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LinkedIn profiles show Google appears to have completed its talent deal, reportedly for $1.5B+, with AI coding startup Mechanize (Business Insider) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:20:01 GMT

Business Insider:
LinkedIn profiles show Google appears to have completed its talent deal, reportedly for $1.5B+, with AI coding startup Mechanize — Google has some fresh talent in the AI race. — The tech giant has completed its talent deal with San Francisco startup Mechanize Inc, public postings show.
 
Anthropic says it blocked state-sponsored attempts to use Claude for bioweapons research - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Anthropic recently detailed at least five cases where suspected rogue actors "circumvented controls" specifically designed to prevent users in certain parts of the world from accessing Claude's extensive knowledge base regarding infectious diseases, such as bird flu, and lethal venoms and toxins, like botulinum toxin.

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A group of 25 Fields Medal recipients says AI companies' push to solve mathematical problems as a benchmark is detrimental to the science of mathematics (Terence Tao/What's new) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:02:10 GMT

Terence Tao / What's new:
A group of 25 Fields Medal recipients says AI companies' push to solve mathematical problems as a benchmark is detrimental to the science of mathematics — I am proud to be among the list of 25 initial signatories — all Fields Medallists — to the declaration below, which grew out of discussions between ourselves over the last week.
 
The UK's Office for National Statistics cites AI as a major driver of the country's summer growth spurt, with GDP growing 0.4% in July, above expectations (Tom Rees/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:40:01 GMT

Tom Rees / Bloomberg:
The UK's Office for National Statistics cites AI as a major driver of the country's summer growth spurt, with GDP growing 0.4% in July, above expectations — No one in the City of London saw Britain's summer growth spurt coming. — Even the most optimistic economists' forecasts for July had the economy expanding 0.1%.
 
The 9 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (September 2026) - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:36:43 GMT
South Park, Slow Horses, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and a Lego-fied Mandalorian are just a few of the things you should be watching right now.
 
Have You Protested AI Recently? Anthropic May Be Watching You for Precrimes - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:22:09 GMT
A recent report alleges Anthropic is finding ways to monitor activists and surveil dissent.
 
The US Government Launched 3 Previously Unreported Investigations of Polymarket Trades - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:21:34 GMT
The agency that oversees prediction markets has investigated Polymarket trades on Biden pardons and the Iran war—and even more potential insider trading at Google, documents obtained by WIRED show.
 
The Crunchyroll and Fox One Bundle Hits Prime Video - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:19:31 GMT
The anime and live sports streaming services come together for a limited time for $23 per month.
 
Hideo Kojima to part ways with Sony, will bring his new gaming projects to Xbox - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:13:00 GMT

Hideo Kojima recently announced that his upcoming games have found a new home. The Japanese designer and auteur, together with his company, Kojima Productions, will partner with Microsoft and Xbox to develop and publish Physint, OD, and the other projects announced last year.

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Meta Sued Over Training Data for Its AI and Face-Recognition Systems - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:59:25 GMT
The proposed class action alleges Meta illegally harvested people’s Facebook and Instagram photos to train its AI image-generation models and to build its unreleased “NameTag” face recognition feature.
 
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro cases are already in stores, and not just for the new models - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:54:00 GMT
  1. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro cases are already in stores, and not just for the new models 9to5Mac
  2. Preordering the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Duo? Grab these accessories before it arrives Fox News
  3. Buying an iPhone 18 Pro? Start with one of these cases. SFGATE
  4. Apple launches new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Cases AppleInsider
  5. Protect Your iPhone 18 Pro Lineup With These High-Tech ESR Cases and Accessories CNET
 
Sources: Cohere is in advanced talks to raise between $2B and $3B, including financing from the Canadian government and existing backers, at a $20B valuation (Globe and Mail) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:50:00 GMT

Globe and Mail:
Sources: Cohere is in advanced talks to raise between $2B and $3B, including financing from the Canadian government and existing backers, at a $20B valuation — Cohere Inc. is in advanced talks to raise between US$2-billion and US$3-billion, including financing from the Canadian government …

 
Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:49:39 GMT
Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.
 
Sources: some lawmakers urge Speaker Johnson to cancel the fall House recess until Congress passes AI safeguards, after Anthropic researcher warnings (Andrew Solender/Axios) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:35:01 GMT

Andrew Solender / Axios:
Sources: some lawmakers urge Speaker Johnson to cancel the fall House recess until Congress passes AI safeguards, after Anthropic researcher warnings — A letter is circulating among House members urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to bring back the House “immediately” …

 
Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:22:22 GMT
Renewables pledge won’t change the Oracle and OpenAI data center’s use of gas.
 
Ubisoft is finally testing a way to ditch its own Connect launcher on Steam - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:10:00 GMT

A recent update for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown reveals that Ubisoft is testing a streamlined tool that connects users to their Ubisoft accounts without requiring them to install the Ubisoft Connect client. More Ubisoft games on Steam will receive the feature, called Ubisoft Connect Services, although it remains...

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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: Three-year upgrade - AppleInsider - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:55:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: Three-year upgrade AppleInsider
  2. Get ready to experience iPhone 18 Pro, the new Apple Watch lineup, and AirPods 5 Apple
  3. iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Battle of the flagships mashable.com
  4. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro adds variable camera aperture and a more powerful chip Ars Technica
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders: Deadline to 'Get Ready' Early is Tonight MacRumors
 
Google finally launches Gemini desktop app for Windows 10 and 11 - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:48:00 GMT
Google's Gemini desktop app is now available for Windows 10 and 11, providing quick access to the AI assistant from anywhere with an Alt + Space shortcut. The app also supports Google app integrations, multi-step tasks with Gemini Spark, and image and video generation.
 
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. 11: Every upgrade, including one Apple didn't mention - mashable.com - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:42:54 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Series 12 vs. 11: Every upgrade, including one Apple didn't mention mashable.com
  2. Apple’s Always-Listening Watch Features Test Eavesdropping Laws Bloomberg.com
  3. Yes, the Apple Watch's New Audio Intelligence Features Really Are Always Listening to You Lifehacker
  4. Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 4 Apple
  5. Apple's New Siri Recap Turns Every Apple Watch Into a Mass Surveillance Nightmare PCMag
 
Sources: in an internal Slack message Matt Mullenweg claims he is back in control of Automattic; on X, he says this may have been fifth coup attempt against him (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:40:01 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Sources: in an internal Slack message Matt Mullenweg claims he is back in control of Automattic; on X, he says this may have been fifth coup attempt against him — Matt Mullenweg has posted a message to Automattic's Slack, claiming he is back in control as CEO of the WordPress.com parent company …

 
Professor Layton Fans Are In Full Panic Mode After Studio Presentation They Worry Is Full Of ‘AI Slop’ - Kotaku - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:31:34 GMT
Professor Layton Fans Are In Full Panic Mode After Studio Presentation They Worry Is Full Of ‘AI Slop’ Kotaku
 
DaVinci Resolve 21 expands AI toolset, adds AI assistant integration - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:31:00 GMT
DaVinci Resolve 21.1 expands its AI capabilities with tools for generating speech, aging or de-aging faces, removing motion blur, and more.
 
New images show a detailed view of Meta's upcoming mixed reality headset - Engadget Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:28:11 GMT
The device known as Project Phoenix is a new form factor for Meta.
 
iOS 27.1 release date: Here’s when to expect the new iPhone update - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:28:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27.1 release date: Here’s when to expect the new iPhone update 9to5Mac
  2. Apple iOS 27 release date: When you can download it mashable.com
  3. Your old iPhone is actually going to get faster next week macworld.com
  4. iOS 27 launches on September 14th with Siri AI The Verge
  5. Apple Announces macOS Golden Gate Release Date MacRumors
 
Hackaday Podcast Episode 386: Doomscroll Tamagotchis, Clavichords, and Vibrotrucks - Hack a Day Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:45:58 GMT
In this specially-numbered podcast episode that lines up quite nicely with our Retrocomputing Challenge, Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos met over surprisingly low latency and loud beverages to bring you …read more
 
Steam Controller mod converts PC audio to haptics so deaf users can feel sound - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:40:00 GMT

Modder FamBoy32-dev recently unveiled LiveHaptics, which transfers a PC's audio to the Steam Controller's rumble function, allowing hearing-impaired users to feel movies, music and games through vibrations. The app currently supports Windows and Linux.

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PlayStation’s Future Has Never Looked Bleaker - IGN - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. PlayStation’s Future Has Never Looked Bleaker IGN
  2. Sony Only Developed 4 New IPs In PS5 Generation So Far, And 2 Of Them Were Shut Down Tech4Gamers
  3. PS5 has a serious problem: Sony has almost stopped creating new franchises ixbt.games
 
Frank Shaw is leaving Microsoft after 17 years as chief communications officer, saying it is "time for me to move on and try new things" (Tom Warren/The Verge) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:25:01 GMT

Tom Warren / The Verge:
Frank Shaw is leaving Microsoft after 17 years as chief communications officer, saying it is “time for me to move on and try new things” — Frank Shaw has been supporting Microsoft's communications for nearly 30 years. … Frank Shaw is leaving Microsoft after 17 years as chief communications officer.
 
NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:20:43 GMT
NASA asks US states to show them the money.
 
Petlibro Offers: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:19:49 GMT
Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.
 
Roblox announces new features, including game-creation tools, ability to make games available as standalone apps across platforms, and Roblox Wallet and Card (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:15:05 GMT

Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch:
Roblox announces new features, including game-creation tools, ability to make games available as standalone apps across platforms, and Roblox Wallet and Card — At its annual Roblox Developer Conference (RDC), the company behind the popular gaming platform announced several new features …

 
Meta says it is making changes to Meta AI's suggested prompts after a viral Instagram video showed it posing invasive questions about a woman's young daughters (Maggie Harrison Dupré/Futurism) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:01:43 GMT

Maggie Harrison Dupré / Futurism:
Meta says it is making changes to Meta AI's suggested prompts after a viral Instagram video showed it posing invasive questions about a woman's young daughters — “It just kept going and going, and that pit in my stomach just kept getting bigger and deeper.”
 
Sacked Grand Theft Auto worker claims Rockstar staff placed on 'watch list' - BBC - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:52:19 GMT
  1. Sacked Grand Theft Auto worker claims Rockstar staff placed on 'watch list' BBC
  2. Man sacked by Grand Theft Auto maker believes employees were put on ‘watch list’ The Guardian
  3. An honest opinion or defamation? A solicitor outlines the legal nuance Game Developer
  4. Ex-employees based in the UK sue GTA VI developer Rockstar for unfair dismissal Sky News
  5. Rockstar says people seeking GTA 6 updates have led to hackers blackmailing over leaks and drones being used to spy on devs Yahoo
 
Here’s why I left T-Mobile for an MVNO - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:44:00 GMT
Here’s why I left T-Mobile for an MVNO 9to5Mac
 
Meta may have leaked the first look at its slim ‘Project Phoenix’ headset - The Verge - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:38:31 GMT
  1. Meta may have leaked the first look at its slim ‘Project Phoenix’ headset The Verge
  2. First Clear Visuals Of Meta's Project Phoenix Headset Found In Quest Firmware UploadVR
  3. New Images Show A Detailed View Of Meta's Upcoming Mixed Reality Headset Engadget
  4. Meta's Project Phoenix just leaked, and it looks nothing like a Quest Android Authority
  5. Meta’s Project Phoenix Leaks via Firmware Before Connect 2026 Gadget Review
 
Zoox is taking on Waymo in San Francisco with free rides and a very different robotaxi - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:33:00 GMT

San Francisco has become one of the industry's key test markets, but it has also exposed the risks of deploying autonomous vehicles in dense city traffic. Cruise pulled its vehicles from the road in 2023 after several incidents, including one in which a vehicle ran over and dragged a pedestrian....

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Fans Are Reportedly Getting $20 Off Ocarina of Time Preorders With a Hidden Coupon at Walmart - IGN - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:32:38 GMT
Fans Are Reportedly Getting $20 Off Ocarina of Time Preorders With a Hidden Coupon at Walmart IGN
 
Siri AI is coming: Here are three times it’s really impressed me so far - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:31:00 GMT
  1. Siri AI is coming: Here are three times it’s really impressed me so far 9to5Mac
  2. Siri AI Will Be Able To Listen In And ‘Rewind’ Conversations, Apple Says Forbes
  3. Forget the Overlay: 5 Game-Changing Siri Features Coming to Your iPhone Next Week PCMag
  4. Key App Developers Have Yet to Embrace Apple’s New Siri A.I. The New York Times
  5. Siri AI is so close to being useful, and iPhone Duo's A20 Pro could be the secret sauce AppleInsider
 
This Machine Makes 35mm (Almost) Film - Hack a Day Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:30:51 GMT
The revival in film photography has brought a range of specialist films to tempt the experimenter, as well as increased the popularity of loading your own cartridges. But perforating the …read more
 
Where should Apple go after the iPhone Duo? Bring on smaller and larger foldables - Engadget Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Come on Apple, just keep following in the footsteps of Samsung, ASUS and so many other foldable makers.
 
Meta says it's changing AI suggestions after posing invasive personal questions (Emma Roth/The Verge) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:10:00 GMT

Emma Roth / The Verge:
Meta says it's changing AI suggestions after posing invasive personal questions — The change comes after a viral video showed Meta AI prompting a user to identify the child in one of her videos. … Meta says it's making changes to the prompts suggested by its AI chatbot after a viral video showed …

 
‘Lenovo Googlebook 15’ specs leak in full with ‘Google facial authentication’ - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:10:00 GMT
  1. ‘Lenovo Googlebook 15’ specs leak in full with ‘Google facial authentication’ 9to5Google
  2. Exclusive: Lenovo Googlebook 15 Revealed in Full, With OLED, Core Ultra 5, Gemini and a Dedicated Google Key The Mac Observer
  3. Google May Finally Release Laptops You Can’t Just Ignore Gizmodo
  4. Lenovo's Googlebook 15 Seems Decidedly Premium Based On A New Leak Engadget
  5. Googlebook will automatically organize your files using on-device AI ‘Collections’ Chrome Unboxed
 
Real-life nudist resort forced to speak out after appearing in GTA VI leak - GAMINGbible - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:03 GMT
  1. Real-life nudist resort forced to speak out after appearing in GTA VI leak GAMINGbible
  2. GTA 6 Leak Spurs Fake Reviews, Extortion Attempts at Real-Life Nudist Resort Prototype toy-people.com
  3. Nudist resort held in 'internet ransom' over fake GTA 6 reviews as pay demanded Daily Star
 
One of AI’s Fiercest Critics Says All the Doom Talk Is ‘Meant to Distract Us’ - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Timnit Gebru argues that AI companies are stoking fears of extinction to avoid discussing actual harms, like autonomous weapons.
 
Apple on wide Android foldables beating iPhone Duo; ‘they got the aspect ratio’ - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:45:00 GMT
  1. Apple on wide Android foldables beating iPhone Duo; ‘they got the aspect ratio’ 9to5Google
  2. Why is Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo $1,999? The New York Times
  3. iPhone Duo vs iPad: How they differ mashable.com
  4. Apple unveils iPhone Duo Apple
  5. CNBC Daily Open: 'Welcome to Foldables' Samsung roasts Apple for being late to party CNBC
 
Windows 11 can now reinstall itself from the cloud, no USB stick required - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:38:00 GMT

Windows 11 Insider Beta Preview Build 26220.9343 introduces a new reinitialization option that downloads a factory version of the OS from the cloud. The new feature lets users and IT administrators reset a device without needing a USB stick or a custom image.

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The GSA says OpenAI is replacing its $1-per-year pilot for US agencies with a usage-based deal at a 50% discount from October 1, including access to GPT-6 Astra (Maggie Eastland/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:35:01 GMT

Maggie Eastland / Bloomberg:
The GSA says OpenAI is replacing its $1-per-year pilot for US agencies with a usage-based deal at a 50% discount from October 1, including access to GPT-6 Astra — OpenAI is ending a pilot program that allowed government agencies to use its models for only $1 per year and moving …

 
DLSS Multi Frame Generation Has Now Been Modded Onto RTX 40, RTX 30 & Even RTX 20 GPUs - Wccftech - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:20:47 GMT
  1. DLSS Multi Frame Generation Has Now Been Modded Onto RTX 40, RTX 30 & Even RTX 20 GPUs Wccftech
  2. NVIDIA RTX 20-Series "Turing" GPUs Can Now Run DLSS Frame Generation Through Mods TechPowerUp
  3. Modders get DLSS 5 to run on faster NVFP4 format, but performance improves by just 2% on RTX 50 series cards tweaktown.com
  4. Astonishing mod runs DLSS 5 on a second GPU to boost neural-rendered FPS up to 127% — game renders on one card, neural post-processing runs on the other, much like dedicated PhysX GPUs Tom's Hardware
  5. You can now apply DLSS 5 to your entire desktop with a free app and it even works with RTX 30-series cards PC Gamer
 
A hobbyist built a working computer out of 460 vacuum tubes, and it needs 15 minutes to warm up - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:12:00 GMT

The project, called The Tube Computer MK3, was built by Mike, a self-taught electronics tinkerer who recently documented the machine on Hackaday. It is the third vacuum-tube computer he has developed this decade.

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Ex-Biden officials deny Marc Andreessen's claims that they discussed secret plans to ban AI startups at a May 2024 White House meeting, pushing him toward Trump (Politico) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:01:21 GMT

Politico:
Ex-Biden officials deny Marc Andreessen's claims that they discussed secret plans to ban AI startups at a May 2024 White House meeting, pushing him toward Trump — Since the election of Donald Trump, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen has told one podcast after another of a May 2024 lunch …

 
This Week in Security: It’s Patch Tuesday Again, TVs Spying, Supply Chain Worms Return, Prolonged Hack Impacts, Stolen IDs - Hack a Day Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:35 GMT
Several times this summer, Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday, the monthly roundup of major security patches for Microsoft products, has included record-breaking numbers of security fixes. The August 2026 patch set actually …read more
 
Android adds built-in password and passkey transfers, supporting Google, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:49:00 GMT

Android users can now transfer passwords and passkeys between password managers via a new procedure managed by the operating system. The feature already supports most major password managers on Android 8 or later, with more to follow.

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Here’s PS5’s First ‘Fairgames’ Trailer In 3 Years, Which Still Seems Doomed - Forbes - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:45:26 GMT
  1. Here’s PS5’s First ‘Fairgames’ Trailer In 3 Years, Which Still Seems Doomed Forbes
  2. Gameplay for Fairgame$ Might Have leaked in a Playtest VGChartz
  3. PlayStation Missing-in-Action Heist Shooter Reemerges in Surprise Reveal Polygon.com
  4. Fairgame$ Reportedly Has a Secret Closed Playtest Running as "Project Espresso"; Gameplay Footage Leaks MP1st
  5. FairGames Break In Gameplay Revealed in New Playtests games.gg
 
Lifesaving Lincoln Laboratory device wins 2026 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award - MIT Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMT
The handheld catheterization device AI-GUIDE, created by Lincoln Laboratory and Massachusetts General Hospital, promises improved health outcomes for injured service members and civilians.
 
PlayStation Ditched Hideo Kojima’s ‘Physint’ on Budget Concerns, Missed Deadlines - Bloomberg.com - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:32:20 GMT
  1. PlayStation Ditched Hideo Kojima’s ‘Physint’ on Budget Concerns, Missed Deadlines Bloomberg.com
  2. XBOX and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Expand Partnership to Publish PHYSINT XBOX Wire
  3. Sony divorces Kojima, while Nintendo (re)unites fans with Ocarina of Time | Rhys's Pieces The Alinea Insight newsletter
  4. Sony Loses Hideo Kojima To Xbox In Its Latest Disaster Forbes
  5. Hideo Kojima's Physint Game Moves to Xbox From PlayStation Variety
 
Uber CEO says laying off 3,300 workers will help lower prices for customers - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:26:00 GMT

Uber said last week that it was laying off 10% of its corporate staff, or around 3,300 positions, as the ride-hailing giant looks to reduce management layers. The move marks its biggest cuts since Covid.

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Threat intelligence report: Anthropic says it disrupted a Yemen-based guided weapons engineering cell using Claude to build missile and rocket guidance software (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:15:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Threat intelligence report: Anthropic says it disrupted a Yemen-based guided weapons engineering cell using Claude to build missile and rocket guidance software — Anthropic PBC uncovered a group in northern Yemen — where Iran-backed Houthi militants operate — using its Claude AI model …

 
The iPhone Duo Isn’t the Pocket iPad… or Is It? - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:04:14 GMT
Commentary: I can’t figure out if the Duo would replace my iPad, or if it’s just a portable alternative.
 
Claude users found ways around safeguards for bioweapons research - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:02:35 GMT
Some dangerous biology looks much like legitimate research, complicating AI safeguards.
 
AMD launches $99 Ryzen 5 5500F for AM4 and new Ryzen 5 7500 for AM5 - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:01:00 GMT

The Ryzen 5 7500 is essentially the Ryzen 5 7500F with an integrated GPU. It has six Zen 4 cores and 12 threads, a 3.7 GHz base clock, and boost speeds up to 5.0 GHz. It also has 38 MB of combined cache: 6 MB of L2 and 32 MB of L3. Its 65 W TDP is unchanged from the 7500F.

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Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd gen) review: Upgraded in all the right places - Engadget Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Ultra-level features and a few design tweaks highlight the updates on the second-gen QuietComfort Headphones.
 
California bans addictive social media features for children under 16 and tightens AI chatbot rules - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:36:00 GMT

Newsom's office describes the chatbot and social media protections as the strongest in the country, including the nation's first requirements for independent child safety audits and annual risk assessments for companion chatbots.

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A US court sentences Ukrainian Oleksii Lytvynenko to four years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the Conti ransomware attacks (Sergiu Gatlan/BleepingComputer) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:30:02 GMT

Sergiu Gatlan / BleepingComputer:
A US court sentences Ukrainian Oleksii Lytvynenko to four years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the Conti ransomware attacks — A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in Conti ransomware attacks between 2021 and 2022.
 
SteelSeries wants $260 for a controller that instantly switches between your PC and Xbox - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:09:00 GMT

SteelSeries recently unveiled the Aeon Pro, a "luxury" controller designed to serve the needs of multi-platform gaming customers. The wireless device includes a patent-pending "QuickSwitch" system that lets users pair it with a gaming PC and an Xbox console at the same time, going back and forth with no need...

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Packard Bell is back, but there's a catch - Engadget Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
If the name Packard Bell sends you back to beige desktop towers, chunky CRT monitors, floppy disks and dial-up modem screeches, Acer has a surprise for you.
 
Apple's iPhone Handoff Feature Will Cost You $5 A Month On T-Mobile - Engadget - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:57:16 GMT
  1. Apple's iPhone Handoff Feature Will Cost You $5 A Month On T-Mobile Engadget
  2. Using iPhone Handoff will cost $5 per month on T-Mobile. The Verge
  3. T-Mobile iPhone Handoff fee: What it is, how it works mashable.com
  4. iPhone Handoff Arrives Next Week in iOS 27, Limited to T-Mobile at Launch PCMag
  5. iPhone Handoff Will Let You Use One Number on Two Phones CNET
 
Apple's iPhone Handoff feature will cost you $5 a month on T-Mobile - Engadget Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:57:16 GMT
Apple will release iPhone Handoff with iOS 27 this month, but it will only be available to T-Mobile subscribers in the US at launch.
 
Nvidia App adds CPU temperature and power monitoring to its overlay - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:53:00 GMT
The Nvidia App brings together driver updates, graphics settings, and other GeForce features in one place. Its latest update expands the Statistics Overlay with CPU temperature, power consumption, and clock speed monitoring, available through the Custom view and in-game with Alt + R. For more ways to configure the app, check out our Nvidia App settings guide.
 
Former OpenAI executive Fidji Simo joins the board of directors at AI infrastructure startup Nscale; Simo will continue as a part-time adviser to OpenAI (Anissa Gardizy/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:35:01 GMT

Anissa Gardizy / Wall Street Journal:
Former OpenAI executive Fidji Simo joins the board of directors at AI infrastructure startup Nscale; Simo will continue as a part-time adviser to OpenAI — Nscale board member Sheryl Sandberg recruited Simo, a former top OpenAI executive who departed following a medical leave
 
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:58 GMT
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral Ars Technica
 
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:58 GMT
Simplicity—combined with the difficulty of getting stuff done—makes ClickFix ideal.
 
What happens when quantum mechanics and relativity meet? - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:20:02 GMT
Experiment put atoms in a superposition of trajectories to find out.
 
GTA 6 DualSense Controller Scalpers Are Already Cashing In - GameSpot - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:15:52 GMT
  1. GTA 6 DualSense Controller Scalpers Are Already Cashing In GameSpot
  2. GTA 6's PS5 Controller Pre-Orders Are Already Getting Ruined by Scalpers Polygon.com
  3. GTA 6 PS5 Controller Preorders Are Live, But Stock Is Limited IGN
  4. GTA 6 limited edition PS5 controller: where to buy The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  5. GTA 6 DualSense Controllers Hit UK Preorder — and the Black One Already Has a Queue eGamers.io
 
Asus routers escape US router ban, but TP-Link is still waiting - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Asus' exemption lasts until March 6, 2028 – approximately 18 months from when it was issued. It covers the company's RT Series, ROG GT Series, ROG Strix GS Series, TUF Gaming Series, ExpertWiFi Series, ZenWiFi Mesh Series, 5G MiFi Series, wireless repeaters, and wireless access points.

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Could United Launch Alliance's money problems finally force its owners to sell? - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:44 GMT
ULA is preparing to resume launching the Vulcan rocket in the coming weeks.
 
Rocket Report: Europe joins the commercial launch club; a Ravn X sighting? - ArsTechnica Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:30 GMT
"We felt like now is the time to pour gas on that fire."
 
Purely Random TV In Your Browser - Hack a Day Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:19 GMT
One of the things we used to appreciate about broadcast television is that… you kinda just got what you got. You didn’t have to choose beyond picking a channel, and …read more
 
This Man Has a Cult Internet Following Over His Olive Garden Lifetime Pasta Pass - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Braden Sinclair is one of just 50 people in the world who can have unlimited pasta at the chain for life. Now, fans are deciding what he should eat next.
 
8 Best Travel Adapters (2026): 20+ Models Tested - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers that I’ve tested myself.
 
I Fixed a Tractor Using John Deere’s Self-Repair Service. Farmers Aren’t Sold on It - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The agricultural machine manufacturer has a subscription service that lets owners repair their own equipment. Why is barely anybody using it?
 
We Tried the Most Popular Mushroom Coffees. These Are the Best (2026) - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:33:00 GMT
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
 
iPhone Duo vs. Pixel 11 Pro Fold: 2 Durable Foldables Face Off - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:32:45 GMT
Apple’s and Google’s phones are both rated for dust and water resistance. Here’s how they compare when it comes to other features such as cameras, battery life and displays.
 
The Trump Alien ‘Disclosure Speech’ Rumors Are Reaching a Fever Pitch - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The US government has been sharing more information about UFOs. That's fueling excitement over the possibility of the president announcing that humans are not alone.
 
Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 18" Laptop Review: A True Desktop Replacement - TechSpot Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Lenovo's Legion 9i Gen 10 is a monster 18-inch laptop with desktop-class performance, a superb 240Hz display, and premium build quality. It's also one of the most expensive laptops we've tested.
 
How 9/11 Made Everyone a Conspiracy Theorist - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Crackpot theories were once the stuff of shortwave radio, but September 11 unleashed the Age of Alex Jones.
 
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 4: Clash of the Newest Apple Watches - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:27:13 GMT
The newest Apple smartwatches have premium features — and prices to match.
 
The US and Mexico Announce They’re Teaming Up Against Drones - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
The new joint operation uses laser-based technology capable of detecting, tracking, and disabling commercial drones linked to human and drug trafficking.
 
For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era - The New York Times - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:11:41 GMT
  1. For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era The New York Times
  2. Researchers used AI to build a WeChat worm that spreads through phone calls The Next Web
  3. US firm shows how AI helped hijack WeChat account with just 1 unanswered call South China Morning Post
  4. Researchers Build WeChat Zero-Click Worm Hijacking Phones via Calls Infosecurity Magazine
  5. WeChat worm could pwn a friend before they even answered the call theregister.com
 
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Same as Before, but for More Money - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Samsung is resting on its laurels with the midrange S26 FE, with an unwelcome price bump and only a new processor to show for it.
 
Why So Many AI Researchers Think the Machines Could Kill Everyone - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A combination of rapid advances, recursive self-improvement, and agentic swarms are genuinely “spooking people” inside big labs.
 
"I don't think it's worth any amount of money" - Controversial real-life GTA 6 advertising campaign passed by City of Miami, but brand can only appear "discreetly" - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:56:27 GMT
  1. "I don't think it's worth any amount of money" - Controversial real-life GTA 6 advertising campaign passed by City of Miami, but brand can only appear "discreetly" Eurogamer.net
  2. Grand Theft Auto swerves into Florida’s political season Politico
  3. Is GTA VI Good or Bad for Miami Beach? The City Commission Is Tearing Itself Apart Gizmodo
  4. ‘Buyer, beware’: Gov. DeSantis says not to expect Grand Theft Auto when visiting Miami Florida Politics
  5. 'What Kind of Message Are We Sending to the World?' — GTA 6 Is Coming to Miami After City Meeting Results in Controversial Approval — and Enough Money to Fix Its Football Field IGN
 
This Circuit Sculpture is an ESP32-Powered Console - Hack a Day Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:47 GMT
Expressif might not have intended the ESP32-S3 to become an emulation powerhouse, but that’s certainly what has happened. The little microcontroller seems perfect for recreating the Game Boys or Game …read more
 
Lara Croft on a Microcontroller - Hack a Day Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:53 GMT
Once upon a time, you had to carefully budget your microcontroller’s resources if you wanted to do something as simple as flash a bunch of LEDs. These days, they’re powerful …read more
 
Stearns and Foster Promo Codes: $300 Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover the best Stearns and Foster promo codes, discounts, and deals to elevate your sleep experience with premium comfort and quality.
 
20% Off Samsung Promo Code | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
Castlery Promo Codes: 15% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.
 
AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
 
Lenovo Coupon Codes: 15% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this September.
 
Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
 
Skullcandy Discount Code: 30% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on today’s top Skullcandy Promo Codes for Crusher Evo headphones, 36% off Crusher ANC 2 noise-canceling headphones, and more with amazing deals.
 
Sealy Promo Codes: $100 Off - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more September 2026 discounts.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this September 2026.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 11, #718 - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:14:51 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 718 for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
 
You Can Now Buy the Trump Phone for $250 More Than Originally Priced - CNET Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:27:07 GMT
Trump Mobile’s T1 phone now costs $749, echoing price hikes across other phone retailers.
 
Changing Nozzle Internal Geometry to Increase FDM Flowrate - Hack a Day Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:00:46 GMT
As FDM printers keep getting faster, we are forced to deal with a range of bottlenecks, all of which conspire to hold us back from another Benchie world record. A …read more
 
Samsung’s open-ear Galaxy Buds On leak with clip design, ‘Auto Volume,’ gestures [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:15:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s open-ear Galaxy Buds On leak with clip design, ‘Auto Volume,’ gestures [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Exclusive: Galaxy Buds On Design and Features Revealed SammyGuru
  3. The Samsung Galaxy Buds On clip-on earphones have appeared in renders mezha.ua
  4. Samsung's radical new Galaxy earbud design just leaked PhoneArena
  5. New Samsung Galaxy Buds 'T1' leak reveals workout-focused design, battery specs, and features Android Authority
 
Verizon scales back a perk that keeps prices low for customers - thestreet.com - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:47:00 GMT
  1. Verizon scales back a perk that keeps prices low for customers thestreet.com
  2. Verizon Quietly Ends the 3-Year Price Lock Guarantee for New myPlan Customers Android Headlines
  3. Verizon is getting cocky again PhoneArena
  4. Verizon’s 3-Year Price Lock Guarantee is Already Gone Droid Life
 
OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:28:42 GMT
AI leaders worry antitrust law could stand in the way of what they view as an increasingly urgent push to coordinate a slowdown in AI development.
 
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: How these XL phones compete - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Apple or Samsung? It really comes down to which ecosystem you prefer.
 
CA governor signs 'landmark' laws on youth use of social media and AI chatbots - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:45:45 GMT
They're aimed at protecting minors, but the rules are not universally supported.
 
Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:16:05 GMT
Laptops don't usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.
 
Jell-O and Beer May Hold the Keys to Brewing Houses on Mars - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:53:19 GMT
The yeast used won’t brew beer, but it can help brew a building.
 
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Highest-End Phones Compared - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:45:29 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a big camera upgrade – and a bigger price. How does it compare to Samsung’s flagship phone?
 
New Android malware encrypts files, steals data, and harasses victims - BleepingComputer - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:40:43 GMT
  1. New Android malware encrypts files, steals data, and harasses victims BleepingComputer
  2. Mantax Otax: Indonesian Mobile Ransomware with Spyware Integration Zimperium
  3. MantaxOtax Android Malware Combines Ransomware With Spyware Infosecurity Magazine
  4. New Android Ransomware Records Screens, Steals OTPs and Secretly Takes Photos of Victims CyberSecurityNews
  5. Devious Mantax Malware Uses Dirty Tricks To Extort Android Users HotHardware
 
LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations - Al Jazeera - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:36:12 GMT
  1. LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations Al Jazeera
  2. LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby The Verge
  3. LG strongly denies TV spying claims, says tracking and snooping concerns 'not true' — online investigation claims 216,000,000 TVs spy and record audio Tom's Hardware
  4. LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices Ars Technica
  5. YouTuber claims LG TVs spy on users even when turned off mashable.com
 
Samsung is working with OpenAI on next-generation chips while deploying ChatGPT at massive scale - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:28:00 GMT

"One of the areas where we have made the most progress and gained the most recognition with Samsung Electronics is our joint production and research on the next-generation chips we are developing," Kim said at a press conference in Seoul. Kim did not provide details on the chips or explain...

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Over 153 Million Driver’s Licenses Were Stolen by Hackers. Here’s What to Know - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:23:46 GMT
The hackers allegedly spent a year hoarding documents before IDScan closed the door.
 
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes DLC character Zohar launches September 15 for PS5, PS4, and PC, September 23 for Switch - Gematsu - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:23:06 GMT
  1. Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes DLC character Zohar launches September 15 for PS5, PS4, and PC, September 23 for Switch Gematsu
  2. Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Fighting Game Releases DLC Character Zohar The 'Doppelganger' on September 15 Anime News Network
  3. Release Date Set for "Zohar," the New Character in "UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II SysCeles"! Available Starting Wednesday, September 16! Saiga NAK
  4. Under Night In-Birth II DLC Character Zohar Delayed to Mid-September The Outerhaven
  5. UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes DLC Character Zohar Dated Crunchyroll
 
Ninja Takes on Caraway With Cheaper, ‘More Durable’ Ceramic Cookware - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:21:35 GMT
Ninja’s NeverQuit Cookware is available for purchase now.
 
Wardogs’ Massive Start On Steam Undercut By Brutal Server Queues [Update] - GameSpot - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:19:56 GMT
  1. Wardogs’ Massive Start On Steam Undercut By Brutal Server Queues [Update] GameSpot
  2. War Dogs has already sold 1.25 million copies Gamereactor UK
  3. As Wardogs blows past 200k Steam concurrents, its developers are prepared for the day 'hype dies down' PC Gamer
  4. War Dogs Receives Hotfix on Launch Day as Players Encounter Long Queues and Downtime MP1st
  5. How To Fix The Wardogs WD-L014 Error Code GameSpot
 
Anthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:04:54 GMT
Anthropic produced an extensive collection of case studies covering the ways its current AI models have been misused.
 
LinkedIn beats "BrowserGate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:55:29 GMT
Judge tosses lawsuits, says plaintiffs didn't allege any real privacy violation.
 
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Requires A Download Instead Of Shipping Complete On Multiple Discs To Avoid Compromising The 'Fidelity' And 'Quality' - Kotaku - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:53:59 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Requires A Download Instead Of Shipping Complete On Multiple Discs To Avoid Compromising The 'Fidelity' And 'Quality' Kotaku
  2. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: Our Big Interview with Director Naoki Hamaguchi and Battle Director Teruki Endo IGN
  3. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is approximately 500,000 times the size of FF7 Rebirth Polygon.com
  4. Square Enix wants to turn Final Fantasy 7 into "an IP with an ever-evolving future" beyond the FF7 Remake trilogy GamesRadar+
 
Meta is testing Community Notes in Latin America. Fact checkers are worried. - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:41:21 GMT
The company is suggesting that its work with traditional fact checkers could come to an end.
 
GOG's latest preservation push lets fans print box replicas for your digital games - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:41:00 GMT

GOG recently announced the addition of a few more titles to its Preservation Program, which was introduced to improve support for some classic games sold on the store. The program is now welcoming five new titles, which also come with their own interactive 3D boxes scanned from original packaging.

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Mercedes-AMG's New Super Coupe Is A 637-HP Track Car For The Road - motor1.com - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:40:00 GMT
  1. Mercedes-AMG's New Super Coupe Is A 637-HP Track Car For The Road motor1.com
  2. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung Heralds a Return to V-8-Powered Sports Coupes Car and Driver
  3. The C63 is back... sort of: this is the new Merc-AMG CLE 646, a RWD V8 super coupe Top Gear
  4. Mercedes-Benz CLE 646 AMG Spezialanfertigung (2027) netcarshow.com
  5. Even Mercedes' F1 Drivers Struggle To Pronounce The Name Of AMG's New V8 Coupe motor1.com
 
Google Wallet passes get fullscreen redesign on Android - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:37:00 GMT
  1. Google Wallet passes get fullscreen redesign on Android 9to5Google
  2. Google Wallet passes just got a visual overhaul, and it's rolling out to everyone now Android Police
  3. Google Wallet Passes Get a Colorful Fullscreen Redesign Android Headlines
 
Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All? - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:30:37 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into a former Anthropic researcher’s AI doomsday warning, the latest upgrades from Apple’s event, and the census report that claimed Trump won the 2020 election.
 
Don't buy the 'regular' AirPods 5 - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT
The first time you need to adjust volume, you'll wish you'd spent that extra $20.
 
August 2026 Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded: Copernicus Data - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:20:23 GMT
While the strengthening El Niño helped boost temperatures, climate change is the main culprit for making August so hot.
 
Don’t Sleep on Apple’s Audio Intelligence. It Reveals a Lot About Where We’re Headed  - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:49:13 GMT
Commentary: Apple’s new memory tools are a sign of how tech companies are pushing into a new wave of AI wearables, and glasses are likely next.
 
Apple AirPods 5 Are Up for Preorder, Featuring Active Noise Cancellation and Starting at $129 - IGN - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:38:08 GMT
  1. Apple AirPods 5 Are Up for Preorder, Featuring Active Noise Cancellation and Starting at $129 IGN
  2. Apple introduces AirPods 5 with best-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellation Apple
  3. AirPods Pro 3 Vs. AirPods 5: What's New & Different? bgr.com
  4. Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode Ars Technica
  5. Where to preorder the Apple AirPods 5 The Verge
 
Norway spent 40 minutes convincing a helicopter's GPS it was flying into the sea - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:38:00 GMT

The false tracks were created as part of Jammertest, an annual Norwegian exercise that examines how equipment responds when satellite-navigation signals are disrupted or manipulated.

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Polish developer builds app that detects nearby Meta smart glasses - TVP World - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:33:00 GMT
  1. Polish developer builds app that detects nearby Meta smart glasses TVP World
  2. New Zuckoff app detects nearby Meta 'perv glasses:' 'right to at least know that someone is recording' New York Post
  3. Worried About Snooping Smart Glasses? This Startup's Tech Detects Nearby Specs PCMag
  4. Zuckoff, the app that detects nearby Meta glassholes. The Verge
  5. Smart glasses detection can locate wearers in seconds Cybernews
 
What an Ex-Anthropic Researcher’s Warning About Human Extinction Really Means - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:28:02 GMT
AI companies think their creations could kill us all. They’re carrying on anyway.
 
The New AppleCare One Family Plan Will Cover Every Apple Gadget in Your House - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:26:18 GMT
For the cost of a new iPad mini every year, AppleCare will cover all your devices.
 
Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:09:29 GMT
Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.
 
Minecraft Reaches Black Mirror Stage After Fly’s Brain Transplanted Into Game - Polygon.com - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:58:03 GMT
  1. Minecraft Reaches Black Mirror Stage After Fly’s Brain Transplanted Into Game Polygon.com
  2. Completing the Connectome: How Pursuing a Map of the Fly Brain Rewired Neuroscience | Newswise Newswise
  3. "The more aroused the fly is the harder it tries to shoot" - Google's fully mapped fly brain is now playing Doom, Beat Saber, and more Eurogamer.net
 
Google Gemini’s New Windows Desktop App Is Here - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:52:55 GMT
Certain Gemini features require a paid subscription.
 
iOS 27 Apple Health App Redesign: Every New Feature Coming in 2026 - MacRumors - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:46:45 GMT
  1. iOS 27 Apple Health App Redesign: Every New Feature Coming in 2026 MacRumors
  2. Apple Health & Quest team up for $119 blood panel AppleInsider
  3. What Could Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Gain From Its New Consumer Health Rollout? simplywall.st
  4. Killer features Apple could build into Apple Health to compete with WHOOP and Oura healthcare.digital
  5. Apple's Movement Evaluations Record No Video: What Apple Published About the iPhone Camera Test The Mac Observer
 
Android can now securely migrate your logins between password managers - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:41:09 GMT
App support is slim right now, but Google says more are coming.
 
IDScan is offering free credit monitoring and ID protection after leaking driver's licenses - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:40:00 GMT
The platform was linked to an FBI investigation into a dark web marketplace last week.
 
A native Gemini app is finally available for Windows PCs - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
There's a keyboard shortcut to open it up, just like the Mac version.
 
A Native Gemini App Is Finally Available For Windows PCs - Engadget - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. A Native Gemini App Is Finally Available For Windows PCs Engadget
  2. The Gemini app is now available for Windows blog.google
  3. Google brings Gemini for desktop app to Windows 9to5Google
  4. Hallelujah, there's finally a Gemini app for Windows mashable.com
  5. Gemini is finally on Windows 11, but there’s a shortcut clash Windows Central
 
How to watch the Flame Fatales 2026 speedrunning marathon - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:25:12 GMT
The fundraiser for Malala Fund runs September 13-19.
 
Panic builds over bankrupt Spirit’s looming data sale to Google - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:14:14 GMT
"Bankruptcy cannot become the new land grab for AI.”
 
Modders show RTX 5090 works flawlessly with 8-pin connectors instead of 16 without overheating - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:05:00 GMT

Brazilian YouTube channel TecLab has demonstrated that an RTX 5090 can be connected to a PSU using standard 8-pin connectors instead of 16-pin ones, despite its 575W TDP. To perform the experiment, the modders used a Galax HOF OC LAB RTX 5090, which is designed to use two 16-pin connectors....

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A List Of Times Sony Told People They Own Their Digital Games - Kotaku - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:51 GMT
  1. A List Of Times Sony Told People They Own Their Digital Games Kotaku
  2. After Sony tells fans they don't own digital games, one Consumer Rights group is tracking all the times PlayStation said the opposite Eurogamer.net
  3. PlayStation’s $7.85 million settlement site is now live: check if you’re covered en.softonic.com
  4. You may not own what you purchase: Licensed content vs. digital ownership The Bradley Scout
  5. Sony has repeatedly referred to users' digital games as owned by them - now these phrasings are going to be used against the company in court ixbt.games
 
Physicist does the math on Star Trek’s “Picard maneuver” - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:54:33 GMT
The trick from Next Generation would be even more effective in real life.
 
Kimmel's ABC show won't air interview with Democrat because of Trump FCC threats - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:30:09 GMT
Talarico talk to be on YouTube to save ABC stations the hassle of dealing with FCC.
 
‘P-Valley’ Season 3 Sets Release Date on Starz. Catch a New Trailer, Details Here - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:20:29 GMT
The long, long wait will soon be over, even if Diamond has rotted in that car trunk by now.
 
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Hands-On: A Closer Look at Its Biggest Upgrades - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:19:39 GMT
Finally a battery worthy of an ultramarathon, better health sensors and a powerful processor that keeps it running.
 
Is It Me or Is the iPhone Duo Looking More Like the All-in-One Device? - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:16:42 GMT
Getting rid of another device or two might make Apple’s $1,999 foldable phone worth it.
 
The latest Avatar: Seven Havens trailer gives us a deeper dive into the characters and story - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:15:54 GMT
It's also pretty easy on the eyes.
 
The Baltic Powers Available Now for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition! - Age of Empires - World's Edge Studio - ageofempires.com - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:10:52 GMT
  1. The Baltic Powers Available Now for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition! - Age of Empires - World's Edge Studio ageofempires.com
  2. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – Update 19.18309 - Age of Empires - World's Edge Studio ageofempires.com
  3. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Gets Massive Update With New Civilizations, Modes, Maps, and More VICE
  4. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Update 19 Marches In GameSpace.com
 
Universal Music Group is collaborating with ElevenLabs on a new AI-powered creation platform - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:01:52 GMT
The unnamed software will be built around licensed music from UMG artists who want to participate.
 
China’s drone supremacy shows in airlifting bodies and food after Nepal flood disaster - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:53:52 GMT
DJI drones that already supply Mount Everest camps assist Nepal’s flood relief.
 
Xbox Makes 6 Games Free to Play This Weekend - Polygon.com - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:51:19 GMT
  1. Xbox Makes 6 Games Free to Play This Weekend Polygon.com
  2. Free Play Days – EA Sports Madden NFL 27, Borderlands 4, F1 25 2026 Season Edition, Dustborn, and More XBOX Wire
  3. All Xbox owners get two free games this weekend, no Xbox Game Pass required t3.com
  4. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 10-13) Pure Xbox
  5. EA College Football 27 Is Free to Play for a Limited Time Yahoo Tech
 
Which iPhone 18 Model Should You Buy? - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Apple’s new folding iPhone Duo is finally here, alongside refreshed Pro models. Our primer has all the details you need to choose the iPhone 18 that’s right for you.
 
Metroid Dread studio MercurySteam appears to confirm it's making Metroid Ravenous, addressing a lingering question from yesterday's Nintendo Direct - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:27:10 GMT
  1. Metroid Dread studio MercurySteam appears to confirm it's making Metroid Ravenous, addressing a lingering question from yesterday's Nintendo Direct Eurogamer.net
  2. Nintendo Direct reveals Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, and more games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. New Kirby and Metroid Games Revealed, Tokyo Revengers Joins Fatal Fury and More from Today's Nintendo Direct Crunchyroll
  4. The Switch 2 is getting a 2D Metroid called Ravenous The Verge
  5. Every New Announcement At The September 2026 Nintendo Direct Game Informer
 
Nintendo Having A Sale—Instead Of Giving Refunds—Thanks To Tariff Rebates, Company Says - Forbes - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:25:48 GMT
  1. Nintendo Having A Sale—Instead Of Giving Refunds—Thanks To Tariff Rebates, Company Says Forbes
  2. Adventure awaits! Nintendo of America announces Customer Appreciation Sale - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. Nintendo's Latest Sale Is 'Made Possible' By The Tariff Refunds It's Hoarding Engadget
  4. Nintendo announces Switch sale, says it was thanks to 'tariff-related refunds' 13newsnow.com
  5. Nintendo Announces New Switch Sale Made Possible by 'Tariff-Related' Refunds IGN
 
Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): 12+ Models Tested Over 3 Years - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:04:02 GMT
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
 
Space debris is multiplying, so satellite makers are building better ways to survive a hit - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:02:00 GMT

Odin Space, a Santa Ana, California-based company, has started selling adhesive strips fitted with vibration sensors for satellites. The strips are designed to record impacts and help operators assess the size and force of a strike.

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Yoto just announced two new audio devices for kids - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:47:08 GMT
Some upgrades make these more capable and easier to use for small hands.
 
Google appears to be done with tablets, again - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:18:00 GMT

Google unveiled the Pixel Tablet alongside the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a during its 2023 I/O conference. Priced at $899 at launch and featuring an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 LCD, the device is powered by the Tensor G2.

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Nintendo's latest sale is 'made possible' by the tariff refunds it's hoarding - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:56 GMT
Another way to appreciate customers might be returning their money.
 
Instagram now lets you add tagged photos to your profile grid - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Instagram now lets you bring tagged photos to your main profile feed, and here's how to do it.
 
Nintendo Switch 2 Docked VRR Leapfrogs PS5, but the Catch Falls Squarely on Game Developers - Wccftech - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:58:13 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch 2 Docked VRR Leapfrogs PS5, but the Catch Falls Squarely on Game Developers Wccftech
  2. Nintendo's Switch 2 Will Now Sync Its Refresh Rate To Your TV For Smoother Motion Engadget
  3. Switch 2 Update Adds TV VRR Support - but It Only Works in One Game Right Now Digital Foundry
  4. Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0 Released, Adds VRR Support IGN
  5. Switch 2 Update Secretly Makes Digital Game Sharing Much Better GameSpot
 
The iPhone Duo just might live up to the hype - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:53:27 GMT
Despite all the build-up and all the scrutiny, Apple's first foldable phone looks solid.
 
Charlie Kirk Was Shot a Year Ago. The Conspiracy Theories Are More Rampant Than Ever - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:34:36 GMT
Experts say conspiracy theorizing about the identity and motive of Charlie Kirk’s killer will likely continue for a long time to come.
 
Apple says new A20 Pro chip can sustain twice the performance of the iPhone 16 Pro, deliver 40% faster graphics - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:27:00 GMT

The chip has a six-core CPU: two new high-performance "super cores" and four efficiency cores. Apple said the super cores are up to 20% faster than the performance cores in the A19 Pro. The company called the processor "desktop class" and said it is the fastest CPU in a smartphone.

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Verizon will give you an iPhone 18 Pro on them with trade-in - and Duo deals are coming soon - ZDNET - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:10:01 GMT
  1. Verizon will give you an iPhone 18 Pro on them with trade-in - and Duo deals are coming soon ZDNET
  2. The best iPhone 18 preorder deals: Save up to $1,200 T-Mobile, AT&T, and more mashable.com
  3. Verizon offers iPhone 18 Pro with annual upgrades | About Verizon Verizon
  4. Want Apple’s $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo? Here’s what T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon are doing to lower the cost. MarketWatch
  5. Here’s Everything T-Mobile Is Offering for Apple’s New iPhone Lineup TmoNews
 
IBM, NASA launch AI model to help map ice, craters on Moon - Reuters - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:50:51 GMT
  1. IBM, NASA launch AI model to help map ice, craters on Moon Reuters
  2. NASA, IBM Launch AI Foundation Model for Lunar Science NASA Science (.gov)
  3. NASA and IBM Launch Open-Source AI Model for Future Moon Explorations CNET
  4. Introducing IBM and NASA’s new foundation model for the Moon IBM Research
  5. NASA And IBM Made An AI Model For Exploring The Moon Engadget
 
OpenAI faces Senate probe over Hugging Face breach as more rogue AI activity is uncovered - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:48:00 GMT

According to Axios, Republican Senator Josh Hawley is launching the probe following OpenAI's internal investigation. He wants CEO Sam Altman to answer 16 questions about the incident and the his firm's response by October 1.

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Arm's new Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU adds neural accelerators for sub-1-watt AI graphics on mobile - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:08:00 GMT

Not surprisingly, Arm just announced a series of agentic AI-focused enhancements to its range of IP offerings at its Arm Everywhere China event. The news encompasses mobile devices, physical AI and robotics, and AI infrastructure for the cloud and enterprise environments.

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Insta360 Luna Pro review: Your Instagram Reels are about to get an upgrade - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
There's now a direct rival to the Osmo Pocket 4 you can easily buy in the US.
 
Want Some Movie Suggestions? You Should Call This Tubi Hotline - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
It’s not an old-school party line, but you can get some entertainment advice when you give this hotline a ring.
 
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and GTA 6: The video game industry’s Barbenheimer moment - The Game Business - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:57:26 GMT
  1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and GTA 6: The video game industry’s Barbenheimer moment The Game Business
  2. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary celebration revealed in new Nintendo Direct presentation Nintendo
  3. 'Ocarina of Time' remake preorders are live — and $10 off at Amazon and Walmart mashable.com
  4. Zelda Switch 2 Sold Out? We’re Tracking Every Restock We Can Find CNET
  5. ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ 40th Anniversary Remake Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date (Gaming News Roundup) Variety
 
India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes - Reuters - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:47:45 GMT
  1. India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes Reuters
  2. Apple just raised prices on new and older iPhones. Here’s what they cost now. The Washington Post
  3. There are new shiny iPhones, so Apple is making you pay more for older models Yahoo Finance
  4. iPhone Price Hike Is Here: Older Models Now Up by $100, Even iPhone 16 PCMag
  5. The cost of every new Apple product that debuted this week — and the price hikes since last launch New York Post
 
Apple's new AirPods 5 get Active Noise Cancellation and Siri AI, starting at $129 - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:26:00 GMT

At this week's Surprise and Shine event in Cupertino, Apple announced two new AirPods 5 models featuring an open-ear design and Active Noise Cancellation. The event also saw the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, as well as the iPhone Duo.

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NASA and IBM Launch Open-Source AI Model for Future Moon Explorations - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:05:57 GMT
One small step for AI, one giant leap for mankind.
 
In a bizarre twist, robots protest in Poland to warn that AI and automation could take human jobs - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:01:00 GMT

The protest, which saw around 30 robots "chanting" slogans, holding signs, and marching in circles, was organized by Democratism. The group aims to launch a public debate on how rapid AI and advancements in robotization impact the human labor market, according to its website.

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Microsoft is using AI to review the flood of AI-coded Edge extensions - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:38:00 GMT

Microsoft is reacting to AI-coded Edge extensions by using more AI and automated checks in the add-on review process itself. The company highlights the rapid adoption of "AI-assisted" coding among add-on developers but remains committed to retaining the same quality that the Edge ecosystem had before the vibe-coded era.

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Artemis II commander and pilot become NASA's first astronaut emeriti - ArsTechnica Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:30:42 GMT
"Artemis II is done."
 
Omarchy turns Arch Linux into a polished, agent-ready desktop - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:19:00 GMT
Omarchy is an Arch-based Linux distro built around Hyprland, designed to provide a polished and ready-to-use desktop without the usual setup work. It comes with developer tools, applications, and keyboard-driven workflows, while integrating AI agents that can help troubleshoot problems, modify the system, and create plugins and other customizations.
 
Best Bluetooth Speaker (2026): JBL, Sonos, Marshall, and More - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I tested portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from pocket to party-sized.
 
‘Killmonger Locs’ Are Everywhere in Video Games. This Artist Is Sick of It - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The Black Panther villain’s hairstyle has become a default for Black video game characters because it’s easy to code. Danielle Udogaranya is changing that.
 
9 Windows Laptops That Give MacBooks a Run for Their Money - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Windows laptops have never been so good, and they’re only going to get better as we move through 2026.
 
Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
When iOS 27 arrives, it will bring with it a fully revamped assistant for your iPhone.
 
Book Excerpt: Emily St. John Mandel’s ‘Exit Party’ Imagines a Future Where a Spy Could Disappear - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
In Emily St. John Mandel’s new novel Exit Party, becoming a “ghost” means running afoul of the state. In this excerpt, a secret agent discovers it doesn’t take much.
 
Vari Electric Standing Desk Review (2026): Form and Value - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:05:00 GMT
The Vari Ergo electric standing desk is compact, easy to assemble, affordable, and gently sloped to fit my natural posture and shape.
 
Sorry, Apple, but the iPhone Duo Isn’t the Smart Display I’m Waiting For - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Reports keep saying Apple is releasing a home smart display. It still hasn’t happened, and here’s why that’s a problem.
 
Clearview AI Is Testing an AI Tool That Would Let Cops Unearth Your Life Online - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
InquiryIQ, a previously unreported prototype, tested a model from xAI, maker of Grok, to surface associates, social accounts, and other information about people identified through Clearview.
 
A Teen Girl’s Death Is Prompting Calls to Ban Choking in Porn - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
Despite the many health risks, sexual strangulation has become popular among young people—with some experts blaming adult content for normalizing it.
 
I Tried the iPhone 18 Pro’s New Deluxe Camera and Shot Photos With Starbursts - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:30:21 GMT
Hands-on: At Apple’s Sept. 9 event, I tried the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The standout feature is the new variable aperture on the main camera.
 
Want to Get Off Your Phone? Mina Kimes Suggests Having a Baby - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
“I think that's been the most helpful thing,” says the ESPN journalist. “So there you go, Zoomers. There's a reason to have children.”
 
A Satellite Falling Out of Orbit Embarks on Its Final Mission - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
Before reentering our atmosphere, the telescopes onboard NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory have been restarted to take their last observations.
 
Our Favorite GoPro 360 Camera Is Now 40 Percent Off - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The GoPro Max 2 is almost half off at Amazon and other retailers, along with other great action camera deals.
 
Trump Probably Won’t Give $5,000 to Every US Adult if Republicans Win the Midterms - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:30:32 GMT
The eyebrow-raising proposal, delivered during the president’s speech at the midterm convention, would cost $1.2 trillion and would need congressional approval.
 
Govee Discount Codes and Deals: 30% Off - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
 
Norton Coupon Codes: Up to 58% Off - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to protect your small business or your personal computer, we have the top coupons and deals to help you save at Norton.
 
NZXT Discount Codes: 50% Off in September 2026 - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 50%, plus up to $250 with NZXT promo codes and discounts.
 
Apple Didn’t Make a New iPhone Air This Year. This May Be Why - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:24:11 GMT
More affordable options, like a possible iPhone Air 2, were not on Apple’s 2026 roster.
 
Exclusive | A San Francisco Townhouse Wrapped in Steel Webbing Lists for $11.5 Million - WSJ - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:01:00 GMT
Exclusive | A San Francisco Townhouse Wrapped in Steel Webbing Lists for $11.5 Million WSJ
 
Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:55:02 GMT
A patch gap and the hastened pace of AI-based vulnerability discovery are likely contributors.
 
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing launches pilot to help educators teach AI across disciplines - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:40:00 GMT
A weeklong summer workshop brought higher education faculty to campus to explore how AI and machine learning materials can be adapted for their classrooms.
 
Europe may finally have found a space entrepreneur who is meeting the moment - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:27:40 GMT
"We will not be relevant without a massive rocket at a massive cadence."
 
Six Chinese AI firms accused of aggressively copying US frontier models - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:06:28 GMT
US urges AI firms to ID, then secretly switch, Chinese users to less-capable models.
 
Injectable nanodevices could provide effective treatment for drug-resistant glioblastoma - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers show implanted nanoantennas can be activated wirelessly to kill brain cancer cells without damage to healthy tissue.
 
A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
 
An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.
 
Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050 - MIT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.
 
Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:25:00 GMT
The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region.
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
Governor Healey, MIT President Kornbluth to Kick Off Festivities at MIT Future Fest - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The five-day festival will explore the future of science, technology, art and design from Wednesday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 4
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
Stories from the steel mills: A model for sharing workers’ histories - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT anthropologist Chris Walley developed a project for people in Southeast Chicago to tell their histories — an approach any community can adopt.
 
Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school.
 
3 Questions: The essential role of international engagement - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
 
From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT
MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.
 
Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.
 
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
I Tested 2 Popular Vitamix Blenders and Prefer the One That’s $120 Less - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:02:00 GMT
If you want a Vitamix blender, don’t waste your money on a more expensive model.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.