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Pangram Has Emerged as the Gold Standard of AI Detection. Should You Trust It? - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Meet the AI police who can make or break careers—in publishing and beyond.
 
Dell unveils the student-focused Dell 14S, with Intel Wildcat Lake chips and starting with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, in a bid to rival the MacBook Neo (Antonio G. Di Benedetto/The Verge) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:45:01 GMT

Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge:
Dell unveils the student-focused Dell 14S, with Intel Wildcat Lake chips and starting with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, in a bid to rival the MacBook Neo — The Dell 14S promises an aluminum build, Intel Wildcat Lake chips, and lots of battery life — for a price we don't know exactly yet.
 
The 42 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:36:00 GMT
Labor Day already? Say it ain’t so. You can still chase summer a while longer with these great deals on outdoor gear at the REI Labor Day Sale.
 
A Prop 65 Crash Course: What You Need to Know (2026) - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:32:00 GMT
If you see a Prop 65 warning, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know.
 
Acer Recommits to Repairability With New Vero 16 Laptop - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The company also unveils the sleekest Swift yet and a Swift Air update at IFA 2026.
 
Acer Shows Off a Transformer-ish Concept for a Windows Gaming Handheld - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
If it’s going to do double duty as a computer, it might as well have a keyboard, right?
 
The Blood of Dawnwalker Review: Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds - Game Informer - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:22:55 GMT
The Blood of Dawnwalker Review: Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds Game InformerSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
The FBI is investigating a new ID theft service called Nexus, which claims to have digital scans of 153M+ drivers licenses from people in the US and Canada (Brian Krebs/Krebs on Security) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Brian Krebs / Krebs on Security:
The FBI is investigating a new ID theft service called Nexus, which claims to have digital scans of 153M+ drivers licenses from people in the US and Canada — A new identity theft service launched on the dark web this week is selling digital scans of more than 153 million drivers licenses from people in the United States and Canada.
 
A look at Kioxia's expansion in Japan's Kitakami, which helped stall the city's demographic decline and is a test of Japan's $640B AI and chips investment plan (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:10:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
A look at Kioxia's expansion in Japan's Kitakami, which helped stall the city's demographic decline and is a test of Japan's $640B AI and chips investment plan — Japan is betting $640 billion on AI and chips. But this struggling city shows the limits of that investment.
 
Creating the Greenest Possible Clothing with Living Fungi - Hack a Day Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:08 GMT
Despite the wide variety of fabrics used for our clothing, they all share the property of not being living tissues. This could be due to them never having been part …read more
 
OpenAI launches a ChatGPT Health integration with Epic's EHR system and a new Healthcare Public Data plug-in that can fetch info from sources including PubMed (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:55:00 GMT

Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch:
OpenAI launches a ChatGPT Health integration with Epic's EHR system and a new Healthcare Public Data plug-in that can fetch info from sources including PubMed — OpenAI said today that it is integrating ChatGPT Health with Epic's electronic health record (EHR) system, which holds data …

 
Dell Doubles Down on Cheap Student Laptops With Lower-End Dell 14S Configs - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
The big question remains: How much will they cost?
 
The Dell 14S is yet another cheap laptop chasing the MacBook Neo - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Dell's latest attempt to match the MacBook Neo looks like a solid contender.
 
Q&A with METR researcher Ajeya Cotra on investigating the OpenAI-Hugging Face incident, AI agents involved in the hack deciding not to notify humans, and more (Dwarkesh Patel/Dwarkesh Podcast) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:40:03 GMT

Dwarkesh Patel / Dwarkesh Podcast:
Q&A with METR researcher Ajeya Cotra on investigating the OpenAI-Hugging Face incident, AI agents involved in the hack deciding not to notify humans, and more — “This might be the clearest warning shot we ever get.” — Ajeya Cotra is a researcher at METR, where she works on threat modeling …

 
The OpenAI-Hugging Face incident is an early example of "rogue AI", and may presage truly "self-sovereign" agents and swarms of agents that have no "owner" (Dean W. Ball/Hyperdimensional) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:35:15 GMT

Dean W. Ball / Hyperdimensional:
The OpenAI-Hugging Face incident is an early example of “rogue AI”, and may presage truly “self-sovereign” agents and swarms of agents that have no “owner” — The Coming of Userless Agents — The OpenAI-Hugging Face Incident is an early example of an AI system that has “gone rogue.”
 
A look at South Korea's sovereign AI efforts, including its planned $919B AI infrastructure investment and Nvidia's expanded ties with Samsung and SK Hynix (SemiAnalysis) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:30:00 GMT

SemiAnalysis:
A look at South Korea's sovereign AI efforts, including its planned $919B AI infrastructure investment and Nvidia's expanded ties with Samsung and SK Hynix — Korea hosts a Squid Games, National AI Tournament, the best non-Chinese open source model gets eliminated, why Nvidia needs open source, implications for Hynix and Samsung
 
Frontier AI labs are stepping up biological risk testing, which is harder than cybersecurity testing, where capabilities can be tested in digital environments (Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:20:00 GMT

Financial Times:
Frontier AI labs are stepping up biological risk testing, which is harder than cybersecurity testing, where capabilities can be tested in digital environments — Executives and biosecurity experts are concerned that future models could help users create novel viruses or bioweapons.
 
GTA VI extended look got 31 million views on Netflix despite six-hour exclusivity window - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:16:37 GMT
GTA VI extended look took the top spot on Netflix's movie rankings for the last week of August.
 
This Robot Vacuum Aims to Compete With the Suction Power of a Stick Vacuum - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:09:44 GMT
Robot vacuums aren’t very good at deep cleaning carpets. Roomba is about to show me how it’s fixed this problem.
 
Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5.1, cuts cached token pricing by 75% - TechSpot Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:07:00 GMT

Fable 5.1 is the broadly available version, with safeguards that block some high-risk work in cybersecurity and scientific research. Mythos 5.1 has fewer of those restrictions, but access is limited to Anthropic's trusted-access program.

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A look at the current state of humanoid robotics and challenges like generalization and completing long tasks, which may take years or even decades to overcome (Kai Williams/Understanding AI) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:25:01 GMT

Kai Williams / Understanding AI:
A look at the current state of humanoid robotics and challenges like generalization and completing long tasks, which may take years or even decades to overcome — A deep dive into the current state of humanoid robotics. — Today's Robot Week article is sponsored by 80,000 Hours …

 
A Defrag Simulator In Your Browser - Hack a Day Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:03 GMT
Disk Defragmenter was a wonderful utility that Microsoft included with Windows back in the day. Back then, you’d use it to theoretically speed up disk access. Today, you can run …read more
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Uplift Promo Codes: $300 Off - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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eBay Coupons: 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
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Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for September 2026.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure.
 
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Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this September 2026.
 
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Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | September 2026 - Wired Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 13.0.5 update out now, patch notes - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:24:21 GMT
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 13.0.5 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything
 
SciFin, which helps revenue teams converge fragmented information to understand business needs, raised a $44M seed co-led by Altimeter and Madrona (Kyt Dotson/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:25:03 GMT

Kyt Dotson / SiliconANGLE:
SciFin, which helps revenue teams converge fragmented information to understand business needs, raised a $44M seed co-led by Altimeter and Madrona — SciFin Tech Inc., a company that helps revenue teams converge context across disconnected systems to understand business needs, launched today with $44 million in seed funding.
 
NYC's Department of Education adopts a policy barring public school students from using AI until high school, banning companion chatbots in all grades, and more (Matthew Haag/New York Times) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:10:02 GMT

Matthew Haag / New York Times:
NYC's Department of Education adopts a policy barring public school students from using AI until high school, banning companion chatbots in all grades, and more — A new policy to be announced by the Department of Education bars younger students from using A.I., but stops short of a moratorium.
 
A look at Snap's bet on Specs AR glasses; sources say Evan Spiegel wore them for an interview against internal advice, and planned outside funding never came (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:45:02 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
A look at Snap's bet on Specs AR glasses; sources say Evan Spiegel wore them for an interview against internal advice, and planned outside funding never came — As company struggles with profitability, Snap CEO is doubling down on a hardware play that has made some investors wary
 
Taiwanese Hardware Manufacturers Sell Out NVIDIA RTX Spark Laptop Stock Ahead of Launch - TechPowerUp - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:38:10 GMT
  1. Taiwanese Hardware Manufacturers Sell Out NVIDIA RTX Spark Laptop Stock Ahead of Launch TechPowerUp
  2. ASUS unveils specs for its new ProArt P14 creator laptop powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark TweakTown
  3. Asus ProArt P16 launching with 1,600 nit Tandem OLED display, 128 GB RAM and Nvidia RTX Spark Notebookcheck
  4. I tested 6 RTX Spark laptops for gaming — and the winner completely shocked me Tom's Guide
  5. ASUS Unleashes Agentic Creativity with ProArt RTX Spark PCs at IFA 2026 The Globe and Mail
 
9 Years Later, Mario Kart 8 Just Got a Game-Changing Update for Nintendo Switch 2 - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:03:00 GMT
  1. 9 Years Later, Mario Kart 8 Just Got a Game-Changing Update for Nintendo Switch 2 Polygon.com
  2. Free update now available for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo
  3. Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe IGN
  4. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Update Adds Switch 2 Improvements VGChartz
  5. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 4.0.0 update out now, patch notes - Nintendo Switch 2 improvements and features, more Nintendo Everything
 
Haiku OS Releases Beta 6 - Hack a Day Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:00:15 GMT
After just a little over 25 years of the Haiku project trying to keep the BeOS spirit alive, the team has now released Beta 6. The spicy details of what …read more
 
Source: OpenAI's Astra model uses "recurrent depth", a technique that improves cost and performance but obscures the AI's reasoning, making it harder to monitor (The Information) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:55:00 GMT

The Information:
Source: OpenAI's Astra model uses “recurrent depth”, a technique that improves cost and performance but obscures the AI's reasoning, making it harder to monitor — OpenAI says its forthcoming AI model Astra marks a step up in capabilities such as coding and operating applications on a computer.
 
NES - Nintendo Classics adds Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, R.C. PRO-AM II, and Ikari Warriors - gematsu.com - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:07:12 GMT
  1. NES - Nintendo Classics adds Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, R.C. PRO-AM II, and Ikari Warriors gematsu.com
  2. Ninja Gaiden III, R.C. Pro-AM II, Ikari Warriors added to NES lineup on Nintendo Classics vooks.net
  3. 3 NES Games Added to Nintendo Switch Online VGChartz
  4. NES Classics September 2026 Update Adds Three Games twistedvoxel.com
  5. Ninja Gaiden III, IKARI WARRIORS & R.C. PRO-AM 2 join NES: Nintendo Classics today for Switch Online members GoNintendo
 
Sources: Cognition is raising around $1B at a ~$47B valuation, up from $26B in May; Cognition received nearly $10B in investor interest (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:55:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Cognition is raising around $1B at a ~$47B valuation, up from $26B in May; Cognition received nearly $10B in investor interest — Artificial intelligence coding startup Cognition AI Inc. is set to close a new round of funding that would vault its valuation to about $47 billion, according to people familiar with the efforts.
 
Minecraft Is Making Changes To Minecoins On Nintendo Platforms - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Minecraft Is Making Changes To Minecoins On Nintendo Platforms Nintendo Life
 
This is the best setting and placement for your Dolby Atmos soundbar - Engadget Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Take the proper steps to fully experience Dolby Atmos sound.
 
Anthropic says Fable 5.1 "will cost an estimated 25% less than Fable 5 for typical workloads" and up to ~45% less for "highly agentic work" (Zac Hall/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:52:37 GMT

Zac Hall / 9to5Mac:
Anthropic says Fable 5.1 “will cost an estimated 25% less than Fable 5 for typical workloads” and up to ~45% less for “highly agentic work” — In June, Anthropic first released Fable 5, its Mythos-class AI model for Claude. Three months later, Anthropic is enhancing Claude …

 
Mac App Store Apps Can Now Drop Support for Intel Macs - MacRumors - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:50:02 GMT
  1. Mac App Store Apps Can Now Drop Support for Intel Macs MacRumors
  2. Apple tells Mac App Store developers they can now drop Intel support 9to5Mac
  3. 21 Years Ago, Intel Saved the Mac. Now, We Say Goodbye to the Intel Era Forever PCMag Australia
  4. Apple just gave developers the green light to leave Intel Macs behind Digital Trends
  5. Apple Made a Massive Bet on Intel 21 Years Ago. It Changed Everything pcmag.com
 
Are We There Yet? Startup Wants to Launch an 80,000-Year Mission to Alpha Centauri - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:40:43 GMT
AI data centers in space apparently weren’t enough, so the company decided to give interstellar travel a try.
 
Are all TVs at risk from burn-in? Here's how to avoid the problem altogether - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
OLED screens run the biggest risk of burn-in, but with a little common sense you can mitigate the issue.
 
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Could Come in Black, but Skip Silver This Year - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:06:41 GMT
The next iPhone Pro lineup might not repeat any colors from last year, with silver reportedly not in production.
 
Here's our first look—and drive—of the 2027 Range Rover Electric - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:01:52 GMT
333 miles of real-world range with uncompromised comfort and off-road ability.
 
The Range Rover Electric: Specs, Price, Availability - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:01:00 GMT
After long delays, JLR’s biggest gamble with its Range Rover brand is here with huge performance, range, and off-road EV skills. It’s mighty pricey, but the US gets a cheaper model.
 
PlayStation Gamers Sue Sony Over What ‘Buying’ a Digital Game Really Means - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:41 GMT
The legal fight could force Sony to change how it presents digital game purchases to California customers.
 
Building An Airsoft Claymore Mine - Hack a Day Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:19 GMT
The Claymore mine is a rather fearsome weapon of war, using explosives to blast a cone of shrapnel towards advancing enemies. It’s not really something you should try and build …read more
 
Blue Origin wins NASA contract for telecommunications on Mars - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:16 GMT
The company will create a high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiter for NASA by December 31, 2028
 
Android stuck in Safe Mode? Here's how to turn it off - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
You're just a few taps away from getting your Android phone out of safe mode and back to normal.
 
Lake Ontario is now 'Lake America' on Apple Maps - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:54:41 GMT
President Trump reportedly "reached out directly" to the company.
 
Razer’s New $100 Game Controller Folds Right Up for Your Pocket - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:41:37 GMT
The gaming hardware company’s new game controller folds in half to make it easier to take with you.
 
How to change the background on iPhone Messages - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
How to change the background on iPhone Messages.
 
GTA 6's Morality Meter Will Reportedly 'Shatter' and Make You Irredeemable If You Cause Too Much Mayhem - IGN - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:21:29 GMT
  1. GTA 6's Morality Meter Will Reportedly 'Shatter' and Make You Irredeemable If You Cause Too Much Mayhem IGN
  2. In GTA 6 You’re Not Just Wanted, You’re Hunted IGN
  3. You Won't Be Able To Hot-Wire Every Car In GTA 6 engadget.com
  4. GTA 6 Gets Series First Feature To Let You Avoid Killing People Kotaku
  5. GTA 6 Confirms Return of Six-Star Wanted Level, Ditching GTA 5’s Five-Star Cap GamesReviews.com
 
Skip the 5K monitor for gaming and go with a 4K instead — here's why - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
5K is even sharper than 4K UHD, but it's for a specific audience. As a gamer, you won't be able to get as much use out of it as you might think.
 
Meta's new AI transcription model can distinguish between multiple speakers and languages in real-time - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:56:29 GMT
The latest release from Meta Superintelligence Lab is a powerful transcription model.
 
Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 beta expands to these Galaxy phones this month - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:50:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Android 17-based One UI 9 beta expands to these Galaxy phones this month 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Announces One UI 9 Beta Feature Update for Galaxy S26 series Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung Expands One UI 9 Beta Program to More Galaxy Devices Samsung Mobile Press
  4. Full changelog for the Galaxy S24's One UI 9.0 beta update is here SamMobile
  5. Galaxy S24 owners can now get a taste of Android 17 with One UI 9 beta Android Authority
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
iPhone 18 Pro revealed to come in three new retail colors - phonearena.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:20:36 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro revealed to come in three new retail colors phonearena.com
  2. Here are iPhone 18 Pro’s new colors, says leaker 9to5Mac
  3. Lightest color at risk of removal from iPhone 18 Pro's roster AppleInsider
  4. iPhone 18 Pro Colors Apparently Include Black, But Skip Silver MacRumors
  5. iPhone 18 Pro now tipped for just 3 colors — here's your options Tom's Guide
 
Runway’s New AI Model Creates Digital Worlds Without Code - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:58:03 GMT
The company calls Solaris an interface world model.
 
Firefox Now Lets You Block Some Ads on iOS Devices - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:41:28 GMT
Ad Blocker is a new feature for a browser that prides itself on privacy and customization.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
Days After GTA 6's Big Reveal, Rockstar Announces A Major GTA 5 Update - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:34:29 GMT
  1. Days After GTA 6's Big Reveal, Rockstar Announces A Major GTA 5 Update Polygon.com
  2. Ahead of GTA 6, Rockstar Games Reveals Its Official GTA Online Roleplaying Server nopixel V IGN
  3. 13 Years Later, GTA 5 Finishes Its Unbuilt Skyscraper For An Exclusive Event OpenCritic
  4. Nopixel 5 Closed Beta kicks off on September 8 Shacknews
  5. Rockstar Games Reveals RP ‘Evolution’ While Keeping Silent About GTA 6 Multiplayer Insider Gaming
 
New iPhone Ultra details arrive for specs, multitasking, launch timing, more - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT
  1. New iPhone Ultra details arrive for specs, multitasking, launch timing, more 9to5Mac
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Timeline: New Date Enters The Schedule Forbes
  3. iPhone, Home, iPad mini : Apple's launches for September and October AppleInsider
  4. Foldable iPhone Ultra Likely Has MagSafe Charging MacRumors
  5. A Folding iPhone at Last? What to Expect From Apple’s Surprise and Shine Fall Event cnet.com
 
Nonprofit wants to launch 80,000-year mission to Alpha Centauri in 2029 (video) - Space - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:15 GMT
Nonprofit wants to launch 80,000-year mission to Alpha Centauri in 2029 (video) SpaceSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
How Gold Plastic Syndrome is Killing Toys and Game Consoles - Hack a Day Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:11 GMT
In a recent video [Sqwerks] does a deep-dive into the problem of disintegrating plastic enclosures of Nintendo DS consoles. These original NDS handheld consoles have a metallic-like coating that appears …read more
 
Are expensive HDMI cables worth it? - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
You need the right HDMI cable for your setup, but that doesn't mean it has to cost $100. Here's when to spend a bit more and when a cheap cable will do.
 
The Diamond Moon and Other Astronomical Events to See in September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
September is full of opportunities to expand your knowledge of the night sky. Mark your calendars.
 
OpenAI Is About to Release Its First AI Model With ‘Critical’ Cyber Abilities - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The company will give select partners early access to its Astra AI model—so they have time to shore up their defenses.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 2, #913 - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Sept. 2, 2026.
 
Best Amazon Labor Day Deals (2026): Sony, Shark, Anker - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:45:30 GMT
These are the 15 best Amazon Labor Day deals on WIRED-tested, WIRED-recommended products in 2026.
 
The new Street Fighter movie trailer looks fun in all the right ways - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:10:16 GMT
The Street Fighter movie looks silly and campy and that's just fine!
 
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:06:10 GMT
"Black hole stars," making cookies from plastic, tiny sound-powered drones, and more.
 
The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones and Beam Ultra soundbar are smarter than I expected - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:03:10 GMT
Sonos' latest hardware is smarter than ever about how it fits into your home.
 
‘GTA 6’ Extended Look Tops Netflix Charts With 31.1 Million Views in Four Days - Variety - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. ‘GTA 6’ Extended Look Tops Netflix Charts With 31.1 Million Views in Four Days Variety
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Soars to No. 1 in This Week’s Top 10 netflix.com
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Rockstar Games
  4. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Extended Preview Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Weekly Title Deadline
  5. "GTA" makes advertising appointment TV Axios
 
California exempts Linux and open-source software from new age verification law - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:46:00 GMT

For the time being, Linux and other open-source software projects are safe from California's upcoming age-verification law. State lawmakers recently passed Bill 1856, which introduces several significant amendments to the original Digital Age Assurance Act (DAAA) and its age-verification requirements.

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No ‘DMV for AI’: US Pushes Against AI Regulations at Global Forum - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:38:58 GMT
A US regulatory agency for AI would be a “disaster,” Trump’s AI czar said during a G20 forum on technology.
 
Reactive Heat and Wind Come to VR, Thanks to Smart Plugs - Hack a Day Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:33 GMT
Want to feel the heat of nearby fire, explosions, or radiation? Or even just the gentle warmth and breeze of a sunny day in the wasteland? If you said yes, …read more
 
The 11 Best Games We Played at Gamescom 2026 - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:14 GMT
  1. The 11 Best Games We Played at Gamescom 2026 Polygon.com
  2. Gamescom 2026: Highlights and developer insights from gaming's biggest showcase BBC
  3. Gamescom 2026 attendance rose 6% to 368,000 visitors GamesIndustry.biz
  4. gamescom 2026’s Steam wishlist winners The Alinea Insight newsletter
  5. All Games Revealed at gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live GameDaily
 
The TV vs projector value debate isn't close — here's why - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
If you want the largest image for the least amount of money, a projector is the only choice.
 
The TV Vs Projector Value Debate Isn't Close — Here's Why - engadget.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The TV Vs Projector Value Debate Isn't Close — Here's Why engadget.com
 
Sony Rolls Out New Customer Harassment Policy After Physical Disc Controversy Sparks Backlash - IGN - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:23:03 GMT
  1. Sony Rolls Out New Customer Harassment Policy After Physical Disc Controversy Sparks Backlash IGN
  2. Sony Will Sue Customers Who Harass Staff – The Timing Is No Accident Gadget Review
 
A newborn and child reportedly died of measles; CDC isn't counting them - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:21:16 GMT
Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC.
 
Apple TV and Peacock Bundle Prices Have Changed, Too - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:03:57 GMT
Last week’s price bump also hit these Apple TV streaming bundles.
 
Android’s New Features Have Me Excited, Especially This One for Motion Sickness - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:03:09 GMT
The latest additions coming to Android include chat themes, visual assistance in Gemini Live and a motion sickness feature that I can’t wait to try.
 
This tiny space mission wants to reach Alpha Centauri, in about 80,000 years - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:02:00 GMT

The Fermi Explorer Mission aims to launch in just three years and arrive at Alpha Centauri in roughly 80,000 years at a cost of less than $15 million – an absolute bargain, relatively speaking. The non-profit is co-founded by Philip Johnston, Ezra Feilden, and Adi Oltean, who recently brought startup...

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Windows 11 is getting stronger kernel protection by default in October 2026 - Neowin - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:02:00 GMT
Windows 11 is getting stronger kernel protection by default in October 2026 Neowin
 
Razer Unveils the Razer Prio: the Pocket-Sized Controller - TechPowerUp - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:01:43 GMT
  1. Razer Unveils the Razer Prio: the Pocket-Sized Controller TechPowerUp
  2. Razer Just Released A Cute And Teensy Mobile Game Controller engadget.com
  3. Razer Drops Their Latest Controller: The Prio Retro Handhelds
  4. Razer Prio Review: A Must-Have Peripheral For Mobile Game Fans Temple of Geek
  5. I can't believe how good Razer's tiny new mobile controller is Android Central
 
New Android Drop adds remembered items in Find Hub, makes anti-nausea dots official - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:02 GMT
  1. New Android Drop adds remembered items in Find Hub, makes anti-nausea dots official Ars Technica
  2. Sept. 2026 Android Drop: Find Hub ‘Remembered’ list, Motion Assist, & Keep in Google Messages 9to5Google
  3. Google’s Android update tackles motion sickness, accessibility, and more TechCrunch
  4. No tracker tag? Gemini can now store item locations right in Find Hub Android Central
  5. Android's September update finally fixes motion sickness in your car howtogeek.com
 
New Android Drop adds remembered items in Find Hub, makes anti-nausea dots official - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:02 GMT
New features are rolling out across the Android ecosystem starting today.
 
A new Android Find Hub feature will help you remember where you put important things - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Google also announced a new visual assistant for Gemini Live and Keep integration with Messages.
 
Should you remove the film from your CarPlay infotainment screen? It depends - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Double-check before you accidentally remove a protective layer of your screen.
 
FTC alleges Amazon illegally made $20 billion by rigging billions of ad auctions - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:51:17 GMT
FTC says firm replaces actual ad-auction results "with higher prices set by Amazon."
 
Roku Pro TV Now One of Cheapest OLEDs Starting at $999 - cnet.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:43:20 GMT
  1. Roku Pro TV Now One of Cheapest OLEDs Starting at $999 cnet.com
  2. Roku Launches Its First OLED TVs, With Prices Starting at $999 Bloomberg.com
  3. Roku Is Expanding Its Premium TV Lineup With Its First OLEDs engadget.com
  4. Roku launches its first OLED TVs, cheaper than LG and Samsung’s entry level models Digital Trends
  5. Roku has released its first ever OLED TVs The Verge
 
Roku Pro TV Now One of Cheapest OLEDs Starting at $999 - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:43:18 GMT
The Roku Pro OLED TVs promise better picture quality at an affordable price.
 
'Reasonable' consumers know they don't own digital downloads, Sony says - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:37:44 GMT
The company was responding to a suit accusing it of violating California law.
 
'Reasonable' Consumers Know They Don't Own Digital Downloads, Sony Says - engadget.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:37:44 GMT
  1. 'Reasonable' Consumers Know They Don't Own Digital Downloads, Sony Says engadget.com
  2. Sony is telling PlayStation customers they don’t own the digital video games they paid $70 for Fortune
  3. Facing lawsuit, Sony argues it’s already obvious that digital games aren’t owned by consumers Game File | Stephen Totilo
  4. PlayStation Gamers Sue Sony Over What ‘Buying’ a Digital Game Really Means cnet.com
  5. Sony lawyers argue that nobody is stupid enough to believe they actually own digital games, because then only one person could buy GTA 6 Yahoo
 
This is what a supercar was like a century ago - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:16 GMT
When the average car could only do 40 mph, this Bentley could break 100.
 
What was the first widely used web browser? - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:00 GMT
The Web was young, clunky, and about to explode. Which browser helped make it happen?
 
What more can you delete from your iPhone to free up space? - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
If you're running out of space on your iPhone, there might be unused data hiding in places you wouldn't expect.
 
This Is How DLSS 5 Actually Performs (According to Nvidia) - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:15:00 GMT
Nvidia's first official DLSS 5 benchmarks promise enormous frame rates, but the underlying render performance tells a very different story, with Neural Rendering looking exceptionally demanding.
 
Settle In and Get Comfortable with the Designed for XBOX Cozy Collection - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:04:25 GMT
  1. Settle In and Get Comfortable with the Designed for XBOX Cozy Collection XBOX Wire
  2. 8BitDo Announces the Cozy Collection for XBOX Retro Handhelds
  3. Xbox Launches Cozy Collection of Accessories Technobezz
  4. Microsoft Reveals Designed for Xbox Cozy Collection with 8BitDo and SteelSeries Technetbook
 
Hackaday Europe 2026: Playstation 4 to Psychometer - Hack a Day Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:02:46 GMT
There are many ways to detect stress in an individual. You can use self-reporting checklists, you could try and measure various vital signs like respiratory rate and pulse and infer …read more
 
Ace Combat 8's Multiplayer Is the Most Robust the Series Has Ever Had - Push Square - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Ace Combat 8's Multiplayer Is the Most Robust the Series Has Ever Had Push Square
  2. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Preview: A Good Reason To Call Up Game Informer
  3. Ace Combat 8 Reveals Extensive Multiplayer Gameplay Simulation Daily
  4. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Includes a Season Pass, Classic Namco Titles in Online Lobbies GamingBolt
  5. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Multiplayer Reveal Showcases Series’ Biggest Ever Online Modes Bandai Namco Entertainment America
 
BT's old copper network could be worth over $2 billion - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:57:06 GMT
Landlines are finding a second life as valuable scrap metal.
 
Razer just released a cute and teensy mobile game controller - Engadget Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:50:34 GMT
It's called Prio and folds up when not in use, making it pocket-friendly.
 
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hits its lowest price since launch - The Verge - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:48:45 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hits its lowest price since launch The Verge
  2. What Seven Generations of Foldables Have Taught Samsung Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Maybe Samsung Should Have Put The Ultra Specs Inside The Passport-shaped Foldable? Yahoo Tech
  4. Is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Worth the Upgrade? Gadget Review
  5. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Ultra Thin, Ultra Light techgenyz.com
 
Sony’s New ULT Tower Max Wireless Party Speaker Delivered Massive Sound I Felt in My Chest - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:17:07 GMT
The large, DJ-friendly loud speakers have new designs, lots of connection options and plenty of thump.
 
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, The Royal Writ, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:04:25 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, The Royal Writ, and More XBOX Wire
  2. These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Including A Call Of Duty (September 1-15) purexbox.com
  3. Cyberpunk 2077 leaves Xbox Game Pass as another Call of Duty title is added Windows Central
  4. Call of Duty, Virtua Fighter, and more join Game Pass in September Gamereactor UK
  5. Cyberpunk 2077 Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Month Polygon.com
 
16 PS5 Predictions for State of Play September 2026 - Push Square - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. 16 PS5 Predictions for State of Play September 2026 Push Square
  2. State of Play & State of Play Japan return on September 3 blog.playstation.com
  3. PlayStation Schedules Back-To-Back State of Plays For Thursday Game Informer
  4. Sony Gets Fans Hopes Up With September 2026 State Of Play Kotaku
  5. PlayStation has confirmed its next State of Play Video Games Chronicle
 
CD Projekt Red never considered charging for The Witcher 3 remaster, and says expansion Songs of the Past came from a couple of "happy accidents" - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:56:34 GMT
  1. CD Projekt Red never considered charging for The Witcher 3 remaster, and says expansion Songs of the Past came from a couple of "happy accidents" Eurogamer.net
  2. The Witcher 3 Devs Just Answered My Two Biggest Concerns About The Remaster Kotaku
  3. Don't Worry, The Witcher 3 Saves Will Work With The Game's Remastered Upgrade — And There's Word on Achievements/Trophies, Too IGN
  4. The Witcher 3 Remastered should run just fine on the Steam Deck, say devs PC Gamer
  5. The Witcher 3 devs confirm an essential player-first feature for the game's remaster Polygon.com
 
Pixel 11 Pro bug causing static sounds in recordings while using Video Boost, fix coming [U] - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:37:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 Pro bug causing static sounds in recordings while using Video Boost, fix coming [U] 9to5Google
  2. Pixel 11 owners say their phones are waking up without being touched Android Authority
  3. Pixel 11 app crashes are happening with no obvious rhyme or reason androidheadlines.com
  4. Pixel 11 Pro Audio Bug Is Ruining Videos Owners Cannot Re-Shoot Forbes
  5. Pixel 11 Pro XL: Video Boost Quietly Drops 4K60 To 30fps Forbes
 
A standard RTX 5090 now costs $5,090, making Nvidia's flagship price painfully appropriate - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:37:00 GMT

As we noted in our recent graphics card pricing feature that shows just how quickly prices are rising, the RTX 5090 was around $4,900 in the US recently.

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Microsoft 365 outage drags on, but things are improving - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:23:15 GMT
  1. Microsoft 365 outage drags on, but things are improving TechCrunch
  2. Microsoft tests fix for latest hours-long Outlook outage TechCrunch
  3. Microsoft Outlook Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Reports GV Wire
  4. Microsoft update on Outlook outage: 'Gradual recovery to mail flow' mashable.com
  5. Stay updated: Microsoft Outlook, OpenAI outage reported by thousands KRXI2
 
Shelly’s new $50 security camera watches your home without a subscription - The Verge - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:19:17 GMT
Shelly’s new $50 security camera watches your home without a subscription The Verge
 
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Could Be My Favorite Action Game Since Elden Ring, And There’s A Preorder Deal - gamespot.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:02:55 GMT
  1. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Could Be My Favorite Action Game Since Elden Ring, And There’s A Preorder Deal gamespot.com
  2. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review: Excellent Action With Some Game Informer
  3. “Onimusha: Way of the Sword” is a Drawn-Out Samurai Epic Roger Ebert
  4. Onimusha: Way of the Sword's Crisp Combat Fits in the Soulslike Era, but Novelty Wanes Over Endless Fights cnet.com
  5. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Reviews Say Capcom Has a Fourth Hit on Its Hands this Year Polygon.com
 
This popular open-source split keyboard just got a Hall-effect upgrade - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:02:00 GMT

Fans of minimalist ergonomic split keyboards and users familiar with the Silakka54 might be interested in a new Hall-effect variant. If it catches on with resellers, it could become one of the more affordable Hall-effect keyboards available, while its open-source hardware and firmware allow for unrestricted modding.

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Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
It turns out that Orion's much-maligned heat shield performed really well - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:46:28 GMT
Independent safety officials also have high praise for changes by NASA leadership.
 
New Sonos Beam Ultra Gets Dolby Atmos Glow Up for $699 - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT
The 7.1.2-channel soundbar slots between the Beam and Arc Ultra.
 
Sonos' Ace Ultra Headphones Can Swap Audio With Any Sonos Speaker - engadget.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT
  1. Sonos' Ace Ultra Headphones Can Swap Audio With Any Sonos Speaker engadget.com
  2. Sonos Has New Devices, a New OS, and Yes, a New App WIRED
  3. 'Sonos 27' Brings A Refreshed UI To The App And Lets AI Agents Control Your System engadget.com
  4. On first listen, the Sonos Beam Ultra sounds great The Verge
  5. Sonos Ace Ultra Headphones Get Upgraded Sound, Noise Canceling and Direct Link to Your Sonos System cnet.com
 
Sonos Ace Ultra Headphones Get Upgraded Sound, Noise Canceling and Direct Link to Your Sonos System - CNET Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT
The $449 headphones feature an all-new driver, next-generation adaptive ANC and a direct connection to your Sonos system.
 
Sonos Ace Ultra, Beam Ultra, Sonos Fabric, and a New App: Everything Sonos Just Announced - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT
Sonos is cramming AI into its software because it’s “very hot these days.” The new features, which include agentic automation, are opt-in.
 
John Ternus starts his first day as Apple CEO with a foldable iPhone on deck and a long list of problems to solve - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:01:00 GMT

Ternus is regarded inside Apple as a leader who can move between broad product planning and the technical details of a device, a skill Tim Cook highlighted when he announced the succession. His test now is whether he can apply that hardware focus to a company facing more than product...

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A Huge ‘GTA 6’ Change From ‘GTA 5’ Comes To Light - Forbes - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:34:11 GMT
  1. A Huge ‘GTA 6’ Change From ‘GTA 5’ Comes To Light Forbes
  2. GTA VI players won't break their gamepad buttons - Rockstar will change controversial mechanic ixbt.games
  3. The Grand Theft Auto run button has changed after 25 years - GTA 6 no longer requires you to tap a face button to peg it Eurogamer.net
  4. GTA 6 Preview Reveals No Default Lock-On and Two Long-Gun Limit GTA BOOM
  5. GTA 6 Removes The Series’ Worst Feature gamespot.com
 
Instagram is making it harder for AI-generated personas to pass themselves off as real people - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:34:00 GMT

It's not just AI-generated slop content sweeping across Instagram these days. There are also countless personas that are entirely AI-generated – many of which appear to be influencer-style accounts – and not all of them make it clear that the person isn't real.

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Mozilla launches ad blocking for Firefox on iOS - The Verge - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Mozilla launches ad blocking for Firefox on iOS The Verge
  2. Introducing Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS: More Control, Fewer Distractions The Mozilla Blog
  3. Firefox helps iPhone users bypass ads on web sites while making money showing its own ads The Register
  4. Firefox for iOS Gets Built-In Ad Blocker MacRumors
  5. Firefox for iOS Ad Blocking Exits Testing, but Won't Block Firefox's Own Ads gHacks
 
Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 arrives September 3rd and requires serious GPU horsepower - The Verge - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 arrives September 3rd and requires serious GPU horsepower The Verge
  2. DLSS 5 Launches In NBA 2K27 September 3rd. Plus DLSS Comes To STAR WARS Zero Company™, Onimusha: Way of the Sword & The Blood of Dawnwalker NVIDIA
  3. Nvidia’s DLSS 5, explained The Verge
  4. NVIDIA DLSS 5 Performance Unveiled: 5x Faster Than Original Demo, 50% Perf Penalty on Average, But RTX 50 GPUs Offer “Hundreds of FPS” With MFG Enabled & More Optimizations On the Way Wccftech
  5. Nvidia's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering Tech Officially Launches on September 3, Hits Performance by Around 50–60% IGN
 
Sony just added free, ad-supported live TV to every PS5 - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT

PlayStation 5 owners in the US can now watch over 100 live TV channels from the PS5's main menu. Available content includes various ad-supported movies, TV shows, sports events, and news broadcasts at no extra cost.

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Double Fine Will Develop ‘Brütal Legend 2’ if it Hits $100M Kickstarter Stretch Goal - Insider Gaming - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:11:11 GMT
  1. Double Fine Will Develop ‘Brütal Legend 2’ if it Hits $100M Kickstarter Stretch Goal Insider Gaming
  2. After gaining independence from Xbox, Double Fine promises it'll make Brutal Legend 2, but only if it can raise $100m on Kickstarter. Eurogamer.net
  3. I Am Begging One Cool Billionaire To Take Up Double Fine’s Offer To Fund Brutal Legend 2 Yahoo Tech
  4. Give Double Fine $100 Million and It'll Make Brutal Legend 2 Push Square
  5. Want Brutal Legend 2? Double Fine Says It’ll Cost $100 Million powerupgaming.co.uk
 
Amazon seller sends $1,400 RTX 5080 customer a cheap "gift" and fake instructions claiming the GPU is still coming - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Reddit user BransonArsen wrote that they bought an MSI Gaming RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM Liquid SOC edition from Amazon for nearly $1,400. They later explained that the seller was a third party with a Chinese name, which even they admit was a warning sign. The lower-case "msi" in the product...

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Multiple Surprises Have Already Been Uncovered With The Xbox Disc To Digital Feature - purexbox.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Multiple Surprises Have Already Been Uncovered With The Xbox Disc To Digital Feature purexbox.com
  2. Xbox's Disc-to-Digital Programme Is Official, and It Starts Next Week Digital Foundry
  3. Xbox's New Disc-to-Digital Feature Is Working on Delisted Games Hypebeast
  4. Xbox Disc-to-Digital: Insiders Test Aug 31 as Discs Hit 4% [2026] tech-insider.org
  5. Xbox has learned to convert a physical copy of a game removed from sale into a digital license. en.gamegpu.com
 
Using High-Energy Laser, US Shoots Down Drones Near Mexico Border - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The US Army’s laser system is part of a new generation of directed-energy weapons capable of detecting, tracking, and destroying drones with a concentrated beam of light.
 
5 Best Folding Phones (2026): Samsung, Google, Motorola - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.
 
Apple's Vision Pro Layoffs Were Broader Than First Reported - MacRumors - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:18:25 GMT
  1. Apple's Vision Pro Layoffs Were Broader Than First Reported MacRumors
  2. Apple’s rare Bay Area layoffs hit Vision Pro and Siri teams amid AI shakeup Los Angeles Times
  3. Apple’s Next Big Thing? AI Smart Glasses, Siri And A Major Vision Pro Reset outlookbusiness.com
  4. More Apple employees working on the Vision Pro were laid off than previously reported Apple World Today
  5. Apple Is Cutting Jobs From the Teams Fixing Siri. Is Its AI Comeback Already in Trouble? 24/7 Wall St.
 
Insurance companies keep pushing AI, but 98% of their adjusters' reviews on it are negative - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A Glassdoor analysis found that 98% of claims-adjuster reviews mentioning AI were negative – the highest rate of criticism among the occupations reviewed. Workers often complained that company leaders were pushing AI tools that did not work well and were making it harder to serve policyholders.

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Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport Debuts As A Rare Sports Car Americans Can't Buy - Motor1.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:13:00 GMT
  1. Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport Debuts As A Rare Sports Car Americans Can't Buy Motor1.com
  2. The Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport Is a Rare Stick-Shift Special Built for the Roads of the Alps Road & Track
  3. The Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport was made for twisted mountain roads classicdriver.com
  4. Meet The Porsche 911 GT3 Designed To Carve Mountains Into Memories CarBuzz
  5. Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport: heavier wheels on purpose AutoNext.co
 
Without new landers or rovers, it's helicopters or bust for NASA's Mars program - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:35 GMT
NASA's cost estimate for SR-1 Freedom is $2.1 billion, but that doesn't include the helicopters.
 
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones Review (2026) - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The flagship headphones get up to 57 hours of battery life and have easily replaceable batteries.
 
3 Best Sleep Tracker Picks for Optimizing Your Sleep (2026) - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:39:00 GMT
I tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Google Fitbit, and Eight Sleep.
 
Samsung unveils $800 Galaxy Book6 with 14" display and Intel Core 3/5 processors - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:31:02 GMT
  1. Samsung unveils $800 Galaxy Book6 with 14" display and Intel Core 3/5 processors - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Samsung Expands the Galaxy Book6 Lineup, Making Galaxy Book More Accessible Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung's new $799 Galaxy Book6 is a welcome sight in an ever more expensive market Windows Central
  4. LG Grambook AI 2026 Undercuts Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 On Weight, Yet Hides The Specs That Matter Most Wccftech
  5. Samsung’s new $800 Galaxy Book6 could be the MacBook Neo rival we’ve been waiting for Digital Trends
 
TP-Link’s first Wi-Fi 8 router is almost here - The Verge - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:18:36 GMT
  1. TP-Link’s first Wi-Fi 8 router is almost here The Verge
  2. TP-Link Unveils World’s First Complete Wi-Fi 8 Lineup at IFA 2026 — Regional Pre-Orders to Start on September 30th Business Wire
  3. TP-Link announces its first consumer Wi-Fi 8 routers — Archer 8 Ultra preorder commences September 30, in select regions Tom's Hardware
  4. TP-Link Teases More Details on Upcoming Wi-Fi 8 Lineup: Powerful Archer 8 Router and Deco 8 Mesh System Dong Knows Tech
  5. What is Wi-Fi 8 and what will it bring to the table? pocnetwork.net
 
TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router opens for pre-orders September 30, US launch remains uncertain - TechSpot Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:16:00 GMT

Unveiled at IFA 2026, the Archer 8 Ultra BN19000 is a tri-band router rated for aggregate wireless speeds of 19Gbps. It packs 18 internal antennas, 10Gbps wired connectivity, and claimed coverage of a 3,600-square-foot home. Its redesigned enclosure is intended to be shown off on a shelf, rather than being...

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Private group wants to launch "cheapest possible" mission to Alpha Centauri - ArsTechnica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:33 GMT
"We could really be facing the great filter."
 
Inside the Perimenopause Industrial Complex - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
How an alliance of tech startups, MAHA operatives, and actual medical experts made millennial women the new face of hormone therapy.
 
Dyson’s Next Act Is an Electric Toothbrush With a Camera - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The company known for stick vacuums and hair dryers is coming for your teeth. The $499 Dyson CameraJet uses a tiny camera to aim streams of rinsing fluid into the gaps between your teeth.
 
26 Industries That Are Quietly Declining, Because Nobody Under 40 Uses Them - buzzfeed.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:16:03 GMT
26 Industries That Are Quietly Declining, Because Nobody Under 40 Uses Them buzzfeed.com
 
AMD FSR 3.1 Frame Generation Reaches Switch 2 With Stellar Blade, Yet Fake 60 FPS Hides Real Input Lag - Wccftech - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:13:28 GMT
  1. AMD FSR 3.1 Frame Generation Reaches Switch 2 With Stellar Blade, Yet Fake 60 FPS Hides Real Input Lag Wccftech
  2. Check Out Over 5 Minutes of Stellar Blade Gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2 From gamescom IGN
  3. 'Stellar Blade Complete Edition' First Playable Demo at TGS invenglobal.com
  4. Stellar Blade on Switch 2 will get DLSS and FSR 3.1 Frame Generation, but there's a catch ixbt.games
  5. Stellar Blade: Complete Edition dev talks HD Rumble 2 implementation, hints at another reveal coming GoNintendo
 
Mega Ascension PvE Tier List: Which Mega Evolutions to Raid in Pokémon GO - pokemongohub.net - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:01:32 GMT
  1. Mega Ascension PvE Tier List: Which Mega Evolutions to Raid in Pokémon GO pokemongohub.net
  2. Pokémon Go 'Mega Ascension' choose a path — Mega Chesnaught, Mega Delphox or Mega Greninja? Polygon.com
  3. Pokemon Go Will Soon See The Return Of A Pokemon Not Seen In Six Years OpenCritic
  4. Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale Brings Back Armored Mewtwo and Mega Mewtwo techgenyz.com
  5. Pokémon Go 'Mega Ascension' event raid schedule and bonuses Polygon.com
 
First Look: The New TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph Carbon (Incl. Video) - Monochrome Watches - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:01:10 GMT
  1. First Look: The New TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph Carbon (Incl. Video) Monochrome Watches
  2. Introducing: TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph Carbon Limited Edition Hodinkee
  3. TAG Heuer Monza: A 50th Anniversary in Carbon en.worldtempus.com
  4. The TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Gets the Design Right, But $13,400 Is a Big Ask Two Broke Watch Snobs
  5. TAG Heuer Launch Monza Flyback Chronograph 50th Anniversary Edition Oracle Time
 
Orbitals is the Best Co-op Game Since It Takes Two and the Best Platformer Since Astro Bot - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:14 GMT
  1. Orbitals is the Best Co-op Game Since It Takes Two and the Best Platformer Since Astro Bot Polygon.com
  2. Oribitals "docked versus portable" graphics and performance comparison GoNintendo
  3. It's in the game Buttondown
  4. Review: Orbitals Emphasizes Its 80s Anime and It Takes Two Style Co-op Siliconera
  5. You Can Get the Anime-Inspired Co-Op Switch 2 Game Orbitals for $10 Off Ahead of Launch IGN
 
Bit Reactor furloughed "many of its workers" in the weeks before Star Wars Zero Company's launch - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:07:34 GMT
  1. Bit Reactor furloughed "many of its workers" in the weeks before Star Wars Zero Company's launch GamesIndustry.biz
  2. ‘Most’ of Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor was furloughed ahead of launch Game File | Stephen Totilo
  3. Star Wars Zero Company Developer Furloughs Staff Weeks Before the Game's Release, 80 Percent of Studio Reportedly Impacted Console Creatures
  4. Star Wars Zero Company devs put on furlough right before launch GamesHub
  5. Studio Behind The Best-Reviewed Star Wars Game In 22 Years Furloughed Up To 80 Percent Of Its Staff Kotaku
 
Recently patched PaperCut zero-days used in data theft attacks - BleepingComputer - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:48:24 GMT
  1. Recently patched PaperCut zero-days used in data theft attacks BleepingComputer
  2. PaperCut Exploitation Escalates to Active Intrusions SecurityWeek
  3. PaperCut issues emergency patches as threat actors target chained vulnerabilities cybersecuritydive.com
  4. Attackers Chain Two PaperCut Flaws to Execute Code Without Authentication The Hacker News
  5. PaperCut releases second emergency patch for exploited flaws BleepingComputer
 
The Google TV Streamer Now Costs $150 After A 50 Percent Price Hike - engadget.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:31:03 GMT
  1. The Google TV Streamer Now Costs $150 After A 50 Percent Price Hike engadget.com
  2. Google's latest wave of product price hikes is pretty bad, but it could have been worse phonearena.com
  3. Google raises prices on the TV Streamer and Nest cameras effective today Android Central
  4. Google TV Streamer gets a $50 price hike after Apple and Amazon raise their streaming device prices Digital Trends
  5. Google TV Streamer Gets Substantial Price Increase Droid Life
 
AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
50% Off Blue Apron Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Browse chef-curated meal plans, plus get $25 off with an exclusive Blue Apron coupon code, plus 50% off your first 2 orders, and more top coupons on WIRED.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
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Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this September 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this September.
 
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
 
Squarespace Promo Codes: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
 
20% Off Samsung Promo Code | September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off September 2026 - Wired Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more September 2026 discounts.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
PlayStation Plus September Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:11:11 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus September Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September – Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, Chained Echoes blog.playstation.com
  3. September 2026 PS Plus Monthly Games Include 'GTA For Kids' Kotaku
  4. PlayStation Plus' September lineup includes free add-on content packs. en.gamegpu.com
  5. PlayStation Plus September 2026 Games Have Free DLC Worth Claiming AOL.com
 
PlayStation 5 officially has 5 GOTY contenders coming in September - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. PlayStation 5 officially has 5 GOTY contenders coming in September Polygon.com
  2. September.2026 Is Officially the Busiest Month in Years for Millions of Gamers Polygon.com
  3. The Biggest New Game Releases Of September 2026 gamespot.com
  4. New PS5 Games Releasing In September 2026: Marvel's Wolverine Leads A Stacked Month GameFragger.com
  5. Wolverine, Control Resonant, and 4 More Big September Games We've Already Played and Can Tell You About IGN Southeast Asia
 
View Photos of the 2027 Bentley Supersports - Car and Driver - Google Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:13:08 GMT
  1. View Photos of the 2027 Bentley Supersports Car and Driver
  2. The 2027 Supersports Is Bentley’s First Real Track Star Car and Driver
  3. This is what a supercar was like a century ago Ars Technica
  4. First Drive: The Bentley Continental Supersports Has Hit the Gym Road & Track
  5. 2027 Bentley Supersports First-Drive Review: The Lightweight Sports Car Bentley Should've Built All Along The Drive
 
The Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer's indulgence - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:01:16 GMT
It's the lightest Bentley in 85 years.
 
The Best Labor Day Mattress Deals on Beds We’ve Tried in Our Homes - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:05:42 GMT
It’s one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and our top tested picks are on sale.
 
'There's a Lot of Resentment for Sony': Sources Go Back and Forth on Publisher Backlash to PS5 Physical Discs - Push Square - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:45:00 GMT
'There's a Lot of Resentment for Sony': Sources Go Back and Forth on Publisher Backlash to PS5 Physical Discs Push SquareSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Every Valve Game Discovery So Far In The Colossal Steam Leak - Kotaku - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:30:42 GMT
  1. Every Valve Game Discovery So Far In The Colossal Steam Leak Kotaku
  2. 12 TB Valve Archive Leaks Online, Fans Dig Through Early Portal 2 and Half-Life Clues TechPowerUp
  3. Huge 12TB Leak Exposes a Decade of Steam’s Game Data cnet.com
  4. 13TB Terra Release is the Largest Gaming Leak in History geeky-gadgets.com
  5. Fully Playable Scream Game Found in Steam Leak: 12TB [2026] tech-insider.org
 
Trump admin shelves Cyclospora research despite record-breaking outbreak - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:23:09 GMT
The CDC has tallied nearly 30,000 confirmed and probable cases this summer.
 
Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas - MacRumors - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:13:17 GMT
  1. Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas MacRumors
  2. iOS 27 Beta 7 overview: Key features, minor changes, and speed improvements phonearena.com
  3. Eighth iOS 27, macOS 27 developer betas arrive for testing AppleInsider
  4. 6 Things You Should Do To Prepare Your iPhone For The iOS 27 Update bgr.com
  5. Keeping Track of New iOS 27 Apps with ChatGPT Work and Cloud Automations MacStories
 
Get in on the Ars community that doesn’t fit beneath an article - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:12:01 GMT
You've read the stories. Now check out our forums.
 
Best Early Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): AirTags, Dyson, and More - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:47:46 GMT
From the best Dyson vacuum to the best wireless earbuds we’ve tested, you can get some great gadgets on sale already ahead of Labor Day.
 
Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.
 
Review: Coyote vs. Acme is an unabashed love letter to Looney Tunes - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:02:16 GMT
Director Dave Green's live action/animated hybrid captures smart, subversive weirdness of the classic cartoons.
 
OpenClaw 2.0 lands with an easier setup and a rebuilt browser app - TechSpot - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:02:00 GMT
  1. OpenClaw 2.0 lands with an easier setup and a rebuilt browser app TechSpot
  2. The Year of the Claw: OpenClaw Rolls Out New Version of Its Viral AI Agent cnet.com
  3. OpenClaw went viral. Meet the maintainers building and securing it. The GitHub Blog
  4. OpenClaw just gave everyone version 2.0 and it comes with major updates SiliconANGLE
  5. OpenClaw: The Open-Source Framework Quietly Becoming the Smart Home’s AI Agent Standard forkast.news
 
OpenClaw 2.0 lands with an easier setup and a rebuilt browser app - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:02:00 GMT

Community manager Hannes Rudolph's blog post for the release was titled "OpenClaw 2.0, Accidentally," explaining that the team set out to simplify installation and rebuild the browser app, but then discovered it couldn't be done in isolation, and ended up reworking the codebase and the full release at the same time.

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Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.
 
Asus ProArt 27 QD-OLED (PA279cdv) Review: HDR for All - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:48:26 GMT
I wouldn’t call it cheap, but this monitor from Asus brings proper HDR-capable video editing to creators who couldn’t previously afford an OLED display.
 
Mega Squads Event Guide: Maschiff, Shiny Flamigo, and New Super Megas - pokemongohub.net - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:33:17 GMT
  1. Mega Squads Event Guide: Maschiff, Shiny Flamigo, and New Super Megas pokemongohub.net
  2. Pick up where Mega Finale leaves off, and get energized for the Mega Squads event! Pokémon GO
  3. Twilight Trails Attack Update: Best PvE Winners pokemongohub.net
  4. Pokemon GO Confirms Two Gen 9 Pokemon Debuts For September Event OpenCritic
  5. Pokémon GO Confirms New Paldea Region Debuts In Upcoming Fall Season VICE
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
Playing against climate risk - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Climate scientist Sai Ravela is using games to help coastal communities find creative adaptations to climate change.
 
Microsoft warns of TerminalFix attacks deploying reverse tunnels - BleepingComputer - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:51:04 GMT
  1. Microsoft warns of TerminalFix attacks deploying reverse tunnels BleepingComputer
  2. Attack hides malware in PNGs and drops custom reverse tunnel on victims' machines The Register
  3. TerminalFix Uses Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to Deploy Reverse-Tunnel Backdoor The Hacker News
  4. TerminalFix Attacks Use Fake CAPTCHAs To Secretly Hack Windows PCs HotHardware
  5. TerminalFix looks like ClickFix, but delivers a very different payload Malwarebytes
 
Trump tells FCC to punish journalist for calling his election results "mixed" - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:39:25 GMT
Trump furious at NBC's Kristen Welker for saying he had mixed results in primary endorsements.
 
Pixel 11 Pro Owners Are Roasting Its AI Pro Zoom Feature - Droid Life - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:37:48 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 Pro Owners Are Roasting Its AI Pro Zoom Feature Droid Life
  2. The Pixel 11 Camera Has a Hidden Catch: Its Best Features Don't Work Offline PCMag UK
 
Instagram is cracking down on AI influencers who don't self-identify as AI - Business Insider - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:17 GMT
  1. Instagram is cracking down on AI influencers who don't self-identify as AI Business Insider
  2. Instagram Says It’s Pulling the Mask Off AI Influencers cnet.com
  3. Instagram Looks to Limit AI-Created Accounts Posing as Human PYMNTS.com
  4. Instagram cracks down on AI accounts pretending to be human The Verge
  5. Instagram is telling AI-generated creators to declare themselves AI — or else LinkedIn
 
YouTubers "fix" melting RTX 5090 power connector by soldering cables directly to PCB - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:29:00 GMT

TecLab recently demonstrated a workaround for the RTX 5090 thermal failures by modifying a 5090 to bypass the problematic 16-pin power connectors and route the power wiring directly to the GPU's PCB instead. For the experiment, they used a Galax GeForce RTX 5090 D HOF OC LAB XOC, which comes...

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Apple Seemingly Made a Mistake When Announcing the New Mac Studio - MacRumors - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:19:11 GMT
  1. Apple Seemingly Made a Mistake When Announcing the New Mac Studio MacRumors
  2. Apple ninja edits Mac Studio specs to remove PCIe Gen 6 storage reference Macworld
  3. Top Stories: Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event, Plus New Mac mini and Mac Studio MacRumors
 
“Zlibrary my beloved”: Anthropic staff chats extolling piracy cited in Sony suit - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:10:45 GMT
Lawsuit: Anthropic’s torrenting totally screwed songwriters as AI songs top charts.
 
Apple TV just raised its monthly bill, again — but they’re not the only streamer to hike prices this year - New York Post - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:56:00 GMT
  1. Apple TV just raised its monthly bill, again — but they’re not the only streamer to hike prices this year New York Post
  2. Apple hikes subscription prices for Apple TV and Apple One in the U.S. CNBC
  3. Apple announces price increase for Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions 9to5Mac
  4. Apple TV Hikes Price of Streaming Service in U.S. Effective Immediately Variety
  5. Apple TV and Peacock Bundle Prices Have Changed, Too cnet.com
 
Chip manufacturer CXMT asks Pentagon to remove it from list of Chinese military-linked companies - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT

The Pentagon recently confirmed CXMT's designation as a company directly linked to Beijing's Communist Party military operations, and the chipmaker is now suing the DoD to have this "baseless" classification removed. The semiconductor manufacturer claims its memory products are designed for civilian applications, meaning there should be no need to...

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Tempo Promo Codes: Get up to 60% Off Healthy Meals - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:18:20 GMT
Upgrade your meal prep with these Tempo discount codes and offers. Save on high-protein, ready-to-heat meals delivered to your door.
 
Raindrops are tiny lightning bolts, and they’re corroding cars, study finds - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:11:48 GMT
Finding reveals an overlooked way that water can damage surfaces.
 
Grand Theft Auto VI could cause a massive workplace productivity crisis - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:05:00 GMT

Hardcore gamers and casuals alike have had November 19 circled on their calendars for months, and for good reason. On the third Thursday of the month, Rockstar is scheduled to launch Grand Theft Auto 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. Fans have been waiting over a decade for a...

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Grand Theft Auto VI could cause a massive workplace productivity crisis - TechSpot - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:05:00 GMT
  1. Grand Theft Auto VI could cause a massive workplace productivity crisis TechSpot
  2. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Release Is Going to Cause a Work Blackout WSJ
  3. GTA 6 is expected to cost the US economy $1 billion in lost productivity TweakTown
  4. Analysts Estimate 'GTA VI's' Budget Exceeds $1 Billion USD, Making It the Costliest Entertainment Product Ever Hypebeast
  5. Fans have waited 13 years for this video game. It may already be spoiled The Age
 
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:33:38 GMT
In exchange for free stuff, devices make home connections part of a proxy network.
 
Why You Might Need to Roll Back Windows' Latest Update - lifehacker.com - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Why You Might Need to Roll Back Windows' Latest Update lifehacker.com
  2. Microsoft's latest Windows update breaks cursors, wallpaper, and more - what to do if you're affected ZDNET
  3. Windows 11 version 26H2 enters final preview phase before general mass rollout begins Windows Central
  4. Windows 11 misses the pointer while Defender cries wolf The Register
  5. Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5120998 update resets mouse settings BleepingComputer
 
A massive Valve leak just exposed 12TB of old Steam data, no hacking required - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:28:00 GMT

From September 2003 to early 2013, Valve employed a "Steam2" server architecture to manage data flowing through its PC gaming store. Now, a substantial portion of that data is being shared through the BitTorrent network after someone uploaded the content over the weekend. The Steam2 content server dump, also known...

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Calibre can now generate custom book covers with AI - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:16:00 GMT
Calibre remains one of the best free tools for managing, converting, and organizing ebook libraries. Version 9.14 adds AI-generated book covers in several styles from sci-fi and romance to pulp fiction, plus improved tag searches, and support for Anthropic and Grok backends.
 
El Niño is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, study finds - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:04:44 GMT
“One more warning sign here of what we're facing in a warmer world.”
 
Windows may finally take no for an answer, adding a permanent opt-out for OneDrive backup nags - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:34:00 GMT

As reported by Windows Latest, Windows 11's full-screen backup prompt is now appearing with an "Opt out of backup" button.

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Google Maps renames "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" even faster than US government - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:33:32 GMT
Google rolled out the Lake America change on Saturday, while the official US government maps are still waiting.
 
George Santos Just Got Hit With Kalshi’s First-Ever Lifetime Ban - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:27:31 GMT
The former US representative was also fined more than $71,000 for allegedly attempting to manipulate the prediction market.
 
Apple prototyped and tested a Pencil accessory for its foldable iPhone - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:53:00 GMT

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has internally prototyped and tested a version of the Apple Pencil for its forthcoming foldable. The accessory is said to be stubbier than the version for the iPad due to the phone's height, and attaches using magnets for storage and charging.

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ICE seeks to purchase up to $2 million in Boston Dynamics Spot robots - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:11:00 GMT

A new Department of Homeland Security procurement notice describes the possible purchase of Boston Dynamics SPOT robots and accessories valued at between $1 million and $2 million.

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RTX $5090 meme is about to become reality, regular GeForce RTX 5090 cards now hit $5,099 - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:01:29 GMT
  1. RTX $5090 meme is about to become reality, regular GeForce RTX 5090 cards now hit $5,099 VideoCardz.com
  2. GPU Prices Jumped 15% in One Month, RTX 5090 Now 136% Above MSRP TechPowerUp
  3. Nvidia's top-end RTX 5090 gaming GPU now costs at least $5,000 — Blackwell cards continue to endure drastic price hikes Tom's Hardware
  4. Graphics Card Prices Are Rising Fast (Again), and GeForce Is Taking the Biggest Hit TechSpot
  5. Why Are The Most Powerful Graphics Cards So Expensive? bgr.com
 
Is The Claim That PlayStation May Reverse Its No-Disc Policy Legitimate? - Forbes - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:59:16 GMT
  1. Is The Claim That PlayStation May Reverse Its No-Disc Policy Legitimate? Forbes
  2. Rumor: Sony Reportedly Reconsidering Delaying Digital-Only Plans Due to Xbox Pushing for "100% Physical" Strategy for Project Helix mp1st.com
  3. Insiders Deny Rumors that Sony Will Delay Discless Future TechPowerUp
  4. Report: Sony ending physical games sparks backlash and drives creators toward Switch 2 Gamereactor UK
  5. Some publishers and developers are reportedly very upset with Sony following through with the phase-out of discs news.instant-gaming.com
 
Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You. - The New York Times - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:44:51 GMT
  1. Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You. The New York Times
  2. Researcher explores what consciousness really means—and whether it might one day emerge in a machine Tech Xplore
  3. What Happens When Artificial Intelligence Decides How It Feels About Humanity? rnews.news
  4. The illusion of conscious AI timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  5. AI Agents Email Researchers on Self-Consciousness 조선일보
 
ChatGPT and Reddit now face EU's toughest online safety rules - ArsTechnica Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:41:40 GMT
Explosive growth comes with a new regulatory burden in the European Union.
 
Nvidia and Intel supplier Unimicron under investigation over alleged relabeling of Chinese parts - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:31:00 GMT

Investigators from the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office searched Unimicron's headquarters in Guishan District and a manufacturing plant in Zhongli District on Friday. Fourteen executives and employees were questioned. Prosecutors have not announced charges, and the investigation is continuing.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 DLC devs faced “diametrically opposed” feedback from players in the West and Japan - AUTOMATON - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Dragon’s Dogma 2 DLC devs faced “diametrically opposed” feedback from players in the West and Japan AUTOMATON
  2. With the Dark Arisen DLC, Dragon's Dogma 2 Is Now the RPG I Wanted at Launch pcmag.com
  3. Dragon’s Dogma™ 2: Dark Arisen Relic Expedition Gameplay Walkthrough Prepares Arisen for the Trials and Trails of Norgan Games Press
  4. Role-playing games like Dragon’s Dogma are nowhere else, the creators reveal their secret recipe and what the future holds Mein-MMO
  5. Wishlist Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dark Arisen And You Could Win A Steam Deck OLED Yahoo Tech
 
Xbox CEO dodges the one Project Helix question everyone wants answered - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:48:10 GMT
  1. Xbox CEO dodges the one Project Helix question everyone wants answered Eurogamer.net
  2. Xbox CEO calls Project Helix a ‘family of devices’ The Verge
  3. Xbox to focus on "efficiency and affordability alongside performance" for next-gen console amid rising hardware costs and innovations in AI GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Xbox CEO Confirms Project Helix Is a Family of Devices, Not Just a Single Next-Gen Console Hypebeast
  5. Xbox Project Helix Reportedly Includes a Next-Gen Handheld geeky-gadgets.com
 
Man uses robot vacuum to catch cheating wife, wins $16,000 affair case, then gets jailed for secretly filming her - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:47:00 GMT

The man in Taiwan used the robot vacuum to gather evidence of his wife's extramarital affair for a civil lawsuit against her, writes the South China Morning Post.

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A federal court just ruled Kalshi's sports markets are basically sports betting - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that Kalshi's sports contracts amount to sports betting, even though the company offers them through a federally regulated exchange. The decision could have implications well beyond Nevada, particularly in states that have been trying to limit or block sports-related prediction markets.

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Activision posts video showing Call of Duty cheat seller getting served at his home - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

In the one-minute video, posted to the official Call of Duty account, a legal representative films himself arriving at Elocarry's house in Ohio with the cease-and-desist paperwork.

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Why Food Keeps Making Everybody Sick This Summer - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
While Trump administration cuts have contributed to the epidemic of foodborne illnesses this summer, there are also deeper issues that make the American food supply chain susceptible to parasites and bacteria outbreaks.
 
You Know Who Really Hates AI? Insurance Claims Adjusters - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Of the Glassdoor reviews from claims adjusters that mentioned AI, a staggering 98 percent were negative. “AI is just a tool,” one person tells WIRED. “It should never be given the keys.”
 
Graphics Card Prices Are Rising Fast (Again), and GeForce Is Taking the Biggest Hit - TechSpot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:16:00 GMT
GPU prices are rising sharply again, with GeForce cards taking the biggest hit. We tracked prices across 10 countries to see which GPUs are getting more expensive and where value remains, if any.
 
ATM Flaws Reveal Key Weaknesses in the Software Supply Chain - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A security researcher discovered nine vulnerabilities impacting ATM encryption and authentication software. But the problems extend far beyond your local cash machine.
 
The 9 Best MagSafe Phone Grips for Your Butter Fingers (2026) - Wired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Your ChatGPT conversations could end up in court, and they're not protected - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:36:00 GMT

ChatGPT and similar tools are often used for personal questions, legal worries, health concerns, and emotional support. Those conversations can feel private, but they may be accessible through a phone search, a subpoena, discovery in a lawsuit, or a report by the AI company itself.

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Nvidia's $63 billion stock portfolio is a map of its own supply chain - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT

Nvidia's earnings this week gave the market the growth story it wanted. But a separate SEC filing gives us an additional perspective on what Nvidia is also doing with all those billions.

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Cities are dropping Flock's surveillance cameras at a record pace - TechSpot Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:28:00 GMT

Secure Justice, an Oakland-based anti-surveillance group, says 214 cities and counties have dropped Flock since 2021. Ninety jurisdictions ended contracts in August alone, a fourfold increase from July, according to the group's latest update. That works out to about three cancellations a day during the month.

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How an MIT graduate student helped a team of young scientists test their experiment at CERN - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Physics PhD student Manu Srivastava helped high school students in India develop a test that could contribute to one of the world’s largest neutrino experiments.
 
How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
Looking beyond natural sequences - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:20:00 GMT
A new machine-learning framework aims to improve the success rate of computational protein design while moving away from results that reproduce sequences found in nature.
 
Should You Turn Off Your AC When You Go on Vacation? An Expert Explains - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Here’s what an expert recommends doing with your thermostat before leaving for vacation.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
As Apple Prepares Its Next Tech-Defining Moment, Look Back at Major Milestones From Then to Now - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:23:11 GMT
That rumored foldable iPhone didn’t come from nowhere. Experts from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Popular Science, ZDNET and Lifehacker examine Apple’s most important tech reveals.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
Cells use a little-known molecule to protect themselves from iron overload - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
This discovery points toward new combination strategies against cancer, and may explain the iron buildup seen in disorders such as early-onset Parkinson’s disease.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
The secret love life of the longfin squid - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT
MIT Sea Grant resident artist and acclaimed underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen captures an intimate look at courtship and communication in a hidden spawning spectacle off Cape Cod.
 
25% of US Adults Are Eyeing the iPhone Ultra, but Not the $2,000 Price Tag - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Regardless of what Apple releases next week, some US adults are rethinking their upgrade plans.
 
Brain circuit keeps tabs on what just happened to aid judgment of what’s happening now - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:40:00 GMT
To keep track of what’s going on in front of it, the brain relies not only on what it sees, but also a comparison with what it just saw. A new study pinpoints the circuit that provides that service.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
Paving the way for greener ammonia production - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
New MIT research could lead to better materials for a fossil-fuel-free process for making the chemical that's essential to fertilizer and other products.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
The game’s the thing - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:00 GMT
MIT senior Kayode Dada has a passion for designing games, and a penchant for building community.
 
How the Toxoplasma parasite adapts to crowded conditions in host cells - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT
A new study by Whitehead Institute researchers identifies how the widespread parasite Toxoplasma gondii survives in crowded environments in infected cells, which helps it persist in long-lasting brain cysts.
 
Creating innovations that scale across borders - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:15:00 GMT
A new book coauthored by Professor Amos Winter asserts that, to solve major challenges and deliver products of value to consumers in both developed and emerging markets, innovators must think and act globally.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
When AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can’t be traced to training data - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT
A new method for surgically removing training examples from a model reveals that as datasets grow, the link between what a model learns and what it produces dissolves.
 
Know What’s Coming at Apple’s Big Event? It’s Your Last Chance to Prove It to Win - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:01:57 GMT
Guess right and you could walk away with a brand-new Apple Watch.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Professor Emeritus Chiang Chung Mei, pioneering scholar of ocean wave dynamics and fluid mechanics, dies at 91 - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.
 
Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.
 
Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.
 
Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.
 
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.
 
MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Their new study aims to give budding industry a framework for understanding how fusion can be profitable.
 
Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases - MIT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.
 
People’s Picks ISP Winners: Is Your Internet Service Provider a Flop or Favorite? - CNET Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
There are several connection types, including 5G, cable, satellite and fiber. Which one is really the golden standard? CNET readers have a say.
 
Sony Owes Gamers $7.85 Million in PlayStation Store Credit: See if You Qualify - CNET Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:56 GMT
Your payment will hit your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing in October.
 
Google Is Showing Your Home to Anyone Who Looks. Here’s the Free Way to Remove It - CNET Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:15:06 GMT
A straightforward privacy request to Google can remove your home from Street View entirely. Here’s the step-by-step process.