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The AGs of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska sue TP-Link, alleging it deceptively marketed its routers' security and didn't properly disclose ties to China (Connor Jones/The Register) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:55:02 GMT

Connor Jones / The Register:
The AGs of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska sue TP-Link, alleging it deceptively marketed its routers' security and didn't properly disclose ties to China — Router maker rejects allegations it misled buyers about protection and its reliance on Chinese suppliers

 
Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Thursday, Oct. 8, #1937 - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:42:17 GMT
Need a Wordle hint today? Get spoiler-free hints for NYT Wordle No. 1,937 on Thursday, Oct. 8, then the answer, plus yesterday’s word.
 
The DOD offers chipmaker Wolfspeed, which filed for bankruptcy in 2025, a conditional loan of up to $1.5B in exchange for warrants for up to 7.5% of the company (Lynn Doan/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:40:01 GMT

Lynn Doan / Bloomberg:
The DOD offers chipmaker Wolfspeed, which filed for bankruptcy in 2025, a conditional loan of up to $1.5B in exchange for warrants for up to 7.5% of the company — The US Defense Department pledged to issue a conditional loan to Wolfspeed Inc., the chipmaker that filed for bankruptcy last year …

 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Thursday, Oct. 8, #1215 - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:07:33 GMT
Need a Connections hint today? Get a hint for each color group in NYT Connections #1215 on Thursday, Oct. 8, then all four answers.
 
Is It Even Worth Buying Tech During Early Holiday Sales? Here’s What We Recommend - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:07:28 GMT
US adults are juggling higher tech prices with smaller budgets this year. Can the sales help them afford more?
 
Tropical Storm Isaias Set to Be First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Season - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:24 GMT
Tropical Storm Isaias is set to become the basin’s first hurricane of the season, bringing life-threatening rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast.
 
Crunchyroll dedicated hub announced for PS5 - Gematsu - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:48:07 GMT
Crunchyroll dedicated hub announced for PS5 GematsuSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Sources: Broadcom has been working to arrange more than $50B in financing for OpenAI's custom AI chip; Oracle is in talks on financing for a big chip purchase (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:45:32 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Broadcom has been working to arrange more than $50B in financing for OpenAI's custom AI chip; Oracle is in talks on financing for a big chip purchase — Apollo, Blackstone and Goldman Sachs among lenders in talks to finance megadeals worth tens of billions of dollars apiece

 
The FCC proposes new mid-band spectrum auction and unlocking 800MHz for drones - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:32:33 GMT
The agency is doubling down on direct-to-device service.
 
Shaq Got Hacked. Now He’s Pitching for a VPN - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:31:51 GMT
At a recent event for security firm NordVPN, NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal revealed that he got hacked—and warned the public about the need to “have control of their own information.”
 
27 Best Prime Day Deals on Phone Accessories (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:22:00 GMT
Just bought a new phone or looking to enhance an existing one? Prime Day is the time to save on accessories like batteries, chargers, and more.
 
Teenage Engineering’s CEO says it’ll stop making synths - The Verge - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:19:54 GMT
Teenage Engineering’s CEO says it’ll stop making synths The Verge
 
Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals: Save Big On a Dyson (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:08:31 GMT
I’ve compared cordless sticks, watched robot vacuums chase stains, and cleaned plenty of car crumbs. These discounts get my recommendation.
 
ChatGPT for Teens Is an ‘Unacceptable Risk,’ Watchdog Group Says - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:06:04 GMT
Research by Common Sense Media says that OpenAI’s parent alert system is faulty and that the chatbot doesn’t help kids improve their learning skills.
 
BF6 Reports for Duty on Xbox Game Pass While Clair Obscur Gets Gommaged in October - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:04:13 GMT
Bluey’s Happy Snaps is also coming to Game Pass in October 2026 to put a smile on your face.
 
Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Quietly Funding November’s Most Consequential Elections - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
America PAC’s approach has been unusual: for every dollar it has spent supporting GOP Senate candidates, it has spent almost three dollars attacking Democrats.
 
OpenAI says GPT-6 in ChatGPT's Chat tab is powered by GPT-6 Sol for Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise tiers and GPT-6 Luna for Free and Go tiers (@openai) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:02 GMT

@openai:
OpenAI says GPT-6 in ChatGPT's Chat tab is powered by GPT-6 Sol for Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise tiers and GPT-6 Luna for Free and Go tiers — GPT-6 with Intelligent UI rolls out globally to Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users today and will expand to Free and Go users starting tomorrow. GPT-6 in ChatGPT is powered by GPT-6 Sol for Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise tiers, and GPT-6 Luna for Free and Go tiers. Both are tuned for e...

 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
The Science Behind the Nobel-Winning Technology That Controls Neurons With Light - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience, but its origins come from an entirely brainless organism—an alga.
 
Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11 - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:22:37 GMT
  1. Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11 TechCrunch
  2. Microsoft debuts Nvidia-powered Surface Laptop Ultra, as it aims for AI market Yahoo Finance
  3. Building Windows for hybrid intelligence Windows Blog
  4. Windows and Surface October 2026 news Microsoft Source
  5. How Microsoft built its MacBook Pro competitor The Verge
 
Discovering the value of humanistic inquiry - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:10:00 GMT
Students in MIT’s Concourse program delve deeply into the human condition, debate challenging questions, and learn to develop judgment about issues that can’t be quantified.
 
The Best Amazon Prime Day Pet Deals on Feeders, Litter Boxes, and More (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:09:24 GMT
The sale is almost over. Here’s the WIRED-tested gear I recommend for less scooping, easier feeding, and keeping tabs on your pets.
 
PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:01:14 GMT
Pennsylvania reported 1,066 outbreak-linked cases on Wednesday.
 
Handheld Atari 2600 Packs a CRT - Hack a Day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:21 GMT
We covered [Nick Bild]’s mini Atari console using original devices not so long ago, and today he’s back with the same console wrapped up with a CRT as a handheld. …read more
 
Here's what the $6,000 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box looks like - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:59:32 GMT
Honestly, a bit like an oversized Lego brick.
 
Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
MIT researchers built a cloud-based platform to help Massachusetts coastal towns and the state manage shellfishing closures, giving thousands of permit holders a clearer view of where they can fish.
 
TP-Link problems in US grow amid FCC router ban and four state lawsuits - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:53:42 GMT
TP-Link can't sell latest routers in US, still needs exemption from FCC ban.
 
Best October Prime Day Deals to Shop Before the Sale Ends (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:48:52 GMT
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here, and we’ve tracked down the best discounts on all the gear our team recommends.
 
Best Shark Prime Day Vacuum Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:46:11 GMT
Save on two Shark models I recommend after testing, including my favorite robot vacuum and a powerful cordless stick.
 
GPT-6 for All: Your ChatGPT Answers Are Getting a Very Visual Makeover - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:45:20 GMT
New interactive graphics are powered by GPT-6, which is rolling out to free users now.
 
Seagate and Toshiba are reportedly fighting to acquire TDK's HDD magnetic-head technology - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:41:00 GMT

According to sources familiar with the matter, Seagate and Toshiba are currently battling each other to acquire TDK's magnetic-head business. The Japanese company is one of the few independent manufacturers still making this crucial electronic component, but HDD giants are now looking to strengthen their supply chains as the entire...

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Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box costs an eye-watering $6,000 - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:32:47 GMT
It ships in November, if you can afford it.
 
Sources: former White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan is raising a ~$500M fund to back growth- and later-stage US AI startups, prioritizing national security (Leo Schwartz/The Information) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:30:31 GMT

Leo Schwartz / The Information:
Sources: former White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan is raising a ~$500M fund to back growth- and later-stage US AI startups, prioritizing national security — Sriram Krishnan, a key AI adviser to President Donald Trump who left the White House in June, is raising an AI-focused venture fund …

 
30 Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $50 (October 2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:17:32 GMT
Everything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-approved Prime Day picks under $50.
 
Meet the Vendors Selling ‘Cornell Seven’ Merch - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:17:29 GMT
Brands, influencers, and Etsy sellers claim they're hawking T-shirts, mugs, and buttons out of solidarity with the woman who accused seven male classmates of sexual assault. Some say it’s shameless.
 
Best Prime Day Laptop Deals: Save Up to $500 (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
My favorite MacBook, gaming PC, and budget laptop are all on sale for Prime Day, some at the lowest prices I’ve seen in months. But act fast, as sales end tonight.
 
Pre-order Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 today! - Minecraft - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:07:33 GMT
Pre-order Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 today! Minecraft
 
OpenAI publishes 722 AI-generated math papers as researchers challenge its closed model - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:07:00 GMT

OpenAI organized the results into 372 groups and said it had given the model about 4,000 problems. The release gives researchers a large collection of proofs to examine, but not access to the proprietary system that produced them.

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The first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops cost up to $7,000 - The Verge - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:05:52 GMT
  1. The first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops cost up to $7,000 The Verge
  2. ASUS ProArt RTX Spark AI PCs: Local Agentic AI | ASUS ASUS Pressroom
  3. Nvidia RTX Spark laptop prices seemingly revealed by HP leak Mashable
  4. MSI Unveils Prestige N16 Flip AI+: An NVIDIA RTX Spark-Powered 2-in-1 Built for the Agentic AI Era TechPowerUp
  5. Planning to buy an RTX Spark laptop? Here's every model you can preorder now, plus prices and when each one ships Windows Central
 
Anthropic cuts Sonnet 5.5 cache read price from $0.20 to $0.10 and adds monthly API credits: $100 for Max 5x, $200 for Max 20x, up to $500 shared by Team users (Carl Franzen/VentureBeat) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:05:01 GMT

Carl Franzen / VentureBeat:
Anthropic cuts Sonnet 5.5 cache read price from $0.20 to $0.10 and adds monthly API credits: $100 for Max 5x, $200 for Max 20x, up to $500 shared by Team users — The model starts at $0.10 per million input tokens and $0.50 per million output tokens, matching OpenAI's GPT-6 Luna.

 
57 Best Last-Minute Home and Tech October Prime Day Deals - The Cut - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:00 GMT
  1. 57 Best Last-Minute Home and Tech October Prime Day Deals The Cut
  2. I’ve tested hundreds of headphones. These 31 Prime Day deals are actually worth it CNN
  3. My Top Apple, Anker, Shokz and Sony Earbuds Are Down to Their Lowest Prices for Prime Day CNET
  4. Bose’s Bestselling QuietComfort Headphones Are More Than Half Off for Amazon Prime Big Deals Day Variety
  5. Don’t Miss the Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals Before the Sale Ends WIRED
 
Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a hand - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:48:18 GMT
Altering molecular handedness has implications for the origins of life.
 
Anthropic prices Haiku 5.5 at $0.10/1M input and $0.50/1M output tokens for requests up to 100K tokens, and $0.50 and $2.50 above, vs. $1 and $5 for Haiku 4.5 (Frederic Lardinois/The New Stack) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:30 GMT

Frederic Lardinois / The New Stack:
Anthropic prices Haiku 5.5 at $0.10/1M input and $0.50/1M output tokens for requests up to 100K tokens, and $0.50 and $2.50 above, vs. $1 and $5 for Haiku 4.5 — Anthropic on Wednesday launched Claude Haiku 5.5, the first new version of its smallest and most affordable model in nearly a year.

 
These Researchers Made AI Drive a Toyota Corolla to Get In-N-Out - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT
Three engineers put GPT, Claude, and Grok in charge of a real car. Only one of them was successful.
 
The Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals Before The Sale Ends (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT
I’ve tested more than 100 headphones and covered nearly a dozen Prime Days. Here are some actually good headphone deals from the sale.
 
Surface Laptop Ultra hands-on: A beautiful beast powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:43:19 GMT
Yes, it's just a premium laptop. But it sure looks pretty.
 
OpenAI rolls out GPT-6 in ChatGPT with Intelligent UI, a new feature that includes graphics and interactive elements like charts, buttons, and forms in answers (OpenAI) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:40:02 GMT

OpenAI:
OpenAI rolls out GPT-6 in ChatGPT with Intelligent UI, a new feature that includes graphics and interactive elements like charts, buttons, and forms in answers — Last month we introduced the first GPT-6 models for paid customers and today we're bringing that next generation of intelligence …

 
Amazon Knows You Have a Goldfish Named Ziggy, Even if You Don’t - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:33:00 GMT
Flat buttocks? Own a snail? Here’s how to find out what Amazon’s About You page knows — or thinks it knows — about you as a person.
 
Repairing a Couple of Very Expensive Registered DDR5 RAM Sticks - Hack a Day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:36 GMT
It’s definitely a sign of the times when repair shops get handed sticks of registered ECC DDR5 RAM by businesses to try and fix, rather than just tossing the defective …read more
 
Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:24:39 GMT
In renewed policy, pediatricians review the benefits of heating milk to kill germs.
 
Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 5.5, the first Haiku model with effort controls, for high-volume, cost-sensitive tasks like summary and classification requests (Anthropic) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:22:12 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 5.5, the first Haiku model with effort controls, for high-volume, cost-sensitive tasks like summary and classification requests — Introducing Claude Haiku 5.5: the cheapest, fastest, and most capable small model we've ever released.

 
Microsoft opens preorders for the $2,599+ Surface Laptop Ultra, shipping from October 16, with an RTX Spark and three USB-C ports; one is magnetic like MagSafe (Zac Bowden/Windows Central) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:15:30 GMT

Zac Bowden / Windows Central:
Microsoft opens preorders for the $2,599+ Surface Laptop Ultra, shipping from October 16, with an RTX Spark and three USB-C ports; one is magnetic like MagSafe — Surface Laptop Ultra is available to order today, with shipments expected to begin on October 16.

 
Microsoft opens preorders for the $5,999 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, with 128GB of unified memory to run local models with 120B+ parameters, shipping in November (Stevie Bonifield/The Verge) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:10:04 GMT

Stevie Bonifield / The Verge:
Microsoft opens preorders for the $5,999 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, with 128GB of unified memory to run local models with 120B+ parameters, shipping in November — Microsoft's high-end AI mini PC for developers starts shipping in November. — Microsoft's Nvidia-powered Surface RTX Spark Dev Box …

 
Our Coffee Guru Loved This New Compostible Pod Brewer. It’s Down to $58 for Prime Day - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:01:28 GMT
The Tabli launched in August and drew a rave review from CNET’s resident coffee expert.
 
The New ChatGPT Is More Show Than Tell - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
OpenAI is updating ChatGPT for all users with an “Intelligent UI” that’s more visual—generating interactive elements as part of the chatbot’s outputs.
 
Fraudster jailed for using 10K bots and AI songs to outstream Taylor Swift - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:57:39 GMT
Man gets 18 months for AI scheme stealing $8M in music streaming royalties.
 
The Shark CryoGlow LED Mask Is Cheaper Than Ever on Prime Day - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:57:29 GMT
The Shark CryoGlow face mask is my favorite LED device, and it’s $299 on Amazon Prime Day. Act fast.
 
Save Over $600 on Last-Minute Prime Day Mattress and Bedding Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:55:19 GMT
Prime Big Deal Days end tonight, but there’s still time to save on WIRED-tested mattresses, cooling sheets, and sound machines.
 
Disney+ will stream the Super Bowl, along with some Monday Night Football games - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:52:55 GMT
The big event will also air on ABC and ESPN.
 
Windows Search is becoming the fastest way to control your PC - Windows Central - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:48:25 GMT
  1. Windows Search is becoming the fastest way to control your PC Windows Central
  2. From searching to doing: Building a faster, more streamlined Windows Search Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files The Verge
  4. Microsoft Rebuilds Windows 11 Search, Adds Typed Commands and Inline Copilot TechPowerUp
  5. Microsoft is redesigning Windows Search to act like an AI agent Neowin
 
Microsoft may have finally fixed Windows search by turning it into a chatbot - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:47:14 GMT
Microsoft's Copilot search redesign arrives this fall.
 
Here's everything we know about Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:42:35 GMT
Microsoft is finally sharing details about its first builder-class PC.
 
Everything announced at Microsoft's Windows and Surface event - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:41:41 GMT
The company highlighted agentic AI features for Windows as well as the Surface Laptop Ultra.
 
Pixel 11 series still not on Android 17 QPR1 with October update - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 series still not on Android 17 QPR1 with October update 9to5Google
  2. Android 17 October update rolling out with three Pixel fixes 9to5Google
  3. Google's latest Pixel update could mark the end for the Pixel 6 Android Police
  4. Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 gives us an early look at next year’s Pixel updates Android Central
  5. Everything Fixed in October Pixel Update Droid Life
 
Denuvo DRM removed from Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and everyone is wondering why - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMT

Earlier this month, the studios working on the Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis remake updated the game's entry in Steam's database. The update appears to remove Denuvo's anti-tamper technology, potentially marking a major change coming four months before the game's scheduled release on February 12, 2027.

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Gears Of War Boss Dodges Question About Future Layoffs, Promises Next Game Will Come Sooner - Kotaku - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:30:35 GMT
  1. Gears Of War Boss Dodges Question About Future Layoffs, Promises Next Game Will Come Sooner Kotaku
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Sequel Update UAE IGN
  3. Next Gears of War Won’t Take Seven Years to Arrive MP1st
 
Meta rolls out AI tools to find ads that secretly lead users to CSAM and says it took action against 33.2M pieces of child exploitation content in H1 2026 (Lauren Forristal/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:20:01 GMT

Lauren Forristal / TechCrunch:
Meta rolls out AI tools to find ads that secretly lead users to CSAM and says it took action against 33.2M pieces of child exploitation content in H1 2026 — Meta announced Wednesday that it took action against 33.2 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content on Facebook and Instagram in the first half of 2026.

 
Get AirPods Pro 3 for $179, Apple Watch for $199, and More Before Prime Day Ends Today - MacRumors - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:10:25 GMT
  1. Get AirPods Pro 3 for $179, Apple Watch for $199, and More Before Prime Day Ends Today MacRumors
  2. The Best October Prime Day Apple Deals on AirPods, MacBooks, and More The New York Times
  3. Laptops are too expensive, so I found 31 great Amazon Prime Day deals to help you save CNN
  4. Apple’s Latest AirPods Max Headphones Get Rare $120 Discount for Prime Day Variety
  5. In My Cart: Here are the Prime Day deals we’re buying today 9to5Mac
 
Someone Rebuilt Free, Open-Source Versions of Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom Using AI - PetaPixel - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:05:47 GMT
  1. Someone Rebuilt Free, Open-Source Versions of Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom Using AI PetaPixel
  2. The End of The Effort Moat Health API Guy
  3. “Software is over”: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones Ars Technica
  4. ArtCraft’s Adobe Suite copy was made with AI Design Week
  5. ArtCraft Launches 7 Open-Source Creative Apps Built in Rust to Rival Adobe Techaeris
 
Google starts rolling out its upgraded Pixel screen savers to the Pixel 9 - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:04:00 GMT
  1. Google starts rolling out its upgraded Pixel screen savers to the Pixel 9 9to5Google
  2. Google introduces Pixel 9 screensavers with clock weather home controls NewsBytes
 
Some furloughed Star Wars Zero Company developers are returning to work, studio says - Game File | Stephen Totilo - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:03:57 GMT
  1. Some furloughed Star Wars Zero Company developers are returning to work, studio says Game File | Stephen Totilo
  2. Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor begins bringing furloughed staff back GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Star Wars Zero Company studio brings back some furloughed devs Game Developer
  4. Star Wars Zero Company Developer Sees Portion Of Furloughed Workers Return Yahoo
  5. Good News: Some Of Star Wars Zero Company’s Devs Have Been Un-Furloughed Aftermath
 
Paramount now owns Warner Bros, HBO, CBS, and CNN, and Netflix is out - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMT

Paramount has officially begun its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, turning parent company Skydance into a new media giant. Following the closure, Skydance confirmed that it will eventually combine streaming services HBO Max, Paramount+, and Discovery+.

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Google’s Next Android XR Device Is Arriving Ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses, at a Similar Price - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:45:02 GMT
The Xreal Aura will cost $1,279, and it has some similarities to the Meta VR Glasses coming next year.
 
OpenAI's first report on teen ChatGPT use says teens spend under 15 minutes per day on average on the chatbot, with less than 2% using it for 3+ hours straight (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:30:19 GMT

Reuters:
OpenAI's first report on teen ChatGPT use says teens spend under 15 minutes per day on average on the chatbot, with less than 2% using it for 3+ hours straight — Teens spend under 15 minutes a day on average on ChatGPT, while less than 2% of them interact with the chatbot for over three straight hours …

 
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:17:03 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More XBOX Wire
  2. These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Including Battlefield 6 (October 8-16) Pure Xbox
  3. The Best-Selling Game Of 2025 Storms Onto Game Pass One Year Later Kotaku
  4. BF6 Reports for Duty on Xbox Game Pass While Clair Obscur Gets Gommaged in October CNET
  5. ‘Gears Of War: E-Day’ And 7 Other Titles Joining Xbox Game Pass In October 2026 AugustMan Singapore
 
AI-Generated Games Platform Already Has 10 Million Monthly Users - Kotaku - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:15:05 GMT
AI-Generated Games Platform Already Has 10 Million Monthly Users Kotaku
 
Jaguar's Type 01 brings its bold concept design to a $130,500 production EV - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:12:00 GMT

It will go on sale in early 2027, with deliveries expected in the second half of the year. The expected US starting price is $130,500. In Britain, prices will start at £130,000, more than twice the F-Type's roughly £62,000 starting price.

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Los Angeles-based game studio Gardens Interactive raised a $35M+ Series B led by Lightspeed at a $190M pre-money valuation, taking its total funding to $71M (Cecilia D'Anastasio/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:05:01 GMT

Cecilia D'Anastasio / Bloomberg:
Los Angeles-based game studio Gardens Interactive raised a $35M+ Series B led by Lightspeed at a $190M pre-money valuation, taking its total funding to $71M — A studio led by the makers of the hit titles Sky: Children of the Light and Journey has raised $35 million in new funding to upend the viral …

 
Amazon US Prime Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is 30% off - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:01:02 GMT
  1. Amazon US Prime Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is 30% off - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. The 25+ best October Prime Day tech deals: Save up to $1,700 on Samsung, Apple, and Anker Mashable
  3. Samsung's best phones are back down to prices that'll make you buy Android Police
  4. Prime Day 1 deals: Z Fold 8/Ultra $400 off, Pixel 11 series $300 off, Pixel Watch 5 from $335, Surface Laptops, more 9to5Google
  5. Save Up to 30% on Unlocked Phone Deal From Google, Samsung, and TCL During Prime Day PCMag
 
Get a 2TB Internal SSD for Steam Deck or ROG Ally for Over 50% Off, Today Only at Best Buy - IGN - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:43 GMT
Get a 2TB Internal SSD for Steam Deck or ROG Ally for Over 50% Off, Today Only at Best Buy IGN
 
Jaguar Type 01 debuts; now, no one remembers the electric Ferrari - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:48:01 GMT
Car design sure riles people up on the Internet these days. Goes double for EVs.
 
14 Best Prime Day Wearable Deals: Apple, Google, Samsung (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:47:12 GMT
I’ve tested the wearables, tracked the prices, and found the Prime Day deals worth grabbing.
 
We now have images of the smart home products that Apple and LG are reportedly cooking up - Engadget - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:42:39 GMT
  1. We now have images of the smart home products that Apple and LG are reportedly cooking up Engadget
  2. Apple to Launch Doorbell, Lock, Thermostat Developed With LG Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat The Verge
  4. Apple will launch 7+ new products in October, here’s what’s coming 9to5Mac
  5. Apple, IBD Stock Of The Day, Set To Enter New Market Investor's Business Daily
 
We now have images of the smart home products that Apple and LG are reportedly cooking up - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:42:39 GMT
These include a lock, a thermostat and a temperature sensor.
 
ChatGPT keeps signing fake New Yorker cartoons with real artists' names - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:40:00 GMT

According to Nieman Lab, ChatGPT has been producing artwork suspiciously similar in style and content to cartoons previously published in The New Yorker. More troubling, the investigation found that the chatbot added forged signatures from several real cartoonists, which led some viewers to assume humans had drawn the images.

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Healthleap, which makes AI screening software that helps identify patients at risk of undiagnosed illnesses, raised $38M across a $30M Series A and an $8M seed (Ram Iyer/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:35:02 GMT

Ram Iyer / TechCrunch:
Healthleap, which makes AI screening software that helps identify patients at risk of undiagnosed illnesses, raised $38M across a $30M Series A and an $8M seed — Healthleap, a startup building an AI platform that reads patient records to identify patients at risk of undiagnosed illnesses …

 
The Pentagon Hopes to Speed Up ‘Kill Chain’ AI Buys With 5-Minute Videos - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:34:33 GMT
The US government’s Tradewinds initiative has made it easier to throw millions of dollars at “nontraditional” defense contractors, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
 
The 10 Best Nintendo Prime Day Deals — Including Switch 2 Games, Consoles, and More - IGN - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:34:14 GMT
  1. The 10 Best Nintendo Prime Day Deals — Including Switch 2 Games, Consoles, and More IGN
  2. The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Amazon Prime Day Gaming Deals Polygon.com
  3. 9 Of The Best RPGs on Switch 2 Are Currently On Sale Kotaku
  4. Save $10 on preorders of Nintendo's 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' remake on Prime Day Mashable
  5. Amazon’s ‘Legend of Zelda’ deal is only for Prime members, but but anyone can get it at Walmart NJ.com
 
2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: Dungeons of Daggorath, But Without Quite So Much Typing - Hack a Day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:30:08 GMT
People mod games all the time, but it’s not every day someone mods Dungeons of Daggorath for the TRS-80. [Nick Bild] did exactly that, adding joystick support and a couple …read more
 
Trade group crunches numbers on Trump’s impossible push for 100% US-made tech - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:19:05 GMT
Trump's aggressive reshoring push could cost tech firms $230 billion, CTA estimates.
 
Save Up to 50% on the Best Amazon Prime Day Espresso and Coffee Machine Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:14:45 GMT
Breville, Keurig, Fellow, and AeroPress gear we recommend is on sale, with options for espresso enthusiasts and one-button brewers alike.
 
Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals ETB In Stock for Prime Day — Best Deal at Amazon vs. TCGplayer - IGN - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:09:05 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals ETB In Stock for Prime Day — Best Deal at Amazon vs. TCGplayer IGN
  2. Best October Prime Day Pokémon deals 2026: 30th Celebration ETB, Nintendo Switch, Lego Mashable
  3. Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration | The Coolest Cards We Pulled Game Informer
  4. I Found 25+ Pokemon Deals in Amazon's October Prime Day Sale That Are Worth Any Fan's Time IGN
  5. New 'Pokémon' 30th Anniversary TCG Deal Almost Sounds Too Good To Be True Polygon.com
 
Indie Selects for October 2026: Discover and Progress Through Unforgettable Worlds - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:02:51 GMT
  1. Indie Selects for October 2026: Discover and Progress Through Unforgettable Worlds XBOX Wire
  2. Photography adventures, chaotic sheepherding and other new indie games worth checking out Engadget
 
Where Can You Buy A PS5 Pro For ‘GTA 6’? At GameStop, For $1,400 - Forbes - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:48:04 GMT
  1. Where Can You Buy A PS5 Pro For ‘GTA 6’? At GameStop, For $1,400 Forbes
  2. The Price Of A Used PlayStation 5 Pro Is Through The Roof BGR
  3. Leaked GameStop Memo Calls $1,399.99 Used PS5 Pro Pricing "Intentional" TechPowerUp
  4. GameStop, other retailers to sell used PlayStation 5 Pro units for 66 percent over MSRP Game Developer
  5. GameStop and Third-Party Resellers Raise Used PS5 Pro Price to $1,400 — a $500 Markup on Sony's RRP IGN
 
The Best Anker Prime Day Deals: Score Big on MagSafe Chargers and More - MacRumors - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:47:21 GMT
  1. The Best Anker Prime Day Deals: Score Big on MagSafe Chargers and More MacRumors
  2. One of the Most Efficient Power Stations We’ve Tested Is $350 Off for Prime Big Deal Days Popular Mechanics
  3. I can’t live without a portable charger. Here are the heavily discounted models worth buying | CNN Underscored CNN
  4. Anker’s 100W universal charger is a great travel gadget for $64 The Verge
  5. 4 Anker Accessories With Deep Discounts In October 2026 BGR
 
GM Is Promising Hybrids Again, So Why Does It Rub Me the Wrong Way? - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:32:00 GMT
The automaker has reaffirmed its hybrid plans just as its EV lineup finds its footing. A history of killing promising tech has me worried.
 
Google, Unity Launch Platform to Create Video Games From Prompts - Bloomberg.com - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:22:36 GMT
  1. Google, Unity Launch Platform to Create Video Games From Prompts Bloomberg.com
  2. Introducing Playground: Create and play custom games blog.google
  3. Google launches platform to create video games from text prompts Financial Times
  4. Google and Unity Partner on New AI Gaming Platform for the Next Era of Interactive Entertainment Business Wire
  5. Google now lets you make games with AI The Verge
 
Xbox Rejects ‘GTA 6’ PC Streaming And Exclusivity Report, Though Questions Remain - Forbes - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:18:12 GMT
  1. Xbox Rejects ‘GTA 6’ PC Streaming And Exclusivity Report, Though Questions Remain Forbes
  2. Xbox has secured GTA 6 streaming rights The Verge
  3. MSFT Stock Nears All-Time High: Xbox Moves To Secure Exclusive Rights To Stream Grand Theft Auto VI, Report Says Yahoo Finance
  4. GTA 6 Cloud Streaming Reportedly Exclusive to Xbox TechPowerUp
  5. GTA 6 Will Reportedly Be Playable on PC This November Through Xbox Deal VICE
 
FCC approves 15,000 SpaceX Starlink satellites that could compete directly with cellular carriers - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:13:00 GMT

The FCC cleared the mobile application on October 6. The regulator also granted a waiver allowing SpaceX to offer satellite wireless services without entering into a spectrum-leasing agreement with a terrestrial mobile operator. That gives SpaceX a route to sell mobile connectivity using its own spectrum, potentially competing directly with...

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Mistral says "Le Chonk" can challenge the best AI models - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:12:37 GMT
Mistral says Le Chonk can rival top closed models while remaining open-weight.
 
Take Up to 44% Off the 17 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:02:56 GMT
I’ve rounded up the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discounts on fitness trackers, percussive therapy, LED masks, and more.
 
Ring’s Debut Smart Lock Solves the Category’s Biggest Issue: Dead Battery Lockouts - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:34 GMT
Ring’s foray into smart locks brings a first-of-its-kind feature that solves one of the categories biggest pain points.
 
Google rolls out improved SynthID AI content detector, now available globally - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:08 GMT
The new SynthID website can now identify AI content from Google, OpenAI, and more.
 
ESP32 As Your Raspberry Pi’s Linux Wireless Co-processor - Hack a Day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:06 GMT
A laptop with no wireless connectivity feels like a rarity – but when you shop for powerful Linux single-board computers (SBCs), it is pretty common to see one skimp on …read more
 
Ring announces its first smart lock, solving a major pain point for smart home users - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Ring announces its first smart lock, solving a major pain point for smart home users 9to5Mac
  2. Ring ends smart lock anxiety with a lock you can recharge by hand About Amazon
  3. Amazon Ring’s First Smart Lock Has a Clever Solution for Battery Anxiety Bloomberg.com
  4. Ring’s first smart lock ditches the key and adds a dial to revive a dead battery GeekWire
  5. Ring’s Debut Smart Lock Solves the Category’s Biggest Issue: Dead Battery Lockouts CNET
 
Ring's smart lock has a hand crank so it works even if the power's out - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Ring's smart lock has a built-in hand crank to generate power when the batteries are dead.
 
Google's AI detection website is now available - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
SynthID Detector will flag content created with AI tools from OpenAI, Google, Apple and other companies.
 
Cisco is bringing a new agentic framework to its Webex enterprise platform - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Cisco's Dialog feature promises to turn "fragmented interactions into continuous customer relationships."
 
Google’s new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Google’s new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media TechCrunch
  2. We're making it easier to identify AI-generated content globally. blog.google
  3. Google Opens Its SynthID Watermark Detector To The Public Search Engine Journal
  4. Google Launches SynthID Platform to Detect AI Content Globally The Tech Buzz
  5. Google’s SynthID AI content detector expands globally, will work on Apple’s models ‘soon’ 9to5Google
 
Imperial Knights star in a new Black Library novel - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:59:08 GMT
Imperial Knights star in a new Black Library novel Warhammer Community
 
AI/ML is becoming a performance factor in motorsport - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:56:38 GMT
More than just a sponsor: OpenAI has been helping Ganassi with setups.
 
We’re Tracking October Prime Day Live (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:52:21 GMT
Our team is tracking Prime Day price drops live to find all the best discounts. Check here for the latest coverage on all the sales we’re shopping ourselves.
 
This feature could finally get me to try the Windows App - Windows Central - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:45:30 GMT
This feature could finally get me to try the Windows App Windows CentralSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Another personal AI assistant has launched — Meet Tab, which emerged from stealth with a $300M valuation - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
  1. Another personal AI assistant has launched — Meet Tab, which emerged from stealth with a $300M valuation TechCrunch
  2. Tab exits stealth at a $300 million valuation with an AI agent that lives in your texts Crypto Briefing
  3. Meet Tab — the personal AI assistant race is heating up with a brand new personal sidekick Tom's Guide
  4. Meet Tab: New Personal AI Assistant Emerges From Stealth At $300M Valuation NDTV Profit
 
Apple is teaming up with LG on smart locks, cameras, and thermostats - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:37:00 GMT

Regulatory filings (via Bloomberg) identify a wired video doorbell, indoor and outdoor plug-in cameras, a floodlight camera, a smart deadbolt, a thermostat and a temperature sensor – products that will extend Apple's system beyond entertainment and voice commands into home monitoring, entry, and heating and cooling control.

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More Mafia Games Seemingly Getting Native PS5 Ports, Likely 60fps - Push Square - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. More Mafia Games Seemingly Getting Native PS5 Ports, Likely 60fps Push Square
  2. Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 Could Be Set for PS5 and Xbox Series Upgrades After Definitive Editions Leak Online IGN
  3. PlayStation 5 Ports of Fan-Favorite PS3, PS4 Action Adventure Games Leaked AOL.com
  4. More Mafia Games Appear to Be Getting Native PS5 Ports, Likely 60fps Push Square
  5. Mafia 2 & 3 Definitive Edition Rated for PS5 and XBOX Insider Gaming
 
OpenAI just posted hundreds more results on major math problems - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:08:45 GMT
The company said that most results were produced in a response to a single prompt given to a single AI agent.
 
Review: Fine, let's talk about Digger - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:01:28 GMT
Its excesses may try one’s patience at times, but the film sticks the landing with a savagely moving finale.
 
10 Hours With Jonathan Blow’s New Puzzle Game Order Of The Sinking Star - Kotaku - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:49 GMT
  1. 10 Hours With Jonathan Blow’s New Puzzle Game Order Of The Sinking Star Kotaku
  2. Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever' BBC
  3. Order Of The Sinking Star (Nintendo Switch 2) Review CGMagazine
  4. Review: Order of the Sinking Star (PS5) - Jon Blow's Huge Sokoban Design Mixtape Made Me Weary Push Square
  5. Order Of The Sinking Star Sometimes Has Too Much Of A Great Thing GameSpot
 
‘The Social Reckoning’ Already Feels Irrelevant - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Aaron Sorkin’s sequel to The Social Network attempts to shame a ruling class that has proved itself shameless.
 
The Social Reckoning is a timely reminder that we shouldn't trust Meta - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Don't make Aaron Sorkin tap the sign.
 
Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Ultra 4 See Record Discounts During Prime Day - MacRumors - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:57:27 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Ultra 4 See Record Discounts During Prime Day MacRumors
  2. 14 products our readers are buying during Amazon Prime Day | CNN Underscored CNN
  3. The Apple Watch Series 12 is a good deal at $50 off The Verge
  4. Apple Watch Deals for Prime Day's Last Day: Series 12, SE 3 CNET
  5. Apple Watch Ultra 3 Quietly Joins the Prime Day Finale With Hundreds Off at Its Lowest Price Yet Gizmodo
 
Rumour: More Sources Mount for Ape Escape Revival from Ex-Sonic Mania Devs - Push Square - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:50:00 GMT
  1. Rumour: More Sources Mount for Ape Escape Revival from Ex-Sonic Mania Devs Push Square
  2. New Ape Escape Reportedly in Development at Sonic Mania Team IGN
  3. Sources: Ape Escape revival in the works from Sonic Mania team Video Games Chronicle
  4. Mounting Evidence Says Sony Really Is 'Accepting Game Pitches' on Fan Fave Franchises Push Square
  5. Sony is bringing in third-party studios to create games for the PlayStation 6 launch lineup. GameGPU
 
Banjo-Kazooie port developer blasts AI vibe coding as retro gaming fills with low-quality ports - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:48:00 GMT

Developer Dario, a major figure in the emerging PC fan port community, recently published a lengthy, harsh critique of the emerging practice of using LLMs to decompile, recompile, and create new ports for retro video games. His thread on Bluesky provides a detailed explanation of the practice and its pitfalls.

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The Stunning Ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 Is Here, and It’s $49 Off on the Final Amazon Prime Day - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:39:11 GMT
The 46mm cellular model is just $900, but the clock is ticking.
 
GTA 6: The Big Interview - IGN - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:37:39 GMT
  1. GTA 6: The Big Interview IGN
  2. Rockstar Reveals 35 New GTA 6 Features VICE
  3. Rockstar confirm 10+ new details about Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay TweakTown
  4. GTA 6 will show 'what the American dream looks like now' in a game without background characters Polygon.com
  5. GTA 6 Map Size: How Big Is Leonida Compared to GTA 5? Forbes
 
Out of control - Daily Kos - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Out of control Daily Kos
 
Apple Reportedly Waiting on Samsung for Ultimate Bezel-Free iPhone Display - MacRumors - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:20:44 GMT
  1. Apple Reportedly Waiting on Samsung for Ultimate Bezel-Free iPhone Display MacRumors
  2. Apple Wants A Bezel-Free iPhone With No Frame And No Buttons, Where Samsung’s In-Development ‘Full-Surround’ OLED Literally Becomes The Phone’s Sides Wccftech
  3. Anniversary iPhone 20 reportedly isn't what Apple really wants because of Samsung’s displays PhoneArena
  4. iPhone 20 Pro Max Leaks: Release Date, Price, Camera, Design, More Esquire India
  5. Apple’s Latest iPhone Is a Pro Forma Upgrade The New York Sun
 
Honda wants to turn highways into giant wireless chargers for electric trucks while they drive - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Honda's research subsidiary is working with construction company Taisei and road builder Taisei Rotec on the charging system. The partners plan to join the Tateyama Project on Japan's Tateyama Expressway in Chiba from fiscal 2027 onward, which begins April 1, 2027.

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Xreal's Aura Android XR smartglasses will cost you at least $1,279 - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Xreal's Aura smartglasses are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite chip.
 
I Put on Meta and Xreal’s XR Glasses. Face Computers Are Finally Getting Good - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Xreal’s long-hyped Aura glasses arrive soon for $1,279. Here’s how they fare against Meta’s recently announced VR Glasses.
 
At $1,279, Google’s Xreal Aura will go head-to-head with Meta’s VR Glasses - The Verge - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. At $1,279, Google’s Xreal Aura will go head-to-head with Meta’s VR Glasses The Verge
  2. I Put on Meta and Xreal’s XR Glasses. Face Computers Are Finally Getting Good WIRED
  3. Xreal's Aura Android XR Smartglasses Will Cost You At Least $1,279 Engadget
  4. Xreal’s Aura Glasses and Meta’s VR Glasses Are Set for a Slugfest Gizmodo
  5. XREAL Aura with Android XR start at $1,279 9to5Google
 
Microsoft Windows and Surface event 2026: Live updates on the Surface Laptop Ultra and NVIDIA RTX Spark - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
More details on the Surface Laptop Ultra and NVIDIA RTX Spark are coming, but what else?
 
Google's experimental Playground platform uses AI to create games for you - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Google launches an AI-powered game creation platform called Playground.
 
Atlassian Data Center Flaw Draws Exploitation Attempts Within Two Hours of Public Details - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:49:00 GMT
  1. Atlassian Data Center Flaw Draws Exploitation Attempts Within Two Hours of Public Details The Hacker News
  2. Atlassian’s critical flaw turns eight enterprise products into one big security problem CSO Online
  3. You Won’t Hear About These, Even In Myths (Atlassian Jira, Confluence (and more) Pre-Auth Arbitrary File Read CVE-2026-21589) watchTowr Labs
  4. Atlassian warns of critical file access flaw in its datacenter products The Register
  5. Atlassian CVE-2026-21589 and Critical Vulnerabilities Analysis: Patch Guidance for Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Data Center Products Rescana
 
Save Up to 44% With the 18 Best Prime Day Toy Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:40:49 GMT
Snag some gifts for your kiddos or unleash your inner child with the best Prime Day toy deals, including Lego, STEM toys, and board games.
 
Fastest-Ever ‘Mind Reading’ AI Model Can Reconstruct Images From Your Brain - PetaPixel - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:36:30 GMT
  1. Fastest-Ever ‘Mind Reading’ AI Model Can Reconstruct Images From Your Brain PetaPixel
  2. An AI “mind-reading” tool can reconstruct what you’re looking at from a brain scan MIT Technology Review
  3. Psychic AI can read minds — and recreate our thoughts with frightening accuracy: ‘Sci-fi can come true’ New York Post
  4. Mind-reading tech aims to make AI actually intelligent New Atlas
  5. New AI Can Figure Out What You’re Thinking About From a Brain Scan Futurism
 
VMware customers want out from under Broadcom's pricing, but few are ready to leave - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A Rimini Street survey of 300 organizations worldwide that use VMware found that 60% are considering a multi-hypervisor strategy. Another 47% favor using both hypervisors and containers, allowing them to choose where to run different workloads. Rimini sells third-party support for VMware and other enterprise software, including Oracle and SAP,...

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I Found the 25 Best Prime Day Tech and Gadget Deals (October 2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:11:05 GMT
Never pay full price. Bag yourself some Prime Day tech deals on our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets.
 
If you're looking, here's a "good deal" for NASA and the European Space Agency - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:40 GMT
"We are in the era of people interested in having good deals, and LISA is a very good deal for the US."
 
Don’t Try this At Home, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Edition - Hack a Day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:24 GMT
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is one of those things that seems too wacky to be true. Depression not responding to treatment? Let’s smack you upside the head with strong magnetic fields! …read more
 
OpenAI Wants Its New Agent to Run Your Life. Mine Said It Loved Me - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Dots are designed to automate online tasks, like buying furniture. In my initial experience, the always-on agent was a bit buggy and couldn’t complete a captcha.
 
Ultrahuman now offers on-demand heart rhythm scans - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Ultrahuman is now offering on-demand heart rhythm scans to help you check for signs of Afib in real-time.
 
How to watch the Microsoft Windows and Surface event - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang join Windows and Devices chief Pavan Davuluri at the company's San Francisco event today.
 
Asha Sharma reportedly informs staff that Xbox has "started to return to growth" during internal town hall - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:59:12 GMT
  1. Asha Sharma reportedly informs staff that Xbox has "started to return to growth" during internal town hall GamesIndustry.biz
  2. EXCLUSIVE: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma speaks at internal town hall on the future Windows Central
  3. Previous Game Pass Strategy Sent Xbox Into 'Freefall,' CEO Asha Sharma Reportedly Tells Staff IGN
  4. Xbox Helix Will Be "a Great Console First" With Portable Play in Mind, Says CEO TechPowerUp
  5. 'We've Started To Return To Growth' - Asha Sharma Updates Employees On Xbox's Plans For The Future Pure Xbox
 
Save Up to $200 on the Best Prime Day Apple Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:48:04 GMT
We’re already seeing some discounts on our favorite Apple tech, whether its devices or third-party accessories.
 
‘Digger’ is a Box Office Flop. It Might Be the Most Relevant Film of the Year - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Sold by its trailer as a gag reel, Tom Cruise’s strangest movie may be the most unsettling portrait of our tech and climate moment yet.
 
Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants - BBC - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:43:24 GMT
  1. Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants BBC
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Review: A Grand Reemergence Game Informer
  3. As Xbox swings the axe, Gears of War: E-Day developers fear they'll be laid off straight after launch - and right before they'd be due their bonuses Eurogamer.net
  4. Gears of War: E-Day GPU Benchmark: 44 GPUs Tested TechSpot
  5. E-Day’s 6-Year Journey Inside the Rapidly Changing Xbox Industry The New York Times
 
A Mysterious Nonprofit Run by SpaceXAI’s Top Lawyer Is Paying the Salaries of Government Workers - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The National Design Studio has been something of a successor agency to DOGE. A WIRED investigation finds some of its members are on loan from a nonprofit run by SpaceXAI’s general counsel.
 
Jaguar's controversial Type 01 EV looks like a '40s gangster car built for the modern electric era - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:27:44 GMT
Jaguar's Type 01 EV is designed to attract affluent young buyers with its deliberately polarizing design.
 
Resident Evil Requiem Writer Accidentally Reveals DLC Plans - Insider Gaming - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:20:46 GMT
  1. Resident Evil Requiem Writer Accidentally Reveals DLC Plans Insider Gaming
  2. 'I Probably Shouldn’t Say That' — Resident Evil Requiem Writer Teases DLC Plans IGN
  3. Resident Evil Requiem DLC Could Drag Players Back to Spencer Mansion, Yet Resident Evil Veronica Threatens to Spoil the Novelty Wccftech
  4. Resident Evil Requiem DLC info accidentally leaked by writer Notebookcheck
  5. Resident Evil Requiem Writer Officially Teases First DLC Details Polygon.com
 
Microsoft's Windows and Surface event starts at 1 pm ET, watch it live for more on RTX Spark - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Windows and Devices boss Pavan Davuluri, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will all be attending the event. Microsoft's latest teaser includes images of the Surface Laptop Ultra, and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box could also make an appearance.

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A Startup Has a Plan to Make Water From Air Using Data Centers’ Waste Heat - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Atoco’s new machines use specialized materials that can harvest water from some of the driest air on Earth without using electricity.
 
The 30 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:08:10 GMT
Everything is so expensive in 2026, but these October Prime Day Deals are all under $100 on gadgets we recommend.
 
Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Spending Big on the Midterms. We’re Tracking It Daily - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
To follow Elon Musk’s America PAC money, WIRED created a live-updating tracker that highlights the trillionaire’s overall influence on November’s elections.
 
Sony Sells off Dozens of XR Patents to Meta in Apparent Pullback from AR/VR Hardware - Road to VR - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:53:19 GMT
Sony Sells off Dozens of XR Patents to Meta in Apparent Pullback from AR/VR Hardware Road to VRSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Your Next Great Read Might Be Certified ‘Organic’ - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT
Amid a sea of AI writing slop, a new stamp for “organic literature” will help readers to pick out books authored by real, corn-fed, free-range humans.
 
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Now Link with Pokémon HOME - Pokemon.com - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:12:46 GMT
  1. Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Now Link with Pokémon HOME Pokemon.com
  2. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Lock In Pokemon Home Launch IMDb
  3. Pokemon Home 4.1.0 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything
  4. Pokemon Home now compatible with Fire Red and Leaf Green (patch notes) My Nintendo News
  5. Pokémon HOME 4.1.0 Adds FireRed and LeafGreen Transfers and Celebi Gift GodisaGeek.com
 
The Commodore 64 Keyboard Font, For Everyone - Hack a Day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:50 GMT
There are some classic fonts which appeared in one place and became almost iconic, yet never made it into the digital age. The font on the Commodore 64 keyboard for …read more
 
The 13 Amazon Device Deals Actually Worth Snagging This Prime Day (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:50:08 GMT
Prime Day deals on Amazon devices aren’t as attractive as they were before the August price hike, but these discounts are still worth grabbing.
 
7 Best Prime Day Kindle Deals (2026): Save Up to $150 - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:34:54 GMT
Amazon raised Kindle prices across the board, but Prime Day is still the best time to buy.
 
We just benchmarked the first 5 Googlebooks — and Intel should be worried - Tom's Guide - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:06:24 GMT
  1. We just benchmarked the first 5 Googlebooks — and Intel should be worried Tom's Guide
  2. Our first five impressions of Googlebooks — exciting but underbaked The Verge
  3. 5 Reasons Why Android Phone Users Will Want A Googlebook BGR
  4. Lenovo Googlebook 15 First Impressions Thurrott.com
  5. The Googlebook era is here: some first impressions of the hardware and a whole new OS Chrome Unboxed
 
Google Messages is getting ready to steal one of iMessage's most fun features - Android Authority - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:03:00 GMT
  1. Google Messages is getting ready to steal one of iMessage's most fun features Android Authority
  2. Google Messages beta hints at built-in games: Chess, Pool and more Softonic
  3. Google Messages Could Soon Copy iMessage’s Gaming Trick SammyGuru
  4. Google Messages is about to be way more fun to use Android Headlines
 
Don’t Worry, This R/C Airship is Supposed To Be On Fire - Hack a Day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:19 GMT
[Avery] standing inside the inflating envelope of his airship
We’ve had a lot of flying hacks here over the years, and that includes just about any way to get airborne you can think of — but very few of …read more
 
For Prime Day Only, This 2026 TV Packs in All the Features a Gamer Needs at a Supremely Affordable Price - IGN - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:52:00 GMT
  1. For Prime Day Only, This 2026 TV Packs in All the Features a Gamer Needs at a Supremely Affordable Price IGN
  2. I test TVs and soundbars for a living. Here are 24 Amazon Prime Day TV deals you should buy CNN
  3. Best Prime Day TV Deals: Top Picks From LG, Sony CNET
  4. At $2,000 off, this TV could be the best deal of Amazon Prime Day — but should you buy it? Yahoo Tech
  5. Today's biggest TV deal? $2,000 off a 100-inch Hisense TV (yes, really) USA Today
 
I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max side-by-side: Is it time to upgrade? - Tom's Guide - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
  1. I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max side-by-side: Is it time to upgrade? Tom's Guide
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro review: big changes for small differences The Guardian
  3. iPhone 18 Pro Cameras vs. Pixel 11 Pro: One of Them Is Definitely My Favorite CNET
  4. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra GSMArena.com
  5. See for yourself the difference the wider aperture of the iPhone 18 Pro makes 9to5Mac
 
Google Messages is quietly ditching a key RCS feature users rely on - Android Police - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:29:18 GMT
  1. Google Messages is quietly ditching a key RCS feature users rely on Android Police
  2. Hope you like RCS, because Google Messages plans to remove this easy way to turn it off Android Authority
  3. Unable to send photos via RCS messages on your Galaxy phone? A fix is coming SamMobile
  4. Again, Google Messages fails to send media, but Google is on it Yahoo Tech
  5. It’s not Just You: Multiple Android Users Complain About RCS Issues Phandroid
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Formula 1 on Apple TV is getting Dolby Atmos, starting this month - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:05:00 GMT
Formula 1 on Apple TV is getting Dolby Atmos, starting this month 9to5MacSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
A New Study Puts the Heat on Gas Stoves for Commercial Kitchen Air Pollution - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:47:26 GMT
The gas versus electric stove debate continues.
 
Prime Day Mac deals: New Mac mini $150 off, MacBook Air $200 off, much more - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:15:00 GMT
  1. Prime Day Mac deals: New Mac mini $150 off, MacBook Air $200 off, much more 9to5Mac
  2. M6 deep dive: Brilliant 2nm design, but short on bandwidth Macworld
  3. You Can Get Up to $149 Off Every New Mac Mini During Prime Day MacRumors
  4. How Apple's M6 chip gets more performance at a smaller scale AppleInsider
  5. The Reason The Mac Mini Is Cheaper Than A MacBook Engadget
 
Jaguar Finally Reveals Its Biggest Gamble: the Type 01 - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Following a viral rebrand and two years without selling a new vehicle, the British marque takes the covers off the most divisive electric car yet seen.
 
How To Help Stop Spam Calls On iPhone And Android - Engadget - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT
  1. How To Help Stop Spam Calls On iPhone And Android Engadget
  2. Make unknown callers explain why they're calling Fox News
  3. Call Screening has made a big difference to my iPhone experience 9to5Mac
  4. FCC releases new guides to block spam calls and texts Fox 59
  5. I Was Getting 10 Spam Calls a Day. Here's How I Silenced Them for Good PCMag
 
'I Am Speechless' — Hideo Kojima Acknowledges Modder's Fan-Made P.T. Port That Runs Natively on PC - IGN - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:14:47 GMT
  1. 'I Am Speechless' — Hideo Kojima Acknowledges Modder's Fan-Made P.T. Port That Runs Natively on PC IGN
  2. 12 Years Later, Canceled Kojima Game 'P.T.' Makes A Comeback Polygon.com
  3. P.T. Native PC Port 1.0 Is Out Now With DLSS 4.5, Frame Generation, Ray Tracing, Mods, And More Wccftech
  4. Horror Hit "P.T." Just Got a Fully Playable PC Port MP1st
  5. Fan Decompiles Hideo Kojima’s “P.T.” Into a Native, Modernized Rebuild RUE MORGUE
 
You Probably Aren’t Going to Get the Plague - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:09:20 GMT
The death of a lab worker in Russia has authorities looking at whether plague played a role. Even if it did, though, the odds of it spreading are very low.
 
Google's next Fitbit leaks with an advantage no Pixel Watch or Apple Watch can match - PhoneArena - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:49:49 GMT
  1. Google's next Fitbit leaks with an advantage no Pixel Watch or Apple Watch can match PhoneArena
  2. New leaks reveal more details about the Fitbit Edge including its price The Verge
  3. Exclusive: This Is the Fitbit Edge, Google's Next Fitness Tracker Android Headlines
  4. ‘Fitbit Edge’ leaks as Google’s next fitness tracker with ‘Apps’ & ‘Notifications’ 9to5Google
  5. I love the Fitbit Air, but Google's leaked Fitbit Edge might be even better Android Central
 
Samsung 9100 Pro SSDs are on sale at Amazon, 1TB drive is back near its launch price - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:40:00 GMT

The 9100 Pro comes in four capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB. The 1TB model is currently $206, about 39% below its regular list price of $339. The 2TB model carries an even steeper 49% discount and is listed at $349, while the 4TB and 8TB variants are down to...

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iFixit tears down Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, finds mixed repairability results - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:09:00 GMT
  1. iFixit tears down Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, finds mixed repairability results 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Watch Series 12 review: Upgraded where it was needed AppleInsider
  3. Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading? MacRumors
  4. Apple Watch Ultra 4 is an AI Powerhouse With Fitness and Health Improvements, But Do You Need it? Slowtwitch News
  5. I jumped from the Apple Watch Series 7 to the Series 12, and these 7 upgrades made it worth it MakeUseOf
 
Norway wants to temporarily ban smart glasses in parks, beaches, and schools - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:56:00 GMT

Norwegian authorities are preparing a temporary ban on AI-enhanced smart glasses, giving experts time to draft a new law that restricts potential abuse of the latest wearables. The government announced the plan on Monday, saying smart glasses will become an unwelcome guest in certain public places, at least for the...

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PSA: Google Chrome 155 update patches 247 security flaws, some critical - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:47:00 GMT
Chrome 155.0.8059.40 fixes 247 security vulnerabilities, including four rated Critical and dozens rated High. The most serious are use-after-free flaws affecting Chromecast, Browser, Navigation, and Track, with additional fixes across V8, WebRTC, PDF, WebGL, Media, and ANGLE. Given their severity, users should update Chrome as soon as possible.
 
Drones sink ships near NATO countries in “unacceptable” attacks, EU says - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:31:10 GMT
Two cargo ships have sunk, one ship was afire, and sailors are dead or missing.
 
Best Prime Day Digital Wall Calendar Deals: Skylight, Everblog, Apolosign (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:30:41 GMT
Digital wall calendars can organize multiple family calendars, meal plans, chores, and to-do lists, and even double as a digital photo frame. And best of all, they’re on sale.
 
The Best Anti–Prime Day Deals for Amazon Haters - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:17:39 GMT
Want to save money without supporting Amazon? This roundup is full of deals on WIRED-approved favorites.
 
Supercomputing researchers document evolution of AI hardware - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
An ongoing survey tracks the latest AI accelerator systems to keep hardware relevant for Lincoln Laboratory staff and sponsors.
 
OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT outputs by default—but only in the EU - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:50:32 GMT
Like other solutions, it is not especially reliable, and it's easy to circumvent.
 
HBO Max, Paramount+, and Discovery+ "will unify into a single service” - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:32:12 GMT
A combined service could lead to higher prices.
 
Amazon’s last-gen Kindle Paperwhite is 30 percent off - The Verge - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
  1. Amazon’s last-gen Kindle Paperwhite is 30 percent off The Verge
  2. The Best Time to Get a New Kindle Is Right Now WIRED
  3. Amazon’s Original Kindle Colorsoft Bundle Is Over $140 Off for Prime Day Ahead of the New Model’s Arrival CNET
  4. This Is The Lowest Price The Kindle Paperwhite Has Been In Months — And It's Not Even Prime Day Yet HuffPost
  5. 3 Reasons Kyle Richards Loves Her Kindle—Now on Sale for Prime Day E! News
 
It looks like the Atlantic storm season may finally produce a hurricane - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:55:50 GMT
To date, this Atlantic tropics year has been exceptionally quiet.
 
PS5 Metroidvania Game Gets Perfect Reviews, New PlayStation GOTY Contender - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:54:11 GMT
  1. PS5 Metroidvania Game Gets Perfect Reviews, New PlayStation GOTY Contender PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. Silver Pines review – a stylish, neo-noir detective drama The Guardian
  3. Silver Pines Review (PS5) - A Compelling, Paced Metroidvania More Focused On Exploration Than Survival Or Horror PlayStation Universe
  4. 'Silver Pines' Review: A Stunning Dream-like 2D Survival Horror Game Inspired By 'Twin Peaks' Bloody Disgusting
  5. Twin Peaks Meets Resident Evil In New 10/10 GOTY Contender You Can Play Free Now ScreenRant
 
Huge Amazon Prime Big Deals Sports Tech Tracker! - DC Rainmaker - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:51:34 GMT
  1. Huge Amazon Prime Big Deals Sports Tech Tracker! DC Rainmaker
  2. Best October Prime Day fitness tracker and smartwatch deals 2026: Shop Fitbit, Garmin, and more Mashable
  3. Amazon Prime Day wraps up tonight – Shop the best running deals from Garmin, Shokz, Apple and more Runner's World
  4. I'm a smartwatch tester — here are the only 3 Garmins I'm looking for in the Amazon Prime Day sales TechRadar
  5. Save on Smartwatches, Smart Rings, and Wearables With These Prime Day Deals WIRED
 
Seiko’s New Affordable Chronograph Takes the “Panda” Moniker to Its Logical Conclusion - Gear Patrol - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:28:20 GMT
  1. Seiko’s New Affordable Chronograph Takes the “Panda” Moniker to Its Logical Conclusion Gear Patrol
  2. Seiko Panda Watches Turn a Chronograph Nickname Into Literal Design stupidDOPE
  3. Introducing: The Seiko Panda Watch That Stole The Show In 2024 Is Finally Here Hodinkee
  4. Power To The Pandagraph: Seiko Brings The 2024 Hit Concept Watch Into Production Fratello Watches
  5. Seiko Just Made A £510 Panda Watch With Ears For Pushers And A Tail Esquire
 
Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:21:14 GMT
Compromise of 3 domain registries allows hackers to walk off with unauthorized certs.
 
Oracle Health Hack Exposes Data of Nearly 20M People - CNET Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:58:01 GMT
Patient names, Social Security numbers, doctors and diagnoses might have been breached in the cyberattack.
 
Anthropic says Claude now works with Google Workspace (ANTHRO:Private) - Seeking Alpha - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:56:36 GMT
  1. Anthropic says Claude now works with Google Workspace (ANTHRO:Private) Seeking Alpha
  2. Claude launches Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides integration with sidebar and more 9to5Google
  3. Claude vs Gemini in Google Workspace: Which Is Better? TechRepublic
  4. Anthropic brings Claude to Google Docs, Sheets and Slides; here’s how it works The Economic Times
  5. You can now open Claude directly in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides (and vice versa, open and edit the files in Claude) VentureBeat
 
Everybody’s Favorite Art TV Is Nearly Half Off for Prime Day (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:55:16 GMT
Samsung’s The Frame is the leading art TV for a reason. The matte display makes paintings look like museum pieces, not a glossy screensaver.
 
Alienware x M.Rage: Two Brands That Refuse to Play It Safe - Alienware Arena - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:48:56 GMT
Alienware x M.Rage: Two Brands That Refuse to Play It Safe Alienware Arena
 
‘Artificial’ Roasts AI’s Creators—and Sends a Dark Warning About Its Dangers - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:45:39 GMT
From their dorky parties to their weird walks, the movie holds OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other stakeholders with contempt, while demonstrating their recklessness.
 
Apple AirPods Max 2 Are $120 Off Right Now During Prime Day (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:43:27 GMT
They’re the best over-ear headphones for Apple loyalists, and over 20 percent off at multiple retailers right now.
 
The Best Prime Day Smart Home Deals Are Up to 50% Off (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The right gadgets can make your house feel smarter. After extensive testing and price checks, these are the Prime Day smart home deals worth bagging.
 
Yeti Coolers and Cups Are Up to $100 Off for Amazon Prime Day (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:26:53 GMT
Snag some new Yeti gear in your choice of eye-popping colors while supplies last (which won't be long).
 
Sam Altman says the world should accept some "bad things" happening because of AI - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:17:00 GMT

Speaking in an interview with Decoded by Politico, Altman was asked about the difference between OpenAI and rival Anthropic's approaches to AI safety, which has obviously been getting a lot of attention lately.

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The Auk Mini Indoor Garden Is on Clearance for $199—Its Lowest Price Ever - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:03:41 GMT
Auk’s original countertop garden is on clearance for $199, with everything you need to start growing herbs indoors.
 
Samsung’s Z Fold 8 is hundreds off ahead of iPhone Duo launch - The Verge - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Z Fold 8 is hundreds off ahead of iPhone Duo launch The Verge
  2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 earns Which? ‘Best Buy’ endorsement as Galaxy Z Series receives recognition across the range Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. The only Android foldable phone that matters in 2026 is now down to its best price Android Police
  4. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra battery tests reveal the biggest challenge facing the iPhone Duo Android Authority
  5. Powerhouse Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra plummets to a new record low price for October Prime Day PhoneArena
 
‘Mike Rogers Is Watching You’: New Ad Blitz From Abdul El-Sayed Attacks Surveillance Support - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:39:48 GMT
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is leaning into one of the major complaints about surveillance from voters this election cycle.
 
Paramount completes $111B Warner merger, creating “Skydance” behemoth - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:33:44 GMT
Paramount now owns Warner Bros. as last-ditch effort to stop $111B merger fails.
 
OpenAI Is Pissing Off a Bunch of Mathematicians—Again - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:28:33 GMT
“There’s a perception of mobster behavior” from leading AI companies, one mathematician tells WIRED as OpenAI prepares to release more than 100 new solutions to unsolved problems.
 
Battlefield 6 Teases Dead Space Crossover After Skins Leak - IGN - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:28:29 GMT
  1. Battlefield 6 Teases Dead Space Crossover After Skins Leak IGN
  2. Levolution returns to Battlefield in new Battlefield 6 Season 5 gameplay trailer GamingTrend
  3. Battlefield 6 Season 5 Gameplay Trailer - Welcome To Vegas MKAU Gaming
  4. Battlefield 6 Heads to Las Vegas - Dead Space Collaboration Teaser and Three New Maps for Season 5 iXBT.games
  5. Battlefield 6 Season 5 brings Area 51, Rapid Royale and Dead Space Halloween event AltChar
 
AMD vows to massively increase chip supply in 2027 as AI demand keeps growing - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:23:00 GMT

AMD is preparing to ramp up chip production in 2027 in order to meet growing AI demand. The chipmaker increased its supply over the course of this year and plans to do the same next year, CEO Lisa Su told reporters in Taipei on Tuesday.

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Support Ars and get a better reading experience in return - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:21:15 GMT
ArsPro gives you more ways to read while directly supporting our journalism.
 
Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:03:16 GMT
Amazon hasn't made an Echo with a 3.5mm port in six years.
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
Tech deals on Prime Day 2026: the deals are here, but the bargains are thin - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:41:00 GMT

Amazon's October Prime sale is here, but after digging through hundreds of discounts, this isn't shaping up to be one of the stronger deal events we've seen.

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STAR WARS: Galactic Racer — Crashing with Consequence in Runs-Based Racing - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:02:48 GMT
  1. STAR WARS: Galactic Racer — Crashing with Consequence in Runs-Based Racing XBOX Wire
  2. Star Wars: Galactic Racer is my childhood podracing dream come true The Verge
  3. How Star Wars: Galactic Racer Solves One of Driving Games’ Biggest Problems IGN
  4. Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on Amazon Luna as part of Prime subscription GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Star Wars: Galactic Racer Has the Best Racing Multiplayer in Years Polygon.com
 
Score 50% off Select Final Fantasy Games at Amazon During Prime Big Deal Days - IGN - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:59:54 GMT
  1. Score 50% off Select Final Fantasy Games at Amazon During Prime Big Deal Days IGN
  2. I found the 20 best Prime Day laptop and computer deals based on 13 years of testing CNN
  3. Loads of Video Games Are Discounted in Amazon's Prime Sale — Here's Our Top Picks Before The Sale Ends Today IGN
  4. Best October Prime Day gaming deals 2026: Shop PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and more Mashable
  5. These Prime Day Deals on Alienware and Asus Gaming PCs Are Outrageous PCMag
 
GameStop is selling refurbished PS5 Pros for $1,399, as if that were a deal - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:08:00 GMT

The new prices are around 55% higher than the official $900 price tag for brand-new PS5 Pros and exactly double the console's $700 launch price. Sony increased prices for both the PS5 and PS5 Pro multiple times over the past year, ostensibly due to the AI-fueled memory crunch that has...

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At Fate’s End delayed to 2027, PC demo now available - Gematsu - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:03:04 GMT
  1. At Fate’s End delayed to 2027, PC demo now available Gematsu
  2. 2026's Dark Horse GOTY Contender Delayed, Now a 2027 Frontrunner Polygon.com
  3. Spiritfarer Dev Delays Its Next Game 'At Fate's End' Into 2027, But It's Still Coming To Xbox Game Pass Pure Xbox
  4. At Fate’s End Delayed to 2027, Steam Demo Now Available mxdwn Games
  5. At Fate's End Delayed to 2027, to Launch for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC VGChartz
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
A New Neurotech Startup Launches to Rival Sam Altman’s Merge Labs - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Bridge Neurotech is planning to build a wearable brain-computer interface that uses ultrasound.
 
Utah will become first state to let AI examine patients and prescribe medication without direct human oversight - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:29:00 GMT

The good news is that the program is currently very limited in its scope. It's just one year long and only for patients with mild-to-moderate acne.

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Warhammer Survivors Release Date Revealed Alongside a New Demo You Can Play Right Now - IGN - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:19 GMT
  1. Warhammer Survivors Release Date Revealed Alongside a New Demo You Can Play Right Now IGN
  2. Try the new demo for Warhammer Survivors now Warhammer Community
  3. Warhammer Survivors launches November 10, new characters revealed PlayStation.Blog
  4. Warhammer Survivors Bullet Heaven Gets Early November Launch Date and Release Pricing TechPowerUp
  5. Warhammer Survivors Is Shaping Up to Be a Clever and Deep Adventure Featuring Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar IGN
 
This script removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27 and frees up 12 GB of storage - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:41:00 GMT

Omlahore's RemoveMacAI is a command-line script that installs and runs a program to deactivate macOS 27's AI features. It also deletes the AI models from disk, freeing around 12 GB of storage space.

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Mistral Says Its New AI Model ‘Le Chonk’ Is the Best Open-Weight Offering Outside of China - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:15:23 GMT
With the release of its new trillion-parameter model, Mistral is hoping to demonstrate it’s “still in the race” to build frontier-level artificial intelligence.
 
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops to $429 with a free $70 MSI AIO cooler and Onimusha game - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:47:00 GMT

In a time when most PC hardware has become so expensive that many people are avoiding upgrading, it's refreshing to see a deal like this.

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Samsung releases stable One UI 9.0 update for Galaxy A57 - SamMobile - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:38:00 GMT
  1. Samsung releases stable One UI 9.0 update for Galaxy A57 SamMobile
  2. Samsung One UI 9 Rollout: These Galaxy Phones Are Getting Android 17 TechRepublic
  3. One UI 9 Release Date: Android 17 Update Lands On Galaxy S25 Today Forbes
  4. Galaxy Z Fold 7 One UI 9 Update US Rollout: What's New Gadget Hacks
  5. The first A-series phone is now getting stable Android 17 with One UI 9 Android Authority
 
Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Only about one-third of surveyed retailers plan to invest in self-checkout technology this year, significantly fewer than in 2025, according to an annual retail industry report. While self-checkout lanes have always frustrated some customers, major retailers have only recently either stepped away from the technology or at least slowed down...

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Google analyzed 5 years of Flights data, says buying on a specific weekday won't save you money - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Google's Trends and tips for 2026 holiday travel highlights how many travelers are faced with the dilemma of buying plane tickets straight away or waiting to see if the price drops.

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CD Projekt Red outlines which Witcher 3 Remastered fixes are coming next, but there's still division about the changes - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:01:33 GMT
  1. CD Projekt Red outlines which Witcher 3 Remastered fixes are coming next, but there's still division about the changes Eurogamer.net
  2. Five Key Fixes Are Currently Being Worked On For The Witcher 3 Remastered Pure Xbox
  3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered PC Performance Analysis & Tuning Guide – How To Get The Best Experience On PC Wccftech
  4. Behold The Best New Witcher 3 Remastered Mod Kotaku
 
Gears of War: E-Day GPU Benchmark: 44 GPUs Tested - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:17:00 GMT
We tested 44 GPUs in Gears of War: E-Day at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K to see what it takes to run the game well, how 8GB cards hold up, and whether upscaling makes Ultra settings practical.
 
Which AMD CPUs were famously unlocked for overclocking using the "pencil trick"? - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:14:00 GMT
Fun fact: The "pencil trick" involved drawing over tiny laser-cut L1 bridges with graphite to re-enable locked multipliers on certain CPUs.
 
6 Prime Day Kitchen Deals Our Experts Tested (and Would Buy Again) - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:18:07 GMT
With years of testing under my belt, I rounded up the six best Prime Day kitchen deals to add to your collection.
 
Google pauses bug bounties for open source because AI slop reports are drowning its reviewers - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:26:00 GMT

Google is temporarily pausing monetary rewards for capable bug hunters because its human staff can't keep up with the current influx of automated reports. The "vast majority" of these submissions are slop, Google warns, containing invalid information and hallucinated vulnerability data.

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Qualcomm signs its first 5G patent deal with Huawei, and agrees to buy some of its US patents - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:07:00 GMT

Huawei made its first licensing payment to Qualcomm in 2001, back when it was a telecom gear maker building on other people's wireless standards. Twenty-five years later, the Chinese giant is selling patents to Qualcomm, and Huawei says the deal pushes the cumulative value of its licensing agreements to roughly $7 billion.

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Google cleared 300 hectares of Finnish forest for a data center, and regulators want answers - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:52:00 GMT

Google was apparently so eager to build its new data center infrastructure in Finland that it began bulldozing large swaths of forest before the required environmental review of the full plan was complete. The work could now be suspended, just as other major data center projects are being delayed in...

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RevPDF is a free Adobe Acrobat alternative that works offline - TechSpot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMT
RevPDF is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, offering PDF editing, OCR, conversion, forms, compression, and more, with all processing done on your device. Version 5.0 adds WYSIWYG text editing, PDF-to-Excel conversion, and improved Word exports.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Looking at Smart Home Deals for Amazon Prime Day? Here Are 6 Picks I Use in My Own Home - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:21:15 GMT
Amazon Prime Days are the time to adopt new smart devices to save time and money. Here’s what I’ve found most useful.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
Computational tools for society’s most complex challenges - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Associate Professor Cathy Wu uses reinforcement learning to help map out improvements to transportation and other multifaceted systems.
 
Documenting the tech worker movement - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Writing as a participant and researcher, PhD student JS Tan SM ’22 has co-authored a new book about the rise of tech worker protests and the employer backlash that followed.
 
The next generation’s guide to the new space economy - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMT
An industry report published by students in an MIT aerospace entrepreneurship class lays out guidance for aspiring space leaders and investors.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
New tool lets users repair AI-generated 3D models, then fabricate them just the way they want - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
“InstructMesh” can generate designs for everyday objects that are easy to edit and fabricate for both experts and newcomers to 3D modeling.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT
With $2.1 million funding from Google.org, the open-source Public Transit Intelligence Hub will unify public transit monitoring, operations, and passenger communication.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
Bid Farewell to Wispy Eggs: This Trick Gives Poached Eggs Perfect Structure Every Time - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:40:00 GMT
Avoid eggs that fall apart in the pot when you use this genius egg-poaching hack.
 
Climate Action Learning Lab bridges research and policy for effective climate solutions - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
J-PAL North America’s Learning Lab supported a second cohort of U.S. government and nonprofit organizations in building and using rigorous evidence to advance effective decarbonization and adaptation strategies.
 
Mark Your Calendars to See October’s Meteor Showers, Views of All 8 Planets and More - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Skygazers can spot some spectacular sights, including one last good view of the Milky Way.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
This Portable Power Station Won 2 CNET Awards. It’s $300 Off During the Last Hours of Prime Day - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:59:13 GMT
This Editors’ Choice and Lab Test award-winner is a potent portable power source with a deep discount.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
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.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Shopped With CVS Online? You Could Be a Part of a $20.5M Settlement - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:36:41 GMT
Eligible parties could get up to $10 in payment.
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
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.
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
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.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
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.
 
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.
 
“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.
 
Shopping for Amazon Deals? This Free Browser Extension Filters Out Fakes - CNET Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:32:41 GMT
I tried the new Knockoff extension to filter out all the cheaply made junk I don’t want to buy.
 
My 7 Top Smart Device Picks for Your Desk or Office - CNET Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:03:03 GMT
Give your home desk space the attention it deserves. Here’s the tech I use.
 
Upcoming Phones We’re Still Expecting in 2026, Along With Some Heading to 2027 - CNET Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:01:34 GMT
2026 has been filled with new phones from Samsung, Google and others. While most of this year’s big phones are already out, there are a few exciting launches left.
 
All the Ways You Can Customize Your iPhone’s Lock Screen in iOS 27 - CNET Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:08 GMT
There are a handful of ways you can adjust your iPhone’s lock screen now.
 
Need to Scan Tax Documents Before Deadline? Use Your iPhone’s Hidden Scanner - CNET Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:11:17 GMT
Quickly sign, scan and send official documents from the iPhone in your pocket — no giant scanner needed.