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Testing DLSS 5's Real Performance (No 6X Frame Gen) - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:38:00 GMT
We benchmark DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27 across the full RTX 50 series, with no 6X Frame Gen to hide the cost. The results show just how demanding Nvidia's new neural rendering tech really is.
 
Tube Launch Boosts Rocket’s Performance - Hack a Day Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:23 GMT
A small rocket is shown launching into the sky, with a trail of smoke leading into the mount of a black pipe. Four large plastic pieces are falling away from below the rocket.
If you want improve a model rocket’s performance, all the common options come with serious trade-offs: you could increase the motor’s size, which raises safety issues, or you could cut …read more
 
Q&A with Jensen Huang and Clément Delangue on the Nvidia-Hugging Face deal, scaling open-source models, the rumored $1B talent retention plan, and more (CNBC) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:14 GMT

CNBC:
Q&A with Jensen Huang and Clément Delangue on the Nvidia-Hugging Face deal, scaling open-source models, the rumored $1B talent retention plan, and more — Following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC exclusive interview with Nvidia Founder & CEO Jensen Huang …

 
Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 30% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.
 
Foreo Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
 
Sportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings in September 2026.
 
Medicube Coupon Code: 40% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your K-beauty routine with these active Medicube promo codes. Save on Age-R devices, serums, and masks with student discounts and referral rewards.
 
Mattress Firm Coupons: Save up to $700 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use a Mattress Firm promo code to save on top mattresses, score a free adjustable base, and unlock up to $300 in instant credits.
 
Purple Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 30% Off - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
On the hunt for the perfect mattress or pillow? Save on your soon-to-be favorite brand, Purple, with these Purple coupons and deals.
 
Bartesian Discount Codes: 35% Off - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home bar with the latest Bartesian coupon codes and discounts. Save on the Professional Cocktail Maker, enjoy subscription discounts, and get free shipping on your favorite capsules.
 
30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best sleep of your life.
 
Dermstore Coupons: 25% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score major savings on premium skincare, hair care, and cosmetics with these verified Dermstore discount codes and rewards offers.
 
Groupon Promo Codes: 60% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock up to 60% off, 40% off packages, and 20% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
 
A profile of Hugging Face, which started in 2016 to build a sassy chatbot for teens; CEO Clément Delangue says he approached Nvidia this summer to pursue a deal (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:45:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
A profile of Hugging Face, which started in 2016 to build a sassy chatbot for teens; CEO Clément Delangue says he approached Nvidia this summer to pursue a deal — The startup began as an emoji-named app for teens before becoming a crusader for open-source AI
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
Stories from the steel mills: A model for sharing workers’ histories - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT anthropologist Chris Walley developed a project for people in Southeast Chicago to tell their histories — an approach any community can adopt.
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
Gimlet Labs, which helps customers divide AI tasks across multiple chip types, raised $300M led by a16z at a $3B valuation, six months after an $80M Series A (Dina Bass/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:45:01 GMT

Dina Bass / Bloomberg:
Gimlet Labs, which helps customers divide AI tasks across multiple chip types, raised $300M led by a16z at a $3B valuation, six months after an $80M Series A — The company, which helps divide AI tasks among different chips, raised $300 million in its latest round
 
Resect AI, which is developing open-source tech to catch AI hallucinations before they happen, emerges from stealth with $25M from private equity investors (Kurt Schlosser/GeekWire) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:20:01 GMT

Kurt Schlosser / GeekWire:
Resect AI, which is developing open-source tech to catch AI hallucinations before they happen, emerges from stealth with $25M from private equity investors — Chronicling the Seattle and Pacific Northwest startup scene. — Resect AI, an artificial intelligence startup led by a team …

 
Xbox Cloud Gaming is getting monthly time limits, and you'll be able to pay for more - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:09:00 GMT

Microsoft will introduce monthly time limits for Xbox Cloud Gaming starting in November. Game Pass subscribers and non-subscribers can purchase additional time.

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Wikimedia Foundation staffers vote 158-14 to join the CWA, which will represent 200+ US employees across engineering, finance, and communications (Paresh Dave/Wired) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:00:35 GMT

Paresh Dave / Wired:
Wikimedia Foundation staffers vote 158-14 to join the CWA, which will represent 200+ US employees across engineering, finance, and communications — More than 200 people in roles such as engineering, finance, and communications will now be represented by the Communication Workers of America.
 
Tesla’s Make-or-Break Cybercab Had a Quiet Debut - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:53:44 GMT
An invite-only event in Austin, Texas, kept online fans in the dark for hours.
 
Six Sleeps Until iPhone 18 Pro: Here's What We Know - MacRumors - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:25:35 GMT
  1. Six Sleeps Until iPhone 18 Pro: Here's What We Know MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Launch Could Break Apple’s Usual Friday Pre-Order Routine TechRepublic
  3. The New iPhones Could Cost 10-20% More, an Analyst Predicts. Thanks a Lot, RAMageddon CNET
  4. Foldable iPhone Ultra: The Latest Rumors Before Apple's Event MacRumors
  5. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Timeline: New Date Enters The Schedule Forbes
 
Vals analysis: open-weight models performing multi-stage tasks, like building a web app, can have an environmental impact 10K times greater than simple queries (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:10:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
Vals analysis: open-weight models performing multi-stage tasks, like building a web app, can have an environmental impact 10K times greater than simple queries — Benchmarker Vals AI finds that multi-stage tasks can require models to use exponentially more energy or water than simple queries do.
 
Corners Lifting On 3D Prints? Guide Gives Prevention Tips - Hack a Day Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:00:16 GMT
Large prints have a risk of warping, by which we mean corners can lift off the print bed as the object sort of curls inward on itself. It’s not always …read more
 
Nvidia will officially bring DLSS 5 to older GPUs — but won’t give gamers full control - The Verge - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:49:00 GMT
  1. Nvidia will officially bring DLSS 5 to older GPUs — but won’t give gamers full control The Verge
  2. ‘NBA 2K27’ With NVIDIA DLSS 5 Leads 28 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW blogs.nvidia.com
  3. Nvidia DLSS 5 Launches Sept. 3 in NBA 2K27: 370 FPS Claim [2026] tech-insider.org
  4. Early DLSS 5 Testing Suggests the RTX 5090's Single Power Connector Might Be the Bottleneck TechPowerUp
  5. RPCS3 emulator devs slam Nvidia DLSS 5 as 'AI-slop generator' — says industry pushing 'more upscalers and frame generation to hallucinate games and hide their lack of optimisation' Tom's Hardware
 
Tesla says Cybercab rides are available in limited areas of Austin; the two-seater has no steering wheel or pedals, and 45 Cybercabs are registered in Texas (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:25:01 GMT

Reuters:
Tesla says Cybercab rides are available in limited areas of Austin; the two-seater has no steering wheel or pedals, and 45 Cybercabs are registered in Texas — Tesla (TSLA.O) said on Thursday it was offering rides in “limited areas of Austin, Texas” in its two-seater Cybercab …

 
Wikipedia Workers Unionize for the First Time - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:40:06 GMT
More than 200 people in roles such as engineering, finance, and communications will now be represented by the Communications Workers of America.
 
AI scientist and Google researcher Ray Kurzweil joins BCI startup Subsense, which develops non-surgical BCI tech involving inhaled nanoparticles, as an advisor (Alexei Oreskovic/Fortune) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:35:03 GMT

Alexei Oreskovic / Fortune:
AI scientist and Google researcher Ray Kurzweil joins BCI startup Subsense, which develops non-surgical BCI tech involving inhaled nanoparticles, as an advisor — Ray Kurzweil, the pioneering AI scientist, Google researcher, and “AI visionary,” is joining a Silicon Valley startup developing …

 
Audacity's new look is finally here, along with its largest feature update in years - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:50:08 GMT
The popular free audio editor gets a colorful dark mode and granular editing tools.
 
Sources: Index Ventures dropped plans to invest in AI assistant Town after Instinct, which Index is backing, complained about a potential conflict of interest (Alex Konrad/Upstarts Media) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:10:01 GMT

Alex Konrad / Upstarts Media:
Sources: Index Ventures dropped plans to invest in AI assistant Town after Instinct, which Index is backing, complained about a potential conflict of interest — Exclusive details on Town's new $90M fundraise at a $1B valuation, and the eleventh-hour cap table reshuffling behind it, per Upstarts sources.
 
How to Avoid Getting Arc Flashed - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:43 GMT
After getting called out in the field to troubleshoot a large PV solar installation, [Derek] found himself suddenly in the midst of an arc flash, causing burns all over his …read more
 
What Is The Best Waterproof Rating For Bluetooth Speakers? - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
There's nothing like lounging by the pool, listening to your favorite tunes. But is your Bluetooth speaker waterproof enough to handle a simple splash of water?
 
OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra is 'the most intelligent and aligned model in the world' - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:58:12 GMT
The new frontier model is particularly competent at agentic, computer-use tasks.
 
Sources: Crusoe raised $3B+ at a ~$30B post-money valuation; Atreides Management and Valor Equity Partners co-led the round, with Mubadala Capital participating (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:55:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Crusoe raised $3B+ at a ~$30B post-money valuation; Atreides Management and Valor Equity Partners co-led the round, with Mubadala Capital participating — Crusoe, a cloud-computing provider and data center developer doing business with OpenAI, Microsoft Corp. and Meta Platforms Inc. …

 
5 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2026): Subscription-Free, Video, and More - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:48:55 GMT
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
 
Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Are Losing a Big Perk This November - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:45:22 GMT
Citing rising costs, Microsoft is changing its cloud gaming service options.
 
Netflix has ordered a live-action adaptation of D&D's Ravenloft - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:35:24 GMT
Alfonso Cuarón will executive produce the dark fantasy vampire story based on the popular D&D campaign setting.
 
Transplanted Pig Kidney Still Working After a Record-Setting 9 Months in a Patient - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Gene-edited pig kidneys could offer a lifeline to patients stuck waiting for a human donor.
 
Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:13:50 GMT
CDC staff had already accepted the measles death reports when RFK Jr. meddled.
 
‘Magic: The Gathering’ Zeta Set Drop Was a ‘Disaster,’ Says Wizards of the Coast - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:55 GMT
  1. ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Zeta Set Drop Was a ‘Disaster,’ Says Wizards of the Coast Gizmodo
  2. Chaos Vault: The Zeta Set Puts the Playtest in Your Hands magic.wizards.com
  3. 'MAGIC: THE GATHERING' 'ZETA SET' SALE EXPERIENCES TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES ICv2
  4. Wizards Of The Coast Are ‘Incredibly Sorry’ For Dreadful Magic: The Gathering Launch: ‘It Was A Disaster’ Kotaku
  5. Magic the Gathering 'Disaster' Provokes Apology from Wizards of the Coast Polygon.com
 
Ugreen's new smart home ecosystem is built around local AI hubs - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Ugreen has three new hubs that run your smart home with local AI rather than the cloud. The top model runs on Nvidia's Jetson Thor platform and costs $20,000.
 
Ugreen's New Smart Home Ecosystem Is Built Around Local AI Hubs - Engadget - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
  1. Ugreen's New Smart Home Ecosystem Is Built Around Local AI Hubs Engadget
  2. Ugreen’s ‘HomeAgent’ is a local AI smart home ecosystem for its new line of cameras, more 9to5Google
  3. UGREEN's new local AI NAS is the most well-thought-out smart home product I've ever used Android Central
  4. UGREEN’s New Home Hub Watches Your Cameras and Skips the Fees Phandroid
  5. Ugreen HomeAgent HA100 Review – Local AI-powered NAS, NVR and Smart Home Hub Mighty Gadget
 
You can watch the coolant flow inside Ugreen’s liquid-cooled power bank - The Verge - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
  1. You can watch the coolant flow inside Ugreen’s liquid-cooled power bank The Verge
  2. UGREEN's MagFlow lineup stays cool whenever you need a speedy charge Android Central
  3. UGREEN's new Qi2 power bank has cooling you can see, as well as feel androidauthority.com
  4. MagSafe Monday: Anker's foldable 3-in-1 charger brings 25-watt Qi2 charging into something pocket-sized 9to5Mac
  5. 2026 UGREEN MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank 25W (10,000mAh) Review - PB793 vs PB773 Mighty Gadget
 
Nobody Is Saying Why OpenAI and Anthropic Had Outages Today - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:56:21 GMT
ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok all suffered outages at nearly the exact same time for reasons that remain murky.
 
Sources: PayPal has paused plans to sell its VC portfolio for $900M-$1B after bids came in lower than hoped, months after deciding to wind down PayPal Ventures (Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:55:01 GMT

Axios:
Sources: PayPal has paused plans to sell its VC portfolio for $900M-$1B after bids came in lower than hoped, months after deciding to wind down PayPal Ventures — PayPal has paused plans to sell its venture capital portfolio for around $900 million to $1 billion, Axios Pro has learned from multiple sources.
 
SpaceXAI apologizes for outage that affected Grok and other 'compute partners' - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:52:34 GMT
Several AI companies experienced issues at around the same time.
 
Prediction Market Betting Is Getting People Banned and Arrested - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:48:24 GMT
This week on Uncanny Valley, we dig into the latest prediction market buzz, Flock’s AI-powered police search tool, and how tech bros don’t know how to talk about “rouge” AI agents
 
The Best of IFA 2026: AI Dishwashers and Earbuds and Toothbrushes, Oh My!  - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:32:33 GMT
Before the IFA 2026 tech event is scheduled to start, we got a sneak peek at all the futuristic devices at the expo.
 
First Star Wars Zero Company Patch Coming Next Week - Bespin Bulletin - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:17:17 GMT
  1. First Star Wars Zero Company Patch Coming Next Week Bespin Bulletin
  2. Star Wars Zero Company Is A Great Game That's Busted And May Never Be Fixed Engadget
  3. Star Wars Zero Company Handheld Performance Review TechPowerUp
  4. Star Wars Zero Company Is the Andor Replacement No One Expected Polygon.com
  5. Star Wars Releases 6th Official Project That Shows Order 66 The Direct
 
The Apple Vision Pro was used for a successful hip surgery - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:14:11 GMT
Stryker says its SportSuite Vision software for the headset received De Novo authorization from the FDA in July.
 
Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:10:59 GMT
Over 1 million Game Pass subscribers will have to pay more for their heavy streaming use.
 
GPT-6 Stole the Show, but Anthropic, Meta and Google Also Had New AI Models This Week - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:10:30 GMT
It’s been a busy week for AI developers.
 
Oura files for a US IPO, reporting a $924.3M net loss on $1.21B in revenue for the nine months ended June 30, vs. a $182.8M net loss on $697.6M a year earlier (Subrat Patnaik/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:10:06 GMT

Subrat Patnaik / Bloomberg:
Oura files for a US IPO, reporting a $924.3M net loss on $1.21B in revenue for the nine months ended June 30, vs. a $182.8M net loss on $697.6M a year earlier — Health and fitness ring-maker Oura Inc. filed for an initial public offering, showing soaring revenue as well as increasing losses.
 
The New iPhones Could Cost 10-20% More, an Analyst Predicts. Thanks a Lot, RAMageddon - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:09:15 GMT
Apple’s memory costs for some of the new phones could be nearly 400% higher than last year, TrendForce says.
 
Adobe names Customer Experience Orchestration president Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, effective December 1, replacing Shantanu Narayen, who becomes executive chair (Annie Palmer/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:05:01 GMT

Annie Palmer / CNBC:
Adobe names Customer Experience Orchestration president Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, effective December 1, replacing Shantanu Narayen, who becomes executive chair — Adobe on Thursday named Anil Chakravarthy as its next CEO, succeeding Shantanu Narayen, who announced he would step down earlier this year.
 
How to check if Motion Assist has rolled out to your Android 17 phone - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:02:00 GMT
  1. How to check if Motion Assist has rolled out to your Android 17 phone 9to5Google
  2. September Android Drop: Remember where you put things, ease motion sickness, and more blog.google
  3. Android Motion Assist could ease car sickness on your phone Fox News
  4. New Android Drop adds remembered items in Find Hub, makes anti-nausea dots official Ars Technica
  5. These Five New Features Are Coming to Android Devices Lifehacker
 
Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school.
 
Range Rover's first EV packs a huge battery and a 22-minute fast charge - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:41:00 GMT

The 2027 Range Rover Electric will be built at Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant in England. It uses a 118.5-kWh battery pack, two electric motors, and a claimed EPA range of at least 333 miles. JLR says the SUV can charge at up to 350 kW, adding about 125 miles...

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OpenAI commits $1B in subsidized model access, training, support, and partnerships to a new initiative aimed at protecting essential services around the world (Sam Sabin/Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:40:01 GMT

Sam Sabin / Axios:
OpenAI commits $1B in subsidized model access, training, support, and partnerships to a new initiative aimed at protecting essential services around the world — - The $1 billion will come in the form of expanded subsidized access to models, training, technical support and partnerships for participating organizations.
 
Ultrahuman Eyes Gesture Control for Future Rings With Qualcomm Boost - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:38:41 GMT
With $70 million of investment from companies including Qualcomm, the smart ring-maker is planning its next-gen AI wearables.
 
Tesla Introduces 'Automatic Collision Evasion' for Manual Drives - Not a Tesla App - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:36:00 GMT
Tesla Introduces 'Automatic Collision Evasion' for Manual Drives Not a Tesla App
 
Sources: Crusoe signed a ~$13B, five-year deal with Jane Street to provide GPUs and other infrastructure for AI training and inference via its cloud platform (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Crusoe signed a ~$13B, five-year deal with Jane Street to provide GPUs and other infrastructure for AI training and inference via its cloud platform — Crusoe, a data center upstart with contracts to supply AI computing power to the likes of Meta Platforms Inc. and Oracle Corp. …

 
The Weirdest and Wackiest Tech We Found at IFA 2026 - CNET - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:23:00 GMT
  1. The Weirdest and Wackiest Tech We Found at IFA 2026 CNET
  2. IFA 2026: the biggest tech and gadget announcements The Verge
  3. Live Updates From IFA 2026 in Berlin 🔴 Gizmodo
  4. Unitree and AgiBot headline IFA’s first robot runway as Chinese exhibitors hit 932 CryptoRank
  5. 11 of the best (and weirdest) new gadgets we’ve seen this month – including a toothbrush and dartboard packed with cameras stuff.tv
 
Microsoft Defender briefly decided Google Search was malware - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:17:00 GMT

You can pay every month for Office 365's productivity tools, but you still can't escape Microsoft Defender's habit of turning everyday links into fake security alerts. On September 2, Office 365 subscribers ran into an unusual incident: Redmond's endpoint antivirus engine began flagging Google Search results as potentially malicious URLs.

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150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:14:48 GMT
Researchers now have clear new targets and insights for developing a Shigella vaccine.
 
A Split Keyboard Designed for Human Hands - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:53 GMT
A surprising number of things we use in everyday life retain most of their design cues from their 19th century ancestors. The bicycle retains the same basic design as it …read more
 
Google's new AI weather model uses live satellite data for higher-resolution forecasts - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:56:03 GMT
WeatherNext 3 is also supposed to be much better at predicting precipitation.
 
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:52:06 GMT
Open source, commercial, single-hop, multi-hop, mixnet? The array of options is dizzying.
 
Utah won't enforce VPN age-verification law until legal challenge resolves - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:45:15 GMT
The state was the first to target VPN usage in the wake of age verification laws, but an ongoing court case has put things on ice.
 
Supreme Court urged to let states regulate sports bets on prediction markets - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:42:02 GMT
Circuit split raised the odds that SCOTUS will rule on Kalshi fight against states.
 
Something Is Brewing With StarCraft - GameSpot - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:33:39 GMT
  1. Something Is Brewing With StarCraft GameSpot
  2. [UPDATED] NEXON Reportedly Moves to Buy the StarCraft IP from Blizzard, as Xbox Must Weigh Cash over Legacy Wccftech
  3. Arc Raiders Publisher Reportedly Wants The Rights To Make A New StarCraft Game Kotaku
  4. Hidden Message on Official StarCraft Site? Hints at New Game Discovered Inven Global
  5. Blizzard Officially Starts Teasing StarCraft News with Cryptic Secret Messages Polygon.com
 
Lego builds on 30+ years of PlayStation with new console-inspired set - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:32:00 GMT

Lego said the set (product number 72306), which is designed for adult builders, utilizes the unmistakable grey colorway of the original machine. Standout features include functional open and power buttons as well as a brick-built controller that plugs directly into the console. The system measures over 2.5 inches high, 10.5...

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Trailer Will Give Veteran Fans Goosebumps - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
  1. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Trailer Will Give Veteran Fans Goosebumps Nintendo Life
  2. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Game Streams 'Bloody Tears' Trailer animenewsnetwork.com
  3. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a glorious return to the series' 2D roots with a more modern 2.5D aesthetic Creative Bloq
  4. Evil Empire Unites 4 Decades Of Fans With Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, As Studio Was KONAMI’s Top Pick – Interview Wccftech
  5. ‘Castlevania's New Release Officially Confirms the Return of a Fan-Favorite Fantasy Icon IMDb
 
AI-Guided Hike Ends in Emergency Rescue at 11,000 Feet - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:28:01 GMT
ChatGPT can’t climb mountains, but it can give you bad advice on how to do it.
 
3 Questions: The essential role of international engagement - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.
 
Epic Games brings cross-platform voice chat to Fortnite and its services - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Game and yap from across Epic's ecosystem.
 
Ratchet & Clank's PS5 Re-Release Will Have a Platinum Trophy When It Comes to PS Plus Premium - Push Square - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Ratchet & Clank's PS5 Re-Release Will Have a Platinum Trophy When It Comes to PS Plus Premium Push Square
  2. PS Plus’s next Classics games include Ratchet & Clank and more Video Games Chronicle
  3. After 13 Years, Dino Crisis 2 Finally Comes To PS4 And PS5 opencritic.com
  4. Dino Crisis 2 and other titles are coming to PlayStation Plus this year Instant Gaming News
  5. PS4 and PS5 Players Can Now Claim 4 “Free” Games Worth Nearly $180, Including Bonus DLC at No Extra Cost levelup.com
 
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur's licensing fees by 85 percent - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:58:31 GMT
Pro soccer team's CTO points to "issues with the Broadcom takeover."
 
AI’s Very Bad Morning: Claude, ChatGPT and Grok Had Outages at the Same Time - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:55:59 GMT
No official cause for the multiple outages has yet been revealed.
 
Beyerdynamic's new Aventho Y headphones last up to 90 hours per charge - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:49:59 GMT
This is especially noteworthy, as the cans cost just $150.
 
UK PS5 and Xbox sales jumped by a third following GTA 6’s Netflix reveal - Video Games Chronicle - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:40:38 GMT
  1. UK PS5 and Xbox sales jumped by a third following GTA 6’s Netflix reveal Video Games Chronicle
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Soars to No. 1 in This Week’s Top 10 Netflix
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Rockstar Games
  4. Grand Theft Auto 6 Preorder Discount: Here's How to Save $12 for the PS5 Game – But the Deal Ends Soon IGN
  5. GTA 6 reveal causes Xbox and PlayStation sales to jump by a third The Game Business
 
Exploring the Downsides of Cooling Roof Paint - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:28 GMT
The idea of painting a roof or wall white in order to reflect sunshine and keep the building’s insides cool is hardly a new one, and even in the loosest …read more
 
Just like a fruit fly, a new algorithm never forgets old scents - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:22:52 GMT
Insect-inspired "sparse coding" does fast learning, avoids catastrophic forgetting.
 
Xbox is introducing time limits to game streaming - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:15:00 GMT
Anything but your console or PC can be an Xbox for 5-15 hours a month.
 
Magnetic tape storage is booming again, thanks to AI's unquenchable hunger for data - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:13:00 GMT

The now-defunct DOGE initiative tried to get rid of magnetic tapes for alleged efficiency reasons, but the "legacy" storage format is now more popular than ever.

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Four major AI models suffer rare overlapping downtime - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:10:19 GMT
Service interruptions hit ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Gemini practically simultaneously.
 
Apple has been sued for $2.7 billion over App Tracking Transparency rules - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:10:00 GMT
A lawsuit claims the policy was stricter on third-party developers than Apple itself.
 
GPT-6 Astra Is Here—and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:06:24 GMT
OpenAI leaders think the company’s next generation model, which excels at computer use and coding, may mark a major milestone in AI development.
 
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 reviews are in: Superb sound with a repairable twist - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:02:00 GMT
The Momentum True Wireless 5 are earning strong reviews for their rich, detailed sound and comfortable fit. They add Bluetooth 6.0, aptX Lossless, and user-replaceable batteries, while reviewers note that ANC and call quality still trail some premium rivals.
 
Pre-Orders For Sony's GTA 6-Themed DualSense Controllers Will Open On September 10 - Engadget - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:01:05 GMT
  1. Pre-Orders For Sony's GTA 6-Themed DualSense Controllers Will Open On September 10 Engadget
  2. First look at the Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers PlayStation.Blog
  3. Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Getting a Pair of Limited Edition PS5 Controllers IGN
  4. PlayStation reveals limited-edition GTA VI controllers. The Verge
  5. GTA 6 PS5 controller: pre-order date, price and release date The Shortcut | Matt Swider
 
Pre-orders for Sony's GTA 6-themed DualSense controllers will open on September 10 - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:01:05 GMT
At $85, the hardware only costs a little bit more than the game.
 
OpenAI’s Astra Is Here: What to Know About GPT-6 - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:00:20 GMT
The new model comes with a staggered rollout and strict cybersecurity protections.
 
1Password Users Flee Platform After $300,000 Donation. Should You Run, Too? - All About Cookies - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:55:00 GMT
  1. 1Password Users Flee Platform After $300,000 Donation. Should You Run, Too? All About Cookies
  2. 1Password wades into a right-wing mess after funding a Linux project The Verge
  3. 1Password Just Pledged $300,000 to DHH's Omarchy, and its Own Employees Aren't Happy It's FOSS
  4. 1Password criticized over support for DHH-created Linux project Omarchy UA.NEWS
 
Hands-On With Fable’s Combat: Lightning Bolts, Fireballs, And Dismemberment - Kotaku - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:30:14 GMT
  1. Hands-On With Fable’s Combat: Lightning Bolts, Fireballs, And Dismemberment Kotaku
  2. Fable Will Officially Be 20 Hours Long, Xbox Confirms In New Interview Polygon.com
  3. A new look at Fable’s style-weaving combat PlayStation.Blog
  4. Playground Confirms It Will Take Around 20 Hours to Beat Fable's Main Quest, Another 20 for Side Content IGN
  5. Fable Gets Forgiving PC Minimum Hardware Requirements and Potential 60 FPS Cap TechPowerUp
 
TikTok introduces voice comments and simplified polls - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:29:50 GMT
It's also letting people upload multiple photos at once when reacting to a post.
 
GTA 6 Extended Look draws over 50 million views, crashing Netflix with 125% higher traffic - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:17:00 GMT

The 27-minute video premiered at 3pm ET on Thursday, August 27, and by Sunday it had notched up more than 31 million views globally, making it the most-watched title in its category on Netflix for the week. The video also dropped on YouTube at 9pm the same day, after six...

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Trump’s 100% tariff on drones will be disaster for the US, critics warn - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:08:09 GMT
Americans fear there are no cheap alternatives as tariffs suddenly hit drones.
 
Hackaday Europe 2026: Fluid Kernels and Optimizing C++ for MCUs - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:02:39 GMT
Oftentimes, when we’re using a microcontroller, we’re whipping up some very specific code focused on executing a particular task. The device is set up to execute code that does exactly …read more
 
Meet the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize winners - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:37 GMT
The annual award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and "24/7" lectures.
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Microsoft opens up Xbox Cloud Gaming with new pay-as-you-go option - The Verge - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft opens up Xbox Cloud Gaming with new pay-as-you-go option The Verge
  2. Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming XBOX Wire
  3. Microsoft to impose time limits on Xbox cloud gaming subscribers as costs continue to climb CNBC
  4. Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming Ars Technica
  5. Xbox Announces Monthly Hour Limits To Cloud Gaming Are Coming In November Game Informer
 
OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:42:40 GMT
OpenAI recently estimated its Cursor partnership would make more than $1 billion in revenue a year, WIRED has learned. It still walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.
 
Anthropic automatically signs out Claude users to protect them from hackers - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:39:18 GMT
Infostealer malware apparently had harvested active Claude login sessions from users' PCs.
 
A Grand Theft Auto marketing deal with Miami-Dade has a real-life foe: the sheriff - Miami Herald - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:18:00 GMT
  1. A Grand Theft Auto marketing deal with Miami-Dade has a real-life foe: the sheriff Miami Herald
  2. Game over? Miami-Dade Sheriff urges county against proposed GTA 6 promotion NBC 6 South Florida
  3. Miami-Dade sheriff slams Grand Theft Auto marketing proposal Axios
  4. Miami-Dade commissioner, sheriff oppose reported county partnership on Grand Theft Auto VI launch WSVN
  5. Miami-Dade commissioner says proposed GTA VI partnership glorifies violence against police, pedestrians CBS News
 
Motorola just introduced another Razr that's covered in Swarovski crystals - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:10:30 GMT
The latest crystal-covered Razr phone is here.
 
Climbers asked Google Gemini how long Mount Shasta would take and what supplies to carry – things went badly wrong - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:08:00 GMT

The climbers said they used Google Gemini, YouTube, and AllTrails to prepare for the trip. In addition to using the AI for route research, the group also relied on the chatbot for food and water recommendations.

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Until Dawn 2 launches January 28 - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:02:07 GMT
The interactive slasher Until Dawn 2 takes place on a tropical island and stars 'Stranger Things' actor Dacre Montgomery.
 
Until Dawn 2 Launches January 28 - Engadget - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:02:07 GMT
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Motorola Spiffs Up the Razr With Swarovski Meteorite Finish, Adds Watch Ultra and Edge 70 Plus - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:01:34 GMT
Motorola’s given the Razr a touch of the old razzle-dazzle for IFA, and bulked out its mobile portfolio.
 
Nvidia RTX Spark Systems Approach the Starting Line - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:48 GMT
Lenovo provides details on its Yogas, and Acer’s doing a desktop.
 
Nvidia PAIR Speeds Up AI Agents by Annexing PCs on Your Network - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:22 GMT
It’s the home LAN reimagined.
 
NVIDIA PAIR Turns Your Idle Home PCs Into A Local AI Cluster, Killing $1,200-Per-Month Cloud API Bills - Wccftech - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:06 GMT
  1. NVIDIA PAIR Turns Your Idle Home PCs Into A Local AI Cluster, Killing $1,200-Per-Month Cloud API Bills Wccftech
  2. Sparks Fly: NVIDIA Accelerates Local AI at IFA 2026 blogs.nvidia.com
  3. Nvidia PAIR Speeds Up AI Agents by Annexing PCs on Your Network CNET
  4. Nvidia launches free tool that links idle computers into a personal AI data center The Verge
  5. Nvidia PAIR utility joins every GPU in your home into a cluster for agentic AI tasks Tom's Hardware
 
Lenovo’s Latest Laptop Gives Off MacBook Neo Vibes - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
It also introduced an equally colorful ThinkCentre all-in-one PC at IFA 2026 along with a completely redesigned Yoga Tab Android tablet.
 
Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Fanless Laptop Takes Thin and Light to the Extreme - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Using Frore’s air-cooling technology, Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Concept is an ultralightweight laptop with efficient heat management.
 
NVIDIA's PAIR lets you use idle PCs for AI computing tasks - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
NVIDIA's PAIR is a free, open-source tool that can distribute AI workloads across idle computers.
 
Lenovo Showcases Silent Ultraportable and Latest Rollable Laptop Concepts at IFA 2026 - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Project AeroBlade is an exciting new and fanless cooling system, while Project Swan builds on a motorized display concept shown off at CES.
 
Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe is a MacBook Neo competitor starting at $699 - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe is a MacBook Neo competitor starting at $699 9to5Google
  2. Lenovo Advances Hybrid AI for Business with New Think-Family Devices, Displays, and Security Solutions Lenovo StoryHub
  3. Lenovo's $700 IdeaPad Vibe Is Ready To Take On The MacBook Neo Engadget
  4. Lenovo’s MacBook Neo Competitor Is Ultra-Colorful Down to the Swappable Keycaps Gizmodo
  5. Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra packs Gorgon Halo — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 shows up in mini workstation Tom's Hardware
 
Google rolls out AI-powered voice capabilities for Gmail, Docs and Keep - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Google makes its suite of voice tools available for Gmail, Docs and Live - at least if you're a paying customer.
 
How often should you be cleaning your reusable water bottle? Here’s what experts had to say - NBC News - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:50:48 GMT
How often should you be cleaning your reusable water bottle? Here’s what experts had to say NBC News
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
Everything Announced At The September 2026 PlayStation State Of Play - Game Informer - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:38:00 GMT
  1. Everything Announced At The September 2026 PlayStation State Of Play Game Informer
  2. State of Play & State of Play Japan return on September 3 PlayStation.Blog
  3. State of Play September 2026 — All the Gameplay, Trailers, and Announcements IGN
  4. Here's all the Xbox and PC games at Sony State of Play September 2026 Windows Central
  5. Here Are All the September 2026 State of Play PS5 Games Siliconera
 
A Thoroughly Modern Minimalist Transceiver - Hack a Day Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:30:34 GMT
Making a radio is so often a case of taking tried and tested designs and working with them to create something new. It’s a safe way to make something that …read more
 
Microsoft warns fake CAPTCHA is tricking Windows users into running malware - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:27:00 GMT

The pages impersonate Cloudflare and other trusted services. Instead of presenting a normal CAPTCHA challenge, they instruct users to open PowerShell or Command Prompt and paste in a command.

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Gamescom recap: Dawn of the Delta and Echoes of Kassandra - Anno Union - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:25:11 GMT
  1. Gamescom recap: Dawn of the Delta and Echoes of Kassandra Anno Union
  2. Anno 117’s Creative Director Talks The Challenge Of The Nile In ‘Dawn of the Delta’ But Why Tho?
  3. Roadmap for 2026 Anno Union
 
A Lego replica of the original PlayStation will be available next month, a 1:1 build with almost 2,000 pieces - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:24:07 GMT
  1. A Lego replica of the original PlayStation will be available next month, a 1:1 build with almost 2,000 pieces Eurogamer.net
  2. Building on 30 years of play: First look at the LEGO® PlayStation™ PlayStation.Blog
  3. Original PlayStation Console Gets Blocky With Retro LEGO Set Crunchyroll
  4. The Lego PlayStation Is Brick-Built Photorealism Gizmodo
  5. LEGO PlayStation Confirmed, Revealing Some Incredible PS1 Easter Eggs IGN
 
Free Play Days – EA Sports College Football 27, The Survivalists, The Lonesome Guild, and Under The Waves - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:04:45 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – EA Sports College Football 27, The Survivalists, The Lonesome Guild, and Under The Waves XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 3-6) Pure Xbox
  3. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is free to play for the weekend though only on one platform, Standard Edition on sale for just $10 EventHubs
  4. Xbox gamers can play five new games for free including AAA hit GAMINGbible
  5. Xbox Officially Makes 4 Games 100% Free Until September 6, Including New 2026 Game opencritic.com
 
Dyson’s New Robot Vacuums Aim at Shark With UV Stain Detection and Powerful Scrubbing - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:03:36 GMT
Smarter AI chops and triangular brushes may clean your floors better.
 
Dyson’s Huge Pipe-like Air Purifier Moves Like a Dune Sandworm and Blows Air Across the Room  - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:03:12 GMT
These combo models can heat, cool and clean air all in the same unit.
 
Dyson Unveils Its First-Ever Dryer Brush and a New Hair Straightener - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:01:06 GMT
Dyson’s new hair tools were designed to provide sleek, soft locks without frizz or heat damage.
 
Microsoft Edge now has an official Linux support list, seven years after Chrome's - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:46:00 GMT

Microsoft recently updated its documentation on the operating systems supported by Edge, providing a comprehensive list of Linux distributions that should offer the best browsing experience. Redmond's web browser has technically been available on FOSS operating systems for years, but an "official" list should prove useful for enterprise organizations and...

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TCL Supercharges Its Stunning Nxtpaper Displays With the P80 Ultra - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:43:00 GMT
The TCL P80 Ultra and Pro will be the company’s first phones to use its fancy paper-like displays.
 
Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV: Autumn Ring, Sugo Circuit, 12 Cars, Shuffle Racing, and More - GTPlanet - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:37:33 GMT
  1. Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV: Autumn Ring, Sugo Circuit, 12 Cars, Shuffle Racing, and More GTPlanet
  2. Free Spec IV Gets a Major Update with New Circuits, Cars, Modes, and More gran-turismo.com
  3. Original Gran Turismo Circuit Returns to Series After 13-Year Absence IGN
  4. Every car in Gran Turismo 7’s Spec IV update Traxion.GG
  5. Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update launching in two parts later this year PlayStation.Blog
 
iPhone Ultra's Very High Price and Features Revealed in New Report - MacRumors - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:33:54 GMT
  1. iPhone Ultra's Very High Price and Features Revealed in New Report MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra prices leak ahead of launch phonearena.com
  3. Foldable iPhone Ultra projected to have an average cost of $2,550 Mashable
  4. Maxed-out iPhone Ultra likely to break the $3,000 mark AppleInsider
  5. iPhone Ultra price rumors — here's how much you can expect to pay for Apple’s first foldable Tom's Guide
 
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Will Feature Two Story DLCs, One For Sephiroth And The Other For Vincent And The Turks - Game Informer - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:27:00 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Will Feature Two Story DLCs, One For Sephiroth And The Other For Vincent And The Turks Game Informer
  2. Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches on April 8, 2027 and here's everything you need to know. Square Enix
  3. Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches on PS5 April 8, 2027 PlayStation.Blog
  4. Final Fantasy 7 Revelations coming April 2027, Sephiroth and Vincent story expansions coming post-launch TweakTown
  5. FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION RELEASES APRIL 8, 2027, ON PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL — EXPERIENCE THE THRILLING CONCLUSION ON ALL PLATFORMS Square Enix Press Hub
 
Fate/EXTRA Record launches January 28, 2027 for PS5, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC - Gematsu - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:24 GMT
  1. Fate/EXTRA Record launches January 28, 2027 for PS5, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC Gematsu
  2. Fate/Extra Record launches Jan 28 2027 on PS5 & PS4 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Fate/Extra Record Game's Trailer Reveals January 28 Release animenewsnetwork.com
  4. A Life-or-Death Final Battle 'Fate/Extra Record' Releasing Next January 게임메카
  5. Fate/EXTRA Record Gets New Publisher, XSEED GAMES And Aniplex The Outerhaven
 
A dark-web site claimed to sell 153 million driver's licenses, then vanished - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMT

The service, called Nexus, offered records for driver's licenses, ID cards, travel documents, medical cards, and other credentials. Krebs on Security reported that the FBI's New Orleans field office has opened an inquiry into an apparent breach involving Louisiana identity-verification company IDScan.net.

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The Blood Of Dawnwalker Developers Offer Workarounds For The 4 Main Issues On PC - Kotaku - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:55:03 GMT
  1. The Blood Of Dawnwalker Developers Offer Workarounds For The 4 Main Issues On PC Kotaku
  2. ‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Is a Bloody Balm for My Completionism WIRED
  3. The Blood of Dawnwalker's Secret Ending Is Hidden Near the Start of the Game Polygon.com
  4. The Blood of Dawnwalker Review: Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds Game Informer
  5. The Blood of Dawnwalker Is Out Today, and Steam Codes Are Already on Sale IGN
 
PlayStation State Of Play Hijacked By ‘Destiny 3,’ Physical Disc Demands - Forbes - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:37:50 GMT
  1. PlayStation State Of Play Hijacked By ‘Destiny 3,’ Physical Disc Demands Forbes
  2. Sony’s State of Play Was Overshadowed By Angry PS5 Fan Demands Polygon.com
  3. Sony Reconsidering Digital-Only Plans as Xbox Pushes Physical MP1st
  4. 'We Want Destiny 3' Dominates State of Play Chat — but Will Sony Listen? IGN
  5. Fans Flood PlayStation State Of Play Chat With Calls For Destiny 3 And ‘No Disc, No Buy’ Kotaku
 
Nvidia buys Hugging Face, the GitHub of AI, for $13 billion - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:34:13 GMT
Nvidia says Hugging Face will stay open even as the chipmaker takes control of a key AI hub.
 
Crimson Desert: Charting The Unknown DLC Introduces Underwater Diving, Naval Combat, And More Next Month - Game Informer - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:34:00 GMT
  1. Crimson Desert: Charting The Unknown DLC Introduces Underwater Diving, Naval Combat, And More Next Month Game Informer
  2. [Notices] Charting the Unknown: DLC Pre-Orders Opening Soon Pearl Abyss
  3. Crimson Desert's First Expansion Is Releasing Next Month IGN
  4. 'Crimson Desert' DLC’s First Trailer Takes the RPG to Unexpected New Places Polygon.com
  5. Huge ‘Crimson Desert’ DLC And Imminent Release Date Revealed Forbes
 
Final Fantasy Resonance Is Getting A Demo And A Sephiroth - Game Informer - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:32:26 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy Resonance Is Getting A Demo And A Sephiroth Game Informer
  2. Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 demo available today, Sephiroth revealed PlayStation.Blog
  3. Final Fantasy Resonance: How Square Enix Turned a Dead Gacha Game Into a Must-Play Console RPG PCMag
  4. 'Final Fantasy Resonance' hands-on preview: Turn-based combat is still great Mashable
  5. 2D Turn-Based Final Fantasy Is Not Dead! Final Fantasy Resonance Hands-On Preview RPGFan
 
Utah just became the first state to target VPN users for age verification - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:21:00 GMT

Utah's Online Age Verification Amendments, formally known as Senate Bill 73 (SB 73), differs from the age-verification laws of other US states and countries by specifically targeting VPN software as part of its rules.

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Maneater 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC - Gematsu - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:16:23 GMT
  1. Maneater 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC Gematsu
  2. Tear through Neptune’s Kingdom in Maneater 2, coming 2027 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Why Yes, I Would Like To Chomp Into Maneater 2! Kotaku
  4. Maneater 2 announced for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  5. The Ultimate Apex Predator is Back in Maneater 2, Currently in Development for PC and Consoles Games Press
 
Garmin calories worst among four brands, science shows - the5krunner - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:13:21 GMT
  1. Garmin calories worst among four brands, science shows the5krunner
  2. Your Smartwatch Could Be Lying About Your Workout Yahoo Health
  3. Your smartwatch is lying to you about how many calories you burned in your last workout Florida International University
  4. Is The Calorie Counter on Your Smartwatch Accurate? Not Really, Study Finds CNET
  5. You can’t trust your smartwatch while you work out New Atlas
 
These Meta Glasses Alternatives Found a Way to Last Longer With Snap-On Batteries - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:05:13 GMT
HTC’s Vive Eagle do a lot of what Meta’s glasses do, cameras included. But the extra battery boost might be a sign of where Meta and others head.
 
'Halloween: The Game' Review – Stealth, Stalking, and Michael Myers Shine In An Uneven Horror Experience - Bloody Disgusting - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:09 GMT
  1. 'Halloween: The Game' Review – Stealth, Stalking, and Michael Myers Shine In An Uneven Horror Experience Bloody Disgusting
  2. Halloween halloweengame.com
  3. Halloween: The Game – first look at the East Haddonfield map PlayStation.Blog
  4. Halloween The Game: Review: Scary, Fun, And A Bit Janky Kotaku
  5. Playing Halloween: The Game's Single-Player Campaign Is A Tutorialized Love Letter, But Not What You're Here For Game Informer
 
Tanks, DPS, and Healers Return in 'Guild Wars 3': What Has Changed - Inven Global - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:02 GMT
  1. Tanks, DPS, and Healers Return in 'Guild Wars 3': What Has Changed Inven Global
  2. I Got a Brief Look at ‘Guild Wars 3,’ and I’m Excited WIRED
  3. Preview: Guild Wars 3: A Beacon Of Hope For An Entire Genre? - Gamescom 2026 MMORPG.com
  4. Flameseeker Chronicles: A first look at combat and the joy of movement in Guild Wars 3 Massively Overpowered
  5. Guild Wars 3 is the First MMO for Fans with ‘Real-Life Schedules’ Polygon.com
 
Nvidia RTX Spark ‘Superchip’: The First AI PCs Are Here - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
At IFA 2026, Nvidia and its partners showed off the first RTX Spark-powered laptops and mini PCs, designed to run AI models right on your computer.
 
We Just Got Our First Real Look at AI PCs With Nvidia’s RTX Spark ‘Superchip’ - WIRED - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. We Just Got Our First Real Look at AI PCs With Nvidia’s RTX Spark ‘Superchip’ WIRED
  2. Nvidia sets October launch for RTX Spark AI PCs Reuters
  3. Lenovo Expands the Yoga Portfolio with New AI PCs and Tablets Built for Creators Lenovo StoryHub
  4. Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X launches in October for laptops and desktops Tom's Hardware
  5. Acer Shows Off Its AI Desktop Future With The RTX Spark Design Engadget
 
I Got a Brief Look at ‘Guild Wars 3,’ and I’m Excited - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
When the beta arrives next year—15 years after its predecessor—Guild Wars 3 will have a new momentum engine that makes combat in the game feel closer to an action RPG.
 
StarCraft 3 might finally happen, just not built by Blizzard - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT

A game industry source recently informed South Korean outlet Chosun Daily that Blizzard is on the verge of closing its rumored deal with Nexon to develop new StarCraft games. The deal might also include the rights to publish an Overwatch mobile title.

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Nvidia’s Hugging Face Acquisition Is a $12.9 Billion Bet on Open-Source AI - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:43:09 GMT
The long-rumored deal will give the chip giant access to—and help it promote—a huge repository of open-source AI models and data sets.
 
Onimusha: Way of the Sword tech analysis including frame rate and resolution, Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 graphics comparison video - Nintendo Everything - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:32:07 GMT
  1. Onimusha: Way of the Sword tech analysis including frame rate and resolution, Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 graphics comparison video Nintendo Everything
  2. Onimusha: Way of the Sword – The Many Means of Mastery XBOX Wire
  3. Benchmarking 31 different CPUs in Onimusha: Way of the Sword — X3D beats flagships by 10%, 270K Plus falls behind Raptor Lake Refresh Tom's Hardware
  4. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review IGN
  5. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review - Review Nintendo World Report
 
Still using an Intel Mac? Apple just gave developers another reason to leave it behind - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

It's been six years since Apple announced plans to transition its Macs from Intel processors to Apple silicon. The move wasn't fully complete until June 2023, when Apple replaced the Intel Mac Pro with an Apple-silicon model.

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These new robot lawn mowers trim your edges - The Verge - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:55:00 GMT
  1. These new robot lawn mowers trim your edges The Verge
  2. This New Dreame Robomower’s Side Piece Seems Great at Edging Gizmodo
  3. Dreame A4 AWD Pro Series: The latest robot lawn mower from Dreame has AI-powered binocular vision. Mashable
  4. IFA 2026: ANTHBOT Unveils New R7 Series Basic Tutorials
  5. Mammotion's new lawn mowers can handle everything from your backyard to a golf course androidauthority.com
 
One of Our Top Robot Vacuum Brands Is Diving into Pool Care - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:42:10 GMT
The RockAqua P1 made its splashdown at IFA 2026 in Berlin, and we saw it first.
 
Scientists Have Found the Most Convincing Evidence Yet of a Dark Matter Particle - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
An underground detector recorded a strange interaction pointing to a particle with some properties that signify dark matter. The detection is small but promising.
 
Here’s Why I Gave the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 Earbuds a CNET Editors’ Choice - CNET - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:27:00 GMT
  1. Here’s Why I Gave the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 Earbuds a CNET Editors’ Choice CNET
  2. The new Sennheiser earbuds are even better than AirPods for people who take their music seriously Syracuse.com
  3. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 Review: A Significant Upgrade At The Same Price Engadget
  4. The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 is the antidote to earbud e-waste SoundGuys
  5. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds bring replaceable batteries to flagship earbuds RouteNote
 
Russia's Starlink rival is struggling as satellites fail to reach their planned orbits - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The satellites were expected to operate at 870 kilometers (540 miles) above Earth. Instead, many are orbiting between 300 and 400 kilometers (186 and 249 miles), while some are already losing altitude. Two are now re-entering the atmosphere.

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These New Robot Vacuums, Mops, Mowers and Pool Cleaners Will Try to Convince Us They’re Maintenance-Free - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:14:32 GMT
Roborock’s new lineup at IFA 2026 is all about improving navigation and hands-free maintenance. I’ll be the judge.
 
The Weirdest and Wackiest Tech We Found at IFA 2026 - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
From AI intimate companions to a smartphone for your dog, here’s what raised our eyebrows the most at this year’s IFA.
 
Ugly AI Food Photos Are Only the Beginning - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Restaurant menus with AI-generated food images are going viral for their off-putting aesthetic. But AI’s impact on modern menus runs even deeper.
 
‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Is a Bloody Balm for My Completionism - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The game starts as a reheated Witcher 3, but evolves into something much more focused.
 
The Best Air Quality Monitor for Outdoors and Indoors in 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:31:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested indoor and outdoor air quality monitors give you insights into your home’s air quality, warn of potentially harmful pollutant levels, and help keep tabs on your environment.
 
DOGE Affiliate Asked for College Credits for Participating in Takeover - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
According to new documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, an undergraduate working with DOGE requested that his work for HUD count toward his University of Chicago degree.
 
Dallas garbage trucks are using AI cameras to flag code violations and give homes a "blight score" - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:16:00 GMT

NBC 5 obtained city records showing that Dallas started testing the AI cameras on bulk trash collection trucks in April, ramping up their use over the summer.

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This Is Flock’s AI Search Tool for Cops - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED rebuilt Flock’s latest search tool from code the company sends to a police officer’s browser. Its AI can keep watch across multiple cameras for anyone fitting a written description.
 
Is It Even Possible to Understand Quantum Mechanics? - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Common sense is of no help in studying reality at the atomic scale.
 
Planet Coaster Maker Announces Disney Game Development, Opening Doors to a Disneyland Park Creator - IGN - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:59:13 GMT
  1. Planet Coaster Maker Announces Disney Game Development, Opening Doors to a Disneyland Park Creator IGN
  2. Frontier Announces Collaboration with Disney for New Video Game Frontier Developments plc.
  3. Planet Coaster studio Frontier Developments announces new title based on Disney IP gamesindustry.biz
  4. Planet Coaster Team Announces Disney Game, Disneyland Park Tycoon Creator Likely Disney Tourist Blog
  5. The Official Disney 'RollerCoaster Tycoon' Dream Might Be Coming True Polygon.com
 
Nvidia is buying popular open-source AI hub Hugging Face for $12.9 billion - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:35:00 GMT

Update (September 3): Nvidia has now confirmed that it will acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, turning last week's reports into one of the chipmaker's largest deals ever. The deal includes up to $1 billion in equity incentives to retain Hugging Face employees and comes after the AI platform reportedly...

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Smart Toilets Are Already Using AI to Analyze Your Poop - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
While companies promise they can help users monitor gut health, experts suggest that smart toilets provide little in the way of benefits to the average person.
 
Face Recognition Is Becoming the Norm for Dating Apps - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
To keep scammers at bay, dating apps are embracing biometric scanning tools and “verified human” badges. These moves are sparking concerns about surveillance and privacy.
 
Here’s the first 4K 120Hz UST projector with optical lens shift - The Verge - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT
  1. Here’s the first 4K 120Hz UST projector with optical lens shift The Verge
  2. These Giant Short-Throw Projectors Really, Really Want You to Replace Your TV Gizmodo
  3. The XGIMI Aura 3 lineup brings Google TV to 4K 120Hz capable short-throw laser projectors 9to5Google
  4. AWOL Vision Debuts LuxVision at IFA 2026: World's First 4K 120Hz UST with Optical Shift PR Newswire
  5. JMGO IRIS Series Brings 4K 120Hz Projection to Global Markets at IFA 2026 AndroidGuys
 
Following Nintendo's example, Sony and Microsoft argue they have no obligation to pass tariff refunds onto customers - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:16:40 GMT
  1. Following Nintendo's example, Sony and Microsoft argue they have no obligation to pass tariff refunds onto customers Eurogamer.net
  2. Sony and Microsoft say they’re not obligated to pass U.S. tariff refunds to consumers, echoing Nintendo Game File | Stephen Totilo
  3. Sony and Microsoft request dismissal of consumer lawsuits over tariff refunds gamesindustry.biz
  4. Sony Refuses to Share $500m Tariff Refund With PlayStation Customers Despite Price Increases Gizmodo
  5. PlayStation And Xbox Hit Back At Gamer Lawsuits Demanding Tariff Refunds: 'There Is Nothing Unjust About Plaintiff Purchasing An Xbox At An Advertised Price And Getting Exactly What He Paid For' Kotaku
 
Anker’s Eufy Strides Into IFA With a New AI Ecosystem and Devices to Match - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
Anker’s security division has big plans, and the company is prepping an even bigger AI management system for your home — without relying on cloud data or subscriptions.
 
As a Pet Parent to 3 Asthmatic Cats, I’m Eyeing This New AAFA-Certified Vacuum at IFA 2026 - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
Eufy’s sterilization-focused robot vacuum is the product I’m most looking forward to checking out in Berlin.
 
The 2026 El Niño Is Being ‘Supersized’ as Impacts Worsen - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT
The World Meteorological Organization is warning that the climate phenomenon that has the Pacific running a fever will last until at least February, with dire consequences for weather worldwide.
 
Vimeo Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 40% Off This September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.
 
HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
 
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in September 2026.
 
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
 
We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
 
Expedia Coupons: 40% Off - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.
 
Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
 
Total Wireless Promo Codes & Deals: 50% Off Select Plans - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find great deals for Total Wireless, like 50% off select plans, and enjoy big savings.
 
ABT Promo Codes & Discounts for September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn how to maximize your savings on major appliances, electronics, and mattresses using verified ABT discount codes, rebates, and special coupons and save up to $1,200 this summer.
 
Home Chef Promo Codes for September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 50% off deliveries, free meals, and more with the latest Home Chef coupons.
 
ExpressVPN Coupons: 73% Off - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn how to get the best value from your ExpressVPN subscription plans, whether you need a flexible 1-month plan or want to lock in up to 61% savings on multi-year deals.
 
KitchenAid Promo Codes: Save Up to 20% - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.
 
Acemagic Debuts F9A Mini-Workstation With Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 AI at IFA 2026 - TechPowerUp - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:37:18 GMT
  1. Acemagic Debuts F9A Mini-Workstation With Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 AI at IFA 2026 TechPowerUp
  2. Acemagic’s new Zen 5 AI workstation squeezes 192GB of memory into a tiny 2-liter chassis Digital Trends
  3. Gaming mini PC with up to 192 GB RAM and 16-core AMD Zen 5 CPU to arrive soon Notebookcheck
  4. MINISFORUM Unveils Next-Gen Edge AI Computing Solutions Powered by AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 at IFA 2026 Morningstar
  5. Acemagic F9A packs a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128GB of RAM into a 2-liter box Gagadget.com
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Police want Axon's cameras redesigned so they don't get mistaken for Flock's - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:20:00 GMT

Axon is currently exploring design changes to its Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to avoid becoming the next target of people destroying Flock cameras. The strategy, among others under consideration, suggests surveillance companies are making real efforts to get ahead of the rising negative press from mass surveillance opponents.

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Meta Pushes Its New AI Agent on Employees—but Eases Off on Tokenmaxxing - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:32:02 GMT
The company is reducing pressure on workers to use artificial intelligence tools while encouraging them to experiment with Hatch, its most advanced AI project yet.
 
Google’s next Pixel Fold reportedly adopting the same crease-less display as Apple - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT
  1. Google’s next Pixel Fold reportedly adopting the same crease-less display as Apple 9to5Google
  2. Google, Oppo and Vivo to Adopt Dual UTG for Foldable Phones thelec.net
  3. New iPhone Fold Display Details Emerge Ahead Of Apple Event Forbes
  4. Apple's iPhone Ultra Crease Fix Set for Android Foldables Next Year MacRumors
  5. Samsung’s Apple-Shaped Foldable The New York Sun
 
Amazon’s 2026 Holiday Deals Are About to Look Better Than They Are - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:23:26 GMT
Amazon just hiked prices on Kindles, Echo speakers, Eero routers, and Fire TV devices ahead of the holiday shopping season.
 
I Was Disappointed by Miele’s Last Vacuums, but the New Lineup Changed My Mind - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:27 GMT
The previous model fell short in our lab tests, so I went into my hands-on trial skeptical. I left impressed.
 
AI is finding thousands of bugs in Linux, and maintainers can barely keep up - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:44:00 GMT

Ahead of this month's Kernel Recipes 2026 event in Paris, Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman shared a graph charting the steep rise in CVEs found in the kernel over the past several stable releases. The slide shows that between versions 6.9 and 6.19, security researchers spotted around 500 vulnerabilities per release, on average.

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Spending deal comes with a bonus: Blocking political control of grants - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:20:03 GMT
Congress pauses the OMB's attempt to rewrite how research is funded.
 
Democrats Have a Plan to Force Trump’s Associates to Cooperate With Investigations - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Donald Trump’s West Wing renovations and DC arch could be on the chopping block, should Democrats win the midterms—they could also be leverage.
 
Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
 
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:32:02 GMT
The FBI is reportedly investigating a massive data breach that is unfolding in real time.
 
From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT
MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.
 
FCC plans robocall scorecard to grade phone companies on spam call blocking - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:54:27 GMT
Carrier scorecards may include call-blocking stats and data on customer complaints.
 
Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA is changing lunar spacesuit design - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:37:08 GMT
"Requirements are being adjusted to reflect near-term mission needs."
 
Trump Administration Sides With OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:41:02 GMT
The US government wrote a letter in support of OpenAI’s argument that training AI on others' intellectual property is fair use.
 
ICE Plans to Pay $5 Million to Create National Voting Database - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:32:01 GMT
As part of a broader DHS surge to investigate alleged voter fraud, ICE has announced it plans to pay up to $5 million to create what amounts to a federal voter database.
 
Microsoft will soon enable memory integrity by default on eligible Windows 11 PCs - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:31:00 GMT

Microsoft recently confirmed that memory integrity protection will soon be enabled by default on some Windows 11 devices. The change will arrive in October 2026 for eligible Windows PCs and will provide stronger kernel-level protection against malicious software and other threats. However, it could also have a detrimental effect on...

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These Russian Mathematicians Taught AI Models How to Talk to Each Other Without Using Words - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:20:00 GMT
A startup called Mostik has a wild new approach to combining the capabilities of AI models.
 
Google releases Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:13:54 GMT
Google's Pro model updates are seemingly paused, but there's yet another Gemini Flash today.
 
Trump may be forced to reveal secret rules feds use for AI safety testing - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:58:33 GMT
Trump’s secret reviews of frontier AI models may hide corruption, lawsuit says.
 
Popular Chrome extensions were quietly weaponized to steal crypto from 80,000 users - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:48:00 GMT

Socket Inc. researchers have identified 19 malicious extensions targeting Chrome and Edge users. The cybercriminal campaign primarily targeted Google's browser, but one extension gained significant popularity on both Chrome and Edge. In any case, the analysts believe a single "mind" is behind the campaign – and it's determined to keep...

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GoPro just avoided bankruptcy with a $285 million rescue deal - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:09:00 GMT

As part of the proposed acquisition, GoPro shareholders will receive $285 million in cash, or $1.14 per share, while retaining approximately a 10% stake in the combined company. The merged entity will remain publicly listed on heNasdaq. The $1.14-per-share offer represents nearly double the $0.60 at which GoPro's stock was...

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Zed is a fast, lightweight alternative to VS Code and Cursor - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:50:00 GMT
Built in Rust, Zed is a modern code editor focused on speed and collaboration. It supports Git, debugging, remote development, AI agents, and extensions, with native versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Zed is also part of our Essential Apps for Windows and Mac.
 
US court rules Google will not have to sell ad exchange after losing antitrust case - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:30:11 GMT
The DOJ proved to the court that Google acted illegally, but it won't get the big win it wanted.
 
Introducing The H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton Ceramic Alpine Limited Edition - Hodinkee - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:07:11 GMT
  1. Introducing The H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton Ceramic Alpine Limited Edition Hodinkee
  2. H. Moser and Alpine Reveal the Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton Ceramic Limited Edition Hypebeast
  3. Formula 1's Pierre Gasly Attends H. Moser & Cie. Milan Store Opening WWD
  4. My Favorite Sleeper Sports Watch Gets a Performance-Minded Makeover Gear Patrol
  5. Introducing: H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton Ceramic Alpine Limited Edition monochrome-watches.com
 
The FTC says Amazon secretly overcharged sellers by $20 billion in ad fees - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:07:00 GMT

The case involves Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display ads, which appear in search results and on product pages across Amazon's website and app. Sellers use these ads to put their products in front of shoppers who are already searching for similar items.

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Dishonored's Co-Creator Explains What So Many Games Are Missing - Kotaku - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:47 GMT
Dishonored's Co-Creator Explains What So Many Games Are Missing Kotaku
 
Mario Kart 8 now supports 8-player split-screen on Switch 2 - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:25:00 GMT

A free update is now available for Mario Kart 8 when played on the Nintendo Switch 2. The best-selling game on the original Nintendo Switch now supports higher resolutions, faster load times, and local split-screen multiplayer for up to eight players.

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System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
SteamDB is acquired by Nexus Mods' owner after its founder says burnout made the site unsustainable - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:48:00 GMT

Djundik writes that he started SteamDB with fellow co-founder Marlamin back in 2013. As the site grew in popularity, so did the workload. Marlamin later stepped back from the project, and what was a hobby for Djundik now requires enough hours to be a full-time job.

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Toyohiro Akiyama, first Japanese citizen and journalist in space, dies at 84 - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:47:42 GMT
He reported from space that only "fat" Japanese tree frogs enjoyed weightlessness.
 
Samsung's $799 Galaxy Book6 challenges the MacBook Neo with a larger screen and claimed 25-hour battery life - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:21:00 GMT

Samsung's model starts at a higher price than the Neo, but it offers a larger display, more built-in ports, and a much higher claimed battery life rating. Apple's laptop does have a sharper and brighter screen, though.

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New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
Anthropic explains how its AI models escaped their sandbox and hacked real systems - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMT

Anthropic disclosed in July that a review of 141,006 cybersecurity evaluation runs had uncovered three incidents, spanning six runs, in which Claude reached the open internet and compromised the systems of three organizations.

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Crimson Desert's free 20-minute playable game demo streams through Twitch, no download required - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:24:00 GMT

Those interested in trying Crimson Desert, one of 2026's most ambitious and popular games, can now play it for free for 20 minutes. However, instead of installing the demo locally, players must stream the game over Twitch.

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The Army just used a 20-kilowatt laser to take out three drones - ArsTechnica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:04:59 GMT
The Army says its laser system can track and destroy hostile drones.
 
Samsung Updates Free Upgrade List With Millions More Galaxy Phones - Forbes - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT
  1. Samsung Updates Free Upgrade List With Millions More Galaxy Phones Forbes
  2. Samsung Expands One UI 9 Beta Program to More Galaxy Devices Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Galaxy S24 owners can now get a taste of Android 17 with One UI 9 beta androidauthority.com
  4. Samsung is on a roll - One UI 9 beta update coming to 10 more Galaxy devices - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Surprise! Samsung opens One UI 9.0 beta program for Galaxy A36 SamMobile
 
Move over, Cosmic Orange – iPhone 18 colours just leaked online - Creative Bloq - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:27:28 GMT
  1. Move over, Cosmic Orange – iPhone 18 colours just leaked online Creative Bloq
  2. The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, price increases, new colors Mashable
  3. Leaked iPhone 18 Pro Parts Point to Three Color Options Excluding Black MacRumors
  4. iPhone 18 Pro revealed to come in three new retail colors phonearena.com
  5. Leaker battle: will iPhone 18 Pro come in silver or not? AppleInsider
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.
 
Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
Playing against climate risk - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Climate scientist Sai Ravela is using games to help coastal communities find creative adaptations to climate change.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
From Folding Phones to Camera-Equipped AirPods, Here’s What’s Rumored for Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ Fall Event - CNET Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Next week, Apple is expected to debut the Apple Watch 12 and new AirPods, as well as three new iPhones — but no base iPhone 18.
 
How an MIT graduate student helped a team of young scientists test their experiment at CERN - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Physics PhD student Manu Srivastava helped high school students in India develop a test that could contribute to one of the world’s largest neutrino experiments.
 
How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
Looking beyond natural sequences - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:20:00 GMT
A new machine-learning framework aims to improve the success rate of computational protein design while moving away from results that reproduce sequences found in nature.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
The secret love life of the longfin squid - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT
MIT Sea Grant resident artist and acclaimed underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen captures an intimate look at courtship and communication in a hidden spawning spectacle off Cape Cod.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.
 
Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.