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Relay, which develops cloud-hosted, AI-powered smart radio communicators for frontline workers, raised $36M to help businesses capture "frontline intelligence" (Mike Wheatley/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:55:57 GMT

Mike Wheatley / SiliconANGLE:
Relay, which develops cloud-hosted, AI-powered smart radio communicators for frontline workers, raised $36M to help businesses capture “frontline intelligence” — The business communications startup Relay Inc. says it's trying to capture “frontline intelligence” …

 
Nasdaq-listed neocloud Nebius acquires Inferize, whose tech helps optimize GPU utilization and reduce AI request costs, sources say for $100M to $150M (Meir Orbach/CTech) - Techmeme Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:45:00 GMT

Meir Orbach / CTech:
Nasdaq-listed neocloud Nebius acquires Inferize, whose tech helps optimize GPU utilization and reduce AI request costs, sources say for $100M to $150M — The Israeli startup, which was founded by former Granulate executives and employs 17 people, built technology designed to reduce idle GPU capacity when AI demand changes.

 
Sources: TSMC is exploring plans to work with Elon Musk's Terafab project as it mulls a presence in Texas, adding to its existing plans to expand in Arizona (Tim Culpan/Culpium) - Techmeme Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:30:02 GMT

Tim Culpan / Culpium:
Sources: TSMC is exploring plans to work with Elon Musk's Terafab project as it mulls a presence in Texas, adding to its existing plans to expand in Arizona — [Exclusive] Taiwanese foundry giant may use Terafab as anchor client for a future Texas semiconductor factory.

 
Reco, whose tech helps enterprises secure and govern AI agents across SaaS environments, raised a $55M Series B extension, taking its total funding to $140M (Ram Iyer/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:11:01 GMT

Ram Iyer / TechCrunch:
Reco, whose tech helps enterprises secure and govern AI agents across SaaS environments, raised a $55M Series B extension, taking its total funding to $140M — Terms like “AI sprawl” have become common fare on tech social media and in thought leadership as enterprises start deploying AI agents en masse.

 
Is This The Smallest Internet Radio? - Hack a Day Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:39 GMT
Internet radios have been a thing in some form for the last quarter century, and the advent of cheap networked microcontrollers has made them easier than ever to build. But …read more
 
Klook Promo Code: 25% Off October 2026 - Wired Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Maximize your travel budget with our expert guide to finding Klook coupons, app-exclusive deals, and payment discounts on tours, hotels, and transport.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off October 2026 - Wired Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order of $49, 50% off pet food, and more October 2026 discounts.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | October 2026 - Wired Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
20% Off Brooks Promo Code | October 2026 - Wired Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in October 2026 - Wired Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for October 2026.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | October 2026 - Wired Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
Onsemi revises its Synaptics acquisition to a ~$5.7B all-cash offer, down from the ~$7B all-stock deal announced in June, after Synaptics received another bid (Elias Schisgall/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:45:05 GMT

Elias Schisgall / Wall Street Journal:
Onsemi revises its Synaptics acquisition to a ~$5.7B all-cash offer, down from the ~$7B all-stock deal announced in June, after Synaptics received another bid — ON Semiconductor says it will pay $123 a share for Synaptics, giving the deal a value of around $5.7 billion

 
Apple acknowledges AT&T network bug on iPhone 18 Pro Max - Engadget Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:10:16 GMT
Experiencing SOS mode on your iPhone 18 Pro Max with AT&T? Apple confirms a hardware issue and details who needs a replacement.
 
2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: Lunar Lander on the PDP-1 - Hack a Day Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:00:48 GMT
A lot of the retrocomputing world is focused on the 1980s, and for good reason– the home computer revolution was in full swing in that decade, and there is a …read more
 
Nintendo Has Renewed Multiple Game Trademarks - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:55:00 GMT
Nintendo Has Renewed Multiple Game Trademarks Nintendo Life
 
A US judge rules an officer's use of Flock to search a car's license plate was a form of "indiscriminate mass surveillance", and violated the Fourth Amendment (Jason Koebler/404 Media) - Techmeme Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:40:52 GMT

Jason Koebler / 404 Media:
A US judge rules an officer's use of Flock to search a car's license plate was a form of “indiscriminate mass surveillance”, and violated the Fourth Amendment — Flock's nationwide network is quickly “approaching dragnet-type law enforcement practice” and the cop should have got a warrant, the judge wrote.

 
‘A Future Where We Create Games Together With AI’ — Capcom Announces Plans to Transform the RE Engine Into an AI-Generation Game Engine - IGN - Google Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:33:00 GMT
‘A Future Where We Create Games Together With AI’ — Capcom Announces Plans to Transform the RE Engine Into an AI-Generation Game Engine IGN
 
Supabase raised $150M led by Singapore's GIC and agrees to acquire Turso, which offers a database optimized for AI agents, for an undisclosed sum (Maria Deutscher/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:50:01 GMT

Maria Deutscher / SiliconANGLE:
Supabase raised $150M led by Singapore's GIC and agrees to acquire Turso, which offers a database optimized for AI agents, for an undisclosed sum — Supabase Inc., a startup that commercializes the open-source PostgreSQL database, has raised $150 million in funding. — Singapore's GIC sovereign wealth fund led the deal.

 
Meta wants your next gadget to be Muse-infused - TechCrunch - Google Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:45:39 GMT
  1. Meta wants your next gadget to be Muse-infused TechCrunch
  2. Solving Open Research Problems Together Meta AI
  3. Meta open sources code to let you make Muse AI gadgets theverge.com
  4. Gen 3 Costs 44,300 Rupees in India, 14,400 More Than Meta's First Pair vr.org
  5. The Next Christmas Craze Will Be These Cute AI Gadgets | by Jeff Hayward | Ai-Ai-OH | Oct, 2026 Medium
 
Apple Confirms AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max Problems. You Might Need a New Phone - PCMag - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:59:18 GMT
  1. Apple Confirms AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max Problems. You Might Need a New Phone PCMag
  2. AT&T Acknowledges iPhone 18 Pro Max Issues: Update 'Immediately' MacRumors
  3. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T Glitch Requires Device Replacements Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T cellular issues, affected devices require hardware replacement 9to5Mac
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Max Can’t Make a Call on AT&T? Apple Says It Will Replace It for Free CNET
 
David Robinson, who worked on OpenAI's Safety Systems team and had previously led policy planning, left OpenAI last week (Stephen Council/Business Insider) - Techmeme Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:55:35 GMT

Stephen Council / Business Insider:
David Robinson, who worked on OpenAI's Safety Systems team and had previously led policy planning, left OpenAI last week — David Robinson, a leader on OpenAI's Safety Systems team, has resigned from the company. — An OpenAI spokesperson told Business Insider on Friday that Robinson left last week …

 
Leaked Slack messages show OpenAI employees' pushback in June to Greg Brockman's Leading the Future ties, contributing to Brockman reneging on a $25M donation (Garrison Lovely/Semafor) - Techmeme Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:50:01 GMT

Garrison Lovely / Semafor:
Leaked Slack messages show OpenAI employees' pushback in June to Greg Brockman's Leading the Future ties, contributing to Brockman reneging on a $25M donation — THE SCOOP — On June 1, OpenAI chief strategy officer Jason Kwon gave employees a preview of a blog post denying the company …

 
Amazon says it has stopped using NDAs with county officials for data center projects and acknowledges community backlash is leading to data center moratoriums (Molly Taft/Wired) - Techmeme Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:20:01 GMT

Molly Taft / Wired:
Amazon says it has stopped using NDAs with county officials for data center projects and acknowledges community backlash is leading to data center moratoriums — In a blog post published Friday, CEO Matt Garman detailed the steps the company says it's already taking around data centers.

 
Hollywood’s Newest Media Colossus: Paramount and Warner Bros. Merge Under Skydance - CNET Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:19:43 GMT
Skydance will now be one of the largest media companies in history, consolidating film studios, broadcast and cable networks, news and streaming.
 
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:03:16 GMT
Meta says FDA isn't sufficient to Muse reading messages. Apple begs to differ.
 
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents - arstechnica.com - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:03:16 GMT
  1. Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents arstechnica.com
  2. Apple says it will flag AI requests for Mac data after Meta's Muse draws complaints Reuters
  3. Apple to Tighten Mac Data Controls in Guard Against AI Agents Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple will update Macs to protect users from AI agents with full disk access Mashable
  5. Apple Announces Plan to Impose New Full Disk Access Controls on Mac Developers MacStories
 
Electronic Busy Board is Fun for Kids and Hackers - Hack a Day Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:00:40 GMT
While you may not be familiar with the term “busy board”, you’ve almost certainly seen one. It’s the sort of toy with a bunch of buttons, switches, and of course …read more
 
Nvidia announces a version of DGX Spark with 64 GB of unified memory for $4,999, or $1,000 more than the 128 GB version at launch (Michael Kan/PCMag) - Techmeme Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:00:38 GMT

Michael Kan / PCMag:
Nvidia announces a version of DGX Spark with 64 GB of unified memory for $4,999, or $1,000 more than the 128 GB version at launch — The ongoing memory shortage has prompted Nvidia to create a 64GB version of its DGX Spark mini PC, which runs AI models locally. The only problem?

 
Contest-Winning Microscope Video Is Full of AI Confabulations, Scientists Say - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:00:33 GMT
  1. Contest-Winning Microscope Video Is Full of AI Confabulations, Scientists Say Gizmodo
  2. Winner of Nikon microscopy photo contest faces criticism over AI usage CNN
  3. Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest BBC
  4. On closer inspection, microscope photo contest winner is ‘AI fake’ The Telegraph
  5. Nikon re-reviews video contest winner after complaints about AI use usatoday.com
 
iPhone 18 Pro Max Can’t Make a Call on AT&T? Apple Says It Will Replace It for Free - CNET Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:37:43 GMT
A software and carrier settings update should prevent future problems, but people who have been affected will need a replacement phone.
 
Maximizing Privacy? New Apple Home Security Cameras Reportedly Won’t Record Video - CNET Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:25:49 GMT
Instead of a watchable video stream, you’ll get text descriptions or alerts about detected people, pets or activity.
 
California Legalized Plug-In Balcony Solar Panels, but Don’t Buy Any Just Yet - CNET Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:24:33 GMT
Units that comply with the new law are expected by spring.
 
Lyft agrees to pay $272.5 million to settle worker classification lawsuit - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:15:53 GMT
Uber and Lyft were sued by the state of California in 2020 for misclassifying employees as contractors.
 
Sony's new PS5 Pro lottery requires 60 hours of playtime just to apply - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:07:00 GMT

Despite the significant backlash over its plan to stop manufacturing discs for new games in 2028, Sony remains massively popular in the console business. The PlayStation 5 Pro is so popular, in fact, that the company is now trying to head off scalping by limiting how many customers can get...

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Apple releases an update for iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T to address cellular failures; units that already lost service require hardware replacement (Chance Miller/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:35:01 GMT

Chance Miller / 9to5Mac:
Apple releases an update for iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T to address cellular failures; units that already lost service require hardware replacement — Apple has confirmed an issue causing a “small number” of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T to lose cellular service.

 
Someone got Doom in an SQL database - arstechnica.com - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:19:05 GMT
Someone got Doom in an SQL database arstechnica.com
 
Someone got Doom in an SQL database - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:19:05 GMT
1,300 lines of SQL querying renders accurate bitmapped views of Hell at 35 fps.
 
End of Abyss Review: Samus-Inspired Survival Success - Game Informer - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:13:00 GMT
  1. End of Abyss Review: Samus-Inspired Survival Success Game Informer
  2. End of Abyss: Explore and Fight Through the Abyss’ Horror news.xbox.com
  3. Resident Evil Meets Little Nightmares in Terrifying New Horror Game Polygon.com
  4. End Of Abyss Patch Fixes Most Of My Complaints Just One Day After Launch GameSpot
  5. End of Abyss Update 1.012 Fixes Freeze Issue on All Platforms MP1st
 
Only one browser has this really helpful search tool - The Washington Post - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Only one browser has this really helpful search tool The Washington Post
 
Google already rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 for Pixel - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:54:00 GMT
  1. Google already rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 for Pixel 9to5Google
  2. Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery] 9to5Google
  3. Your Pixel phone's biggest bugs just got squashed in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 Android Police
  4. Android 17’s first big update tests Pixel owners’ patience Tech Advisor
  5. Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 gives us an early look at next year’s Pixel updates Android Central
 
Meta announces Muse Gadgets, providing an open source ESP32 microchip firmware and a Linux SDK to let users bring Muse to their hardware, like Raspberry Pi 5 (Karissa Bell/Engadget) - Techmeme Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:50:01 GMT

Karissa Bell / Engadget:
Meta announces Muse Gadgets, providing an open source ESP32 microchip firmware and a Linux SDK to let users bring Muse to their hardware, like Raspberry Pi 5 — The company created its own smart home device, the Muse Home Link — We still don't know too much about Meta's tamagotchi-like AI device …

 
Amazon’s $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlash - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:30:27 GMT
Amazon praised for ending NDAs but slammed for downplaying data center pollution.
 
Meta wants people to build their own Muse gadgets, too - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:27:14 GMT
The company also created its own smart home device, the Muse Home Link
 
Meta says it is letting go of employees it hired from AI safety startup Virtue AI four months after they joined the company, citing clashing work styles (Ashley Gold/Semafor) - Techmeme Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:25:21 GMT

Ashley Gold / Semafor:
Meta says it is letting go of employees it hired from AI safety startup Virtue AI four months after they joined the company, citing clashing work styles — Meta said it's letting go of employees it hired from AI safety startup Virtue AI four months after they joined the company in June …

 
Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:07:59 GMT
Actors with makeup and fake symptoms staggered into 73 healthcare facilities.
 
Batomon Showdown is the hottest new auto battler on the block - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:03:43 GMT
Batomon Showdown is like Pokémon meets Super Auto Pets.
 
2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: A Homebrew Computer In Only Three ICs - Hack a Day Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:59 GMT
Homebrew computers don’t have to be retrocomputers, but [Just4Fun]’s all-through-hole, 68008-based “68k-MBC” certainly qualifies, so it is a worthy entry in our ongoing contest. While there are both “full” and …read more
 
Memo: the US Army is creating an autonomous systems command, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Meridian and Agincourt robotic warfare projects (Colin Demarest/Axios) - Techmeme Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:13 GMT

Colin Demarest / Axios:
Memo: the US Army is creating an autonomous systems command, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Meridian and Agincourt robotic warfare projects — The U.S. Army is creating a new autonomous systems command and appointing an acquisition executive to prioritize buying …

 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
ICE Has Been Dumping Protester Photos Into a Palantir Database - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:52:36 GMT
DHS agents not only tracked and intimidated people observing ICE activity in Maine, but stored information about them in a Palantir-built database, newly unsealed court filings say.
 
Can AI Fix Your Chaotic Inbox? I Unleashed It On 200,000 Unread Emails - CNET Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:43:32 GMT
I sifted through a boatload of emails with the help of Gemini.
 
Samsung and Google are raising prices on their budget phones - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:36:31 GMT
Line go up (bad version).
 
Computational tools for society’s most complex challenges - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Associate Professor Cathy Wu uses reinforcement learning to help map out improvements to transportation and other multifaceted systems.
 
iOS 27’s Siri gets one thing very right that other AI assistants get wrong - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:26:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27’s Siri gets one thing very right that other AI assistants get wrong 9to5Mac
  2. 5 hidden iOS 27 upgrades that make a big difference – and why I love them ZDNET
  3. With iOS 27, Apple Is Quietly Setting the Stage to Paywall Your iPhone PCMag
  4. iOS 27 breaks 15 years of muscle memory on iPhone and iPad 9to5Mac
  5. Apple Features Still Coming After iOS 27: Health, Siri Recap, and More iClarified
 
Apple sounds the alarm on AI agents and 'Full Disk Access' - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:22:06 GMT
There's an increasingly high cost to convenience.
 
Lyft settles landmark driver misclassification lawsuit for $272.5M - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:09:49 GMT
Critics say workers are still owed far more.
 
Android malware can steal your PIN and bank logins - Fox News - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:23 GMT
  1. Android malware can steal your PIN and bank logins Fox News
  2. RATHat Android Banking Trojan Uses Gemini AI and ADB Shell to Take Control of Devices cyberpress.org
  3. RatHat Android Malware Console Uses Gemini to Identify Higher-Value Victims The Hacker News
  4. Group-IB uncovers RemControl, the Android banking trojan built with AI help Pasquale Pillitteri
  5. RatHat's Evolving C2 Panel Points to Malware-as-a-Service Model Infosecurity Magazine
 
The 2008 economic crisis changed the US's relationship with energy - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:56:21 GMT
It wasn't obvious at the time, but the US uncoupled carbon emissions and GDP growth.
 
US arrests tech CEO accused of smuggling $300M in Nvidia chips into China - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:39:36 GMT
Nvidia’s chip-smuggling problem won’t go away as arrests continue.
 
GTA 6 PEGI Age Rating Reveals Mentions of 'Decapitation' and Cocaine That Can Be 'Snorted' at 'Any Time' - IGN - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:39:10 GMT
  1. GTA 6 PEGI Age Rating Reveals Mentions of 'Decapitation' and Cocaine That Can Be 'Snorted' at 'Any Time' IGN
  2. GTA 6 Will Have Sex Scenes, According to New Zealand Ratings Board IGN
  3. GTA 6 Age Rating Details Sex, Gore And Snorting Cocaine Mechanics RockstarINTEL
  4. Drug Use, Nudity, and Sexual Fetishes All in GTA 6 Push Square
  5. GTA VI Predictably Gets a Mature ESRB Rating Siliconera
 
Miami Heat announce 'A Night in Vice City' theme ahead of GTA VI release - ESPN - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:38:00 GMT
  1. Miami Heat announce 'A Night in Vice City' theme ahead of GTA VI release ESPN
  2. MIAMI HEAT AND ROCKSTAR GAMES® BRING A NIGHT IN VICE CITY TO KASEYA CENTER NBA.com
  3. Miami Heat tease release of new 'Vice City' jerseys on the night before 'Grand Theft Auto VI' release Fox News
  4. The Miami Heat Will Wear Vice City Colors in an 'All-New Uniform on a Never-Before-Seen Court' to Celebrate GTA 6 IGN
  5. Miami Heat to play as Vice City from Grand Theft Auto VI for single game, with new court and uniforms Yahoo Sports
 
This Shoe Company’s Instagram Ad With a Frat Is Pissing People Off - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:19:53 GMT
A collaborative Instagram post between footwear line HeyDude and a University of Florida frat is sparking backlash due to sexual cyber-harassment allegations against two former members.
 
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:17:27 GMT
Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more.
 
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Comparing their displays and batteries - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:48:32 GMT
Not much else differentiates them, which isn't a bad thing.
 
Europe is building its own payment network to finally compete with Visa and Mastercard - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:47:00 GMT

The original ENP initiative launched in 2023, but European sovereignty is now becoming a truly critical issue. The new network's founders include Bizum (Spain), Bancomat (Italy), European digital wallet company Wero, SIBS-MB WAY, and Vipps MobilePay.

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US military ends long-running program to spot nuclear missile launches - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:32:14 GMT
A newer program has been operational since 2011, and the next generation could launch within 12 months.
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Apple iPad Pro: Here's how they stack up - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:27:45 GMT
Choosing between these two powerhouse tablets is probably simpler than you think.
 
YouTube takes aim at clipper accounts, will prioritize original Shorts - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:25:04 GMT
But will it hurt creators clipping their own longform videos?
 
Fairphone 6+ reviews: a repairability champion, but $650 is a tough sell - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:24:00 GMT
Now available in the US, the Fairphone 6+ stands out with its replaceable battery, microSD slot, 5-year warranty, and software support through 2033. That longevity comes at a price, though: at $650, reviewers note that its cameras, performance, and water resistance fall short of what similarly priced phones typically offer.
 
Apple’s new ‘homeOS’ will launch this month, here’s what’s coming - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:22:00 GMT
  1. Apple’s new ‘homeOS’ will launch this month, here’s what’s coming 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Is Finally Ready to Enter Its Next Big Category: the Smart Home Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple's smart hub shows its new view of the tech consumer — and its ambition finance.yahoo.com
  4. Apple’s September was huge. October could be even bigger Macworld
  5. ‘HomePad’ coming: Will Apple hold an October special event? 9to5Mac
 
How I kept cool with NYC's free battery program for window AC units - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:20:21 GMT
Bonus: Every Electric’s batteries are beloved by household cats.
 
Apple Watch Series 12 In-Depth Review: Worth Upgrading? - DC Rainmaker - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:13:16 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Series 12 In-Depth Review: Worth Upgrading? DC Rainmaker
  2. Apple Watch Ultra 4 is an AI Powerhouse With Fitness and Health Improvements, But Do You Need it? Slowtwitch News
  3. I wore the Apple Watch Series 12 for a week. It’s one of the biggest upgrades in years | CNN Underscored CNN
  4. Apple Watch Series 12 vs Apple Watch Ultra 4: A side by side comparison Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong
  5. Why I Think the Apple Watch Series 12 Is Worth the Upgrade Lifehacker
 
Documenting the tech worker movement - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Writing as a participant and researcher, PhD student JS Tan SM ’22 has co-authored a new book about the rise of tech worker protests and the employer backlash that followed.
 
Most of Us Have Been Cyberattack Targets, Consumer Reports Finds. AI Isn’t Helping - CNET Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:53:34 GMT
From snooping smart glasses to AI bots going rogue, I’m not surprised US adults are more concerned about their privacy.
 
The NHL Is Releasing Its Own ‘Hot’ Fanfic. Romance Lovers Hate It - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:37:32 GMT
The league is releasing romance-style audio stories to promote games. Critics say it’s cheap pandering that doesn’t address toxic masculinity in the sport.
 
Nacon’s new PS5 controller can mix audio from your phone and console - theverge.com - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:35:13 GMT
  1. Nacon’s new PS5 controller can mix audio from your phone and console theverge.com
  2. Nacon’s Revolution 5 Unlimited PS5 Controller Sets A New High Bar Forbes
  3. NACON Introduces the Revolution 5 Unlimited Gaming Controller TechPowerUp
  4. The revolution continues on unabated as NACON reveals a new premium PlayStation 5 controller Gaming Age
  5. Nacon's new Revolution 5 Unlimited is a 'high-end asymmetric controller' officially licensed for PS5 and the first to offer a built-in screen and TMR magnetic tech — and you can pre-order it noW Yahoo Tech
 
Control Resonant Made The Right Choice Leaving The Oldest House Behind - Kotaku - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:30:23 GMT
  1. Control Resonant Made The Right Choice Leaving The Oldest House Behind Kotaku
  2. Control Resonant’s New Patch Misses A Much-Needed Addition Forbes
  3. How Control Resonant’s art design and tech shaped its bosses, paranaturally-twisted Manhattan and more PlayStation.Blog
  4. Control Resonant Is Once Again A Video Game About The Wonderful And Terrifying Possibilities Of Architecture Aftermath
  5. If Only All Games Had Control Resonant's Assist Mode Engadget
 
Hackaday Podcast Episode 389: Spinning Lightfield Displays, and Jenny Visits a Blast Furnace - Hack a Day Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:30:08 GMT
Another all-European podcast for you this week, as Elliot Williams is joined by Jenny List for an evening looking at the past week in Hackaday. And this week there is …read more
 
Warhorse COO wants GTA 6 to set a new $80 price standard for triple-A games - Video Games Chronicle - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:16:25 GMT
  1. Warhorse COO wants GTA 6 to set a new $80 price standard for triple-A games Video Games Chronicle
  2. Kingdom Come: Deliverance studio co-founder hopes Grand Theft Auto 6 will 'blaze a trail' to higher game prices PC Gamer
  3. Kingdom Come: Deliverance Dev Hopes GTA 6 Will Encourage Studios to Charge More for Their Games IGN
  4. GTA 6 will hopefully normalize $80 and $100 games, says Kingdom Come developer TweakTown
  5. The co-founder of Warhorse Studios hopes that the release of GTA VI will allow for an increase in game prices WN Hub
 
Soon-to-be merged Paramount and Warner Bros. will be known as Skydance going forward - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:16:02 GMT
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced the new name in a social media post.
 
Scammers are selling fake Blu-ray drives to PS3 emulation fans - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:16:00 GMT

Developers of the RPCS3 PS3 emulator recently shared a warning about the latest fraud attempts targeting PS3 fans in search of a new Blu-ray drive. An unknown number of scammers are now trying to sell "fake" Blu-ray drives that appear to be newer models but use the same, incompatible internals...

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Cybertruck sales in free fall as Tesla reports mediocre sales for Q3 - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:05:26 GMT
Tesla met analysts expectations as it sold fewer cars in Q3 2026 than Q3 2025.
 
Critics call Star Wars: Galactic Racer one of the best arcade racers in years - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:02:00 GMT
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is earning widespread praise for its breakneck speed, satisfying handling, deep customization, and mix of roguelite progression and multiplayer. Critics highlight its Burnout-like thrills and substantial replayability. The consensus: it's not just a great Star Wars game, but one of the standout arcade racers in years.
 
Using an iPad mini to preview the iPhone Duo experience - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Using an iPad mini to preview the iPhone Duo experience 9to5Mac
  2. Apple’s Biggest Battleground for Foldable Phones Is China WSJ
  3. The iPhone Duo Isn’t for Everyone. It Doesn’t Need to Be CNET
  4. Apple announces when you can start the iPhone Duo pre-order process 9to5Mac
  5. Apple Will Sell 6 Million iPhone Duos in 2026, Counterpoint Says Bloomberg.com
 
These AI Experts Want to Do High-Stakes Research Out in the Open - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Many frontier labs keep their risky research locked away. Trillium Labs wants to show off its work when it comes to self-improvement and model behavior.
 
Gurnoor Brar has been expensive, but India are happy to pay the price for now - Cricinfo - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:52:41 GMT
Gurnoor Brar has been expensive, but India are happy to pay the price for now Cricinfo
 
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon have officially teamed up to end coverage gaps - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:37:40 GMT
This is likely an attempt to get ahead of potential rivals like Starlink and Leo.
 
Your Next Mobile Games Will Get AI Graphics Boosts That PCs and Consoles Have Had for Years - CNET Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:36:24 GMT
AI upscaling and frame generation are coming in upcoming premium Android phones running the new highest-tier Snapdragon chips. 
 
Using Vibration to Make Stuff Stick Contact-Free to Ceilings - Hack a Day Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:30:56 GMT
Generally making stuff stick to something like a ceiling requires resorting to suction cups, glue or something much more permanent, but [Steve Mould] starts his video featuring a playing card …read more
 
Affordable alternatives to Apple's AirPods Max - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT
If you can live without deep iOS integration and the polished design of the AirPods Max, you could save hundreds.
 
Every Animal Confirmed For Grand Theft Auto VI So Far, Ranked - Aftermath - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:03:24 GMT
  1. Every Animal Confirmed For Grand Theft Auto VI So Far, Ranked Aftermath
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI – Welcome to Leonida Game Informer
  3. Brand New GTA 6 Screenshots Focus on Lucia and Jason's Relationship IGN
  4. GTA 6: Over 170 Animal Species, Dynamic Weather & More Revealed 80 Level
  5. New GTA 6 Screenshots Reveal More About Jason and Lucia VICE
 
Trump’s Crazy AI Rebrand Was a Loyalty Test for Tech Execs—and It Worked - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
For years these billionaires gushed obsessively about AI. But they meekly went along when Trump canceled the term.
 
Don't let the adorable AI agents fool you - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Just because they look harmless doesn't mean you should be irresponsible with your data.
 
The 7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV is now $100 more expensive due to AI - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:52:16 GMT
Initially launched in 2019, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro now retails for $299.99.
 
The 7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV is now $100 more expensive due to AI - arstechnica.com - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:52:16 GMT
  1. The 7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV is now $100 more expensive due to AI arstechnica.com
  2. The Nvidia Shield Pro is getting a 50% price hike due to the AI component crisis — I sure hope Nvidia can work out who's responsible for this TechRadar
  3. NVIDIA Axes The Standard Shield TV And Hikes Shield TV Pro By $100 To $299, Blaming Rising DRAM Costs wccftech.com
  4. Nvidia Shield TV Pro is now $299 – a $100 price hike seven years after the Android TV box launched 9to5Google
  5. Nvidia Is Killing Its Beloved Base Shield TV Gizmodo
 
This industrial mini PC pairs Intel Panther Lake internals with near-silent AirJet cooling - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:51:00 GMT

The system can be configured with an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, Core Ultra 7 356H or Core Ultra 5 325 processor. The design shows how newer cooling methods could give industrial PCs more room for faster processors and graphics hardware in space-constrained deployments.

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The next generation’s guide to the new space economy - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMT
An industry report published by students in an MIT aerospace entrepreneurship class lays out guidance for aspiring space leaders and investors.
 
Your used CPU might come with someone else’s Valorant ban - PCWorld - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:41:48 GMT
  1. Your used CPU might come with someone else’s Valorant ban PCWorld
  2. Used processor leads to game ban heise.de
  3. Someone bought a second-hand CPU owned by a Valorant cheater, and it got them banned too XDA
  4. Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D came with an unexpected extra: a Riot hardware ban VideoCardz.com
  5. Gamer buys used CPU from cheater – inherits hardware ID ban and can’t play games cybernews.com
 
A Florida county discovered 14 Flock cameras nobody authorized, and 11 remain unclaimed - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:22:00 GMT

The latest case of unclaimed Flock cameras occurred in St. Lucie County, Florida. When officials began taking down the cameras after canceling the county's contract with the company, they discovered 14 extra cameras that the police say were not theirs.

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Skip the Wait. Microsoft's 26H2 Update Fixes the Parts You Hate Most About Windows 11 - PCMag - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:21:01 GMT
  1. Skip the Wait. Microsoft's 26H2 Update Fixes the Parts You Hate Most About Windows 11 PCMag
  2. How to get the Windows 11 2026 Update Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft makes Windows settings backup the default in 26H2 The Register
  4. Windows 11 version 27H2: Everything we know so far Windows Central
  5. Microsoft promised a better Windows 11. Here’s its 6-month report card PCWorld
 
Reddit Is Choking Off RSS and Open Web Access to Keep AI Bots Out - CNET Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:19:33 GMT
Many are worried that killing RSS feeds will destroy one of the last open, user-controlled ways to read the web.
 
Audible Will Soon Let You Use AI to Talk to a Book Character - CNET Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:06:29 GMT
Amazon’s audiobook service is rolling out new AI-powered features to make listening to stories more interactive.
 
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 5 to 9 - news.xbox.com - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:03:25 GMT
  1. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 5 to 9 news.xbox.com
  2. RPGs Coming This Week, September 27–October 3, 2026 – 16 Paths Diverged in a Wood RPGFan
  3. This Week in Gaming (Week 40) TechPowerUp
  4. Out this week: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Minecraft Dungeons II, MXGP 26, RetroSpace, TOEM 2, more Games Asylum
  5. Eight Xbox Games Are Available Today, Including A Good Reason To Get Out Of Detention (October 2) Pure Xbox
 
NVIDIA's smuggling problem is getting worse - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:02:14 GMT
US officials have reportedly highlighted gaps in NVIDIA's due diligence over smuggling.
 
30 Hours With Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave And My Patience Is Wearing Thin - Kotaku - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:40 GMT
  1. 30 Hours With Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave And My Patience Is Wearing Thin Kotaku
  2. My Nintendo September Wrap-Up - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. 4 Things to Focus on Outside Combat in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave IGN
  4. Famitsu software sales (9/21/26 – 9/27/26) – Top 30 Nintendo Everything
  5. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is Full of Subtle Three Houses Easter Eggs Polygon.com
 
This Week in Security: ShinyHunters Won’t Dox the FBI, Pentagon Data Stolen, and OBS Vulnerable - Hack a Day Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:22 GMT
404 Media reports that the ShinyHunters group who stole multiple terabytes of FBI employee data say they do not plan to release the data. Known for ransomware and extortion of …read more
 
Rocket Report: SpaceX completes launch triple-header; Rocket Lab nets big contract - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:54:34 GMT
Blue Origin seeks FAA approval for up to 50 New Glenn launches and 50 booster landings per year.
 
‘This Matters’: Researchers Identify Thousands of New Tells in AI Writing - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:45:32 GMT
  1. ‘This Matters’: Researchers Identify Thousands of New Tells in AI Writing Gizmodo
  2. Opus 5.5 loves to tell you ‘this matters’ (and other AI writing tells) TechCrunch
  3. Claude Opus 5.5 uses em-dashes 99% less often and sounds more human — but still exhibits 2,548 AI writing tells VentureBeat
  4. Claude Opus 5.5 Writes With 17% Shorter Sentences: How It Reads More Human HackerNoon
  5. Researchers have identified new 'filler words' that can be used to identify text generated by AI Mezha
 
Apple is reportedly building a smart home camera that won't record video footage of you or anyone else - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:44:31 GMT
The device will apparently use AI to analyze activity in your home without actually filming it.
 
Apple is reportedly building a smart home camera that won't record video footage of you or anyone else - Engadget - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:44:31 GMT
  1. Apple is reportedly building a smart home camera that won't record video footage of you or anyone else Engadget
  2. Apple’s reportedly developing a smart home camera that doesn’t record video theverge.com
  3. Apple’s Flirtation With Surveillance Tech Could Put Its Reputation to the Test Gizmodo
  4. Apple's home camera will tell you who's home without showing video footage AppleInsider
  5. Apple's Smart Home Camera Will Apparently Have 'No Video Recording' MacRumors
 
Buying an RTX 5090 from Micro Center now means signing a form promising it won't leave the US - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:44:00 GMT

Redditor Krothic writes that they recently bought a PowerSpec Ai90 prebuilt PC packing an RTX 5090. The store manager informed them that buying the PC required that they fill in a form and have their drivers license scanned, connecting their name to their purchase.

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Gears Of War: E-Day Smashes Steam Record And Earns Xbox Series S Praise In First 24 Hours - Pure Xbox - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Gears Of War: E-Day Smashes Steam Record And Earns Xbox Series S Praise In First 24 Hours Pure Xbox
  2. Gears of War: E-Day is a great game launching at a terrible time theverge.com
  3. Gears of War: E-Day PC graphics performance tested: 43 GPUs take us back to the start of an iconic saga Tom's Hardware
  4. A popular video game franchise returns with its best entry yet | Review The Seattle Times
  5. Gears of War: E-Day is Available in Early Access Today, Watch the Launch Gameplay Trailer news.xbox.com
 
What to expect at Microsoft's Windows, Surface and AI event on October 7 - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
We'll definitely hear about the NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra, but what else?
 
Join the Pokémon Night Out Livestream to Party from Home - Pokemon.com - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:20:35 GMT
  1. Join the Pokémon Night Out Livestream to Party from Home Pokemon.com
  2. Get codes for exclusive Timed Research during the Pokémon Night Out Twitch broadcast! Pokémon GO
  3. Pokemon Unveils New Gengar, Mewtwo, And Umbreon Merch Only Available In Two Locations OpenCritic
  4. Pokémon Night Out Concert Experience to Be Livestreamed Across Twitch and YouTube GoNintendo
  5. Pokémon Night Out EDM concert to be livestreamed worldwide this October Diario AS
 
The Singapore government built its own dating app and is testing it with public officers - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:13:00 GMT

Singapore's government is getting into the matchmaking business. GovTech, the agency behind the city-state's digital public services, has launched FirstDate, a pilot dating service for public officers aged 21 to 35, as the country grapples with a record-low birth rate.

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Home Assistant renames Home Assistant Cloud to Link - theverge.com - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:02:52 GMT
Home Assistant renames Home Assistant Cloud to Link theverge.com
 
NVIDIA’s 64 GB DGX Spark “AI Supercomputer” Launches This Month For $4999, While The 128 GB Spark Jumps Past $6000 - wccftech.com - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:07 GMT
  1. NVIDIA’s 64 GB DGX Spark “AI Supercomputer” Launches This Month For $4999, While The 128 GB Spark Jumps Past $6000 wccftech.com
  2. NVIDIA DGX Spark 64GB Gives Developers More Ways to Build and Scale Local AI NVIDIA Blog
  3. Facing Memory Crunch, Nvidia Creates 64GB RTX Spark. It Still Costs $4,999 PCMag
  4. MSI Extends EdgeXpert Lineup With 64 GB Model TechPowerUp
  5. Nvidia introduces 64GB DGX Spark to throw local AI fans a lifeline amid the RAMpocalypse — new GB10 config starts at $4999 for those who can work with less Tom's Hardware
 
The base PlayStation 5 can now do AI upscaling, and it actually looks great - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:39:00 GMT

With a free update released on Thursday, Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei have introduced the first machine-learning-based upscaler that supports the base PlayStation 5. QSSR provides noticeably clearer graphics at virtually no performance cost.

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Original Xbox Version of Halo: Combat Evolved Made Available to Play in a Browser - IGN - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:07:42 GMT
  1. Original Xbox Version of Halo: Combat Evolved Made Available to Play in a Browser IGN
  2. Halo: Combat Evolved Gets a Free Browser Port With Split-Screen Co-Op TechPowerUp
  3. Halo: Combat Evolved is now playable for free in your browser, complete with 128-player multiplayer GAMINGbible
  4. Halo CE recompile leads to 64-player Blood Gulch madness TweakTown
  5. Community ports bring the original Halo to PS5, Android, and even your humble web browser as AI modding takes over Windows Central
 
Tesla rolls out an emergency drive-away feature after Supercharger shooting - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:03:04 GMT
Tesla's new feature will let you drive away with the Supercharger still connected in case of emergencies.
 
I Tested the Galaxy S26 Ultra Cameras Against the Pixel 11 Pro: One Captures Vibes Better - CNET Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
I brought two of the best Android camera phones with me to Cape May, and one was noticeably better.
 
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Review: A Fantastic Burnout Successor From a Galaxy Far, Far Away - CNET Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Developer Fuse Games’ debut release is one of the most impressive arcade racers in recent memory.
 
New York City's click-to-cancel rule takes effect, making subscription cancellations as easy as sign-ups - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:58:00 GMT

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) originally announced the city's final Click-to-Cancel Rule in July. It took effect on October 1, making New York the first US city to impose this type of requirement at the municipal level.

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Land the 45mm Pixel Watch 5 at one of the best prices ever, now $138 off (Best Buy open-box) - 9to5Toys - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:49:00 GMT
  1. Land the 45mm Pixel Watch 5 at one of the best prices ever, now $138 off (Best Buy open-box) 9to5Toys
  2. Deals: Pixel Watch 5 up to $138 off, Belkin 25W 3-in-1 magnetic charger for Android, OmniBook 3 $150 off, more 9to5Google
  3. Google Pixel Watch 5 reviewed: Android’s Watch pickr.com.au
  4. I tested the Pixel Watch double-pinch for a week and now I'm addicted to it Android Police
  5. Unboxing of Google Pixel Watch 5 $579 Stephen Curry Edition Geeky Gadgets
 
Amazon Says It’s No Longer Using NDAs for Data Centers - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:47:58 GMT
The company announced it has stopped using secret agreements with county officials and acknowledged that community backlash is leading to data center moratoriums across the country.
 
How to find compromised passwords on iPhone and Android - Fox News - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:46:33 GMT
How to find compromised passwords on iPhone and Android Fox News
 
Best Smart Cat Trackers of 2026: Fi Mini vs. Tractive - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:35:00 GMT
After months of monitoring Basil’s activity and sleep, I found that Fi and Tractive cat trackers come with their own trade-offs.
 
Microsoft 365 Work Accounts May Stop Syncing in Apple Mail - MacRumors - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:34:04 GMT
  1. Microsoft 365 Work Accounts May Stop Syncing in Apple Mail MacRumors
  2. Exchange Web Services enters the final stretch before Microsoft pulls access The Register
  3. Apple plans fix as Microsoft's Exchange shutdown disrupts Mac email AppleInsider
  4. Upcoming changes to Microsoft 365 email access Auburn University
  5. Microsoft Exchange Web Services (EWS) Retired October 1, 2026 University of Colorado Anschutz
 
FDA approves artificial heart valve for kids that grows as they do - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:19:29 GMT
The FDA has approved a new artificial heart valve that eliminates the need for multiple surgeries in children with certain congenital heart defects.
 
A forensic tool claims it can stop seized iPhones from locking down after 72 hours - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The company's GrayKey Preserve device and a new Evidence Preservation Mode for existing GrayKey systems are designed to prevent an iPhone from losing its After First Unlock, or AFU, status, according to an instructional video 404 Media obtained. That puts the tools in direct conflict with an Apple security feature...

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TCL is right to question Samsung’s use of the term “Mini LED” - ArsTechnica Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:30:11 GMT
Can it be Mini LED without a FALD backlight?
 
I thought Google made a mistake with the Pixel 11 Pro XL. 30 days later, I was wrong - Android Authority - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. I thought Google made a mistake with the Pixel 11 Pro XL. 30 days later, I was wrong Android Authority
  2. Pixelated 119: 50 days later, it’s still a phone 9to5Google
  3. Why I ditched Apple for a better value Google phone, watch News.com.au
  4. Pixel 11's Effective Price Cut: Camera and AI Upgrades, but Gaming Performance Concerns Linger finance.biggo.com
  5. Pixel 11 vs OnePlus 15: Which Android Phone Gives You More for the Money? TechRepublic
 
Your Driverless Cab Is Spying on You - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Self-driving cars from Waymo, Zoox, and Tesla are studded with cameras and sensors. Some of them are pointing at riders.
 
OpenAI's rogue agent problem is bigger than Hugging Face, over 100 organizations and counting - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:19:00 GMT

The ChatGPT maker writes that it has notified over 100 organizations of "misaligned agent activity" linked to its AI models. The figure covers notifications sent by September 26.

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Election Deniers Think the GOP’s Terrible Midterm Polling Is a ‘Psyop’ - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Dozens and dozens of high-profile MAGA influencers and pundits have weighed in. “The laughable fake polls are rolling out,” Catturd posted on X.
 
New flagship hands the Pixel 11 Pro a huge defeat in reader poll - Android Authority - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:54:00 GMT
  1. New flagship hands the Pixel 11 Pro a huge defeat in reader poll Android Authority
  2. Qualcomm Doubles Down on Agentic AI at Snapdragon Summit 2026 EE Times
  3. Qualcomm remembers what Apple and Samsung forgot: how to be cool PhoneArena
  4. Motorola is becoming the perfect OnePlus alternative; the Signature 27 shows why Android Police
  5. Snapdragon’s New Camera Pipeline Has More Pixels and More Questions PetaPixel
 
A Flaw in ChatGPT’s Mac App Could Have Let Hackers Grab Sensitive Data - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT
While the focus has been on AI agents’ hacking capabilities, a recently patched vulnerability in a ChatGPT app shows that AI software is itself an inviting—and vulnerable—target.
 
A Flaw in ChatGPT’s Mac App Could Have Let Hackers Grab Sensitive Data - WIRED - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT
  1. A Flaw in ChatGPT’s Mac App Could Have Let Hackers Grab Sensitive Data WIRED
  2. Vulnerability in ChatGPT macOS App Allowing Access to Conversations Fixed ForkLog
  3. ChatGPT Mac App Flaw Could Have Exposed User Chats to Hackers The420.in
  4. ChatGPT for Mac could be hacked with just a few lines of code Mezha
  5. ChatGPT Mac App Vulnerability Exposed User Data to Hackers The Tech Buzz
 
Balcony solar installations will soon be legal in America's most populous state - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:39:12 GMT
California has joined nine other US states in approving balcony solar installations.
 
What to expect from sim racing and driving games in October - Traxion.GG - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:30:11 GMT
  1. What to expect from sim racing and driving games in October Traxion.GG
  2. The Video Games And More You Should Play This Weekend – October 2, 2026 Game Informer
  3. There are so many games coming out in October you guys PC Gamer
  4. Top 12 New Games and Tests Coming in October Inven Global
  5. PlayStation unveiled the main new releases of October 2026. Sony has scheduled major releases for the month ixbt.games
 
31 Best STEM Toys for Kids (2026): Learning Made Fun - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
We found lots of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to assemble, bake, squish—or even tear apart and rebuild.
 
New PS5 Firmware Update 26.06-14.10.00 Available to Download Now - Push Square - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. New PS5 Firmware Update 26.06-14.10.00 Available to Download Now Push Square
  2. AI upscaling is coming to PS5 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Hands-On With QSSR: AI-Driven Upscaling for the Standard PS5 Digital Foundry
  4. Sony brings AI graphics upscaling to the regular PS5 theverge.com
  5. One Of The PS5 Pro's Exclusive Features Is Now Coming To PS5, Kind Of Game Informer
 
AI Is Making a Mess of Nurses’ Schedules. They Say It’s a Safety Issue - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
A hospital giant and radiology network turned to Palantir to streamline scheduling, but nurses and other staff say the new software is causing errors, burnout, and frustration.
 
New Mexico wants Meta to pay $40 billion in penalties for Cambridge Analytica scandal - Engadget Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:47:29 GMT
New Mexico's attorney argued that the penalties Meta has to pay need to be significant enough to make an impact on the company.
 
'Everyone Liked That' — Bethesda Cease and Desist Forces Viral AI-Generated Fallout: New York Game Offline - IGN - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:29:50 GMT
  1. 'Everyone Liked That' — Bethesda Cease and Desist Forces Viral AI-Generated Fallout: New York Game Offline IGN
  2. For once, I'm happy to see expensive corporate lawyers forcing a fan project offline PC Gamer
  3. Bethesda kills AI fan's viral Fallout game, much to their chagrin: "How about you make a Fallout game instead so I don't have to?" GamesRadar+
  4. Fallout: New York Appears Online, and ZeniMax Immediately Shuts It Down Insider Gaming
  5. New Fallout Game Officially Shut Down By Bethesda IMDb
 
Pokémon GO City Safari: Boston Rescheduled as a Global Event for Ticket Holders - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:15:19 GMT
  1. Pokémon GO City Safari: Boston Rescheduled as a Global Event for Ticket Holders Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Pokémon GO City Safari: Boston Update Pokémon GO
  3. Pokémon GO City Safari Boston Event Rescheduled Due To Inclement Weather (UPDATE - makeup dates announced) GoNintendo
 
Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure.
 
Squarespace Promo Codes: 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
 
Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 30% Off | October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this October 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
Motley Fool Promo Code: $200 Off on Stock Advisor October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
CD Projekt Red Says It's Working On Fixes For Witcher 3 Remastered - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:55:00 GMT
  1. CD Projekt Red Says It's Working On Fixes For Witcher 3 Remastered Nintendo Life
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Path Tracing & DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Update Out Now NVIDIA
  3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Review Update IGN
  4. The Witcher 3 Beats Most Fantasy Adaptations in Nearly Every Way Polygon.com
  5. Injecting DLSS 5 Into The Witcher 3 Remastered Gives Geralt a Much-Needed Facelift, but Costs Up to 30% Performance wccftech.com
 
Amazon redesigns Kindle lineup and announces new accessories - 9News - Google Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:13:00 GMT
  1. Amazon redesigns Kindle lineup and announces new accessories 9News
  2. Amazon introduces a completely redesigned Kindle family aboutamazon.com
  3. Here's how you can buy or preorder Amazon's all-new Kindles and Kindle accessories Mashable
  4. Amazon’s New Kindle Lineup Compared: Kindle vs Paperwhite vs Colorsoft TechRepublic
  5. Amazon Rolls Out a Cornucopia of New Kindle E-Readers CNET
 
Welcome to Opt Out October: It’s Time to Ditch Unwanted Subscriptions and AI Spies - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:55:21 GMT
It’s a good month to reassess old accounts and retake control of your data and privacy.
 
Venus' mysterious haze is actually cosmic dust - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:27:04 GMT
A physical model show that iron dust and sulfuric acid create the right properties.
 
Whatever AI Safety Is, It’s Not This - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:10:42 GMT
Asking AI companies to self-regulate is a great way to pretend like you’ve accomplished something.
 
New 'AirFly Drive' Accessory Turns Wired CarPlay Into Wireless CarPlay - MacRumors - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:08:31 GMT
  1. New 'AirFly Drive' Accessory Turns Wired CarPlay Into Wireless CarPlay MacRumors
  2. Twelve South launches new Airfly Drive wireless CarPlay and Android Auto adapter 9to5Toys
  3. My car has heated seats and a moonroof — this gadget is the upgrade I actually needed AOL.com
  4. This tiny gadget turns your CarPay or Android Auto wireless – without upgrading your car Yahoo Autos
  5. iPhone Owners, This Wireless CarPlay Adapter Is Practically a Prime Day Giveaway at Near No-Margin Pricing on Amazon Gizmodo
 
SpaceX describes surgical intervention before launch of latest crew mission - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:07:33 GMT
With Crew-13, Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space.
 
New tool lets users repair AI-generated 3D models, then fabricate them just the way they want - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
“InstructMesh” can generate designs for everyday objects that are easy to edit and fabricate for both experts and newcomers to 3D modeling.
 
"The Big Short" investor says he's rooting for a crash just to stop OpenAI and Anthropic's IPOs - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:53:00 GMT

In a recent post on his "Cassandra Unchained" X account, Burry renewed his concerns about the economics behind the AI industry. For the benefit of humanity, he wrote, Wall Street and other stock markets should "tank hard" and keep OpenAI and Anthropic from holding their highly anticipated initial public offerings...

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The Best Early Prime Day Deals Ahead of Amazon’s Second Sale (2026) - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:53:32 GMT
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 6 and 7, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our team recommends.
 
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:28:45 GMT
It has been a bad month for federal government cybersecurity.
 
Judge dismisses Chegg and Penske antitrust lawsuits targeting Google AI search - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:11:55 GMT
The court acknowledges AI search comes with consequences, but it's not an antitrust issue.
 
Trump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:58:31 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the voluntary AI safety agreement tech executives signed, AI agents for normies, and extremist candidates running for office in the US midterms.
 
ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:21:53 GMT
  1. ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you TechCrunch
  2. ChatGPT Can Now Help You Virtually Try On Clothes Engadget
  3. OpenAI launches AI virtual try-on and 'Favorites' library in ChatGPT shopping push Adgully.com
  4. ChatGPT now shows you wearing any jacket or dress before you buy it Martin Cid Magazine
  5. OpenAI adds new shopping features to ChatGPT Retail Times
 
Can good design stop content creators from having sex in robotaxis? - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:19:42 GMT
Autonomous vehicle designers have to worry about riders getting frisky in public.
 
Micron says robots will keep RAM prices high, even if the AI bubble pops - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:18:00 GMT

In its earnings guidance for FY27, Micron stated that it expects physical AI and humanoid robots to become even bigger drivers of memory and storage demand than AI data centers. According to CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, each humanoid robot would need at least around 200GB of DRAM and several terabytes of...

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McDonald’s and Walmart Are Part of the Widening Fray Over Surveillance Pricing - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:07:48 GMT
The Federal Trade Commission has urged companies to be transparent about their pricing, but that may not be enough.
 
Gemini 4 Is Here: When You May Be Able to Use Google’s New AI Model - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:03:13 GMT
Gemini 4 Argon is only available to cyber defenders now, a sign Google is gearing up for a wider launch soon.
 
G-Shock’s New Stunner Is Eight Times the Price of a Rolex Submariner - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:57:37 GMT
  1. G-Shock’s New Stunner Is Eight Times the Price of a Rolex Submariner Gear Patrol
  2. Hands-On: G-SHOCK Reveals The MRG-D5000 “Blue Rose Project” In Sapphire Hodinkee
  3. Casio’s Crystal G-Shock Is the Most Expensive Ever Made WIRED
  4. G-Shock MRG-D5000: The First Shock-Resistant G-Shock in Sapphire WatchTime
  5. G-Shock Unveils the $80,000 USD MRG-D5000 Crafted Entirely in Blue Sapphire hypebeast.com
 
Samsung Suddenly Raises Prices by $100 on Most Galaxy S26 Phones - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:54:17 GMT
An S26 Ultra with 1TB of storage now lists for $2,000.
 
Which Privacy and Security Apps Do You Trust the Most? - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:50:38 GMT
Do you use a VPN, antivirus or other security software? Let us know which ones are the most trustworthy.
 
Apple says iPhone Duo has ‘replaceable’ folding display layer to minimize crease - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:44:00 GMT
  1. Apple says iPhone Duo has ‘replaceable’ folding display layer to minimize crease 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone Duo inner display has a replaceable $19 top layer AppleInsider
  3. Apple is selling a $19 fix for iPhone Duo creasing Macworld
  4. iPhone Duo display confirmed to peel off on purpose PhoneArena
  5. Apple Says iPhone Duo Has Replaceable 'Cover Layer' MacRumors
 
The Steam Autumn Sale Has Deals On Resident Evil Requiem And 007 First Light - Engadget - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:37:56 GMT
  1. The Steam Autumn Sale Has Deals On Resident Evil Requiem And 007 First Light Engadget
  2. Fall 2026 Steam Sale Features So Many Great Games For $15 Or Less Kotaku
  3. How to Get a Great Deal During the Steam Sales and Beyond IGN
  4. Autumn Sale 2026: Paralives, Discounts on InZoi and The Sims Franchise! Sims Community
  5. Steam's Giant Autumn Sale Is Officially Here To Destroy Everyone's Wallet Polygon.com
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
HP joins the MacBook Neo fight with colorful OmniBook 5 laptops starting at $699 - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:06:00 GMT

The new HP OmniBook 5 is described as a premium consumer Windows laptop for those who "want more" from their everyday device. The base model features a 14-inch, 1,920 x 1,200 OLED multi-touch display coated in Gorilla Glass 3 that covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space. It is driven...

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Marvel releases one last VisionQuest trailer - ArsTechnica Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:04:48 GMT
"This is a fight I likely won't win. We have said goodbye before. But remember, family is forever."
 
Experience What It’s Like to Travel in the Occupied West Bank - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Traverse barriers and checkpoints in the occupied West Bank—your choices reflect the reality of nearly 3.5 million Palestinians who live there.
 
Check Out Every Pokémon TCG Product Release in October 2026 - Pokemon.com - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:45:21 GMT
  1. Check Out Every Pokémon TCG Product Release in October 2026 Pokemon.com
  2. Best Pokémon TCG deal: 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection Lucario gets price cut Mashable
  3. Pokemon Officially Unveils Stunning Mew Redesign For 30th Anniversary IMDb
  4. New Stuff Alert: Preorder These Pokémon Cards Before They Hit the Resale Market nymag.com
  5. Pokémon TCG: Here's How to Shop the 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box & Booster Bundle Online Billboard
 
A court just ruled that training an AI on someone else's editorial work isn't fair use - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:26:00 GMT

Ross developed an AI-based legal research platform that allowed lawyers to submit legal questions and receive relevant passages from court opinions. To train the system, the company worked with a third party, LegalEase Solutions, to create training materials that connected legal questions with passages from judicial opinions.

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AOC Agon Pro AGP257FT hits 1,000Hz, overclocks to 1,050Hz, launches next year - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:44:00 GMT

AOC introduced the AGP257FT monitor earlier this year. Now, the Taiwanese manufacturer is announcing that its first foray into the extremely high-refresh-rate market will arrive in stores starting next year. AOC monitors are usually cheaper than the competition, but we bet a 1,000Hz display is still going to cost a...

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Google’s new Android sideloading rules are coming — and here are all the ways to bypass them - Android Authority - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:42:00 GMT
  1. Google’s new Android sideloading rules are coming — and here are all the ways to bypass them Android Authority
  2. Android's new sideloading guardrails are now official in four countries - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Android developer verification frustrates small app makers cybernews.com
  4. Russia is preparing for a possible restriction that Google has not announced Yahoo Tech
  5. Google implemented Android developer verification rules Digital Watch Observatory
 
Invincible VS DLC character Angstrom Levy launches October 13 - Gematsu - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:38:18 GMT
  1. Invincible VS DLC character Angstrom Levy launches October 13 Gematsu
  2. Invincible VS Open Beta Begins October 13: What You Need to Know news.xbox.com
  3. Invincible VS Confirms Next DLC Fighter VICE
  4. 41-2026 5th PLANET GAMES INVESTOR UPDATE (OAX: 5PG) marketscreener.com
  5. Angstrom Levy gameplay trailer for Invincible Vs revealed, arrives in a couple of weeks EventHubs
 
Can VR glasses save VR? - theverge.com - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:10:32 GMT
Can VR glasses save VR? theverge.com
 
IKEA and XBOX Team Up on YXSTABY, a New Collection Made for Gaming at Home - news.xbox.com - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:08:25 GMT
  1. IKEA and XBOX Team Up on YXSTABY, a New Collection Made for Gaming at Home news.xbox.com
  2. IKEA and Xbox's YXSTABY gaming furniture is functional without being in your face Mashable
  3. This New IKEA Collection Might Be Aimed at Gamers, but the Portable TV Stand Is the Unexpectedly Design-y Solution for Your Living Room Layout Problems Livingetc
  4. IKEA’s $49.99 Xbox Thumbstick Stool Actually Tilts Totally The Bomb
  5. Need Some Xbox Gaming Furniture? Ikea Has You Covered PCMag
 
McDonald's has been using AI to decide how much you should pay for a Big Mac - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:07:00 GMT

Several sources, including store owners, recently explained to Reuters how McDonald's encourages and sometimes pressures restaurants to set prices according to an AI algorithm. The outlet also viewed screenshots of an AI pricing tool taken in August.

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Pixel 11 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Copy-copy-paste or just copy-paste [Video] - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Copy-copy-paste or just copy-paste [Video] 9to5Google
  2. I love the iPhone 18 Pro Max, but I’m not ditching my iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here’s why CNN
  3. iPhone 18 Pro review: A massive camera update is just the beginning AppleInsider
  4. iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera comparison: a choice between realism and style TechRadar
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Comparing Their Displays And Batteries Engadget
 
Nvidia rolls out security update for GeForce GTX 700, 900 and 10 series GPUs - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Nvidia has released GeForce 582.78 WHQL, a security update for older Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs that no longer receive regular Game Ready drivers. The release includes security fixes but no new game optimizations or features. Nvidia plans to provide critical security updates for these architectures through October 2028.
 
Engadget's Best Of 2026 - Engadget - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Engadget's Best Of 2026 Engadget
 
Tim Heidecker Is Bringing His Joe Rogan Parody Show to The Onion - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Five years after the comedian went viral with a 12-hour blabberthon mocking the king of bro podcasting, he’s back in character to shill a supplement called “Crab Salts.”
 
Free Play Days – FARCRY 6, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Skull and Bones, The Crew Motorfest - news.xbox.com - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:33:25 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – FARCRY 6, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Skull and Bones, The Crew Motorfest news.xbox.com
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 1-4) Pure Xbox
  3. Ubisoft takes over Xbox Free Play Days with five games to try out Neowin
  4. 5 AAA Xbox games are completely free right now, with no Xbox Game Pass required t3.com
  5. Xbox Makes 5 Open-World Games 100% Free Until October 4 With No Game Pass Required ScreenRant
 
Elta: Defy All Gods launches February 2, 2027, demo now available - Gematsu - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:11:33 GMT
  1. Elta: Defy All Gods launches February 2, 2027, demo now available Gematsu
  2. Martial arts meet fluid platforming in Elta: Defy All Gods, with a free PS5 demo out today PlayStation.Blog
  3. Elta: Defy All Gods set to launch February 2, 2027 - Free Demo out now on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! focus-entmt.com
  4. Elta: Defy All Gods Xbox Demo Impressions lordsofgaming.net
  5. Elta: Defy All Gods Preview – The Hook Is Already There COGconnected
 
Amazon refreshes Kindle with aluminum, faster page turns, and a $35 Bluetooth remote - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:03:00 GMT

The entry-level Kindle retains a 6-inch screen but gains a flush front, eliminating the raised bezel around the previous model's display. It measures 6.8mm (0.27 inches) thick, down about a millimeter, and weighs 140 grams, shedding roughly 18 grams. Amazon claims page turns are 30% faster than its predecessor.

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Metagame Mentor: Ten Exciting Reality Fracture Callbacks for Standard, Pioneer, and Modern - magic.gg - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:01:47 GMT
  1. Metagame Mentor: Ten Exciting Reality Fracture Callbacks for Standard, Pioneer, and Modern magic.gg
  2. MTG Arena Announcements – September 28, 2026 Magic: The Gathering
  3. The 10 Most Valuable Cards in Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture IGN
  4. Top 5 Hidden Gems From Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture To Upgrade Commander Decks CGMagazine
  5. Reality Fracture Is the best Magic: The Gathering Set In a Very Long Time IMDb
 
A hack of Pentagon personnel data went undetected for nine months, exposing 3 million people - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:59:00 GMT

The affected system was run by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), which manages personnel records across the military and much of the Defense Department's civilian workforce.

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Ace Combat 8 developer apologises for Belkan War pre-order backlash, explains why it happened and vows to explore possible solutions - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:55:47 GMT
  1. Ace Combat 8 developer apologises for Belkan War pre-order backlash, explains why it happened and vows to explore possible solutions Eurogamer.net
  2. Ace Combat 8’s Stellar Multiplayer Reveals the Terrors of Live-Service Games Polygon.com
  3. Bandai Namco’s New PS5 Flight Combat Game Is Out Today on PlayStation Store AOL.com
  4. Find Your Reason to Fight in Season One of ACE COMBAT ONLINE bandainamcoent.com
  5. Ace Combat 8 Developers Address ‘Belkan War’ Disappointment Insider Gaming
 
Huawei Launches an Entire Camera You Put On a Phone - PetaPixel - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:55:31 GMT
  1. Huawei Launches an Entire Camera You Put On a Phone PetaPixel
  2. Huawei unveils Mate 90 phones, leans on homegrown chip design to offset US curbs Reuters
  3. Huawei made a whole camera to attach to its latest phone theverge.com
  4. Huawei Launch Event - Mate90 Mobile Phone Series, Ruiying Z10 1-Inch Sensor Modular Camera, and a DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Collaboration CineD
  5. Huawei XMAGE Z10 adds a 1-inch 50 MP sensor and 10x zoom to Mate 90 phones RedShark News
 
AI is getting cheaper faster than almost any technology in history - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:31:00 GMT

For companies building or buying AI systems, the change could make more capable models affordable for everyday use. It could also make it harder for AI developers to hold onto pricing power. Epoch's report looks at the cost of running models that meet a set performance level on difficult benchmarks.

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A man could face a decade in prison for a fake crocodile photo he made with Gemini - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:02:00 GMT

Ye Lin allegedly sent the AI-generated image of a saltwater crocodile at Pandan Reservoir to a colleague in August, presumably as a joke.

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HP’s answer to the MacBook Neo is thinner, lighter, and comes with OLED - theverge.com - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. HP’s answer to the MacBook Neo is thinner, lighter, and comes with OLED theverge.com
  2. HP Brings Premium PC Experiences to More Consumers HP
  3. HP's Omnibook 5 Features An OLED Screen And Costs $699 Engadget
  4. HP’s MacBook Neo competitor is $699 with an OLED display and plenty of catches 9to5Google
  5. HP boards the MacBook Neo competitor train — OmniBook 5 comes in four colors with Wildcat Lake and starts at $699.99 Tom's Hardware
 
‘Carrie’ Review: Mike Flanagan’s Remake Is a Timely (and Terrifying) High School Tragedy - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Prime Video’s Carrie is a poignant, emotional retelling of Stephen King’s classic horror story.
 
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)? - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I’ve tested every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
 
The Best Early Amazon Echo Deals (and the Worst) Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Amazon raised prices across its devices in August. Here are the early device deals ahead of Prime Day that are still worth it—and which aren’t.
 
MacBook Neo’s Next Competitor Is HP’s $700 OmniBook 5 - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The OmniBook 5 14 AI PC has a larger OLED display than the Neo, and HP promises it will have better battery life, too.
 
Amazon Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft 2026: Specs, Price, Release Date - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Ahead of the Kindle’s 20th anniversary next year, Amazon is refreshing its entire range of e-readers with fresh colors, an aluminum build, and a new frame design that’s both thinner and lighter.
 
Apple's long-rumored smart home hub might finally arrive next month with a 6-inch display - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:28:00 GMT

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims that Apple will launch its long-rumored smart home hub on October 13. The device resembles Amazon's Echo Show and Google Nest, but with Apple's software stack.

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2 Driverless Cars Crashed Going 155 mph. That Could Be a Good Thing - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
Only two of five vehicles finished the race around a notoriously difficult Formula 1 track, exposing what happens when autonomous systems meet blind corners, sensor failures, and physics.
 
The iPhone 18 Pro is selling well in China for three reasons - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:10:00 GMT
  1. The iPhone 18 Pro is selling well in China for three reasons 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Series Sales Up 12% YoY in Launch Week in China as Apple Takes #1 Spot Counterpoint Research
  3. Apple beats Chinese rivals to top sales in world's largest smartphone market VnExpress International
  4. Jefferies Sees Signs of Softer iPhone 18 Demand in Resale Pricing finance.yahoo.com
  5. iPhone 18 Pro demand jumps nearly 20% in India as Apple eyes double-digit market share MacDailyNews
 
Measles Is Forcing Hospitals to Adapt to a New Normal - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The US resurgence of measles is forcing hospitals and health systems to adopt new protocols and procedures to deal with a disease they thought was in the past.
 
Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17 - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17 9to5Google
  2. 10 'One UI 9' Hacks Every Samsung Galaxy User Should Know Lifehacker
  3. Galaxy S25 Ultra One UI 9 Updates: The Beginning Droid Life
  4. Samsung finally reveals everything coming to your Galaxy S26 with One UI 9 Android Central
  5. Galaxy S24 series is getting a software update nobody asked for PhoneArena
 
Bill Gates says robots should pay FICA taxes when they replace human workers - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:56:00 GMT

Speaking to Ezra Klein of The New York Times, Gates said that society should get to decide how to protect its workers even if it's making them jobless.

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The Real Threat to the Midterms Is Regular Americans Thinking Violence Is the Answer - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Robert A. Pape, a leading authority on political violence, wants Americans to understand that the threat is coming not from the fringes, but from the mainstream.
 
Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+ - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
 
Best Gifts for Parents (and Their Babies): Bottle Washers, Prepared Meals, and More - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
If your friend is in the depths of newborn survival, these gifts and gadgets can go a long way to make parenting a little easier.
 
Some Pixel owners can't unlock their phones after the latest update - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Reports have surfaced from users of the Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 Pro, along with other models in Google's Pixel lineup. The mix of newer and older phones suggests the issue may be tied to software shared across the devices, rather than a hardware problem in one model.

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Tractive Cat 6 Mini Review: A Fitbit for Your Cat - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Cats are finally getting the dog treatment. This smart cat collar features GPS location, activity, and sleep tracking, plus all-new heart and respiratory rate monitoring.
 
Exclusive: Neurable’s First Brain-Scanning Headphones Want to Fine-Tune Your Focus - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The company claims that its new device, the Neurable One, can keep you in the zone, calculate the best time to take a break, and tell you when your “brain battery” needs a recharge.
 
Warhammer 40,000 – Balance Update: Chaos, the Imperium and Xenos Fight Back - warhammer-community.com - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:59:32 GMT
  1. Warhammer 40,000 – Balance Update: Chaos, the Imperium and Xenos Fight Back warhammer-community.com
  2. Warhammer 40K: Ranking the Chaos Legions – September FAQ Edition Bell of Lost Souls
  3. Warhammer 40,000 – Balance Update: Emboldened Astartes warhammer-community.com
  4. Pre-orders for Custodian sets for Warhammer 40,000 and The Horus Heresy open on October 3 ixbt.games
  5. Warhammer 40k xenos players brace for a Space Marine spanking wargamer.com
 
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for October 2026 - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:39:11 GMT
  1. Here are our PS Plus monthly games for October 2026 Eurogamer.net
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 PlayStation.Blog
  3. PS Plus Members Can Claim Free PSN Avatars for Sony's Record-Breaking Spider-Man: Brand New Day Push Square
  4. PlayStation Plus drops 10 bonus free gifts to subscribers amid disappointing October line-up GAMINGbible
  5. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October 2026 Announced IGN
 
Madison Square Garden’s James Dolan Is Spending Big on New York’s Governor Race - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
James Dolan has put surveillance at the center of his sports and entertainment empire. Now he’s getting involved in GOP politics by backing a candidate who supports Flock, ICE, and AI data centers.
 
The Pentagon is creating a new command just for autonomous and robotic warfare - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Hegseth announced the initiative during his September 30 State of the Force address at Quantico, Virginia. A four-star officer will lead the command, which would join the military's existing 11 combatant commands. The last addition was US Space Command in 2019.

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Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) Review: Unlimited Power - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Mac Studio can run frontier-level AI language models locally. It’s only a preview of what’s to come.
 
The Secrets of the US Spyware King - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
In an exclusive interview with WIRED, Paragon Solutions CEO Andrew Boyd reveals the limits of the company’s promise to keep bad actors from abusing its powerful espionage tool.
 
3 reasons Googlebooks will succeed — and 3 reasons they'll fail - Android Authority - Google Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. 3 reasons Googlebooks will succeed — and 3 reasons they'll fail Android Authority
  2. I Got My Hands on All the New Googlebooks. Are They Better Than Chromebooks? PCMag
  3. Lenovo Introduces Its First Googlebook, Delivering Premium AI Experiences in a Sleek, Lightweight Design Lenovo StoryHub
  4. Googlebook Unveiled: A Fusion of Chrome OS and Android Yahoo Tech
  5. Intelligence-powered hardware: Acer debuts first Googlebook The Manila Times
 
Casio’s Crystal G-Shock Is the Most Expensive Ever Made - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Meet the full-blue sapphire MRG-D5000, a crazy G-Shock that costs more than a Patek Philippe or Porsche Macan.
 
QR Codes Explained: How They Work and Why They're Everywhere - TechSpot Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:21:00 GMT
QR codes were built to track car parts, written off as a gimmick, then rescued by phone cameras. Now they're everywhere. Here's how they work, what's changed, and what to watch out for.
 
Mountain Hardwear Coupon Code 15% Off October - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
High-performance mountaineering and hiking apparel doesn't have to break the bank.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in October 2026 - Wired Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
Melanin-inspired nanotechnology might help protect workers from deadly nerve agents - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:22:00 GMT

The researchers developed a melanin-inspired nanotechnology designed to protect people who work around nerve agents and other hazardous chemicals of the same type. This "allomelanin" compound offers many of the same benefits as natural melanin and should be easy to embed in a variety of fibers as a dye.

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MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT
With $2.1 million funding from Google.org, the open-source Public Transit Intelligence Hub will unify public transit monitoring, operations, and passenger communication.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
Climate Action Learning Lab bridges research and policy for effective climate solutions - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
J-PAL North America’s Learning Lab supported a second cohort of U.S. government and nonprofit organizations in building and using rigorous evidence to advance effective decarbonization and adaptation strategies.
 
Apple patches iPhone flaw used in 'extremely sophisticated' attacks, crypto wallets at risk - finance.yahoo.com - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:12:20 GMT
  1. Apple patches iPhone flaw used in 'extremely sophisticated' attacks, crypto wallets at risk finance.yahoo.com
  2. iOS 26.7.1—Update Now Warning Issued To iPhone Users Forbes
  3. Apple issues emergency update for millions of iPhones, iPads, and Macs — update your devices now Tom's Guide
  4. Apple Zero-Day Vulnerability Weaponized in Targeted Attacks Dark Reading
  5. Apple CoreGraphics PoC Emerges as WhatsApp PDF Checks Hint at Possible Delivery Path The Hacker News
 
Here’s When You Can See October’s Meteor Showers, Views of All 8 Planets and More - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Skygazers can look forward to some spectacular sights this month, including one last good view of the Milky Way.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
MIT students gain a humanist lens on technical innovation in Tulsa, Oklahoma - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The PKG Center for Social Impact expands Code.Tulsa experiential learning program.
 
How to Split the Dinner Check With Apple Wallet in iOS 27 - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:59:41 GMT
You can now create a Wallet card from a physical business card, and quickly split the bill by scanning a receipt.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
How the brain keeps its options straight at decision time - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Making a decision requires juggling a set of options without getting them confused or losing track of them. A new MIT study shows how neurons encode information to maximize clarity throughout the process.
 
Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research.
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
MIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks — and building tools to act on them - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:00 GMT
The Climate Grand Challenges “New World of Weather” project shows how modeling, planning tools, and infrastructure analysis are translating research into real-world resilience.
 
A new chapter for MIT Reads - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
A new focus on fiction and memoir aims to help the MIT community celebrate the power of storytelling and strengthen social connection.
 
A new understanding of how enzymes influence bacterial protein production - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:20:00 GMT
Novel research expands scientific understanding of how RNA shapes the reading of genetic information.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in spring 2026 - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:20:00 GMT
Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
 
Understanding the world, from the Cold War to the age of AI - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:25:00 GMT
For 75 years, the Center for International Studies has brought together social scientists, engineers, and practitioners to understand global change, shape public debate, and address generational challenges.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
Measure by measure, studying society accurately - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
 
MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Atlas Building Composites is commercializing MIT research to turn plastic waste into parts for buildings and other infrastructure.
 
New method enables AI for safety-critical situations - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “HardFlow” algorithm could help generative AI models produce high-quality outputs that obey strict requirements when “pretty close” doesn’t cut it.
 
From the iPhone Duo to New AI Features, Here’s When Everything Apple Announced Is Arriving - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:48:22 GMT
Apple announced new hardware and software at its Sept. 9 event, but not every feature is available yet. This is when we expect to see them all.
 
A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
 
An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.
 
Trading In Your Smartphone During Holiday Sales? Our Readers Recommend This Brand for Your Next Upgrade - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Four big tech brands dominate the smartphone space, but one wins for for customer satisfaction, AI features and battery life.
 
Media Advisory: Governor Healey, MIT President Kornbluth to Kick Off Festivities at MIT Future Fest - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The five-day festival will explore the future of science, technology, art and design from Wednesday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 4
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
When Are the iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2 and iPhone 18E Coming Out? - CNET Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo are on the calendar, but what about the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18E and rumored iPhone Air 2? When to expect Apple’s full iPhone lineup.
 
I Used This Phone Add-On to Find Hidden Cameras, Leaks and More in My Home - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A single phone attachment changed the way I see my home, and it could help you on vacation, too.
 
Keep Your Data Yours: How to Opt Out of AI Chatbot Training - CNET Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:04:13 GMT
Don’t want big tech using your data to train its chatbots? Here are the settings you need to know about.