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Acer Googlebook 14 reviewed: Premium hardware, unfinished software? - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:40:00 GMT
The first reviews of Acer's $899 Googlebook 14 praise its sleek 2-in-1 design, vibrant 3K OLED touchscreen, and snappy performance. The Android-based OS brings Gemini AI and tighter phone integration, but inconsistent app support, software quirks, and middling battery life make it a tough sell against established Windows and Mac alternatives.
 
A Delaware jury awards Qualcomm $2 in nominal damages after finding Arm breached its architectural license agreement and sought to disrupt Qualcomm's business (Anhata Rooprai/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:10:47 GMT

Anhata Rooprai / Reuters:
A Delaware jury awards Qualcomm $2 in nominal damages after finding Arm breached its architectural license agreement and sought to disrupt Qualcomm's business — A Delaware jury awarded Qualcomm $2 in nominal damages after finding Arm Holdings breached its architectural license agreement …

 
Meta’s Audio-Only Glasses Are Nicely Made. They Don’t Solve the Deeper Problems - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Meta Ray-Ban Audio glasses are sleek and offer long battery life, but where will their AI go next?
 
Sources: Decagon, which offers AI customer service agents and was last valued at $4.5B, hired a bank and is in early talks with buyers, including ServiceNow (Katie Roof/Business Insider) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:55:52 GMT

Katie Roof / Business Insider:
Sources: Decagon, which offers AI customer service agents and was last valued at $4.5B, hired a bank and is in early talks with buyers, including ServiceNow — Buzzy AI agent startup Decagon could be the latest company swept up in a growing wave of AI dealmaking.
 
Pluto Security, which monitors AI agents and vibe-coded apps, exits stealth with $42M, including a $34M Series A, and says it has hit $2M+ in ARR since April (Ram Iyer/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:50:01 GMT

Ram Iyer / TechCrunch:
Pluto Security, which monitors AI agents and vibe-coded apps, exits stealth with $42M, including a $34M Series A, and says it has hit $2M+ in ARR since April — The problem with giving everyone in a company access to AI tools is that people will use them in unexpected ways.
 
Apple Just Declared War on Smart Home Security - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:45:00 GMT
Starting this December, Apple’s unleashing its own version of the smart home. We saw what’s in store with our own eyes.
 
Epic Games' Disney shooter is going "AI first," whether developers like it or not - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:38:00 GMT

Epic's first game under its Disney partnership is way behind schedule, and the publisher is willing to bet everything on generative AI to get it over the finish line. But the push to use AI across the entire development workflow could eventually tear the studio apart.

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Google says users with a standard account can now build personal Android apps for free in AI Studio and will be able to share them with friends in coming months (Artie Beaty/ZDNET) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:35:02 GMT

Artie Beaty / ZDNET:
Google says users with a standard account can now build personal Android apps for free in AI Studio and will be able to share them with friends in coming months — It just got a whole lot easier to vibe code the exact Android app you need - no developer experience required. — ZDNET's key takeaways
 
The Paris Auto Show is full of interesting cars Americans can’t have - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:33:20 GMT
Small EVs and efficient people carriers update familiar names for the modern age.
 
Meta expands its AI-powered "Your Algorithm" feature from Instagram to Facebook and Facebook Reels and says it is using LLMs more in its ranking systems (Stevie Bonifield/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:25:51 GMT

Stevie Bonifield / The Verge:
Meta expands its AI-powered “Your Algorithm” feature from Instagram to Facebook and Facebook Reels and says it is using LLMs more in its ranking systems — Meta's bringing Instagram's “Your Algorithm” feature to Facebook, and using LLMs more to rank content.
 
Arsenal vs. Lille: Livestream 2026 Champions League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:17:11 GMT
The Gunners look to make it two UCL wins from two as they host the Ligue 1 outfit at the Emirates.
 
Meta says hackers stole some code and personal data of roughly 1,500 people, most of them employees in the US, after compromising some of its GitHub repos (Eduard Kovacs/SecurityWeek) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:10:47 GMT

Eduard Kovacs / SecurityWeek:
Meta says hackers stole some code and personal data of roughly 1,500 people, most of them employees in the US, after compromising some of its GitHub repos — Most of the affected individuals are Meta employees in the United States and they are being offered credit monitoring services.
 
Google wants to host your personal vibe-coded apps in the Play Store - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:39 GMT
Google plans to help turn those personal AI-generated apps into wide releases.
 
Google wants to host your personal vibe-coded apps in the Play Store - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:39 GMT
  1. Google wants to host your personal vibe-coded apps in the Play Store Ars Technica
  2. Google Will Let Anyone Publish Privately Listed Vibe-Coded Apps on the Play Store Bloomberg.com
  3. Google is opening Play Store to AI-built personal apps without a developer account Quartz
  4. Google Play adds AI features to help you find new games. The Verge
  5. Google Play now lets anyone build private, vibe-coded apps that run on Android TechCrunch
 
Apple finally enters the smart home hub market with $299 HomeView - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:44:00 GMT

Pre-orders are now open for the Apple HomeView, Cupertino's answer to the Amazon Echo Show 11 and Google Nest Hub Max. Priced at $299, the smart home hub will launch on November 13 in either a tabletop or wall-mounted configuration.

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Apple HomePod mini 2 vs. Apple HomePod mini: What do you get for the $50 increase? - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:27:40 GMT
Are Siri AI, a new chip and Sound Glow worth the higher price?
 
Apple says HomeView's facial recognition works only if users have a "registered personal device" with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI on the same Wi-Fi network (John Gruber/Daring Fireball) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:20:01 GMT

John Gruber / Daring Fireball:
Apple says HomeView's facial recognition works only if users have a “registered personal device” with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI on the same Wi-Fi network — Apple Newsroom: … Your first question might be how this facial recognition to identify users works …

 
EXCLUSIVE: EA Sports College Football’s Future in Jeopardy, Sources Fear - Insider Gaming - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:17:15 GMT
EXCLUSIVE: EA Sports College Football’s Future in Jeopardy, Sources Fear Insider Gaming
 
Is AppleCare actually worth it for the Apple Watch SE? - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:15:00 GMT
AppleCare+ makes Apple Watch repairs or replacements easier, but even at a low cost, it might not be a good value.
 
Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon globally via the Gemini API and to Google AI Pro subscribers in the Gemini app and AI Mode, and in Antigravity for Ultra users (Robert Hart/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:08:15 GMT

Robert Hart / The Verge:
Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon globally via the Gemini API and to Google AI Pro subscribers in the Gemini app and AI Mode, and in Antigravity for Ultra users — After months of trailing its rivals, Google says Argon competes with the industry's best.
 
Discovery+ gets a price bump just a week after the Skydance merger - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:07:34 GMT
Who could have possibly seen this coming.
 
GTA 6 is reportedly coming to PC in Q1 2027, just months after consoles - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:02:00 GMT

Rockstar plans to release the PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI as soon as Q1 2027, according to a GamesBeat report citing four industry sources. Rockstar has not responded to requests for comment, and there's no official announcement yet either.

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You Can Use Gemini 4 Argon Now: Google’s New AI Is Built for Coding, Math and Robotics - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:01:09 GMT
Gemini 4 Argon is now available for paying subscribers and businesses.
 
Gemini 4 Argon begins rolling out in Gemini app and Antigravity, but only if you pay - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:02 GMT
Developers will get 50 percent discounted API rates through November.
 
Google's Gemini 4 Argon is now available in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Google has rolled out Gemini 4 Argon to more users.
 
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark says "I now think it's more likely we'll see full RSI become possible in 2027", earlier than his previous prediction of 2028 (Jack Clark/Import AI) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:55:44 GMT

Jack Clark / Import AI:
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark says “I now think it's more likely we'll see full RSI become possible in 2027”, earlier than his previous prediction of 2028 — Will we give robots the moon? — Welcome to Import AI, a newsletter about AI research. Import AI runs on arXiv, cappuccinos, and feedback from readers.
 
Enable This Secret iOS 27 Feature to Help Protect Against Scams - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:54:54 GMT
Impersonation Risk Detection uses on-device analysis and simple risk warnings to help protect you from scams.
 
New GTA 6 Cyberleek video has story clips, gameplay footage, and one very NSFW detail - Mashable - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:53:51 GMT
  1. New GTA 6 Cyberleek video has story clips, gameplay footage, and one very NSFW detail Mashable
  2. ‘GTA 6’ Leaker Fully Reveals Lucia, The Game Build Size And Leak Roadmap Forbes
  3. GTA VI leaks continue with a lengthy (and very nude) gameplay video The Verge
  4. Group behind GTA 6 leaks threatens to release alleged full build of game including story mode GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Cyberleek’s 24-Min GTA 6 Leak Puts Focus on Lucia [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
iPhone Duo vs Xiaomi 18 Fold: How these foldables stack up - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT
We compare the two on their design, displays, durability and more.
 
"That was not received well at Nintendo" - as GTA 6 and Zelda are lampooned by Saturday Night Live, former employees recall Elon Musk Wario skit controversy - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:33:54 GMT
  1. "That was not received well at Nintendo" - as GTA 6 and Zelda are lampooned by Saturday Night Live, former employees recall Elon Musk Wario skit controversy Eurogamer.net
  2. Elon Musk dressing up as Wario for SNL "did not go over well" at Nintendo, ex-marketing leads say Yahoo
  3. Elon Musk's Wario SNL Skit Reportedly Made Nintendo Uncomfortable IGN
  4. Former Nintendo employees say Elon Musk's SNL skit "did not go over well" with Nintendo GoNintendo
  5. Nintendo was reportedly not amused by SNL’s 2021 Elon Musk Wario skit Nintendo Wire
 
Apple refreshes Apple TV 4K with Siri AI upgrade, faster A19 chip, and smart remote - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:33:00 GMT

Apple said the A19 chip inside its new box includes a new, dedicated AV1 decoder that enables more efficient, high-quality streaming while simultaneously using less bandwidth. It also includes secure enclaves that protect and compartmentalize runtimes used to process Siri data from the trio of far-field microphones.

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Counting the PET Bottles Needed to Make 1 Kg of Printer Filament - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:30:08 GMT
In countries where PET bottles do not get slapped with an additional fee that induces you to return it for recycling and said fee back, the resulting piles of discarded …read more
 
Apple’s first smart display is the 7-inch HomeView for $299 - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:29:17 GMT
It can recognize up to six users with its camera.
 
Some older Apple TV models are also getting Siri AI - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:21:26 GMT
Siri AI functionality goes all the way back to back to the second-gen Apple TV 4K box from 2021.
 
They war-gamed dimming the Sun. It went even worse than you think. - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:17:59 GMT
Solar geoengineering simulation shows what happens when geopolitics takes over.
 
Apple's iPhone market share rose despite a downturn in smartphone shipments - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:15:21 GMT
Samsung and Apple had decent quarters, while Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo had a terrible Q3.
 
When is the best time to charge your Samsung Galaxy Watch? - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
Though newer Galaxy Watches have built-in battery protection, choosing the right time of day to charge your watch will get you the best results.
 
HomeView and More: Everything Apple Announced at Its ‘Welcome Home’ Event - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
Apple is making a sweeping new entry into home tech.
 
Scuba, which is building a "context engine" designed to serve as a shared memory hub for human workers and AI agents, raised $34M across pre-seed and seed (Alex Konrad/Upstarts Media) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:10:55 GMT

Alex Konrad / Upstarts Media:
Scuba, which is building a “context engine” designed to serve as a shared memory hub for human workers and AI agents, raised $34M across pre-seed and seed — When they were leaders at Slack, Noah Desai Weiss and Dolapo Falola worked on software to help teams communicate better and faster.
 
Grand Theft Auto's Iconic Cover Design Only Exists Because Of 9/11 And Was Created At The Last Minute - Kotaku - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:02 GMT
  1. Grand Theft Auto's Iconic Cover Design Only Exists Because Of 9/11 And Was Created At The Last Minute Kotaku
  2. 25 Years Later, Dan Houser Recalls How GTA’s Iconic Cover Art Style Only Exists Because of 9/11 IGN
  3. "He did that in about two evenings" - GTA 3's iconic cover art was actually a last-minute job that was changed because of 9/11, reveals writer and ex-Rockstar lead Dan Houser Eurogamer.net
  4. GTA Co-Creator Dan Houser on How 9/11 and a ‘Kick Me’ Sticker Changed Rockstar Games Forever IGN France
 
Framework Laptop 12 (2026 Upgrade) Review: Intel's Core Series 3 Fixes A Key Flaw - Engadget - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Framework Laptop 12 (2026 Upgrade) Review: Intel's Core Series 3 Fixes A Key Flaw Engadget
  2. Framework Laptop 12 (Wildcat Lake) review: Growing up amid an unprecedented shortage Tom's Hardware
  3. Framework Laptop 12 Offers Improved Performance & Efficiency With Intel Core 3 Wildcat Lake Phoronix
  4. I spent two weeks testing the Framework Laptop 12 and this repairable 2-in-1 is my new compact daily driver Tom's Guide
 
Framework Laptop 12 (2026 upgrade) review: Intel's Core Series 3 fixes a key flaw - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Framework's Laptop 12 was conceived as a Chromebook killer, but now it has a flagship chip inside. Does it work as a grown-up machine?
 
Inside the iPhone Duo and 18 Pro Cooling System: Apple Engineers Reveal a Simple Trick - PCMag - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:54:19 GMT
  1. Inside the iPhone Duo and 18 Pro Cooling System: Apple Engineers Reveal a Simple Trick PCMag
  2. The iPhone Duo’s cooling system hides a clever trick inside its hinge 9to5Mac
  3. Where Apple focused engineering so the iPhone Duo could have desktop-like performance AppleInsider
  4. The iPhone Duo's hinge cooling is the breakthrough Android foldables need Android Authority
  5. Apple hid a cooling secret inside the iPhone Duo’s hinge, and it could keep your foldable from overheating Digital Trends
 
Apple HomePod Mini 2: Same Look but So Much Siri AI - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:48:42 GMT
The new Apple smart speaker, announced Tuesday, promises unique Siri interactions.
 
Is the Apple Watch Series 10 still worth your money in 2026? - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:45:00 GMT
While the Apple Watch Series 10 has been out for a couple of years, it can almost keep up with newer models.
 
Bumble says Ithaca Holdings will pay $6.05 per share, a 138% premium to Bumble's Friday close; BMBL jumps 56% to $5.94, after a 50% jump Monday on sale reports (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:45:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Bumble says Ithaca Holdings will pay $6.05 per share, a 138% premium to Bumble's Friday close; BMBL jumps 56% to $5.94, after a 50% jump Monday on sale reports — Bumble Inc. is being taken private by newly formed firm Ithaca Holdings for $1.3 billion, a fraction of its value when it went public in 2021 …

 
Adobe software dupe maker takes on Microsoft Office, releasing free versions of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel - Mashable - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:44:12 GMT
  1. Adobe software dupe maker takes on Microsoft Office, releasing free versions of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel Mashable
  2. The Rise of AI Software Clones: Why REA and ArtCraft Are Going Viral KDnuggets
  3. Creator of free Adobe clones unveils open-source Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word replications — Autodesk tools and other subscription-based services may come next Tom's Hardware
  4. Someone made a free Photoshop clone – so I had to try it on Linux ZDNET
  5. You can now download vibe-coded clones of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint — but users are split on whether AI is helping the industry TechRadar
 
Bumble says it has agreed to be taken private by Ithaca Holdings in a $1.3B deal; Ithaca co-founders Ravi Gupta and John Hegeman will become Bumble's co-CEOs (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:35:02 GMT

Reuters:
Bumble says it has agreed to be taken private by Ithaca Holdings in a $1.3B deal; Ithaca co-founders Ravi Gupta and John Hegeman will become Bumble's co-CEOs — Bumble (BMBL.O) said on Tuesday it had agreed to be taken private by Ithaca Holdings in a deal valued at $1.3 billion …

 
Flock faces lawsuit after deputies allegedly used its cameras to retaliate against man who sued sheriff - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:22:00 GMT

Tyler Murkerson has named Flock, Coweta County, Sheriff Lenn Wood, two sheriff's office employees, and three unidentified operators in his lawsuit. It also seeks class-action status, representing people whose vehicles were searched by Georgia law enforcement without documented investigative justification.

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Sources: Rockstar plans to release the PC version of GTA VI within the first three months of 2027, after releasing it on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19 (Alexander Lee/GamesBeat) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:20:02 GMT

Alexander Lee / GamesBeat:
Sources: Rockstar plans to release the PC version of GTA VI within the first three months of 2027, after releasing it on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19 — Become a member of GB MAX to gain exclusive access to the industry and to the most influential global B2B leadership community …

 
The ‘GTA 6’ PC Release Date Window Revealed, Says New Report - Forbes - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:19:41 GMT
  1. The ‘GTA 6’ PC Release Date Window Revealed, Says New Report Forbes
  2. Xbox has secured GTA 6 streaming rights The Verge
  3. Report indicates 'GTA 6' launching on PC in early 2027 Mashable
  4. Quick News: GTA6, Moana, Terminator, Miami Dark Horizons
  5. Grand Theft Auto 6′ s PC Port Reportedly Arriving Just A Few Months After Its Big Console Launch Kotaku
 
The FPGA Chronicles: Ready to Probe - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:02:26 GMT
In the last few installments, we looked at using the Tang Nano 20K with both the GOWIN tools and some open-source tools. The open-source tools certainly had the advantage of …read more
 
Apple TV 4K Gains Onboard Mics and Better Processor, but Whoa, That Price - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:48:42 GMT
The fourth-gen Apple TV 4K is now three times the price of Roku’s top streamer.
 
Apple HomeView hands-on: Siri AI is your new roommate - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:46:19 GMT
It's more than just an enlarged Apple Watch.
 
Apple says the HomeView will not be available in the EU because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS there and it is "working constructively with the EU" (Hartley Charlton/MacRumors) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:46:17 GMT

Hartley Charlton / MacRumors:
Apple says the HomeView will not be available in the EU because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS there and it is “working constructively with the EU” — Apple's new HomeView smart home hub will not be available in the European Union because Siri AI is currently unavailable …

 
Character.AI just filed for bankruptcy, and former foe Disney may buy it for parts - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:45:10 GMT
Character.AI, a controversial generative AI startup that lets users create their own chatbot characters, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
 
How to use a ChatGPT Dot when it rolls out to you - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
OpenAI is hoping that Dots will make automating online tasks a lot easier. Here's what you'll need to use them, how to set them up and what they're capable of.
 
Apple’s new smart home lineup includes a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:37:19 GMT
  1. Apple’s new smart home lineup includes a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells TechCrunch
  2. Introducing Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories Apple
  3. Meet the Apple Home Collection, smart security devices made with LG Mashable
  4. Hands-on with the Apple Home Collection The Verge
  5. Apple Wants to Invade Your Home With a Mountain of Cameras, Doorbells, and More Gizmodo
 
Uber's head of autonomous mobility and delivery, Sarfraz Maredia, is leaving on November 16 after 12+ years at Uber, the latest exit from its autonomous unit (Natalie Lung/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:35:01 GMT

Natalie Lung / Bloomberg:
Uber's head of autonomous mobility and delivery, Sarfraz Maredia, is leaving on November 16 after 12+ years at Uber, the latest exit from its autonomous unit — An Uber Technologies Inc. executive overseeing the company's global autonomous efforts across ride-hailing and delivery will depart next month …

 
Apple releases HomeView smart home hub with screen as showcase for Siri AI - CNBC - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:34:13 GMT
  1. Apple releases HomeView smart home hub with screen as showcase for Siri AI CNBC
  2. Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment, stay connected, and manage the home Apple
  3. Apple’s two HomeViews have one big hidden difference 9to5Mac
  4. Apple Introduces HomeView, a $299 Tablet for the Home The New York Times
  5. Apple just announced a new gadget that could be key to its AI push CNN
 
The ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Filmmakers Terrified Bystanders With Their Monster Sounds - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The team behind director Takashi Yamazaki’s new film created their kaiju roars by setting up speakers on top of an outdoor dam. The people walking by weren’t prepared for what they heard.
 
Apple launches a new Apple TV 4K with Siri AI and remote-free voice commands - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:16:11 GMT
  1. Apple launches a new Apple TV 4K with Siri AI and remote-free voice commands TechCrunch
  2. Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, supercharged by Siri AI Apple
  3. Apple HomePod Mini 2: Same Look but So Much Siri AI CNET
  4. New Apple TV 4K launching this week with five big upgrades 9to5Mac
  5. Where to preorder the new Apple TV 4K The Verge
 
Why is your phone overheating while using CarPlay or Android Auto? - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT
CarPlay and Android Auto do a great job of projecting your phone onto your vehicle's dash. However, certain stresses can cause it to overheat and play up.
 
‘I Got That Completely Wrong’ — Dan Houser Considers Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 a Failure - IGN - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT
  1. ‘I Got That Completely Wrong’ — Dan Houser Considers Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 a Failure IGN
  2. Max Payne 3 Wasn't A Big Hit, And Former Rockstar VP And Writer Dan Houser Blames Himself: 'I Failed' Kotaku
  3. Max Payne 3 Writer Says He Got it “Completely Wrong”, Considers it His Failure GamingBolt
  4. Max Payne 3 was a "failure," says Rockstar co-founder – because despite writing Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption games, he's no Sam Lake GamesRadar+
 
Apple’s $299 HomeView Is Ready to Take Over Your Countertops and Walls - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:13:38 GMT
Apple’s new smart display and speaker marks the company’s Siri AI-ification of your home. Preorders are open now.
 
NVIDIA Unveils "Preset C "DLSS Frame Generation with up to 35% Faster Generation - TechPowerUp - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:06:16 GMT
  1. NVIDIA Unveils "Preset C "DLSS Frame Generation with up to 35% Faster Generation TechPowerUp
  2. DLSS This Week: Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4® Campaign Early Access, New Game Releases, DLSS 5 Gets Faster NVIDIA
  3. DLSS 5: Hogwarts Legacy gets AI rendering in November heise online
  4. Nvidia doubles DLSS 5 performance, reduces 4K VRAM usage by 20% with latest model — October update cuts footprint by 24% to roughly 118 million parameters Tom's Hardware
  5. DLSS 5 gets toned down for its Hogwarts Legacy debut next month The Verge
 
The traditional PC layout might not be the best: unusual GPU placement cuts temperatures by 17°C - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:06:00 GMT

The experiment was carried out by TrashBench, which used an Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080 inside a dual-chamber case. The cooling came from three side-intake fans, a rear exhaust, and a top-mounted 360mm CPU AIO.

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Everything announced at Apple's 'Welcome Home' event - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:05:00 GMT
All about the HomeView, Homepod mini, Apple Home Collection and more.
 
High-speed video reveals how honey bee stingers pump venom - ArsTechnica Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:03:45 GMT
Co-author: “The unique geometry of the valves is the key; they act as collapsible pistons" to deliver venom.
 
Apple updates the HomePod mini with more audio features and new colors - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The new model arrives on October 30, but its Siri AI features are coming later.
 
Apple Reboots Its Smart-Home Strategy With New Hardware and a ‘Home Collection’ - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I got an early glimpse of Apple’s biggest push into the smart home in years.
 
Apple announces the HomePod Mini 2, but it isn’t ready for Siri AI at launch - The Verge - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple announces the HomePod Mini 2, but it isn’t ready for Siri AI at launch The VergeSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Apple unveils HomeView, the company's smart display built for Siri AI - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Two versions will be available in November for $299.
 
Apple refreshes the Apple TV 4K for Siri AI - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
New microphones, a new remote and the new Siri AI are on the company's streaming box.
 
The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
With customizable “faces,” this 7-inch smart display is a unique hybrid between an iPhone and an Apple Watch.
 
Apple debuts the Apple Home Collection of smart devices, including cameras, thermostats and door locks - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple collaborated with LG and Schneider Electric on products that work with its HomeView display.
 
Tiny11 Builder gets a GUI, making it easier to debloat Windows 11 - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:57:00 GMT
Tiny11 Builder now offers a graphical interface, making it easier to create stripped-down Windows 11 ISOs without the need for PowerShell scripts. Users can choose between Tiny11, the more aggressive Tiny11 Core, or custom removal of specific components. The latest release adds 26H2 compatibility, while retaining Turbo mode and support for resuming interrupted builds.
 
Bungie Drops Hint About ‘Destiny 1’ Remaster And PC Release - Forbes - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:51:55 GMT
  1. Bungie Drops Hint About ‘Destiny 1’ Remaster And PC Release Forbes
  2. Destiny Fans Got Their Way? Bungie Hinted at the Return of the First Part iXBT.games
  3. COLUMN: Bungie finds future in 'Destiny' franchise The Lawton Constitution
  4. Bungie Officially Teases New Destiny Release OpenCritic
  5. Destiny remaster rumors are giving Bungie fans a reason to believe again PCGamesN
 
What happens to an EV battery after it's removed from your car? - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT
EV batteries don't last forever, and once they get past the point of repair, there are a few ways that they can still serve a useful purpose.
 
Apple Explains Why Chrome Users Should 'Switch to Safari' - MacRumors - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:29:53 GMT
  1. Apple Explains Why Chrome Users Should 'Switch to Safari' MacRumors
  2. Apple’s new ‘Switch to Safari’ campaign details why you should ditch Chrome 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Highlights Safari Privacy and Distraction Control in New Ads [Video] iClarified
  4. Apple Slams Chrome Privacy And Battery Life In Spicy Switch To Safari Campaign HotHardware
  5. Apple says switching to Safari could add 5 hours to your MacBook’s battery life Digital Trends
 
What was the first mainstream computer to use USB as the only port for connecting peripherals? - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:25:00 GMT
Before USB was everywhere, one computer bet everything on it. Can you name it?
 
Casual game store Legacy Games is shutting down, purchases won’t be re-downloadable despite ‘keep forever’ slogan - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:10:19 GMT
Casual game store Legacy Games is shutting down, purchases won’t be re-downloadable despite ‘keep forever’ slogan Video Games Chronicle
 
Review: Planet Zoo 2 (PS5) - Sublime Wildlife Management Sim Is Frontier at Its Finest - Push Square - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Review: Planet Zoo 2 (PS5) - Sublime Wildlife Management Sim Is Frontier at Its Finest Push Square
  2. Planet Zoo 2 Review IGN
  3. Planet Zoo 2 reveals the Javanese Cownose Ray ahead of launch jeu.video
  4. Does ‘Planet Zoo 2’ game reflect reality of modern zoos? We Are Born Free
  5. Frontier Developments PLC Announces Planet Zoo 2 is Out Now! Yahoo Finance UK
 
Garmin MARQ Gen3 In-Depth Review: Worth $3,100? - DC Rainmaker - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:54:35 GMT
  1. Garmin MARQ Gen3 In-Depth Review: Worth $3,100? DC Rainmaker
  2. Introducing: Garmin Marq 3 (Live Photos) Hodinkee
  3. Garmin’s Newest Smartwatches Push Luxury to Its Limits Gizmodo
  4. Hands-On Debut: Garmin Launches Third Generation Premium-Positioned Titanium & Ceramic MARQ Smartwatches aBlogtoWatch
  5. Garmin's $2,500 MARQ Gen 3 collection adds LTE and a Commander edition Wareable
 
Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI - BBC - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:42:11 GMT
Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI BBCSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
40 Gifts Under $100 That Will Delight Any Tech Enthusiast (2026) - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Score a great gift for everyone on your list without breaking the bank. Every one of these gifts comes WIRED-recommended.
 
Some AI researchers are taking up smoking because they believe artificial intelligence will cure cancer - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:17:00 GMT

Sankar made his claim during an interview on CBS's Face the Nation on Sunday. The exec talked about Pascal's quote of how there is a God-shaped vacuum, or hole, in the heart of every person, and how many AI workers in Silicon Valley had filled that hole with the machine...

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A Modern Browser for the PlayStation Portable - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:29 GMT
The Sony PlayStation Portable, better known as the PSP, is now over two decades old. In its day it was an impressive handheld gaming machine, not least because of the …read more
 
30 Best Tech Books to Gift in 2026: Biographies, Startup Histories, Exposés - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Give the techie in your life access to the inner workings of the companies and characters shaping Big Tech.
 
Wikipedians Believed AI Would Come and Go. They Were Wrong - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
In a world of AI Overviews, Wikipedia usage declines. But the real loss may be far more existential than website traffic.
 
After a year of layoffs and uncertainty, Asha Sharma reportedly tells rattled Xbox employees: "We have to find new ways, and courage, to have invention on new IP" - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:37:22 GMT
  1. After a year of layoffs and uncertainty, Asha Sharma reportedly tells rattled Xbox employees: "We have to find new ways, and courage, to have invention on new IP" Eurogamer.net
  2. Asha Sharma warns Xbox “can’t lose sight” of creating enduring new IP — even as cuts reshape the studio Windows Central
  3. Xbox CEO says company 'won't survive' without new IP despite axing key studios Polygon.com
  4. Asha Sharma Tells Employees That Xbox Won't Survive By 'Only' Relying On Past Franchises Pure Xbox
  5. 10th-Generation Xbox: A 'Great Console,' Plus a Way to Game on the Go ExtremeTech
 
Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Has a Unique Perspective on Daddy Issues - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, agreed to be interviewed immediately.
 
AMD's RDNA 5 graphics cards tipped to arrive in late 2027 - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:18:00 GMT

The information comes from Kepler_L2, who has a long history of correctly predicting graphics card releases. The leaker previously said RDNA 5 would land in 2027. Now, the timeframe has been narrowed to the second half of the year.

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God of War Laufey Collector Box Available for Pre-Order Now, Doesn't Include the Game - Push Square - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
  1. God of War Laufey Collector Box Available for Pre-Order Now, Doesn't Include the Game Push Square
  2. God of War Laufey's $150 Collector Box Includes a Light-Up Faye Statue but no game IGN
  3. God of War Laufey’s collector’s edition doesn’t even include the game Yahoo
  4. God of War Laufey’s €149.99 Collector Box includes a Faye statue, but no game Niche Gamer
  5. "Without the game itself?!": Gamers criticize Playstation for God of War Laufey Collector's Edition - no download code included iXBT.games
 
Google is choosing web apps over Android apps on Googlebook, and not everyone is happy - Android Authority - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Google is choosing web apps over Android apps on Googlebook, and not everyone is happy Android Authority
 
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Has Poured Millions Into Nevada Shell Companies - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Backed by Silicon Valley titans, Leading the Future has raised huge sums to promote pro-AI candidates on both side of the aisle.
 
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)? - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I’ve tested every single Kindle, from Paperwhite and Colorsoft to the new aluminum models. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
 
6 Best Coffee Grinders Based on Particle Analysis and Tasting (2026) - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:02:00 GMT
We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.
 
What Flock Actually Costs Cities Across the Country - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
WIRED examined contracts from over two dozen cities and towns that shed light on how Flock’s pricing and business model functions, and how it stacks up against its peers.
 
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.
 
Open Firmware Fixes Dead Onkyo AV Receivers - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:27 GMT
If you’ve been reading Hackaday for any length of time, you’ll know we love seeing hackers replacing the stock firmware on their devices with open source alternatives. Usually this is …read more
 
DC’s Official Podcast Host Says Lanterns Fans ‘Can Choke On Their Own Tongues’ - Cosmic Book News - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:03:27 GMT
DC’s Official Podcast Host Says Lanterns Fans ‘Can Choke On Their Own Tongues’ Cosmic Book News
 
Emulating a Floppy Drive By Emulating The Drive Itself - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:53 GMT
The Commodore 1541 is famously the floppy drive for the Commodore 64 series of 8-bit computers, and can be found with relative ease. Not so well known is its 1551 …read more
 
Squarespace Promo Codes: 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 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.
 
Lego Promo Code | 20% Off October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get the best deals on your favorite building sets, from free shipping over $35 to exclusive gifts with purchase using a Lego coupon code.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
ExpressVPN Coupons: 80% Off - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn how to get the best value from your ExpressVPN subscription plans, whether you need a flexible 1-month plan or want to lock in up to 61% savings on multi-year deals.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this October 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
20% Off Samsung Promo Code | October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Using Kirigami Techniques to Make Functional Designs - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:00:49 GMT
The variant of origami called kirigami (‘cut paper’ in Japanese) also starts off with a sheet of paper, but it allows for cutting the paper to increase the number of …read more
 
PS5 Digital Edition Midnight Black Japan-only model launches November 19 - Gematsu - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:24:38 GMT
  1. PS5 Digital Edition Midnight Black Japan-only model launches November 19 Gematsu
  2. Sony Announces a $350 All-Black PS5, But You Probably Can't Buy It IGN
  3. Sony Reveals Gorgeous New Playstation 5 Hardware Polygon.com
  4. PlayStation Officially Reveals New, Cheaper PS5 Console OpenCritic
  5. PS5 Digital Edition Midnight Black Japan-Only Launches November 19 VGChartz
 
Want Your New iPhone Duo Fast? Lock in Your Details Now - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:27:32 GMT
Save your preferred phone color, storage, mobile carrier and payment method in advance so you can quickly complete your purchase on Friday.
 
AI is the prime suspect in the PS5 jailbreak surge - Mashable - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:45:46 GMT
  1. AI is the prime suspect in the PS5 jailbreak surge Mashable
  2. PS5 Jailbreak App "Overdrive" Allegedly Offers Free Games and DLC TechPowerUp
  3. Xbox Cloud Gaming now works on jailbroken PS5s TweakTown
  4. PS5 games are now booting on Xbox hardware thanks to emulation, because apparently anything is possible now Windows Central
  5. Byepervisor Reborn Cracks the PS5 Hypervisor on Firmware 13.60, but Developers Warn It’s Not Useful to Regular Users Yet Wccftech
 
Microsoft President Says AI Has Fewer Regulations Than Milk. So Now What? - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:10:12 GMT
Some tech executives say they want more regulation and safety guardrails, but critics are skeptical.
 
WiFi Router Does Software-Defined Radio - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:00:26 GMT
Perhaps the most famous of software-defined radios is the RTL-SDR, which is very cheap because it’s a digital TV receiver that’s been pressed into service delivering raw I and Q …read more
 
Meta Launches Muse Wonder AI Models to Play Catch-Up With Rivals - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:55:13 GMT
The models build upon the Muse Spark AI model, launched earlier this year.
 
39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:54:35 GMT
As of Friday, state health officials reported 1,136 cases across 41 counties.
 
Smartphone Shipments Just Hit a New Low. Thanks, RAMageddon - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:35:08 GMT
Higher phone prices are seriously squeezing consumers’ wallets, says Counterpoint Research.
 
Epic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:59:50 GMT
"No more hand-written code" or AI-free art for delayed Marvel/Star Wars shooter.
 
Beats Teases Upcoming Pokemon Portable Pill Speaker: Gotta Hear ‘Em All - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:53:21 GMT
Pikachu, we see you.
 
The Atari 800XL is back as a $220 retro machine with a real keyboard, HDMI, and a working cartridge slot - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:36:00 GMT

Atari's latest foray into retro gaming is The 800XL, a "faithful" recreation of the original 800XL 8-bit computer first released in November 1983. The 25 built-in games should provide enough thrills for Atari aficionados. The machine also offers wider compatibility and expansion options for both commercial and homebrew Atari software.

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The XTEINK X4 Pro Ebook Reader Has All the Features You'd Want in a Tiny Package – and It's On Sale Now - IGN - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
  1. The XTEINK X4 Pro Ebook Reader Has All the Features You'd Want in a Tiny Package – and It's On Sale Now IGN
  2. The Xteink X4 Pro is a great, tiny e-reader, and it’s cheaper than ever The Verge
  3. The best mini e-readers of 2026 Good e-Reader
  4. 3 of my favorite tiny ereaders are on sale now — here's why I prefer them to Kindles, and which model I'd buy TechRadar
  5. The ultra-compact Xteink X4 Pro e-reader hits a record-low price at Amazon — save $14.85 Mashable
 
After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:26:14 GMT
  1. After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad Ars Technica
  2. App Store Indie Games Week kicks off today Apple
  3. No Man's Sky: iOS No Man's Sky
  4. No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad The Verge
  5. No Man's Sky is getting an 'impossible' mobile port, thanks to Light No Fire Polygon.com
 
After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man's Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:26:14 GMT
You can get a universe in your pocket if you have an iPhone 11 or later.
 
Foldable iPhone sales are reportedly going to be riddled with problems - PhoneArena - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:19:23 GMT
  1. Foldable iPhone sales are reportedly going to be riddled with problems PhoneArena
  2. How The iPhone Duo's Camera Is Different From The iPhone 18 Pro's Engadget
  3. Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: Don't Buy Apple's Foldable Until You Read This PCMag
  4. iPhone Duo will greet some owners by name on its first boot AppleInsider
  5. Want Your New iPhone Duo Fast? Lock in Your Details Now CNET
 
Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:16:45 GMT
Hackers took advantage of a software vulnerability, proving again that any connected appliance on the internet can be a target.
 
I Got My Muse AI Agent to Sext Me—and Meta Says That’s Totally Fine - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:13:28 GMT
My Muse agent told me its kink was exerting “control” and described pornographic encounters. Meta defends its cuddly AI agent generating smut as “legal adult behavior.”
 
More Indigenous Languages Come to iPhone and iPad Keyboards in New Apple Update - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:31:13 GMT
Some schools are using these keyboards to help students learn these endangered languages.
 
Open-source project moves one step closer to letting you run PlayStation 5 games natively on PC - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:28:00 GMT

AnyPS5 has successfully decoded the GPU instruction set used by the PS5's "Oberon" SoC, which pairs an 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU with a custom RDNA 2 GPU. The developers note, however, that only instructions recognized by the decoder were counted, while decoded opcodes absent from AMD's public list were not.

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GTA 6 Blamed for PlayStation Pro 5 Shortages - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:23:21 GMT
The game’s exclusivity is leading to greater demand for the high-end console.
 
Award-winning microscopy image disqualified over AI use - Nature - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:17:11 GMT
  1. Award-winning microscopy image disqualified over AI use Nature
  2. Top Science Photography Award Winner Stripped For AI Use PCMag
  3. Nikon revokes first prize in Small World in Motion video competition over AI use CNN
  4. Big Controversy Upends a Contest About Microscopic Videos The New York Times
  5. Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules BBC
 
WHO report on Russian lab worker death highlights "key uncertainty" - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:46:43 GMT
Without a cause of death, it's unclear if Russia's precautions were the right ones.
 
Anthropic's Claude AI submitted false murder tip to Philadelphia police - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:21:36 GMT
“I may have information regarding this case," Claude AI told Philly police.
 
First Impressions: Dell XPS Googlebook and the Googlebook OS - John Scalzi's Whatever - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:20:37 GMT
  1. First Impressions: Dell XPS Googlebook and the Googlebook OS John Scalzi's Whatever
  2. Android is the best and worst thing about Googlebooks The Verge
  3. Acer Googlebook 14 Review: The Lowest-Cost Ticket Into Google’s New Era PCMag
  4. Google’s new kind of laptop blends Android and Chromebook KTLA
  5. I tested a new Googlebook as a lifelong Windows user, and I don't think Microsoft has anything to worry about. Windows Central
 
Elon Musk Bragged About His Grok Lego Star Wars Haul. Then X Users Punked Him - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:55:12 GMT
Musk, we find your lack of security disturbing.
 
Russia was not ready for the data center war it started with Ukraine - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:52:36 GMT
Russian bloggers warn Russia’s hyper-centralized digital economy is vulnerable.
 
M5 Pro MacBook Pro vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: Compared - AppleInsider - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:22:00 GMT
  1. M5 Pro MacBook Pro vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: Compared AppleInsider
  2. NVIDIA, Microsoft Kick Off a New Beginning for Windows PCs With RTX Spark and AI Agents NVIDIA Blog
  3. Microsoft debuts Nvidia-powered Surface Laptop Ultra as it aims for AI market Yahoo Finance
  4. Building Windows for hybrid intelligence Windows Blog
  5. How Is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect Different From Apple's MagSafe For MacBooks? Engadget
 
Vibe coder brings PS2 game disc support to jailbroken PS5 consoles - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:01:00 GMT

PlayStation 2 emulation is alive and well, even on the latest PlayStation 5 models. A vibe-coding enthusiast recently demonstrated the trend by sharing a new PS2-based "experience" that can allegedly run original PlayStation 2 games directly from the PS5's Blu-ray drive. Needless to say, the recently released PS5SX2 emulator largely...

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Muse Wonder Puts Meta Back at the AI Frontier - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:27 GMT
Meta’s biggest model rivals the world’s best—and includes new features to keep agents from going off the rails.
 
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Asks for No Less Than 100% Completion for the Platinum Trophy - Push Square - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Asks for No Less Than 100% Completion for the Platinum Trophy Push Square
  2. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review IGN
  3. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review – every fantastical vampire-hunting vision is fulfilled The Guardian
  4. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse resurrects the classic vampire hunting game in bold, bloody fashion CBC
  5. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is a Near-Perfect Metroidvania Polygon.com
 
Hackers hit European supermarket refrigeration systems, spoiling food and forcing stores to dump stock - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:19:00 GMT

A spokesperson for the supermarket chain told Bloomberg that attackers infiltrated controls for the cooling systems and activated the defrost mode, which heated them to 50 degrees Celsius, or 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Roughly six hours passed before employees noticed. By that time, all of the food in the coolers had been ruined.

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Apple and Pokémon Tease Special Pikachu-Themed Beats Pill Speaker - MacRumors - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:08:50 GMT
  1. Apple and Pokémon Tease Special Pikachu-Themed Beats Pill Speaker MacRumors
  2. Pokémon × Beats Pill Wireless Bluetooth® Speaker Coming Soon Pokemon.com
  3. Beats Is Collaborating With Pokémon For A Pikachu-Themed Pill Speaker Engadget
  4. Beats Announces Pokémon Collaboration With an Electrified Beats Pill Speaker IGN
  5. Beats meets Pokemon in an upcoming speaker collaboration AppleInsider
 
Long-lost horror gaming cult classic P.T. gets a much-needed PC port - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:01:08 GMT
Kojima's discontinued "playable trailer" is no longer stuck on a few aging PS4 hard drives.
 
Police are using AI to locate homes from a single interior photo, and even a picture of a washing machine can be enough - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:38:00 GMT

The tool, which is called Raven, is being used by the Los Angeles Police Department and Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO), reports 404 Media. Made by a company called Graylark Technologies, Raven had been called GeoSpy before its new home-identification features were added.

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Fitbit Edge is Google’s middle ground between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:11:19 GMT
  1. Fitbit Edge is Google’s middle ground between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch TechCrunch
  2. Google Fitbit Edge: Our all-new smartest fitness tracker ever blog.google
  3. Fitbit Edge May Be the Sweet Spot for Smartwatch Noncommittals CNET
  4. Google Debuts $180 Fitbit Edge Tracker in Continued Health Push Bloomberg.com
  5. Google announces the Fitbit Edge, a middle ground between Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air Ars Technica
 
I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change - CNET - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:21 GMT
  1. I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change CNET
  2. iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Review: Apple’s Best Camera Isn’t for Everyone CNET
  3. iPhone 18 Pro Max review: Apple’s biggest, heaviest and longest-lasting superphone The Guardian
  4. Apple A20 Pro: Anush Venkatesan, Dan Murray, Banafsheh Barabadi on making speed last Telegraph India
  5. Which Southeast Asian market has the highest iPhone 18 Pro price? VnExpress International
 
Nvidia may be killing off the RTX 5090 as AI chips take priority over gaming GPUs - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:59:00 GMT

According to MEGAsizeGPU, Nvidia has "confirmed" that the GB202 chip will not be used to build new RTX 5090 cards anymore. All future GB202 supplies are going to be exclusively used to make more RTX Pro Blackwell-based models, the leaker later confirmed with a new tweet.

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Vibration Plates Are the Latest Workout Trend but Do They Really Work? - NBC News - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:55:50 GMT
  1. Vibration Plates Are the Latest Workout Trend but Do They Really Work? NBC News
  2. People claim viral $80 fitness gadget ‘helps you poop’ — Can you really shake it out? New York Post
  3. Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can't — do for your body Harvard Health
  4. Jack Tame: Turns out vibration boards are back in vogue Newstalk ZB
 
F1 in Singapore: There's a new fastest car now - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:43:14 GMT
Also, F1’s final sprint saw our first real wet racing of the year.
 
Amazon Discounting 2026 MacBook Pro by as Much as $600 This Week - MacRumors - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:26:29 GMT
  1. Amazon Discounting 2026 MacBook Pro by as Much as $600 This Week MacRumors
  2. Apple's 2TB MacBook Pro drops to $2,399, lowest price of the season AppleInsider
  3. AirPods Pro 3 Are Still a Steal on Amazon for Less Than at the Apple Store, So Missing Prime Day Wasn't Such a Big Deal Gizmodo
  4. Deals: MacBook Pro massive $600 off, AirPods, Mac mini, Apple iPhone cases, more 9to5Mac
  5. Block out the noise and grab the AirPods Max 2 for $120 off today Macworld
 
One Day, My Mother Disappeared. I Finally Found Out Where She’s Been. It’s Much Worse Than I Was Expecting. - Slate - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
One Day, My Mother Disappeared. I Finally Found Out Where She’s Been. It’s Much Worse Than I Was Expecting. Slate
 
Retro-Style He-Man Beat-'Em-Up Finally Hits Up PS5 and PS4 in February - Push Square - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Retro-Style He-Man Beat-'Em-Up Finally Hits Up PS5 and PS4 in February Push Square
  2. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction preorders: How to get free gift Mashable
  3. 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction' coming to consoles in February 2027 Entertainment Focus
  4. 1980s Cartoon Inspired Beat ‘Em Up Confirms February 2027 Release Date VICE
  5. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction gets release date, physical release, new trailer Nintendo Everything
 
They War-Gamed Dimming the Sun. It Went Even Worse Than You Think - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Solar geoengineering could buy humanity time against climate change—or trigger a dangerous new arms race. A first-of-its-kind simulation offered a glimpse of what happens when geopolitics takes the wheel.
 
California sues major 3D-printing filament maker over claims it deliberately catered to ghost gun enthusiasts - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:34:00 GMT

The complaint, which was filed on October 5 in San Diego County Superior Court, acknowledges that 3D printing filament is not illegal. However, it alleges that Polymaker intentionally marketed its product toward ghost gun aficionados so they could turn its filament into a regulated "firearm precursor part."

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‘The Sixty-Year Mission’ Brings the Legacy of ‘Star Trek’ to a New Generation - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The documentary chronicles how Star Trek’s positions on everything from race to AI were way ahead of their time.
 
Nvidia has reportedly stopped producing RTX 5090 cards to focus on RTX Pro GPUs for AI data centers - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:23:46 GMT
  1. Nvidia has reportedly stopped producing RTX 5090 cards to focus on RTX Pro GPUs for AI data centers Video Games Chronicle
  2. Nvidia reportedly halts GeForce RTX 5090 production in favor of AI data center and professional GPUs — impending supply drought expected to drive up prices, RTX 5080 24GB rumored as new gaming flagship Tom's Hardware
  3. Nvidia reportedly ends GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card production GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Nvidia Might Kill the RTX 5090 and Replace It With a 24GB RTX 5080 ExtremeTech
  5. NVIDIA Reportedly Ending the RTX 5090, Reserves GB202 Silicon for Workstation GPUs TechPowerUp
 
AI Company Lets Cops Pinpoint Specific Houses Based on a Single Interior Photo - 404 Media - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:04:27 GMT
  1. AI Company Lets Cops Pinpoint Specific Houses Based on a Single Interior Photo 404 Media
  2. AI geolocation tool Raven finds geolocates apartments from one photo Cybernews
  3. US police have been given an AI tool that can identify a house by a single photo of its interior Mezha
  4. American police received an AI tool that identifies a home from a single interior photo Наша Ніва
  5. AI Company Allows Police to Identify Homes from an Interior Photo Nacionale News
 
Google announces the Fitbit Edge, a middle ground between Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:52 GMT
The Fitbit Edge offers more than the Air, but it's not a real smartwatch.
 
First-Person Soulslike Valor Mortis Is Brutal, Frightening, and Strangely Chill - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:16 GMT
  1. First-Person Soulslike Valor Mortis Is Brutal, Frightening, and Strangely Chill Polygon.com
  2. How Supernatural-Napoleonic Wars Story ‘Valor Mortis’ Became Lyrical Games’ First Release: ‘A Setting Nobody Else Is Touching’ Variety
  3. Valor Mortis Review IGN
  4. Valor Mortis Review: Napoleonic Novelty Game Informer
  5. Valor Mortis: Tips and Tricks to Survive the Crimson Plague XBOX Wire
 
Google Fitbit Edge: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The new $179 tracker features Pixel Watch smarts, week-long battery life, and an OLED screen.
 
Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox debut tops Halo, can't surpass Forza Horizon 6 - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:52:18 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox debut tops Halo, can't surpass Forza Horizon 6 TrueAchievements
  2. Are Gears Of War: E-Day’s Reportedly Poor Sales As Bad As They Look? Forbes
  3. Gears of War: E-Day takes the #1 spot on Xbox stores across the globe after becoming 2026’s second-largest Xbox launch Windows Central
  4. Gears of War: E-Day sells 230K copies - by Rhys Elliott The Alinea Insight newsletter
  5. Gears of War E-Day Review PCMag Middle East
 
Former Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens to you in the background - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:47:59 GMT
  1. Former Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens to you in the background TechCrunch
  2. Mistlabs Launches Ambi Following $26 Million Funding Round To Advance Real-Time Ambient AI And AI-to-AI Communication Pulse 2.0
  3. Ambi Is A Real-Time Proactive AI For Apple Devices, With Hardware To Come Yahoo Tech
  4. Ambi raises $26 million for AI app that listens in the background — TechCrunch UA.NEWS
  5. Mistlabs takes its Ambi AI system out of beta on Apple devices with $26M in funding SiliconANGLE
 
Nikon photography contest winner loses title after scientists spot telltale signs of AI-generated footage - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Nikon's 16th annual Small World in Motion contest is open to any movie or digital time-lapse photography taken through the microscope.

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Amazon has over 1 million robot workers. What’s next for human employees? - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:43:10 GMT
The second-largest corporate employer has bet big on robot workers to scale.
 
An engineer built a Flock-like camera to detect police cars, says officers visited him afterward - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Anthony Sistilli described Peel Regional Police's visit last month in a YouTube video that he recently posted. His project uses automatic license plate recognition, or ALPR – the technology police use to record passing vehicles and search for them later. But Sistilli designed his camera to pick out police vehicles...

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Nintendo executive confirms company has "no plans to ditch physical games" - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:16 GMT
  1. Nintendo executive confirms company has "no plans to ditch physical games" Eurogamer.net
  2. Nintendo's Latin America VP says there are no plans to ditch physical games GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Nintendo Confirms No Plans to Ditch Physical Switch 2 Games PCMag
  4. Unlike Sony, Nintendo Exec Says Switch 2 Maker Has No Plans To Abandon Physical: 'We Know How Much Fans Enjoy It' Kotaku
  5. ‘We know how much the fans like it’: Nintendo says it has ‘no plans’ to ditch physical games, as fans beg Sony to change course Yahoo Tech
 
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.
 
82% of approved electronics are tested in China, but the FCC wants that figure down to zero by 2028 - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The restrictions would cover test labs and certification bodies in countries that deny reciprocal treatment to their US counterparts. Chairman Brendan Carr says fewer than 4% of electronic devices are tested in American labs.

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How Apple Puts Indigenous Languages on the iPhone Keyboard - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT
To save endangered languages, tech companies like Apple are working with Indigenous communities to meet the next generation where they type.
 
Feds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Don Lemon’s Producer - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Investigators also sought permission to use an invasive surveillance tool called a cell-site simulators against journalist Georgia Fort and a Minnesota state Senate candidate.
 
AlterMe Review: Fitness Built Around My DNA - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:34:00 GMT
Six months with AlterMe’s smart ring and a fitness app helped me build better habits, but the genetic insights were less revealing than I’d hoped.
 
A New Anti-Aging Drug Looks to Turn Back the Clock on Skin Age - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
After four weeks of using the cream, participants lowered the biological age of their skin by about two years on average.
 
Far-Right Election Groups Are Now Targeting Nursing Homes - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Inspired by new guidance from the Trump administration, right-wing election groups are targeting nursing homes, baselessly claiming that left-wing groups are stealing residents’ votes.
 
A Spanish museum built a Cray-1 replica powered by 30 old Mac minis - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The Museo de Historia de la Computación spent 18 months developing the exhibit. The replica preserves the appearance of the 1976 machine without trying to reproduce its internal hardware. Built to mark the 50th anniversaries of the Cray-1 and Apple's founding, the model is now on permanent display at the...

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The Best Gifts for the Techie in Your Life (2026) - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Don’t buy a loved one something you wouldn’t want for yourself. These are the must-haves that tech enthusiasts have on their wish lists this year.
 
Upcoming Resident Evil Remakes Have Pretty Tiny File Sizes On Switch 2 - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. Upcoming Resident Evil Remakes Have Pretty Tiny File Sizes On Switch 2 Nintendo Life
  2. Resident Evil 3 Remake Finds Its Handheld Paradise On Switch 2 Polygon.com
  3. Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition review for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  4. Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition (Switch 2) Review Nintendo World Report
  5. Resident Evil 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 review: survival horror mastery on the go TechRadar
 
Kindle Aluminum Review (2026): Gorgeous, but Expensive - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:04:00 GMT
The gorgeous blue finish and premium feel won me over, but the reading experience offers few reasons to replace a working Kindle.
 
Review: 4-hour Musk documentary feels like two different films - ArsTechnica Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:10:54 GMT
Alex Gibney's provocative film is compelling but overlong, and there's not much new here for Ars readers.
 
A 1960 paper said human population would go infinite next month. It's about 8.3 billion - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:28:00 GMT

Heinz von Foerster and his colleagues reached their prediction using a hyperbolic growth model. Unlike exponential growth, where a population increases at a constant percentage rate, hyperbolic growth assumes the rate itself rises as the population grows.

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A developer got Googlebook OS running on Apple Silicon, but it's far from ready for daily use - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMT

The graphics support is a key part of the work. Googlebook OS uses Vulkan, while Apple's graphics system uses Metal. The project bridges the two graphics APIs so the virtual machine can use the Mac's GPU instead of relying on the CPU to render the interface.

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Star Citizen's single-player spin-off gets a Steam page, and early hands-on reports - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMT

Anyone who still believes in Wing Commander creator Chris Roberts' vision after 14 years of repeated delays can now wishlist Squadron 42 on Steam. The space simulation action game is a solo, story-based spinoff of Roberts' MMO, Star Citizen, which remains deep in development.

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Prime Video unveils Blade Runner 2099 full trailer at NYCC - ArsTechnica Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:50:24 GMT
Also: New trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki’s kaiju epic Godzilla Minus One.
 
Amazon's new Alexa tablets ditch Fire OS for regular Android - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:32:00 GMT

The change addresses a longstanding limitation of Amazon's tablets: their app selection. Fire tablets ran Fire OS, Amazon's version of Android, and relied on the Amazon Appstore. The Alexa models will use mainstream Android, bringing native access to Gmail, YouTube and Google Docs alongside Amazon's Kindle, Prime Video, Audible and...

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I Made Terrible Games With Google’s AI Playground - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
A long day’s haul in the video game slop mines.
 
Decompilation on Steroids: Why AI Is Suddenly Cracking Open Old Software - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:05:00 GMT
Everything is being decompiled. GoldenEye, Halo, Photoshop, even bank mainframes: AI is prying open old code at record speed. The secret isn't just AI, it's an answer key to check its work.
 
13 Best Gifts Every Traveler Should Have (2026) - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:33:00 GMT
Travel smarter with gifts packed by WIRED’s globe-trotting staffers.
 
Inside the Muslim Manosphere Policing Women Online - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From Red Pill coaches to “Dawah Bros,” influencers are dressing up hypermasculinity and misogyny in religious language—and finding audiences across social platforms.
 
These Midterm Races Will Decide Data Centers’ Political Fate - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
From the Senate to governors’ mansions, candidates are trying to outcompete each other to be the most anti–data center in races across the US.
 
How the 2026 Super El Niño and Climate Change Are Related - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Here’s what we know about the record-setting El Niño on a record-hot planet, and the most important questions scientists are trying to answer.
 
California’s Tallest and Most Iconic Trees Are Getting Heatstroke - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Redwoods adapted to a cool, foggy climate. Now a new study shows they slow down photosynthesis when their environment warms.
 
Windows PCs with outdated certificates will stop receiving security updates, here's what to do - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:46:00 GMT

According to Microsoft, the certificates used by Windows Update services have a preset expiration date and must be replaced periodically for devices to keep receiving monthly updates. The company noted that devices running Windows 11 25H2 and later already have the latest certificates, but those in older versions of Windows...

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This streamer is charging viewers $7.50 to spin her chair in bizarre money-making stunt - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:24:00 GMT

Viewers are said to be paying to spin the streamer's chair, not just send a gift or message, though key details remain unclear. The original livestream has not been independently verified, and the available reports do not establish exactly how payments trigger the chair or whether the creator can pause...

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Workers are now pretending to use AI to impress their bosses, survey says - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:01:00 GMT

According to the findings, which come from research conducted in part by business intelligence firm Visier, nearly half of surveyed US employees misreport how much they use generative AI in the workplace.

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AI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Anti-cybercrime initiatives are increasingly using AI to scam the scammers by tricking them into talking to lifelike bots that they think are real victims.
 
Best Lego Gifts for Brick Builders (2026): Smart Bricks, Video Games, and More - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
There's more to Lego than just another basic set. We tested tons of Lego-themed gifts to find the perfect ones for the brick builder in your life.
 
One with the world? A new look at brains transformed by psychedelics. - ArsTechnica Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:15:35 GMT
Participants meditated inside an MRI tube, with and without psilocybin.
 
The Best Smart Scales for Tracking Weight and Body Composition (2026) - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:04:00 GMT
Whether you want a weight log on your phone or a bathroom gadget packed with sensors, I’ve found an option for you.
 
Humans Watched This Supernova Explode Nearly a Millennium Ago. Now You Can See It in High Definition - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.
 
How This Tiny Startup Built the World’s Safest Bike Helmet - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Inspired by head-banging woodpeckers, Vancouver-based Pikio Labs has discovered a new approach to skull protection.
 
Disney Plus Discount Codes: 52% Off October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Cut your subscription costs with the latest active Disney+ bundle deals, verified student offers, and partner promotions.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this October 2026.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this October.
 
Neanderthal wooden tools from Spain found preserved in stone - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:34:03 GMT
Dissolved rock precipitated around the tools, which then decayed.
 
Apple Home Event Rumor Roundup: Everything We Expect to See Tomorrow - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:15:13 GMT
Reports say Apple will be announcing a new home display with Siri AI — and possibly much, much more.
 
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.
 
Supporting systems of success - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In the MIT class 6.C31 (Hack Yourself) students apply computer science strategies to personal growth goals.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
BF6 Lands on Xbox Game Pass While Clair Obscur Gets Gommaged in October - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:04:13 GMT
Bluey’s Happy Snaps is also coming to Game Pass soon to put a smile on your face.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Discovering the value of humanistic inquiry - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:10:00 GMT
Students in MIT’s Concourse program delve deeply into the human condition, debate challenging questions, and learn to develop judgment about issues that can’t be quantified.
 
Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
MIT researchers built a cloud-based platform to help Massachusetts coastal towns and the state manage shellfishing closures, giving thousands of permit holders a clearer view of where they can fish.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Our Moon Is Becoming ‘Earth’s Junk Drawer,’ Former NASA Attorney Warns - CNET Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:41:24 GMT
With no central authority regulating lunar payloads, private ventures are turning the moon’s surface into a commercial wild west.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
Computational tools for society’s most complex challenges - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Associate Professor Cathy Wu uses reinforcement learning to help map out improvements to transportation and other multifaceted systems.
 
Documenting the tech worker movement - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Writing as a participant and researcher, PhD student JS Tan SM ’22 has co-authored a new book about the rise of tech worker protests and the employer backlash that followed.
 
The next generation’s guide to the new space economy - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMT
An industry report published by students in an MIT aerospace entrepreneurship class lays out guidance for aspiring space leaders and investors.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT
With $2.1 million funding from Google.org, the open-source Public Transit Intelligence Hub will unify public transit monitoring, operations, and passenger communication.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
Climate Action Learning Lab bridges research and policy for effective climate solutions - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
J-PAL North America’s Learning Lab supported a second cohort of U.S. government and nonprofit organizations in building and using rigorous evidence to advance effective decarbonization and adaptation strategies.
 
This Cheap Roller Is a Must for Dog and Cat Owners Battling Pet Hair - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Keeping pet hair at bay is a full-time job. This oversized lint roller can help.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
Battery Replacement Has Gotten Pricier for Apple’s Latest iPhone 18 Pro Models - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:46:49 GMT
Most phone batteries degrade faster than we want them to.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
When Are the iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2 and iPhone 18E Coming Out? - CNET Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro is out and iPhone Duo is on the way, but what about the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18E and iPhone Air 2? Here’s what the rumors say.
 
How to Fix the iOS 27 Settings That Are Annoying You Right Now - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:55 GMT
You can tone down Liquid Glass, shorten Siri AI’s memory and stop subtitles from automatically appearing in videos.
 
You Can Turn Off AI on Your Google Account, but at a Cost. Here’s What You Lose - CNET Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:00:03 GMT
Sick of Gemini invading your Google account? There’s a fix for that, but there’s also a cost.