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Former US Army soldier Cameron Wagenius, who pleaded guilty in 2025 to hacking into telecom companies and to extortion, is sentenced to 70 months in prison (Brian Krebs/Krebs on Security) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:35 GMT

Brian Krebs / Krebs on Security:
Former US Army soldier Cameron Wagenius, who pleaded guilty in 2025 to hacking into telecom companies and to extortion, is sentenced to 70 months in prison — A U.S. Army soldier who pleaded guilty to hacking into multiple telecommunications companies and stealing mobile call and text metadata …

 
TikTok reaches a settlement with Alabama over social media addiction claims; Alabama will receive at least $100M, and up to $300M if certain conditions are met (Gnaneshwar Rajan/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:55:01 GMT

Gnaneshwar Rajan / Reuters:
TikTok reaches a settlement with Alabama over social media addiction claims; Alabama will receive at least $100M, and up to $300M if certain conditions are met — TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, have reached a settlement with Alabama over allegations they designed the platform …

 
OpenAI says the 53 images its agents uploaded were on "image-hosting sites as links that weren't publicly listed" and "most" of the images have been removed (@openai) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:30:03 GMT

@openai:
OpenAI says the 53 images its agents uploaded were on “image-hosting sites as links that weren't publicly listed” and “most” of the images have been removed — We've shared details on how AI agents in our research environment sent training and evaluation data to third-party services when they shouldn't have. Most of that data did not come from users. We have discovered 53 cases where images that people had uploaded were posted to image-hosting sites as l...

 
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson says he resists anthropomorphizing AI agents as autonomous actors with "wills and desires", suggesting developers hold liability (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:25:02 GMT

Reuters:
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson says he resists anthropomorphizing AI agents as autonomous actors with “wills and desires”, suggesting developers hold liability — US Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said on Friday he would resist describing AI agents as autonomous actors that …

 
Sources: OpenAI found ~24 incidents of its agents acting in undesirable ways as of mid-September; OpenAI says its agents leaked 53 images from ChatGPT users (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:51 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: OpenAI found ~24 incidents of its agents acting in undesirable ways as of mid-September; OpenAI says its agents leaked 53 images from ChatGPT users — Two months after OpenAI disclosed the accidental hacking of Hugging Face, the ChatGPT maker is still working to understand …

 
Sources: Oura IPO is roughly four times oversubscribed; Filing: Oura and the selling shareholders are offering 50M shares for $40 to $44 each to raise ~$2.2B (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Oura IPO is roughly four times oversubscribed; Filing: Oura and the selling shareholders are offering 50M shares for $40 to $44 each to raise ~$2.2B — Health and fitness ring-maker Oura Inc.'s initial public offering raising as much as $2.2 billion has drawn about four times …

 
Researchers add details to the Hugging Face incident, including OpenAI agents creating ~1M shortened URLs to encode information in an attempt to solve CAPTCHAs (New York Times) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:35:49 GMT

New York Times:
Researchers add details to the Hugging Face incident, including OpenAI agents creating ~1M shortened URLs to encode information in an attempt to solve CAPTCHAs — A new report by a Bay Area start-up called Parse adds details to an incident that has shocked the A.I. world and led to calls for closer government regulation.

 
Thieves Stole ‘Nvidia’ Trailers. They Got 20 Tons of Sand - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:30:40 GMT
They wanted the silicon. They got the sand.
 
A US appeals court rules that Kalshi's sports contracts are not "swaps" subject only to CFTC regulation, allowing states to regulate them under gambling laws (Jonathan Stempel/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:30:07 GMT

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A US appeals court rules that Kalshi's sports contracts are not “swaps” subject only to CFTC regulation, allowing states to regulate them under gambling laws — A US appeals court on Friday ruled against the prediction markets operator Kalshi, saying states can regulate …

 
MIT students gain a humanist lens on technical innovation in Tulsa, Oklahoma - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The PKG Center for Social Impact expands Code.Tulsa experiential learning program.
 
Google Health 5.09 rolling out: Cardio Load from third-party workouts, more - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:09:00 GMT
  1. Google Health 5.09 rolling out: Cardio Load from third-party workouts, more 9to5Google
  2. Our new health and safety tools are live in the Google Health app. blog.google
  3. The Pixel Watch 5's Blood Pressure And Insulin Resistance Trends Are Rolling Out This Week Engadget
  4. I wore the Google Pixel Watch 5 for weeks to see if it’s truly worth $399 CNN
  5. Google rolling out blood pressure & insulin resistance, more on Pixel Watch 3, 4, 5 9to5Google
 
A look at Holograms, Meta's take on Apple Vision Pro's Personas, launching with a shoulders-up version this fall for WhatsApp calls on Ray-Ban Display glasses (David Heaney/UploadVR) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:14 GMT

David Heaney / UploadVR:
A look at Holograms, Meta's take on Apple Vision Pro's Personas, launching with a shoulders-up version this fall for WhatsApp calls on Ray-Ban Display glasses — Meta finally set a concrete timeline to ship realistic avatars, called Holograms, its take on Apple Vision Pro's Personas.

 
You Might See Prime as a Shipping Option on Sites Other Than Amazon. How It Works - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:44:04 GMT
Some independent stores are now offering Prime delivery without you having to log in to your Amazon account.
 
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what? - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:38:59 GMT
  1. Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what? Ars Technica
  2. Google Ads Campaign Spreads Fake Security Alerts That Lock Browsers and Push Malware CyberSecurityNews
  3. You need to be especially careful with this shady Google scam blue News
 
Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple's coolest smartphone (but only literally) - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:34:42 GMT
Better thermals and battery life make this iterative update nicer to use.
 
AI was supposed to hit new grads hard. So far, unemployment data says otherwise. - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:11:05 GMT
"There is no evidence of any significant, widespread displacement or reduction in hiring”
 
Microsoft confirms that 2026 Surface PCs have dropped the Copilot+ PC branding, even though they meet all the requirements of Copilot+ devices (Zac Bowden/Windows Central) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:05:51 GMT

Zac Bowden / Windows Central:
Microsoft confirms that 2026 Surface PCs have dropped the Copilot+ PC branding, even though they meet all the requirements of Copilot+ devices — In a new interview, Microsoft Surface CVP confirms that its new Surface PCs are no longer called Copilot+ PCs, but will still support all Copilot+ features.

 
iOS 27 Lets You Do Check Splitting and Custom Cards in Apple Wallet - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:59:41 GMT
New features include creating a Wallet card from a physical business card or scanning a receipt to split the bill.
 
Apple Finally Shares tvOS 27 Release Notes With List of New Features - MacRumors - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:58:04 GMT
  1. Apple Finally Shares tvOS 27 Release Notes With List of New Features MacRumors
  2. tvOS 27.2 beta points to a new HomePod surround sound option The Mac Observer
  3. tvOS 27.2 Beta is Here: All the New Features Coming to Your Apple TV Geeky Gadgets
  4. tvOS 27.2 adds new HomePod surround sound feature to Apple TV 4K [U] 9to5Mac
  5. Apple Releases HomePod Software 27.2 beta 2: Here’s what you need to know The Mac Observer
 
Nscale secures $3.36B in convertible financing led by Third Point ahead of its US IPO, with $2.36B available immediately and $1B from Nvidia in November (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:50:43 GMT

Marina Temkin / TechCrunch:
Nscale secures $3.36B in convertible financing led by Third Point ahead of its US IPO, with $2.36B available immediately and $1B from Nvidia in November — Nscale, a British neocloud, has secured $3.36 billion in financing ahead of its IPO later this year, the company announced on Friday.

 
Paramount/WBD merger conditions give the public "virtually nothing," judge is told - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:42:57 GMT
US judge reviews deal with California, says it must not be result of collusion.
 
Cricut's new DIY machines let you print and cut your own stickers - Engadget Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:39:54 GMT
Surely my sticker budget will break even eventually.
 
Google's $5 AI plan is now even more tempting - Android Authority - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:39:00 GMT
Google's $5 AI plan is now even more tempting Android Authority
 
Candy Crush maker signs collective bargaining agreement, averting strike - Engadget Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:35:21 GMT
That's one way to topple a King.
 
Investigating a Rare Burnout 3 Beta Disc - Hack a Day Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:39 GMT
These days, it’s pretty easy to buy old retail console games just by hunting online auction sites. It’s much rarer to come across a disc holding a beta version that …read more
 
Is solar's growth finally slowing in the US? - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:27:18 GMT
Renewables easily cover changes in US demand, which is rising by 2% in 2026.
 
Tesla Semi enters volume production after years of delays - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:22:00 GMT

The Sparks, Nevada, plant can eventually produce 50,000 trucks a year, or about 1,000 a week, according to Tesla. Before this milestone, the company delivered a small number of trucks to PepsiCo in 2022, but those vehicles were built on a pilot line.

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NISA CEO Says He's Having 'Discussions' With Sony About Discs - Kotaku - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:11:16 GMT
  1. NISA CEO Says He's Having 'Discussions' With Sony About Discs Kotaku
  2. Sony Allegedly Surveyed Game Developers on its Disc-Killing Plan for 2028, Hinting at a Possible Reversal amid Fan Boycotts Wccftech
  3. PlayStation's Newest Survey Is Being Used by Players to Protest Sony's Plans to End Physical Game Discs IGN
  4. "It's sad and devastating" – Black Myth: Wukong's physical publisher is mourning the loss of PlayStation discs GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles PlayStation.Blog
 
A jury finds Meta liable for misleading New Mexico residents about third-party data sharing, content moderation, and more in the Cambridge Analytica scandal (Diana Novak Jones/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:05:41 GMT

Diana Novak Jones / Reuters:
A jury finds Meta liable for misleading New Mexico residents about third-party data sharing, content moderation, and more in the Cambridge Analytica scandal — A jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico, found on Friday that Meta Platforms (META.O) misled the state's residents, in a case stemming …

 
Gemini’s Live Avatar Puts a Face on Its AI Agent. It’s Freaking Me Out - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:01:59 GMT
Pretend you’re not talking to a lip-synching avatar.
 
Cover Reveal – Grand Theft Auto VI - gameinformer.com - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. Cover Reveal – Grand Theft Auto VI gameinformer.com
  2. After Years of Waiting, GTA 6 Is Official: Release Date, Price, and Fan Reaction. vnhsmirror.com
  3. Grand Theft Auto’s Brutal Honesty Is Its Best Quality… and a Cautionary Tale The Punished Backlog
  4. Grand Theft Auto VI: Overhyped or overpriced? loyolamaroon.com
  5. Will GTA VI be the best-selling game of 2026? Phandroid
 
Microsoft stops insisting you need a "Copilot+ PC" - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:57:37 GMT
Microsoft's new Surface laptops forgo Copilot+ PC branding.
 
Microsoft stops insisting you need a "Copilot+ PC" - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:57:37 GMT
  1. Microsoft stops insisting you need a "Copilot+ PC" Ars Technica
  2. Microsoft backs away from Copilot PC branding as OEMs abandon the label Windows Central
  3. Microsoft's new Surface laptops get rid of Copilot+ PC branding Mashable
  4. Microsoft and its PC Partners Are Phasing Out the "Copilot+" Brand Thurrott.com
  5. Where Did Copilot+ PCs Go? Microsoft Quietly Kills the Name PCMag
 
Watch UEFA Nations League Soccer: Livestream Turkey vs. France From Anywhere - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:41:11 GMT
Zinedine Zidane takes charge of Les Bleus for the first time in İzmit.
 
President Trump says Scott Bessent is not "going to be Super Intelligence (SI) Czar", because "he doesn't want to" and Trump wants to keep him at the Treasury (Dan Mangan/CNBC) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:35:36 GMT

Dan Mangan / CNBC:
President Trump says Scott Bessent is not “going to be Super Intelligence (SI) Czar”, because “he doesn't want to” and Trump wants to keep him at the Treasury — President Donald Trump said Friday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not be tapped to be his artificial intelligence czar.

 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Apple's HomePod mini 2 will reportedly come in new colors, but feature a similar design - Engadget Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:24:09 GMT
It's been six years since the original model.
 
Google is launching AI chips into space to see if they survive up there - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:16:00 GMT

MVP is not a data center. It is a small test platform carrying four of Google's tensor processing units, or TPUs. The chips provide roughly the computing capacity of a single data-center server. Solar panels will produce about one kilowatt of electricity, enough to operate the processors and handle short...

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Sources: SK Hynix's US-based NAND and SSD subsidiary Solidigm is exploring an IPO as early as 2027 that could raise $15B and value the unit at up to $150B (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:15:02 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: SK Hynix's US-based NAND and SSD subsidiary Solidigm is exploring an IPO as early as 2027 that could raise $15B and value the unit at up to $150B — Chipmaker SK Hynix's (000660.KS) Solidigm is considering an initial public offering as early as next year that could value the US subsidiary …

 
T-Mobile quietly plans new perks to keep customers from switching - thestreet.com - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:07:00 GMT
  1. T-Mobile quietly plans new perks to keep customers from switching thestreet.com
  2. T-Mobile just delayed its big announcement. Here's when it could finally happen PhoneArena
  3. New T-Mobile plan perks could be coming next week Android Authority
  4. Your T-Mobile plan could soon let you swap out perks like DashPass for what you actually use Android Police
  5. Report: T-Mobile Could Finally Offer Music Streaming Perks TmoNews
 
Hackaday Podcast Episode 388: RAM-Swapping on Raspberry Pi, Raindrops on Radar, and a Fine Mesh - Hack a Day Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:44 GMT
This week, Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams had a lot to talk about. From advice for a young hacker to using a laser to break into a microcontroller, …read more
 
Several Final Fantasy XIV Modding Communities Have Banned Popular NSFW Modder - Kotaku - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:02 GMT
Several Final Fantasy XIV Modding Communities Have Banned Popular NSFW Modder Kotaku
 
Keychron Thunderbolt 5 Dock Review: Unusually Sensible - Engadget - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Keychron Thunderbolt 5 Dock Review: Unusually Sensible Engadget
 
Keychron Thunderbolt 5 Dock review: Unusually sensible - Engadget Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
A company that's best known for keyboards makes a strong entry into the high-end dock world.
 
Appeals Court Lets the Pentagon Designate Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:58:20 GMT
The AI lab had argued multiple violations of its rights, but a divided panel of judges sided with the Trump administration.
 
UK man sentenced to prison for selling thousands of pirated vinyl records - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:31:00 GMT

A Londoner named Rehan Ahmed sold thousands of vinyl records featuring music by popular artists, earning millions of pounds in the process. However, the vinyl discs were all "fake," and Ahmed is now going to jail after being caught by police. Representatives from the music industry were instrumental in uncovering...

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Here's When You Can Play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered in Your Region - IGN - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:27:44 GMT
  1. Here's When You Can Play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered in Your Region IGN
  2. CDPR Announces Release Times & Update Sizes For The Witcher 3 Remastered Pure Xbox
  3. 10 Witcher 3 Quests That Could Be Even Better in the Remaster GamingBolt
  4. The Witcher 3 Remastered will also turn the Xbox version into a Play Anywhere title, making the PC version available too Video Games Chronicle
  5. The Witcher 3 Remastered will take up around 45 GB of storage AltChar
 
Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K - The Verge - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:22:05 GMT
  1. Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K The Verge
  2. New Apple TV 4K Leaked MacRumors
  3. New Apple TV 4K leak confirms a very familiar form factor AppleInsider
  4. The next iPad mini is shaping off to be a monster upgrade Macworld
  5. Apple has big October coming for new hardware and software, here’s the lineup 9to5Mac
 
Resident Evil Requiem Analysis Shows 8.6% of Sales Were on Xbox - IGN - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:17:39 GMT
  1. Resident Evil Requiem Analysis Shows 8.6% of Sales Were on Xbox IGN
  2. Resident Evil special: Requiem passed $500M, but has the movie impacted franchise sales? The Alinea Insight newsletter
  3. Resident Evil 2 remake sales nearly double on PS5 after Capcom discount coincides with Zach Cregger's "biggest opening in the 24-year history" of Resident Evil movies, says analyst GamesRadar+
  4. Resident Evil Franchise Saw Surge In Sales Following Positive Film Reception Tech4Gamers
  5. Resident Evil Requiem brought in over $500 million, with PlayStation remaining the game's main platform ixbt.games
 
Tesla patent shows new Roadster with a hidden 700 kg-downforce rear wing - Electrek - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:13:00 GMT
Tesla patent shows new Roadster with a hidden 700 kg-downforce rear wing ElectrekSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Google Messages rolls out new swipe for timestamps & reply gesture - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:09:00 GMT
  1. Google Messages rolls out new swipe for timestamps & reply gesture 9to5Google
  2. Google Messages is getting ready for a big UI shuffle (APK teardown) Android Authority
  3. Google Messages finally rolls out new long-press menu with precise copying 9to5Google
  4. First iMessage, now Google Messages finally gets one of the most useful messaging tricks PhoneArena
  5. Google Messages rolls out quality-of-life upgrades that'll change how you text Android Police
 
Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Marvel's Wolverine? - Push Square - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Marvel's Wolverine? Push Square
  2. Why fans are digging their claws into Wolverine over its patronising gameplay The Guardian
  3. Marvel’s Wolverine Plugged In
  4. Share of the Week – Marvel’s Wolverine PlayStation.Blog
  5. ‘Wolverine’ Review (PS5): Sharp Claws That Dull In Time Forbes
 
A federal appeals court upholds DOD's Anthropic blacklisting, finding Claude's integration with DOD systems is "a statutorily covered national-security risk" (Ashley Capoot/CNBC) - Techmeme Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:52:57 GMT

Ashley Capoot / CNBC:
A federal appeals court upholds DOD's Anthropic blacklisting, finding Claude's integration with DOD systems is “a statutorily covered national-security risk” — A federal appeals court panel in Washington, D.C., on Friday upheld the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic …

 
Nintendo Switch 2 Sale Goes Live at Woot — Here's How to Get an Extra 30% Off Today - IGN - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:39:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch 2 Sale Goes Live at Woot — Here's How to Get an Extra 30% Off Today IGN
  2. Today’s Best Deals: Switch 2 Console, MTG x The Hobbit, and Pokémon Pitch Black IGN
 
After seven years, a spacecraft company is releasing its Otters into the wild - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:35:23 GMT
"There is always a tension that comes with seeing the first of anything fly."
 
After seven years, a spacecraft company is releasing its Otters into the wild - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:35:23 GMT
  1. After seven years, a spacecraft company is releasing its Otters into the wild Ars Technica
  2. With NASA’s backing, Starfish Space is getting ready for the orbital debut of its flagship Otter spacecraft GeekWire
  3. Starfish Space ready to launch its first Otter spacecraft SpaceNews
  4. Starfish Space Readies First Debris Inspector, Space Brief 25 Sep 2026 KeepTrack
  5. Starfish Space’s Debut Otter Vehicle Hitches a Ride on SpaceX’s Transporter-18 Launch Via Satellite
 
Jensen Huang says AI labs that can't control their systems should shut down - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:35:00 GMT

"Now, if they say the alternative, which is: There is no way to contain our experiments, there's just no way; when we test our AI models, it will get out, and it will damage the world – then I think the answer is that we have to shut the labs...

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Did The BBC and Sir Clive Get it Right Twenty Years Ago? - Hack a Day Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:30:39 GMT
Predictions of the future are often laughable when reviewed in the years for which they are made. For example, here in 2026 we neither live on the Moon, nor have …read more
 
US being left behind in EV charging speeds as China goes sub-5 min to 70% - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:21:55 GMT
The new LFP battery charges from 10 to 70% in 4.5 minutes at just 65˚C.
 
An Imminent Google Satellite Test Is Another Step Toward Data Centers in Space - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:06:23 GMT
Google is testing to see if its AI computing equipment can handle being launched into orbit.
 
War Bros Didn’t Always Rule Silicon Valley - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Some say that tech was always about the money and the military. Don’t buy that argument.
 
A Delivery Worker Followed the Upper West Side Stabbing Suspect Home, and Got an Unexpected Goodbye - iLovetheUpperWestSide.com - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:53:42 GMT
A Delivery Worker Followed the Upper West Side Stabbing Suspect Home, and Got an Unexpected Goodbye iLovetheUpperWestSide.com
 
Nobody wanted an "AI PC," so Microsoft stopped calling it that - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:49:00 GMT

At the Snapdragon 2026 Summit, Microsoft and Qualcomm spokespeople confirmed to Windows Central that they are no longer describing new Microsoft Surface products or other devices as Copilot+ PCs. While Microsoft has remained committed to promoting its Copilot AI assistant, the comments are a tacit admission that customers have not...

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This amazing DIY desk uses a camera and a motor to charge your phone wherever you set it down - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:08:00 GMT

HTX Studio spent about two months building the desk. The creator documented the project in a YouTube video that shows the build process and the system's various functions. The project combines camera-based device detection, motor control, wireless charging, a transparent display and desk automation in one system. Its main idea...

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With PRIMA, NASA will try to build a billion-dollar space telescope in record time - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:07:46 GMT
NASA's PRIMA mission will use spare parts from Webb to do major science at a lower cost.
 
This Week in Security: FBI Gets Hacked, Muse Vulnerable to ClickFix, Popular Rust Developers at Risk, and New Attacks Against RSA - Hack a Day Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:53 GMT
The prolific ShinyHunters group has announced it used a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft to exploit the FBI jobs website and gain access to the AWS GovCloud instances and dump …read more
 
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve ‘101 Overview’ trailer - Gematsu - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:09 GMT
  1. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve ‘101 Overview’ trailer Gematsu
  2. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve review – brilliant aerial combat game fulfils the Top Gun fantasy The Guardian
  3. ‘Ace Combat 8’ Review: A More Visceral Take On Strangereal Flight Combat Forbes
  4. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Analog Stick Gaming
  5. How Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Brings High Flying Drama to XBOX Series X|S news.xbox.com
 
Ubisoft Switch eShop Sale Now Live, Up To 90% Off - nintendolife.com - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Ubisoft Switch eShop Sale Now Live, Up To 90% Off nintendolife.com
 
Trump administration takes Musk’s side in fight over EU tech rules - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:45:49 GMT
Washington says Brussels overreached when it fined X €120 million under the DSA.
 
iPhone Duo video shows left-handed use for new model - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo video shows left-handed use for new model 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: The $700 Gap Isn’t Just About the Fold TechRepublic
  3. Android president on Apple iPhone Duo: 'Android is usually where you see the future first' Tom's Guide
  4. 4 Folding Phones Cheaper Than The iPhone Duo Actually Worth Buying bgr.com
  5. The iPhone Duo’s odd shape actually has a very cool name Macworld
 
Google's Gemini can now call businesses for you - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:41:00 GMT

Pixel 11 owners can now test a feature that lets Google's AI assistant, Gemini, call businesses to carry out several tasks on their behalf. The company has tried this before, but now aims to give users more control. However, it remains unclear how businesses will respond to calls made by AI.

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Hooters isn't dead yet as iconic brand releases 2027 bikini calendar, Packers disaster & Oktoberfest - Fox News - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:22:16 GMT
Hooters isn't dead yet as iconic brand releases 2027 bikini calendar, Packers disaster & Oktoberfest Fox News
 
Amazon, Apple, AMD, Google, Tesla, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Qualcomm are all reportedly evaluating Intel's 14A process - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:17:00 GMT

Intel has spent years trying to turn its manufacturing arm into a serious alternative to TSMC. Its 14A process is now the key test. Piper Sandler said Intel needs to sign an anchor customer in late 2026 or early 2027 before a planned 2028 production ramp.

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I Tested Ninja’s CrushBoss, a $230 Blender That Chops, Dices, Minces and Mixes - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:06:14 GMT
The food processor and blender attachments are handy, while other elements feel like overkill.
 
‘ARC Raiders’ And ‘Marathon’ Turn To PvE As The Extraction Genre Wobbles - Forbes - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:03:32 GMT
  1. ‘ARC Raiders’ And ‘Marathon’ Turn To PvE As The Extraction Genre Wobbles Forbes
  2. We’re testing a PvE Toggle: here’s what it means for you ARC Raiders
  3. Embark Tests Co-Op Mode in Arc Raiders TechPowerUp
  4. I Only Play Arc Raiders As A PvE Game, But PvE Servers Miss The Point gamespot.com
  5. 'This is Not a Risk-Free Test' — Arc Raiders Will Be Testing a PvE Mode in October IGN
 
Apple is making your security camera smarter. What comes next is more interesting. - The Verge - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple is making your security camera smarter. What comes next is more interesting. The Verge
 
Nintendo wins $4.5 million piracy judgment after former Reddit moderator fails to defend himself in court - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:52:00 GMT

Nintendo sued James Williams, also known online as Archbox, in June 2024 over claims he was the operator, overseer and driving force behind several Pirate Shops.

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Microsoft warns against disabling Windows legacy feature that can unlock huge performance - neowin.net - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:46:47 GMT
Microsoft warns against disabling Windows legacy feature that can unlock huge performance neowin.net
 
Amazon is blocking Meta's shopping AI agent, and plans to block Google and OpenAI's too - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:29:00 GMT

Amazon has decided to stop Meta's latest foray into the agentic AI business from shopping on its service. The retailer said that Muse AI's programmed behavior is a security and privacy risk. Furthermore, the AI agent is failing to prove its identity like any other third-party bot would be obliged...

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These Lightweight Audio Memory-Recording Glasses Might Foreshadow Meta’s Next Step (and Apple’s) - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Vonder is making camera-free smart glasses that can differentiate between personal voice memos and conversations. I tried on some of the frames ahead of their November launch.
 
Microsoft's Copilot app adds Office, natural coding and automation - Engadget Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Microsoft is giving its Copilot app another facelift.
 
SpaceX Starship's first orbital flight test on track after successful launch rehearsal - Engadget Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:55:23 GMT
SpaceX has completed a wet dress rehearsal for Starship, in preparation for its first orbital test flight.
 
RTX 5090 owner says PNY denied a warranty claim because they didn't use the included cable or adapter - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:54:00 GMT

Redditor Melodic_Initial_1767 writes that their PNY RTX 5090 purchased last September died last month. Both the PSU and card ends of the 12VHPWR cable melted – something we've seen several times before – and the PC no longer recognizes the GPU.

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The Trump Administration Is Trying to Get Musk and X Out of a $137 Million EU Fine - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:32:17 GMT
The US government filed an application to support the company’s legal challenge against a fine issued under the bloc’s Digital Services Act, which Trump has described as “overseas extortion.”
 
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here’s my advice for finding the right laptop for you.
 
Amazon's delivery drones are annoying an entire Texas neighborhood, and there's nothing they can do about it - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The drones launch from an Amazon distribution center and deliver packages across a 7.5-mile service area. The company says customers can order tens of thousands of items for delivery in as little as 30 minutes. Packages can weigh up to five pounds, and delivery is free on some orders or...

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The Next Halo Game From Halo Studios Was Reportedly Still Years Away - IGN - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:11:02 GMT
  1. The Next Halo Game From Halo Studios Was Reportedly Still Years Away IGN
  2. Continuing Our Reset news.xbox.com
  3. Microsoft cuts hundreds more jobs, shifts next ‘Halo’ game to Activision in Xbox overhaul GeekWire
  4. There Is No Plan Aftermath
  5. Microsoft CEO On Recent Xbox Layoffs: 'There's Some Amount Of Streamlining Asha Is Doing...Which Is Great To See' Kotaku
 
Trump admin using AI to deny medical care for seniors in disastrous experiment - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:28 GMT
Vendors rolling out AI have an "incentive to deny as many claims as possible."
 
What Should Pine64 Build With Microcontrollers? - Hack a Day Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:18 GMT
Screenshot of the survey webpage, saying
Pine64 is an open-source-community-centered project of mostly-open hardware, known for such hits as the PinePhone, the Pinecil soldering iron, and the PineTime. Now, the Pine64 project wants to know what …read more
 
Rocket Report: Era of cheap launch is over? Astra sets early 2027 target for return - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:10 GMT
"The customer got comfortable with a high reliability and a low price."
 
Enjoy 1986's Castlevania for Free on Your Phone for 40th Anniversary - Push Square - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Enjoy 1986's Castlevania for Free on Your Phone for 40th Anniversary Push Square
  2. Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Castlevania with a big retro sale and a free game Video Games Chronicle
  3. Castlevania Anniversary Celebrated With Free Game, Music Siliconera
  4. 40 Years of “Castlevania”: A Love Letter to Fantastic Cinema heise online
  5. Konami Teaser Gives Castlevania Fans Hope for a New 3D Collection Polygon.com
 
Party Invite Phishing Scams Are the New Missed Connections - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Email scams that look like an Evite or Paperless Post invitation are meant to snatch your data. For some, they've become an excuse to reconnect with old friends or flames.
 
Google adds creepy avatars to Gemini 3.8 live's agents - Engadget Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:53:55 GMT
Google has introduced Gemini 3.8 live avatars designed for customer service and other tasks.
 
‘Primetime’ Exposes the Ego-Driven Core of Vigilante Pedophile Hunting - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Lance Oppenheim’s new film doesn’t paint Chris Hansen as a hero. The To Catch a Predator host's real-world copycats are even more reckless.
 
Create a Custom Pass in the Wallet App on iPhone - MacRumors - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:44:11 GMT
  1. Create a Custom Pass in the Wallet App on iPhone MacRumors
  2. Custom Cards and Check Splitting From Receipts Have Arrived for iOS 27 Wallet CNET
  3. Apple Card adds new feature in iOS 27 that every card should have 9to5Mac
  4. Apple Wallet can split the bill for you in iOS 27 – plus 4 more cool upgrades ZDNET
  5. How to Create a Custom Apple Wallet Pass: What's Confirmed Gadget Hacks
 
Sticker addicts rejoice! Cricut just released two really cool label and sticker makers - Creative Bloq - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:32:48 GMT
  1. Sticker addicts rejoice! Cricut just released two really cool label and sticker makers Creative Bloq
  2. Cricut's New DIY Machines Let You Print And Cut Your Own Stickers Engadget
  3. Cricut’s new compact crafter prints, cuts, and laminates stickers The Verge
  4. Cricut introduces StickerPix machines for at-home sticker making Mashable
  5. We Tested Cricut’s New All-in-One Sticker Studio: Turn Your Smartphone Snaps into a Waterproof Custom Sticker Gold Central Victoria
 
How to Record Your Screen on Any Phone - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The built-in tools on your phone—as well as some inexpensive apps—let you share whatever you’re doing with others.
 
Sony patents PlayStation controller that could accept tap-to-pay from phones and credit cards - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The patent, discovered by Dexerto, was published on September 17, 2026, but filed back in March 2025. Titled "Video Game Controller-Driven Information Transfer," it essentially describes a controller with NFC capabilities.

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Meta debuts Tamagotchi-style "charm" housing an AI agent - Dezeen - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
  1. Meta debuts Tamagotchi-style "charm" housing an AI agent Dezeen
  2. Meta's Charm gadget carries CEO Zuckerberg's big AI ambitions Reuters
  3. Can Imax, Dolby and New VR Glasses Help Meta Reboot Its Immersive Entertainment Ambitions? The Hollywood Reporter
  4. Zuckerberg’s ‘Tamagotchi-Like’ AI Could Be Meta’s iPod Moment Bloomberg
  5. Introducing Meta VR Glasses: A Cinema, Courtside Seat, and Workspace in Just 100 Grams meta.com
 
Who Killed Paulina Borsook’s Career? - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A quarter-century ago, Borsook published a wildly prophetic, penetrating book about Silicon Valley called Cyberselfish. Then she disappeared.
 
16 Products From Women Designers You Need to Know - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
From electric trucks to health trackers, women designers are guiding consumer tech to a better place.
 
The way we talk to bots matters even if they aren’t conscious - Psyche - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. The way we talk to bots matters even if they aren’t conscious Psyche
  2. Chatbots Are Not Your Friends nytimes.com
  3. When it comes to AI, hard questions about personal agency need to be asked Lookout Eugene-Springfield
  4. Cuddling with a chatbot and its consequences - thestrand.ca
  5. You couldn’t be nice to your chatbot if you tried theargumentmag.com
 
Upgraded to an iPhone 18 Pro? Satechi’s Early Prime Day Sale Lops 50% Off Essential USB-C Cables - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:38:53 GMT
You can never have too many charging cords, especially when you can nab a bunch for cheap.
 
The 34 Best Gifts for Dads (2026) - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Dads are typically tough to shop for. Let me help with these WIRED-tested gift ideas.
 
Nearly a Decade Later, the Electric Tesla Semi Is Here - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
A Nevada event aimed at a niche audience of fleet managers could mark a milestone in clean transportation.
 
10 Best Coffee Subscriptions (2026), Tested by Caffeine Hounds - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:01:00 GMT
We tried dozens of the best coffee subscriptions to find freshly roasted, delicious coffee for every taste.
 
Unicorn Overlord Director's Upcoming Action RPG Looks Expectedly Beautiful - nintendolife.com - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. Unicorn Overlord Director's Upcoming Action RPG Looks Expectedly Beautiful nintendolife.com
  2. Unicorn Overlord director Takafumi Noma announces brand-new action RPG DAWNGAZER, kicking off original Ignisphere IP automaton-media.com
  3. A Vanillaware Veteran Is Making A 2D Multimedia Fantasy IP With An All-New Studio Kotaku
  4. Unicorn Overlord Director Reveals Promising New PS5 RPG, Cross-Media Plans to Include Light Novels Push Square
  5. Good Smile Company Reveals New Fantasy IP IgniSphere and First Game Dawngazer Simulation Daily
 
Nintendo of America awarded $4.5m in lawsuit from Redditor for pirating Switch hardware and software - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:04:53 GMT
  1. Nintendo of America awarded $4.5m in lawsuit from Redditor for pirating Switch hardware and software GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Nintendo Wins $4.5M In Switch Pirate Lawsuit Aftermath
  3. $150,000 Per Game: Inside Nintendo’s Massive Court Victory Over “Archbox” Yahoo
  4. Nintendo Wins $4.5 Million From Lawsuit Over Pirated Switch Games Engadget
  5. Nintendo wins $4.5 million lawsuit against Switch pirate by default — defendant allegedly moderated r/SwitchPirates and sold pirated Switch games Tom's Hardware
 
Commodore 128 Becomes Marine Vessel Tracker - Hack a Day Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:14 GMT
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a maritime radio communications tool used to allow different vessels to identify each other and communicate their movements and other telemetry. You can readily …read more
 
Square Enix Shows Off Exclusive Sleeve For Dragon Quest XI S On Switch 2 - nintendolife.com - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:30:00 GMT
  1. Square Enix Shows Off Exclusive Sleeve For Dragon Quest XI S On Switch 2 nintendolife.com
  2. DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review The Outerhaven
  3. ‘Dragon Quest XI S’ Switch 2 Review: Still Worth It As A New Standalone Game Forbes
  4. Dragon Quest 11 is (almost) the ideal Switch 2 conversion Shacknews
  5. Which is the best version of Dragon Quest XI S? Switch 2, PC, PS4, Xbox, PS5, Steam Deck, & AYN Thor compared RPG Site
 
GM’s Experimental EV from 1969 - Hack a Day Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:47 GMT
A small orange car with a bold horizontal white stripe and the text
Electricity is the once and future drivetrain for automobiles, but until the advent of lithium batteries their capabilities were somewhat modest. One EV blip on the automotive timeline is the …read more
 
Reebok Discount Code: 15% Off - September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score deep discounts on running shoes, athletic apparel, and classics with the latest verified Reebok promo codes, student discounts, and member-only savings.
 
Maytag Promo Codes: 15% Off Appliances - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
 
Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
 
Gametime Promo Code: Save on Tickets in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Grab last-minute seats for less with a verified Gametime discount code for up to 10% off, first-purchase coupons, and lowest price guarantee credits.
 
Birdfy Discount Codes: 15% Off Sitewide - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Birdfy discount codes to score up to 40% off smart feeders, camera kits, and accessories.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for September 2026.
 
Chatbooks Promo Code: 40% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Keep your memories alive without breaking the bank by using these top Chatbooks coupon codes and saving strategies.
 
TopResume Packages - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.
 
30% VistaPrint Coupon & Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
 
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
 
Therabody Promo Codes: 15% Off September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 30% off other great deals.
 
Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
 
Astronomer watches Starlink satellites sinking to build a ‘planetary barometer’ - The Register - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:46:50 GMT
Astronomer watches Starlink satellites sinking to build a ‘planetary barometer’ The RegisterSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Apple shares video highlighting new child safety features across its devices - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:17:00 GMT
  1. Apple shares video highlighting new child safety features across its devices 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Shares New Video Promoting iOS 27 Parental Controls MacRumors
  3. Apple Shows New Child Safety Features Across iPhone, iPad and Mac Android Headlines
  4. Apple's new video breaks down child account controls The News International
  5. Apple Just Showed Why An iPhone Could Be The Better Option For Your Child's First Mobile News18
 
Google’s AI Wants to Call Stores for You — Here Are the Problems With That - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:58:35 GMT
Hate talking on the phone? Gemini’s got an answer, but you’ll still need to be in charge.
 
Nintendo Reportedly Rejected A Ubisoft Zelda Spin-Off Starring Ganondorf - nintendolife.com - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:55:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Reportedly Rejected A Ubisoft Zelda Spin-Off Starring Ganondorf nintendolife.com
  2. EXCLUSIVE: How Ubisoft and Nintendo’s Partnership Ended With a Canceled Zelda Title Insider Gaming
  3. Rumor: Mario + Rabbids dev pitched Zelda spin-off to Nintendo featuring Ganondorf Nintendo Everything
  4. Ubisoft was working on a Legend of Zelda game before Nintendo canned it, new report says Polygon.com
  5. Ganon Was Almost the Protagonist of a Canceled Ubisoft Zelda Spin-Off Game IGN
 
How to Customize Your AI Tools, From ChatGPT to Gemini and Claude - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:40:23 GMT
Get closer to the responses you want without the constant prompt hacking.
 
Call of Duty: Warzone is adding a button to hide all the goofy skins - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:59:24 GMT
No more Beavis and Butt-Head in your matches.
 
CDC opens state ordering for COVID-19 vaccines after unexplained delay - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:29:48 GMT
Health department previously blamed delay on "not yet finalized procurement decisions."
 
Xbox CSO Issues Response To Report About GTA 6 Sales Being 'Heavily Skewed' Towards PS5 - Pure Xbox - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:21:24 GMT
  1. Xbox CSO Issues Response To Report About GTA 6 Sales Being 'Heavily Skewed' Towards PS5 Pure Xbox
  2. Xbox Says Its Share of GTA 6 Preorders Matches Its Share of the Console Market, Following PS5 Dominance Claim IGN
  3. Xbox Downplays GTA 6's Massive PS5 Pre-Order Numbers Polygon.com
  4. Xbox is in freefall but all one exec can talk about is GTA 6 pre-orders Metro.co.uk
  5. Xbox boss hits back at claims that everyone wants to play ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ on PlayStation nme.com
 
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 vs. Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: How these AI glasses compare - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:56:17 GMT
Meta's newest smart glasses are an iterative, expensive update.
 
Samsung confirms faulty update bricked its smart refrigerators, promises an emergency fix - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:47:00 GMT

According to Seoul Shinmun, people across South Korea are reporting that their Samsung smart fridges stopped functioning after installing an over-the-air update through the company's SmartThings app earlier this week.

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Donald Duck's uncle was partly based on Wernher von Braun - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:40:07 GMT
Introducing the "world-famous authority on outer space..."
 
Nintendo wins $4.5 million from lawsuit over pirated Switch games - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:34:11 GMT
It's easy to win when the defendant is a no-show.
 
I Tested the Apple Watch's New Heart Rate Sensor to See If It's Really Better Than Garmin's - Lifehacker - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:20:46 GMT
  1. I Tested the Apple Watch's New Heart Rate Sensor to See If It's Really Better Than Garmin's Lifehacker
  2. Apple Watch Ultra 4 Review: It Just Keeps Getting Better CNET
  3. Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Apple Watch Series 12: Every Difference Detailed! DC Rainmaker
  4. Apple Watch Series 12 Review: Better Health Tracking Makes This A Worthwhile Upgrade bgr.com
  5. The Apple Watch Has a Hidden New Setting You Probably Didn’t Know About Gear Patrol
 
Nicolas Cage is anything but subtle in the Madden trailer - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:10:54 GMT
The biopic arrives on Prime Video in November.
 
Microsoft's smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop get faster Snapdragon chips and much higher prices - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:06:00 GMT

The new models go on sale October 13. They look much like last year's versions, with the same screens, ports, and basic designs. The main changes are the processor, a higher starting RAM configuration, and brighter displays.

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Estimating suicide risk from text - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
A new language-processing tool could help identify the highest-risk individuals from natural language, enabling swifter interventions.
 
15 early October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by our gadget experts - Mashable - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:59:33 GMT
  1. 15 early October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by our gadget experts Mashable
  2. October Prime Day 2026: Amazon's biggest early deals from Hanes, DeWalt, Apple and more ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days event Yahoo
  3. Amazon Prime Day is coming back in October: Here’s what to expect Syracuse.com
  4. The Best Early Prime Big Deal Days Tech Deals From Apple, Garmin, Microsoft, Sony, and More PCMag
  5. AirPods Pro 3 on Sale for $199 This Week on Amazon MacRumors
 
Anonymous Men Have Turned Cyberharassment Into a Group Sport—Here’s One Woman’s Side of the Story - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:50:33 GMT
This week on Uncanny Valley, we take you behind our feature on the women struggling after being targeted by the burnerverse.
 
Bungie shares more detail about Marathon's Symbiosis update and 2027 plans - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:44:36 GMT
Another big overhaul to the game is now due in March.
 
Miami Is Crime Ridden in ‘Grand Theft Auto.’ Should It Market the Myth? - nytimes.com - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:31:57 GMT
  1. Miami Is Crime Ridden in ‘Grand Theft Auto.’ Should It Market the Myth? nytimes.com
  2. Why Grand Theft Auto game sparked protests, lawsuit from South Florida Haitians 20 years ago WLRN
  3. Vice City rises on the Miami waterfront with the county’s blessing. Good or gasp? Miami Herald
  4. GTA 6's $1 million billboard goes up despite protests from local police Yahoo
  5. Kaseya Center gets new roof sign in GTA tie-in: ‘Welcome to Vice City’ WPLG Local 10
 
Should You Unplug Chargers When You’re Not Using Them? Experts Explain If It Really Saves Energy - The Spruce - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:22:00 GMT
Should You Unplug Chargers When You’re Not Using Them? Experts Explain If It Really Saves Energy The Spruce
 
Sony wants AI to silently vibe-code fixes for your PlayStation and other devices - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:09:00 GMT

In 2025, Sony filed an AI-focused patent with the USPTO. The recently published patent reveals a diagnostics and troubleshooting system designed to rely heavily on automation, with large language models acting as both the "brain" and the developer – tasked with fixing issues found on customers' devices.

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Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar gives Google’s AI a face - The Verge - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:59:26 GMT
  1. Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar gives Google’s AI a face The Verge
  2. Introducing Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar blog.google
  3. Google Adds Creepy Avatars To Gemini 3.8 Live's Agents Engadget
  4. Google launches Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS voice models AI News
  5. Google Gemini can present cartoon or lifelike avatars to lip-sync generative chatter The Register
 
Googlebook laptops are already selling out just days after pre-orders opened - Android Authority - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:45:00 GMT
  1. Googlebook laptops are already selling out just days after pre-orders opened Android Authority
  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. I think Google has a bit of an SEO problem with ‘Googlebooks.’ The Verge
  5. Dell Slips 2.34% as $999 Googlebook Tests Premium AI PCs Yahoo Finance
 
Online CVS Shoppers Might Be Able to Cash In on a $20.5 Million Settlement - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:36:41 GMT
The pharmacy chain denies wrongdoing, but is settling anyway.
 
I Think I Found an AI Agent Worth the Risk - Wired Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:36:35 GMT
Instinct saved me $550, booked my restaurant reservations, and warned me about a phishing scam. It also wasted $64 and might be a security nightmare.
 
F-Droid gets its biggest update in a decade with new UI and smoother app installs - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:30:42 GMT
F-Droid's Android app store has been rebuilt from the ground up.
 
Geely's new charging system takes EVs from 10% to 70% in 4 minutes, 30 seconds - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:26:00 GMT

The Chinese automaker said it tested the system on a Zeekr 001 sedan and a Lynk & Co 10 hybrid. In both cases, the vehicles reached a 97% charge in less than nine minutes. Geely said its software predicts battery temperature during charging and adjusts power flow accordingly.

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New York Times Cooking is coming to Meta's AI and display glasses - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:24:34 GMT
The app is getting a "hands-free" mode that can narrate recipe steps.
 
New York defies Trump admin, asks court to shut down Polymarket gambling - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:07:19 GMT
New York sues Polymarket as Trump admin tries to override state gambling laws.
 
We have a trailer for Musk documentary Elon called a "hit piece" - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:52:23 GMT
Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney focuses on the world's wealthiest man.
 
We finally have a trailer for that four-hour Elon Musk documentary - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:52:14 GMT
It was directed by Alex Gibney, who has made films about Enron, Scientology and Elizabeth Holmes.
 
Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:39:47 GMT
Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi has erased Russian gains with the help of robots.
 
Meta's new smart glasses skip the cameras, and the privacy backlash that came with them - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:32:00 GMT

Pre-orders are now open for Meta's recently revealed Ray-Ban Audio glasses. Starting at $349 and shipping October 13, the glasses handle music, calls, and AI functions without cameras. Meta also unveiled a VR headset that packs immersive media and productivity functionality into a form factor only slightly larger than a...

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This Tiny Audiophile Gadget Brings CD-Quality Hi-Fi to Your iPhone - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:28:58 GMT
  1. This Tiny Audiophile Gadget Brings CD-Quality Hi-Fi to Your iPhone Gear Patrol
  2. IFi Introduces New Sound Upgrade For iPhones And Android Devices Forbes
  3. These 3-Gram Dongles Give Your Phone Bluetooth Codecs It Lacks The Gadgeteer
  4. This $89 dongle brings aptX Lossless support to any Android or iPhone SoundGuys
  5. iFi UP Play Max Brings aptX Lossless Bluetooth to iPhones and More for $89 eCoustics
 
This ‘World of Warcraft: Forever’ Mod Blocks All Interactions With Asmongold Fans - 404media.co - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:21:57 GMT
  1. This ‘World of Warcraft: Forever’ Mod Blocks All Interactions With Asmongold Fans 404media.co
  2. Why Are WoW Forever Players Targeting Asmongold’s Olympus Guild? Controversy Explained NDTV Sports
  3. They're "Fat In Real Life!" Asmongold Hits Back At People Who Want Him Banned From World of Warcraft EarlyGame
  4. Wow Forever Add-On Completely Removes Asmongold From The Game TheGamer
  5. Asmongold World of Warcraft Forever Ban Controversy Explained After Olympus Guild Dispute NDTV Sports
 
New Jersey fines data center $1.1M after drone pics expose 62 gas generators - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:20:58 GMT
Million-dollar fines won’t end billionaires’ data center pollution, neighbors fear.
 
Microsoft’s New Surface Laptops Embody the PC-Phone Marriage Snapdragon Promised Years Ago - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:13:47 GMT
Qualcomm’s PC chips were developed with the company’s phone DNA. Two generations in, we’re seeing payoffs.
 
Rockstar Unveils $400 Grand Theft Auto VI Collector's Set — But It Doesn't Include the Game - consequence.net - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:11:11 GMT
  1. Rockstar Unveils $400 Grand Theft Auto VI Collector's Set — But It Doesn't Include the Game consequence.net
  2. Pre-Order The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection Now While Supplies Last Rockstar Games
  3. Rockstar Reveals GTA 6 Vice City Collection Box at $399.99, Game Not Included TechPowerUp
  4. The GTA 6 Collector’s Edition Is Available to Preorder and We’re Tracking Available Stock CNET
  5. GTA 6 Is Getting a $400 Collector's Set Filled With Tons of Merch, but No Game IGN
 
13 Terrifying Statistics That Will Make You Shudder And Say, "Wait, WHAT?" - BuzzFeed - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:01:01 GMT
13 Terrifying Statistics That Will Make You Shudder And Say, "Wait, WHAT?" BuzzFeed
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New York continues to fight prediction markets with a lawsuit against Polymarket - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:55:44 GMT
The state now has illegal gambling charges underway against four of these businesses.
 
Google is sending a teensy-tiny AI data center to space - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:45:37 GMT
It's an experiment to see how the chips hold up in the harsh vacuum of the cosmos.
 
Motorola Signature 27 confirmed to support GrapheneOS - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
  1. Motorola Signature 27 confirmed to support GrapheneOS 9to5Google
  2. Inside Snapdragon Summit 2026: Agentic AI PCs, Googlebooks and Linux are here Qualcomm
  3. motorola signature 27 Motorola News
  4. Qualcomm releases Android chip built for AI as memory shortage weighs on smartphone market CNBC
  5. Why Is Qualcomm (QCOM) Pushing AI From Phones To Cars And Edge Devices? Yahoo Finance
 
Turtle Beach Rematch review: The cutest Switch 2 controller of the bunch - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Official Nintendo designs and RGB lighting give the Rematch an adorable edge.
 
Apple Watch Ultra 4 includes a new watch face bezel option - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:29:00 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Ultra 4 includes a new watch face bezel option 9to5Mac
  2. The Big Holes in Wearable Heart Rate Variability And Readiness Scores Ground Truths | Eric Topol
  3. Apple’s New Readiness Score Is a Gateway to Wellness Planning Men's Health
  4. I tried Apple’s new at-home wellness assessment in iOS 27 — and gained valuable insights into my flexibility and balance Tom's Guide
  5. Apple Watch Series 12 Health Tracking Review NeoTeo
 
Call of Duty: Warzone Is Getting a New Toggle That Lets You Turn Off All Those Goofy Skins - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:14:46 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Warzone Is Getting a New Toggle That Lets You Turn Off All Those Goofy Skins IGN
  2. Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 Adds a New Operator Skin Toggle Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Adding Highly Requested Option To Hide Silly Skins In Warzone Kotaku
  4. 'Modern Warfare 4' Has Officially Solved Call of Duty’s ‘Clowny Skins’ Problem Polygon.com
  5. Call of Duty 'cosmetic toggle' will cleanse Warzone of its Party City aesthetic PC Gamer
 
Flock is finally requiring police to have a real reason before searching its camera database - TechSpot Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:10:00 GMT

Until recently, users were required to explain why they were conducting a search by typing into an open text field. Flock said those entries were not always specific enough. The company has replaced the field with a drop-down menu of standardized categories based on the FBI's crime-reporting system.

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It took MapQuest until 2026 to add public transit directions - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:02:02 GMT
The 30-year-old map service is quickly getting with the times.
 
Google Photos ‘Clueless’-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Google Photos ‘Clueless’-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS TechCrunch
  2. 5 Google Photos updates to make the most of summer memories. blog.google
  3. Google Photos' New Redact Tool Will Make It Easy To Hide Sensitive Information Engadget
  4. Google's new AI Wardrobe tool broke my arm and put me in pirate clothes - and then it got worse ZDNET
  5. More people can view their digital wardrobe in Google Photos now. The Verge
 
The Pixel Watch 5's blood pressure and insulin resistance trends are rolling out this week - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The first trend reports for the health data will be available in early October.
 
Google Photos' new Redact tool will make it easy to hide sensitive information - Engadget Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Google Photos' new AI-powered features include the Redact tool, which can quickly blur parts of an image.
 
The Blood of Dawnwalker's divisive time mechanic was once much stricter, but it was loosened because of "fear" around the game - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:52:27 GMT
  1. The Blood of Dawnwalker's divisive time mechanic was once much stricter, but it was loosened because of "fear" around the game Eurogamer.net
  2. I am now certain The Blood of Dawnwalker's time limit should've just been a setting, after hearing about Rebel Wolves' attempts to thread the needle PC Gamer
  3. The Blood of Dawnwalker Analog Stick Gaming
  4. ‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ makes players think about every choice made thepostathens.com
  5. The Blood of Dawnwalker Developers Feared Player Reaction and Changed Time Mechanics ixbt.games
 
Early Reality Fracture Data Highlights Biggest Traps To Avoid - Draftsim - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:48:20 GMT
  1. Early Reality Fracture Data Highlights Biggest Traps To Avoid Draftsim
  2. Reality Fracture Update Bulletin Magic: The Gathering
  3. Magic: The Gathering Designer Reveals the Unexpected Inspiration Behind Reality Fracture Polygon.com
  4. The 44 Best Cards in Reality Fracture Ranked Draftsim
  5. Reality Fracture on Magic Online Magic: The Gathering Online
 
Australia Says an OpenAI Agent Hacked Into a Government Health Site - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:35:01 GMT
AI companies need to take more precautions to prevent future hacks, one expert says.
 
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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Control Resonant Launch Patch Will Address Its Biggest Combat Complaints - gameinformer.com - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:24:00 GMT
  1. Control Resonant Launch Patch Will Address Its Biggest Combat Complaints gameinformer.com
  2. CONTROL Resonant Path Tracing & DLSS 4.5 NVIDIA
  3. Things Control Resonant Doesn't Tell You IGN
  4. ‘Control Resonant’ Review: Not Better, Not Worse, Still Different Forbes
  5. Control Resonant gets tough, but gives you the tools to deal with it The Verge
 
Google's first Suncatcher orbital data center test launches October 1 - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:16:34 GMT
Google's experimental orbital data center will have four TPUs and only run for 15 minutes at a time.
 
OpenAI agent “didn’t accept no for an answer” in Australian government breach - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:01:16 GMT
"There will obviously be legal consequences," prime minister promises.
 
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.
 
Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones - WIRED - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones WIRED
  2. Google’s AI Wants to Call Stores for You — Here Are the Problems With That CNET
  3. Google Pixel Phones Now Use AI to Make Boring Phone Calls for You PCMag
  4. Google brings Gemini into AI agent race with business-calling feature (GOOG:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
  5. Pixel 11's Call For Me Feature Begins Preliminary Rollout Engadget
 
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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Stranger Than Heaven Studio Made The Tupac Resurrection Less Weird By Not Using AI - gamespot.com - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:52:06 GMT
  1. Stranger Than Heaven Studio Made The Tupac Resurrection Less Weird By Not Using AI gamespot.com
  2. SEGA details the characters of Stranger than Heaven and the people who will be bringing them to life Gaming Age
  3. STRANGER THAN HEAVEN Opening Cutscene, 3 Cities, and Showbiz Gameplay Unveiled! Catch the Archive of Our Latest Stream|NEWS|Like A Dragon Web Portal|SEGA ryu-ga-gotoku.com
  4. TGS 2026: Stranger Than Heaven's Combat Is a Brutal, Bloody Spectacle dualshockers.com
  5. CHECK OUT THE UPDATES FROM TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 SEGA
 
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.
 
Activision’s Halo Must Go Beyond Bungie - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. Activision’s Halo Must Go Beyond Bungie IGN
  2. Halo Stopped Being Relevant A Long Time Ago gamespot.com
  3. After 19 Years, Halo’s Most Definitive Experience Still Proves Why The Series Is Special comicbook.com
  4. Your Halo Story Chapter 12 | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  5. 19 Years Ago We Finished the Fight With Halo 3 mensjournal.com
 
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 15:29:48 GMT
  1. Digital Foundry: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave is 720p docked, 540p handheld and 30fps, but uses DLSS My Nintendo News
  2. Fire Emblem Is Officially Nintendo’s Strongest GOTY 2026 Contender Polygon.com
  3. Best Characters and Character Tier List IGN
  4. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave review for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  5. English Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Manga Chapter 0 Online Siliconera
 
iPhone 18 Pro one week later: Zero compromises - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:27:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro one week later: Zero compromises 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, Features and More TechRepublic
  3. Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple’s coolest smartphone (but only literally) Ars Technica
  4. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Is Great for Anyone Who’s Not Ready for the Duo Bloomberg
  5. The MacRumors Show: Tyler Stalman Talks iPhone 18 Pro's Camera MacRumors
 
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.
 
Free Play Days – PGA TOUR 2K25, The Escapists 2, Young Suns, and The Division 2 - news.xbox.com - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:04:48 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – PGA TOUR 2K25, The Escapists 2, Young Suns, and The Division 2 news.xbox.com
  2. Xbox drops two AAA free games for all users, includes acclaimed Ubisoft RPG GAMINGbible
  3. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 24-27) Pure Xbox
  4. Xbox gives all owners free games this weekend, and you don't need Xbox Game Pass t3.com
  5. Xbox Free Play Days adds The Division 2 and three more games neowin.net
 
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.
 
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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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. How to stop AI eavesdropping on your conversations thetimes.com
  4. Apple’s Secret New Apple Watch Features Revealed Geeky Gadgets
  5. How Apple Watch Series 12’s Audio Intelligence actually works? 91mobiles.com
 
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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Apple Confirms iPhone 18 Pro Bug Fix Update is Coming Next Week - MacRumors - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:10:23 GMT
  1. Apple Confirms iPhone 18 Pro Bug Fix Update is Coming Next Week MacRumors
  2. Some iPhone 18 Pro Owners Are Already Seeing Green and Pink Display Lines Yahoo Tech
  3. Apple to fix iPhone 18 Pro Face ID bug Mashable
  4. iOS 27.0.1 is Coming Soon MacRumors
  5. Apple says software update to fix iPhone 18 Pro rebooting bug is coming next week 9to5Mac
 
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 Next Set Officially Guarantees Rare Cards Polygon.com
  3. Pokémon TCG Pocket Mega Evolves in New Deluxe Set Crunchyroll
  4. Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Has A Guaranteed Rare In Every Pack nintendolife.com
  5. "Deluxe Pack Mega" Annual Special Set to Release in "Pocket!" PokeBeach
 
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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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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Aging muscles may be losing strength for a reason scientists missed - ScienceDaily - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:27:27 GMT
  1. Aging muscles may be losing strength for a reason scientists missed ScienceDaily
  2. Can a Drug Reverse Age-Related Muscle Weakness? Yahoo Health
  3. Changing the way we age: Discovery could help preserve muscle strength medicalxpress.com
  4. NMD Pharma and Mizzou Discover Reversible Cause of Muscle Loss SuaraGarut.ID
 
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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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.
 
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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New Report Sheds Light on What Will — and Won't — Return to Destiny 2 When Bungie Adds Back Vaulted Content - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:56:16 GMT
  1. New Report Sheds Light on What Will — and Won't — Return to Destiny 2 When Bungie Adds Back Vaulted Content IGN
  2. The Future of Marathon bungie.net
  3. Bungie apologizes to fans, unseals ‘Destiny’ content vault, tries to convince the world it's still Bungie GeekWire
  4. Understand That ‘Destiny 2’ Is Still Not A Live Game And Won’t Be Again Forbes
  5. Bungie Shares More Detail About Marathon's Symbiosis Update And 2027 Plans Engadget
 
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.
 
8 Things We Wish We Knew Before Playing - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:05:57 GMT
  1. 8 Things We Wish We Knew Before Playing IGN
  2. Silent Hill: Townfall review – shame and suffering on the Scottish coast The Guardian
  3. Silent Hill: Townfall Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested TechPowerUp
  4. Silent Hill: Townfall Review: Addressing The Trauma gameinformer.com
  5. SILENT HILL: Townfall launches worldwide on PC and PS5 gamingtrend.com
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Nikon Z5IIC Announced – 24.5MP Full-Frame, N-RAW to SD Card, EXPEED 7, No EVF for $1,399 - CineD - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:21:10 GMT
  1. Nikon Z5IIC Announced – 24.5MP Full-Frame, N-RAW to SD Card, EXPEED 7, No EVF for $1,399 CineD
  2. You might not miss what Nikon removed from its cheaper full-frame Z5 IIC The Verge
  3. Nikon releases the Z5IIC full-frame mirrorless camera Nikon
  4. Nikon Z5 IIC Review: Smaller, Prettier, and Mostly Capable PetaPixel
  5. Nikon Z5 II C Review: They Made Another Street Photography Camera The Phoblographer
 
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. Critical WordPress Vulnerability Exploited Immediately After Disclosure SecurityWeek
  3. WordPress Click2Shell flaw lets hackers execute PHP on the server BleepingComputer
  4. WordPress patches a critical severity security vulnerability csoonline.com
  5. WordPress 7.1.1 fixes two paths to shell Field Effect
 
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.
 
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.
 
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Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more September 2026 discounts.
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone 20 Pro May Arrive as a Seamless Slab of Glass - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:36:26 GMT
Next year’s models could have the biggest screens in iPhone history.
 
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.
 
I Tested Two Groundbreaking Security Sensors in Spots Other Systems Can’t Go - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Abode is one of the first security system brands to embrace a new age of sensors in locations we need them. Here’s how they worked in my home.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Sliding Homemade Pizza Into a Hot Oven Isn’t Easy. This $26 Gadget Is Meant to Help - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:55:00 GMT
Is a sliding peel the answer to smooshed pizza dough? I tested one to find out.
 
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.
 
Nintendo Switch Owners: Update Your Firmware to Protect Against Security Exploit - CNET Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:42:33 GMT
The problem does not affect the Nintendo Switch 2.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
I Test Kitchen Tools for a Living. Most People Are Missing This $18 Essential - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:04:05 GMT
Cooking without this inexpensive acccessory is a nonstarter.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Features and Multimodal Capabilities Compared - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:40:40 GMT
I put these multimodal models through a camera test.
 
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.
 
Planning a Fall Hike? Here’s How to Download a Map to Your iPhone - CNET Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:00:03 GMT
This iPhone feature can help you plan your hike before stepping out your front door.