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Google says it expanded voluntary exit buyouts in June to employees across Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland to manage costs amid huge AI spending (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:05:00 GMT

Reuters:
Google says it expanded voluntary exit buyouts in June to employees across Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland to manage costs amid huge AI spending — Alphabet's Google (GOOGL.O) has expanded employee buyout offers to several countries this year as it looks to rein …

 
Texas elects Democrats for governor and the US Senate for the first time in decades, creating uncertainty for its booming AI data center sector and Elon Musk (Nick Wingfield/The Information) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:01:35 GMT

Nick Wingfield / The Information:
Texas elects Democrats for governor and the US Senate for the first time in decades, creating uncertainty for its booming AI data center sector and Elon Musk — Texas elected Democrats for governor and the U.S. Senate for the first time in decades, creating potential uncertainty …

 
Best Wireless Earbuds I’d Buy Right Now (2026): Apple, Beats, Bose, and More - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I tested over a hundred options—my top picks from Apple, Bose, and Beats stood out from the rest.
 
Tencent releases its Hy4 open-weight foundation model, which it says joins the top tier of Chinese open-weight AI for the first time, and plans a Flash version (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:55:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Tencent releases its Hy4 open-weight foundation model, which it says joins the top tier of Chinese open-weight AI for the first time, and plans a Flash version — Tencent Holdings Ltd. released a foundation model Wednesday that it said joins the top tier of Chinese open-weight AI systems for the first time.
 
NBC exit poll: 56% said AI and data centers had been a "crucial or a major factor" in casting their votes for Congress, as candidates pledge to halt development (Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:45:17 GMT

Financial Times:
NBC exit poll: 56% said AI and data centers had been a “crucial or a major factor” in casting their votes for Congress, as candidates pledge to halt development — Gubernatorial wins in Texas, Georgia and Ohio and local ballot measures show depth of discontent with Trump-backed infrastructure spree
 
New Jersey’s New Ebike Law Is Causing Chaos - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Since early 2026, the law has required electric bike owners to get licenses—and in some cases, insurance—to ride. It has left many stranded and confused.
 
What’s the Difference Between an Ebike and an E-Moto? - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Riders and lawmakers often don’t know the difference, and retailers sometimes muddy the waters on purpose. Here’s how to buy the micromobility vehicle you actually want.
 
A Brief History of the Video Game Parry - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:10:00 GMT
From early fencing games and arcade fighters to Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Clair Obscur, the parry has turned a moment of defense into one of gaming's most satisfying attacks.
 
Legal shifts in Texas and Delaware leave Elon Musk's SpaceX-Tesla merger and Meta's new non-voting share plan better prepared to fend off shareholder lawsuits (Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:01:18 GMT

Financial Times:
Legal shifts in Texas and Delaware leave Elon Musk's SpaceX-Tesla merger and Meta's new non-voting share plan better prepared to fend off shareholder lawsuits — SpaceX-Tesla merger and Meta's new share class expected to fend off legal challenges after shareholder rights diminished in Delaware and Texas.
 
Chernobyl’s Dogs May Be Evolving, but Scientists Don’t Know Why - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A new study found evidence of natural selection in the dogs of Chernobyl, but it’s still unclear what drove these genetic differences and what evolutionary advantages they may provide.
 
A software engineer details how he went from merging eight to 20 pull requests per month to 200+ after joining AI-native creator startup Tano eight months ago (Neil Kakkar/The Pragmatic Engineer) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:45:17 GMT

Neil Kakkar / The Pragmatic Engineer:
A software engineer details how he went from merging eight to 20 pull requests per month to 200+ after joining AI-native creator startup Tano eight months ago — Before we start: I'm in San Francisco this week and there are a few remaining spots for these live events (registration required):
 
November 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now - Push Square - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:40:23 GMT
  1. November 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November: Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered, Monster Train 2 PlayStation.Blog
  3. PS Plus Premium Worth $159.99? Extra Saves $25 [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  4. PlayStation Plus Officially Drops 5 New Free Games You Can Download Now ScreenRant
  5. PlayStation Plus Essential November Free Games Rolling Out Now AOL.com
 
Democrat James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton to win Texas's first Democratic Senate seat in 30+ years; Elon Musk spent $47M backing Paxton and attacked Talarico (Stephanie Findlay/Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:10:01 GMT

Stephanie Findlay / Financial Times:
Democrat James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton to win Texas's first Democratic Senate seat in 30+ years; Elon Musk spent $47M backing Paxton and attacked Talarico — Billionaire had ploughed $47mn into bankrolling Republican Ken Paxton's campaign while fuelling conspiracy theories about his opponent
 
Ohio voters approved data center bans or restrictions in at least 14 municipalities across 21 ballot measures, adding to 125 local moratoriums in the state (Sasha Rogelberg/Fortune) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:01:06 GMT

Sasha Rogelberg / Fortune:
Ohio voters approved data center bans or restrictions in at least 14 municipalities across 21 ballot measures, adding to 125 local moratoriums in the state — Ohio voters rejected the AI buildout almost everywhere it was on the ballot Tuesday, with at least 14 municipalities passing bans or other restrictions on data centers.
 
Reading Data from an Unwilling Blood Pressure Monitor - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:46 GMT
Given the modern trend of interconnecting anything and everything, we have no doubt that somebody sells a blood pressure monitor that will push its measurements out to all sorts of …read more
 
Binance attackers used fake job interviews to pull off $6.3 billion crypto heist - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:50:36 GMT
Binance has revealed more details about the cyber attack that resulted in the loss of $6.34 billion in digital assets.
 
Column | Asking Eric: GLP-1 use disrupts friend group - The Washington Post - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:28:15 GMT
Column | Asking Eric: GLP-1 use disrupts friend group The Washington Post
 
Valve just changed its Steam release rules amid a flood of AI games - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:28:09 GMT
Valve is updating its game release rules to try to unclog a backlog of approvals due to a recent flood of new game titles, many created with AI.
 
Shooting Video With Honor’s New Magic 9 Pro Max Lets You Feel Like a Movie Director - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Phone-maker Honor partners with the iconic cinema camera maker ARRI to enhance the look and color of videos recorded on its Magic 9 Pro Max.
 
Industry experts warn that slow US power grid expansion could stifle its AI boom and give China an edge, as China builds power infrastructure faster (Martha Muir/Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:30:05 GMT

Martha Muir / Financial Times:
Industry experts warn that slow US power grid expansion could stifle its AI boom and give China an edge, as China builds power infrastructure faster — Why America is struggling to power the AI boom. The US is building electricity lines at a quarter the rate of a decade ago It took 13 years …

 
ITjuzi: Chinese embodied AI companies raised ~$13B across 322 deals in H1 2026, up 5x YoY, as robot makers shift focus from hardware to AI (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:20:02 GMT

Reuters:
ITjuzi: Chinese embodied AI companies raised ~$13B across 322 deals in H1 2026, up 5x YoY, as robot makers shift focus from hardware to AI — After years of building humanoid robots capable of running, dancing and performing backflips, Chinese companies are pouring resources into a different challenge …

 
Democratic gubernatorial wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are set to expose 50% of proposed AI data center additions to more scrutiny and pushback (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:55:07 GMT

Bloomberg:
Democratic gubernatorial wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are set to expose 50% of proposed AI data center additions to more scrutiny and pushback — Data center developers seeking to build dozens of sprawling artificial intelligence campuses across Texas were already dealing …

 
AMD projects ~$17B in Q4 revenue, above Intel's $15B to $16B projection, potentially overtaking Intel as the largest x86 processor vendor for the first time (Simon Sharwood/The Register) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:35:00 GMT

Simon Sharwood / The Register:
AMD projects ~$17B in Q4 revenue, above Intel's $15B to $16B projection, potentially overtaking Intel as the largest x86 processor vendor for the first time — AMD has predicted it will win more revenue than Intel in its next quarter, potentially marking the first time it becomes …

 
India-based EloElo, whose Story TV microdrama app has 33M+ estimated active users, raised an $80M Series C led by Hornbill Capital and NBCU at a $500M valuation (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:25:00 GMT

Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch:
India-based EloElo, whose Story TV microdrama app has 33M+ estimated active users, raised an $80M Series C led by Hornbill Capital and NBCU at a $500M valuation — More than 118 million users watch microdramas every month as the serialized format has taken off in India.
 
A Democratic sweep of US Congress pulls down Asian tech stocks, as investors rethink trades built around Trump's policy agenda for AI infrastructure and crypto (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:15:04 GMT

Bloomberg:
A Democratic sweep of US Congress pulls down Asian tech stocks, as investors rethink trades built around Trump's policy agenda for AI infrastructure and crypto — Global stock markets erased a selloff sparked by a Democratic sweep of the US Congress, as uncertainty surrounding the midterms faded …

 
Sources: Oracle has scrapped a ~$7B, five-year deal to lease ~100K advanced AI chips to Tencent after yielding to pressure from the Trump administration (Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:05:02 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: Oracle has scrapped a ~$7B, five-year deal to lease ~100K advanced AI chips to Tencent after yielding to pressure from the Trump administration — Intervention comes amid growing tension for US AI infrastructure groups doing business with Chinese tech giants.
 
As LLMs Devour the Storage Market, Fujifilm Bets on Tape - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:13 GMT
One of the interesting things about the slow-moving AI apocalypse we seem to be trapped in is watching the knock-on effects reverberate through communities and economies. We’ve seen how — …read more
 
Alo Discount Code: 20% Off November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
 
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
 
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Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for November 2026.
 
SteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Unlock exclusive discounts on SteelSeries' award-winning gaming headsets, keyboards, and accessories.
 
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Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
Shark Promo Codes for November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.
 
Hostinger Promo Code: 79% Off for November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Discover exclusive Hostinger promo codes, discounts, and deals on web hosting, cloud plans, and domain registration. Save big on your next Hostinger purchase today.
 
Hulu Promo Codes & Discounts: 20% Off in November 2026 - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Students can get a Hulu plan for $1.99 per month. Get more details on this and other great deals below.
 
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Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore Adidas deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.
 
Dream, build, destroy, repeat - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Members of the student-run MIT Combat Robotics Club learn through destruction.
 
MIT-led team receives funding to develop a wearable monitor for early disease detection - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Awarded up to $38 million from ARPA-H, the team aims to create a low-power, noninvasive sensor patch that measures heart failure and sepsis biomarkers in real-time.
 
Democrats Sweep Republicans in Nearly Every Race That Matters - Wired Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:42:46 GMT
With massive upsets in deep red states and stunning wins in Texas, Democrats have redrawn the political map—and decisively taken the House and Senate.
 
Exclusive: YouTube is cooking up something new called 'Tamba,' and it looks pretty social - Android Authority - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:37:00 GMT
  1. Exclusive: YouTube is cooking up something new called 'Tamba,' and it looks pretty social Android Authority
  2. YouTube may be working on a secret social media platform, one that looks and works like Instagram Moneycontrol.com
  3. YouTube might get its own social network since Shorts obviously wasn’t addictive enough Digital Trends
  4. YouTube Tamba leak reveals 38 new icons and DMs: Here’s what it means The News International
  5. YouTube’s Tamba Experiment Looks Like a Standalone Social Network SammyGuru
 
Cat Feeder Ensures Fed Cats - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:00:36 GMT
Automatic cat feeders are a dime a dozen, largely because this is an easy problem to solve. Dry cat food is easy for machines to manipulate, and the electronics needed …read more
 
macOS 27.3 includes cool-looking ‘Pro’ screensaver from new touchscreen MacBook Pro - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 02:43:00 GMT
  1. macOS 27.3 includes cool-looking ‘Pro’ screensaver from new touchscreen MacBook Pro 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Missed a Chance to Be Revolutionary With Touch-Screen Mac Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple’s new laptop supports one of the coolest features for color pros The Verge
  4. Apple to eliminate non-touch MacBooks Pros other than core 14-inch model AppleInsider
  5. The MacBook Pro’s OLED display is nuts Macworld
 
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Year Two 2.0.0 Patch Now Live - New Additions, Changes & Improvements - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:15:00 GMT
  1. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Year Two 2.0.0 Patch Now Live - New Additions, Changes & Improvements Nintendo Life
  2. SONIC RACING: CROSSWORLDS VERSION 2.0.0 PATCH NOTES SEGA
  3. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Kicks Off Season 2 with Godzilla Inven Global
  4. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two begins today with Duel Mode, new characters, gadgets and more PlayStation.Blog
  5. Popular PS5 Sonic Game Gets New Modes & Sega Vehicles in New DLC AOL.com
 
Bloodborne reportedly sold more than 250,000 copies in 2026, 11 years after launch and with no patch since 2015 - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:13:00 GMT

Alinea Analytics recently estimated that Bloodborne has sold more than 250,000 copies so far in 2026 alone. The figure is impressive considering the action RPG launched in 2015 exclusively for the PS4 and has never been updated for newer hardware or re-released, despite popular demand.

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iPad mini OLED vs. iPad mini: What's new? - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT
Apple's newest iPad mini is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with hardware updates that extend far beyond the fancy new OLED display.
 
Everything New in the iOS 27.3 Beta - MacRumors - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:51:00 GMT
  1. Everything New in the iOS 27.3 Beta MacRumors
  2. Apple Launches Beta Versions of Watch AI Listening Tools, New Health App Bloomberg.com
  3. iOS 27.3 beta: Everything new in Apple's latest iOS beta release Mashable
  4. Safari Is Finally Getting Power-User Features on Mac, iPad, and iPhone Duo Gizmodo
  5. Redesigned Health app expands language support Apple
 
Google Is Forcing Schools to Choose Between Its Search Engine and AI - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:30:16 GMT
Experts weigh in on the promises and pitfalls of Google’s new policy, which leaves schools unable to use Search unless they opt into its AI tools.
 
Your phone's apps could have more permissions than they need – here's how to check - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Most smartphone apps need permissions to function properly, but some may have more access than they should. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to check.
 
AI Data Centers Have a PR Problem. OpenAI Is Proposing a Rebrand - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:22:46 GMT
As part of the company’s post-midterms marketing campaign, data centers could be called “AI compute campuses.”
 
PS Store Black Friday Sale Live Now with 2,200+ PS5 Discounts - Push Square - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:19:12 GMT
  1. PS Store Black Friday Sale Live Now with 2,200+ PS5 Discounts Push Square
  2. PlayStation Store’s Black Friday Deals 2026 PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Officially Announces 2026 Black Friday Sale With No Mention of Console Deals IGN
  4. PS5 Black Friday deals have begun, with up to 75% off games The Independent
  5. PlayStation’s Black Friday sale includes Wolverine, Astro Bot, and more Video Games Chronicle
 
Roku Retires Aquatic Life Screensaver to Reel Viewers Into Roku City - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:05:51 GMT
Fans of the Roku aquarium will need to find a new way to just keep swimming.
 
Etching Press Aims To Impress - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:31 GMT
There’s an old joke about inviting somebody up to your dorm room to ‘look at your etchings’ — but if you’re going to do that, you’d best have some etchings, …read more
 
Your desktop's front USB ports may be slowing down every device you plug into them - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT
The front USB ports of your computer are useful, but they often can't compete with the rear ports.
 
Arkane and its Blade game may end up at Ubisoft as Xbox considers offers - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:32:37 GMT
"At least two" other companies have also pitched themselves as the studio's possible new owners.
 
What made Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro so much cheaper than others? - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Nothing sister brand CMF made a lot of clever choices to keep the Phone 2 Pro cheap.
 
Apple Is Putting an Age Limit on Falling in Love With AI - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:12:03 GMT
Dating and AI companion apps have new age gate restrictions, while apps that share your location will have to disclose it.
 
Google says schools that ban AI will also lose search - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:05:00 GMT

According to Chris Phillips, Google's vice president and general manager for education, K-12 schools will soon have to fully embrace the company's AI services or lose student access to its web search engine.

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NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5 is coming to RTX Remix to 'enhance' older games - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:21 GMT
The NVIDIA modding platform lets you remaster classic games with modern graphics, and now DLSS 5 is included.
 
Here's how to adjust Apple AirPods for small ears - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Those with small ears may require some extra finessing when adjusting their Apple AirPods to get the perfect fit, and there are a few ways you can ensure that.
 
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Is Only $900 Right Now - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:44:01 GMT
Laptop prices keep going up, but this discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x is one of the best deals I’ve seen in months.
 
Meta's Quest 2 and Quest Pro reach 'end of feature development' - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:43:06 GMT
The app stores will stay open for both devices after support ends next year.
 
California fights "preposterous" Trump admin demand to scrap state broadband laws - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:39:37 GMT
State tries to obtain broadband funds despite rejecting Trump admin condition.
 
Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo Bring More AI to the Travel Booking Experience - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:25:55 GMT
Some of the biggest names in travel are turning to “practical AI” to simplify trip booking and planning.
 
Valve is making changes to deal with a ‘significant increase’ in Steam game submissions - The Verge - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:15:33 GMT
  1. Valve is making changes to deal with a ‘significant increase’ in Steam game submissions The Verge
  2. Steam :: Steamworks Development :: Updates to the Pre-Release Review Process Steam Community
  3. Indie games are missing launch dates because Steam is backed up The Verge
  4. Valve Just Changed Its Steam Release Rules Amid A Flood Of AI Games Engadget
  5. “Tim Sweeney liked this”: Publisher criticized Valve for botched launch — his game has 15 concurrent players with 11,000 wishlists iXBT.games
 
iPhone Duo shortages will continue for the foreseeable future, Apple CEO says - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:01:02 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo shortages will continue for the foreseeable future, Apple CEO says - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Apple unsure when it will get more foldable iPhones ahead of Christmas BBC
  3. Apple Q4 2026 earnings call: CEO John Ternus addresses iPhone Duo availability and increasing prices Mashable
  4. Apple says it’s ‘hard to predict’ when iPhone Duo constraints will improve TechCrunch
  5. You’ll Never Guess How Scalpers Are Reportedly Snagging Rare iPhone Duos Gizmodo
 
Overwatch’s Midseason Patch Adds Teaser For Its Sexy New Omnic Detective Hero - Kotaku - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:00:42 GMT
  1. Overwatch’s Midseason Patch Adds Teaser For Its Sexy New Omnic Detective Hero Kotaku
  2. Overwatch’s Director Explains Why The Same Few Heroes Keep Getting Skins Kotaku
  3. The Overwatch devs hear your complaints about skin distribution but concede that some cosmetics need to 'support the actual bottom-line business' PC Gamer
  4. Overwatch game directors are pleased with ‘huge’ 2026 and ‘so excited’ for 2027’s new story Yahoo Tech
  5. Overwatch Team Opens Up About 2027 Plans and How They Decide What Characters Get Cosmetics ComicBook.com
 
3 Questions: Building more resilient minerals supply chains - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:50:00 GMT
Elsa Olivetti, co-director of the MIT Minerals Stewardship Consortium, discusses how research and collaborations can strengthen mineral supply chains.
 
Reddit is testing in-app search ads as traffic from Google declines - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:27:50 GMT
The company wants to help advertisers reach users who show a "high purchase" intent.
 
$1,200 Off the iPhone Duo? Here’s How Carrier Deals Actually Work - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:25:25 GMT
T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon are offering incentives of up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo, but you will need to commit to a 36-month plan, which can be expensive.
 
Trump Asked Grok AI About Invading Venezuela. Democrats Want His Chat History - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:15:05 GMT
An AI chatbot was consulted about military action, raising questions about security risks, sycophancy and hallucination.
 
Galaxy S27: New Display Upgrade Confirms Samsung’s Release Plans - Forbes - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:12:05 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27: New Display Upgrade Confirms Samsung’s Release Plans Forbes
  2. I Held the Galaxy S27 Ultra Before Samsung Announced It, and One Change Stands Out Android Headlines
  3. Exclusive: Samsung improves Privacy Display for Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra SamMobile
  4. Galaxy S27 series chipset details leak with a surprising entry for the Pro Notebookcheck
  5. Galaxy S27 Ultra goes head-to-head with Pixel 11 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro, and S26 Ultra in new leak Android Authority
 
The Internet’s Conspiracy Theorists Are Desperate for Voter Fraud - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:11:00 GMT
Influencers, watchdogs, and MAGA pundits are convinced that election fraud is everywhere today, despite a lack of apparent evidence.
 
Xbox Isn’t Allowed To Market GTA 6 So It Stuck A Console Inside Of An Alligator Instead - Kotaku - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:56 GMT
  1. Xbox Isn’t Allowed To Market GTA 6 So It Stuck A Console Inside Of An Alligator Instead Kotaku
  2. An Alligator Swallowed an XBOX Series X – You Can Win It XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox Debuts the Series X-BITE: A Working Console Swallowed by an Alligator Hypebeast
  4. This Custom Xbox-Inside-An-Alligator Console Is Actually One Big Ad For GTA 6 GameSpot
  5. Xbox Made an Alligator-Shaped Series X, and You Can Win It Before GTA 6 Launches IGN
 
Toddler Phone Calls Family and No One Else - Hack a Day Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:25 GMT
The great thing about the modern world is how connected we are. It’s also the worst thing about the modern world, to be honest. [Allan Binder] wanted to give his …read more
 
Featured video: Changing the conversation about endometriosis - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Documentary shines a powerful light on a painful disease that affects 265 million women, highlights efforts at MIT’s Center for Gynepathology Research to study the disease and find treatments.
 
What type of battery does the Slate Truck use? - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Slate had made arrangements in 2025 to buy its batteries from a Georgia company, then switched this year to an Illnois firm with a different kind of technology.
 
Sonos' new voice assistant is launching in early access on November 6 - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:48:49 GMT
The company is hoping to collect feedback on Sonos 27voice to avoid a repeat of its previous app redesign debacle.
 
Xbox’s Arkane Studios Attracts Multiple Bidders, Including Ubisoft - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:43:51 GMT
  1. Xbox’s Arkane Studios Attracts Multiple Bidders, Including Ubisoft Bloomberg.com
  2. Arkane And Its Blade Game May End Up At Ubisoft As Xbox Considers Offers Engadget
  3. Multiple Offers For “Marvel’s Blade” Developer Dark Horizons
  4. Ubisoft Among Suitors Trying to Buy Marvel's Blade, Dishonored Studio Arkane Lyon from Xbox IGN
  5. Schreier Says Ubisoft Reportedly Bid for Arkane Lyon, the Dishonored Studio Currently Working on Finishing the Third-Person Action/Adventure Game Marvel’s Blade Wccftech
 
Ukraine’s drone strikes spur hasty Russian plans for underground data centers - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:39:55 GMT
Russia tries to fix exposed digital infrastructure as data center war backfires.
 
Netflix thinks AI might save you from scrolling aimlessly for something to watch - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:57:41 GMT
The tab will initially offer suggestions based on a range of AI-generated themes.
 
Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals: Save Hundreds on MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and More - MacRumors - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:40:00 GMT
  1. Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals: Save Hundreds on MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and More MacRumors
  2. Early Apple Discounts Arrive, but Check the Conditions The Eastern Herald
  3. Deals: AirPods Pro 3, Apple’s iPhone Duo charger, MacBook Air $200 off, Beats 360 first discount, more 9to5Mac
  4. Early Apple Black Friday deals: iPads, MacBooks and more WWLP
  5. I'm a Tech Expert–These Are the Early Black Friday Deals Worth Shopping Good Housekeeping
 
Someone Just Figured Out How To Recruit A Previously Unrecruitable Party Member In A Nearly 30-Year-Old RPG - Kotaku - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:17 GMT
  1. Someone Just Figured Out How To Recruit A Previously Unrecruitable Party Member In A Nearly 30-Year-Old RPG Kotaku
  2. After 29 Years, Fans Find Official Lilith Recruitment Method in Tales of Destiny Siliconera
  3. JRPG mystery solved after 29 years as Tales of Destiny fans find a way to recruit a hidden character in the original PS1 version GamesRadar+
  4. Almost 29 Years Later, Tales Of Destiny Fans Discover Way to Recruit a New Character Power Up Gaming
  5. Tales of Destiny Players Discover Legitimate Way to Recruit Lilith After Nearly 29 Years TwistedVoxel
 
Detecting an Eight Magnetic Pole State using Chiral Phonons - Hack a Day Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:02 GMT
The idea that magnetism doesn’t necessarily always have a dipolar configuration is not a new one, but it’s not an easy theory to find evidence for. Most recently a team …read more
 
Don't throw away your laptop's old SSDs — do this instead - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Get some extra life out of your unused SSDs by converting them into external storage devices.
 
Building connections across the research infrastructure - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT
MIT.nano and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition gathered facility leaders and technology professionals from across the nation to explore ways to make shared-access facilities more connected.
 
Itch.io adds a filter for games with gen AI disclosures - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:27:28 GMT
Your turn, Steam.
 
Binance Says Hackers Used Well-Known Tricks to Carry Out a $6.34 Billion Heist - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:04:58 GMT
Suspected North Korean attackers duped an engineer with a fake job interview and a malicious download to gain a foothold in the crypto firm’s system and steal billions, according to Binance.
 
Siri Is Getting Ears on the Apple Watch: Here’s What That Means for Your Privacy - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:23 GMT
Two controversial new features arriving in beta this week will let the Apple Watch rewind and recap conversations.
 
How to use your phone to find hidden cameras - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
When you feel wary, a quick check might provide some peace of mind.
 
How To Use Your Phone To Find Hidden Cameras - Engadget - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
How To Use Your Phone To Find Hidden Cameras Engadget
 
Safari update brings vertical tabs, adaptive dark mode, AI integration - Six Colors - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:52:18 GMT
Safari update brings vertical tabs, adaptive dark mode, AI integration Six ColorsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Barcelona vs. Aston Villa: Livestream Champions League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:50:11 GMT
The Blaugrana host Unai Emery’s improving Villains.
 
Apple CEO Ternus Says Memory Price Hikes and Shortages Will Continue Into 2027 - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:45:00 GMT
During its fourth-quarter 2026 earnings call, Apple execs covered supply chain struggles, high memory costs and the role AI will play in future financials.
 
Anthropic tells Claude Code to stop recreating existing video games - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:39:00 GMT

Claude might soon stop being one of the best AI tools for decompiling and recompiling existing games. According to Anthropic programmer Addy Osmani, the model behind the company's vibe-coding service will now avoid user prompts that request recreations of someone else's video games.

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NYT demands Brave shut down its paywall blocker and end deals with AI firms - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:27 GMT
Lawsuit calls Brave "supplier, dealer, and distributor" of stolen news content.
 
Overwatch Mid-Season 5 Patch Notes Released With Big Tweaks - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:18 GMT
  1. Overwatch Mid-Season 5 Patch Notes Released With Big Tweaks Polygon.com
  2. Reign of Talon – S5 Midcycle Sets Up the Showdown Blizzard Entertainment
  3. 'Overwatch’s New Mythic Skin Shows Blizzard Is Finally Shaking Things Up Polygon.com
  4. Lily Becomes D.Va... 'EVE Protocol' Collab Concept Art Revealed Inven Global
  5. Overwatch Officially Launches Midseason 5 Update Bleeding Cool News
 
Fortnite’s Plan To Survive GTA 6 Is Finally Revealed: Make Everything Free - GameSpot - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:29:43 GMT
  1. Fortnite’s Plan To Survive GTA 6 Is Finally Revealed: Make Everything Free GameSpot
  2. The Best Spot To Farm ‘Fortnite’ Pirate Shop Tokens Forbes
  3. What Are the Chances of Finding the Pirate Shop in Fortnite? Token Drop Rates Explained VICE
  4. Epic Just Saved Fortnite--For Now, Anyway GameSpot
  5. How to Unlock Pirate Shop Access - Free Item Shop Explained IGN
 
Razer unveils the Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition PS5 controller - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:28:03 GMT
It sure is pretty and will likely be expensive.
 
Buttons are back and storage is king when it comes to car interiors - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:19:31 GMT
We talk with Nissan designer Hiren Patel about how vehicle interior designs are changing.
 
Itch mass deletes ‘AI slop’, lets users filter out any AI assisted games - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:18:37 GMT
  1. Itch mass deletes ‘AI slop’, lets users filter out any AI assisted games Video Games Chronicle
  2. Indie Game Storefront Itch Deletes a 'Couple of Terabytes of AI Slop,' Adds 'No AI' Filter to Search Results IGN Africa
 
Best Air Purifiers for Allergies Are on Sale: Levoit, BlueAir (2026) - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:04:07 GMT
Save on WIRED-tested picks from Blueair, Levoit, and Air Doctor, including compact models for your bedroom.
 
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, Thronefall, Warhammer Survivors, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:02:17 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, Thronefall, Warhammer Survivors, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Game Pass November 2026 Wave 1 Games Revealed Kotaku
  3. Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In November 2026 Pure Xbox
  4. GoldenEye 007 Is, Surprisingly, Among 14 Titles Being Removed from Xbox Game Pass Time Extension
  5. These 23 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 3-17) Pure Xbox
 
2026 Hackaday Supercon: Bruce Potter’s Keynote Explores the Hacker Mind - Hack a Day Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:00:28 GMT
What is hacking? Many, especially in the mainstream, view it through the lens of computer security. Others consider it synonymous with making or creating. Even for those of us immersed …read more
 
Netflix’s AI Recommendations Aim to Play Matchmaker to Your Tastes - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:00:22 GMT
The streaming service is testing an interactive AI feature for personalized recommendations.
 
How to make your older Android phones last longer - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Your Android phone can last much longer if you take steps to protect and optimize it. Try these tactics to extend your phone's life.
 
iPad Mini 8 Reviewer Dissatisfied With Apple's Excuse for Lack of 120Hz Display - MacRumors - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:59:40 GMT
  1. iPad Mini 8 Reviewer Dissatisfied With Apple's Excuse for Lack of 120Hz Display MacRumors
  2. The 2026 iPad Mini is a terrific tiny tablet — for a big price The Verge
  3. The New iPad Mini Is a Dream Device, but Who Is It For? WIRED
  4. OLED iPad Mini Reviewed: Different Now That the Duo’s Here CNET
  5. iPad Mini review: A pricey delight Fast Company
 
Google will let schools skip AI tools, but they have to give up search, too - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:54:43 GMT
Google will offer schools AI tools that purportedly don't give away the answers.
 
Don't throw away your old AirPods — do this instead - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:45:00 GMT
AirPods aren't useless even after you've had them for years and get a new pair. Repurpose them with a few tricks.
 
Vizio smart TVs are ignoring tracking opt-outs, continue to send data even when sitting idle - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:36:00 GMT

For the study, researchers at Northeastern University tested 12 smart TVs from 10 manufacturers. Together, those sets run the eight operating systems behind roughly 95% of US smart TVs. Every viewing scenario – antenna, HDMI, streaming apps and more – ran 30 times with automatic content recognition (ACR) turned on....

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Moft’s new origami case adds a kickstand and grip to the iPhone Duo - The Verge - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:27:52 GMT
  1. Moft’s new origami case adds a kickstand and grip to the iPhone Duo The Verge
  2. These seven accessories for the new Apple iPhone Duo make the most of the folding form Wallpaper*
  3. Best iPhone Duo Cases 2026: Hinge, MagSafe and Weight Memeburn
  4. Sandmarc Pro Leather Case for iPhone Duo announced Camera Jabber
  5. Is Aramid Fiber Best for iPhone Duo? Top 3 ZEERA Cases Compared zeera wireless
 
Another child dies of measles as CDC reportedly holds up health alert - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:21:29 GMT
NY governor pointed to Kennedy's long-standing anti-vaccine work as spurring outbreaks.
 
The Xbox Nano has a hidden cloud secret - The Verge - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:16:04 GMT
  1. The Xbox Nano has a hidden cloud secret The Verge
  2. Xbox shrunk its controller down to pocket size, but somehow kept all the buttons Windows Central
  3. ‘Guild Wars Afterlife’ DLC Announced After Two Decades PlayDayOne
  4. Xbox Nano Controller Review: This Cute, Portable Controller Presses Most of the Right Buttons CNET
  5. The XBOX Nano controller will be able to connect to XBOX Cloud Gaming through Wi-Fi Instant Gaming News
 
Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:08:21 GMT
Google has cut ties with the company behind the botnet campaign.
 
Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:08:21 GMT
  1. Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes Ars Technica
  2. Shutting the Door on the XCPE Botnet Google Cloud
  3. Tech Firms Dismantle Botnet That Turned 1.3M TV Boxes Into Proxies Krebs on Security
  4. A hidden backdoor put 1.3 million TV boxes to work for criminals Malwarebytes
  5. Cops bust botnet of 1.3M infected Android TV boxes The Register
 
This space company is betting its future on a propellant available everywhere - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:50:32 GMT
Is that water in your spacecraft, or are you just happy to see the delta-V?
 
Borderlands is now a 100 million-copy franchise, and Gearbox isn't done yet - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:50:00 GMT

Gearbox launched Borderlands 4 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs on September 12, 2025. Like others in the series, it is playable solo or with up to three others. Gamers have enjoyed a solid first year of post-launch add-on content including two story packs, five bounty packs,...

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Nintendo Got the Original Zelda: Ocarina of Time Artist to Draw the Remake's Map - Time Extension - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Got the Original Zelda: Ocarina of Time Artist to Draw the Remake's Map Time Extension
  2. Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe NPR
  3. Ask the Developer Vol. 24, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Chapter 1 Nintendo
  4. Nintendo producer 'nervous' as Zelda classic remake about to hit shelves Japan Today
  5. Famitsu review scores for Nov. 3rd, 2026 (Zelda: Ocarina of Time score revealed) GoNintendo
 
What does "Wi-Fi" stand for? - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:28:00 GMT
What do the letters in "Wi-Fi" stand for? Don't Google it.
 
World of Warcraft Forever Controller Support Enters 'Complete Functional State' Ahead of Release - IGN - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:22:34 GMT
  1. World of Warcraft Forever Controller Support Enters 'Complete Functional State' Ahead of Release IGN
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever Goes Live Globally November 4! Blizzard News
  3. WoW: Forever's Beta Was Pure Magic. No One Knows What Happens Next Polygon.com
  4. With World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard had to reconnect with what made WoW great in the first place Engadget
  5. WoW: Forever Is Giving Players A Big Damage Boost For Launch GameSpot
 
You Can Preload Grand Theft Auto VI On PS5 and Xbox Next Week, And You'll Want To Because It's Massive - Game Informer - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:11:03 GMT
  1. You Can Preload Grand Theft Auto VI On PS5 and Xbox Next Week, And You'll Want To Because It's Massive Game Informer
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10 Rockstar Games
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI pre-download begins November 10 PlayStation.Blog
  4. ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Load Date And Time Revealed, Huge File Size Confirmed Forbes
  5. GTA VI’s download will need up to 212GB of hard drive space The Verge
 
UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame? - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:03:13 GMT
UEFI bootkit BlackX exploits Microsoft's lack of clarity around Secure Boot protections.
 
Golden Demon 2026 – SPIEL Essen Finalists, Part One - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:59:25 GMT
Golden Demon 2026 – SPIEL Essen Finalists, Part One Warhammer CommunitySee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Buying a gaming handheld for the holidays? Microsoft will throw in 25 Xbox games worth over $500 - Windows Central - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:58:48 GMT
  1. Buying a gaming handheld for the holidays? Microsoft will throw in 25 Xbox games worth over $500 Windows Central
  2. Xbox's New 25 Years Bundle Retails For $569.99, And Here's The Full List Of Games Pure Xbox
  3. 25 Years Of Xbox Bundle Includes All These Games For $570 GameSpot
  4. Halo, DOOM, and Skyrim Feature in Xbox's USD 570 Anniversary Bundle Analytics Insight
  5. 25 Years of Xbox Bundle: 25 Free Games With a New Windows PC ShiftDelete.Net
 
iPhone 18 Rumored to Get Larger Battery and Potential Price Increase - MacRumors - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:50:16 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Rumored to Get Larger Battery and Potential Price Increase MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 rumors suggest a bigger battery, higher price next year The Verge
  3. iPhone 18 will have two upgrades inspired by ‘Pro’ models, per leak 9to5Mac
  4. Both the iPhone 18 and Galaxy S27 could bring one upgrade everyone will 100% hate PhoneArena
  5. iPhone 18 launch in 2027: Expected India price, features and major upgrades India Today
 
Dating in Silicon Valley now involves spreadsheets, AI analysis, and $5,000-a-month relationship coaches - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:44:00 GMT

The industry's boom has drawn a wave of young, ambitious founders and engineers to San Francisco. Many say they date less because they work more, and when they do date, they treat it as a high-stakes decision. A first coffee can start to feel like a final-round interview.

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Trump wanted to give No Kings no air. Then, Meta suspended its Instagram. - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:39:30 GMT
Meta faces pressure to protect No Kings Instagram on election day.
 
The Elder Scrolls VI officially has a name: Sentinel - The Verge - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:24:57 GMT
  1. The Elder Scrolls VI officially has a name: Sentinel The Verge
  2. ‘Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel’ Reveals Its Location—But Not Release Year Forbes
  3. Celebrating 40 Years of Bethesda Game Studios XBOX Wire
  4. The Elder Scrolls VI Has An Official Subtitle And It's 'Sentinel' Game Informer
  5. ‘The Elder Scrolls 6’ Title Revealed (Gaming News Roundup) Variety
 
Pope Leo XIV urges governments to ban lethal AI weapons, says tech must be used for common good - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:05:00 GMT

The pope also made the Catholic Church's position clear on the debate over whether AI systems should be granted rights or legal personhood, saying the Vatican sees machines as tools, not sentient beings with a claim to legal rights of their own. AI is developed by human beings, he added,...

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‘Dead By Daylight’ Strips TheBurntPeanut’s Content, Apologizes To No Avail - Forbes - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:02:42 GMT
  1. ‘Dead By Daylight’ Strips TheBurntPeanut’s Content, Apologizes To No Avail Forbes
  2. Behaviour Interactive Doubles Down on Dead by Daylight ‘Peanut’ Situation Insider Gaming
  3. TheBurntPeanut and Dead by Daylight Developer Respond to Recent Gifting Controversy As Freebies Get Taken Away IGN
  4. Dead by Daylight studio apologises for gifting offensive streamer DLC and telling them ‘we can take the heat’ Video Games Chronicle
  5. Asmongold blasts Dead by Daylight over TheBurntPeanut backlash, calls developer’s response ‘pathetic capitulation’ The Times of India
 
After 120 Hours of Testing, This Phone Had the Longest-Lasting Battery Life - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT
We benchmarked the battery life on nearly three dozen smartphones from companies like Apple, Samsung, Motorola and Google.
 
EPA throws in the towel on policing air pollution from factory farms - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:49:00 GMT
Critics say EPA is effectively abandoning Clean Air Act enforcement at factory farms.
 
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use AI to Vote - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:45:08 GMT
From hallucinations to partisan bias, artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude are not helpful when it comes to Election Day.
 
Board makers are running out of GeForce RTX 50 GPUs, so distributors are pushing old RTX 3060s instead - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:18:00 GMT

Chinese supply chain outlet ChannelGate first reported the shift. According to the outlet, some manufacturers have already run out of RTX 50 stock. The ones that haven't are reportedly shipping what's left in small batches at higher prices.

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Roli Has Fallen Apart—and Left Customers Holding the Bag - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:34 GMT
The inventive instrument maker collapsed into insolvency, leaving buyers empty-handed and users scrambling to keep their musical gear alive.
 
Beyond screens: Mercedes-Benz's new holographic heads-up display - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:07 GMT
After pioneering the passenger screen, Mercedes has designs on the windshield.
 
Apple iPad Mini (2026) Review: A Dream Device, but Who Is It For? - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The iPad Mini’s impressive new features make it a better tablet than ever—only to be betrayed by its higher price.
 
The Bambu Lab H3C Is Here and It’s Powerful and Uncompromising - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The Bambu Lab H3C is a large-format 3D printer with nine printheads, and it’s available now.
 
Squarespace cuts 19% of jobs, CEO admits the technology behind its business has changed enormously - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:39:00 GMT

Squarespace founder Anthony Casalena said in a memo announcing the cuts that the company needed smaller teams, more player-coaches, and a simplified organizational structure. About 300 workers will be let go, with the product and engineering teams most affected.

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22 Things That Were Considered “The Future” 10 Years Ago That You Barely Hear A Peep About Today - BuzzFeed - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:16:02 GMT
22 Things That Were Considered “The Future” 10 Years Ago That You Barely Hear A Peep About Today BuzzFeed
 
AMD's Zen 7 "Grimlock" APUs with RDNA 5+ graphics may not arrive until 2029 - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Prominent leaker Kepler_L2 recently claimed that AMD APUs featuring "RDNA 5+" iGPUs and Zen 7 CPU cores will be available in early 2029. The statement amounts to some of the earliest concrete information about Zen 7 chips for consumer devices.

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Bonus PS Plus Premium Game Is Out Now for PS5 - Push Square - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT
  1. Bonus PS Plus Premium Game Is Out Now for PS5 Push Square
  2. METRO Redux Next-Gen Update Out Now for XBOX Series X|S XBOX Wire
  3. Two Metro Redux Games Receive Free 4K/60FPS Upgrades For Xbox Series X|S, Full Patch Notes Revealed Pure Xbox
  4. PlayStation Plus Subscribers Surprised With an Unexpected Bonus Game ComicBook.com
  5. PlayStation Plus lands surprise new-gen upgrades for AAA FPS duo you won't want to miss GAMINGbible
 
RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulator now has zero games stuck on black screens, 80% of PS3 library playable - VideoCardz.com - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:29:11 GMT
  1. RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulator now has zero games stuck on black screens, 80% of PS3 library playable VideoCardz.com
  2. RPCS3 Emulator is Making Progress: "Loadable" Category is Fully Cleared Now TechPowerUp
  3. RPCS3 improves PS3 game compatibility with Apple Silicon processors GameGPU
  4. RPCS3 reports zero PS3 games left in its “Loadable” category Mezha.net
  5. RPCS3 announces huge new development for PS3 emulation and game preservation Notebookcheck
 
Reddit tells Australian court it isn't a social media site, calls the country's under-16 ban "ill thought out" and "inept" - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Australia passed its under-16 social media law in 2024, and the restrictions took effect on December 10, 2025, making it the first country to introduce a ban that has since spread around the world.

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The Endlessly Meme-able Steve Kornacki Is Not a Meme Person - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
NBC’s go-to data guru also isn’t quite sure what a subreddit is.
 
Apple AirPods 5 Review: Better Than Before but Not Quite Pro - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple finally made ANC standard across the AirPods lineup. But should you still spring for the AirPods Pro 3?
 
Is Your Echo Show Display Filling With AI Slop? I Found How to Turn It Off - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
My Amazon smart display has been filling with AI garbage. Here’s how to clear it out if you’re struggling.
 
RedMagic 12 Pro Pairs Qualcomm’s New Chip With the Phone Series’ Biggest Battery Yet - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The gaming phone’s 8,400-mAh battery is easily one of the largest we’ve seen in a phone that you can buy in the US.
 
PS App Notification Tells Users To Sell Their PS5s - TheGamer - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:37:15 GMT
  1. PS App Notification Tells Users To Sell Their PS5s TheGamer
  2. Sony Pushes PS5 Owners To Trade In Consoles Amid Unprecedented Price Hikes Polygon.com
  3. Sony Wants You to Trade In Your PS5 for $400 if You're Not Using It Push Square
  4. PlayStation and Xbox encourage owners to trade in unused consoles Niche Gamer
  5. Sony has begun buying back PS5s from players for $400 via the Back Market. GameGPU
 
ICE Is Inspiring Latinos to Vote in Historic Numbers - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
“I did a Latino community event [and said] we have to actually fucking vote to tell these motherfuckers to fuck off,” Nevada secretary of state Cisco Aguilar tells WIRED.
 
CentOS co-founder creates a Linux-compatible kernel in just 11 days, with AI doing almost all the coding - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Kurtzer unveiled the kernel, Ginux, on X last week. The code is on GitHub, too, under the Apache 2.0 license. As for the name, it blends Linux, GPT, and Greg. The README jokes that to keep its author's ego in check, the G officially stands for GPT.

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‘Our Risk, Their Reward’: Zohran Mamdani on AI and Data Centers - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Ahead of the midterms, WIRED talked to New York City’s mayor about data centers, AI in schools, and the future of the Democratic party.
 
NASA’s Swift Observatory Is Falling to Earth. Here’s What to Know About the Impending Impact - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The 3,200-pound satellite is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere later this week with a wide reentry zone covering parts of Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, and South America.
 
White Noise Machines Worthy of Your Nightstand in 2026: Snooz, Hatch, and More - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:35:00 GMT
Catch more z’s with soothing background noise from our favorite sound machines.
 
Zelda gamers secure over $500 in free credit ahead of Ocarina of Time launch - GAMINGbible - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:18:48 GMT
  1. Zelda gamers secure over $500 in free credit ahead of Ocarina of Time launch GAMINGbible
  2. Zelda Switch 2 restock retailers: Where to buy the 40th anniversary console Mashable
  3. Zelda Switch 2 restock update: Nintendo admits it ‘underestimated’ demand The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  4. If Walmart Canceled Your Zelda Switch 2 Pre-Order, The Store's Giving You 48 Hours To Get A New One Kotaku
  5. New Switch 2 Consoles Quietly Hide A Perfect 'Zelda' Homage IMDb
 
Anthropic's IPO filing reveals $1.7 billion quarterly personnel bill, averaging $107,000 per employee monthly - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:16:00 GMT

The filing, spotted by Business Insider, shows that Anthropic recorded more than $1.7 billion in personnel expenses from July through to September. With 5,300 people working at the company, that works out at over $322,000 per person over the three-month span, or about $107,300 per employee per month.

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Ancient Meteorite Found in the Sahara Holds Secrets About Mars’ Watery Past - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:15:00 GMT
The 4.1-billion-year-old meteorite is a “Rosetta Stone for Mars,” preserving clues about how the Martian environment has changed since the solar system formed.
 
Opioid Users Found a ‘Miracle Drug’ to Help Them Quit. Then the DEA Banned It - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
On Reddit and Discord, people addicted to opioids say SR-17018 can remove withdrawal symptoms. Despite its potential, the DEA has placed it in the same category as heroin.
 
NVIDIA RTX 50 GPUs Will See A Massive Price Increase In November: RTX 5090s & 5080s Up By Almost $500, 5070 Ti Up $150 & Even RTX 5060 8GB Climbs Another $30 - Wccftech - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:10:16 GMT
  1. NVIDIA RTX 50 GPUs Will See A Massive Price Increase In November: RTX 5090s & 5080s Up By Almost $500, 5070 Ti Up $150 & Even RTX 5060 8GB Climbs Another $30 Wccftech
  2. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-Series Scheduled for up to $500 Price Hike This Week TechPowerUp
  3. GPU Prices Are Spiraling Out of Control: Q4 2026 Update TechSpot
  4. Vendors Are Now Recommending Distributors To Focus On Older RTX 30 Series And AMD GPUs As RTX 50 Series Faces Shortages Wccftech
  5. GPU makers tell retailers to stock up on GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 3050 cards because RTX 50 stock is drying up TweakTown
 
MTB brand Pivot launches its first road bike with “a position riders can sustain” - BikeRadar - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:01:00 GMT
  1. MTB brand Pivot launches its first road bike with “a position riders can sustain” BikeRadar
  2. Pivot Pravia first ride review Escape Collective
  3. Pivot Enters the Road Bike World with the Pravia, ‘A Race Bike for Humans’ Outside Magazine
  4. Pivot launches its first road bike – but has the US mountain bike brand played it too safe with the Pravia? Cycling Weekly
  5. Pivot Delivers a Race-Ready Road Bike Built For Performance Bikerumor
 
Apple Watch’s AI features for rewinding and recapping conversations begin beta testing - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:20:00 GMT
  1. Apple Watch’s AI features for rewinding and recapping conversations begin beta testing TechCrunch
  2. Here’s what it’s like to use Audio Intelligence on the Apple Watch The Verge
  3. Apple's Upcoming watchOS 27 Beta Will Enable Siri Recap And Live Rewind Audio Features Engadget
  4. Apple Watch Always-Listening AI Features Roll Out to Select Users Gizmodo
  5. Apple Watch Automatically Identifies Songs Playing Around You MacRumors
 
Refrigerator cyberattack spreads to many European countries, spoiling food worth thousands - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:14:00 GMT

A cyberattack on internet-connected refrigeration systems ruined food at grocery stores in at least seven European countries on Monday, with one Belgian Delhaize store estimating its losses at €100,000. The attack mirrors the one that hit French grocers in mid-October, exposing gaping security holes.

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AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 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.
 
KitchenAid Promo Codes: Save Up to 20% - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order of $49, 50% off pet food, and more November 2026 discounts.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this November 2026.
 
20% Off Brooks Promo Code | November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Lifehacker - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:16 GMT
  1. Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Lifehacker
  2. NYT Strands hints, answers for November 4, 2026 Mashable
  3. NYT Strands Hint Today: Tuesday, November 3 Spangram And Answers Forbes
  4. NYT Strands Hints And Daily Guide For Puzzle #976 November 04 2026 Tips Theme Clues And Spangram Help GameDaily
  5. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Tuesday, Nov. 3, #975 CNET
 
Apple recently notified users in 99 countries of potential mercenary spyware attacks - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:19:00 GMT
  1. Apple recently notified users in 99 countries of potential mercenary spyware attacks 9to5Mac
  2. Germany says lawmakers’ iPhones may have been hacked with spyware TechCrunch
  3. Germany warns politicians their iPhones may be hacked Financial Times
  4. Apple warns users in 99 countries of mercenary spyware The Record from Recorded Future News
  5. Apple sends spyware alerts to German delegation accompanying Merz on Asia trip Anadolu Ajansı
 
Square Enix's 'Harvest Sale' Includes 80% Discounts On Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade And Rebirth - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:45:00 GMT
  1. Square Enix's 'Harvest Sale' Includes 80% Discounts On Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade And Rebirth Nintendo Life
  2. Final Fantasy 7 Remake And Rebirth Are Absurdly Cheap On Switch 2 Right Now Kotaku
  3. Today’s Top Deals From IGN: $8 Switch 2 Final Fantasy VII Games, Meta Quest 3, and Pokémon TCG Delta Reign IGN
  4. Huge Square Enix Sale for Switch 2 Includes 90+ Games At Discounts Up to 85% Off Polygon.com
  5. 「FF7 リメイクシリーズ」が脅威の85％オフ！最終作に備えるビッグチャンスは11月20日まで Saiga NAK
 
GTA 6 Fan Survey Shows a Concerning Amount of Players Would Give Up Their Pets to Play the Game Early - IGN - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:44:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Fan Survey Shows a Concerning Amount of Players Would Give Up Their Pets to Play the Game Early IGN
  2. U.S. economy could lose $1B as gamers plan to rob liquor stores, steal cars Cleveland.com
  3. Nearly 20% of workers plan to take Nov. 19 off for Grand Theft Auto 6. Some companies are even shutting down for the day Yahoo Finance
  4. ‘GTA VI’ Shakes Up The Game Industry During A Painful Transition Forbes
  5. GTA 6 arrives after 13 years of anticipation -- but is it appropriate for kids? WKRC
 
Starbucks Drive-Thru AI Could Know What You Want Before You Do - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:36:20 GMT
The company will begin testing AI for some orders, including using a form of customer recognition.
 
GO Wild Area 2026 Brings Trainer Backgrounds, Private Dynamax Battles, and More - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:02:14 GMT
  1. GO Wild Area 2026 Brings Trainer Backgrounds, Private Dynamax Battles, and More Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Get ready for Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 with Pokémon backgrounds on your Trainer profile, new avatar items, and more exciting details! Pokémon GO
  3. Pokémon GO Max Monday Schedule (November 2026) Pokémon GO Hub
  4. Steel meets Dragon in Pokémon GO’s global Wild Area event, and it’s not to be missed The Tab
  5. Pokémon GO is hosting a two-day event worldwide, and it’s the perfect excuse to get back in the game Secret Glasgow
 
"At Home in Space" opens, caps Air and Space Museum renovation - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:30:16 GMT
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has all of its "space" back open.
 
The Online Right’s Closing Campaign Argument: Fascist Anakin Skywalker Memes - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:17:27 GMT
With Democrats poised to make significant gains in Tuesday’s midterm elections, Trump supporters have been reduced to posting bizarre Star Wars fan fiction.
 
Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy ‘Overview’ trailer - Gematsu - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:05:25 GMT
  1. Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy ‘Overview’ trailer Gematsu
  2. Nintendo declares November 1 "Pikmin Day" in recognition of all things Pikmin - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. A Treasure Hunt Awaits in Pikmin Bloom’s Secret Caves! pikminbloom.com
  4. Shigeru Miyamoto Proclaims November 1 is Pikmin Day, Pikmin 4 Demo Coming To Switch 2 Soon Game Informer
  5. Pikmin Game Gets Short Film Series Anime News Network
 
Why large dogs age faster than small ones, and other October research highlights - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:54:35 GMT
Plus invisible tattoos, medieval skeleton gets an ID, trapping a single antimatter particle, and more.
 
Most users can now upgrade to Windows 11 26H2, even from Windows 10 - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:12:00 GMT

Microsoft recently updated its official guidance on installing the latest version of Windows 11. Windows 11, version 26H2 is now available to all eligible devices, including those running the 25H2 and 24H2 releases and, well, most everything else a reasonably modern PC can run. The upgrade process also supports the...

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The 22GB GeForce RTX 2080 Ti mod is a fix for a problem most gamers don't have - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:31:00 GMT

When PC Games Hardware tested a 22GB card lent by a reader, it went looking for trouble on purpose. The outlet picked nine of the most memory-hungry games it knows and maxed them out. It also acknowledges that nearly every game it left out runs fine on the stock 11GB,...

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How to Save $25 on Burga’s Phone Accessories With This Sale - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT
Whether you need a phone case, magnetic ring, Apple Watch band, or power bank, now’s a great time to save $25 on orders over $50.
 
Lemelson-MIT brings invention education to classrooms from kindergarten to college - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:25:00 GMT
A new initiative in California, Tennessee, and New England puts learning by doing at the center of students’ STEM pathways, in step with MIT for America’s focus on helping students design, make, and innovate.
 
Third person dies of bird flu since virus started jumping to livestock - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:21:43 GMT
The threat is still considered to be low, but the virus continues to spread.
 
Citizen’s Rugged Eco-Drive Field Watch Just Got a Lot More Affordable - Gear Patrol - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:14:25 GMT
  1. Citizen’s Rugged Eco-Drive Field Watch Just Got a Lot More Affordable Gear Patrol
  2. Amazon is selling a $350 luxury Citizen Eco-Drive watch for $253 TheStreet
  3. Deal | Citizen’s stainless-steel 3-hand Eco-Drive with day-date heavily discounted on Amazon Notebookcheck
  4. These Citizen Eco-Drive Chronographs Are on Sale for Under $300 Two Broke Watch Snobs
  5. Citizen’s ‘Elegant and Classy’ Calendar Watch Is Now Nearly 50% Off at Macy’s Men's Journal
 
Best Dyson Vacuum Deals (2026): Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai, Dyson V16 Piston Animal - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Black Friday is still weeks away, but you don’t have to wait for a good sale on Dyson vacuums.
 
Faces of MIT: Vera Grbic - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:45:00 GMT
IDHR communications officer Vera Grbic helps connect the MIT community with resources, support, and information through clear and accessible messaging.
 
Stanford Digital Brain Project to model the human brain - Stanford Report - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:28:58 GMT
Stanford Digital Brain Project to model the human brain Stanford Report
 
Forget hobby drones: College student builds 491 mph jet-powered speed demon - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:17:00 GMT

Salvo said that the Reaper project was conceived, designed, and assembled in his college dorm room, and that he has been working on it since last February. He claims to have built three working prototypes, each capable of sustaining the claimed 491 mph (790 km/h) speed for four minutes on...

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Jeffery Lim wants to open up cloud research - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Lincoln Laboratory scholar developed a hardware platform inspired by proprietary infrastructure, allowing researchers to design and evaluate their cloud technology in a realistic environment.
 
Powering up for a pivotal moment - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:55:00 GMT
From a nuclear revival to qubits, the MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research conference tracked deployment of today’s technologies to discovery of tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
 
Googling "Zelda" today offers a glimpse of how search worked in 1998 - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:52:23 GMT
"The flow of time is always cruel."
 
Call of Duty: Warzone Is Adding One of Its Most Requested Features Very Soon - IGN - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:42:01 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Warzone Is Adding One of Its Most Requested Features Very Soon IGN
  2. Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1: Everything You Need to Know Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Here's what's new for Warzone when it integrates with Modern Warfare 4 Windows Central
  4. Modern Warfare 4 Season 1: Everything you need to know for November 6 launch PlayStation.Blog
  5. Everything Coming to Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 Following a Stellar Campaign CULTR
 
Best Early Black Friday Espresso Machine Deals (2026) - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:38:06 GMT
Impress your Thanksgiving guests with a cappuccino. These early deals on WIRED-tested favorites leave you time to practice.
 
Most of our measures of a key cognitive process don't agree - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:13:26 GMT
A big study with very little beyond negative results still gets published.
 
NASA's Swift Space Telescope is set to crash back to Earth this week - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:04:00 GMT

The Swift Observatory could plunge back to Earth as early as this Friday, US authorities said. The telescope is expected to undergo an uncontrolled reentry after NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies tried – and failed – to correct the spacecraft's orbit using a robotic device in September.

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'Big Plans Take Time, and We Need Some Room to Work' — Gearbox Calls on Fans to Help Shape the Next Borderlands, Teases 'Exciting Overall Direction' For the Future of the Franchise - IGN - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:35:02 GMT
  1. 'Big Plans Take Time, and We Need Some Room to Work' — Gearbox Calls on Fans to Help Shape the Next Borderlands, Teases 'Exciting Overall Direction' For the Future of the Franchise IGN
  2. A message to the entire Borderlands community Borderlands | Official Website
  3. Borderlands Franchise Hits 100 Million Sales As Gearbox Hints At What’s Next GameSpot
  4. Gearbox, 2K Foundations to Match The Hunt Donations for St. Jude A 90s Kid
  5. Borderlands Has Sold 100 Million Copies, and There’s More Mayhem Coming in 2027 PowerUp!
 
Coming in 2027: Apple’s $1,000 home robot for FaceTime and switching on lights - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:32:21 GMT
Apple robot backed by CEO John Ternus may have hefty price tag and limited uses.
 
Android 11 has 10 times more users than Google's latest version - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:16:00 GMT

According to the latest Android distribution figures, Android 17 – the latest version of the mobile OS – is installed on just 0.9% of devices worldwide. Android 16 owns the lion's share of distribution at 25.4%, followed by Android 15 with a 14.7% stake. Android 13, which shipped way back...

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Claude’s new rules against game cloning won’t stop the AI copying boom - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:05:31 GMT
The tsunami of imitators is way bigger than any one model maker can stem.
 
World of Warcraft: Forever – How Controller Support Reimagines the Way We Can Play in Azeroth - XBOX Wire - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:01:21 GMT
  1. World of Warcraft: Forever – How Controller Support Reimagines the Way We Can Play in Azeroth XBOX Wire
  2. Explore WoW: Forever with a Gamepad — World of Warcraft — Blizzard News Blizzard News
  3. Did World of Warcraft: Forever on Xbox get accidentally outed by Microsoft? Windows Central
  4. WoW Forever News: Forever Coming to Consoles, China Pay-to-Win Bundles, and More! Mobalytics
  5. Blizzard Is Getting Our Hopes Up Again For World Of Warcraft On Xbox Pure Xbox
 
Windows 11 now lets you access Android apps straight from Search - Android Authority - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:34:00 GMT
  1. Windows 11 now lets you access Android apps straight from Search Android Authority
  2. Announcing new builds for 30 October 2026 Windows Blog
  3. Windows has been sending every Start menu search to Bing for over a decade, and one new toggle fixes it XDA
  4. Windows 11 tries new shortcuts for Xbox gaming mode and search The Verge
  5. Microsoft rethinks Windows 11 as Apple rethinks the MacBook Pro | Windows Central Podcast Yahoo Tech
 
Apple is warning iPhone users in 110 countries about mercenary spyware - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:32:00 GMT

The spyware attacks were first reported on October 30 by cybersecurity researcher Costin Raiu, who noted that they were unrelated to the previous round of incidents, for which Apple issued alerts in August. According to Raiu, iPhone users in 99 countries, including several prominent journalists and documentary filmmakers, are among...

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A Right-Wing Think Tank Has a Plan to Prevent Democrats From Being Seated in Congress - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:29:17 GMT
The influential Center for Renewing America says that “neo-Marxist progressives and anti-Western Muslims” can’t sincerely swear to protect the Constitution—and shouldn’t be allowed to assume office.
 
China publicly discloses plan for a lunar landing within three years - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:09:13 GMT
The plan does not include a mission similar to Apollo 8 or Artemis II.
 
Anti-Oligarchy Activists Plan to Dox Elon Musk and Hundreds of Billionaire-Linked Homes - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The Capytistas, a secretive group claiming more than $1.2 million in backing, started with Elon Musk and Tesla’s board. Members argue that those who buy political power deserve the scrutiny they’ll impose.
 
Intel's long-lost Larrabee GPU turns up in storage unit with working drivers, and yes, it can run Crysis - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:50:00 GMT

A Reddit user bought the contents of a storage unit at auction and ended up with what looked like an old Intel desktop. Inside was a development machine labeled "Intel Visual Adrenaline," containing an Intel DX58SO motherboard, a working Larrabee prototype and a separate diagnostic card. Larrabee was the x86-based...

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Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro Review: Welcome to Wi-Fi 8 - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:44:20 GMT
The first Wi-Fi 8 router has arrived. This quad-band gaming beast from Asus is fabulously fast and feature-packed.
 
Call of Duty Needs to Remove Skill-Based Matchmaking for it to be Successful Again - Insider Gaming - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:38:39 GMT
  1. Call of Duty Needs to Remove Skill-Based Matchmaking for it to be Successful Again Insider Gaming
  2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Works On Switch 2, Despite a 30fps Campaign - But Poor Input Lag Needs Addressing Digital Foundry
  3. Switch 2 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Players Suffer From 'Competitive Disadvantage' IGN
  4. Modern Warfare 4’s Multiplayer Is the Best Call of Duty Has Been in 7 Years Polygon.com
  5. 'I have no lack of inspiration from the amazing gameplay itself' — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer says Infinity Ward's sound team were a 'huge creative influence' on the soundtrack and 'integral in shaping the overall vibe' TechRadar
 
Grok Bot users accuse xAI of an "indirect rug pull" after usage cuts, Musk blames unsustainable costs - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:03:00 GMT

Musk made the admission in a reply to an X user who asked for a usage reset after running out 4 days early. They added that lots of people had complained about their usage running out quickly over the last week.

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Is There Anything Left in the Dream of Cold Fusion? - Quanta Magazine - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:53:48 GMT
Is There Anything Left in the Dream of Cold Fusion? Quanta Magazine
 
Nintendo tried to kill Switch emulation, but the PC is running Switch 2 games now - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:03:00 GMT

A year after Nintendo released its popular Switch 2 console, resourceful developers have already started to bring the brand-new gaming experience to PC through AI-assisted emulation. The Eden-NX2 emulator can already run popular, Switch-exclusive games such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, though there is still a lot...

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Digital billboards across the globe hacked to show porn, attackers say "anyone with two brain cells" could do it - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:09:00 GMT

The most visible hack took place on a digital billboard stretching across one of Egypt's biggest highways: the 26th of July Axis in Giza. Drivers stopped their cars to film as the screen broadcast the adults-only material, which was overlaid with the text "Leaked by: Ch, 19ylegal never and nivex"...

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The 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 got another ‘unavoidable’ RAM price hike - The Verge - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:07:22 GMT
  1. The 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 got another ‘unavoidable’ RAM price hike The Verge
  2. Price rises for some 16GB Raspberry Pi products Raspberry Pi
  3. Ouch: The Raspberry Pi 5 just hit an eye-watering $385 PCWorld
  4. Raspberry Pi hikes prices again, barely a month after the last round The Register
  5. Raspberry Pi NAS With NVMe: 13 Steps, 60 Min [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Gears of War: E-Day's half-billion-dollar budget was no rumor - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:34:00 GMT

Bloomberg's Jason Schreier brought up the figure in a video explaining why EA chose to shut BioWare. Gears of War: E-Day cost Xbox $500 million, he said. "That is a real number, that is real," he added. In Schreier's view, that's simply what AAA games cost to make now, especially...

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Spotify plans to let users remix artists' songs using AI next year, but it'll cost up to $5 extra per month - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:47:00 GMT

The Financial Times reports that Spotify aims to launch its AI-powered remixing service in the first quarter of 2027, meaning it could be unveiled around February's Grammy Awards.

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Google's Ocarina Of Time Easter Egg Will Transport You Back To The Internet Of Old - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT
  1. Google's Ocarina Of Time Easter Egg Will Transport You Back To The Internet Of Old Nintendo Life
  2. Googling "Zelda" today offers a glimpse of how search worked in 1998 Ars Technica
  3. Zelda fans should Google ‘Ocarina of Time’ if they like fun Easter eggs Mashable
  4. Google’s Legend of Zelda Easter Egg Will Take You Back in Time. Here’s How to Find It CNET
  5. Google’s Ocarina of Time easter egg is a blast from the past 9to5Google
 
An internet tax that would charge by the gigabyte just squeaked through France's lower house - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Socialist deputy Laurent Lhardit's amendment passed the National Assembly by just 11 votes to 10. In fact, only 35 of the chamber's 577 deputies were even in the room at the time. Both the government and the budget's own rapporteur had advised against it, too.

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OpenAI's plan to make data centers less hated: Rename them "compute campuses" - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

An OpenAI spokesperson told Business Insider about the rebrand. "Compute campuses better describes the scale and role of the infrastructure we're building for AI," the spokesperson said. "These are long-term investments in computing, energy infrastructure and skilled work."

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A flexible new route to designer materials built from nanoparticles - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Pliable connector molecules could be key to creating nanoparticle-based materials for photonics, chemical catalysis, medicine, and more.
 
Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:35:00 GMT
The MIT professors collaborated to identify the first AI-discovered antibiotic, a scientific breakthrough that is widely recognized as a milestone in AI-driven drug discovery.
 
MIT engineers design a safer, more efficient vaccination system for farmed fish - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Water-resistant microneedles made from food-grade silk could deliver vaccines to help prevent the spread of disease in aquaculture.
 
MIT in the media: “Unpack My Cambridge" with President Sally Kornbluth - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth: “We hope to see you here soon on a visit to MIT, whether you are a prospective student, whether you are a tourist or whether you are just someone who likes really cool things.”
 
MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni are honored with fellowships to advance research on beneficial AI.
 
J-PAL North America launches ARTEMIS to train early-career researchers - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Applied Research Training in Evaluation, Methods, and Impact Studies program provides dedicated support to help researchers overcome barriers to pursue and obtain funding for randomized evaluations.
 
Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980 - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
The findings indicate where adaptive measures are needed most around the United States.
 
Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year? - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
MIT professors Adam Berinsky and Chara Podimata discuss a new project to track how AI chatbots are responding to questions about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
 
MIT engineers create nanoparticles for delivering personalized cancer vaccines - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
The particles carry a customized dose of cancer antigens that can provoke a strong immune response against tumors.
 
AO3 Suffers Major Outage: Possibly No Fanfic for 2 Weeks or Longer - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:25:58 GMT
Archive of Our Own, one of the world’s biggest fanfiction sites, went down hard as a response to a “security incident.”
 
Next Haunt: A scary “problem set” in the basement of Next House - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:00 GMT
For more than a decade, MIT students have turned Next House’s basement into a spooky escape-room style test of puzzles, teamwork, and ingenuity.
 
Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers hope to use these sensors to help people with amputation achieve more natural movements with their prosthetic limbs.
 
New system gives users more control over their online experience - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The Social.Wiki framework enables anyone to easily edit social websites within the system, while allowing them to choose the content they see.
 
PlayStation Plus Subscribers Can Play Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider Remastered and More All November Long - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:51:07 GMT
Spooky season doesn’t have to end yet thanks to these PlayStation Plus games.
 
Capturing the complete process of embryonic development - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
By tracking over 1 million cells, researchers created a detailed map of embryonic development in mice. It could provide development and disease insights.
 
Seven MIT affiliates elected to the National Academy of Medicine for 2026 - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Professor Michael Yaffe and six MIT alumni are honored for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
 
How the biggest Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts the process of insulating neurons - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
MIT researchers showed that the APOE4 gene variant suppresses molecular signaling needed for oligodendrocytes to myelinate neurons and also demonstrated a proof-of-concept fix.
 
A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers designed a robotic enteroscope that can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier.
 
3 Questions: Why infrastructure is entering a defining era - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Professor Ali Jadbabaie describes how AI, digital transformation, climate change, and complex geopolitics are forcing engineers and policymakers to rethink how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed.
 
Making machines that can listen - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Paris Smaragdis develops computers with superhuman hearing for applications like speech recognition, music understanding, and environmental monitoring.
 
Origami-based construction method yields lightweight, load-bearing structures on architectural scales - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
 
J-PAL North America launches Homelessness Evaluation Resource Hub to drive evidence-informed approaches to housing stability - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The hub serves as a free, online repository of essential content for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to leverage rigorous research to inform their approaches to homelessness.
 
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
 
Live Now! We’ve Folded the iPhone Duo Over 229,000 Times – Watch Us Fold It Thousands More - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
We’re using our custom-made robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
 
Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
 
What’s Causing iPhone Duo Cracked Screens? A Teardown Finds a Possible Weakness - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:22:30 GMT
iFixit disassembled an iPhone Duo and found some surprises, including the fact that it’s “the most repairable foldable” it’s ever pulled apart.
 
Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new simulation tracks dark matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures over the universe’s first 2 billion years, in greater detail and volume than ever before.
 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
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.”
 
Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy aims to manufacture giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ship them on barges for final assembly.
 
How AI Data Centers Became a Central Issue in Today’s Midterm Election - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:08 GMT
Server farms for AI have become a uniting issue for voters and a bipartisan headache for candidates.
 
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.
 
Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Can Play This Viral Indie Horror Game and More Now - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:46:56 GMT
Subscribers can also play this Final Fantasy 7 remake.
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
Take Care of That New iPhone Duo, Because Repairs Could Cost Up to $1,500 Without AppleCare - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:41:44 GMT
Apple’s pricey and intricate folding phone could lead to a costly repair if something happens to it.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Firefox’s Built-In VPN Hides Your IP Address at No Cost. What You Should Know - CNET Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:58:03 GMT
Firefox’s built-in VPN masks your IP address while you browse, gives you 50GB a month, and only requires a free Mozilla account.
 
iOS 27.2 Draining Your iPhone Battery? Don’t Panic, That’s Normal - CNET Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:31:34 GMT
Apple said faster battery drain after an update isn’t unusual, so it’s nothing to worry about.