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StarCraft is coming back as an open-world shooter, but you'll have to wait until 2030 - TechSpot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Rumors of a new StarCraft game have been circling for a while now. Its existence was confirmed during the opening ceremony of BlizzCon with a three-minute cinematic video.

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The IFPI says music companies and distributors agreed on new rules to combat the use of AI-generated music to defraud streaming services and divert royalties (Daniel Thomas/Financial Times) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:01:23 GMT

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
The IFPI says music companies and distributors agreed on new rules to combat the use of AI-generated music to defraud streaming services and divert royalties — Scammers are flooding platforms with tracks then deploying bots to rack up plays and royalty payments
 
The Best Soundbars (2026): Sonos, LG, TCL, Bose, and More - Wired Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I tested soundbars of all shapes and sizes—these are the best for clear dialogue, booming bass, and realistic surround sound.
 
Sexually Explicit Deepfake Sites Target 100-Plus Politicians in Europe - Wired Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
An analysis of 160 deepfake websites reveals politicians in 22 countries appear on them. Nearly all of them are women.
 
AI Leaders Are Calling for a Slowdown. Trump’s Team Says It’s on Them - Wired Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Sam Altman and Elon Musk this weekend backed a call for restraint, after Dario Amodei called on Washington to slow AI development. Donald Trump, meanwhile, wants the US to maintain its lead over China.
 
China's Foreign Ministry criticizes warnings about AI risks, saying "fearmongering, confrontation, and vicious competition ... serve the interests of no one" (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
China's Foreign Ministry criticizes warnings about AI risks, saying “fearmongering, confrontation, and vicious competition ... serve the interests of no one” — China criticized warnings from leading US technology executives to put the brakes on artificial intelligence development …

 
Roborock Qrevo 2 Review (2026): A New Budget Vacuum King? - Wired Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Roborock's more affordable vacuum did well on corners and navigating my home, but thresholds and small objects remain a challenge. Still, it's a good vacuum for the price, especially when it's on sale.
 
In its first statement on AI, China's Ministry of State Security warns AI poses risks to the nation's political and social security, including cyber defenses (Eleanor Olcott/Financial Times) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:20:01 GMT

Eleanor Olcott / Financial Times:
In its first statement on AI, China's Ministry of State Security warns AI poses risks to the nation's political and social security, including cyber defenses — Beijing signals growing concern over how rapid advances in technology could be used against the country
 
New Bernie Sanders bill would ban superintelligent AI and threaten developers with 20 years in prison - TechSpot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The first paragraph of the announcement states that the Act would stop AI oligarchs from building machines humans cannot control.

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Z.ai says it plans to raise $5B+ via equity and debt to fund its AI investments, including ~$2B through a share placement, after raising $4B in July (P.R. Venkat/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:01 GMT

P.R. Venkat / Wall Street Journal:
Z.ai says it plans to raise $5B+ via equity and debt to fund its AI investments, including ~$2B through a share placement, after raising $4B in July — The company plans to raise $2.0 billion through a share placement and another $3.01 billion via zero-coupon convertible bonds
 
A College Girl Was Exploited on Camera. A Network of Anonymous Men Got to Work - Wired Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Maddie Kowalski is one of countless young women who’ve had their lives destroyed by the burnerverse, a loosely connected online community of sports fans. Now she’s fighting back.
 
Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds (2026): Bose, Apple, Samsung, Beats, and More - Wired Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
I’ve tested dozens of wireless earbuds. These are the best for when you want to tune out the world, wherever you are.
 
I Pretended to Be on Vacation to Test This Rental-Ready Smart Lock - CNET Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Lockly released a new type of smart lock, with a stylish keypad and features made specifically for rentals, vacation homes and Airbnbs. I tried it all.
 
Sources: Australian data center provider Firmus is seeking to raise up to $5B in an IPO at the end of October, in one of the largest-ever IPOs in Australia (Julia Fioretti/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:40:01 GMT

Julia Fioretti / Bloomberg:
Sources: Australian data center provider Firmus is seeking to raise up to $5B in an IPO at the end of October, in one of the largest-ever IPOs in Australia — Firmus Technologies Pty is looking to raise as much as $5 billion in an initial public offering in Australia, according to people familiar with the matter.
 
‘I Like My Big Rat Wife’: Meet the People Using Chatbots to Write Custom Fiction - Wired Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
While the publishing industry frets over how authors are using AI, many readers are taking things into their own hands.
 
NVIDIA Intros RTX PRO 5500 Blackwell Graphics Card, Features Same Core Count As The 5090 But With 2.6x The VRAM - Wccftech - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:45:07 GMT
  1. NVIDIA Intros RTX PRO 5500 Blackwell Graphics Card, Features Same Core Count As The 5090 But With 2.6x The VRAM Wccftech
  2. NVIDIA Unveils RTX PRO 5500 "Blackwell" Workstation GPU with 84 GB GDDR7 Memory TechPowerUp
  3. Nvidia’s new 84GB GPU can split itself in two for AI-heavy workplaces Digital Trends
  4. Nvidia's New RTX PRO 5500 Packs RTX 5090 Muscle With 84GB of Memory for Workstations finance.biggo.com
  5. NVIDIA introduces RTX PRO 5500 Blackwell with 84GB GDDR7 and 600W power limit VideoCardz.com
 
Steelers’ home opener brings crowds — and NASA’s first NFL flyover - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:36:10 GMT
  1. Steelers’ home opener brings crowds — and NASA’s first NFL flyover Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  2. Acrisure Stadium witnesses NASA’s 1st official flyover during football game wpxi.com
  3. NASA and NFL Collaborate to Promote Space Exploration, Tour Will Culminate With Event at Kennedy Space Center Nov. 7 and 8 Space Coast Daily
  4. NASA kicks off 'NFL Inspiration Tour' with first astronaut jets flyover collectSPACE.com
  5. NASA Partners with NFL for Inspiration Tour Beginning Week 1 in Pittsburgh Yahoo Sports
 
Blizzard confirms no more Diablo 4 expansions from now until Diablo 5's release - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:19:11 GMT
  1. Blizzard confirms no more Diablo 4 expansions from now until Diablo 5's release Eurogamer.net
  2. Diablo V: Forging the Next Era Blizzard News
  3. Diablo 5 Announced at BlizzCon 2026: 2029 Release Date IGN
  4. No more Diablo 4 expansions are planned, but there's 'a lot of room' for more storytelling in the lead-up to Diablo 5 PC Gamer
  5. Why Diablo 5, and why now? 15 minutes with Diablo 5 developers Windows Central
 
CircuitPython Goes Turbo With Precompiled Functions - Hack a Day Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:18 GMT
It would not be at all original to declare that Python is the new BASIC. Like BASIC, it has been the first programming language for a whole generation of coders, …read more
 
How hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are siding with consumers on data center power costs and sweetening offers for communities to gain support (Ann Davis Vaughan/The Information) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:55:01 GMT

Ann Davis Vaughan / The Information:
How hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are siding with consumers on data center power costs and sweetening offers for communities to gain support — Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle and other AI data center developers are sweetening financial offers to municipalities and regulators to gain approval for new facilities.
 
Warcraft 3 Reforged’ s Big Update Adds Two New Secret Levels That No One’s Found Yet - Kotaku - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:59:59 GMT
  1. Warcraft 3 Reforged’ s Big Update Adds Two New Secret Levels That No One’s Found Yet Kotaku
  2. Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom What's Next Panel Recap Blizzard News
  3. Warcraft III: Reforged Gets A New Campaign Today, Alongside New Graphics Mode Game Informer
  4. Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom Review So Far IGN
  5. Warcraft 3 is getting a new expansion after over 23 years called the "Forsaken Kingdom" and it is available today for PC Windows Central
 
Filing: San Jose-based Chinese optical module maker Ligent seeks ~$727M in a Hong Kong IPO, after its rival Zhongji Innolight's $6.8B Hong Kong debut in July (Sangmi Cha/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:55:02 GMT

Sangmi Cha / Bloomberg:
Filing: San Jose-based Chinese optical module maker Ligent seeks ~$727M in a Hong Kong IPO, after its rival Zhongji Innolight's $6.8B Hong Kong debut in July — AI computing networks maker Ligent Technologies Inc. is seeking to raise as much as HK$5.7 billion ($727 million) …

 
Gurman: 'iPhone Duo Max' With Bigger Display Likely in Apple's Plans - MacRumors - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:54:00 GMT
  1. Gurman: 'iPhone Duo Max' With Bigger Display Likely in Apple's Plans MacRumors
  2. Apple unveils iPhone Duo Apple
  3. Apple Tackles the Challenge of Pushing Foldables Into the Mainstream Bloomberg.com
  4. iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro + iPad Mini: Can One Foldable Really Replace Both? TechRepublic
  5. Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Is Here. How Do We Review It? The New York Times
 
This Is The New BMW 3 Series Before You’re Supposed To See It - Motor1.com - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:01:00 GMT
  1. This Is The New BMW 3 Series Before You’re Supposed To See It Motor1.com
  2. This BMW M350 Might Be Better Than the M340i Ever Was – First Drive Review bmwblog
  3. BMW 3 Series prototype review: “a step forward for its kind” Reviews 2026 Top Gear
  4. 2027 BMW 3-Series Prototype Drive: Neue Klasse Is a Gas Car and Driver
  5. BMW's New M350 xDrive Gets A Button That Lets You Drift On Demand Top Speed
 
The US Senate digital assets subcommittee releases a revised "final offer" of the Clarity Act with Trump-backed ethics provisions, ahead of a September 15 vote (Felix Ng/Cointelegraph News) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:51:06 GMT

Felix Ng / Cointelegraph News:
The US Senate digital assets subcommittee releases a revised “final offer” of the Clarity Act with Trump-backed ethics provisions, ahead of a September 15 vote — The 635-page revised proposal includes Trump-backed ethics provisions and comes just two days before a key procedural vote.
 
AI-connected Asian stocks fell sharply following US tech leaders' call for pacing AI development, with SoftBank, Kioxia, SK Hynix, Minimax, and Z.ai down 5%+ (Gregor Stuart Hunter/Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:10:01 GMT

Gregor Stuart Hunter / Reuters:
AI-connected Asian stocks fell sharply following US tech leaders' call for pacing AI development, with SoftBank, Kioxia, SK Hynix, Minimax, and Z.ai down 5%+ — AI-connected stocks fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday after the CEOs of the companies developing the most advanced AI models warned …

 
Dramatically Increasing Usable Closet Space - Hack a Day Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:52 GMT
As any science YouTuber or first-year physics student is quick to point out, the universe is mostly empty space. Not just space itself, but the amount of “empty” space between …read more
 
Diablo IV Reveals What's Next - 30th Anniversary Diablo Celebration, Amazon Class & Future Seasons - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
  1. Diablo IV Reveals What's Next - 30th Anniversary Diablo Celebration, Amazon Class & Future Seasons Nintendo Life
  2. Celebrate 30 Years of Diablo in Season of Hell's Legacy Blizzard News
  3. Diablo 4 brings back a fan-favorite class next year Polygon.com
  4. The Amazon returns: Diablo 4 roadmap reveals new class, Netflix adaptation and Nintendo Switch 2 port Windows Central
  5. Diablo 4's new season brings back Deckard Cain and all three Prime Evils as the game arrives on Switch 2 Eurogamer.net
 
Sam Altman says "we welcome a federal framework" but "do not believe we need to wait" for an antitrust exemption or a law to pace AI development responsibly (Sam Altman/@sama) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:40:01 GMT

Sam Altman / @sama:
Sam Altman says “we welcome a federal framework” but “do not believe we need to wait” for an antitrust exemption or a law to pace AI development responsibly — The world deserves confidence that American companies developing increasingly capable AI will act responsibly, especially as the trajectory of progress has steepened. Every frontier lab must deliver on this, and there is no reason any of us should come to work if we cannot. We welcome a federal fr...
 
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 13, 2026 - Mashable - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:25:50 GMT
  1. NYT Strands hints, answers for September 13, 2026 Mashable
  2. NYT Strands Hints for September 14, 2026 The New York Times
  3. NYT Strands hints, answers for September 14, 2026 Mashable
  4. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 13, #924 CNET
  5. NYT Strands Hints And Daily Guide For Puzzle #925 September 14 2026 Tips Theme Clues And Spangram Help GameDaily
 
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.
 
Document: Samsung and SK Hynix rejected KEPCO's proposal to prepay ~$18.7B of chip cluster power bills, citing uncertainty over long-term chip demand (Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:21:06 GMT

Reuters:
Document: Samsung and SK Hynix rejected KEPCO's proposal to prepay ~$18.7B of chip cluster power bills, citing uncertainty over long-term chip demand — Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and SK Hynix (000660.KS) have rejected a proposal by Korea Electric Power Corp (015760.KS) to make a 25 trillion won …

 
Sources: SoftBank sealed a two-year loan facility to support its OpenAI investment, securing $11.87B in commitments from ~20 banks, above its $10B target (Janice Huang/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:06:01 GMT

Janice Huang / Bloomberg:
Sources: SoftBank sealed a two-year loan facility to support its OpenAI investment, securing $11.87B in commitments from ~20 banks, above its $10B target — SoftBank Group Corp. secured an $11.87 billion loan to support its investment in US artificial intelligence firm OpenAI …

 
5 Budget Android Phones You Should Consider Instead Of The Google Pixel 11 - bgr.com - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:17:00 GMT
  1. 5 Budget Android Phones You Should Consider Instead Of The Google Pixel 11 bgr.com
  2. Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: the foldable with the best triple camera The Guardian
  3. This one feature convinced me to use the Pixel 11 Android Central
  4. Google Pixel 11 vs Xiaomi 17: Specs, Camera, Battery and Price Compared Gizmochina
  5. Google Pixel 11 Pro: How to Customize Your Phone Like a Power User Geeky Gadgets
 
Re-creating NASA’s Heat Shield Problem - Hack a Day Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:14 GMT
After the Orion capsule of the Artemis I lunar mission returned to Earth, it was found that massive chunks of its heatshield had been ripped off, posing a serious risk …read more
 
Current and former NSA officials: the US NSA plans major restructuring to form five new units for AI, China, cybersecurity, warfighting, and global intelligence (Washington Post) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:55:00 GMT

Washington Post:
Current and former NSA officials: the US NSA plans major restructuring to form five new units for AI, China, cybersecurity, warfighting, and global intelligence — Gen. Joshua M. Rudd is retooling the massive spy agency to focus on priorities including AI, China and cybersecurity. — Summary
 
Source: Anthropic signed a $13.7B, six-year deal to lease compute from Rum Group's upcoming Georgia data center; Rum operates Rumble and hosts Truth Social (The Information) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:40:02 GMT

The Information:
Source: Anthropic signed a $13.7B, six-year deal to lease compute from Rum Group's upcoming Georgia data center; Rum operates Rumble and hosts Truth Social — Anthropic has signed a computing deal worth $13.7 billion over six years with Rum Group, a company with roots in social media …

 
Environmental Protection Network: ex-EPA officials find 30 federal actions since January 2025 that they say exacerbate health risks from data center pollution (Justine Calma/The Verge) - Techmeme Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:05:58 GMT

Justine Calma / The Verge:
Environmental Protection Network: ex-EPA officials find 30 federal actions since January 2025 that they say exacerbate health risks from data center pollution — The Trump administration is sacrificing Americans' health to build data centers, former EPA officials warn.
 
Sony Shuts Down The Last of Us 2 PC Multiplayer Fan Mod - Push Square - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. Sony Shuts Down The Last of Us 2 PC Multiplayer Fan Mod Push Square
  2. The Last of Us Part 2 Multiplayer Mod Cancelled at Sony’s Request IGN
  3. Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod ‘canceled by Sony’ videogameschronicle.com
  4. Modder Speclizer Scraps Year-Long The Last of Us Part II Multiplayer Mod After Sony Sends C&D, Teases New Work Wccftech
  5. Sony Just Killed The Last of Us Multiplayer Yet Again Insider Gaming
 
MagSafe vs. USB-C: Which is better for charging your MacBook? - Engadget Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Modern MacBooks can use two different types of cables to charge, but is USB-C or MagSafe a better option overall?
 
At what length do Ethernet cables drop to lower speeds? - Engadget Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Running an Ethernet cable can provide faster speeds than Wi-Fi in many cases, but the length and type of cable make a difference.
 
iOS 27 Available Tomorrow With These 8 New Features - MacRumors - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:30:07 GMT
  1. iOS 27 Available Tomorrow With These 8 New Features MacRumors
  2. Why your iPhone may not get iOS 27, Apple’s next major update coming this week The Hill
  3. Apple iOS 27 release date: When you can download it Mashable
  4. How to Prepare for MacOS 27 Golden Gate OS X Daily
  5. 4 ways to get your iPhone ready for iOS 27 fastcompany.com
 
Make long drives easier with this Android Auto feature - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Android Auto added a new capability recently that upgrades the infotainment screen in a big way. Let's activate it.
 
Hackaday Links: September 13, 2026 - Hack a Day Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:00:05 GMT
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We try to steer clear of politics and societal issues here at Hackaday, so a protest is not usually the sort of thing we’d cover. But we figure it’s safe …read more
 
How to use GPT-6 Astra when it rolls out to you - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
OpenAI's new model, GPT-6 Astra, has begun rolling out to users. Here's how you can get it and pitfalls to avoid.
 
How to fix iMessage "Not Delivered" error on iPhones - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
iMessage is simple, and even RCS and SMS are usually reliable. But when your iPhone won't sent a message, you can coax it into working again.
 
Walmart’s $70 2-in-1 tablet comes with a 7-piece accessories bundle - thestreet.com - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
  1. Walmart’s $70 2-in-1 tablet comes with a 7-piece accessories bundle thestreet.com
  2. Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for $60 that comes with a 5-piece accessories bundle thestreet.com
  3. Amazon is selling a $70 tablet with an AI personal assistant thestreet.com
  4. Walmart has a $94 2-in-1 tablet that comes with a case, keyboard, mouse, and touch pen Yahoo Tech
  5. Stream for Up to 10 Hours With Walmart’s ‘Extremely Reliable’ 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet, Now Over 50% Off parade.com
 
After Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077 also coming to Battle.net alongside Blizzard crossovers - Neowin - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:08:52 GMT
  1. After Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077 also coming to Battle.net alongside Blizzard crossovers Neowin
  2. Cyberpunk 2077 Comes to Battle.net! CD PROJEKT RED Press Center
  3. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Breaks It Down with Overwatch Collaboration Crunchyroll
  4. The Witcher 3 Geralt Skin for Diablo 4 Barbarians Revealed — but There's a Catch IGN
  5. Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Battle net later this year, and Overwatch gets an Edgerunners collaboration Windows Central
 
Why are IMAX cameras so notoriously loud? - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Shooting a movie on IMAX 15/70 cameras can produce incredible film, but one of the major tradeoffs for filmmakers is how loud they can get when rolling.
 
Unvaccinated Pennsylvania woman died of measles complications, coroner says - ArsTechnica Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:56:52 GMT
The 40-year-old unvaccinated woman reportedly had underlying health conditions.
 
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask’s Art Director Gets Blow Back For Using AI In Prototyping Test - Kotaku - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:57:12 GMT
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask’s Art Director Gets Blow Back For Using AI In Prototyping Test Kotaku
 
Sam Altman says OpenAI won't file for IPO this year - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:50:26 GMT
OpenAI's CEO called it an "ill-advised moment to go public" in an interview with Fortune.
 
Xbox Is Bringing A Big Dose Of Nostalgia To Its Current-Gen Consoles - SlashGear - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:45:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Is Bringing A Big Dose Of Nostalgia To Its Current-Gen Consoles SlashGear
  2. Available for XBOX Insiders: More Ways to Customize, Play, and Connect XBOX Wire
  3. 5 New Features Available On Your Xbox Series X In September 2026 bgr.com
  4. Xbox is bringing back startup animations from its console history The Verge
  5. Xbox is improving Remote Play, downloads, party chat, and customization on Series X and S consoles Digital Trends
 
12 Classic RadioShack Electronics That Are Pure Nostalgia Today - SlashGear - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT
12 Classic RadioShack Electronics That Are Pure Nostalgia Today SlashGear
 
Tiny $70 E-Reader Makes Reading Addictive Again - Newser - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT
  1. Tiny $70 E-Reader Makes Reading Addictive Again Newser
  2. Xteink plans to bring back USB-C as an option for its tiny e-readers. The Verge
  3. XTE Ink X4 Pro vs BOOX Palma: Comparing Compact E-Readers Geeky Gadgets
  4. The Xteink X3 ultra-mini e-reader is on sale for 20% off at Amazon Mashable
  5. XTEINK X4 Classic e-reader is now available for $79 Good e-Reader
 
Overwatch Season 5 Will Add a New Kind of Support, Try to Solve 2 Roster Headaches - CNET Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:16:08 GMT
This year has already brought massive changes to the Overwatch roster, and next season adds two reworks of longtime problem heroes.
 
The huge Nintendo Switch 'tariff refund sale' has begun, and there's 30% off iconic games - Creative Bloq - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:04:57 GMT
  1. The huge Nintendo Switch 'tariff refund sale' has begun, and there's 30% off iconic games Creative Bloq
  2. Adventure awaits! Nintendo of America announces Customer Appreciation Sale - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. 'A little bit deceptive' | Local economist explains Nintendo tariff sales WUSA9
  4. Nintendo Having A Sale—Instead Of Giving Refunds—Thanks To Tariff Rebates, Company Says Forbes
  5. Nintendo just kicked off one of its biggest sales ever — save up to 30% off games and accessories NBC News
 
Rusting an E-scooter (In a Good Way) - Hack a Day Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:00:03 GMT
It is a classic Hackaday situation. You have an Egret GT E-scooter. It has a screen that shows the usual dash stats, but that led to an annoyance. You could …read more
 
How to adjust the Liquid Glass effect on your iPhone with iOS 27 - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
If you've never been satisfied with Liquid Glass on your Phone, then you'll probably like some of the new customization options Apple offers in iOS 27.
 
Casio’s new G-Shock watch with step tracking now available in more markets - Notebookcheck - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:25:00 GMT
  1. Casio’s new G-Shock watch with step tracking now available in more markets Notebookcheck
  2. The new Casio F-B100W packs Bluetooth and an accelerometer in a classic case STIRworld
  3. Casio's Bluetooth step-tracker F-B100W sells out in the UK; this one retailer still has stock Notebookcheck
  4. Forget the Apple Watch Ultra 4 — I've just spent the last four days wearing a retro Casio with Find My Phone and Step Counter functionalities, and I'm in love Yahoo Tech
 
Tesla's second-gen Roadster is finally getting a debut nearly a decade later - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:10:31 GMT
The reveal is scheduled for October 10, so long as it's not delayed again.
 
Apple is reportedly working on iPhone game controllers - The Verge - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:16 GMT
  1. Apple is reportedly working on iPhone game controllers The Verge
  2. Apple's Rumored Gaming Controller For iPhone Could Feature Beats Branding Engadget
  3. Apple May Pivot the Beats Brand Into a Way of Marketing Less Polished Products, Starting With Gamer Gear Gizmodo
  4. Apple plans to launch game controllers for iPhone: Report | No launch timeline is known yet | Inshorts inshorts.com
  5. Apple’s Reported Beats Game Controller Is a Services Bet, Not an AAPL Catalyst Yet TechStock²
 
What's the difference between AppleCare+ and AppleCare One? - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Should you get AppleCare+ or AppleCare One? We explain the difference in this post.
 
iPhone Duo vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Apple’s and Samsung’s Premium Foldables Compared - CNET Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:16:40 GMT
From durability to cameras and battery life, here’s how the premium foldable phones stack up.
 
Apple's rumored gaming controller for iPhone could feature Beats branding - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:02:36 GMT
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said there are two gaming controllers in the works.
 
Stop wasting your Wi-Fi router's USB port — try this instead - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
If you have a USB port on the back of your router and don't know what to do with it, try some of these straightforward options.
 
Yes, the iPhone Duo Is a First-Generation Phone. That’s Why You Should Get One if You Can - CNET Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:35:00 GMT
Despite its price, more people who don’t use tech the way I do should own this iPhone.
 
Car manufacturers are ditching CarPlay in 2026: Here's why - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
CarPlay lets you bypass your car's lousy infotainment system, but some manufacturers have decided they don't want you doing that anymore.
 
A 386 PC For Your RP2350 - Hack a Day Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:57 GMT
We’re at a fortunate moment: microcontrollers available at modest prices are edging into the capability level previously reserved for full-fat systems and can, through emulation, run software beyond classic 8-bit …read more
 
LG officially denies reports that its smart TVs are secretly recording users - Mashable - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:44:26 GMT
  1. LG officially denies reports that its smart TVs are secretly recording users Mashable
  2. LG responds to TV spying allegations The Verge
  3. LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices arstechnica.com
  4. LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations Al Jazeera
  5. LG Denies Its TVs Are Spying on You (Unless You Opted In) Gizmodo
 
These useful accessories help extend your HDMI setup on a budget - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
HDMI cables can only transmit a signal so far, but these accessories can extend that when you need something more.
 
Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra to get major display upgrade - Notebookcheck - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra to get major display upgrade Notebookcheck
  2. A Galaxy S27 Ultra upgrade to match the iPhone Duo PhoneArena
  3. Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra to get biggest OLED upgrade in 3 years sammobile.com
  4. Two Galaxy S27 series models to feature Privacy Display, future Samsung laptops may join - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Galaxy S27 Ultra Camera Leaks: Samsung to Keep 5x Zoom, Drop 3x Lens? Nokiamob
 
What was the PSX? The souped-up PS2 rarely sold outside of Japan - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The PSX isn't just an alternative name for the first PlayStation. It was also a failed Sony console that never got a release outside Japan.
 
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch SE 3: Compare Apple’s New Watch and Its Lower-Cost Option - CNET Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:50:59 GMT
Apple’s lower-cost smartwatch still has plenty of useful features, even with the new Series 12 going on sale soon.
 
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro vs. 14 Pro: The Four-Year Difference Between Apple’s Pro Phones - CNET - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:40:17 GMT
  1. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro vs. 14 Pro: The Four-Year Difference Between Apple’s Pro Phones CNET
  2. Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Apple
  3. Want the iPhone 18 Pro? T-Mobile has a deal for new and existing customers Fox News
  4. iPhone 18 Pro: What's new with the cameras Mashable
  5. Verizon offers iPhone 18 Pro with annual upgrades | About Verizon Verizon
 
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro vs. 14 Pro: The Four-Year Difference Between Apple’s Pro Phones - CNET Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:40:16 GMT
If you’re considering an upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro to the iPhone 18 Pro, you’ll see a lot of improvements.
 
Professor Layton studio Level-5's CEO admits using AI to make its digital showcase "more spectacular" - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:32:39 GMT
  1. Professor Layton studio Level-5's CEO admits using AI to make its digital showcase "more spectacular" Eurogamer.net
  2. Level 5 CEO Akihiro Hino Addresses Use of AI in Latest Presentation Anime News Network
  3. OPINION: From Studio Ghibli to AI slop: What happened to LEVEL-5? Niche Gamer
  4. "Inazuma Eleven" & "Yo-kai Watch" Developer LEVEL-5 Apologizes for Using Generative AI in Showcase 玩具人 TOY PEOPLE
  5. Level-5 Repeats Its Commitment to the Use of AI in Its Games Men's Journal
 
If your laptop trackpad is popping out, stop using it immediately - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Your trackpad probably covers a part of your laptop that can become a fire hazard in a hurry, so if your trackpad is shifting, it needs immediate attention.
 
Ex-Far Cry Boss Has Big Ambitions For New StarCraft Shooter: 'If We Were To Make Something That Felt Like A Deadwood In Space I Think That's Got Something' - Kotaku - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:08:49 GMT
  1. Ex-Far Cry Boss Has Big Ambitions For New StarCraft Shooter: 'If We Were To Make Something That Felt Like A Deadwood In Space I Think That's Got Something' Kotaku
  2. Tune in to World of Warcraft at BlizzCon 2026- September 12 and 13 Blizzard News
  3. New ‘StarCraft’ Open-World Shooter Game Coming in 2030; First Look Revealed Variety
  4. The StarCraft Shooter Is a Single-Player Boxed Game Inven Global
  5. Roundup: All The Biggest Reveals From Blizzcon 2026, Including Two Massive Announcements Pure Xbox
 
Are Apple's wired EarPods still worth buying? - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Wired earbuds like EarPods might seem like a relic of the past, but they still have their place (and come at a great price).
 
Here's what you can use instead of a docking station - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
If you only need ports for a few low-power peripherals or a single external monitor, you may not need a docking station at all.
 
AirPods 5 Pre-Orders Go Live, While Older Models Reach Up to $100 Off This Weekend - MacRumors - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:21:14 GMT
  1. AirPods 5 Pre-Orders Go Live, While Older Models Reach Up to $100 Off This Weekend MacRumors
  2. Forget the new iPhone. Last year’s Apple products are still great and just went on sale | CNN Underscored CNN
  3. AirPods Max 2 at an All-Time Low After Quiet Price Drops Are a Hidden Deal Amid the iPhone 18 Pro Launch Gizmodo
  4. Weekend Apple deals: AirPods 5, Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 12, AirTag 2, Studio Display, MacBook, more 9to5Mac
  5. AirPods Pro 3 Are Back at an All-Time Low, a Better Pick for In-Ear Fans With Up to 3x More ANC Than AirPods 5 Kotaku
 
The 10 Best Home Office Gadgets To Keep You Productive - bgr.com - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:02:00 GMT
  1. The 10 Best Home Office Gadgets To Keep You Productive bgr.com
  2. 12 Fun Mini Gadgets For Your Home Office Desk SlashGear
  3. Make Your Home Office A Functional Workspace With These 27 Products buzzfeed.com
  4. It’s Time to Geek Out For Some Must-Have Office Supplies! Cosmopolitan Middle East
 
Analyzing the FScale Instruction in Intel’s 8087 FPU - Hack a Day Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:33 GMT
During his continuing analysis of the architecture and microcode of Intel’s highly influential 8087 floating point unit (FPU) co-processor, [Ken Shirriff] has now arrived at the point where he can …read more
 
How to set up HDMI-CEC on your Samsung TV - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
HDMI-CEC, or Anynet+ on Samsung TVs, lets you control all your devices with fewer remotes and button presses. It's well worth setting up properly.
 
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shares zero-G curly hair tips from the ISS (video) - Space - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shares zero-G curly hair tips from the ISS (video) Space
  2. Spacewoman shows how to manage curly hair 260 miles above Earth ca.news.yahoo.com
  3. Curls in space: Maine's Jessica Meir addresses unique challenge at the ISS WMTW
  4. NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shares curly hair care routine on the ISS UA.NEWS
  5. Curly Hair Care in Space - NASA's Jessica Meir explains Yahoo
 
Never use harsh cleaning products to clean your smartphone — do this instead - Engadget Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Your phone is a magnet for germs, but there are gentle ways to clean it.
 
World Of Warcraft Might Be Coming To Console As New Xbox 'Controller Support' Revealed - Pure Xbox - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:05:22 GMT
  1. World Of Warcraft Might Be Coming To Console As New Xbox 'Controller Support' Revealed Pure Xbox
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever Found Photos Panel Recap Blizzard News
  3. ‘World of Warcraft Forever needs to truly be forever’ – Interview IGN Nordic
  4. World of Warcraft keeps adding elves, and Blizzard says there’s a good reason Windows Central
  5. BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft Forever’s deep-dive panel talks group play, progression, and item updates Massively Overpowered
 
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Map Officially Revealed - GameRant - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:40:50 GMT
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Map Officially Revealed GameRant
  2. 'Ocarina of Time' remake preorders are live — and $10 off at Amazon and Walmart Mashable
  3. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary celebration revealed in new Nintendo Direct presentation Nintendo
  4. Zelda Switch 2 Sold Out? We’re Tracking Every Restock We Can Find CNET
  5. Sam Altman Quiet On AI Extinction Prediction But Could Skip Work For ‘Zelda’ Game Forbes
 
KB5124008: Media Creation Tool gets one of the last Windows 11 25H2 ISOs before 26H2 release - Neowin - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:24:00 GMT
  1. KB5124008: Media Creation Tool gets one of the last Windows 11 25H2 ISOs before 26H2 release Neowin
  2. Windows 11 will soon add Bigfoot and let you remap the Copilot key Windows Central
  3. Windows 11 Update Finally Fixes A Classic Feature That Should Have Never Been Changed bgr.com
  4. Announcing new builds for 8 September 2026 Windows Blog
  5. Microsoft Releases Windows 11 KB5126056 and KB5124015 Dynamic Updates Windows Report
 
The Latest Weird Thing to Play Doom Is the Mapped-Out Brain of a Fruit Fly - CNET Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:20:03 GMT
Google Research mapped a male fruit fly’s brain, and it only took a few days for modders to start making it play Doom.
 
7 Sporty Cars To Consider If You Loved The Kia Stinger - Jalopnik - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:05:00 GMT
7 Sporty Cars To Consider If You Loved The Kia Stinger Jalopnik
 
Before You Get That Phone Deal, Double-Check Bill Credits and Installment Plan Details - CNET Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Wireless providers might have amazing deals that give you a brand-new $1,000 phone for free. But make sure to understand the pros and cons before accepting one.
 
Apple’s new phones are here - The Verge - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple’s new phones are here The VergeSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
I fixed a tractor using John Deere’s self-repair service. Farmers aren’t sold on it. - ArsTechnica Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:00:41 GMT
The manufacturer has a service that lets owners repair their own equipment.
 
The Smart Bird Feeders Everyone’s Talking About (and Actually Buying) (2026) - Wired Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.
 
Best Indoor Garden Systems I’ve Been Testing All Year (2026) - Wired Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
 
Try These 3 iOS 27 Safari Settings to Get More Out of Apple’s Browser - Wired Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Apple’s Safari browser gets a few helpful automation and personalization features in iOS 27.
 
Coway Airmega Halo Review: Is Your Air Really Clean? - Wired Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:05:00 GMT
Coway’s new Airmega Halo runs quietly and clears visible smoke quickly, but its air-quality readings weren’t always reassuring.
 
AI Agents Are Thirsty for Power - Wired Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Silicon Valley is shifting away from chatbot queries toward a future filled with resource-intensive agentic AI—and it's driving the data center buildout.
 
With a Better Understanding of Physics, We Could Predict Volcanic Eruptions - Wired Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
“There’s no reason we can’t think that, at some point in the future, we can have volcano forecasts that are like weather forecasts.”
 
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Estimated File Size Revealed - Nintendo Life - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT
  1. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Estimated File Size Revealed Nintendo Life
  2. First Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Merchandise Announced Siliconera
  3. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave overview trailer released Nintendo Everything
  4. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave gets a new 7-minute long overview trailer RPG Site
  5. Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave Release Date and Launch Times Revealed VICE
 
Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Ultra 3: the Biggest Upgrades Explained - Geeky Gadgets - Google Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:01:12 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Ultra 3: the Biggest Upgrades Explained Geeky Gadgets
  2. Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 4 Apple
  3. Apple’s Always-Listening Watch Features Test Eavesdropping Laws Bloomberg.com
  4. Introducing Apple Announces The Apple Watch Series 12 And Apple Watch Ultra 4 (Live Pics) Hodinkee
  5. Apple's New Siri Recap Turns Every Apple Watch Into a Mass Surveillance Nightmare PCMag
 
iPhone 17 Price Slashed Further After iPhone 18 Price Hike - Forbes - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:34:41 GMT
  1. iPhone 17 Price Slashed Further After iPhone 18 Price Hike Forbes
  2. India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes Reuters
  3. Apple Discontinues iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max MacRumors
  4. Apple hikes price of older iPhones, now more expensive than at launch Mashable
  5. Apple just raised prices on new and older iPhones. Here’s what they cost now. The Washington Post
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 13, #924 - CNET Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle, No. 924 for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
 
BlizzCon 2026: New Starcraft Shooter, Diablo 5, World of Warcraft Forever - CNET Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:06:47 GMT
News and trailers from Blizzard’s opening ceremony.
 
A Remake Of A Visual Novel For The PSP Has The Most Ridiculous Recommended PC Specs - Kotaku - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:19:01 GMT
  1. A Remake Of A Visual Novel For The PSP Has The Most Ridiculous Recommended PC Specs Kotaku
  2. Danganronpa 2×2 Scheduled for Release in North America and Europe on January 14, 2027 Spike Chunsoft
  3. Danganronpa 2x2 will require an RTX 4070 and 32GB of RAM despite its 2D graphics. en.gamegpu.com
  4. Danganronpa 2×2 reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch frame rate, resolution Nintendo Everything
  5. Danganronpa 2x2 Kickstarts The Slayhem In January Game Informer
 
The iPhone Duo's best feature isn't the fold, it's the software built around it - TechSpot Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:07:00 GMT

Sometimes it really is the details that matter.

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Meta Pulls Invasive AI Prompts After Mother Reveals Feature Scraping Family Data - CNET Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:31:00 GMT
An innocent video on Instagram has gone viral and triggered a major privacy scare.
 
Players Can’t Believe No Man’s Sky Is Finally Letting Them Build In Space - Kotaku - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:34 GMT
  1. Players Can’t Believe No Man’s Sky Is Finally Letting Them Build In Space Kotaku
  2. Cosmos Update No Man's Sky
  3. Introducing No Man’s Sky: Cosmos update, live on PS5 today PlayStation.Blog
  4. No Man's Sky Gets Largest Update Yet To Mark 10th Anniversary Engadget
  5. No Man's Sky Cosmos Update Is a Game-Changer imdb.com
 
ESR’s iPhone accessory lineup is ready for Apple’s foldable era - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. ESR’s iPhone accessory lineup is ready for Apple’s foldable era 9to5Mac
  2. These are the best iPhone 18 Pro cases you can buy now AppleInsider
  3. We found the best iPhone 18 Pro cases and grips to protect your new phone Mashable
  4. ESR Goes All-In on the new iPhones: New Cases, Chargers, and Accessories for 2026 Macworld
  5. Apple Debuts New Accessories for iPhone 18 Pro and AirPods Pro 3 MacRumors
 
Poll: Are You Hyped for These 10 New PS Plus Games? - Push Square - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Poll: Are You Hyped for These 10 New PS Plus Games? Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, Ball x Pit, Date Everything! and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Update Includes One of 2025’s Best Roguelites VICE
  4. PlayStation Plus September 2026 Adds Ball x Pit, WWE 2K26 and More finchannel
  5. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September 2026 Confirmed IGN
 
A new shooter from an independent UK studio just sold a million copies on its first day - Eurogamer.net - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:43:49 GMT
  1. A new shooter from an independent UK studio just sold a million copies on its first day Eurogamer.net
  2. Wardogs Is Already a Huge Hit As It Sells a Million Copies and Blows Past 300k Concurrent Players on Launch Day IGN
  3. New PC Game Officially 3rd Biggest Steam Launch of 2026 With Over 400k Concurrent Players ComicBook.com
  4. A Brand-New Early Access Fps Is Topping the Steam Charts imdb.com
  5. Wardogs Patch Notes – Scheduled Maintenance And Patch 0.11 GameSpot
 
Sony’s Now Making Decisions Specifically To Avoid Another ‘Concord’ - Forbes - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:24:36 GMT
  1. Sony’s Now Making Decisions Specifically To Avoid Another ‘Concord’ Forbes
  2. XBOX and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Expand Partnership to Publish PHYSINT XBOX Wire
  3. PlayStation Ditched Hideo Kojima’s ‘Physint’ on Budget Concerns, Missed Deadlines Bloomberg.com
  4. Sony divorces Kojima, while Nintendo (re)unites fans with Ocarina of Time | Rhys's Pieces The Alinea Insight newsletter
  5. Xbox Will Now Publish Hideo Kojima’s Action Espionage Game Physint After PlayStation Partnership Ends Game Informer
 
Streaming prices have surged nearly 70% in four years, and they're still going up - TechSpot Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:16:00 GMT

Apple TV+ has had one of the largest increases. The service launched in 2019 at $4.99 a month and has since raised its price by 200%. It still has a smaller overall library than most of its main competitors, but Apple has continued to add original series and films while...

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Microsoft warns that killing VBScript could break Windows activation for businesses - TechSpot Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:03:00 GMT

Microsoft is asking organizations that rely on the Slmgr.vbs tool to switch to PowerShell, as the old script will soon stop working along with the rest of the VBScript language. Companies that use the script to manage Windows activation should act soon, as Microsoft is likely to accelerate VBScript deprecation...

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Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary Review: Versatility is a Virtue - petapixel.com - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:01:09 GMT
  1. Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary Review: Versatility is a Virtue petapixel.com
  2. Can One 350-Gram Zoom Really Be Your Only Travel Lens? Fstoppers
  3. Sigma's Lightweight 85mm f/1.2 Art Is Official, But Canon RF Shooters Are Out in the Cold Canon Rumors
  4. Sigma Packs Some Powerful Full-Frame Optics in This New Palm-Sized Zoom No Film School
  5. The Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art is now available to preorder – and this could be the portrait photographer’s dream lens! digitalcameraworld.com
 
I secretly emailed my son for 15 years. On his 18th birthday, I finally gave him the password. - Business Insider - Google Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:47:00 GMT
I secretly emailed my son for 15 years. On his 18th birthday, I finally gave him the password. Business Insider
 
10 Best Standing Desks Worth Buying in 2026 - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:08:00 GMT
Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
 
I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China - ArsTechnica Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:53 GMT
Unitree might be the world’s most important robotics company.
 
The Anti-Woke Right Can’t Figure Out How to Stop ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A subset of male gamers have spent years warning that the transgressive series has been neutered by progressive developers, but the backlash isn’t taking hold.
 
The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations After Testing 30+ Models - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
I tried all the top models to find the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, pads, and more. Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
 
From Hacks to Bioweapons, Claude Misuse Is Now Everywhere - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: The US disrupts the internet’s biggest black market, a Conti ransomware hacker gets prison time, Meta fails to stop AI-generated videos of child abuse.
 
‘I’m Really Terrified’: A Mathematician Grapples With AI’s Recent Breakthroughs - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Steven Strogatz coauthored a book about how math is moving beyond human understanding. He spoke with WIRED about the seismic impact artificial intelligence has had on his life’s work.
 
Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro (Sega Edition) Review: Comfy, Not Boring - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Turns out that the best office chair is also the best gaming chair, now with aesthetics to match.
 
You Don’t Have a Right to Safe Drinking Water, Trump-Appointed Judge Rules - Wired Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
And if your tap water is undrinkable, you have no “constitutional right to truthful information” about it.
 
Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:34:45 GMT
"Dedicated launch is pretty essential for us for most of our missions."
 
Lenovo’s Googlebook 15 Gets a New Specs Leak. Brace Your Wallet for Impact - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:58:04 GMT
Make no mistake: This is not a Chromebook, and it won’t be cheap.
 
Random rewards enrich classic game-theory insights - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:41:16 GMT
Simple games gain rich strategies in the face of noise.
 
Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:14:26 GMT
The strain lurking in the inflatable structure was hypervirulent.
 
GTA 5 Mod Adds Flock Surveillance Cameras So Players Can Blow Them Up - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:02:03 GMT
Built to highlight real-life surveillance, the mod includes 235 virtual cameras that you can destroy for in-game cash.
 
A Breakthrough? Or Just Breakable? Apple Unveiled the iPhone Duo, and CNET Writers Have Many Thoughts - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:55:54 GMT
It’s the folding phone that launched a thousand takes.
 
Trump's forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:32:59 GMT
The Department of Energy declared an "emergency" when none existed.
 
Anthropic says it blocked state-sponsored attempts to use Claude for bioweapons research - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Anthropic recently detailed at least five cases where suspected rogue actors "circumvented controls" specifically designed to prevent users in certain parts of the world from accessing Claude's extensive knowledge base regarding infectious diseases, such as bird flu, and lethal venoms and toxins, like botulinum toxin.

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The 9 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (September 2026) - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:36:43 GMT
South Park, Slow Horses, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and a Lego-fied Mandalorian are just a few of the things you should be watching right now.
 
ChatGPT-using lawyer punished for citing fake testimony from made-up witnesses - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:34:09 GMT
"I didn't know that AI could hallucinate facts," New Mexico defense lawyer says.
 
Have You Protested AI Recently? Anthropic May Be Watching You for Precrimes - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:22:09 GMT
A recent report alleges Anthropic is finding ways to monitor activists and surveil dissent.
 
The US Government Launched 3 Previously Unreported Investigations of Polymarket Trades - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:21:34 GMT
The agency that oversees prediction markets has investigated Polymarket trades on Biden pardons and the Iran war—and even more potential insider trading at Google, documents obtained by WIRED show.
 
The Crunchyroll and Fox One Bundle Hits Prime Video - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:19:31 GMT
The anime and live sports streaming services come together for a limited time for $23 per month.
 
Hideo Kojima to part ways with Sony, will bring his new gaming projects to Xbox - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:13:00 GMT

Hideo Kojima recently announced that his upcoming games have found a new home. The Japanese designer and auteur, together with his company, Kojima Productions, will partner with Microsoft and Xbox to develop and publish Physint, OD, and the other projects announced last year.

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Meta Sued Over Training Data for Its AI and Face-Recognition Systems - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:59:25 GMT
The proposed class action alleges Meta illegally harvested people’s Facebook and Instagram photos to train its AI image-generation models and to build its unreleased “NameTag” face recognition feature.
 
Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:49:39 GMT
Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.
 
Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:22:22 GMT
Renewables pledge won’t change the Oracle and OpenAI data center’s use of gas.
 
Ubisoft is finally testing a way to ditch its own Connect launcher on Steam - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:10:00 GMT

A recent update for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown reveals that Ubisoft is testing a streamlined tool that connects users to their Ubisoft accounts without requiring them to install the Ubisoft Connect client. More Ubisoft games on Steam will receive the feature, called Ubisoft Connect Services, although it remains...

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Google finally launches Gemini desktop app for Windows 10 and 11 - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:48:00 GMT
Google's Gemini desktop app is now available for Windows 10 and 11, providing quick access to the AI assistant from anywhere with an Alt + Space shortcut. The app also supports Google app integrations, multi-step tasks with Gemini Spark, and image and video generation.
 
DaVinci Resolve 21 expands AI toolset, adds AI assistant integration - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:31:00 GMT
DaVinci Resolve 21.1 expands its AI capabilities with tools for generating speech, aging or de-aging faces, removing motion blur, and more.
 
Steam Controller mod converts PC audio to haptics so deaf users can feel sound - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:40:00 GMT

Modder FamBoy32-dev recently unveiled LiveHaptics, which transfers a PC's audio to the Steam Controller's rumble function, allowing hearing-impaired users to feel movies, music and games through vibrations. The app currently supports Windows and Linux.

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NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:20:43 GMT
NASA asks US states to show them the money.
 
Petlibro Offers: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:19:49 GMT
Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.
 
Zoox is taking on Waymo in San Francisco with free rides and a very different robotaxi - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:33:00 GMT

San Francisco has become one of the industry's key test markets, but it has also exposed the risks of deploying autonomous vehicles in dense city traffic. Cruise pulled its vehicles from the road in 2023 after several incidents, including one in which a vehicle ran over and dragged a pedestrian....

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One of AI’s Fiercest Critics Says All the Doom Talk Is ‘Meant to Distract Us’ - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Timnit Gebru argues that AI companies are stoking fears of extinction to avoid discussing actual harms, like autonomous weapons.
 
Windows 11 can now reinstall itself from the cloud, no USB stick required - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:38:00 GMT

Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.9343 introduces a new reinitialization option that downloads a factory version of the OS from the cloud. The new feature lets users and IT administrators reset a device without needing a USB stick or a custom image.

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A hobbyist built a working computer out of 460 vacuum tubes, and it needs 15 minutes to warm up - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:12:00 GMT

The project, called The Tube Computer MK3, was built by Mike, a self-taught electronics tinkerer who recently documented the machine on Hackaday. It is the third vacuum-tube computer he has developed this decade.

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Android adds built-in password and passkey transfers, supporting Google, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:49:00 GMT

Android users can now transfer passwords and passkeys between password managers via a new procedure managed by the operating system. The feature already supports most major password managers on Android 8 or later, with more to follow.

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Lifesaving Lincoln Laboratory device wins 2026 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award - MIT Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMT
The handheld catheterization device AI-GUIDE, created by Lincoln Laboratory and Massachusetts General Hospital, promises improved health outcomes for injured service members and civilians.
 
Uber CEO says laying off 3,300 workers will help lower prices for customers - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:26:00 GMT

Uber said last week that it was laying off 10% of its corporate staff, or around 3,300 positions, as the ride-hailing giant looks to reduce management layers. The move marks its biggest cuts since Covid.

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The iPhone Duo Isn’t the Pocket iPad… or Is It? - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:04:14 GMT
Commentary: I can’t figure out if the Duo would replace my iPad, or if it’s just a portable alternative.
 
Claude users found ways around safeguards for bioweapons research - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:02:35 GMT
Some dangerous biology looks much like legitimate research, complicating AI safeguards.
 
AMD launches $99 Ryzen 5 5500F for AM4 and new Ryzen 5 7500 for AM5 - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:01:00 GMT

The Ryzen 5 7500 is essentially the Ryzen 5 7500F with an integrated GPU. It has six Zen 4 cores and 12 threads, a 3.7 GHz base clock, and boost speeds up to 5.0 GHz. It also has 38 MB of combined cache: 6 MB of L2 and 32 MB of L3. Its 65 W TDP is unchanged from the 7500F.

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California bans addictive social media features for children under 16 and tightens AI chatbot rules - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:36:00 GMT

Newsom's office describes the chatbot and social media protections as the strongest in the country, including the nation's first requirements for independent child safety audits and annual risk assessments for companion chatbots.

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SteelSeries wants $260 for a controller that instantly switches between your PC and Xbox - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:09:00 GMT

SteelSeries recently unveiled the Aeon Pro, a "luxury" controller designed to serve the needs of multi-platform gaming customers. The wireless device includes a patent-pending "QuickSwitch" system that lets users pair it with a gaming PC and an Xbox console at the same time, going back and forth with no need...

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Nvidia App adds CPU temperature and power monitoring to its overlay - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:53:00 GMT
The Nvidia App brings together driver updates, graphics settings, and other GeForce features in one place. Its latest update expands the Statistics Overlay with CPU temperature, power consumption, and clock speed monitoring, available through the Custom view and in-game with Alt + R. For more ways to configure the app, check out our Nvidia App settings guide.
 
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:58 GMT
Simplicity—combined with the difficulty of getting stuff done—makes ClickFix ideal.
 
What happens when quantum mechanics and relativity meet? - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:20:02 GMT
Experiment put atoms in a superposition of trajectories to find out.
 
Asus routers escape US router ban, but TP-Link is still waiting - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Asus' exemption lasts until March 6, 2028 – approximately 18 months from when it was issued. It covers the company's RT Series, ROG GT Series, ROG Strix GS Series, TUF Gaming Series, ExpertWiFi Series, ZenWiFi Mesh Series, 5G MiFi Series, wireless repeaters, and wireless access points.

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Could United Launch Alliance's money problems finally force its owners to sell? - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:44 GMT
ULA is preparing to resume launching the Vulcan rocket in the coming weeks.
 
Rocket Report: Europe joins the commercial launch club; a Ravn X sighting? - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:30 GMT
"We felt like now is the time to pour gas on that fire."
 
This Man Has a Cult Internet Following Over His Olive Garden Lifetime Pasta Pass - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Braden Sinclair is one of just 50 people in the world who can have unlimited pasta at the chain for life. Now, fans are deciding what he should eat next.
 
8 Best Travel Adapters (2026): 20+ Models Tested - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers that I’ve tested myself.
 
I Fixed a Tractor Using John Deere’s Self-Repair Service. Farmers Aren’t Sold on It - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The agricultural machine manufacturer has a subscription service that lets owners repair their own equipment. Why is barely anybody using it?
 
We Tried the Most Popular Mushroom Coffees. These Are the Best (2026) - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:33:00 GMT
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
 
iPhone Duo vs. Pixel 11 Pro Fold: 2 Durable Foldables Face Off - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:32:45 GMT
Apple’s and Google’s phones are both rated for dust and water resistance. Here’s how they compare when it comes to other features such as cameras, battery life and displays.
 
The Trump Alien ‘Disclosure Speech’ Rumors Are Reaching a Fever Pitch - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The US government has been sharing more information about UFOs. That's fueling excitement over the possibility of the president announcing that humans are not alone.
 
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18" Laptop Review: A True Desktop Replacement - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Lenovo's Legion 9i Gen 10 is a monster 18-inch laptop with desktop-class performance, a superb 240Hz display, and premium build quality. It's also one of the most expensive laptops we've tested.
 
How 9/11 Made Everyone a Conspiracy Theorist - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Crackpot theories were once the stuff of shortwave radio, but September 11 unleashed the Age of Alex Jones.
 
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 4: Clash of the Newest Apple Watches - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:27:13 GMT
The newest Apple smartwatches have premium features — and prices to match.
 
The US and Mexico Announce They’re Teaming Up Against Drones - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
The new joint operation uses laser-based technology capable of detecting, tracking, and disabling commercial drones linked to human and drug trafficking.
 
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Same as Before, but for More Money - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Samsung is resting on its laurels with the midrange S26 FE, with an unwelcome price bump and only a new processor to show for it.
 
Why So Many AI Researchers Think the Machines Could Kill Everyone - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A combination of rapid advances, recursive self-improvement, and agentic swarms are genuinely “spooking people” inside big labs.
 
Skullcandy Discount Code: 30% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on today’s top Skullcandy Promo Codes for Crusher Evo headphones, 36% off Crusher ANC 2 noise-canceling headphones, and more with amazing deals.
 
Sealy Promo Codes: $100 Off - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.
 
20% Off Samsung Promo Code | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
Castlery Promo Codes: 15% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.
 
Stearns and Foster Promo Codes: $300 Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover the best Stearns and Foster promo codes, discounts, and deals to elevate your sleep experience with premium comfort and quality.
 
Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more September 2026 discounts.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Lenovo Coupon Codes: 15% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this September.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this September 2026.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 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.
 
Verizon scales back a perk that keeps prices low for customers - thestreet.com - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:47:00 GMT
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OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:28:42 GMT
AI leaders worry antitrust law could stand in the way of what they view as an increasingly urgent push to coordinate a slowdown in AI development.
 
Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:16:05 GMT
Laptops don't usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.
 
Samsung is working with OpenAI on next-generation chips while deploying ChatGPT at massive scale - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:28:00 GMT

"One of the areas where we have made the most progress and gained the most recognition with Samsung Electronics is our joint production and research on the next-generation chips we are developing," Kim said at a press conference in Seoul. Kim did not provide details on the chips or explain...

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Over 153 Million Driver’s Licenses Were Stolen by Hackers. Here’s What to Know - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:23:46 GMT
The hackers allegedly spent a year hoarding documents before IDScan closed the door.
 
LinkedIn beats "BrowserGate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:55:29 GMT
Judge tosses lawsuits, says plaintiffs didn't allege any real privacy violation.
 
GOG's latest preservation push lets fans print box replicas for your digital games - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:41:00 GMT

GOG recently announced the addition of a few more titles to its Preservation Program, which was introduced to improve support for some classic games sold on the store. The program is now welcoming five new titles, which also come with their own interactive 3D boxes scanned from original packaging.

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Norway spent 40 minutes convincing a helicopter's GPS it was flying into the sea - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:38:00 GMT

The false tracks were created as part of Jammertest, an annual Norwegian exercise that examines how equipment responds when satellite-navigation signals are disrupted or manipulated.

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Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:09:29 GMT
Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.
 
Android can now securely migrate your logins between password managers - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:41:09 GMT
App support is slim right now, but Google says more are coming.
 
Modders show RTX 5090 works flawlessly with 8-pin connectors instead of 16 without overheating - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:05:00 GMT

Brazilian YouTube channel TecLab has demonstrated that an RTX 5090 can be connected to a PSU using standard 8-pin connectors instead of 16-pin ones, despite its 575W TDP. To perform the experiment, the modders used a Galax HOF OC LAB RTX 5090, which is designed to use two 16-pin connectors....

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Space debris is multiplying, so satellite makers are building better ways to survive a hit - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:02:00 GMT

Odin Space, a Santa Ana, California-based company, has started selling adhesive strips fitted with vibration sensors for satellites. The strips are designed to record impacts and help operators assess the size and force of a strike.

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Google appears to be done with tablets, again - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:18:00 GMT

Google unveiled the Pixel Tablet alongside the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a during its 2023 I/O conference. Priced at $899 at launch and featuring an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 LCD, the device is powered by the Tensor G2.

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Apple says new A20 Pro chip can sustain twice the performance of the iPhone 16 Pro, deliver 40% faster graphics - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:27:00 GMT

The chip has a six-core CPU: two new high-performance "super cores" and four efficiency cores. Apple said the super cores are up to 20% faster than the performance cores in the A19 Pro. The company called the processor "desktop class" and said it is the fastest CPU in a smartphone.

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OpenAI faces Senate probe over Hugging Face breach as more rogue AI activity is uncovered - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:48:00 GMT

According to Axios, Republican Senator Josh Hawley is launching the probe following OpenAI's internal investigation. He wants CEO Sam Altman to answer 16 questions about the incident and the his firm's response by October 1.

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MIT Schwarzman College of Computing launches pilot to help educators teach AI across disciplines - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:40:00 GMT
A weeklong summer workshop brought higher education faculty to campus to explore how AI and machine learning materials can be adapted for their classrooms.
 
Injectable nanodevices could provide effective treatment for drug-resistant glioblastoma - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers show implanted nanoantennas can be activated wirelessly to kill brain cancer cells without damage to healthy tissue.
 
Apple’s New iPhone Duo Folds Horizontally, Like a Passport - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:38:44 GMT
It’s like you’re opening a small book, not flipping a Star Trek communicator open. And the crease marking where it folds is almost invisible.
 
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.
 
This Is the Biggest 2D Map of the Universe. Here’s How to Use It - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:58:39 GMT
The map covers 75% of the sky, and you can explore all sorts of cool celestial objects once you know where to look.
 
Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050 - MIT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.
 
Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:25:00 GMT
The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region.
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
Stories from the steel mills: A model for sharing workers’ histories - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT anthropologist Chris Walley developed a project for people in Southeast Chicago to tell their histories — an approach any community can adopt.
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
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
 
Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school.
 
3 Questions: The essential role of international engagement - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
 
From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT
MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.
 
Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.
 
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
CNET Readers Were Right About the iPhone Duo. But There’s One Thing They Got Wrong - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:38 GMT
Apple released a slew of new products that our readers expected, including new iPhones and AirPods.
 
Sony Will Pay Out $7.85 Million in PlayStation Store Credit. How to Claim Part of the Settlement - CNET Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:56 GMT
The payment will go to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing in mid-October.
 
The 10 Privacy Tricks I Use Around My Own Smart Home (and Why You Need Them) - CNET Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:01:05 GMT
Use my methods to protect your privacy, identify, address, property and more with this go-to list.