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What was the first mainstream computer to use USB as the only port for connecting peripherals? - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:25:00 GMT
Before USB was everywhere, one computer bet everything on it. Can you name it?
 
Cyberleek drops more NSFW Lucia videos, threatens to release 'GTA 6' in full - Mashable - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:12:34 GMT
  1. Cyberleek drops more NSFW Lucia videos, threatens to release 'GTA 6' in full Mashable
  2. New GTA 6 Cyberleek video has story clips, gameplay footage, and one very NSFW detail Mashable
  3. ‘GTA 6’ Leaker Fully Reveals Lucia, The Game Build Size And Leak Roadmap Forbes
  4. Group behind GTA 6 leaks threatens to release alleged full build of game including story mode GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Cyberleek’s 24-Min GTA 6 Leak Puts Focus on Lucia [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Sources: Anthropic and OpenAI have pushed for substantial control over what external AI evaluators can publish, out of concern that trade secrets could leak (Aditya Soni/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Aditya Soni / Reuters:
Sources: Anthropic and OpenAI have pushed for substantial control over what external AI evaluators can publish, out of concern that trade secrets could leak — Anthropic and OpenAI have sought significant control over what outside evaluators can publish, concerned that findings could reveal trade secrets …

 
40 Gifts Under $100 That Will Delight Any Tech Enthusiast (2026) - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Score a great gift for everyone on your list without breaking the bank. Every one of these gifts comes WIRED-recommended.
 
Sources: US banking regulators are questioning banks about their deployment of agentic AI, use of Chinese-developed AI models, and autonomous system safeguards (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:20:08 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: US banking regulators are questioning banks about their deployment of agentic AI, use of Chinese-developed AI models, and autonomous system safeguards — Banking regulators are stepping up efforts to contain growing AI risks, six people familiar with the matter said …

 
Some AI researchers are taking up smoking because they believe artificial intelligence will cure cancer - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:17:00 GMT

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

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A Modern Browser for the PlayStation Portable - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:29 GMT
The Sony PlayStation Portable, better known as the PSP, is now over two decades old. In its day it was an impressive handheld gaming machine, not least because of the …read more
 
The IMF lifts its 2026 global GDP growth forecast to 3.1%, up from 3% in July, citing an AI boom that offsets Middle East war disruptions and high energy costs (Anniek Bao/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:01 GMT

Anniek Bao / CNBC:
The IMF lifts its 2026 global GDP growth forecast to 3.1%, up from 3% in July, citing an AI boom that offsets Middle East war disruptions and high energy costs — BANGKOK — The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for global growth this year as the AI-driven investment boom helps offset …

 
Wikipedians Believed AI Would Come and Go. They Were Wrong - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
In a world of AI Overviews, Wikipedia usage declines. But the real loss may be far more existential than website traffic.
 
30 Best Tech Books to Gift in 2026: Biographies, Startup Histories, Exposés - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Give the techie in your life access to the inner workings of the companies and characters shaping Big Tech.
 
How crypto billionaires Christopher Harborne, who owns ~12% of Tether, and Ben Delo donated ~$100M to Nigel Farage's Reform, the largest donations in UK history (David Segal/New York Times) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:45:01 GMT

David Segal / New York Times:
How crypto billionaires Christopher Harborne, who owns ~12% of Tether, and Ben Delo donated ~$100M to Nigel Farage's Reform, the largest donations in UK history — For a pub-going, cigarette-puffing man of the people, Nigel Farage, the leader of the Reform U.K. party, sure has some very rich friends.
 
Accenture's market cap rebounded from $76B in June to ~$130B ahead of its investor day, where it seeks to reassure investors that AI won't threaten its business (Stephen Foley/Financial Times) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:35:02 GMT

Stephen Foley / Financial Times:
Accenture's market cap rebounded from $76B in June to ~$130B ahead of its investor day, where it seeks to reassure investors that AI won't threaten its business — The technology consultancy seeks to calm jitters with an investor day this week — In the space of three months …

 
Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Has a Unique Perspective on Daddy Issues - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, agreed to be interviewed immediately.
 
Meta confirms Muse lets users "engage in adult conversations, if they choose, using a private and secure VM", saying it doesn't block "legal adult behavior" (Reece Rogers/Wired) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:25:01 GMT

Reece Rogers / Wired:
Meta confirms Muse lets users “engage in adult conversations, if they choose, using a private and secure VM”, saying it doesn't block “legal adult behavior” — My Muse agent told me its kink was exerting “control” and described pornographic encounters.
 
Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI - BBC - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:20:08 GMT
Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI BBCSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
AMD's RDNA 5 graphics cards tipped to arrive in late 2027 - TechSpot Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:18:00 GMT

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

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Alibaba unveils its next-gen Qwen Glasses N1, starting at ~$450, with 50MP cameras, sensors, and eye-tracking on the ~$520 Pro model, and Qwen Clip AI earbuds (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Alibaba unveils its next-gen Qwen Glasses N1, starting at ~$450, with 50MP cameras, sensors, and eye-tracking on the ~$520 Pro model, and Qwen Clip AI earbuds — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. on Tuesday unveiled the new generation of its smart glasses, deepening its foray into consumer electronics …

 
SpaceXSI launches a unified X Subscription bundling Grok, Cursor, and X Premium, with tiers at $8, $30, $100, and $200 per month; the $30 tier includes Grok Bot (Mariella Moon/Engadget) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:01:05 GMT

Mariella Moon / Engadget:
SpaceXSI launches a unified X Subscription bundling Grok, Cursor, and X Premium, with tiers at $8, $30, $100, and $200 per month; the $30 tier includes Grok Bot — One membership will give you access to SpaceXSI's products. — SpaceXSI has announced a unified membership scheme across its products called the X Subscription.
 
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Has Poured Millions Into Nevada Shell Companies - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Backed by Silicon Valley titans, Leading the Future has raised huge sums to promote pro-AI candidates on both side of the aisle.
 
Sources: Chinese tech companies bought 1M+ Nvidia gaming and workstation chips, mostly RTX 5090 and RTX Pro, for basic AI workloads amid an AI chip shortage (Financial Times) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:50:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: Chinese tech companies bought 1M+ Nvidia gaming and workstation chips, mostly RTX 5090 and RTX Pro, for basic AI workloads amid an AI chip shortage — The country's tech giants are snapping up products never designed for advanced AI to satisfy soaring computing demands
 
CXMT says it plans to launch a 4F² design DRAM chip for data center servers before the end of 2026, achieving a breakthrough that rivals have pursued for years (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:40:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
CXMT says it plans to launch a 4F² design DRAM chip for data center servers before the end of 2026, achieving a breakthrough that rivals have pursued for years — CXMT Corp. declared it achieved a breakthrough in chip technology that rivals like Samsung Electronics Co. had pursued for years …

 
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)? - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I’ve tested every single Kindle, from Paperwhite and Colorsoft to the new aluminum models. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
 
Abu Dhabi will use Ultrahuman's smart ring know-how to boost its public health app - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:21:57 GMT
The Abu Dhabi government wants to incorporate wearables data into its public health app.
 
6 Best Coffee Grinders Based on Particle Analysis and Tasting (2026) - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:02:00 GMT
We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
What Flock Actually Costs Cities Across the Country - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
WIRED examined contracts from over two dozen cities and towns that shed light on how Flock’s pricing and business model functions, and how it stacks up against its peers.
 
Adobe software dupe maker takes on Microsoft Office, releasing free versions of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel - Mashable - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:54:12 GMT
  1. Adobe software dupe maker takes on Microsoft Office, releasing free versions of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel Mashable
  2. Solo developer rebuilds Adobe Creative Suite in Rust using Claude, releases it free to all — targets 100% parity in one month despite piracy claims and safety warnings Tom's Hardware
  3. The Rise of AI Software Clones: Why REA and ArtCraft Are Going Viral KDnuggets
  4. You can now download vibe-coded clones of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint — but users are split on whether AI is helping the industry TechRadar
  5. ArtCraft Releases Free Open-Source Adobe Alternatives – FilmCraft for Premiere Pro, EffectCraft for After Effects, Written in Rust With AI CineD
 
X bundles Premium, Grok and Cursor under a single monthly subscription - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:44:18 GMT
SpaceXSI has announced a new subscription scheme that gives you access to Grok, Grok Bot, Cursor and X Premium.
 
IDC: China's Q3 smartphone shipments fell 15.4% YoY to 57.9M units, the sixth straight quarter of decline; Huawei led with a 21% share and Apple had 17.8% (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:25:01 GMT

Reuters:
IDC: China's Q3 smartphone shipments fell 15.4% YoY to 57.9M units, the sixth straight quarter of decline; Huawei led with a 21% share and Apple had 17.8% — China's third-quarter smartphone shipments fell 15.4% from a year earlier to 57.9 million units, research firm IDC said on Tuesday.
 
Singapore-based data center developer DayOne raises ~$3.67B, including a ~$2.4B offshore term loan facility, from seven banks to fund its Malaysia expansion (Jasmeen Ara Shaikh/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:05:01 GMT

Jasmeen Ara Shaikh / Reuters:
Singapore-based data center developer DayOne raises ~$3.67B, including a ~$2.4B offshore term loan facility, from seven banks to fund its Malaysia expansion — Singapore-based data centre developer DayOne on Tuesday said it secured an additional 15 billion ringgit ($3.67 billion) …

 
Open Firmware Fixes Dead Onkyo AV Receivers - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:27 GMT
If you’ve been reading Hackaday for any length of time, you’ll know we love seeing hackers replacing the stock firmware on their devices with open source alternatives. Usually this is …read more
 
A deep dive on Amazon's robotics efforts, resulting in 1M+ active warehouse robots; Amazon is still the world's 2nd-largest corporate employer with 1.5M workers (Jeremy Hsu/Ars Technica) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:30:01 GMT

Jeremy Hsu / Ars Technica:
A deep dive on Amazon's robotics efforts, resulting in 1M+ active warehouse robots; Amazon is still the world's 2nd-largest corporate employer with 1.5M workers — No organization in the world operates more robots than Amazon. The company already has more than 1 million robots working …

 
A global chip stock sell-off deepens after Broadcom's CEO likened AI investing to a casino, with Samsung down as much as 8.8%, SK Hynix down 9.2%, and Micron 4% (Financial Times) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:05:01 GMT

Financial Times:
A global chip stock sell-off deepens after Broadcom's CEO likened AI investing to a casino, with Samsung down as much as 8.8%, SK Hynix down 9.2%, and Micron 4% — Declines for Samsung and SK Hynix drag Kospi sharply lower as investors fret over scale of AI investment
 
Emulating a Floppy Drive By Emulating The Drive Itself - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:53 GMT
The Commodore 1541 is famously the floppy drive for the Commodore 64 series of 8-bit computers, and can be found with relative ease. Not so well known is its 1551 …read more
 
Lego Promo Code | 20% Off October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get the best deals on your favorite building sets, from free shipping over $35 to exclusive gifts with purchase using a Lego coupon code.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this October 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Squarespace Promo Codes: 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
 
ExpressVPN Coupons: 80% Off - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn how to get the best value from your ExpressVPN subscription plans, whether you need a flexible 1-month plan or want to lock in up to 61% savings on multi-year deals.
 
20% Off Samsung Promo Code | October 2026 - Wired Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
Character.AI files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, agrees to sell some assets to Disney for $20M, and plans to keep operating as it completes the sale (Rhea Rose Abraham/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:55:02 GMT

Rhea Rose Abraham / Reuters:
Character.AI files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, agrees to sell some assets to Disney for $20M, and plans to keep operating as it completes the sale — Character.AI said on Monday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US and agreed to sell some of its assets to Walt Disney (DIS.N) for $20 million.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Googlebook gets a Linux terminal to help users build apps with AI - Android Authority - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:47:00 GMT
Googlebook gets a Linux terminal to help users build apps with AI Android Authority
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Monday, October 12, 2026 - Lifehacker - Google Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:15:04 GMT
  1. Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Monday, October 12, 2026 Lifehacker
  2. NYT Strands Hints for October 13, 2026 The New York Times
  3. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Monday, Oct. 12, #953 CNET
  4. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Parade Magazine
  5. Today’s NYT Strands answers, clues, and hints on October 7 (puzzle #948) PC Guide
 
Using Kirigami Techniques to Make Functional Designs - Hack a Day Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:00:49 GMT
The variant of origami called kirigami (‘cut paper’ in Japanese) also starts off with a sheet of paper, but it allows for cutting the paper to increase the number of …read more
 
Don't buy a cheap Android phone without these non-negotiable features - Engadget Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Android phones can be had at many different price points, but the most important features aren't always found in the cheapest available devices.
 
Want Your New iPhone Duo Fast? Lock in Your Details Now - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:27:32 GMT
Save your preferred phone color, storage, mobile carrier and payment method in advance so you can quickly complete your purchase on Friday.
 
AI is the prime suspect in the PS5 jailbreak surge - Mashable - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:45:46 GMT
  1. AI is the prime suspect in the PS5 jailbreak surge Mashable
  2. PS5 Jailbreak App "Overdrive" Allegedly Offers Free Games and DLC TechPowerUp
  3. Developer uses Claude to enable Xbox Cloud Gaming on jailbroken PS5s — allows upscaling to 4K using the PS5 GPU Tom's Hardware
  4. You can now play Gears of War: E-Day on a PS5 with this unofficial Xbox Cloud Gaming app (but only if you break Sony's rules) Windows Central
  5. Xbox Cloud Gaming now works on jailbroken PS5s TweakTown
 
Quickly Sharpen Your Chainsaw Blade Efficiently With A Portable Amazon Find - House Digest - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:40:00 GMT
Quickly Sharpen Your Chainsaw Blade Efficiently With A Portable Amazon Find House Digest
 
Apple ‘Welcome home’ event: Three new products are coming tomorrow - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:39:00 GMT
  1. Apple ‘Welcome home’ event: Three new products are coming tomorrow 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Is About to Close the Biggest Hole In Its Ecosystem With HomeView Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple to unveil new smart home products, showcasing updated Siri AI Reuters
  4. What to expect from Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' releases AppleInsider
  5. Welcome Home live blog: HomeView hub, Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and more! Macworld
 
How to boost your GPU performance without buying a new one - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT
With an older GPU, you'll need to go without some of the fancy features, but you can still enjoy high frame rates with the right changes.
 
AMD releases powerful new mini-PC with 160 GB VRAM, 10 GbE and AMD Gorgon Halo - Notebookcheck - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:20:00 GMT
  1. AMD releases powerful new mini-PC with 160 GB VRAM, 10 GbE and AMD Gorgon Halo Notebookcheck
  2. Meet the Next AMD Ryzen™ AI Halo AMD
  3. OneXPlayer Super X Pro Is First To Cram AMD’s Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 Into A 2-in-1, With 192 GB Memory & Even Comes With Liquid Cooling Support Wccftech
  4. AMD Ryzen AI Halo with Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 launches at $7,299 with 192GB memory VideoCardz.com
  5. AMD sees AI PCs evolving into ‘agentic computers’ for the enterprise CRN Asia
 
Microsoft President Says AI Has Fewer Regulations Than Milk. So Now What? - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:10:12 GMT
Some tech executives say they want more regulation and safety guardrails, but critics are skeptical.
 
WiFi Router Does Software-Defined Radio - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:00:26 GMT
Perhaps the most famous of software-defined radios is the RTL-SDR, which is very cheap because it’s a digital TV receiver that’s been pressed into service delivering raw I and Q …read more
 
How to turn your old hard drives into a RAID array - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Your old hard drives still have some live left in them.
 
Meta Launches Muse Wonder AI Models to Play Catch-Up With Rivals - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:55:13 GMT
The models build upon the Muse Spark AI model, launched earlier this year.
 
How to use Google Gemini to automate tasks - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Spark is Google's AI tool that can perform tasks on your behalf.
 
Why are your iPhone photos so blurry (and how to improve it) - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Blurry iPhone photos can come down to more than just a dirty lens. Here's how to expertly sharpen your shots and fine-tune your camera settings.
 
39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:54:35 GMT
As of Friday, state health officials reported 1,136 cases across 41 counties.
 
Apple’s new ‘Switch to Safari’ campaign details why you should ditch Chrome - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:50:00 GMT
  1. Apple’s new ‘Switch to Safari’ campaign details why you should ditch Chrome 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Highlights Safari Privacy and Distraction Control in New Ads [Video] iClarified
  3. Apple says switching to Safari could add 5 hours to your MacBook’s battery life Digital Trends
  4. Apple Launches New Campaign Urging Chrome Users To Switch To Safari Dataconomy
  5. Apple takes the gloves off against Chrome with new 'Switch to Safari' campaign PiunikaWeb
 
Smartphone Shipments Just Hit a New Low. Thanks, RAMageddon - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:35:08 GMT
Higher phone prices are seriously squeezing consumers’ wallets, says Counterpoint Research.
 
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort file-size reduced from 16GB to 9.83GB - My Nintendo News - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:31:36 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort file-size reduced from 16GB to 9.83GB My Nintendo News
  2. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Appears to Solve All of Switch Sports’ Shortcomings | IGN Preview IGN
  3. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Nintendo Switch 2) – Hands-On Preview MKAU Gaming
  4. New Switch Sports Resort trailer shows off archery, boxing, and thumb wrestling? The Verge
  5. Brasil Game Show Preview | Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Wants Us Back In Wuhu Island https://www.startmenu.co.uk/
 
Elon Musk's Wario SNL Skit Reportedly Made Nintendo Uncomfortable - IGN - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:29:00 GMT
  1. Elon Musk's Wario SNL Skit Reportedly Made Nintendo Uncomfortable IGN
  2. Elon Musk dressing up as Wario for SNL "did not go over well" at Nintendo, ex-marketing leads say Yahoo
  3. Former Nintendo employees say Elon Musk's SNL skit "did not go over well" with Nintendo GoNintendo
  4. Random: 2021 Elon Musk SNL Skit "Was Not Received Well" By Nintendo Nintendo Life
  5. Elon Musk dressing up as Wario for SNL "did not go over well" at Nintendo, ex-marketing leads say: "That one was out of leftfield" GamesRadar+
 
Epic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:59:50 GMT
"No more hand-written code" or AI-free art for delayed Marvel/Star Wars shooter.
 
Beats Teases Upcoming Pokemon Portable Pill Speaker: Gotta Hear ‘Em All - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:53:21 GMT
Pikachu, we see you.
 
Epic reportedly delays its Disney video game so it can be made using more AI - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:48:19 GMT
Developers were apparently ordered to use AI for both code and asset creation.
 
The Atari 800XL is back as a $220 retro machine with a real keyboard, HDMI, and a working cartridge slot - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:36:00 GMT

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

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After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man's Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:26:14 GMT
You can get a universe in your pocket if you have an iPhone 11 or later.
 
After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:26:14 GMT
  1. After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad Ars Technica
  2. App Store Indie Games Week kicks off today Apple
  3. No Man's Sky: iOS No Man's Sky
  4. No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad The Verge
  5. No Man's Sky Is Coming To iPhone And iPad As The App Store Celebrates Indie Games Week Engadget
 
M6 MacBook Pro: Three new upgrades launching later this month - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:23:00 GMT
  1. M6 MacBook Pro: Three new upgrades launching later this month 9to5Mac
  2. Apple will reportedly debut its first touchscreen MacBook in three weeks The Verge
  3. Apple Set to Debut Touch-Screen MacBook and New iPad Mini in Late October Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple brings touch to the Mac The Rundown AI
  5. Apple Plans Two-Day Event to Showcase Trio of New Macs and iPad Mini MacRumors
 
Foldable iPhone sales are reportedly going to be riddled with problems - PhoneArena - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:19:23 GMT
  1. Foldable iPhone sales are reportedly going to be riddled with problems PhoneArena
  2. "iPhone Duo is a waste of money" Carl Pei, Nothing CEO says PhoneArena
  3. Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: Don't Buy Apple's Foldable Until You Read This PCMag
  4. iPhone Duo will greet some owners by name on its first boot AppleInsider
  5. Apple increases iPhone Duo orders by 30%: report (AAPL:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
 
Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:16:45 GMT
Hackers took advantage of a software vulnerability, proving again that any connected appliance on the internet can be a target.
 
I Got My Muse AI Agent to Sext Me—and Meta Says That’s Totally Fine - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:13:28 GMT
My Muse agent told me its kink was exerting “control” and described pornographic encounters. Meta defends its cuddly AI agent generating smut as “legal adult behavior.”
 
The Prusa Core One+ INDX, a Troubled Multi-Extruder Upgrade? - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:00:52 GMT
The Prusa Core One+ INDX is an interesting upgrade to the base FDM printer by Prusa, featuring eight independent extruders – hence the INDX – that in theory should allow …read more
 
More Indigenous Languages Come to iPhone and iPad Keyboards in New Apple Update - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:31:13 GMT
Some schools are using these keyboards to help students learn these endangered languages.
 
Open-source project moves one step closer to letting you run PlayStation 5 games natively on PC - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:28:00 GMT

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

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GTA 6 Blamed for PlayStation Pro 5 Shortages - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:23:21 GMT
The game’s exclusivity is leading to greater demand for the high-end console.
 
Award-winning microscopy image disqualified over AI use - Nature - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:17:11 GMT
  1. Award-winning microscopy image disqualified over AI use Nature
  2. Top Science Photography Award Winner Stripped For AI Use PCMag
  3. Nikon revokes first prize in Small World in Motion video competition over AI use CNN
  4. Big Controversy Upends a Contest About Microscopic Videos The New York Times
  5. Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules BBC
 
GTA 6 Leak Reveals Collector’s Map Reportedly Coming With Every Physical Copy - ComicBook.com - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:03:19 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Leak Reveals Collector’s Map Reportedly Coming With Every Physical Copy ComicBook.com
  2. 'GTA 6' is sold out on Amazon despite being a digital-only game Mashable
  3. GameStop says GTA 6 map comes with physical PS5 and Xbox pre-orders Notebookcheck
  4. GTA 6 Physical Edition Copies May Reportedly Include a Collector’s Map IGN India
  5. GTA 6 Might Keep The Series' Map-Based Tradition Alive A Little Longer OpenCritic
 
Meta says it's caught up to the frontier with its latest Wonder AI models - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:51:52 GMT
The models add "active memory" and "active focus" abilities.
 
Did an Affordable Audiophile Brand Just Revive the Classic iPod? - Gear Patrol - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:49:14 GMT
  1. Did an Affordable Audiophile Brand Just Revive the Classic iPod? Gear Patrol
  2. Fosi Audio Launches DAP Neo Digital Portable Music Player Forbes
  3. Fosi Audio's DAP Neo Brings Back the iPod Experience for $80 Without the Streaming Distractions eCoustics
  4. 5 affordable ways to reclaim the iPod experience (without modding) Darko.Audio
  5. Why Nothing Should Make a Music Player: The iPod Revival Is Calling RouteNote
 
WHO report on Russian lab worker death highlights "key uncertainty" - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:46:43 GMT
Without a cause of death, it's unclear if Russia's precautions were the right ones.
 
Norway fined a Microsoft subsidiary $9.6 million for allegedly misusing Grindr user data - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:34:57 GMT
Xandr has three weeks to appeal the record penalty.
 
The Hexa-Bouncer May Be The Most Overengineered Thing You See This Week - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:55 GMT
Sometimes, you want to build a simple project– the minimum viable product that solves your problem and nothing else. Other times you might be feeling a little extra, and want …read more
 
How to find your Amazon 'About You' page (and how to edit it) - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
See if Amazon thinks you have "flat buttocks."
 
Anthropic's Claude AI submitted false murder tip to Philadelphia police - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:21:36 GMT
“I may have information regarding this case," Claude AI told Philly police.
 
First Impressions: Dell XPS Googlebook and the Googlebook OS - John Scalzi's Whatever - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:20:37 GMT
  1. First Impressions: Dell XPS Googlebook and the Googlebook OS John Scalzi's Whatever
  2. Android is the best and worst thing about Googlebooks The Verge
  3. Acer Googlebook 14 Review: The Lowest-Cost Ticket Into Google’s New Era PCMag
  4. Google’s new kind of laptop blends Android and Chromebook KTLA
  5. Googlebook OS review: A post-smartphone PC, if Google can keep it 9to5Google
 
Here's How Much A PlayStation Cost In 1996 Vs. 2026 - BGR - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:17:00 GMT
  1. Here's How Much A PlayStation Cost In 1996 Vs. 2026 BGR
  2. GTA 6 Blamed for PlayStation Pro 5 Shortages CNET
  3. GameStop faces backlash after listing used PS5 Pros for $1,400 before launch of GTA 6 Yahoo Tech
  4. Here's How Much The PlayStation 5 Cost In 2020 Vs. 2026 Engadget
  5. Where to buy the PS5 Pro ahead of GTA 6 release Mashable
 
The Physical Revolution on Jailbroken PS5s Now Has People Emulating PS3 Discs - Kotaku - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:29 GMT
  1. The Physical Revolution on Jailbroken PS5s Now Has People Emulating PS3 Discs Kotaku
  2. Jailbroken PS5 Plays Real PS2 Discs at 6x Res [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  3. PS2 Discs Now Load on Jailbroken PS5 Consoles Through PS5SX2 Emulator TechPowerUp
  4. PS5 hack delivers native PS2 disc support and 4K upscaling where Sony refused to — after PS2 breakthrough, homebrew dev confirms PS3 disc support is next for PS5 Tom's Hardware
  5. Jailbroken PlayStation 5 Consoles Can Now Emulate PS2 Games Directly From Physical Discs eTeknix
 
What's the difference between alkaline and lithium-ion batteries? - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Alkaline and lithium-ion batteries serve very different purposes. Here's how they compare on lifespan, cost, rechargeability, and everyday use.
 
Elon Musk Bragged About His Grok Lego Star Wars Haul. Then X Users Punked Him - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:55:12 GMT
Musk, we find your lack of security disturbing.
 
Russia was not ready for the data center war it started with Ukraine - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:52:36 GMT
Russian bloggers warn Russia’s hyper-centralized digital economy is vulnerable.
 
2027 Rivian R2 review: The Goldilocks electric SUV - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:39:22 GMT
It's not too big, it's not too small and it's not too expensive. It's just right.
 
M5 Pro MacBook Pro vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: Compared - AppleInsider - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:22:00 GMT
  1. M5 Pro MacBook Pro vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: Compared AppleInsider
  2. NVIDIA, Microsoft Kick Off a New Beginning for Windows PCs With RTX Spark and AI Agents NVIDIA Blog
  3. Microsoft debuts Nvidia-powered Surface Laptop Ultra as it aims for AI market Yahoo Finance
  4. Building Windows for hybrid intelligence Windows Blog
  5. How Is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect Different From Apple's MagSafe For MacBooks? Engadget
 
Beats is collaborating with Pokémon for a Pikachu-themed Pill speaker - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:11:30 GMT
The collab we've all been waiting for ever since Tim Cook met up with Pikachu.
 
Vibe coder brings PS2 game disc support to jailbroken PS5 consoles - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:01:00 GMT

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

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Muse Wonder Puts Meta Back at the AI Frontier - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:27 GMT
Meta’s biggest model rivals the world’s best—and includes new features to keep agents from going off the rails.
 
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Asks for No Less Than 100% Completion for the Platinum Trophy - Push Square - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Asks for No Less Than 100% Completion for the Platinum Trophy Push Square
  2. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse review – every fantastical vampire-hunting vision is fulfilled The Guardian
  3. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Switch) Review Nintendo World Report
  4. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Is a Near-Perfect Metroidvania Polygon.com
  5. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review: Worthy of the Whip Game Informer
 
Here's what typically drains an EV battery the fastest - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT
EVs are improving their range all the time, but you're looking to maximize your car's miles, right? Certain things will drain your battery most quickly.
 
Hackers hit European supermarket refrigeration systems, spoiling food and forcing stores to dump stock - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:19:00 GMT

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

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What happens to Google and Apple accounts when the owner dies? - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:15:00 GMT
When we die, it's not just physical estates that need to be settled, an entire digital footprint survives us. So what do Apple and Google do with that data?
 
Citroën has brought back the iconic 2 CV as an electric concept car - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:10:40 GMT
Sadly we won't be seeing whatever this car inspires stateside.
 
Long-lost horror gaming cult classic P.T. gets a much-needed PC port - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:01:08 GMT
Kojima's discontinued "playable trailer" is no longer stuck on a few aging PS4 hard drives.
 
Smart just unveiled a new ultra-compact EV at the Paris Motor Show - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:59:21 GMT
A little car with decent mileage per charge.
 
How to improve your Android phone's location accuracy - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT
There are a few settings to check if you're having issues with your map's location accuracy.
 
How much RAM does a Raspberry Pi actually need? - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT
Raspberry Pi boards have helped hobbyists get computing projects started for very little money down. However, knowing how much memory is needed can be tricky.
 
Police are using AI to locate homes from a single interior photo, and even a picture of a washing machine can be enough - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:38:00 GMT

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

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Apple's 2TB MacBook Pro drops to $2,399, lowest price of the season - AppleInsider - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
  1. Apple's 2TB MacBook Pro drops to $2,399, lowest price of the season AppleInsider
  2. Deals: MacBook Pro massive $600 off, AirPods, Mac mini, Apple iPhone cases, more 9to5Mac
  3. Beastly 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip and 2TB storage gets a steep $600 price drop XDA
  4. Amazon Discounting 2026 MacBook Pro by as Much as $600 This Week MacRumors
  5. M5 MacBook Air Quietly Hits a Record Low as Apple Goes All-In on Its 2026 Laptop, Plus Gets You Freebies With Your Order Gizmodo
 
Fitbit Edge is Google’s middle ground between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:11:19 GMT
  1. Fitbit Edge is Google’s middle ground between Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch TechCrunch
  2. Google Fitbit Edge: Our all-new smartest fitness tracker ever blog.google
  3. Google Debuts $180 Fitbit Edge Tracker in Continued Health Push Bloomberg.com
  4. Fitbit Edge May Be the Sweet Spot for Smartwatch Noncommittals CNET
  5. Google announces the Fitbit Edge, a middle ground between Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air Ars Technica
 
I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change - CNET - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:21 GMT
  1. I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change CNET
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Max review: Apple’s biggest, heaviest and longest-lasting superphone The Guardian
  3. I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro Camera for a Week, and Its Best Feature Isn't What Apple Is Telling You PCMag
  4. Ranked: Where the iPhone 18 Pro Costs the Most Visual Capitalist
  5. Apple A20 Pro: Anush Venkatesan, Dan Murray, Banafsheh Barabadi on making speed last Telegraph India
 
I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Turns out the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have more to offer than just their fancy camera and new burgundy color. Both performed well in our battery tests.
 
Nvidia may be killing off the RTX 5090 as AI chips take priority over gaming GPUs - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:59:00 GMT

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

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F1 in Singapore: There's a new fastest car now - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:43:14 GMT
Also, F1’s final sprint saw our first real wet racing of the year.
 
Retro-Style He-Man Beat-'Em-Up Finally Hits Up PS5 and PS4 in February - Push Square - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Retro-Style He-Man Beat-'Em-Up Finally Hits Up PS5 and PS4 in February Push Square
  2. 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction' coming to consoles in February 2027 Entertainment Focus
  3. He-Man's Gorgeous Beat 'Em Up Finally Gets A New Date, Pre-Orders Now Live Nintendo Life
  4. He-Man Fans Have a New Reason to Return to Eternia as Pre-Orders Open AOL.com
  5. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction preorders: How to get free gift Mashable
 
One Day, My Mother Disappeared. I Finally Found Out Where She’s Been. It’s Much Worse Than I Was Expecting. - Slate - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
One Day, My Mother Disappeared. I Finally Found Out Where She’s Been. It’s Much Worse Than I Was Expecting. Slate
 
They War-Gamed Dimming the Sun. It Went Even Worse Than You Think - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Solar geoengineering could buy humanity time against climate change—or trigger a dangerous new arms race. A first-of-its-kind simulation offered a glimpse of what happens when geopolitics takes the wheel.
 
New Apple TV 4K launching this week with five big upgrades - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:47:00 GMT
  1. New Apple TV 4K launching this week with five big upgrades 9to5Mac
  2. New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Expected: What Matters for AAPL Stock Yahoo Finance
  3. The new Apple TV could have a built-in mic and a remote with a speaker The Verge
  4. New Apple TV 4K: more details leak ahead of tomorrow's announcement What Hi-Fi?
  5. The Apple TV 4K Is Overpriced and Outdated: Here Are 4 Ways to Save It PCMag
 
UK Charts: Kingdom Hearts Collection Performs Well, But It's Missing The Keys To The Podium - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
  1. UK Charts: Kingdom Hearts Collection Performs Well, But It's Missing The Keys To The Podium Nintendo Life
  2. Experience the epic KINGDOM HEARTS saga! Nintendo
  3. UK software sales chart for the week ending October 10, 2026 - Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] debuts Nintendo Everything
  4. Kingdom Hearts Collection I–III: What’s Included and What’s Missing? Cultured Vultures
  5. Switch 2 eShop charts for Oct. 11th, 2026 GoNintendo
 
California sues major 3D-printing filament maker over claims it deliberately catered to ghost gun enthusiasts - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:34:00 GMT

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

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‘The Sixty-Year Mission’ Brings the Legacy of ‘Star Trek’ to a New Generation - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The documentary chronicles how Star Trek’s positions on everything from race to AI were way ahead of their time.
 
Google announces the Fitbit Edge, a middle ground between Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:52 GMT
The Fitbit Edge offers more than the Air, but it's not a real smartwatch.
 
First-Person Soulslike Valor Mortis Is Brutal, Frightening, and Strangely Chill - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:16 GMT
  1. First-Person Soulslike Valor Mortis Is Brutal, Frightening, and Strangely Chill Polygon.com
  2. Valor Mortis Review IGN
  3. Valor Mortis Release: Supernatural Napoleon Soulslike Game From Lyrical Variety
  4. Valor Mortis Review: Napoleonic Novelty Game Informer
  5. Valor Mortis Reviews Are Mixed Ahead Of Its Xbox Game Pass Day One Launch Pure Xbox
 
Google Fitbit Edge: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The new $179 tracker features Pixel Watch smarts, week-long battery life, and an OLED screen.
 
CMF’s first wireless speakers look like musical milk cartons - The Verge - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. CMF’s first wireless speakers look like musical milk cartons The Verge
  2. CMF bring their playful minimalism into portable audio with Speaker S and Speaker M Wallpaper*
  3. Today in Gear: Nothing’s First-of-a-Kind Speakers Are Both Affordable and Weird Gear Patrol
  4. Nothing takes on JBL and Bose with two new Bluetooth speakers starting at just $59 Android Police
  5. CMF’s First Speakers Are Built Around Color, Modularity and Portability Hypebeast
 
The Fitbit Air Is Getting an Upgrade - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
These are all the new features you can expect to see with the Air.
 
Fitbit Edge May Be the Sweet Spot for Smartwatch Noncommittals - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Google’s new $179 tracker sits between the screenless Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5, promising some of the best parts of both without fully committing to either.
 
Six Games Are Heading To Xbox Game Pass This Week (October 13-16) - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Six Games Are Heading To Xbox Game Pass This Week (October 13-16) Pure Xbox
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Five Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Twisted New First-Person Soulslike (October 13) Pure Xbox
  4. The Best-Selling Game Of 2025 Storms Onto Game Pass One Year Later Kotaku
  5. Forty new games are coming to Xbox consoles next week. GameGPU
 
OnePlus 16 launches with fastest display refresh and higher price - Notebookcheck - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:59:00 GMT
  1. OnePlus 16 launches with fastest display refresh and higher price Notebookcheck
  2. OnePlus 16: Another frustratingly China-only 200 MP flagship smartphone Red Shark News
  3. The OnePlus 16 is the company’s most interesting phone in years The Verge
  4. OnePlus 16 launches with a 9,000mAh battery and 185Hz display Techish Kenya
  5. OnePlus 16 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which Flagship Is Better? TechRepublic
 
New Skeleton Horsemen thunder into the Old World - Warhammer Community - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:57:40 GMT
New Skeleton Horsemen thunder into the Old World Warhammer Community
 
Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox debut tops Halo, can't surpass Forza Horizon 6 - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:52:18 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox debut tops Halo, can't surpass Forza Horizon 6 TrueAchievements
  2. Are Gears Of War: E-Day’s Reportedly Poor Sales As Bad As They Look? Forbes
  3. Gears of War: E-Day sells 230K copies - by Rhys Elliott The Alinea Insight newsletter
  4. Analysis Firm Shares Their Sales Estimates For Gears Of War: E-Day Pure Xbox
  5. Gears of War: E-Day launch errors and official fixes Notebookcheck
 
Former Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens to you in the background - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:47:59 GMT
  1. Former Plaud exec raises $26M for AI app that listens to you in the background TechCrunch
  2. Mistlabs Launches Ambi, a New Type of AI that Thinks Ahead and Aims to Enable AI-to-AI Communication PR Newswire
  3. Mistlabs Launches Ambi Following $26 Million Funding Round To Advance Real-Time Ambient AI And AI-to-AI Communication Pulse 2.0
  4. Ambi Is A Real-Time Proactive AI For Apple Devices, With Hardware To Come Currently.com
  5. Mistlabs takes its Ambi AI system out of beta on Apple devices with $26M in funding SiliconANGLE
 
Nikon photography contest winner loses title after scientists spot telltale signs of AI-generated footage - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

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

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Report: RTX 5090 GPUs discontinued by Nvidia, as GB202 is reserved for AI workstation cards - Digital Foundry - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:44:00 GMT
  1. Report: RTX 5090 GPUs discontinued by Nvidia, as GB202 is reserved for AI workstation cards Digital Foundry
  2. Nvidia reportedly halts GeForce RTX 5090 production in favor of AI data center and professional GPUs — impending supply drought expected to drive up prices, RTX 5080 24GB rumored as new gaming flagship Tom's Hardware
  3. NVIDIA Reportedly Ending the RTX 5090, Reserves GB202 Silicon for Workstation GPUs TechPowerUp
  4. Nvidia reportedly ends GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card production GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Nvidia Might Kill the RTX 5090 and Replace It With a 24GB RTX 5080 ExtremeTech
 
Amazon has over 1 million robot workers. What’s next for human employees? - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:43:10 GMT
The second-largest corporate employer has bet big on robot workers to scale.
 
An engineer built a Flock-like camera to detect police cars, says officers visited him afterward - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

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

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Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
Revealed: Ripper Bolgrot and Fungus take to the gridiron - Warhammer Community - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:57:27 GMT
Revealed: Ripper Bolgrot and Fungus take to the gridiron Warhammer Community
 
How Apple Puts Indigenous Languages on the iPhone Keyboard - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT
To save endangered languages, tech companies like Apple are working with Indigenous communities to meet the next generation where they type.
 
82% of approved electronics are tested in China, but the FCC wants that figure down to zero by 2028 - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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Feds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Don Lemon’s Producer - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Investigators also sought permission to use an invasive surveillance tool called a cell-site simulators against journalist Georgia Fort and a Minnesota state Senate candidate.
 
Get Ready for GTA 6 While These PlayStation Pulse Explore Earbuds are Just $149, Their Best Price Yet - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:55:34 GMT
Play games in style with these wireless earbuds for less than we’ve ever seen them sell for.
 
AlterMe Review: Fitness Built Around My DNA - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:34:00 GMT
Six months with AlterMe’s smart ring and a fitness app helped me build better habits, but the genetic insights were less revealing than I’d hoped.
 
A New Anti-Aging Drug Looks to Turn Back the Clock on Skin Age - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
After four weeks of using the cream, participants lowered the biological age of their skin by about two years on average.
 
Far-Right Election Groups Are Now Targeting Nursing Homes - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Inspired by new guidance from the Trump administration, right-wing election groups are targeting nursing homes, baselessly claiming that left-wing groups are stealing residents’ votes.
 
A Spanish museum built a Cray-1 replica powered by 30 old Mac minis - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

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

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The Best Gifts for the Techie in Your Life (2026) - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Don’t buy a loved one something you wouldn’t want for yourself. These are the must-haves that tech enthusiasts have on their wish lists this year.
 
The latest game from the creator of Dragon Quest was made in ‘about 30 minutes’ with AI - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:37:00 GMT
  1. The latest game from the creator of Dragon Quest was made in ‘about 30 minutes’ with AI Video Games Chronicle
  2. Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii releases game he says he made with AI in about 30 minutes GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Thinks AI Is Amazing As He No Longer Needs To Code Or Draw To Make A Game Kotaku
  4. 'Dragon Quest' Creator Yuji Horii Releases Free AI Mystery Game Built in 'About 30 Minutes' Inven Global
  5. Dragon Quest Creator Has a New Game, but It's AI-Generated Polygon.com
 
Stardew Valley creator's new game, Haunted Chocolatier, is "more of an action RPG" than farming sim - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:12:13 GMT
  1. Stardew Valley creator's new game, Haunted Chocolatier, is "more of an action RPG" than farming sim Eurogamer.net
  2. Stardew Valley creator's Haunted Chocolatier shows new signs of life Polygon.com
  3. Haunted Chocolatier gets a new update: Eric Barone says it is more action RPG than Stardew Valley Softonic
  4. Stardew Valley Dev Says Haunted Chocolatier Has More RPG Features 80 Level
  5. Haunted Chocolatier is a game for those "who go down into the mines in Stardew Valley" iXBT.games
 
Kindle Aluminum Review (2026): Gorgeous, but Expensive - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:04:00 GMT
The gorgeous blue finish and premium feel won me over, but the reading experience offers few reasons to replace a working Kindle.
 
DMZ for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 being released early, but Infinity Ward shoots down PvE hopes - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:35:00 GMT
  1. DMZ for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 being released early, but Infinity Ward shoots down PvE hopes Eurogamer.net
  2. DMZ Deep Dive, Part 2: How to Play – Forward Operating Base (FOB) Full Intel Guide Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4® Campaign Early Access Begins October 16th With DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation & Super Resolution NVIDIA
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 release time, preload, size and early access GAMINGbible
  5. Call Of Duty: MW4 Early Access Also Includes DMZ, Here’s How To Get In GameSpot
 
Nintendo States That It Has No Plans To Ditch Physical Media - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo States That It Has No Plans To Ditch Physical Media Nintendo Life
  2. Nintendo's Latin America VP says there are no plans to ditch physical games GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Nintendo Isn't Ready to Give Up on Physical Games ExtremeTech
  4. Nintendo Says Physical Switch 2 Games Are Here to Stay TechPowerUp
  5. Nintendo says they have "no plans" to abandon physical media GoNintendo
 
12 USB-C Gadgets That Make Great Gifts - SlashGear - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT
12 USB-C Gadgets That Make Great Gifts SlashGear
 
Review: 4-hour Musk documentary feels like two different films - ArsTechnica Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:10:54 GMT
Alex Gibney's provocative film is compelling but overlong, and there's not much new here for Ars readers.
 
Apple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:35:39 GMT
Apple is also expected to unveil a new Apple TV set-top box and HomePod Mini on Tuesday.
 
A 1960 paper said human population would go infinite next month. It's about 8.3 billion - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:28:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Recently, I Noticed Something New On My Lover’s Genitals. It Had Better Not Be What I Think It Is. - Slate - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Recently, I Noticed Something New On My Lover’s Genitals. It Had Better Not Be What I Think It Is. Slate
 
Star Citizen's single-player spin-off gets a Steam page, and early hands-on reports - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Ready for Windows 11 version 26H2? Here’s how to upgrade, what to expect, and how to avoid common pitfalls - Windows Central - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:31:47 GMT
  1. Ready for Windows 11 version 26H2? Here’s how to upgrade, what to expect, and how to avoid common pitfalls Windows Central
  2. This Windows 11 version loses security support tomorrow, here’s how to check yours MakeUseOf
  3. Microsoft: Windows 11 23H2 reaches end of support in 30 days BleepingComputer
  4. How to upgrade your ‘incompatible’ Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2026 – for free ZDNET
  5. Windows 11 24H2 hits end of updates Oct. 13: What you should do now Spiceworks
 
‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’: How to Stream the New Anime Today - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:37:01 GMT
Yes, we’re getting some glorious Goku before GTA 6.
 
Silent Hill Townfall Is Real for Me: I’ve Been to the Actual St. Amelia - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
In this spoiler-free review, I explain why this is the most personal horror game I’ve ever played
 
I Made Terrible Games With Google’s AI Playground - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
A long day’s haul in the video game slop mines.
 
Decompilation on Steroids: Why AI Is Suddenly Cracking Open Old Software - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:05:00 GMT
Everything is being decompiled. GoldenEye, Halo, Photoshop, even bank mainframes: AI is prying open old code at record speed. The secret isn't just AI, it's an answer key to check its work.
 
13 Best Gifts Every Traveler Should Have (2026) - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:33:00 GMT
Travel smarter with gifts packed by WIRED’s globe-trotting staffers.
 
Inside the Muslim Manosphere Policing Women Online - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From Red Pill coaches to “Dawah Bros,” influencers are dressing up hypermasculinity and misogyny in religious language—and finding audiences across social platforms.
 
The Beautiful Blue Is My Favorite Thing About Vivo’s Foldable X Fold 6 - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
It’s a solid example of an Android foldable, but I worry that Apple has changed the game.
 
These Midterm Races Will Decide Data Centers’ Political Fate - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
From the Senate to governors’ mansions, candidates are trying to outcompete each other to be the most anti–data center in races across the US.
 
How the 2026 Super El Niño and Climate Change Are Related - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Here’s what we know about the record-setting El Niño on a record-hot planet, and the most important questions scientists are trying to answer.
 
Heat Your Garage During Cold Months With A Wi-Fi Enabled Solution From Home Depot - House Digest - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Heat Your Garage During Cold Months With A Wi-Fi Enabled Solution From Home Depot House Digest
 
California’s Tallest and Most Iconic Trees Are Getting Heatstroke - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Redwoods adapted to a cool, foggy climate. Now a new study shows they slow down photosynthesis when their environment warms.
 
Elon Musk Eyes ‘Complete Phone Coverage in America’ as SpaceX Clears Hurdle - CNET Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:56:10 GMT
Starlink Mobile satellites could eventually improve enough to pass their signals through walls, dense foliage, and hilly terrain.
 
Windows PCs with outdated certificates will stop receiving security updates, here's what to do - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:46:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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Gaming consoles are more expensive than ever, and fewer people are buying them - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:03:00 GMT

For manufacturers, those higher prices can soften the financial impact of falling sales. Sony's PlayStation hardware revenue increased 17% year over year, even though unit sales declined 11%. Higher-tier models helped make up the difference.

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AI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Anti-cybercrime initiatives are increasingly using AI to scam the scammers by tricking them into talking to lifelike bots that they think are real victims.
 
Best Lego Gifts for Brick Builders (2026): Smart Bricks, Video Games, and More - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
There's more to Lego than just another basic set. We tested tons of Lego-themed gifts to find the perfect ones for the brick builder in your life.
 
One with the world? A new look at brains transformed by psychedelics. - ArsTechnica Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:15:35 GMT
Participants meditated inside an MRI tube, with and without psilocybin.
 
The Best Smart Scales for Tracking Weight and Body Composition (2026) - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:04:00 GMT
Whether you want a weight log on your phone or a bathroom gadget packed with sensors, I’ve found an option for you.
 
Humans Watched This Supernova Explode Nearly a Millennium Ago. Now You Can See It in High Definition - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.
 
How This Tiny Startup Built the World’s Safest Bike Helmet - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Inspired by head-banging woodpeckers, Vancouver-based Pikio Labs has discovered a new approach to skull protection.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this October.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Disney Plus Discount Codes: 52% Off October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Cut your subscription costs with the latest active Disney+ bundle deals, verified student offers, and partner promotions.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this October 2026.
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
 
Neanderthal wooden tools from Spain found preserved in stone - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:34:03 GMT
Dissolved rock precipitated around the tools, which then decayed.
 
Ukraine’s drones knock out AI data center belonging to "Russia’s Google" - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:04:07 GMT
One damaged data center has supercomputers used for training Yandex’s AI model.
 
A Cray-1 supercomputer replica from 30 "obsolete" Mac Minis - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:51:12 GMT
Stylish upcycling, with a retro flair, at Spain's Museo de Historia de la Computación.
 
NASA issues long-awaited call to industry for private space stations - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:34:09 GMT
"We’ve made it clear that NASA will never give up its presence in low-Earth orbit."
 
What's been driving Hawaii's lava fountains? - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:05:01 GMT
Before the lava fountains started, the ground was expanding by half a meter a day.
 
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Becomes ‘Assisted Driving’ in Europe - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:18:15 GMT
The automaker has been criticized for misleading drivers with the feature’s name. Now it’s renaming it for European regulators.
 
AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:43:50 GMT
Study finds coding efficiency gains get "absorbed" by human review "bottleneck."
 
Outrage grows as CDC reportedly poised to fund "unethical" vaccine trial - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:27:27 GMT
CDC allocated $1.6M for study on alleged harms of hepatitis B vaccine.
 
Richard Garriott says he's getting the Ultima rights back from EA in 2027 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:12:00 GMT

Richard Garriott will soon get the Ultima rights back and is already planning what to do with the series afterward. The British-born American game designer, entrepreneur, and space tourist played a major role in establishing the CRPG genre during the home computer era. Now, the man behind the Lord British...

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Sony's VR patents are reportedly going to Meta, which isn't a good sign for PSVR 3 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:04:00 GMT

Records from US and international patent offices reveal that Meta has purchased 419 patents covering head-mounted displays, XR glasses, and VR tracking technologies developed by Sony between 2010 and 2022. The deal suggests an abrupt change of heart at Sony, whose senior VP, Eric Lempel, claimed in 2024 that VR...

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Microsoft is turning Windows Search into an AI agent-like experience - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:18:00 GMT

Microsoft has introduced yet another redesign of Windows Search, just in time for its latest Surface-focused event. The Windows 11 feature is set to become more streamlined and focused, Microsoft said, while gaining a new influx of AI options that aim to turn the "humble" search box into a multipurpose...

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Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a Paramount movie after selling 40 million copies - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:28:00 GMT

No director, cast, or release date has been announced. The project will draw on a universe where an implanted chip can carry another person's consciousness – and threaten to erase its host. The producers have not said whether the film will adapt the game's story or introduce different characters in...

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Prime Day is done, but Apple's latest Mac mini M6 is still $780 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:10:00 GMT
Amazon's latest Prime Day deals are over, but Apple's latest Mac mini is still available for $780, down from its $900 launch price. The M6 desktop has earned strong reviews for its performance and compact design, though its higher starting price drew criticism.
 
From gaming graphics to AI dominance: Nvidia's Jensen Huang receives America's highest science honor - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:14:00 GMT

AMD CEO Lisa Su, Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Elon Musk also received the National Medal of Science at the event. Dell founder Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, a separate federal honor.

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Microsoft and Adobe hit with green-card suspensions as Vance accuses tech firms of sidelining American workers - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:38:00 GMT

The suspension targets the Permanent Labor Certification program, better known as PERM. Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Capgemini are also affected. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling said officials would stop accepting new applications and processing pending ones from the companies.

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Fyreslayers in Battletome: Khazalite Holds – What you need to know - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:55:23 GMT
  1. Fyreslayers in Battletome: Khazalite Holds – What you need to know Warhammer Community
  2. Khazalite Holds battle traits – Hand out some Grudges Warhammer Community
  3. GAMES WORKSHOP ANNOUNCES NEW 'WARHAMMER: AGE OF SIGMAR' ARMY SET ICv2
  4. Warhammer Next Week: Dwarves Of The Khazalite Holds Bell of Lost Souls
  5. Dwarfen throngs and pre-painted 40k battlefields stand out in the latest Warhammer preview Wargamer
 
The Woman Who Wants You to Ditch Your Phone - The New York Times - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. The Woman Who Wants You to Ditch Your Phone The New York Times
  2. Want more free time in your day? Ditch your smartphone — it’s not as hard as it sounds CNN
  3. Is the Pressure of Constant Social Media Presence Ruining Your Mental Health? AOL.com
  4. Let’s learn from the younger generation on ditching smartphones Washington Examiner
 
Apple Home Event Rumor Roundup: Everything We Expect to See Tomorrow - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:15:13 GMT
Reports say Apple will be announcing a new home display with Siri AI — and possibly much, much more.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Supporting systems of success - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In the MIT class 6.C31 (Hack Yourself) students apply computer science strategies to personal growth goals.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
The Woman Whose Software Guided the Apollo Missions Has Died - The New York Times - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:05:07 GMT
  1. The Woman Whose Software Guided the Apollo Missions Has Died The New York Times
  2. Before Computer Science Became a Boys’ Club, Margaret Hamilton Wrote the Code The New York Times
  3. Margaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA’s Apollo program, dies at 90 NBC News
  4. Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 MIT News
  5. Margaret Hamilton, pioneering computer scientist whose software code helped to send man to the moon The Telegraph
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Discovering the value of humanistic inquiry - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:10:00 GMT
Students in MIT’s Concourse program delve deeply into the human condition, debate challenging questions, and learn to develop judgment about issues that can’t be quantified.
 
Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
MIT researchers built a cloud-based platform to help Massachusetts coastal towns and the state manage shellfishing closures, giving thousands of permit holders a clearer view of where they can fish.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Gas Stoves Create Indoor Air Pollution Risk in Commercial Kitchens, Study Finds - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:47:26 GMT
The study also makes a case for gaps in kitchen worker protection.
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Our Moon Is Becoming ‘Earth’s Junk Drawer,’ Former NASA Attorney Warns - CNET Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:41:24 GMT
With no central authority regulating lunar payloads, private ventures are turning the moon’s surface into a commercial wild west.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
Computational tools for society’s most complex challenges - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Associate Professor Cathy Wu uses reinforcement learning to help map out improvements to transportation and other multifaceted systems.
 
Documenting the tech worker movement - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Writing as a participant and researcher, PhD student JS Tan SM ’22 has co-authored a new book about the rise of tech worker protests and the employer backlash that followed.
 
The next generation’s guide to the new space economy - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMT
An industry report published by students in an MIT aerospace entrepreneurship class lays out guidance for aspiring space leaders and investors.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT
With $2.1 million funding from Google.org, the open-source Public Transit Intelligence Hub will unify public transit monitoring, operations, and passenger communication.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
Climate Action Learning Lab bridges research and policy for effective climate solutions - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
J-PAL North America’s Learning Lab supported a second cohort of U.S. government and nonprofit organizations in building and using rigorous evidence to advance effective decarbonization and adaptation strategies.
 
Meta’s Muse AI Is Building a Dossier on You. Here’s What’s Actually in It - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:35:31 GMT
No cute, fuzzy mascot is worth all the security risks.
 
The Best Things to See in the October Night Sky Right Now - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Skygazers can spot some spectacular sights, including one last good view of the Milky Way.
 
This Cheap Roller Is a Must for Dog and Cat Owners Battling Pet Hair - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Keeping pet hair at bay is a full-time job. This oversized lint roller can help.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
When Are the iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2 and iPhone 18E Coming Out? - CNET Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro is out and iPhone Duo is on the way, but what about the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18E and iPhone Air 2? Here’s what the rumors say.
 
How to Fix the iOS 27 Settings That Are Annoying You Right Now - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:55 GMT
You can tone down Liquid Glass, shorten Siri AI’s memory and stop subtitles from automatically appearing in videos.