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How Alex Bores' Who Decides seeks to make AI safety a standard Democratic position, like being pro-choice, in 2028, as tech-funded rivals vie for influence (David Freedlander/New York Magazine) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:40:02 GMT

David Freedlander / New York Magazine:
How Alex Bores' Who Decides seeks to make AI safety a standard Democratic position, like being pro-choice, in 2028, as tech-funded rivals vie for influence — In early November, in that exceedingly brief window between the midterm election and presidential-primary season …

 
OpenAI partners with Cathedral to test its security defenses and revamps its Security Bug Bounty program, including quadrupling rewards for critical findings (OpenAI) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:20:00 GMT

OpenAI:
OpenAI partners with Cathedral to test its security defenses and revamps its Security Bug Bounty program, including quadrupling rewards for critical findings — We're planning our next internal security sprint at OpenAI, bringing new researchers and security partners together with our own teams …

 
Refrigerator cyberattack spreads to many European countries, spoiling food worth thousands - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:14:00 GMT

A cyberattack on internet-connected refrigeration systems ruined food at grocery stores in at least seven European countries on Monday, with one Belgian Delhaize store estimating its losses at €100,000. The attack mirrors the one that hit French grocers in mid-October, exposing gaping security holes.

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Sources: Nvidia verbally told cloud compute clients to sell 51%+ of their services to non-Chinese companies, imposing new limits on China's access to AI chips (Financial Times) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:40 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: Nvidia verbally told cloud compute clients to sell 51%+ of their services to non-Chinese companies, imposing new limits on China's access to AI chips — Nvidia is ordering its data centre partners to reduce exposure to Chinese customers in a move that further restrains China's ability …

 
NEMESIS Gives You Control Over Your Hyundai Head Unit - Hack a Day Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:35 GMT
A baby blue hatchback with red accents drives down a road with blurry trees and a blue sky in the background.
Whether it’s to make more money or because of licensing disagreements, car companies often restrict the abilities of the infotainment units in their vehicles. They can do so much more, …read more
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order of $49, 50% off pet food, and more November 2026 discounts.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
KitchenAid Promo Codes: Save Up to 20% - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.
 
AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this November 2026.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 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.
 
20% Off Brooks Promo Code | November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 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!
 
Tony Hawk kicked out of LA park while celebrating ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3’ - NewsNation - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:27:04 GMT
Tony Hawk kicked out of LA park while celebrating ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3’ NewsNationSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Google expands Dreambeans to India, its first market outside the US, offering AI-generated visual stories from users' digital activity in 13 local languages (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:35:00 GMT

Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
Google expands Dreambeans to India, its first market outside the US, offering AI-generated visual stories from users' digital activity in 13 local languages — Google has launched its experimental AI app Dreambeans in India, its first market outside the U.S., as the company looks to tap …

 
Sources: Huawei told some clients that a large share of its upcoming flagship AI chip, Ascend 960DT, will run largely on HBM made by Samsung and SK Hynix (The Information) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:25:00 GMT

The Information:
Sources: Huawei told some clients that a large share of its upcoming flagship AI chip, Ascend 960DT, will run largely on HBM made by Samsung and SK Hynix — For an illustration of how porous U.S. restrictions on the shipment of AI chips to China can be, consider a technique that has begun …

 
Larridin, which helps companies track how AI affects employee output and identifies areas for better AI adoption, raised a $30M Series A led by Pelion Ventures (Aditi Bharade/Business Insider) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:10:00 GMT

Aditi Bharade / Business Insider:
Larridin, which helps companies track how AI affects employee output and identifies areas for better AI adoption, raised a $30M Series A led by Pelion Ventures — Companies went all in on AI this year, and are now reckoning with heavy bills. One startup wants to get under the hood and figure out which ones are worth it.
 
Tech Firms Dismantle Botnet That Turned 1.3M TV Boxes Into Proxies - Krebs on Security - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:44:43 GMT
  1. Tech Firms Dismantle Botnet That Turned 1.3M TV Boxes Into Proxies Krebs on Security
  2. Shutting the Door on the XCPE Botnet Google Cloud
  3. One of Google’s Android partners turned 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet The Verge
  4. Google Disrupts 1.3 Million-Device Android Botnet, Says TV Box Maker Sold Criminal Access The Hacker News
  5. Cops bust botnet of 1.3M infected Android TV boxes The Register
 
Walmart’s ‘GTA 6’ preorder bonus leaked: How to score the free "surprise and delight bag" - Mashable - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:14:58 GMT
  1. Walmart’s ‘GTA 6’ preorder bonus leaked: How to score the free "surprise and delight bag" Mashable
  2. Rockstar Starts Charging for GTA 6 Goodtime State Collector Box Resell Calendar
  3. Report: Walmart GTA 6 Preorders May Include a Mystery Bag Game News Plus
  4. New GTA 6 Pre-Order Bonus Leaked And It’s A “Surprise” RockstarINTEL
  5. Walmart GTA 6 Pre-Order: $79.99 Plus a Mystery Bag [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Square Enix's 'Harvest Sale' Includes Huge Discounts On Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade And Rebirth - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:45:00 GMT
  1. Square Enix's 'Harvest Sale' Includes Huge Discounts On Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade And Rebirth Nintendo Life
  2. FF7 Remake and Rebirth Are Less than $8 Each on Nintendo Switch 2 Polygon.com
  3. Square Enix Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Octopath Traveler 0, more at new low prices Nintendo Everything
  4. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and More Square Enix Games Reach Lowest Price Ever OpenCritic
  5. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Rebirth Drop Below $8 on Nintendo Switch 2 GamerBraves
 
This Chinese Android phone brand has launched a Harry Potter collab - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT
Everything about this latest collectible Android phone is designed to evoke the popular franchise, from its magical packaging to its themed accessories.
 
Salesforce plans to acquire Cresta, a provider of AI-powered contact center automation software; a source says Salesforce agreed to pay $2.7B for Cresta (The Information) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:20:01 GMT

The Information:
Salesforce plans to acquire Cresta, a provider of AI-powered contact center automation software; a source says Salesforce agreed to pay $2.7B for Cresta — Salesforce extended its recent shopping spree, announcing on Monday plans to acquire Cresta, a nine-year-old provider of AI-powered contact center automation software.
 
John Ternus says Apple expects memory costs to increase into December and beyond; Apple's inventory grew to $14.54B in Q4, up 31.1% QoQ and 154.3% YoY (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:15:02 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
John Ternus says Apple expects memory costs to increase into December and beyond; Apple's inventory grew to $14.54B in Q4, up 31.1% QoQ and 154.3% YoY — Apple's stockpiling of inventory, particularly computer memory, continued in its fiscal fourth-quarter, according to earnings reported Monday.
 
Match Group reports Q3 revenue down 3% YoY to $891M, below est., total paying users down 5% YoY to 13.8M; Q4 forecast has adjusted EBITDA below estimates (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:45:01 GMT

Samantha Kelly / Bloomberg:
Match Group reports Q3 revenue down 3% YoY to $891M, below est., total paying users down 5% YoY to 13.8M; Q4 forecast has adjusted EBITDA below estimates — Match Group Inc. disappointed investors after posting weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue and forecasting adjusted earnings …

 
Starbucks Drive-Thru AI Could Know What You Want Before You Do - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:36:20 GMT
The company will begin testing AI for some orders, including using a form of customer recognition.
 
Is it actually safe to charge your iPhone at airport USB ports? - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Using a random USB charger can be unsafe, even though the risk is minimal. Thankfully, you have ways to protect your devices.
 
iPhone Duo: Apple unsure when more of the foldable devices will be available - BBC - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:29:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo: Apple unsure when more of the foldable devices will be available BBC
  2. You’ll Never Guess How Scalpers Are Reportedly Snagging Rare iPhone Duos Gizmodo
  3. John Ternus addresses iPhone Duo supply constraints, display issue 9to5Mac
  4. Apple says it’s ‘hard to predict’ when iPhone Duo constraints will improve TechCrunch
  5. I tested Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo. It's a fascinating experiment, but the price is hard to justify. Axios
 
Anthropic Addresses Video Game Cloning With Minor Claude Update - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:06:12 GMT
There’s a fine line between AI creations inspired by video games and those that are infringing copyright.
 
Trajectory, which is developing AI model post-training tools for nontechnical customers, raised a $45M Series A led by Sequoia at a $300M valuation (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:05:01 GMT

Marina Temkin / TechCrunch:
Trajectory, which is developing AI model post-training tools for nontechnical customers, raised a $45M Series A led by Sequoia at a $300M valuation — Whether developed by OpenAI, Anthropic, or built on open-source alternatives, current AI models share a critical limitation …

 
GO Wild Area 2026 Brings Trainer Backgrounds, Private Dynamax Battles, and More - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:02:14 GMT
  1. GO Wild Area 2026 Brings Trainer Backgrounds, Private Dynamax Battles, and More Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Get ready for Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 with Pokémon backgrounds on your Trainer profile, new avatar items, and more exciting details! Pokémon GO
  3. Pokémon GO Raid Hour for Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 Nintendo Wire
  4. Steel meets Dragon in Pokémon GO’s global Wild Area event, and it’s not to be missed The Tab
  5. Pokémon GO is hosting a two-day event worldwide, and it’s the perfect excuse to get back in the game Secret Manchester
 
Flying an RC Airplane with Twin Airblower EDFs - Hack a Day Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:31 GMT
Shortly after [RCMakerLab] posted his question on potentially equipping an RC airplane with the electronic ducted fans (EDFs) from those airblower devices – are sold mostly as a replacement for …read more
 
The reason why some iPhone calls don't have a decline option, and others do - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Sometimes your iPhone lets you decline a call and sometimes it doesn't. Here's why that happens, and a few easy ways to handle the calls you'd rather skip.
 
"At Home in Space" opens, caps Air and Space Museum renovation - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:30:16 GMT
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has all of its "space" back open.
 
Why it's important to never plug power strips into each other - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Power strips are lifesavers when you don't have enough outlets to power all of your electronics and some also offer protection from power surges.
 
The Online Right’s Closing Campaign Argument: Fascist Anakin Skywalker Memes - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:17:27 GMT
With Democrats poised to make significant gains in Tuesday’s midterm elections, Trump supporters have been reduced to posting bizarre Star Wars fan fiction.
 
S-1: Anthropic says it may "imminently meet" its RSI threshold and may fail to identify "significant acceleration" in its development until after it's occurred (Julie Bort/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:05:00 GMT

Julie Bort / TechCrunch:
S-1: Anthropic says it may “imminently meet” its RSI threshold and may fail to identify “significant acceleration” in its development until after it's occurred — While much attention has focused on the updated financials Anthropic revealed in its revised S-1A on Monday …

 
How to use your phone's camera to translate anything - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT
With the aid of a quick picture, you can use your phone's camera to translate pretty much any text while you're traveling across the globe.
 
Why large dogs age faster than small ones, and other October research highlights - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:54:35 GMT
Plus invisible tattoos, medieval skeleton gets an ID, trapping a single antimatter particle, and more.
 
Brazil's largest crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin halts withdrawals after a breach involving $46M+ in assets, per Arkham; Tether froze 4.5M+ USDT in response (Jason Shubnell/The Block) - Techmeme Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:50:08 GMT

Jason Shubnell / The Block:
Brazil's largest crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin halts withdrawals after a breach involving $46M+ in assets, per Arkham; Tether froze 4.5M+ USDT in response — The exchange paused deposits and withdrawals after the incident, while Tether froze more than 4.5 million USDT linked to the attacker.
 
Can’t Find the Siri Remote? Your iPhone Can Now Lead You Right to It - CNET Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:45:14 GMT
If you have a remote that’s less than five years old, you should be able to hunt it down with Find My tracking.
 
Former Xbox COO Helen Chiang denies violating Microsoft policies in parting LinkedIn post (UPDATE) - Windows Central - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:33:31 GMT
  1. Former Xbox COO Helen Chiang denies violating Microsoft policies in parting LinkedIn post (UPDATE) Windows Central
  2. Xbox’s former COO has ‘serious concerns’ about her abrupt departure The Verge
  3. Former Xbox COO Issues Lengthy Departure Statement To 'Set The Record Straight' Pure Xbox
  4. Ex-Xbox COO’s ‘Not Involved In Embezzlement’ T-Shirt Has People Asking A Lot Of Questions Already Answered By Her Shirt Aftermath
  5. Former Xbox COO Helen Chiang breaks silence on her exit from Microsoft GamesBeat
 
Most users can now upgrade to Windows 11 26H2, even from Windows 10 - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:12:00 GMT

Microsoft recently updated its official guidance on installing the latest version of Windows 11. Windows 11, version 26H2 is now available to all eligible devices, including those running the 25H2 and 24H2 releases and, well, most everything else a reasonably modern PC can run. The upgrade process also supports the...

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Sources: institutional investors told Anthropic that its IPO valuation should be ~$1.5T to $1.6T, down from estimates of $2T, citing the tech stock selloff (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:10:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: institutional investors told Anthropic that its IPO valuation should be ~$1.5T to $1.6T, down from estimates of $2T, citing the tech stock selloff — Institutional investors who plan to buy shares in IPO show concern following a selloff in tech stocks
 
PlayStation Users Have Started Getting Offers from Sony to Buy Their PS5 - IGN - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:08:17 GMT
  1. PlayStation Users Have Started Getting Offers from Sony to Buy Their PS5 IGN
  2. Sony Wants You to Trade In Your PS5 for $400 if You're Not Using It Push Square
  3. Sony Offers Up to US$400 for Unused PS5s via Back Market Trade-In Push Shane the Gamer
  4. Sony offers $400 for used PS5 consoles, as GTA 6 buyers crave lower-priced systems Notebookcheck
  5. Sony unexpectedly urged PS5 owners to sell their consoles. The company is offering up to $400 iXBT.games
 
Over 370,000 Dreo Space Heaters Recalled After 17 Catch Fire - CNET Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:00:07 GMT
The $100 unit was available from outlets including Best Buy and Costco.
 
Apple reports Q4 revenue from Services, which includes the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, iCloud, and more, grew 10% YoY to $31.57B, vs. $31.58B est. (Loree Seitz/The Wrap) - Techmeme Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:00:01 GMT

Loree Seitz / The Wrap:
Apple reports Q4 revenue from Services, which includes the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, iCloud, and more, grew 10% YoY to $31.57B, vs. $31.58B est. — The tech conglomerate beat Wall Street expectations with revenue hitting $114.48 billion — Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
 
GTA 6 Sneakers: Rockstar Games, Nike and Travis Scott Reportedly Team Up - CNET Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:50:31 GMT
You could see these shoes the same day Rockstar releases the long-awaited game.
 
Apple Q4: iPhone up 17% YoY to $57.58B, above $56.54B est., Mac up 24% to $10.8B, iPad down 10% to $6.2B, and Wearables, Home, and Accessories down 8% to $8.3B (Marcus Mendes/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:50:09 GMT

Marcus Mendes / 9to5Mac:
Apple Q4: iPhone up 17% YoY to $57.58B, above $56.54B est., Mac up 24% to $10.8B, iPad down 10% to $6.2B, and Wearables, Home, and Accessories down 8% to $8.3B — Apple sees Q4 revenue climb 12% year over year — Last year, for its fourth fiscal quarter, Apple reported $102.47 billion in revenue …

 
The 22GB GeForce RTX 2080 Ti mod is a fix for a problem most gamers don't have - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:31:00 GMT

When PC Games Hardware tested a 22GB card lent by a reader, it went looking for trouble on purpose. The outlet picked nine of the most memory-hungry games it knows and maxed them out. It also acknowledges that nearly every game it left out runs fine on the stock 11GB,...

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How to Save $25 on Burga’s Phone Accessories With This Sale - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT
Whether you need a phone case, magnetic ring, Apple Watch band, or power bank, now’s a great time to save $25 on orders over $50.
 
Lemelson-MIT brings invention education to classrooms from kindergarten to college - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:25:00 GMT
A new initiative in California, Tennessee, and New England puts learning by doing at the center of students’ STEM pathways, in step with MIT for America’s focus on helping students design, make, and innovate.
 
Third person dies of bird flu since virus started jumping to livestock - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:21:43 GMT
The threat is still considered to be low, but the virus continues to spread.
 
Forget the AI Notetaker, Someone From Iceland Will Knit a Summary of Your Meeting - CNET Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:20:18 GMT
Research shows that people are drained by meetings – and AI tools exacerbate it. A new initiative by Visit Iceland aims to remind you of what matters most.
 
Investigating whether Zener Diodes work for ESD Protection - Hack a Day Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:00:09 GMT
Sometimes the naming of parts in electronics can contribute to confusion about what they are good for, with the topic of Zener diodes in the context of fast surges like …read more
 
How long could HDDs and SSDs remain expensive? - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Thanks to shortages of microchips and other computer components, we've been experiencing high prices for years.
 
Best Dyson Vacuum Deals (2026): Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai, Dyson V16 Piston Animal - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Black Friday is still weeks away, but you don’t have to wait for a good sale on Dyson vacuums.
 
The Swift Observatory Is Dropping Back to Earth This Week. Here’s What to Know - CNET Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:59:47 GMT
Most of the space telescope is slated to burn up in the atmosphere, but some fragments may make their way down to Earth.
 
Explorer Gadget Gets a Major Upgrade, Alongside New Quality-of-Life Updates - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:57:44 GMT
  1. Explorer Gadget Gets a Major Upgrade, Alongside New Quality-of-Life Updates Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Pokémon GO Adds Explorer Gadget With Multiple Improvements Bleeding Cool News
  3. Pokémon Go Explorer Gadget Update Lets Trainers Override in Play شبكة تواصل الإخبارية
  4. Pokémon GO Update Improves Explorer Gadget Feature Final Weapon
  5. The Explorer Gadget evolves! Pokémon GO
 
Faces of MIT: Vera Grbic - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:45:00 GMT
IDHR communications officer Vera Grbic helps connect the MIT community with resources, support, and information through clear and accessible messaging.
 
Developers, Creators, And Fans Remember BioWare: ‘I’ve Been Trying To Replicate That Feeling For Almost My Whole Life’ - Kotaku - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:39:52 GMT
  1. Developers, Creators, And Fans Remember BioWare: ‘I’ve Been Trying To Replicate That Feeling For Almost My Whole Life’ Kotaku
  2. BioWare Co-Founder Greg Zeschuk Says Studio Was Killed by Executives Who Have Never "Made a Game” 80 Level
  3. EA reportedly chose Star Wars Battlefront 3 over Mass Effect, killing BioWare’s final game in the process Windows Central
  4. Why Electronic Arts Shut Down BioWare And Cancelled ‘Mass Effect’ Bloomberg.com
  5. EA reportedly canceled Mass Effect and shut down BioWare to prioritize a new Star Wars: Battlefront TweakTown
 
T-Mobile Adds 5 Gig Plan to Its Fiber Home Internet Lineup - CNET Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:24:50 GMT
The carrier has added a top-tier home internet option for households hitting bandwidth limits.
 
Google’s Legend of Zelda Easter Egg Will Take You Back in Time. Here’s How to Find It - CNET Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:17:13 GMT
Crank up Céline Dion: You can catch a glimpse into what Google was like back in 1998.
 
Forget hobby drones: College student builds 491 mph jet-powered speed demon - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:17:00 GMT

Salvo said that the Reaper project was conceived, designed, and assembled in his college dorm room, and that he has been working on it since last February. He claims to have built three working prototypes, each capable of sustaining the claimed 491 mph (790 km/h) speed for four minutes on...

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All Fortnite Treasure Hunt Chest Locations and Free Rewards - Beebom - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:06:40 GMT
  1. All Fortnite Treasure Hunt Chest Locations and Free Rewards Beebom
  2. The Best Spot To Farm Fortnite’s Pirate Shop Token Forbes
  3. How to Unlock Pirate Shop Access - Free Item Shop Explained IGN
  4. Fortnite Treasure Chest Rewards Revealed – Free Skins and Cosmetic Items VICE
  5. How to Get Fortnite Pirate Token—Fortnite Pirate Shop Token Chance, Explained Insider Gaming
 
Jeffery Lim wants to open up cloud research - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Lincoln Laboratory scholar developed a hardware platform inspired by proprietary infrastructure, allowing researchers to design and evaluate their cloud technology in a realistic environment.
 
iOS 27.2’s clever new Messages feature can be tailored to your needs - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:56:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27.2’s clever new Messages feature can be tailored to your needs 9to5Mac
  2. iPadOS 27.2: Two new features just upgraded your iPad 9to5Mac
  3. 14 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27.2 MacRumors
  4. Apple rolls out iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI languages and security fixes TechCrunch
  5. iOS 27.2 Adds Suggested Actions for Maps, Notes, Flights and Packages in Messages The Mac Observer
 
Powering up for a pivotal moment - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:55:00 GMT
From a nuclear revival to qubits, the MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research conference tracked deployment of today’s technologies to discovery of tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
 
Googling "Zelda" today offers a glimpse of how search worked in 1998 - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:52:23 GMT
"The flow of time is always cruel."
 
Call of Duty: Warzone Is Adding One of Its Most Requested Features Very Soon - IGN - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:42:01 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Warzone Is Adding One of Its Most Requested Features Very Soon IGN
  2. Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1: Everything You Need to Know Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Here's what's new for Warzone when it integrates with Modern Warfare 4 Windows Central
  4. Modern Warfare 4 Season 1: Everything you need to know for November 6 launch PlayStation.Blog
  5. Call of Duty: Warzone Reveals Korea-Set Map for Season 1 Inven Global
 
Casio's new keyboard lets anyone play along to songs without ever hitting a wrong note - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:41:36 GMT
Casio's new Feel Sync technology helps keep new players in tune.
 
'No Amount of Competition Will Ever Unseat Steam' – Former Epic Games Engineer Rails Against Valve - IGN - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:39:05 GMT
  1. 'No Amount of Competition Will Ever Unseat Steam' – Former Epic Games Engineer Rails Against Valve IGN
  2. Tim Sweeney Says Valve Held Gaming Back for Years games.gg
  3. Tim Sweeney: Steam AI Disclosure Labels, 0 Sales Data [2026] tech-insider.org
  4. Valve "played capitalism so well they broke it" and now Steam can never be replaced, former Epic dev says: "I don't think this is fixable" GamesRadar+
 
Best Early Black Friday Espresso Machine Deals (2026) - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:38:06 GMT
Impress your Thanksgiving guests with a cappuccino. These early deals on WIRED-tested favorites leave you time to practice.
 
Your Apple AirPods' chirping noise doesn't just mean low battery - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Learn why your Apple AirPods are making a noise - and how to turn the sound off.
 
Most of our measures of a key cognitive process don't agree - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:13:26 GMT
A big study with very little beyond negative results still gets published.
 
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit to avoid trial - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:09:53 GMT
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel was due to testify in the upcoming trial.
 
NASA's Swift Space Telescope is set to crash back to Earth this week - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:04:00 GMT

The Swift Observatory could plunge back to Earth as early as this Friday, US authorities said. The telescope is expected to undergo an uncontrolled reentry after NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies tried – and failed – to correct the spacecraft's orbit using a robotic device in September.

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Undiscovered Star Wars Secret Finally Found, Dev Who Hid It: 'It's Been A Long 3 And A Half Years' - Kotaku - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:00:39 GMT
  1. Undiscovered Star Wars Secret Finally Found, Dev Who Hid It: 'It's Been A Long 3 And A Half Years' Kotaku
  2. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Easter Egg Discovered Over 3 Years Later Insider Gaming
  3. After 4 years, a Star Wars Jedi: Survivor fan discovered the final Easter egg iXBT.games
  4. It Took 3 Years but Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s Hidden Easter Egg Has Finally Been Found Power Up Gaming
  5. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Easter Egg Finally Unearthed After Three Years MP1st
 
Why some websites are blocking AI agents from accessing the web - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
AI agents can be a great tool to help make purchases for you online - but it can become a frustrating problem if the website you're using blocks their access.
 
Anthropic clamps down on Claude’s AI video game clones - The Verge - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:56:02 GMT
  1. Anthropic clamps down on Claude’s AI video game clones The Verge
  2. Developers are downgrading their AI on purpose — and it’s working The New Stack
  3. Anthropic takes steps to block Claude from reverse-engineering video games Mashable
  4. Anthropic confirms new Claude Code limits to prevent game cloning — users report Opus 5.5 is also actively blocking reverse engineering tasks Tom's Hardware
  5. Claude: Stop Using Me to Recreate Games PCMag
 
Early Black Friday Brings Steep Price Drops on Apple's Latest iPhone Cases - MacRumors - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:42:35 GMT
Early Black Friday Brings Steep Price Drops on Apple's Latest iPhone Cases MacRumorsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Coming in 2027: Apple’s $1,000 home robot for FaceTime and switching on lights - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:32:21 GMT
Apple robot backed by CEO John Ternus may have hefty price tag and limited uses.
 
Everything you need to know about Black Friday 2026, according to our deals expert | CNN Underscored - CNN - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:31:00 GMT
  1. Everything you need to know about Black Friday 2026, according to our deals expert | CNN Underscored CNN
  2. Black Friday 2026: The best early tech deals from Apple, Amazon, Bose and more — plus what we know so far about the sale Yahoo Tech
  3. All the Best Early Black Friday Apple Deals, From AirPods to iPads to MacBooks PCMag
  4. The best early Black Friday deals: Costco and BJ’s memberships, Apple, and more ZDNET
  5. Best Early Black Friday Deals on Apple Products Available Now MacRumors
 
Android 11 has 10 times more users than Google's latest version - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:16:00 GMT

According to the latest Android distribution figures, Android 17 – the latest version of the mobile OS – is installed on just 0.9% of devices worldwide. Android 16 owns the lion's share of distribution at 25.4%, followed by Android 15 with a 14.7% stake. Android 13, which shipped way back...

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New X-Plane To Be Announced At Max Power Airshow: NASA Administrator Isaacman - TWZ - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:15:33 GMT
  1. New X-Plane To Be Announced At Max Power Airshow: NASA Administrator Isaacman TWZ
  2. NASA Releases MAX POWER Key Events for Media, Participants NASA (.gov)
  3. Experience the MAX POWER Aerospace Expo: Air Show Highlights TalkOfTitusville.com
  4. MAX POWER To Showcase Latest Aerospace, Autonomous Vehicles RTTNews
  5. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is filled with energy for the MAX POWER festival Travel2Latam
 
Think twice before putting your gaming console inside a cabinet - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:15:00 GMT
A cabinet might seem like a convenient spot for your console, but it can't provide enough airflow for the system to run safely.
 
SpaceX is reportedly looking at buying Boost Mobile or using its cell network - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:05:52 GMT
A potential deal with Boost Mobile could serve as a shortcut to establishing SpaceX as a mobile carrier.
 
Claude’s new rules against game cloning won’t stop the AI copying boom - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:05:31 GMT
The tsunami of imitators is way bigger than any one model maker can stem.
 
Ask Hackaday: What Puts This Photo In The Pink? - Hack a Day Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:00:42 GMT
It’s an exciting time to be a camera hacker, because we are at a moment when even cheap camera hardware is starting to have high resolution sensors, and the awesome …read more
 
Google Is Quietly Hiding A New Zelda: Ocarina of Time Easter Egg - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:57:46 GMT
  1. Google Is Quietly Hiding A New Zelda: Ocarina of Time Easter Egg Polygon.com
  2. Googling "Zelda" today offers a glimpse of how search worked in 1998 Ars Technica
  3. Zelda fans should Google ‘Ocarina of Time’ if they like fun Easter eggs Mashable
  4. Google’s Legend of Zelda Easter Egg Will Take You Back in Time. Here’s How to Find It CNET
  5. Zelda: Ocarina of Time Google Easter Egg Revealed IGN
 
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Review - IGN - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:51:44 GMT
  1. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Review IGN
  2. One of the GameCube’s Great Cult Classics Gets the Remaster It Deserves Polygon.com
  3. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered fighter guide PlayStation.Blog
  4. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Game Review Anime News Network
  5. OG Xbox Game 'Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee' Gets Remastered, But What Do The Critics Think? Pure Xbox
 
This Samsung Galaxy problem sadly still exists in 2026, but you can easily fix it - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:45:00 GMT
Your premium Samsung Galaxy phone likely has a bunch of preinstalled software you don't want that just takes up space.
 
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Studio Officially Revealed - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:42:22 GMT
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Studio Officially Revealed Polygon.com
  2. Ask the Developer Vol. 24: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Part 1 Nintendo
  3. Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake with a Foil Cover Sells Out at Amazon IGN
  4. Nintendo producer 'nervous' as Zelda classic remake about to hit shelves Japan Today
  5. Nintendo announces Zelda: Ocarina of Time UK midnight launch, with free N64 boxes up for grabs Video Games Chronicle
 
Apple is warning iPhone users in 110 countries about mercenary spyware - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:32:00 GMT

The spyware attacks were first reported on October 30 by cybersecurity researcher Costin Raiu, who noted that they were unrelated to the previous round of incidents, for which Apple issued alerts in August. According to Raiu, iPhone users in 99 countries, including several prominent journalists and documentary filmmakers, are among...

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We Want to Know What’s on Your Wrist (and Finger and Face) - CNET Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Tell us which fitness trackers, smartwatches and smart glasses earn a spot in your daily routine.
 
A Right-Wing Think Tank Has a Plan to Prevent Democrats From Being Seated in Congress - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:29:17 GMT
The influential Center for Renewing America says that “neo-Marxist progressives and anti-Western Muslims” can’t sincerely swear to protect the Constitution—and shouldn’t be allowed to assume office.
 
U.S. economy could lose $1B as gamers plan to rob liquor stores, steal cars - Cleveland.com - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:27:00 GMT
  1. U.S. economy could lose $1B as gamers plan to rob liquor stores, steal cars Cleveland.com
  2. A Concerning Amount of GTA Fans Would Give Up Their Pets to Play GTA 6 Early IGN
  3. PTO requests surge as 'Grand Theft Auto VI' release date approaches, reports say 12News
  4. Playqub Launches Calculator Estimating GTA6 Launch Day Impact on UK Workplace Output WBOC TV
  5. Why HR should care about Grand Theft Auto VI HR Dive
 
Gemini could be poking through your emails - here's how to stop it - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:15:00 GMT
Gemini can read your emails, summarize them and draft replies. If you'd rather it didn't, here's what Google actually does with your data and how to opt out.
 
China publicly discloses plan for a lunar landing within three years - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:09:13 GMT
The plan does not include a mission similar to Apollo 8 or Artemis II.
 
Apple’s ‘Ultra’ smart home robot might have to wait until 2028 - The Verge - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:06:10 GMT
  1. Apple’s ‘Ultra’ smart home robot might have to wait until 2028 The Verge
  2. Inside Apple’s Slog to Create Its First Robot The Information
  3. Coming in 2027: Apple’s $1,000 home robot for FaceTime and switching on lights Ars Technica
  4. Nine-inch HomeView Ultra again rumored for 2027 or 2028 AppleInsider
  5. Apple 'HomeView Ultra' With 9-Inch 360º Screen Detailed in New Report MacRumors
 
Anti-Oligarchy Activists Plan to Dox Elon Musk and Hundreds of Billionaire-Linked Homes - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The Capytistas, a secretive group claiming more than $1.2 million in backing, started with Elon Musk and Tesla’s board. Members argue that those who buy political power deserve the scrutiny they’ll impose.
 
Intel's long-lost Larrabee GPU turns up in storage unit with working drivers, and yes, it can run Crysis - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:50:00 GMT

A Reddit user bought the contents of a storage unit at auction and ended up with what looked like an old Intel desktop. Inside was a development machine labeled "Intel Visual Adrenaline," containing an Intel DX58SO motherboard, a working Larrabee prototype and a separate diagnostic card. Larrabee was the x86-based...

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One annoying problem with the iPhone Messages app has an easy fix - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:45:00 GMT
Apple's iMessage app offers a lot of useful features and several default apps included in its latest update. However, they may be in an order you dislike.
 
Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro Review: Welcome to Wi-Fi 8 - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:44:20 GMT
The first Wi-Fi 8 router has arrived. This quad-band gaming beast from Asus is fabulously fast and feature-packed.
 
Privacy Display on Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra looks more promising in latest leak - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:44:00 GMT
  1. Privacy Display on Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra looks more promising in latest leak 9to5Google
  2. I Held the Galaxy S27 Ultra Before Samsung Announced It, and One Change Stands Out Android Headlines
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra to feature an upgraded Privacy Display - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Samsung Galaxy S27 is reportedly sticking with 25W charging speed yet again Android Police
  5. Here's your almost-official look at the Galaxy S27 Ultra PhoneArena
 
Here's When You Can Play World of Warcraft Forever in Your Time Zone - IGN - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:39:22 GMT
  1. Here's When You Can Play World of Warcraft Forever in Your Time Zone IGN
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever Goes Live Globally November 4! Blizzard News
  3. I'm glad that WoW: Forever'll have a slower, lo-fi update schedule, because I'm not playing this thing to be in a rush PC Gamer
  4. Get Up To Speed On World Of Warcraft: Forever's Big Launch: Everything You Need To Know Kotaku
  5. How World of Warcraft: Forever is Successfully Creating A New Generation of MMO Gamers VICE
 
Solar Light Shows Why Replacing NiMH with Li-Ion is Dangerous - Hack a Day Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Recently [DiodeGoneWild] got his paws on a purportedly IP44-rated outdoor solar light with PIR motion sensor that also contains an 18650 Li-ion cell. Since it’s being sold in Czechia in …read more
 
Xbox Game Pass Has A Busy November Ahead With Several Day-One Launches - GameSpot - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:17:53 GMT
  1. Xbox Game Pass Has A Busy November Ahead With Several Day-One Launches GameSpot
  2. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for November 2 to 6 XBOX Wire
  3. 5 Must-Play New Xbox Games Coming in November, Including GTA 6 Polygon.com
  4. Xbox will be getting 28 games next week. GameGPU
  5. All New Games Coming To Xbox In November 2026 Pure Xbox
 
iOS 27.2.1 Coming Soon, iOS 27.3 Beta Likely Available Tomorrow - MacRumors - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:15:54 GMT
  1. iOS 27.2.1 Coming Soon, iOS 27.3 Beta Likely Available Tomorrow MacRumors
  2. iOS 27.2.1 could launch soon as next iPhone update 9to5Mac
  3. Alibaba's Qwen AI model to integrate into Apple Intelligence in landmark partnership CGTN
  4. Apple Intelligence is finally coming to China with iOS 27.3 The Verge
  5. Apple AI to intensify competition China Daily
 
What to do if your smart home devices keep disconnecting from Wi-Fi - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:15:00 GMT
Smart home devices usually won't work properly when they lose Wi-Fi signal, so it's frustrating when they keep disconnecting. Here's why it might be happening.
 
Battle with Mimikyu in the Play! Pokémon Pokémon GO Championship Series - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:05:15 GMT
Battle with Mimikyu in the Play! Pokémon Pokémon GO Championship Series Pokemon.com
 
Nagoshi Studio, from the creator of the Yakuza series, officially shuts down - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:03:12 GMT
It's unclear what will happen to the studio's work on Gang of Dragon.
 
Grok Bot users accuse xAI of an "indirect rug pull" after usage cuts, Musk blames unsustainable costs - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:03:00 GMT

Musk made the admission in a reply to an X user who asked for a usage reset after running out 4 days early. They added that lots of people had complained about their usage running out quickly over the last week.

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F1 in Mexico City: Yet another Ferrari fiasco, but that’s not all - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:57:24 GMT
There was plenty of drama on and off the track for Formula 1 this weekend.
 
Is There Anything Left in the Dream of Cold Fusion? - Quanta Magazine - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:53:48 GMT
Is There Anything Left in the Dream of Cold Fusion? Quanta Magazine
 
Google's Ocarina of Time Easter egg is a link to a past when Search wasn't horrible - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:51:36 GMT
Turn the clock back to 1998, when the internet was a little more functional.
 
The Fitbit Edge lacks a useful contactless feature - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:45:00 GMT
It's handy, but most people likely won't miss it.
 
Here’s How the Trump Administration Is Trying to Undermine the Election - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:13:39 GMT
So far, Department of Justice–led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.
 
Nintendo tried to kill Switch emulation, but the PC is running Switch 2 games now - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:03:00 GMT

A year after Nintendo released its popular Switch 2 console, resourceful developers have already started to bring the brand-new gaming experience to PC through AI-assisted emulation. The Eden-NX2 emulator can already run popular, Switch-exclusive games such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, though there is still a lot...

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Looking For A Cellular Modem? - Hack a Day Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:00:43 GMT
Cellular modems come and go, and they can be tricky beasts to tame – yet, in every portable computer project I’ve worked with, “LTE modem” has been a top-three request …read more
 
Yakuza Creator Toshiro Nagoshi's Studio Has Officially Shut Down, Ending Gang Of Dragon's Development With It - Game Informer - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:59:48 GMT
  1. Yakuza Creator Toshiro Nagoshi's Studio Has Officially Shut Down, Ending Gang Of Dragon's Development With It Game Informer
  2. Nagoshi Studio shuts down Gematsu
  3. Gang of Dragon developer Nagoshi Studio shutters months after NetEase cut funding GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Toshihiro Nagoshi's post-Sega game studio, Nagoshi Studio, shuts down after NetEase funding cuts GameDev.net
  5. Gang of Dragon After Nagoshi Studio: 324 Days [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
The world has a new plan to save nature, but it still needs the money - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:56:52 GMT
A new action plan aims to rescue 2030 nature targets as financing remains inadequate.
 
Why it's important to use a microSD Express card with your Nintendo Switch 2 - Engadget Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT
The Switch 2 has expandable storage that you should take advantage of. But you can't use the same cards that worked with your original Switch.
 
Here’s what’s coming for the MacBook Pro next year, per report - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Here’s what’s coming for the MacBook Pro next year, per report 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Missed a Chance to Be Revolutionary With Touch-Screen Mac Bloomberg.com
  3. Steve Jobs Told Tim Cook Never to Ask This 1 Question. Apple's New Touchscreen Mac Explains Why Inc.com
  4. Apple unveils new iMac with M6, delivering a major boost in performance and AI capabilities Apple
  5. Apple breaks with longtime MacBook policy, introduces touchscreen laptops at higher prices Fox Business
 
Get 25 Percent Off My Favorite Renter-Friendly Storage Lockers - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:15:29 GMT
These gorgeous, renter-friendly storage lockers are hardly ever discounted.
 
Digital billboards across the globe hacked to show porn, attackers say "anyone with two brain cells" could do it - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:09:00 GMT

The most visible hack took place on a digital billboard stretching across one of Egypt's biggest highways: the 26th of July Axis in Giza. Drivers stopped their cars to film as the screen broadcast the adults-only material, which was overlaid with the text "Leaked by: Ch, 19ylegal never and nivex"...

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Did World of Warcraft: Forever on Xbox get accidentally outed by Microsoft? - Windows Central - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:03:19 GMT
  1. Did World of Warcraft: Forever on Xbox get accidentally outed by Microsoft? Windows Central
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever – How Controller Support Reimagines the Way We Can Play in Azeroth XBOX Wire
  3. Blizzard Is Getting Our Hopes Up Again For World Of Warcraft On Xbox Pure Xbox
  4. WoW: Forever Controller Support Is A First Step To Playing The MMO On "Whatever You Want" GameSpot
  5. WoW: Forever Gamepad Push Points Blizzard to Project Helix GodisaGeek.com
 
Birdbuddy vs. Birdfy: Which Budget Smart Feeder Should You Buy? (2026) - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
I tested Birdbuddy’s Nook and Birdfy’s Rookie in my backyard. Saving money comes with compromises, but some are easier to live with.
 
Always-on Apple Watch display showing the wrong time? Here’s the fix - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:36:00 GMT
  1. Always-on Apple Watch display showing the wrong time? Here’s the fix 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Offers Steps to Fix Daylight Saving Time Bug on Apple Watch MacRumors
  3. Apple Watch Showing The Wrong Time After Daylight Saving? How To Fix It Forbes
  4. Here’s what to do if your Apple Watch shows the wrong time after daylight saving time changes Apple World Today
  5. Apple Watch they show the wrong time. Apple konegave me some advice on how to fix the annoying error Letem světem Applem
 
Gears of War: E-Day's half-billion-dollar budget was no rumor - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:34:00 GMT

Bloomberg's Jason Schreier brought up the figure in a video explaining why EA chose to shut BioWare. Gears of War: E-Day cost Xbox $500 million, he said. "That is a real number, that is real," he added. In Schreier's view, that's simply what AAA games cost to make now, especially...

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Audemars Piguet Introduces Three Supersonnerie Watches And Two Stone-Dial Code 11.59 Models - Fratello Watches - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:21:28 GMT
  1. Audemars Piguet Introduces Three Supersonnerie Watches And Two Stone-Dial Code 11.59 Models Fratello Watches
  2. Audemars Piguet Debuts Supersonnerie Trio SJX Watches
  3. Audemars Piguet Launch Supersonnerie Trio and Code 11.59 Stone Dial Duo Oracle Time
  4. Audemars Piguet’s Code 11.59 Supersonnerie Lets You See the Chime Before You Hear It Hypebeast
  5. Pitch Perfect: The Sweet Sounds (and Looks) of Audemars Piguet’s Trio of New Supersonneries Watchonista
 
We Got a Record Gaming Blitz Before ‘GTA VI’ - The Ringer - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:47:30 GMT
  1. We Got a Record Gaming Blitz Before ‘GTA VI’ The Ringer
  2. Take-Two's GTA VI Earnings Could Prove 'More Durable' Than Market Expects, Wedbush Says Yahoo Finance
  3. ‘GTA VI’ Shakes Up The Game Industry During A Painful Transition Forbes
  4. Grand Theft Auto VI Hits Record 29% Gamer Purchase Intent Circana
  5. Piper sees potential for 45M GTA 6 launch sales, reaffirms Take-Two view (TTWO:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
 
Spotify plans to let users remix artists' songs using AI next year, but it'll cost up to $5 extra per month - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:47:00 GMT

The Financial Times reports that Spotify aims to launch its AI-powered remixing service in the first quarter of 2027, meaning it could be unveiled around February's Grammy Awards.

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An internet tax that would charge by the gigabyte just squeaked through France's lower house - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Socialist deputy Laurent Lhardit's amendment passed the National Assembly by just 11 votes to 10. In fact, only 35 of the chamber's 577 deputies were even in the room at the time. Both the government and the budget's own rapporteur had advised against it, too.

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Static Radio For The Chumby One - Hack a Day Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:22 GMT
If you haven’t heard of Static Radio, it’s basically an online radio station made up of podcast content. [Brendan Fitzpatrick] decided to take an old 2009 Chumby One and turn …read more
 
This $48 e-paper display can be whatever you want it to be - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:07 GMT
This DIY e-paper display works in two official ecosystems or on your own server.
 
When You Should—and Shouldn’t—Use AI to Search the Web - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Chatbots are often quite good at retrieving the information you want from the web. But sometimes you’ll get better results by typing your query into a good old search engine.
 
18 Best Gifts for PC Gamers (2026): Headsets, Desks, Monitors - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Shopping for a PC gamer? This is the gear we use ourselves, starting at prices as low as $12.
 
A trailer for a remake of the original Persona appears to have leaked - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:57:11 GMT
  1. A trailer for a remake of the original Persona appears to have leaked Video Games Chronicle
  2. Is Atlus remaking the first Persona for Xbox? If this supposed 'leaked' trailer turns out to be real, it'll be a long-awaited gift to fans Windows Central
  3. There’s Footage Running Around That Might Be A First Look At A Persona 1 Remake Kotaku
  4. A Persona 1 Remake is in the works, new leak suggests Polygon.com
  5. Persona 1 Remake Leaks Fuels My Hopes For A Persona 2 Remaster, Rather Than A Remake So Many Games
 
Want to Sign With a Hollywood Agent? Start Making Fun of AI - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Even as studios incorporate generative tech into film and TV production, comedy content creators have broken through by roasting chatbots.
 
OpenAI's plan to make data centers less hated: Rename them "compute campuses" - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

An OpenAI spokesperson told Business Insider about the rebrand. "Compute campuses better describes the scale and role of the infrastructure we're building for AI," the spokesperson said. "These are long-term investments in computing, energy infrastructure and skilled work."

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Zelda Switch 2 restock: every retailer to watch this week - The Shortcut | Matt Swider - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:12:44 GMT
  1. Zelda Switch 2 restock: every retailer to watch this week The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  2. Nintendo Restocks Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Console IMDb
  3. If Walmart Canceled Your Zelda Switch 2 Pre-Order, The Store's Giving You 48 Hours To Get A New One Kotaku
  4. Zelda Switch 2 Restock: Target Nov. 5, $519.99 [2026] shattered.io
  5. Nintendo warns about Zelda Switch 2 console repairability, other than the battery Notebookcheck
 
The founder who sold his company to IBM built a free terminal app, and it’s absurdly fast - MakeUseOf - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:00:11 GMT
  1. The founder who sold his company to IBM built a free terminal app, and it’s absurdly fast MakeUseOf
  2. Ghostty 1.4 is out with big improvements on Linux OMG! Ubuntu
  3. Ghostty 1.4 Terminal Emulator Cuts Memory Usage, Boosts Performance Linuxiac
  4. Stop broken SSH sessions: Ghostty updates its modern terminal heise online
  5. Ghostty 1.4 Arrives After 7 Months of Development It's FOSS
 
PSA: 'Pikmin 4 + Dandori Academy' Demo Blooms On Switch 2 Today - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. PSA: 'Pikmin 4 + Dandori Academy' Demo Blooms On Switch 2 Today Nintendo Life
  2. Nintendo declares November 1 "Pikmin Day" in recognition of all things Pikmin - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. A Treasure Hunt Awaits in Pikmin Bloom’s Secret Caves! pikminbloom.com
  4. Shigeru Miyamoto Proclaims November 1 is Pikmin Day, Pikmin 4 Demo Coming To Switch 2 Soon Game Informer
  5. Pikmin Game Gets Short Film Series Anime News Network
 
My Journey to the Center of America’s Political Spam Text Hell - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I’ve gotten nearly 2,000 campaign fundraising texts that were meant for someone else. I tried to find out why—and uncovered a labyrinth of politicians, data brokers, and shady tactics.
 
Raspberry Pi 5 16GB Price Rises To $385 USD - Phoronix - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:27:00 GMT
  1. Raspberry Pi 5 16GB Price Rises To $385 USD Phoronix
  2. Price rises for some 16GB Raspberry Pi products Raspberry Pi
  3. The 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 got another ‘unavoidable’ RAM price hike The Verge
  4. 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 hiked to $385, more than triple its launch price — makers are already shifting to Pico/ESP32 for small projects, mini PCs for more ambitious tasks Tom's Hardware
  5. Raspberry Pi 5 16 GB Hits $385 Following Latest Price Hikes TechPowerUp
 
GPU Prices Are Spiraling Out of Control: Q4 2026 Update - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:10:00 GMT
Graphics card prices have jumped 35% in just three months, with Nvidia's high-end GPUs reaching absurd levels and Radeon cards catching up. Our Q4 2026 update finds little reason to expect relief.
 
4 Best Alexa Speakers I’ve Tested (2026) - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:07:00 GMT
I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.
 
Hundreds of Mundane AI Apps Are Hiding Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED uncovered some 400 apps and websites linked to Chinese-language developers that look like regular AI tools but had secret features that let users create violent AI-generated images and video.
 
Hundreds of Mundane AI Apps Are Hiding Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features - WIRED - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Hundreds of Mundane AI Apps Are Hiding Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features WIRED
  2. AI apps with hidden sexual and violent deepfake features made it into the App Store 9to5Mac
  3. Apple, new App Store rules against nudify apps Meteora Web
  4. Hundreds of AI apps were part of a network hiding sexually abusive deepfake tools AppleInsider
  5. Meta defends ad safeguards after report alleges promotion of ‘nudifier’ apps MLex
 
A flexible new route to designer materials built from nanoparticles - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Pliable connector molecules could be key to creating nanoparticle-based materials for photonics, chemical catalysis, medicine, and more.
 
Phantom Blade Zero is Steam's biggest launch of the year so far, selling over 4 million copies in three days - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:24:45 GMT
  1. Phantom Blade Zero is Steam's biggest launch of the year so far, selling over 4 million copies in three days Eurogamer.net
  2. Phantom Blade Zero Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested TechPowerUp
  3. Phantom Blade Zero Just Killed Crimson Desert's Chances At a GOTY Polygon.com
  4. Phantom Blade Tips And Tricks For New Players We Wish We Knew Before Starting Game Informer
  5. S-GAME Confirms Phantom Blade Zero Topped 4 Million Sales in 72 Hours, as PS5 Players Rate It Even Higher Than Critics Wccftech
 
Valve’s 2007 Portal prequel F-Stop restored using leaked game files - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:34:09 GMT
  1. Valve’s 2007 Portal prequel F-Stop restored using leaked game files VideoCardz.com
  2. Valve’s Cancelled Portal Prequel F-Stop Has Leaked Kotaku
  3. A fully playable version of Portal prequel F-Stop leaked The Verge
  4. Valve's Long-Lost Portal Prequel Prototype Resurfaces Online 80 Level
  5. Fans Rebuild Valve's Scrapped Portal Prequel "F-Stop" From Three Separate Leaks TechPowerUp
 
Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:35:00 GMT
The MIT professors collaborated to identify the first AI-discovered antibiotic, a scientific breakthrough that is widely recognized as a milestone in AI-driven drug discovery.
 
These are the best MacBook deals right now: November 2026 Buyer’s Guide - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:01:00 GMT
  1. These are the best MacBook deals right now: November 2026 Buyer’s Guide 9to5Mac
  2. Nearly Every M5 MacBook Air Now $200 Off on Amazon MacRumors
  3. Yesterday, Apple released a new MacBook Pro. Today, its MacBook Air is $200 off | CNN Underscored CNN
  4. Amazon's M5 MacBook Pro deal drops to record-low $1,349.99 AppleInsider
  5. MacBook Pro M5 Max $610 Off Claim: Facts Checked [2026] shattered.io
 
MIT engineers design a safer, more efficient vaccination system for farmed fish - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Water-resistant microneedles made from food-grade silk could deliver vaccines to help prevent the spread of disease in aquaculture.
 
Lenovo Googlebook 15 Review - Pretty underwhelming - Notebookcheck - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:07:00 GMT
  1. Lenovo Googlebook 15 Review - Pretty underwhelming Notebookcheck
  2. Dell XPS Googlebook Review: Beautiful Hardware For A Useless Platform Engadget
  3. I compared Googlebook and Samsung DeX; Galaxy users have little reason to switch Android Police
  4. Big Googlebook Problem Frustrates Early Adopters BGR
  5. Everything You Need To Know About Googlebooks Engadget
 
iPhone Duo cracks are real, and Apple's 'small number' may not be so small - PhoneArena - Google Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:31:52 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo cracks are real, and Apple's 'small number' may not be so small PhoneArena
  2. Samsung trolls Apple's iPhone Duo 'crackgate' with Galaxy Z Fold 8 ads across four countries TweakTown
  3. Apple Alerts Stores to iPhone Duo's Display Cracking Issue MacRumors
  4. Samsung Slices at Apple’s iPhone Duo With Its Z Fold 8 Ad CNET
  5. Samsung Foldable Campaign Targets $1,999 iPhone Duo [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Queen's Domain Review - RPG Site - Google Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:15:03 GMT
  1. Queen's Domain Review RPG Site
  2. Queen’s Domain Releases Today! Some Beginner’s Pro Tips for Success XBOX Wire
  3. Brand new Skyrim-like RPG is a throwback to early FromSoftware days GAMINGbible
  4. Queen's Domain might be the best game like Metroid Prime since Metroid Prime PC Gamer
  5. Queen’s Domain review Tech-Gaming
 
Rockstar Games Confirms GTA 6 Upgrade From GTA 5 and RDR2 That Every Fan Wanted - ComicBook.com - Google Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:35:04 GMT
  1. Rockstar Games Confirms GTA 6 Upgrade From GTA 5 and RDR2 That Every Fan Wanted ComicBook.com
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI exclusive – The state that never sleeps GamesRadar+
  3. GTA 6 developer says 'you can have your life in the game' as Rockstar outlines roleplay depth TweakTown
  4. GTA 6 Edge Magazine Reveals New Screenshots and Gameplay Features VICE
  5. GTA 6 Map: 6 Named Regions, 0 Official Size [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
"Ghost students" stole millions in federal aid until data patterns gave them away - TechSpot Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:37:00 GMT

Unusual patterns in federal student aid data led the Justice Department to charge five people and seize more than $750,000 in cryptocurrency tied to a network associated with Kenyan nationals. The charges are the first results of a broader federal effort, which the department calls Operation Ghostbusters, to crack down...

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Here’s how I’m solving the iPhone Duo kickstand problem, without any bulk - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:29:00 GMT
  1. Here’s how I’m solving the iPhone Duo kickstand problem, without any bulk 9to5Mac
  2. These seven accessories for the new Apple iPhone Duo make the most of the folding form Wallpaper*
  3. Best iPhone Duo Cases 2026: Hinge, MagSafe and Weight Memeburn
  4. Sandmarc Pro Leather Case for iPhone Duo announced Camera Jabber
  5. Is Aramid Fiber Best for iPhone Duo? Top 3 ZEERA Cases Compared zeera wireless
 
Intel's next budget laptop chip may have no performance cores at all - TechSpot Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:57:00 GMT

Intel's current entry-level N-series chips also skip performance cores, and Moon Lake would bring that approach to the company's newer tile-based design. If the leak holds, it would be the next generation of the N-series processors found in many budget machines. Intel has not confirmed the specs.

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The solar system may have a sixth dwarf planet, hidden against the Milky Way - TechSpot Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:16:00 GMT

For now, the object announced by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory team earlier this week only goes by its provisional designation, 2026 ED138. It currently sits about 46 astronomical units from the Sun. Pluto, by comparison, averages around 40.

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The 30 Best Gifts for Star Wars Fans (2026) - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT
From marble runs to advent calendars, these are the best Star Wars gifts for fans of all ages.
 
Amazon’s Fire tablets are being phased out, and the Fire HD 10 is now 53% off while supplies last - NBC News - Google Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:40 GMT
  1. Amazon’s Fire tablets are being phased out, and the Fire HD 10 is now 53% off while supplies last NBC News
  2. Buying Amazon's New Alexa Tablet? Here Are 5 Alternatives To Consider Instead BGR
  3. Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 Gets a Surprise Price Cut Just After Launch, While Apple Keeps Its New iPads at Full Price Gizmodo
  4. Amazon’s Fire tablets are being phased out, and the Fire HD 10 is now 53% off while supplies last. Yahoo
  5. Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro Challenges the iPad Pro Using a Paper-Like Display TechEBlog -
 
There’s a Free Video Editor Inside Google Drive That Anyone Can Use - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
You may not have noticed everything Google’s free software suite offers—especially a web app called Google Vids.
 
The Hollywood Color Nerd Who Shot ‘Knives Out’ Explains His Viral iPhone Camera App - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The Chromagraph Camera app costs $13 and processes iPhone photos with the same color math Rian Johnson’s cinematographer, Steve Yedlin, uses for film.
 
Europe and Canada team up in AI computing alliance that doesn't depend on Washington - TechSpot Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:39:00 GMT

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently confirmed that Canada is joining Europe's network of supercomputers, which is run by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. Canada will become an active part of the public-private network of high-performance computing (HPC) systems, and both sides should gain something from the arrangement, at...

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Lenovo LOQ 15: The Only Gaming Laptop Worth Buying Below $1,500 - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
As prices escalate on gaming laptops, there’s really only one affordable option still around: the Lenovo LOQ 15, which offers a better performance and display than its competitors.
 
8 Best Space Heaters (2026): Tested, Measured, and Mistreated - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.
 
What Democrats Can Learn From New York’s Data Center Moratorium - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
With a number of anti-data-center candidates poised to win on Tuesday, New York provides a glimpse at the tensions around actually having to do something about the digital infrastructure.
 
7 Best Travel Mugs (2026): Insulated, Leakproof, and Self-Heating - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:31:00 GMT
These top picks from brands like Ember, Owala, and Hydro Flask are built to last, keeping your drinks hot and your mornings smooth.
 
Chatbots Are Leading Hikers Astray, With Dangerous Consequences - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Outsourcing planning to AI can lead people to surrender their own critical thinking, which can have potentially deadly results in places like the backcountry.
 
Best Chromebooks and Googlebooks (2026): Laptops With a Google Touch - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
While Google is heralding a new series of laptops called Googlebooks, Chromebooks are sticking around—for now. These are the ones to consider.
 
A Newly Discovered Trail of Cosmic Debris Illustrates How the End of the Solar System Could Look - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A dying star 1,600 light-years from Earth is surrounded by two rings of gas and dust that astronomers believe are the remnants of the planetary bodies it once hosted.
 
Sony Refuses To Confirm 4K Blu-Ray Player Withdrawal - Forbes - Google Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:27:35 GMT
  1. Sony Refuses To Confirm 4K Blu-Ray Player Withdrawal Forbes
  2. Budget-friendly item sold at Walmart is silently discontinued – & shoppers could pay more to watch movies The Sun
  3. Sony's last UHD Blu-ray player now also 'out of stock' in the US, Europe FlatpanelsHD
  4. As Physical PlayStation Games Face an Uncertain Future, One Fortnite Disc Is Worth a Small Fortune ComicBook.com
  5. Time is running out to get Sony's final 4K Blu-ray player Pocket-lint
 
Microsoft's DirectX update could slash ray tracing memory by up to 90 percent - TechSpot Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Microsoft detailed Clustered Geometry and a companion feature called Partitioned TLAS on its DirectX developer blog this week, describing the pair as the biggest change to DirectX Raytracing since the API arrived in 2018.

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November 2026 Skywatching Guide: Meteors, Planets, Stars and a Full Moon - CNET Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
This month, you’ll find three meteor showers and a planetary alignment starring four planets.
 
Sam Altman says it's "terrible" for RAM to sit inside PCs instead of data centers - TechSpot Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:04:00 GMT

In an interview on the YouTube channel Cheeky Pint, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argued that it's more efficient to direct the world's tightening supply of memory to AI data centers than to local devices. The comments drew immediate backlash as hardware prices continue to climb.

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Intel stock plunges nearly 30%, its worst day in 52 years - TechSpot Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:12:00 GMT

Oddly enough, the quarter itself went well. Intel beat Wall Street's earnings estimates. Its data center revenue jumped nearly 80% from a year earlier to $7.3 billion, too. But its forecast for the last three months of the year landed well short: analysts had penciled in about $17 billion in...

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Will the iPhone Duo Fit in Your Pocket? Here’s How It Compares to Other iPhone Sizes - CNET Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The iPhone Duo has a palm-size build, but how does that measure up against Apple’s other current phones?
 
Spooky New Infostealer Malware Uses AI to ‘Autodox’ Victims - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Named “Volta-Autodoxer,” the recently uncovered malware uses AI tools to collect troves of data about victims, from login credentials and credit card numbers to Discord sessions and UberEats receipts.
 
Jean-Luc in Blue Jeans: Picard Cosplay Taught Me How Much Patrick Stewart Is Loved - CNET Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT
My husband was assimilated at an Emerald City Comic Con, and even the Borg adored him. Thank you, Patrick Stewart.
 
This smart screwdriver uses a camera and AI to identify screws and set torque automatically - TechSpot Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:33:00 GMT

Hong Kong-based Arrowmax recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for what it calls the world's first AI-powered electric screwdriver, and funded it almost immediately. Starting at around $80, with shipments planned to begin in April 2027, the device aims to streamline the entire process of selecting a bit and driving a screw.

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Seabirds racing home over the ocean can get jet-lagged - ArsTechnica Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:15:26 GMT
A long flight home from feeding grounds messes with birds' internal clocks.
 
The FDA wants to pull its approval of a drug. It’s not so easy. - ArsTechnica Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:02:34 GMT
The regulator says Tavneos was approved on the basis of manipulated study data. Should patients still have access to it?
 
There’s a Completely New Type of Whisky. It’s French and Made in Concrete Eggs - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The founders of Maison Lineti are, in a world first, making single malt whisky as if it were wine—and the spirit world is mighty impressed.
 
Govee Christmas Lights 2 Deal: Save $25 on These Smart String Lights - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Glow up your home indoors or out with these versatile, discounted, full color smart string lights. They’re WIRED-tested and 25 percent off right now.
 
Backup by Biolite Review: A Cool Idea - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:33:00 GMT
Backup by BioLite is designed to power your fridge when the grid goes down. It works, but protecting your ice cream doesn’t come cheap.
 
Meta’s Muse Could Upend All Kinds of Businesses. It Hasn’t Yet - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Companies have spent the past several weeks trying to reassure investors that Muse and other AI agents pose more of an opportunity than a threat.
 
Bose QC Headphones (2nd Gen) Sale: Lowest Price Ahead of Black Friday - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
They’re a steal at over 40 percent off in multiple colors. Plus, other great Bose deals you should know about ahead of Black Friday.
 
The Wild World of Third-Party AI Apps for Ring Security, and Whether You Need Them - CNET Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Ring cameras offer broad capabilities, but third-party AI tools give HOAs, landlords and others even more ways to use them.
 
An AI Agent Injected Drugs Into a Live Mouse’s Brain - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A biotech startup let an agent choose a gene therapy and successfully inject the treatment, offering a startling glimpse of the future of research labs.
 
Keurig Alta Brewer Review: Brand-New Tech, Classically Good Coffee - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:35:00 GMT
This multifaceted home coffee brewer and its new AltaRounds will make you rethink everything you know about Keurig machines.
 
Are Memories Transferable? Meet the Scientists Replicating an Infamous Study to Find Out - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
In the 1960’s, an odd experiment showed planarian worms could transfer memories by consuming each other. It was a sensational finding—that is until the worms stopped learning.
 
Best Sunrise Alarm Clock (2026): Hatch, Lumie - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:01:00 GMT
I’ve never been a morning person. This bedside gadget is the only thing that’s ever changed that.
 
White Dwarfs Aren’t Just White. Scientists Discover Dying Stars Turning Pink and Green - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Astronomers find that a white dwarf’s density and the kind of material it absorbed from its surroundings can produce a rainbow of shades in the star’s atmosphere.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off November 2026 - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Once again, NASA is asking for ideas to rescue Hubble from certain death - ArsTechnica Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:07:22 GMT
The space agency solicited ideas for reboosting Hubble four years ago, but they didn't go anywhere.
 
The AI hardware crunch has reached the humble circuit board - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:36:00 GMT

While planning their 2027 lineups, executives at HP and Dell have started worrying about whether they'll get enough boards, Nikkei Asia reports. Even with PC shipments possibly sliding again next year, one manager at an American PC maker said the company still can't get enough of them.

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GM’s $220M Payout Shows How Cars Can Secretly Sell Your Driving Data - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:14:32 GMT
The automaker must now obtain express consent before collecting or sharing driver data.
 
Flesh-eating screwworms spread to third state and are attacking pets - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:36:41 GMT
USDA has identified 74 animal cases in US since parasitic flies invaded in June.
 
Oh captain, our captain: Ars staff remembers Patrick Stewart - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:21:05 GMT
"For huge numbers of people, I will always be Jean-Luc Picard. ... We created an admirable individual."
 
Google Pixel Watch 5 Sale: Its Lowest Price Yet (2026) - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:15:06 GMT
Google’s latest smartwatch packs great new health and fitness features, and it’s already on sale ahead of Black Friday.
 
Pokemon Happy Meals Land Nov. 10: Gotta Catch ‘Em All - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:07:32 GMT
You’ll get two Pokemon cards and one toy with each Happy Meal.
 
Samsung Slices at Apple’s iPhone Duo With Its Z Fold 8 Ad - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:58:00 GMT
Samsung’s advertisement features a sliced green apple that rolls right along through the entire Galaxy Z Fold line.
 
Supersonic airliner in doubt as company shifts to powering AI data centers - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:41:54 GMT
Boom’s airliner may be delayed, and its data center power business lost a customer.
 
How a Contractor’s Claude Agent Got Into the Pentagon - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:19:26 GMT
This week on Uncanny Valley, we also discuss Anthropic’s IPO filing and the volunteers gearing up to counter ICE at the midterms.
 
Anthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:09:54 GMT
It's still unknown how attackers got access to Anthropic's verified Cursor account.
 
Dartmouth's provost warned us about AI cheating—but his own AI use cost him his job - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:40:13 GMT
People who love AI don't always love telling others they used it.
 
Over 25% of people lie to get antibiotics—and their lies aren't even good - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:17:50 GMT
Faked symptoms still point to infections that antibiotics don't treat.
 
MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni are honored with fellowships to advance research on beneficial AI.
 
J-PAL North America launches ARTEMIS to train early-career researchers - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Applied Research Training in Evaluation, Methods, and Impact Studies program provides dedicated support to help researchers overcome barriers to pursue and obtain funding for randomized evaluations.
 
Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980 - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
The findings indicate where adaptive measures are needed most around the United States.
 
Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year? - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
MIT professors Adam Berinsky and Chara Podimata discuss a new project to track how AI chatbots are responding to questions about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
 
Fujifilm pours $64 million into magnetic tape production as AI storage demand surges - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:38:00 GMT

Fujifilm recently announced a significant new investment in its magnetic tape manufacturing operations. The Japanese giant will spend 10 billion yen, or around $64 million, to expand production capacity at its Kanagawa Factory in the city of Odawara. The site manufactures magnetic tapes for data storage workloads, and the IT...

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A University of Kentucky employee asked to be exempted from using AI for his 'religious' beliefs - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:24:00 GMT

David Durman might be the first employee to receive a special exemption from using AI tools on religious grounds. The 45-year-old research administrator at the University of Kentucky identifies as a humanist, a belief system that apparently requires him to avoid AI-based workflows. Durman's job doesn't require AI either, which...

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Actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86, legendary star of Star Trek and X-Men - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:40:00 GMT

After his longtime spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, formally announced his passing, tributes poured in from around the world. Fans and former colleagues recalled his iconic roles and marveled at how easily he moved between commercial cinema and classical Shakespearean theater.

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Microsoft Edge gets up to 33% faster launches on Windows 11 - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:27:00 GMT
Microsoft has made Edge quicker to launch, with startup times improving by 15% on average and up to 33% during heavy multitasking. The optimization lets Windows communicate directly with Edge when the browser is already running, cutting unnecessary overhead. It's a welcome performance boost for a browser that continues to compete with Chrome.
 
Binance loses $6.3 billion in largest crypto heist ever - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:36:00 GMT

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs puts the haul at approximately $6.36 billion, taken from Binance wallets across ten blockchains on October 29. Most of the money was moved in about 20 minutes. The firm attributes the attack to TraderTraitor, a North Korean hacking unit, with high confidence.

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MIT engineers create nanoparticles for delivering personalized cancer vaccines - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
The particles carry a customized dose of cancer antigens that can provoke a strong immune response against tumors.
 
Next Haunt: A scary “problem set” in the basement of Next House - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:00 GMT
For more than a decade, MIT students have turned Next House’s basement into a spooky escape-room style test of puzzles, teamwork, and ingenuity.
 
5 Big Problems Users Are Already Having With The iPhone Duo - BGR - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:17:00 GMT
5 Big Problems Users Are Already Having With The iPhone Duo BGRSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers hope to use these sensors to help people with amputation achieve more natural movements with their prosthetic limbs.
 
New system gives users more control over their online experience - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The Social.Wiki framework enables anyone to easily edit social websites within the system, while allowing them to choose the content they see.
 
Capturing the complete process of embryonic development - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
By tracking over 1 million cells, researchers created a detailed map of embryonic development in mice. It could provide development and disease insights.
 
Seven MIT affiliates elected to the National Academy of Medicine for 2026 - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Professor Michael Yaffe and six MIT alumni are honored for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
 
How the biggest Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts the process of insulating neurons - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
MIT researchers showed that the APOE4 gene variant suppresses molecular signaling needed for oligodendrocytes to myelinate neurons and also demonstrated a proof-of-concept fix.
 
A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers designed a robotic enteroscope that can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier.
 
3 Questions: Why infrastructure is entering a defining era - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Professor Ali Jadbabaie describes how AI, digital transformation, climate change, and complex geopolitics are forcing engineers and policymakers to rethink how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed.
 
Making machines that can listen - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Paris Smaragdis develops computers with superhuman hearing for applications like speech recognition, music understanding, and environmental monitoring.
 
Learner collaborates with MIT peers to develop book of AI insights - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Prabha Jha used her experience with MIT Open Learning’s program for senior executives to develop AI solutions for her employer, Verizon, and to write a book.
 
Origami-based construction method yields lightweight, load-bearing structures on architectural scales - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
 
J-PAL North America launches Homelessness Evaluation Resource Hub to drive evidence-informed approaches to housing stability - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The hub serves as a free, online repository of essential content for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to leverage rigorous research to inform their approaches to homelessness.
 
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
 
At New York Climate Week 2026, MIT connects with a global network - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
A cross-section of the MIT community convened discussions on topics ranging from data centers and super pollutants to agriculture and education.
 
Live Now! We’ve Folded the iPhone Duo Over 207,000 Times – Watch Us Fold It Thousands More - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
We’re using our custom-made robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
 
Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
 
Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new simulation tracks dark matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures over the universe’s first 2 billion years, in greater detail and volume than ever before.
 
200,000 Folds and Counting for the iPhone Duo. How Far Can Our Fold-a-Phone Take It? - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:35 GMT
We’re folding Apple’s iPhone Duo over and over — 900 times an hour — to test the durability of its hinge.
 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
Reinforcing the value of human understanding at MIT - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 GMT
During the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Symposium, President Sally Kornbluth said “MIT has never needed your particular insight and guidance more than we do now.”
 
Gunter Stein, control systems and theory expert, dies at 84 - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Longtime EECS adjunct professor and LIDS researcher was known for an influential essay on the need for engineers to “respect the unstable.”
 
Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
MIT’s Kavanaugh Fellowship: From invention to impact - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMT
The Kavanaugh Translational Fellows Program helps scholars turn promising research into successful businesses.
 
T-Mobile Is Crediting Some New York Customers for Plan Price Hikes. See If You’re Eligible - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:08:41 GMT
Customers on T-Mobile One accounts could get a $25 gift card, a free 5G phone or credit toward a more expensive 5G phone.
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy aims to manufacture giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ship them on barges for final assembly.
 
On the Eve of the Midterms, AI Data Centers Have Become a Bipartisan Headache - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:08 GMT
With the midterms tomorrow, surveys from ABC News, NBC News and CNBC all show that majorities oppose new AI data centers near their communities.
 
Tod Machover’s new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The MIT composer’s inventive “already and not yet,” premiering at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, uses new AI tools to create interplay with musicians while thematically exploring the fortunes of democracy.
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
Take Care of That New iPhone Duo, Because Repairs Could Cost Up to $1,500 Without AppleCare - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:41:44 GMT
Apple’s pricey and intricate folding phone could lead to a costly repair if something happens to it.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Stop Charging Your Phone to 100%. Here’s What to Do Instead - CNET Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:03 GMT
A few changes to when and how you charge, plus one built-in setting, can keep your phone’s battery healthier for longer.
 
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The election is almost over, and you can end spam calls now.
 
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday. Get Ready to Change Your Clocks - CNET Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:07 GMT
Most of the US gains an hour of sleep this weekend, but Hawaii and most of Arizona won’t change their clocks.