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Finnish neocloud startup Verda raised $189M led by Emergence at a $1B+ valuation and aims to raise up to $1.5B in equity and debt in 2026 and up to $10B in 2027 (Paula Doenecke/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:20:02 GMT

Paula Doenecke / Bloomberg:
Finnish neocloud startup Verda raised $189M led by Emergence at a $1B+ valuation and aims to raise up to $1.5B in equity and debt in 2026 and up to $10B in 2027 — Cloud startup Verda has raised $189 million in fresh financing, underscoring continued investor appetite for the infrastructure powering the artificial intelligence boom.

 
AMD Radeon RX 9050 4GB: It's a Scam - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:06:00 GMT
AMD's Radeon RX 9050 4GB shares a name with the faster 8GB model, but half the VRAM and memory bandwidth make this OEM-only GPU a far worse deal than buyers may realize.
 
French pharma SaaS startup Biolevate raised a €30M Series A co-led by RAISE France and Orange Ventures, taking its total funding to €36M (Brock E.W. Turner/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:01:15 GMT

Brock E.W. Turner / Axios:
French pharma SaaS startup Biolevate raised a €30M Series A co-led by RAISE France and Orange Ventures, taking its total funding to €36M — Biolevate, a French pharma-focused SaaS startup, raised €30 million in Series A funding, CEO Joël Belafa tells Axios Pro exclusively.

 
Patti Harrison Had Dreams of a Tech Utopia. Silicon Valley Smashed Them - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The comedian sat down with WIRED to talk about social media, AI, and getting laughs for impersonating Boston Dynamics’ robot dogs.
 
A New Tool Found Malware That’s Guided by an AI Hive Mind—No Humans in Sight - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Cisco Talos researchers created a new framework for identifying malware and hacking tools that rely on AI chatbots—and quickly discovered something unusual.
 
I Visited the Real-Life Silent Hill Village in Scotland - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:50:13 GMT
Silent Hill: Townfall’s setting of St. Amelia is based on a real place. I went to visit.
 
Chinese optical transceiver maker Ligent jumps 19% in its Hong Kong debut, giving it a ~$4.6B market cap, after raising ~$727M, the latest Hong Kong AI IPO (Sangmi Cha/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:50:00 GMT

Sangmi Cha / Bloomberg:
Chinese optical transceiver maker Ligent jumps 19% in its Hong Kong debut, giving it a ~$4.6B market cap, after raising ~$727M, the latest Hong Kong AI IPO — Computing networks maker Ligent Technologies Inc.'s shares rose in their debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday …

 
A New Chatbot Wants to Unlock the Secrets in Tattered Ancient Greek Records - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
In the hope of uncovering new details about ancient life, researchers have developed a large language model that fills in the gaps in papyrus fragments.
 
Microsoft planning Xbox layoffs today. - The Verge - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:26:42 GMT
  1. Microsoft planning Xbox layoffs today. The Verge
  2. Exclusive: Xbox to Cut Hundreds of Jobs, Consolidate Game Studios The Information
  3. Xbox reportedly set to announce second round of layoffs this week GamesIndustry.biz
  4. More Blizzard Layoffs "Imminent" techpowerup.com
  5. Xbox to Reportedly Layoff Hundreds of Employees and Consolidate Studios - News VGChartz
 
How to Use AI With Your Privacy Intact - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Your conversations with AI chatbots are both highly personal and deeply vulnerable to surveillance. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
 
OpenAI faces lawsuit from British Columbia over Tumbler Ridge shooting - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:47:27 GMT
The Canadian province of British Columbia has sued OpenAI for failing to notify authorities about the Tumbler Ridge shooter's chats.
 
Apple unveils Apple Music Hall, a 600-person live music venue built in its London headquarters at Battersea Power Station with two recording and mixing studios (David Phelan/Forbes) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT

David Phelan / Forbes:
Apple unveils Apple Music Hall, a 600-person live music venue built in its London headquarters at Battersea Power Station with two recording and mixing studios — This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. … Apple has just announced a new live music venue, built into its London headquarters at Battersea Power Station.

 
Sources: Polymarket is lobbying regulators in London, Brussels, and across the EU to be governed by financial services laws rather than local gambling rules (Financial Times) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:10:14 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: Polymarket is lobbying regulators in London, Brussels, and across the EU to be governed by financial services laws rather than local gambling rules — US prediction markets platform is seeking to be regulated as a financial services firm rather than under a patchwork of gambling legislation

 
Tiny Scratch-Built Cyberdeck is in Mint Condition - Hack a Day Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:31 GMT
[Salim Benbouziyane] shows off his TN Deck, a tiny custom cyberdeck built into an Altoids tin. It’s a skillful build that really makes the most of the available space, and …read more
 
F1 confirms new Hot Wheels "Infinite Rush" car collection for 2027 release - Motorsport.com - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:03 GMT
  1. F1 confirms new Hot Wheels "Infinite Rush" car collection for 2027 release Motorsport.com
  2. All F1 team cars coming to Hot Wheels video game Formula 1
  3. Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Review IGN
  4. Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush Analog Stick Gaming
  5. Formula 1 and Mattel Expand Gaming Partnership with F1 Car Collection Pack for Hot Wheels Game Ministry of Sport
 
Some universities have barred using AI detectors due to student-instructor distrust over false positives; some educators have just cancelled writing assignments (Will Oremus/The Atlantic) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:50:46 GMT

Will Oremus / The Atlantic:
Some universities have barred using AI detectors due to student-instructor distrust over false positives; some educators have just cancelled writing assignments — Professors are tearing their hair out over AI detectors. — Timothy Paustian has tried everything to stop his students from writing essays with AI.

 
Dutch nanoimprint lithography startup Morphotonics raised €40M from 3M Ventures, EIC Fund, and others, and plans to expand into data center optical components (TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:20:00 GMT

TechCrunch:
Dutch nanoimprint lithography startup Morphotonics raised €40M from 3M Ventures, EIC Fund, and others, and plans to expand into data center optical components — The Netherlands' ASML is possibly the biggest name in lithography, using its machines to etch patterns onto silicon wafers inside …

 
Belgium-based AI recruitment startup Spott raised a $21M Series A led by Balderton, with Base10, YC, and Fortino participating, taking its total funding to $24M (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:50:02 GMT

Chris Metinko / Axios:
Belgium-based AI recruitment startup Spott raised a $21M Series A led by Balderton, with Base10, YC, and Fortino participating, taking its total funding to $24M — Spott, a recruitment management platform, raised a $21 million Series A led by Balderton Capital, CEO Lander Degreve tells Axios Pro exclusively.

 
Amazon, Walmart and other companies are using drones for fast deliveries in Richardson, Texas, but residents complain about noise and clumsy package drops (Juliet Macur/New York Times) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:02 GMT

Juliet Macur / New York Times:
Amazon, Walmart and other companies are using drones for fast deliveries in Richardson, Texas, but residents complain about noise and clumsy package drops — In Richardson, a fleet of drones has started to deliver goods quickly. But the noise is drowning out life for some residents: 'We can't live like this.'

 
Apple Music to open concert venue in Battersea Power Station - BBC - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:22:58 GMT
  1. Apple Music to open concert venue in Battersea Power Station BBC
  2. Apple opens Apple Music Hall, a state-of-the-art live music venue in London Apple
  3. Apple Music Hall Spatial Audio Venue Opens in Battersea Power Station MacRumors
  4. Apple Reveals Apple Music Hall, a New Live Venue in London Yahoo
  5. Apple’s first live music venue is opening beneath its UK headquarters The Verge
 
A Computer Terminal the Old Way - Hack a Day Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:48 GMT
Here in 2026 if we need a terminal the chances are we fire one up on our computer and continue on our way without a thought. What we are doing …read more
 
Ruggable Discount Code: 30% Off Rugs | September 2026 - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Keep your floors pristine and your budget intact. Save up to 30% off machine-washable rugs, runners, mats, and pillows using Ruggable coupons plus our expert advice.
 
Meta Quest Promo Codes and Coupons for September 2026 - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses, and more deals.
 
SelectBlinds Promo Codes & Coupons: 10% Off - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Redecorate your home for less with our expert tips on applying SelectBlinds coupons, maximizing holiday sales, and locking in new customer discounts.
 
Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech.
 
Western Digital Promo Code: 15% Off - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 15% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.
 
T-Mobile Promo Codes: 25% Off | September 2026 - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.
 
Womanizer Coupons: Save 15% in September 2026 - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the Womanizer Duo Premium and more with our latest Womanizer discount codes.
 
Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.
 
1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in September 2026 - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals.
 
Layla Sleep Coupon: Save Up to $600 in September 2026 - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your sleep setup with the latest Layla promo codes. Save on flippable mattresses, copper-infused pillows, and adjustable bases in September 2026.
 
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off - Wired Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
 
Apple v. OpenAI: Apple asks the court to let its own experts review forensic images used in the case, and seeks documents tied to parts of OpenAI's hardware R&D (Marcus Mendes/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:45:03 GMT

Marcus Mendes / 9to5Mac:
Apple v. OpenAI: Apple asks the court to let its own experts review forensic images used in the case, and seeks documents tied to parts of OpenAI's hardware R&D — Apple has asked the court overseeing its lawsuit against OpenAI and other defendants to let its own experts review forensic images used …

 
Tencent launches Hy Image 3.5 Preview, saying that during internal testing the AI image model achieved results on par with ByteDance's Seedream 5.0 Pro (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:20:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Tencent launches Hy Image 3.5 Preview, saying that during internal testing the AI image model achieved results on par with ByteDance's Seedream 5.0 Pro — Tencent Holdings Ltd. launched its latest and best image-generation model on the same day as rival Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. kicked off …

 
One UI 9 global rollout possibly delayed by a week - sammobile.com - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:08:18 GMT
  1. One UI 9 global rollout possibly delayed by a week sammobile.com
  2. Samsung Begins Official Rollout of One UI 9, Bringing the Latest Galaxy Experiences to More Devices Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung releases stable One UI 9.0 update for Galaxy S26 series sammobile.com
  4. Samsung Confirms Free Feature Upgrade For Millions Of Galaxy Phones Forbes
  5. Samsung Galaxy S25 Will get Android 17: Here’s When Tech Advisor
 
Acer CEO says PC prices could fall by 2027, accuses rivals of milking the RAM shortage for profit - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT

Acer CEO Jason Chen recently told DigiTimes that PC price hikes related to RAM shortages might begin to reverse by late 2027. The statement counters earlier claims from other memory manufacturer CEOs that the situation would continue until at least 2030.

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MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu says the company plans to train a 5T- to 10T-parameter AI model, as it lays out a sweeping push across AI models, chips, and data centers (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:30:01 GMT

Reuters:
Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu says the company plans to train a 5T- to 10T-parameter AI model, as it lays out a sweeping push across AI models, chips, and data centers — Alibaba Group (9988.HK) said on Tuesday it was developing an AI model up to four times larger than the company's flagship model …

 
Alibaba's T-Head unveils the Zhenwu V900 AI accelerator, which it says triples its predecessor's performance and can scale to clusters of up to 500K units (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:25:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Alibaba's T-Head unveils the Zhenwu V900 AI accelerator, which it says triples its predecessor's performance and can scale to clusters of up to 500K units — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is rolling out what it calls China's most powerful AI chip, an accelerator to compete with Nvidia Corp …

 
Source: Xbox plans to lay off hundreds of employees this week in its second major staff cut in 2026, as it also plans to consolidate several of its game studios (Aaron Holmes/The Information) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:15:01 GMT

Aaron Holmes / The Information:
Source: Xbox plans to lay off hundreds of employees this week in its second major staff cut in 2026, as it also plans to consolidate several of its game studios — Xbox is planning to lay off hundreds of employees this week in its second major staff reduction this year, according to someone briefed on the plans.

 
MiMo-V2.6-Pro ties Grok 4.7 (xHigh) and beats GLM-5.3 (Max) on Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index, making it the benchmark's top-scoring open-weight model (Carl Franzen/VentureBeat) - Techmeme Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:15:00 GMT

Carl Franzen / VentureBeat:
MiMo-V2.6-Pro ties Grok 4.7 (xHigh) and beats GLM-5.3 (Max) on Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index, making it the benchmark's top-scoring open-weight model — That puts Xiaomi's new flagship ahead of proprietary models including xAI's Grok 4.6, currently at 44, and Google's Gemini 3.8 Flash …

 
watchOS 27.2 beta 2 brings the App Switcher back with a new gesture - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:07:00 GMT
  1. watchOS 27.2 beta 2 brings the App Switcher back with a new gesture 9to5Mac
  2. WatchOS 27 removes a feature from your Apple Watch Mashable
  3. How to Force Quit Apple Watch Apps in watchOS 27 MacRumors
  4. If you multitask on your Apple Watch, don’t upgrade to watchOS 27 Macworld
  5. Apple rolls out watchOS 27 to all eligibe Watches; here's how to install the new update Deccan Herald
 
New Research Suggests that a Neutrino Laser is Impossible - Hack a Day Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:00:16 GMT
As cool as it would have been to wield lasers that produce a beam of neutrinos, recently two papers were published by MIT researchers that seem to dampen the likelihood …read more
 
Warner Bros. Merger Back On: Paramount Settles Antitrust Suit - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:33:59 GMT
Paramount has reached a settlement in the 12-state antitrust suit, clearing the path for its proposed $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
 
Disturbing Experiment Points to Dangers of Using AI Models Not Meant for Robotics - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:24:54 GMT
The point of the unsafe prompts was to test what happens when you hand physical agency over to LLMs.
 
Nintendo Shares First Look At Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 World Map - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:55:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Shares First Look At Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 World Map Nintendo Life
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s remake will feature VRR support when docked nintendowire.com
  3. Check out the world map for Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 GoNintendo
  4. Nintendo’s 'Ocarina of Time' remake trailer officially rests fans’ worries thepostathens.com
  5. Millions of Zelda Fans Can't Get the Best Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Pre-Order Bonuses IMDb
 
Why it's important to unplug your PC during a power outage - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Power outages can damage your tech, but the bigger risk happens when the electricity comes back on. Don't let your tech get fried.
 
AI ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Glitches on Live TV in Surreal Nightmare - CNET Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:22:11 GMT
The AI-generated star spoke Cantonese, plotted “treasons” and baffled news anchors.
 
Why is your laptop fan so loud? - Engadget Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Laptop fans do an important job, but sometimes they get annoyingly loud. Here's what it might mean and whether you should be concerned.
 
These drones could cover up to 98 percent of the world's oceans by 2028 - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
New ocean-sensing drones are being built to withstand the deepest depths of the ocean.
 
The Mazda Suitcase Car Rides Again - Hack a Day Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:40 GMT
A man in a beige, vintage 90s suit rides a very small go cart with a look of terror and/or elation on his face.
Once you arrive at your destination via plane, it can be a drag waiting for a rental car. Why not bring your own with a replica of the Mazda suitcase …read more
 
How to turn your old Windows PC into a Chromebook for free - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Don't count your old Windows laptop out yet. Installing ChromeOS Flex is a great option to keep it usable, even if it's not as fast as it once was.
 
RatHat is a new Android malware that records your screen touches to steal passwords - Mashable - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:58:51 GMT
  1. RatHat is a new Android malware that records your screen touches to steal passwords Mashable
  2. New Android malware uses AI to steal bank logins and PINs Malwarebytes
  3. RatHat: AI-Powered Mobile Threat is Here for Your Credentials & Bank Accounts Zimperium
  4. RatHat Android Malware Abuses ADB to Retain Shell Access After Uninstall The Hacker News
  5. Say Hello to RatHat, a New AI-Powered Malware Invading the Android Ecosystem CNET
 
Wired vs. wireless keyboards: Is there really a difference in performance? - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Wireless keyboards introduce convenience and portability, but they can't quite keep up with wired keyboards in some cases.
 
Muse, Meta's extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:24:38 GMT
A simple ClickFix attack is only one way to completely hijack the new agent.
 
Say Hello to RatHat, a New AI-Powered Malware Invading the Android Ecosystem - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:10:01 GMT
The malware pretends to be a legitimate download for an app like Google Chrome.
 
Heat Rotom ex, Kommo-o, Zinnia's Trust, and More English Cards Revealed from "Delta Reign!" - PokeBeach - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:07:56 GMT
  1. Heat Rotom ex, Kommo-o, Zinnia's Trust, and More English Cards Revealed from "Delta Reign!" PokeBeach
  2. Seize the Crown with Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign Pokemon.com
  3. Pokémon reveals ‘Delta Reign’ illustration rare card NME
  4. Here's Your First Look at 3 Cards From Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution — Delta Reign, Due to Launch This November IGN
  5. Heat Rotom ex, Groudon, and More Cards Revealed as Delta Reign Spoiler Season Kicks Off Joseph Writer Anderson
 
Napster Developing AI Teacher Clones to Provide Personalized Homework Support - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:01:04 GMT
The company, once a file-sharing app and then a streaming service, is teaming up with an educational organization in the Middle East to create virtual replicas of teachers.
 
How to turn off your Google location history - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Google Maps' Timeline feature is great for looking back at your past travels, but it's also discomforting to see all that history in one place.
 
iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals new details about unnanounced iPhone anti-snatching feature - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:53:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals new details about unnanounced iPhone anti-snatching feature 9to5Mac
  2. Apple's iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals new anti-snatching protections AppleInsider
  3. iOS 27.2 beta reveals how Apple plans to stop its anti-theft feature from locking your iPhone by mistake Digital Trends
 
This OMG Moment at the Doctor’s Made Me Take the Apple Watch Seriously - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:49:35 GMT
I was testing the Apple Watch’s ECG feature on video for CNET and as a healthy, active 30-year-old, the last thing I expected was to become part of the story.
 
iPhone 20 Pro Rumor Hints at Apple’s Wildest All-Glass Redesign - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:36:26 GMT
Next year’s models could have the biggest screens in iPhone history.
 
Bungie leaders now say the studio's 'not done with Destiny' - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:34:50 GMT
It also promised players that Marathon will keep growing and improving.
 
Bungie Announces Plans To Restore Vaulted Destiny 2 Content And Substantial Reworks To Marathon - Game Informer - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:29:00 GMT
  1. Bungie Announces Plans To Restore Vaulted Destiny 2 Content And Substantial Reworks To Marathon Game Informer
  2. The Next Chapter for Bungie Bungie.net
  3. ‘Destiny’ Lives: All Content To Be Unvaulted And Future Games Planned Forbes
  4. A Humbled Bungie Tries To Hit The Reset Button After Years Of Mistakes: 'We Lost Trust, We Lost Incredible Colleagues, And We Lost Sight Of What We Should Be Prioritizing Most' Kotaku
  5. Bungie declares it's 'not done with Destiny' as it lays out studio's future Game Developer
 
SpaceX Seems to Expand 'Free' Starlink Mini Perk to All Residential Plans - PCMag - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:16:35 GMT
SpaceX Seems to Expand 'Free' Starlink Mini Perk to All Residential Plans PCMag
 
Military milestone: Ukrainian naval drone sinks Russian kamikaze drone boat - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:07:05 GMT
Drone boat battle occurs as Ukraine and Russia target Black Sea ports and ships.
 
Saudi Arabia wants a car industry, launches Ceer with two EVs - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:55:36 GMT
The new carmaker is a joint venture between the Saudi PIF and Foxconn.
 
Finding purpose through research - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
This summer, BSG-MSRP-Bio student Marina Milea investigated how lung cancers become resistant to targeted therapies, gaining hands-on research experience in the Jacks Lab at the Koch Institute.
 
No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service: Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI From Shopping - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:27:31 GMT
Amazon has its own agentic AI option called Buy for Me, which could be behind the agentic turf war.
 
AMD just joined the $1 trillion club, beating Intel to the milestone - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:08:00 GMT

Nvidia eclipsed the $1 trillion valuation mark in May 2023, and has not looked back since. The company has continued to tack on value driven largely by the AI boom. Currently, the chipmaker has an incredible market cap of roughly $5.48 trillion, making it the most valuable company in the...

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Trying a New Radial Impeller Design for Quadcopters - Hack a Day Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:00:03 GMT
Even if the world has already settled on plain old propellers as the way to make quadcopter drones fly, this doesn’t mean that you cannot give other designs a shake …read more
 
Does your iPhone's Safari browser privacy features actually make you safer? - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Safari on iPhone is more private than many other browsers by default, but it can't keep your information safe from everything.
 
The EU will force data centers to disclose their energy and water use - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:53:53 GMT
The EU has proposed a sustainability labeling system ahead of bringing in minimum data center performance standards.
 
Why your smartwatch is so bad at telling you how many calories you burned - The Washington Post - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:50:00 GMT
Why your smartwatch is so bad at telling you how many calories you burned The Washington PostSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
X now tells users when local laws have reduced their posts' visibility - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:44:35 GMT
The latest addition to X's Under the Hood feature could stave off claims around shadowbanning.
 
Internet Explorer is finally, truly dying, and Microsoft wants you ready by 2029 - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:25:00 GMT

Microsoft retired support for Internet Explorer 11 years ago, but the ancient browser is still lingering in modern Windows releases through the IE Mode feature. By the end of 2029, even IE Mode will finally be gone, along with IE's ancient web engine technology. Enterprise organizations should prepare for the...

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Silent Hill: Townfall debuts in a haunting return to psychological horror - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:17:00 GMT
Silent Hill: Townfall takes the series to a remote Scottish setting, blending first-person gameplay with the psychological horror and storytelling the franchise is known for. Its gripping mystery, sound design, and fresh ideas make it one of the most compelling horror games of the year.
 
Report: Injustice 3 Leak Reveals New and Returning Characters for Roster - mp1st.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:45:19 GMT
  1. Report: Injustice 3 Leak Reveals New and Returning Characters for Roster mp1st.com
  2. Injustice 3 Leak Reveals Two Fighters That Might Be In The Sequel Kotaku
  3. Injustice 3 Features 1 Character Fans Will Expect and 1 Who Perhaps Comes as a Surprise, According to a Fresh Leak IGN
  4. NetherRealm Has Been Working On An "Unannounced AAA Title" For Nearly 6 Years, Likely Injustice 3 TwistedVoxel
  5. New game from Mortal Kombat creators leaked - Batwoman and Supergirl found in it ixbt.games
 
Rockstar Games Outlines New Modding Policy Ahead of GTA 6's Release - IGN - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:43:45 GMT
  1. Rockstar Games Outlines New Modding Policy Ahead of GTA 6's Release IGN
  2. Rockstar Imposes Strict Limitations on GTA VI Mods techpowerup.com
  3. Rockstar officially draws a hard line on GTA mods ahead of GTA 6 TweakTown
  4. Rockstar Games Does Not Want You to Mod ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Gizmodo
  5. Rockstar Reveals What GTA 6 Mods Won't Be Allowed to Do 80.lv
 
Nintendo Switch ports of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire look even more likely after official account shares suspiciously HD footage of the GBA games - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:36:03 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch ports of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire look even more likely after official account shares suspiciously HD footage of the GBA games Eurogamer.net
  2. Pokémon Shares Mysterious Video Sparking Ruby & Sapphire Switch Port Hopes insider-gaming.com
  3. Pokémon Teases Ruby & Sapphire’s Return on Nintendo Switch Comic Book Resources
  4. Pokemon account posts Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire played on unknown emulator fuelling Switch re-release hopes My Nintendo News
  5. Official Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire footage sparks Nintendo Switch port speculation gosugamers.net
 
Walmart Has the Best Deal on a GeForce RTX 5080 Prebuilt Gaming PC I've Seen in Months - IGN - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:34:36 GMT
  1. Walmart Has the Best Deal on a GeForce RTX 5080 Prebuilt Gaming PC I've Seen in Months IGN
  2. Get the world’s fastest gaming CPU and a DLSS 5-capable GPU in a gaming PC for $2,299 — fully loaded powerhouse sports Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5080 Founders Edition, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD [Updated] Tom's Hardware
  3. Excellent iBuyPower RTX 5070 Ti, 7 9800X3D PC has a solid discount at Newegg — a QHD gaming powerhouse for less PC Guide
  4. A top‑tier AMD gaming laptop is discounted and the RTX 5070 inside would cost nearly $1,000 on its own Windows Central
  5. Set Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the RX 9070 XT costs less than one GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GameGPU
 
AI, Tariffs, Rare Minerals: What to Expect From Trump’s Upcoming Summit With Xi Jinping - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:33:02 GMT
Washington and Beijing have grown ever more linked in the AI boom, making hardware exports and technological restrictions hefty bargaining chips in negotiations.
 
Final Fantasy Director Says Xenogears 'Sounds Like A Tough Game' To Remake And I'm Beginning To Think The Cult PS1 RPG Might Never Be Coming Back - Kotaku - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:42 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy Director Says Xenogears 'Sounds Like A Tough Game' To Remake And I'm Beginning To Think The Cult PS1 RPG Might Never Be Coming Back Kotaku
  2. FF7 Revelation director Hamaguchi discusses the game’s 200GB size, DLC plans, and a new Tifa detail Video Games Chronicle
  3. Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Beyond: An Interview with Director Naoki Hamaguchi Anime News Network
  4. I Guess I’ll Delete Every PS5 Game I Own To Make Room For FF7 Revelation GameSpot
  5. TGS 2026 — Final Fantasy VII Revelation Hands-On Preview: Once More, With Feeling RPGFan
 
Pedal Harder for Affordability - Hack a Day Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:13 GMT
A blueish grey plastic enclosure sits next to a blue and black servo, silver Li-ion battery, a GPS module board, an LCD, a small metal lever, and ESP32S3 board.
In the US, among other places, housing costs are skyrocketing. It can sometimes be difficult to get a feel for the scale of the issue and how it hits neighborhoods …read more
 
Here's why Apple's Mac Studio has become so expensive - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
A big part of the story is soaring memory and storage prices, but other factors come into play as well.
 
Paramount settles US states' antitrust lawsuit, clearing the way for its Warner Bros. acquisition - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:28:27 GMT
The mega-merger of the year will apparently go forward.
 
This one-command trick can put your localhost on the internet, no port forwarding required - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:20:00 GMT

"Put localhost on the Internet," was the new pitch for an old feature that had Cloudflare at the top of Hacker News and X's dev circles for the last few days. The tool has existed since 2021, and let's you run one command: cloudflared tunnel --url http://localhost:8000, and whatever is...

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Comfy Desktop makes running local AI models on your PC much easier - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:08:00 GMT
Comfy Desktop lets you generate AI images and video locally using your own GPU, with popular models such as Stable Diffusion, SDXL, Flux, Wan, and others. It wraps the powerful ComfyUI workflow system into a desktop app that handles installation, dependencies, and more, removing much of the hassle from running generative AI on your own hardware.
 
iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? - MacRumors - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:05:14 GMT
  1. iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? MacRumors
  2. Apple's iPhone 18 goes on sale as customers line up at stores worldwide Fox Business
  3. The latest iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods lineups arrive in stores worldwide Apple
  4. Apple Explains Why the iPhone 18 Pro Has a Variable Aperture PetaPixel
  5. T-Mobile Offering iPhone 18 Pro “On Us”: Here’s How to Claim the Deal Online The Hollywood Reporter
 
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Memory Performance Scaling - techpowerup.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:00:01 GMT
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Memory Performance Scaling techpowerup.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Sony Seemingly Incentivising Digital PS5 Purchases with Cashback - Push Square - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. Sony Seemingly Incentivising Digital PS5 Purchases with Cashback Push Square
  2. Unannounced PlayStation Rewards Program Live on PS Store PlayStation LifeStyle
  3. PS5 user nets $10 free credit as new PlayStation rewards scheme surfaces GAMINGbible
  4. PS Wallet Credit program is live, offering $10 credit on game purchases Notebookcheck
  5. Sony, apparently, has figured out how to help players come to terms with PlayStation's digital future - cashback ixbt.games
 
How the iPhone Duo's software is different from a standard iPhone - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The iPhone Duo makes some big changes to iOS to account for the foldable design. It affects the camera, multitasking and more.
 
If you don't like using Siri, this iOS 27 feature may change your mind - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Siri has long been known for its stagnation, but that changes with iOS 27 and accompanying releases. Siri has undergone major improvements.
 
Dyson Won’t Say What’s Wrong With Its CameraJet Toothbrush - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:22:19 GMT
Despite admitting to a “component issue,” the company refuses to say what went wrong, how many units are affected in how many countries, and why it won’t recall its $500 AI toothbrush.
 
Dyson Won’t Say What’s Wrong With Its CameraJet Toothbrush - WIRED - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:22:00 GMT
  1. Dyson Won’t Say What’s Wrong With Its CameraJet Toothbrush WIRED
  2. The rise of Big Toothbrush: how did our mouths become such a lucrative market? The Guardian
  3. Devices are using cameras & sensors to adjust how they perform a task TrendWatching
  4. Should you spend £400 on a toothbrush? Financial Times
  5. Dyson launches CameraJet electric toothbrush with built-in camera dentistryiq.com
 
Tesla will soon roll out FSD Supervised in the Czech Republic - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:17:02 GMT
Its foothold in the EU may be growing, but larger countries are still wary of the self-driving tech.
 
CD Projekt CEO reveals why the company decided to use Unreal Engine for The Witcher 4 - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:14:00 GMT

The next chapter in The Witcher's fantasy saga won't run on CD Projekt's proprietary graphics engine. According to the company's co-CEO, that decision was actually made years ago, and it's expected to pave the way for more frequent releases in the saga going forward.

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The First Floating Nuclear Power Station - Hack a Day Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:52 GMT
Nuclear power really hit its stride in the 1950s. In the post-war period, there was a rush to develop peaceful uses for splitting the atom, beyond its application as a …read more
 
Engadget Indie Pitch: Dressmaker - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The viral indie game Dressmaker hits Steam today, so here's a juicy QA with the dev team at Cozy Lives.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Google confirms Gemini models hacked three companies in May 2026 - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:57:26 GMT
A third-party cybersecurity firm accidentally gave experimental Gemini models access to the Internet.
 
Apple Mac mini M6 debuts: more performance at a higher price - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:52:00 GMT
The new M6 Mac mini delivers a strong performance boost in the same remarkably compact and quiet design, with reviewers praising its CPU and GPU performance. The catch is price: the new $899 starting point is $300 higher(!) than the previous generation. Despite the price hike, reviewers still consider the M6 Mac mini a compelling desktop.
 
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 introduce a new Theater Mode setting - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:49:00 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 introduce a new Theater Mode setting 9to5Mac
  2. The Apple Watch Series 12 is the start of a new wearable era The Verge
  3. These Are the Best Apple Watch Ultra 4 Deals You Can Shop Today CNET
  4. Do the Apple Watch Series 12's New Health Features Live Up to the Hype? Lifehacker
  5. Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Comparing their features, durability and displays Engadget
 
The Blood of Dawnwalker getting a new difficulty option, combat changes and more in game's first "big" patch scheduled for early October - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:41:09 GMT
  1. The Blood of Dawnwalker getting a new difficulty option, combat changes and more in game's first "big" patch scheduled for early October Eurogamer.net
  2. The Blood Of Dawnwalker's First Big Patch Will Add An Easier Difficulty That Eliminates Combat Kotaku
  3. The Blood of Dawnwalker Modders Aren’t Missing the Point – They Just Love the Game IGN
  4. Should action games let us skip the action? pcgamer.com
  5. 6 unresolved plots The Blood of Dawnwalker's sequel will address GAMINGbible
 
Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:40:26 GMT
Pending move comes over the objections of the NIH director.
 
Google Vs Samsung: What features set their digital wallets apart? - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Google and Samsung's digital wallets are solid options for storing cards, passes, tickets and IDs on Android devices, but there are some subtle differences.
 
Is Disney Plus Allowing Ads on All Plans? Here’s What’s Really Happening - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:18:28 GMT
Reports have caused confusion about whether it’s the end of all ad-free streaming. (It’s not.)
 
California settles lawsuit against Paramount/Warner merger, angering advocates - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:15:26 GMT
State AGs had "very strong" case that merger is illegal, Lina Khan says.
 
MediaTek's flagship laptop chip is the Dimensity CX C10 Max, debuts in a Lenovo Googlebook - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:05:00 GMT
  1. MediaTek's flagship laptop chip is the Dimensity CX C10 Max, debuts in a Lenovo Googlebook 9to5Google
  2. MediaTek Dimensity CX C10 Max Offers Flagship Performance to a New Era of AI-First Laptops MediaTek
  3. The Missing Piece to the Googlebook Puzzle Could—Hopefully—Make a Cheap Laptop Gizmodo
  4. MediaTek's New Platform Debuts with NT$46.8 Billion Turnover to Top Taiwan Market; AUO Surges Limit-Up on Reported Interest from TSMC and Intel finance.biggo.com
  5. This brand-new Googlebook chip is basically an old flagship smartphone processor Android Authority
 
Why is there a waitlist for Siri AI in iOS 27? - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Siri AI brings a lot of improvements, but you might not be able to use it for a while, even with iOS 27 and a compatible device.
 
iPhone 20 display leak teases massive upgrade over iPhone 18 Pro - Mashable - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:55:49 GMT
  1. iPhone 20 display leak teases massive upgrade over iPhone 18 Pro Mashable
  2. Here are the display sizes and resolutions for next year’s Pro iPhones - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Apple may skip the iPhone 19 entirely: Here’s why Gulf Business
  4. iPhone 20 Pro screen resolution detailed in new leak AppleInsider
  5. If You Find the iPhone 18 Pros Boring, You’re Gonna Love the 20th Anniversary iPhone Gizmodo
 
iPhone 18 Pro teardown highlights mechanical camera aperture and a major thermal redesign - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:42:00 GMT

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are the first smartphones from Apple to ship with a variable aperture. Samsung experimented with a similar mechanism years ago with some of its Galaxy and Note devices, but that run was short lived. Apple's implementation features six tiny aperture blades that physically...

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John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:41:00 GMT
  1. John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Vision Pro has a bright future says Apple CEO Ternus, but it's a long journey AppleInsider
  3. Apple Vision Pro 512GB - 23 Million Pixel Display AD HOC NEWS
  4. Apple CEO John Ternus says the Vision Pro is ‘in the early stages of a long journey’ Apple World Today
  5. John Ternus Vision Pro defense: a platform, not a product virtual.reality.news
 
Trump rejects AI slowdown calls, launches "AI Force" instead - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:37:56 GMT
The president offered few details on what his proposed new AI Force would do.
 
How Nintendo's Game & Watch was inspired by a calculator and boredom - Engadget Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
The Game & Watch line was one of Nintendo's most successful early game projects, and the man behind it was inspired from an unlikely source.
 
5 Cool New Features To Try In The iOS 27 Photos App - bgr.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:17:00 GMT
  1. 5 Cool New Features To Try In The iOS 27 Photos App bgr.com
  2. Everything New in iOS 27.2 Beta 1 MacRumors
  3. Why Is There A Waitlist For Siri AI In iOS 27? Engadget
  4. How to Limit What Apple’s New Siri AI Can Access in iOS 27 eff.org
  5. Second developer betas of iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 are out now AppleInsider
 
LG Display starts mass production of 24.5-inch 720Hz OLED panel for ASUS ROG - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:04:48 GMT
  1. LG Display starts mass production of 24.5-inch 720Hz OLED panel for ASUS ROG VideoCardz.com
  2. LG Display Launches First OLED Screen Targeted At Esports Forbes
  3. LG Display Launches 24.5-inch 720Hz Gaming OLED Panel techpowerup.com
  4. Korean OLED Makers Target Gaming Monitors, Laptops Businesskorea
  5. LG drives esports forward with 720Hz OLED monitor tech OC3D
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Putin's awkward online video shows him running an unactivated copy of Windows on a US-made Dell PC - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:48:00 GMT

In the clip, the Russian president was casting his vote online in the country's State Duma elections, which were held between September 18 and 20 to elect members of the lower house.

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Hideo Kojima doesn't know if Physint will be released on PS5, and he hasn't decided if it's going to use Sony's Decima game engine - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:37:11 GMT
  1. Hideo Kojima doesn't know if Physint will be released on PS5, and he hasn't decided if it's going to use Sony's Decima game engine Eurogamer.net
  2. Hideo Kojima claims Sony dumped him in a Zoom call with no reason Mashable
  3. Hideo Kojima explains the surprise split with Sony The Washington Post
  4. Hideo Kojima Could Be the Catalyst for an Xbox Turnaround IGN
  5. Kojima Productions Confirms The Studio Is Alright After Concerning Physint Report Polygon.com
 
Pokémon TCG 30th Collection: Cursed Blood Mew Pokemon card misprint sends resellers wild - Mashable - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:27:29 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG 30th Collection: Cursed Blood Mew Pokemon card misprint sends resellers wild Mashable
  2. Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Is Now Available in Pokémon TCG Live Pokemon.com
  3. Pokémon card launch creates Glastonbury-style buzz BBC
  4. Fans line up at Roanoke gaming store for Pokémon 30th anniversary card set release wdbj7.com
  5. GameStop's Shocking 'Pokémon' 30th Anniversary TCG Prices Have Been Quietly Redeemed Polygon.com
 
Here’s the iFixit Repairability Rating for the iPhone 18 Pro - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:15:09 GMT
It’s actually pretty good for an iPhone, given Apple’s long-standing reticence to make its products repairable.
 
The next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026 - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMT
  1. The next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026 TechCrunch
  2. 6 days left to get ahead at Disrupt 2026 TechCrunch
  3. Venture Investors Will Evaluate Startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Межа. Новини України.
  4. Five investors to join Startup Battlefield 200 jury in the US — TechCrunch UA.NEWS
  5. Prices go up in 7 days — get your Disrupt ticket now TechCrunch
 
Fall 2007 Was the Greatest Stretch in Gaming – and Definitely Xbox – History - IGN - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:14:00 GMT
Fall 2007 Was the Greatest Stretch in Gaming – and Definitely Xbox – History IGN
 
Minecraft Dungeons II gets time-limited reward ahead of launch next week - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:12:49 GMT
  1. Minecraft Dungeons II gets time-limited reward ahead of launch next week TrueAchievements
  2. Minecraft Dungeons 2 Lore Confirmed by Mojang in Latest Stream Beebom
  3. Minecraft Dungeons 2 – 15 Things We Know So Far GamingBolt
  4. Minecraft Dungeons II Sets Up Tokyo Game Show Battle | Outlook Respawn Outlook Respawn
  5. Minecraft Dungeons 2 only makes minor changes to its ARPG formula, but they're welcome ones nonetheless PCGamesN
 
Motorola teases high-end ‘Signature 27’ with a wild-looking design - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:05:00 GMT
  1. Motorola teases high-end ‘Signature 27’ with a wild-looking design 9to5Google
  2. Motorola and Bang & Olufsen announce multi-year partnership to co-create premium audio experiences motorolanews.com
  3. Motorola Partners With Bang & Olufsen to Tune Flagship Smartphone Sound, Starting with Signature 27 Android Headlines
  4. Motorola Signature 27 Teased Again – Cameras and Speakers Galore Tech Advisor
  5. The Motorola Signature 27 will be more impressive than its predecessor in at least two big ways PhoneArena
 
Pokémon Partners with the European Space Agency for World Space Week 2026 - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:04:14 GMT
  1. Pokémon Partners with the European Space Agency for World Space Week 2026 Pokemon.com
  2. ESA and The Pokémon Company International reveal Europe-wide exhibition and astronaut Pikachu experience European Space Agency
  3. Pikachu in space! New ESA-Pokemon partnership sends the electric mouse to the ISS Space
  4. A huge Pokémon shop and trail is coming to the Science Museum next month – with exclusive merch Time Out Worldwide
  5. Pikachu Has Officially Been to Space, and Now He's Coming Back to Earth star-telegram.com
 
Review: Neagley is a worthy spinoff to megahit Reacher - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:53:46 GMT
It's a bit uneven in execution but still delivers as fast-paced, entertaining escapist fare.
 
Another major GPU leaker says Nvidia's RTX 6000 series won't arrive until 2028 - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:38:00 GMT

Kopite7kimi, one of the most renowned leakers when it comes to graphics cards, previously predicted that the Rubin-based GeForce RTX 6000 series cards would launch sometime in the second half of 2027.

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Ball x Pit's Next DLC Arrives This November, And It's Huge - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT
  1. Ball x Pit's Next DLC Arrives This November, And It's Huge Nintendo Life
  2. Ball x Pit just revealed a whole new expansion: Risen Ballbylon pcgamer.com
  3. One of 2025’s Best Indie Titles Is Getting a Huge DLC Addition on November 12 vice.com
  4. The Risen Ballbylon expansion for BALL x PIT releases on November 12 Instant Gaming News
  5. Ball x Pit reveals its first expansion en.softonic.com
 
Apple Mac mini review: The new M6 impresses, but the price hike is rough - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:24 GMT
The M4 Mac mini was one of Apple's best values. The $899 M6 mini, not so much.
 
Googlebooks launch October 4 starting at $899—here are the five models you can preorder today - ArsTechnica Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:11 GMT
Googlebooks offer premium hardware and deep smartphone integration, but you may not like the price.
 
Google Rolls Out $899-Plus ‘Googlebook’ AI Laptops With Hardware Partners - Bloomberg.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:02 GMT
  1. Google Rolls Out $899-Plus ‘Googlebook’ AI Laptops With Hardware Partners Bloomberg.com
  2. Googlebook: The laptop your Android phone has been waiting for blog.google
  3. I got to see Google’s wild ideas about the future of laptops The Verge
  4. Googlebooks launch October 4 starting at $899—here are the five models you can preorder today Ars Technica
  5. Google opens pre-orders for $899 Googlebook laptops built around Gemini AI Reuters
 
Got an Android Phone? Google Thinks You’ll Probably Want a Googlebook Laptop - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple lovers have long enjoyed seamless connectivity between their iPhones and Macs. Now, Google’s bringing that experience to Android.
 
Apple Mac Mini (M6) Review: For the AI Curious - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple has refreshed the Mac Mini with a brand-new chip, the M6. And this time, it’s more focused on AI than ever.
 
The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests - The Verge - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests The Verge
  2. Apple Mac Studio With M5 Ultra Review: There’s Simply Nothing Else Like It CNET
  3. Apple M6 Mac mini review: $300 price hike spoils a nice upgrade Ars Technica
  4. Mac Studio With M5 Max Review: The Best Mac for Photo and Video We’ve Tested PetaPixel
  5. Here's Why Apple's Mac Studio Has Become So Expensive Engadget
 
M6 Mac Mini First Look: Bigger Power Packed in the Same Small Package - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
People will be clawing to get Apple’s latest and tiniest Mac.
 
The First Googlebooks Are Here, and They’re Everything I Need in a Laptop - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
And if you’re an Android user, they’re likely everything you need, too.
 
Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and SpaceXAI face lawsuit claiming AI slowdown harms subscribers and violates antitrust laws - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:51:00 GMT

The proposed class action was filed on September 18 in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, reports the Associated Press. Four paying users of ChatGPT, Claude, Grok or Gemini are seeking to represent subscribers nationwide.

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Apple’s clever software solution lets iPhone batteries skirt shipping limits - The Verge - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:37:27 GMT
  1. Apple’s clever software solution lets iPhone batteries skirt shipping limits The Verge
  2. After Hundreds of Battery Tests, I've Never Seen a Phone Last This Long PCMag
  3. I tested Apple's iPhone 18 Pro battery claim against the iPhone 17 Pro Max PhoneArena
  4. More Android phones in US, EU could finally get huge batteries, thanks to Apple Android Authority
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Charging Surprise: Why 140W PD Charger Can Be Slower Than 60W AVS zeera wireless
 
Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave Spinoff Just Fixed the Game's Biggest Issue - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:23:55 GMT
  1. Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave Spinoff Just Fixed the Game's Biggest Issue Polygon.com
  2. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review: Let The Games Begin Game Informer
  3. Ask the Developer Vol. 23 – Chapter 1 nintendo.com
  4. Supports and Romance - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Guide IGN
  5. Famitsu review scores – September 20, 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, more Nintendo Everything
 
Microsoft patents idea for in-game PC and Xbox adverts shown during downtime "trigger events" - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:19:43 GMT
  1. Microsoft patents idea for in-game PC and Xbox adverts shown during downtime "trigger events" Eurogamer.net
  2. Microsoft Patent Shows Ad Breaks During Loading Screens and After Boss Fights techpowerup.com
  3. Microsoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads during downtimes — watching commercials earns ad-free playtime credits Tom's Hardware
  4. Xbox Patents New Way to Inject Ads Into Gaming Polygon.com
  5. Microsoft’s latest patent could mean the arrival of in-game ads that play during downtime Massively Overpowered
 
Microsoft: September updates break File History backup feature - BleepingComputer - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:45:54 GMT
  1. Microsoft: September updates break File History backup feature BleepingComputer
  2. Microsoft Rolls Out Fix for Windows 11 Update That Broke Claude Cowork PCMag
  3. Microsoft rolls out emergency update for Windows 11's latest patch — recent update causes crashes on AMD graphics, Explorer hang-ups, and broken third-party integrations Tom's Hardware
  4. Windows 11 just got an emergency fix after a record security patch—install it now How-To Geek
  5. Microsoft admits Windows 11's emergency update still breaks audio, and a fix may not arrive until October Windows Latest
 
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will let players raise their character’s level automatically to skip grinding - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:33:47 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will let players raise their character’s level automatically to skip grinding Video Games Chronicle
  2. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will fix one of Rebirth's worst features Polygon.com
  3. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Will Have Free Level Boosts If You Don’t Want To Grind Kotaku
  4. Final Fantasy VII Revelation to Let Players Automatically Raise Characters Levels to Skip Grinding - News VGChartz
  5. Final Fantasy VII Revelation to feature auto-leveling mechanic, director talks player guidance, game size, side characters and MUCH more GoNintendo
 
The iPhone 18 Pro's Fancy Variable Aperture Camera Is Incredibly Hard To Repair - Engadget - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:30:06 GMT
  1. The iPhone 18 Pro's Fancy Variable Aperture Camera Is Incredibly Hard To Repair Engadget
  2. The iPhone 18 Pro Is Tricky to Repair, According to an iFixIt Teardown CNET
  3. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Teardown: A20 Pro, X80 and Apple N1 TechInsights
  4. Skip the upgrade? iPhone 18 Pro aperture about as unrepairable as it gets, iFixit finds The Register
  5. Here’s the iFixit Repairability Rating for the iPhone 18 Pro WIRED
 
Hackers use fake coding tests to infect 30,000 devices and steal $10 million in crypto - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:07:00 GMT

The agencies refer to the group behind the activity as WaterPlum. It targets web designers, software engineers and people working in cryptocurrency and Web3. The group contacts victims while posing as recruiters, then sends what appears to be a coding exercise or other technical test as part of the hiring...

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How much is being close to your favorite artist worth? Superfans are reshaping the concert industry - The Guardian - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
How much is being close to your favorite artist worth? Superfans are reshaping the concert industry The Guardian
 
Is everyone Bricking their phones without you? The anti-FOMO (and anti-doomscroll) wellness craze - New York Post - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:59:00 GMT
  1. Is everyone Bricking their phones without you? The anti-FOMO (and anti-doomscroll) wellness craze New York Post
  2. $59 Brick Helps You Stop Doomscrolling Without Giving Up Your Phone Ubergizmo
  3. Is everyone bricking their phone to stop doomscrolling? cyberguy.com
  4. Brick by brick: UM launches new campaign to help students avoid smartphone distractions mtstandard.com
 
US and China Discuss Alerting Each Other to AI National Security Threats - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:34:43 GMT
Officials discussed setting up a mechanism for the two countries to notify each other of AI incidents which could threaten national security.
 
36 Truly Astonishing Photos Of Life In The 2000s That Show How Much Life Has Changed In 20 Years - buzzfeed.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:31:03 GMT
36 Truly Astonishing Photos Of Life In The 2000s That Show How Much Life Has Changed In 20 Years buzzfeed.com
 
Bambu P2S Combo 3D Printer Review: My Own Little Plastics Factory - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Bambu Lab P2S Combo makes useful, polished objects without requiring advanced technical skills.
 
US and China could start warning each other about dangerous AI incidents under new proposal - TechSpot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the proposal was part of weekend discussions ahead of talks at the White House taking place this week between President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping.

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Silent Hill: Townfall Can't Match the Stellar Reviews of 2025's Silent Hill f - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:14:06 GMT
  1. Silent Hill: Townfall Can't Match the Stellar Reviews of 2025's Silent Hill f Polygon.com
  2. Silent Hill: Townfall review – shame and suffering on the Scottish coast The Guardian
  3. I Visited the Real-Life Silent Hill Village in Scotland CNET
  4. Silent Hill: Townfall Review: Addressing The Trauma Game Informer
  5. Psychological horror Silent Hill: Townfall ratchets up the scares — and frustrations CBC
 
We Surveyed 634 Women Who Work in Tech. They Let Loose - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Executives happily automating their days with AI. New hires confronting bro culture. Women in tech have a lot to say—and they told it all to WIRED.
 
Women Still Face Too Much Bullshit—in Silicon Valley and Beyond - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED dedicating an entire issue to women in 2026 might seem regressive, or obvious, or even unnecessary. We disagree.
 
The Search for Silicon Valley’s Most Powerful Woman - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Women hold some of the most consequential jobs in tech, but they’re still not cult figures. WIRED investigates why.
 
Justice for CSS - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In defense of the girliest programming language.
 
I Tried Two Extraordinary Security Gadgets Made for Spots Other Tech Can’t Reach - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Home security is going in all-new directions this year. I tested Abode’s sensors for gates, garages and more in my home.
 
Factor Delivery Meals Review (2026): Tender Salmon, Room to Grow - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:37:00 GMT
Factor home-delivery meals have mastered the art of a juicy, medium-rare steak. But inconsistency is still an issue.
 
SNES RPGs Lufia & Lufia II Are Headed to Modern Platforms In 2027 - Time Extension - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. SNES RPGs Lufia & Lufia II Are Headed to Modern Platforms In 2027 Time Extension
  2. Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga Brings Two Classic RPGs Back in 2027 Crunchyroll
  3. Beloved Super Nintendo JRPG Receives Its First Re-Release But It’s The Sequel You Gotta Get Excited For Kotaku
  4. Lufia Games Return on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and PC Siliconera
  5. 1st 2 Lufia SNES RPGs Get Collection in 2027 Anime News Network
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
After 8 Years in Space, ‘BepiColombo’ Is Finally Approaching Mercury - Wired Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Following a difficult journey, the probe will soon begin unraveling the mysteries of Mercury’s magnetic field and internal structure.
 
Boomers love making AI images of their grandkids. Their millennial children see a privacy nightmare. - Business Insider - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:11:00 GMT
  1. Boomers love making AI images of their grandkids. Their millennial children see a privacy nightmare. Business Insider
  2. Do not feed children’s photos into AI, as AI composite images spark family disputes 디지털투데이
  3. I always wanted grandchildren. AI and an uncertain future have complicated that dream. Yahoo Lifestyle Canada
  4. Local photographer shares how AI is changing her business WSAV-TV
  5. Grandparents are turning kids' photos into AI art The News International
 
NYT Spelling Bee Answers for September 21, 2026 - The New York Times - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:00:05 GMT
  1. NYT Spelling Bee Answers for September 21, 2026 The New York Times
  2. The New York Times Publishes Spelling Bee Answers for September 15, 2026 SuaraGarut.ID
  3. NYT Spelling Bee Answers for September 18, 2026 The New York Times
  4. NYT Spelling Bee Answers for September 17, 2026 The New York Times
 
Stellar Blade Still Not Finished, Four Free Bayonetta Costumes Coming to PS5 - Push Square - Google Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT
  1. Stellar Blade Still Not Finished, Four Free Bayonetta Costumes Coming to PS5 Push Square
  2. Stellar Blade Trailer Shows Off Bayonetta Collab Outfits Crunchyroll
  3. Video: Stellar Blade Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 graphics comparison Nintendo Everything
  4. Stellar Blade Director Wants To Help Make Bayonetta, And PlatinumGames Is Listening DualShockers
  5. Shift Up CEO Hyung-Tae Kim: "I Didn't Want to Give a Downgraded Experience" Inven Global
 
Apple (AAPL)’s New CEO Bets Big on a $1,999 Foldable iPhone - Yahoo Finance - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:39:48 GMT
  1. Apple (AAPL)’s New CEO Bets Big on a $1,999 Foldable iPhone Yahoo Finance
  2. What Jim Cramer learned at NYC's flagship Apple Store for the iPhone 18 launch cnbc.com
  3. How The iPhone Duo's Software Is Different From A Standard iPhone Engadget
  4. Why Apple Is Betting on Foldable iPhones The Information
  5. Can Apple Beat Android’s Benchmarks in Foldable Phones? ookla.com
 
The iPhone 18 Pro Is Tricky to Repair, According to an iFixIt Teardown - CNET Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:53:17 GMT
A teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max shows that most repairs require removing the screen, which has a delicate plastic frame backing.
 
Not Apple, Not Bose: Owners Say These Are The Best Earbuds For Phone Calls - bgr.com - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:17:00 GMT
  1. Not Apple, Not Bose: Owners Say These Are The Best Earbuds For Phone Calls bgr.com
  2. Sound Advice: The most advanced wireless earbuds on the market Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  3. Anker SoundCore Liberty 4 Pro (2024) Review - WORSE Than 3 MyChooz.com
  4. Soundcore by Anker P20i Earbuds Are Back at Nearly 50% Off as Amazon Kicks Off Early Prime Big Deal Days Deals Gizmodo
  5. Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max review: These AI-powered earbuds are listening thenationalnews.com
 
RLCS Returns To London This December For The Club Championship With $2.5M Up For Grabs - Rocket League ® - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:58:39 GMT
  1. RLCS Returns To London This December For The Club Championship With $2.5M Up For Grabs Rocket League ®
  2. Rocket League’s massive Unreal Engine 6 update teased KitGuru
  3. RLCS 2027 Esports Reportedly A Break Year Ahead Of UE6 Hotspawn
  4. Rocket League Gameplay on Unreal Engine 6 Shown - Real Professionals Playing ixbt.games
  5. Pro Players Are Helping Shape Rocket League’s Unreal Engine 6 Upgrade gamereactor.eu
 
Which Nvidia GPU Is Equivalent To The PlayStation 5 Pro? - bgr.com - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:47:00 GMT
Which Nvidia GPU Is Equivalent To The PlayStation 5 Pro? bgr.com
 
This new ultra-compact FPGA Game Boy clone costs just $90 - TechSpot Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:39:00 GMT

FunnyPlaying has launched a smaller version of its budget-priced rival to the Analogue Pocket. Slightly cheaper but with the same software capabilities, the FPGB Mini might be as small as a faithful Game Boy clone will ever get.

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What is the AI singularity? Some experts say it’s closer than ever - NewsNation - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:31:55 GMT
  1. What is the AI singularity? Some experts say it’s closer than ever NewsNation
  2. A renowned computer scientist once skeptical of the AI singularity now says humanity is 'certainly at risk' Business Insider
  3. Future Schlock: A Guide to the Singularity advisorperspectives.com
  4. The US discusses the approach of the AI singularity — The Hill UA.NEWS
  5. “Something wicked this way comes” – AI academic uses warnings from Shakespeare and Marlowe to illustrate man’s relationship with machine intelligence Loughborough University
 
Neon Abyss 2 launches October 8 - gematsu.com - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:24:22 GMT
  1. Neon Abyss 2 launches October 8 gematsu.com
  2. Smilegate to Release Neon Abyss 2 on October 8 Inven Global
  3. Neon Abyss 2 Sets October 8 Release for PC and Consoles GodisaGeek.com
  4. 'Neon Abyss 2' Leaving Steam Early Access, Comes To PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch And PC In October, Reveals End-Game Boss - Trailer worthplaying.com
  5. Neon Abyss 2 has a new final boss, a release date, and at least 1 massive fish worth many, many points Yahoo Tech
 
Microsoft patent describes in-game advertising triggered by boss fights, loading screens, and cutscenes - TechSpot Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:26:00 GMT

The filing points to a possible ad-supported model for PC and console games that is less disruptive than the approaches commonly used in mobile titles.

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Gemini hacked three companies during security tests, and Google kept it quiet for months - TechSpot Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:01:00 GMT

The incidents, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, took place in May during an evaluation by AI security firm Irregular. Gemini was supposed to work with fictional companies in a controlled test environment. However, an unintended internet connection gave the model access to real websites, and it treated them...

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Winamp Will Be Reborn In 2027 To Take On Streaming - Engadget - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Winamp Will Be Reborn In 2027 To Take On Streaming Engadget
  2. Winamp plans 2027 return with a new streaming subscription Mashable
  3. Remember Winamp? The once-ubiquitous music player is revamping itself as a streaming service CBC
  4. Winamp 2027 Relaunch: Deezer Partnership InterSpace Music Distribution
  5. Winamp, the MP3 player that ruled Windows desktops, returns in 2027 with its first paid subscription The Times of India
 
Blizzard developer says World of Warcraft: Forever's beta numbers are the "craziest" he's seen in 17 years - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:09:13 GMT
  1. Blizzard developer says World of Warcraft: Forever's beta numbers are the "craziest" he's seen in 17 years Eurogamer.net
  2. The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live Blizzard News
  3. World of Warcraft's director on Forever v Retail, Horde v Alliance and more Windows Central
  4. World Of Warcraft: Forever Devs Answer Our Biggest Questions At BlizzCon Game Informer
  5. World of Warcraft: Forever lead addresses beta login issues & volume of players Shacknews
 
The Best Way to Discard Frying Oil? Don’t - CNET Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:47:11 GMT
An expert explains how to prepare used oil for a future cooking again.
 
Meet Jev: A New Kind of AI Model From One of ChatGPT's Co-Creators - TechSpot Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Jev doesn't chat, write code, or explain itself. It just makes decisions, fast and cheap. Here's why a ChatGPT co-inventor thinks that's the next big step for AI.
 
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang - ArsTechnica Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:07:00 GMT
Google’s threat intelligence group said it had a mole inside TeamPCP's inner circle.
 
Thermacell LIV 2.0 Review: Taking My Yard Back - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:07:00 GMT
Thermacell LIV 2.0 is expensive and imperfect, but it outperforms nearly every mosquito-control method I’ve tried.
 
iOS 27 Battery Drain & Overheating? Here’s How to Fix It - Geeky Gadgets - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:04:37 GMT
  1. iOS 27 Battery Drain & Overheating? Here’s How to Fix It Geeky Gadgets
  2. You Can No Longer Downgrade From iOS 27 to iOS 26 MacRumors
  3. iOS 27 battery drain: What to know Mashable
  4. iPhone users running iOS 27 can no longer downgrade to iOS 26 9to5Mac
  5. Is iOS 27 Sapping Your iPhone Battery? Try These 13 Quick Fixes PCMag
 
Welcome to Dogs Anonymous, the Online Support Group for Pet Owners on the Brink - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
“This is a place where you can come and say, I fucking hate my dog today,” a Dogs Anonymous cofounder tells WIRED. “And there are people who are going to be like, yeah, that was me last Tuesday.”
 
Meta's Muse Is Better at Surveilling Than Helping Me - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Muse app continues Meta’s trend of opting users into data collection for AI training. It also nudges you to share your bank account, email, and passport information.
 
It’s Donald Trump Versus MAGA on Data Centers - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The president has doubled down on data centers and AI. His base is running in the opposite direction.
 
Don't call it an SUV: The Ferrari Purosangue review - ArsTechnica Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:02 GMT
Unlike previous Ferrari four-seaters, this one is better for humans than cargo.
 
What You Need to Know About the Foreign-Made Router Ban in the US - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The FCC banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers and mobile hot spots manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for you.
 
Meet the Academics Trying to Stop You From Having Sex in Robotaxis - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“You know ‘Bang Bus’? We don’t want that.”
 
How to Avoid Scams and Sketchy Products on Amazon (2026) - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:38:00 GMT
Amazon is a murky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Stay safe while shopping on Prime Big Deal Days and beyond with these tips and tricks.
 
What ChatGPT Thinks It Knows About You Is Affecting Its Answers. Here’s How to Change That - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Understanding how ChatGPT’s latest memory upgrade works will help you get even more out of OpenAI’s productivity tool.
 
T. rex teeth indicate it ran as warm as an elephant - ArsTechnica Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:00:11 GMT
Isotope ratios provide a hint that the giants were actively managing temperatures.
 
Tiny Hairs That Help Corals Breathe May Malfunction in Warming Oceans - Wired Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Several new studies have uncovered this long overlooked aspect of coral physiology that could be the key to the animals’ fate in a changing climate.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 20, #727 - CNET Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:02:36 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Sept. 20, 2026.
 
Researchers found a way to eavesdrop on headphones from 30 meters away, and encryption can't stop it - TechSpot Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:09:00 GMT

The research comes from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Guangzhou and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The team presented its paper, "Injected and Leaked: Actively Inducing Side-Channel Leakage Using Electromagnetic Injection and Hardware Nonlinearity," at USENIX Security 2026.

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Valve open-sources Lepton, its Android compatibility layer for the Steam Frame - TechSpot Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:41:00 GMT

The code is now available through Valve's GitLab repository.

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An AI hallucination nearly started a war between the US and China - TechSpot Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:43:00 GMT

Sources connected to the US military recently told CNN that the US nearly moved to intercept a Chinese vessel in the Middle East this spring based on false intel from an AI-assisted report. The report was based on an inaccurate chatbot response that identified the ship as carrying materials for...

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Apple's new hardware chief says seeing screen protectors used on iPhones makes his "skin crawl" - TechSpot Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:57:00 GMT

Apple introduced the material with the iPhone 17 lineup and also uses it on the new iPhone 18 Pro and the outer screen of the new iPhone Duo foldable.

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Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy - ArsTechnica Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:10:43 GMT
Research suggests that bilingualism can offer cognitive benefits.
 
Forget the AI Slowdown—the Vulnerability Explosion Is Already Happening - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
AI labs are toying with an industry-wide pact to slow development. Meanwhile, widely available AI chatbots are already helping uncover a tidal wave of security flaws.
 
Tired of Cluttered Productivity Apps? This One’s Just a Text Document - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The totally free macOS app Tasks.txt makes up for missing features with sheer elegance.
 
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 Review: I Don’t Need Another Health Score - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Samsung’s latest smartwatch offers useful health tracking alongside a growing pile of metrics you may never use.
 
Rings around a tiny body have changed over the past decade - ArsTechnica Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:00:06 GMT
Chariklo is only about 250 km across, but it has two rings, and they're changing.
 
An Editor’s Picks: The Best Gifts for Bird Lovers - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Whether they’re into feeders, field guides, or games, these tried-and-tested picks are sure to land perfectly.
 
Mathematicians Hate AI. They Can’t Quit It - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Powerful AI models have created an existential risk to the field, but researchers can’t stop relying on them because they’re too useful.
 
The Best Early Prime Day Deals Ahead of Amazon’s Second Sale (2026) - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:39:00 GMT
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 6 and 7, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our team recommends.
 
Residents Harmed by Oil Drilling May Soon Receive Reparations Under New California Law - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
While lawmakers iron out the details, advocates hope this approach could serve as a model for addressing histories of environmental hazards often concentrated in Black and low-income neighborhoods.
 
6 Best VPN Services (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth.
 
Join the WIRED World Fair in Miami on November 4 - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
For one day only, WIRED is bringing the technologies, people, and cultural forces transforming our world off the page and into real life.
 
Xiaomi Has a Luxury SUV for $31,000 That All Western Brands Should Fear - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT
The SkyNomad—with heated floors, a projector, a pop-up roof, a fridge, swiveling seats, and over 1,000 miles of range—is a “luxury” ride that undercuts Range Rovers by tens of thousands of dollars.
 
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for September 2026 - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
 
KitchenAid Promo Codes: Save Up to 20% - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This September 2026 - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
AI hallucination of Chinese nuclear components almost led to US military attack - ArsTechnica Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:26:33 GMT
But the military's overall use of AI seems to be accelerating.
 
GlobalFoundries and Marvell are scaling up silicon photonics efforts as data centers outgrow copper wiring - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT

GlobalFoundries and Marvell Technology have announced an expanded partnership in manufacturing novel connectivity solutions. The multi-year agreement centers on GlobalFoundries' silicon germanium (SiGe) technology, with the company increasing production capacity at its Burlington, Vermont plant.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE reviews: a decent phone, awful price - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:09:00 GMT
The Galaxy S26 FE gets plenty right, including a bright AMOLED display, good performance, capable cameras, and seven years of software updates. The problem is value: reviewers find few meaningful upgrades over the S25 FE, while the higher price puts it against stronger alternatives.
 
EA FC 27 scores solid reviews as gameplay improvements take center stage - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:54:00 GMT
EA Sports FC 27 builds on the familiar formula with sharper gameplay, smarter player movement, improved Career and Ultimate Team modes, and the new social The Grounds mode. Reviewers highlight the improvements on the pitch and deeper progression, though there are lingering AI and gameplay issues.
 
Control Resonant Builds on Remedy’s Weird Mythos, but Bleeds It Over an Open World - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:41:00 GMT
Mundane world activities dilute the signature X-Files delight of Control, but when it hits, it hits.
 
FAA tees up $875M AI tool to help manage air traffic congestion - ArsTechnica Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:20:50 GMT
FAA plans for AI tool to help manage DC air traffic before a nationwide rollout.
 
Almost 86% of Japanese game developers are using AI in their workflows, up from 51% in 2025 - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:40:00 GMT

According to a survey conducted by the Computer Entertainment Suppliers Association (CESA), there has been a massive surge in AI adoption among video game developers in Japan, with 85.8% of respondents reporting that they use generative AI as part of their game development process. While 63% of surveyed developers said...

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The Big Autumn Preview – Slaanesh unleashed in the Age of Darkness - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:28:37 GMT
The Big Autumn Preview – Slaanesh unleashed in the Age of Darkness Warhammer Community
 
FCC lets Paramount sell 49.5% equity stake to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar - ArsTechnica Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:57:41 GMT
FCC rejects concerns about repressive governments buying influence over CBS owner.
 
Space Is More Crowded Than Ever. How Much More Can It Take? - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:54:12 GMT
From portable radars in shipping containers to orbital cameras, I asked scientists how the space-junk tracking industry plans to avoid catastrophic crashes.
 
Finding the cells that put our brain to sleep - ArsTechnica Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:49:50 GMT
Rare cells with widespread connectivity seem to be able to trigger sleep.
 
US government website used Chinese model the FBI called "malicious" - ArsTechnica Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:28:50 GMT
The Federal Register website briefly used an open source Chinese AI search tool.
 
Ghostrunner's studio is pricing its Soulslike "Valor Mortis" at $40, but it's worried you'll think that's too low - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:13:00 GMT

One More Level (OML), the studio behind the critically acclaimed first-person "runner" Ghostrunner, is almost ready to launch its new game. Valor Mortis will apply the developer's experience with first-person games to the Soulslike genre and will apparently require a smaller upfront payment than other "triple-A" productions while still offering...

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MIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks — and building tools to act on them - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:00 GMT
The Climate Grand Challenges “New World of Weather” project shows how modeling, planning tools, and infrastructure analysis are translating research into real-world resilience.
 
A new chapter for MIT Reads - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
A new focus on fiction and memoir aims to help the MIT community celebrate the power of storytelling and strengthen social connection.
 
This startup believes smaller, modular data centers can solve AI's infrastructure bottleneck - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:28:00 GMT

The funding round values Crusoe at about $30.9 billion after the investment, Chief Executive Chase Lochmiller said. Atreides Management, Valor Equity Partners, and Mubadala Investment co-led the round. Other investors include Founders Fund, TPG, and several sovereign wealth funds, including the Qatar Investment Authority.

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A new understanding of how enzymes influence bacterial protein production - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:20:00 GMT
Novel research expands scientific understanding of how RNA shapes the reading of genetic information.
 
Control Resonant reviews praise its spectacular world and bold new direction - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:07:00 GMT
Control Resonant takes Remedy's supernatural series into a semi-open-world Manhattan, with Dylan Faden replacing Jesse as protagonist. Reviewers like the reality-bending environments, art direction, story, and exploration, while reactions to the redesigned combat are more mixed.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
Faculty members granted tenure in Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Political Science, and Theater.
 
MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in spring 2026 - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:20:00 GMT
Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
 
Understanding the world, from the Cold War to the age of AI - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:25:00 GMT
For 75 years, the Center for International Studies has brought together social scientists, engineers, and practitioners to understand global change, shape public debate, and address generational challenges.
 
Lincoln Laboratory summer research interns take on national security challenges - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Anna Raymaker and Vivek Jagadeesh tackled cybersecurity threats to ships and inside operating systems, respectively.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
The iPhone Duo Will Run iOS 27.1 at Launch in October - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:58:15 GMT
The update has features built specifically for the new iPhone design.
 
Faces of MIT: Jay Wilcoxson - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Combining a background in private law practice with a passion for problem-solving, Wilcoxson supports MIT’s mission and principles through his work as counsel.
 
“Technology is the equalizer” - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Using knowledge gained from MIT’s free learning materials, an educator in rural India builds apps to reach students who can’t make it to school.
 
New artist residency program at MIT expands views of the cosmos - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Inaugural artist Amy Karle will join astrophysicists at MIT’s Kavli Institute to explore questions about the universe and translate them into an immersive multimedia experience.
 
Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
Measure by measure, studying society accurately - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
MIT makes progress on campus climate goals - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Innovative strategies, technologies, and collaborations are helping MIT advance solutions on campus and beyond.
 
3 Questions: Putting nuclear waste into perspective - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Professor Haruko Wainwright believes the risks posed by radioactive wastes cannot be properly assessed without also considering the hazards of chemical wastes.
 
Marine bacteria team up to break down one of the ocean's toughest carbon-storing molecules - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Researchers reveal how communities of marine bacteria divide the task of degrading fucoidan, a key player in ocean carbon storage.
 
MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Atlas Building Composites is commercializing MIT research to turn plastic waste into parts for buildings and other infrastructure.
 
New method enables AI for safety-critical situations - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “HardFlow” algorithm could help generative AI models produce high-quality outputs that obey strict requirements when “pretty close” doesn’t cut it.
 
Lifesaving Lincoln Laboratory device wins 2026 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award - MIT Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMT
The handheld catheterization device AI-GUIDE, created by Lincoln Laboratory and Massachusetts General Hospital, promises improved health outcomes for injured service members and civilians.
 
This Might Be Why Apple Didn’t Make an iPhone Air 2 - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:24:11 GMT
Amid a trio of new iPhone 18s and the iPhone Duo, a second generation iPhone Air was noticeably absent.
 
A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
 
An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.
 
Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050 - MIT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
Governor Healey, MIT President Kornbluth to Kick Off Festivities at MIT Future Fest - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The five-day festival will explore the future of science, technology, art and design from Wednesday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 4
 
Stories from the steel mills: A model for sharing workers’ histories - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT anthropologist Chris Walley developed a project for people in Southeast Chicago to tell their histories — an approach any community can adopt.
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school.
 
A home a world away from home - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
One graduate student family treasures the community they found alongside other MIT student parents.
 
3 Questions: The essential role of international engagement - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
Do You Think Your Laptop Is Worth It? Tell Us in Our People’s Picks Survey - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Now’s the chance to tell us whether your laptop is worth the hype or not.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
Not Loving Every iOS 27 Change? Here’s How to Roll Back the Worst Ones - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:55 GMT
You can tone down Liquid Glass, shorten Siri AI’s memory and stop subtitles from automatically appearing in videos.
 
You Can Now File a Claim in Apple’s $250 Million AI iPhone Settlement - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
If you’re eligible to receive payment in the class-action settlement surrounding Apple’s AI lawsuit, the claims website is now live.
 
After One Batch of Air Fryer Bacon, I Stopped Using My Skillet - CNET Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:09:50 GMT
I tried three methods for making bacon. One clear winner emerged.
 
The Simplest Way to Get Rid of Old Laptops, Printers and Computers Without Paying Anything - CNET Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:25:14 GMT
Getting rid of old computers and printers responsibly is free, accessible and considerably simpler than most people assume.