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Sources: Meta built a prototype humanoid robot with Chinese firm Fourier in three months and is building a second; Meta says it has no plans to sell these units (Jyoti Mann/The Information) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:20:02 GMT

Jyoti Mann / The Information:
Sources: Meta built a prototype humanoid robot with Chinese firm Fourier in three months and is building a second; Meta says it has no plans to sell these units — Meta Platforms has built a prototype humanoid with Chinese robotics company Fourier and is already working on a second version …

 
How long is too long for a USB cable? - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:15:00 GMT
USB cables, much like their HDMI cousins, have limits on how long they can be. The thing is, those limits are probably much lower than you expected.
 
NASA's second year-long Mars simulation mission ends today - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:07:17 GMT
The second crew that spent a year inside NASA's simulated Mars habitat is emerging today, and the agency will stream it live.
 
Column | Husband’s ex won’t let my teen stepdaughter see me while he’s away - The Washington Post - Google Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Column | Husband’s ex won’t let my teen stepdaughter see me while he’s away The Washington Post
 
GNSS Vs GPS: What's the difference? - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
GNSS and GPS are common terms in the world of satellite navigation. They may be similar, but there are some key differences between the two technologies.
 
November 2026 Skywatching Guide: Meteors, Planets, Stars and a Full Moon - CNET Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
This month, you’ll find three meteor showers and a planetary alignment starring four planets.
 
Binance says it has covered 90% of its hack losses, having set aside $6.34B+ of company funds; the remaining 10% is in less liquid tokens (Angela Christy/Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:45:01 GMT

Angela Christy / Reuters:
Binance says it has covered 90% of its hack losses, having set aside $6.34B+ of company funds; the remaining 10% is in less liquid tokens — Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Saturday that it was able to cover 90% of the amount stolen during its recent hack.
 
Traveling with electronics? These 5 items could raise TSA red flags - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT
Travel is stressful enough. Here's what you should know about TSA rules on traveling with tech.
 
The Amazon Fire TV Stick setting you should try for better audio - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Dialogue is an important part of any movie or TV show, but it isn't always as clear as we would like. Amazon's Fire TV Stick has a solution.
 
What is the purpose of reposting on Instagram and how do you do it? - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
It's the easiest way to share posts and reels you like with all of your followers.
 
Sam Altman is upset at you for hoarding RAM in your own computer - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:07:10 GMT
Sam Altman, in an interview, said it's 'terrible' for people to have 'a bunch of the world's limited supply of DRAM' that they barely use.
 
Sam Altman says it's "terrible" for RAM to sit inside PCs instead of data centers - TechSpot Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:04:00 GMT

In an interview on the YouTube channel Cheeky Pint, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argued that it's more efficient to direct the world's tightening supply of memory to AI data centers than to local devices. The comments drew immediate backlash as hardware prices continue to climb.

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Is IMAX 3D a better experience than 2D? Here's what to know - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
While IMAX 3D may sound bigger and better, there are a handful of distinct advantages and disadvantages to both movie-viewing experiences.
 
Why SNES games are so expensive - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:45:00 GMT
Scarcity and increased interest in retro games makes for an expensive combo.
 
5 Samsung One UI features you won't get with other Android phones - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Samsung doesn't just make great phone and tablet hardware; its One UI is also a standout, offering many features you just can't get elsewhere.
 
What is a PDF reader and do you really need a dedicated one on your phone? - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:15:00 GMT
If you don't know what a PDF reader for your phone is, this is the time to learn about it all. You may be in need of one to make your life easier.
 
Nintendo Drops Surprise 'Pikmin Day' Direct - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:15:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Drops Surprise 'Pikmin Day' Direct Nintendo Life
  2. A Treasure Hunt Awaits in Pikmin Bloom’s Secret Caves! pikminbloom.com
  3. Everything Announced at Nintendo's Inaugural Pikmin Day Direct IGN
  4. Shigeru Miyamoto Declares November 1st Pikmin Day In Surprise Nintendo Direct Kotaku
  5. Nintendo Reveals Pikmin Day Surprise and New Project Hello! Pikmin Polygon.com
 
Bring On Supercon! - Hack a Day Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:32 GMT
In just under a week from today, almost 700 hackers will be getting together in Pasadena, CA for three days of scheming, soldering, and socializing. If you’re able to join …read more
 
Microsoft really wants you to sell that Xbox you're not using - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Microsoft wants owners to trade in their unused Xbox Series X and S consoles. Here's what's behind the push, and what to know before you take the deal.
 
CDs are back, but they come with a modern problem - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
With CD sales on the rise again, collectors are finding that enjoying their favorite tunes is more challenging than ever in the modern audio landscape.
 
CDs Are Back, But They Come With A Modern Problem - Engadget - Google Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
  1. CDs Are Back, But They Come With A Modern Problem Engadget
  2. ‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback The Guardian
  3. Move over vinyl, CDs are back in fashion The Telegraph
  4. Fancy a wall-mounted CD player? How about one with a TV on the back? Here are the new disc-spinners that do things a little differently TechRadar
  5. Owning Music in a Streaming World: Why I’m Obsessed With CDs Her Campus
 
How AI detectors like Pangram are changing human writing: authors drop em dashes, "not X, but Y" phrasing, and words like "delve", or add typos, to look human (Morgan Meaker/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:40:53 GMT

Morgan Meaker / Bloomberg:
How AI detectors like Pangram are changing human writing: authors drop em dashes, “not X, but Y” phrasing, and words like “delve”, or add typos, to look human — As AI transforms writing and detectors like Pangram police what counts as machine-generated …

 
Here's how much the iPhone Pro cost in 2019 vs. 2026 - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The iPhone Pro has changed plenty since it was released in 2019, but how do the 2026 iPhone Pro prices fare in comparison with its original price?
 
Why you should never point a laser pointer at any aircraft - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT
Unfortunately, some people need to hear this. 
 
Intel stock plunges nearly 30%, its worst day in 52 years - TechSpot Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:12:00 GMT

Oddly enough, the quarter itself went well. Intel beat Wall Street's earnings estimates. Its data center revenue jumped nearly 80% from a year earlier to $7.3 billion, too. But its forecast for the last three months of the year landed well short: analysts had penciled in about $17 billion in...

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Why your games take up way more drive space than expected (even when uninstalled) - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Even after uninstalling a game, there are often remnants of data left in your storage. Some you may want to leave, and some you should delete manually.
 
How to improve audio quality on your Android phone with Bluetooth or wired headphones - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT
Maximizing your listening experience on Android can get very complicated, but we'll guide you through settings and headphone choices to get you there.
 
The pros and cons of using an all-in-one desktop computer - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT
All-in-one (AIO) computers are more compact and easier to use than desktop setups, but they also trade simplicity for flexibility when it's time to upgrade.
 
What happens when AI starts self-replicating? - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Anthropic warns that future is soon, but the threat is less novel than it seems.
 
This Microsoft 365 Family plan cloud storage change may leave you frustrated - Engadget Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
Your Microsoft 365 Family plan will transition to a new (smaller) shared storage model when you renew it.
 
Spooky New Infostealer Malware Uses AI to ‘Autodox’ Victims - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Named “Volta-Autodoxer,” the recently uncovered malware uses AI tools to collect troves of data about victims, from login credentials and credit card numbers to Discord sessions and UberEats receipts.
 
Will the iPhone Duo Fit in Your Pocket? Here’s How It Compares to Other iPhone Sizes - CNET Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The iPhone Duo has a palm-size build, but how does that measure up against Apple’s other current phones?
 
Jean-Luc in Blue Jeans: Picard Cosplay Taught Me How Much Patrick Stewart Is Loved - CNET Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT
My husband was assimilated at an Emerald City Comic Con, and even the Borg adored him. Thank you, Patrick Stewart.
 
This smart screwdriver uses a camera and AI to identify screws and set torque automatically - TechSpot Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:33:00 GMT

Hong Kong-based Arrowmax recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for what it calls the world's first AI-powered electric screwdriver, and funded it almost immediately. Starting at around $80, with shipments planned to begin in April 2027, the device aims to streamline the entire process of selecting a bit and driving a screw.

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Seabirds racing home over the ocean can get jet-lagged - ArsTechnica Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:15:26 GMT
A long flight home from feeding grounds messes with birds' internal clocks.
 
The FDA wants to pull its approval of a drug. It’s not so easy. - ArsTechnica Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:02:34 GMT
The regulator says Tavneos was approved on the basis of manipulated study data. Should patients still have access to it?
 
Learn to Edit STL Files in Just a Few Minutes - Hack a Day Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00:45 GMT
Sometimes an STL file needs a bit of editing, but if one doesn’t already know how to use a mesh editor it’s unlikely that one has the time to sit …read more
 
There’s a Completely New Type of Whisky. It’s French and Made in Concrete Eggs - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The founders of Maison Lineti are, in a world first, making single malt whisky as if it were wine—and the spirit world is mighty impressed.
 
Govee Christmas Lights 2 Deal: Save $25 on These Smart String Lights - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Glow up your home indoors or out with these versatile, discounted, full color smart string lights. They’re WIRED-tested and 25 percent off right now.
 
Backup by Biolite Review: A Cool Idea - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:33:00 GMT
Backup by BioLite is designed to power your fridge when the grid goes down. It works, but protecting your ice cream doesn’t come cheap.
 
Meta’s Muse Could Upend All Kinds of Businesses. It Hasn’t Yet - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Companies have spent the past several weeks trying to reassure investors that Muse and other AI agents pose more of an opportunity than a threat.
 
The Wild World of Third-Party AI Apps for Ring Security, and Whether You Need Them - CNET Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Ring cameras offer broad capabilities, but third-party AI tools give HOAs, landlords and others even more ways to use them.
 
Bose QC Headphones (2nd Gen) Sale: Lowest Price Ahead of Black Friday - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
They’re a steal at over 40 percent off in multiple colors. Plus, other great Bose deals you should know about ahead of Black Friday.
 
An AI Agent Injected Drugs Into a Live Mouse’s Brain - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A biotech startup let an agent choose a gene therapy and successfully inject the treatment, offering a startling glimpse of the future of research labs.
 
Keurig Alta Brewer Review: Brand-New Tech, Classically Good Coffee - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:35:00 GMT
This multifaceted home coffee brewer and its new AltaRounds will make you rethink everything you know about Keurig machines.
 
Are Memories Transferable? Meet the Scientists Replicating an Infamous Study to Find Out - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
In the 1960’s, an odd experiment showed planarian worms could transfer memories by consuming each other. It was a sensational finding—that is until the worms stopped learning.
 
A look at growing bipartisan opposition to AI data centers in drought-stricken Arizona, where TSMC's chip fabs were welcomed but newer projects face backlash (Gaby Del Valle/The Verge) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:25:55 GMT

Gaby Del Valle / The Verge:
A look at growing bipartisan opposition to AI data centers in drought-stricken Arizona, where TSMC's chip fabs were welcomed but newer projects face backlash — Industry has drained the state's water reserves for decades. Data centers are the breaking point. — AA hulking gray giant rises from the desert.
 
Best Sunrise Alarm Clock (2026): Hatch, Lumie - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:01:00 GMT
I’ve never been a morning person. This bedside gadget is the only thing that’s ever changed that.
 
White Dwarfs Aren’t Just White. Scientists Discover Dying Stars Turning Pink and Green - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Astronomers find that a white dwarf’s density and the kind of material it absorbed from its surroundings can produce a rainbow of shades in the star’s atmosphere.
 
Asking Eric: Grandma says refusing a hug is rude - but I've taught my teen she doesn't have to - OregonLive.com - Google Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Asking Eric: Grandma says refusing a hug is rude - but I've taught my teen she doesn't have to OregonLive.com
 
3D Printed Einstein-Szilard Refrigerator Cools with Fire - Hack a Day Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:00:42 GMT
A clear plastic block is shown on a workbench. The plastic block has channels running through it, with liquid flowing through the channels. A pressure gauge is mounted to the top of the block, and an alcohol burner is placed near the base.
They may not deliver the highest efficiency, but absorption refrigerators have earned a persistent place in camper vans and industrial plants thanks to a few distinct advantages: they can operate …read more
 
Video: Nintendo Highlights Eight New Things In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (Switch 2) - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT
  1. Video: Nintendo Highlights Eight New Things In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (Switch 2) Nintendo Life
  2. Nintendo producer 'nervous' as Zelda classic remake about to hit shelves Japan Today
  3. There’s one week left to preorder the Ocarina of Time remake for $10 off The Verge
  4. Zelda Chief Eiji Aonuma Says Some of the Younger Members of the Ocarina of Time Remake Team Had Never Played the Original Game — and That's a Good Thing IGN
  5. You’re invited to the Midnight Launch of The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time at Nintendo NEW YORK! Nintendo
 
As AI models commoditize, lasting wealth will accrue to those controlling chokepoints like distribution, payment rails, and a stablecoin dollar, not to the labs (The Commanding Heights) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:30:01 GMT

The Commanding Heights:
As AI models commoditize, lasting wealth will accrue to those controlling chokepoints like distribution, payment rails, and a stablecoin dollar, not to the labs — Scarce, controllable positions of Economic Power whose holders durably capture the gains of Increasingly Capable and diffused intelligence.
 
When talking about local inference, Sam Altman says supply-constrained DRAM is better used in data centers than sitting in PCs and "being used 5% of the time" (Andrew E. Freedman/Tom's Hardware) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:10:48 GMT

Andrew E. Freedman / Tom's Hardware:
When talking about local inference, Sam Altman says supply-constrained DRAM is better used in data centers than sitting in PCs and “being used 5% of the time” — With data centers full of RAM, your PC is apparently the problem. … OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has data centers full of memory …

 
Sources: neoclouds CoreWeave, Nebius, and Nscale have effectively been shut out of the bond market in recent weeks as lenders and investors demand tougher terms (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:15:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: neoclouds CoreWeave, Nebius, and Nscale have effectively been shut out of the bond market in recent weeks as lenders and investors demand tougher terms — Lenders and investors are getting choosier about their bets and demanding stricter terms, as the AI build-out enters a new phase
 
S&P downgraded Meta's outlook from stable to negative, citing high capex and negative free cash flow; META fell 15% in October, its worst month in four years (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:10:42 GMT

Jonathan Vanian / CNBC:
S&P downgraded Meta's outlook from stable to negative, citing high capex and negative free cash flow; META fell 15% in October, its worst month in four years — Meta's outlook has been revised downward by S&P Global Ratings on concerns surrounding cash flow and AI spending.
 
Phantom Blade Zero Draws 700,000+ Steam Players Within 24 Hours of Launch - TechPowerUp - Google Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:07:55 GMT
  1. Phantom Blade Zero Draws 700,000+ Steam Players Within 24 Hours of Launch TechPowerUp
  2. Review: Phantom Blade Zero Excels on PS5 with Great Animation and Visuals at 60fps Digital Foundry
  3. Here's The Best Graphics And Performance Mode For Phantom Blade Zero On PlayStation 5 Game Informer
  4. Phantom Blade Zero: Benchmarks of Graphics Cards and Processors GameGPU
  5. Phantom Blade Zero Review IGN
 
Novelty Camera To USB Camera - Hack a Day Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:23 GMT
The Godox C100 is a cheap camera that’s best described as a toy, its party trick being a large clear viewfinder with a head-up-display light meter. It’s by no means …read more
 
Anthropic says a malicious actor used access to Cursor's marketplace to publish a "tampered" copy of the Claude Code extension, which it didn't build or publish (Felix Rieseberg/@felixrieseberg) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:15 GMT

Felix Rieseberg / @felixrieseberg:
Anthropic says a malicious actor used access to Cursor's marketplace to publish a “tampered” copy of the Claude Code extension, which it didn't build or publish — We're working with Cursor on this incident, but it wasn't a compromise of Anthropic's systems or employee laptops. A malicious actor used access to Cursor's marketplace to publish a tampered copy of the Claude Code extension, which we didn't build or publish. The versions on our official channels a...
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off November 2026 - Wired Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Tony Hawk kicked out of Pershing Square while celebrating anniversary of ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3’ - KTLA - Google Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:51:56 GMT
Tony Hawk kicked out of Pershing Square while celebrating anniversary of ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3’ KTLA
 
John Ternus says Apple doesn't "want to ship AI for AI's sake" and that Tim Cook is "available to help wherever I ask" on policy; Ternus has yet to meet Trump (Steven Levy/Wired) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:30:01 GMT

Steven Levy / Wired:
John Ternus says Apple doesn't “want to ship AI for AI's sake” and that Tim Cook is “available to help wherever I ask” on policy; Ternus has yet to meet Trump — Apple doesn't need fixing, and it doesn't want drama. Its new leader is a “product guy” who bleeds six colors.
 
Sources: OpenAI has secured ~$11B in commitments for its latest funding round, less than half its initial $30B target, and expects to raise more in coming weeks (Berber Jin/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:30:02 GMT

Berber Jin / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: OpenAI has secured ~$11B in commitments for its latest funding round, less than half its initial $30B target, and expects to raise more in coming weeks — The ChatGPT maker's latest funding round values it at $1.25 trillion, less than its $1.4 trillion target
 
Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Delayed, New Release Date Announced at FFXIV Fan Fest - IGN - Google Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:21:00 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Delayed, New Release Date Announced at FFXIV Fan Fest IGN
  2. Final Fantasy XIV Fanfest Tokyo 2026 Live Blog - Follow The Announcements Here! MMORPG.com
  3. FF14 Reveals Four Week Delay Alongside Full Story Trailer Kotaku
  4. Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold confirms Zephyr class, new areas, new gearing, and a delay to February 2027 Massively Overpowered
  5. Final Fantasy 14's next job is a crossbow-wielding ranged DPS with a bird sidekick Eurogamer.net
 
Samsung mercilessly mocks iPhone Duo ‘crackgate’ in Galaxy Z Fold 8 ads [Video] - 9to5Google - Google Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:20:00 GMT
  1. Samsung mercilessly mocks iPhone Duo ‘crackgate’ in Galaxy Z Fold 8 ads [Video] 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Slices at Apple’s iPhone Duo With Its Z Fold 8 Ad CNET
  3. Samsung proves it’s king of the folding phones in shady Apple diss Creative Bloq
  4. I’ve tested the iPhone Duo, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Razr Fold — here’s the foldable phone I recommend Tom's Guide
  5. Samsung Mocks iPhone Duo Display Cracks in New Ad Campaign MacRumors
 
Download all 20 Apple HomeView wallpapers in light and dark mode here - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:03:00 GMT
  1. Download all 20 Apple HomeView wallpapers in light and dark mode here 9to5Mac
  2. HomeView Software 27.2: Wallpapers, Control Center, and More MacRumors
  3. How Do Apps On The HomeView Work, And What Does CarPlay Have To Do With It? Engadget
  4. Siri's AI Found My Swedish Aunt’s Marinade Recipe — That’s When I Decided AI May Well Earn Its Spot in the Home Livingetc
  5. Apple's NEW $299 HomeView Smart Display: A Game Changer? Yahoo Tech
 
VR Headset Ditches the Base Stations with DIY Tracking - Hack a Day Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:00:41 GMT
Those in the virtual reality scene might be interested in [Prohurtz]’s add-on for the Bigscreen Beyond VR headset. BSB-SLAM adds SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) tracking to the headset by attaching …read more
 
Sources: OpenAI now seeks ~$20B at a $1.25T valuation for its latest round, from $30B at a $1.4T valuation, as some investors cut commitments amid an AI selloff (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:00:53 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: OpenAI now seeks ~$20B at a $1.25T valuation for its latest round, from $30B at a $1.4T valuation, as some investors cut commitments amid an AI selloff — ChatGPT maker is now seeking about $20bn at a $1.25tn valuation as it tempers its ambitions — OpenAI has slashed the target …

 
WhatsApp announces four new features to make group chats easier to manage - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:36:00 GMT
  1. WhatsApp announces four new features to make group chats easier to manage 9to5Mac
  2. WhatsApp Adds Four Group Chat Tools, Including Pins That Never Expire BigGo Finance
  3. Too Many Whatsapp Groups? These 4 New Features Will Help You Catch Up Faster Gizbot
  4. WhatsApp just dropped 4 major features and users can try them today UNILAD Tech
  5. WhatsApp group chats get permanent message pins, private Status updates, and more Digital Trends
 
Sources: Baseten is raising ~$2B in two tranches, one valuing it at $26B and the other at $30B; Baseten was valued at $13B in June after raising $1.5B (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:20:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Baseten is raising ~$2B in two tranches, one valuing it at $26B and the other at $30B; Baseten was valued at $13B in June after raising $1.5B — Artificial intelligence startup Baseten is set to raise new funding that would more than double its valuation to about $30 billion, according to people familiar with the efforts.
 
Once again, NASA is asking for ideas to rescue Hubble from certain death - ArsTechnica Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:07:22 GMT
The space agency solicited ideas for reboosting Hubble four years ago, but they didn't go anywhere.
 
The AI hardware crunch has reached the humble circuit board - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:36:00 GMT

While planning their 2027 lineups, executives at HP and Dell have started worrying about whether they'll get enough boards, Nikkei Asia reports. Even with PC shipments possibly sliding again next year, one manager at an American PC maker said the company still can't get enough of them.

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GM’s $220M Payout Shows How Cars Can Secretly Sell Your Driving Data - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:14:32 GMT
The automaker must now obtain express consent before collecting or sharing driver data.
 
A 1982 Modem for $100 - Hack a Day Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:00:57 GMT
[Dave Farquhar] takes a walk down memory lane about the Commodore 1600 VICModem, perhaps the first phone modem to sell for less than $100. Commodore, of course, was famous for …read more
 
Sources: Google is in talks with the DOD on a new effort to secure the data that feeds into software being built for the Golden Dome missile defense program (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:50:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Google is in talks with the DOD on a new effort to secure the data that feeds into software being built for the Golden Dome missile defense program — Alphabet Inc.'s Google is in talks with the US Defense Department to work on a new data security effort underpinning …

 
Microsoft killed Android apps on Windows 11, but they’re back in taskbar Search, streamed from your phone - Windows Latest - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:43:17 GMT
  1. Microsoft killed Android apps on Windows 11, but they’re back in taskbar Search, streamed from your phone Windows Latest
  2. Windows 11 tries new shortcuts for Xbox gaming mode and search The Verge
  3. New Windows 11 Future Platforms build adds privacy controls for individual apps Neowin
  4. Windows finally gets a built-in internet speed test tool – how to try it ZDNET
  5. Windows 11 Beta build 26220.9836 adds new features Notebookcheck
 
Flesh-eating screwworms spread to third state and are attacking pets - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:36:41 GMT
USDA has identified 74 animal cases in US since parasitic flies invaded in June.
 
Apple Intelligence is finally coming to China with iOS 27.3 - The Verge - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:32:53 GMT
  1. Apple Intelligence is finally coming to China with iOS 27.3 The Verge
  2. iOS 27.3 release date: Here’s when to expect new iPhone features 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Says iOS 27.3 Beta Coming Next Week MacRumors
  4. Qwen-powered Apple AI to launch in China in December China Daily Global Edition
  5. Two years later, Apple Intelligence makes its way to China AppleInsider
 
Village in the Shade Review - RPG Site - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:28:42 GMT
  1. Village in the Shade Review RPG Site
  2. Life-Sim Meets Otherworldly, Encroaching Horror in Village In The Shade GameSpot
  3. Ominous farming life sim Village in the Shade has sold more than 3 times its target. We talk to the devs about making a content-packed hit in just 2 years with only a dozen people AUTOMATON
  4. Village in the Shade Merchandise Involves Character Keychains Siliconera
 
If Walmart Canceled Your Zelda Switch 2 Pre-Order, The Store's Giving You 48 Hours To Get A New One - Kotaku - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:27:00 GMT
  1. If Walmart Canceled Your Zelda Switch 2 Pre-Order, The Store's Giving You 48 Hours To Get A New One Kotaku
  2. Zelda Pro Controller Restock: $99.99, Oct. 29 [2026] shattered.io
  3. Fans Can't Believe Walmart Canceled Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Pre-Orders The Day Before They Were Meant To Arrive Kotaku
  4. Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 restock update: the Nintendo Store remains your best bet The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  5. The 'Zelda' Switch 2 Console Release Is A Confirmed Disaster For Some Polygon.com
 
Anthropic orders AI tool Claude to stop remaking video games - Game Developer - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:21:36 GMT
  1. Anthropic orders AI tool Claude to stop remaking video games Game Developer
  2. Anthropic takes steps to block Claude from reverse-engineering video games Mashable
  3. Anthropic's Claude AI blocks video game cloning and reverse-engineering — sweeping new restrictions also hit legitimate developers and basic troubleshooting tasks Tom's Hardware
  4. Anthropic Bans AI Game Clones and Reverse Engineering With Claude TechPowerUp
  5. Anthropic Blocks Claude Code from Recreating Specific Vid... X
 
Oh captain, our captain: Ars staff remembers Patrick Stewart - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:21:05 GMT
"For huge numbers of people, I will always be Jean-Luc Picard. ... We created an admirable individual."
 
Apple Alerts Stores to iPhone Duo's Display Cracking Issue - MacRumors - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:20:02 GMT
  1. Apple Alerts Stores to iPhone Duo's Display Cracking Issue MacRumors
  2. iPhone Duo owners say Apple's new foldable phone broke within hours of purchase CBS News
  3. Here’s why the iPhone Duo’s hinge could be cracking the screen The Verge
  4. Apple responds to user reports of broken iPhone Duo screens on new foldable phone CNBC
  5. ‘I Felt Blind Panic.’ They Opened Their New $2,000 iPhone Duo—and It Broke. WSJ
 
Google Pixel Watch 5 Sale: Its Lowest Price Yet (2026) - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:15:06 GMT
Google’s latest smartwatch packs great new health and fitness features, and it’s already on sale ahead of Black Friday.
 
Pokemon Happy Meals Land Nov. 10: Gotta Catch ‘Em All - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:07:32 GMT
You’ll get two Pokemon cards and one toy with each Happy Meal.
 
Filing: Vancouver, WA-based Powerlattice, which makes a power delivery chiplet to reduce AI compute power needs by 50%+, raised $86M, after raising $31M in 2025 (Kurt Schlosser/GeekWire) - Techmeme Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:05:00 GMT

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Filing: Vancouver, WA-based Powerlattice, which makes a power delivery chiplet to reduce AI compute power needs by 50%+, raised $86M, after raising $31M in 2025 — Powerlattice, a Vancouver, Wash.-based startup developing chips that cut the power demands of AI processors, has raised $86 million, according to an SEC filing on Friday.
 
Samsung Slices at Apple’s iPhone Duo With Its Z Fold 8 Ad - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:58:00 GMT
Samsung’s advertisement features a sliced green apple that rolls right along through the entire Galaxy Z Fold line.
 
Supersonic airliner in doubt as company shifts to powering AI data centers - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:41:54 GMT
Boom’s airliner may be delayed, and its data center power business lost a customer.
 
How a Contractor’s Claude Agent Got Into the Pentagon - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:19:26 GMT
This week on Uncanny Valley, we also discuss Anthropic’s IPO filing and the volunteers gearing up to counter ICE at the midterms.
 
This Is What an iPhone Duo’s Crease Looks Like After 139K Folds - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:16:49 GMT
After a week of nonstop folding, we briefly turn the iPhone Duo’s display off to check out how the crease looks.
 
Anthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:09:54 GMT
It's still unknown how attackers got access to Anthropic's verified Cursor account.
 
Google's cheapest Gemini plan is losing a major perk; now I can't recommend it to anyone - Android Police - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:10 GMT
  1. Google's cheapest Gemini plan is losing a major perk; now I can't recommend it to anyone Android Police
  2. Google AI Pro upgrades are turning into a costly headache for some students Android Authority
  3. Google Backtracks On Free AI Plan Limits For Unnamed Premium Devices Forbes
  4. Google has stopped selling new corporate pricing plan of its artificial intelligence (AI) coding too.. 매일경제
  5. Google is removing Gemini Pro from AI Plus subscriptions Online Tech Tips
 
Dartmouth's provost warned us about AI cheating—but his own AI use cost him his job - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:40:13 GMT
People who love AI don't always love telling others they used it.
 
A Supply Chain Attack Put Malicious Anthropic Claude Extensions on Thousands of Devices - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:38:46 GMT
Thanks to a lucky break, flawed code in a tainted Claude extension prevented the attacker from fully worming their way into some 5,000 developer machines.
 
iOS 27.2 adds two FaceTime features, including a personal favorite - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:22:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27.2 adds two FaceTime features, including a personal favorite 9to5Mac
  2. iOS 27.2 Brings Two New Features To Apple's CarPlay Engadget
  3. Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo Ars Technica
  4. 14 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27.2 MacRumors
  5. iOS 27.2 gives Shortcuts app these new and improved features 9to5Mac
 
Over 25% of people lie to get antibiotics—and their lies aren't even good - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:17:50 GMT
Faked symptoms still point to infections that antibiotics don't treat.
 
What Are Open-Weight AI Models? - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:01 GMT
Open-weight models let you run an AI chatbot on your own computer, even offline. Here’s how they work and what that means for your privacy.
 
MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni are honored with fellowships to advance research on beneficial AI.
 
Making Internal Combustion Engines Better With More Valves - Hack a Day Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:00:11 GMT
When it comes to internal combustion engines (ICEs), it’s generally accepted that each cylinder doesn’t have more valves to let in a fresh fuel mixture and to exhaust the aftermath …read more
 
Basically no one is using AI agents for their DoorDash orders - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:52 GMT
But it's still early days for the relatively new e-commerce use case.
 
J-PAL North America launches ARTEMIS to train early-career researchers - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Applied Research Training in Evaluation, Methods, and Impact Studies program provides dedicated support to help researchers overcome barriers to pursue and obtain funding for randomized evaluations.
 
Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980 - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
The findings indicate where adaptive measures are needed most around the United States.
 
Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year? - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
MIT professors Adam Berinsky and Chara Podimata discuss a new project to track how AI chatbots are responding to questions about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
 
Gears of War: E-Day Reportedly Cost $500 Million to Make, Amid Claims It Has Sold Just 400,000 Copies - IGN - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:24:00 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day Reportedly Cost $500 Million to Make, Amid Claims It Has Sold Just 400,000 Copies IGN
  2. Gears of War: E-Day has reportedly sold only 400,000 copies against a $500 million budget TweakTown
  3. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Pointed to Record Minecraft and World of Warcraft Forever Sales, but Circana Sees No Impact From Her Initiatives Wccftech
  4. Xbox's Recent Efforts Haven't Changed Anything And The Future Remains Bleak, Expert Says GameSpot
  5. Rumours Persist That Xbox Spent $500 Million On Gears Of War: E-Day, Despite Some Objections Pure Xbox
 
Rare meteorite from Mars gives us a view into its ancient crust - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:13:42 GMT
A meteorite found in the Sahara is a rare piece of Mars' ancient crust.
 
She Gave Dates 30 Minutes. This One Clicked in the 27th. - The New York Times - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:01:00 GMT
She Gave Dates 30 Minutes. This One Clicked in the 27th. The New York Times
 
Fujifilm to boost tape production 5x as AI fuels archiving demand - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:38:19 GMT
Low costs and offline security mean magnetic tape still has a job.
 
Fujifilm pours $64 million into magnetic tape production as AI storage demand surges - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:38:00 GMT

Fujifilm recently announced a significant new investment in its magnetic tape manufacturing operations. The Japanese giant will spend 10 billion yen, or around $64 million, to expand production capacity at its Kanagawa Factory in the city of Odawara. The site manufactures magnetic tapes for data storage workloads, and the IT...

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Pokémon GO Max Monday Schedule (November 2026) - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:34:57 GMT
Pokémon GO Max Monday Schedule (November 2026) Pokémon GO HubSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
FM27 Free Play : How to install via Xbox Game Pass - Football Manager - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:29:57 GMT
  1. FM27 Free Play : How to install via Xbox Game Pass Football Manager
  2. Football Manager 27 is free to play until 3 November Football Manager
  3. Hands on with Football Manager 27: Accomplished new game remedies FM26’s drawbacks - The Athletic The New York Times
  4. FM27 free agents: Pogba, Sancho, Sterling among 10 bargains in early access OneFootball
  5. Saudi Pro League partners with Football Manager Arab News
 
You Can See Everything That Billy Evans Watched on 2x Speed - The New York Times - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:15:37 GMT
You Can See Everything That Billy Evans Watched on 2x Speed The New York Times
 
Researchers May Have Discovered the 6th Dwarf Planet - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:02:25 GMT
The other five are Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea and Makemake.
 
Google’s first data center satellite is online and writing poetry - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Google’s first data center satellite is online and writing poetry TechCrunch
  2. We’ve received our first response from the Project Suncatcher prototype satellite. blog.google
  3. Google sent TPUs to space, CEO Sundar Pichai shares a 'Hello World' update; says: We have received … The Times of India
  4. Funny Side Up: Google’s AI Gets Spaced Out; Musk’s Empty Car Trick And More… CXOToday.com
  5. Google's AI chip in orbit answers its first prompt with a haiku PPC Land
 
Inspired by Classic FromSoftware, Queen's Domain Looks a Fascinating PS5 Adventure - Push Square - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Inspired by Classic FromSoftware, Queen's Domain Looks a Fascinating PS5 Adventure Push Square
  2. Queen’s Domain Releases Today! Some Beginner’s Pro Tips for Success XBOX Wire
  3. Don’t Miss This Great New Action Game Inspired By From Software’s Earliest Series GameSpot
  4. Queen's Domain Weapons Guide | Locations and Evolutions TechRaptor
  5. This New Retro Fantasy Indie RPG Channels Dark Souls and King's Field 80 Level
 
Thousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:53:49 GMT
Applying for FAFSA may get messy as DOJ “ghost student” crackdown ramps up.
 
Nintendo Showcases Every Switch 1 & 2 Indie World Game In New Infographic - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Showcases Every Switch 1 & 2 Indie World Game In New Infographic Nintendo Life
  2. New Indie World Showcase features cozy and chaotic fun for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Nintendo
  3. This Week in Games - Do They Know its Halloween? Anime News Network
  4. Everything Shown At The October 2026 Nintendo Indie World Showcase Game Informer
  5. Fox on Games 930 WFMD Free Talk
 
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign Mega Rayquaza ex Card Preview - Pokemon.com - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:30:25 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign Mega Rayquaza ex Card Preview Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Booster Bundle preorders are 25% off at Amazon — save nearly $20 ahead of launch Mashable
  3. Pokémon Is Officially Returning To Hoenn On November 6 OpenCritic
  4. Pokémon Brings Back Kyogre, Groudon & Giratina With New November 6 Releases Comic Book Resources
  5. Preorders for the Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box are cut on Amazon — save vs. Walmart Yahoo
 
A University of Kentucky employee asked to be exempted from using AI for his 'religious' beliefs - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:24:00 GMT

David Durman might be the first employee to receive a special exemption from using AI tools on religious grounds. The 45-year-old research administrator at the University of Kentucky identifies as a humanist, a belief system that apparently requires him to avoid AI-based workflows. Durman's job doesn't require AI either, which...

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Analysts find looming launch crisis is "more severe" than anticipated - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:12:59 GMT
There's no evidence that Starship will launch traditional satellites, either.
 
Samsung may use this chip for Galaxy S27 Ultra in Europe - SamMobile - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:03:00 GMT
  1. Samsung may use this chip for Galaxy S27 Ultra in Europe SamMobile
  2. Android Circuit: Galaxy S27 Ultra Design, App Store Fines, Exynos Vs Snapdragon Forbes
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Rumor Roundup: All The Renders, Specs And Leaks HotHardware
  4. Latest Galaxy S27 battery leak suggests Samsung is repeating its old mistakes PhoneArena
  5. Samsung Galaxy S27 is reportedly sticking with 25W charging speed yet again Android Police
 
People Are Creating ‘Survival Guides’ to Cope With the ‘AO3 Apocalypse’ - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:57:35 GMT
The fanfic site could be down for weeks due to a “security incident.” Users are not taking it well.
 
Actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86, legendary star of Star Trek and X-Men - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:40:00 GMT

After his longtime spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, formally announced his passing, tributes poured in from around the world. Fans and former colleagues recalled his iconic roles and marveled at how easily he moved between commercial cinema and classical Shakespearean theater.

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Microsoft Edge gets up to 33% faster launches on Windows 11 - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:27:00 GMT
Microsoft has made Edge quicker to launch, with startup times improving by 15% on average and up to 33% during heavy multitasking. The optimization lets Windows communicate directly with Edge when the browser is already running, cutting unnecessary overhead. It's a welcome performance boost for a browser that continues to compete with Chrome.
 
Bose’s Hottest Product Is Briefly Back in Stock - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:25:56 GMT
Bose’s $99 Noise Canceling Wired Earbuds have been hard to get after earning a CNET Editors’ Choice award.
 
Don’t Buy ‘Marathon’ As A ‘Donation’ For ‘Destiny’ Content, Says Bungie - Forbes - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:19:24 GMT
  1. Don’t Buy ‘Marathon’ As A ‘Donation’ For ‘Destiny’ Content, Says Bungie Forbes
  2. "Don't buy Marathon as a donation," Bungie boss says as players worry Destiny 2's fate hinges on it Yahoo Tech
  3. Bungie under pressure: The future depends on Marathon PlayFront
  4. Bungie urges players not to buy Marathon just to support Destiny 2 iXBT.games
  5. Bungie Says Players Shouldn’t Buy Marathon as a Donation Mezha.net
 
EA Reportedly Closed BioWare To Invest In Developing Star Wars Battlefront III Instead Of The Next Mass Effect - Game Informer - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:19:00 GMT
  1. EA Reportedly Closed BioWare To Invest In Developing Star Wars Battlefront III Instead Of The Next Mass Effect Game Informer
  2. Why Electronic Arts Shut Down BioWare And Cancelled ‘Mass Effect’ Bloomberg.com
  3. BioWare Co-Founder Greg Zeschuk Says Studio Was Killed by Executives Who Have Never "Made a Game” 80 Level
  4. Report: BioWare Was Shut Down Because EA Chose Star Wars Over Mass Effect Kotaku
  5. Star Wars Battlefront III was the straw that broke BioWare's back A.V. Club
 
‘Largest Crypto Hack in History’: Binance Loses More Than $6B - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:04:38 GMT
It’s a bad week to own crypto.
 
At launch, there were more iPhone Duo in stores than online - AppleInsider - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:01:00 GMT
  1. At launch, there were more iPhone Duo in stores than online AppleInsider
  2. I took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over. TechCrunch
  3. iPhone Duo Review: Is Apple's Foldable iPhone Worth Buying Now? SlashGear
  4. Apple’s iPhone Duo Is Likely to Deliver Growth Acceleration on the Back of Strong Demand Barchart.com
  5. Apple’s iPhone Maker Confident of Meeting Surge in Duo Demand Bloomberg
 
I Spent 30 Minutes With Apple’s CEO. Now I Know Why John Ternus Got the Job - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Apple doesn’t need fixing, and it doesn’t want drama. Its new leader is a “product guy” who bleeds six colors.
 
Celebrate Warhammer Day with some suitably scary miniatures - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:58:52 GMT
  1. Celebrate Warhammer Day with some suitably scary miniatures Warhammer Community
  2. It’s Warhammer Day! Join in the celebrations Warhammer Community
  3. Celebrate Warhammer Day on the 31st of October with these 20 Warhammer 40K-themed products — the best Space Marine gear this side of the Warp Tom's Hardware
  4. Celebrate Warhammer day with up to 93% off its best licensed videogames Wargamer
  5. Warhammer Day: Tons Of New Official Video Games & Merch Revealed! Bell of Lost Souls
 
Crimson Desert Enhanced Edition gets a surprise demo on PlayStation and Xbox, lets you play for 5 hours and carry over your save data - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:58:30 GMT
  1. Crimson Desert Enhanced Edition gets a surprise demo on PlayStation and Xbox, lets you play for 5 hours and carry over your save data Eurogamer.net
  2. Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC Review So Far – Much More Content, Not Always for the Better IGN
  3. The Journey of Crimson Desert Continues with Charting the Unknown XBOX Wire
  4. Crimson Desert DLC locks standout feature behind hefty in-game paywall, prepare for a grind GAMINGbible
  5. Crimson Desert Enhanced Adds Surprise Free Trial For All Xbox Series X|S Owners Pure Xbox
 
Binance loses $6.3 billion in largest crypto heist ever - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:36:00 GMT

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs puts the haul at approximately $6.36 billion, taken from Binance wallets across ten blockchains on October 29. Most of the money was moved in about 20 minutes. The firm attributes the attack to TraderTraitor, a North Korean hacking unit, with high confidence.

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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for November 2 to 6 - XBOX Wire - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:03:44 GMT
  1. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for November 2 to 6 XBOX Wire
  2. Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In November 2026 Pure Xbox
  3. First Xbox Game Pass Freebie Of November Is A 2024 Hidden Gem ScreenRant
  4. 5 Must-Play New Xbox Games Coming in November, Including GTA 6 Polygon.com
  5. Xbox Game Pass confirms seven November 2026 games, none for Xbox One GamesHub
 
Woman Develops Impressive Side Hobby After a Simple Art Project Takes an Unexpected Turn (Exclusive) - Yahoo - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Woman Develops Impressive Side Hobby After a Simple Art Project Takes an Unexpected Turn (Exclusive) Yahoo
 
GM to pay $220 million after selling customer Smart Driver data - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:53:20 GMT
Owners of GM cars found their driving data had been sold to insurance companies.
 
Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in record crypto heist - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:46:39 GMT
Binance scrambles to freeze billions after record-breaking hack linked to North Korea.
 
Anthropic manager stops coding interviews because Claude beats most candidates - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:41:00 GMT

That manager is Felix Rieseberg. He's led engineering on Claude.ai and the Claude Code desktop app, among other things. Earlier this week, he posted on X that the coding interview no longer tells him anything useful. So he pulled it from his team's hiring loops this month.

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Report: Nvidia Accelerating RTX 5080 24GB Launch, Could Arrive By December - Digital Foundry - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:35:00 GMT
  1. Report: Nvidia Accelerating RTX 5080 24GB Launch, Could Arrive By December Digital Foundry
  2. RTX 5080 Vanishes From NVIDIA's US Marketplace Two Weeks After the RTX 5090 TechPowerUp
  3. Nvidia Quietly Removes RTX 5080 Graphics Card From Its Online Store PCMag
  4. Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 prices hit $2,000, costing more than the RTX 5090 did at launch and with limited stock available — original $999 MSRP long forgotten, with prices now 2-3x higher Tom's Hardware
  5. RTX 5080 Appears to Have Been Discontinued, as Prices Hit $2,000 and it Disappears From Nvidia's Store IGN
 
Mattress Deals: Save Over $600 Before Black Friday 2026 - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:34:00 GMT
Even though Black Friday isn’t for a few more weeks, we’ve found early discounts on our favorite WIRED-tested mattresses and sleep accessories.
 
Deal of the Day: Apple’s Newest AirTags at their Lowest Price Ever - WSJ - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:30:06 GMT
  1. Deal of the Day: Apple’s Newest AirTags at their Lowest Price Ever WSJ
  2. Amazon's AirTag 2 deal drops the 4-pack to record-low $69.99 AppleInsider
  3. Deals: 4-Pack of AirTags 2 for $69 OS X Daily
  4. AirTag 2 Drops to New Low Price of $23 on Amazon MacRumors
  5. Don’t wait for Black Friday: This AirTag bundle deal is as good as it gets Macworld
 
Did Apple and Amazon just save the smart display? - The Verge - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Did Apple and Amazon just save the smart display? The Verge
  2. Amazon unveils new lineup of Alexa devices including redesigned Echo Show Reuters
  3. Introducing the new Echo Dot and all-new Echo Studio with Home Camera About Amazon
  4. Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices TechCrunch
  5. I just tried Amazon’s Alexa Photo Frame, and it could be the perfect splurge gift | CNN Underscored CNN
 
Elon Musk's SpaceXSI offers to buy hundreds of homes near its data centers, as long as owners don't sue - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:58:00 GMT

Real estate agents have been going door to door in the Colonial Hills neighborhood of Southaven, Mississippi, on behalf of the tech giant, offering to buy residents' homes if they don't join the ongoing lawsuit, writes The Guardian.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 is reportedly titled "Sentinel," and a reveal might come soon - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:16:00 GMT

Sources familiar with Bethesda's inner workings have informed The Verge that The Elder Scrolls VI will be subtitled "Sentinel," and that Microsoft will reveal the title next month. The game may still be years away, and Microsoft is reportedly considering an Xbox-exclusive launch.

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2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: Drives like an EV, but there's no plug involved - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:18 GMT
Nissan’s series hybrid e-Power system has been retuned for American roads.
 
Using AI to Vibe Code Your TV Is Stupid - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
No one likes clunky TV interfaces or their activity being tracked, but using AI isn’t how to avoid it. There’s an easier way.
 
Lenovo Googlebook 15 Review: Your Android Phone's New Best Friend - Engadget - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Lenovo Googlebook 15 Review: Your Android Phone's New Best Friend Engadget
  2. Everything You Need To Know About Googlebooks Engadget
  3. Lenovo's Googlebook 15 is a fantastic laptop held back by an OS that isn't ready for prime time XDA
  4. We asked which Googlebook you'd buy and many said they’d pass Android Authority
  5. Big Googlebook Problem Frustrates Early Adopters BGR
 
The $6.3 Billion Binance Hack Was Pulled Off in Just 20 Minutes - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:36:52 GMT
Multiple crypto-tracing firms say notorious North Korean hackers TraderTraitor may be behind the largest digital heist in history—with billions of crypto likely gone for good.
 
Review: You Can See Everything blurs the view of Elizabeth Holmes' deceit - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 GMT
Disgraced founder of Theranos has some people falling for her act all over again.
 
Flock can't seem to take no for an answer, as its cameras reappear in another city that rejected them - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The surveillance giant's latest PR disaster took place in Dayton, Minnesota, reports The Drive. The city's local government posted on Facebook that the Police Department was made aware of a maintenance work order produced by Flock on September 17, 2026.

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Rocket Report: Winter is coming for Themis; Cowboy Space adds iron to the fire - ArsTechnica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:00:35 GMT
It's been a good week for ULA, with big NASA contract, Vulcan nearing return-to-flight.
 
This App Brutally Shames You by Tracking How Many Hours You’ve Lost to Scrolling - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The iOS app Oh My Hours takes a new approach to curbing screen time. It splits up your day into hour-long blocks, then shows which ones you wasted on Instagram and TikTok.
 
Apple takes “monumental step forward” with first touchscreen MacBook - Dezeen - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:50:00 GMT
  1. Apple takes “monumental step forward” with first touchscreen MacBook Dezeen
  2. The Touchscreen MacBook Is Here. For Me, It’s Wait Till Next Year CNET
  3. Best Buy is bundling a $100 gift card with touchscreen MacBook Pro preorders The Verge
  4. Touchscreen MacBook Pro hands-on: OLED looks great on a Mac Ars Technica
  5. Apple breaks with longtime MacBook policy, introduces touchscreen laptops at higher prices Fox Business
 
Elon Musk’s Ties to Texas Republicans Go Much Deeper Than the Midterms - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
As Election Day approaches, the billionaire’s longstanding relationships with GOP leaders in Texas are under scrutiny.
 
The Best Handheld Translators for Work and Travel (2026) - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but dedicated translator devices can offer a much more immersive, versatile experience.
 
Male Insecurity Over Penis Size Is a Booming Business - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Manhood, a new documentary about “girth enhancement,” explores how wellness professionals are encouraging men to undergo increasingly extreme procedures to be sexually desirable.
 
It Sure Looks Like the Department of Education Is Promoting a Right-Wing ‘Harry Potter’ Meme - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
The meme appeared to reference gender-swapping “Malfoid” fan fiction, a term with incel roots. When asked about it, the DOE responded by quoting Dumbledore.
 
Razer Blade 18 Laptop Review: RTX 5090 Power in a Slim, Quiet Package - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
The Razer Blade 18 packs an RTX 5090, a stunning 240Hz/440Hz display, and serious gaming power into a surprisingly sleek chassis. But can its premium design justify the eye-watering price?
 
NYT Strands Hints for October 31, 2026 - The New York Times - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:04 GMT
  1. NYT Strands Hints for October 31, 2026 The New York Times
  2. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Friday, Oct. 30, #971 CNET
  3. NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, October 31 (game #972) TechRadar
  4. NYT Strands Hint Today: Sunday, November 1 Spangram And Answers Yahoo Tech
  5. NYT Strands Hints, Clues And Answers For Friday October 30: All Charged Up Forbes
 
Crematoria Are Being Used to Heat Homes and Swimming Pools - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
European countries are leading the way harvesting heat that would otherwise be wasted as green death practices become more common.
 
Samsung S95H OLED TV Review (2026) - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
It performs great, with rich texture and high brightness, but faces new competition when it comes to color dominance.
 
Gift Ideas for Friends (2026): Wellness Tech, Kitchen Essentials - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:33:00 GMT
These are the WIRED-tested gadgets, kitchen tools, and cozy comforts I’d actually buy for my own inner circle.
 
The Best Leaf Blower We’ve Tested Is Ready for Halloween - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:01:00 GMT
Our top Ego pick is discounted, and our resident leaf blower expert demonstrates how to make a TP cannon.
 
The Iran War’s Impact on Oil Is Hitting Key Senate Races Hard - Wired Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Democrats are using the high price of diesel, heating oil, and fertilizer to tie Republicans to President Donald Trump’s unpopular, costly war in Iran.
 
Samsung's next foldable is here, and it's even more expensive than the iPhone Duo - Android Authority - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:22:00 GMT
  1. Samsung's next foldable is here, and it's even more expensive than the iPhone Duo Android Authority
  2. Samsung just launched a new foldable with colors so stunning, almost everyone is loving them PhoneArena
  3. Samsung launches a premium version of Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra SamMobile
  4. The Samsung W27 goes official in China - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Samsung W27 Foldable: 200MP, $2,650 in China [2026] shattered.io
 
How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia - BBC - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:45:00 GMT
  1. How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia BBC
  2. Remake Fatigue? Not in Gaming. The University Times
 
The Legend of Zelda Edition Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Drops to $55.99 Ahead of Black Friday - IGN - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:15:00 GMT
  1. The Legend of Zelda Edition Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Drops to $55.99 Ahead of Black Friday IGN
  2. Best Nintendo deal: Save $90 on Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game bundle Mashable
  3. Nintendo UK is selling a Switch 2 bundle including Mario Kart World, a camera and a MicroSD card for £134 off Video Games Chronicle
  4. Steam Deck Price Hike: Is $549+ Still Worth It? [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  5. Grab a Nintendo Switch 2 with a free game for as low as $459 in this limited-time deal — coupon code knocks $60 off sale price for new Woot! customers, $40 for existing ones Tom's Hardware
 
‘Armored Core VI’ Is Getting A Pile Bunker Ballpoint Pen - Forbes - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:30 GMT
‘Armored Core VI’ Is Getting A Pile Bunker Ballpoint Pen Forbes
 
The new OLED iPad mini runs Geekbench, here are the results - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:01:02 GMT
  1. The new OLED iPad mini runs Geekbench, here are the results - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Apple is cheaping out on the expensive new iPad mini Fast Company
  3. Apple Reveals New iPad Mini's Battery Capacity MacRumors
  4. Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever Apple
  5. Hands-on with the new OLED iPad Mini The Verge
 
MIT engineers create nanoparticles for delivering personalized cancer vaccines - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
The particles carry a customized dose of cancer antigens that can provoke a strong immune response against tumors.
 
Here’s Why You’re About to See More Ads in Google’s AI Overviews - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:43:22 GMT
With Google now injecting “sponsored” links directly into AI follow-up queries, traffic to online publishers will suffer even more.
 
Remember Patrick Stewart by Streaming Star Trek, X-Men and Other Genre-Defining Roles - CNET Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:36:58 GMT
Celebrate the life of Patrick Stewart through his iconic roles in TV and movies.
 
The AI buildout's carbon bill could undo 15 years of power sector emissions cuts - TechSpot Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:26:00 GMT

In a report obtained by Bloomberg, the environmental nonprofit Sierra Club estimates that planned US AI data centers would add 618 million metric tons to the power sector's carbon emissions between 2025 and 2030, a 42% increase. The figure would effectively reverse 15 years of greenhouse gas reductions from electricity generation.

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The Massive DHS Breach Is Hacktivist Payback for Government Surveillance - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:40:54 GMT
The personal information of more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees was exposed by a hacker group.
 
Reviewer Gets His Hands On Trump Mobile’s $499 Phone, And What He Finds Is “Absolutely Brutal” - Bored Panda - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:19:31 GMT
  1. Reviewer Gets His Hands On Trump Mobile’s $499 Phone, And What He Finds Is “Absolutely Brutal” Bored Panda
  2. Zack Nelson Subjects Trump Mobile T1 to Durability Tests Confirming Identical HTC Origins TechEBlog -
  3. Trump Phone teardown exposes gold-painted HTC U24 Pro Cybernews
  4. JerryRig the Trump phone. The Verge
  5. Tech Reviewer Savages Trump-Branded Phone He Says Is Definitely Not American-Made Yahoo News New Zealand
 
Reddit is moving to “a logged-in-only experience,” CEO says - ArsTechnica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:47:57 GMT
Reddit's search traffic "was down meaningfully" last quarter.
 
Patrick Stewart, Who Gracefully Steered Star Trek Into Its Next Generation, Dies at 86 - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:45:26 GMT
“Captain Picard stood for the best of us,” wrote William Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk.
 
Portland arcade bar Ground Kontrol coming to downtown Vancouver - The Columbian - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:25 GMT
Portland arcade bar Ground Kontrol coming to downtown Vancouver The Columbian
 
What to Know About China’s Top-Secret Spaceplane - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:45:36 GMT
This week, the Pentagon released a full-resolution image of the vehicle, the capabilities of which remain rather mysterious.
 
Nvidia Finds Itself at the Center of an AI Spy Saga - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:40:40 GMT
CEO Jensen Huang may have been the target of Chinese espionage activity, The New York Times reports.
 
AO3 Suffers Major Outage: Possibly No Fanfic for 2 Weeks or Longer - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:25:58 GMT
Archive of Our Own, one of the world’s biggest fanfiction sites, went down hard as a response to a “security incident.”
 
Your phone’s blue glow is keeping you up. Could red light be the fix? - NBC News - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:18:02 GMT
Your phone’s blue glow is keeping you up. Could red light be the fix? NBC News
 
Underwater data centers are heading for waters that endangered whales call home - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Earlier this year, DeepGreen Holdings filed a preliminary permit application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The company is seeking to develop two data center projects designed to take advantage of underwater environments, but the proposed locations overlap with habitats of two endangered whale populations. Local communities have also...

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Polymarket Halted International Trading After Hackers Drained Accounts - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:51:56 GMT
The company says an unnamed third-party provider was compromised. Trading has resumed, and Polymarket says affected traders will be made whole.
 
Nothing Headphones Sale: Stylish and Up to 41% Off - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:41:36 GMT
Some of the brand’s best styles, including the Nothing Headphone (1) and CMF Headphone Pro, are at the lowest prices I’ve ever seen ahead of Black Friday.
 
Gamers hunting for PS5 emulators on GitHub are downloading malware instead - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:10:00 GMT

A cleanup script deletes the malware's own files, making the intrusion harder for the PC's owner to detect. NordVPN's Threat Intelligence team discovered malicious repositories posing as the KyttyPS5 and AnyPS5 emulators. Their pages mimic legitimate emulation projects, giving users the impression that they are downloading gaming software. NordVPN warns...

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We’re looking at how Switch 2’s roster has been a hitmaker thanks to Nintendo taking risks - Nintendo Wire - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:51:00 GMT
  1. We’re looking at how Switch 2’s roster has been a hitmaker thanks to Nintendo taking risks Nintendo Wire
  2. 10 Years Later, Nintendo's Switch Reveal Is a Fascinating Time Capsule Polygon.com
 
A Defense Contractor Gave Their Personal AI Agent Access to a Secure Pentagon System - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:39:43 GMT
Sources tell WIRED that an Accenture employee’s personal Claude agent ran on a DOD network for two months before it was identified and the vulnerability could be patched.
 
SK Hynix expects memory chip shortage to persist until at least 2030 - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:27:00 GMT

SK Hynix recently published its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. Beyond the rosy numbers fueled by surging demand for memory chips, the South Korean semiconductor manufacturer also outlined where it expects the market to go over the next few years. Big spoiler: demand for AI-related products isn't...

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The GTX 750 Ti is back with 8GB of memory, and it can still barely run Cyberpunk - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:45:00 GMT

UK YouTuber RandomGaminginHD picked one up from the little-known brand Xynsviu for around £160. That's more than the $149 Nvidia originally charged for the card. In the US, the same model was listed on the brand's eBay storefront for $189.

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Go Minimal—the Ridge Wallet is 20 Percent Off Right Now - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:41:36 GMT
The popular Ridge Wallet lives up to the hype and is on sale, along with other Ridge gear. Plus, you can try it risk-free for 99 days.
 
Edge just got a big Windows 11 speed boost, and Microsoft isn’t keeping the technology to itself - Windows Central - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:39:32 GMT
  1. Edge just got a big Windows 11 speed boost, and Microsoft isn’t keeping the technology to itself Windows Central
  2. Edge is faster on Windows with Accelerated App Launches Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft: Windows 11 KB5127936 fixes an overlooked performance crippling factor Neowin
  4. Windows 11 update KB5127936 routes Edge launches to the running browser BetaNews
  5. Stop debloating Windows blindly: find out what’s actually slowing your PC down Yahoo Tech
 
Raiders of the North for Age of Empires IV is Available Now! - Age of Empires - World's Edge Studio - Age of Empires Franchise - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:20:25 GMT
  1. Raiders of the North for Age of Empires IV is Available Now! - Age of Empires - World's Edge Studio Age of Empires Franchise
  2. Raiders of the North for Age of Empires IV is Available Now XBOX Wire
  3. Age of Empires 4: Raiders of the North release countdown — Exact date and time Yahoo Tech
  4. Age of Empires IV: Raiders of the North Live Now GameSpace.com
 
Next Haunt: A scary “problem set” in the basement of Next House - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:00 GMT
For more than a decade, MIT students have turned Next House’s basement into a spooky escape-room style test of puzzles, teamwork, and ingenuity.
 
HP and Asus are moving PC production back to China as soaring component costs force a rethink - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:08:00 GMT

According to Nikkei Asia, American PC giant HP and Taiwanese consumer electronics firm Asus have already moved some of their manufacturing operations back to China. Another leading PC OEM, Dell, is also said to be evaluating whether to follow suit and shift some of its PC production back to the...

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Free Play Days – WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, Dead by Daylight, Darkwood, Spirittea, and EVERSPACE 2 - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:01:28 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, Dead by Daylight, Darkwood, Spirittea, and EVERSPACE 2 XBOX Wire
  2. Xbox Free Play Days unlocks Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Everspace 2, and more Neowin
  3. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 29 - November 1) Pure Xbox
  4. Xbox Free Play Days Has Five Games To Try This Weekend, Including Dead by Daylight Xbox Achievements
  5. Xbox Game Pass Officially Makes 6 Hit Games Completely Free Until November 1 IMDb
 
The ‘Pain in the Ass’ Math That Could Save Vibe Coding From Itself - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new startup called &Truth is joining the race to automate formal verification, a painstaking process that uses math to prove software works as intended.
 
The Gear Patrol Holiday Gift Edit: 125+ Ideas for 2026 - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:43:58 GMT
  1. The Gear Patrol Holiday Gift Edit: 125+ Ideas for 2026 Gear Patrol
  2. These Are Lifehacker's First-Ever 'Gift of the Year' Award Winners Lifehacker
  3. Gift of the Year Awards: 12 Top-Notch Tech Picks Our Experts Want for Themselves PCMag
  4. 2026 Gifts of the Year: Perfect presents for anyone on your list Popular Science
  5. ZDNET’s Inaugural Gift of the Year Awards Showcase Our Favorite Tech Devices for 2026 ZDNET
 
The Commodore 64C returns, complete with original 1980s molds and modern hardware - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:31:00 GMT

Now, the 64C is back as a brand-new computer. The revived Commodore started shipping its 64C Ultimate to pre-order customers this week. Anyone who skipped the campaign can order one as well, starting at $299.99.

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Mistral Says Its AI Model ‘Le Chonk’ Has Leapfrogged China in the Open-Weight Race - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The French AI lab claims its latest release matches or outperforms even the best models from DeepSeek and Z.ai in coding and cybersecurity.
 
Hackers leak details of 41,000 Homeland Security employees, exposing undercover operations and surveillance tools - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:42:00 GMT

The transparency nonprofit Distributed Denial of Secrets published the archive, which it calls "Icepick," on Wednesday. It spans DHS and seven of its component agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and US Customs and Border Protection.

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Petkit Automatic Cat Litter Box Sale (2026) - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:41:26 GMT
As WIRED’s resident pet tech tester, I have lots of opinions on what’s worth your money. Petkit’s automatic litter boxes are my top picks—and my favorite models are $100 off right now.
 
Microsoft spent $6.5 billion less than expected on AI infrastructure, but it wasn't by choice - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:17:00 GMT

Microsoft spent $45.2 billion on capital expenditures, including finance leases, in the September quarter, compared with the $51.7 billion expected by analysts cited by the Financial Times. That's still around 30% more than a year earlier, illustrating just how expensive the AI infrastructure race has become.

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Valve won't ban AI games from Steam despite growing complaints and extortion threats - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Although Valve forces developers to disclose how they use generative AI in making their games, the company refuses to ban the technology's use outright from Steam. Valve also recently recommended that indie developers concerned about AI clones strive to make their original games better through constant updates and community building.

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Alphabet shares plunge over 10% as Google's AI search struggles to make money - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Alphabet reported quarterly revenue of $127.6 billion, up 25% year over year, but earnings of $2.12 per share missed expectations of around $3.01. Its net income fell to $26.2 billion, though an $8.7 billion loss on equity investments contributed to the decline.

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Amazon tells engineers to stop tokenmaxxing and judge AI tools by what they ship - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Amazon is not abandoning usage data. It is asking managers to examine those figures alongside other indicators.

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The Kindle Accessories I Never Want to Read Without (2026) - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page-turners and stickers, this is the guide for you.
 
An AI Breakthrough Has Made Decades of Computer Science Research ‘Irrelevant’ - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Anthropic and OpenAI say they’ve disproved a key tenet of computer science. Researchers are struggling with the fall but also feel like “overexcited bunnies” as they look at new questions to explore.
 
Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED TV: Midrange Quality, Upscale Color Accuracy - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED is more affordable than competitors and offers exceptional color accuracy, but is otherwise just OK.
 
A Hacker Targeted High-Stakes Poker Players With Malware That Exposed Their Cards - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Illicit software on the computers of some of the world’s best online poker players allowed the accused cheater to see what cards were in the victims’ hands—and trounce them at the tables.
 
Americans are losing enthusiasm for their jobs, with AI and remote workers at the center of the decline - TechSpot Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:17:00 GMT

Gallup began tracking employee engagement in 2000, when 26% of employees in the US said they were engaged. That figure stayed steady between 26% and 30% through 2013, then climbed to a peak of 36% in 2020.

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I Did Push-Ups With Snap’s Chunky AR Glasses - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
They fit better than they look and stay put when you move, but Snap’s $2,195 Specs still feel like a developer prototype in search of a purpose.
 
Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers hope to use these sensors to help people with amputation achieve more natural movements with their prosthetic limbs.
 
I Gave My Blood to the AI Death Clock - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Death Clock promises to predict when you’re going to die and help you extend your time on Earth. After a month, I felt like it was sucking the life out of me.
 
Reencle Essential Review: Same Scraps, Lower Price - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Reencle has made your favorite kitchen composter cheaper—with a few compromises.
 
Law Firm Linked to Elon Musk Started an ‘Election Integrity’ Organization - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The firm that helped set up Elon Musk’s America PAC is behind the new group, which will work with election officials to pursue policies aligned with Donald Trump’s false election fraud claims.
 
Liquid Glass Finally Makes Sense on the iPhone Duo - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Liquid Glass was a divisive redesign. But with a radically different iPhone, the pieces are finally falling into place.
 
Astronomers Discover a Possible New Dwarf Planet in Our Solar System - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Lying beyond Pluto, 2026 ED138 could be as large as 1,500 kilometers in diameter. Astronomers are still working to confirm whether it meets the criteria for a dwarf planet.
 
Receive a Spewpa That Can Evolve into a Random Vivillon Pattern in Pokémon Legends: Z‑A - Pokemon.com - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:10:24 GMT
  1. Receive a Spewpa That Can Evolve into a Random Vivillon Pattern in Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Pokemon.com
  2. Bring a Vivillon from Pokémon Legends: Z‑A to Pokémon Champions for Sweet Rewards Pokemon.com
  3. 'Pokémon' Officially Brings Back Long-Lost Rare Monster After 10 Years Polygon.com
  4. A Rare Pokémon Is Being Distributed Again For The First Time In A Decade, But There's A Catch [Update: The Goal's Been Met] Kotaku
  5. "Pokémon Legends Z-A" Complete Bundle Launches with Free Spewpa—Claim Yours by November 19 and Discover 16 Random Vivillon Patterns 玩具人 TOY PEOPLE
 
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
 
Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This November 2026 - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
 
Norton Coupon Codes: Up to 58% Off - Wired Thu, 29 Oct 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.
 
New system gives users more control over their online experience - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The Social.Wiki framework enables anyone to easily edit social websites within the system, while allowing them to choose the content they see.
 
Grand Theft Auto VI exclusive – The state that never sleeps - GamesRadar+ - Google Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:01:00 GMT
  1. Grand Theft Auto VI exclusive – The state that never sleeps GamesRadar+
  2. GTA 6 developer says 'you can have your life in the game' as Rockstar outlines roleplay depth TweakTown
  3. GTA 6 Edge Magazine Reveals New Screenshots and Gameplay Features VICE
  4. GTA 6’s Attention To Detail Is Getting A Little Ridiculous GameSpot
  5. Rockstar Created about 600,000 Animations for NPCs in GTA 6 80 Level
 
Capturing the complete process of embryonic development - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
By tracking over 1 million cells, researchers created a detailed map of embryonic development in mice. It could provide development and disease insights.
 
Check Point is turning network firewalls into cloud-based subscriptions - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:36:00 GMT

Check Point recently introduced its new Firewall-as-a-Subscription offering, giving organizations access to comprehensive network protection designed for the AI era. The Israeli cybersecurity company says customers no longer need to purchase expensive hardware appliances before getting started with the new platform. However, they'll be locked into monthly or annual payments...

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Seven MIT affiliates elected to the National Academy of Medicine for 2026 - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Professor Michael Yaffe and six MIT alumni are honored for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
 
Apple finally has a touchscreen laptop, 16 years after Steve Jobs called them "terrible" - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:54:00 GMT

The new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR is Apple's first laptop to include a touchscreen and an OLED panel. Pricing starts at $2,900 for the 14" model or $3,400 for the 16" model, both sporting the M5 Pro SoC. If you're about maxing out, the 16-inch M5 Max variant starts...

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Ford's $30K Fathom electric pickup can be used as your home's battery backup without a separate inverter - TechSpot Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:31:00 GMT

According to Ford, the Fathom's bidirectional charging feature will rely on a built-in inverter, eliminating the need for the expensive 80A wall-mounted unit required by the F-150 Lightning. The inverter will convert power from the truck's battery into AC electricity, supplying up to 10 kW to a home. This would...

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How the biggest Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts the process of insulating neurons - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
MIT researchers showed that the APOE4 gene variant suppresses molecular signaling needed for oligodendrocytes to myelinate neurons and also demonstrated a proof-of-concept fix.
 
A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers designed a robotic enteroscope that can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier.
 
3 Questions: Why infrastructure is entering a defining era - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Professor Ali Jadbabaie describes how AI, digital transformation, climate change, and complex geopolitics are forcing engineers and policymakers to rethink how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed.
 
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: October Update - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:27:12 GMT
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: October Update Warhammer Community
 
Making machines that can listen - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Paris Smaragdis develops computers with superhuman hearing for applications like speech recognition, music understanding, and environmental monitoring.
 
Learner collaborates with MIT peers to develop book of AI insights - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Prabha Jha used her experience with MIT Open Learning’s program for senior executives to develop AI solutions for her employer, Verizon, and to write a book.
 
Origami-based construction method yields lightweight, load-bearing structures on architectural scales - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
 
J-PAL North America launches Homelessness Evaluation Resource Hub to drive evidence-informed approaches to housing stability - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The hub serves as a free, online repository of essential content for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to leverage rigorous research to inform their approaches to homelessness.
 
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
 
At New York Climate Week 2026, MIT connects with a global network - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
A cross-section of the MIT community convened discussions on topics ranging from data centers and super pollutants to agriculture and education.
 
Live Now! We’ve Folded the iPhone Duo Over 140,000 Times – Watch Us Fold It Thousands More - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
We’re using our custom-made robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
 
Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
 
Take These Precautions Before Using AI for Your Election Research - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:20:00 GMT
There are good reasons why you may not want to use a chatbot for your midterm election research.
 
Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new simulation tracks dark matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures over the universe’s first 2 billion years, in greater detail and volume than ever before.
 
140,000 Folds and Counting for the iPhone Duo in Our Fold-a-Phone Testing Machine. How High Will It Go? - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:35 GMT
We’re folding Apple’s iPhone Duo over and over — 900 times an hour — to test the durability of its hinge.
 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
Reinforcing the value of human understanding at MIT - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 GMT
During the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Symposium, President Sally Kornbluth said “MIT has never needed your particular insight and guidance more than we do now.”
 
Gunter Stein, control systems and theory expert, dies at 84 - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Longtime EECS adjunct professor and LIDS researcher was known for an influential essay on the need for engineers to “respect the unstable.”
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
This design software reimagines everyday objects as self-aware devices - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
“X-Hinges” helps design and 3D print items like lamps and gloves with an interactive twist: automatically embedded sensors that perceive and adaptively respond to human contact.
 
MIT’s Kavanaugh Fellowship: From invention to impact - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMT
The Kavanaugh Translational Fellows Program helps scholars turn promising research into successful businesses.
 
T-Mobile Is Crediting Some New York Customers for Plan Price Hikes. See If You’re Eligible - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:08:41 GMT
Customers on T-Mobile One accounts could get a $25 gift card, a free 5G phone or credit toward a more expensive 5G phone.
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy aims to manufacture giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ship them on barges for final assembly.
 
Making room to explore - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
Professor Fan Wang is recognized as “Committed to Caring” for creating a supportive environment for ambitious research and student well-being.
 
For students with their sights set on space medicine, a new community takes flight - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
MIT’s Doctors Without Gravity club connects health and space science enthusiasts.
 
Tod Machover’s new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The MIT composer’s inventive “already and not yet,” premiering at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, uses new AI tools to create interplay with musicians while thematically exploring the fortunes of democracy.
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Over the last decade, the vice chancellor has refocused the Institute’s approach to student life to center on student well-being.
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Smart Glasses Detector Apps Are Here. How Well Do They Work? - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:32:46 GMT
Bluetooth-scanning apps like Zuckoff can tell you when a pair of smart glasses is nearby. Whether the glasses are recording is another question.
 
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday. Get Ready to Change Your Clocks - CNET Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:07 GMT
Most of the US gains an hour of sleep this weekend, but Hawaii and most of Arizona won’t change their clocks.