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A closer look at the upcoming Siri AI-powered home hub, a key pillar of Apple's strategy for the home; sources: Apple started cutting Fitness+ staff (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:00:01 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
A closer look at the upcoming Siri AI-powered home hub, a key pillar of Apple's strategy for the home; sources: Apple started cutting Fitness+ staff — Also: What happened with the iPhone Duo Pencil and layoffs at Fitness+. — Apple's new “intelligent personal hub” strategy is about much more than the iPhone.
 
These small changes can improve your home surround sound in a big way - Engadget Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
If you've just set up your speakers wherever they fit, you're probably not getting the best sound from your surround system.
 
Hideo Kojima explains the surprise split with Sony - The Washington Post - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:21:03 GMT
  1. Hideo Kojima explains the surprise split with Sony The Washington Post
  2. Kojima Productions Confirms The Studio Is Alright After Concerning Physint Report Polygon.com
  3. Hideo Kojima responds to accusations of Physint being over budget and late on deadline, says he still "loves Sony" despite collapse of publishing deal Eurogamer.net
  4. Hideo Kojima Says Sony Canceled Physint Over A Zoom Call And Claims He Still Doesn't Know The Reason Why Kotaku
  5. Kojima Productions Issues Official Statement: "Studio is Profitable, Relationship with Sony Remains Strong" Inven Global
 
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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Is the original Nintendo Switch still worth buying in 2026? - Engadget Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Buying Nintendo's older console used makes plenty of sense, but a one new is much harder to justify.
 
Winamp will be reborn in 2027 to take on streaming - Engadget Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT
It's coming back with a monthly subscription.
 
Say Hello to RatHat, a New AI-Powered Malware Invading the Android Ecosystem - CNET Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:20:01 GMT
The malware pretends to be a legitimate download for an app like Google Chrome.
 
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. BlizzCon 2026 Interview: Chatting WoW Forever's Campsites, Horizontal Progression, And More With Blizzard MMORPG.com
  3. World of Warcraft's director on Forever v Retail, Horde v Alliance and more Windows Central
  4. 'We've Got Something Really Special Here' — Blizzard Gets on Top of World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Launch Rush IGN
  5. World of Warcraft follows up BlizzCon with WoW retail and Forever Q&A Massively Overpowered
 
How to improve your audio quality on Netflix - Engadget Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Try this simple menu tweak to restore crisp audio.
 
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.
 
Here's what you should look for when buying an Android phone for gaming - Engadget Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT
If you like gaming on your Android phone, you need a phone that can handle the graphics and processing required.
 
The tech battle to build your AI assistant - Axios - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:27:16 GMT
  1. The tech battle to build your AI assistant Axios
  2. AI labs are losing control of agents just as they want to give them more control over your life Business Insider
  3. My Weekend with an A.I. Agent The New Yorker
  4. The AI app that Silicon Valley thinks is actually useful WAtoday
  5. Your new AI agent wants your passwords, should you say yes? The News International
 
An interview with Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton on the Raspberry Pi Foundation, his skepticism of AI evangelists, AI driving edge compute device demand, and more (John Thornhill/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:05:07 GMT

John Thornhill / Financial Times:
An interview with Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton on the Raspberry Pi Foundation, his skepticism of AI evangelists, AI driving edge compute device demand, and more — The British tech leader on coding as the modern form of literacy, his scepticism of AI evangelists — and why ‘the p(doom) is probably Russia’
 
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.
 
Wired vs. wireless charging: Which is better for battery health? - Engadget Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Wireless charging offers convenience, to be sure, but how does it affect your battery over time? And is it a problem if your phone heats up?
 
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.
 
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.
 
A Bandpass Filter Pulls In The Signals - Hack a Day Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:00:33 GMT
It’s an unfortunate side effect of proximity to a large transmitter that the received signal can overload a receiver’s front end even when tuned to other frequencies. [Rfrht]’s had this …read more
 
Welcome to Dogs Anonymous, the Online Support Group for People With Difficult Dogs - 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.”
 
Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass Over The Next Few Days - Pure Xbox - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass Over The Next Few Days Pure Xbox
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More news.xbox.com
  3. Become A God-Slaying Magical Girl In The 'We Have Roguelite Nier Automata At Home' Anime Action-RPG Coming To Game Pass Kotaku
  4. These 50+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 21-25) Pure Xbox
  5. Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Wave 2 Lineup Announced IGN
 
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.
 
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.”
 
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.
 
I spent 30 minutes with the iPhone Duo — 3 things you just don’t get from the pictures - Tom's Guide - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
  1. I spent 30 minutes with the iPhone Duo — 3 things you just don’t get from the pictures Tom's Guide
  2. Why Apple Is Betting on Foldable iPhones The Information
  3. Apple’s “all-new” iPhone Duo is design nerd catnip British GQ
  4. Stars beg mysterious Apple CEO for iPhone Duos at Emmys, as exec shows off device and mingles with A-list Page Six
  5. What Jim Cramer learned at NYC's flagship Apple Store for the iPhone 18 launch CNBC
 
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.
 
Insomniac denies AI made Marvel's Wolverine's weird bathroom sign - blames a "UV map bug" instead - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:20:36 GMT
  1. Insomniac denies AI made Marvel's Wolverine's weird bathroom sign - blames a "UV map bug" instead Eurogamer.net
  2. Marvel's Wolverine Has 'No AI-Generated Assets,' Insomniac Confirms After Suspicious Signs Go Viral Online IGN
  3. Marvel's Wolverine AI Scare Explained GamesHub
  4. Insomniac Confirms Wolverine Doesn't Contain AI-Generated Assets After A Weird-Looking Sign Goes Viral Kotaku
  5. Insomniac Confirms No AI-Generated Content in 'Marvel's Wolverine' Yahoo Tech
 
US policy analysts, lawmakers, and others say several state-level AI chatbot safety bills included language that could provide loopholes for tech companies (Katie McQue/NPR) - Techmeme Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:05:02 GMT

Katie McQue / NPR:
US policy analysts, lawmakers, and others say several state-level AI chatbot safety bills included language that could provide loopholes for tech companies — Cynthia Montoya's daughter, Juliana, was 13 when she began talking to AI chatbots. It was 2023, and the technology was only beginning to enter widespread use.
 
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.
 
No GPU, No Problem: Flagship LLMs on a GPU-less Teenaged Server - Hack a Day Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:00:12 GMT
The guts of the server, with lots of sticks of DDR3, and not a single GPU in sight.
There are lots of reasons to run LLMs locally, from privacy concerns to just wanting to futz about with the technology, but if you want to run the big models, …read more
 
Multiple Switch Games Receive Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes - Nintendo Life - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:05:00 GMT
  1. Multiple Switch Games Receive Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes Nintendo Life
  2. Switch 2 backwards compatibility update for Sept. 20th, 2026 GoNintendo
  3. Latest batch of Nintendo Switch backwards compatibility fixes for Switch 2 My Nintendo News
  4. Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch System Version Updated to 23.0.0! Includes Improvements to Game Chat and Support for Scanning Mii QR Codes Saiga NAK
 
Clinicians raise concerns over medical AI adoption beyond diagnostics and imaging, citing limited clinical and performance data on its broader effectiveness (Sarah Neville/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:02:29 GMT

Sarah Neville / Financial Times:
Clinicians raise concerns over medical AI adoption beyond diagnostics and imaging, citing limited clinical and performance data on its broader effectiveness — The technology's advances have not yet translated into big improvements in real-life care. Kayla Secrest was a newly fledged doctor beginning …

 
Alibaba's Damo Academy open sources RADAR, a medical vision-language model it says can read CT scans and identify ~150 abdominal conditions, including cancers (Ann Cao/South China Morning Post) - Techmeme Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:30:59 GMT

Ann Cao / South China Morning Post:
Alibaba's Damo Academy open sources RADAR, a medical vision-language model it says can read CT scans and identify ~150 abdominal conditions, including cancers — Tested on nearly 40,000 real-world exams, the model outperformed most radiologists, according to a new study published in Science
 
Chinese DRAM chipmaker CXMT says its new fifth-gen technology platform enters mass production and unveils two 24Gb LPDDR5X phone memory products built on it (Reuters) - Techmeme Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:20:02 GMT

Reuters:
Chinese DRAM chipmaker CXMT says its new fifth-gen technology platform enters mass production and unveils two 24Gb LPDDR5X phone memory products built on it — Chinese DRAM chipmaker CXMT (688825.SS) said on Sunday its fifth-generation technology platform had entered mass production …

 
Sources: Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan dismissed concerns after fraudsters tried to launder $10M+ from stolen cards to clean accounts via its wagers in February (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:10:02 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan dismissed concerns after fraudsters tried to launder $10M+ from stolen cards to clean accounts via its wagers in February — CEO Shayne Coplan brushed off concerns about scheme involving stolen debit cards; now the prediction market is bolstering executive ranks as it eyes IPO
 
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.
 
Teardown and Repair of an Insoma Water Timer - Hack a Day Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:34 GMT
Water timers are nifty devices that can water the lawn at set times or keep that vegetable garden from turning into a dustbowl. When [electronupdate] timer refused to output water …read more
 
Meta challenges Ofcom's OSA categorization of WhatsApp and Instagram imposing additional regulations; Roblox and Quora are also challenging their categorization (Daniel Thomas/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:45:54 GMT

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Meta challenges Ofcom's OSA categorization of WhatsApp and Instagram imposing additional regulations; Roblox and Quora are also challenging their categorization — US tech giant's latest action against regulator Ofcom could slow down implementation of the far-reaching law
 
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law that will penalize influencers who do not properly disclose paid political content, with fines of up to $5K per post (Ken Bensinger/New York Times) - Techmeme Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:05:01 GMT

Ken Bensinger / New York Times:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law that will penalize influencers who do not properly disclose paid political content, with fines of up to $5K per post — Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don't disclose that they were paid to make political content.
 
Laser Your Way into Debug Mode on the RP2350 - Hack a Day Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:00:23 GMT
The RP2350 is actually a pretty secure chip, all things considered. It has secure boot, ARMv8’s TrustZone to split secure and non-secure execution, and you can permanently disable debug — …read more
 
Laser Your Way Into Debug Mode On The RP2350 - Hackaday - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT
Laser Your Way Into Debug Mode On The RP2350 Hackaday
 
How long can you expect your old cassette tapes to last? - Engadget Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Controlling the environmental conditions where your tapes are stored is key to their longevity.
 
iOS 27 makes your iPhone faster in these 30+ ways - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:16:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27 makes your iPhone faster in these 30+ ways 9to5Mac
  2. Major updates for Apple’s software platforms are now available Apple
  3. The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 WIRED
  4. How to Limit What Apple’s New Siri AI Can Access in iOS 27 Electronic Frontier Foundation
  5. With iOS 27, Apple Is Laying the Groundwork to Paywall Your iPhone PCMag
 
How to record audio on your iPhone - Engadget Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
You don't need to record unnecessary video to capture a meeting, song or personal memo on your iPhone. Recording audio is simple.
 
Experts say AI kill-switch legislation is far harder to implement than lawmakers assume, warning a rogue AI could actively try to dismantle the mechanism itself (New York Times) - Techmeme Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:50:00 GMT

New York Times:
Experts say AI kill-switch legislation is far harder to implement than lawmakers assume, warning a rogue AI could actively try to dismantle the mechanism itself — A bipartisan group in Congress and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California have floated ideas for building a mechanism that would instantly power down an A.I. system.
 
What is the difference between Apple CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra? - Engadget Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
CarPlay provides a great iOS-like experience in your vehicle. CarPlay Ultra expands that, but isn't widely available yet.
 
A Hotspot Becomes A Handheld - Hack a Day Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:00:20 GMT
A Linux handheld computer is, in theory, easy and inexpensive given the availability of single-board computers, but in practice the budget invariably edges well into three figures. There’s an interesting …read more
 
The pros and cons of using wired vs. wireless Xbox controllers - Engadget Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
A wireless Xbox controller lets you move around freely, but you have to worry about batteries. Wired controllers can pose a hazard, but never run out of charge.
 
Common problems with Google Wallet and how to fix them - Engadget Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Google Wallet is great for storing payment cards, tickets and digital IDs, but it doesn't always work how you want it to. Here's what to do if it doesn't.
 
Microsoft confirms its free highly rated Windows 11 editor is surprisingly hard to run - Neowin - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:18:00 GMT
Microsoft confirms its free highly rated Windows 11 editor is surprisingly hard to run Neowin
 
What are the downsides of robot vacuums? - Engadget Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Robot vacuums save a lot of time and effort with their ability to clean autonomously. However, there are a number of reasons why they might not work for you.
 
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves datamine potentially leaks future DLC characters - Nintendo Everything - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:32:33 GMT
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves datamine potentially leaks future DLC characters Nintendo Everything
 
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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Coreboot Hikes the Bay Trail to DRAM Initialization - Hack a Day Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:00:06 GMT
This article is written on an open-source operating system, but not an open-source machine — the BIOS isn’t open-source, and even if it were supported by the coreboot project (formerly …read more
 
The Slate Truck is cheap, but its battery range can't compete - Engadget Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Slate's electric truck is built specifically for affordability and efficiency, which means it comes with compromises. One of the biggest could be its battery.
 
SpaceX targets September 28 for Starship's first orbital flight - Engadget Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:45:00 GMT
For Starship's 14th test flight, it will orbit our planet multiple times for 10 hours.
 
Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra reportedly getting major battery upgrade - Notebookcheck - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:41:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra reportedly getting major battery upgrade Notebookcheck
  2. Samsung will finally give the Galaxy S27 Ultra something that users have been dying for PhoneArena
  3. Samsung’s battery upgrades for Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro leak – is it enough? 9to5Google
  4. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra's battery capacities and charging specs revealed - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. The Galaxy S27 Ultra Camera Debate Rages On Tech Advisor
 
Deals: iPhone 18 Pros launch, refurbished iPhone 17 Pros are expensive, Galaxy Z8 foldables discounted - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:31:02 GMT
  1. Deals: iPhone 18 Pros launch, refurbished iPhone 17 Pros are expensive, Galaxy Z8 foldables discounted - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro line hits stores with a $100 price bump amid memory crunch, AI pressure Yahoo Finance
  3. The latest iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods lineups arrive in stores worldwide Apple
  4. The iPhone 18 Pro’s big camera update is all about the small gains The Verge
  5. In India, the new iPhone can arrive faster than a pizza TechCrunch
 
Now Trump says he's creating an AI Force - Engadget Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:22:20 GMT
The president said he will soon announce an "AI czar" to run this newly made-up agency.
 
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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Anthropic picks Accenture for third-party AI safety evaluations - Engadget Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:33:46 GMT
This move represents the first step in the CEO's plan to slow down AI development.
 
Trump says he will appoint an AI czar and form an "AI Force", in a Truth Social post that rejects AI safety concerns as a "hoax" (María Paula Mijares Torres/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:26 GMT

María Paula Mijares Torres / Bloomberg:
Trump says he will appoint an AI czar and form an “AI Force”, in a Truth Social post that rejects AI safety concerns as a “hoax” — President Donald Trump said he would name an artificial intelligence czar as he continued to push tech companies to race ahead with development despite growing fears safety.
 
Why buy a streaming device when you have a smart TV? - Engadget Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Many modern TVs can stream apps like Netflix and Prime. But you may want to get a streaming device too.
 
Valve fixes one of Steam Frame’s most annoying issue: slow charging - VideoCardz.com - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:29:04 GMT
  1. Valve fixes one of Steam Frame’s most annoying issue: slow charging VideoCardz.com
  2. Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review Ars Technica
  3. Steam Frame: What early reviewers said about the $1,000+ VR headset Mashable
  4. Steam Frame Gets First SteamOS Update With Substantially Faster Charging TechPowerUp
  5. Valve has already fixed the Steam Frame’s slow charging speeds. The Verge
 
A20 Pro’s Packaging Shift And New Vapor Chamber Unlocks Peak Performance; Liquid Nitrogen Cooling Brings Less Than 3% Increase Thanks To These Optimizations - Wccftech - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:00:10 GMT
  1. A20 Pro’s Packaging Shift And New Vapor Chamber Unlocks Peak Performance; Liquid Nitrogen Cooling Brings Less Than 3% Increase Thanks To These Optimizations Wccftech
  2. Apple’s Chip Strategy Keeps Paying Dividends Barron's
  3. I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max's A20 Pro performance against the Galaxy S26 Ultra PhoneArena
  4. Apple In-House Chip Strategy Powers iPhone 18 Pro Speed and New AI Features TipRanks
  5. A20 Pro brings 2nm performance and new cooling to iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo - AppleMagazine AppleMagazine
 
Hands on with Windows 11's new Magnifier contrast themes - Neowin - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. Hands on with Windows 11's new Magnifier contrast themes Neowin
  2. Announcing new builds for 18 September 2026 Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft is Testing New File Removal Options for Windows 11’s Cloud Rebuild Feature Thurrott.com
  4. Windows 11's cloud-based recovery tool gets new features on the Experimental branch XDA
  5. Windows 11 Insider Beta Build Adds Smarter Live Captions and Fixes File History Windows Report
 
You can use DeX on the Galaxy Z Fold 8's inner screen with this trick - Engadget Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Samsung's DeX lets you plug in your Samsung Galaxy device into a monitor or TV to create a PC-like experience. Now, it can launch directly on your phone.
 
M6 Pro Chip Result on Geekbench is Likely Fake - MacRumors - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:59:01 GMT
  1. M6 Pro Chip Result on Geekbench is Likely Fake MacRumors
  2. M6 Pro benchmark surfaces despite claims of a short chip generation AppleInsider
  3. M5 Ultra and M6 Chip Benchmark Results Reveal Graphics Performance MacRumors
  4. Apple M5 Ultra Scores Big GPU Gains in Leaked Geekbench Benchmark TechPowerUp
  5. M5 Ultra Demolishes The 96-Core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX CPU In New Geekbench 7 Scores; Obtains 11% Higher Multi-Core Score With Less Than Half The Number Of Cores Wccftech
 
Former DraftKings employees detail how it uses ML to target likely losers with promotions, while efforts to flag problem gamblers were shelved or squashed (New York Times) - Techmeme Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:45:27 GMT

New York Times:
Former DraftKings employees detail how it uses ML to target likely losers with promotions, while efforts to flag problem gamblers were shelved or squashed — About a year into his job as a data analyst at DraftKings, Jayden Butts received a new assignment.
 
Why is your iPad not charging (and how to fix it) - Engadget Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
You probably don't think about your iPad charging until it runs into trouble. When plugging it in doesn't work, you'll need to check its port and charger.
 
Full Moon October 2026: When To See The ‘Hunter’s Supermoon’ Rise - Forbes - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:14:36 GMT
Full Moon October 2026: When To See The ‘Hunter’s Supermoon’ Rise Forbes
 
Teaching a Robot Hand to Walk - Hack a Day Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:37 GMT
A black robotic hand is shown walking across a granite floor, using its fingers as legs.
Although it wasn’t apparently designed with this in mind, it seems particularly fortuitous that this walking robotic hand was released in time for Halloween. Designed by researchers from ETH Zurich, …read more
 
California governor wants to implement a kill switch for frontier AI models - Engadget Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:01 GMT
Newsom's executive order calls for an expert panel to develop new AI safety measures.
 
Google says it didn't consider Gemini's hacks worthy of disclosure because Gemini acted "appropriately" and stopped after determining it hacked real companies (Terrence O'Brien/The Verge) - Techmeme Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:45:24 GMT

Terrence O'Brien / The Verge:
Google says it didn't consider Gemini's hacks worthy of disclosure because Gemini acted “appropriately” and stopped after determining it hacked real companies — Google says that breaking containment and targeting real companies doesn't constitute ‘misalignment.’
 
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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Grab a new Apple Watch S12 or Ultra 4 at a discount with weekend deals - AppleInsider - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:27:00 GMT
  1. Grab a new Apple Watch S12 or Ultra 4 at a discount with weekend deals AppleInsider
  2. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 Has Fewer Reasons to Be Ultra WIRED
  3. The Apple Watch Series 12 is the start of a new wearable era The Verge
  4. Review: The Apple Watch Just Made Its Most Compelling Case to Upgrade in Years Gear Patrol
  5. Hands-On With the Apple Watch Series 12 MacRumors
 
Sources: the USPTO and US Copyright Office were surprised by the DOJ's brief supporting OpenAI and Microsoft in their dispute with the New York Times (Axios) - Techmeme Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:25:01 GMT

Axios:
Sources: the USPTO and US Copyright Office were surprised by the DOJ's brief supporting OpenAI and Microsoft in their dispute with the New York Times — The Department of Justice's statement of interest supporting OpenAI and Microsoft in the New York Times' copyright infringement lawsuit …

 
Here's the clever new way Apple used to get around shipping restrictions for the iPhone 18 Pro Max's large battery - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:09:02 GMT
  1. Here's the clever new way Apple used to get around shipping restrictions for the iPhone 18 Pro Max's large battery - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. 4 Of The Best 60W Fast-Charging Adapters For The iPhone 18 Pro Series bgr.com
  3. I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery against the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and I did not expect this PhoneArena
  4. iPhone 18 Pro Buyers Need a Power Adapter, and Apple’s 20W USB-C Charger Is a Record-Low Steal on Amazon Gizmodo
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Max Requires 'Prepare to Ship' Battery Drain Before Shipping MacRumors
 
Warhammer 40k: Auspex Scanning the New Space Marine Models - Bell of Lost Souls - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:36 GMT
  1. Warhammer 40k: Auspex Scanning the New Space Marine Models Bell of Lost Souls
  2. Space Marines detachments – Salamanders, Raven Guard, and more warhammer-community.com
  3. Warhammer 40k FINALLY gives Space Marines a reason to take Deathwatch allies wargamer.com
  4. Games Workshop Updates Space Marines Detachments Ahead of Codex Launch SuaraGarut.ID
  5. Warhammer 40K 11th Edition Space Marines Review - Multipart Reinforcements TechRaptor
 
Round Up: The Switch 2 Games We Played At TGS From 2026's Shoo-In 'Publisher Of The Year' - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Round Up: The Switch 2 Games We Played At TGS From 2026's Shoo-In 'Publisher Of The Year' Nintendo Life
  2. Mega Man: Dual Override Preview: We Played as Proto Man This Time IGN
  3. Found My Low Blood Pressure Cure (?) — 'Mega Man: Dual Override' Inven Global
  4. Capcom reveals new Mega Man and Monster Hunter expansion details at TGS Marin Independent Journal
  5. Capcom TGS 2026: Switch 2 announcements NeoTeo
 
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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New releases from Blancpain, Czapek, Grand Seiko and more - Time+Tide Watches - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:31:31 GMT
  1. New releases from Blancpain, Czapek, Grand Seiko and more Time+Tide Watches
  2. Introducing Blancpain Celebrates The 70th Anniversary Of The Ladybird Collection With The Mini "Lady B" Revival hodinkee.com
  3. Blancpain Debuts the Petite, Spherical Lady B Wristwatch Hypebeast
  4. First Look: The Blancpain Lady B, a Small, Spherical and yet Mechanical Wrist-Worn Jewel Monochrome Watches
  5. On the Bubble: The New Blancpain Lady B is a Tribute to True Greatness watchonista.com
 
The ‘Control Resonant’ Metacritic Review Score Has Finalized With GOTY Potential - Forbes - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:46:19 GMT
  1. The ‘Control Resonant’ Metacritic Review Score Has Finalized With GOTY Potential Forbes
  2. Control Resonant Has Remedy's Signature Touch, Uplifting Its Sharp Combat That Eventually Dulls IGN
  3. Control Resonant Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested - Performance with Ray Tracing TechPowerUp
  4. Control Resonant: How Remedy is going bigger and weirder with its paranatural horror sequel on September 24 PlayStation.Blog
  5. Control Resonant : The Kotaku Review Kotaku
 
Samsung Confirms Free Feature Upgrade For Millions Of Galaxy Phones - Forbes - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:25:00 GMT
  1. Samsung Confirms Free Feature Upgrade For Millions Of Galaxy Phones Forbes
  2. Samsung Begins Official Rollout of One UI 9, Bringing the Latest Galaxy Experiences to More Devices Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung starts rolling out Android 17 with One UI 9, confirms initial list of Galaxy devices 9to5Google
  4. Here's when your Galaxy S25, Z Fold 7, and Galaxy S23 FE are scheduled for their next big update PhoneArena
  5. One UI 9 global release dates for some Galaxy devices revealed SamMobile
 
The Big Holes in Wearable Heart Rate Variability And Readiness Scores - Ground Truths | Eric Topol - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:01:29 GMT
  1. The Big Holes in Wearable Heart Rate Variability And Readiness Scores Ground Truths | Eric Topol
  2. Drowning in digital health data? 4 things to remember UCLA Health
  3. Study finds 45% of Brits track health data, but few understand it NT News
  4. What wearable tech can tell you about your health UT MD Anderson
 
Raindrop, which develops tech for monitoring AI agents to catch failures such as hallucinations and tool misuse, raised a $35M Series A led by CRV (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:51 GMT

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Raindrop, which develops tech for monitoring AI agents to catch failures such as hallucinations and tool misuse, raised a $35M Series A led by CRV — AI agent monitoring platform Raindrop raised a $35 million Series A round led by CRV, co-founders Zubin Koticha and Ben Hylak tell Axios Pro exclusively.
 
Ascendance Has Me Hyped to Obsess Over Monster Hunter Wilds Again - Push Square - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Ascendance Has Me Hyped to Obsess Over Monster Hunter Wilds Again Push Square
  2. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance hands-on report – taking on new monster Araketa and Elder Dragon Teostra PlayStation.Blog
  3. Unbiased Monster Hunter producer predicts one weapon will climb the popularity rankings in Ascendance, has no agenda: 'Hammer should definitely go up a place or two' PC Gamer
  4. Monster Hunter Wilds confirms QOL for the base game and two returning monsters for Ascendance Massively Overpowered
  5. TGS ’26: Take a Closer Look at Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascension in This Extended Trailer nintendojo.com
 
Our top iPhone 18 Pro accessories to upgrade your setup [Updated] - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:57:00 GMT
  1. Our top iPhone 18 Pro accessories to upgrade your setup [Updated] 9to5Mac
  2. These Are the Best Cases for the iPhone 18 Pro, According to Our Longtime Apple Reviewer WSJ
  3. My iPhone 18 Pro Has One of These Accessories on It at All Times CNET
  4. PITAKA’s Edge Case is a lightweight, protective companion to the iPhone 18 How-To Geek
  5. I've spent years testing screen protectors. These are the 8 best for your iPhone 18 Pro Max Business Insider
 
Women and Younger Photographers Are Behind Fujifilm’s Meteoric Rise - PetaPixel - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:17 GMT
Women and Younger Photographers Are Behind Fujifilm’s Meteoric Rise PetaPixel
 
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.
 
Is Your TV Spying on You? Yes, and Here’s How to Fix It - CNET - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Is Your TV Spying on You? Yes, and Here’s How to Fix It CNET
  2. There are ways to protect yourself from your spying TV The Verge
  3. Dude Rips Out Mic And Wifi From New LG TV That Reportedly Spies On Customers: 'You Don't Own The Glass On This One!' Kotaku
  4. Smart TVs track viewing through ACR — The Verge UA.NEWS
  5. LG Tv’s Data Logging Scandal On New Jersey
 
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.
 
What Is a Smart Lock? Why I Recommend This Security Upgrade for Everyone - CNET Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A smart lock upgrade offers excellent utility and control without sacrificing privacy.
 
Adults Are Sharing Their "I Can't Believe I Have To Explain This To Another Adult" Stories, And Wow - Yahoo - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:31:02 GMT
Adults Are Sharing Their "I Can't Believe I Have To Explain This To Another Adult" Stories, And Wow Yahoo
 
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.
 
No One Wants To Talk About This Embarrassing Part Of Aging — But This Small Toilet Tool Can Help - HuffPost - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:00:19 GMT
No One Wants To Talk About This Embarrassing Part Of Aging — But This Small Toilet Tool Can Help HuffPost
 
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.
 
Poll: What were your favorite announcements from Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026? - TrueAchievements - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:01:31 GMT
  1. Poll: What were your favorite announcements from Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026? TrueAchievements
  2. XBOX @ Tokyo Game Show 2026: All the Announcements, Including an Appearance by Hideo Kojima news.xbox.com
  3. Tokyo Game Show 2026 Proves That Japanese Console Games Are Now In Ascendance Forbes
  4. Tokyo Game Show opens with more exhibitors from overseas, new entrants Japan Wire by Kyodo News
  5. Tokyo Game Show turns 30, but gaming keeps looking to the past The Japan Times
 
AI helps turn old milk bottles into new ones - BBC - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:18:47 GMT
AI helps turn old milk bottles into new ones BBC
 
Are 'miracle' gut aids such as kombucha really good for you? - BBC - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:04:49 GMT
Are 'miracle' gut aids such as kombucha really good for you? BBC
 
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.
 
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is Getting A Manga Series, Here's The Key Art - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:35:34 GMT
  1. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is Getting A Manga Series, Here's The Key Art Nintendo Life
  2. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – Seven tips to save the world Nintendo
  3. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review: Let The Games Begin Game Informer
  4. Cai's Path Chapter 1 - Uproar in Ribeira IGN
  5. Classes and unlock requirements in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave Polygon.com
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 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.
 
20% Off Samsung Promo Code | September 2026 - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 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.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for September 2026 - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 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.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This September 2026 - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
Apple Exec Says 'Hold Us Accountable' on iPhone Duo Crease - MacRumors - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:51:00 GMT
  1. Apple Exec Says 'Hold Us Accountable' on iPhone Duo Crease MacRumors
  2. ‘A lot of blood, sweat, and tears went into that’: Apple’s new VP of Hardware Engineering says he wants you to ‘hold us accountable’ for the iPhone Duo’s hinge durability TechRadar
  3. Apple Top Executive Doesn't Want You To Use Screen Protector On iPhone: 'It Makes My Skin Crawl' NDTV
  4. Apple is confident the iPhone Duo’s crease will prove naysayers wrong, and I’d love that to be true PhoneArena
  5. iPhone Duo Reverse Bending Test: What Happens to the Hinge and OLED Display? zeera wireless
 
I put the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner - Tom's Guide - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:15:00 GMT
  1. I put the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner Tom's Guide
  2. iPhone 18 Pro vs. Pixel 11 Pro: The New Apple and Google Pro Phones Are Quite Different CNET
  3. The iPhone 18 doesn't exist, but these Android alternatives are better anyway Android Police
  4. Both iPhone 18 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra look shockingly underpowered next to this phone PhoneArena
  5. The iPhone 18 Pro proves that Android's biggest problem has nothing to do with hardware Android Authority
 
Flock Offers Employees Buyouts as Customers Flee - Wired Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:22:54 GMT
As dozens of cities end contracts for its controversial license plate readers, Flock is rolling out a voluntary severance program, WIRED has learned.
 
Don't Sleep on Fate/Extra Record - This Story-Driven PS5 RPG Shows Real Promise - Push Square - Google Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. Don't Sleep on Fate/Extra Record - This Story-Driven PS5 RPG Shows Real Promise Push Square
  2. Fate/Extra Record Feels Like Persona Meets Slay the Spire Anime News Network
  3. Aniplex Clarifies Fate/EXTRA Record’s Development Structure finalweapon.net
  4. Fate/Extra Record Details Redesigned Arena, Servant Time Events, Deck-Building Combat, and Development Structure Noisy Pixel
  5. The Moon Holy Grail War Reborn for Modern Times, 'Fate/EXTRA Record' Inven Global
 
Nintendo Issues New Official Statement About Zelda: Ocarina of Time and the Switch 2 - GameRant - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:00:13 GMT
  1. Nintendo Issues New Official Statement About Zelda: Ocarina of Time and the Switch 2 GameRant
  2. Nintendo America president says Switch 2 is "just beginning," shares excitement for future titles, and says Nintendo aims to create "relationships that last generations" GoNintendo
  3. Bolstered by Switch 2 sales and Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake's reveal, Nintendo of America COO promises: "This is just the beginning" Eurogamer.net
  4. Review: The Legend of Zelda is sidelined on its own anniversary in recent Nintendo Directs The Columbia Chronicle
  5. Nintendo’s Switch 2 has the handheld market all to itself bworldonline.com
 
'A Larger File Size May Not Necessarily Mean a Better Game' — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Warns of 200GB Install Size for Remake Trilogy's Final Chapter - IGN - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:39:10 GMT
  1. 'A Larger File Size May Not Necessarily Mean a Better Game' — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Warns of 200GB Install Size for Remake Trilogy's Final Chapter IGN
  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 hands-on report: Into the Whirlwind Maze where Sephiroth awaits PlayStation.Blog
  4. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Expected to Require Around 200 GB of Storage TechPowerUp
  5. I Guess I’ll Delete Every PS5 Game I Own To Make Room For FF7 Revelation GameSpot
 
Samsung Phone Users Can Now Sync Photos and Video to Google - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:28:37 GMT
Syncing to Microsoft OneDrive will end on Sept. 30.
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Sept. 19, #1196 - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:01:08 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,196 for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
 
Battery Replacement Has Gotten Pricier for Apple’s Latest iPhone 18 Pro Models - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:46:49 GMT
Most phone batteries degrade faster than we want them to.
 
iPhone 18 Pro Launch Could Be the First of Many for Apple’s New CEO This Year - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:38:54 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may be the first phones to go on sale under new Apple CEO John Ternus, but today’s launch hinted at even more hardware launches to come.
 
Warhammer 40k: The Legion Of The Damned Return In Kill Team – Armageddon - Bell of Lost Souls - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:30:31 GMT
Warhammer 40k: The Legion Of The Damned Return In Kill Team – Armageddon Bell of Lost Souls
 
He Was Known As A Simple Man In The Neighborhood, But Behind His Doors Lay Thousands Of Remains And Ledgers Of Names - Bored Panda - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:30:05 GMT
He Was Known As A Simple Man In The Neighborhood, But Behind His Doors Lay Thousands Of Remains And Ledgers Of Names Bored Panda
 
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.
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Sept. 19, #1918 - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s NYT Wordle puzzle No. 1,918 for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
 
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.
 
27 years later, EverQuest Legends is just getting started - Polygon.com - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:53:10 GMT
27 years later, EverQuest Legends is just getting started Polygon.com
 
Snapdragon X2 Elite Mini PC, Steam Frame, and ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Autotwist: Liliputing News Roundup - Liliputing - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:44:00 GMT
  1. Snapdragon X2 Elite Mini PC, Steam Frame, and ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Autotwist: Liliputing News Roundup Liliputing
  2. ASUS ships its first Snapdragon X2 Elite mini PC Windows Central
  3. Everybody Wants to Make Their Own Mac mini Now, and It’s Obvious Why Gizmodo
  4. ASUS Announces the Snapdragon X2 Elite Based Ascent QN10 Mini PC TechPowerUp
  5. ASUS Ascent QN10 Review: 80 TOPS and 18 Oryon Cores in a 0.7-Liter Mini PC storagereview.com
 
Astartes II, the Most Anticipated Warhammer 40,000 Animation Ever, Has a New Trailer and Confirmation of Key Details - IGN - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:42:07 GMT
  1. Astartes II, the Most Anticipated Warhammer 40,000 Animation Ever, Has a New Trailer and Confirmation of Key Details IGN
  2. The Big Autumn Preview – Astartes II teaser trailer just dropped warhammer-community.com
  3. Astartes II Teaser Trailer September 2026 – Warhammer+ | Warhammer 40,000 warhammer-community.com
 
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Review: The Series 12 Is Closing the Gap - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:36:48 GMT
The Ultra 4 gets smarter about health tracking and lasts longer between charges. But for most people, the Series 12 gets close enough.
 
Mathematicians Build Long-Awaited Graph Sandwich - Quanta Magazine - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:35:51 GMT
Mathematicians Build Long-Awaited Graph Sandwich Quanta Magazine
 
Sweeping EU Child Safety Proposal Would Transform Social Media, Online Gaming and AI Chatbots - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:32:11 GMT
The EU Kids Act would accelerate age verification plans and ban social media use for those under 13.
 
Ranking All 34 Gorgeous Pikachu Cards In Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary TCG Set - Kotaku - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:30:49 GMT
  1. Ranking All 34 Gorgeous Pikachu Cards In Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary TCG Set Kotaku
  2. Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Is Now Available in Pokémon TCG Live Pokemon.com
  3. Fans line up at Roanoke gaming store for Pokémon 30th anniversary card set release WDBJ7
  4. Pokémon card launch creates Glastonbury-style buzz BBC
  5. Pokémon has turned 30, and Target is set to cash in on the anniversary craze MarketWatch
 
This 1970s-Inspired Automotive Sports Watch Cleverly Reinvents the GMT - Gear Patrol - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:28:30 GMT
This 1970s-Inspired Automotive Sports Watch Cleverly Reinvents the GMT Gear Patrol
 
Here’s How an AI Slowdown Could Actually Be Enforced - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:21:09 GMT
Even if big AI companies agree to a pause, ensuring that nobody tries to sneak ahead could prove tricky.
 
Snap is betting $3.5 billion on AR glasses that businesses can use as CEO Evan Spiegel sees a post-smartphone era - Fortune - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:21:00 GMT
  1. Snap is betting $3.5 billion on AR glasses that businesses can use as CEO Evan Spiegel sees a post-smartphone era Fortune
  2. Verizon launches SPECS 5G AR glasses | About Verizon verizon.com
  3. Making Computing More Human with SPECS Snap Newsroom
  4. Snap tries to bring AR glasses to enterprise market, partnering with Nvidia, AWS and Salesforce CNBC
  5. Snap Specs Hands On: Standalone AR Glasses Are Here Engadget
 
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.
 
AI Firms Knew Chatbots Were an ‘Existential Threat’ to Journalists, Court Docs Show - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:20:01 GMT
A Microsoft executive called OpenAI’s use of publishers’ material “the largest theft of labor in human history.”
 
The Big Autumn Preview – A new duardin faction revealed! - warhammer-community.com - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:58:40 GMT
  1. The Big Autumn Preview – A new duardin faction revealed! warhammer-community.com
  2. Age of Sigmar: Khazalite Holds – New Dwarf Army Revealed! Bell of Lost Souls
  3. Confirming last week's leak, Age of Sigmar is finally getting traditional dwarfs wargamer.com
  4. Games Workshop accidentally teases pleasingly nostalgic new Dwarf faction on web store wargamer.com
  5. Age of Sigmar: All New Dwarf Faction Leaked! Bell of Lost Souls
 
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 – Roleplay in the underhive - warhammer-community.com - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:38:30 GMT
  1. The Big Autumn Preview – Roleplay in the underhive warhammer-community.com
  2. Warhammer Necromunda Roleplay Board Game Announced - Headhunter Adventures ixbt.games
  3. Warhammer 40K: Necromunda Gets A Brand New RPG Bell of Lost Souls
 
The Big Autumn Preview – Slaanesh unleashed in the Age of Darkness - warhammer-community.com - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:28:37 GMT
The Big Autumn Preview – Slaanesh unleashed in the Age of Darkness warhammer-community.com
 
Japanese Studios Have ‘Staff Retention Of 97 Percent' Says Expert - Kotaku - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:00:03 GMT
  1. Japanese Studios Have ‘Staff Retention Of 97 Percent' Says Expert Kotaku
  2. "They've watched so many people lose their jobs, that has an impact" – Managing morale in the wake of layoffs GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Gaming Layoffs Are Happening In Japan, But Almost No One Is Talking About Them Forbes
  4. How certain game studios have avoided layoffs | Sustainability lessons for games GamesBeat
  5. Game Industry Layoffs and Studio Closures Statistics Shane the Gamer
 
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.
 
I Toured the Company Mapping Space Debris. Then I Polled Worried and Hopeful Scientists - 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.
 
A Lot Of People Are Seemingly Taking Time Off Work To Play GTA 6. Are You? - GameSpot - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:03:42 GMT
  1. A Lot Of People Are Seemingly Taking Time Off Work To Play GTA 6. Are You? GameSpot
  2. West Virginia ranks No.4 in nation for PTO ahead of GTA VI release WBOY.com
  3. PA among top states where gamers plan to take time off for GTA 6 WTAJ
  4. Games to Revisit Before GTA 6 Takes All of Your Free Time Away Turtle Beach
  5. Want time off for 'GTA 6'? Here's how to ask your boss. Mashable
 
EA Sports FC 27 review: The first major new mode in years makes EA’s latest more than a typical annual update | VGC - Video Games Chronicle - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:42 GMT
  1. EA Sports FC 27 review: The first major new mode in years makes EA’s latest more than a typical annual update | VGC Video Games Chronicle
  2. EA Sports FC 27 Release Date, Top Player Ratings, New Features, Preview and More bleacherreport.com
  3. Welcome to The World’s Game: EA Sports FC 27 Early Access Trial with EA Play Available Today news.xbox.com
  4. EA Sports FC 27 Review So Far – The Grounds Seems Shaky, But the Tactics System Shows Promise IGN
  5. EA FC 27 Season 1 Premium Pass: Price, rewards, and more The Times of India
 
An Undercover Google Analyst Infiltrated a Notorious Supply-Chain Hacking Gang - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
TeamPCP pulled off the worst-ever software supply-chain hacking spree and breached thousands of companies. Now Google’s threat intelligence group says it had a mole inside the hackers’ inner circle.
 
AI PACs Have Dumped Nearly $1 Million Into an Obscure Senate Race - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:08 GMT
The reliably Republican South Dakota senate seat has an incumbent on the ballot. But PACs associated with AI labs and investors have already spent more money on the race than actual residents have.
 
If the AI Industry Followed Its Own Research, It Might Have Paused Already - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Anthropic’s CEO says that safety hinges on understanding how AI “thinks.” So far the evidence is disturbing.
 
Microsoft exec says AI training might be the "largest labor theft in human history" - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:51:00 GMT

Brent Hecht, Microsoft's director of applied science, predicted that people worldwide would view large language models as theft on an unprecedented scale, according to court documents released Thursday. The comments appear to counter Microsoft and OpenAI's public defense against an ongoing lawsuit brought by news outlets.

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Senators urge FTC to investigate whether Amazon and Walmart chatbots bury "Made in USA" products - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:09:00 GMT

The request follows a July report from Columbia University's Center for Law and the Economy. The report said the two AI systems did not consistently surface information about domestic-origin claims, even though they could provide information on goods made in other countries.

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Meet the winner of Nikon's Small World in Motion video contest - ArsTechnica Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:56:57 GMT
Ning Xu of Tsinghua University captured tiny cilia beating in airways of a child with rare respiratory disorder.
 
Gears of War: E-Day's final PC specs target 4K at 60 FPS with an RTX 5070 Ti, but upscaling is required at all levels - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:38:00 GMT

Gears of War: E-Day's system specs first appeared on its Steam page back in June, but the listings were for Minimum and Recommended specs, with no mention of resolutions, presets, upscaling, etc.

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Researchers used Claude to hack OpenAI - ArsTechnica Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:30:12 GMT
Researchers used Claude to reach an OpenAI employee account and sensitive GitHub data.
 
Adopt This Data Center Plushie and Hear Its Piercing Scream - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The satirical collaboration between a creative studio and the music producer behind Big Data, “Bezzy” is a cute little doll that spews the sounds of real data centers.
 
Meta’s Copyright System Is Being Weaponized Against Albanian Protesters - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
After three months of daily anti-government protests—dubbed the Flamingo Revolution—the sudden mass suspension of Instagram accounts has led to fears of brigading against demonstrators.
 
Air traffic control assisted by AI could arrive as soon as next week - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:57:00 GMT

Federal aviation officials aim to launch a new AI-based air traffic control tool next week in Washington, DC, one of the US's busiest air travel corridors. The debut marks the beginning of a gradual nationwide rollout.

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Most of the world thinks AI is going to kill jobs, a new Pew survey finds - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:12:00 GMT

The US was the third most pessimistic nation when it comes to AI's effect on the workplace, with 71% of participants saying it will lead to fewer jobs in the country over the next 20 years. Only South Korea and Australia, both on 76%, were higher.

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The Clicks Communicator Ships in December With More RAM and New Mobile Service - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A new video shows off the BlackBerry-like phone’s features, including the speech-to-text Prompt Key, Message Hub and new Clicks Mobile wireless service.
 
Scientists develop a way to restore aging EV batteries without breaking them down into raw materials - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The work focuses on a common problem in aging lithium-ion batteries: buildup on the electrodes. As batteries are charged and discharged, a layer known as the solid electrolyte interphase, or SEI, grows on their surfaces. Some SEI is necessary, but too much of it slows the movement of electrons and...

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Scientists develop a way to restore aging EV batteries without breaking them down into raw materials - TechSpot - Google Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT
  1. Scientists develop a way to restore aging EV batteries without breaking them down into raw materials TechSpot
  2. A Decades-Old Chemistry Idea May Offer a Faster Way to Recycle Battery Cathodes AZoM
  3. Cornell Method Restores Dead EV Batteries to 95% Capacity Gadget Review
  4. 95% capacity restored: Scientists find way to revive old EV batteries Mathrubhumi English
  5. New Discovery: Recypering the old electric car batteries without unscrew them into raw materials Periskopi
 
Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:07:00 GMT
From a calendar that keeps my family organized to a frame that rescues photos from my camera roll, these favorites make thoughtful gifts.
 
Rocket Report: China wants a Raptor 3 engine; SpaceX set for big Starship test - ArsTechnica Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:11 GMT
“I can tell you SpaceX has already gone captive."
 
Submit Your Questions: Why Is Silicon Valley Still a Boys’ Club? - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
How are women really faring in Silicon Valley? Submit your questions to our panel and we'll give you the scoop on September 24.
 
He Won the Nobel Prize for Protein Design. Now He Uses AI to Create Molecules Not Found in Nature - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
David Baker spoke with WIRED en Español about where biological design is headed next and the great potential and risks of taking biology outside the bounds of the natural world.
 
A California county wants businesses to pay a fee when robots take someone's job - TechSpot Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors this week voted 4-0 to establish what is being called a first-of-its-kind permitting system for businesses using autonomous, AI-controlled robots.

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The Leftist Split Over AI Doom - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
The left wants AI regulation. They just can’t agree on what it should look like or how concerned they should be.
 
It Still Feels Like Summer in Parts of the US. Blame El Niño - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Heat records are being shattered thanks to a boost from the natural climate pattern—and burning fossil fuels, of course.
 
Mophie’s Extendable MagSafe 3-in-1 Charging Stand Is 50 Percent Off - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Charge your trio of Apple gadgets–iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods–with one of my favorite telescopic stands.
 
Napster Is Back, and It Wants to Digitally Clone Teachers - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
Once the music industry’s biggest headache, Napster’s next act is bringing AI to the classroom.
 
Why AI Isn’t Likely to Wipe Out Humanity With Bioweapons - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Of all the threats presented by uncontrollable artificial intelligence, scientists say death by plague ranks low.
 
Best Open Earbuds (2026): Shokz, Bose, Soundcore, and More - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
I’ve tested dozens of open earbuds. My favorite ones let you hear the world and your tunes equally.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 18, #929 - CNET Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:38:50 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Sept. 18, 2026.
 
iRobot Promo Code: 15% Off - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on iRobot products, including robot vacuums and mops designed to handle pet hair, daily messes, and hands-free cleaning with smart home integration.
 
Zoro Coupon Codes: 20% Off September 2026 - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Zoro coupon codes, deals, and free shipping offers to save big on industrial equipment, tools, and supplies in September 2026.
 
Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 30% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
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.
 
Razer's new $100 Kraken headset adds physical haptic feedback to over 100 supported games - TechSpot Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:52:00 GMT

Razer has a new headset for players interested in feeling some "real" haptic feedback during their gaming sessions. The Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics Edition employs the same Sensa HD Haptics technology used by Razer in previous products, vowing to provide deeper integration across the wide range of games...

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We Can’t Stop Watching the First New Cat Species Found in a Century - CNET Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:47:49 GMT
Meet Leopardus tilcayo, the beautiful little South American feline charming the internet, and find out why it’s so special.
 
A NASA Scientist Found a Huge New Crater on the Moon by Accident - CNET Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:45:21 GMT
It’s unlikely another crater this big will be discovered in our lifetime.
 
Apple Watch Series 12 reviews: two-day battery life and better health tracking - TechSpot Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:36:00 GMT
The latest Apple Watch brings meaningful upgrades to battery life, health tracking, and everyday performance while keeping the same starting price. Reviewers praise the new health sensors, improved Siri, and battery life that can now stretch to two days.
 
RFK Jr. names 8 new members to influential preventive medicine task force - ArsTechnica Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:31:28 GMT
The USPSTF sets insurance coverage for preventive services, like colonoscopies.
 
iPhone 18 Pro vs. Pixel 11 Pro: The New Apple and Google Pro Phones Are Quite Different - CNET Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:15:15 GMT
Both Apple and Google raised the price of their 2026 flagship phones by $100, but which one deserves the higher price tag? I compared the specs of iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro to find out.
 
MPC-HC 2.8.2 adds ReplayGain support and playback improvements - TechSpot Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:15:00 GMT
MPC-HC is a lightweight and highly customizable Windows media player, with strong codec support through its bundled LAV Filters and excellent compatibility with advanced renderers. Version 2.8.2 adds ReplayGain volume normalization, smoother seeking and file launching. For more recommended playback and streaming apps, check out our Essentials Software guide.
 
Small AI models let drones autonomously identify and attack battlefield targets - ArsTechnica Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:12:58 GMT
Scaleout deploys decentralized AI-driven learning to military bases and drones.
 
I Used AI to Animate Old Family Photos. One Was Creepy, but the Other Was Heartwarming - CNET Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:07:52 GMT
Can memories be memorialized forever with AI? Or is there something uncanny about feeding childhood pictures to the machine?
 
Team Behind Popular Ocarina Of Time PC Port Admit To Using AI For Years And Now Fans Are Freaking Out About 'Vibecoded Slop' - Kotaku - Google Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:44 GMT
Team Behind Popular Ocarina Of Time PC Port Admit To Using AI For Years And Now Fans Are Freaking Out About 'Vibecoded Slop' Kotaku
 
Breville’s Wild New Toaster Swaps the Timer for Optic Sensors to Tell When Toast Is Done - CNET Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:24:43 GMT
The Eye Q may be too pricey for most households, but it’ll dazzle toast lovers with a padded budget.
 
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.
 
Google announces new experimental "CC" AI agent for families - ArsTechnica Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:24:34 GMT
Multiple family members can share data to help the agent make plans and complete tasks.
 
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.
 
Microsoft exec called AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history” - ArsTechnica Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:10:41 GMT
Microsoft, OpenAI emails reveal fear of AI “doom loop” killing news orgs.
 
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.
 
Republican bill would order ISPs, DNS providers, and VPNs to block piracy sites - ArsTechnica Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:07:28 GMT
Bill would help rightsholders obtain court orders to block foreign piracy sites.
 
AMD’s first 192GB laptop reaches reviewers with Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 - VideoCardz.com - Google Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:06:00 GMT
  1. AMD’s first 192GB laptop reaches reviewers with Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 VideoCardz.com
  2. Perplexity’s local AI agent comes to Windows, but only for RTX GPUs with at least 24GB of VRAM — Portable Computer brings AI for multistep tasks to compatible PCs Tom's Hardware
  3. Perplexity’s new agent runs entirely on your GPU — with one expensive catch The New Stack
  4. HP Put Perplexity Computer Inside a Workstation — The ZBook Ultra G3a Can Work Directly With Revit KLGadgetGuy
  5. Perplexity adds Portable Computer to Windows RTX PCs IT Brief New Zealand
 
US-Iran war permanently damaged Amazon's AWS infrastructure in the Middle East - TechSpot Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:01:00 GMT

Amazon recently confirmed that Iran's threats against US tech corporations were all but real. The company provided a few updates on the health of its AWS services in the Middle East, stating that some of its facilities have been damaged to the point of becoming completely inoperable for the foreseeable...

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LLMs respond differently to harmful prompts when AI watermarking is used - ArsTechnica Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:33:13 GMT
SynthID can cause models to follow harmful instructions they would otherwise refuse.
 
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.
 
A judge ruled Google broke antitrust law, then let it keep its entire ad-tech business - TechSpot Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:12:00 GMT

US District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema concluded that divestiture was "neither realistic nor needed," even after finding last year that Google had violated antitrust law in its handling of the ad-tech market. Instead, the ruling calls for changes to how Google's advertising tools operate. Google must make its products interoperable...

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Real-time quantum jump in sound observed for first time - phys.org - Google Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:00:42 GMT
  1. Real-time quantum jump in sound observed for first time phys.org
  2. For more than a century, quantum theory has said a vibrating object should lose energy in discrete packets even though its motion appears to fade smoothly. Now physicists have watched a microscopic resonator lose its final phonon in real time, jumping abru Science Blog
  3. Researchers observe first real-time quantum jump in sound Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences
  4. Physicists capture the moment a vibration loses one quantum of sound Earth.com
  5. Stanford Physicists Observe Quantum Jumps in Sound in Real Time ForkLog
 
IV drips used for "detoxification" actually filled with toxins; dozens poisoned - ArsTechnica Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:43:50 GMT
The IV drips included glutathione, which was not made to be injected.
 
Microsoft will reveal what's next for Windows and Surface next month, Nvidia RTX Spark included - TechSpot Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:32:00 GMT

The event is expected to cover Windows, Surface, Nvidia RTX Spark, and the broader PC market. It kicks off at 10am Pacific time, 1pm Eastern.

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Someone finally cracked the PlayStation 2's security chip, 26 years later - TechSpot Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:06:00 GMT

Reverse-engineering enthusiast "DiscoStarslayer" recently announced that the MechaCon security chip used in PlayStation 2 consoles has finally been dumped. The "secret" chip is now being fully documented, which should help developers with modding projects designed for original hardware.

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Fusion startups keep promising power plants, the physics still says otherwise - TechSpot Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:22:00 GMT

Pacific Fusion recently broke ground on a test facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Helion Energy says it plans to provide electricity to Microsoft by 2028. Other companies are aiming to build commercial plants in the 2030s.

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Play Wilderness Bound - Minecraft - Google Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:12:10 GMT
  1. Play Wilderness Bound Minecraft
  2. Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 Minecraft
  3. Wilderness Bound game drop is now available for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch Nintendo
  4. Minecraft Update 3.49/1.059 Released as Bedrock 26.51 MP1st
  5. Steve from Minecraft can now sit down and make a disposable bed - Wilderness Bound update introduced ixbt.games
 
AMD's next GPUs could bring neural rendering to the PS6 and next Xbox - TechSpot Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:41:00 GMT

In a recent post on the AnandTech forums, trusted leaker Kepler_L2 claimed that AMD's next-generation graphics hardware will support its take on neural lighting, which Nvidia recently introduced with DLSS 5. The move could significantly expand the technology's reach beyond PCs using Nvidia's high-end graphics cards.

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The Best Moonphase Watch Alternatives to the New Rolex Padellone (That Cost a Fraction of the Price) - Esquire - Google Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:19:50 GMT
  1. The Best Moonphase Watch Alternatives to the New Rolex Padellone (That Cost a Fraction of the Price) Esquire
  2. 7 More Watches Rolex Should Revive, According to the Watch Illuminati GQ
  3. Introducing The Rolex Perpetual Padellone [Hands-On, Live Pics, Video, Technical Brief, Competition, & Personal Thoughts] hodinkee.com
  4. In-Depth: The new Rolex Perpetual Padellone, The Return of an Icon now with Annual Calendar and Dynapulse Monochrome Watches
  5. Rolex’s Future Is Complicated: The New Perpetual Padellone Family Revolution Watch
 
Hackers stole a Flock camera and found 27,321 video clips, 1.6 million images, and an encryption key - TechSpot Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:13:00 GMT

The group, calling itself stegan0gram, said it removed and disarmed the hardware before reverse engineering the camera and its associated solar equipment.

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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.
 
iOS 27.2’s First Developer Beta Brings These Features to Some iPhones - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:14:43 GMT
The developer beta includes updates to apps like Facetime and Podcasts.
 
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.
 
I Got the Inside Scoop on Apple’s New Health App, Now in Developer Beta - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:17:39 GMT
I spoke with Dr. Sumbul Desai, Apple’s VP of Health and Fitness, to learn more about the redesigned Health app and its new features.
 
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.
 
macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:50:06 GMT
  1. macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review Ars Technica
  2. macOS Golden Gate: 10 Features to Try First MacRumors
  3. macOS 27: Siri AI top features – Apple’s assistant finally comes to life [Video] 9to5Mac
  4. macOS 27 is available now The Verge
  5. macOS 27 Photos App New Features: What's Confirmed Gadget Hacks
 
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.
 
How MIT student communities help develop lifelong skills and connections - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Members of the Institute’s fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups translate their MIT experiences into cherished memories, friendships, and lessons about leadership and service.
 
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.
 
I’ve Used iOS 27 for Months. Here Are 7 Things I Like and 3 I’m Still Confused About - CNET Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:11:55 GMT
The new OS consistently nudges things in a good direction, even if it doesn’t feel like a total overhaul.
 
What ‘Optimizing Search and Siri’ Means in iOS 27 and How to Speed It Up - CNET Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:11:13 GMT
Your iPhone will still work, but the process may take some time.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing launches pilot to help educators teach AI across disciplines - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:40:00 GMT
A weeklong summer workshop brought higher education faculty to campus to explore how AI and machine learning materials can be adapted for their classrooms.
 
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.
 
Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:25:00 GMT
The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
 
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.
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
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.
 
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
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
Projector Screen: Do You Need One for Your Home Theater? - CNET Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:46:51 GMT
Projectors can create an image on any flat surface. So do you really need a screen?