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Leaked audio: San Francisco and Austin first responders told the NHTSA that Waymo robotaxis are "backsliding" and committing more traffic violations than before (Aarian Marshall/Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:45:01 GMT

Aarian Marshall / Wired:
Leaked audio: San Francisco and Austin first responders told the NHTSA that Waymo robotaxis are “backsliding” and committing more traffic violations than before — “I believe the technology was deployed too quickly in too vast amounts, with hundreds of vehicles, when it wasn't really ready …

 
OpenAI says it has signed contracts for 10GW of US AI compute capacity, with 3GW+ added in the past 90 days, hitting a goal it once aimed to reach by 2029 (Dina Bass/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:35:02 GMT

Dina Bass / Bloomberg:
OpenAI says it has signed contracts for 10GW of US AI compute capacity, with 3GW+ added in the past 90 days, hitting a goal it once aimed to reach by 2029 — OpenAI has met a key milestone for securing AI capacity in the US several years ahead of schedule, boosting the startup's ambitious plans for data center expansion.

 
Best Standing Desks of 2026 - CNET Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT
Movement during the day gets even easier when you have one of the best standing desks.
 
Study: Immigrants help address the US eldercare shortage - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Economists find that in metro areas with more immigration, nurses are spending more time with elderly patients.
 
An engineer’s guide to birds - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In her new book, “Birds Up Close,” MIT materials engineer Lorna Gibson explores feathers, bones, bills, eggs, and flight, and the mechanics behind birds’ extraordinary abilities.
 
Musk v. Altman: internal 2017 emails show Musk sought majority voting control over OpenAI co-founders, withheld promised funding, and tried to poach researchers (Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:50:01 GMT

Wired:
Musk v. Altman: internal 2017 emails show Musk sought majority voting control over OpenAI co-founders, withheld promised funding, and tried to poach researchers — Tensions flared on the third day of trial in Musk v. Altman as OpenAI's lawyers cross-examined Musk.

 
FDA launches a pilot using AI and cloud computing to give the agency a "direct data feed" to real-time clinical data, aiming to shorten drug approval timelines (Frank Konkel/Nextgov/FCW) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:30:02 GMT

Frank Konkel / Nextgov/FCW:
FDA launches a pilot using AI and cloud computing to give the agency a “direct data feed” to real-time clinical data, aiming to shorten drug approval timelines — The first-of-its-kind pilot could lead to speedier regulatory approval of medical drugs and devices and potentially reduce …

 
SenseTime releases SenseNova-U1, an open-source image model that it says can "read" images without translating them to text, reducing computing power needs (Zeyi Yang/Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:20:02 GMT

Zeyi Yang / Wired:
SenseTime releases SenseNova-U1, an open-source image model that it says can “read” images without translating them to text, reducing computing power needs — With US restrictions limiting its access to advanced tech, SenseTime is doubling down on open source with a new model optimized to run on Chinese-made chips.

 
Best AirPods for 2026 - CNET Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:18:00 GMT
I've tested and reviewed all of Apple's AirPods, including Apple's new AirPos Max 2. Here's how they stack up.
 
Analysts: TikTok Shop generated $4.9B in US sales during Q1 2026, doubling its volume from the previous year; Q1 consumer spending on the platform rose 46% YoY (Jennifer Williams/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:10:03 GMT

Jennifer Williams / Wall Street Journal:
Analysts: TikTok Shop generated $4.9B in US sales during Q1 2026, doubling its volume from the previous year; Q1 consumer spending on the platform rose 46% YoY — Ralph Lauren, Olaplex and Ulta Beauty recently launched storefronts on the platform — Americans are increasingly turning …

 
Visa says its stablecoin settlement pilot supports nine networks, including Base, Polygon, Canton Network, Arc, and Tempo, and has hit a $7B annualized run rate (Krisztian Sandor/CoinDesk) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:50:03 GMT

Krisztian Sandor / CoinDesk:
Visa says its stablecoin settlement pilot supports nine networks, including Base, Polygon, Canton Network, Arc, and Tempo, and has hit a $7B annualized run rate — The payments giant added support for Stripe's Tempo, Circle's Arc, Coinbase's Base, Polygon and Canton Network as stablecoins gain traction in global money movement.

 
How US schools' overreliance on YouTube for educational content encourages students to drift into endless video scrolling on school-issued devices (Shalini Ramachandran/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:20:02 GMT

Shalini Ramachandran / Wall Street Journal:
How US schools' overreliance on YouTube for educational content encourages students to drift into endless video scrolling on school-issued devices — Parents find their kids captive to the video streaming site on their school-issued devices; for one, it was 13,000 YouTube videos in three months

 
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, April 30 - CNET Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:12:00 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 30
 
Why Model Collapse in LLMs is Inevitable With Self-Learning - Hack a Day Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:00:20 GMT
There is a persistent belief in the ‘AI’ community that large language models (LLMs) have the ability to learn and self-improve by tweaking the weights in their vector space. Although …read more
 
Sources: the White House opposes Anthropic's plan to expand access to Mythos to 70 additional companies and organizations because of concerns about security (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:55:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: the White House opposes Anthropic's plan to expand access to Mythos to 70 additional companies and organizations because of concerns about security — Relationship is still complicated despite efforts from both sides to de-escalate — The White House opposes a plan from Anthropic …

 
Digital advertising is booming for Google and Meta, helped by AI tools used for language translation, real-time changes to ad copy, and easier ad targeting (New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:50:01 GMT

New York Times:
Digital advertising is booming for Google and Meta, helped by AI tools used for language translation, real-time changes to ad copy, and easier ad targeting — For years, DribbleUp, a sports equipment company, spent its own time and resources figuring out whom it should advertise its basketballs and soccer balls to on Facebook.

 
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 30, #583 - CNET Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:43:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 30 No. 583.
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 30 #788 - CNET Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:34:00 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for April 30, No. 788.
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 30, #1054 - CNET Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:23:00 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 30 #1054
 
Super Mario Galaxy 2 1.4.0 update out now, patch notes – includes new story in storybook - Nintendo Everything - Google Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:22:43 GMT
  1. Super Mario Galaxy 2 1.4.0 update out now, patch notes – includes new story in storybook Nintendo Everything
  2. New Storybook chapter added to Super Mario Galaxy 2 nintendo.com
  3. Super Mario Galaxy 2 Updated To Version 1.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes nintendolife.com
  4. New epilogue added to Super Mario Galaxy 2 Storybook in latest patch vooks.net
  5. Super Mario Galaxy 2 update adds new story to Rosalina’s storybook My Nintendo News
 
Sony's Latest PlayStation Update Sparks DRM Fears: What We Know - CNET Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:08:52 GMT
If you have any digital games, it's advisable to keep your PS5 connected to the internet.
 
This $199 upscaler wants to make your retro consoles look great on modern TVs - TechSpot Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:00 GMT

Pre-orders for the recently announced Morph 2K analog-to-digital video converter open on June 1, starting at $199. The device is essentially a budget version of Pixel FX's earlier Morph 4K, dropping support for 4K output.

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Amazon Eyes 2026 Entry to Satellite Internet Market Dominated by Musk's Starlink - CNET Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:01:26 GMT
Amazon's Leo will be "six times better on the uplink performance than existing alternatives," CEO Andy Jassy said.
 
Massachusetts-based brain implant company Axoft raised a $55M Series A and says it tested its device in a Shanghai patient, with plans for more trials in China (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:00:56 GMT

Bloomberg:
Massachusetts-based brain implant company Axoft raised a $55M Series A and says it tested its device in a Shanghai patient, with plans for more trials in China — A US company has tested a brain implant in a Chinese patient in Shanghai, a rare sign of cooperation as the two countries compete …

 
Samsung reports Q1 revenue up 69% YoY to ~$90.2B, vs. ~$89.4B est., and operating profit up 756% to ~$38.5B, vs. ~$37.2B est., driven by AI-linked memory demand (Dylan Butts/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:30:15 GMT

Dylan Butts / CNBC:
Samsung reports Q1 revenue up 69% YoY to ~$90.2B, vs. ~$89.4B est., and operating profit up 756% to ~$38.5B, vs. ~$37.2B est., driven by AI-linked memory demand — Samsung Electronics reported an over eightfold increase in first-quarter operating profits on Thursday, hitting a new record …

 
Sources: SoftBank plans to create an AI and robotics company called Roze in the US to build data centers and list it as early as 2026, seeking a $100B valuation (Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:10:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: SoftBank plans to create an AI and robotics company called Roze in the US to build data centers and list it as early as 2026, seeking a $100B valuation — Masayoshi Son plots IPO for business named Roze as soon as this year — SoftBank is planning to create and list an AI …

 
YouTube Bringing Free Picture-in-Picture to iPhone Users Outside the U.S. - MacRumors - Google Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:01:14 GMT
  1. YouTube Bringing Free Picture-in-Picture to iPhone Users Outside the U.S. MacRumors
  2. YouTube starts rolling out free picture-in-picture (PiP) globally on Android, iOS 9to5Google
  3. YouTube Gives Everyone One of Its Best Features for Free Droid Life
  4. YouTube just unlocked free picture-in-picture mode for everyone worldwide Android Police
  5. YouTube picture-in-picture is finally rolling out to everyone — here’s who gets what Android Authority
 
Meta's AI Bet, and the Evolution of Smart Glasses - CNET Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:09 GMT
Meta's answer to declining user growth? Personal AI agents in its smart glasses.
 
How Elon Musk Squeezed OpenAI: They 'Are Gonna Want to Kill Me’ - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:41:51 GMT
Tensions flared on the third day of trial in Musk v. Altman as OpenAI’s lawyers cross-examined Musk.
 
Gemini Can Now Generate Files Directly in the Chat - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:40:21 GMT
You can download specific file formats without leaving Gemini.
 
Palit confirms Galax brand will continue after takeover confusion, promises support for existing products - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:34:00 GMT

Galax announced the original news via a message on its Brazilian website and advised customers to contact Palit's official channels for all support and service inquiries. The company did not provide further details, instead emphasizing that both Galax and Palit are authorized Nvidia partners, adding that the restructuring would ensure...

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Classic PS1, PSP Tales Remaster Leaks, But It Might Be a Nintendo Switch Exclusive - Push Square - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT
  1. Classic PS1, PSP Tales Remaster Leaks, But It Might Be a Nintendo Switch Exclusive Push Square
  2. Tales of Eternia Remastered seemingly leaked for Nintendo Switch Nintendo Everything
  3. The next Tales Of remaster has leaked, and it's probably not what you're expecting PC Gamer
  4. Tales Of Eternia Remastered Switch Rating Surfaces Online nintendolife.com
  5. Remaster of 2000 PS1 Exclusive RPG Leaked comicbook.com
 
PowerToys 0.99.1 boosts multi-monitor management - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:17:00 GMT
The latest PowerToys update brings new tools like Power Display for multi-monitor brightness control and Grab and Move for simpler window handling, along with refinements to modules like Command Palette and Keyboard Manager.
 
How to Kill Humidity Sensors With Humidity - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:37 GMT
An often overlooked section in the datasheets for popular humidity sensors like the BME280 and DHT22 is the ‘non-condensing humidity’ bit, which puts an important constraint on which environments you …read more
 
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is working on AI agents for personal and business use - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:36 GMT
The CEO wants to make an agent so easy even his mom can use it.
 
Apple Reportedly Plans Major Camera AI Overhaul in iOS 27 - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:57:00 GMT
Another update may help iPhone users switch quickly between photo, video and portrait modes.
 
Official SAP npm packages compromised to steal credentials - Bleeping Computer Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:43:44 GMT
Multiple official SAP npm packages were compromised in what is believed to be a TeamPCP supply-chain attack to steal credentials and authentication tokens from developers' systems. [...]
 
Musk v. Altman: Elon Musk says he was a "fool" for backing OpenAI, accusing Altman and Brockman of manipulating him into donating tens of millions of dollars (Angel Au-Yeung/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:40:01 GMT

Angel Au-Yeung / Wall Street Journal:
Musk v. Altman: Elon Musk says he was a “fool” for backing OpenAI, accusing Altman and Brockman of manipulating him into donating tens of millions of dollars — Billionaire says OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman wasn't honest about nonprofit mission

 
Amazon's Prime Day Sale Is Officially Moving to June This Year. Here's What to Expect and How to Get Ready - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Amazon confirms in a surprise announcement that its annual sales extravaganza is coming earlier this year. Here's the scoop on what we've learned so far.
 
Color. Design. Innovation. Introducing our new era of expression and possibilities. - Motorola News - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:18:53 GMT
  1. Color. Design. Innovation. Introducing our new era of expression and possibilities. Motorola News
  2. Motorola’s a tech lifestyle brand now, and it has a sparkly phone to prove it Android Police
  3. Moto Buds 2 Plus pack Bose sound for $149, available this week 9to5Google
  4. Motorola’s Bose-tuned earbuds are coming to the US Phandroid
  5. Motorola Signature to get a new version - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Popular WordPress redirect plugin hid dormant backdoor for years - Bleeping Computer Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:13:15 GMT
The Quick Page/Post Redirect plugin, installed on more than 70,000 WordPress sites, had a backdoor added five years ago that allows injecting arbitrary code into users' sites. [...]
 
Sources: Anthropic has begun weighing a new funding round at a $900B+ valuation, after previously resisting investor proposals at an $800B+ valuation (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:05:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Anthropic has begun weighing a new funding round at a $900B+ valuation, after previously resisting investor proposals at an $800B+ valuation — Anthropic PBC has begun weighing a fresh funding round that would value the artificial intelligence developer at more than $900 billion …

 
Motorola Razr Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: How the Book-Style Phones Compare - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:40 GMT
From cameras to batteries to displays, here's how all the specs stack up.
 
Solving the “Whac-a-mole dilemma”: A smarter way to debias AI vision models - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:40:00 GMT
A new debiasing technique called WRING avoids creating or amplifying biases that can occur with existing debiasing approaches.
 
OpenAI Said to Be Making Phone With AI Agents to Replace Apps - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:24:00 GMT
Previous rumors suggest that the company behind ChatGPT could have several different devices in the works.
 
FC 26, Wuchang and Nine Sols Are Up for Grabs in May for PS Plus Subscribers - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:23:00 GMT
Next month is all about soccer and Soulslikes on PS Plus.
 
GM Adds Google Gemini for Drivers to Rev Up With AI Assistant - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:13:00 GMT
You must have a GM car from 2022 or newer, and already have the Google built-in operating system -- it can't be retroactively installed.
 
New Data Hints At Just How Well Are Xbox Games Selling On PS5 - Kotaku - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:07:18 GMT
  1. New Data Hints At Just How Well Are Xbox Games Selling On PS5 Kotaku
  2. Xbox Games On PlayStation Have Made A Staggering Amount Of Money, Report Says GameSpot
  3. Xbox Game Officially a Hit on PS5 Selling 5 Million Copies comicbook.com
  4. Microsoft Surely Kicking Itself for Not Having Forza Horizon 6 on PS5 Ready for Next Month's Launch Push Square
  5. Forza Horizon 5 Quietly Became a PS5 Blockbuster With 5 Million Sales, Burying Any Hope of Xbox Returning to Exclusives Wccftech
 
New at Disneyland: Your Face, Recognized at the Gate - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:57:21 GMT
The happiest place on Earth is now relying on facial recognition technology to verify the owners of tickets and passes.
 
Hackers exploit RCE flaws in Qinglong task scheduler for cryptomining - Bleeping Computer Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:50:35 GMT
Hackers are exploiting two authentication bypass vulnerabilities in the Qinglong open-source task scheduling tool to deploy cryptominers on developers' servers. [...]
 
Emergency First Responders Say Waymos Are Getting Worse - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:45:37 GMT
“I believe the technology was deployed too quickly in too vast amounts, with hundreds of vehicles, when it wasn’t really ready,” one police official told federal regulators last month.
 
0–60 in Under a Second? Dreame's Rocket-Powered EV Sounds Like a Sci-Fi Dream - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:38:00 GMT
Robo-vacuum maker Dreame pushes its EV hypercar concept to the limit with a pair of solid-state rocket boosters mounted to the chassis. Yes, really.
 
Taylor Swift Wants to Trademark Her Likeness. These TikTok Deepfake Ads Show Why - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:36:53 GMT
Researchers show scammers are using AI-manipulated footage of celebrity interviews to trick users into sharing their personal data.
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 30, #1776 - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:47 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for April 30, No. 1,776.
 
Using a VT-100 Today - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:46 GMT
You may not know what a ADM-3, a TV910, or a H1420 are, but you probably have at least heard of a VT-100. They are all terminals from around the …read more
 
Gemini can now generate files, including Microsoft Word and LaTeX documents - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:55:13 GMT
No need to copy and paste Gemini's outputs anymore.
 
Humanoid robots will work as baggage handlers at Tokyo airport - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:34:26 GMT
Has nobody watched Terminator?
 
Former Google and Meta engineers build memory-first AI server to challenge Nvidia's GPU dominance - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:33:00 GMT

Majestic Labs AI, founded by Ofer Shacham, Masumi Reynders, and Sha Rabii, has developed a server architecture built around what it describes as a memory-first design. The company, which raised $100 million in November from investors including Bow Wave Capital, Lux Capital, and Grove, is targeting one of the most...

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Families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims sue OpenAI - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:25:24 GMT
Sam Altman apologized for not notifying local authorities last week.
 
Female Looksmaxxer Alorah Ziva Is Suing Clavicular for Alleged Battery - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:20:24 GMT
Aleksandra Mendoza, aka Alorah Ziva, alleges that the 20-year-old influencer injected her with drugs on a livestream and had nonconsensual sex with her while she was underage.
 
The Internet Is Falling Down, Falling Down, Falling Down (cPanel & WHM Authentication Bypass CVE-2026-41940) - watchTowr Labs - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:15:53 GMT
  1. The Internet Is Falling Down, Falling Down, Falling Down (cPanel & WHM Authentication Bypass CVE-2026-41940) watchTowr Labs
  2. Critical cPanel Authentication Vulnerability Identified — Update Your Server Immediately The Hacker News
  3. cPanel Vulnerability Exposes Servers to Takeover eSecurity Planet
  4. cPanel Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Authentication Flaw gbhackers.com
  5. All supported cPanel versions hit by critical auth bug, now patched Security Affairs
 
Microsoft's patch for a 0-day exploited by Russian spies fell short. Another Windows flaw is under attack - theregister.com - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:15:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft's patch for a 0-day exploited by Russian spies fell short. Another Windows flaw is under attack theregister.com
  2. Microsoft Confirms Active Exploitation of Windows Shell CVE-2026-32202 The Hacker News
  3. Incomplete Windows Patch Opens Door to Zero-Click Attacks SecurityWeek
  4. CISA Warns Microsoft Windows Shell 0-click Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks CyberSecurityNews
  5. Microsoft Confirms Windows Flaw Is Being Exploited After Incomplete Patch TechRepublic
 
ABC can beat Trump FCC's license threat if owner Disney is willing to fight - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:14:44 GMT
Broadcast license renewals are "all but automatic" due to 1996 change in US law.
 
OpenAI Codex system prompt includes explicit directive to "never talk about goblins" - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:58 GMT
  1. OpenAI Codex system prompt includes explicit directive to "never talk about goblins" Ars Technica
  2. Where the goblins came from OpenAI
  3. OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins WIRED
  4. OpenAI really really really wants GPT 5.5 to stop randomly talking about gremlins and goblins Business Insider
  5. OpenAI Chases Goblins, Gremlins From Answers Newser
 
OpenAI Codex system prompt includes explicit directive to "never talk about goblins" - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:58 GMT
Directions also include system instructions to act like "you have a vivid inner life."
 
'Jack Ryan: Ghost War,' 'Spider-Noir' and More New Prime Video Releases We Can't Wait to Watch in May - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:41 GMT
Nicolas Cage in the Spider-Man universe, plus more Citadel and John Krasinski's return as Jack Ryan this May.
 
New ransomware is so badly coded it destroys your files instead of holding them hostage - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:50:00 GMT

Check Point researchers have uncovered a new ransomware-as-a-service threat with significant design flaws. Vect 2.0 is unable to properly perform its intended function, because it effectively destroys most files rather than encrypting them. The malware behaves more like a wiper, due to what appears to be a fundamental failure in...

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Upcoming Indie Game Forces You Fight Your Steam Backlog - Kotaku - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:47:00 GMT
  1. Upcoming Indie Game Forces You Fight Your Steam Backlog Kotaku
  2. New Steam game with a wild concept turns your unplayed backlog into monsters Polygon.com
  3. The Steam games you bought but never played are coming for you Inven Global
  4. Steam's Latest FPS Has You Literally Fighting Your Own Backlog Of Unplayed Games ScreenRant
  5. Viral game makes you battle your Steam backlog in a gladiator arena Dexerto
 
After Almost 20 Years, This Prolific RPG Studio Is Shutting Down - GameSpot - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:44:54 GMT
  1. After Almost 20 Years, This Prolific RPG Studio Is Shutting Down GameSpot
  2. Spiders (Greedfall, Steelrising) has not found a buyer and is expected to shut down Instant Gaming News
  3. Greedfall developer Spiders set to close GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Nacon’s collapse claims first closure as RPG studio confirms it ‘no longer exists’ Video Games Chronicle
  5. Report: Steelrising Studio Spiders Shutting Down Just Six Weeks After The Launch Of GreedFall 2 Game Informer
 
Do It for 'Da Vine': Divine, the AI-Free Video App and Vine Archive, Is Out Now - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:40:00 GMT
Damn, Daniel. Merry Chrysler. Road work ahead? Uh, yeah, I sure hope it does.
 
Greece Reportedly Wants to Curb Anonymity on Social Media Platforms - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:35:22 GMT
Greek politicians, as they gear up for next year's national elections, are considering steps beyond banning children from social media.
 
Hackers arrested for hijacking and selling 610,000 Roblox accounts - Bleeping Computer Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:32:15 GMT
The Ukrainian police have arrested three individuals who hacked more than 610,000 Roblox gaming accounts and sold them for a profit of $225,000. [...]
 
Apple Has Given Up on the Vision Pro After M5 Refresh Flop - MacRumors - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:31:59 GMT
  1. Apple Has Given Up on the Vision Pro After M5 Refresh Flop MacRumors
  2. Rumored Apple Vision Pro team break-up isn't a death knell for the product AppleInsider
  3. Apple Vision Pro suffered from indecisive leadership – here’s how it could change 9to5Mac
  4. Apple may have pulled the plug on Vision Pro Cult of Mac
  5. Apple Reportedly Gives Up on Vision Pro After Disappointing Refresh TechPowerUp
 
FLOSS Weekly Episode 869: Linux on Your Toaster - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:10 GMT
This week Jonathan chats with Andrei, Mahir, and Praneeth, live on location at Texas Instruments! The team at TI has been working hard to provide really good Open Source support …read more
 
Transforming deep-space signals into cathedral sound - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT
An immersive sound installation at Oulu Cathedral, Finland, co-created by MIT Associate Professor Kiyoshi Masui, transforms more than 4,000 cosmic signals into spatial audio.
 
The 9 Best Everyday Tool Watches Under $1,000 - HiConsumption - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:22:07 GMT
The 9 Best Everyday Tool Watches Under $1,000 HiConsumption
 
The EU thinks Meta isn't doing enough to protect children - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:21:28 GMT
A preliminary investigation found the company isn't adequately keeping minors off of Instagram and Facebook.
 
Google Is Paying Android Phone Owners $135 Million. Learn Why and Who's Eligible - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:15:00 GMT
Anyone who has used an Android phone with a mobile service plan in the last nine years could be eligible for a payout.
 
Howdy's dated $3/month ad-free streaming service said to have 1M subscribers - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:02:20 GMT
Most are keeping their subscriptions after signing up, too, research firm says.
 
Musk vs. OpenAI trial begins with internal emails, AGI governance, and billions in potential damages at stake - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:02:00 GMT

Jury selection in the case began this week in US District Court in Northern California. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will ultimately decide whether OpenAI's shift to a capped-profit structure – and its close partnership with Microsoft – breached a charitable trust that Elon Musk says arose from roughly $38 million...

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New Sam Bankman-Fried trial would be huge waste of court’s time, judge says - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:52:52 GMT
FTX fraudster came out as Republican, then tried to claim Biden's DOJ targeted him.
 
A month in Panama: Rethinking what real estate development can be - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:50:00 GMT
Center for Real Estate student Cherry Tang reflects on an internship in Panama, where building a financial model became a broader lesson in how development, community, and environment intersect in practice.
 
Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios - MP1st - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:49:12 GMT
  1. Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios MP1st
  2. Injustice 3 in the Works at NetherRealm Studios, It’s Claimed Insider Gaming
  3. Injustice 3 Seemingly Confirmed Thanks to New Leak comicbook.com
  4. Injustice 3 is apparently in active development My Nintendo News
  5. WB Games Artist Might Have Just Accidentally Provided the Latest Unofficial Confirmation That Injustice 3 is in Development Wccftech
 
The Google TV platform will soon display YouTube Shorts videos directly on the home page - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:38:03 GMT
There are also new generative AI tools, because they must be stuffed into everything.
 
Drone strikes on data centers spook Big Tech, halting Middle East projects - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:27:53 GMT
Uninsurable war damage is forcing tech companies to rethink Middle East plans.
 
May's PlayStation Plus lineup includes Nine Sols, EA FC 26, Wuchang - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:26:31 GMT
Start your downloads on May 5.
 
Sanctioned Chinese AI Firm SenseTime Releases Image Model Built for Speed - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:23:52 GMT
With US restrictions limiting its access to advanced tech, SenseTime is doubling down on open source with a new model optimized to run on Chinese-made chips.
 
Sony's latest PlayStation DRM policy is causing widespread confusion - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:17:00 GMT

Sony is reportedly introducing a significant limitation to offline play for PlayStation games. The Japanese company has allegedly implemented a new 30-day "timer" applied to certain digital purchases, requiring users to connect to the internet at least once a month to re-validate game licenses. However, according to some interpretations, the...

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Bicycle Tubes Aren’t Just Made Of Rubber Anymore - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:21 GMT
For the average rider, inner tubes have been one of the most enduring and unchanging parts of bicycle design over the decades. They’re made of rubber, they have a Schrader …read more
 
TVs Are Getting Uncomfortably Bright, and Here's Why - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The brightness levels of new TVs are now at scorching levels. In this CNET Labs exclusive, we ask, "Is this the only thing that makes them good?"
 
Google Photos Wardrobe will scan your pictures to compile a digital version of your closet - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:58:38 GMT
At least now you can figure out what to wear without physically going to your closet?
 
Motorola reveals 2026 Razr lineup with modest upgrades and higher prices - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:55:58 GMT
  1. Motorola reveals 2026 Razr lineup with modest upgrades and higher prices Ars Technica
  2. Here’s everything that’s actually new with Motorola’s 2026 Razr lineup — it’s not much 9to5Google
  3. Motorola's Latest Family Of Razrs Includes Its First Book-Style Foldable Engadget
  4. Motorola Raises Pricing of New Razr Phones in Pivotal Year for Foldables Bloomberg
  5. Motorola Razr Fold First Impressions: A Standout Foldable CNET
 
Motorola reveals 2026 Razr lineup with modest upgrades and higher prices - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:55:58 GMT
Motorola's foldable lineup is bigger and more spendy than ever.
 
A Scientist Says Humans Will Go Backwards in Time Within Just 3 Years - Yahoo Tech - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:55:51 GMT
A Scientist Says Humans Will Go Backwards in Time Within Just 3 Years Yahoo Tech
 
Vine reboot app Divine arrives with a ban on AI slop - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:49:58 GMT
Do it for Divine all over again.
 
More Gemini features are coming to Google TV - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:40:49 GMT
  1. More Gemini features are coming to Google TV TechCrunch
  2. Enjoy new ways to create, search and stream on Google TV blog.google
  3. Google TV is getting a dedicated row for YouTube Shorts The Verge
  4. Google TV is adding YouTube Shorts to the homescreen, new Photos screensaver, more 9to5Google
  5. Google TV adds features no one really asked for Android Police
 
PlayStation Plus Free Games For May 2026 Revealed - GameSpot - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:31:13 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Free Games For May 2026 Revealed GameSpot
  2. May's PlayStation Plus Lineup Includes Nine Sols, EA FC 26, Wuchang Engadget
  3. PS Plus Free Games In May 2026 Include Soccer And Wuchang Kotaku
  4. May’s PlayStation Plus Essential ‘free’ games include EA Sports FC 26 Video Games Chronicle
  5. EA Sports FC 26 Headlines PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May 2026 IGN
 
Apple Plans a Siri Camera Mode and Upgraded Visual AI in iOS 27 - Bloomberg - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:24:59 GMT
  1. Apple Plans a Siri Camera Mode and Upgraded Visual AI in iOS 27 Bloomberg
  2. Apple plans major overhaul of photo-editing features The Seattle Times
  3. iOS 27 will add three new features to Apple’s Photos app, per report 9to5Mac
  4. How Apple (AAPL) Plans to Turn the iPhone Camera into an AI Tool TipRanks
  5. Apple Reportedly Plans Major Camera AI Overhaul in iOS 27 CNET
 
Microsoft Wants To Bring SteamOS-Level of Gaming Performance To Windows 11, While Cutting Back AI Bloat With “K2” Project - Wccftech - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:20:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Wants To Bring SteamOS-Level of Gaming Performance To Windows 11, While Cutting Back AI Bloat With “K2” Project Wccftech
  2. Inside Windows K2: Microsoft's major plan to save Windows 11 and win back users before it's too late Windows Central
  3. Valve Is Forcing Microsoft To Make Significant Improvements To Windows Gaming Performance - Report GameSpot
  4. Microsoft's Internal Initiative to Fix Windows 11: Don't Rush Features Out the Door TechPowerUp
  5. Windows K2: The 6 Best Features From Microsoft's Upcoming "Please Don't Leave" Update Digital Foundry
 
Champions League Soccer: Stream Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal Live - CNET Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:15:52 GMT
Can Mikel Arteta's Gunners claim first blood in Madrid?
 
Motorola's latest family of Razrs includes its first book-style foldable - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:11:20 GMT
The new Razr Fold even has native stylus support, unlike Samsung's most recent flagship.
 
Nvidia fixes the 8GB RAM problem with one of its GPUs—if you can pay for it - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:06:28 GMT
Framework charges nearly double for the 12GB version of the mobile RTX 5070.
 
Nvidia fixes the 8GB RAM problem with one of its GPUs—if you can pay for it - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:06:28 GMT
  1. Nvidia fixes the 8GB RAM problem with one of its GPUs—if you can pay for it Ars Technica
  2. NVIDIA starts offering a 12GB version of the 5070 for laptops Engadget
  3. Framework's new RTX 5070 12GB graphics module costs a whopping $1,199 — 72% more expensive than $699 8GB version, says pricing is beyond its control Tom's Hardware
  4. Framework Laptop 16 Gets NVIDIA RTX 5070 12 GB Upgrade Module for Eyewatering Price TechPowerUp
  5. Nvidia’s new RTX GPU reveal was… a paragraph in a driver release PCWorld
 
A federal agent said WhatsApp's encryption is a lie. Then the investigation was shut down - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:06:00 GMT

The case, led by a special agent in the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, focused on claims that some Meta employees and contractors could access WhatsApp messages despite the app's use of end-to-end encryption.

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Motorola and Google announce two new Google Photos features with the launch of the new razr - Motorola News - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:03:18 GMT
  1. Motorola and Google announce two new Google Photos features with the launch of the new razr Motorola News
  2. A new way to create a digital wardrobe from your Google Photos blog.google
  3. Google Photos uses AI to make the iconic closet from ‘Clueless’ a reality TechCrunch
  4. Google Photos launches an AI try-on feature for clothes you already have The Verge
  5. Google Photos Wardrobe Will Scan Your Pictures To Compile A Digital Version Of Your Closet Engadget
 
Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications - Riftbound | League of Legends Trading Card Game - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications Riftbound | League of Legends Trading Card Game
  2. Pre-Orders for Riftbound: League of Legends TCG Unleashed Booster Boxes Are Currently on Sale comicbook.com
  3. Riftbound’s Competitive Scene Surges Ahead of Unleashed Launch OpenCritic
  4. Preparing for the Unleashed Pre-Rift Riftbound | League of Legends Trading Card Game
 
Motorola’s New Razr Folding Phones Command a Higher Price With Few Upgrades - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Say hello (Moto) to price hikes on all three of Motorola’s latest Razr flip phones.
 
Apple might ditch MagSafe on future iPhones, per bizarre rumor - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:59:00 GMT
  1. Apple might ditch MagSafe on future iPhones, per bizarre rumor 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Reportedly Questioning Whether iPhone Should Drop MagSafe MacRumors
  3. New iPhone MagSafe removal rumor makes no sense at all AppleInsider
  4. Don't panic: Qi2 magnetic charging still has plenty of fans, despite MagSafe rumors Android Authority
  5. The iPhone might just lose MagSafe support and the reason will infuriate you PhoneArena
 
Professional school grads from diverse classes get higher salaries - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:55:55 GMT
Study authors say courts should reconsider rulings in light of this new evidence.
 
cPanel, WHM emergency update fixes critical auth bypass bug - Bleeping Computer Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:51:44 GMT
A critical vulnerability affecting all but the latest versions of cPanel and the WebHost Manager (WHM) dashboard could be exploited to obtain access to the control panel without authentication. [...]
 
Friendly AI chatbots more likely to support conspiracy theories, study finds - The Guardian - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:46:00 GMT
  1. Friendly AI chatbots more likely to support conspiracy theories, study finds The Guardian
  2. Training language models to be warm can reduce accuracy and increase sycophancy Nature
  3. Friendly AI chatbots more prone to inaccuracies, study suggests BBC
  4. The friendlier AI gets, the more it can backfire Tech Xplore
  5. Friendlier chatbots more inaccurate research claims, iOS 27 to add new Apple Intelligence photo editing tools Tech Digest
 
Microsoft is giving its Xbox employees an Xbox email address - The Verge - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:43:24 GMT
  1. Microsoft is giving its Xbox employees an Xbox email address The Verge
  2. We Are Xbox Xbox Wire
  3. 'Players Are Frustrated.' Microsoft Execs Tease a Return to Xbox-Exclusive Games PCMag
  4. 'The big things that we're thinking about' Game File | Stephen Totilo
  5. Xbox Is Back, But Can It Return To Its Former Glory? TheGamer
 
YouTube TV gets a fully customizable multiview feature, with availability for all channels - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:34:21 GMT
Only live content is supported right now.
 
Digital Signal Processing on the Pi Pico - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:30:40 GMT
If you want to dabble in audio digital signal processing, you would probably think of grabbing a dedicated DSP chip. But thanks to [WeebLabs], you could just pick up a …read more
 
Costco Shopper Walks Out With A Ryzen 9800X3D + RTX 5070 PC Build For $1,100 While Others Pay $2,000 - Wccftech - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:25:00 GMT
  1. Costco Shopper Walks Out With A Ryzen 9800X3D + RTX 5070 PC Build For $1,100 While Others Pay $2,000 Wccftech
  2. Costco Makes PC Gamer An Unbelievable RAM Deal They Can’t Refuse Kotaku
  3. The CyberPowerPC RTX 5070 Gaming PC Drops to Just $1399 and Now Includes a Free Copy of Pragmata IGN
  4. MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G VENTUS 2X OC PLUS Review TweakTown
  5. RTX 5060 Ti 16GB gaming PC deal scores you a great all-rounder for a very competitive price at Amazon PC Guide
 
The Google Pixel 11 will reportedly feature a 5-year-old GPU - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:23:00 GMT

According to noted tipster Mystic Leaks, the Tensor G6 will use the PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 GPU, which debuted in 2021. If accurate, the outdated GPU could drag down graphics performance in the new devices, potentially pushing buyers toward alternatives from Samsung, Motorola, and others.

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It runs Doom: AI chatbot edition - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:08:23 GMT
The latest answer to the always-relevant question: "Can it run Doom?"
 
How Trump Weaponized the DOJ Division That Kept Elections Fair - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The Trump administration has effectively forced out more than two dozen experienced lawyers from the DOJ's Voting Section, the part of the agency responsible for upholding the Voting Rights Act.
 
You can now book a hotel via the Uber app - Engadget Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Uber is adding a host of features to its app for when you're away from home.
 
OpenAI is reportedly building a smartphone where AI agents replace apps - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:40:00 GMT

The hardware side appears more conventional. Kuo says the device would use chips from either MediaTek or Qualcomm and be assembled by Luxshare, a manufacturer that also produces iPhones. That points to reliance on established partners rather than a new supply chain.

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European police dismantles €50 million crypto investment fraud ring - Bleeping Computer Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:27:36 GMT
Austrian and Albanian authorities dismantled a criminal ring accused of running a large-scale cryptocurrency investment fraud operation that caused estimated losses of over €50 million ($58.5 million) to victims worldwide. [...]
 
Notepad++ lands on macOS as a native app - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:27:00 GMT
Notepad++ is now available on macOS as a free open-source app. It uses the same core editing engine, bringing familiar features like syntax highlighting, plugins, and macros, while integrating with macOS for better performance.
 
GTA 6 Free Alternative Lands on PS5 and PC To 5-Star Reviews - GAMINGbible - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:22:59 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Free Alternative Lands on PS5 and PC To 5-Star Reviews GAMINGbible
  2. All active Neverness to Everness codes list Polygon.com
  3. PS Store Just Dropped Free PS5 Exclusive RPG, Players Loving It PlayStation LifeStyle
  4. NTE City Wanderer – Check Out the ‘Hethereau Rhapsody’ Trailer GameSpace.com
  5. How to Get 120 Free Pulls in Neverness to Everness—Free Pulls, Explained Insider Gaming
 
Attempt to repeal Colorado's right-to-repair law fails - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:19 GMT
Manufacturers backed effort to repeal the law but ultimately failed.
 
Ask Hackaday: Do You Need a Tablet? - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:16 GMT
There’s an old saying that the happiest days of a boat owner’s life are the day they buy the boat, and the day they sell it. For me, the happiest …read more
 
Assassin's Creed Fans Furious as Physical Copies of Black Flag's PS5 Remake Will Require Internet - Push Square - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Assassin's Creed Fans Furious as Physical Copies of Black Flag's PS5 Remake Will Require Internet Push Square
  2. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: first details, launches on PS5 July 9 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Showcase Confirms Lack of DLC And Multiplayer Insider Gaming
  4. 10 Ways Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Differs From Ubisoft's Original Pirate Adventure GameSpot
  5. Reliable Leaker Claims Another Assassin's Creed Remake Is In The Works TheGamer
 
EU says Meta is breaking the law by failing to keep children off Facebook and Instagram - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:56:00 GMT

The Commission says Meta's own terms set 13 as the minimum age for Facebook and Instagram, but the systems in place to enforce that rule are not effective enough. Regulators say underage users can still get in by entering a false birth date, while existing accounts belonging to children are...

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Texas Instruments refreshes its iconic calculator with the faster TI-84 Evo - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:31:00 GMT

The Evo doesn't try to compete with smartphones or apps. Instead, Texas Instruments is effectively doubling down on the idea of a single-purpose tool at a time when most computing devices aim to consolidate tasks. There's no Wi-Fi, no notifications, and no app ecosystem. As the company puts it, the...

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Which Automakers Should Build A New Supercar? - Jalopnik - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:25:00 GMT
Which Automakers Should Build A New Supercar? Jalopnik
 
Logitech's G512 X modular keyboard lets you mix analog and mechanical switches - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:08:00 GMT

The G512 X is now available on Logitech's website and will be available at global retailers on May 2. The wired keyboard, featuring the company's "Dual Swap" technology, comes in 75-key and 98-key layouts.

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Learning from the Vercel breach: Shadow AI & OAuth sprawl - Bleeping Computer Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:05:14 GMT
A single third-party OAuth integration can become a direct path into your environment. Push explains how the Vercel breach shows a compromised OAuth app can lead to widespread impact across downstream customers. [...]
 
Fears mount that PlayStation has "re-armed the CBOMB" issue which stops you playing purchased games, amid 30-day DRM and AI chat bot confusion - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:49:15 GMT
  1. Fears mount that PlayStation has "re-armed the CBOMB" issue which stops you playing purchased games, amid 30-day DRM and AI chat bot confusion Eurogamer.net
  2. PlayStation Users Report New Online License Checks, But Sony Quells Concerns GameSpot
  3. Sony's New DRM Appears To Be a Refund Scam Workaround TechPowerUp
  4. After Days Of Panic, Sony Sets The Record Straight On PlayStation DRM: ‘A One-Time Online Check Is Required’ Kotaku
  5. PS5 Digital Games Reportedly Now Have 30-Day Online Check-In DRM VICE
 
GitHub fixes RCE flaw that gave access to millions of private repos - Bleeping Computer Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:41:17 GMT
In early March, GitHub patched a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-3854) that could have allowed attackers to access millions of private repositories. [...]
 
Consumer tech lobby warns FCC that blocking router updates creates botnet risk for devices already in US homes - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:41:00 GMT

According to a filing, CTA representatives met with the FCC last week to discuss the foreign router ban.

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A Falcon 9 rocket will hit the Moon this summer at seven times the speed of sound - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:39:52 GMT
The object will be traveling at 2.43 km a second, or 5,400 mph, upon impact.
 
Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:33:00 GMT
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED's team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
 
Take-Two still won't give GTA 6 an actual price, but says "our job is to charge way, way, way less of the value" - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:36 GMT
  1. Take-Two still won't give GTA 6 an actual price, but says "our job is to charge way, way, way less of the value" Eurogamer.net
  2. Take-Two CEO Addresses Grand Theft Auto 6 Price, and the Possibility for More L.A. Noire IGN
  3. GTA 6 price update: Game must feel ‘very reasonable’ amid $100 rumors Polygon.com
  4. Take-Two Still Won’t Commit To A ‘GTA 6’ Price Yet Forbes
  5. All The Evidence That GTA 6's Next Trailer Is Nearly Here Kotaku
 
A Supreme Court case could decide whether your phone can be used to find you first and suspect you later - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The case stems from a 2019 armed robbery at Call Federal Credit Union near Richmond, Va., where a gunman took $195,000 from the vault before police arrived. When conventional investigative work stalled after reviewing security video and interviewing witnesses, a detective turned to a geofence warrant, asking Google to turn...

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Sam Altman is “the face of evil” for not reporting school shooter, says lawyer - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:41 GMT
Lawsuits: OpenAI didn't report ChatGPT user to cops to protect Altman, IPO.
 
32ers will be great for mountain bikers like me. But maybe not for you. - Singletracks Mountain Bike News - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. 32ers will be great for mountain bikers like me. But maybe not for you. Singletracks Mountain Bike News
  2. 32-Inch Wheels Are Leaving Everyday Riders Behind Outside Magazine
  3. Testing a 32" Mega Mullet Downhill Bike Against the Clock Pinkbike
  4. Are 32″ Wheels the Future? We Asked the Bike Industry (Video) BIKEPACKING.com
  5. 32" wheels are happening but who are they for, when will they arrive, and does it even matter? Cycling Weekly
 
Best Walking Pads for Working From Home (2026) - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Our remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.
 
One UI 8.5 stable release dates for Galaxy S25, other devices tipped - SamMobile - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:58:00 GMT
  1. One UI 8.5 stable release dates for Galaxy S25, other devices tipped SamMobile
  2. ‘Starting April 30’—Samsung’s Free Android Upgrade Goes Live Forbes
  3. Your Galaxy Tab S11 experience is about to become a lot more S26-like PhoneArena
  4. Samsung Galaxy users could be getting a free features upgrade Tech Advisor
  5. Samsung One UI 8.5 Update: 'What's The Point' As Galaxy S23 Owners Snubbed By New Update International Business Times UK
 
Your PS5 can now transform into a Linux PC - The Verge - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:43:55 GMT
  1. Your PS5 can now transform into a Linux PC The Verge
  2. Linux now Officially Available for PlayStation 5 TechPowerUp
  3. PS5 Linux loader goes public, turning ‘Phat’ consoles into full Linux PCs — build script includes bootable Ubuntu 24.04 image, can output 4K games at 60 FPS Tom's Hardware
  4. Forget the Steam Machine: This hack will let you play Steam games on PS5 Android Authority
  5. Someone modded a PS5 to run Linux and play PC games Android Headlines
 
Smart Cat Collars: Which Is Best for Health and GPS Tracking? - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:32:00 GMT
I pitted Tractive and Fi Mini smart cat collars against each other to crown the best for activity, sleep, and GPS tracking.
 
Check your gravity with NASA's Artemis II zero-g indicator - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:30:59 GMT
On sale through the NASA exchange.
 
Nvidia quietly launches 12GB RTX 5070 Laptop GPU as Framework lists it for $1,199 - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Nvidia revealed the new GPU in the patch notes for its latest 596.36 GeForce graphics driver. The company writes that while demand for its GeForce RTX GPUs remains strong, the memory crisis is causing issues.

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13 Best Coolers for Sunshine and Nighttime (2026) - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:09:00 GMT
We tested coolers on camping trips, road trips, beach days, and at parties to bring you our favorite models for every situation. The Yeti Tundra Haul is our top pick.
 
Why a recent supply-chain attack singled out security firms Checkmarx and Bitwarden - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:24 GMT
Security firms find themselves especially exposed.
 
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 Shoe Review: World Record Breaker - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I ran in Sabastian Sawe’s world-record-breaking running shoe. It’s fast, but only if you can maintain your locked-in form for 26 miles.
 
Your Phone Notifications Reveal More Than You Realize. Here’s How to Lock Them Down - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A recent case shows law enforcement can see incoming Signal messages by searching an iPhone, even after the Signal app has been deleted. Here’s what to know, and how to protect yourself.
 
Which Automatic Litter Box Is Best? We Tested Litter-Robot’s Lineup - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:33:00 GMT
Whisker’s Litter-Robot name has become synonymous with the automatic litter box. We’ve tested the entire lineup and can help you choose the best model for your household.
 
‘The Damage Is Massive’: How the Justice Department Dismantled Its Voting Rights Section - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT
There were around 30 attorneys in the DOJ’s Voting Section on the day of Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Three months later, all but two were gone. Now the election deniers are in control.
 
CISA orders feds to patch Windows flaw exploited as zero-day - Bleeping Computer Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:29:31 GMT
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to secure their Windows systems against a vulnerability exploited in zero-day attacks. [...]
 
A Decade of AMD Ryzen: 10 Years of CPUs Tested - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:16:00 GMT
From near collapse to CPU dominance, we revisit 10 years of AMD Ryzen, benchmarking every flagship generation to see how performance, value, and architecture evolved.
 
GitHub rushed to fix a critical vulnerability in less than six hours - The Verge - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:04:25 GMT
  1. GitHub rushed to fix a critical vulnerability in less than six hours The Verge
  2. Critical GitHub Vulnerability Exposed Millions of Repositories SecurityWeek
  3. Securing the git push pipeline: Responding to a critical remote code execution vulnerability The GitHub Blog
  4. Researchers Discover Critical GitHub CVE-2026-3854 RCE Flaw Exploitable via Single Git Push The Hacker News
  5. GitHub: Zounds, a genuinely helpful AI-assisted bug report that isn't total slop! Here, Wiz, take this wad of cash theregister.com
 
I've Covered Robots for Years. This One Is Different - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
From sorting chicken nuggets to screwing in lightbulbs, Eka’s robotic claw feels like we're approaching a ChatGPT moment for the physical world.
 
Relationship advice: My friend butt-dialed me and left a voicemail. Now I know something I shouldn't. - Slate - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Relationship advice: My friend butt-dialed me and left a voicemail. Now I know something I shouldn't. Slate
 
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Building on a long-standing MIT–IBM collaboration, the new lab will chart the convergence of AI, algorithms, and quantum computing.
 
Kill Team Balance Update – Battleclade gets software upgrades - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:26:14 GMT
Kill Team Balance Update – Battleclade gets software upgrades Warhammer Community
 
A nontechnical leader says he now manages 37 AI agents and his work has fundamentally changed - Business Insider - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:17:00 GMT
A nontechnical leader says he now manages 37 AI agents and his work has fundamentally changed Business Insider
 
"Brewmaster is a little ahead right now": World of Warcraft has a serious tank shortage — instead of nerfing monks, BUFF everything else - Windows Central - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:10:07 GMT
  1. "Brewmaster is a little ahead right now": World of Warcraft has a serious tank shortage — instead of nerfing monks, BUFF everything else Windows Central
  2. World Of Warcraft 2 Was Something Former Blizzard President Advocated For GameSpot
  3. Blizzard's former president wanted there to be a WoW 2 rather than 'the same WoW 1 expansions over and over re-skinned' PC Gamer
  4. Blizzard Apologizes for New World of Warcraft Update VICE
  5. A Message Regarding the 12.0.5 Launch — World of Warcraft Blizzard News
 
Vari Align Desk Chair Review (2026): Breathable, Comfy, Low Cost - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:02:00 GMT
The comfortable new office chair from standing-desk pioneer Vari strikes a delicate balance between support and simplicity. Petite people might find it too roomy, though.
 
MIT engineers’ virtual violin produces realistic sounds - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Based on the physics of how the instrument produces sound, the model could help violin makers in the design process.
 
How AI Could Help Combat Antibiotic Resistance - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
At WIRED Health, British surgeon Ara Darzi said AI is set to transform the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant infections. But a lack of incentives means innovation may not reach patients.
 
Meet the AI jailbreakers: ‘I see the worst things humanity has produced’ - The Guardian - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. Meet the AI jailbreakers: ‘I see the worst things humanity has produced’ The Guardian
  2. The Rise of AI Chatbot Addiction Neuroscience News
  3. Are you addicted to your AI chatbot? It might be by design Tech Xplore
  4. COLUMN: Why can't we be friends? Well, because you're a chatbot BarrieToday.com
  5. Help! My boss is addicted to ChatGPT and Claude Sifted
 
Microsoft says backend change broke Teams Free chat and calls - Bleeping Computer Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:38:07 GMT
Microsoft is working to resolve a known issue that prevents some Microsoft Teams Free users from chatting and calling others. [...]
 
Melmetal in 2026: Fallen Meta Star or Still Worth Building? - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:16:04 GMT
  1. Melmetal in 2026: Fallen Meta Star or Still Worth Building? Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Orthworm Debuts and Shiny Meltan Returns in Pokémon GO Pokemon.com
  3. Pokémon Go 'Steeled Resolve' 2026 event guide Polygon.com
  4. Pokémon GO: Catching Schlurm – How to Obtain the New Monster in Steel Resolution Mein-MMO
  5. How to get Orthworm in Pokémon Go Eurogamer.net
 
Samsung’s Update Mistake—No Fix For Galaxy S25 And S24 Phones - Forbes - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:48:19 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Update Mistake—No Fix For Galaxy S25 And S24 Phones Forbes
  2. Galaxy S24 S25 Battery Drain After April Update: What We Know Gadget Hacks
  3. It's not you (or your Galaxy S25) — the latest security update is hitting your battery life hard PhoneArena
  4. April security patch breaks Microsoft apps for several Galaxy users, here's how you can fix it [U: Fixed] PiunikaWeb
  5. Samsung Update Causes Problems: Microsoft Apps Suddenly Stop Working Yahoo News UK
 
20% Off LG Promo Code & Coupons | May 2026 - Wired Wed, 29 Apr 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.
 
Final Fantasy VII Trilogy Director Says Part 3's Development Is "On Time And On Schedule" - nintendolife.com - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:55:00 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy VII Trilogy Director Says Part 3's Development Is "On Time And On Schedule" nintendolife.com
  2. 'Please Look Forward to It Just a Little Longer' — Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 'Proceeding on Time and on Schedule,' Director Says IGN
  3. FFVII Trilogy director says Part 3 is "on time and on schedule," shares the guiding principles behind the final entry GoNintendo
  4. Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Won’t Just Wrap The Trilogy, As The Highwind Promises To Redefine Series’ Scale Wccftech
  5. Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s finale aims to increase “emotional engagement” as its director has "no intention" to destroy the original's beloved story FRVR
 
Enabling privacy-preserving AI training on everyday devices - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new method could bring more accurate and efficient AI models to high-stakes applications like health care and finance, even in under-resourced settings.
 
Witcher 3 director's Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 3 with steep system requirements - TechSpot Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:22:00 GMT

Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, a writer and quest designer on CD Projekt Red's first two Witcher games who went on to direct the award-winning Witcher 3, has spent the past several years building an original RPG at his new studio, Rebel Wolves. While the game resembles the director's prior fantasy series in...

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Tensor G6 reportedly bringing latest ARM CPU cores but outdated GPU to Pixel 11 - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:25:00 GMT
  1. Tensor G6 reportedly bringing latest ARM CPU cores but outdated GPU to Pixel 11 9to5Google
  2. Google Pixel 11's Tensor G6 could repeat the same GPU mistakes Android Police
  3. Google Tensor G6 Chip Likely To Launch With An Ancient GPU That Debuted Around 5 Years Back Wccftech
  4. Pixel 11 Leaks Suggest Tensor G6 Repeats GPU Tradeoffs Let's Data Science
  5. Google Pixel 11 Pro Launch Date, Price, Specs, Camera And More: All Leaks Times Now
 
Save Up To 50% On Nintendo Switch Digital Games At Amazon - GameSpot - Google Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:05:56 GMT
  1. Save Up To 50% On Nintendo Switch Digital Games At Amazon GameSpot
  2. Digital Switch Games Are Up to 40% Off at Amazon Right Now IGN
  3. Nintendo has discounted a bunch of its Switch games in new rare sale Nintendo Everything
  4. Hurry: Nintendo games are heavily discounted during Amazon Gaming Week New York Post
  5. Nintendo eShop Golden Week Sale" will be held from April 28th! Super Mario Party Jamboree" and other games are on sale! Saiga NAK
 
OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:45:05 GMT
“Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI’s coding agent instructions.
 
Anti-Trump Instagram pic of seashells now enough to indict ex-FBI directors - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:08:02 GMT
The clown car is all gassed up.
 
Hatsune Miku gets glowing fishing rod and reel in wild new collab - Dexerto - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:17:34 GMT
Hatsune Miku gets glowing fishing rod and reel in wild new collab Dexerto
 
Claude Gains Integrations With Adobe, Blender, SketchUp and Other Creative Apps - MacRumors - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:41:32 GMT
  1. Claude Gains Integrations With Adobe, Blender, SketchUp and Other Creative Apps MacRumors
  2. Claude for Creative Work Anthropic
  3. Adobe for creativity: a new way to create with Adobe, now in Claude Adobe
  4. Claude can now connect with Spotify, Uber, and a lot more apps Mashable
  5. The End is Near: Adobe Partners With Anthropic to Allow for Agentic AI Creation No Film School
 
Elon Musk Testifies That He Started OpenAI to Prevent a ‘Terminator Outcome’ - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:35:17 GMT
The judge also warned Musk and Sam Altman to curb their “propensity to use social media to make things worse outside the courtroom” after both sides traded attacks online.
 
Broken VECT 2.0 ransomware acts as a data wiper for large files - Bleeping Computer Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:25:57 GMT
Researchers are warning that the VECT 2.0 ransomware has a problem in the way it handles encryption nonces that leads to permanently destroying larger files rather than encrypt them. [...]
 
Intel says software, not more cache, is key to beating AMD in gaming - TechSpot Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:08:00 GMT

Speaking to the German media outlet PC Games Hardware about Intel's plans to compete with AMD's X3D line of gaming CPUs, Vice President Robert Hallock said that hardcore PC enthusiasts are "significantly underestimating" the importance of software to the PC experience, and that no amount of cores or cache can...

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Hackers are exploiting a critical LiteLLM pre-auth SQLi flaw - Bleeping Computer Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:07:23 GMT
Hackers are targeting sensitive information stored in the LiteLLM open-source large-language model (LLM) gateway by exploiting a critical vulnerability  tracked as CVE-2026-42208. [...]
 
Is Denuvo Irrelevant Now? All Single-Player, Non-VR Denuvo Games Have Been Allegedly Cracked or Bypassed - IGN - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:06:00 GMT
  1. Is Denuvo Irrelevant Now? All Single-Player, Non-VR Denuvo Games Have Been Allegedly Cracked or Bypassed IGN
  2. Denuvo has been cracked in all single-player games it previously protected — 2K Games and Denuvo reportedly retaliate with mandatory 14-day online checks Tom's Hardware
  3. Denuvo is finally dead: every PC game protected by the DRM can now be cracked or bypassed XDA
  4. Denuvo Responds to Day-Zero DRM Hypervisor Crack: "We're Already Working on Updated Security Versions" TechPowerUp
  5. Voices38 created a secure bypass for Denuvo Black Myth Wukong GameGPU
 
Turtle Beach put a touchscreen on a gaming mouse, and it costs $160 - TechSpot Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:35:00 GMT

Turtle Beach describes the Command Series MC7 wireless mouse as a pointing device designed for precise control in both gaming and productivity tasks. The mouse includes a 2.25-inch touch display with programmable controls, theoretically providing an easy way to manage DPI levels, profiles, macros, or streaming through OBS Studio.

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Sniffies’ Users Worry About a ‘Straightification’ of the Gay Hookup App - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:25:33 GMT
Tinder and Hinge parent company Match Group invested $100 million into the queer cruising app Sniffies. The move has left users feeling uneasy about what happens next.
 
Flesh-eating bacteria devour man's arm and leg in just three days - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:15:04 GMT
When doctors saw him, his limbs were discolored and crackling.
 
Saros’ Creators Say The Returnal Successor Is About Obsession, Greed, Power, And Corruption - Game Informer - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:04:05 GMT
  1. Saros’ Creators Say The Returnal Successor Is About Obsession, Greed, Power, And Corruption Game Informer
  2. Saros reminded me how great the DualSense can be The Verge
  3. Saros: gameplay modifiers, accessibility options, and more detailed PlayStation.Blog
  4. Returnal's controversial difficulty fixed in new PS5 follow-up because no one could beat the game Polygon.com
  5. Tips and Tricks - Saros Guide IGN
 
FCC orders review of ABC licenses after Kimmel joke offends Trump and first lady - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:57:13 GMT
Kimmel joke calling Melania an "expectant widow" followed quickly by FCC order.
 
Drone pilot makes US rescind no-fly zones around unmarked, moving ICE vehicles - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:37:09 GMT
Civil liberty concerns spur FAA to revise drone no-fly zones near ICE vehicles.
 
Big Tech killed California's anti-self-preferencing bill in a month - TechSpot Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:10:00 GMT

The bill, introduced by State Senator Scott Wiener, aimed to curb that conduct and drew on ideas similar to those driving Europe's recent digital competition rules.

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Video service Vimeo confirms Anodot breach exposed user data - Bleeping Computer Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:04:22 GMT
Vimeo has disclosed that data belonging to some of its customers and users has been accessed without authorization following the recent breach at the Anodot data anomaly detection company. [...]
 
‘It’s Undignified’: Hundreds of Workers Training Meta’s AI Could Be Laid Off - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:36:47 GMT
More than 700 people working for a Meta contractor in Ireland are at risk of losing their jobs, documents show.
 
Humanoid robots start sorting luggage in Tokyo airport test amid labor shortage - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:01:36 GMT
Humanoid robots could load cargo and clean aircraft cabins at Haneda Airport.
 
The UK’s Answer to Darpa Wants to Rewire the Human Brain - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:58:29 GMT
ARIA has a billion-dollar budget and big aspirations for tackling everything from epilepsy to Alzheimer's.
 
The Steam Machine and Steam Frame Price Reportedly “Skyrocketed” Internally Thanks to RAM Shortage - Wccftech - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:54:00 GMT
  1. The Steam Machine and Steam Frame Price Reportedly “Skyrocketed” Internally Thanks to RAM Shortage Wccftech
  2. Valve Steam Controller: What reviewers are saying, how to get your hands on one Mashable
  3. 'This doesn't have RAM in it': Why Valve is selling the Steam Controller before the Steam Machine Polygon.com
  4. Steam Controller: The Ars Technica review Ars Technica
  5. Valve Steam Controller review: Every input to PC game from the sofa Tom's Hardware
 
YouTube TV Launches Customized Multiview Across the Full Channel Lineup - Variety - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:50:00 GMT
  1. YouTube TV Launches Customized Multiview Across the Full Channel Lineup Variety
  2. YouTube TV is about to change the way we watch live sports | OutKick Fox News
  3. YouTube TV Gets A Fully Customizable Multiview Feature, With Availability For All Channels Engadget
  4. YouTube TV custom multiview to let NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers mix and match 4 games - The Athletic The New York Times
  5. How to Setup YouTube TV Multiview (Custom) Droid Life
 
Why Sharing a Screenshot Can Get You Jailed in the UAE - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:49:00 GMT
The war in Iran has drawn attention to arrests in the United Arab Emirates over online content, but the legal framework behind that enforcement has existed for years.
 
Toyota turns luxury car seat into a $3,100 office chair with a seatbelt - TechSpot Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:46:00 GMT

Called the Crown Seat Desk Chair, it essentially repurposes the front power seat from Toyota's Crown luxury sedan for desk use. You get the full set of features from the car seat as well including heating and cooling with three levels – and even the seatbelt buckle, which has been...

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Mr. Wonderful's AI data center in Utah could consume 2x more power than the whole state - TechSpot Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:04:00 GMT

According to the The Salt Lake Tribune, the Stratos project will be developed across roughly 41,200 acres in an unincorporated area of western Box Elder County. The site includes about 40,000 acres of private land and approximately 1,200 acres of military and state-owned property. The lead developer is O'Leary Digital,...

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Dark fantasy vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker gets a release date and an autumn showdown with Fable - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Dark fantasy vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker gets a release date and an autumn showdown with Fable Eurogamer.net
  2. Choices and consequences in The Blood of Dawnwalker, out September 3 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Witcher 3 Director Says His Vampire Game "Couldn't" Be Made At CD Projekt Red Or Another Established Studio GameSpot
  4. Want to Max Out The Blood of Dawnwalker at 4K on PC? It'll Cost You at Least $3,000 IGN
  5. The Blood of Dawnwalker Gets New Story Trailer, PC System Requirements and Release Date TechPowerUp
 
The Sims 4 Update: Hotfix Release Notes (April 28th, 2026) - Sims Community - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:59:21 GMT
  1. The Sims 4 Update: Hotfix Release Notes (April 28th, 2026) Sims Community
  2. Next Week’s Sims 4 Laundry List Hits The Character Limits Sims Community
  3. The Sims 4 Update 2.32 Addresses Community Feedback MP1st
  4. The Sims 4 Teases Major Update For Next Month GameRant
  5. Sims 4 Update Tease Exposes a 60,000-Character Problem and 3 Big Clues El-Balad.com
 
'We've been a little bit too romantic:' Ustwo CEO says lowering development costs is now paramount - Game Developer - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:50:17 GMT
  1. 'We've been a little bit too romantic:' Ustwo CEO says lowering development costs is now paramount Game Developer
  2. Monument Valley Dev Says It's Pivoting Away From Job Security Kotaku
  3. Monument Valley boss says it was ‘too romantic’ about giving staff ‘long-term job security’, thinks contractors are the future Video Games Chronicle
  4. "Those of us who joined in the early 2000s, we had it very good": Monument Valley boss says it's getting harder to give workers full-time stability rockpapershotgun.com
  5. Ustwo CEO Admits She “Hates” the Contractor Shift, but Calls Job Security the “Romantic” Idea the Monument Valley Studio Needs to Abandon Wccftech
 
An electric air taxi just flew from JFK to Manhattan in under 10 minutes - TechSpot Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:18:00 GMT

In early demonstrations, Joby flew from JFK Airport to heliports in Lower Manhattan and Midtown in under 10 minutes. The route, which can take significantly longer by car depending on traffic, is a key use case for the company's proposed urban air mobility network.

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It's Not Just You, Arc Raiders' Crossplay Is Currently Broken For Everyone - TheGamer - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:30 GMT
  1. It's Not Just You, Arc Raiders' Crossplay Is Currently Broken For Everyone TheGamer
  2. Riven Tides - Patch Notes 1.26.0 ARC Raiders
  3. Surprise Hit 2025 Game Getting PS5 Pro PSSR 2 Update PlayStation LifeStyle
  4. Arc Raiders Beachcombing map condition explained Polygon.com
  5. Arc Raiders Fans Are Already Fighting About Big Weapon Changes Kotaku
 
Amazon’s Gaming Week feels quiet, but these retro game remake offers impress - Creative Bloq - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Amazon’s Gaming Week feels quiet, but these retro game remake offers impress Creative Bloq
  2. Select Resident Evil Games Have Dropped to Just $16 as Part of Amazon’s 2026 Gaming Week Sale IGN
  3. The best deals we found during Amazon’s Gaming Week The Verge
  4. Don’t miss Amazon Gaming Week — save big on gaming gear, accessories, and top titles AOL.com
  5. Amazon Claims It's Offering 25% Off During Its Gaming Week Sale, But We Found Deals Up to Nearly 80% Off Yahoo Tech
 
The Division Resurgence Roadmap: PC Launch, Story Expansion, and More - Ubisoft - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:49:56 GMT
  1. The Division Resurgence Roadmap: PC Launch, Story Expansion, and More Ubisoft
  2. A New The Division PC Game Is Out Right Now, And It's Free GameSpot
  3. 'The Division Resurgence' Expands to PC Alongside Mobile Inven Global
  4. The Division Resurgence is available on PC Instant Gaming News
  5. The Division Returns, Free PC Game Has Shadowdropped GAMINGbible
 
Astrobotic Tests Next-Gen Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine With 300-Second Burn - The Daily Galaxy - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:45:00 GMT
  1. Astrobotic Tests Next-Gen Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine With 300-Second Burn The Daily Galaxy
  2. New video shows a next-gen ‘ring of fire’ rocket engine hit a major milestone Scientific American
  3. Just Look at the Spiral Exhaust Flame Thrown by This Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine The Drive
  4. Astrobotic fires next-generation 'rotating detonation rocket engine' in record-breaking test (video) Space
  5. Watch: Astrobotic's Chakram engine aces record 300-second hot fire Interesting Engineering
 
GitHub will start charging Copilot users based on their actual AI usage - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:41:32 GMT
GitHub says it can no longer absorb "escalating inference cost" from it heaviest AI users.
 
Garry's Mod devs Facepunch will be taking action to "push obviously AI-created slop off" sequel S&box's main page, Garry Newman confirms - rockpapershotgun.com - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:41:08 GMT
  1. Garry's Mod devs Facepunch will be taking action to "push obviously AI-created slop off" sequel S&box's main page, Garry Newman confirms rockpapershotgun.com
  2. Garry's Mod Creator Wants to Push 'AI Slop' Off the S&box Main Page Amid 'Mixed' Steam User Review Rating IGN
  3. Garry’s Mod Successor s&box Releases To Mixed Steam Reviews And An Influx Of AI Slop Kotaku
  4. S&box makes nearly $1 million on launch day, and yes there are problems but that's okay: 'We love it when things break because then we get to fix them' PC Gamer
  5. Garry's Mod "Spiritual Successor" Promises "Sustainable" Dev Payouts 80 Level
 
US reportedly charges Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland - Bleeping Computer Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:39:52 GMT
A 19-year-old dual United States and Estonian citizen arrested in Finland earlier this month faces federal charges in the U.S. alleging he was a prolific member of the notorious Scattered Spider hacking collective. [...]
 
OpenAI faces criminal investigation after murder suspect asked ChatGPT: "What happens if a human is put in a garbage bag?" - TechSpot Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:37:00 GMT

Attorney General James Uthmeier recently announced the Office of Statewide Prosecution launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.

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A gamer who lost his arm built a one-handed controller after existing hardware failed him - TechSpot Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:01:00 GMT

The ERCHAM MK1 combines mouse and keyboard functions into a single unit. It features an optical sensor that enables independent cursor control, alongside a 28-key programmable keypad. Each key can be mapped to specific inputs, giving users much of the flexibility of a full keyboard in a more compact layout.

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UAE to Exit OPEC After Nearly 60 Years - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:35 GMT
On May 1, the United Arab Emirates will end its a 59-year membership in the oil consortium, allowing it to raise output during one of the most volatile energy markets in years.
 
Electrical current might be the key to a better cup of coffee - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:11 GMT
University of Oregon scientists repurposed battery-testing tool to better measure coffee's flavor profile
 
With a swipe of a magnet, microscopic “magno-bots” perform complex maneuvers - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ new fabrication technique can produce soft, microscopic structures with magnetically activated moving parts.
 
Checkmarx confirms LAPSUS$ hackers leaked its stolen GitHub data - Bleeping Computer Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:50:40 GMT
Application security company Checkmarx has confirmed that the LAPSUS$ threat group leaked data stolen from its private GitHub repository. [...]
 
Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft Gets a Dark Mode (2026) - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:38:52 GMT
Amazon’s color e-reader finally gets a dark mode.
 
A DOGE Affiliate Is Now in Charge of the US Government’s ID Platform - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:38:21 GMT
Greg Hogan will oversee Login.gov as the government seeks to integrate driver’s license and passport information into the service, making what one insider calls “a national ID.”
 
Australia gives Google, Meta, and TikTok a choice: pay news outlets or pay a 2.25% tax - TechSpot Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:29:00 GMT

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said large digital platforms "cannot avoid their obligations" under the country's news media bargaining framework.

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Colorado's Anti-Repair Bill Is Dead - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:09:44 GMT
Colorado has led the US on legislation that ensures people can fix their stuff. Manufacturers tried to claw back that control but ultimately failed—for now.
 
‘Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred’ Fixes A Core, Long-Term Problem - Forbes - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:56:59 GMT
  1. ‘Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred’ Fixes A Core, Long-Term Problem Forbes
  2. Diablo IV Patch Notes Blizzard News
  3. 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started ‘Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred’ Forbes
  4. Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Review IGN
  5. Should you play as a Warlock or Paladin in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred? Polygon.com
 
YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:54:06 GMT
  1. YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers TechCrunch
  2. Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube The Verge
  3. Google transforms YouTube into Search with new experimental AI mode Android Police
  4. YouTube is testing an AI search mode that 'feels more like a conversation' Engadget
  5. Google expands AI search mode to YouTube Social Media Today
 
At Nvidia, compute already costs more than employees. The rest of corporate America is catching up - TechSpot Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:47:00 GMT

At Nvidia, that shift is already visible. "For my team, the cost of compute is far beyond the costs of the employees," Bryan Catanzaro, vice president of applied deep learning at Nvidia, told Axios.

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Microsoft to deprecate legacy TLS in Exchange Online starting July - BleepingComputer - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:18:36 GMT
  1. Microsoft to deprecate legacy TLS in Exchange Online starting July BleepingComputer
  2. Microsoft to Block Legacy TLS Connections for POP and IMAP in Exchange Online Petri IT Knowledgebase
  3. Exchange Online: TLS 1.0/1.1 will no longer be supported for POP and IMAP starting in July 2026 BornCity
  4. Legacy TLS tour continues with Exchange Online blocking old versions from July 2026 theregister.com
  5. Microsoft will begin blocking legacy TLS connections in Exchange Online soon Neowin
 
A Samsung factory strike may push DRAM and NAND prices even higher - TechSpot Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:13:00 GMT

According to industry observers and supply chain experts cited by South Korean media outlets News1 and Dong-A Ilbo, the proposed strike at Samsung's Pyeongtaek and Hwaseong factories could cut global DRAM supply by 3-4% and NAND flash supply by 2-3%. Employees affiliated with the National Samsung Electronics Union already reduced...

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Get Ready for More Brain-Scanning Consumer Gadgets - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Neurable, which makes noninvasive brain-computer interfaces, is licensing its technology and promises a “flood” of new third-party hardware this year and next.
 
The Race Is on to Keep AI Agents From Running Wild With Your Credit Cards - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT
AI agents may soon be buying your stuff for you. The FIDO Alliance has teamed up with Google and Mastercard to try to ensure that shopping in the near future isn't a complete disaster.
 
Inside an OPSEC Playbook: How Threat Actors Evade Detection - BleepingComputer - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:50:00 GMT
Inside an OPSEC Playbook: How Threat Actors Evade Detection BleepingComputer
 
InkPoster Tela 28.5 Review: A Luxe Home Digital Frame - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT
It’s the world’s best E Ink picture frame, but you’ll need Monet money to make the most of it.
 
WIRED’s Smart Home Ecosystem Guide (2026) - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:12:00 GMT
If you’re waffling between Alexa, Siri, and Google, the answer may already be in your home.
 
The 4 Best Laptop Power Banks We've Tested (2026) - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:49:00 GMT
If you’re looking for the perfect laptop power bank, I’ve tested ‘em all, and these are the best.
 
Stop Trying to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT
On this week’s Big Interview podcast, actor-director Ben McKenzie talks about the rise of crypto, why he finds it dangerous, and why it benefits from having a mysterious creator.
 
The Hottest Anti-AI Gadget Is a Cyberdeck - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
On TikTok, young women are going viral for crafting whimsical homemade computers inside purses.
 
Microsoft: New Remote Desktop warnings may display incorrectly - BleepingComputer - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:51:26 GMT
  1. Microsoft: New Remote Desktop warnings may display incorrectly BleepingComputer
  2. Microsoft confirms Remote Desktop bug in April’s Windows 11 update PCWorld
  3. Microsoft beefs up Remote Desktop security with ... hard-to-read messages theregister.com
  4. Windows 11 KB5083769 update breaks BITS and causes system freezes Neowin
  5. No, Windows 11 KB5083769 is not causing BSODs or death loops, and you don't have to remove the update Windows Latest
 
Acer Swift 16 AI (2026) Review: Where Do Your Hands Go? - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Sporting the largest touchpad I’ve ever seen, this ambitious laptop is better in theory than in practice.
 
The Bloomberg Terminal Is Getting an AI Makeover, Like It or Not - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:30:00 GMT
WIRED spoke with Bloomberg’s chief technology officer about the big, chatbot-style changes coming to the iconic platform for traders.
 
Adidas’ Lightest Shoes Ever Were Behind the First Sub-2-Hour Marathon - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Weighing 97 grams with a stiff carbon-fiber plate in the sole, Adidas’ new shoes helped Sabastian Sawe beat the two-hour mark in the London Marathon, a time barrier once considered insurmountable.
 
Microsoft Patches Entra ID Role Flaw That Enabled Service Principal Takeover - The Hacker News - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:37:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Patches Entra ID Role Flaw That Enabled Service Principal Takeover The Hacker News
  2. Hackers Can Abuse Entra Agent ID Administrator Role to Hijack Service Principals CyberSecurityNews
  3. Microsoft Entra Agent ID Flaw Enabled Tenant Takeover via Privilege Escalation Hackread
  4. Microsoft patches vulnerability with highest risk rating in Entra ID heise online
  5. Microsoft Entra ID vulnerability allowed global admin impersonation SC Media
 
iPhone Fold will reportedly have 'four selling points' — here's how it will stand out - Tom's Guide - Google Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:45:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Fold will reportedly have 'four selling points' — here's how it will stand out Tom's Guide
  2. Apple’s ‘Ultra’ roadmap confirmed: iPhone, MacBook, and more on the way Macworld
  3. Apple iPhone Ultra will be the name of Apple's first foldable phone, report claims Mashable
  4. The iPhone Ultra is Apple’s first folding phone, here’s what we know The Independent
  5. Apple Planning to Launch Two New 'Ultra' Products in the Next Year MacRumors
 
OnePlus Promo Code: $70 Off | April 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% with a OnePlus coupon this month, plus save up to 10% on earbuds, phones, and more.
 
Squarespace Promo Codes: 20% Off in May 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 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.
 
Hulu Promo Codes & Discounts: 20% Off in April - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Students can get a Hulu plan for $1.99 per month. Get more details on this and other great deals below.
 
Best Buy Discount Codes: Up to 60% Off - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Best Buy promo codes and offers, including 10% back in rewards for new cardmembers and free 2-day shipping with My Best Buy Plus, here at WIRED.
 
Robotically assembled building blocks could make construction more efficient and sustainable - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research suggests constructing a simple building from interlocking subunits should be mechanically feasible and have a much smaller carbon footprint.
 
Mapping molecular markers of physical fitness - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals cellular pathways that appear to underlie some differences in physical fitness.
 
Six from MIT awarded 2026 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Fellowship honors contributions of immigrants to American society by awarding $90,000 in funding for graduate studies.
 
Some Musk v. Altman Jurors Don't Like Elon Musk - Wired Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:39:30 GMT
Musk’s lawsuit challenges OpenAI’s evolution under Sam Altman. But during jury selection, several potential jurors voiced negative views of Musk himself.
 
The M5 MacBook Air Has Never Been Cheaper - Wired Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:27:01 GMT
Despite launching less than two months ago, the M5 MacBook Air has dropped back down to its lowest price since launching.
 
Elon Musk Boosts New Yorker’s Sam Altman Exposé on X as Trial Begins - Wired Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:08:51 GMT
The move comes as the trial for Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI kicks off in federal court in Oakland.
 
Cole Allen Charged With Attempting to Assassinate Trump - Wired Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:07:34 GMT
The suspected shooter at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner faces three felony charges. He remains in custody following Monday’s hearing.
 
A Brain Implant for Depression Is About to Be Tested in Humans - Wired Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:02:29 GMT
While many brain-computer interface companies are focused on helping paralyzed people communicate, Motif Neurotech is targeting mental health disorders.
 
Elon Musk’s XChat App Is More Like Facebook’s Messenger Than Signal - Wired Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:04:02 GMT
Rather than launching a sleek, worthwhile encrypted messaging app, Musk dropped a junky, insular extension of his social media platform.
 
Mother’s Day Deals on Smart Bird Feeders (2026) - Wired Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:59 GMT
These are some of the lowest prices we’ve seen on our favorite bird feeders with cameras. Save even more with our WIRED-exclusive coupon codes.
 
Now Available: Monthly Subscriptions with a 12-Month Commitment - Apple Developer Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:33 GMT
Today, we’re introducing a new way that people can pay for your auto-renewable subscriptions on the App Store: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. This new payment option allows you to offer subscribers more affordable options. People can cancel their subscription at any time, which will prevent the subscription from renewing after they’ve completed their agreed-to payments to fulfill their commitment.
 
Self-organizing “pencil beam” laser could help scientists design brain-targeted therapies - MIT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers leveraged a surprise discovery to devise a faster and more precise biomedical imaging technique.
 
A faster way to estimate AI power consumption - MIT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “EnergAIzer” method generates reliable results in seconds, enabling data center operators to efficiently allocate resources and reduce wasted energy.
 
The power of “and” in energy and climate entrepreneurship - MIT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:27:00 GMT
Greentown Labs CEO Georgina Campbell Flatter emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the entrepreneurship space, and the role that universities play in this landscape.
 
MIT scientists build the world’s largest collection of Olympiad-level math problems, and open it to everyone - MIT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New dataset of 30,000-plus competition math problems from 47 countries gives AI researchers a harder test — and students worldwide a better training ground.
 
Faces of MIT: Gabi Hott Soares - MIT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Through mentorship, enthusiasm, and a global perspective, Gabi Hott Soares supports student leaders at MIT.
 
Lykke Studios: In pursuit of puffy perfection - Apple Developer Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:15 GMT
The delightful game puffies. combines the satisfying snap of a jigsaw puzzle with the nostalgic delight of a sticker book.
 
Three from MIT named 2026 Goldwater Scholars - MIT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Rising seniors Deeksha Kumaresh, Anna Liu, and Charlotte Myers are honored for their academic achievements.
 
MIT takes top team honors in 86th Putnam Math Competition - MIT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The undergraduate team topped the scoreboard for the sixth year in a row and also took the Elizabeth Lowell Putnam Prize again.
 
New chip can protect wireless biomedical devices from quantum attacks - MIT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Ultra-efficient chip design enables extremely strong cryptography algorithms to run on energy-constrained edge devices.
 
MIT affiliates elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026 - MIT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The prestigious honor society honors four MIT faculty and 13 additional MIT alumni among more than 250 new members.
 
Teaching AI models to say “I’m not sure” - MIT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:15:00 GMT
A new training method improves the reliability of AI confidence estimates without sacrificing performance, addressing a root cause of hallucination in reasoning models.
 
Plants can sense the sound of rain, a new study finds - MIT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Experiments by MIT engineers show rice seeds sprout faster to the sound of rain.
 
T.L. Taylor named 2026-27 CASBS Fellow - MIT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:10:00 GMT
MIT professor will use the fellowship in behavioral sciences to advance a book on theme parks as immersive systems, extending her research from digital worlds to physical ones.
 
New study bridges the worlds of classical and quantum physics - MIT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:05:00 GMT
The weird quantum behavior of subatomic particles can be understood through everyday classical ideas, MIT researchers show.
 
Two MIT alumnae named 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholars - MIT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:35:00 GMT
Mitali Chowdhury ’24 and Christina Kim ’24 will pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University in the UK.
 
How morality and ethics shaped India’s economic development - MIT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT
A book by Associate Professor Jason Jackson explores how policymakers moved past post-colonial India to support its own captains of industry.
 
How to expand the US economy - MIT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
In “Priority Technologies,” MIT faculty examine key areas of innovation that can drive American prosperity and security — now and in the decades ahead.
 
Managing traffic in space - MIT Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:05:00 GMT
Associate Professor Richard Linares is helping satellites safely navigate in increasingly congested orbits.
 
Professor Michael Laub and MIT alumni named 2025 AAAS Fellows - MIT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:15:00 GMT
The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognized Laub and 21 alumni for their efforts to advance science and related fields.
 
Why bother with plausible deniability? - MIT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Sam Berstler explains why we have social norms that let people engage in open deception.
 
Jacob Andreas and Brett McGuire named Edgerton Award winners - MIT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:40:00 GMT
The associate professors of EECS and chemistry, respectively, are honored for exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service at MIT.
 
Bringing AI-driven protein-design tools to biologists everywhere - MIT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Tristan Bepler PhD ’20 and former MIT professor Tim Lu PhD ’07, OpenProtein.AI offers researchers open-source models and other tools for protein engineering.
 
With navigating nematodes, scientists map out how brains implement behaviors - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT
MIT scientists create a detailed map of exactly what happens in the brains of C. elegans worms when they “follow their nose” to savor attractive odors or avoid unappealing ones.
 
Understanding community effects of Asian immigrants’ US housing purchases - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Findings suggest that at the county level, rise in prices is due, in part, to the fact that new neighbors have a positive impact on K-12 education.
 
A regulatory loophole could delay ozone recovery by years - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists say an exception in the Montreal Protocol for the use of ozone-depleting feedstocks could set the ozone recovery back seven years.
 
Youth may increase vulnerability to a carcinogen found in contaminated water and some drugs - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests that the chemical NDMA is much more likely to cause cancerous mutations after exposure early in life.
 
MIT study reveals a new role for cell membranes - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Long thought to be mainly a structural support, the cell membrane also influences how cells respond to signals and may contribute to the growth of cancer cells.
 
Waves hit different on other planets - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
From lazy ripples to towering breakers, waves should vary widely from one planet to another, according to a new model.
 
Multitasking quantum sensors can measure several properties at once - MIT Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The devices represent a key step toward practical quantum sensing, with applications in biomedical sensing, materials characterization, and more.
 
Carbon removal project supports Maine’s blue economy, broader marine health - MIT Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A chemical-free approach to balancing ocean acidity protects marine life and could dramatically impact the global aquaculture market.
 
Jazz in the key of life - MIT Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Saxophonist Miguel Zenón, a Grammy-winning MIT faculty member, creates a distinctive blend of jazz and traditional Puerto Rican music.
 
Professor Emeritus Jack Dennis, pioneering developer of dataflow models of computation, dies at 94 - MIT Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:40:00 GMT
The influential first leader of the Computation Structures Group at MIT played a key role in the development of asynchronous computing.
 
The flawed fundamentals of failing banks - MIT Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT economist Emil Verner’s historical detective work shows how banking-sector crises develop out of bad business practices.
 
Desirée Plata appointed associate dean of engineering - MIT Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:45:00 GMT
Faculty member in civil and environmental engineering will advance research and entrepreneurial initiatives across the School of Engineering.
 
Physicists zero in on the mass of the fundamental W boson particle - MIT Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The team’s ultra-precise measurement confirms the Standard Model’s predictions.
 
Hello Developer: April 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
MIT graduate engineering and business programs ranked highly by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 6.
 
Helping data centers deliver higher performance with less hardware - MIT Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed a system that intelligently balances workloads to improve the efficiency of flash storage hardware in a data center.
 
How Infold Games fashioned an open world for Infinity Nikki - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:01 GMT
Infinity Nikki is a literally glowing example of what video game graphics can be.
 
Q&A: How Plane Finder set itself up for the long haul - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:01 GMT
Plane Finder is a sparkling example of what happens when a small team grows with a platform.
 
Toward cheaper, cleaner hydrogen production - MIT Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Co-founded by Dan Sobek ’88, SM ’92, PhD ’97, 1s1 Energy has developed electrochemical cell materials for hydrogen electrolyzers that it says reduces energy use by 30 percent.
 
Evaluating the ethics of autonomous systems - MIT Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a testing framework that pinpoints situations where AI decision-support systems are not treating people and communities fairly.
 
App Store expands support to 11 new languages - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:33 GMT
To help your apps and games reach more people worldwide — especially in India — App Store Connect now supports localized metadata for 11 new languages, bringing the total number of supported localizations to 50. The new languages include Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Slovenian, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:00:15 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support new features, updated policies, and clarifications. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
Get ready with the latest beta releases - Apple Developer Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:14 GMT
The beta versions of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.5 beta to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.
 
Update on regulated medical device apps in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and United States - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:05:24 GMT
To provide additional transparency to customers, the App Store will now display whether an app is a regulated medical device on its product page in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or United States. Regulated medical device apps are those that function on their own or as part of a system for a range of medical purposes, including diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, and treatment of diseases and physiological conditions. These apps may require registration or authorization from regulatory bodies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
 
New In-App Purchase and subscription data now available in Analytics - Apple Developer Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:10:49 GMT
Analytics in App Store Connect receives its biggest update since its launch, including a refreshed user experience that makes it easier to measure the performance of your apps and games. Updates include:
 
WWDC26: June 8-12, 2026 - Apple Developer Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:45:37 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology, creativity, and community.
 
Apple Developer is now on bilibili and LinkedIn - Apple Developer Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:01 GMT
Check out Apple Developer on bilibili and LinkedIn to learn about the latest news, announcements, videos, and events — including the Worldwide Developers Conference and Meet with Apple activities — for the developer community.
 
Adjustments to the China storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:21 GMT
Apple is making changes to the App Store in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator.
 
Hello Developer: March 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Age requirements for apps distributed in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana - Apple Developer Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:48 GMT
Today we’re providing an update on the tools available for developers to meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Updates to the Declared Age Range API are now available in beta for testing.
 
Updated App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:56 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to clarify that apps with random or anonymous chat are subject to the 1.2 User-Generated Content guideline.
 
Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:56 GMT
The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds.
 
Hello Developer: February 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Big news about agentic coding in Xcode. Plus:
 
Upcoming SDK minimum requirements - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:30 GMT
Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements:
 
Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:26 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 43 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: January 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:16 GMT
We‘re hitting the ground running in 2026. In this edition:
 
Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:04 GMT
A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.
 
Changes to iOS in Japan - Apple Developer Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:21 GMT
To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.
 
New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:16 GMT
Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for making sure they follow the requirements of the new law, including deactivating any existing accounts for users under 16 and monitoring new signups.
 
Hello Developer: December 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
App Store Award winners announced - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:25 GMT
Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world.
 
App Store Award finalists announced - Apple Developer Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:55 GMT
Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
 
Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:20:24 GMT
Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that offer mini apps. Mini apps are self-contained experiences that are built using web technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript. This program is designed to help developers who host mini apps grow their business and further the availability of mini apps on the App Store — all while providing a great customer experience.
 
Hello Developer: November 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Catch the new design in the wild, and let Apple experts show you how to quickly and easily bring it to your apps. Plus, get the latest on the Swift Student Challenge 2026, and check out new developer videos available on demand.
 
Next steps for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:48 GMT
Today we’re releasing more details about the tools we’re making available for developers to help them meet their compliance obligations under upcoming U.S. state laws, including SB2420 in Texas. While we’re providing these tools to help developers navigate the evolving legal landscape, Apple remains concerned about the potential implications of laws like SB2420 in Texas. Specifically, we worry they could undermine the privacy of all users by requiring the collection of sensitive personal information just to download an app – even those that simply provide weather forecasts or sports scores.
 
Enhancements to help you submit and market your apps and games - Apple Developer Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:28 GMT
As part of our ongoing commitment to helping developers succeed on the App Store, we’re introducing new options for submitting content and updates while your app is in review, double the number of custom product pages, and offer codes for all In-App Purchase types.
 
New requirement for apps using Sign in with Apple for account creation - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Starting January 1, 2026, developers based in the Republic of Korea must provide a server‑to‑server notification endpoint when registering a new Services ID, or updating an existing Services ID, to associate their website with an app using Sign in with Apple.
 
New requirements for apps available in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, a new state law in Texas — SB2420 — introduces age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. While we share the goal of strengthening kids’ online safety, we are concerned that SB2420 impacts the privacy of users by requiring the collection of sensitive, personally identifiable information to download any app, even if a user simply wants to check the weather or sports scores. Apple will continue to provide parents and developers with industry-leading tools that help enhance child safety while safeguarding privacy within the constraints of the law.
 
Hello Developer: October 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:16 GMT
This month: Watch a new code-along video to discover how to use the Foundation Models framework to access the on-device LLM that powers Apple Intelligence.
 
Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria - Apple Developer Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:46 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro (EUR) as its official currency, replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). As a result, the currency for App Store purchases and subscriptions in Bulgaria will change from BGN to EUR on this date. Your proceeds from sales in Bulgaria will also change to euros.
 
App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Apple Developer Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:09 GMT
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26 will soon be available to customers worldwide — which means you can now submit apps and games that take advantage of Apple’s broadest design update ever.
 
Hello Developer: September 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Be ready for the new design. Whether you’re a longtime pro or a hobbyist, get inspired and make your apps and games look their best by exploring videos, downloads, and docs.
 
Awe dropping. - Apple Developer Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:09 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.

Watch on apple.com, Apple TV, or YouTube Live.
 
Tax and Price Updates for Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:00:46 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: August 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Sign up for new Apple developer workshops all over the world. Plus, download Apple UI design kits for Figma and Sketch, meet the Italy-based team behind Sunlitt, and more.
 
Updated age ratings in App Store Connect - Apple Developer Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:43 GMT
The App Store is designed to be a safe and trusted place for all ages, including children. The age rating system for apps and games has been updated in order to provide people with more granular age ratings. We’ve also introduced new age rating questions to help identify sensitive content in your app and added the ability to set a higher rating to reflect your app’s minimum age requirement. Ratings for all apps and games on the App Store have been automatically updated to align with this new system and will be reflected on Apple devices running beta versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26.
 
New 64-bit requirement for watchOS apps - Apple Developer Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:00:43 GMT
Beginning April 2026, watchOS apps uploaded to App Store Connect must also include 64-bit support and be built with the watchOS 26 SDK. To enable 64-bit support in your project, we recommend using the default Xcode build setting of “Standard architectures” to build a single binary with 64-bit code.
 
iOS and iPadOS 26 design kits are here - Apple Developer Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:00:15 GMT
Apple Ul design kits for Figma and Sketch are now available for iOS and iPadOS 26.
 
Updates for apps in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:24:33 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 5 - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:56 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 4 - Apple Developer Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:56 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 3 - Apple Developer Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:56 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 2 - Apple Developer Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:00:45 GMT
Welcome to Day 2 at WWDC25! Watch the Platforms State of the Union recap, then dive into all the updates to Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode through group labs and video sessions.
 
Find out what’s new for Apple developers - Apple Developer Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:10:28 GMT
Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms. With incredible new features in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, and major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools, and services, you can create even more unique experiences in your apps and games.
 
Updated agreements and guidelines now available - Apple Developer Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:00:12 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines have been revised to support new features and updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below.
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 1 - Apple Developer Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:59:40 GMT
WWDC25 is here! Watch a quick welcome video to help you get started, then dive into sessions and sign up for tomorrow’s group labs.
 
Introducing the 2025 Apple Design Award winners and finalists - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:56 GMT
An artistic puzzler with a wildlife twist. A translation app powered by machine learning and stickers. And a card game that’s been on quite a run. Say hello to the wildly inventive crop of 2025 Apple Design Award honorees.
 
Hello Developer: June 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:16 GMT
WWDC25 is just days away! Here’s everything you need to get ready — and a big announcement to start things off. Say hello to the wildly inventive crop of 2025 Apple Design Award winners and finalists.
 
Sleek peek. - Apple Developer Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:00:09 GMT
WWDC25 is almost here! Find out how to tune in to the Keynote and Platforms State of the Union on Monday, June 9.
 
Tax and Price updates for Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions - Apple Developer Fri, 16 May 2025 14:00:46 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: May 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 May 2025 16:00:59 GMT
In this edition: Join us to learn how to make your apps more accessible to everyone. Plus, check out our new and refreshed Pathways, and uncover the time-traveling secrets of the Apple Design Award-winning game The Wreck.
 
Random access memories: Inside the time-shifting narrative of The Wreck - Apple Developer Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:31 GMT
The Wreck is filed under games, but it’s also been called a visual novel, an interactive experience, and a playable movie. Florent Maurin is OK with all of it. “I like to think we’re humbly participating in expanding the idea of what a video game can be,” he says.
 
Updated guidelines now available - Apple Developer Thu, 01 May 2025 15:33:58 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been updated for compliance with a United States court decision regarding buttons, external links, and other calls to action in apps. These changes affect apps distributed on the United States storefront of the App Store, and are reflected in updates to Guidelines 3.1.1, 3.1.1(a), 3.1.3, and 3.1.3(a).
 
Hello Developer: April 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:55:43 GMT
In this edition: Revisit foundational sessions, join us to dive into SwiftUI, and meet an Apple Design Award winner that defies description.
 
Rooms at the top: How this ADA-winning team built a title that defies description - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:00:03 GMT
Ask Jason Toff whether his Apple Design Award winner is a game or an app, and his answer is yes.
 
WWDC25: June 9-13, 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:00:37 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology and creativity.
 
Assassin’s Creed Shadows comes to Mac - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:11 GMT
It’s an ice-cold late winter’s morning in Canada, but the offices of Ubisoft Quebec are ablaze with excitement.
 
Hello Developer: March 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:52 GMT
In this edition: An incredible AAA game comes to Mac. Plus, the latest on International Women’s Day activities, WeChat, and more.
 
Apple Developer is now on WeChat - Apple Developer Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:00:51 GMT
Check out the official Apple Developer WeChat account to find news, announcements, and upcoming activities for the developer community.
 
New requirement for apps on the App Store in the European Union - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:00:39 GMT
As of today, apps without trader status have been removed from the App Store in the European Union (EU) until trader status is provided and verified by Apple.
 
New features for APNs token authentication are now available - Apple Developer Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:00:16 GMT
You can now take advantage of upgraded security options when creating new token authentication keys for the Apple Push Notification service (APNs).
 
Upcoming changes to offers and trials for subscriptions in South Korea - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:00:06 GMT
Starting February 14, 2025, new regulatory requirements in South Korea will apply to all apps with offers and trials for auto-renewing subscriptions.
 
Tax and price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:51 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Game distribution on the App Store in Vietnam - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:38 GMT
The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) requires games to be licensed to remain available on the App Store in Vietnam. To learn more and apply for a game license, review the regulations.
 
Hello Developer: February 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:01:10 GMT
In this edition: The latest on developer activities, the Swift Student Challenge, the team behind Bears Gratitude, and more.
 
The good news bears: Inside the adorably unorthodox design of Bears Gratitude - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:26 GMT
Here’s the story of how a few little bears led their creators right to an Apple Design Award.
 
Apply for the Swift Student Challenge now through February 23 - Apple Developer Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:00:46 GMT
Submissions for the Swift Student Challenge 2025 are now open through February 23. You have three more weeks to design, test, refine, and submit your app playground for consideration to be named one of 350 winners.
 
Introducing the Advanced Commerce API - Apple Developer Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:50 GMT
The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience. To further support developers’ evolving business models — such as exceptionally large content catalogs, creator experiences, and subscriptions with optional add-ons — we’re introducing the Advanced Commerce API.
 
Apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the EU - Apple Developer Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:00:29 GMT
Starting February 17, 2025: Due to the European Union’s Digital Services Act, apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the European Union until trader status is provided and verified, if necessary.
 
Reminder: Upcoming Changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate - Apple Developer Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:48 GMT
As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.
 
Algorithm changes to server connections for Apple Pay on the Web - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:00:14 GMT
Starting next month, Apple will change the supported algorithms that secure server connections for Apple Pay on the Web. In order to maintain uninterrupted service, you’ll need to ensure that your production servers support one or more of the designated six ciphers before February 4, 2025.
 
Hello Developer: January 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:19 GMT
In the first edition of the new year: Bring SwiftUI to your app in Cupertino, get ready for the Swift Student Challenge, meet the team behind Oko, and more.
 
Walk this way: How Oko leverages AI to make street crossings more accessible - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:06 GMT
Oko is a testament to the power of simplicity.
 
Hello Developer: December 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:00:42 GMT
In this edition: The year in sessions, activities, apps, and games.
 
Get your apps and games ready for the holidays - Apple Developer Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:00:45 GMT
The busiest season on the App Store is almost here. Make sure your apps and games are up to date and ready.
 
Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:00:47 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Enhancements to the App Store featuring process - Apple Developer Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:19 GMT
Share your app or game’s upcoming content and enhancements for App Store featuring consideration with new Featuring Nominations in App Store Connect. Submit a nomination to tell our team about a new launch, in-app content, or added functionality. If you’re featured in select placements on the Today tab, you’ll also receive a notification via the App Store Connect app.
 
New Broadcast Push Notification Metrics Now Available in the Push Notifications Console - Apple Developer Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:00:29 GMT
The Push Notifications Console now includes metrics for broadcast push notifications sent in the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) production environment. The console’s interface provides an aggregated view of the broadcast push notifications that are successfully accepted by APNs, the number of devices that receive them, and a snapshot of the maximum number of devices subscribed to your channels.
 
Coding in the kitchen: How Devin Davies whipped up the tasty recipe app Crouton - Apple Developer Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:36 GMT
Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, Devin Davies is an excellent cook. “I’m not, like, a professional or anything,” he says, in the way that people say they’re not good at something when they are.
 
Hello Developer: November 2024 - Apple Developer Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:07 GMT
In this edition: The Swift Pathway, new developer activities around the world, and an interview with the creator of recipe app Crouton.
 
Upcoming changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate - Apple Developer Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:39 GMT
As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.
 
TestFlight enhancements to help you reach testers - Apple Developer Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:41 GMT
Beta testing your apps, games, and App Clips is even better with new enhancements to TestFlight. Updates include:
 
Updated agreements now available - Apple Developer Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:50:17 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and its Schedules 1, 2, and 3 have been updated to support updated policies and upcoming features, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and accept the updated terms in your account.
 
New requirement for app updates in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:10:19 GMT
Starting today, in order to submit updates for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect. If you’re a trader, you’ll need to provide your trader information before you can submit your app for review.
 
Apple Push Notification service server certificate update - Apple Developer Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:00:41 GMT
The Certification Authority (CA) for Apple Push Notification service (APNs) is changing. APNs will update the server certificates in sandbox on January 20, 2025, and in production on February 24, 2025. All developers using APNs will need to update their application’s Trust Store to include the new server certificate: SHA-2 Root : USERTrust RSA Certification Authority certificate.
 
Hello Developer: October 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:01:36 GMT
Get your app up to speed, meet the team behind Lies of P, explore new student resources, and more.
 
Masters of puppets: How ROUND8 Studio carved out a niche for Lies of P - Apple Developer Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:00:50 GMT
Lies of P is closer to its surprising source material than you might think.
 
Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:01:37 GMT
We’re thrilled to announce the Swift Student Challenge 2025. The Challenge provides the next generation of student developers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding skills by building app playgrounds with Swift.
 
Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and France - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:01 GMT
Apple is committed to making the App Store a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, the following regional age ratings for Australia and France will be implemented in accordance with local laws. No action is needed on your part. Where required by local regulations, regional ratings will appear alongside Apple global age ratings.
 
Update on iPadOS 18 apps distributed in the European Union - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:18 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to add iPadOS to Notarization.
 
Win-back offers for auto-renewable subscriptions now available - Apple Developer Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:00:08 GMT
You can now configure win-back offers — a new type of offer for auto-renewable subscriptions — in App Store Connect. Win-back offers allow you to reach previous subscribers and encourage them to resubscribe to your app or game. For example, you can create a pay up front offer for a reduced subscription price of $9.99 for six months, with a standard renewal price of $39.99 per year. Based on your offer configuration, Apple displays these offers to eligible customers in various places, including:
 
Hello Developer: September 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:00:47 GMT
Get your apps ready by digging into these video sessions and resources.
 
Behind the Design: The rhythms of Rytmos - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:59:53 GMT
Rytmos is a game that sounds as good as it looks.
 
It’s Glowtime. - Apple Developer Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:00:01 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.
 
Upcoming changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for EU users - Apple Developer Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:00:36 GMT
By the end of this year, we’ll make changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for iOS and iPadOS for users in the EU. These updates come from our ongoing and continuing dialogue with the European Commission about compliance with the Digital Market Act’s requirements in these areas.
 
Upcoming requirements for app distribution in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:00:14 GMT
As a reminder, Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) in order to comply with the Digital Services Act.
 
Apple Entrepreneur Camp applications are now open - Apple Developer Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:00:33 GMT
Apple Entrepreneur Camp supports underrepresented founders and developers, and encourages the pipeline and longevity of these entrepreneurs in technology. Attendees benefit from one-on-one code-level guidance, receive unprecedented access to Apple engineers and experts, and become part of the extended global network of Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni.
 
Updates to the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement - Apple Developer Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:00:20 GMT
In response to the announcement by the European Commission in June, we’re making the following changes to Apple’s Digital Markets Act compliance plan. We’re introducing updated terms that will apply this fall for developers with apps in the European Union storefronts of the App Store that use the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement. Key changes include:
 
Hello Developer: August 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:01:16 GMT
Explore the latest developer activities — including sessions, consultations, and labs — all around the world.
 
Behind the Design: Creating the make-believe magic of Lost in Play - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:00:48 GMT
Lost in Play is a game created by and for people who love to play make-believe.
 
Updates to runtime protection in macOS Sequoia - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:37 GMT
In macOS Sequoia, users will no longer be able to Control-click to override Gatekeeper when opening software that isn’t signed correctly or notarized. They’ll need to visit System Settings > Privacy & Security to review security information for software before allowing it to run.
 
Hello Developer: July 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:00:13 GMT
Our doors are open. Join us to explore all the new sessions, documentation, and features through online and in-person activities held in 15 cities around the world.
 
Behind the Design: How Gentler Streak approaches fitness with “humanity“ - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:59:27 GMT
Gentler Streak is a different kind of fitness tracker. In fact, to hear cofounder and CEO Katarina Lotrič tell it, it’s not really a fitness tracker at all.
 
Alternative payment options in the EU in visionOS 1.2 - Apple Developer Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:58 GMT
Alternative payment options are now supported starting in visionOS 1.2 for apps distributed on the App Store in the EU.
 
Changes for apps in the EU now available in iPadOS 18 beta 2 - Apple Developer Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:00:12 GMT
The changes for apps in the European Union (EU), currently available to iOS users in the 27 EU member countries, can now be tested in iPadOS 18 beta 2 with Xcode 16 beta 2.
 
The App Store on Apple Vision Pro expands to new markets - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:46 GMT
Apple Vision Pro will launch in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore on June 28 and in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on July 12. Your apps and games will be automatically available on the App Store in regions you’ve selected in App Store Connect.
 
Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and South Korea - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:06:41 GMT
Apple is committed to making sure that the App Store is a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, you’ll need to indicate in App Store Connect if your app includes loot boxes available for purchase. In addition, a regional age rating based on local laws will automatically appear on the product page of the apps listed below on the App Store in Australia and South Korea. No other action is needed. Regional age ratings appear in addition to Apple global age ratings.
 
WWDC24 resources and survey - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:00:32 GMT
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing week. We hope you found value, connection, and fun. You can continue to:
 
WWDC24 highlights - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:00:59 GMT
Browse the biggest moments from an incredible week of sessions.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 5 - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:05 GMT
Explore the highlights.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 4 - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT
Find out what’s new across Apple platforms.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 3 - Apple Developer Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:00:17 GMT
Explore new Swift and SwiftUI sessions.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 2 - Apple Developer Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:00:34 GMT
Explore everything announced at WWDC24 >
 
Find out what’s new and download beta releases - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:30:09 GMT
Discover the latest advancements across Apple platforms, including the all-new Apple Intelligence, that can help you create even more powerful, intuitive, and unique experiences.
 
Explore new documentation and sample code from WWDC24 - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:00:39 GMT
Browse new and updated documentation and sample code to learn about the latest technologies, frameworks, and APIs introduced at WWDC24.
 
WWDC24 Design guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:57 GMT
Discover how this year’s design announcements can help make your app shine on Apple platforms.
 
WWDC24 Swift guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:46 GMT
Your guide to everything new in Swift, related tools, and supporting frameworks.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 1 - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:31 GMT
Keynote
 
WWDC24 SwiftUI & UI Frameworks guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:31 GMT
Design and build your apps like never before.
 
WWDC24 Developer Tools guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:30 GMT
Explore a wave of updates to developer tools that make building apps and games easier and more efficient than ever.
 
WWDC24 iOS & iPadOS guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:26 GMT
Your guide to all the new features and tools for building apps for iPhone and iPad.
 
WWDC24 Machine Learning & AI guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:24 GMT
Bring personal intelligence to your apps.
 
WWDC24 Games guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:22 GMT
Create the next generation of games for millions of players worldwide.
 
WWDC24 watchOS guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:17 GMT
Your guide to all the new features and tools for building apps for Apple Watch.
 
WWDC24 sessions schedule, lab requests, guides, and documentation now available - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:13 GMT
WWDC24 is here! Here’s how to make the most of your week:
 
WWDC24 visionOS guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:07 GMT
The infinite canvas is waiting for you.
 
Hello Developer: June 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:30:21 GMT
With WWDC24 just days away, there’s a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get right to it.
 
Watch the WWDC24 Keynote - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:00:04 GMT
WWDC24
 
Watch the WWDC24 Platforms State of the Union - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:58:11 GMT
WWDC24
 
Introducing the 2024 Apple Design Award winners - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:10:16 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design.
 
Action packed. - Apple Developer Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:00:50 GMT
One week to go. Don’t miss the exciting reveal of the latest Apple software and technologies.
 
Introducing the 2024 Apple Design Award finalists - Apple Developer Tue, 28 May 2024 15:30:09 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design.
 
Coming in swiftly. - Apple Developer Tue, 28 May 2024 15:00:28 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community for an incredible week of technology and creativity — all online and free. WWDC24 takes place from June 10-14.
 
Check out the new Apple Developer Forums - Apple Developer Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:11 GMT
The Apple Developer Forums have been redesigned for WWDC24 to help developers connect with Apple experts, engineers, and each other to find answers and get advice.
 
Hello Developer: May 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:01:13 GMT
It won’t be long now! WWDC24 takes place online from June 10 through 14, and we’re here to help you get ready for the biggest developer event of the year. In this edition:
 
Q&A with the SharePlay team - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:46 GMT
SharePlay is all about creating meaningful shared experiences in your app. By taking advantage of SharePlay, your app can provide a real-time connection that synchronizes everything from media playback to 3D models to collaborative tools across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. We caught up with the SharePlay team to ask about creating great SharePlay experiences, spatial Personas, that magic “shockwave” effect, and more.
 
‘I taught myself’: Tucker MacDonald and the rise of Tide Guide - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:41 GMT
Lots of apps have great origin stories, but the tale of Tucker MacDonald and Tide Guide seems tailor-made for the Hollywood treatment. It begins in the dawn hours on Cape Cod, where a school-age MacDonald first learned to fish with his grandfather.
 
What’s new for apps distributed in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:15 GMT
The CTF is an element of the alternative business terms in the EU that reflects the value Apple provides developers through tools, technologies, and services that enable them to build and share innovative apps. We believe anyone with a good idea and the ingenuity to bring it to life should have the opportunity to offer their app to the world. Only developers who reach significant scale (more than one million first annual installs per year in the EU) pay the CTF. Nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions approved for a fee waiver don’t pay the CTF. Today, we’re introducing two additional conditions in which the CTF is not required: