
  2. Hackers Turn Low-Cost Android Phones Into Hidden Proxy Botnets Through Preinstalled Malware GBHackers News
  3. Bought a Cheap Android Phone? New Malware Discovery Raises Questions About Your Personal Data savingadvice
 
Revival Rugs Birthday Sale: 20 Percent Off Sitewide Through Sunday - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:27:32 GMT
The brand’s lovely selection of hand-knotted and handwoven wool rugs at reasonable prices make it a WIRED-staff favorite.
 
Gunter Stein, control systems and theory expert, dies at 84 - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Longtime EECS adjunct professor and LIDS researcher was known for an influential essay on the need for engineers to “respect the unstable.”
 
Windows 11 is getting a faster, less cluttered File Explorer context menu in Insider builds - Windows Central - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:04:48 GMT
  1. Windows 11 is getting a faster, less cluttered File Explorer context menu in Insider builds Windows Central
  2. Microsoft Brings Its Customizable File Explorer Context Menu to Windows 11 Beta Insiders TechPowerUp
  3. Microsoft confirms missing Recall and faster Settings with new Windows 11 Insider builds Neowin
  4. Windows 11’s Xbox mode needed a keyboard just to get back to the desktop, now Microsoft is fixing it Windows Latest
  5. Windows 11 Is 20% Faster, Needs Less RAM Now, Microsoft Claims HWCooling.net
 
Kindle Unlimited Vs. Kindle+: What's New With Amazon's Rebranded E-Book Subscription? - SlashGear - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:46:18 GMT
  1. Kindle Unlimited Vs. Kindle+: What's New With Amazon's Rebranded E-Book Subscription? SlashGear
  2. Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and the 2 big changes include AI audiobooks ZDNET
  3. Amazon Rebrands Kindle Unlimited To Kindle+ Engadget
  4. Amazon renames Kindle Unlimited to Kindle Plus and expands access to audiobooks The Verge
  5. How to cancel your Kindle+ subscription Mashable
 
Crows can evaluate visual info twice as fast as mammals - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:32:58 GMT
Birds' compact nervous system seems to help them handle tasks very quickly.
 
Intel gets waiver after worries fuzzy US ban on foreign-made robots may hit fabs - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:18:31 GMT
Company says foreign-made robotic vehicles are crucial to US chip production.
 
iPhone Duo accessories: Here are five top picks for Apple’s foldable - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:16:00 GMT
iPhone Duo accessories: Here are five top picks for Apple’s foldable 9to5Mac
 
Arkane Devs Say Blade Is Nearly Finished But If It Can't Find A Buyer Soon, The Studio Will Close - Kotaku - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:15:30 GMT
  1. Arkane Devs Say Blade Is Nearly Finished But If It Can't Find A Buyer Soon, The Studio Will Close Kotaku
  2. Report: Arkane Studios has until November 13 to find a buyer [Update] Gematsu
  3. Beloved Game Studio’s Fate Looks Grim after Xbox Abandons It Polygon.com
  4. Marvel’s Blade Is Reportedly Almost Done, but Microsoft Is Seeking Another Partner as Arkane Lyon Faces November 13 Closure Deadline Wccftech
  5. Xbox Reset Lines Up Arkane Lyon for Closure by Mid-November if No Buyer Is Found TechPowerUp
 
What’s the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2026) - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options. We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.
 
RFK Jr.’s vaccine injury clinic could damage NIH hospital, board warns - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:58:39 GMT
"Trust is slow to build and quick to lose," board chair Jack Leslie said.
 
Jensen Huang says Nvidia's AI chips carry "the lowest" risk of any asset and could serve as collateral for debt - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:58:00 GMT

Speaking with Yahoo Finance's Deirdre Bosa on the sidelines of Nvidia's GTC conference in Berlin, CEO Jensen Huang described the company's AI accelerators as "productive," "fungible," and "durable." He argued that investors and lenders should rethink how they evaluate investments in AI infrastructure.

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Knicks sent employees fake offer of championship rings in phishing test: Report - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:51:59 GMT
Corporate phishing tests are common, but this one was especially cruel.
 
Modern Warfare 4 is earning widespread critical acclaim - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:46:00 GMT
Following early positive reception from Steam players, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now earning strong reviews from critics for its engaging campaign, refined multiplayer, and expanded DMZ mode, with some calling it one of the best entries in the franchise.
 
Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:35:00 GMT
Sound designer lets Half Life-related codename slip at a conference.
 
Poll: Are You Taking Time Off for GTA 6? - Push Square - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:19:24 GMT
  1. Poll: Are You Taking Time Off for GTA 6? Push Square
  2. GTA 6 launch may cost U.S. economy $1 billion in one day Audacy
  3. Gaming Can’t Afford More Games the Size of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ WIRED
  4. Video game’s release could cost US economy $1B in lost productivity in just one day New York Post
  5. GTA 6 launch could drain $1 billion from US economy — this is how NewsNation
 
Scheme alert: iPhone users may be hacked by scrolling past ad or visiting legitimate websites - AL.com - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:14:00 GMT
  1. Scheme alert: iPhone users may be hacked by scrolling past ad or visiting legitimate websites AL.com
  2. Hackers Are Serving Malware To iPhones Via Hundreds Of Infected Websites Forbes
  3. Hackers are turning web browsing into an iPhone trap Axios
  4. Dead Domains, Live Exploits: How Infected Ads and Expired Analytics Tags Deliver Coruna and DarkSword to iPhones iVerify
  5. DarkSword Targets iPhone Crypto Users to Steal Wallet Private Keys KuCoin
 
Elon Musk Just Dumped Another $76 Million Into the Midterms - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:12:49 GMT
The trillionaire has given more than $445 million to Republican political groups this election cycle, as Democrats vow to investigate him.
 
Meta is charging government and nonprofit pages to post links on Facebook - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:09:39 GMT
The new restrictions are a test which is explicitly not supposed to impact these entities.
 
"This was not a Creative Assembly developed game": Total War boss points the finger at external partner for Shogun 2 Complete Edition disaster - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:01:24 GMT
  1. "This was not a Creative Assembly developed game": Total War boss points the finger at external partner for Shogun 2 Complete Edition disaster Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Creative Assembly Finally Addresses The Shogun 2 Remaster Disaster By Pointing Fingers Kotaku
  3. "We are also disappointed": Franchise Vice President apologized for the quality of the Total War: Shogun 2 re-release iXBT.games
  4. Creative Assembly Responds to Shogun 2: Complete Edition Backlash and Investigates AI Concerns TwistedVoxel
  5. Steam players slam Sega's $40 Shogun 2 remaster over bugs, broken visuals, and alleged AI use The Cool Down
 
Cambridge Analytica's fallout is still costing Meta, this time $25 billion in New Mexico - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:01:00 GMT

Santa Fe District Court Judge Francis J. Mathew recently imposed a $25 billion fine on Meta, Facebook's parent company. The ruling follows a jury verdict in September that found the social network had deprived New Mexico residents of their privacy and their right to know how major technology companies use...

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Apple Music has a fun Easter egg for the iPod's 25th anniversary - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:47:03 GMT
Time to dust off the click wheel.
 
Get Kyogre, Groudon, and Giratina Pokémon TCG Promo Cards at Participating Retailers - Pokemon.com - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:26 GMT
  1. Get Kyogre, Groudon, and Giratina Pokémon TCG Promo Cards at Participating Retailers Pokemon.com
  2. Best Pokémon TCG deal: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is under market price on Amazon Mashable
  3. “Delta Reign” Store Promos Revealed, Macy’s Joins the Promotion! PokeBeach
  4. Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Boxes Are Way Under Market Price at Amazon, but There’s a Catch CNET
  5. Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution-Delta Reign: 5 Cards to Look Out For Yahoo
 
AMD releases FSR 4.1 beta drivers for the entire Xbox Ally handheld lineup - Windows Central - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:07 GMT
  1. AMD releases FSR 4.1 beta drivers for the entire Xbox Ally handheld lineup Windows Central
  2. ASUS Rolls Out FSR 4.1 Preview for ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds TechPowerUp
  3. AMD's FSR 4.1 now works on Radeon RX 6000 GPUs, Xbox Series X and S, and Ryzen AI Max, AI 9, and Z2 SoCs — new release brings cutting-edge tech to older hardware with a small performance cost Tom's Hardware
  4. AMD's FSR 4.1 upscaling is coming to Xbox Series X|S GamesIndustry.biz
  5. AMD FSR 4.1.2 Now Runs On Intel Arc XMX Cores, Delivering Better Image Quality Than XeSS Upscaling With Similar Performance Wccftech
 
UK detective investigated for allegedly using Microsoft Copilot to make decisions in criminal cases - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:18:00 GMT

The senior Derbyshire Constabulary officer is facing an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over alleged gross misconduct. According to the BBC, the inquiry began in August, following a voluntary referral from the force on June 23 after an internal review of the detective's AI use.

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Netflix reportedly wanted a $500 million film and TV deal with Xbox – but the counter offer was $800 million - GamesRadar+ - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:10:49 GMT
Netflix reportedly wanted a $500 million film and TV deal with Xbox – but the counter offer was $800 million GamesRadar+See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
How Many Billions Would It Take to Hold Meta Accountable? - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Meta got hit this week with its biggest fine yet, the latest in a mounting pile of court-ordered payments.
 
Proton hosts map of 300,000 Flock devices amid legal threats - CyberInsider - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:58:36 GMT
Proton hosts map of 300,000 Flock devices amid legal threats CyberInsiderSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Designers’ notes: The River of Bones rules - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:55:36 GMT
  1. Designers’ notes: The River of Bones rules Warhammer Community
  2. Sunday Preview – Tomb Kings rise again Warhammer Community
  3. Warhammer art through the years: Tomb Kings of Khemri Warhammer Community
  4. Warhammer Reveals New Tomb Kings Miniatures and Books SuaraGarut.ID
  5. Warhammer: The Old World — The Skeletons of Khemri Rise From their Tombs (Again) Bell of Lost Souls
 
61 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Halloween Sale' (Europe) - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:45:00 GMT
  1. 61 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Halloween Sale' (Europe) Nintendo Life
  2. Screaming Deals: Save on select digital games Nintendo
  3. Nintendo’s Halloween eShop sale has over 2000 games discounted Vooks
  4. Nintendo announces Halloween 2026 sale for Switch 2 and Switch Nintendo Everything
  5. Scare up some big savings with the Screaming Deals sale on Nintendo eShop Nintendo Wire
 
iOS 27.1 is exclusive to iPhone Duo, here’s why - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:28:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27.1 is exclusive to iPhone Duo, here’s why 9to5Mac
  2. Using an Apple Pencil With the iPhone Duo: What to Know MacRumors
  3. iPhone Duo Delays 12-Year-Old Reachability Fix [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  4. 10% of the world's population can't wait for the iPhone Duo to receive this feature PhoneArena
  5. There are features in iPhone Duo that Apple didn't talk about AppleInsider
 
Highly Anticipated PS5 Adventure Game Finally Out on PS Store - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:20:16 GMT
  1. Highly Anticipated PS5 Adventure Game Finally Out on PS Store PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. The Power of PEAK Friendship, Coming to XBOX Today XBOX Wire
  3. Peak developer can explain the game’s console price Game File | Stephen Totilo
  4. PlayStation and Xbox have ruined the PC console port I waited one year for GAMINGbible
  5. Peak: Console Edition launch trailer – co-op climbing game reaches Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
 
New for Necromunda in 2027 - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:29 GMT
  1. New for Necromunda in 2027 Warhammer Community
  2. Games Workshop scraps Necromunda RPG a month after announcing it Wargamer
  3. GW Axes Necromunda RPG, Unveils 2027 Roadmap Bell of Lost Souls
  4. Necromunda Roleplay RPG Cancelled A Month After It Was Announced TechRaptor
 
Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Officially Reveals Redesigned Protagonist - Polygon.com - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:22 GMT
  1. Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Officially Reveals Redesigned Protagonist Polygon.com
  2. Xbox RPG 'Exodus' Alters The Appearance Of Its Lead Character Due To Bad Feedback Pure Xbox
  3. After The BioWare Shutdown, Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Exodus Gets A New Look GameSpot
  4. Authors of "Mass Effect heiress" Exodus reminded that they listen to criticism - showed a refined model of the male protagonist iXBT.games
  5. 'Who Is Here After Watching the Leaked Mass Effect Universe Trailer?' — the Exodus Devs Picked a Hell of a Time to Reveal Their Redesigned Male Protagonist IGN
 
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 26 to 30 - XBOX Wire - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:23 GMT
  1. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 26 to 30 XBOX Wire
  2. 10+ Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including Modern Warfare 4's Full Release (October 23) Pure Xbox
  3. A new wave of 30 new games is coming to Xbox Series and Xbox One consoles next week. GameGPU
  4. Next Week on Xbox: All 50 Games Coming October 26–30 Game News Plus
  5. Modern Warfare 4 and Final Fantasy Resonance Lead 27 New Xbox Games GodisaGeek.com
 
Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg - The Verge - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:58:43 GMT
  1. Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg The Verge
  2. 25 Years of Apple iPod: A Visual History PCMag
  3. Apple Music Has A Fun Easter Egg For The iPod's 25th Anniversary Engadget
  4. In honor of National iPod Day, FOX 8 anchors share their playlists FOX 8 News
  5. Apple’s iPod Turns 25: The Song Catalog That Rode Wit You CNET
 
The reactor meant to showcase nuclear’s comeback keeps hitting problems - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:43:21 GMT
A contractor fell into a reactor cavity and a bundle of fuel rods almost fell over.
 
Rockstar Games Issues New Official Statement on GTA 6's Open World - GameRant - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:32:55 GMT
  1. Rockstar Games Issues New Official Statement on GTA 6's Open World GameRant
  2. Watch the Official Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer – Explore Leonida Before the Game Arrives November 19 XBOX Wire
  3. GTA 6 Standard Edition vs. Ultimate Edition: Which Version Is the Better Deal? PCMag
  4. GTA 6 Trailer Features 'Dacity' Meme Coin—Here's What Traders Think It'll Do Yahoo Finance
  5. Everything We Learned from GTA 6’s Launch Trailer Turtle Beach
 
Three airport workers implicated in $470,000 RTX 5090 heist as one of the stolen cards appears online - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:17:00 GMT

Oderço Distribuidora, a Brazilian importer and distributor of computer hardware, recently revealed that the two pallets of RTX 5090s imported from the US went missing at the São Paulo airport while on the way to the company.

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Greece enacts social media ban for kids under 15 - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:12:47 GMT
Greece has passed a social media ban for kids under 15 after after announcing the measure earlier this year.
 
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Multiplayer Unlocked Early, But Feedback Has Been Brutal So Far - Push Square - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Multiplayer Unlocked Early, But Feedback Has Been Brutal So Far Push Square
  2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review – a thrilling airport novel of a game The Guardian
  3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Review: Silver Bullet Game Informer
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launch Patch Notes Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  5. The ‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Metacritic Review Score Is The Best In 15 Years Forbes
 
The iPhone Duo Hit Stores Friday. Next Came Long Lines, Sellouts and Resellers - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:33:45 GMT
Crowds camped outside of stores before Apple’s first folding phone became available.
 
Bose acquires Skullcandy in surprise deal, looks to attract younger buyers - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:22:00 GMT

Bose plans to keep Skullcandy running as its own brand, and its headquarters will stay put in Park City, Utah. It will sit inside Bose's Premium Consumer Audio business, gaining access to Bose's technology, global distribution, and retail partners while holding on to its own identity. Bose also says it...

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Samsung is releasing a new foldable next week, and it just leaked - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
  1. Samsung is releasing a new foldable next week, and it just leaked 9to5Google
  2. Samsung is launching a new foldable next week, and it looks absolutely stunning PhoneArena
  3. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra-Based Samsung W27’s Luxury Makeover Surfaces Ahead of Launch SammyGuru
  4. Samsung's Upcoming Foldable Pairs a Blue Finish with Gold Accents Beebom Gadgets
  5. This is Samsung's next foldable and it's launching in just a few days - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
New iPhone Duo? Here are 4 Features You Should Check Out Now - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A handful of neat capabilities help Apple’s foldable phone feel even more intuitive.
 
ASUS ProArt P16 review: A sleek showcase for NVIDIA's RTX Spark - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform is off to a good start, but the ProArt P16 is really only meant for AI fanatics.
 
Think the iPhone Duo is expensive? Wait until you see how much Apple charges to repair it - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:37:00 GMT

Apple's first-ever foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, launches today. With a price ranging from $1,999 to $3,199, it's Cupertino's most expensive phone to date, but buying one without AppleCare could prove even more costly.

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Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:22 GMT
Ukraine has changed drone and war-fighting tech to reduce reliance on Starlink.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review: The Littlest Smartphone That Could - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Samsung’s cute compact is for those who want the smallest possible phone. Performance and camera are solid, but it’s pricier than its predecessor.
 
Review: Crystal Lake suffers a bit from its obsession with Pam Voorhees - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:15:03 GMT
Friday the 13th prequel series based on Jason’s mom drags at first, then hits a vein.
 
Samsung confirms a list of Galaxy phones and tablets getting Android 17 updates - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT
  1. Samsung confirms a list of Galaxy phones and tablets getting Android 17 updates 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Galaxy A55 and A35 Get One UI 9 — but Not Everyone Can Update Yet TechRepublic
  3. Samsung One UI Update Schedule: October 2026 Droid Life
  4. One UI 9 Has Reached 24 Galaxy Phones So Far. Is Yours on the List? Talk Android
  5. One UI 9 is coming to your Galaxy phone soon. Here’s when you can expect it Digital Trends
 
Canva launches Craft, its first AI image generator, available to free users - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:14:00 GMT
Canva has launched Craft, its first in-house AI image generation model, available to free and paid users. Unlike conventional image generators, Craft plans the composition before rendering, aiming to improve text accuracy and object placement. It supports 2K resolution, more than 30 aspect ratios, and text generation in 55 languages.
 
Rocket Report: SpaceX says no thanks to military launches; Spanish rocket nearly ready - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:57 GMT
"We believe Canada should be able to reach orbit on its own terms."
 
Split Tunneling Is Your VPN’s Best Feature. Here’s How to Make the Most of It - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
This feature common to VPN services gives you protection and privacy specifically when and where you need it.
 
iOS 27 Cheat Sheet: Quickly Become an Expert on the New iPhone Update - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
From new features to updates, here’s everything you should know about iOS 27.
 
Turtle Beach Vulcan II XP Review: Clicky Compromise - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Great for typing and fine for gaming, but too many compromises keep this mechanical keyboard from leveling up your play.
 
Forget the vinyl revival – I'm getting excited about CD players again - What Hi-Fi? - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:40:04 GMT
  1. Forget the vinyl revival – I'm getting excited about CD players again What Hi-Fi?
  2. CD players? In 2026? 3 NBC Selected editors reviewed the Lola portable CD player NBC News
  3. The Discman is back: why portable CD players are gaining popularity again Son-vidéo.com
 
TDM Neo Hybrid Headphones Review: Two-in-One Woes - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
CES 2026 loved these innovative headphones that transform into a Bluetooth speaker. After living with them, I’m impressed by the engineering, but less impressed by the sound.
 
Microsoft is emailing Xbox owners to trade in their consoles, less than a year after raising prices - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:16:00 GMT

X user Nintendeal posted an email they received from Microsoft. "Haven't played on your console in a while? If you've moved on to XBOX on PC or another way to play XBOX games, it may be time to trade in your console to Best Buy for up to $375 back,"...

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A Dating App Is Offering ‘Chivalry Mode’ and ‘Marriage Timeline’ to Get Gen Z Married - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Upward, a newly relaunched Christian app, is pitching trad values to a generation that barely even dates.
 
Epic Games has gone completely off the deep end with AI - GamingOnLinux - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:09:00 GMT
  1. Epic Games has gone completely off the deep end with AI GamingOnLinux
  2. Epic Offers $65,000 in Prizes to Vibe Code a Game in Four Days, Then Makes AI Optional TechPowerUp
  3. 'The game market is going to collapse thanks to AI bros': Epic AI MegaJam challenges devs to build a game in 4 days with AI, and gamers hate the idea TechRadar
  4. Epic Games CEO Believes A 'Golden Age Of Gaming' Is Imminent Because of AI Polygon.com
  5. Epic Games announced an AI game jam, faced criticism, and changed the rules WN Hub
 
What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026) - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.
 
How London’s grimiest locations became the stars of ‘Slow Horses’ - CNN - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:06:40 GMT
How London’s grimiest locations became the stars of ‘Slow Horses’ CNNSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
New 'Scentronic' technology can detect and transmit aromas remotely - Reuters - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:05:08 GMT
  1. New 'Scentronic' technology can detect and transmit aromas remotely Reuters
  2. Something smells different as scientists send aromas over the internet Tech Xplore
  3. Digital scents could add a new dimension to virtual worlds New Scientist
  4. AI-powered wearables recreate five food smells sent over the internet Interesting Engineering
  5. After 38 Years, Kojima's Dream Of Blood-Smelling Discs Might Be Possible TheGamer
 
Beyond the Review: Inside the Onyx RCR 80V E-Bike - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Onyx RCR 80V can hit motorcycle speeds, but after hundreds of miles in the saddle, I found there’s a lot more to this compact e-bike than going fast.
 
Best Early Black Friday Smart Bird Feeder Deals (2026) - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I’ve spent years testing smart bird feeders. These are the currently discounted models I’d buy for myself—or give as gifts.
 
8 Things to Know About the iPhone Duo - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
Did you manage to score Apple’s first folding phone on launch day? Are you still mulling it over? Here are a few things to keep in mind.
 
Best Dyson Week Deals (2026): Dyson V15 Detect, Dyson Airwrap - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:07:00 GMT
Dyson’s sale event is happening now, and you can save up to $300 on vacuums, hair tools, and more.
 
The ‘Exotic Physics’ Behind a Mysterious 1,000-Mile Cloud on Mars - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The cloud has baffled astronomers since its discovery in 2018. Now, a new study offers a possible cause for its appearance.
 
Three more Game Boy games are coming to Switch Online, including one produced by Shigeru Miyamoto - Video Games Chronicle - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:33:27 GMT
  1. Three more Game Boy games are coming to Switch Online, including one produced by Shigeru Miyamoto Video Games Chronicle
  2. Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Three More Titles Nintendo Life
  3. Nintendo Switch Online adds 3 Game Boy games in October 2026 update Nintendo Everything
  4. "Mogura~nya," "Pinball: 66 Alligators on the March," and "Phantasm" have been added to "Game Boy Nintendo Classics"! Saiga NAK
  5. A Game Boy game coveted by collectors just landed on Nintendo Switch Online. The Verge
 
MacBook Neo Helps Apple Outpace Rivals as Market Declines - MacRumors - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:30:00 GMT
  1. MacBook Neo Helps Apple Outpace Rivals as Market Declines MacRumors
  2. Global PC Shipments Plunge 21% in Q3 2026; Q4 Decline to Deepen to 27% Counterpoint Research
  3. PC shipments dropped over 20 percent in Q3 due to RAM price hikes The Verge
  4. Counterpoint: Global PC shipments were down 21% in Q3 - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. PC Sales Just Crashed 21% as AI Eats the World’s Memory Chips Yahoo Finance
 
Why ‘Final Fantasy’ Returned To 2D - Bloomberg - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. Why ‘Final Fantasy’ Returned To 2D Bloomberg
  2. Final Fantasy Resonance Review: On Its Own Wavelength Game Informer
  3. ‘Final Fantasy Resonance’ Debuts as One of the Best Video Games of 2026 Men's Journal
  4. Final Fantasy Resonance launch trailer – HD-2D RPG comes to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch Nintendo Everything
  5. How Final Fantasy Resonance uses Visions to change how we see the series PlayStation.Blog
 
Valve publicly mentions HLX, which might be Half-Life 3, for the first time - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:03:00 GMT

Valve hasn't offered substantial details about a new Half-Life project since launching Half-Life: Alyx in 2020, but a quick name-drop has revived debate over whether Half-Life 3 is in advanced development. Code recently added to Deadlock and other Valve games also sheds more light on the game's features, if it indeed exists.

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Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Friday, October 23, 2026 - Lifehacker - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:24 GMT
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Friday, October 23, 2026 LifehackerSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
Microsoft Announces Per-Hour Cost for Xbox Cloud Gaming Service - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:46:37 GMT
  1. Microsoft Announces Per-Hour Cost for Xbox Cloud Gaming Service Gizmodo
  2. Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought Ars Technica
  3. Cloud Playtime Now Available to Test with XBOX Insiders XBOX Wire
  4. Xbox reveals pricing for cloud gaming limits, starting at $3.99 for 10 hours GamesIndustry.biz
  5. XBOX Cloud Gaming Is Going Pay-Per-Hour, and Microsoft Has Finally Revealed the Prices Yahoo Tech
 
Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:45:37 GMT
  1. Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing TechCrunch
  2. AI researchers stranded Claude on a virtual desert island. It started to “play.” MIT Technology Review
  3. Trapped With Nothing to Do, Bored AI Agents Invented Games From Scratch ExtremeTech
  4. Strand AI on a desert island, and it starts playing and inventing games Tech Xplore
  5. MIT researchers stranded an AI agent on a desert island. What happened could change how robots are trained Fast Company
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers—Friday, October 23 (None Of Your Beeswax) - Forbes - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:08:00 GMT
  1. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers—Friday, October 23 (None Of Your Beeswax) Forbes
  2. NYT Strands Hints for October 23, 2026 The New York Times
  3. NYT Strands hints, answers for October 23, 2026 Mashable
  4. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers—Thursday, October 22 (Any Relation?) Forbes
  5. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Thursday, Oct. 22, #963 CNET
 
A New Bird-Recognizing Feeder Under $100 Launches for Beginner Bird-Watchers - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:34:44 GMT
Birdbuddy’s latest feeders offer free AI bird-species detection at the lowest prices ever. Here’s what you get.
 
Will Meta’s $25 Billion Court Loss Change Its Ways? (Spoiler: Probably Not) - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:15:36 GMT
A series of judgments and settlements don’t seem to be slowing Meta’s provocative privacy practices.
 
Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm Made a Genetically Modified Military Dog Startup - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:15:00 GMT
Warhound came out of stealth on Wednesday with $200 million in funding and a mission to create “elite working dogs” equipped with "advanced body armor."
 
The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it? - The Verge - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it? The Verge
  2. Project Helix reportedly launching in late 2028, projected to cost between $1,200 and $1,800 GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Windows and Xbox teams reportedly clashed over OS experience for gaming, as next-gen Xbox Helix console slips into 2028 Windows Central
  4. Everything we know about Project Helix, the next Xbox console Polygon.com
  5. The Xbox Handheld Will Matter So Much More Than ‘Project Helix’ Gizmodo
 
Hugging Face Announces AI Model to ‘Chat’ With DNA - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:44:42 GMT
Carbon-X can analyze DNA sequences while running on your laptop at home.
 
Super Smash Bros. creator thinks AI will make a lot of games, most won't make money - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:40:00 GMT

In a recent interview with Japanese website Denfaminicogamer, Sakurai shared his well-informed opinions on how generative AI is going to impact the video game business. Developing new game "products" is becoming easier than ever, he said, but turning AI-generated slop into a profitable venture will take a lot more than...

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What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:26:57 GMT
Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.
 
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:25:33 GMT
"Userland" exploit relies on integer overflow found in "SmileBasic" interpreter.
 
Moderna and Merck say their mRNA cancer vaccine cut death, recurrence by 42% - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:12:19 GMT
Markers released top-line results today after previously reporting the trial succeeded.
 
Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22. - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:52:31 GMT
"We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander."
 
Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreaking is here, with homebrew, modding, and reverse engineering - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:38:00 GMT

The Nintendo Switch 2's first public jailbreak is now in the wild. Unfortunately, anyone who hasn't already bought the coding tool SmileBASIC 4 for the Switch is out of luck, as it has already disappeared from the Nintendo eShop.

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1Password now lets AI agents sign in to websites without seeing your passwords - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
1Password is expanding its AI integrations beyond Claude, allowing agents like ChatGPT Work, Dots, Meta Muse, and Grok Bot to securely sign in to websites on your behalf. 1Password for Agents feature requires user approval before filling in credentials, keeping passwords and authentication codes hidden from AI models.
 
PSN Store Halloween Sale Discounts Horror and Dark Titles - MP1st - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:22:22 GMT
  1. PSN Store Halloween Sale Discounts Horror and Dark Titles MP1st
  2. PlayStation Store’s Planet of the Deals promotion is live now PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Store “Planet of the Deals” Sale Now Live With Over 3,500 Entries MP1st
  4. Last Chance to Buy These 60+ PS5, PS4 Games in the PS Store Player's Choice Sale Push Square
  5. The Marvel Spider-Man 2 Digital Deluxe Edition is on sale for $31.99, a 60% discount. GameGPU
 
Anthropic Introduces Claude Duet: A New Agentic AI App for Professionals - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:19:09 GMT
It’s nothing we haven’t seen before, but it’s hyper specificity toward business owners and professionals.
 
Discord improves Markdown previews, server organization, and media sharing - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:17:00 GMT
Discord's latest update brings some welcome quality-of-life improvements. Markdown files now display properly formatted previews, while a new "Move to..." option makes organizing servers and channels easier. Behind the scenes, a rewritten Rust engine promises better color accuracy and more reliable image and video sharing.
 
Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational" - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:07:09 GMT
Comcast plans job cuts and more AI agents for its shrinking cable customer base.
 
This design software reimagines everyday objects as self-aware devices - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
“X-Hinges” helps design and 3D print items like lamps and gloves with an interactive twist: automatically embedded sensors that perceive and adaptively respond to human contact.
 
FTC Imposter Scam Threatens to Unplug Your Phone Number - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:30:20 GMT
Trust this genuine FTC warning. And maybe just don’t answer your phone.
 
MIT’s Kavanaugh Fellowship: From invention to impact - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMT
The Kavanaugh Translational Fellows Program helps scholars turn promising research into successful businesses.
 
Soon You Won’t Have to Do Dishes at an Airbnb (Unless You Really Want To) - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:18:23 GMT
The lodging platform is updating its policies around what hosts can require of guests.
 
This New Device ‘Bricks’ Your Phone When You Enter Your Bedroom - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:15:10 GMT
If you struggle with doomscrolling when you should be sleeping, this new Brick could help.
 
The Google Home Speaker Has Been Secretly Eating My Wi-Fi Data - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:05:51 GMT
My Google Home Speaker had been burning through more data than all the rest of my devices combined. As I looked into it further, I found other smart home devices that had the same problem.
 
The Social Society Helping Women Join the AI Boom - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:56:32 GMT
WIRED spoke with the founders of the Aged Intelligence Society, a fast-growing events startup that brings women together to “solve midlife problems using frontier tools.”
 
Here’s Your First Look at the Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro Batteries - SammyGuru - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:39:59 GMT
  1. Here’s Your First Look at the Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro Batteries SammyGuru
  2. Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro batteries appear on Safety Korea with photos Notebookcheck
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Release Date: Earlier Launch, Battery Confirmed Forbes
  4. Exclusive: Galaxy S27, S27+ and S27 Ultra Screen Protector Images Show Expected Sizes SammyGuru
  5. Galaxy S27 might drop to 8GB of RAM; other Android phones could go back to 4GB 9to5Google
 
Gemini app expands Google Maps Personal Intelligence, replacing Deep Think - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:28:00 GMT
  1. Gemini app expands Google Maps Personal Intelligence, replacing Deep Think 9to5Google
  2. Gemini’s Personal Intelligence is coming to cars Ars Technica
  3. Get hands-free personalized help on the road with Gemini blog.google
  4. Google Maps on CarPlay rolling out Gemini when navigating 9to5Google
  5. Android Auto Just Got A Big New Update Drivers Should Know About BGR
 
1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:07:09 GMT
  1. 1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password TechCrunch
  2. 1Password Surpasses $500 Million in Revenue as AI Agents Drive Growth WSJ
  3. 1Password will let Muse, Dots and Grok Bot sign in to sites for you without getting your credentials Engadget
  4. The Housekeeping Agent Needs Your Keys Forkast News
  5. 1Password is coming to Muse, AI agents can log into your accounts without seeing your passwords India Today
 
Inside the Exclusive Nathan Fielder Interview - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:06:37 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we go behind the scenes of our Nathan Fielder cover story, unpack tech billionaires’ generous promises, and discuss the suspicious letters sent to US election offices.
 
Canva releases its first image generation model - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Canva releases its first image generation model TechCrunch
  2. Canva Releases AI Image Generator That Wasn’t Trained on Photographs PetaPixel
  3. Canva’s first AI image model plans designs before generating them The Verge
  4. Artful dodge Capital Brief
  5. Canva’s AI transformation comes with a cost Rampart
 
The Most Underrated Space Watch Is Back With a Vintage Dial, This Time for Good - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:57:03 GMT
  1. The Most Underrated Space Watch Is Back With a Vintage Dial, This Time for Good Gear Patrol
  2. Introducing: Breitling Navitimer B09 And B02 Cosmonaute 41mm Chronographs Hodinkee
  3. Breitling, at Long Last, Adds Manually Wound Navitimers to the Core Collection Worn & Wound
  4. Breitling Add B02 Cosmonaute and Hand-Wound B09 to Navitimer Core Range Oracle Time
  5. Breitling Adds Two New Manual-Wind Navitimers To The Core Collection Fratello Watches
 
Survive the Pitch: Five Nights at Freddy's Haunts Rocket League - Rocket League ® - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:12:46 GMT
  1. Survive the Pitch: Five Nights at Freddy's Haunts Rocket League Rocket League ®
  2. Five Nights at Freddy’s Comes to Rocket League With Tons of Free Rewards: Here’s How to Unlock the New Accessories and Themed Items LevelUp
  3. Five Nights at Freddy’s collabs with Rocket League for Haunted Hallows 2026 Dot Esports
 
New York and T-Mobile Settle Dispute Over 4G Plan Price Hikes. How to Get a Credit - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:08:41 GMT
Customers on T-Mobile One accounts from 2017 through 2019 could get a free 5G phone, credit toward a more expensive 5G phone or their last month’s payment and $25 gift card.
 
Anker Soundcore Space 2 Are at Their Lowest Price Ever - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:03:44 GMT
The Anker Soundcore Space 2 are a good deal even at full price. The fact they’re 18 percent off is just icing on the cake.
 
A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Ancient plants reveal that the vestiges of the North American ice sheet started expanding a few thousand years ago, but that climate change caused it to reverse course.
 
Sony discontinues its last standalone Blu-ray player, leaving the PS5 as the sole remaining option - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:10:00 GMT

Back in February, Sony halted sales of Blu-ray recorders worldwide – but the move didn't impact sales of standard Blu-ray players. Over the summer, the company dropped the bombshell that it would stop making physical PlayStation games starting in 2028. At that point, the writing was pretty much on the wall.

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The smart home dream is dead, and Google killed it - Android Police - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:00:14 GMT
The smart home dream is dead, and Google killed it Android Police
 
G-Shock's Affordable "CasiOak" Successor Is Here, and It Looks a Lot Like Another Bucket-List Sports Watch - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:56:24 GMT
  1. G-Shock's Affordable "CasiOak" Successor Is Here, and It Looks a Lot Like Another Bucket-List Sports Watch Gear Patrol
  2. Hands-On: We Put The Casio G-Shock 2500 Series "CasioNaut" Through Its Paces Hodinkee
  3. This New G-Shock Looks a Lot Like One of the Most Iconic Watches Ever Made GQ
  4. G-Shock’s CasioNaut Trades 43 Years of LCD for an Analog Take on Its 1983 Square HiConsumption
  5. Casio’s New $145 G-Shock Looks Like a Patek Philippe Men's Journal
 
Apple says more than 50 apps will be updated for the iPhone Duo at launch - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:04:00 GMT

Unfolded, the iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display with nano-texture finish – in other words, it's essentially a pocketable mini tablet. That much real estate will make it ideal for media consumption, and it's no surprise that Apple has partnered with several of the top streaming services...

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Save $150 on the Apple Mac Mini M4, but There’s a Catch - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:31 GMT
Apple’s Mac Mini M4 is one of the best mini computers you can buy, and it’s $150 off. While it’s a good deal on a new, older-generation model, it’s more expensive than it was at launch.
 
PEGI is giving games with paid loot boxes a PEGI 16 rating, and EA FC 27 is the first big example - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:21:00 GMT

Earlier this year, the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) system announced a new rating regime for video games built around selling randomized content to players. Now, the organization responsible for administering PEGI in the United Kingdom has confirmed that the changes are finally being implemented. Major game releases have already been...

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Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is $100 Off - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:14:37 GMT
The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is a smart, high-end machine that offers pour-over quality. You can get it refurbished from the brand for 25 percent off.
 
Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Step one in convincing people to live with robots with cameras on their faces? Disguise them as cute home decor.
 
Farm equipment giant in Kansas will put humanoid robots to work in 2027, promises they won't replace humans - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:39:00 GMT

AGCO, the farming giant behind Massey Ferguson and Fendt tractors, has partnered with Agility Robotics on a pilot program set to begin in 2027.

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Tesla says some Model Y owners could join its Robotaxi fleet around Q2 2027 - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:33:00 GMT

During Tesla's third-quarter earnings call on October 21, VP for Autonomous Driving Ashok Elluswamy announced the company's aim to let some Model Y owners add their vehicles to Robotaxi's autonomous fleet around the second quarter of 2027. The feature, which would enable users to earn money from ride-hailing, has long...

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Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Models to Buy and Avoid - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.
 
Meta’s Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:43:13 GMT
An earnings briefing on Wednesday revealed ad revenue has slowed since the European Union introduced the Less-Personalized Ads model at the beginning of this year.
 
I Worked for a Whole Day Using Only the iPhone Duo. Here’s How It Went - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
A portable keyboard and kickstand make it a viable emergency workstation—even if iOS still gets in the way.
 
Woman spends three nights in jail and faces six years in prison over Cash App account she never opened - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:20:00 GMT

In April, Amanda Smith was shocked to discover officers at her upstate Pennsylvania home with a warrant for her arrest, writes 404 Media. The alleged crime took place in Arkansas – more than a thousand miles away in a state she'd never visited. Smith was taken to the local jail,...

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They Believe 2020 Was Stolen. They Could Be in Charge of Elections in 2028 - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
A host of election-denying candidates are running for attorney general in states across the country.
 
Greenlight Family Hub (2026): Finally, a Digital Wall Calendar With a Voice Assistant - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT
After testing multiple models, I’m convinced voice control belongs on the family calendar. Greenlight’s Family Hub shows why.
 
Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.
 
This Preamp Costs More Than a Fancy Sports Car - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Goldmund’s $240,000 Mimesis Statement is an exercise in extreme Swiss sound engineering—and only one part of a $1.5 million audio setup.
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy manufactures giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ships them on barges for final assembly, to lower costs.
 
Hackers Exploited the PHP Vulnerabilities Days Before They Were Patched - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:24:17 GMT
Amazon Web Services logged attempts to leverage the internet-melting PHP2Shell bugs four days ago. They’re now being “broadly exploited” across the internet.
 
Mark Zuckerberg Agrees to Stay in California Despite Billionaires’ Tax Ballot Measure - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:39:50 GMT
Meta’s board feared that its CEO’s departure could disrupt the company’s AI ambitions. A new stock agreement gives him financial incentives to stay put.
 
Airbnb Hosts Are Furious They Can No Longer Make Guests Do Their Chores - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:57:22 GMT
Some hosts are threatening to strike, while others are plotting ways around Airbnb’s new restrictions. Guests, meanwhile, are celebrating.
 
EA closes legendary RPG studio BioWare following its $55 billion buyout - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:37:00 GMT

In a letter to staff on Wednesday, EA announced the closure of BioWare's Edmonton studio, its last, as part of broader cost-cutting layoffs. The storied RPG developer had begun early development on the next Mass Effect, informally known as Mass Effect 5, which has now been canceled.

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Sony's latest PS5 firmware got cracked, just in time for GTA 6's November release - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:06:00 GMT

Just a few weeks after the massive "Relapse" exploit incident, someone has apparently already broken Sony's latest PlayStation 5 firmware update. A developer based in South Korea claims to have defeated the security protections in PS5 firmware version 14.10, which Sony recently released to close the Relapse exploit.

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‘It’s the President’s Fault’: The White House Blame Game Starts Early Ahead of the Midterms - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
As the White House contemplates losing Congress, there has been an unusually early effort to find a Republican scapegoat.
 
Making room to explore - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
Professor Fan Wang is recognized as “Committed to Caring” for creating a supportive environment for ambitious research and student well-being.
 
For students with their sights set on space medicine, a new community takes flight - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
MIT’s Doctors Without Gravity club connects health and space science enthusiasts.
 
Trump Isn’t Even Good at TV Anymore - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:38:01 GMT
From Trump TV to a Shark Tank knockoff, the president’s latest entertainment ventures are a steep decline from his days on The Apprentice.
 
Bose Is Buying Skullcandy. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
By keeping Skullcandy in Park City, Utah, Bose is betting that skate cred and budget pricing will reach listeners it’s been missing.
 
OpenAI says its AI agents disabled safety guardrails, and then lied about it - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:41:00 GMT

In a blog post disclosing the incidents, OpenAI said that, in the first case, an agent powered by GPT Sol 6.1 disabled automatic alerts after a team member asked it to create evaluation tasks using employee feedback collected via Slack. The agent was instructed not to send any messages about...

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Eufy Security Wall Light Cam S4 Deal: Save $80 on This Versatile Gadget - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:46:49 GMT
This feature-packed security camera is the perfect way to keep an eye on your home and fam from afar.
 
Ruggable’s Washable Rugs Are Worth It and Now on Sale (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:43:42 GMT
If you’re going to nest, you might as well do it at a discount.
 
Tod Machover’s new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The MIT composer’s inventive “already and not yet,” premiering at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, uses new AI tools to create interplay with musicians while thematically exploring the fortunes of democracy.
 
MIT student team CERBERUZ wins NASA LunaRecycle Centennial Challenge, turning lunar trash into tools - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT
The team took first prize in both the Prototype and Digital Twin tracks for its lunar waste recycling system.
 
The ocean’s most abundant “loner” microbe has a sticky second life - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Researchers in the Chisholm lab find Prochlorococcus can switch between drifting alone and living in attached communities, a discovery that could reshape estimates of how much carbon the ocean moves to the deep sea.
 
Beaver Works Summer Institute: A leader in transformational STEM education - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Jointly run by Lincoln Laboratory and the School of Engineering, the program has guided thousands of high school students to technical paths over the past 10 years.
 
TextNow’s $150 Yello Phone Is Customized for Kids and Pairs Up With a $20 Monthly Plan - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The lower-cost phone has a parent portal for managing calls and texts, checking the phone’s location, and enabling games.
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Symposium highlights MIT’s wide range of innovations for aging brain health - MIT Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
In six talks, researchers from across MIT described projects aimed at advancing the understanding of and interventions against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Over the last decade, the vice chancellor has refocused the Institute’s approach to student life to center on student well-being.
 
State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics finds sustainability commitments are strong, but governance gaps and external disruptions prevent execution.
 
AI model decodes the language cells use to communicate - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:50:00 GMT
A new computational approach reveals how cells communicate to assemble into tissues. This could accelerate stem cell engineering, improve disease models, and inform therapies.
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
MIT remembers Thomas Rose, a brilliant researcher and generous colleague - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Faculty, students, staff, family, and friends gathered to remember the assistant professor and archaeometallurgist who died last month.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Hiroshi Ishii honored for contributions to global design and human-computer interaction - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:10:00 GMT
MIT Media Lab professor received the IDSA Special Achievement Award for three decades of research integrating physical and digital environments.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 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.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
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.
 
The iPhone Duo Is Here, and Only That Device Will Run iOS 27.1 - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:58:15 GMT
Apple said update has features built specifically for the foldable iPhone.
 
Time Is Ticking By to Claim Your Part of Apple’s $250M Siri iPhone Settlement. See if You Qualify - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
If you’re eligible, you could get as much as $95 per device from the pool that Apple has promised to pay.
 
Daylight Saving Time Ends Next Week. Here’s When the Clocks Go Back - CNET Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:07 GMT
Why do we “fall back” in November? We answer your questions.
 
My iPhone Wouldn’t Charge but My Simple Trick Fixed It Easily - CNET Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:19:10 GMT
If your phone won’t charge when you plug your cable in there could be a simple way to fix it yourself.