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Threat intelligence report: Anthropic says it disrupted a Yemen-based guided weapons engineering cell using Claude to develop guidance software for missiles (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 develop guidance software for missiles — 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.
 
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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Nintendo Wins Court Case Ruling The Sale Of Switch "Circumvention Devices" Unlawful - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Nintendo Wins Court Case Ruling The Sale Of Switch "Circumvention Devices" Unlawful Nintendo Life
 
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 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.
 
Apple's iPhone Handoff Feature Will Cost You $5 A Month On T-Mobile - engadget.com - 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.com
  2. Using iPhone Handoff will cost $5 per month on T-Mobile. The Verge
  3. iPhone Handoff Will Let You Use One Number on Two Phones CNET
  4. iPhone Handoff Arrives Next Week in iOS 27, Limited to T-Mobile at Launch PCMag
  5. Apple’s new two-iPhone number sharing feature unavailable in Vietnam Báo VietNamNet
 
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.
 
Source: former OpenAI executive Fidji Simo joins the board of directors at AI infrastructure startup Nscale; Simo will continue as a part-time advisor to OpenAI (Anissa Gardizy/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:35:01 GMT

Anissa Gardizy / Wall Street Journal:
Source: former OpenAI executive Fidji Simo joins the board of directors at AI infrastructure startup Nscale; Simo will continue as a part-time advisor 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 - arstechnica.com - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:58 GMT
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral arstechnica.com
 
OpenAI says it's no longer sponsoring Caltech's math hackathon, where participants use AI to solve research problems, following criticism of "slop mathematics" (Truman Dickerson/Business Insider) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Truman Dickerson / Business Insider:
OpenAI says it's no longer sponsoring Caltech's math hackathon, where participants use AI to solve research problems, following criticism of “slop mathematics” — The latest math problem OpenAI is trying to solve is a bunch of angry mathematicians.

 
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. 11: Every upgrade, including one Apple didn't mention - Mashable - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:15:53 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Series 12 vs. 11: Every upgrade, including one Apple didn't mention Mashable
  2. Introducing Apple Watch Series 12, with the all-new Health Sensing System apple.com
  3. Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 3: Tracking Everything All the Time Gizmodo
  4. Don’t Sleep on Apple’s Audio Intelligence. It Reveals a Lot About Where We’re Headed CNET
  5. Apple Takes on AI Wearables With Always-Listening Watch Features Bloomberg.com
 
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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Source and draft press release: the Trump admin will lend $100M to Africell, Africa's only US-owned telecom company, aiming to counter Huawei's Africa expansion (Alexandra Alper/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:10:04 GMT

Alexandra Alper / Reuters:
Source and draft press release: the Trump admin will lend $100M to Africell, Africa's only US-owned telecom company, aiming to counter Huawei's Africa expansion — The Trump administration will lend nearly $100 million to Africell, Africa's only American-owned telecoms firm …

 
He’s One of Just 50 People With Olive Garden’s Lifetime Pasta Pass. You Choose What He Eats Next - Wired Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Braden Sinclair has turned his love affair with the restaurant chain into an interactive trove of dietary data.
 
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.
 
Sources: Moonshot AI told investors it topped $1B ARR in August, up from $300M in June, driven by its Kimi K3 release; it aims to hit $2B ARR by the end of 2026 (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:50:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Moonshot AI told investors it topped $1B ARR in August, up from $300M in June, driven by its Kimi K3 release; it aims to hit $2B ARR by the end of 2026 — Moonshot AI is targeting a manifold jump in annualized revenue to $2 billion by the end of the year, using the breakout success …

 
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?
 
A US judge dismisses two lawsuits against LinkedIn over its scanning of browser extensions, saying users voluntarily expose data by downloading extensions (Jon Brodkin/Ars Technica) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:40:00 GMT

Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
A US judge dismisses two lawsuits against LinkedIn over its scanning of browser extensions, saying users voluntarily expose data by downloading extensions — LinkedIn beat two lawsuits over its practice of scanning users' browser extensions, with a judge granting the Microsoft subsidiary's motion to dismiss the cases.

 
Ayar Labs, which is developing a way to link AI chips directly with optical connections, raised $150M, an extension of its $500M Series E in March 2026 (Stephen Nellis/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:35:01 GMT

Stephen Nellis / Reuters:
Ayar Labs, which is developing a way to link AI chips directly with optical connections, raised $150M, an extension of its $500M Series E in March 2026 — Ayar Labs, a Silicon Valley startup developing a way to link AI chips directly together with optical connections, on Thursday said it has raised an additional $150 million.

 
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.
 
Garry Tan says "I would do nothing" about China's AI distillation and urges the industry to focus on current AI risks instead of doomsday-style extinction fears (CNBC) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:02:09 GMT

CNBC:
Garry Tan says “I would do nothing” about China's AI distillation and urges the industry to focus on current AI risks instead of doomsday-style extinction fears — At a time when some Silicon Valley giants and national security experts are calling for action against Chinese companies engaged …

 
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.
 
Polymarket names Warren Jenson its first CFO as the company aims to grow in the US; Jenson served as finance chief of Amazon, EA, NBC, and most recently Nielsen (Katherine Hamilton/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:45:05 GMT

Katherine Hamilton / Wall Street Journal:
Polymarket names Warren Jenson its first CFO as the company aims to grow in the US; Jenson served as finance chief of Amazon, EA, NBC, and most recently Nielsen — Warren Jenson appointed as Polymarket's first chief financial officer at a pivotal time for the prediction markets industry

 
Sources: TikTok rejects ads from Meta that call on TikTok and other platforms to join Meta in settling with US state AGs in a landmark child safety lawsuit (Sara Fischer/Axios) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:30:01 GMT

Sara Fischer / Axios:
Sources: TikTok rejects ads from Meta that call on TikTok and other platforms to join Meta in settling with US state AGs in a landmark child safety lawsuit — TikTok has rejected ads from Meta that call on TikTok and other tech platforms to join Meta in settling with U.S. state attorneys general …

 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is an iPhone Duo lookalike with one huge advantage - Mashable - Google Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:29:35 GMT
  1. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is an iPhone Duo lookalike with one huge advantage Mashable
  2. Huawei, Xiaomi launch new foldable smartphones ahead of Apple event Reuters
  3. I Actually Really Like Xiaomi’s Folding iPhone Ultra Rival CNET
  4. Xiaomi 18 Fold is official, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 just lost a big bragging right PhoneArena
  5. Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s The Verge
 
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
 
MIT launches the LLM Election Observatory, a dashboard tracking how nearly a dozen AI models tailor responses to political queries during the 2026 US midterms (Tiffany Hsu/New York Times) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:25:02 GMT

Tiffany Hsu / New York Times:
MIT launches the LLM Election Observatory, a dashboard tracking how nearly a dozen AI models tailor responses to political queries during the 2026 US midterms — Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a go-to stop for voters looking for information about political races. Researchers are studying the effects.

 
Official doc: India's Serious Fraud Office urges the government to probe Xiaomi over alleged business model irregularities and foreign investment law violations (Aditya Kalra/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:10:00 GMT

Aditya Kalra / Reuters:
Official doc: India's Serious Fraud Office urges the government to probe Xiaomi over alleged business model irregularities and foreign investment law violations — India's Serious Fraud Office has recommended Xiaomi be investigated for alleged irregularities in its business model and compliance …

 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
President Trump rejects warnings of AI-driven human extinction, saying the US leads China by a year and will be "in a very bad position" if it doesn't win in AI (Jeff Mason/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:55:00 GMT

Jeff Mason / Bloomberg:
President Trump rejects warnings of AI-driven human extinction, saying the US leads China by a year and will be “in a very bad position” if it doesn't win in AI — President Donald Trump brushed aside warnings from artificial intelligence researchers that the technology is becoming …

 
Tencent-backed AI chipmaker Enflame's shares surged 188% in their Shanghai debut, giving Enflame a market cap of $26.3B, after raising ~$910M in an IPO (Ann Cao/South China Morning Post) - Techmeme Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:40:01 GMT

Ann Cao / South China Morning Post:
Tencent-backed AI chipmaker Enflame's shares surged 188% in their Shanghai debut, giving Enflame a market cap of $26.3B, after raising ~$910M in an IPO — Tencent-backed company valued at US$25 billion, highlighting its role in Beijing's push for domestic chips amid US export restrictions

 
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. Samsung’s first clip-on earbuds leak in new image. The Verge
  4. Here's your first look at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy open-ear earbuds Android Central
  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
 
Apple’s foldable iPhone poses a $1,999 question: Who is it for? - Reuters - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:40:00 GMT
  1. Apple’s foldable iPhone poses a $1,999 question: Who is it for? Reuters
  2. Why is Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo $1,999? The New York Times
  3. Apple addresses iPhone Duo copycats The Verge
  4. Apple unveils iPhone Duo apple.com
  5. CNBC Daily Open: 'Welcome to Foldables' Samsung roasts Apple for being late to party CNBC
 
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.
 
Creating a Custom Hinge for a Motorbike’s Fuel Access Panel - Hack a Day Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:05 GMT
A fun part of modifying something like a motorbike is that you sometimes have to come up with creative solutions to basic questions, like how you can still access the …read more
 
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?
 
Possible Google device at FCC could be Wear OS-powered fitness tracker - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:41:00 GMT
  1. Possible Google device at FCC could be Wear OS-powered fitness tracker 9to5Google
  2. Is This a New Google Fitbit Device With a Screen? Droid Life
  3. Google could give the Fitbit Charge a Wear OS-powered successor Android Authority
  4. Google Fitness Tracker With a Display Seemingly Surfaced at the FCC Android Headlines
  5. New FCC filing may have exposed Google’s next Fitbit Gadgets & Wearables
 
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 strongly denies TV spying claims, says tracking and snooping concerns 'not true' — online investigation claims 216,000,000 TVs spy and record audio tomshardware.com
  3. LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby The Verge
  4. LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices arstechnica.com
  5. LG Denies Its Televisions Record Ambient Conversations for Ad Targeting CNET
 
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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Slack can now vibe-code interactive charts and reports inside chats - The Verge - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:25:21 GMT
Slack can now vibe-code interactive charts and reports inside chats The VergeSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
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.
 
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.
 
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' Interview: Hands-On Preview Deadline
  3. Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s Armors Can Link 3 Materia Slots, and Hamaguchi Says We’re the First to Hear It Wccftech
  4. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is approximately 500,000 times the size of FF7 Rebirth Polygon.com
  5. 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 C63 is back... sort of: this is the new Merc-AMG CLE 646, a RWD V8 super coupe Top Gear
  3. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung Heralds a Return to V-8-Powered Sports Coupes caranddriver.com
  4. Mercedes-Benz CLE 646 AMG Spezialanfertigung (2027) NetCarShow.com
  5. Mercedes-AMG Just Introduced a CLE Coupe With a 637-HP V8 Edmunds
 
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.
 
Little Droid Has Party Mode - Hack a Day Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:00:11 GMT
Remember those tiny little droids skittering around the pristine corridors of the Death Star in Star Wars? [heychaostheory] has put together something vaguely along the lines of those charming little mobile …read more
 
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.
 
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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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.
 
Grand Theft Auto swerves into Florida’s political season - Politico - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:24:00 GMT
  1. Grand Theft Auto swerves into Florida’s political season Politico
  2. Officials want to turn Miami into Vice City for 'GTA 6.' Police disagree. Mashable
  3. "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
  4. ‘Buyer, beware’: Gov. DeSantis says not to expect Grand Theft Auto when visiting Miami floridapolitics.com
  5. Miami Beach Debates Taking Millions From Rockstar To Advertise GTA 6: 'We're Not Giving Away Pistols And Cocaine To People' Kotaku
 
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.
 
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. Apple's Movement Evaluations Record No Video: What Apple Published About the iPhone Camera Test The Mac Observer
  5. Killer features Apple could build into Apple Health to compete with WHOOP and Oura healthcare.digital
 
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.
 
3D Imaging Without a Lens - Hack a Day Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:48 GMT
There are plenty of ways to capture 3D images or simulations of such if you know what you’re doing with camera hardware and fancy mathematics. However, a little more unusual …read more
 
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.
 
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.
 
Wardogs Is Already a Huge Hit As It Sells a Million Copies and Blows Past 300k Concurrent Players on Launch Day - IGN - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:19:15 GMT
  1. Wardogs Is Already a Huge Hit As It Sells a Million Copies and Blows Past 300k Concurrent Players on Launch Day IGN
  2. Boots on the Ground: ‘WARDOGS’ Goes All Out on GeForce NOW at Early-Access Launch NVIDIA Blog
  3. After topping Steam charts, Wardogs finally gets a console release window Polygon.com
  4. As Wardogs blows past 200k Steam concurrents, its developers are prepared for the day 'hype dies down' PC Gamer
  5. War Dogs Receives Hotfix on Launch Day as Players Encounter Long Queues and Downtime MP1st
 
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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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.
 
Bye-Bye, iPad. The iPhone Duo Could Be the All-in-One You Need - CNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:16:42 GMT
Apple’s new foldable phone may make you think twice about how many devices you have.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Google brings Gemini for desktop app to Windows - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:33:00 GMT
  1. Google brings Gemini for desktop app to Windows 9to5Google
  2. The Gemini app is now available for Windows blog.google
  3. Hallelujah, there's finally a Gemini app for Windows Mashable
  4. Google just gave every Windows 10 and 11 PC a Gemini key — I tried it, and it’s the easiest way to use its AI yet TechRadar
  5. I tried the Gemini app for Windows. It wasted my time pcworld.com
 
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.com - 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.com
  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.com
  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.
 
GTA 6 PS5 Controller Preorders Are Live, But Stock Is Limited - IGN - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:34:09 GMT
  1. GTA 6 PS5 Controller Preorders Are Live, But Stock Is Limited IGN
  2. GTA 6's PS5 Controller Preorders Create Chaos on PlayStation Store as Scalpers Take Advantage of Scarcity IGN
  3. GTA 6 limited edition PS5 controller: where to buy The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  4. GTA 6 DualSense Controller Scalpers Are Already Cashing In GameSpot
 
Custom AMOLED Wearable Makes Great Icebreaker - Hack a Day Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:30:16 GMT
Nifty little AMOLED screens are easy to get nowadays, and [Sophie D] demonstrates they are both thin and light enough to be worn with OpenChoker, a design for a choker …read more
 
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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Shop the Best Cases for Your New iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Duo - MacRumors - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:11:54 GMT
  1. Shop the Best Cases for Your New iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Duo MacRumors
  2. Apple Debuts New Accessories for iPhone 18 Pro and AirPods Pro 3 MacRumors
  3. We tracked down iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Duo cases already available Mashable
  4. Your iPhone 17 Pro case will work on an iPhone 18 Pro AppleInsider
  5. Aulumu Introduces the A18 Series for iPhone 18: Lightweight Protection Meets Next-Gen Design thetrailblazeronline.net
 
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.
 
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.
 
The Four-Color Theorem Gets a Rare New Proof - Quanta Magazine - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:29:41 GMT
The Four-Color Theorem Gets a Rare New Proof Quanta Magazine
 
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.com - 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.com
  2. AT&T Delivers Value, Choice, and Flexibility with the New iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo – Backed by America’s Best Guarantee AT&T Newsroom
  3. Xfinity Mobile, Comcast Business Mobile to Offer iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max Business Wire
  4. The Best iPhone 18 Pro Preorder Deals: Save Up to $1,300 at Apple, T-Mobile, Verizon, and More PCMag
  5. Here’s Everything T-Mobile Is Offering for Apple’s New iPhone Lineup TmoNews
 
AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 Pre-Orders Open on Amazon, With Early Discount - MacRumors - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:08:35 GMT
  1. AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 Pre-Orders Open on Amazon, With Early Discount MacRumors
  2. Apple introduces AirPods 5 with best-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellation apple.com
  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 arstechnica.com
  5. Don't Buy The 'Regular' AirPods 5 engadget.com
 
Xbox Will Now Publish Hideo Kojima’s Action Espionage Game Physint After PlayStation Partnership Ends - Game Informer - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Will Now Publish Hideo Kojima’s Action Espionage Game Physint After PlayStation Partnership Ends Game Informer
  2. XBOX and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Expand Partnership to Publish PHYSINT XBOX Wire
  3. Hideo Kojima's Physint Game Moves to Xbox From PlayStation Variety
  4. Sony divorces Kojima, while Nintendo (re)unites fans with Ocarina of Time | Rhys's Pieces The Alinea Insight newsletter
  5. PlayStation Cancels Deal With Hideo Kojima, Burns the Last of Its Gamer Good Will Gizmodo
 
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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Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC - Gematsu - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:44:46 GMT
  1. Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC Gematsu
  2. Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake Planned for 2027 Crunchyroll
  3. Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Arrives This December Game Informer
  4. Professor Layton’s Nintendo DS debut is getting an official remake Polygon.com
  5. Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake Announced for Switch 2, PS5, Switch, and PC VGChartz
 
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.com - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Insta360 Luna Pro Review: Your Instagram Reels Are About To Get An Upgrade engadget.com
  2. Insta360 launches a single-lens Osmo Pocket rival you can actually buy in the US The Verge
  3. Insta360’s Luna Pro Goes Global and Has Most of the Ultra’s Features PetaPixel
  4. Insta360 Luna Pro gimbal camera goes official with a 1-inch sensor - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Insta360 Luna Pro Newsshooter
 
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.
 
You can now plan IRL events on Snapchat - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Snapchat Plans lets you organize IRL gatherings, though it's missing one seemingly obvious detail.
 
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 - thegamebusiness.com - 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 thegamebusiness.com
  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
  4. Nintendo isn’t scared of GTA VI The Verge
  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. Apple hikes price of older iPhones, now more expensive than at launch Mashable
  4. It’s the year of smartphone price hikes The Verge
  5. It's as if Steve Jobs himself priced the new iPhone 18 Pro Max and the iPhone Duo PhoneArena
 
Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on: New sensing system, health features and audio intelligence - Engadget Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT
There was a lot more new stuff than expected.
 
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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NASA And IBM Made An AI Model For Exploring The Moon - engadget.com - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. NASA And IBM Made An AI Model For Exploring The Moon engadget.com
  2. NASA, IBM Launch AI Foundation Model for Lunar Science NASA Science (.gov)
  3. IBM, NASA launch AI model to help map ice, craters on Moon Reuters
  4. Introducing IBM and NASA’s new foundation model for the Moon IBM Research
  5. NASA and IBM open source lunar mapping tools The Register
 
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.
 
Stellar Blade Launches On Switch 2 This November With A Proper Physical Release - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Stellar Blade Launches On Switch 2 This November With A Proper Physical Release Nintendo Life
  2. Stellar Blade on Nintendo Switch 2 will ship on a smaller 32GB cartridge My Nintendo News
  3. Stellar Blade Switch 2 Release Date and Bayonetta Costume Shown Siliconera
  4. Stellar Blade devs say the game is "100% on cartridge" for Switch 2 because they understand "the importance of physical media" Yahoo Tech
  5. Stellar Blade Complete Edition reveals new costumes and a November 5th release date Gaming Age
 
Amazon's Prime Video is using AI to make dubbed actors' mouths match the dialogue - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:54:00 GMT

The feature is available worldwide for the show's first two seasons and will be included with the third and final season, which premieres in early December.

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‘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.
 
Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI - WIRED - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI WIRED
  2. Siri AI Will Be Able To Listen In And ‘Rewind’ Conversations, Apple Says forbes.com
  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. Eager to try iOS 27’s cool AI features and upgraded Siri? Get ready for usage limits zdnet.com
 
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.
 
Control Resonant PC requirements demand 120GB of SSD space and upscaling at every setting - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Remedy has split the PC requirements into two sections: with and without ray tracing/path tracing.

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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 - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:30:21 GMT
  1. I Tried the iPhone 18 Pro’s New Deluxe Camera and Shot Photos With Starbursts CNET
  2. Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max apple.com
  3. iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Battle of the flagships Mashable
  4. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro adds variable camera aperture and a more powerful chip arstechnica.com
  5. Apple makes biggest change to iPhone release cadence in 7 years in Ternus' first showcase as CEO CNBC
 
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.
 
Nintendo’s latest Switch 2 update adds VRR support in TV mode - The Verge - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:07:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo’s latest Switch 2 update adds VRR support in TV mode The Verge
  2. Switch 2 Update Adds TV VRR Support - but It Only Works in One Game Right Now Digital Foundry
  3. Nintendo's Switch 2 Will Now Sync Its Refresh Rate To Your TV For Smoother Motion engadget.com
  4. Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0 Released, Adds VRR Support IGN
  5. Nintendo Switch 2 Docked VRR Leapfrogs PS5, but the Catch Falls Squarely on Game Developers Wccftech
 
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.
 
This developer created an app to detect nearby Meta glasses. It already has thousands of users. - Business Insider - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:34:00 GMT
  1. This developer created an app to detect nearby Meta glasses. It already has thousands of users. Business Insider
  2. Polish developer builds app that detects nearby Meta smart glasses TVP World
  3. Worried About Snooping Smart Glasses? This Startup's Tech Detects Nearby Specs PCMag
  4. New Zuckoff app detects nearby Meta 'perv glasses:' 'right to at least know that someone is recording' New York Post
  5. Zuckoff, the app that detects nearby Meta glassholes. The Verge
 
Apple Announces macOS Golden Gate Release Date - MacRumors - Google Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:15:27 GMT
  1. Apple Announces macOS Golden Gate Release Date MacRumors
  2. Apple iOS 27 release date: When you can download it Mashable
  3. iOS 27 Is Coming. Here Are the Best New iPhone Features and How to Get the Beta Today PCMag
  4. iOS 27 launches on September 14th with Siri AI The Verge
  5. First release candidates of iOS 27, macOS 27 arrive as release nears AppleInsider
 
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.
 
Apple's new Audio Intelligence turns the Watch into a listening device, privacy is part of the pitch - TechSpot Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:04:00 GMT

Pre-orders are now open for the Apple Watch Series 12 (starting at $399) and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 ($799), with availability starting on September 18. The new wearables introduce improved health-tracking features and can use Siri's upcoming AI enhancements to analyze and transcribe what they hear.

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Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in September 2026.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This September 2026 - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 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.
 
Coleman Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 75% Off in September 2026 - Wired Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Gear up for your next adventure with these Coleman coupons and discount codes to save on camping essentials and outdoor gear.
 
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.
 
Where’s the iPhone 18? Here’s Why Apple Didn’t Reveal a New Standard iPhone - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:02:40 GMT
We saw the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Duo launch, but the baseline model may be coming next year — presumably for a few big reasons.
 
Tesla's Cybercab has no steering wheel or pedals, but a hidden touchscreen joystick may let humans drive it - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:27:00 GMT

The Cybercab runs on a single central touchscreen. In the video (below), it's split in two: a control panel on the left, the vehicle's camera view on the right. The left side includes the joystick, a prompt to "Close cabin doors," door controls, and a button to call support.

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The AI Researcher Who Just Quit Anthropic Says It’s ‘Crunch Time for Humanity’ - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:11:55 GMT
Jacob Coxon talks to WIRED about the “mini Manhattan project” inside Anthropic, the problem with alignment, and why AI labs have just a few years left to make their systems safe.
 
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
 
San Francisco Orders Meta to Stop ‘Allowing’ AI Child Abuse Ads - Wired Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:15:27 GMT
The City Attorney’s Office has asked Meta to explain how the harmful ads repeatedly ran on Facebook and Instagram. The company claims the ads are not under the city’s jurisdiction.
 
Apple launches iPhone Duo, its first foldable to rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:12:00 GMT

The iPhone Duo arrives with two "Super Retina XDR" ProMotion displays, including a large 7.6-inch folding panel on the inside and a smaller 5.4-inch screen on the outside. Both are protected by Ceramic Shield 2 and offer 3000 nits of peak outdoor brightness. They will both support the updated USB-C...

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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.
 
The US government is betting $300 million that quantum computing's real problem is manufacturing, not software - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:53:00 GMT

The awards are aimed at practical engineering work rather than quantum software. The companies are focused on building and manufacturing the components needed for larger, more reliable quantum systems, including processors, cryogenic equipment, semiconductor devices, lasers, and optical hardware.

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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.
 
Apple's long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:42:00 GMT
Apple's first foldable can be yours next month.
 
When it comes to Beatles references, scientists can't let it be - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:31:55 GMT
New study detects 3,200 references to Beatles song titles and lyrics in academic papers.
 
iPhone Duo Gets Its Own Case and Folio With Kickstand - MacRumors - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:09:48 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo Gets Its Own Case and Folio With Kickstand MacRumors
  2. Dual-Screen Chaos Needs Double Protection: The Best Cases and Protectors for Your iPhone Duo CNET
  3. Can you put a case on Apple's new foldable iPhone? See the options. USA Today
  4. 5 iPhone Duo Cases You Can Buy Before Apple Opens Preorders The Gadgeteer
  5. The perfect iPhone Duo case doesn’t exis… Macworld
 
Lawsuit: Amazon refused to give pregnant workers bathroom breaks and chairs - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:09:20 GMT
Four women sue Amazon, say company denied basic accommodations and fired them.
 
Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:58:24 GMT
AirPods 5 with noise cancellation is cheaper than its predecessor.
 
Shooting to the top with a new form factor? - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review - Notebookcheck - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:54:00 GMT
  1. Shooting to the top with a new form factor? - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review Notebookcheck
  2. Samsung Announces Record Success for Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra With a 50% Increase in Sales, Driving Foldable Adoption Across Europe Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung works to draw iPhone users to its foldables even as Apple enters the market CNBC
  4. iPhone Duo alternatives for less at T-Mobile: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Motorola Razr Fold Mashable
  5. iPhone Switchers Flock to Samsung Foldables: Will Apple's Duo Change That? Yahoo Finance
 
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max launch with a familiar design, new A20 Pro SoC, and aperture-controlled camera - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:54:00 GMT

Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max open on September 12, with availability beginning September 18 starting at $1,199. As previously rumored, Apple seems to have delayed the standard iPhone 18 until next year.

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Apple starts preorders for Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 with new Health Sensing System - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:47:07 GMT
New Apple Intelligence features, too.
 
The quick guide to fall vaccines and when you should get them - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:39:36 GMT
Here are the evidence-based recommendations and this year's vaccine rollout.
 
Apple Watch Series 12 Hands-On: Familiar Design, Different Everywhere Else  - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:37:00 GMT
A faster chip, new health sensors, deeper recovery insights and a new AI Audio feature that helps you remember conversations — here’s what’s new for the Apple Watch.
 
Corsair made a $200 gaming chair and then tested it like it was going into battle - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:33:00 GMT

Corsair recently launched the TC80 Gaming Chair, a new armchair designed to provide a durable and comfortable seating option for PC-focused gaming setups. The Fremont-based corporation highlights how its new chair has undergone more than 30 durability and safety tests, suggesting that it should accommodate gamers with a wide range...

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Apple Hikes iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Prices by $100 - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:05:08 GMT
Apple is raising prices for the two smartphones by $100 each.
 
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.
 
Apple Extends Free Satellite Access for iPhone 14, 15, and 16 Users - MacRumors - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:51:00 GMT
  1. Apple Extends Free Satellite Access for iPhone 14, 15, and 16 Users MacRumors
  2. Apple Confirms It’s Extending Free Offer To iPhone 14, 15 And 16 Users forbes.com
  3. Beyond the Cell Tower: Why Your iPhone’s Offshore Satellite SOS Isn’t Starlink allatsea.net
  4. The best thing from Apple’s keynote will be available on older iPhones completely free - I just saved $1199! amateurphotographer.com
  5. Services: Apple keeps satellite communication free, Siri AI could cost heise online
 
Blizzard Workers Win Historic Union Contract That Could Set A New Standard For Game Developers - GameSpot - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:46:02 GMT
  1. Blizzard Workers Win Historic Union Contract That Could Set A New Standard For Game Developers GameSpot
  2. Blizzard Entertainment Workers Ratify Historic Video Game Contracts with CWA | Communications Workers of America cwa-union.org
  3. Blizzard video game workers ratify union contracts Los Angeles Times
  4. Microsoft-owned Blizzard, video game union ratify contract The Seattle Times
  5. Blizzard Workers Secure Historic Contract Covering AI Use & Layoff Protections 80 Level
 
OpenAI claims 10,000 of its AI agents solved one of mathematics' hardest problems in 88 hours - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Mathematicians outside the company will now review the paper. If the proof holds up, it could show that AI systems can help solve some of mathematics' hardest open problems, rather than simply produce convincing-looking answers.

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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro adds variable camera aperture and a more powerful chip - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:53 GMT
There's also a new thermal management system, reducing overheating.
 
Nvidia GeForce 616.92 driver is ready for 007 First Light's Path Tracing update - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:00 GMT
Nvidia's GeForce 616.92 WHQL driver adds Game Ready support for the Path Tracing update in 007 First Light, PUBG's upcoming DLSS update, and new DLSS games Active Matter, Aniimo, and Wardogs. The release also fixes intermittent browser flickering, virtual display issues, and black screens affecting Remote Desktop sessions.
 
Popular navigation apps unlikely to ditch Mercator maps despite UN resolution - ArsTechnica Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:11:46 GMT
UN-backed Equal Earth map has educational value but won’t alter navigation apps.
 
Switzerland is paying $11 million to stop using Outlook and Teams - TechSpot Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:50:00 GMT

Federal authorities of the Swiss Confederation recently launched a pilot program to replace Microsoft 365 tools with open-source alternatives. The Federal Chancellery's plan calls for investing 9 million Swiss francs (more than $11 million) to replace Redmond's productivity software with the openDesk suite on 3,000 machines, but it could eventually...

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Windows 11’s new update finally fixes its biggest taskbar complaint - pcworld.com - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:37:46 GMT
  1. Windows 11’s new update finally fixes its biggest taskbar complaint pcworld.com
  2. Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy arstechnica.com
  3. Microsoft Patches a Record 974 Security Flaws in Biggest Update Ever extremetech.com
  4. Microsoft Plugs Nearly 1,000 Security Holes Krebs on Security
  5. 5 years later, I can finally use Windows 11 the way I want pcworld.com
 
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September 2026 Confirmed - IGN - Google Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:03:21 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September 2026 Confirmed IGN
  2. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September: RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, Ball x Pit, Date Everything! and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Update Includes One of 2025’s Best Roguelites VICE
  4. PS Plus Game Catalog Pickings Get Slimmer In September 2026 But There's Still Some Neat Stuff Kotaku
  5. Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for September Eurogamer.net
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
As Apple Prepares Its Next Tech-Defining Moment, Look Back at Major Milestones From Then to Now - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:23:11 GMT
That rumored foldable iPhone didn’t come from nowhere. Experts from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Popular Science, ZDNET and Lifehacker examine Apple’s most important tech reveals.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
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.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
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.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.