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Sources: DeepSeek raised ~$15B in its latest fundraising round, one of China's largest ever, with CATL and Tencent among the biggest contributors (Lulu Yilun Chen/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:00:46 GMT

Lulu Yilun Chen / Bloomberg:
Sources: DeepSeek raised ~$15B in its latest fundraising round, one of China's largest ever, with CATL and Tencent among the biggest contributors — The Chinese AI pioneer DeepSeek has raised about 100 billion yuan ($15 billion) in its latest fundraising round, one of the country's largest ever …

 
AWS analysts claim that at least one actor started to exploit the PHP2Shell bugs on October 17, four days prior to the vulnerabilities' public disclosure (Lily Hay Newman/Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:50:01 GMT

Lily Hay Newman / Wired:
AWS analysts claim that at least one actor started to exploit the PHP2Shell bugs on October 17, four days prior to the vulnerabilities' public disclosure — Amazon Web Services logged attempts to leverage the internet-melting PHP2Shell bugs four days ago. They're now being “broadly exploited” across the internet.
 
Apple Limitis iPhone Duo Purchases to 2 Foldable Phones Per Person - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:43:08 GMT
For the first time in many years, Apple is limiting how many phones you can buy.
 
Hackers Exploited the PHP Vulnerabilities Days Before They Were Patched - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:24:17 GMT
Amazon Web Services logged attempts to leverage the internet-melting PHP2Shell bugs four days ago. They're now being “broadly exploited” across the internet.
 
GM says it plans to debut OnStar AI, an in-car assistant that can execute vehicle functions and run diagnostics via voice commands, in the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq (Aarian Marshall/Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:00:47 GMT

Aarian Marshall / Wired:
GM says it plans to debut OnStar AI, an in-car assistant that can execute vehicle functions and run diagnostics via voice commands, in the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq — The Detroit automaker wants your next vehicle to be a personal assistant, a best friend, and an autonomous errand-runner.
 
A Privacy Company Just Saved the Clearest Flock Surveillance Map I’ve Seen - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:00:41 GMT
The creator of Proton Mail now hosts a powerful, professional Flock camera mapping tool on its site.
 
EA Shutters BioWare, Creator of Mass Effect, Dragon Age, KOTOR and More - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:24:17 GMT
The legendary studio has been shut down just months after EA was acquired by a private equity consortium.
 
Sources: advisers within Elon Musk's empire are pushing to announce a SpaceX-Tesla merger by H1 2027 so it can close while President Trump remains in power (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:05:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: advisers within Elon Musk's empire are pushing to announce a SpaceX-Tesla merger by H1 2027 so it can close while President Trump remains in power — Time is running out to pull off the $3.7 trillion merger before political and financial environments take a turn.
 
Tons of People Are Apparently Asking Meta’s Muse AI Agent to Shop for Them - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:30:25 GMT
A quarter of Meta Muse’s 10 million users are shopping online via the AI agent with an average spend of $200 per purchase, according to Mark Zuckerberg.
 
AI and Data Centers Will Impact Midterm Voting, According to Experts - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:08 GMT
Americans are mostly negative on AI and oppose new data centers near them, another poll shows.
 
Cloud provider Railway says an unauthorized party may have accessed customer encrypted environment variables and, for some, obtained the decrypted contents (Jacob Cooper/Railway Blog) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:05:01 GMT

Jacob Cooper / Railway Blog:
Cloud provider Railway says an unauthorized party may have accessed customer encrypted environment variables and, for some, obtained the decrypted contents — Earlier this morning, Railway detected anomalous activity involving systems that store customer environment variables.
 
AuxoAI, which helps large businesses build and deploy AI systems, raised a $20.7M Series A led by NTTVC to accelerate growth and scale (Kyt Dotson/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:50:02 GMT

Kyt Dotson / SiliconANGLE:
AuxoAI, which helps large businesses build and deploy AI systems, raised a $20.7M Series A led by NTTVC to accelerate growth and scale — AuxoAI Inc., an enterprise engineering and consulting company that helps large businesses build and deploy artificial intelligence systems …

 
Google Chrome Will Notify You If You’re on a Scam Website - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:32:54 GMT
You’ll need to opt into Chrome’s Enhanced Protection mode to use the new features.
 
Lawsuits Allege Delivery Robots Recorded Biometric Data Without Permission - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:30:33 GMT
As delivery robots roll through cities like Chicago, they’re fueling fears about unregulated surveillance in public spaces.
 
SonicFox Reminds Everyone They're Based, Backing Out Of A Gaming Convention Over An AI-Generated Promo - Kotaku - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:51 GMT
SonicFox Reminds Everyone They're Based, Backing Out Of A Gaming Convention Over An AI-Generated Promo Kotaku
 
Every Type of Current Sensor Explained - Hack a Day Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:21 GMT
Measuring electric currents is an essential element of many electrical systems, but doing so in a way that is as nonintrusive as possible is not an easy problem to solve. …read more
 
Mark Zuckerberg Agrees to Stay in California Despite Billionaires’ Tax Ballot Measure - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:39:50 GMT
Meta’s board feared that its CEO’s departure could disrupt the company’s AI ambitions. A new stock agreement gives him financial incentives to stay put.
 
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is 'entering a new phase' with Muse - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:36:03 GMT
Zuckerberg expects the agent will generate more revenue per user than the company's apps.
 
SAP: Q3 cloud revenue up 25% YoY to €6.67B, vs. €6.57B est., total revenue up 12% to €10.27B, current cloud backlog up 26% to €24.1B, all in constant currencies (Christina Kyriasoglou/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:35:02 GMT

Christina Kyriasoglou / Bloomberg:
SAP: Q3 cloud revenue up 25% YoY to €6.67B, vs. €6.57B est., total revenue up 12% to €10.27B, current cloud backlog up 26% to €24.1B, all in constant currencies — SAP SE reported higher growth for its cloud products than anticipated in a sign that the boom …

 
IBM reports Q3 revenue up 5% YoY to $17.1B, above $16.82B est., net income up 26% to $2.19B, software revenue up 8% to $7.8B, and infrastructure revenue up 4% (Elias Schisgall/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:20:03 GMT

Elias Schisgall / Wall Street Journal:
IBM reports Q3 revenue up 5% YoY to $17.1B, above $16.82B est., net income up 26% to $2.19B, software revenue up 8% to $7.8B, and infrastructure revenue up 4% — The company reported a third-quarter profit of $2.19 billion, up from $1.74 billion a year earlier
 
Bose buys audio rival Skullcandy - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:19:48 GMT
Bose sees the company as a way to reach a wider audience.
 
FCC chair warns media not to run the "fake polls" Trump keeps complaining about - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:17:50 GMT
Ex-FCC chairs say Brendan Carr aims to scare broadcasters into self-censorship.
 
The second may soon be redefined - The Economist - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:13:39 GMT
  1. The second may soon be redefined The Economist
  2. It's Official: Timekeepers Have Gotten Rid of the Leap Second—and Introduced the Leap Hour Instead Smithsonian Magazine
  3. Scientists vote to end leap seconds, redefining how the world keeps time Scientific American
  4. Timekeepers Say Goodbye to the Leap Second NewsForKids.net
  5. The Leap Second Has Been Canceled The New York Times
 
GitLab patches a critical flaw that lets unauthenticated attackers run code on self-managed servers, affecting every release since 7.0 in 2014 (Swati Khandelwal/The Hacker News) - Techmeme Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:10:01 GMT

Swati Khandelwal / The Hacker News:
GitLab patches a critical flaw that lets unauthenticated attackers run code on self-managed servers, affecting every release since 7.0 in 2014 — GitLab released fixes on October 21 for a flaw that lets an attacker run code on a self-managed server without logging in, and it affects every version …

 
Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:06:07 GMT
Time-based a la carte charges come on top of the purchase price for the games themselves.
 
Airbnb bans hosts from making you do the dishes - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:04:32 GMT
Any chores that a cleaner might do are no longer deemed reasonable requests for visitors.
 
The 3-in-1 Alloop Wearable Could Replace Both Your Wellness Wristband and Ring - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
The Alloop Trio also comes with a personal AI health agent.
 
Airbnb Hosts Are Furious They Can No Longer Make Guests Do Their Chores - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:57:22 GMT
Some hosts are threatening to strike, while others are plotting ways around Airbnb’s new restrictions. Guests, meanwhile, are celebrating.
 
Texas Instruments reports Q3 revenue up 28% YoY to $6.06B, above $5.93B est., net income up 78% YoY to $2.43B, and forecasts $5.8B-$6.3B in Q4, vs. $5.73B est. (Ian King/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:55:05 GMT

Ian King / Bloomberg:
Texas Instruments reports Q3 revenue up 28% YoY to $6.06B, above $5.93B est., net income up 78% YoY to $2.43B, and forecasts $5.8B-$6.3B in Q4, vs. $5.73B est. — Texas Instruments Inc., the biggest maker of analog and embedded processing chips, gave a strong revenue forecast for the current period …

 
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:48:52 GMT
Survey of 2,018 IT heads at big firms points to a lack of leverage.
 
EA closes legendary RPG studio BioWare following its $55 billion buyout - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:37:00 GMT

In a letter to staff on Wednesday, EA announced the closure of BioWare's Edmonton studio, its last, as part of broader cost-cutting layoffs. The storied RPG developer had begun early development on the next Mass Effect, informally known as Mass Effect 5, which has now been canceled.

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Tesla profits drop 43% in Q3 - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:35:07 GMT
Tesla’s once-booming energy storage business also shrunk in Q3 2026.
 
Mark Zuckerberg says Muse has drawn 10M+ users since its launch and 25%+ of users are making purchases through the app, with an average purchase size of $200+ (Business Insider) - Techmeme Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:20:03 GMT

Business Insider:
Mark Zuckerberg says Muse has drawn 10M+ users since its launch and 25%+ of users are making purchases through the app, with an average purchase size of $200+ — - Meta reported third-quarter earnings on Wednesday. — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said over 10 million people have set up a Muse AI agent since its launch.
 
Apple’s iPhone Duo Should Get Reachability Accessibility in an Upcoming Update - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:16:59 GMT
The $1,999 foldable phone is harder to use for left-handed people and those with smaller hands.
 
Sony's latest PS5 firmware got cracked, just in time for GTA 6's November release - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:06:00 GMT

Just a few weeks after the massive "Relapse" exploit incident, someone has apparently already broken Sony's latest PlayStation 5 firmware update. A developer based in South Korea claims to have defeated the security protections in PS5 firmware version 14.10, which Sony recently released to close the Relapse exploit.

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Meta expects its 2026 capex to be $135B-$145B, vs. $130B-$145B previously, and forecasts Q4 revenue of $73B-$76B, vs. $73.6B est.; META jumps 3%+ after hours (Riley Griffin/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:05:04 GMT

Riley Griffin / Bloomberg:
Meta expects its 2026 capex to be $135B-$145B, vs. $130B-$145B previously, and forecasts Q4 revenue of $73B-$76B, vs. $73.6B est.; META jumps 3%+ after hours — The Takeaways From Meta's Earnings and AI Spending Plans — Video Player is loading. — Unmute — Current Time 0:01 Loaded: 16.14% Playback Rate
 
Claude Duet is Anthropic's answer to Meta Muse and OpenAI Dots - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:03:19 GMT
Anthropic subscribers in the US can join a waitlist to try the company's new agent.
 
Anthropic unveils Claude Duet, a proactive agent app on iOS, Android, and the web that works in the background, in research preview for US Pro and Max users (Claude) - Techmeme Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:01:02 GMT

Claude:
Anthropic unveils Claude Duet, a proactive agent app on iOS, Android, and the web that works in the background, in research preview for US Pro and Max users — A research preview is available by waitlist today, starting with US Pro and Max subscribers. — Join the waitlist … ShareCopy link
 
‘It’s the President’s Fault’: The White House Blame Game Starts Early Ahead of the Midterms - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
As the White House contemplates losing Congress, there has been an unusually early effort to find a Republican scapegoat.
 
Government websites in the EU and Canada taken offline over PHP vulnerability - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:56:47 GMT
All websites using PHP should update to the latest security patch.
 
Filing: Mark Zuckerberg commits to staying in Meta's HQ jurisdiction in return for nonvoting shares; he weighed leaving California over a proposed wealth tax (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:50:03 GMT

Bloomberg:
Filing: Mark Zuckerberg commits to staying in Meta's HQ jurisdiction in return for nonvoting shares; he weighed leaving California over a proposed wealth tax — Meta Platforms Inc. signed an agreement with Mark Zuckerberg to keep him living in the same jurisdiction as the company's headquarters …

 
Making room to explore - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
Professor Fan Wang is recognized as “Committed to Caring” for creating a supportive environment for ambitious research and student well-being.
 
Meta ordered to cough up $25 billion in New Mexico privacy case - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:43:17 GMT
The case stemmed from the nearly decade-old Cambridge Analytica scandal.
 
For students with their sights set on space medicine, a new community takes flight - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
MIT’s Doctors Without Gravity club connects health and space science enthusiasts.
 
Trump Isn’t Even Good at TV Anymore - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:38:01 GMT
From Trump TV to a Shark Tank knockoff, the president’s latest entertainment ventures are a steep decline from his days on The Apprentice.
 
Tech Issues Are on the Ballot This Midterm Election Season: What to Know - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:26:02 GMT
AI, data centers and Flock cameras are key tech policy issues shaping the campaigns, candidates and voters.
 
Meta says it will create a new class of nonvoting stock to raise the capital it needs for developing AI models, with an effective date in January 2027 (Meghan Bobrowsky/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:20:01 GMT

Meghan Bobrowsky / Wall Street Journal:
Meta says it will create a new class of nonvoting stock to raise the capital it needs for developing AI models, with an effective date in January 2027 — The company, which reported record revenue of $64.2 billion for the third quarter, said the new stock won't affect Mark Zuckerberg's voting control
 
Bose Is Buying Skullcandy. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
By keeping Skullcandy in Park City, Utah, Bose is betting that skate cred and budget pricing will reach listeners it’s been missing.
 
Bose acquires Skullcandy to help it reach a wider audience - The Verge - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
  1. Bose acquires Skullcandy to help it reach a wider audience The Verge
  2. Bose Is Buying Skullcandy. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds WIRED
  3. Bose Buys Audio Rival Skullcandy Engadget
  4. Bose buys Skullcandy, the headphone brand born on a Park City chairlift TownLift, Park City News
  5. Bose acquires Skullcandy Neowin
 
What 32,000 Folds Did to the iPhone Duo's Hinge - MacRumors - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:05:18 GMT
  1. What 32,000 Folds Did to the iPhone Duo's Hinge MacRumors
  2. Joanna Stern tested the iPhone Duo’s hinge in her sleep. The Verge
  3. You shouldn't buy the iPhone Duo without AppleCare Plus — here's why PhoneArena
  4. The iPhone Duo may not have a visible crease, but the display is soft in that area - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Samsung built the foldable market Apple is now claiming to revolutionize SamMobile
 
iOS 27.2 reveals Apple’s Messages app could soon get highly requested change - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:05:00 GMT
iOS 27.2 reveals Apple’s Messages app could soon get highly requested change 9to5Mac
 
Sega Genesis Controllers on the Philips CD-i - Hack a Day Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:00:14 GMT
The Philips CD-i was not popular upon its launch in 1991, and is barely acknowledged today. In the opinion of [MattKC], it had a particularly poor selection of controllers, too, …read more
 
Xbox is previewing paid cloud gaming for players without Game Pass - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:52:50 GMT
Here come new rate limits.
 
The ESA’s Euclid Telescope Discovered a New Comet Completely by Accident - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:50:39 GMT
It was identified in Euclid telescope imagery using software designed to detect moving objects.
 
The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:44:40 GMT
Opinion: In a world of AI slop, showing the human hands making things helps.
 
The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:44:40 GMT
  1. The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world Ars Technica
  2. Apple Music’s new visual identity was made from sound waves in liquid Ad Age
  3. The new, handmade Apple Music logo leans into the science of sound Fast Company
  4. Apple Music has a new logo The Verge
  5. Apple Music Rebrands With a Look Made by Sound ADWEEK
 
OpenAI says its AI agents disabled safety guardrails, and then lied about it - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:41:00 GMT

In a blog post disclosing the incidents, OpenAI said that, in the first case, an agent powered by GPT Sol 6.1 disabled automatic alerts after a team member asked it to create evaluation tasks using employee feedback collected via Slack. The agent was instructed not to send any messages about...

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iPhone Duo roundup: Apple gets the hardware right, but is it worth $2,000? - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:28:00 GMT
Apple's long-awaited foldable is off to a strong start. Reviewers agree that the iPhone Duo gets much of the hardware right, with a polished design and an impressive folding display. But for $2,000, it remains a first-gen product with compromises, and one that will struggle to convince most iPhone users to make the jump.
 
'Fallout 4' Is Officially Making A Comeback A Decade After Release - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:23:32 GMT
  1. 'Fallout 4' Is Officially Making A Comeback A Decade After Release Polygon.com
  2. Fallout 4 expansion endorsed by Bethesda as must-play new offering brings back OG cast GAMINGbible
  3. Free Fallout 4 DLC Sees Modders Bring Back Original Voice Actors for a Spooky Adventure on PS5 Push Square
  4. Fallout 4 New Free Dlc Officially Out Today IMDb
  5. Bethesda has started celebrating Fallout Day 2026. Players will receive gifts and Xbox controllers iXBT.games
 
RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:12:16 GMT
  1. RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades Ars Technica
  2. Electronic Arts to Shed 400 Jobs, Shut Down BioWare to Cut Costs Bloomberg.com
  3. Mass layoffs rock California gaming giant as boss’ internal memo leaks Yahoo Finance
  4. Video Game Studio BioWare Shutting Down The New York Times
  5. Electronic Arts Laying Off 3% of Employees in Studios Restructuring: BioWare Shutting Down, Respawn and DICE to Team on ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3’ Variety
 
RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:12:16 GMT
Next Mass Effect project canceled as parent company lays off 400.
 
Critical GitLab Flaw (CVSS 10.0) Could Allow Unauthenticated RCE Across 12 Years of Releases - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:57:00 GMT
  1. Critical GitLab Flaw (CVSS 10.0) Could Allow Unauthenticated RCE Across 12 Years of Releases The Hacker News
  2. 12-Year-Old GitLab Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution on Self-Managed Server CyberSecurityNews
  3. GitLab patches a maximum-severity flaw letting hackers run code without logging in Startup Fortune
 
OpenAI's latest AI models are coming to Google Cloud and Antigravity - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:51:42 GMT
Google Cloud will have GPT 6.1 Astra, Sol, and Luna in the coming weeks.
 
Eufy Security Wall Light Cam S4 Deal: Save $80 on This Versatile Gadget - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:46:49 GMT
This feature-packed security camera is the perfect way to keep an eye on your home and fam from afar.
 
Ruggable’s Washable Rugs Are Worth It and Now on Sale (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:43:42 GMT
If you’re going to nest, you might as well do it at a discount.
 
EA is shutting down BioWare and cutting around 400 jobs - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:42:41 GMT
Skate studio Full Circle will be be reduced to "a more focused, smaller team," while a Sims project has been paused.
 
Report: Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, then blamed it on Trump - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:35:38 GMT
Musk and Trump both denied ordering Starlink slowdown. WSJ reports it was Musk.
 
Two web emergencies in one week: guessable certificate keys and critical PHP bugs that leaked before patches - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:00 GMT

Eight intermediate certificates issued by India-based certificate authority eMudhra were found to have private keys so weak they can be calculated from the certificates themselves. Those certificates chained to roots trusted by Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Windows, as well as by operating systems and countless software trust stores. Anyone holding...

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Xbox mandates a four-day return to office - The Verge - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:31:15 GMT
  1. Xbox mandates a four-day return to office The Verge
  2. Xbox Employees Who Survive Upcoming Layoffs Will Be Rewarded With More Mandatory Time In The Office If They Live Within 50 Miles Kotaku
  3. XBOX Sets Four-Day Office Rule for Redmond-Area Staff Insider Gaming
  4. Most Xbox employees near Redmond will have to work in the office four days a week Mezha.net
  5. Xbox to introduce four office days near Redmond — The Verge UA.NEWS
 
Knitting Yarn and Filament with FilaLoom - Hack a Day Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:39 GMT
We don’t generally think of 3D printing and knitting in the same sentence. One uses threads and fine motor control, while the other requires great knowledge of pressing buttons and …read more
 
Judge rejects Trump’s wild claim EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:20:40 GMT
Trump’s EPA can't unilaterally dismiss SpaceXAI pollution lawsuit, court rules.
 
Ohio State Makes a Stink by Digitally Sending Scents - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:20:18 GMT
The scent-sending technology could be used in online shopping, healhcare diagnoses and just for fun.
 
EA Sports Is Working on a Brand New Open-World Football Game - IGN - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:12:59 GMT
  1. EA Sports Is Working on a Brand New Open-World Football Game IGN
  2. EA Sports Announces Return of 'Fight Night' Boxing Video Game, 'The Fight Is Never Over' Bleacher Report
  3. EA finally says the words PS3 gamers have waited 15 years to hear: "Fight Night is coming back" Yahoo Tech
  4. After 15-Year Absence, EA Is Bringing Back The Fight Night Franchise GameSpot
  5. EA Sports confirms Fight Night boxing franchise is coming back Sherdog
 
Cloud Playtime Now Available to Test with XBOX Insiders - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:01:43 GMT
  1. Cloud Playtime Now Available to Test with XBOX Insiders XBOX Wire
  2. Xbox Is Previewing Paid Cloud Gaming For Players Without Game Pass Engadget
  3. Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours The Verge
  4. Microsoft rolls out hourly Xbox Cloud Gaming access with its new playtime pass Windows Central
  5. Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought Ars Technica
 
Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic. - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:37 GMT
OS operators throwing out that data is "unlikely," research author tells Ars.
 
Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic. - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:37 GMT
  1. Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic. Ars Technica
  2. ‘It was so satisfying when I threw a rock through the screen’: the people sick of being spied on by their smart TV The Guardian
  3. People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again TechCrunch
  4. Developers Are Using AI to Strip Ads and Tracking From Smart TVs Yahoo Tech
  5. TCL Google TV owner hands the remote to Claude Code, and the ads don't survive TweakTown
 
GM Wants Your Car to Do Your Chores - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Detroit automaker wants your next vehicle to be a personal assistant, a best friend, and an autonomous errand-runner.
 
You Have a Couple More Days to Play WoW Forever as Blizzard Extends Beta to October 23 - IGN - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:52:26 GMT
  1. You Have a Couple More Days to Play WoW Forever as Blizzard Extends Beta to October 23 IGN
  2. Blizzard extends WoW Forever beta KitGuru
  3. Everyone gets a free ticket to World of Warcraft: Forever today as Blizzard stress tests the servers ahead of launch day PC Gamer
  4. World of Warcraft: Forever Name Reservation Start Times GameTyrant
  5. WoW Forever News: Beta Delay, New Raids, and Major Player Concerns MMOEXP
 
Nvidia reportedly refused some neoclouds access to GTC Berlin for adding AMD and TPU chips - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:40:00 GMT

SemiAnalysis' latest "shocking" rumor allegedly confirms what the firm had already revealed in June. Several neocloud providers have reportedly been denied access to GTC Berlin, Nvidia's upcoming conference covering AI, GPUs, and related technologies. The Jensen Huang-led company apparently disapproves of cloud providers adding AMD GPUs, TPUs, and other third-party...

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There's a new Apple Music logo and it looks like ripples in water - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:35:47 GMT
Maybe they should use it as the app logo instead.
 
Nvidia GeForce drivers add support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:32:00 GMT
Nvidia's latest Game Ready driver adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery, which aims to reduce shader compilation stuttering by delivering precompiled shaders for supported games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day. As our recent testing shows, shader stuttering remains a major headache for PC gamers, but efforts to eliminate it are gaining momentum.
 
The Sims Project Rene IS PAUSED – The Sims Project Evergreen / Project X IS NEXT! - Sims Community - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:31:09 GMT
  1. The Sims Project Rene IS PAUSED – The Sims Project Evergreen / Project X IS NEXT! Sims Community
  2. It Sounds Like We Could Be Getting a Brand New Sims PC Game Soon IGN
  3. Maxis, The Studio Behind The Sims, Seems To Be Affected By Recent EA Layoffs Sims Community
  4. EA teams Respawn and DICE on a new shooter and pauses The Sims' Project Lotus Inven Global
  5. EA Pauses The Sims Project Lotus for Project Evergreen Game News Plus
 
I’ve Taken a Necessary Measure to Protect Myself During Sex. Uh, It’s Going to Be Hard to Explain. - Slate - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT
I’ve Taken a Necessary Measure to Protect Myself During Sex. Uh, It’s Going to Be Hard to Explain. Slate
 
PSA: PHP patches two critical flaws, server admins urged to update - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:09:00 GMT
PHP has released emergency security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to remotely execute code without authentication. With PHP powering nearly 70% of all websites, the potential impact is enormous. Apache deployments are particularly vulnerable, and security agencies are urging immediate updates.
 
Warhammer Tone Pro: One paint, many techniques - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:03:21 GMT
Warhammer Tone Pro: One paint, many techniques Warhammer Community
 
The Best Art TV Deals: Samsung Frame, Hisense Canvas, and More (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
Samsung’s Frame and Frame Pro are both on sale, as well as some of our other favorite art TVs.
 
SpaceX to attempt Starship catch on next flight, with eye on rapid cadence increase - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:46:19 GMT
"We have had significant constructive engagement with the FAA."
 
Meta suspends Muse sharing after sensitive documents turn up in shared chats - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:41:00 GMT

Each shared conversation had a hostname containing a descriptive title and a random identifier. Both could appear in searchable DNS records, giving researchers the information they needed to reconstruct the link and open the page.

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Review: Final Fantasy Resonance: Impressive 2D-HD Visuals, Excellent Performance on Every Platform - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Review: Final Fantasy Resonance: Impressive 2D-HD Visuals, Excellent Performance on Every Platform Digital Foundry
  2. Final Fantasy Resonance Review: On Its Own Wavelength Game Informer
  3. Final Fantasy dips back into the SNES golden era with Resonance The Verge
  4. How Final Fantasy Resonance uses Visions to change how we see the series PlayStation.Blog
  5. Things Final Fantasy Resonance Doesn't Tell You IGN
 
Sony's PlayStation Pulse headset arrives on November 19 for $100 - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:09:48 GMT
Pre-orders open on October 29.
 
This Startup Is All In on Recursive Self-Improvement. Its Latest Model Is Scary Good - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Recursive makes the case that the benefits of using AI to build AI outweigh the risks.
 
Supernatural's VR exercise app has relaunched on Meta VR headsets - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
It's in early access and subscriptions cost $20 per month or $200 each year.
 
Supernatural Restart: The VR Fitness App Is Back as VR Itself Starts to Change - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Exclusive: Supernatural is relaunching in early access and could expand beyond Meta Quest headsets. Meanwhile, Meta VR Glasses could shape what comes next for fitness.
 
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Has Been Updated To Ver. 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Has Been Updated To Ver. 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes Nintendo Life
  2. Get up and move in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort! - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. Wii Sports is back on the Switch 2, and it rules The Verge
  4. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Review: Still In Motion Game Informer
  5. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort's $10 Preorder Discount Almost Certainly Ends Today at Amazon and Walmart IGN
 
Building a Simple Internet Radio - Hack a Day Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:30:35 GMT
Broadcast radio isn’t as popular as it once was, its popularity suffering in turn due to technologies like MP3 players and music streaming services. If you don’t fancy either of …read more
 
The $15 billion ad-powered AI startup your doctor may already be using - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:14:07 GMT
OpenEvidence is booming despite questions about accuracy and ads.
 
Jensen Huang’s Vision for Europe Runs on Plug-In Data Centers - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:02:15 GMT
At Nvidia’s GTC in Berlin, Huang unveiled the company’s new plug-in data center—the DSX Pod—as the key to unlocking Europe’s AI infrastructure lag. Oh, and autonomous humanoid robotics.
 
Google Maps on CarPlay rolling out Gemini when navigating - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Google Maps on CarPlay rolling out Gemini when navigating 9to5Google
  2. Gemini’s Personal Intelligence is coming to cars Ars Technica
  3. Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your car TechCrunch
  4. Now You Can Chat With Gemini While Using Google Maps Through CarPlay Engadget
  5. Conversational Gemini navigation comes to Apple CarPlay The Verge
 
I’m Baffled by Oppo’s Find X10 Pro Max, but I Love It Anyway - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Oppo launched two excellent phones within six months of each other. I’m confused, but maybe you can figure it out.
 
40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Planet of the Deals Sale - Push Square - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. 40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Planet of the Deals Sale Push Square
  2. PlayStation Store’s Planet of the Deals promotion is live now PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Store “Planet of the Deals” Sale Now Live With Over 3,500 Entries MP1st
  4. PS Store Planet of the Deals Sale Features Huge Discounts TwistedVoxel
  5. Planet offer on PlayStation Store - Discounts up to 75% virus.hr
 
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max hands-on: Triple 200-megapixel cameras but few surprises - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Trying to fill a OnePlus-shaped hole, Oppo plays it a little safe.
 
Now you can chat with Gemini while using Google Maps through CarPlay - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Just tap the new Gemini icon to get started.
 
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
 
Spotify is asking Family plan members to scan a QR code to prove they live with the account owner - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:53:00 GMT

Spotify revealed the new family plan verification process on an updated support page. The streaming service may ask some Premium Family members to verify that they live with the person managing their plan, using a QR code check that requires both people to be in the same place.

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Smash Bros and Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai says AI usage will lead to unoriginal and "unprofitable" games - PC Guide - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:50:22 GMT
  1. Smash Bros and Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai says AI usage will lead to unoriginal and "unprofitable" games PC Guide
  2. Masahiro Sakurai Says Gaming Needs Originality Or It ‘Will Die Slowly’ Kotaku
  3. Smash Bros creator Masahiro Sakura says AI will lead to “unplayable” games and “the vast majority will be direct copies of games we've seen before” FRVR
  4. Super Smash Bros. creator speaks out about the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry GameGPU
  5. Masahiro Sakurai pushes back against AI use in game development, says "devs who forge their own path will become increasingly important" GoNintendo
 
PHP Vulnerabilities Could Put Much of the Internet at Risk, Experts Warn - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:36:13 GMT
Up to 70% of all the websites on the internet could be affected.
 
Google Pixel’s solution to using Face Unlock in the dark seems to be just blinding you - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Google Pixel’s solution to using Face Unlock in the dark seems to be just blinding you 9to5Google
  2. Pixel owners are about to get a face unlock feature iPhones have had for years PhoneArena
  3. Here's how Google plans to let you use Pixel's face unlock in the dark Android Authority
  4. Brighter days are ahead for the Pixel's face unlock Pocket-lint
  5. Google wants your Pixel to see you in the dark, and its fix is almost blindingly obvious Digital Trends
 
‘This Is Not a Drill’: Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Are Setting the Internet on Fire - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:26:19 GMT
The PHP Foundation has revealed two serious vulnerabilities that could impact millions of websites. Security experts warn that failure to quickly patch the flaws could have dire consequences.
 
iPhone Duo Accessories Roundup: Cases and Screen Protectors From OtterBox, ZAGG, and More - MacRumors - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:25:41 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo Accessories Roundup: Cases and Screen Protectors From OtterBox, ZAGG, and More MacRumors
  2. The 14 best iPhone Duo cases with hinge protection, kickstands Mashable
  3. Apple finally entered the foldable market with the iPhone Duo, only to copy Android’s worst case design PhoneArena
  4. dbrand’s iPhone Duo Case Has a Hinge With No Moving Parts Android Headlines
  5. Gear Up to Protect Your Upcoming iPhone Duo With This Full-Grain Leather Case No Film School
 
Citadel's Ken Griffin says investors are "almost certainly" in an AI bubble - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:22:00 GMT

"Corporate America has been very uneven in its ability to extract value from its AI models," Griffin said at the Future of Global Markets Conference in New York on Tuesday.

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A permanent Pokémon store will open in London, with more locations outside Asia to follow - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:20:47 GMT
The new retail location is set to open by 2029.
 
A Permanent Pokémon Store Will Open In London, With More Locations Outside Asia To Follow - Engadget - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:20:47 GMT
  1. A Permanent Pokémon Store Will Open In London, With More Locations Outside Asia To Follow Engadget
  2. A New Physical Pokémon Retail Destination Is Coming to London Pokemon.com
  3. Permanent Pokemon Store Coming to London by 2029, More Locations Planned Outside Asia! PokeBeach
  4. The Pokémon Company Announces New Chain of Permanent Stores, Starting with London in 2029 Time Extension
  5. Pokémon Is Officially Planning a Big Retail Expansion in 2029 Polygon.com
 
Xbox follows in PlayStation's footsteps, introducing AMD FSR 4.1, targeting better graphics and performance on Series X/S - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:13:43 GMT
  1. Xbox follows in PlayStation's footsteps, introducing AMD FSR 4.1, targeting better graphics and performance on Series X/S Eurogamer.net
  2. AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 Boosts Frames and Image Quality on More Devices AMD
  3. When will Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Ally get FSR 4.1? Sooner than you think! Windows Central
  4. AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 to Xbox consoles and handhelds The Verge
  5. AMD Software Adrenalin 26.10.1 WHQL Drivers Released TechPowerUp
 
Apple Stores Will Have 'Limited' Availability of iPhone Duo for Walk-In Customers - MacRumors - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:10:12 GMT
  1. Apple Stores Will Have 'Limited' Availability of iPhone Duo for Walk-In Customers MacRumors
  2. The iPhone Duo is Apple’s coolest phone in years. There’s just one problem CNN
  3. Apple Limitis iPhone Duo Purchases to 2 Foldable Phones Per Person CNET
  4. The iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive, good time The Verge
  5. The iPhone Duo Daring Fireball
 
iPhone Duo will add Reachability feature ‘later this year’ - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:10:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo will add Reachability feature ‘later this year’ 9to5Mac
  2. There are features in iPhone Duo that Apple didn't talk about AppleInsider
  3. Apple’s iPhone Duo Should Get Reachability Accessibility in an Upcoming Update CNET
  4. Apple Says 'Reachability' Feature Coming to iPhone Duo Later This Year MacRumors
  5. Apple’s Folding iPhone Ships Without Reachability. A Fix Comes Later. Yahoo Tech
 
The Age of Altair - Hack a Day Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:53 GMT
I recently got the Amazon Christmas toy book in the mail, and it is definitely the modern version of the Sears Christmas Wish Book for last century’s youth. Or at …read more
 
After a few hours with Yakuza studio's soulful Stranger Than Heaven, I'm smitten, but I suspect it'll be a divisive game - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:41 GMT
  1. After a few hours with Yakuza studio's soulful Stranger Than Heaven, I'm smitten, but I suspect it'll be a divisive game Eurogamer.net
  2. Stranger Than Heaven Preview: One Man's Story Of Biculturalism, Music, Fitting In, And Fighting, Told Over 50 Years Game Informer
  3. Stranger Than Heaven hands-on report: brutal combat and the glitz of show business intermix PlayStation.Blog
  4. Stranger Than Heaven Builds Its Identity As Like A Dragon's More Relentless Spin-Off Engadget
  5. Roundup: Here's What The First Previews Are Saying About Stranger Than Heaven Pure Xbox
 
My Favorite Budget Camera Brand Is Finally Getting 4K Plus and a Mile-Long Range - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Blink’s newest line of cameras includes features the brand has never tried before, but prices remain affordable starting at $50.
 
AI Guardrails Aren’t Stopping Criminal Hackers - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Hackers around the world are all-in on using agentic AI to wage attacks—and manipulating tools like Anthropic’s Claude to help them carry out their crimes.
 
Stranger Than Heaven builds its identity as Like A Dragon's more relentless spin-off - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
We played several hours of Sega's next big crime-thriller, and so far the Like a Dragon series is getting its most bold entry to date.
 
Shader Compilation Stutter Begone: Nvidia's Latest GPU Drivers Finally Add Advanced Shader Delivery - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Shader Compilation Stutter Begone: Nvidia's Latest GPU Drivers Finally Add Advanced Shader Delivery Digital Foundry
  2. GeForce Game Ready Driver For Phantom Blade Zero & Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4® Released NVIDIA
  3. NVIDIA Releases GeForce 621.01 WHQL Game Ready Drivers TechPowerUp
  4. NVIDIA Brings Advanced Shader Delivery To Call of Duty: MW4 & Gears of War: E-Day In Latest Drivers While Cyberpunk 2077 Updated To Support 2nd Gen DLSS AI Models Wccftech
  5. Nvidia’s latest GPU driver brings a new way to speed up PC games The Verge
 
Our Favorite Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks Are on Sale at REI - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:52:22 GMT
Get ready for winter: Darn Tough socks are on sale at REI and come with a lifetime warranty.
 
Elon Musk confirms Tesla and SpaceX merger talks - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:49:00 GMT

Speaking during SpaceX's third-quarter earnings call on October 20, Musk said independent directors are examining a potential agreement. He's staying out of their discussions because his position at both firms creates a conflict of interest. The committees have yet to agree on terms.

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New PS5 Update Is Out Now, And Sony May Be Tightening Security Before GTA 6 - GameSpot - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:47:57 GMT
  1. New PS5 Update Is Out Now, And Sony May Be Tightening Security Before GTA 6 GameSpot
  2. PS5 Firmware 14.10 Reportedly Jailbroken in Private, Hypervisor Still Holding Up TechPowerUp
  3. Sony Issues New PS5 Firmware Update as Jailbreak Race Heats Up Ahead of GTA 6 Release IGN
  4. 'GTA 6' at Risk as PS5 Hackers Officially Claim Major New Breakthrough Polygon.com
  5. PS5 Update 26.07-14.20.00 Is a Minor System Patch Released for Security and GTA 6 MP1st
 
Microsoft Estimates Next Xbox Could Cost $1,200 To $1,800, Report Says - Forbes - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:34:47 GMT
  1. Microsoft Estimates Next Xbox Could Cost $1,200 To $1,800, Report Says Forbes
  2. Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix Ars Technica
  3. Xbox Helix Console Reportedly Headed for Holiday 2028 at $1,200 to $1,800 TechPowerUp
  4. Project Helix reportedly launching in late 2028, projected to cost between $1,200 and $1,800 GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Windows and Xbox teams reportedly clashed over OS experience for gaming, as next-gen Xbox Helix console slips into 2028 Windows Central
 
Telehealth Giant Hims Wants to Test Every Dude for Low Testosterone - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:34:37 GMT
The company plans to offer testosterone replacement therapy, marking its first foray into prescribing controlled substances.
 
Roku Pro Series OLED TV Review (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:21:18 GMT
It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but with a friendly user interface, great remote, and below-average price, it doesn’t have to.
 
AMD brings FSR 4.1 upscaling to Radeon 6000 GPUs, Ryzen AI Max, and handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:16:00 GMT

Owners of Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs and most of AMD's recent SoCs can now enable FSR 4.1 upscaling without mods like Optiscaler. The update, included in version 26.10.1 of AMD's graphics driver, aims to bring upscaling image quality closer to Nvidia's DLSS.

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Google Chrome Adds ClickFix Warnings to Stop Users From Running Malicious Commands - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT
  1. Google Chrome Adds ClickFix Warnings to Stop Users From Running Malicious Commands The Hacker News
  2. Our latest defenses against evolving web scams blog.google
  3. Google Chrome’s new HTTPS warning rolls out today. The Verge
  4. Google Chrome Will Notify You If You’re on a Scam Website CNET
  5. Google Chrome adds Gemini-powered scam detection, warns users of ClickFix attacks BleepingComputer
 
Xbox Game Pass Heading For A Massive Shakeup, Report Says - GameSpot - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:04:31 GMT
  1. Xbox Game Pass Heading For A Massive Shakeup, Report Says GameSpot
  2. Report: Xbox Planning Major Overhaul Of Game Pass With 'À La Carte' Options Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Game Pass "Á La Carte" System May Let Players Choose Features TechPowerUp
  4. Sony Said Xbox Game Pass Isn't Sustainable, Now It Seems the Gravy Train Is Almost Over Push Square
  5. Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Getting 'Major Overhaul,' Will Feature 'À La Carte' Options IGN
 
How to spot a white label gadget, and why that's important - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Sometimes the same product is sold under multiple brands, which means you might not be getting the best gear.
 
Trump tells data center companies to make financial deals with local communities - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

"I have watched the process closely, and data centers that were highly unpopular in a certain area, have become extremely popular when a financial deal is struck," Trump said in a Truth Social ⁠post.

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A Design Flaw in Share Links Exposes Users’ Personal Conversations With Meta’s Muse - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:35:00 GMT
The company is suspending the feature after security researchers discovered how easy it was to access sensitive information shared with the AI assistant.
 
Here's how SpaceX plans to catch Starship's upper stage for the first time - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:19:58 GMT
SpaceX has released a demo showing how it intends to catch Starship's upper stage, which could happen as soon as next month.
 
First-Person Soulslike Valor Mortis an Official Success, Now Turning a Profit - Push Square - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
  1. First-Person Soulslike Valor Mortis an Official Success, Now Turning a Profit Push Square
  2. A New Perspective on Dying Again and Again The New York Times
  3. First-person Soulslike Valor Mortis is already making a profit after seven days, despite launching against some stiff competition Eurogamer.net
  4. Napoleonic Soulslike Valor Mortis Has Started Making Money in Just One Week DualShockers
  5. Valor Mortis Analog Stick Gaming
 
Staples hackers created more than 15,000 gift cards, then went on a shopping spree - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The attackers obtained the session data from the memory of a support application the retailer believed could only be reached from its own computers. The breach gave a Chinese organized crime group a way to generate gift cards for retailers including Target and Sephora. Members of the operation then used...

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Apple iPhone Duo review: A first-class foldable - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Even though it's heavy and expensive, Apple's first foldable handset is a treat for iPhone users unwilling to switch to Android.
 
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Looks To Right The Wrongs Of Its Predecessor - GameSpot - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Looks To Right The Wrongs Of Its Predecessor GameSpot
  2. Huge Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV game overview trailer revealed Warhammer Community
  3. NEW TRAILER: DAWN OF WAR IV DEPLOYS MASSIVE GAME OVERVIEW Games Press
  4. Warhammer 40K fans have some very specific questions about the Blood Ravens' origins, so I put them to Dawn of War 4's director Eurogamer.net
  5. I've played 2 of Dawn of War 4's campaigns, and they're everything I hoped they'd be PC Gamer
 
Apple iPhone Duo Review: Is It Worth It? - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple made an astonishingly good first foldable. Now iOS and third-party apps need time to catch up.
 
Review: Carrie is a triumphant remix with one major flaw - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:19:12 GMT
Mike Flanagan's re-imagining of Stephen King's classic is well worth watching.
 
Atlanta doesn't want a real-life RoboCop: City council unanimously backs ban on weaponized robots - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Introduced by Council member Liliana Bakhtiari, the act prohibits city employees and contractors, including police, from buying or otherwise acquiring weaponized autonomous systems, drones and remotely operated machines.

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Here's our second wave of Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026 - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:11:19 GMT
  1. Here's our second wave of Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026 Eurogamer.net
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox Announces Eight Titles Coming To Game Pass At October's Indie Showcase Pure Xbox
  4. Game Pass Is Getting Final Fantasy 7 And Last Year’s Best Supernatural Detective Mystery Kotaku
  5. Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons 2 Headline Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Additions CNET
 
Best Gifts for Mom (2026): Digital Wall Calendars, Better Bags, Personalized Jewelry, and More - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:08:00 GMT
From a calendar that keeps my family organized to a frame that rescues photos from my camera roll, these favorites make thoughtful gifts.
 
Minecraft and Domino’s Team Up for Block-Shaped Pizza, In-Game Freebies - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:07:00 GMT
Customers are randomly awarded an in-game code for either a Domino’s skin, cape or cheesy cube pet. The pizza will come in one of six Minecraft-themed boxes.
 
Two dangerous internet security issues are putting site admins on edge - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:02:54 GMT
The web is a bit of a hot mess today following the discovery of two severe vulnerabilities.
 
Clotty The Custom Period Tracker Can, Of Course, Run DOOM - Hack a Day Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:19 GMT
[kati]’s Clotty might run DOOM and game-ify the menstrual tracking process with a playful Tamagotchi-like aspect, but don’t let that distract you. It is, at its heart, a personal menstrual …read more
 
The past, present, and future share a show floor at Pinball Expo 2026 - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:04 GMT
Flipping through the highlights in and around Pinball Expo 2026.
 
Gaming Can’t Afford More Games the Size of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Between crushing layoffs, ballooning budgets, and bland end products, video game makers need to stop chasing AAA glory.
 
OpenAI's agents disabled their own safety monitoring systems - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:53:21 GMT
OpenAI reveals that its agents misbehaved by switching off the system monitoring them for misbehaviors.
 
Xbox reportedly planning three more rounds of layoffs, with the first wave coming as early as this month - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:47:21 GMT
  1. Xbox reportedly planning three more rounds of layoffs, with the first wave coming as early as this month Eurogamer.net
  2. The non-gamer CEO racing to save Microsoft’s Xbox Fortune
  3. Xbox CEO is reportedly planning three more rounds of layoffs The Verge
  4. Xbox to Slash Even More Jobs This Month, with Further Cuts in November and January Push Square
  5. The Reaper is Coming to XBOX Again as New Layoffs Loom Large DualShockers
 
Bud Light Boycotters Are Still Waiting for Their ‘Woke-Free’ Beer - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Ultra Right Beer, a brand launched in 2023 by MAGA political consultant Seth Weathers, has vanished from the internet with many deliveries unfulfilled.
 
OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
It’s the latest in a growing wave of bets that AI companies are making on brain data.
 
DLSS 5 Just Got a Lot Faster, but Is It Worth Using? - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Nvidia's new DLSS 5 model nearly doubles neural rendering speed across the RTX 50 series. We put it to the test to see if the performance gains outweigh the heavy FPS penalty and lingering visual issues.
 
She Was the DEA’s Premier Crypto Detective. The Clues Led Straight to Her Own Family - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
To escape the chaos of her Russian childhood, Lili Infante became an American law enforcement prodigy. She pioneered the DEA’s investigations of the dark web—never suspecting who she’d find hiding there.
 
The Best Hearing Aids I’ve Tested (2026): Jabra, Resound, Apple, and More - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.
 
'Those Swamp Graphics Better Be Baller' — Fans React to Shrek 2 Remastered's Surprising PC Requirements - IGN - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:53:35 GMT
  1. 'Those Swamp Graphics Better Be Baller' — Fans React to Shrek 2 Remastered's Surprising PC Requirements IGN
  2. Shrek 2 Remastered Reveal Trailer Parodies GTA 6, Sets November Release Date IGN
  3. A Remaster Of The Best Shrek Game Ever Just Leaked Polygon.com
  4. Stop The Presses! Shrek 2 Is Officially Being Remastered For Xbox Series X|S Pure Xbox
  5. Shrek 2 Remastered Microsoft Store page appears Gematsu
 
Inside an NFL headset: The technology, chaos and split-second conversations behind every play - The New York Times - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:36:56 GMT
Inside an NFL headset: The technology, chaos and split-second conversations behind every play The New York Times
 
Crimson Desert Reveals Just How Big Its PS5 DLC Really Is in New Trailer - Push Square - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:45:00 GMT
  1. Crimson Desert Reveals Just How Big Its PS5 DLC Really Is in New Trailer Push Square
  2. Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC Features Revealed, Including Shipbuilding, Romance, and Housing IGN
  3. Crimson Desert’s Charting the Unknown Brings Romance and Marriage, Yet 9 Outfit Loadouts Still Took a Modder to Deliver Wccftech
  4. Pearl Abyss Studios has released a detailed overview of the Charting the Unknown expansion for Crimson Desert Enhanced GameGPU
  5. Crimson Desert DLC officially confirms massive new features list Polygon.com
 
Europe Wants Data Centers. Its Climate Goals Are Getting in the Way - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT
A plan to funnel the heat given off by data centers into nearby homes has run aground in Germany. Across Europe, policymakers are weighing AI ambitions against climate objectives.
 
A Stereo Vision Board For Hardware Hackers - Hack a Day Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:50 GMT
It’s plenty easy to do lots of vision tasks with a single camera, but using two cameras gives you lots of magical abilities, like depth perception! If you’d like to …read more
 
20% Off Sephora Promo Code | October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Earn more points on skincare purchases when you use our Sephora coupon.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Udemy Coupon Codes: 20% Off October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn new skills for less. Discover how to apply a promo code for Udemy, find verified online discounts, and save on professional development.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 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.
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 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.
 
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.
 
Leica and Formula 1 Shift Into Gear With Limited Edition Q3 43 - PetaPixel - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:03:46 GMT
  1. Leica and Formula 1 Shift Into Gear With Limited Edition Q3 43 PetaPixel
  2. Formula 1 and Leica Camera announce licensing partnership, unveiling the Leica Q3 43 Formula 1® Edition Formula One World Championship Limited
  3. F1 and Leica team up to release a £7300 camera The Race
  4. F1 Reveals Leica Formula 1 Edition Camera as FIA Launches New Remote Center Yahoo Sports
  5. Leica’s U.S. boss says F1 'goes at incredible speed' and photography helps 'stop the moment.' Now they’ve made $10,000 camera together Fortune
 
Inside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: The New Game-Changing Tech Powering Every Mode - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:58:19 GMT
  1. Inside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: The New Game-Changing Tech Powering Every Mode Digital Foundry
  2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launch Patch Notes Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Modern Warfare 4 Rescues The Reboot Series By Replicating Call of Duty’s Greatest Era IGN
  4. CoD: Modern Warfare 4 Has Thrilling Campaign And Exciting DMZ Mode Changes GameSpot
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – How to Get Started as an Operator in DMZ XBOX Wire
 
PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:12:18 GMT
Unconfirmed report claims PHP2Shell exploit remotely executes code on PHP sites.
 
The next Xbox could arrive in 2028 for $1,200 to $1,800, Xbox handheld may launch in 2027 - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:31:00 GMT

According to Fortune, Microsoft is aiming to launch its next-generation console, codenamed Helix, in time for the 2028 holiday season. As memory costs climb, its price has internally been projected at anywhere between $1,200 and $1,800, unless the company subsidizes the hardware.

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Investigation Reveals How TikTok Executives Ignored Internal Child-Safety Warnings - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:42:22 GMT
NPR reports that TikTok staff raised the alarm on youth bypassing age restrictions as well as being sexually exploited on the platform.
 
Millions of routers can be hijacked over Wi-Fi thanks to a 16-year-old bug - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:08:00 GMT

Security researcher Quentin Kaiser detailed the flaw at the Hexacon conference in Paris on October 16. He calls it WPSplinter, a name he only gave it because Broadcom refused to issue an official identifier.

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Merging SpaceX and Tesla would be a "good idea," Musk says - ArsTechnica Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:04:54 GMT
"I do think there's a lot of merit to combining the companies."
 
What To Expect At Apple's 'Pro And Tell' Event On October 28 - Engadget - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
  1. What To Expect At Apple's 'Pro And Tell' Event On October 28 Engadget
  2. Apple announces product launch event for Oct. 28. Analysts expect touchscreen laptop CNBC
  3. Apple's Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro: Everything We Know MacRumors
  4. Dear Apple Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 28 Barchart.com
  5. Apple’s touchscreen Mac event: 3 things I’m excited for – and my one concern ZDNET
 
Spotify Launches Paid Fan Memberships for Podcast Creators - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:50:17 GMT
Early adopters are charging $5 per month for premium content, but pricing is up to them.
 
Cops raid office of RFK Jr. allies planning “unethical” vaccine trial on babies - ArsTechnica Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:44:34 GMT
Guinea-Bissau police said hepatitis B vaccine doses were taken as part of an investigation.
 
MIT student team CERBERUZ wins NASA LunaRecycle Centennial Challenge, turning lunar trash into tools - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT
The team took first prize in both the Prototype and Digital Twin tracks for its lunar waste recycling system.
 
The ocean’s most abundant “loner” microbe has a sticky second life - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Researchers in the Chisholm lab find Prochlorococcus can switch between drifting alone and living in attached communities, a discovery that could reshape estimates of how much carbon the ocean moves to the deep sea.
 
Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix - ArsTechnica Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:14:33 GMT
Xbox maker is also apparently planning its own gaming handheld for next year.
 
Update now: Hackers are exploiting Plex server vulnerabilities to install malware - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:06:00 GMT
Hackers are actively exploiting security vulnerabilities in outdated Plex Media Server installations to deploy cryptocurrency miners and proxy malware. Plex confirms widespread attacks against internet-facing servers, with the flaws allowing remote code execution without authentication. The vulnerabilities were patched in version 1.43.3.10861. Users running older versions are urged to update immediately.
 
Beaver Works Summer Institute: A leader in transformational STEM education - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Jointly run by Lincoln Laboratory and the School of Engineering, the program has guided thousands of high school students to technical paths over the past 10 years.
 
A New Rocco Smart Fridge Just Dropped. So Did the Prices (2026) - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:47:46 GMT
Save $100 on the new Essential or $200 on the original, and give your holiday drinks a place of their own.
 
This Viral Indie Horror Game Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass Just in Time for Halloween - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:46:56 GMT
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is also coming to the service soon.
 
JustWatch, which tackles streaming fragmentation, launches own streaming service - ArsTechnica Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:20:12 GMT
A lifetime ad-free subscription is available.
 
Meta drops the word "train" from its commercial TOS after AI backlash - ArsTechnica Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:07:58 GMT
Meta changes AI scraping policy but won’t add language respecting robots.txt.
 
Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Wednesday, Oct. 21, #1950 - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Need a Wordle hint today? Get spoiler-free hints for NYT Wordle No. 1,950 on Wednesday, Oct. 21, then the answer, plus yesterday’s word.
 
Dear Tim Sweeney, You Could Learn A Thing Or Two From The Xbox Exec Who Posted So Bad That He Had To Delete His Account - Aftermath - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:39:30 GMT
  1. Dear Tim Sweeney, You Could Learn A Thing Or Two From The Xbox Exec Who Posted So Bad That He Had To Delete His Account Aftermath
  2. Xbox biz guy deletes his X account less than 24 hours after saying game devs who don't embrace AI 'should not be in the business of being a business' Yahoo Tech
  3. "We're using AI": Xbox business strategist claims he could be fired "because I told you the truth that nobody wants you to know" Windows Central
  4. 'If I'm Fired Tomorrow It Will Be Because I Told You the Truth' — Xbox Business Strategist Deletes Social Media Account After Accusing the Game Industry of 'Pretending to Not Use AI' IGN
  5. Microsoft Employee Shares Their 'Truth' About AI Usage At Xbox & Beyond Pure Xbox
 
A judge lets Denuvo subpoena Discord, Reddit, and Steam to unmask the cracker Voices38 - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:14:00 GMT

Denuvo's first attempt to uncover Voices38's real identity was unsuccessful because the company tried to obtain too much data at once. Now, a California federal judge has granted the Irdeto-owned DRM maker's revised subpoena requests. Several internet companies will soon have to respond to Denuvo's lawyers, but Voices38 could still...

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New Cheaper PS5 Officially Available for Pre-Order Now - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:31:44 GMT
  1. New Cheaper PS5 Officially Available for Pre-Order Now Polygon.com
  2. Sony is releasing a budget-friendly Japan exclusive Midnight Black PS5 Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong
  3. Midnight Black PS5 Pre-Orders Open in Japan: $347 Region-Locked Console Drops November Tech Times
  4. The Cheaper PS5 Is Finally Up for Pre-Order but There’s a Catch for GTA VI Fans LevelUp
  5. Sony Reveals A Sleek New PS5 For Only $350 — But Good Luck Buying One BGR
 
GTA 6 is on track to smash records as pre-orders exceed 6 million copies - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

As of October 20, Rockstar has pre-sold an estimated 6.45 million copies of the game – earning roughly $630 million in the process. According to Sensor Tower, most – 74% – are buying the game for PlayStation 5. Broken down another way, it works out to 4.8 million copies sold for PS5 and 1.66 million on Xbox.

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GTA 6 Platform Poll: 36% of DF Viewers to Play on PS5 Pro After 30,000 Votes - Digital Foundry - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:24:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Platform Poll: 36% of DF Viewers to Play on PS5 Pro After 30,000 Votes Digital Foundry
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer Rockstar Games
  3. GTA 6 Trailer Features 'Dacity' Meme Coin—Here's What Traders Think It'll Do Yahoo Finance
  4. Grand Theft Auto VI Gets A Final, Salacious Trailer Game Informer
  5. GTA 6 Preorders Are Up to $11 Off If You Follow These 3 Simple Steps (Today Only) IGN
 
Here's What Apple's Apps Look Like on the iPhone Duo - MacRumors - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:12:38 GMT
  1. Here's What Apple's Apps Look Like on the iPhone Duo MacRumors
  2. "Webtoon size at my discretion, KakaoTalk side by side"…After using the iPhone Duo 머니투데이
  3. Apple's First Foldable iPhone Keeps Screen Ratio Folded or Open Seoul Economic Daily
  4. Can iPhone Duo run two apps at the same time? The Apple Post
  5. Games, Webtoons and More Complete Screen Optimization Ahead of iPhone Duo Launch 아시아경제
 
YouTube starts hiding the dislike button on normal videos - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:10:00 GMT
  1. YouTube starts hiding the dislike button on normal videos 9to5Google
  2. YouTube says it isn’t testing hiding the dislike button The Verge
  3. YouTube could make disliking videos even more difficult PhoneArena
  4. After Shorts, Google making it harder to dislike all YouTube videos now Neowin
  5. YouTube Is Deleting the Dislike Button Entirely – And Users Are Staging an Immediate Rebellion Yahoo Tech
 
Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake file size confirms it’s the biggest Zelda game yet - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:54:55 GMT
  1. Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake file size confirms it’s the biggest Zelda game yet Polygon.com
  2. Nintendo Pays Homage to Original 1998 Commercial for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in New Remake Trailer IGN
  3. Nintendo offering those who purchase Zelda: Ocarina of Time digitally a free wallpaper for a limited time GoNintendo
  4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s digital release won’t demand too much storage space Nintendo Wire
 
A supercomputer is about to launch to the moon aboard a rover named FLIP - Space - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:42:41 GMT
  1. A supercomputer is about to launch to the moon aboard a rover named FLIP Space
  2. HPE to launch AI straight to the Moon The Register
  3. NASA-backed lunar rover to test language models, laser mapping on Moon with fanless GPU Interesting Engineering
  4. HPE Spaceborne Computer-4 Will Run the First HPC Benchmarks on the Moon The Futurum Group
  5. Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NASA, And Deloitte Consulting LLP To Deploy AI Workloads On HPE Spaceborne Computer-4 www.marketscreener.com
 
French Government Calls Emergency Meetings With Platforms Over Protests - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:41:58 GMT
TikTok and other sites were told to curb protest footage and AI-altered images, while online retailers like Vinted and eBay reportedly signed an agreement stop looted goods from flooding resale sites.
 
ChatGPT's Chrome extension can now control tabs, download files, and fill out forms - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:02:00 GMT

ChatGPT's Chrome extension gained the ability to access content from open tabs last July. The latest update introduces two distinct AI modes, Chat and Work, allowing ChatGPT to interact with browser tabs and perform a wide range of tasks, including filling out online forms using information from documents stored on...

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Don't Put Your Phone In The TSA Bin — Do This Instead - Engadget - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT
Don't Put Your Phone In The TSA Bin — Do This Instead Engadget
 
Nintendo announces Halloween 2026 sale for Switch 2 and Switch - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:39:04 GMT
  1. Nintendo announces Halloween 2026 sale for Switch 2 and Switch Nintendo Everything
  2. Screaming Deals: Save on select digital games Nintendo
  3. Nintendo Officially Launches New Halloween Sale Available Until October 31 Comic Book Resources
  4. Nintendo’s 2026 Halloween Switch game sale now live: Up 75% off with deals from $3 9to5Toys
  5. Nintendo running "Screaming Deals" eShop sale until Nov. 1st, 2026 GoNintendo
 
AI-assisted vibe coding brings Thunderbolt 4 support to Windows 98 SE - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:18:00 GMT

A developer by the name of Yeo Kheng Meng recently commissioned AI to create a driver that enables generic USB 3.x, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3/4 host controllers to work on ancient operating systems including Window 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, and 7.

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AI Had Better Work Out - Ed Zitron's Where's Your Ed At - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:14:10 GMT
AI Had Better Work Out Ed Zitron's Where's Your Ed At
 
Samsung's Galaxy S27 lineup takes shape in new leak - Android Authority - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:14:00 GMT
  1. Samsung's Galaxy S27 lineup takes shape in new leak Android Authority
  2. Exclusive: Galaxy S27, S27+ and S27 Ultra Screen Protector Images Show Expected Sizes SammyGuru
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Release Date: Earlier Launch, New Ultra Design Forbes
  4. Galaxy S27 Ultra: Samsung fans are still asking for the same upgrades we’ve wanted for years PhoneArena
  5. Samsung may change Galaxy S27 memory options as chip prices soar SamMobile
 
Hatch Sleep Clock Review: A Contactless Sleep Tracker (2026) - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:03:17 GMT
I’m obsessed with sleep data, but I don’t love wearing a smartwatch to bed. Can the Hatch Sleep Clock give me the best of both worlds at an affordable price?
 
Europe's four largest carriers want to build a Starlink rival, but they don't have satellites - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:39:00 GMT

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone have signed a letter of intent to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum in Europe. The agreement, announced on Monday, is an early step toward offering direct-to-device connectivity through their existing mobile networks.

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An AI Agent Joined a Listserv of Top Internet Researchers. The Reply-All Chaos Is Still Unfolding - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:07:43 GMT
Hysteria over the agent's appearance in a 7,500-person group reveals that internet experts have outdated notions of privacy.
 
Bungie could be making Star Wars Battlefront 3 instead of longtime series developer DICE - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:41:00 GMT

Outside of DICE, which revived Star Wars Battlefront in 2015, Bungie might be the top contender to develop a new entry, according to EGM and prominent leaker Jeff Grubb. If accurate, the news suggests the project is years away, potentially resulting in the longest release gap in the franchise's history.

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US bans DeepSeek from federal agencies, prompting angry response from China - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:58:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security's notice was made public on October 19, ahead of today's Federal Register publication. The underlying order dates back to late July, according to AP, making this a public disclosure of an earlier decision rather than a ban signed this week.

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Nvidia's RTX 6060 probably won't arrive until 2029, will be slower than the PS6 - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:22:00 GMT

Prominent leaker Kepler_L2 recently suggested that Nvidia's next-generation mainstream graphics card, tentatively called the RTX 6060, could be delayed until as late as 2029. Memory supply shortages are the obvious cause.

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"I have to stop this": Retired professor arrested for blocking delivery robots she says are taking human jobs - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:39:00 GMT

Carolyn Marvin, a professor emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School of Communication, decided to take a literal stand against an oncoming Avride delivery robot from Uber Eats in Philadelphia's Center City. She repeatedly stood in its path so it couldn't move.

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Foxconn's latest EV push is a $727 million bet for half of Mitsubishi Electric's car parts business - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The companies plan to combine Mitsubishi Electric's powertrain, autonomous-driving and in-car computing technology with Foxconn's manufacturing operations. They want to build EV platforms in Japan, sell them first to Japanese automakers and then seek customers overseas.

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Samsung fighting iPhone Duo by launching six foldable phones next year - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung fighting iPhone Duo by launching six foldable phones next year 9to5Mac
  2. Samsung Has Already Found the Next Way to Unfold a Phone Gizmodo
  3. Forget folding phones: Samsung fans are already obsessing over the Galaxy Z Slide PhoneArena
  4. Sliding into 2027? Galaxy Z rumors say Samsung could drop a sliding phone Android Central
  5. Samsung 2027 Foldables: 6 Models, 3 Fold 9s, 1 Slide Phone Memeburn
 
Sony Party Speaker Deal: Save $100 Off the ULT Tower 7 - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The Sony ULT Tower 7 is one of our top party speaker picks and is at its lowest-ever price. Grab this or one of its sibling models before your next fete.
 
The Physics Behind Tesla’s Flying Roadster - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
To understand how Elon’s new car hops, glides, and sticks upside down, we need to talk about friction and force.
 
One of three Jensen Huang-signed RTX Spark laptops won at NVIDIA launch event is already listed for $17,150 - VideoCardz.com - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:40:56 GMT
  1. One of three Jensen Huang-signed RTX Spark laptops won at NVIDIA launch event is already listed for $17,150 VideoCardz.com
  2. NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs Available Today — A New Beginning for Windows PCs NVIDIA Newsroom
  3. NVIDIA Gives DGX And RTX Systems A 40% AI Inference Boost, While DGX Spark Now Clusters Up To 8 Units For 1 TB Memory Wccftech
  4. This $3,200 RTX Spark laptop still wants me to pay for ad-free Solitaire PCWorld
  5. Nvidia brings Underdog to the RTX Spark, making it easier to run AI models locally XDA
 
Sexual Assault Is a Free Speech Issue - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Mary Anne Franks has spent years fighting against online abuse. When people are abused with impunity, she says, the message becomes “We do not care about women’s voices.”
 
How ‘Final Fantasy VII Revelation’ Strikes the Balance Between Old and New - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Game director Naoki Hamaguchi talks about scale and expectations for one of gaming’s most ambitious remakes.
 
Organic Mattress Sale: 20 Percent Off Essentia Beds - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Sleep healthier this winter with an organic mattress—now on heavy discount through November 2.
 
They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret It - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:22:23 GMT
The internet told them Europe was a social paradise. Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn’t free, and people can be really mean.
 
This New Food Delivery App Could Be the Antidote to Menu Markups - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
By sticking to in-store menu prices and a flat 5 percent fee, Olo wants to take the sting out of ordering dinner.
 
5 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A growing collection of pocket-size gadgets lets you easily make recordings and extract info from them. Here are our favorites.
 
Demi Adejuyigbe Thinks You Should Only Post 3 Times a Day - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The comedian sees being online as similar to visiting the zoo. “I don’t need to interact with that,” he says. “It’s just a thing that I enjoy, and then I walk away.”
 
How to See the Orionid Meteor Shower and Other Upcoming Astronomical Events - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Made up of small fragments left behind by Halley’s Comet, these meteors are known for being especially bright and speedy.
 
Review: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Switch) - A Pro-Grade Metroidvania With A Stiff Learning Curve - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. Review: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Switch) - A Pro-Grade Metroidvania With A Stiff Learning Curve Nintendo Life
  2. How To Break The Sage Sigils In Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse GameSpot
  3. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse First Update 1.001.002 Targets High Refresh Rate Monitors on October 21 MP1st
  4. Castlevania Belmont's Curse: How to get the Double Jump Rock Paper Shotgun
  5. Every Voice Actor in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (& Where You Know Them From) IMDb
 
One of Samsung's most popular phones is now getting stable One UI 9 with Android 17 - Android Authority - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:59:00 GMT
  1. One of Samsung's most popular phones is now getting stable One UI 9 with Android 17 Android Authority
  2. Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17 9to5Google
  3. One UI 9 on the Galaxy S24, S25, and S26: What’s different? SamMobile
  4. Samsung is simply unstoppable, spreading the One UI 9 love far and wide for over a dozen phones PhoneArena
  5. Samsung One UI Update Schedule: October 2026 Droid Life
 
Mint Mobile Discounts for October 2026 - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Reduce your monthly cell phone bill with these active Mint Mobile coupons and promos, limited-time promotions, and 5G plan savings.
 
Adorama Camera Coupon Codes & Promo Codes: October 2026 - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your photography setup for less. Save up to 20% on cameras, lenses, and Apple gear with these verified Adorama promo codes and clearance deals.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | October 2026 - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Symposium highlights MIT’s wide range of innovations for aging brain health - MIT Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
In six talks, researchers from across MIT described projects aimed at advancing the understanding of and interventions against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Over the last decade, the vice chancellor has refocused the Institute’s approach to student life to center on student well-being.
 
State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics finds sustainability commitments are strong, but governance gaps and external disruptions prevent execution.
 
AI model decodes the language cells use to communicate - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:50:00 GMT
A new computational approach reveals how cells communicate to assemble into tissues. This could accelerate stem cell engineering, improve disease models, and inform therapies.
 
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.
 
Building trust in governments through digital platforms - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
Governments and private companies often work together to provide public services online. A new study asks: How do these partnerships affect people’s trust in government?
 
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.
 
Is It Worth Getting AppleCare for the iPhone Duo? Repairs Could Cost as Much as the Phone Itself - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:41:44 GMT
If something happens, you could be facing a $1,500 repair on top of the foldable’s $2,000 price.
 
MIT remembers Thomas Rose, a brilliant researcher and generous colleague - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Faculty, students, staff, family, and friends gathered to remember the assistant professor and archaeometallurgist who died last month.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Hiroshi Ishii honored for contributions to global design and human-computer interaction - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:10:00 GMT
MIT Media Lab professor received the IDSA Special Achievement Award for three decades of research integrating physical and digital environments.
 
How artificial neural networks build their own learning machinery - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Machine-learning networks can learn without detailed instructions from a designer. Those that do may offer insight into how the brain reorganizes itself during learning.
 
The iOS 27 Setting That Can Flag a Scam While You’re Still on the Phone - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:54:54 GMT
Apple’s new scam protection works on the device, returns a simple risk rating to supported apps and takes a few taps to enable in Privacy & Security.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 iPhone Duo Will Run iOS 27.1 at Launch on Friday - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:58:15 GMT
Apple said update has features built specifically for the new iPhone design.
 
“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.
 
Daylight Saving Time Ends Soon. Here’s When the Clocks Go Back an Hour - CNET Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:07 GMT
Why do we “fall back” in November? We answer your questions.