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SK Hynix reports Q3 revenue up 328% YoY to ~$78.8B, vs. ~$74.07B est., and operating profit up 632% to ~$62.76B, vs. ~$57.78B est. (Jenny Lee/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:50:02 GMT

Jenny Lee / CNBC:
SK Hynix reports Q3 revenue up 328% YoY to ~$78.8B, vs. ~$74.07B est., and operating profit up 632% to ~$62.76B, vs. ~$57.78B est. — Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
 
Anthropic expands its US GSA partnership to give federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments a 40% discount on Claude, estimated to save $1B (Anthropic) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:35:01 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic expands its US GSA partnership to give federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments a 40% discount on Claude, estimated to save $1B — We are expanding our partnership with the General Services Administration (GSA) through a new agreement that gives government partners …

 
Infisical, which helps companies use AI agents without handing over their private credentials, raised a $40M Series B led by Elad Gil at a $600M valuation (Rashi Shrivastava/Forbes) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:20:01 GMT

Rashi Shrivastava / Forbes:
Infisical, which helps companies use AI agents without handing over their private credentials, raised a $40M Series B led by Elad Gil at a $600M valuation — Infisical is helping companies like Airbus and Volkswagen use agents without handing over their private credentials.
 
Discord public server messages may be soon searchable on Google, but you can opt out - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:04:49 GMT
The platform's Discoverable Servers are about to get a lot more discoverable.
 
How a Single University Project Started Everything - Hack a Day Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:07 GMT
If we care to cast an eye over the history of ubiquitous personal computing as we know it today, we might immediately point at the original IBM PC. After all, …read more
 
How to change and customize your Android Auto display - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Tailor your tech to fit your daily drive seamlessly.
 
AT&T Is Paying Out Its $177 Million Data Breach Settlement. You Might Get a Check Soon - CNET Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:56:47 GMT
If you filed a claim by Dec. 18, 2025, a check for up to $7,500 could be on its way within the next few months.
 
Apple refreshes the iMac, entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:37:30 GMT
Additionally, the N1 chip brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
 
Researchers set a real-time fiber record: 3.2 petabits per second over 10.3 kilometers - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:32:00 GMT

A joint initiative by Chinese researchers and engineers has set a new record for real-time fiber-optic communications. The team sent 3.2 petabits per second (Pbps) through a single optical fiber, topping the 2.5 Pbps mark the same group set earlier this year. The figure reflects bidirectional transmission, with traffic flowing...

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NXP reports Q3 revenue up 19% YoY to $3.79B, vs. $3.76B est., and forecasts Q4 revenue below estimates; NXPI drops 7%+ after hours (Christina Kyriasoglou/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:30:46 GMT

Christina Kyriasoglou / Bloomberg:
NXP reports Q3 revenue up 19% YoY to $3.79B, vs. $3.76B est., and forecasts Q4 revenue below estimates; NXPI drops 7%+ after hours — NXP Semiconductors NV, a maker of chips for auto and industrial customers, slid in late trading after delivering a weaker revenue forecast than anticipated …

 
Battle of the Smart Rings: Oura Sues Ultrahuman for Patent Infringement — Again - CNET Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:30:37 GMT
The smart ring maker wants to ban the Ultrahuman Ring Pro.
 
The best ways to tell if someone is using AI glasses - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT
While it can be jarring to discover that your companion is using AI glasses, there are some steps you can take to recognize them ASAP.
 
South Carolina's measles outbreak jumped to Washington state 5 times in 2 weeks - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:22:32 GMT
International travel used to be the main risk of measles cases in the US—not anymore.
 
Source: Apple has discussed charging $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an OLED XDR touch screen and M5 Pro chip, $400 more than the current M5 Pro model (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:20:01 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Source: Apple has discussed charging $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an OLED XDR touch screen and M5 Pro chip, $400 more than the current M5 Pro model — Apple Inc., after successfully betting this month that consumers are willing to pay $2,000 or more for a foldable iPhone …

 
Discord says it will let public-channel messages from servers listed in Server Discovery appear in web search from mid-December; admins and members can opt out (Lauren Forristal/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:10:01 GMT

Lauren Forristal / TechCrunch:
Discord says it will let public-channel messages from servers listed in Server Discovery appear in web search from mid-December; admins and members can opt out — Discord announced on Tuesday it will make some conversations in its public servers searchable and easier to find on the internet.
 
China's top-secret spaceplane can't hide in low-Earth orbit - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:04:50 GMT
The DIA's threat assessment suggests China may soon place directed energy weapons in space.
 
Apple Bets MacBook Pro Buyers Will Pay More for Touch Screens - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:01:19 GMT
  1. Apple Bets MacBook Pro Buyers Will Pay More for Touch Screens Bloomberg.com
  2. Apple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 Apple
  3. Apple refreshes the iMac, entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip Ars Technica
  4. Everything Apple announced so far: M6 MacBook Pro, M6 iMac, and an OLED iPad mini Mashable
  5. OLED Touchscreen MacBook Pro Could Start at $2,899 MacRumors
 
What are wrong number text scams, and how can you avoid them? - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
It's not an honest mistake; it's the start of an attack on your wallet.
 
Halloween Candy Prices Take a Scary Bite Out of Shoppers’ Budgets - CNET Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:58:49 GMT
Americans could spend over $4 billion on Halloween candy this year.
 
"No human at the helm": Delaware plan would let AI agents run entire businesses - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:50:04 GMT
Owners of AI-run firms would evade liability for "reckless" AI, US Rep. Comer says.
 
Anthropic details early drug development work with six partners and says it has acquired Mithril, a one-person company working on muscular dystrophy (Anthropic) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:45:39 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic details early drug development work with six partners and says it has acquired Mithril, a one-person company working on muscular dystrophy — There are many opportunities to speed up drug development, even beyond the most commonly discussed applications of AI, like proposing initial designs for new molecules.
 
Why is there a random arm taking over the X composer? - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:35:22 GMT
The animation is pushing users to pay to promote their posts.
 
Anthropic IPO warns its AI could blackmail people, become sentient, end humanity - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:31:14 GMT
Seven potential AI nightmares pulled from Anthropic's 93-page "Risk Factor" tome.
 
iPhone 18e reportedly comes with 2nm A20 chip and 60Hz screen - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:26:20 GMT
The leaks suggest the front camera could also see a boost.
 
Anthropic, Suno Sued for Unlawfully Using Songs by Madonna, Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell - CNET Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:22:44 GMT
Companies are accused of training their AI models using copyrighted music and lyrics.
 
ChatGPT can work with your iCloud Mail and Calendar thanks to new plugin support - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:13:59 GMT
You can use the AI assistant to update calendar events and search your inbox, among other things.
 
It Took Mass Effect Fans Less Than 15 Minutes To Crowdfund Billboards Outside EA's Offices And The Game Awards - Kotaku - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:08:44 GMT
  1. It Took Mass Effect Fans Less Than 15 Minutes To Crowdfund Billboards Outside EA's Offices And The Game Awards Kotaku
  2. BioWare Founders Left Gaming Business For Medicine, Charity & Craft Beer 80 Level
  3. SaveMassEffect campaign smashes GoFundMe goal in under 20 minutes — "Mass Effect deserves to not die in some EA vault, dead forever" Windows Central
  4. Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we’re all missing Ars Technica
  5. Mass Effect: Universe Looked Great, and BioWare's Closure Means It's Been Taken Away Just When We Needed It Most IGN
 
Firefox brings back internet icons for new anti-tracking, anti-AI campaign - Mashable - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:01:34 GMT
  1. Firefox brings back internet icons for new anti-tracking, anti-AI campaign Mashable
  2. Firefox brings back the internet’s original viral stars to win over former users Ad Age
  3. Firefox reunites meme royalty to ask what happened to the web The Mozilla Blog
  4. Firefox Assembles Cast of Meme Legends for Ad Promoting a More Innocent Internet PetaPixel
  5. Firefox’s new ad tries to remind you of a time before the internet sucked. The Verge
 
Learner collaborates with MIT peers to develop book of AI insights - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Prabha Jha used her experience with MIT Open Learning’s program for senior executives to develop AI solutions for her employer, Verizon, and to write a book.
 
Robinhood reports Q3 revenue up 12% YoY to $1.42B, in line with est., crypto revenue down 55% to $120M, and profit down 14% to $476M; HOOD drops 5%+ after hours (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:45:37 GMT

Reuters:
Robinhood reports Q3 revenue up 12% YoY to $1.42B, in line with est., crypto revenue down 55% to $120M, and profit down 14% to $476M; HOOD drops 5%+ after hours — Robinhood Markets (HOOD.O) reported a drop in third-quarter profit on Tuesday as slower cryptocurrency trading weighed on growth …

 
Ace Combat 8 Elevates High-Voltage Dogfights With Wistful Melodrama - CNET Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:37:07 GMT
The latest Ace Combat game feels like a polished, punchy airborne adventure — unapologetically anime in its storytelling and a joy to play.
 
Apple’s low-cost iPhone 18 details revealed by leaker - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:28:00 GMT
  1. Apple’s low-cost iPhone 18 details revealed by leaker 9to5Mac
  2. Apple's affordable iPhone is getting a new chip and selfie camera, report claims Mashable
  3. iPhone 18e Reportedly Comes With 2nm A20 Chip And 60Hz Screen Engadget
  4. iPhone 18e Could Get Two Key Upgrades While Keeping 60Hz Display MacRumors
  5. If this iPhone 18e, iPad mini rumor is true, Apple isn't done disappointing you PhoneArena
 
Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:25:55 GMT
Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth Ars Technica
 
Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:25:55 GMT
Critical flaw in EDK2 allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.
 
Sources: AI robotics startup Physical Intelligence is in talks to raise $1B+ led by Avenir and Lux Capital at a ~$20B valuation, up from $11.5B earlier in 2026 (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:20:04 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: AI robotics startup Physical Intelligence is in talks to raise $1B+ led by Avenir and Lux Capital at a ~$20B valuation, up from $11.5B earlier in 2026 — Physical Intelligence, a startup developing artificial intelligence software to power robots for real-world tasks …

 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with Angeline Peng, a leader in the Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue Program - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The MIT senior in mathematics convenes and leads regular, small-group interfaith discussions to help other students — and herself — grapple with big questions.
 
Sources: Meta's $25B share sale was oversubscribed 5x as it seeks $98B for AI spending; the 15 largest investors in the sale accounted for ~70% of shares (Anthony Hughes/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:02:31 GMT

Anthony Hughes / Bloomberg:
Sources: Meta's $25B share sale was oversubscribed 5x as it seeks $98B for AI spending; the 15 largest investors in the sale accounted for ~70% of shares — Meta Platforms Inc.'s upsized $25 billion share sale attracted demand for about five times the available shares …

 
2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: Explore Space with a Credit Card Reader - Hack a Day Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:00:33 GMT
The humble credit card reader — most of us have used hundreds, perhaps even thousands of them over the years. But even for folks like us, it’s not the sort …read more
 
Rockstar workers in the UK will hold a union vote just as GTA 6 is released - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:55:04 GMT
A legal case alleging union-busting at the game developer will also wrap next month.
 
Apple Creator Studio Brings MotionVFX and AI Assistants to Subscribers - CNET Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:54:59 GMT
It isn’t just new hardware dropping this week in Apple’s “Pro and Tell” event.
 
Free Elder Stuff in The Sims 4 October 2026 Patch - Sims Community - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:50:37 GMT
  1. Free Elder Stuff in The Sims 4 October 2026 Patch Sims Community
  2. Preparing for The Sims 4 October Patch (Tutorial & Countdown) Sims Community
  3. The Sims 4 October 27 2026 Patch Notes IGN
  4. The Sims 4 to Fix Infinite Loading and Over 100 Bugs - Big Update Teasers iXBT.games
  5. The Sims 4 Content & Quality-of-Life Update Released on October 27 as Patch 2.40 MP1st
 
Some Discord Messages Will Be Searchable on Google in December, Here's How to Opt Out - IGN - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:42:00 GMT
  1. Some Discord Messages Will Be Searchable on Google in December, Here's How to Opt Out IGN
  2. Discord will let public server messages be discoverable in Google Search Mashable
  3. Discord is making its public communities more searchable, and people have concerns TechCrunch
  4. Discord know they replaced forums, so they're making your messages in discoverable servers searchable, which immediately raises one question: what about AI? Rock Paper Shotgun
  5. Some Discord Server Messages Are About To Show Up In Web Search Results Kotaku
 
Grand Theft Auto VI reportedly requires a 210GB download - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:39:37 GMT
Be prepared to surrender a significant portion of your console's hard drive.
 
Anthropic Says It Will Revolutionize Biology—Some Day - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:39:04 GMT
In breathless press releases and posts, the company has touted its models’ ability to deliver scientific breakthroughs. But its IPO filing taps the brakes on just how fast its AI will lead to big discoveries.
 
Google begins certifying Registered App Stores for Android, but not in the US - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:32:07 GMT
  1. Google begins certifying Registered App Stores for Android, but not in the US Ars Technica
  2. Android opens enrollment for app-store program bringing one-tap sideloading Mezha.net
  3. Google opens applications for Android alternative app stores program — Ars Technica UA.NEWS
  4. Google opens Play Store enrollment program for third-party store devs Android Headlines
  5. Android opens enrollment for program that brings one-tap sideloading for app stores Android Authority
 
Google begins certifying Registered App Stores for Android, but not in the US - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:32:07 GMT
Easier app installs are coming to third-party stores, pending Google's stamp of approval.
 
Blizzard said it wouldn't sell real-money World of Warcraft housing items tied to player races. It lied. - Windows Central - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:32:00 GMT
Blizzard said it wouldn't sell real-money World of Warcraft housing items tied to player races. It lied. Windows Central
 
Ford’s Most Affordable EV Will Offer Built-in Bidirectional Home Charging - CNET Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:31:21 GMT
The Fathom’s built-in inverter can keep the lights on in your home during an outage — not bad for under $30,000.
 
Did The You Don’t Know Jack Devs Plagiarize A Solo Dev’s Board Game? - Kotaku - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:25:28 GMT
Did The You Don’t Know Jack Devs Plagiarize A Solo Dev’s Board Game? Kotaku
 
Memo: Amazon says measuring AI adoption solely by token usage or code generation is "deeply flawed," as it discourages staff from tokenmaxxing (Annie Palmer/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:15:34 GMT

Annie Palmer / CNBC:
Memo: Amazon says measuring AI adoption solely by token usage or code generation is “deeply flawed,” as it discourages staff from tokenmaxxing — Amazon laid out its AI usage guidelines for software engineers in a memo to staffers, and discouraged employees from turning to …

 
Secure keys strengthen protected military satellite communications - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Lincoln Laboratory’s new key-management architecture solves the dilemma of how to refresh cryptographic keys securely, quickly, and widely for U.S. forces.
 
Best Skylight Calendar Alternative on Sale: Save $100 on Everblog HomeCal (2026) - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:51:17 GMT
The Everblog HomeCal delivers a similar experience, including a digital photo frame and meal planning at no extra cost.
 
Vibe genes? Natural(ish) language comes to protein, genome design software - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:49:08 GMT
You can apparently now tell AI tools what sort of protein you want them to make.
 
Motorola Deal: Get a Free Smartwatch and Earbuds When You Buy a Razr - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:41:41 GMT
The Razr is our favorite budget foldable phone. While it isn’t on sale yet, Motorola is adding extras to sweeten this October deal.
 
Last Week’s Critical PHP Warning Was the Tip of the Web Vulnerability Iceberg - CNET Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:39:30 GMT
AI is finding new holes in the infrastructure of the internet. Is anyone around to patch them?
 
Hasbro Appoints Dungeons & Dragons VP As Next President Of Wizards Of The Coast - Star City Games - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:45 GMT
  1. Hasbro Appoints Dungeons & Dragons VP As Next President Of Wizards Of The Coast Star City Games
  2. Hasbro Names Dan Ayoub President of Wizards of the Coast & Hasbro Digital Games http://newsroom.hasbro.com/
  3. D&D Boss Officially Named Head of Wizards of the Coast Polygon.com
  4. Former Halo boss is now in charge of Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro Digital Games PC Gamer
  5. Dan Ayoub is Named President of Wizards of the Coast Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics
 
This old Nokia phone got an AI Upgrade it was never designed for - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The GOAT of dumb phones gets a new lease on life.
 
Wanted: Robot-Dog Walkers. $20/Hour. - The New York Times - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:20:48 GMT
Wanted: Robot-Dog Walkers. $20/Hour. The New York Times
 
Anthropic Flags Gas Supply as One of Its Biggest Near-Term Risks - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:20:28 GMT
The data center buildout could cause a massive increase in gas prices as companies scramble for limited supplies and infrastructure fails to meet demand.
 
GM plans to switch from the NYSE to Nasdaq on November 17 as part of its push under Tesla veteran Sterling Anderson to use AI to speed up its development cycle (Financial Times) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:10:03 GMT

Financial Times:
GM plans to switch from the NYSE to Nasdaq on November 17 as part of its push under Tesla veteran Sterling Anderson to use AI to speed up its development cycle — Move marks another blow for Big Board as tech-focused rival attracts some of world's most valuable companies
 
Warner Bros. drops final trailer for Dune: Part Three - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:05:55 GMT
"After years of combat, I've become the oppressor Chani had sworn to fight."
 
Early Black Friday Deals 2026 - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The early bird gets the worm. Here are the best Black Friday deals for 2026 you can already get right now.
 
Why buying a Mac mini over a MacBook might be the smarter move - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Apple's smallest desktop delivers better performance and value for those willing to leave the laptop behind.
 
Apple hit by ‘Crackgate’ outcry over iPhone Duo screen problems - Financial Times - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:55:41 GMT
  1. Apple hit by ‘Crackgate’ outcry over iPhone Duo screen problems Financial Times
  2. Apple responds to user reports of broken iPhone Duo screens on new foldable phone CNBC
  3. Here’s why the iPhone Duo’s hinge could be cracking the screen The Verge
  4. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Draws Early Complaints of the Screen Cracking Bloomberg.com
  5. Apple's iPhone Duo is getting roasted over screen cracks Business Insider
 
GTA 6 File Size Revealed, And It’s Massive - GameSpot - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:49:14 GMT
  1. GTA 6 File Size Revealed, And It’s Massive GameSpot
  2. GTA 6's Download Size Could Be A Major Problem For Some Players Yahoo Tech
  3. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Will Reportedly Be a 210 GB Download Complex
  4. Watch the Official Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer – Explore Leonida Before the Game Arrives November 19 XBOX Wire
  5. GTA VI Preload Time, Specs and Key Information Forbes
 
DoorDash reportedly in talks to acquire Instacart in $17 billion deal - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:29:00 GMT

Instacart was also recently tied to acquisition rumors with Uber, but sources say those talks are no longer active. It is unclear if Uber would try again if DoorDash comes up short.

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New Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Patch Is Great News If You're Argentinian, CDPR Clarifies Update - Push Square - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:15:00 GMT
  1. New Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Patch Is Great News If You're Argentinian, CDPR Clarifies Update Push Square
  2. Cyberpunk 2077's Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) is out now! cyberpunk.net
  3. 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ (Update 2.5 Edition) Forbes
  4. Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 players can turn all cars into a Tesla Roadster with unreal mod GAMINGbible
  5. Cyberpunk 2077 Hotfix 2.500.200 Released on October 27 MP1st
 
Call of Duty’s Metacritic celebration highlights a bizarre Xbox problem — nobody is reviewing games on Xbox - Windows Central - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:13:03 GMT
  1. Call of Duty’s Metacritic celebration highlights a bizarre Xbox problem — nobody is reviewing games on Xbox Windows Central
  2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launch Patch Notes Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review – a thrilling airport novel of a game The Guardian
  4. 'Call of Duty' North Korea invasion edition tops sales charts in South Japan Today
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Cool Extraction Mode Made Me Feel Bad for Marathon Fans PCMag
 
Quince’s Merino Wool Tee Doesn’t Cost a Fortune - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:12:04 GMT
Merino wool is a super fiber, and Quince’s all-season tee is the perfect way to try it out without spending a fortune.
 
Avante, which builds an AI platform to help companies manage employee healthcare and other benefits, raised a $30M Series A, following a $10M seed in 2024 (Kurt Schlosser/GeekWire) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:02:17 GMT

Kurt Schlosser / GeekWire:
Avante, which builds an AI platform to help companies manage employee healthcare and other benefits, raised a $30M Series A, following a $10M seed in 2024 — Chronicling the Seattle and Pacific Northwest startup scene. — Avante, the maker of an AI platform to help companies manage employee health care …

 
Maxime Penaud talks about winning the Slayer Sword - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:01:16 GMT
  1. Maxime Penaud talks about winning the Slayer Sword Warhammer Community
  2. The Warhammer team presented the works of the winners of the “Golden Demon 2026 – SPIEL Essen” miniature painting competition iXBT.games
  3. Golden Demon 2026 winners revealed at SPIEL Essen Warhammer Community
 
Where Did Your Mouse Come From? - Hack a Day Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:23 GMT
Many readers will be familiar with Douglas Englebart’s 1968 so-called “Mother of All Demos”, in which he described many of the devices and technologies we would be using two or …read more
 
World of Warcraft Forever Opts for a Slower Update Schedule Than Retail's 8-Week Patch Cycle - IGN - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. World of Warcraft Forever Opts for a Slower Update Schedule Than Retail's 8-Week Patch Cycle IGN
  2. I Spied on the WoW: Forever Beta as an Invisible God with the Blizzard Devs Who Made It Polygon.com
  3. WoW Forever player housing teased by Blizzard, studio discusses 'beer and pretzels' design philosophy TweakTown
  4. WoW Forever Reveals New Raid Plans and Classic Dungeon Design Philosophy MMOEXP
  5. World of Warcraft: Forever beta impressions: stepping out of the tavern Absolute Geeks
 
The Super Mouse puts a touchscreen macro pad under your hand - The Verge - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. The Super Mouse puts a touchscreen macro pad under your hand The Verge
  2. This Mouse Has a Built-In Touchscreen and Customizable App Controls PetaPixel
  3. Super Mouse Puts A Touchscreen And Shortcuts Under Your Mouse Hand GameSpace.com
  4. Arctic Fox Unveils Super Mouse with a 3.1-Inch Touchscreen and AI Integration freeyork
  5. Arctic Fox Super Mouse unveiled with touchscreen, swipe keyboard, Google Calendar, voice-to-text, gyro navigation, and app shortcuts Notebookcheck
 
Pokémon Unite is shutting down - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:57:44 GMT
Its journey ends in March 2027.
 
Warhammer Day – Chaos Champions through the ages - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:56:25 GMT
Warhammer Day – Chaos Champions through the ages Warhammer Community
 
Why does the FCC hate Minions routers? - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT
These themed routers are surprisingly (inexplicably) capable, but they are under threat by the FCC.
 
Everything Apple Announced This Week So Far: New iPad And MacBooks - Engadget - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:35:20 GMT
  1. Everything Apple Announced This Week So Far: New iPad And MacBooks Engadget
  2. Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever Apple
  3. 4 Powerful Android Tablets To Buy Instead Of The New OLED iPad Mini BGR
  4. Apple updates the iPad Mini with a larger OLED display The Verge
  5. Apple Debuts $699 Water-Resistant iPad Mini With OLED Screen Bloomberg.com
 
Oracle adds ChatGPT and Codex to its app stack and expands Oracle Cloud Infrastructure lineup with Google TPUs, OpenAI's Jalapeño chip, and Cerebras hardware (Seema Mody/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:29 GMT

Seema Mody / CNBC:
Oracle adds ChatGPT and Codex to its app stack and expands Oracle Cloud Infrastructure lineup with Google TPUs, OpenAI's Jalapeño chip, and Cerebras hardware — Oracle on Tuesday announced an expanded collaboration with OpenAI that brings the artificial intelligence lab's ChatGPT …

 
A 28-Year-Old DOGE Operative Gutted USAID. HR Had No Record of Him Working There - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:24:34 GMT
Despite the agency's human resources department saying he hadn’t even been onboarded, Jeremy Lewin oversaw the destruction of USAID. It’s not clear he had the legal authority to do so.
 
Apple Creator Studio update adds MotionVFX to Final Cut, and AI to everywhere - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:21:44 GMT
Final Cut clips can finally be unlocked from the primary timeline - hallelujah.
 
Ford simplifies using your EV as a home battery with the $30K Fathom - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:17:58 GMT
The Fathom pickup won’t need a wall-mounted inverter to output 10 kW to your house.
 
Apple refreshes 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip and faster wireless - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:16:00 GMT

The M6 features two additional CPU and GPU cores compared to the previous M5. According to Apple, the GPU delivers up to 30% faster graphics performance and 25% faster on-device AI performance.

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Apple iPhone Duo vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: The differences beyond foldable style - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:15:00 GMT
With the iPhone Duo now in people's hands, how does it compare to Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
 
T-Mobile Is Offering a $1,000 Off Discount on the Apple iPhone Duo Foldable Smartphone - IGN - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:15:00 GMT
  1. T-Mobile Is Offering a $1,000 Off Discount on the Apple iPhone Duo Foldable Smartphone IGN
  2. Review of iPhone Duo: A New Chapter That Redefines a Smartphone’s Purpose The New York Times
  3. Apple iPhone Duo review: Two screens, two experiences, two thousand dollars Ars Technica
  4. The iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive good time The Verge
  5. The iPhone Duo is officially here — get it for no money down at T-Mobile Fox News
 
Google launches Genie 4, a world model powered by Gemini 3.8 Flash designed to generate interactive AI simulations, initially as a preview to trusted testers (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:10:01 GMT

Jay Peters / The Verge:
Google launches Genie 4, a world model powered by Gemini 3.8 Flash designed to generate interactive AI simulations, initially as a preview to trusted testers — The Genie 4 world model offers more realism and can create audio to accompany its interactive worlds.
 
DeepMind unveils Genie 4 world model promising more realistic physics and humans - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:22 GMT
Genie 4 will roll out to developers and Google AI Ultra subscribers soon.
 
Google’s next Genie AI model generates more realistic experiences - The Verge - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Google’s next Genie AI model generates more realistic experiences The Verge
  2. Genie 4: A new generation of world simulation Google DeepMind
  3. Google Upgrades AI World Model That Rattled Video Game Stocks Bloomberg.com
  4. DeepMind unveils Genie 4 world model promising more realistic physics and humans Ars Technica
  5. Google’s Genie 4 world model adds audio, more realistic worlds, and real-time steering TechCrunch
 
From cheap tool to premium subscription: When a beloved app's price skyrockets - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:50:19 GMT
Huge price hikes force loyal users to reconsider their favorite apps.
 
You can finally see who's talking in voice chat on PlayStation 5 — here's how - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT
You don't have to guess who's loudly eating chips in your PlayStation 5 party anymore - now you can see who's speaking in real-time.
 
Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 restock signals good news for launch day buyers - The Shortcut | Matt Swider - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:35:23 GMT
  1. Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 restock signals good news for launch day buyers The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  2. Nintendo’s Zelda-inspired Switch 2 console will be in stock at Best Buy on November 5th. The Verge
  3. The Limited Edition Zelda Pro Controller With Stand Is Up For Pre-Order Again Press Start Australia
  4. Hori Unveils Brand New Legend Of Zelda Switch 2 Products Nintendo Life
  5. HORI reveals Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 accessory lineup GoNintendo
 
Vivo's X500 Pro Max Is Another Camera-Focused Smartphone With More Video Tricks - Engadget - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. Vivo's X500 Pro Max Is Another Camera-Focused Smartphone With More Video Tricks Engadget
  2. vivo X500 Pro Max review GSMArena.com
  3. Vivo’s X500 series launches globally with MediaTek chips and insane cameras 9to5Google
  4. These might be the best phones for video capture, and they've just gone global Android Authority
  5. Vivo X500s may appear in first leak with 2K 144Hz display Mezha.net
 
Vivo's X500 Pro Max is another camera-focused smartphone with more video tricks - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Vivo and Oppo are launching similar phones with different priorities.
 
The NBA is the third major US league to partner with both Kalshi and Polymarket - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:29:00 GMT

The NBA said the multi-year deals would help establish a data-sharing framework to root out insider betting and other forms of corruption that have rocked the league on multiple occasions. These incidents have resulted in suspensions and federal indictments involving several prominent players and coaches, including Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier,...

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The reason why some USB ports are orange - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
USB colors and symbols provide an idea of a port's capabilities, but are not as standardized as they should be.
 
UK Home Office May Face Investigation Over Use of OpenAI Tech - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:10:26 GMT
A government watchdog is considering a probe into the Home Office’s use of ChatGPT technology to process asylum claims amid concerns over the tools’ accuracy and secrecy surrounding their use.
 
Nintendo sets an Indie World showcase for October 28 - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:06:04 GMT
The stream will run for around 15 minutes and feature games coming to Switch and Switch 2.
 
Why some iPhone apps don't appear in Apple CarPlay - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:45:00 GMT
The CarPlay experience comes down to the apps, but most of what's on your phone aren't compatible for various reasons.
 
AI safety expert stops saving for retirement, he believes AI could wipe out humanity within a decade - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:44:00 GMT

Nate Soares, the president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI), revealed his pessimistic choice to The Atlantic CEO Nicholas Thompson in a recent interview for the latter's The Most Interesting Thing in AI series.

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How Bad Is That Bridge: A Government Database - Hack a Day Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:40:49 GMT
Bridges! We kind of expect them to just be there and do their job, ad infinitum. They are built into the landscape, and we often take them and the routes …read more
 
Free-To-Play MOBA Pokémon Unite Is Shutting Down In March - Game Informer - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:38:00 GMT
  1. Free-To-Play MOBA Pokémon Unite Is Shutting Down In March Game Informer
  2. Special Event and Library Feature Added to Pokémon UNITE Pokemon.com
  3. TiMi Studio Group's Pokémon Unite to shut down on March 23, 2027 GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Pokemon Unite to Be Taken Offline in 2027, In-Game Sales Suspended Immediately IGN
  5. Pokémon Unite Is Shutting Down Engadget
 
Apple iPhone Duo review: Two screens, two experiences, two thousand dollars - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:20:26 GMT
I respect Apple's first crack at a foldable phone, but I'm not sure I like it.
 
Modders unlock hidden AI power on Nvidia RTX 20, 30, and 40 series GPUs, nearly doubling some benchmarks - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:07:00 GMT

The limit lives in the tensor cores. When they multiply FP16 or BF16 numbers and add up the results in higher-precision FP32, GeForce cards issue those instructions at half the rate of the FP16-accumulate mode. That FP32 mode is the one most training and plenty of inference actually rely on....

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Several Capcom console classics rated in Korea - Gematsu - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:01:13 GMT
  1. Several Capcom console classics rated in Korea Gematsu
  2. Korean Ratings Board Lists Capcom Console Releases Inc. NES & SNES Final Fight, Mega Man, & Breath of Fire Games Time Extension
  3. Several Classic Capcom Games Rated in Korea VGChartz
  4. Capcom's Classic Console Games Could Be Coming to PS5 Push Square
  5. Capcom Might Be Preparing a Classic NES/SNES Collection For Release Hey Poor Player
 
Use This Trick to Get GTA 6 Ultimate Edition on PS5 for Just $85 (Today Only) - IGN - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:50 GMT
Use This Trick to Get GTA 6 Ultimate Edition on PS5 for Just $85 (Today Only) IGN
 
Some iPhone Duo screens are already failing, Apple says only a "small number" are affected - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:49 GMT
Apple's "precision-engineered" hinge is apparently damaging some iPhone Duo screens.
 
Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 28th October 2026 - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:58:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 28th October 2026 Nintendo Life
  2. 15-Mintute Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow Morning, October 28 Game Informer
  3. Nintendo Announces Surprise New Games Showcase Coming Oct. 28 Polygon.com
  4. Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Predictions - What Do You Hope To See? Nintendo Life
  5. Nintendo Sets An Indie World Showcase For October 28 Engadget
 
Apple rolls out iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI languages and security fixes - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:54:51 GMT
  1. Apple rolls out iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI languages and security fixes TechCrunch
  2. Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo Ars Technica
  3. iPhone Duo now supports Apple Pencil with iOS 27.2 The Verge
  4. iOS 27.2 has two CarPlay improvements, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  5. iOS 27.2 Fixes Over 160 Security Vulnerabilities MacRumors
 
Apple is adding an AI chatbot to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers - The Verge - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:50:51 GMT
  1. Apple is adding an AI chatbot to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers The Verge
  2. Apple Creator Studio adds powerful new AI features and even more creative tools Apple
  3. Apple debuts new musically-inclined AI assistant for creators Mashable
  4. Apple Creator Studio Update Adds MotionVFX To Final Cut, And AI To Everywhere Engadget
  5. Apple Creator Studio Brings MotionVFX and AI Assistants to Subscribers CNET
 
In California's Night Sky, 'Blinding' Daylight - Newser - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:49:00 GMT
  1. In California's Night Sky, 'Blinding' Daylight Newser
  2. Sunlight at night: US startup’s demonstration of lighting Earth from space draws criticism The Guardian
  3. A Satellite Company Tests “Sunlight As A Service” — Without Astronomers’ Knowledge Sky & Telescope
  4. An American startup wants to sell sunlight after dark. Who gets a say? Phys.org
  5. Satellite company plans to test giant mirror in space for sunlight on demand kare11.com
 
Meta gets $3 billion from Nvidia, team up to make Muse AI faster and cheaper to run - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:41:00 GMT

When Meta announced its stock offering yesterday, it was reported that Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom had indicated interest in buying up to $5 billion worth of the company's shares collectively. The world's largest company by market cap has now confirmed its contribution.

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Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch For Critical Google Algorithm Flaw - Forbes - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:39:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch For Critical Google Algorithm Flaw Forbes
  2. CVE-2026-111497: Critical out-of-bounds write in the Node.js Brotli decoder Rapid7
  3. Node2Shell Brotli vuln (CVE-2026-111497) evolves to HTTP2Shell, as libraries and apps using HTTP are affected. Aikido Security
  4. PHP Issues Second Windows Security Update in Five Days to Fix Brotli Code Execution Flaw The Hacker News
  5. Broccoli2shell: Everything You Need To Know About The Critical Brotli Decoder Vulnerability wiz.io
 
Sculpture re-creates odd optical effects of famed Lycurgus Cup - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:32:35 GMT
University of Sheffield researchers figured out how to re-create the 1,600-year-old glass recipe.
 
UK Politician Jess Asato Got Deepfaked. Now She’s Taking xAI to Court - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:29:41 GMT
Jess Asato’s public campaigning for victims of online abuse put her in the crosshairs of Grok’s deepfake scandal. Then the UK member of parliament became a victim of the abuse herself.
 
US officials want Section 702 renewed before damaging court ruling goes public - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:22:16 GMT
Senators say officials hid a ruling on warrantless searches past its release deadline.
 
Phantom Blade Zero is asking players to free up 300GB of space for pre-loading, double its actual 145GB file size - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:06:03 GMT
  1. Phantom Blade Zero is asking players to free up 300GB of space for pre-loading, double its actual 145GB file size Eurogamer.net
  2. Phantom Blade Zero Review: Wuxian Wonder Abounds Game Informer
  3. Phantom Blade Zero’s Combat Is So Good, You Won’t Care The Story Makes No Sense GameSpot
  4. The ‘Phantom Blade Zero’ Metacritic Review Score Is In, One Of The Best Of 2026 Forbes
  5. Phantom Blade Zero PC Performance Benchmarks – Fast-Paced Wuxia That Looks Phenomenal In Path Tracing & Boosted By NVIDIA RTX Tech Wccftech
 
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, a quarter of the company - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:06:00 GMT

Microsoft recently announced a new voluntary exit offer for employees at level 70 and below in certain countries. Sources told CNBC that this group includes about 60,000 workers, a substantial increase in scope compared with the buyout offers that began in April.

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AirFly’s wireless headphone dongle adds a screen to guide you through the pairing process - The Verge - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. AirFly’s wireless headphone dongle adds a screen to guide you through the pairing process The Verge
  2. Twelve South Finally Added a Screen to its Airfly Wireless Headphone Dongle WSJ
  3. I never fly without this tiny travel gadget, and it just got a major upgrade USA TODAY 10BEST
  4. The Perfect Travel Gadget for Your AirPods Just Got Even Better Gear Patrol
  5. My must-have frequent flyer gadget, AirFly, has a new model with a display Yahoo Tech
 
Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Evo 2 adds a touchscreen and video recording - The Verge - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:31:33 GMT
  1. Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Evo 2 adds a touchscreen and video recording The Verge
  2. Instax Mini Evo 2 Review: Retro Vibes, Analog Photos, Digital Camera CNET
  3. In photos: Fujifilm reveals new instant cameras in Tokyo - All Photos UPI.com
  4. This new instax camera looks like a mini Fujifilm X100VI and prints photos too – it's top of my holiday wishlist! Amateur Photographer
  5. Fujifilm’s New Instant Camera Records 4 Seconds of Video Before You Press the Shutter Gizmodo
 
Intel's leaked 28-core Nova Lake CPU beats the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D in single-thread testing - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:18:00 GMT

A VideoCardz reader found the entries through PerformanceTest 11.1's Manage Baselines feature. Listed as "Intel 0000," the processors appear in submissions dating back to September.

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Capcom's 2026 Bangers Continue To Shine In Latest Financial Report - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
  1. Capcom's 2026 Bangers Continue To Shine In Latest Financial Report Nintendo Life
  2. Capcom Celebrates Record Sales in First Half of 2027 Fiscal Year, With Overwhelming Majority Being Digital Purchases IGN
  3. Resident Evil Series Sales Top 218M Units, Monster Hunter Series Tops 132M Units VGChartz
  4. Capcom reports 66.7% rise in operating profit in its games sector as new releases and past titles perform strongly AUTOMATON
  5. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Sells 1.78 Million Copies as Franchise Sales Surpass 11 Million IMDb
 
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced gets its last major update, adding New Game+ and other new features - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:36:58 GMT
  1. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced gets its last major update, adding New Game+ and other new features Video Games Chronicle
  2. AC Black Flag Resynced Title Update 1.0.8 - Patch Notes Ubisoft
  3. Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Gets New Game+ Mode In Final Major Update Pure Xbox
  4. Ubisoft Bids Farewell to Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Yet Final 1.0.8 Patch’s Nightmare Mode Makes It Exit in Style Wccftech
  5. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Final Major Content Update Coming This Week IGN
 
'Our Immediate Priority Is to Secure Our Systems' — Kingdom Come: Deliverance Developer Hit by 'Serious' Cybersecurity Incident - IGN - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:35:35 GMT
  1. 'Our Immediate Priority Is to Secure Our Systems' — Kingdom Come: Deliverance Developer Hit by 'Serious' Cybersecurity Incident IGN
  2. Warhorse Studios hit by cyberattack, company systems and data affected GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Lord Of The Rings RPG Game Studio Hit By ‘Serious’ Cyberattack As The Internet Continues Breaking Kotaku
  4. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio hit by cyberattack, CEO confirms Yahoo
  5. 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance' Studio Hit by Major Cyberattack Polygon.com
 
Sony's next PlayStation handheld may get exclusive access to AMD's mobile RDNA 5 - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:34:00 GMT

According to Digital Foundry, Sony might have some kind of exclusive access to the mobile variant of AMD's upcoming RDNA 5 architecture. The nature of that exclusivity remains unclear, however. Sony and AMD may have a formal deal, or Sony may simply be the only manufacturer able to justify a...

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Fitbit Edge reviews: A return to simpler fitness tracking - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:22:00 GMT
Google's $179 Fitbit Edge has landed to positive reviews for its design, AMOLED display, accurate fitness tracking, built-in GPS, and week-long battery life. Reviewers are praising its simplicity and comfortable fit, positioning it as an alternative to smartwatches.
 
SIMD-accelerated Machine Vision on an ESP32-S3 - Hack a Day Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:12 GMT
Recently [shraiwi] decided to have a bit of good nerdy fun and implement the FAST machine vision algorithm on an ESP32-S3 using its SIMD ISA. This involves using the assembly …read more
 
CNET Gift of the Year Awards: Supreme Tech for Your Holiday Wish List - CNET - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:12 GMT
  1. CNET Gift of the Year Awards: Supreme Tech for Your Holiday Wish List CNET
  2. 2026 Gifts of the Year: Perfect presents for anyone on your list Popular Science
  3. These Are Lifehacker's 2026 'Gift of the Year' Award Winners Lifehacker
  4. ZDNET Gift of the Year: Our editors’ top picks ZDNET
  5. Gift of the Year Awards: 12 Top-Notch Tech Picks Our Experts Want for Themselves PCMag
 
AI Agents Are Media’s New Favorite Audience - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
As agents go mainstream, some publishers are hoping that people will pay for content tailor-made for AI—not humans.
 
NASA’s Oldest Martian Spacecraft Have Been Running for Decades. Here’s How - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Two orbiters have long outlasted their expected lifespans and completely reshaped our understanding of the Red Planet, all while operating 140 million miles from Earth.
 
Instagram Is a Streaming Service Now - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Instagram’s long-form video update is more than a swipe at YouTube. It’s an attempt to capture the clip economy.
 
Massive Groups of Volunteers Are Ready to Face Down ICE at the Polls - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
From heat maps to Signal chats to war rooms, volunteers across the US are ready to act if federal immigration agents show up on Election Day.
 
How to Hide Your Baby From the Government - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“Sovereign citizens” think they can live beyond the reach of the state. Now the movement has influencers—and they’re selling all sorts of anarchist courses to expectant families.
 
Acer is bringing a Predator gaming handheld to the US for the first time - The Verge - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:54:22 GMT
  1. Acer is bringing a Predator gaming handheld to the US for the first time The Verge
  2. Acer's Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld finally launches at Best Buy on November 1 for $1,300 Engadget
  3. Acer’s Arc G3 Extreme handheld costs $500 less than MSI Claw in US VideoCardz.com
  4. Acer's Intel Arc-powered Steam Deck rival finally gets a price and release date Android Authority
  5. Acer Predator Atlas 8 GPU Outperforms AMD Z2 Extreme in Games Geeky Gadgets
 
Is an Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis System Worth It? Benefits, Costs, and Drawbacks - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:35:00 GMT
The Waterdrop X12 improved the taste of my tap water, but reverse osmosis comes with costs beyond the purchase price.
 
I Tested Every Major AI Agent for a Day. Here’s the Best One - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I ranked six AI agents—from Meta’s Muse to Anthropic’s Claude Duet—on how well they completed basic tasks.
 
Did the Hardest Problem in A.I. Just Get Much Easier? - The New York Times - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:03:00 GMT
  1. Did the Hardest Problem in A.I. Just Get Much Easier? The New York Times
  2. AI models may not be so opaque after all The Economist
  3. Is AI Really a Black Box? Neural Networks May Be Easier to Understand Than We Thought SingularityHub
  4. Is This Study Comparable to the Seminal Foundational Paper of Transformer? Groundbreaking Research Ignites Heated Debates in the Global AI Community 36Kr
  5. Good news about AI is “a major moment in scientific history” Denison Forum
 
ESP32 Rotary Display Makes Ideal Timer - Hack a Day Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:35 GMT
We’re big fans of pushing hardware into situations it wasn’t designed for here at Hackaday, but sometimes you’ve got to appreciate a nicely designed gadget doing more or less exactly …read more
 
The Oldest Windows App To Still Run On WIndows 11 - Hack a Day Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:21 GMT
In the open source world we are used to software being compiled from source for our particular distro, so while in a few cases an ancient release may still be …read more
 
Origami-based construction method yields lightweight, load-bearing structures on architectural scales - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
 
Rivian Halloween Update Turns R1, R2 Into Ghostbusting EVs Through Nov. 2 - CNET Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:35 GMT
The over-the-air update adds themed lights, sounds, a scavenger hunt and a parked-only arcade game.
 
[Hands-On] Comfort, Convenience, and More: A Day With Galaxy Buds On - Samsung Global Newsroom - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. [Hands-On] Comfort, Convenience, and More: A Day With Galaxy Buds On Samsung Global Newsroom
  2. Samsung's first open-ear earbuds, Galaxy Buds On, arrive with Gemini Live Neowin
  3. Galaxy Buds On Europe Launch Timeline and Pricing Leak via Retailers SammyGuru
  4. Galaxy Buds On are now available for purchase in Korea SamMobile
  5. Samsung and OnePlus add clip-on earbuds to an already crowded market Mezha.net
 
J-PAL North America launches Homelessness Evaluation Resource Hub to drive evidence-informed approaches to housing stability - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The hub serves as a free, online repository of essential content for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to leverage rigorous research to inform their approaches to homelessness.
 
Grok Says Its AI-Generated Version of ‘The Odyssey’ Is ‘Not Historically Accurate’ - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:40:37 GMT
Months after Elon Musk declared that the xAI model would outclass Christopher Nolan’s mythological epic, the bot itself admitted defeat.
 
Microsoft offers to buy out a quarter of its workforce - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:36:06 GMT
Employees in the US, Canada, India, and the UK may receive offers to leave MS today.
 
Walter Koenig, Star Trek’s Original Chekov, Dies at 90: ‘He Loved You Too’ - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:27:28 GMT
Raise a glass of “wodka” to the Enterprise’s navigator. The actor not only starred in the original series, but in all six original-cast movies.
 
The AI boom is happening at seven companies, the rest of the S&P 500 isn't seeing it - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:22:00 GMT

According to Slok's Daily Spark note, AI has so far delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech, despite the massive amount of money and hype surrounding the latest advancements in large language model research.

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Apple’s ‘Pro and Tell’ Event: Everything Announced So Far This Week - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:21:38 GMT
It’s another big week for Apple, with a new iPad Mini, MacBook Pro and iMac, and more yet to come.
 
Fitbit Edge In-Depth Review: Worth the Upgrade? - DC Rainmaker - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:59:12 GMT
  1. Fitbit Edge In-Depth Review: Worth the Upgrade? DC Rainmaker
  2. Everything old is new again with the Fitbit Edge The Verge
  3. Fitbit Edge Review: Google's Best Fitness Tracker With a Screen PCMag
  4. Google’s New Fitbit Is a Vehicle for Its Excellent Health App Bloomberg.com
  5. Fitbit Edge: Premium design for an active life blog.google
 
Samsung’s Switch 2-ready MicroSD Express card is on sale for less than $50 - The Verge - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:56:36 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Switch 2-ready MicroSD Express card is on sale for less than $50 The Verge
  2. Save Up to 40% Off a Nintendo Switch 2 Memory Cards That We've Personally Tested and Vetted IGN
  3. Switch 2 SD Card Planner: 12 Steps, 60 Min [2026] shattered.io
  4. Samsung's P9 microSD Express slides down to $99, its lowest in 30 days Android Headlines
  5. Double your Switch 2’s storage ahead of the holidays while Samsung’s P9 Express microSD card is down to just $48 (40% off) 9to5Toys
 
Apple addressed at least 329 unique security vulnerabilities across today’s system updates - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:56:00 GMT
  1. Apple addressed at least 329 unique security vulnerabilities across today’s system updates 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Backports Fix for Exploited CoreGraphics Flaw to Older iPhones and iPads The Hacker News
  3. Apple releases iOS 26.7.2 for iPhone, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  4. Apple backports CoreGraphics zero-day patches to older iPhones BleepingComputer
  5. Apple patches many more vulnerabilities, including in older operating systems heise online
 
AI Killed the Homework Era - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:55:33 GMT
Commentary: And it could mean the massacre of grading in general.
 
GTA 6's Release Has Led to a Notable Spike in Time Off Requests, According to New Data - IGN - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:42:50 GMT
  1. GTA 6's Release Has Led to a Notable Spike in Time Off Requests, According to New Data IGN
  2. GTA VI Survey: 10% Plan to Skip Work Launch Day [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  3. 'GTA 6' could cause $1 billion sick day as 1.5 million estimated to skip work: reports FOX 29 Philadelphia
  4. Grand Theft Auto fans are already calling off from work ahead of GTA6 release NPR
  5. GTA 6 Release Could Lead to a Billion-Dollar Loss in Productivity Nerdist
 
Why Anthropic’s IPO Prospectus Is Missing So Many Key Figures - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:27:15 GMT
Anthropic’s S-1 filing is hundreds of pages long—and it leaves out quite a few financial details. “Anthropic owes investors more information,” one analyst tells WIRED.
 
From iPhone Duo to Mac, Craft shows what a native productivity app can do - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:26:00 GMT
  1. From iPhone Duo to Mac, Craft shows what a native productivity app can do 9to5Mac
  2. 7 iPhone Duo Apps That Take Full Advantage of the New Foldable Phone CNET
  3. Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo Apple
  4. Netflix Adapts To Foldable IPhones As Mobile Strategy Evolves Forbes
  5. Making a Mobile Experience That Moves With You Is Just the Beginning About Netflix
 
Are We All Maxxed Out? Dictionary.com Names ‘Maxxing’ Its 2026 Word of the Year - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:59:20 GMT
Data center and unc were on the shortlist of words considered for the tribute.
 
Chrome 156 for Googlebook rolling out with 14 updates across sites, shortcuts, more - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:58:00 GMT
  1. Chrome 156 for Googlebook rolling out with 14 updates across sites, shortcuts, more 9to5Google
  2. Googlebooks are getting another much-needed round of repairs, this time with Chrome Android Authority
  3. Memory Bugs Account for Most of Chrome’s 353 New Security Fixes SecurityWeek
  4. Google patches 353 Chrome vulnerabilities, blocks insecure HTTP Red Hot Cyber
  5. Google Chrome users on Windows, Mac and Linux warned of critical vulnerabilities by CERT-In Moneycontrol.com
 
OpenAI Has a Surprising Defense Against Election Deepfakes - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:43:49 GMT
ChatGPT is cracking down on photorealistic, political deepfakes ahead of next week’s US midterm elections.
 
The 32" Samsung Odyssey G7 4K OLED Gaming Monitor Drops to an All-Time Low Price Ahead of Black Friday - IGN - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:32:51 GMT
  1. The 32" Samsung Odyssey G7 4K OLED Gaming Monitor Drops to an All-Time Low Price Ahead of Black Friday IGN
  2. The popular Samsung Odyssey G5 curved gaming monitor just dropped to 38% off on Amazon ZDNET
  3. This Samsung gaming monitor (144Hz) is curved, and it costs just $99.99 in latest deal Neowin
  4. Beefy 31% price cut knocks top-tier Samsung 32" OLED G8 4K gaming monitor to its lowest price ever PC Guide
  5. Samsung’s 49-Inch Odyssey OLED G9 Drops to $849.99 at Best Buy SammyGuru
 
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
 
Microsoft’s Massive Employee Buyout Shows How AI Is Reshaping the Economy - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:29:55 GMT
The company is offering a voluntary exit to 60,000 eligible employees while betting billions on the AI infrastructure buildout.
 
Best Dyson Vacuum Deals for Dyson Week 2026 - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:28:30 GMT
The powerful Dyson V16 Piston Animal and other Dyson vacuums and tools are discounted until Halloween.
 
Worms mate in man's eyes, get plucked out right before larvae burst out - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:27:00 GMT
Case study gives a whole new meaning to "bedroom eyes."
 
Anthropic files to go public, and it could be the biggest IPO ever - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:17:00 GMT

Anthropic's filing opens with a letter in which the co-founders say they believe "AI is one of the most consequential technologies in human history." The rest of the 300-plus page document tries to back that claim up with numbers, while also spelling out, at unusual length, how things could go...

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Meet the real-life Scottish surgeon who inspired Sherlock Holmes - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:15:07 GMT
Lindsey Fitzharris chats with Ars about her new book, Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes.
 
Anker’s Halloween Sale Takes 20% Off Our Favorite Chargers and Power Banks - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:13:46 GMT
Avoid the scariest thing this Halloween (your phone at 1 percent) with Anker's 20 percent off sale on all charging gear.
 
My iPhone Duo In-Store Experience Almost Has Me Convinced I Need One - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:06:05 GMT
Quite simply, you’ve got to play with Apple’s folding iPhone to really understand its appeal.
 
Tiny11 developer squeezes Windows 11 onto a 700MB CD - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:05:00 GMT
NTDEV, the creator of tiny11, has pushed Windows 11 slimming to the extreme with pico11, an experimental build that fits on a standard CD while retaining a working desktop and basic apps. It uses just 883MB of RAM in testing, but sacrifices Windows Update and servicing. The developer plans to bring pico11's aggressive trimming capabilities to tiny11 builder.
 
Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:04:16 GMT
Included is the ability to limit which applications Siri can directly access.
 
Epic Games CEO calls Steam's AI disclosure policies "a political act" - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:54:19 GMT
  1. Epic Games CEO calls Steam's AI disclosure policies "a political act" GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Epic Games Boss Tim Sweeney Doubles Down on Valve Criticism, Says Steam's AI Content Disclosure Is a 'Political Act' IGN
  3. Epic Boss Tim Sweeney Calls Steam’s AI Declarations ‘Political’ And ‘Abhorrent’ Kotaku
  4. Still mad at Valve for Steam's AI disclosures, Epic Games boss criticizes "forcing developers to write a political statement to be used against them by the hate mob" GamesRadar+
  5. Shape Sender Deluxe Pulls Epic Games Store Release As Tim Sweeney Doubles Down on AI TechRaptor
 
iOS 27.2 Lets You Watch Four Live Sports Streams on iPhone - MacRumors - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:50:28 GMT
  1. iOS 27.2 Lets You Watch Four Live Sports Streams on iPhone MacRumors
  2. tvOS 27.2 just launched for Apple TV 4K, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  3. iOS 27.2 Brings Older Siri Remotes to Find My Mezha.net
  4. tvOS 27.2 Brings Siri AI Beta and Sign Language Support to Apple TV 4K Tech Times
  5. Apple TV Adds Profiles and Sign Language in iOS 27.2 Yahoo Tech
 
Apple AirTags (2nd Gen) Are on Sale for 20% Off Right Now - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:40:31 GMT
Track down your suitcase, car keys, and other essentials with this $23 Bluetooth tracker.
 
Windows is preparing for Intel's biggest x86 change in years, but only Xeon chips will use it at first - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:06:00 GMT

Windows enthusiast Xeno recently uncovered what could be one of the most interesting changes coming to future Windows releases. Microsoft's OS may soon offer an option to enable Advanced Performance Extensions (APX) support on compatible hardware, the self-described "Windows Insider since day one" said. In turn, APX could deliver a...

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At New York Climate Week 2026, MIT connects with a global network - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
A cross-section of the MIT community convened discussions on topics ranging from data centers and super pollutants to agriculture and education.
 
SteamOS 3.9.5 updates KDE Plasma, improves compatibility and device support - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:50:00 GMT
SteamOS 3.9.5 brings an updated Arch Linux base, KDE Plasma 6.7.3, and Linux kernel 7.2. The update also improves compatibility with handheld gaming devices, introduces preliminary hibernation support, and reduces idle power consumption on Steam Deck.
 
Google Fitbit Edge Review: I Still Prefer the Air (2026) - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:49:49 GMT
The Edge is a welcome upgrade for longtime Fitbit users, but the missing NFC technology is a puzzling regression.
 
Instagram Tests Videos up to 90 Minutes Long but Unlike YouTube It's Not Sharing Ad Revenue - Variety - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:57:00 GMT
  1. Instagram Tests Videos up to 90 Minutes Long but Unlike YouTube It's Not Sharing Ad Revenue Variety
  2. Instagram Tests 90-Minute Horizontal Videos in Major Play for Podcasters and Creators The Hollywood Reporter
  3. Instagram rolls out limited Features test in the US Social Media Today
  4. Instagram Is a Streaming Service Now WIRED
  5. Instagram is clearly jealous of YouTube — and is introducing a bunch of changes Business Insider
 
Teardown reveals three theories for why iPhone Duo's screens keep cracking - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:54:00 GMT

According to iFixit, the most plausible reason for the breakages is a malfunctioning central support bar inside the hinge. The bar is supposed to retract each time the phone closes, but it's likely failing to pull back far enough, which makes the curved part of the inner display press down...

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Apple's new iPad mini gets an OLED display, A20 Pro chip, and IP67 rating - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:13:00 GMT

Apple says the A20 Pro in the new iPad mini offers up to 60% faster multi-threaded workload performance, up to 4.5x faster AI performance, and up to 2.7x faster graphics performance compared to the chip in the last-gen device.

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Live Now! Watch Us Fold the iPhone Duo Thousands of Times - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
We’re using our in-house robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
 
Nintendo Switch 2 gets its first list of Xbox achievements with Minecraft - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:39:59 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch 2 gets its first list of Xbox achievements with Minecraft TrueAchievements
  2. Play Minecraft on your Nintendo Switch™ 2 today! Minecraft
  3. Experience Vibrant Visuals in Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2! – News – Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  4. Mini Review: Minecraft (Switch 2) - A Satisfying Upgrade Overall, But Where's Mouse Mode? Nintendo Life
  5. Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 Edition set for October 27 launch WellPlayed
 
You can now run Nintendo Switch games natively on iPhones and Macs - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:32:00 GMT

This works because the Switch and Apple's recent devices both use Arm-based processors, meaning a game's instructions are already compatible with an iPhone's chip. PC ports like the recent AI-built Link's Awakening don't get that head start and must translate the code first, since most PCs use x86 processors.

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The Anthropic S-1 Filing Is Also an AI Doomsday Primer - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:01:55 GMT
Anthropic thinks “closing the loop” is the best path to AI triumph—and a recipe for “existential” threats to humanity.
 
Unreal Engine 5.8 adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery to remedy stuttering issues - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:49:00 GMT

Epic recently updated the official documentation for Unreal Engine 5.x, introducing a potentially significant change to how the popular game engine handles shader compilation and the associated stuttering issues. Thanks to a new built-in, command-line tool, UE 5.8 will offer native support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) technology.

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The Scariest Game Of The Year Is This Demo For A Game That Isn’t Coming Out - GameSpot - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:28:21 GMT
  1. The Scariest Game Of The Year Is This Demo For A Game That Isn’t Coming Out GameSpot
  2. Canned Paranormal Activity Game Back From The Dead as Playable Archive, Free on Steam IGN
  3. A Paranormal Activity Game Was Canceled Right Before Launch. Now It’s the Next P.T. Polygon.com
  4. The Mortuary Assistant developer releases free micro horror game Playable Archive for PC Gematsu
  5. The Game That Was Brought Back From The Dead: Playable Archive mxdwn Games
 
Meta plans $95 billion stock offering to fuel AI spending despite growing bubble fears - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:07:00 GMT

Meta launched roughly $35 billion in offerings on Monday, comprising $22.5 billion in Class A common stock and $12.5 billion in securities representing mandatory convertible preferred stock.

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Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
 
Anthropic’s IPO Prospectus Reveals What’s Under the Hood - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:50:47 GMT
Anthropic on Monday filed documents ahead of a blockbuster IPO that offers insight into the company’s financials, risk factors, and views on the future of AI.
 
Nvidia's AI chips already make billions, now Jensen Huang wants $2,000 per GPU in annual software fees - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:31:00 GMT

The Register was first to report Huang's quote from a question-and-answer session at the event on October 22. The CEO told attendees that software licensing "will become increasingly a major part of our company's business." The $2,000 figure was his example of how that licensing would be priced.

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The US Government Is Hiding a Secret Court Ruling About How It Spies on Americans - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:09:00 GMT
Two US senators say the Trump administration is breaking the law by withholding the FISA court decision while it presses Congress to renew America’s most sweeping surveillance program.
 
Golden Joystick's "Ultimate Game of the Year" nominees are revealed, and votes are open until October 30 - Windows Central - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Golden Joystick's "Ultimate Game of the Year" nominees are revealed, and votes are open until October 30 Windows Central
  2. Xbox Is Officially Up For 'Game Of The Year' At The Golden Joystick Awards 2026 Pure Xbox
  3. Golden Joystick Awards 2026: How To Vote For Game Of The Year 80 Level
  4. Star Wars: Galactic Racer Nominated For Golden Joystick Ultimate Game Of The Year Award TheForce.net
  5. LARA CROFT VOICE ACTOR ALIX WILTON REGAN TO HOST GOLDEN JOYSTICK AWARDS TombRaiderChronicles
 
WIRED Ghost Stories - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Five hauntings from the other side of technology.
 
Peter Thiel slams Apple for doing "nothing new" since Steve Jobs died, praises controversial CEOs like Elon Musk - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:54:00 GMT

Speaking in an interview with author Walter Isaacson on The Builders podcast, Thiel said of Apple, "In my telling, it did nothing new after Jobs."

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Elden Ring movie reportedly has a $200 million budget, and it's the studio's biggest bet ever - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:22:00 GMT

When cameras started rolling in the UK back in April, Elden Ring's budget was reported at well over $100 million, with filming expected to last roughly 100 days. By June, in its coverage of Google's $75 million investment in the studio, The Wall Street Journal put it at $175 million....

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Some iPhone Duo Models Are Breaking. iFixit’s Teardown Might Explain Why - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple confirmed a “small number” of iPhone Duo units have an issue impacting the inner display.
 
Phantom Blade Zero's PC requirements reveal a 145GB install, 300GB for preloading, and upscaling - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Chinese developer S-Game posted the PC requirements on the game's official X account. There are few details beyond just Minimum and Recommended setups. However, in what has now become a standard in the industry, these specs only apply when upscaling is enabled.

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Denmark gives up on replacing Microsoft Office, for now - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Early reports had the whole ministry ditching Microsoft Office by the end of 2025, but what launched on June 19 was a lot more modest – a pilot with 38 volunteers from the department. Those testers swapped Word for Collabora, an open-source office suite built on LibreOffice. Danish software firm...

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Elon Musk predicts a neocloud bloodbath as SpaceX seeks $40 billion to buy more GPUs - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Writing in an X post yesterday, Musk said lenders had largely stopped providing money to those companies without substantial income outside AI data centers.

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The Hottest New Side Hustle Is Stripping Copper Wire and Posting About It - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Copper prices are at record highs, but for TikTok creators, the real money may be in teaching others how to strip wire—and selling them the tools to do it.
 
LG B6 OLED TV Review (2026) - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The LG B6 has deep and rich blacks and a low price tag, but midrange performance elsewhere.
 
The Best Tools to Redo the Windows Taskbar - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Whether you miss the classic Windows taskbar or want a complete makeover, these tools restore old favorites, unlock deeper customization, and bring macOS-style docks and retro designs to Windows.
 
The Tragedy of Having a Wikipedia Page—and Then Losing It - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Every day, Wikipedia biographies of living people are flagged for deletion because the subjects are not “notable” enough. How do these poor souls take the news?
 
Lykyn Review: A Mushroom Garden Worth Showing Off - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Dramatic lighting and fog make this countertop fruiting chamber a conversation starter. The mushrooms are pretty good too.
 
Meet the AI Agents Trying to Be Real-Life Journalists - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Jayden, Sam, and Zack are eagerly pitching editors on reported stories and investigative features. The catch? They're all AI agents.
 
ASUS’s first Intel Arc GPU gets €1,799 price tag, Arc Pro B70 with 32GB for workstations - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:18:51 GMT
  1. ASUS’s first Intel Arc GPU gets €1,799 price tag, Arc Pro B70 with 32GB for workstations VideoCardz.com
  2. Intel Arc Pro B70 prices more than double in US, now listed for up to $2,400 VideoCardz.com
  3. ASUS's first Intel Arc GPU goes on sale, the workstation UGen Arc Pro B70 32GB TweakTown
  4. ASUS Announces UGen Intel Arc Pro B70 32GB AI Accelerator Cards ASUS Pressroom
  5. ASUS is charging RTX 5090 money for Intel Arc, and your wallet may need a moment Digital Trends
 
Valve Steam Frame Review: Costly and Inconsistent - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
The Steam Frame’s promise of greatness for stand-alone and streaming VR gaming doesn’t quite connect.
 
This AI Radio Host Speaks Spanish and Backs Immigrants. It’s Winning Over Listeners - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Coyotec is bilingual, swears, and tells listeners how to defend themselves against ICE. Its popularity comes as more broadcasters are experimenting with artificial personalities.
 
12 AI models were asked what they really think about humans — and almost all agreed on one uncomfortable truth - Tom's Guide - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:45:00 GMT
  1. 12 AI models were asked what they really think about humans — and almost all agreed on one uncomfortable truth Tom's Guide
  2. AI admits humans can make it dangerous Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
  3. AI models agree humans prefer belonging to truth news.lavx.hu
  4. Many AIs believe that 'humans would rather be wrong as a group than right individually.' GIGAZINE
 
iPhone Duo vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Which foldable is the best? - Tom's Guide - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:15:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Which foldable is the best? Tom's Guide
  2. Apple iPhone Duo Vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: The Differences Beyond Foldable Style Engadget
  3. iPhone Duo Boosting Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Sales: The Data Gadget Hacks
  4. Samsung Continues to See Record Sales for Galaxy Z8 Series in Europe, with Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra Up Almost 50% Samsung Global Newsroom
  5. Apple iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: I've tested both passport-style foldables, and I still can't tell you which I prefer — but that's a good thing TechRadar
 
Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new simulation tracks dark matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures over the universe’s first 2 billion years, in greater detail and volume than ever before.
 
Google's privacy policy now has a loophole for using your Gmail and Photos data in ads - TechSpot Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:33:00 GMT

The change sits in Google's updated privacy policy, which took effect on October 16 and was first spotted by Android Authority. The policy has long said, "We don't show you personalized ads based on your content from Drive, Gmail, or Photos." That line is still there, but it now ends...

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AI will keep uncovering critical software flaws for years, says Cloudflare CEO - TechSpot Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:20:00 GMT

Prince told Reuters that Cloudflare is aware of "a bunch of additional severe vulnerabilities that are present in other pieces of critical software," though he did not name the affected programs. He compared them to the PHP bugs that recently forced government websites, the game store GOG, and many smaller...

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Wallhack M-001 Review: When Fun Overrides Specs - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT
With a tactile dongle for on-the-fly customization and a metal chassis, the Wallhack M-001 is the most fun I've had reviewing a gaming mouse in a long time.
 
Scientists Trapped an Antimatter Particle for Months to Study Its Secrets - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
These elusive and reactive particles have been challenging to hold on to and even more challenging to study, but a new method paves the way for tests on the differences between matter and antimatter.
 
6 Best Folding Phones (2026): Samsung, Apple, Google, Motorola - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.
 
The MacBook Pro Max Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Apple will reportedly launch an innovative new MacBook next week, which means existing options have their largest discount yet.
 
Oil Spills Wreak Havoc on the Bottom of the Ocean, Even a Decade Later - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
While oil is known to float, new research finds that over time it can permeate even extremely deep marine habitats, with animal populations declining by as much as 80 percent.
 
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Make Your Phone Hot. Here’s How to Keep It Cool - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Powering a car dashboard is more demanding on your handset than you might think. These tips will save battery life and help your phone chill out.
 
Hyve Smart Package Locker Review: Protecting Your Holiday Deliveries - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT
Hyve’s smart porch lockbox can secure incoming gifts—if your delivery driver uses it and there’s still room inside.
 
What the US Movement Against Data Centers Can Learn From Abroad - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Paris Marx, author of Hyperscale, has been tracking global data center development for years. The US has a lot to learn from what’s happened everywhere from Ireland to New Zealand.
 
We Linked 150 of Ikea’s $10 Speakers to Make a Wall of Sound - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
WIRED attempts what even the Swedish brand hasn’t: making a sonic monolith using scores of the cheapest Bluetooth speakers on the market. Can you have too much of a small thing?
 
The PHP Meltdown Shows How AI Makes Bugs More Exploitable - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Security researchers used AI tools to help uncover years-old vulnerabilities in the PHP web scripting language. Then the AI-assisted attacks began.
 
New mRNA Vaccine Reduces Risk of Melanoma Recurrence by Over 40 Percent - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
The vaccine is personalized to a patient’s tumor, and results from the Phase 3 trial are yet another example of the promise of mRNA vaccines in treating cancer.
 
Best Pet Camera of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.
 
9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Apple’s first folding phone is inspiring indie developers to create fun, quirky apps that take advantage of the screen and the hinge. Here are a few to try as you explore the Duo.
 
My Favorite Sofa Is Discounted for Joybird’s Semiannual Sale - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Joybird Eliot Sleeper, plus hundreds of other options, are up to 40 percent off during the brand’s Semiannual sale.
 
12 Absolutely Banging Proper Watches Under $400 - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
WIRED and its panel of watch experts hunted for real mechanical timepieces at rock-bottom prices and found a wealth of options. Here are our favorites.
 
The Qubitunes Soundstage Toy Is a Great Gift for Kids - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
This screen-free soundstage starter kit opens a world of audio fun for kids aged 3 years and up.
 
The iPhone Duo Has Passed 75,000 Folds in Our Fold-a-Phone Testing Machine. Can It Beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8? - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:35 GMT
We’re folding Apple’s iPhone Duo 900 times an hour to test how its hinge will last.
 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
Reinforcing the value of human understanding at MIT - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 GMT
During the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Symposium, President Sally Kornbluth said “MIT has never needed your particular insight and guidance more than we do now.”
 
Gunter Stein, control systems and theory expert, dies at 84 - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Longtime EECS adjunct professor and LIDS researcher was known for an influential essay on the need for engineers to “respect the unstable.”
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
This design software reimagines everyday objects as self-aware devices - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
“X-Hinges” helps design and 3D print items like lamps and gloves with an interactive twist: automatically embedded sensors that perceive and adaptively respond to human contact.
 
MIT’s Kavanaugh Fellowship: From invention to impact - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMT
The Kavanaugh Translational Fellows Program helps scholars turn promising research into successful businesses.
 
Trying an iPhone Duo at the Apple Store? Don’t Leave Without Testing These 6 Things - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The iPhone Duo is now in Apple stores, even if most buyers won’t get theirs until January. Here’s how to make the most of a hands-on demo.
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy aims to manufacture giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ship them on barges for final assembly.
 
Making room to explore - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
Professor Fan Wang is recognized as “Committed to Caring” for creating a supportive environment for ambitious research and student well-being.
 
For students with their sights set on space medicine, a new community takes flight - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
MIT’s Doctors Without Gravity club connects health and space science enthusiasts.
 
Tod Machover’s new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The MIT composer’s inventive “already and not yet,” premiering at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, uses new AI tools to create interplay with musicians while thematically exploring the fortunes of democracy.
 
MIT student team CERBERUZ wins NASA LunaRecycle Centennial Challenge, turning lunar trash into tools - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT
The team took first prize in both the Prototype and Digital Twin tracks for its lunar waste recycling system.
 
The ocean’s most abundant “loner” microbe has a sticky second life - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Researchers in the Chisholm lab find Prochlorococcus can switch between drifting alone and living in attached communities, a discovery that could reshape estimates of how much carbon the ocean moves to the deep sea.
 
Beaver Works Summer Institute: A leader in transformational STEM education - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Jointly run by Lincoln Laboratory and the School of Engineering, the program has guided thousands of high school students to technical paths over the past 10 years.
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Symposium highlights MIT’s wide range of innovations for aging brain health - MIT Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
In six talks, researchers from across MIT described projects aimed at advancing the understanding of and interventions against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Over the last decade, the vice chancellor has refocused the Institute’s approach to student life to center on student well-being.
 
State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics finds sustainability commitments are strong, but governance gaps and external disruptions prevent execution.
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
Look Out for Political Deepfakes and Scams This Midterm Election Season - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:42:11 GMT
We’re one week out from Election Day. But political scams and deepfakes are already in our texts, emails and feeds.
 
MIT remembers Thomas Rose, a brilliant researcher and generous colleague - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Faculty, students, staff, family, and friends gathered to remember the assistant professor and archaeometallurgist who died last month.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
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
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