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Apple says the App Store has over 100K apps built for the iPhone Duo and "thousands of optimized apps are being added to the store each day" (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:20:01 GMT

Jay Peters / The Verge:
Apple says the App Store has over 100K apps built for the iPhone Duo and “thousands of optimized apps are being added to the store each day” — Even though a lot of apps have been updated for the iPhone Duo, they sometimes still have issues.
 
Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition restock live — Target had stock today, and Walmart is rumored next - Tom's Guide - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:18:33 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch 2 Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition restock live — Target had stock today, and Walmart is rumored next Tom's Guide
  2. Zelda Switch 2 restock retailers: Where to buy the 40th anniversary console Mashable
  3. Still searching for a Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Nintendo has good news The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  4. Walmart Zelda Switch 2: $519.99 Gift Card, 48 Hours [2026] shattered.io
  5. I'm tracking all the latest Nintendo Switch 2 - Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition restocks live — latest updates on where to buy the limited-edition console this week TechRadar
 
Crusoe says Google has bought out its data center site in southeast Wyoming; Crusoe reportedly failed to lock in customers including Google for the project (Lynn Doan/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:15:02 GMT

Lynn Doan / Bloomberg:
Crusoe says Google has bought out its data center site in southeast Wyoming; Crusoe reportedly failed to lock in customers including Google for the project — Alphabet Inc.'s Google has bought out Crusoe's data center site in southeast Wyoming, opting to take on the project itself …

 
The Cybertruck’s Death Is Actually Great News for EVs - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:31:15 GMT
Tesla’s massive EV is the second within the last year to get the ax, while smaller vehicles are proliferating. It could be a huge benefit for the US battery supply chain.
 
Sources: US intelligence concluded that Megaspeed executive Alice Huang was recruited by China's top spy agency MSS to collect intelligence on Jensen Huang (New York Times) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:46:41 GMT

New York Times:
Sources: US intelligence concluded that Megaspeed executive Alice Huang was recruited by China's top spy agency MSS to collect intelligence on Jensen Huang — U.S. intelligence concluded that Alice Huang, a Chinese business executive who developed a close relationship with Nvidia's leader …

 
Filing: Google spent roughly $548M to buy around 3M shares of Qualcomm, which is pushing into serving the AI data center market (Ryan Barwick/The Information) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:35:00 GMT

Ryan Barwick / The Information:
Filing: Google spent roughly $548M to buy around 3M shares of Qualcomm, which is pushing into serving the AI data center market — Google's investment arm Google Ventures has acquired nearly 3 million shares of the chip maker Qualcomm, as a result of Qualcomm's purchase of chip software startup Modular …

 
How much is too much to spend on a graphics card? - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:27:00 GMT

There was a time when spending $500 on a graphics card felt extravagant. That kind of money bought you a serious high-end GPU, and $300 could get you something pretty capable. Fast-forward to today, and those numbers almost seem quaint.

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Good Riddance: Tesla to End Cybertruck Production in 2027 - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:25:43 GMT
Tesla says it will wind down its most notorious model at Gigafactory Texas to make room for its self-driving Cybercab.
 
Sources: OpenAI has closed on new funding of roughly $11B at a $1.25T valuation; the round could increase to as much as $20B in total (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: OpenAI has closed on new funding of roughly $11B at a $1.25T valuation; the round could increase to as much as $20B in total — OpenAI has closed on new funding of roughly $11 billion, the initial part of a round that values the company at $1.25 trillion, according to people familiar with the matter.
 
Sources: Anthropic is continuing with plans to list before the Thanksgiving holiday this month, expecting to raise $80B-$100B at a valuation of $1.25T to $1.75T (Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:12:51 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: Anthropic is continuing with plans to list before the Thanksgiving holiday this month, expecting to raise $80B-$100B at a valuation of $1.25T to $1.75T — Claude-maker intends to list before Thanksgiving despite brutal tech rout — Anthropic is pressing on with its high-stakes IPO …

 
How Stephen Miller Schemed His Way to the Top - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:10:02 GMT
The architect of the Trump administration’s brutal crackdowns on immigration and dissent was already known as “the prime minister.” Now he’ll work as the chief of staff.
 
MousePods Reverse Engineers Head Tracking Data From Stubborn AirPods - Hack a Day Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:00:14 GMT
[Matteo Gaudioso] released MousePods, a Python tool which accesses the motion sensors in Apple AirPods on Linux, turning them into mouse input. No Apple host required. Doing this required reverse-engineering …read more
 
Chainalysis says hackers stole credentials and tokens for all of its customers - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:56:41 GMT
Company said a "multifront cyberattack" included AI agents and an on-path data snatch.
 
Earth's churning mantle may have created the Great Unconformity - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:24:20 GMT
Explaining the Great Unconformity, where Cambrian deposits sit on top of older rocks.
 
Canadian Politician Petitions Government to Help BioWare Buy Its Way From Under EA - IGN - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:24:11 GMT
  1. Canadian Politician Petitions Government to Help BioWare Buy Its Way From Under EA IGN
  2. A public petition to save BioWare has drawn enough signatures that the Canadian government will at least have to think about it: 'This is absolutely possible,' MP says Yahoo
  3. Mass Effect's surprise N7 Day announcements are rubbing salt in the wounds of fans GAMINGbible
  4. Mass Effect Star Reveals Her Dream Plan To Save The Series Comic Book Resources
  5. Why Mass Effect 5 will fail even if EA resumes active development GamingTrend
 
Measles, mumps and misinformation: how Crunchy Moms became ‘the most dangerous’ group on Facebook - The Guardian - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:22:00 GMT
Measles, mumps and misinformation: how Crunchy Moms became ‘the most dangerous’ group on Facebook The Guardian
 
Do You Speak Geek? 5 Tech Terms That Endure, and 5 That Got Defragged - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:12:22 GMT
Level up your vocab with these tech phrases that’ll give you major rizz.
 
Nvidia hardware worth $11.4M vanished between Oakland and Texas - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:05:30 GMT
6 pallets of hardware vanished en route to Texas, with no arrests 2 months later.
 
Razer's new USB-C earbuds bring back wired audio, complete with RGB lighting - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:03:00 GMT

The Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma is said to be designed for players that demand "uncompromised" digital audio on the go. The wired buds do away with common wireless solution shortcomings including latency, audio compression, and battery life woes, instead affording a plug-and-play experience across multiple platforms.

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There’s a New Way to Shop With AI. Text Alexa - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:54:31 GMT
Amazon’s bots are the latest AI agents trying to do your shopping for you. Should you let them?
 
Developer ends lucrative screensaver deal with Roku because Fox bought it - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:50:18 GMT
  1. Developer ends lucrative screensaver deal with Roku because Fox bought it Ars Technica
  2. Roku Retires Aquatic Life Screensaver to Reel Viewers Into Roku City CNET
  3. Roku is Removing a Popular Feature Next Month | Cord Cutters News
  4. Roku Is Retiring Its Free Aquarium Screensaver on December 1. Here’s What to Do Talk Android
  5. Roku Aquatic Life Screensaver Ending (Nov 2026) AmericanTV.com
 
Developer ends lucrative screensaver deal with Roku because Fox bought it - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:50:18 GMT
Developer: “I can’t be part of the Fox world.”
 
Google's eyewear partners can't keep a lid on its smart glasses plans - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:45:23 GMT
Gentle Monster shared that its "Intelligent Eyewear" will be available to pre-order on November 12.
 
AI physics startup PSI says a system running a non-public Anthropic model proved the Aaronson-Ambainis conjecture, a quantum computing question open since 2008 (PSI) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:35:01 GMT

PSI:
AI physics startup PSI says a system running a non-public Anthropic model proved the Aaronson-Ambainis conjecture, a quantum computing question open since 2008 — The Aaronson-Ambainis conjecture is now a theorem. — Open since 2008, the conjecture of Scott Aaronson and Andris Ambainis concerns …

 
Fabric molds could bring material-saving concrete beams within reach - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:35:00 GMT
MIT engineers cast a concrete beam using a sewn fabric mold with one-third the amount of concrete and half as much steel as a conventional beam.
 
Using Halftone Images in QR codes Without Upsetting Scanners - Hack a Day Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:33:30 GMT
Although quick-response (QR) codes are rather simple monochrome affairs, adding embellishments to them is a popular activity, if only to make QR codes not stick out like a sore thumb …read more
 
You Can’t Cheat At The Chicken Game Anymore In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Kotaku - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:30:19 GMT
  1. You Can’t Cheat At The Chicken Game Anymore In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Kotaku
  2. New Ocarina Fans Are Finding Out What Happens If You Mess With Cuccos OpenCritic
  3. IShowSpeed Falls Foul Of Ocarina Of Time's Deadly Cuccos TheGamer
 
The wave of European fridge hacks has reached France's blood supply - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:21:00 GMT

The French Health Ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation and confirmed that no biological materials were lost. The intrusion appears to have targeted refrigeration equipment at three sites, reportedly including one in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

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FAA to finally ditch floppy disks in what it calls "historic" tech upgrade - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:12:28 GMT
FAA information display systems to be floppy-free at 435 sites by end of 2028.
 
The 'Grand Theft Auto VI' Custom In-Game Cars Have Come to Life - Hypebeast - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:00:33 GMT
  1. The 'Grand Theft Auto VI' Custom In-Game Cars Have Come to Life Hypebeast
  2. Explore the Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Gallery Rockstar Games
  3. Rockstar Dumps Nearly 40 Spectacular New GTA 6 Screenshots Ahead Of Launch Kotaku
  4. Kodak Black Appears to Be Featured in ‘GTA VI,’ Screenshot Shows Complex
  5. GTA 6 Is Going All Out On Details You Might Never Even Notice GameSpot
 
How to predict the behavior of molecules from scant data - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
A machine-learning approach called CheMeleon provides a practical way to develop new drugs or other molecules with much less detailed, expensive experimentation.
 
Rocco’s Black Friday Sale: Smart Fridges Hit Their Lowest Prices of 2026 - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:54:21 GMT
The new Essential and certain colors of the original Classic are at their lowest prices of the year.
 
Early Black Friday Mattress Deals: Get Up to 35% Off WIRED-Tested Favorites - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:51:27 GMT
I’ve already found early deals on our favorite WIRED-tested mattresses and sleep accessories.
 
Elon Musk says US government contracts will account for under 10% of SpaceX's revenue this quarter, down from 16.6% last quarter and around 20% in 2025 (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:50:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Elon Musk says US government contracts will account for under 10% of SpaceX's revenue this quarter, down from 16.6% last quarter and around 20% in 2025 — SpaceX's reliance on US government-funded contracts will continue to shrink, Elon Musk said, signaling a shift in focus away …

 
Meta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with your Muse agent - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:44:20 GMT
  1. Meta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with your Muse agent TechCrunch
  2. Meta’s Muse AI can create custom ‘spaces’ for the version of the app you need right now The Verge
  3. Meta's AI agent Muse adds voice support, expressive avatars Mashable
  4. Meta Opens Muse Video Calls in US, 12 Live Calls per GB200 FourWeekMBA
  5. Give Your Muse a Voice WebWire
 
Free Chinese AI Models Are Getting Scary Good at Hacking - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:43:43 GMT
An experiment in which AI models were asked to break into simulated networks showed the hacking skills of DeepSeek and GLM to be not far behind OpenAI’s most advanced cyber model, which isn’t public.
 
The folks behind John Wick are back with Karōshi trailer - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:30:19 GMT
Stuntman/director Chad Stahelski and 87Eleven bring us an action-packed dystopian, futuristic thriller.
 
You know the launch market is tough when satellite companies start building rockets - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:20:47 GMT
"The Blacklift rocket is the springboard to significantly expand our total addressable market."
 
Discord is about to get way, way faster on your Android phone - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:13:00 GMT
  1. Discord is about to get way, way faster on your Android phone 9to5Google
  2. Discord's new desktop app uses less RAM at exactly the right time Windows Central
  3. Discord CTO confirms the desktop and mobile apps are being rebuilt in Rust Inven Global
  4. Every Windows 11 app should kill Electron, and Discord just showed why: no “Starting” screen and 70% less RAM, even with two accounts signed in Windows Latest
  5. Discord should be much quicker and less resource-intensive in the near future PC Gamer
 
OpenAI and Anthropic Drop New AI Tools for Cybersecurity, Images and Finance - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:10:17 GMT
Here are three AI product drops you might’ve missed this week.
 
Sources: Microsoft has been turning off rented computing capacity from Oracle after declining to renew a 2023 deal, because the hardware used older Nvidia chips (Brody Ford/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:05:03 GMT

Brody Ford / Bloomberg:
Sources: Microsoft has been turning off rented computing capacity from Oracle after declining to renew a 2023 deal, because the hardware used older Nvidia chips — Microsoft Corp. is winding down an arrangement to rent AI computing from Oracle Corp., part of a larger reassessment of billions of dollars in cloud partnerships.
 
You Can Request an Invite to Buy an Xbox Series X | X25 Special Edition Console at Amazon Right Now - IGN - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:04:07 GMT
You Can Request an Invite to Buy an Xbox Series X | X25 Special Edition Console at Amazon Right Now IGN
 
The Raspberry Pi 5 16GB now costs $385, more than triple its launch price - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:02:00 GMT

Earlier this week, Raspberry Pi co-founder and CEO Eben Upton announced another price hike, this time affecting the 16GB variant of the Raspberry Pi 5. The company's highest-capacity single-board computer will cost $80 more, bringing the final price to $385. A "puny" SBC now costs more than a complete mini...

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Bluetooth 7 Speeds Are Set to Quadruple in 2027, Especially for Audio - CNET - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:50:00 GMT
  1. Bluetooth 7 Speeds Are Set to Quadruple in 2027, Especially for Audio CNET
  2. Bluetooth is getting a big boost to data transfer speeds The Verge
  3. New Bluetooth standard supports great lossless audio, but you'll need new headphones AppleInsider
  4. 3 ways Bluetooth 7 upgrades your devices beyond lossless audio ZDNET
  5. Standard Bluetooth will soon support lossless and hi-res audio, with no special codecs required What Hi-Fi?
 
“Does Meta think we can’t read?” Meta abandons sketchy commercial terms update. - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:43:02 GMT
Meta won't force Facebook page owners to allow AI training on linked content.
 
The US DOJ indicts three foreign nationals for allegedly using AI to impersonate CEOs and attorneys at major international law firms in a $129M+ fraud scheme (Rebecca Cohen/NBC News) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:35:00 GMT

Rebecca Cohen / NBC News:
The US DOJ indicts three foreign nationals for allegedly using AI to impersonate CEOs and attorneys at major international law firms in a $129M+ fraud scheme — Federal prosecutors say the suspects posed as corporate executives and high-powered attorneys, using AI to convince employees to transfer millions of dollars.
 
Fox wraps up its $22 billion Roku deal - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:20:32 GMT
No Hannity on your home screen, at least for now.
 
Apple Says More Than 100,000 Apps Optimized for iPhone Duo, Here's What's Still Missing - MacRumors - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:18:31 GMT
  1. Apple Says More Than 100,000 Apps Optimized for iPhone Duo, Here's What's Still Missing MacRumors
  2. I’ve reviewed almost every Android foldable this year — here’s how the iPhone Duo compares The Verge
  3. The Reviewers Are Crazy; the iPhone Duo Is Fantastic Spyglass
  4. The Duo apps are coming, says Apple TechCrunch
  5. I know it, you know it, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is simply better than the iPhone Duo for now PhoneArena
 
The EU accuses TikTok's 'rabbit hole' algorithm of breaching its content rules - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:17:14 GMT
The bloc said the platform needs to change how the For You page works to help protect users' mental health.
 
You'll soon be able to text Alexa to shop on Amazon - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:11:10 GMT
The latest Alexa for shopping feature is initially available by invite in the US.
 
Wisconsin reports measles death of a baby, first death in over 35 years - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:06:32 GMT
Next week, experts will determine if the US has lost its measles elimination status.
 
Why Blizzard Made a New ‘World of Warcraft’ - Bloomberg.com - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:01 GMT
  1. Why Blizzard Made a New ‘World of Warcraft’ Bloomberg.com
  2. Blizzard Reveals What Made It Finally Pull The Trigger on WoW Forever IGN
  3. WoW: Forever Had a Very Smooth Launch — Except for Horde PvP Players Polygon.com
  4. World of Warcraft: Forever has gone live, and players are calling it the smoothest launch in WoW history Windows Central
  5. It’s Great To Be A Cow In World Of Warcraft: Forever Kotaku
 
DOJ just launched something called the Super Intelligence Task Force - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:56:52 GMT
The unit is tasked with ensuring that the technology is not "manipulated by bad actors at home or abroad."
 
Premium is here: Motorola's Signature 27 has our attention and won't let go - Android Central - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:47:34 GMT
  1. Premium is here: Motorola's Signature 27 has our attention and won't let go Android Central
  2. Motorola’s new Signature 27 has it all if you can stomach the $1,600 price tag Ars Technica
  3. Motorola Signature 27 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which Flagship Is Worth $1,600? TechRepublic
  4. Motorola's New Signature 27 Phone Has a 12,000-Nit Display, 200MP Zoom Camera PCMag
  5. Motorola is going ultra premium with its $1,600 ‘Signature’ phone The Verge
 
PSA: Want To Learn Link's Ocarina Tunes? Nintendo's Got The Sheet Music For All Of Them - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:45:00 GMT
  1. PSA: Want To Learn Link's Ocarina Tunes? Nintendo's Got The Sheet Music For All Of Them Nintendo Life
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now available - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. Nintendo’s designers strove for ‘elegance’ when remaking Ocarina of Time The Verge
  4. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’ s First Few Hours Are Stuffed With Overwhelming Extravagance Kotaku
  5. Nintendo’s Wisest Investment Continues To Pay Off With Zelda: Ocarina Of Time GameSpot
 
Amazon Deals of the Day: Clean Up Before the Holidays With Over $100 Off the Dyson Ball Animal Vacuum - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:33:51 GMT
Plus, score the newest Fire streaming stick and a solid pair of Anker earbuds for $25 each.
 
Why the ULC Audio Codec is a Perfect Fit for the N64 - Hack a Day Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:30:48 GMT
Although the Nintendo 64 could deliver solid 3D graphics with assets loaded at a blistering speed from the game cartridge, audio-wise it was a bit more hampered. The main challenge …read more
 
Researcher: *sshole, a decade-old OpenSSH flaw, lets attackers use a password of 256+ characters to log into passwordless accounts on some musl Linux systems (Lawrence Abrams/BleepingComputer) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Lawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer:
Researcher: *sshole, a decade-old OpenSSH flaw, lets attackers use a password of 256+ characters to log into passwordless accounts on some musl Linux systems — A newly disclosed flaw involving OpenSSH and musl, dubbed “*sshole,” allows attackers to log in to certain Alpine Linux …

 
This Week in Security: More Linux Bugs, Biggest Crypto Theft Ever, Prusa Printers, Residential Proxies - Hack a Day Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:21:04 GMT
Linux kernel bugs which can be triggered remotely, without any login, are rare. Most kernel vulnerabilities need an attacker to already be running code on the machine. CVE-2026-98432 is one of those: …read more
 
Could potential AI clones of GTA VI force a quicker official port? - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:19:12 GMT
A former Rockstar tech director thinks the developer is facing new time pressures.
 
Eufy's clever outdoor security camera that lives inside is now available to buy - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:16:20 GMT
The $80 Window Camera E10 sticks to your window, pointed outwards.
 
Tesla is winding down Cybertruck production, but Elon Musk insists poor sales aren't the reason - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:16:00 GMT

Musk's explanation is raising plenty of skepticism. The real reason is more likely that the truck just isn't selling anywhere near as well as Tesla or Musk expected.

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MIT affiliates elected 2026 American Geophysical Union Fellows - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:15:00 GMT
Anthea Coster, Carolyn Ruppel, César Terrer, and eight additional alumni are honored for their work in the geosciences.
 
New PS Plus Perks Revealed, Includes Discounts and Free Trials - Push Square - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:14:11 GMT
  1. New PS Plus Perks Revealed, Includes Discounts and Free Trials Push Square
  2. Sony Announces New PS Plus 'Perks' for YouTube and Other Services, but Fans Say They're 'Not Real Perks' IGN
  3. PlayStation Plus expands perk benefits: Trial versions and discounts at a glance PlayFront
  4. Sony has added new partner bonuses for all PlayStation Plus subscribers. GameGPU
  5. PS Plus Adds Seven New Perks Including a YouTube Premium Trial Shane the Gamer
 
20 Years of Gears - XBOX Wire - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:02:47 GMT
  1. 20 Years of Gears XBOX Wire
  2. Gears Of War Developers Say This Is What Makes E-Day Special Yahoo
  3. Gears Of War: E-Day Is Bringing Back Legacy Maps, Modes And Skins For Season 2 Pure Xbox
  4. Gears of War: E-Day November 6 Patch Notes TwistedVoxel
  5. Raam Returns in 20th Anniversary Gears of War: E-Day Event PlayDayOne
 
AI Companies Really, Really Want to Buy Your Work Files and Emails - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Data brokers are collecting all sorts of internal corporate files to help train AI models. Not everyone is thrilled.
 
Will Democrats Rein in Big Tech? It Starts With Privacy and Data Centers - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:57:34 GMT
Tech critics say that real change will depend on newly elected officials keeping their campaign promises.
 
Democrats, with Elizabeth Warren a top contender to chair Senate Banking, are poised to step up oversight of Nvidia over chip exports and circular financing (Maggie Eastland/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:51:06 GMT

Maggie Eastland / Bloomberg:
Democrats, with Elizabeth Warren a top contender to chair Senate Banking, are poised to step up oversight of Nvidia over chip exports and circular financing — Nvidia Corp. is in for tougher scrutiny from a new Democratic majority in Congress that's set to demand answers …

 
Best Buy's Black Friday Event Begins With Sitewide Savings on Apple, TVs, More - MacRumors - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:44:11 GMT
  1. Best Buy's Black Friday Event Begins With Sitewide Savings on Apple, TVs, More MacRumors
  2. Best Buy’s Black Friday Sale Just Kicked Off. Its OLED TV Deals Are a Must-See CNET
  3. What to Expect From Best Buy's Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales This Year Lifehacker
  4. Best Buy's Early Black Friday Sale is Now Live, Including Deals on Gaming, Tech, and More IGN
  5. Everything to know about Best Buy's Black Friday sale: Early deals, price matching, store hours, and more Mashable
 
Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches to day-one PC emulation and strong reviews - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:40:00 GMT

The Nintendo Switch 2 remake of arguably the greatest Nintendo 64 game has been dumped and run on a PC emulator within hours of launch. However, users should probably stick with the console version for now.

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Scene at MIT: Beautiful, intricate, creative quilts - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:35:00 GMT
The MIT Quilt Show, featuring more than 40 quilted projects from 20 members of the MIT community, drew almost 1,000 visitors over three days.
 
Fox closes its $22B Roku acquisition well ahead of the expected 2027 date; Anthony Wood joins Fox's board and will co-chair a new Tubi, Fox One, and Roku unit (Todd Spangler/Variety) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:30:01 GMT

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Fox closes its $22B Roku acquisition well ahead of the expected 2027 date; Anthony Wood joins Fox's board and will co-chair a new Tubi, Fox One, and Roku unit — Surprise! Fox Corp. has closed its acquisition of streaming platform Roku, a deal valued at $22 billion, well ahead of the expected 2027 date.
 
No Disc, No Buy and PS5 Blackout Protests Fail to Impact PlayStation - Push Square - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:28:59 GMT
  1. No Disc, No Buy and PS5 Blackout Protests Fail to Impact PlayStation Push Square
  2. It's Official: The PlayStation Blackout Protest Did Nothing Polygon.com
  3. Sony Announces Official Marvel's Wolverine Sales Figure for the First Time, Raises PlayStation Sales Forecast With GTA 6 Imminent IGN
  4. Sony says PlayStation 6 development is ‘progressing as scheduled’, as PS5 sales hit 97.9m Video Games Chronicle
  5. Sony Is Selling More PS5 Games But Still Struggling To Meet Console Demand Engadget
 
It's a weird time to buy a laptop, but the new MacBook Pro doesn't skimp on quality - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:28:07 GMT
It has the best laptop screen we've used, but there may be reasons to wait.
 
Hackers Target OpenSSH SSHole Flaw Within Hours of Disclosure, Gain Root on Honeypot - The Hacker News - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:21:00 GMT
  1. Hackers Target OpenSSH SSHole Flaw Within Hours of Disclosure, Gain Root on Honeypot The Hacker News
  2. Meet *sshole, the vulnerability that lets hackers SSH into Linux devices Ars Technica
  3. OpenSSH Password Authentication Bypass on Alpine Linux (*sshole) – CVE-2026-123158 OX Security
  4. Combined flaws let anyone into Alpine Linux and other distros by typing anything over 256 characters as a password — emergency fixes for OpenSSH and musl-libc issued for millions of systems, patch immediately Tom's Hardware
  5. Get root on a musl Linux system by slamming it with an overly long password The Register
 
Terrific fantasy RPG Queen's Domain gets first proper update, adding a new throwing weapon and options to make puzzles "less frustrating" - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:16:50 GMT
  1. Terrific fantasy RPG Queen's Domain gets first proper update, adding a new throwing weapon and options to make puzzles "less frustrating" Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Queen's Domain Review - Review Nintendo World Report
  3. Before Dark Souls there was King's Field, and five hours into brilliant homage Queen's Domain, it's already one of my favourite games this year Eurogamer.net
  4. Queen's Domain might be the best game like Metroid Prime since Metroid Prime PC Gamer
  5. Want a New Elder Scrolls? Play Queen's Domain, the Old-School RPG Inspired by King's Field – Quick Review IGN
 
A Stranger Things prequel series is coming to Netflix in 2028 - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:09:52 GMT
Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure takes place in Nevada in the 1950s.
 
Sources: TSMC is considering expanding into manufacturing 3D DRAM at the request of Nvidia, its biggest customer, amid memory chip shortages due to the AI boom (Qianer Liu/The Information) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:05:48 GMT

Qianer Liu / The Information:
Sources: TSMC is considering expanding into manufacturing 3D DRAM at the request of Nvidia, its biggest customer, amid memory chip shortages due to the AI boom — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is considering expanding into the advanced memory chip manufacturing sector …

 
After AMD's gaming revenue crashes 40%, CEO Lisa Su declares "We are a data center-first company" - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:03:00 GMT

Su made her remarks in an interview with Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi, where she presented data centers as central to AMD's identity and growth.

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Anker Soundcore Space 2 Pro review: Big bang for fewer bucks - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The Space 2 Pro is a set of slightly above average headphones with exceptional voice clarity.
 
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Cyber After AI Helps Find 81 Firefox Flaws, 948 Linux Exploits - The Hacker News - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:58:00 GMT
  1. OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Cyber After AI Helps Find 81 Firefox Flaws, 948 Linux Exploits The Hacker News
  2. GPT‑6 Cyber: Advancing the frontier of aligned cybersecurity agents OpenAI
  3. OpenAI's new cyber model found ways to attack nearly 1000 Linux flaws Axios
  4. OpenAI debuts new cybersecurity-focused AI model amid growing alarm about AI-driven cyber attacks Fortune
  5. OpenAI says its new cybersecurity model is better at not hacking other companies The Verge
 
Sony’s free-to-play mobile Ratchet & Clank multiplayer shooter has been cancelled - Video Games Chronicle - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:44:21 GMT
  1. Sony’s free-to-play mobile Ratchet & Clank multiplayer shooter has been cancelled Video Games Chronicle
  2. New Ratchet & Clank Game Officially Cancelled by Sony Polygon.com
  3. Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble Shutting Down Less Than a Year After Launch IGN
  4. PlayStation Game Will Officially Shut Down May 1, 2027 Comic Book Resources
  5. Sony (SONY) Ends Mobile Game Project “Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Ru GuruFocus
 
3M to pay up to $7.35 billion after lawsuits link its forever chemicals to contaminated water - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:31:00 GMT

Under the terms of the agreement, the plaintiffs will receive $50 million this year, followed by yearly payments of more than $1 billion from 2028 to 2033. 3M will be required to pay additional money if more plaintiffs join the class action, but if not enough people get on board,...

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Employees at Microsoft, long known for its stability, are grappling with its decision to offer buyouts to 60,000 people as its spending priorities shift to AI (Emmy Martin/New York Times) - Techmeme Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:25:00 GMT

Emmy Martin / New York Times:
Employees at Microsoft, long known for its stability, are grappling with its decision to offer buyouts to 60,000 people as its spending priorities shift to AI — Within an hour of Microsoft's announcement of buyouts last week, employees rushed to an internal site to see whether they had been offered one.
 
The ‘Fortnite’ Lottery Odds Pirate Shop Token Is Backfiring - Forbes - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:23:29 GMT
  1. The ‘Fortnite’ Lottery Odds Pirate Shop Token Is Backfiring Forbes
  2. Fortnite's Pirate Token Item Is Everything That's Wrong With The Game These Days Aftermath
  3. What time are the Fortune treasure hours in the Fortnite Chapter 7 mini season? Polygon.com
  4. Fortnite’s Plan To Survive GTA 6 Is Finally Revealed: Make Everything Free GameSpot
  5. Did Fortnite Remove the Pirate Token? Drop Rates Explained VICE
 
RIP Cybertruck. You Were Unloved, Unwanted, and Utterly Absurd - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:20:59 GMT
The decision to halt production of Tesla’s polarizing polygonal pickup marks the end of an error.
 
Google’s November Pixel update is missing, and Android 17 QPR2 may explain why - Android Authority - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:19:00 GMT
  1. Google’s November Pixel update is missing, and Android 17 QPR2 may explain why Android Authority
  2. Users believe Android 17 QPR2 will be pushed out early Android Headlines
 
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned by Congress over Chinese espionage concerns - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:13:32 GMT
Lawmakers want answers about Jensen Huang’s ties to an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.
 
Apple Rumored to Drop the iPhone's Action Button Next Year - MacRumors - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:07:47 GMT
  1. Apple Rumored to Drop the iPhone's Action Button Next Year MacRumors
  2. Apple might get rid of longtime iPhone feature AL.com
  3. iPhone 20 range rumored to ditch Action Button AppleInsider
  4. Next year’s iPhone Pro redesign will drop an important button, per leak 9to5Mac
  5. Apple iPhone 20 may lack Action Button for cleaner design Notebookcheck
 
Weekly deals roundup: Pixel 11 Pro, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and more holiday promos - PhoneArena - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:03:48 GMT
  1. Weekly deals roundup: Pixel 11 Pro, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and more holiday promos PhoneArena
  2. My Favorite Android Phones Are on Sale WIRED
  3. Google’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off The Verge
  4. Pixel 11 and Pixel 10 at up to $350 off are great phone deals that will only be harder to find in RAMageddon 9to5Google
  5. Pixel 11 Black Friday Deals: Google And Samsung Slash Prices Early Forbes
 
No more Cybertrucks; Musk moves on from the angular metallic flop - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:50:20 GMT
Tesla wanted to unseat the Ford F-150, instead it made the Edsel look successful.
 
EA brings Wing Commander and Ultima to Steam, with cutscenes restored from the original master tapes - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:39:00 GMT

In all, 25 classics from EA's back catalog made their Steam debut. GOG and the EA app carry the same lineup, too. Most of them are straight ports, including the Ultima games, both Crusader titles, and Theme Hospital. Seven, though, are new Anniversary Editions that got real restoration work –...

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Rocket Report: Artemis II literally tore through the atmosphere; New Glenn delay - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:33:20 GMT
Interstellar Technologies announces more government funding for the Japanese Zero rocket.
 
Google's Find Hub can finally notify you if you've left a tracker behind - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:05:16 GMT
Google has rolled out 'Notify when left behind' separation alerts for your tracking devices.
 
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 review: The new standard for smartwatch battery life - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
With its bright display and battery life, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 hits the sweet spot for smartwatch hardware.
 
Google, Meta, and TikTok sue California over law banning addictive social media features for children - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:49:00 GMT

The complaints, filed Wednesday, target Assembly Bill 1709. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the measure on September 10 as part of a broader package covering social media and AI chatbot safety. It's scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Nintendo talks Switch 2 hardware sales following price increase, Zelda console doing well, Ocarina of Time off to "a very strong start" - Nintendo Everything - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:47:27 GMT
  1. Nintendo talks Switch 2 hardware sales following price increase, Zelda console doing well, Ocarina of Time off to "a very strong start" Nintendo Everything
  2. Nintendo Switch 2 sales plunge 41% as price hikes and memory crunch bite CNBC
  3. Nintendo’s First-Half Profit Rose on Stronger Software Sales, New ‘Mario’ Movie WSJ
  4. Nintendo’s Q2 Results Reveal Switch 2 Can’t Catch A Bid Yahoo Finance
  5. Nintendo’s game sales offset weaker Switch 2 demand. The Verge
 
The Best Automatic Litter Box of 2026: Petkit and Litter-Robot - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:05:00 GMT
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
 
Paraguay president steps down after digital bank Ueno collapses with 3 million customers inside - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The warning signs went back months. ABC Color, a leading Paraguayan newspaper, reported in June that central bank inspectors found a pattern of risky insider lending. Ueno had lent large sums to owner-linked companies beyond legal limits and without enough collateral to cover the debts if they went bad.

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Former Rockstar Games tech director thinks GTA 6 could be coming to PC sooner than you'd expect to curb AI clones - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:02:40 GMT
  1. Former Rockstar Games tech director thinks GTA 6 could be coming to PC sooner than you'd expect to curb AI clones Eurogamer.net
  2. Could potential AI clones of GTA VI force a quicker official port? Ars Technica
  3. 'I Don't Really See How You Could Protect Against That' — Rockstar Will Be Keen to Release GTA 6 on PC Sooner Rather Than Later Because of AI Clones, Former Dev Says IGN
  4. GTA 6 Could Cost “Tens of Thousands Of Dollars” in Tokens To Develop Unofficial PC Port, Yet Former Rockstar Tech Director Believes It Will Be Attempted Wccftech
  5. GTA 6 skips PS4 and Xbox One: Every console you can play it on Diario AS
 
The Goat Emoji Is 100% Valid Machine Code, and It Doesn’t Stop There - Hack a Day Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:00:33 GMT
Did you know emojis can be executables? Well, they are if you treat them like Intel 8088 or 8086 machine code, anyway. [GloriousCow] shared this clever revelation, demonstrating that executable …read more
 
The Enough Phone is made by and for people fed up with big screens - The Verge - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. The Enough Phone is made by and for people fed up with big screens The Verge
  2. People say they want small smartphones—the Enough Phone will put that to the test Ars Technica
  3. Small Phones Have Vanished. Enough Phone Wants to Bring Them Back WIRED
  4. The ‘Enough’ Is for All You Small Phone Fans PetaPixel
  5. Miss Smaller Smartphones? Enough Phone Is Now up for Preorder ExtremeTech
 
Horny Grandmas Are Having a Moment - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Creators in their sixties, seventies, and eighties have flooded adult platforms as the demand for mature content has skyrocketed, with some turning to online sex work as a retirement lifeline.
 
Tesla is 'winding down' Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:40:53 GMT
Tesla Cybertruck production will wind down in the middle of 2027 to make room for the Cybercab robotaxi.
 
Kitchen Composters I Recommend After 2 Years of Testing (2026) - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
After enduring years of smells, strange noises, and waste “tea,” I’ve found the composters and food recyclers I’d actually recommend.
 
Perplexity's 'teammates' are the company's AI agents for daily work tasks - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:18:59 GMT
Perplexity launches personal AI agents that can act as your 'teammates.'
 
It's almost 2027, and the FAA is finally replacing the floppy disks used by US air traffic control - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

At more than 400 sites, the FAA still uses floppy disks in four systems to upload data to aging information displays that controllers consult for weather conditions, airport status, and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).

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'Fix This Square or I Will STOP My FF14 Sub' — Nier: Automata Dev Working on a Fix for Patch That Accidentally Bloated the Game Size to 366GB on PC - IGN - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:07:49 GMT
  1. 'Fix This Square or I Will STOP My FF14 Sub' — Nier: Automata Dev Working on a Fix for Patch That Accidentally Bloated the Game Size to 366GB on PC IGN
  2. NieR: Automata new Steam update brings in additional language support RPG Site
  3. Nier: Automata’s latest update increases game size from 50GB to 366GB Video Games Chronicle
  4. Square Enix accidentally botches a Nier: Automata update, balloons required file size from 50GB to 366GB on PC Eurogamer.net
  5. Nier Automata’s File Size Now Reflects How Good It Is GameSpot
 
10 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids (2026): STEM, Books, Clothes, Snacks, and More - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
These monthly deliveries get kids reading, coding, and cooking while encouraging them to learn about science and the world.
 
Can a Radar-Equipped AC Actually Cut Your Power Bill? - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Air conditioners can now follow you from room to room to cut power draw. Saving the planet, however, won’t come from a smarter breeze.
 
A Wall-Mounted Smart Garden Is Peak Winter Decor (and a Great Gift) - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:56:00 GMT
I tested Modern Sprout’s handsome Growframe for a pop of green during fall and winter.
 
Greenlight Family Hub Digital Wall Calendar Black Friday Sale (2026) - Wired Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Greenlight Family Hub displays your family calendars, manages your kid’s chores, and doubles as a photo frame. It’s also already discounted ahead of Black Friday.
 
Pilot Spends 8 Hours in the Air to Draw Incredible GTA 6 Mural With His Flight Path - IGN - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:21:20 GMT
Pilot Spends 8 Hours in the Air to Draw Incredible GTA 6 Mural With His Flight Path IGNSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
The Best GPU for Budget PCs: CPU/GPU Scaling Tested - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:21:00 GMT
A faster GPU isn't always a better upgrade for an older PC. We test the RTX 5060, RTX 5070, and RX 9060 XT across four CPUs to see how processor limitations can turn GPU rankings upside down.
 
The New York Times Company is reportedly trying to buy Letterboxd for $330 million - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:17:23 GMT
The New York Times Company declined to comment on The New York Times' story.
 
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2: All Gold Skulltula locations and which have moved - Video Games Chronicle - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:03:39 GMT
  1. Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2: All Gold Skulltula locations and which have moved Video Games Chronicle
  2. Item Bag Expansion to Get Early IGN
  3. All Hyrule Field Gold Skulltula locations in Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Video Games Chronicle
  4. How to get a bigger Wallet in Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2) Nintendo Life
  5. All Gold Skulltula locations in Zelda Ocarina of Time Polygon.com
 
I tried local AI on HP’s Omnibook Ultra – it’s a private, powerful beast with zero token fees - ZDNET - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:30:14 GMT
  1. I tried local AI on HP’s Omnibook Ultra – it’s a private, powerful beast with zero token fees ZDNET
  2. HP OmniBook Ultra 16 RTX Spark review: I love almost everything about this laptop, except carrying it Windows Central
  3. Nvidia’s RTX Spark laptops make no sense — until they do PCWorld
  4. MacBook Pro M5 vs Surface Laptop Ultra IT Pro
  5. NVIDIA unveils RTX Spark in Korea, bringing everything from AI development to gaming together 파이낸셜뉴스
 
Making Xibalba 64, a New N64 Release in 2026 - Hack a Day Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:03 GMT
[Dominic Szablewski] created something that we don’t see every day: a no-kidding new physical Nintendo 64 game for sale, complete with cartridge, manual, and box art. He wrote about what …read more
 
Airbnb is threatening to launch an AI travel agent next year - Engadget Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:51:42 GMT
Airbnb is developing an AI travel agent that it says will eventually be able to help plan your whole trip.
 
Save Up to $700 in Eufy’s Early Black Friday Sale: Exclusive CNET Codes on Robot Vacuums and Home Security - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:19:16 GMT
Tons of Anker items are already seeing major discounts ahead of Black Friday, with some exclusive promo codes dropping prices even more.
 
Studying bacteria and the cells they infect - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
By exploring how bacteria hijack cell functions, Associate Professor Rebecca Lamason hopes to learn more about how host cells carry out those functions.
 
Translating An Old Display To A New One - Hack a Day Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:00:11 GMT
A quick search through AliExpress will find PCBs that take HDMI or VGA and translate them to DSI lanes for TFT panels, and even boards that translate DSI to HDMI …read more
 
GTA 6 piracy "a fact of life," says Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick - Notebookcheck - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:09:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6 piracy "a fact of life," says Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Notebookcheck
  2. GTA 6 Boss Talks The Game's Budget And Calls Out A "High-Profile" Game For Releasing In A Rough State GameSpot
  3. Awkward GTA 6 Interview Moment Goes Viral For Silly Question Kotaku
  4. Zelnick doesn't regret GTA 6's delay because shipping an unfinished game rarely ends well: 'There was a very high profile release that fell into this category' PC Gamer
  5. Take-Two CEO Highlights Other Heavy Hitters as Reason for Success Outside of Grand Theft Auto GamingBolt
 
Apple explains how to turn off the new MacBook Pro’s glowing logo - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:48:00 GMT
  1. Apple explains how to turn off the new MacBook Pro’s glowing logo 9to5Mac
  2. Control the Glowing Apple Logo on Your New MacBook Pro MacRumors
  3. Apple explains how the glowing Apple logo works and how you can turn it off Digital Trends
  4. Illuminated Laptop Logos: Apple Restores the MacBook Pro's Lit Logo Trend Hunter
  5. Apple VP Tom Boger on MacBook Pro weight, design, and the return of the glowing logo Computerworld
 
If the White House Network Can Be Hijacked by Proxies, Your Smart Home Is Already at Risk - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:26:07 GMT
A new report finds residential proxies exiting the White House network 236 times in the past month.
 
"You Don't Want To Interrupt The Player's Experience" - Here's Why Zelda's Switch 2 Remake Cut Some Mario References - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:25:00 GMT
  1. "You Don't Want To Interrupt The Player's Experience" - Here's Why Zelda's Switch 2 Remake Cut Some Mario References Nintendo Life
  2. This Is One Of My Favorite Stupid Details They Kept In The Ocarina Of Time Remake Kotaku
  3. The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Easter Eggs That Did And Did Not Make It Into The 2026 Remake Game Informer
  4. Nintendo explains why certain Zelda and Mario references were pulled from Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 GoNintendo
  5. Ocarina of Time Remake cuts Mario portraits to protect immersion games.gg
 
Sony resurrects the 1979 Walkman headphones, now with USB-C - TechSpot Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:07:00 GMT

The new MDR-3R looks almost identical to the 3L2 that shipped with the first Walkman. Rather than sacrifice modern functionality for nostalgia, though, Sony swapped the 3.5mm plug for USB-C and added an inline remote and microphone for easy playback controls and hands-free calls.

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Blue Origin says it is building a higher-performing rocket engine at 1/4 the cost - ArsTechnica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:17:06 GMT
"This is going to be a game-changer."
 
Bluetooth 7 Speeds Are Set to Quadruple in 2027, Especially for Audio - CNET Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:11:18 GMT
The Bluetooth Group has announced a new standard. Here’s how it works and when you can expect to benefit from it.
 
New Xbox PC App Claims 60% Faster Launch Times and UX Improvements - TechPowerUp - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:16:23 GMT
  1. New Xbox PC App Claims 60% Faster Launch Times and UX Improvements TechPowerUp
  2. A Faster, Simpler XBOX Experience Is Coming to PC, Web and Cloud XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox's New PC App Update Is Impressive, Even If There's A Few Teething Problems Pure Xbox
  4. The Xbox PC App Is Getting A Speed Boost Engadget
  5. The shiny new Xbox PC app is going live today for Insiders — Here's how to get it early Windows Central
 
Meet *sshole, the vulnerability that lets hackers SSH into Linux devices - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:09:36 GMT
Certain configurations of Alpine are affected. Other distros may be as well.
 
Nintendo Isn’t Stopping Remakes After Zelda and Star Fox, It’s Claimed - Insider Gaming - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:07:24 GMT
  1. Nintendo Isn’t Stopping Remakes After Zelda and Star Fox, It’s Claimed Insider Gaming
  2. Nintendo Hints the Switch 2 Will Keep Getting Classic Remakes Polygon.com
  3. Ocarina Of Time Will Not Be Nintendo's Last Big Remake TheGamer
  4. Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Remake Teased As Ocarina Of Time Launches IMDb
  5. Nintendo says both new games and remakes "have a place in the Nintendo stable" GoNintendo
 
GTA 6 Hype Has Led to Spectrum Offering Free Internet Upgrade So Fans Can Download the Game Quickly - IGN - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:00:09 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Hype Has Led to Spectrum Offering Free Internet Upgrade So Fans Can Download the Game Quickly IGN
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10 Rockstar Games
  3. Download Grand Theft Auto VI Faster and Get to Leonida Sooner With Spectrum Internet Gig Charter Communications
  4. Grand Theft Auto VI pre-download begins November 10 PlayStation.Blog
  5. GTA 6 release date: Is there early access? The soonest anyone can play. Mashable
 
6 Best VPN Services (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth.
 
NASA unveils mysterious X-70 experimental aircraft using AI-generated image - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:49:03 GMT
NASA’s X-70 Fractal announcement comes as agency aims to grow X-plane fleet.
 
The 7 Best Early Black Friday TV Deals (2026) - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:28:43 GMT
I found discounts of up to half off some of the top WIRED-tested TVs.
 
How Elon Musk and Big Tech Poured Millions Into the Midterms, and Lost - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:18:42 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the historic blue wave that swept the midterms and delivered a rebuke to the Trump administration, Big Tech, and data centers.
 
Blue Origin's New Glenn launch delay will continue into 2027 - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:10:09 GMT
Repairs have been slow after an explosion earlier this year.
 
Why the Factor ONE Proves Specialized Needs a New Venge - Outside Magazine - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:58:59 GMT
Why the Factor ONE Proves Specialized Needs a New Venge Outside Magazine
 
Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-C - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:56:36 GMT
  1. Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-C Ars Technica
  2. Sony Debuts $60 Wired Headphones With ’80s-Inspired Design Bloomberg.com
  3. Sony’s new MDR-3R wired headphones hark back to the glory days of the Walkman Wallpaper*
  4. Hands-on: Sony MDR-3R headphones modernize an '80s classic Mashable
  5. Want to recreate Max’s fight with Vecna using Kate Bush and a Walkman? Plug in Sony’s MDR-3R wired headphones to look just like the 1979 setup — and yes, there’s a Stranger Things edition TechRadar
 
Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-C - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:56:36 GMT
Orange ear cushions included.
 
Apple's New HomeView Smart Home Hub: Here's How Much RAM It Has - MacRumors - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:47:42 GMT
  1. Apple's New HomeView Smart Home Hub: Here's How Much RAM It Has MacRumors
  2. How HomeView foreshadows Apple’s post-app, Siri-first future Fast Company
  3. HomeView OS tour shows developers how locked-down the smart home hub is for apps AppleInsider
  4. Apple’s new $299 device comes with a warning for buyers TheStreet
  5. Pre-Orders for HomeView Back to $289 at Amazon OS X Daily
 
Google: Schools can keep search while skipping Gemini, but AI search is non-negotiable - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:40:36 GMT
Google is technically offering schools more choice but not the choices anyone wants.
 
Lawsuit: Man introduced his wife to ChatGPT. She used it to plan his murder. - ArsTechnica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:39:40 GMT
Bitter energy drinks turned out to be ChatGPT-steered poisoning, lawsuit says.
 
Bose recalls S1 Pro battery packs due to fire and overheating risks - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:39:22 GMT
Over 670,000 units are being recalled in the US and Canada.
 
Discord is rebuilding its desktop app in Rust to fix its memory problem - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:38:00 GMT

Microsoft is finally doing something about Windows 11's abysmal performance on lower-end systems, and third-party software developers are following suit. Discord's CTO has recently confirmed that the popular messaging platform is soon getting a brand-new desktop client. Unlike past web-based versions, it should deliver much better performance thanks to the...

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Ads in Chatbots Have Arrived. Here’s What’s Working—and What’s Not - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:37:18 GMT
As Anthropic maintains its vow to keep ads out of Claude, the rest of the AI chatbot industry is racing to win over advertisers without antagonizing users.
 
Google Find Hub rolls out ‘Notify when left behind’ tracker alerts on Android - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT
  1. Google Find Hub rolls out ‘Notify when left behind’ tracker alerts on Android 9to5Google
  2. Google's Find Hub just got a feature that could save you from losing your wallet -- will Android's Bluetooth tracker better compete with Apple's Find My? Android Central
  3. Android is getting my favorite iOS tracking feature – what to expect ZDNET
  4. Google's Find Hub Can Finally Notify You If You've Left A Tracker Behind Engadget
  5. Android will be able to remind you of things you've forgotten thanks to a new Google feature LIGA.net
 
Bazzite 45 brings better drivers, faster updates, and more handheld support - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:23:00 GMT
Bazzite means to bring a SteamOS-like gaming experience to desktop PCs. Version 45 upgrades to Fedora 45 with newer graphics drivers, KDE Plasma 6.8, and GNOME 51. It also expands handheld compatibility, adds network optimizations, and introduces an anti-cheat compatibility checker.
 
Instagram Edits arrives on desktop with multi-track editing, AI tools, 4K exports - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:10:00 GMT
Meta has brought its free Instagram Edits video editor to desktop, starting with macOS. The app features multi-track editing, color grading, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and AI-assisted workflows. Users can export videos in up to 4K without watermarks.
 
Google is ditching Firebase Studio soon, and it wants you to use its newer AI tools instead - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:01:28 GMT
The company is going all-in on Antigravity and Google AI Studio and hopes developers will do the same.
 
I Used Muse to Plan My Wife’s Birthday Weekend. It Did Something Sneaky but Fixed It Fast - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:56:33 GMT
Always check your email and bank statements if you use an AI agent for purchases.
 
Man Sues OpenAI After Wife Allegedly Used ChatGPT to Help Poison Him - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:56:22 GMT
A lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT’s now-retired GPT-4o model gave detailed instructions on how to poison someone with plants and medication.
 
A BioWare documentary is set to arrive next year - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:33:13 GMT
Massive Effect: The BioWare Story started filming two years before EA shut down the studio.
 
The Elder Scrolls 6 Probably Won't Be Out for at Least 2 Years, but You Can Buy an Official Shirt or Hoodie Right Now - IGN - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:26:47 GMT
  1. The Elder Scrolls 6 Probably Won't Be Out for at Least 2 Years, but You Can Buy an Official Shirt or Hoodie Right Now IGN
  2. Despite New Reveal, ‘The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel’ Is Years Away, Says Report Forbes
  3. Skyrim's Game Director Wants The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel To Have Better Horses and Non-Teleporting Ladders IGN
  4. 'I'm Telling You This Because It's True' - Reporter On Xbox's Release Window For The Elder Scrolls 6 Pure Xbox
  5. Celebrating 40 Years of Bethesda Game Studios XBOX Wire
 
Goodbye, GrubHub. Amazon Prime Has a New Meal Delivery Partner: Uber Eats - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:05:47 GMT
The switch comes with a limited-time offer.
 
13 Best Early Black Friday Deals at Best Buy on Hot Tech (2026) - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:00:29 GMT
Get a head start on holiday shopping with discounts on WIRED-tested headphones, laptops, and TVs.
 
TikTok just released a standalone Shop app, but it's not in America just yet - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:58:23 GMT
It offers exclusive deals and other goodies.
 
The Blue Tsunami Swept Doctors and Scientists Into Office - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:55:24 GMT
More than 80 percent of congressional candidates backed by the pro-science PAC 314 Action won, including Michigan senator-elect and epidemiologist Abdul El-Sayed.
 
The Xbox PC app is getting a speed boost - Engadget Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:52:39 GMT
The updated app, rolling out to Xbox Insiders first, launches up to 60 percent faster.
 
Apple releases first iOS 27.3 public beta with redesigned Health app and more - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:01:00 GMT
  1. Apple releases first iOS 27.3 public beta with redesigned Health app and more 9to5Mac
  2. Apple’s Latest Siri Announcement Could Mean the End of Apps on Your iPhone Inc.com
  3. iPhone Duo Just Got A New Accessibility Feature In iOS 27.3 Beta Engadget
  4. Redesigned Health app expands language support Apple
  5. iOS 27.3: New features, release date, more 9to5Mac
 
Bluetooth's new HDT technology delivers nearly four times the data transfer speed - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:38:00 GMT

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) recently unveiled the High Data Throughput (HDT) feature, describing the new solution as a significant milestone in the evolution of the popular wireless technology. The organization overseeing Bluetooth development said that HDT will introduce faster data transfer rates on newer Bluetooth devices. In turn,...

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EA is bringing 25 classic PC games to Steam - The Verge - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. EA is bringing 25 classic PC games to Steam The Verge
  2. Electronic Arts Launches 25 Classic PC Games on Steam for the First Time Hypebeast
  3. Road Rash 30th Anniversary Edition is '90s gaming how you remember it, rather than how it was Traxion.GG
  4. Raiders of the Lost Archive: Inside the 20,000-tape discovery that’s brought EA classics back to life The Game Business
  5. The Painstaking Process Of Rescuing 25 Legendary Games Kotaku
 
Motorola's new Signature 27 smartphone aims to set a higher flagship standard - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:51:00 GMT

The traditional slab-style handset features a 6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED Duo, a 120Hz display that Motorola claims is the brightest available on any smartphone. Indeed, the 12,000 nits of peak brightness is impressive, but note that it only hits this mark in specific scenarios and that sustained performance while viewing most...

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Samsung Android XR smart glasses pre-orders get started on November 12 - Android Authority - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:43:00 GMT
  1. Samsung Android XR smart glasses pre-orders get started on November 12 Android Authority
  2. Samsung's Android XR Smart Glasses Arrive in December, Preorders Nov. 12 PCMag
  3. Warby Parker Seemingly Spilled The Beans On Google's Android XR Smart Glasses Launch Engadget
  4. Mark your calendar: Intelligent Eyewear pre-orders reportedly begin soon Android Central
  5. Samsung’s First Smart Glasses Finally Have a Preorder Date Gizmodo
 
We Have So Many Questions About This Stellar Blade Launch Trailer - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT
  1. We Have So Many Questions About This Stellar Blade Launch Trailer Nintendo Life
  2. Stellar Blade On Switch 2 Looks Like A Great Port, Until You Start Fighting GameSpot
  3. PS5 Action Game Gets Free Bayonetta Crossover DLC PlayStation LifeStyle
  4. Stellar Blade "Stellar Beats to Chill To" official remix album now streaming GoNintendo
  5. Stellar Blade Update 1.015 Adds Bayonetta Content on November 5 MP1st
 
Lyft and DoorDash Have a New Subscription. Why You Should Read the Fine Print First - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:28:41 GMT
You get two subscriptions for the price of one. But the credits have some major limitations.
 
Nintendo Switch 2 sales are down 41%, and the $500 price tag isn't going to help - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:46:00 GMT

Across the six months ending September 30, Switch 2 sales reached 6.49 million units, a 37.4% decline from 10.36 million a year earlier. That amounts to almost four million fewer consoles, although the comparison includes last year's release, when The Switch 2 became the fastest-selling home console launch in US history.

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Reddit Founder Says Building Social Media Apps Is ‘Not Cool Anymore’ - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:26:57 GMT
Alexis Ohanian is trying to figure out what’s next for user-generated content now that so much of the internet is “compromised.”
 
Pinning down the structure of quark-gluon plasma, the universe’s first fluid - MIT Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:20:00 GMT
A new method picks up where Einstein left off, to predict how particles move through fluid under extreme conditions.
 
Nvidia's RTX Spark GPU priority control is quietly showing up on regular GeForce PCs - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:08:00 GMT

The option, called GPU App Prioritization, sits under System > Advanced in Nvidia App version 11.0.9.585. Reddit user Warkratos first spotted it and posted screenshots on r/nvidia. They showed several presets for splitting GPU priority between the app in focus and whatever is running in the background.

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Free Play Days – PAYDAY 3, Anno 117, BALL x PIT, Deceive Inc, Age of Wonders 4, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:02:55 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – PAYDAY 3, Anno 117, BALL x PIT, Deceive Inc, Age of Wonders 4, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 5-8) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox drops free GTA 6 alternative you don't need Game Pass for, and it's had quite the redemption GAMINGbible
  4. Xbox gives away 7 free games to play this weekend, including two for literally every Xbox Series X/S owner – strategy, action-shooters, indies and a much-loved FPS are all on offer Yahoo Tech
  5. Xbox free-play offers include six games, including the NBA 2K27 trial games.gg
 
Apple's new MacBook Pro proves OLED matters more than touch - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:44:00 GMT
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro is earning widespread praise, with reviewers calling its tandem OLED display among the best ever seen on a laptop. The thinner, lighter design, excellent performance, and long battery life also impress. Most agree, however, that the touchscreen adds little to the experience, while the steep price makes upgrading difficult to justify.
 
Area Man Feels Joy Online for First Time in Years - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:38:07 GMT
A day after the US midterm elections gave Democrats control of Congress, Onion CEO Ben Collins and comedian Patti Harrison spoke to WIRED about the salve of satire during politically fraught times.
 
YouTube rolling out app redesign without Subscriptions tab, and everyone hates it - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:35:00 GMT
  1. YouTube rolling out app redesign without Subscriptions tab, and everyone hates it 9to5Google
  2. YouTube is giving its Android navigation bar a Liquid Glass-y makeover Android Authority
  3. YouTube's mobile redesign sucks overkill.wtf
  4. YouTube new app update moves subscriptions, promotes Shorts and adds Custom Feeds India TV News
  5. YouTube's New Navigation Bar Change Is Driving Users Nuts BGR
 
ElevenLabs now lets users publish AI-generated music directly on SoundCloud - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. ElevenLabs now lets users publish AI-generated music directly on SoundCloud TechCrunch
  2. SoundCloud Adds Direct Publishing for ElevenMusic Creators Unite.AI
  3. SoundCloud will soon have more AI music – from ElevenLabs Music Ally
  4. You can post AI music straight to SoundCloud from ElevenLabs The Verge
  5. ElevenLabs Partners With SoundCloud to Let Users Publish AI-Generated Music Directly Gadgets 360
 
The first humanoid robot company is going public with $1.8 million in revenue and a $138.1 million loss - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:42:00 GMT

Agility is taking the SPAC route, merging with a listed shell company rather than pursuing a traditional IPO. Churchill is led by former Citigroup executive Michael Klein, whose previous deals include electric vehicle maker Lucid and nuclear power company Oklo.

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Apple MacBook Pro OLED (2026) Review: The Best Comes at a Cost - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The new OLED MacBook Pro comes with an incredible-looking touchscreen display—and an equally eye-popping price.
 
MacBook Pro M6 Review: A Slight Upgrade, But Still The Most Accessible MacBook Pro - Engadget - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. MacBook Pro M6 Review: A Slight Upgrade, But Still The Most Accessible MacBook Pro Engadget
  2. It’s a weird time to buy a laptop, but the new MacBook Pro doesn’t skimp on quality Ars Technica
  3. The touchscreen MacBook Pro is a winner The Verge
  4. The New MacBook Pro's Touch Display Is Something Special WIRED
  5. Apple's first deliveries offer a closer look at new iPad mini, MacBook Pros, and iMac AppleInsider
 
Apple iMac M6 Review: Faster, More Expensive And Deeply In Need Of A Refresh - Engadget - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Apple iMac M6 Review: Faster, More Expensive And Deeply In Need Of A Refresh Engadget
  2. The new iMac is a good desktop computer that needs a redesign The Verge
  3. iMac With M6 Review: The Best All-in-One Computer for Photographers PetaPixel
  4. Apple’s 2026 iMac Looks the Same, But the M6 Chip Makes All the Difference PCMag
  5. Apple iMac M6 (2026) Review: The Best All-in-One I’ve Encountered, With a Fresh Pop of Performance CNET
 
Exclusive: Aina’s Smart Ring Wants to Be a Remote Control for Your AI Agent - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The startup Aina bets you won’t need to rely on your phone to control virtual assistants. It’s making a smart ring that lets you control the actions of your autonomous agents with one tap.
 
Bring Khazalite might to armies of Order with Regiments of Renown - Warhammer Community - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:57:16 GMT
Bring Khazalite might to armies of Order with Regiments of Renown Warhammer CommunitySee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds 24 games in November, Hogwarts Legacy gets DLSS 5 - VideoCardz.com - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:45:42 GMT
  1. NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds 24 games in November, Hogwarts Legacy gets DLSS 5 VideoCardz.com
  2. ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Gets a Magical NVIDIA DLSS 5 Upgrade on GeForce NOW NVIDIA Blog
  3. NVIDIA GeForce 621.14 WHQL Game Ready Drivers Released TechPowerUp
  4. Nvidia’s DLSS 5 learned a new spell for Hogwarts Legacy: restraint PCWorld
  5. NVIDIA’s New GeForce Game Ready Driver Is Optimized for World of Warcraft Forever and DLSS 5’s Hogwarts Legacy and War Thunder Patches Wccftech
 
The Enough Phone is a $499 Android with a small screen, a removable battery, and fewer distractions - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:39:00 GMT

The makers of the Sleke phone have launched a Kickstarter for a new model that packs its deliberately low-key feature set into a more compact form factor. Expected to ship in mid-2027, the device highlights how much smartphones have grown since Apple debuted the original iPhone nearly two decades ago.

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Motorola’s $1,600 Signature 27 Is Throwing Every Ultra-Level Phone Feature Together - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Motorola’s new Signature 27 has one of the fastest wired charging speeds we’ve seen for a US phone.
 
Motorola Signature 27: Specs, Price, Features, Release Date - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Equipped with the brightest display, an “Event-Based Vision Sensor,” and the next-generation Qualcomm processor, Motorola hopes you’ll want to spend big bucks on its ceramic and aluminum Signature 27.
 
Finding New Drugs Is Laborious. This AI Startup Is Skipping The Lab Work - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Potential Sciences, a startup backed by the UK government, is betting that training AI models on computer-generated biochemical data can speed up the plodding process of developing new drugs.
 
Valve support wins praise after restoring games a Steam user deleted during depressive episodes - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:48:00 GMT

The user, who goes by 3lizardintrenchcoat on Reddit, shared the support ticket on r/Steam in late November 2025. In it, they admitted the request felt "insane and over the top" before asking whether some of the paid games they had deleted over the years could be brought back.

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Apple's iPhone 20 'all-glass' revolution just got bad news with this new leak - Tom's Guide - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:18:30 GMT
  1. Apple's iPhone 20 'all-glass' revolution just got bad news with this new leak Tom's Guide
  2. Next year’s iPhone Pro redesign gets new update from leaker 9to5Mac
  3. Apple reportedly sees sense with next year's iPhone Pro redesign – ditches the under-display camera T3
  4. Apple's 20th-Anniversary iPhone Pro Said to Keep Dynamic Island Cutout, Dashing All-Glass Hopes BigGo Finance
  5. iPhone 20 Pro: Everything we know about Apple’s rumored 2027 redesign The Apple Post
 
OpenAI president says AI could make death a choice, predicts major medical breakthroughs within 18 months - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Speaking at WSJ Tech, Brockman said the huge medical advancements we're still waiting for AI to enable will happen in the next year to year and a half.

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2026 iPad mini review: Maximizing the mini - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:01 GMT
  1. 2026 iPad mini review: Maximizing the mini Ars Technica
  2. Apple iPad mini A20 Pro review: the best small tablet but with a big price The Guardian
  3. OLED iPad Mini Reviewed: Different Now That the Duo’s Here CNET
  4. iPad Mini OLED Vs. iPad Mini: What's New? Engadget
  5. The New iPad Mini Is a Dream Device, but Who Is It For? WIRED
 
AI’s Next Trick? Speaking Dolphin - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Denise Herzing, the founder and director of the Wild Dolphin Project, is using AI to help understand audio and video footage of the marine mammals.
 
Best Wireless Chargers (2026): My Picks After Testing 100+ - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
 
He Trolls AI Labs for a Living. Now They All Want to Work With Him - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:45:00 GMT
OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceXSI have all reached out to Husk, an influencer who regularly goes viral by exposing the shortcomings of chatbots.
 
Fate/EXTRA Record characters trailer – Lil’ Ronnie Faction - Gematsu - Google Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:30:33 GMT
  1. Fate/EXTRA Record characters trailer – Lil’ Ronnie Faction Gematsu
  2. Lil’ Ronnie’s faction stars in new Fate/EXTRA Record trailer games.gg
  3. Fate/EXTRA Record introduces ALICE in new trailer Niche Gamer
  4. Fate/EXTRA Record Trailer Introduces Lil’ Ronnie Faction Final Weapon
  5. Fate/EXTRA Record Trailer Introduces Lil’ Ronnie RPGamer
 
The ‘Ocarina of Time’ Remake Is Finally Here, but Why Does Link Look so Yassified? - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Nintendo has prepped its classic game for a rerelease with a slew of aesthetic upgrades—none more extreme than the protagonist’s curled-eyelash, glossed-lip glow-up.
 
The AI boom is coming for Switch cartridges, as a key chip supplier quits making ROM - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

MST Financial analyst David Gibson posted about the change on X after digging through the company's latest quarterly report. Macronix won't develop any new ROM products from here on. The latest quarter is also the last in which Macronix will report ROM sales separately. Those sales made up just 5%...

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Particle Physicists Are Getting a First Glimpse Into the ‘Zeptoverse’ - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT
An extremely rare matter-decay event opens up new possibilities for researching the physical world on scales 100 billion times smaller than an atom.
 
Google's Quick Share can now back up your Android photos to a Windows PC automatically - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:18:00 GMT

The addition appears in Google's November system services release notes, under Google Play services version 26.43, dated November 2. The company confirms that Quick Share is gaining automatic photo and video backups from Android to Windows.

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The Best Smart Ring for Discreet Fitness Tracking in 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:09:00 GMT
Turns out, your finger is prime real estate for health tracking. Here are the smart rings that impressed me the most.
 
Israel Is Destroying the Machinery South Lebanon Needs to Rebuild - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Israeli strikes on construction equipment and water infrastructure in South Lebanon have blocked recovery efforts, keeping displaced families away from their homes.
 
A New UK Porn Ban Sparks Fears of Unprecedented Sex Censorship - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Adult content creators and free speech advocates are sounding the alarm over a new law about to take effect in the United Kingdom banning simulated incest and some depictions of oral sex.
 
HostGator Coupon Codes: 76% Off Hosting in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Unlock massive savings on HostGator web hosting, WordPress, VPS, and business email plans with our exclusive HostGator promo codes and deals.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
 
HP Coupon Codes and Deals November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
 
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in November 2026.
 
Zoro Coupon Codes: 20% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Find the best Zoro coupon codes, deals, and free shipping offers to save big on industrial equipment, tools, and supplies in November 2026.
 
Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.
 
Meta Quest Promo Codes and Coupons for November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses, and more deals.
 
Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more in November 2026.
 
Udemy Coupon Codes: 20% Off November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Learn new skills for less. Discover how to apply a promo code for Udemy, find verified online discounts, and save on professional development.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for November 2026 - Wired Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
 
A third of acquired game studios have closed since 2000, and Arkane Lyon could be next - TechSpot Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:16:00 GMT

Game industry veteran Sebastian Cardoso recently investigated the fates of more than 300 studios bought by large companies over the past quarter century, finding that roughly 61% sold fewer games, earned lower review scores, or faced closure post-acquisition.

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Clearing up a robot’s fuzzy memory - MIT Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
A new system identifies and corrects unreliable object descriptions stored in a robot’s memory, improving the robot’s ability to interact with its environment.
 
The Blue Wave Has Tech Bros Scrambling for Data Centers in Space - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:13:14 GMT
After Democrats won big in Texas and other AI infrastructure hot spots on Tuesday, data center enthusiasts looked for comfort in low Earth orbit.
 
‘We Have No Shared Reality’: Two Political Influencers on the Future of Politics Online - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:04:05 GMT
Kat Abughazaleh and CJ Pearson spoke at WIRED World Fair on Wednesday about the influence of social media on politics following Tuesday’s midterm elections.
 
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Didn’t Really Impact the Midterms - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:41:29 GMT
Leading the Future, backed by Silicon Valley’s biggest billionaires, had a war chest of $100 million and an aggressive stance against AI regulation. All of it didn’t add up to much on Tuesday night.
 
‘Blade Runner 2099’ Shows the ‘Silver Linings’ of a Replicant Takeover - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:24:14 GMT
Showrunner Silka Luisa and star Hunter Schafer want their series, Blade Runner 2099, to show the benefits of a post-revolution world.
 
Google Is Forcing AI Overviews in Classrooms. Schools Are Searching for a Way Out - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:06:21 GMT
Google is tying up AI Overviews with traditional search, angering parents and educators who worry that easy, machine-generated answers are leaving kids less capable.
 
Mentees, colleagues, friends share remembrances of Susumu Tonegawa - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:25:00 GMT
To remember the longtime professor, lab members, alumni, colleagues, and other well-wishers gathered with members of his family in MIT Building 46 and online.
 
Cheap Android TV boxes came with malware, and Google says the manufacturer was behind it - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:06:00 GMT

The backdoor was discovered in the firmware of multiple Videostrong devices, such as the Mecool KTI, as well as several white-label Android TV boxes. Seattle-based cybersecurity and fraud intelligence research group Synthient, which worked with Google to analyze the malware, claims it identified at least 182 different device models that...

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CNET People’s Picks: Readers Say This Brand Wins as the Top Laptop Choice - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
If you prefer a PC, there are still some non-Apple brands worth considering.
 
Dream, build, destroy, repeat - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Members of the student-run MIT Combat Robotics Club learn through destruction.
 
MIT-led team receives funding to develop a wearable monitor for early disease detection - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Awarded up to $38 million from ARPA-H, the team aims to create a low-power, noninvasive sensor patch that measures heart failure and sepsis biomarkers in real-time.
 
3 Questions: Building more resilient minerals supply chains - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:50:00 GMT
Elsa Olivetti, co-director of the MIT Minerals Stewardship Consortium, discusses how research and collaborations can strengthen mineral supply chains.
 
Featured video: Changing the conversation about endometriosis - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Documentary shines a powerful light on a painful disease that affects 265 million women, highlights efforts at MIT’s Center for Gynepathology Research to study the disease and find treatments.
 
Building connections across the research infrastructure - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT
MIT.nano and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition gathered facility leaders and technology professionals from across the nation to explore ways to make shared-access facilities more connected.
 
Lemelson-MIT brings invention education to classrooms from kindergarten to college - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:25:00 GMT
A new initiative in California, Tennessee, and New England puts learning by doing at the center of students’ STEM pathways, in step with MIT for America’s focus on helping students design, make, and innovate.
 
The Swift Observatory Dropped Back to Earth This Week. Here’s What to Know - CNET Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:59:47 GMT
NASA believes most of the space telescope burned up in the atmosphere, but some fragments may have made their way down to Earth.
 
Faces of MIT: Vera Grbic - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:45:00 GMT
IDHR communications officer Vera Grbic helps connect the MIT community with resources, support, and information through clear and accessible messaging.
 
Powering up for a pivotal moment - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:55:00 GMT
From a nuclear revival to qubits, the MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research conference tracked deployment of today’s technologies to discovery of tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
 
A flexible new route to designer materials built from nanoparticles - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Pliable connector molecules could be key to creating nanoparticle-based materials for photonics, chemical catalysis, medicine, and more.
 
Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:35:00 GMT
The MIT professors collaborated to identify the first AI-discovered antibiotic, a scientific breakthrough that is widely recognized as a milestone in AI-driven drug discovery.
 
MIT in the media: “Unpack My Cambridge" with President Sally Kornbluth - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth: “We hope to see you here soon on a visit to MIT, whether you are a prospective student, whether you are a tourist or whether you are just someone who likes really cool things.”
 
MIT engineers design a safer, more efficient vaccination system for farmed fish - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Water-resistant microneedles made from food-grade silk could deliver vaccines to help prevent the spread of disease in aquaculture.
 
MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni are honored with fellowships to advance research on beneficial AI.
 
J-PAL North America launches ARTEMIS to train early-career researchers - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Applied Research Training in Evaluation, Methods, and Impact Studies program provides dedicated support to help researchers overcome barriers to pursue and obtain funding for randomized evaluations.
 
Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980 - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
The findings indicate where adaptive measures are needed most around the United States.
 
Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year? - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
MIT professors Adam Berinsky and Chara Podimata discuss a new project to track how AI chatbots are responding to questions about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
 
MIT engineers create nanoparticles for delivering personalized cancer vaccines - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
The particles carry a customized dose of cancer antigens that can provoke a strong immune response against tumors.
 
Next Haunt: A scary “problem set” in the basement of Next House - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:00 GMT
For more than a decade, MIT students have turned Next House’s basement into a spooky escape-room style test of puzzles, teamwork, and ingenuity.
 
Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers hope to use these sensors to help people with amputation achieve more natural movements with their prosthetic limbs.
 
New system gives users more control over their online experience - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The Social.Wiki framework enables anyone to easily edit social websites within the system, while allowing them to choose the content they see.
 
Capturing the complete process of embryonic development - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
By tracking over 1 million cells, researchers created a detailed map of embryonic development in mice. It could provide development and disease insights.
 
Seven MIT affiliates elected to the National Academy of Medicine for 2026 - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Professor Michael Yaffe and six MIT alumni are honored for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
 
How the biggest Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts the process of insulating neurons - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
MIT researchers showed that the APOE4 gene variant suppresses molecular signaling needed for oligodendrocytes to myelinate neurons and also demonstrated a proof-of-concept fix.
 
A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers designed a robotic enteroscope that can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier.
 
You Should Update to iOS 27.2 Now to Patch Hundreds of Bugs - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:34:08 GMT
The update fixes some bugs that could expose your sensitive iPhone data or worse.
 
Making machines that can listen - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Paris Smaragdis develops computers with superhuman hearing for applications like speech recognition, music understanding, and environmental monitoring.
 
Origami-based construction method yields lightweight, load-bearing structures on architectural scales - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
 
J-PAL North America launches Homelessness Evaluation Resource Hub to drive evidence-informed approaches to housing stability - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The hub serves as a free, online repository of essential content for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to leverage rigorous research to inform their approaches to homelessness.
 
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
 
Live Now! Watch as This iPhone Duo Crosses 300K Folds in Our Custom Machine - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
We’re using our custom-made robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
 
Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
 
Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new simulation tracks dark matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures over the universe’s first 2 billion years, in greater detail and volume than ever before.
 
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.
 
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.”
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 aims to manufacture giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ship them on barges for final assembly.
 
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 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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Is Your VPN Doing Its Job? Vote for Your Favorite in Our People’s Picks Survey - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:50:38 GMT
Help us crown the most trusted anti virus, VPNs and security tools of 2026.
 
What to Know About Meta’s Muse AI Before It Learns Too Much About You - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:35:31 GMT
Meta’s Muse launched with a lovable mascot and a string of privacy problems. Here’s what the AI agent collects and what to keep in mind.
 
The Clock Is Running on Apple’s Siri Settlement. How to File Before Dec. 21 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
Anyone in the US who bought an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16 model between June 2024 and March 2025 is eligible to file a claim.
 
It’s Possible You’ve Been Making Coffee All Wrong: 6 Mistakes a Pro Says to Avoid - CNET Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:31:49 GMT
Avoid these brewing blunders for coffee that tastes like the stuff baristas make.
 
The Step-by-Step Guide to Shutting Off Apple Intelligence Features in iOS 27 - CNET Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:09:19 GMT
With the master Apple Intelligence toggle gone, opting out in iOS 27 means turning off Siri AI, Writing Tools, Image Playground and other features separately.
 
Google Search Isn’t Your Only Option. Try One of These Other Free Search Engines Now - CNET Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:00:07 GMT
These free Google alternatives make it easy to break up with the tech giant.