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Bentley's first EV is a 375-mile luxury SUV that hits 60 mph in 2.8 seconds - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:34:00 GMT

Like other modern Bentleys, the Torcal is also named after a natural wonder. Bentley says the name comes from El Torcal de Antequera, a natural reserve in the Sierra del Torcal mountains of Andalusia, Spain, known for its striking limestone rock formations, high cliffs, and deep caves.

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Google is testing Call for Me, which lets Gemini call businesses on behalf of users, initially for Pixel 11 users with a Gemini subscription in the US (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:10:01 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Google is testing Call for Me, which lets Gemini call businesses on behalf of users, initially for Pixel 11 users with a Gemini subscription in the US — With AI agents like Meta's Muse and Instinct now able to make calls on users' behalf, Google is now letting Gemini call businesses with a new feature called “Call for Me.”
 
Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Call for Me—a feature that’s exclusive to the Pixel 11 series—gives robocalls a new meaning.
 
SpaceX has stopped taking Falcon 9 bookings past 2028, betting everything on Starship - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:53:00 GMT

Meanwhile, Falcon 9 is still doing much of the work in the commercial launch market. In 2025, it launched 165 times, successfully delivered every payload to orbit, and had one unsuccessful booster recovery. The rocket accounted for nearly half of all launches worldwide.

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New York AG Letitia James sues Polymarket US, alleging that the site is illegally running a gambling operation, as part of NY's crackdown on prediction markets (Kevin T. Dugan/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:50:01 GMT

Kevin T. Dugan / Wall Street Journal:
New York AG Letitia James sues Polymarket US, alleging that the site is illegally running a gambling operation, as part of NY's crackdown on prediction markets — The company and rival Kalshi are facing legal challenges from states around the country — New York, one of the largest markets …

 
Save 15% Off a Japanese eSIM Data Plan With Ubigi and Our Exclusive Code - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:42:29 GMT
Enjoy fast and reliable mobile internet for less when you travel to Japan and use our code.
 
Rockstar Reveals $400 Grand Theft Auto 6 Box Of Stuff That Doesn’t Include The Game - Kotaku - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:17:22 GMT
  1. Rockstar Reveals $400 Grand Theft Auto 6 Box Of Stuff That Doesn’t Include The Game Kotaku
  2. GTA 6 Is Getting a $400 Collector's Set Filled With Tons of Merch, But No Game IGN
  3. Grand Theft Auto 6 is getting a $400 box of merch with 11 items including a figure, New Era hat and sunglasses Video Games Chronicle
  4. First look at GTA 6’s PS5 case confirms what buyers actually get inside GAMINGbible
  5. The GTA 6 facts even die-hard fans might not know Red Bull
 
At a White House summit, Xi Jinping says the US and China share the "capability and responsibility" to manage AI for good and calls for healthy competition (Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:10:03 GMT

Financial Times:
At a White House summit, Xi Jinping says the US and China share the “capability and responsibility” to manage AI for good and calls for healthy competition — The leaders are expected to discuss trade war truce and AI risks before a state dinner with American business leaders
 
OpenAI's AI agent breached an Australian government system, and took three months to disclose it - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:10:00 GMT

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the June 18 incident involved a portal administered by Services Australia. The agent was researching public medicine spending during an internal OpenAI evaluation when it encountered access restrictions and circumvented them.

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Meta’s New AI Device Is This Tamagotchi-Like Muse Charm Keychain - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:06:52 GMT
Meta says the keychain will be ready to ship by the holiday season, like some kind of bizarre AI stocking stuffer.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of South Pole - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:57:50 GMT
"If you come up short with who comes down the ladder first, the impact is felt around the world."
 
Nikon unveils Z5IIC camera, aimed at making photography less intimidating - mashable.com - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:56:22 GMT
  1. Nikon unveils Z5IIC camera, aimed at making photography less intimidating mashable.com
  2. Nikon releases the Z5IIC full-frame mirrorless camera Nikon
  3. You might not miss what Nikon removed from its cheaper full-frame Z5 IIC The Verge
  4. Nikon Z5 IIC Review: Smaller, Prettier, and Mostly Capable petapixel.com
  5. Nikon Made a $1,400 Full-Frame Camera for Gen Z and I Might Be Too Old for It PCMag
 
Sources: Gen Digital, created by the 2022 merger of NortonLifeLock and Avast, has made a takeover offer for GoDaddy, which has a market cap of $12.2B (Oliver Barnes/Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:55:01 GMT

Oliver Barnes / Financial Times:
Sources: Gen Digital, created by the 2022 merger of NortonLifeLock and Avast, has made a takeover offer for GoDaddy, which has a market cap of $12.2B — Talks between web domain provider and Gen Digital at early stage but could allow acquirer to broaden its business beyond cyber security
 
Sources: a White House memo paints effective altruism as a fringe, dangerous cult that "built the AI-doom pipeline" and places Dario Amodei at its foundation (Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT

Axios:
Sources: a White House memo paints effective altruism as a fringe, dangerous cult that “built the AI-doom pipeline” and places Dario Amodei at its foundation — President Trump's allies are targeting Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei as the face of AI “doomerism” and a founding father …

 
OpenAI discovered the Australian breach in August but didn't alert the government until September 10, when it sent an email to a generic disclosure address (Shakeel Hashim/Transformer) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Shakeel Hashim / Transformer:
OpenAI discovered the Australian breach in August but didn't alert the government until September 10, when it sent an email to a generic disclosure address — OpenAI didn't tell Australia about the hack for weeks — raising serious questions about how it handles rogue AI incidents
 
Microsoft is killing an Office app you’ve used for decades - thestreet.com - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:10:08 GMT
  1. Microsoft is killing an Office app you’ve used for decades thestreet.com
  2. Microsoft 365 Becomes the "Air" of SaaS — While Publisher Heads for Retirement on October 1 finance.biggo.com
  3. How to save your Microsoft Publisher files before it’s too late Computerworld
 
Nintendo Wins $4.5M In Switch Pirate Lawsuit - Aftermath - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:09:59 GMT
Nintendo Wins $4.5M In Switch Pirate Lawsuit Aftermath
 
Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 12" tablet and Surface Laptop 13" with Snapdragon X2 Plus - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:06:02 GMT
  1. Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 12" tablet and Surface Laptop 13" with Snapdragon X2 Plus - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Introducing the next Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch with Snapdragon X2 Plus: Greater performance that travels light Windows Blog
  3. Surface feels more fragmented than ever after Microsoft's latest refresh Windows Central
  4. Microsoft’s new Surface Mouse has haptic feedback and a customizable action button The Verge
  5. Microsoft brings Snapdragon X2 Plus to 13-inch Surface Laptop, 12-inch Surface Pro — low-end systems finally get upgrades Tom's Hardware
 
Meta puts its AI assistant on a keychain - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:03:38 GMT
Meta says the keychain-sized Muse Charm will ship in December.
 
Rumour: PS6 Hardware Complete, Double the Power of PS5 with Handheld Model - Push Square - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Rumour: PS6 Hardware Complete, Double the Power of PS5 with Handheld Model Push Square
  2. Taped Out Xbox Helix Chip Reportedly Reaches 56 TFLOPS, Surpassing PS6 TechPowerUp
  3. PS6 and Project Helix specs leak as next-gen console chips reportedly taped out, Xbox performance on top PC Guide
  4. PS6 and Xbox Helix Chips Have Reportedly Been Taped Out Insider Gaming
  5. PlayStation 6 will deliver up to 80 TFLOPS thanks to Dual Issue and will be faster than the RTX 5080 GameGPU
 
Understand That ‘Destiny 2’ Is Still Not A Live Game And Won’t Be Again - Forbes - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:59:34 GMT
  1. Understand That ‘Destiny 2’ Is Still Not A Live Game And Won’t Be Again Forbes
  2. The Next Chapter for Bungie Bungie
  3. Bungie apologizes to fans, unseals ‘Destiny’ content vault, tries to convince the world it's still Bungie GeekWire
  4. Bungie Announces Plans To Restore Vaulted Destiny 2 Content And Substantial Reworks To Marathon Game Informer
  5. New Report Sheds Light on What Will — and Won't — Return to Destiny 2 When Bungie Adds Back Vaulted Content IGN
 
Microsoft revives the Surface Mouse with haptic feedback, six-month battery life - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:44:00 GMT

The second-generation Surface Mouse includes several new features, including haptic feedback, which uses an internal vibration motor to deliver subtle pulses and tactile responses to confirm clicks. It can also provide feedback for on-screen interactions such as snapping windows to the edge of the screen or aligning objects and layouts...

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Google plans to launch experimental satellite MVP on a SpaceX rocket on October 1, as part of Project Suncatcher; MVP has four TPUs and will operate for a year (New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:35:02 GMT

New York Times:
Google plans to launch experimental satellite MVP on a SpaceX rocket on October 1, as part of Project Suncatcher; MVP has four TPUs and will operate for a year — Technicians in a clean room at the Planet Labs office inspect the solar panels and wires of a Google-commissioned satellite …

 
Everything is spying on you and there’s no opting out - The Verge - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Everything is spying on you and there’s no opting out The Verge
  2. Welcome to the age of listening devices Yahoo Finance
  3. Apple’s new watches are always listening The Conversation
  4. Privacy implications of all-day ambient audio recording on Apple smart watch MediaNama
  5. With Siri Recap, Apple threw a punch at OpenAI no one saw coming Computerworld
 
Amazon plans to invest $100M to build a robotics manufacturing facility in Indiana, set to open by 2028; its robots at 300+ facilities help with 75% of orders (Isabella Simonetti/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:25:01 GMT

Isabella Simonetti / Wall Street Journal:
Amazon plans to invest $100M to build a robotics manufacturing facility in Indiana, set to open by 2028; its robots at 300+ facilities help with 75% of orders — Company, which uses robots for sorting and moving packages inside warehouses, is among world's top manufacturers of them
 
Disney+ raises prices again as ad-free plan climbs to more than three times its launch price - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:22:00 GMT

The standalone ad-free plans for Disney+ and Hulu are each increasing from $18.99 to $21.49 per month – a $2.50 rise, or approximately 13.2%. The ad-free Disney+/Hulu bundle goes up by $2, from $19.99 to $21.99 per month.

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Sources: Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic plan to launch an AI safety standards body without government oversight in late 2026 or 2027, and are considering CEOs (The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:15:55 GMT

The Information:
Sources: Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic plan to launch an AI safety standards body without government oversight in late 2026 or 2027, and are considering CEOs — Google, OpenAI and Anthropic are pushing forward with a plan to create a new AI safety-focused standards body on their own …

 
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Deluxe Pack: Mega Coming Soon - Pokemon.com - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:09:18 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG Pocket: Deluxe Pack: Mega Coming Soon Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon TCG Pocket’s New Deluxe Pack Mega Set Brings B Series to a Close Insider Gaming
  3. Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Set Officially Guarantees Rare Cards Polygon.com
  4. "Deluxe Pack Mega" Annual Special Set to Release in "Pocket!" PokeBeach
  5. Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Has A Guaranteed Rare In Every Pack Nintendo Life
 
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started ‘Control Resonant’ - Forbes - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:09:04 GMT
  1. 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started ‘Control Resonant’ Forbes
  2. Contain the Chaos: ‘CONTROL Resonant’ Launches on GeForce NOW blogs.nvidia.com
  3. Control Resonant Review: Fun, Frustration, And Fun Again Game Informer
  4. CONTROL Resonant Is an Action Game… and an RPG, and a Superhero Game, and More Besides news.xbox.com
  5. Control Resonant Handheld Performance Review - Windows Handhelds Optimized Settings TechPowerUp
 
Zuckerberg says Meta will lead on smartglasses privacy despite ‘pervert glasses’ criticism - NBC News - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:40 GMT
  1. Zuckerberg says Meta will lead on smartglasses privacy despite ‘pervert glasses’ criticism NBC News
  2. Here's what Wall Street thinks of Meta's new smartglass lineup and first Muse 'holdable' Yahoo Finance
  3. Meta Unveils VR Glasses for $1,299, Promises 3D Films from Studios Variety
  4. Meta's Charm gadget carries CEO Zuckerberg's big AI ambitions Reuters
  5. Zuckerberg’s ‘Tamagotchi-Like’ AI Could Be Meta’s iPod Moment Bloomberg.com
 
Rumored specs put Xbox Helix's GPU 40% ahead of PS6 on paper, but TFLOPs don't tell the whole story - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:57:00 GMT

According to prominent leaker Kepler_L2, Sony and Microsoft have already taped out the graphics chips for the PlayStation 6 and next-generation Xbox, which can theoretically achieve 40 and 56 TFLOPs, respectively. The tipster made the claims amid a discussion about the dangers of relying on simple TFLOP comparisons.

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Sources: Oracle sent a force majeure notice to Blue Owl to delay payments on the 2.45GW Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico if it fails to launch in 2028 (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:45:54 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Oracle sent a force majeure notice to Blue Owl to delay payments on the 2.45GW Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico if it fails to launch in 2028 — Oracle Corp. is moving to shield itself from racking up expenses on a massive data center being built in New Mexico …

 
ASML's European revenue share dropped to 0% in Q1 and Q2 2026, down from 1% in 2025 and 5% in 2024; ASML is urging EU authorities to create demand for EU chips (Anton Shilov/Tom's Hardware) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:35:08 GMT

Anton Shilov / Tom's Hardware:
ASML's European revenue share dropped to 0% in Q1 and Q2 2026, down from 1% in 2025 and 5% in 2024; ASML is urging EU authorities to create demand for EU chips — Subsidies for fabs do not help. … As the world's only supplier of EUV lithography systems, ASML is Europe's largest company …

 
Sweden launches campaign telling people to be ruder as scammers exploit good manners - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:33:00 GMT

Swedish police authority Polisen writes that total profits from fraud in the country amounted to 5.7 billion SEK, around $575.3 million. As is the case everywhere, the most common targets are elderly people.

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Here's When You Can Play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered in Your Region - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:27:34 GMT
  1. Here's When You Can Play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered in Your Region IGN
  2. The Witcher 3 Remastered Release Date Countdown & Launch Times Insider Gaming
  3. The Witcher 3 Remastered will also turn the Xbox version into a Play Anywhere title, making the PC version available too Video Games Chronicle
  4. The Witcher 3 Remastered criticized for the Igni fire and the lack of reflections on the water GameGPU
  5. The Witcher 3 Remastered Is About to Make 11 Years of RPG Progress Impossible to Ignore IMDb
 
Qualcomm says it has extended its global licensing pact with Apple, starting in April 2027; the partnership has been shaped by an April 2019 settlement (Akash Sriram/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:04:53 GMT

Akash Sriram / Reuters:
Qualcomm says it has extended its global licensing pact with Apple, starting in April 2027; the partnership has been shaped by an April 2019 settlement — Qualcomm (QCOM.O) said on Thursday Apple (AAPL.O) has extended its patent-licensing agreement with the chip designer …

 
DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition Review (Switch 2) - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition Review (Switch 2) Nintendo Life
  2. ‘Dragon Quest XI S’ Switch 2 Review: Still Worth It As A New Standalone Game Forbes
  3. DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review The Outerhaven
  4. EA Sports FC 27, DRAGON QUEST XI S, Garfield – Escape From Monday, Graveyard Keeper 2, and Well Dweller hit the Switch – Games Asylum Games Asylum
  5. Revisiting Lairs - Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition Impressions (Switch 2) Lords of Gaming
 
How to get your cut of Apple's $250 million Siri settlement - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
If you've bought an iPhone in the last couple of years, you might be eligible for a cut of the class action lawsuit. Here's how to file your claim.
 
5 iPhone Duo Features I’m Already Dying to Try - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Commentary: After getting hands-on time with Apple’s new foldable phone, here are the questions I’m most eager to answer in testing.
 
Adobe Premiere is now available on Android, offering free 4K video editing - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:54:00 GMT

In an official blog post announcing the Android launch, Adobe noted that the app is not only free to use but also offers non-watermarked 4K video export without any login or account requirement. While almost all free applications display ads as the primary source of revenue, Adobe promises that Premiere...

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Dallas-based enterprise browser security startup Island raised $400M led by Evolution Equity Partners at a $6.4B valuation and plans to grow its staff to 1,500 (Samantha Subin/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:40:02 GMT

Samantha Subin / CNBC:
Dallas-based enterprise browser security startup Island raised $400M led by Evolution Equity Partners at a $6.4B valuation and plans to grow its staff to 1,500 — The scramble to secure businesses against swarms of rogue artificial intelligence agents is fueling demand for new security tools.
 
Digital Foundry: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave is 720p docked, 540p handheld and 30fps, but uses DLSS - My Nintendo News - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:37:32 GMT
  1. Digital Foundry: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave is 720p docked, 540p handheld and 30fps, but uses DLSS My Nintendo News
  2. Supports and Romance - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Guide IGN
  3. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave heroes, ranked by how much I want to party with them Polygon.com
  4. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Tips For Beginners And Veterans Alike GameSpot
  5. Fire Emblem Is Officially Nintendo’s Strongest Goty 2026 Contender IMDb
 
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Are $100 Off Right Now - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:36:00 GMT
They’re some of my favorite open earbuds, and matching their lowest price ever.
 
Industry group TechNet files a comment with the US DHS urging the White House to withdraw its proposal to charge $103,265 for most new H-1B visa applications (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:25:04 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Industry group TechNet files a comment with the US DHS urging the White House to withdraw its proposal to charge $103,265 for most new H-1B visa applications — Clash over proposed DHS rule to charge $103,265 fee reignites spat over highly skilled immigration
 
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound Elite is a new AI chip for audio wearables - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:23:00 GMT
Qualcomm has launched a new chip that will enable AI features on small audio devices.
 
Sources: Amazon plans to invest $1B into its Indian quick commerce operations by the end of 2027, and another $2B by 2030, as it battles local rivals (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:15:48 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: Amazon plans to invest $1B into its Indian quick commerce operations by the end of 2027, and another $2B by 2030, as it battles local rivals — US e-commerce retailer Amazon (AMZN.O) will invest $3 billion to expand its India quick commerce business by 2030, two sources said …

 
There's a new way to break RSA that's faster than anything we've seen before - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:15:44 GMT
Until now, cryptographers thought factoring was the only way to break RSA. Not anymore.
 
One Of The Switch's Most Underrated Gems Is Now Free For Switch Online Users - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT
  1. One Of The Switch's Most Underrated Gems Is Now Free For Switch Online Users Nintendo Life
  2. Try the latest Game Trial, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Nintendo
  3. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is Europe's next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial [update: also North America] Nintendo Everything
  4. The latest Game Trial is Prince of Persia The Lost Crown My Nintendo News
  5. Nintendo Switch Online Makes 2024 Game Available for Free ComicBook.com
 
Rayman Legends Retold's PC specs range from a GTX 1660 to an RTX 4080 – with upscaling throughout - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The good news for fans of the long-running platforming franchise is that the latest entry will play at 1080p@60FPS on an Intel Core i3-8100 or Ryzen 3 3100 paired with a GTX 1060, RX 5500 XT, or Intel Arc A580 and 8GB of RAM. However, graphics need to be set...

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Solar Powered Traffic Monitoring - Hack a Day Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:59 GMT
[Marios Christoforou] recently undertook a Computer Engineering degree at the University of Cyprus. His final year project involved implementing a solar-powered device to count vehicular traffic, while logging results to …read more
 
Review: Apple’s hyper-pricey M5 Ultra Mac Studio made me into a vibe coder - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:04 GMT
  1. Review: Apple’s hyper-pricey M5 Ultra Mac Studio made me into a vibe coder Ars Technica
  2. Apple M6 Mac mini review: $300 price hike spoils a nice upgrade Ars Technica
  3. With new Macs, Apple aims to take on Microsoft, Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs Reuters
  4. The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today Apple
  5. The M5 Ultra Mac Studio tears through our benchmark tests The Verge
 
Review: Apple's hyper-pricey M5 Ultra Mac Studio made me into a vibe coder - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:04 GMT
Usable local AI is a lot of fun, but how much would you pay for it?
 
How NASA and Nikon Captured Those Stunning Artemis II Moon Photos - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
It’s not all about the latest camera gear – the astronauts relied on both old and new tech that anyone can buy off-the-shelf.
 
An OpenAI Agent Hacked Australia’s Health Service. Their Government Found Out Months Later - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:46:56 GMT
The country’s prime minister expressed disappointment at being informed of the hack only via email. Now Australia is investigating whether OpenAI broke the law.
 
SeaWorld Wants to Make You Horny - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The Orlando theme park’s immersive Halloween experience now includes hot, brooding guys in an homage to romantasy antiheroes—and it’s leading to record-breaking ticket sales.
 
The Ovary Is Surprisingly Active After Menopause. Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out Why - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
A growing body of research is putting the ovary in a new light, not as an egg factory with an expiration date, but as an organ that shapes women’s health long after the fertile years have passed.
 
Why This Weekend’s Nor’easter Is Like a Hurricane - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Nor’easters are usually a winter phenomenon. But this week’s storm is arriving earlier than usual, and it could take on some characteristics more typical of tropical systems.
 
Revolut is piloting facial recognition at store checkouts in the UK - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:09:20 GMT
Revolut is trialing a new facial recognition system in the UK that could be convenient but controversial.
 
The GPU Madness Has Come to This: 9070 XT vs. 5060 Ti 16GB - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:02:00 GMT
GPU pricing has become so absurd that the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB now costs as much as the RX 9070 XT. We benchmarked both across 52 games to see just how ridiculous the gap has become.
 
OpenAI's agent hacked into an Australian government website - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:01:55 GMT
Researchers and the Prime Minister of Australia have revealed more instances of OpenAI's agents going rogue.
 
Why No One Wants to Date Tech Bros - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Once seen as nerdy but harmless innovators, men in tech are now widely regarded as red-pilled Elon Musk wannabes. It’s made getting laid a whole lot harder.
 
The Best Early Prime Day Robot Vacuum Sales Are From Roborock (2026) - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:32:00 GMT
One of the best things to buy during (or leading up to) sales events is expensive home gadgets. These Roborock robot vacuums are already on markdown.
 
Venus May Have Devoured Its Moon - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
One of the great mysteries in astronomy has been why Venus has no moon. Now a new theory provides a simple answer: It might have been eaten.
 
Nikon's new Z5 IIC is a cheaper Z5 II without the electronic viewfinder - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:08:59 GMT
Nikon's Z5 IIC is an inexpensive but powerful full-frame camera.
 
Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Celebration Booster Bundles Are In Stock at Amazon - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:06:49 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG: 30th Anniversary Celebration Booster Bundles Are In Stock at Amazon IGN
  2. The Pokémon 30th Celebration box is way below market price — act fast to buy for $89.99 on Amazon mashable.com
  3. Walmart’s Lottery for Pokémon 30th Celebration Cards Starts Soon — How to Up Your Chances of Winning SheKnows
  4. Best early October Prime Day Pokémon deals 2026: Cards, Switch games, and Lego mashable.com
  5. Walmart's Giving Away Hard-to-Find Pokémon Cards and NeeDoh Toys—Here's How to Enter the Drawing Good Housekeeping
 
The Best Linux Laptops (2026): System76, Framework, and More - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Whether you want a beast of a machine with dedicated graphics or a light, easy-to-upgrade PC, we have the perfect rig for you.
 
Scientists Detect Radio Signals from an Exoplanet for the First Time in History - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
No, it’s not aliens, but a phenomenon caused by magnetic activity that astronomers have never before been able to pin on a specific planet.
 
Introducing: Breguet Updates its Marine 5517 and Marine Chronograph 5527 with More Refined Dials - Monochrome Watches - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:01:26 GMT
Introducing: Breguet Updates its Marine 5517 and Marine Chronograph 5527 with More Refined Dials Monochrome Watches
 
Reconstructing Device Firmware from SPI Reads - Hack a Day Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:22 GMT
If you wanted to extract the firmware from a mystery device, you might pull the flash chip out of it and toss it into a reader. But if you only …read more
 
Sony Allegedly Surveyed Game Developers on its Disc-Killing Plan for 2028, Hinting at a Possible Reversal amid Fan Boycotts - Wccftech - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT
  1. Sony Allegedly Surveyed Game Developers on its Disc-Killing Plan for 2028, Hinting at a Possible Reversal amid Fan Boycotts Wccftech
  2. Gaming is dead. Long live gaming. Morning Brew
  3. PlayStation reportedly surveyed devs about killing PS5 discs, as Wolverine sales impress Notebookcheck
  4. "It's sad and devastating" – Black Myth: Wukong's physical publisher is mourning the loss of PlayStation discs GamesIndustry.biz
  5. The rise and fall of game discs flatpanelshd.com
 
Microsoft files patent for "ad-credit" system to show ads on PC and Xbox without disrupting gameplay - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:56:51 GMT
  1. Microsoft files patent for "ad-credit" system to show ads on PC and Xbox without disrupting gameplay GamesIndustry.biz
  2. 8-year-old boy applies for restaurant job to buy Xbox FOX 13 Tampa Bay
  3. Microsoft Patent Shows Ad Breaks During Loading Screens and After Boss Fights TechPowerUp
  4. Microsoft's dystopian new advertising idea sounds like a nightmare for gamers Creative Bloq
  5. Microsoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads during downtimes — watching commercials earns ad-free playtime credits Tom's Hardware
 
GrapheneOS just confirmed its first supported non-Pixel phone - Android Authority - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:01:00 GMT
  1. GrapheneOS just confirmed its first supported non-Pixel phone Android Authority
  2. motorola signature 27 Motorola News
  3. Snapdragon Leads the Agentic AI Age with Two of the World’s Fastest Mobile SoCs Powering the Next Generation of Smartphones Qualcomm
  4. These 3 Major Upgrades Could Be Heading to Your Next Flagship Android Phone cnet.com
  5. Qualcomm Posts Open-Source GPU Driver Patches For Adreno 850 One Day After Announcement phoronix.com
 
Attackers Exploit WordPress CVE-2026-87902 Within Hours of Disclosure - The Hacker News - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:36:00 GMT
  1. Attackers Exploit WordPress CVE-2026-87902 Within Hours of Disclosure The Hacker News
  2. WordPress Patches ‘Click2Shell’ Vulnerability securityweek.com
  3. WordPress 7.1.2 fixes critical unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2026-87902) Help Net Security
  4. Hackers are targeting a critical WordPress flaw, so be on your guard TechRadar
  5. WordPress Core Patched in Hours. Attackers Were Already Inside. forkast.news
 
Audio Spectrum Analyzer on an ESP32 Display Board - Hack a Day Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:19 GMT
A slick spectrum analyzer used to be the kind of thing that would have been tricky to include in a DIY project, but as [Mirko “mircemk” Pavleski] demonstrates, a modern …read more
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
 
Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals: $25 Off + Free Shipping - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.
 
Starz Promo Codes: $5 Off for September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Ready to stream award-winning series, hit movies, and exclusive originals? Our comprehensive guide helps you find every active Starz coupon, free trial, and discount code to save big on your subscription this 2026.
 
H&R Block Coupon: 25% Off DIY + Tax Pro Assist - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save over 25% when you opt for H&R Block’s free online offering, plus a tax pro review.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
 
Motley Fool Promo Code: $200 Off on Stock Advisor September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
 
AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to $400 on top air purifiers and filters with verified AirDoctor promo codes and special offers for 2026.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more September 2026 discounts.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Snap Specs Hands-On: Minimum Viable Consumer True AR Glasses - UploadVR - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:50:14 GMT
  1. Snap Specs Hands-On: Minimum Viable Consumer True AR Glasses UploadVR
  2. I Tried Snap's New Specs and Wow Are They Huge PCMag
  3. Snap Has Launched Its High-Powered Glasses. Will There Be Enough Demand? Yahoo Finance
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
I’m Enamored With the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max’s Rear Second Screen - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:55:36 GMT
With freshly unveiled Snapdragon 8 Elite chips, Xiaomi’s 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max represent a new generation of Android flagship devices.
 
A Tiny Toy Synth For Smaller Computers - Hack a Day Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:00:19 GMT
Even for the non-musical among us there is a lot of fun to be had with a simple synthesiser and sequencer, as the different controls can be manipulated to show …read more
 
Black Workers Allege Systemic Racism at Tesla as Landmark California Trial Begins - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:02:46 GMT
State regulators presented evidence of unaddressed discrimination, wage disparities and hostile conditions on the EV maker’s Fremont assembly line.
 
Discord Introduces Alternative Age Verification Tools After Pushback - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:26:19 GMT
Teenage users have options, but some appear safer than others. We pick the best options.
 
Everything announced at Meta Connect 2026 - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:07:34 GMT
VR glasses, Aviator-style Ray-Ban Meta specs, Ace Attorney in virtual reality and much more.
 
Meta put Muse in a Tamagotchi like 'Charm' device - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:05:03 GMT
Meta's Muse Charm is a Tamagotchi-like device with Muse AI.
 
Meta will stop training its AI on 'visual data' from its smart glasses — if you opt out - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:44 GMT
Somewhere, a contractor just breathed a sigh of relief.
 
Trove of Stolen Sensitive FBI Employee Data Is Significant Intelligence Risk - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:22 GMT
ShinyHunters has previously extorted companies and schools, but the sensitivity of this data makes this breach different.
 
Meta VR Glasses hands-on: Hand and eye tracking is so much better than a controller - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Instead of a new Quest headset, the company showed off a more portable but less immersive device today.
 
Meta Pinky Promises Its Smart Glasses Will Be Private Soon - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
The company is bringing its Private Processing encryption service to its much-maligned smart glasses.
 
A Patent Filed by Microsoft Would Let Games Use AI to Rewrite Themselves - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:55:50 GMT
The new technology would consider how players explore the game and then rewrite the game to fit these interests.
 
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies VR Announced For Meta VR Glasses & Quest - UploadVR - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:53:40 GMT
  1. Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies VR Announced For Meta VR Glasses & Quest UploadVR
  2. Instead of Announcing Ace Attorney 7, Capcom Is Porting The Fifth Game Into VR For Some Reason Kotaku
  3. Capcom announces a new Ace Attorney game, but it’s a VR remake instead of an entirely new adventure Video Games Chronicle
  4. The Long Wait For Ace Attorney 7 Continues, As 'Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies VR' Announced Time Extension
  5. 'This Has to Be a Sick Joke' — the Next Ace Attorney Game Is a VR Exclusive and Fans Can't Quite Believe It IGN
 
Meta's new holographic avatars are here and they're surprisingly real - Engadget Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:53:01 GMT
They're a notable improvement over the company's earlier attempts at digital likeness.
 
I Wore Meta’s New $1,299 VR Glasses: A Tiny Quest, or Vision Pro to Go? - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:47:00 GMT
Meta’s not done with VR. Its sleek and expensive glasses-like VR device doesn’t need controllers, plays Quest games and is aiming to be your personal cinema too.
 
So Many New Meta Glasses: Muse AI Everywhere, and Ray-Bans Without a Camera - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:46:00 GMT
At Meta Connect, I tried out the AI agent, hearing enhancement and other features on all the new glasses. I was also disappointed at how little’s been done on the privacy front.
 
Meta Ray-Ban Display getting feature updates including holographic avatar support - Engadget Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:44:51 GMT
The smart glasses are also arriving in five new markets this fall.
 
Meta's $1,300 VR Glasses look like the Vision Pro sequel Apple should be making - Engadget Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:42:52 GMT
Sorry Apple, it looks like Meta's VR Glasses are the real Vision Pro successor.
 
Meta VR Glasses, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3: Specs, Features, Prices - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:42:44 GMT
At its Meta Connect event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a handful of new smart glasses, including a slimmed-down VR headset and the company’s first camera-free glasses.
 
Meta's next smart glasses collab is with Blackpink's Lisa - Engadget Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:37:43 GMT
Blackpink in your upper-facial area.
 
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 hands-on: Better battery life and a price hike - Engadget Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:35:54 GMT
The latest lineup comes in two new frame styles: Aviator and Zena.
 
Meta announces Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first smart glasses without a camera - Engadget Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:33:00 GMT
That's one way to avoid the whole surreptitious recording issues.
 
Meta brings FDA-cleared hearing enhancement to its smart glasses - Engadget Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:29:55 GMT
After a free trial it'll cost $150 to add on, or require a Meta One subscription.
 
Meta's Muse AI agent is coming to its AI glasses - Engadget Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:28:12 GMT
Have your virtual assistant book a flight while you're jogging.
 
Some of Samsung’s AI Fridges Became Giant, Cool Bricks After Bad Update - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:23:27 GMT
Smart fridge, dumb update. The internet of broken things strikes again.
 
Modern USB Controllers On Win98 (and up) - Hack a Day Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:56 GMT
[Yeo Kheng Meng] has a problem: he likes Windows 98, but he also likes his 2020 ThinkPad, which only has an xHCI USB controller– you know, the kind needed for …read more
 
The purpose of the triangle symbol on your Samsung Galaxy phone - Engadget Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Samsung phones have a few different triangle symbols that can display in the status bar in different scenarios. This is how to tell what they mean.
 
Placeholder domain used in dev docs now serves ClickFix attacks - BleepingComputer - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:46:01 GMT
  1. Placeholder domain used in dev docs now serves ClickFix attacks BleepingComputer
  2. 17,000 URLs Reveal How ClickFix Turns Trusted Websites Into Malware Traps: Report by CTM360 The Hacker News
  3. The technical controls that stop a ClickFix IT Brew
  4. ClickFix and the social engineering of routine CyberScoop
  5. Placeholder third-party[.]com Referenced Across 1,700+ Repositories Now Serves Malicious Content The Hacker News
 
'The Best-Sounding Headphones We've Ever Built': Beats President Talks Beats 360, Customization, And Apple - bgr.com - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:33:04 GMT
  1. 'The Best-Sounding Headphones We've Ever Built': Beats President Talks Beats 360, Customization, And Apple bgr.com
  2. Beats 360 Review: Customizable Headphones Capable Of Double Duty Engadget
  3. Beats Announces Lightweight Headphones With Customizable Design Bloomberg.com
  4. Beats 360 Deliver Customizability and a Revamped Over-Ear Headphone Design MacRumors
  5. The new Beats headphones are made for workouts The Verge
 
Verizon’s Pixel 11 Pro Deal Drops $620 Off With No Trickery - Droid Life - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:28:48 GMT
  1. Verizon’s Pixel 11 Pro Deal Drops $620 Off With No Trickery Droid Life
  2. Pixel 11 Pro drops to $479 with a refreshingly simple Verizon deal 9to5google.com
  3. Score unlocked Pixel 11 at under $750 via Best Buy today 9to5Toys
  4. Google Teases ‘Special Offer’ For Pixel 11 Buyers In 5 Days Forbes
  5. Google Pixel 11 gets cheaper: Here's the latest deal India Today
 
Double Fine Founder Tim Schafer Questions Economics of the Game Industry Amid Mass Layoffs and Studio Closures - IGN - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:25:10 GMT
  1. Double Fine Founder Tim Schafer Questions Economics of the Game Industry Amid Mass Layoffs and Studio Closures IGN
  2. ‘I just assume someone is being greedy’: Double Fine’s Tim Schafer says he doesn’t know why the industry isn’t recovering Video Games Chronicle
  3. Double Fine's Tim Schafer on Games Industry Job Losses: "Someone is Being Greedy Somewhere" Insider Gaming
  4. Double Fine Thought Kiln And Keeper Could Be Hits IMDb
  5. "Someone, Somewhere Is Being Greedy": Head of Double Fine Productions on the Ongoing Layoffs in the Gaming Industry WN Hub
 
RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:17:25 GMT
US health deptartment said it wants to ensure the vaccine orders are "appropriate."
 
Qualcomm's new chips show how AI agents are tying together phones, laptops, and earbuds - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:08:00 GMT

One of the more interesting trends starting to emerge in personal technology is a simultaneous divergence of devices designed for individual use and a convergence of the computing systems to which they connect. While we're beginning to see a much broader range of intelligent form factors and devices, we're also...

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FBI rushes to investigate if ShinyHunters hack of thousands of employees is real - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:46:36 GMT
It's unclear what will happen if FBI misses ShinyHunters' deadline.
 
Apple’s ChatGPT tools ‘dramatically underperformed’, OpenAI claims - Financial Times - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:32:53 GMT
  1. Apple’s ChatGPT tools ‘dramatically underperformed’, OpenAI claims Financial Times
  2. ChatGPT as an extension in Siri dramatically underperformed, says OpenAI AppleInsider
  3. OpenAI says SEC disclosures undermine xAI’s antitrust lawsuit Reuters
  4. ChatGPT in Siri 'Persistently Underperforming,' Says OpenAI MacRumors
  5. OpenAI's bid to end Musk's Texas antitrust case tests Apple chatbot deal MLex
 
Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:18:53 GMT
The Disney+ ad-free plan is now more expensive than Netflix's.
 
ShinyHunters hackers claim to have 2-3TB of sensitive information about FBI employees - Engadget Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:15:51 GMT
Financial extortion doesn't seem to be the group's goal this time.
 
The First Ace Combat Game In Seven Years Is Playing For Keeps - Kotaku - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:09:22 GMT
  1. The First Ace Combat Game In Seven Years Is Playing For Keeps Kotaku
  2. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE: All You Need To Know Bandai Namco Europe
  3. Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve pre-orders have taken flight on Xbox and PS5, and it's your only chance to grab The Belkan War as a bonus GamesRadar+
  4. I'm in Love With Ace Combat 8's Focus on Characters Anime News Network
  5. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve’s HOUR ZERO Prelude Paints A Dire Picture Ahead Of The Game’s Release GamingBolt
 
Here's the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:06:07 GMT
It sounds like a V8, rides like a Flying Spur, but handles like a Continental GT.
 
A US-China AI Hotline Won’t Be Ready for a While - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
As the US and China race to become the dominant power in the AI industry, the countries also appear to be figuring out ways to communicate on national security issues.
 
Trump’s China rivalry and “AI race” delusion may endanger US, experts say - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:52:28 GMT
Trump focus on winning “AI race” may deter China from sharing safety intel.
 
Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 feature Snapdragon X2 Plus chips - Engadget Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Microsoft's smaller Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 are getting a much-needed chip upgrade.
 
13 Cool Tractor Supply Gadgets You Might Not Realize Exist - SlashGear - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT
13 Cool Tractor Supply Gadgets You Might Not Realize Exist SlashGear
 
Microsoft Brings Snapdragon X2 to Smallest Surface Pro and Laptop Lines - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT
The 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop get brought up to speed with Qualcomm’s latest processors. And there’s a new Surface Mouse with haptics.
 
This $630 Scratch-Resistant Adventure Watch Leans on Classic Omega Vibes - gearpatrol.com - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:29:48 GMT
This $630 Scratch-Resistant Adventure Watch Leans on Classic Omega Vibes gearpatrol.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
XPRIZE Wildfire winners spotted fires within 10 min—but couldn’t stop them - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:28:42 GMT
$11M competition showed wildfire detection is still easier than stopping fires.
 
Latest Windows 11 update is crashing Battlefield 6, Wardogs, and other Javelin-protected games - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:16:00 GMT

Microsoft released the KB5124010 update to the Windows 11 Release Preview channel for versions 24H2 and 25H2 earlier this month before rolling it out to the stable channel on Tuesday. Almost immediately, users started complaining on social media and online forums that it was wreaking havoc on their gaming rigs..

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Discord age verification rolls out today with changes spurred by user backlash - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:05:13 GMT
  1. Discord age verification rolls out today with changes spurred by user backlash Ars Technica
  2. Discord Introduces Alternative Age Verification Tools After Pushback cnet.com
  3. Larry Magid: Age assurance is coming to the internet The Mercury News
  4. Discord to Use Account Activity to Automatically Assess Your Age extremetech.com
  5. Discord Updates Age Verification Process With "Privacy-Preserving" Methods TechPowerUp
 
Discord age verification rolls out today with changes spurred by user backlash - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:05:13 GMT
Discord will try to automatically estimate ages, require verification when it can't.
 
Smelting Bog Ore As It Should Be Done - Hack a Day Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:00:11 GMT
Sometimes along comes a hack with a personal angle, and in a video showing Irish bog ore smelting, we find an appropriate follow up to a Hackaday expedition back in …read more
 
‘I miss old Google’: readers tell us how they search the internet in the age of AI - The Guardian - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:59:00 GMT
‘I miss old Google’: readers tell us how they search the internet in the age of AI The Guardian
 
Apple Releases watchOS 27.0.1 With Fix for Restart Bug - MacRumors - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:44:49 GMT
  1. Apple Releases watchOS 27.0.1 With Fix for Restart Bug MacRumors
  2. Is your Apple Watch 12 or Ultra 4 randomly restarting? Here’s the fix ZDNET
  3. Neural Engine timeouts & Face ID panics hit Apple's newest devices AppleInsider
  4. New Apple Watches are rebooting and logs point to the Neural Engine Gadgets & Wearables
  5. Apple posts watchOS 27.0.1 for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Apple World Today
 
YouTube promises custom feeds and a lot more AI later this year - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:35:53 GMT
YouTube's next year could change the content you see with a big focus on AI and livestreams.
 
Motorola partners with Bang & Olufsen to bring high-end audio to its flagship phones - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:33:00 GMT

Motorola recently announced a multi-year partnership with Bang & Olufsen, the Danish company best known for its luxury consumer electronics and audio products. The Lenovo-owned smartphone maker wants to create premium audio experiences for its flagship phones, with the first device expected to arrive in the US and other markets...

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From Audio Glasses to Earbuds With Cameras, Headphones Are Getting a Major AI Rebrand - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
In the age of agentic AI, headphones are no longer the straightforward audio devices they once were.
 
Playing Chapter 1 Gave Me Exactly What I Was Looking For After A Disappointing And Overwhelming Gamescom Demo - Game Informer - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:17:00 GMT
  1. Playing Chapter 1 Gave Me Exactly What I Was Looking For After A Disappointing And Overwhelming Gamescom Demo Game Informer
  2. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Players Will Have To Replay It, As One Playthrough Can't Show Everything Hamaguchi's Team Has Built Wccftech
  3. Interview: Naoki Hamaguchi on Final Fantasy VII Remake Series Legacy, Xenogears, and More Final Weapon
  4. FF7 Revelation director Hamaguchi discusses the game’s 200GB size, DLC plans, and a new Tifa detail Video Games Chronicle
  5. Final Fantasy 7 Remake being split in 3 was a risk, director says Yahoo Tech
 
Gemini just got a big upgrade with new connected apps for work, creativity, and life - Android Authority - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:16:00 GMT
  1. Gemini just got a big upgrade with new connected apps for work, creativity, and life Android Authority
  2. A new wave of Connected Apps is rolling out to Gemini. blog.google
  3. Gemini’s latest upgrade makes it much more useful at work Android Police
  4. Adobe just made Claude far more useful for PDFs by bringing Acrobat tools directly into the chat Digital Trends
  5. Google Connected Apps Brings Adobe Tools Directly Into Gemini AI Assistant ChannelNews.com.au
 
Please Don't Dumb Down the Trails - Pinkbike - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Please Don't Dumb Down the Trails Pinkbike
 
Rabbit launches OS3, an agentic AI platform for desktop, Telegram, and iMessage - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:50:00 GMT

Rabbit OS3 connects to Windows, Mac, and Linux computers through a local agent installed on the machine. The platform can interact with desktop programs, files, and web pages. Rabbit says it can also write and debug code through its Direct Large Action Model, or DLAM, technology.

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Contrary to some reports, you don't have two brains - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:47:36 GMT
A bad press release makes a good excuse to look at how developmental biology works.
 
Disney Plus and Hulu Prices Go Up, With Ad-Free Plans Hit the Hardest - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:34:48 GMT
Premium plans will cost about $2 more each month.
 
AI Agents Teamed Up to Cheat at Blackjack. Their Collusion Is Getting Harder to Spot - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
A clandestine card-counting operation suggests we may need new ways to spot agent-to-agent deception.
 
A Mini’s Infotainment System and the Joys of Aftermarket Car Parts - Hack a Day Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Although [Arkandas] disclaims any interest in being a ‘car guy’, this is somewhat ironic in light of the sheer amount of modding he has performed on a range of cars …read more
 
Netflix releases trailer for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:26:50 GMT
"It’s film noir and a hard-boiled detective story, but it’s got a lot more comedy and a lot more action."
 
The FAA Is Testing an AI-Powered Air Traffic Management Tool - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:17:29 GMT
No, ChatGPT will not be clearing you for takeoff.
 
Bentley Wants Its Torcal SUV to Break the Curse of the Luxury EV - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:15:00 GMT
The British high-end auto company reveals its first-ever full EV: 330 miles of range, 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, and an orchestra under the hood. Will it be enough to lure high-rollers?
 
Stanford researchers say the brain is actually two organs pretending to be one - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:07:00 GMT

Scientists have tried studying and scanning every single part of the human brain, but it turns out that everything they thought they knew was (mostly) wrong. A new study by researchers at Stanford School of Medicine explains that the brain is comprised of two distinct organs that have evolved to...

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The Pope’s AI Guy Is Worried About ‘Cartel’ Behavior Among Big Labs - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:03:00 GMT
Paolo Benanti tells WIRED that hysteria over whether godlike AI could destroy humanity is distracting from the need for public debate about how to govern the technology.
 
The Apple Watch Has a Hidden New Setting You Probably Didn’t Know About - gearpatrol.com - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:57:30 GMT
  1. The Apple Watch Has a Hidden New Setting You Probably Didn’t Know About gearpatrol.com
  2. These Are the Best Apple Watch Ultra 4 Deals You Can Shop Today cnet.com
  3. The new Apple Watch Series 12 just landed at Target, and it’s made for your everyday routine syracuse.com
  4. Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? MacRumors
  5. I Tested the New Apple Ultra 4’s Readiness Score and Battery Life. Here’s Why It's Worth the Upgrade. Outside Magazine
 
Meta’s Muse AI Agent Has Been Downloaded Half a Million Times — With a Serious Bug - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:52:30 GMT
The security flaw has been patched, but there are plenty of reasons to hesitate about giving AI too much access.
 
iOS 27.2: New features, release date, more - 9to5mac.com - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:41:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27.2: New features, release date, more 9to5mac.com
  2. 7 New Features Added In iOS 27.2 Beta 1 bgr.com
  3. Apple Releases First Public Betas of iOS 27.2 and macOS Golden Gate 27.2 MacRumors
  4. Apple's revamped Health app is live with iOS 27.2 public beta — here's all the new features Tom's Guide
  5. iOS 27.2—Here’s What To Expect From Apple’s October iPhone Update Forbes
 
Every new Googlebook includes nearly $600 in free software perks - Chrome Unboxed - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:40:24 GMT
  1. Every new Googlebook includes nearly $600 in free software perks Chrome Unboxed
  2. Googlebook: The laptop your Android phone has been waiting for blog.google
  3. Googlebooks launch October 4 starting at $899—here are the five models you can preorder today Ars Technica
  4. Best Buy Sweetens Google’s New Laptop Launch With Free Pixel Buds 2A. Grab Yours Now cnet.com
  5. As a lifelong Windows user, I'm wondering if Google's premium 'Googlebook' laptops are a waste of time Windows Central
 
Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:39:39 GMT
"So absurd and embarrassing ..."
 
This guy has spent two years hunting fake job listings on LinkedIn, and found 60,000 of them - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:19:00 GMT

The fraud is not limited to obvious fake accounts. Some scammers create batches of recruiter profiles using copied photos and similar account details. Others take over dormant, verified LinkedIn accounts and attach them to legitimate companies. Still others place job ads on legitimate company pages that direct applicants to outside...

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Former NASA chief sounds alarm on China's lunar "exploration" plans - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:10:58 GMT
"Beijing's intended strategy is to dominate the high ground of the twenty-first century."
 
Arc Raiders’ New Machine-Learning Enemy Looks Absolutely Terrifying - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:15 GMT
  1. Arc Raiders’ New Machine-Learning Enemy Looks Absolutely Terrifying Polygon.com
  2. We’re testing a PvE Toggle: here’s what it means for you ARC Raiders
  3. ARC Raiders content updates return with a bang, new features detailed Neowin
  4. Arc Raiders’ Battle Pass Won’t Be Totally Free Anymore, But It’ll Pay For Itself GameSpot
  5. New ARC Enemies in ARC Raiders Frozen Trail: Bully, Skulker and Hydra EGamersWorld
 
Logitech G Marks 10 Years of PRO With a New Generation of Competitive Gear - TechPowerUp - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:56:44 GMT
  1. Logitech G Marks 10 Years of PRO With a New Generation of Competitive Gear TechPowerUp
  2. Logitech G Unveils Fifteen New Products at Logitech G PLAY 2026 TechPowerUp
  3. Logitech Just Unveiled Several New Gaming Accessories In Its Pro Line Engadget
  4. Logitech’s new haptics-based gaming mouse is a little better and $20 more The Verge
  5. Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike review: the fastest gaming mouse alive Club386
 
Ed Boon finally gives comments about Injustice 3 rumors but he's as cryptic as ever - EventHubs - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44:26 GMT
  1. Ed Boon finally gives comments about Injustice 3 rumors but he's as cryptic as ever EventHubs
  2. Report: Injustice 3 Leak Reveals New and Returning Characters for Roster MP1st
  3. ‘Mortal Kombat’ Creator Ed Boon Breaks His Silence on NetherRealm Studios’ Next Game Men's Journal
  4. New Injustice 3 Evidence Suggests It May Bring Back A Character Who Died A Very Injustice Death GameSpot
  5. Injustice 3 Rumor Sparks Response From NetherRealm's Ed Boon IGN
 
What was the first mainstream computer to use USB as the only port for connecting peripherals? - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:35:00 GMT
Before USB was everywhere, one computer bet everything on it. Can you name it?
 
More Lord Of The Rings Game Re-Releases Revealed, And They’re Great - GameSpot - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:13:41 GMT
  1. More Lord Of The Rings Game Re-Releases Revealed, And They’re Great GameSpot
  2. Two award-winning Lord of the Rings games are finally coming to Switch 2 Polygon.com
  3. Lord of the Rings RPG confirms return as Nemesis System touted as 'greatest ever' GAMINGbible
  4. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor / War duology comes to Nintendo Switch 2 next week KitGuru
  5. Lord of Portables: Middle-earth: Shadow Bundle Announced for Switch 2 ixbt.games
 
Microsoft's new patent wants Xbox games to rewrite themselves as you play - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:46:00 GMT

The application, published in July and titled "Generative Narrative Game Experience With Player Feedback," describes a system that could create or revise content based on what an individual player does in the game.

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Xbox’s Mythic Achievements sound like PlayStation’s Platinum trophy - The Verge - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:45:11 GMT
  1. Xbox’s Mythic Achievements sound like PlayStation’s Platinum trophy The Verge
  2. Xbox users rejoice as PlayStation's best feature is finally introduced after years of asking GAMINGbible
  3. XBOX PC App Reveals Mythic Achievement Unlock Sound & Symbol Insider Gaming
  4. Xbox Is Adding New 'Game Tile Tags' To Help Track Achievements And Other Things Pure Xbox
  5. Xbox’s New Mythic Achievements Take 15 Seconds To Tell You “Good Job” GameSpot
 
Google unveils new Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS, Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS AI models (GOOG:NASDAQ) - Seeking Alpha - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:44:21 GMT
  1. Google unveils new Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS, Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS AI models (GOOG:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
  2. Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech says hello blog.google
  3. Google expands AI Brief and adds deeper AI Max reporting Search Engine Land
  4. Alphabet Pushes Deeper Into Voice AI With New Gemini Models Yahoo Finance
  5. Google unveils new Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar model (GOOG:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
 
Dragon Age Director Finally Says What Fans Have Been Thinking For Years: The Fade Needs To Go - Kotaku - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:53 GMT
Dragon Age Director Finally Says What Fans Have Been Thinking For Years: The Fade Needs To Go Kotaku
 
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
72-Year-Old Pokémon Collector Arrested After Illegally Tracking Woman Who Restocked Local Stores - IGN - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:27:27 GMT
  1. 72-Year-Old Pokémon Collector Arrested After Illegally Tracking Woman Who Restocked Local Stores IGN
  2. 72-Year-Old Ohio Man Put A GPS Tracker On Pokémon Delivery Driver's Vehicle Aftermath
  3. Pokémon collector guilty of using GPS tracker to follow woman stocking the cards FOX 8 News
  4. It Is the Year 2026, and a 72-Year-Old Man Was Just Convicted of GPS Stalking a Pokémon Card Delivery Driver Gizmodo
  5. 72-Year-Old Put Tracker On Pokémon Delivery Driver's Car Kotaku
 
Cryptomator encrypts your files and folders before they sync to the cloud - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:27:00 GMT
Cloud storage is convenient, but it also means trusting someone else with your files. Cryptomator encrypts them locally before they reach Dropbox, Google Drive, or other cloud service you use. The open-source app uses AES-256 encryption to protect both file contents and filenames, and works across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
 
‘Wolverine’ Review (PS5): Sharp Claws That Dull In Time - Forbes - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:14:52 GMT
  1. ‘Wolverine’ Review (PS5): Sharp Claws That Dull In Time Forbes
  2. Why fans are digging their claws into Wolverine over its patronising gameplay The Guardian
  3. Review: MARVEL’S WOLVERINE is a headscratcher comicsbeat.com
  4. 'Wolverine Will Keep Selling, Just Not at Spider-Man Heights' — Analyst Estimates Marvel's Wolverine's Early Sales Performance IGN
  5. Wolverine sells 1.9M, despite the online mauling The Alinea Insight newsletter
 
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Is the Iceborne-Like Adrenaline Boost That Wilds Needed | IGN Preview - IGN - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:08:00 GMT
  1. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Is the Iceborne-Like Adrenaline Boost That Wilds Needed | IGN Preview IGN
  2. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance developers talk about revisiting “lessons learned from Wilds,” making Boost Bracers work across 14 weapon types, and evolving returning monsters AUTOMATON
  3. Oh good, the pervert's back PC Gamer
  4. Monster Hunter Wilds confirms QOL for the base game and two returning monsters for Ascendance Massively Overpowered
  5. Baby Khezu Will Debut in Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance Siliconera
 
Google thinks the iPhone Duo could actually be good news for Android foldables - Android Central - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:05:16 GMT
  1. Google thinks the iPhone Duo could actually be good news for Android foldables Android Central
  2. 5 iPhone Duo Features I’m Already Dying to Try cnet.com
  3. Apple Raised Stakes with its $2000-Priced Foldable. But Can it Be the New Growth Engine? Yahoo Finance
  4. iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: The $700 Gap Isn’t Just About the Fold TechRepublic
  5. iPhone Duo Hands-On: Apple’s First Foldable Phone Is All About The Software Smarts Forbes
 
Walmart’s CyberPowerPC Rig Pairs Ryzen 7 7800X3D With RTX 5070 For $1,599, Undercutting $2,000 Rivals - Wccftech - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:57:31 GMT
  1. Walmart’s CyberPowerPC Rig Pairs Ryzen 7 7800X3D With RTX 5070 For $1,599, Undercutting $2,000 Rivals Wccftech
  2. CyberPowerPC Launches RTX Founders Edition Pre-Built PCs Starting at $1,549 TechPowerUp
  3. CyberPowerPC lands rare RTX 50-series Founders Edition cards in discounted Walmart rigs — complete RTX 5090 PC costs $2,400 less than a standalone GPU Tom's Hardware
  4. Impressive RTX 5060, i9-14900HX gaming laptop with QHD+ display sinks to a new record-low price with Amazon deal PC Guide
  5. Walmart just knocked a wild $1,051 off this Alienware 16-inch OLED gaming laptop for GeForce Week (All-time low) 9to5Toys
 
Raspberry Pi's RAM lock was built to stop scalpers, but it's blocking repairs too - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:54:00 GMT

The issue came up on the Raspberry Pi forums after a user replaced the RAM on a Compute Module 5 but couldn't get the board to recognize the new 4 GB chip. PhilE, a Raspberry Pi engineer and forum moderator, said the company has been "locking devices to their original...

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YouTube’s Custom Feeds Give You More Control Over the Algorithm - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
In YouTube’s latest update, viewers can tweak what the algorithm shows on their front page and curate it to a specific vibe.
 
YouTube Music adding corner access to ‘Ask Music’ with Gemini - 9to5google.com - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. YouTube Music adding corner access to ‘Ask Music’ with Gemini 9to5google.com
  2. YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features TechCrunch
  3. YouTube Music is rolling out some features to freshen up your podcast collection Android Authority
  4. YouTube Music's new podcast feature talks you into your next favorite show Android Headlines
  5. YouTube reveals new music features, Coachella extension and more Music Ally
 
YouTube Is Expanding Its AI Search to Be More Like Google’s - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
At Made On YouTube, the company falls further down the AI rabbit hole. What does that mean for creators?
 
Next year’s iPhone Pro models have ‘near-borderless’ design: report - 9to5mac.com - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:21:00 GMT
  1. Next year’s iPhone Pro models have ‘near-borderless’ design: report 9to5mac.com
  2. iPhone 20 display leak teases massive upgrade over iPhone 18 Pro mashable.com
  3. Apple Planning to Bring iPhone Duo Display Tech to Pro in 2029 MacRumors
  4. The iPhone 20 Pro's megalomaniacal ambitions could ruin all Android phones if they copy it PhoneArena
  5. Apple Delays OLED Screens in iPhones Fana News -
 
After multiple deaths and injuries, NHTSA is investigating comma.ai - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:20:23 GMT
Feds know of 5 crashes where cars using comma.ai devices hit slow or stopped vehicles.
 
Switch to T-Mobile and get the iPhone 18 Pro on them — plus more perks - Fox News - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:11:24 GMT
  1. Switch to T-Mobile and get the iPhone 18 Pro on them — plus more perks Fox News
  2. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Is Great for Anyone Who’s Not Ready for the Duo Bloomberg.com
  3. iPhone 18 Pro Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, Features and More TechRepublic
  4. The latest iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods lineups arrive in stores worldwide Apple
  5. Apple’s iPhone 18 Demand Improves At The Margin, China Remains Weak Spot, Says UBS — Latest Target Implies 13% Downside Potential Yahoo Finance
 
New Phishing Attack Promises Claude Max, but Steals Your Google Credentials Instead - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:03:28 GMT
Malwarebytes reports that the scam, which appears as a website offer from Anthropic, is not as easy to detect as most.
 
Quantum device simulates matter popping into existence - Phys.org - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:40:01 GMT
  1. Quantum device simulates matter popping into existence Phys.org
  2. String-breaking dynamics in a quantum simulator Nature
  3. Physicists Just Recreated How Matter Is Born — a Process That Only Happens in the Big Bang or the LHC La Brújula Verde
  4. IBM, Duke, and QuEra Quantum Computers Each Independently Simulated Proton Formation Tech Times
  5. Quantum Computer Models How Particles ‘pop’ Into Existence From Energy Quantum Zeitgeist
 
America gave up its rare earth edge. China took full advantage. - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:37:05 GMT
Decades of cheaper imports left US dependent on China for crucial rare earth processing.
 
Stellar Blade will let players turn off frame generation on Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:36:24 GMT
  1. Stellar Blade will let players turn off frame generation on Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  2. Stellar Blade Trailer Shows Off Bayonetta Collab Outfits crunchyroll.com
  3. Stellar Blade Director Wants To Help Make Bayonetta, And PlatinumGames Is Listening DualShockers
  4. Stellar Blade Gets A Switch 2 eShop Demo Today Nintendo Life
  5. Shift Up Expands Into Self-Publishing With 'Stellar Blade' thelec.net
 
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 reaches 5GHz while going big on agentic AI - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:28:00 GMT

Qualcomm revealed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 at this year's Snapdragon Summit. The mobile SoCs will power future flagship Android devices from Doubao, Honor, Motorola, Oppo, RedMagic, Stepx, Vivo, and Xiaomi.

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Former Halo leaders lament effective closure of Halo Studios, as one employee finds themselves promoted and fired in same week - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:22:06 GMT
  1. Former Halo leaders lament effective closure of Halo Studios, as one employee finds themselves promoted and fired in same week Eurogamer.net
  2. Continuing Our Reset news.xbox.com
  3. There Is No Plan Aftermath
  4. Xbox is barely Xbox anymore The Verge
  5. Xbox’s internal shake‑up deepens as layoffs expand, acquisitions stall, and studios shift under new leadership Windows Central
 
Bethesda President Says Obsidian Will Retain ‘Creative Identity’ Despite Becoming Part Of Bethesda - Aftermath - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:02:39 GMT
  1. Bethesda President Says Obsidian Will Retain ‘Creative Identity’ Despite Becoming Part Of Bethesda Aftermath
  2. Bethesda Boss Issues Memo to Staff After Xbox Moves Obsidian Into the Fallout Company IGN
  3. What the hell are you guys doing? PC Gamer
  4. Leaked Xbox Memo Reveals Obsidian’s Fate Under Bethesda Polygon.com
  5. 'We're Not Resetting Our Roadmap' - Bethesda Boss On Obsidian And The Xbox Studios Shakeup Pure Xbox
 
Microsoft takes down EvilTokens phishing service that used AI to mine hacked inboxes for payment fraud - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:01:00 GMT

The service, marketed through a Telegram channel, combined device-code phishing with automated analysis of stolen inboxes. Microsoft said it has now disrupted the operation, seizing 50 websites and 150 additional domains through legal action and partner coordination. The Metropolitan Police Service in the United Kingdom also arrested two men on...

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LinkedIn Adds More Profile Verifications to Combat AI-Powered Job Scams - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Your coworkers and classmates can now vouch that you really do have a specific university or job on your resume.
 
Meta’s Muse AI Assistant Rolled Out With a Serious Security Flaw - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:54:58 GMT
Meta says it issued a fix for the Muse zero-day vulnerability that would have let attackers do “whatever” they wanted on a victim’s Mac, highlighting the inherent dangers of AI helpers.
 
Gears of War: E-Day gets Liquid Death collaboration in the US - TrueAchievements - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:46:58 GMT
Gears of War: E-Day gets Liquid Death collaboration in the US TrueAchievements
 
PS5 Users Can Play Brand-New RPG for Free via PlayStation Store - playstationlifestyle.net - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:39:06 GMT
  1. PS5 Users Can Play Brand-New RPG for Free via PlayStation Store playstationlifestyle.net
  2. Fading Echo makes a splash on PlayStation 5 today PlayStation.Blog
  3. Fading Echo: Can independent gaming studios survive AI - and battle for a better future? Euronews.com
  4. Fading Echo PS5: Release Date, Demo and Gameplay Techloy
  5. Com2uS Holdings Launches 'Fading Echo' on PS5 and Xbox on the 23rd Inven Global
 
High-end audio brands are ditching CD players because nobody makes disc drives anymore - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:33:00 GMT

In January 2026, PS Audio sent an email to customers, informing them that the company was ending production of its PMG Signature Audio CD Transport due to the unavailability of optical disc drives used in these devices. The company did not identify the CD drive mechanism or its supplier.

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New cPanel Flaw Lets a Hosting Account Run Code as Root, Take Full Server Control - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:16:00 GMT
  1. New cPanel Flaw Lets a Hosting Account Run Code as Root, Take Full Server Control The Hacker News
  2. New Cpanel Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Access Other Users' Accounts CyberSecurityNews
  3. Hackers Abuse Critical cPanel Authentication Bypass to Compromise Hosting Servers gbhackers.com
  4. Hackers Exploit cPanel CVE-2026-41940 Auth Bypass to Deploy Mirai Malware CyberSecurityNews
 
FiiO’s new CD player wants to do it all – with a DAC, pre-amplifier and more - What Hi-Fi? - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:03:04 GMT
  1. FiiO’s new CD player wants to do it all – with a DAC, pre-amplifier and more What Hi-Fi?
  2. FiiO Launches New CD Player As Sales Of Silver Discs Make A Comeback Forbes
  3. FiiO announces the DP11: a $170 desktop CD player Darko.Audio
  4. New FiiO DT11 ($324) — Transport With Jitter Under 67 Ps MyChooz.com
  5. This Compact CD Player Is an Affordable Way to Start Listening to CDs Again gearpatrol.com
 
Review: EA Sports FC 27 (Switch 2) - Still The Best Football Option, Even With Caveats - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Review: EA Sports FC 27 (Switch 2) - Still The Best Football Option, Even With Caveats Nintendo Life
  2. EA Sports FC 27 Release Time: When You Can Start Playing Forbes
  3. FC's The Grounds is Here – An Open World Built for Clubs and Community EA
  4. EA Sports FC 27 review: Familiar brilliance SB Nation
  5. EA FC 27 Global Launch: Release Times for PC, PlayStation and Xbox Athlon Sports
 
Meta's Muse AI calls businesses for you, sometimes with a human doing the talking - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:58:00 GMT

According to Reuters, the experiment was enabled for half of Meta's employees last week, with an opt-out group available. Staff warned that sensitive information could end up with call-center contractors. A Meta executive acknowledged that introducing human operators without clear disclosure was a mistake, and the human concierge feature has...

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The Best Samsung Phones of 2026: Ultra, Fold, Budget - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.
 
Small undersea volcanoes may unleash outsized tsunamis - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:15:30 GMT
Post-eruption imaging of the Hunga caldera gives new details of its collapse.
 
Researchers found malware that uses four different AI chatbots to run itself, no human hacker needed - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The malware, called CLOSEDQUORUM, checks with DeepSeek, Qwen, Mistral and Google Gemini before selecting its next action. It can continue operating if one of those services is unavailable because it can query the others. The finding gives defenders an early look at how attackers may build more autonomous and resilient...

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A new report from Europe raises serious alarms about orbital collisions - ArsTechnica Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:17 GMT
"I think we are going to lose the ability to use certain orbits."
 
A Startup Wants to Power Data Centers With ‘Supercritical’ Carbon Dioxide - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The technology could strap onto existing gas turbines and make them more efficient—but it wouldn’t do away with their emissions entirely.
 
Eight Sleep Launches Pod 6 With Smaller Hub and Cheaper Entry Price - CNET Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The sleep tech company launched the smallest Pod of its lineup yet and introduced new sizes.
 
This App Makes Your Laptop Screen Look Like Paper - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The app Paperman gives your screen some added texture in an effort to make it easier on your eyes. It works best for reading, writing, or otherwise working with text.
 
SmartLabels QR Code Organizing System Review (2026): AI Made Sense of My Junk Drawer - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:39:00 GMT
SmartLabels can inventory everything in a photo, but I tested whether its AI could survive the chaos of my busy household.
 
Kate Tolo Says Her Quest to Be ‘the Female Bryan Johnson’ Is ‘for Women’ - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Like her biohacking boyfriend, Tolo is undergoing a grueling regimen of tests—from tracking nighttime erections to subjecting herself to extreme heat on her period—in service of “half the population.”
 
This $14,200 RTX 5080 gaming PC has 70 metal cherry blossoms that open when it gets hot - TechSpot Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:16:00 GMT

Created by Aftershock in partnership with Zotac, the Cherry Bloom PC is described as a world-first. It comes with some impressive specs: an RTX 5080, AMD Ryzen 9800X3D, and 64GB of DDR5-6000 RAM. It also has a 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, a 1300W Platinum power supply, and a custom open-loop...

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AT&T Is Automating Away Jobs—and Its Old Telecom Empire - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
The telecom giant is eager to show Wall Street that it can do more with less. That means fewer employees, less electricity, and increased automation.
 
My Husband Wants Us to Hire His Brother for Our Business. Uh, What He Did to His Last Employer Landed Him in Jail. - Slate Magazine - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
My Husband Wants Us to Hire His Brother for Our Business. Uh, What He Did to His Last Employer Landed Him in Jail. Slate Magazine
 
She’s 28, Loves God and Her Family, and Might Be the Reason You Can’t Have Kids - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
No IVF. No surrogacy. No polygenic tests. Emma Waters is leading a national fight against fertility tech—with her hot husband’s permission, of course.
 
The Organization Fighting Ebola Has Never Been More Worried - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to be the largest ever.
 
8 Best Space Heaters (2026): Tested, Measured, and Mistreated - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:33:00 GMT
These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.
 
Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro Review: Premium but Paywalled - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The Kiwibit Feeder 2 Pro delivers action-camera-quality imagery, but too much of the experience is locked behind a subscription.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this September 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off │September 2026 - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more in September 2026.
 
20% Off Sephora Promo Code | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Earn more points on skincare purchases when you use our Sephora coupon.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this September 2026.
 
Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for September 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.
 
Hostinger Promo Code: 79% Off for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover exclusive Hostinger promo codes, discounts, and deals on web hosting, cloud plans, and domain registration. Save big on your next Hostinger purchase today.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for September 2026 - Wired Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution upscaling now works on Intel Copilot+ PCs, too - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:20:00 GMT

Microsoft has announced that its Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) technology is expanding to Copilot+ PCs built around Intel silicon. Previously limited to Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors, Auto SR now works on Copilot+ devices powered by Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 chips. Users can expect a genuine bump in gaming...

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Xbox lays off 268 more people as Activision takes over Halo and Bethesda absorbs Obsidian - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:01:00 GMT

Microsoft has cut another 268 jobs across Halo Studios, other first-party developers, and Xbox Game Studios management. The redundancies, announced by Matt Booty, Xbox's Chief Content Officer, are presumably part of the 1,600 set to occur through July 2027.

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GTA 6's Miami Takeover Has Begun Following the Completion of a 'Welcome to Vice City' Sign in the City - IGN - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:26:57 GMT
  1. GTA 6's Miami Takeover Has Begun Following the Completion of a 'Welcome to Vice City' Sign in the City IGN
  2. GTA VI marketing takes over Miami as "Welcome to Vice City" sign goes up at Kaseya Center CBS News
  3. Kaseya Center gets new roof sign in GTA tie-in: ‘Welcome to Vice City’ local10.com
  4. Vice City rises on the Miami waterfront with the county’s blessing. Good or gasp? miamiherald.com
  5. GTA 6's $1 million billboard goes up despite protests from local police yahoo.com
 
How the brain keeps its options straight at decision time - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Making a decision requires juggling a set of options without getting them confused or losing track of them. A new MIT study shows how neurons encode information to maximize clarity throughout the process.
 
A KLM flight turned around after a power bank caught fire, and it belonged to the airline's ex-CEO - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:48:00 GMT

The power bank belonged to Camiel Eurlings, the former chief executive of KLM. The fire started nearly six hours into the flight, while the aircraft was over the Atlantic Ocean. The device left marks on Eurlings' business-class seat and the window blind beside it.

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1Retro adds cloud saves to RetroArch, OpenEmu, and other gaming platforms - TechSpot Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:34:00 GMT
1Retro automatically backs up and syncs retro game saves across devices and emulators, letting you pick up where you left off without manually moving files. It works across OS with support for RetroArch, MiSTer, OpenEmu, RetroBat, OnionOS, and more.
 
Acclaimed PS5 Metroidvania Game Arrives Today on PlayStation Store, Has Free Demo - playstationlifestyle.net - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:25:04 GMT
  1. Acclaimed PS5 Metroidvania Game Arrives Today on PlayStation Store, Has Free Demo playstationlifestyle.net
  2. The Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Well Dweller Has Been Released 80 Level
  3. A free demo invites players into Well Dweller’s dark fairy tale gamereactor.eu
  4. Steam Quietly Just Got 2026's Best Silksong Replacement Polygon.com
  5. PS5 lands free taster for new GOTY contender that Hollow Knight gamers will adore GAMINGbible
 
Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research.
 
WoW: Forever Aspires To Have A "Mandela Effect" On Players - GameSpot - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:53:02 GMT
  1. WoW: Forever Aspires To Have A "Mandela Effect" On Players GameSpot
  2. WoW: Forever on class balance, competing with Retail, Player Housing, and more Windows Central
  3. The World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Now Live Blizzard News
  4. World of Warcraft Would Never Work on PS5 or Xbox Polygon.com
  5. World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Updates Makes Key Improvements to Controller Experience vice.com
 
iPhone 18 Pro’s best Dynamic Island feature is one Apple barely mentioned - 9to5mac.com - Google Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:40:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro’s best Dynamic Island feature is one Apple barely mentioned 9to5mac.com
  2. iPhone 18 Pro's New Variable-Aperture Camera Is Unrepairable, Per iFixit extremetech.com
  3. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Teardown: A20 Pro, X80 and Apple N1 TechInsights
  4. Here’s the iFixit Repairability Rating for the iPhone 18 Pro wired.com
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Max teardown confirms its battery, and exposes a fragile flaw PhoneArena
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Finding purpose through research - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
This summer, BSG-MSRP-Bio student Marina Milea investigated how lung cancers become resistant to targeted therapies, gaining hands-on research experience in the Jacks Lab at the Koch Institute.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
Faculty members granted tenure in Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Political Science, and Theater.
 
MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in spring 2026 - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:20:00 GMT
Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
 
Understanding the world, from the Cold War to the age of AI - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:25:00 GMT
For 75 years, the Center for International Studies has brought together social scientists, engineers, and practitioners to understand global change, shape public debate, and address generational challenges.
 
Lincoln Laboratory summer research interns take on national security challenges - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Anna Raymaker and Vivek Jagadeesh tackled cybersecurity threats to ships and inside operating systems, respectively.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
What iOS 27.2 Could Bring to Your iPhone Later This Year - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:14:43 GMT
The beta includes updates to apps like Facetime and Podcasts, as well as Siri AI in more languages.
 
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.
 
New artist residency program at MIT expands views of the cosmos - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Inaugural artist Amy Karle will join astrophysicists at MIT’s Kavli Institute to explore questions about the universe and translate them into an immersive multimedia experience.
 
Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
Apple’s Clever New iPhone Feature Will Cost $5 on T-Mobile, Is Coming to Verizon – and AT&T Isn’t Interested - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new iPhone Handoff feature makes it simple to quickly switch a number between two phones, but it could cost you.
 
Measure by measure, studying society accurately - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
MIT makes progress on campus climate goals - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Innovative strategies, technologies, and collaborations are helping MIT advance solutions on campus and beyond.
 
3 Questions: Putting nuclear waste into perspective - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Professor Haruko Wainwright believes the risks posed by radioactive wastes cannot be properly assessed without also considering the hazards of chemical wastes.
 
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.
 
A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
 
An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.
 
Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050 - MIT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
A home a world away from home - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
One graduate student family treasures the community they found alongside other MIT student parents.
 
3 Questions: The essential role of international engagement - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
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.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
People’s Picks: Shopping for a TV for the Holidays? This Is the Brand Readers Say You Should Stick To - CNET Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT
One brand wins readers over for its flawless, fast-moving content and picture quality.
 
AI-Recommended Music? Spotify Is Giving You More Power to Personalize - CNET Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:00:53 GMT
Spotify is now rolling out a feature that lets Premium listeners shape their Taste Profile.