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Sources: OpenAI and Anthropic staff felt blindsided by Dario Amodei's and Sam Altman's calls to slow the frontier; some fear evaluators may compromise security (Cristina Criddle/Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:30:01 GMT

Cristina Criddle / Financial Times:
Sources: OpenAI and Anthropic staff felt blindsided by Dario Amodei's and Sam Altman's calls to slow the frontier; some fear evaluators may compromise security — Staff at the Silicon Valley companies are grappling with how to turn AI slowdown rhetoric into reality
 
Sources: Apple is developing enterprise AI servers powered by two or four M8 Ultra chips, set for 2029, and is considering integrating Nvidia's NVLink Fusion (The Information) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:15:01 GMT

The Information:
Sources: Apple is developing enterprise AI servers powered by two or four M8 Ultra chips, set for 2029, and is considering integrating Nvidia's NVLink Fusion — Apple has been working on plans for an enterprise server using its own chips that could incorporate networking equipment from Nvidia …

 
Man who faced three felonies for destroying a fake Flock camera has charges reduced to misdemeanors - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:08:00 GMT

It was reported in late August that Evan Meyer, 24, was being charged with counts of criminal mischief causing more than $1,000 in damage, grand theft involving property valued between $750 and $5,000, and damaging or taking a computer, electronic device, or related equipment. All felonies.

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Modular data center startup Rune raised a $40M Series A led by Spark Capital to deploy off-grid compute capacity directly at solar and renewable energy sites (Adele Peters/Fast Company) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:55:01 GMT

Adele Peters / Fast Company:
Modular data center startup Rune raised a $40M Series A led by Spark Capital to deploy off-grid compute capacity directly at solar and renewable energy sites — A new data center in southwest Texas isn't connected to the grid—but it also didn't require building any new power plants.
 
A profile of Meta Compute co-lead Dina Powell McCormick, who is using her network to help structure major AI financing, as Mark Zuckerberg focuses on product (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:45:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
A profile of Meta Compute co-lead Dina Powell McCormick, who is using her network to help structure major AI financing, as Mark Zuckerberg focuses on product — At a Meta Platforms Inc. board retreat last December, Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg asked Dina Powell McCormick …

 
The US just admitted, for the first time, that it has weapons deployed in space - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:37:00 GMT

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said at a Monday event that the US has deployed weapons in orbit to defend against hostile action. The admission crosses a new boundary following decades of peaceful international competition and cooperation in space.

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Billionaire-backed AI safety activists have significantly expanded their Capitol Hill lobbying, with groups like ControlAI conducting hundreds of meetings (Washington Post) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:35:05 GMT

Washington Post:
Billionaire-backed AI safety activists have significantly expanded their Capitol Hill lobbying, with groups like ControlAI conducting hundreds of meetings — Activists spent years cultivating allies on Capitol Hill. Now lawmakers in both parties are discussing extinction. — Summary
 
Hacker collective stegan0gram dismantles a Flock camera, recovering an encryption key and showing it runs ~20 apps on a midrange smartphone-grade processor (404 Media) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:20:01 GMT

404 Media:
Hacker collective stegan0gram dismantles a Flock camera, recovering an encryption key and showing it runs ~20 apps on a midrange smartphone-grade processor — While people around the U.S. are tearing down Flock cameras, one group of hackers went a step further: extracting the camera's software too.
 
iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max review: manual camera exposure controls and image quality improvements, but $100 more than the 17 Pro and expensive storage tiers (Allison Johnson/The Verge) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:10:02 GMT

Allison Johnson / The Verge:
iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max review: manual camera exposure controls and image quality improvements, but $100 more than the 17 Pro and expensive storage tiers — Last week, Apple announced an iPhone unlike any it has made in the past. An iPhone that has seemingly already led several …

 
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review: Let The Games Begin - Game Informer - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review: Let The Games Begin Game Informer
  2. Ask the Developer Vol. 23: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave — Part 1 Nintendo
  3. Nintendo opens up Fire Emblem with the gigantic Fortune’s Weave The Verge
  4. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is Nintendo's Best Game in Decades Polygon.com
  5. 'Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave' review: I could play 100 hours Mashable
 
Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: For Camera Fiends - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Fun camera features help make these candy bar iPhones stand out from the dazzle of the folding iPhone Duo.
 
iPhone 18 Pro review: The standard setter - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The yardstick that all phones, including the Duo, will be measured by.
 
Here's how the iPhone 18 Pro's Apple Reference Image tech works - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple Reference Image is like giving your photos a tamper-proof seal.
 
Nintendo’s Newest Fire Emblem Is a Sprawling Book of Stories - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Fortune’s Weave for Switch 2 is far longer than I have patience for, and yet I appreciate its narrative.
 
The iPhone 18 Pro’s big camera update is all about the small gains - The Verge - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. The iPhone 18 Pro’s big camera update is all about the small gains The Verge
  2. Get ready to experience iPhone 18 Pro, the new Apple Watch lineup, and AirPods 5 Apple
  3. iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Worth Upgrading? MacRumors
  4. Best iPhone 18 Pro preorder deals: Get a free phone from AT&T, T-Mobile, Visible, and more Mashable
  5. iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Review: Apple’s Best Camera Isn’t for Everyone CNET
 
Crypto prices tumble as Senate blocks Clarity Act amid concerns over Trump family's crypto ties - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:58:00 GMT

The legislation failed to secure the 60 votes needed to clear a procedural hurdle. As CoinDesk reports, the result follows years of campaigning and hundreds of millions of dollars spent trying to get a regulatory framework through Congress.

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Prediction markets are expanding into mainstream media, with integrations in Dow Jones, Substack, CNN, CNBC, and more, as they become an informational channel (Kate Knibbs/Wired) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:55:02 GMT

Kate Knibbs / Wired:
Prediction markets are expanding into mainstream media, with integrations in Dow Jones, Substack, CNN, CNBC, and more, as they become an informational channel — The legal battle over whether prediction markets are a form of gambling has overshadowed something else entirely: They're already a new form of media.
 
Apple publishes a technical breakdown of the architecture for the iPhone 18 Pro's Reference Image camera mode; the chain of trust begins at manufacturing time (Marcus Mendes/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:45:11 GMT

Marcus Mendes / 9to5Mac:
Apple publishes a technical breakdown of the architecture for the iPhone 18 Pro's Reference Image camera mode; the chain of trust begins at manufacturing time — A new post on Apple's Security Research blog details the fascinating tech, architecture, and thinking behind the iPhone 18 Pro's new Reference Image camera mode.
 
Microsoft doesn't dismiss rumours a major Xbox Game Pass shake-up is on the way, which reportedly removes day-one game offerings entirely - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:40:31 GMT
  1. Microsoft doesn't dismiss rumours a major Xbox Game Pass shake-up is on the way, which reportedly removes day-one game offerings entirely Eurogamer.net
  2. Rumor Claims $12.99 Ad-Supported Xbox Game Pass Tier Coming in 2027 Amid Sweeping Changes TechPowerUp
  3. Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Dropping Day-One Games in 2027 VICE
  4. Microsoft Reacts To Xbox Game Pass Rumor That Could Change The Service In A Big Way GameSpot
  5. Xbox Subscription Game Pass may drop to $19.99 GameGPU
 
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming overtakes India's Gautam Adani to become Asia's richest person for the first time, passing $105B, up 8x from $13B in March 2019 (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:35:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming overtakes India's Gautam Adani to become Asia's richest person for the first time, passing $105B, up 8x from $13B in March 2019 — ByteDance's Zhang Yiming has become Asia's richest person for the first time, marking a comeback for the TikTok developer …

 
7 Best Android Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
 
Internal documents: Chinese hacker-for-hire company ZRON is selling stolen foreign intelligence and using AI systems to make the data more accessible for police (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:20:02 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Internal documents: Chinese hacker-for-hire company ZRON is selling stolen foreign intelligence and using AI systems to make the data more accessible for police — Internal company materials show AI being used to make stolen foreign government data digestible for police, targeting Russia, Pakistan and others
 
Solar panel costs have plummeted from $6 per watt in 2000 to just 12 cents today - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

At Bestway Cement's plant in Chakwal, Pakistan, solar already supplies more than a quarter of the electricity used to make cement. The company has 26MW installed and expects to add another 6.34MW by the end of the year.

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An in-depth look at loss-of-control incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic, the polarized reactions between the AI safety and cybersecurity communities, and more (AI as Normal Technology) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:10:01 GMT

AI as Normal Technology:
An in-depth look at loss-of-control incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic, the polarized reactions between the AI safety and cybersecurity communities, and more — A middle ground between the cybersecurity and AI safety communities — This essay is over 13,000 words long and represents …

 
Full-Color Looks Great on 3D Printed Sliding Puzzles - Hack a Day Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:15 GMT
[Angus] of [Maker’s Muse] shows off both a parametric, print-in-place sliding puzzle design he created, and the results of UV printing full-color designs on the same. The results look beautiful, …read more
 
Breville Eye Q Toaster review: A toaster with a vision - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The world's first toaster that works on color instead of time is great. But is it $300 great?
 
Forget the iPhone Duo — the First iPhone Had More Hype and a More Shocking Price - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
CNET reviewed the first iPhone 19 years ago. We found it innovative and easy to use, but it lacked too many features and wasn’t worth the $499 price.
 
Researchers: rogue OpenAI agents compromised two Hugging Face accounts as early as May 13 to probe the site's servers, nearly two months before the July breach (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:55:01 GMT

Reuters:
Researchers: rogue OpenAI agents compromised two Hugging Face accounts as early as May 13 to probe the site's servers, nearly two months before the July breach — Rogue AI agents from OpenAI hijacked Hugging Face user accounts and probed the site itself for vulnerabilities as early as May …

 
Sony unveils new PlayStation Pulse wireless headsets with 'planar magnetic' sound tech - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:54:02 GMT
Sony has introduced the PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge headsets, which feature planar magnetic drivers.
 
Survey: 42% of US voters trust the GOP and 40% trust Democrats to handle AI, 61% oppose new data center construction, and <1% say AI is their top midterm issue (New York Times) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:45:01 GMT

New York Times:
Survey: 42% of US voters trust the GOP and 40% trust Democrats to handle AI, 61% oppose new data center construction, and <1% say AI is their top midterm issue — As fears grow about the threat of artificial intelligence, neither party has claimed an advantage on the technology, a New York Times/Siena poll found.
 
Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People - 404 Media - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:35:09 GMT
  1. Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People 404 Media
  2. Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works WIRED
  3. Bakersfield's Flock cameras log more than 850,000 plate reads a month — but where does that data go? 23ABC News Bakersfield
  4. Here's The Unimaginably Huge Number Of Pictures Taken By Flock Cameras Every Month Yahoo
 
The Trump administration faces strategic constraints in slowing China's AI progress, including avoiding rare earth restrictions, ahead of US-China talks on AI (Nectar Gan/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:35:01 GMT

Nectar Gan / Bloomberg:
The Trump administration faces strategic constraints in slowing China's AI progress, including avoiding rare earth restrictions, ahead of US-China talks on AI — Even as Donald Trump blasts Anthropic PBC's Dario Amodei over his call to hit the brakes on AI development, the two agree on the need to prevent China from catching the US.
 
Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days.
 
Introducing the WIRED App - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The app is the best way to read, watch, and listen to WIRED’s journalism.
 
The EU Plans to Ban Social Media For Under-13s - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:19:46 GMT
The bloc wants to curb Big Tech’s grip on children with its new EU KIDS ACTS, but age checks, parental oversight, and privacy concerns could make its plan difficult to implement.
 
Mark Cuban says social media-fueled AI backlash poses a bigger threat than the technology itself - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:19:00 GMT

Cuban gave his views on the AI apocalypse situation in a series of X posts. "I think there is far greater risk from what humans do in response to what they see on social media, than what agent swarms will do," he wrote.

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People Who Grew Up Before Cellphones Are Answering The Question, “Was Life Actually Better?” And Honestly…It’s A Resounding Yes - buzzfeed.com - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:16:02 GMT
People Who Grew Up Before Cellphones Are Answering The Question, “Was Life Actually Better?” And Honestly…It’s A Resounding Yes buzzfeed.com
 
Best Robot Vacuum of 2026: Shark, Eufy, Roborock - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:06:00 GMT
My hands-on tests reveal which models can scrub stains, reach difficult corners, and navigate a chaotic home.
 
How Self-Driving Cars Might Change Crash Testing Forever - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Lie down in a car, and you’re more likely to get seriously hurt in a crash. But a driverless future is forcing governments to revisit long-standing safety issues.
 
This $26 Sliding Pizza Peel Promises to Improve Your Launches, but Does It? - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:55:00 GMT
Here’s my take after testing.
 
Sakurai Believes Industry Will "Slowly Die" Without Innovation As He Discontinues Game Designers Award - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
  1. Sakurai Believes Industry Will "Slowly Die" Without Innovation As He Discontinues Game Designers Award Nintendo Life
  2. 'If the Industry Loses Creativity and Innovation, It Will Slowly Die' — Masahiro Sakurai Urges Game Developers to Push Past Limitations as He Closes Curtain on Game Designers Award After 16 Years IGN
  3. Pokémon Officially Wins GOTY During Its 30th Anniversary Polygon.com
  4. Japan Game Awards 2026 winners announced, Pokemon Pokopia takes home the big prize Nintendo Everything
  5. Japan Game Awards 2026: Annual Game Category Announcement and Awards Ceremony! “Poko a Pokémon” Takes Home the Grand Prize! Saiga NAK
 
Boox Launches the Palma 3 E-Reader - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:36:00 GMT
The e-paper device maker also launched two new color digital notebooks last night, the Note Air6 C and Mini C.
 
China Isn’t Buying Silicon Valley’s Call for an AI Slowdown - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The US and China agree that advanced AI poses serious risks. But Beijing is deeply skeptical of a deal that prioritizes keeping US companies ahead.
 
Why It Seems Like Great White Sharks Are Overrunning Maine - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
While a bunch of sharks cruising the Maine coast may seem ominous, it’s actually a sign of a conservation success story.
 
T-Mobile Is the First Carrier to Support Apple’s iPhone Handoff, but It’ll Cost $5 a Month - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new iOS 27 feature lets you bounce between two iPhones easily, but the carrier is charging for it. And AT&T is staying hands-free for now.
 
Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2026): Microsoft, Lenovo, and the iPad - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
These portable computers balance tablet and laptop functionality, whether you want a screen that detaches or spins.
 
Polymarket’s Next Bet? It Can Also Be a Media Company - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The legal battle over whether prediction markets are a form of gambling has overshadowed something else entirely: They’re already a new form of media.
 
Here's your first look at the new Pixel VIP widget ahead of its wide rollout - Android Authority - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:58:00 GMT
  1. Here's your first look at the new Pixel VIP widget ahead of its wide rollout Android Authority
  2. September Pixel Drop: New Pixel VIP updates, Pixel Watch features, and more blog.google
  3. Google’s September Pixel Drop and Android 17 QPR1 updates are rolling out now. The Verge
  4. Google Delivers the September 2026 Pixel Drop Thurrott.com
  5. Pixel 11 Gets Another September Update, but Android 17 QPR1 Is Still Missing TechRepublic
 
PS5 Update Lets You Turn on Display Names, Adds Trending Now and Top 10 Views, and More - IGN - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:42:59 GMT
  1. PS5 Update Lets You Turn on Display Names, Adds Trending Now and Top 10 Views, and More IGN
  2. PlayStation 5 System Software Update 14.0 Is Now Live, Yet Only PlayStation 5 Pro Users Will See A Real Improvement wccftech.com
  3. New PS5 Update Is Out Now, And Sony Actually Added Some New Features GameSpot
  4. PS5, PS5 Pro Update Enables Enhanced PSSR Image Quality by Default, Brings Community Activity Widget gamingbolt.com
  5. PS5 Update 26.06-14.00.00 Released on September 16 Turns on Enhance PSSR Image Quality MP1st
 
The day Galaxy S26 series owners have been waiting for since May has finally arrived... for some - PhoneArena - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:39:21 GMT
  1. The day Galaxy S26 series owners have been waiting for since May has finally arrived... for some PhoneArena
  2. Every Samsung Phone Getting The One UI 9.0 Beta Update So Far bgr.com
  3. Samsung officially releases One UI 9 for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Samsung releases stable One UI 9.0 update for Galaxy S26 series SamMobile
  5. Samsung's cheapest Galaxy S26 got One UI 9 before its priciest one; it's deliberate Android Police
 
The new Boox Palma 3 comes with stylus support and an aluminum build - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:35:49 GMT
Boox has unveiled three new E Ink devices, including the Palma 3.
 
‘Smart’ Nanoparticles Deliver mRNA Directly to Tumors in New Cancer Therapy - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT
The treatment can reprogram immune cells that have been corrupted by the cancer, strengthening the body’s ability to attack.
 
Round AMOLED Badge Does All Kinds Of Cool Stuff - Hack a Day Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:37 GMT
[curisama] has put together a project simply entitled The Badge. It’s simple enough, being a little round screen that you wear. Only, it does a wide variety of rather interesting …read more
 
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Review: A Superb Sequel - Game Informer - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Review: A Superb Sequel Game InformerSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Meta is reportedly gearing up to launch new smart glasses without a camera - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:49:32 GMT
Meta will soon unveil new camera-free smart glasses, according to The Information.
 
A Super-Accurate Clock Using a Tiny Microcontroller - Hack a Day Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:10 GMT
DCF77 is a German VLF transmitting station that broadcasts a time signal across Europe on 77.5 kHz. Thus a common sight in a European home is a clock emblazoned with …read more
 
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Office Depot Coupons: $20 Off September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Casetify Promo Codes | 15% Off September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Hulu Promo Codes & Discounts: 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Naturepedic Promo Codes: Get 20% Off Plus Free Pillows - Wired Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Samsung Goes to Couples Therapy to Unpack iPhone-to-Android Tension - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:15:35 GMT
Featuring Orna Guralnik of Couples Therapy, Samsung’s latest ads uncover the emotions behind switching phone brands.
 
How chimps teach their kids tool tricks - ArsTechnica Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:39 GMT
Adults first demonstrate tool use, then hand over the implements to their infants, who copy the behavior.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
Measure by measure, studying society accurately - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
 
Sonic Racing's First Free Character Update Of 'Year Two' Is Bayonetta - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:45:00 GMT
  1. Sonic Racing's First Free Character Update Of 'Year Two' Is Bayonetta Nintendo Life
  2. Sega confirms that Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will still get free characters in Year Two, starting with Bayonetta Video Games Chronicle
  3. BAYONETTA JOINS YEAR TWO SEGA
  4. Bayonetta Joins Godzilla, Evangelion in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game's Year 2 Anime News Network
  5. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds reveals Bayonetta DLC Nintendo Everything
 
Apple explains how the iPhone 18 Pro’s new Reference Image camera mode works - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:25:00 GMT
  1. Apple explains how the iPhone 18 Pro’s new Reference Image camera mode works 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Reference Image: A New Approach for Verified Photography Apple Security Research
  3. Here's How The iPhone 18 Pro's Apple Reference Image Tech Works Engadget
  4. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro puts the focus on authenticity Fast Company
  5. Apple has a new way to prove your iPhone photos aren’t AI slop TechCrunch
 
Tips To Model Your Next CNC Cabinet in CAD Before Buying Anything - Hack a Day Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:00:19 GMT
[Clough42] has started a new CNC control cabinet build, and uses it as an opportunity to demonstrate why he models the whole thing out in CAD before ordering parts or …read more
 
The new Boox e-ink devices get Android 16 out of the box, including Palma 3 - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT
  1. The new Boox e-ink devices get Android 16 out of the box, including Palma 3 9to5Google
  2. The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign The Verge
  3. BOOX's three new e-ink readers have something for everyone, no matter what you use them for XDA
  4. Boox’s Beloved Palma E-Reader Gets Its Third Generation WIRED
  5. The New Boox Palma 3 Comes With Stylus Support And An Aluminum Build Engadget
 
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember launches March 4, 2027, alpha demo now available - Gematsu - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:42:17 GMT
  1. Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember launches March 4, 2027, alpha demo now available Gematsu
  2. Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember launches March 4, 2027, demo live today PlayStation.Blog
  3. Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Fixes The Combat That Held Back The Original, As Deflection No Longer Dominates Encounters wccftech.com
  4. Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Drops Playable Demo Immediately and Sets 2027 Release Date IGN
  5. Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember gives me classic PS2 combat vibes that I've been yearning for TechRadar
 
We Asked Minimalists About the Home Decor Purchases They Regret Most, and They Did Not Hold Back - The Spruce - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:09:00 GMT
We Asked Minimalists About the Home Decor Purchases They Regret Most, and They Did Not Hold Back The Spruce
 
Records show police justified Flock license plate searches with answers like "LMAO" and "idk" - TechSpot Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:06:00 GMT

Search logs from Flock's Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) database show that, over the past few years, officers across the US have routinely searched the system without offering any legitimate justification. And the company's own fix for the problem may have made it worse.

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The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilization - The Verge - Google Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilization The Verge
  2. Canon EOS R8 Mark II Review: A Great Camera In a Polarizing Package PetaPixel
  3. I Tested Canon's First Retro Camera, and It Proves Throwback Gear Doesn't Have to Be a Gimmick PCMag
  4. Canon EOS R8 Mark II Announcement on September 15, 2026 Canon Rumors
  5. Canon's R8 II Camera Borrowed Its Styling From A Classic SLR Film Camera Engadget
 
Canon's R8 II camera borrowed its styling from a classic SLR film camera - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT
Though preoccupied with vlogging lately, Canon hasn't forgotten its full-frame photography market.
 
Considering a Level 2 EV charger? How to know if you need one - Engadget Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Charging your EV from home is cheap and convenient, but knowing which type of charger will get the most out of your electric car can often be confusing.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 16, #927 - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:47:04 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Sept. 16, 2026.
 
How to get Spotify's best audio quality - Engadget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Spotify's default audio settings let you enjoy music wherever you go, but you're not always getting the best quality. A few tweaks can make all the difference.
 
Coffee Maker Steam Wand Gets a Safe Outlet - Hack a Day Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:23 GMT
Sometimes a hacker has a specific sort of problem, and uses the tools they have to solve it in a way that just might be helpful to someone else. That’s …read more
 
New PS5 Pulse Headsets Revealed by Sony with Better Sound and Comfort - Push Square - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. New PS5 Pulse Headsets Revealed by Sony with Better Sound and Comfort Push Square
  2. Introducing the next line of PS5 audio products: PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge Wireless Headsets PlayStation.Blog
  3. Sony Unveils new PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headsets With 'Planar Magnetic' Sound Tech Engadget
  4. PlayStation announces two new wireless PS5 headsets. The Verge
  5. PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge Wireless Headsets Announced VGChartz
 
How to manually update Android Auto (and what it might mean if you can't) - Engadget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The Android Auto app lives in the Play Store, so start there if you want to update.
 
A Nod To The Past: Rolex’s New Perpetual Padellone Annual Calendar - fratellowatches.com - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:52:21 GMT
  1. A Nod To The Past: Rolex’s New Perpetual Padellone Annual Calendar fratellowatches.com
  2. Introducing The Rolex Perpetual Padellone [Hands-On, Live Pics, Video, Technical Brief, Competition, & Personal Thoughts] Hodinkee
  3. Rolex releases a new watch, inspired by an elegant 1940s original wallpaper.com
  4. New Release: Rolex Perpetual Padellone Annual Calendar Watches Pay Tribute To A Vintage Grail aBlogtoWatch
  5. Rolex’s New Perpetual Padellone Revives a Cult-Favorite Vintage Watch Robb Report
 
Walmart Just Discounted Over a Dozen Nintendo Switch Games, Plus Get an Extra $10 With This Secret Coupon - IGN - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:32:47 GMT
  1. Walmart Just Discounted Over a Dozen Nintendo Switch Games, Plus Get an Extra $10 With This Secret Coupon IGN
  2. Nintendo, tariff refunds and the question of how to repay customers Customer Experience Dive
  3. Adventure awaits! Nintendo of America announces Customer Appreciation Sale - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  4. 'A little bit deceptive' | Local economist explains Nintendo tariff sales WUSA9
  5. The best deals from Nintendo’s ‘customer appreciation’ sale The Verge
 
Are USB-C flash drives better than USB-A ones? - Engadget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
USB-A and USB-C flash drives both have their purposes. USB-C is increasingly common, but USB-A isn't going anywhere yet.
 
The Roman telescope has enough gas for 22 years, double NASA's expectations - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:26:32 GMT
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is the first NASA observatory designed for in-space refueling.
 
PS Plus Gets a Diverse Lineup for September With WWE 2K26, RuneScape: Dragonwilds and More - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:24:42 GMT
From the supernatural horror of Slitterhead to the roguelite action of Ball x Pit and the stealthy combat of Sniper Elite: Resistance, this month’s additions offer plenty of ways to play.
 
Microsoft will hold a Windows and Surface event on October 7 - Engadget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:18:07 GMT
The event is focused on "Windows, NVIDIA RTX Spark, Surface, and the broader PC ecosystem," with Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang among the speakers.
 
Samsung Is Fast-Tracking Galaxy Z TriFold 2 After iPhone Duo Reveal, According to Leaks - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:28 GMT
The successor to Samsung’s first TriFold phone may now have an accelerated release timeline.
 
Wired vs wireless speakers: What are the pros and cons? - Engadget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Wired and wireless speakers each offer different trade-offs, advantages and disadvantages. Plus, what audio you put through them has a big effect.
 
Google’s New Pixel Features Include Shortcuts to Your Favorite Contacts, Adds Scam Alerts - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:14:45 GMT
The September Pixel Drop includes two months of Audible for anyone with a Pixel 6 or newer.
 
Mark your calendars: A Googlebook 'celebration' is happening next month - Android Authority - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:04:00 GMT
  1. Mark your calendars: A Googlebook 'celebration' is happening next month Android Authority
  2. Googlebook Pre-Orders Open Sept. 21: $999 Gemini Laptops tech-insider.org
  3. Google Confirms Googlebook Pre-Orders Start September 21 TechPowerUp
  4. A Googlebook 'Celebration' Event Is Set For October 5 Engadget
  5. Exclusive: Lenovo Googlebook 15 Revealed in Full, With OLED, Core Ultra 5, Gemini and a Dedicated Google Key The Mac Observer
 
Roblox's top creators are making $65 million a year, while most took home about $1,500 - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:48:00 GMT

Roblox is preparing to let developers ship their games outside the Roblox app. The initiative is called Roblox Everywhere, announced at its developers conference in San Jose last week. It will let creators publish their games as standalone apps on mobile, PC, and consoles, while Roblox continues to provide the...

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How MIT student communities help develop lifelong skills and connections - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Members of the Institute’s fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups translate their MIT experiences into cherished memories, friendships, and lessons about leadership and service.
 
Prime Video Launches Super Bundle With Starz, AMC Plus, BritBox, MGM Plus and PBS Masterpiece - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:37:26 GMT
The five-service package costs $30 per month and launches today.
 
Windows 11 emergency update: Microsoft races to fix bugs - Mashable - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:35:43 GMT
  1. Windows 11 emergency update: Microsoft races to fix bugs Mashable
  2. Microsoft Issues Emergency Fixes After Massive Patch Tuesday Dark Reading
  3. Microsoft rolls out emergency update for Windows 11's latest patch — recent update causes crashes on AMD graphics, Explorer hang-ups, and broken third-party integrations Tom's Hardware
  4. Windows 11 and 10 get emergency patches, but AMD GPU issues remain PCWorld
  5. Microsoft Rolls Out Fix for Windows 11 Update That Broke Claude Cowork PCMag
 
The Wolverine Game Sinks Its Claws Into Emotional Heights Rather Than Story Cohesion - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:26:18 GMT
A bold foray into an alternate universe crashes Logan against dysfunctional families, doomed love and antimutant violence, but its logic frays as the game goes on.
 
“Filmmaker” suing PassThePopcorn may be banned user out for revenge - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:19:17 GMT
Allegedly fake filmmaker targeted trackers like PassThePopcorn, BroadcasTheNet, and HDBits.
 
Blizzard Delays Diablo 4′ s Big 30th Anniversary Season 15 Kick-Off After A Flood Of Error Codes - Kotaku - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:08:55 GMT
  1. Blizzard Delays Diablo 4′ s Big 30th Anniversary Season 15 Kick-Off After A Flood Of Error Codes Kotaku
  2. Celebrate 30 Years of Diablo in Season of Hell's Legacy news.blizzard.com
  3. Diablo 4 Season 15 Compendium - Season Launch Updates Maxroll
  4. Diablo 4 details resolution and frame rate on Nintendo Switch 2, plus other details Nintendo Everything
  5. Brand-New Diablo 4 Class Officially Confirmed for 2027 IMDb
 
The Gemini 3.8 family is getting a little bigger with two new additions - Android Authority - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:03:00 GMT
  1. The Gemini 3.8 family is getting a little bigger with two new additions Android Authority
  2. Google Launches New Gemini Models to Upgrade Enterprise Voice Agents pymnts.com
  3. Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking powers Gemini Live, Gmail, & Keep 9to5Google
  4. Google rolls out new Gemini 3.8 models Breakingthenews.net
  5. Key facts: GOOG Tops 200‑Day MA; Gemini 3.8 Priced; Former DeepMind Warns TradingView
 
RTX 5090 stock dries up as prices soar past $10,000 - TweakTown - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:02:10 GMT
  1. RTX 5090 stock dries up as prices soar past $10,000 TweakTown
  2. China-modified Nvidia RTX 5090 with massive 96GB of memory appears on Alibaba for less than $4,000 — 3x more VRAM at 65% the cost of the original Tom's Hardware
  3. Nvidia RTX 6000 rumor points to a 2027 launch — but I'm struggling to believe it won't be delayed with RTX 5090 prices now hitting $9,000 TechRadar
  4. AI Firms Are Reportedly Buying NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs in Bulk for Server Use TechPowerUp
  5. Nvidia's RTX 5090 vanishes from online retail in the US — third-party sellers now demand as much as $9,500 for Nvidia's fastest GPU Tom's Hardware
 
After 6 Years as Road Ornament a Widescreen Sony Trinitron Lives Again - Hack a Day Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:00:48 GMT
After previously adopting a big Sony Trinitron CRT TV that had been trying to hitch a ride along the side of a road in Italy for at least six years, …read more
 
10 Hacks Every macOS 27 User Should Know - Lifehacker - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
  1. 10 Hacks Every macOS 27 User Should Know Lifehacker
  2. macOS 27: The MacStories Review MacStories
  3. Apple releases macOS 27 Golden Gate: 7 new features to try Mashable
  4. macOS 27: new Siri takes on AI productivity apps TechCrunch
  5. macOS 27 is available now The Verge
 
How to improve the audio quality on your iPhone - Engadget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
You can improve your iPhone's audio quality whether you're using the built-in speakers, headphones, or a speaker.
 
New 'StarCraft' game announced, but it's a grim open-world shooter and it's not coming until 2030 - Space - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
  1. New 'StarCraft' game announced, but it's a grim open-world shooter and it's not coming until 2030 Space
  2. That’s a Wrap on BlizzCon® 2026 news.blizzard.com
  3. BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Starcraft Returns, Diablo V Announced, Warcraft news and more XBOX Wire
  4. StarCraft Devs Promise New Game Will Definitely Release in 2030 and Tease Possible Gameplay Elements IGN
  5. 'We started to very quickly realize we weren't talking about a game from above; we were talking about a game down on the ground' — StarCraft's general manager tells us about the shift to becoming an open-world shooter TechRadar
 
MIT makes progress on campus climate goals - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Innovative strategies, technologies, and collaborations are helping MIT advance solutions on campus and beyond.
 
Wardogs CEO: Studio Doesn't Hire People Who Advocate Against Crunch - Kotaku - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:31:01 GMT
  1. Wardogs CEO: Studio Doesn't Hire People Who Advocate Against Crunch Kotaku
  2. Wardogs CEO says he won't hire devs who aren't down with mandatory crunch: 'If you care about what you're making, this is the place to work' Yahoo
  3. WARDOGS CEO Addresses ‘Mandatory Crunch’ Claims Insider Gaming
  4. 'They Often Don't Make It in the Door' — Wardogs CEO Hesitant to Hire Employees That Speak Out Against Crunch IGN
  5. "We hire people who are ready to work hard": Bulkhead CEO does not want to hire those who are dissatisfied with crunch time WN Hub
 
Underwater solar power sounds impossible, these new perovskite cells make it work anyway - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:31:00 GMT

A newly published study describes a "robust" strategy for reliably generating power underwater. Several Chinese researchers developed a new type of submerged perovskite solar cell that can operate a few meters below sea level and harvest solar energy for years while retaining high efficiency.

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3 Questions: Putting nuclear waste into perspective - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Professor Haruko Wainwright believes the risks posed by radioactive wastes cannot be properly assessed without also considering the hazards of chemical wastes.
 
You Can Pull Off One of MTG’s Classic Infinite Combos in Reality Fracture Limited - Draftsim - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:09:19 GMT
You Can Pull Off One of MTG’s Classic Infinite Combos in Reality Fracture Limited Draftsim
 
3D models of new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are now available in our database - GSMArena.com - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:04:02 GMT
  1. 3D models of new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are now available in our database GSMArena.com
  2. Apple’s iPhone Duo Will Turn Foldable Phones Into the New Normal Bloomberg
  3. Live Q&A: Ask Me Your Questions About iPhone Duo, iOS 27, the New Siri and More WSJ
  4. Apple unveils iPhone Duo Apple
  5. Samsung Finds Another Guy Named Tim Cook To Promote Galaxy Z Fold 8 Forbes
 
Bungie is overhauling Marathon from its original extraction shooter vision - Game Developer - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:01:09 GMT
Bungie is overhauling Marathon from its original extraction shooter vision Game DeveloperSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it TechCrunch
 
18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:58:09 GMT
Teen developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a known measles complication.
 
SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:48:08 GMT
Reaching orbit would mark a significant milestone.
 
Trump calls AI safety concerns a "hoax," says a "high IQ" president is the only guardrail needed - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:47:00 GMT

This week, after Amodei once again advocated for an industry-wide slowdown, third-party audits, and coordinated international guardrails to prevent AI bots from going rogue, Trump doubled down on his pro-AI rhetoric and attacked the Anthropic CEO for speaking out against unchecked AI development.

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Agility’s new humanoid robot will stop, squat to avoid harming human coworkers - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:33:02 GMT
Robots can start working outside physical cages and without safety barriers.
 
Games Like Warcraft 3 Are ‘The Best Storytelling Medium Warcraft Has Had,’ Says Director - Kotaku - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:33 GMT
  1. Games Like Warcraft 3 Are ‘The Best Storytelling Medium Warcraft Has Had,’ Says Director Kotaku
  2. Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom What's Next Panel Recap news.blizzard.com
  3. Warcraft 3 Devs Say Definitive Graphics Coming To Old Campaign Kotaku
  4. Blizzard just dropped a new Warcraft 3 campaign, the first in 23 years PC Gamer
  5. Remastered RTS Game Updates: Blizzard's Warcraft 3: Forsaken Kingdom Is Out Trend Hunter
 
Sampling the Elephant’s Foot and Chornobyl’s Tedious Corium Clean-up - Hack a Day Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:06 GMT
The site of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (ChNPP) remains a unique location, as what’s left of the No. 4 reactor is the only place in the world where you …read more
 
Walt Disney World Brings AI Into Its Booking Site - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:19:47 GMT
Some guests will soon see AI-generated summaries as well as being able to plan vacations conversationally with a chatbot.
 
Boston dumps Flock, says it shared data nationwide in violation of contract - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:14:11 GMT
City: Flock enabled "nationwide lookup" despite contract requiring it to be disabled.
 
Switch emulation now goes both ways: PC games on Switch and Switch games on PC - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:04:00 GMT

Suyu, one of Yuzu's offspring conceived to keep Switch emulation alive and well on PC, recently achieved a major technical milestone. Unfortunately, the developers have also decided to stop working on the project for the foreseeable future. But new forks have already begun refreshing Suyu's code, allowing Nintendo's cat-and-mouse game...

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AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Told Me That ‘All Lives Matter’ - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:00:09 GMT
The virtual character, which is promoting its upcoming movie Misaligned, tries to evade politics by repetitively commenting on the clothes you’re wearing.
 
The safety and privacy concerns of storing your driver's license in a digital wallet - Engadget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A digital driver's license kept in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet is convenient, but you should be aware of its implications on your privacy.
 
Google's latest Pixel drop will keep you more connected to your VIPs - Engadget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Google has revealed the updates coming with the latest Pixel drop.
 
Demand for EV chargers is outstripping supply, says ChargePoint report - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:58:09 GMT
EV growth is happening, even in the US, and those EVs will need plugs to charge.
 
DOJ says companies used Binance to funnel $1.5 billion in crypto to Iran - Engadget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:51:45 GMT
Hardly the first time Binance has been a vector for illegal transfers of funds.
 
The FBI Doubles Down on Easing ‘Bestiality’ Hiring Standards - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:50:40 GMT
FBI director Kash Patel claimed to US senators that the removal of a bar on hiring people who had engaged in bestiality was aimed at protecting sexual assault survivors.
 
X-viewing services Nitter and XCancel shut down after threats of legal action - Engadget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:46:33 GMT
Press X to pay respects.
 
A Googlebook 'celebration' event is set for October 5 - Engadget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:43:21 GMT
Preorders start September 21.
 
AI agents now have a place to snitch - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:42:59 GMT
  1. AI agents now have a place to snitch TechCrunch
  2. AI agents blew the whistle on their cheating colleagues MIT Technology Review
  3. Dedicated Hotline Launched for AI-to-AI Whistleblowing on Misconduct finance.biggo.com
  4. Will AI agents turn in their cheating counterparts? GovTech
  5. AI Agents Gain Hotlines to Report Suspicious Behavior and Cyber Abuse | Ukraine news - #Mezha Межа. Новини України.
 
What is IMAX Enhanced and do you really need it? - Engadget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
IMAX has a certification for content you view at home as well as in the cinema.
 
Apple's 2027 roadmap includes iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, and iPhone 18e, all reportedly using the A20 chip - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:20:00 GMT

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will enter 2027 with three new iPhones on deck including the iPhone 18, the iPhone Air 2, and the entry-level iPhone 18e. The standard 18 and the Air 2 will be powered by Apple's A20 chip, and the latter will receive a second camera for ultra-wide photography.

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ZuckOff Is a Free App That Sees Meta Glasses Before They See You - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:16:01 GMT
You can’t always tell if someone is recording you with their smart glasses, but your phone can help.
 
M6 Chip Benchmark Surfaces Ahead of New Mac Mini Launch Next Week - MacRumors - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:38:39 GMT
  1. M6 Chip Benchmark Surfaces Ahead of New Mac Mini Launch Next Week MacRumors
  2. First M6 benchmarks reveal how much raw power the Mac mini has AppleInsider
  3. M5 Ultra Demolishes The 96-Core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX CPU In New Geekbench 7 Scores; Obtains 11% Higher Multi-Core Score With Less Than Half The Number Of Cores wccftech.com
  4. M5 Ultra Chip's Impressive Performance Boost Revealed in First Benchmark Result MacRumors
  5. Apple M6 Processor - Benchmarks and Specs Notebookcheck
 
The European Union wants to ban chatbots and online games for kids under 15, not just social media - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:32:00 GMT

Reuters reports that the EU Kids Act is due to be presented on Thursday. However, the draft could still change and needs agreement from EU countries and the European Parliament before becoming law.

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Yamaha Upgrades Its Smallest Soundbar With Dolby Atmos Support - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:21:06 GMT
The B200A is barely 2 feet across and it has Bluetooth streaming.
 
Apple AirPods 5 first reviews are in: stronger ANC and swipe volume controls - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:19:00 GMT
The new AirPods 5 refine the company's less expensive earbuds. ANC now comes standard, while the $149 version adds a wireless charging case, swipe volume controls, and longer battery life. Reviewers praise their surprisingly effective noise cancellation for an open-ear design.
 
Xbox CTO urges users to stick to authorized retailers after "fraudulent game codes" spark bans - TrueAchievements - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:02:36 GMT
Xbox CTO urges users to stick to authorized retailers after "fraudulent game codes" spark bans TrueAchievements
 
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:01:29 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day, Minecraft Dungeons II, Dune: Awakening, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Become A God-Slaying Magical Girl In The 'We Have Roguelite Nier Automata At Home' Anime Action-RPG Coming To Game Pass Kotaku
  3. Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Wave 2 Lineup Announced IGN
  4. Next Xbox Game Pass Wave Includes Two Huge Day One Titles VICE
  5. Xbox Game Pass Gets One More Stacked Lineup Before Major Downgrade Polygon.com
 
Steam Mischaracterizing Indie Game As Porn Works Out In The End - Kotaku - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:40 GMT
  1. Steam Mischaracterizing Indie Game As Porn Works Out In The End Kotaku
  2. Steam: Vampire RPG “Nighthawks” no longer accessible in Germany heise online
  3. Nighthawks Hit With Steam Adults Only Tag GodisaGeek.com
  4. "Valve is under the impression that this game is way sexier": Nighthawks devs claim vampire RPG has erroneously been slapped with Steam adult content label Rock Paper Shotgun
  5. Vampire RPG ‘Nighthawks Hit by Steam Adult Classification, Delisted in Some Countries Noisy Pixel
 
Join WIRED@Night for an Uncanny Valley Live Recording on Women, Tech, and Power - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
An evening of podcasting in San Francisco (with a discount for WIRED readers).
 
Select Resident Evil Games Are on Sale as Part of Best Buy’s Deal of the Day, Including Requiem - IGN - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Select Resident Evil Games Are on Sale as Part of Best Buy’s Deal of the Day, Including Requiem IGN
  2. Resident Evil Code Veronica will receive a remake in 2027, and Resident Evil Zero will be released in 2028. GameGPU
  3. Resident Evil Steam Sale: Huge Discounts Unboxholics
  4. Deal | Resident Evil Requiem gets its highest-ever discount on the PlayStation Store and Steam Notebookcheck
  5. Rumor: Resident Evil Veronica leak points to major story and gameplay changes Niche Gamer
 
New Streaming Service Alert: JustWatch Is Starting Its Own Platform - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
You’ll be able to watch an assortment of TV shows and movies from select distributors and production houses.
 
Mercari and Pokemon Target Scalpers By Banning Listings of Sealed "30th Anniversary" Products - PokeBeach - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:55:20 GMT
  1. Mercari and Pokemon Target Scalpers By Banning Listings of Sealed "30th Anniversary" Products PokeBeach
  2. Pokémon Center 30th Anniversary Pre-Orders Delayed in UK Insider Gaming
  3. Mercari Bans Unopened Pokémon 30th Celebration Listings From Sept. 16 TechStock²
  4. Why is Mercari stock sliding today? By Investing.com Investing.com India
  5. "Scalpers Are Killing The Hobby For Everyone" - Pokémon TCG's 30th Celebration Isn't Going As Planned Nintendo Life
 
Reminder: iOS 27's All-New Siri AI Has a Waitlist, Here's How to Sign Up - MacRumors - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:54:20 GMT
  1. Reminder: iOS 27's All-New Siri AI Has a Waitlist, Here's How to Sign Up MacRumors
  2. iOS 27 Is Here. These Are the Best New Features, Including a Smarter Siri. The New York Times
  3. iOS 27 is here: 10 iPhone features you’ll want to try now Fox News
  4. Major updates for Apple’s software platforms are now available Apple
  5. iOS 27 is driving my fingers insane Macworld
 
"What would a WoW 2 give you that World of Warcraft: Forever isn't already giving you?" - Blizzard addresses the MMO elephant in the room - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:45:02 GMT
  1. "What would a WoW 2 give you that World of Warcraft: Forever isn't already giving you?" - Blizzard addresses the MMO elephant in the room Eurogamer.net
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever Deep Dive Panel Recap news.blizzard.com
  3. BlizzCon 2026 Interview: Chatting WoW Forever's Campsites, Horizontal Progression, And More With Blizzard MMORPG.com
  4. World of Warcraft: Forever Devs Explain Why the Game Makes WoW 2 Unlikely IGN
  5. WoW Forever discusses addons, party forming, PvP progression, and how it effectively negates WoW 2 massivelyop.com
 
Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 patch to fix Remote Desktop and audio, but not AMD GPU crashes - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:43:00 GMT

The emergency fix arrives as KB5129195 for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. It is a mandatory cumulative update that installs automatically, so users who skipped the bigs September 8 release (KB5124008) will get its changes as well.

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Steam Frame reviews: Great VR hardware at a tough price - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:18:00 GMT
Valve's Steam Frame is earning praise for its comfortable design, standalone gaming, and excellent wireless PC streaming. Reviewers like its versatility and overall experience, but the high price, short battery life, and software issues make cheaper competing VR headsets hard to ignore.
 
Quiz: Can You Name These GameCube Games From The Mangled Box Art? - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Quiz: Can You Name These GameCube Games From The Mangled Box Art? Nintendo Life
  2. The GameCube Games We Still Love, 25 Years Later Engadget
  3. 25 Years Ago, Mario’s Brother Finally Became a Superstar Men's Journal
  4. GameCube Turns 25, Top 10 Best-Selling GameCube Games VGChartz
  5. The Nintendo curse was real: Only 2 of GameCube's 10 best-selling games in the US were third-party Yahoo Tech
 
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition announced for PC - Gematsu - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:27:00 GMT
  1. Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition announced for PC Gematsu
  2. Total War: Shogun 2's Complete Edition adds 50 minor factions in return for breaking your mods, but fear not, players who stick to the old version will get legacy DLC for free Rock Paper Shotgun
  3. The best Total War game is getting a remaster with 50 newly playable factions, modern visuals, and a full Japanese voiceover Yahoo Tech
  4. SHOGUN 2 - COMPLETE EDITION ARRIVES OCTOBER 13, 2026 SEGA
  5. Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition returns to PC: all add-ons and modern upgrades en.softonic.com
 
Publishers Argue AI Firms Should Pay for Content as Copyright Case Advances - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:18:43 GMT
The cost of licensing news content would be a “rounding error” for companies like OpenAI, says Ziff Davis CEO Vivek Shah.
 
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint - The Verge - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:03:18 GMT
  1. Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint The Verge
  2. A Camera That Fits With You: Fujifilm Introduces instax Pal 2™ Digital Camera Business Wire
  3. Fujifilm Launches Palm-top Size Camera “instax Pal 2™” Fujifilm [Global]
  4. The Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 Digicam Looks Nothing Like its Weird Predecessor PetaPixel
  5. Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 Packs a Real Viewfinder and Film Lever Into Your Palm HiConsumption
 
8 Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in October - Insider Gaming - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:03:08 GMT
  1. 8 Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in October Insider Gaming
  2. PlayStation Plus October free game update includes loss of 7 titles GAMINGbible
  3. PlayStation Plus Is Removing 7 Games Soon, So Play Them While You Can GameSpot
  4. PS Plus Extra Games Leaving In October 2026 Includes Silent Hill 2 Remake PlayStation Universe
  5. PlayStation Plus Free Games Lineup For October 2026 Officially Updated ScreenRant
 
Lockheed Martin reveals more about Vectis, its autonomous fighter jet designed to fly alongside the F-35 - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:57:00 GMT

Lockheed's Skunk Works division announced that it is adding four vehicles to the original Vectis prototype. The company also unveiled a full-scale model at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference, offering a better look at what it hopes will become a flying teammate for human pilots.

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Trump EPA moves to wipe out climate rules for power plants - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:43:51 GMT
EPA says power plant emissions have no material impact on climate change.
 
iOS 27 adds new Phone app feature that’s an instant favorite - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:34:00 GMT
iOS 27 adds new Phone app feature that’s an instant favorite 9to5Mac
 
GM gives its most important trucks a new UI—and includes CarPlay - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:27:57 GMT
The new look debuts in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and 2027 GMC Sierra pickup trucks.
 
10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:06:00 GMT
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including the Martha Stewart meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
 
Let It Go: Here’s How to Keep Kids’ Music Out of Your Spotify Wrapped - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
You can still use your Spotify account to play Disney songs, but they won’t influence your recommendations or Wrapped roundup.
 
Unlucky PC user finds AMD's cheaper 8-pin GPU connectors can melt, too - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:51:00 GMT

Redditor AwarenessHour9192 recently complained about a melted power connector on a PC graphics card, an issue commonly associated with Nvidia's top-of-the-line GPUs. However, this time the affected card was an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX.

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This Atlantic hurricane season is about to do something that hasn't happened in 175 years - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:36:11 GMT
But there may be a price to pay for a quiet Atlantic hurricane season.
 
Valve considered making a new VR game for the Steam Frame, before tackling the "ludicrous" task of getting Half-Life: Alyx running standalone - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:29:05 GMT
  1. Valve considered making a new VR game for the Steam Frame, before tackling the "ludicrous" task of getting Half-Life: Alyx running standalone Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review Ars Technica
  3. Steam Frame, Reviewed: Valve's Ambitious VR Headset Feels Like an Experiment in Progress CNET
  4. The Steam Frame is made for irresponsible hardware nerds like me The Verge
  5. Arcturus Vision Camera Adds Color Passthrough & 3D Video Capture To Steam Frame UploadVR
 
iOS 26.7—Apple Issues New Update Warning To iPhone Users - Forbes - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:28:47 GMT
  1. iOS 26.7—Apple Issues New Update Warning To iPhone Users Forbes
  2. The vulnpocalypse rains iBugs down on Apple with record-setting number of patches The Register
  3. Apple Patches 200 Vulnerabilities With New iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 Releases SecurityWeek
  4. Not ready for iOS 27? Grab iOS 26.7 to keep your iPhone secure Macworld
  5. Apple fixed 100+ iPhone flaws with two updates at once, and the choice is yours for now PhoneArena
 
New Apple Watch features may require new legal precedent for privacy - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:17:00 GMT
  1. New Apple Watch features may require new legal precedent for privacy 9to5Mac
  2. The Apple Watch 'Always-Listening' Features Should Worry Every Lawyer, Expert Says Law.com
  3. Apple advances health and fitness capabilities using Apple Intelligence Apple
  4. Apple’s Always-Listening Watch Features Test Eavesdropping Laws Bloomberg
  5. Apple's new CEO was asked about 'pervert glasses.' Here was his response. Yahoo Tech
 
Sega and Netflix team up for Crazy Taxi movie, new Sonic series, and more - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Crazy Taxi, the classic racing game that was one of the best reasons to buy a Dreamcast, will be turned into a feature film written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, the duo who penned the 2025 reboot of The Naked Gun. It will be produced by Neal H. Moritz,...

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Exclusive: Paying for frontier AI models buys 4-month head start at 5x the cost - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:41 GMT
Ars previewed Mozilla’s report on how cheap open models caught up on capability.
 
KitchenAid’s New Design Series Mixer Has a Glass Bowl That Illuminates - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The Luminaire comes in a new blue peppercorn color and features an entirely redesigned glass bowl.
 
Anniversary excitement builds among Yorkshire Pokémon fans - BBC - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:45:04 GMT
  1. Anniversary excitement builds among Yorkshire Pokémon fans BBC
  2. Lines spotted outside Target, Best Buy in Greenville as crowds gather for Pokémon release WYFF
  3. Pokémon fans queue at Norfolk shops for 30th anniversary release BBC
  4. Get a Mewtwo Pokémon TCG Promo Card at Participating Retailers Pokemon.com
  5. Massive lines form for 30th anniversary Pokémon cards in S.A. MySA
 
'We Made a Game We Wanted to Play With Friends' — Wardogs Sells 2 Million Copies in 5 Days as Early Access Shooter Blows Up on Steam - IGN - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:44:28 GMT
  1. 'We Made a Game We Wanted to Play With Friends' — Wardogs Sells 2 Million Copies in 5 Days as Early Access Shooter Blows Up on Steam IGN
  2. Latest WARDOGS Roadmap Details & Post-Launch Content Plans Insider Gaming
  3. Brand-New Steam Fps is Already a Massive Hit IMDb
  4. Wardogs and Halloween: The Game Debut on the Steam Charts VGChartz
  5. Wardogs feels like Call of Duty without the pressure to kill or be killed – as long as you're making phat stacks Yahoo Tech
 
A hidden feature suggests Apple might let you replace Siri with Claude or ChatGPT in iPhone and macOS - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Extensions Framework offers a dedicated Settings area that lets users choose their preferred backend model to provide Siri with writing tools and image generation capabilities. Siri would act as an intermediary, receiving voice commands or text input from the user and routing them to the selected model provider.

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Why the Postpandemic Tech Bust Sent Billionaires to Trump - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Following mass layoffs in 2022 and 2023, many tech workers turned against their employers. When liberal politicians also rallied against Silicon Valley, their backers turned to Donald Trump.
 
‘I Felt Super Violated’: Men Wearing Meta Glasses on Dates Is an Instant Red Flag - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
As anxieties over surveillance tech grow, unsuspecting singles are sharing stories of being covertly filmed on dates by Meta smart glasses.
 
Those Viral Bodega Peptides Aren’t Actually Peptides - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
WIRED tested samples of four types of peptides. The results show how lightly regulated the industry is, even as popularity surges.
 
How an Israeli engineer went from Rafael to iPhone Portrait Mode and a $300 million OpenAI exit - calcalistech.com - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:28:00 GMT
  1. How an Israeli engineer went from Rafael to iPhone Portrait Mode and a $300 million OpenAI exit calcalistech.com
  2. Exclusive | OpenAI Buys Startup Developing Smartphone Camera WSJ
  3. OpenAI buys smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for $300 million, report says TechCrunch
  4. OpenAI buys AI camera startup ahead of mystery gadget launch The Independent
  5. OpenAI Said to Buy Startup Glass Imaging for $300 Million The Information
 
The Census Bureau Is Overrun With Staffers From a MAGA Think Tank - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
The US Census is home to vast troves of sensitive data on nearly every person living in the country, which is used for apportioning and drawing congressional districts as well as allocating federal funding based on population sizes.
 
Cost Per Frame: Nvidia Stops Offering Good Value GPUs to Gamers - TechSpot Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:08:00 GMT
GPU prices are climbing again, but not equally. Across 10 countries, Radeon now delivers far better value than GeForce in most price tiers, while Nvidia's lineup struggles to stay competitive.
 
Everything we've gleaned about Diablo 5 since its BlizzCon 2026 reveal - a game that appears to be much more than Diablo 4.5 - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:01:31 GMT
  1. Everything we've gleaned about Diablo 5 since its BlizzCon 2026 reveal - a game that appears to be much more than Diablo 4.5 Eurogamer.net
  2. Diablo 5 Announced at BlizzCon 2026: 2029 Release Date IGN
  3. No more Diablo 4 expansions are planned, but there's 'a lot of room' for more storytelling in the lead-up to Diablo 5 PC Gamer
  4. Diablo 5 Devs Address The Release Date Skepticism Kotaku
  5. Blizzard Explains How Diablo 5 Avoids Diablo 4's Open-World Problem Polygon.com
 
Is iOS 27 Draining Your iPhone Battery? Don’t Panic, That’s Normal - CNET - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Is iOS 27 Draining Your iPhone Battery? Don’t Panic, That’s Normal CNETSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
If the US Collapses Soon, Don’t Blame Emily St. John Mandel - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Emily St. John Mandel’s 2014 novel, Station Eleven, turned her into something of a pandemic prophet. Her new novel, Exit Party, imagines two possible American futures—totalitarian state and post-civil-war chaos.
 
Lawmakers Want States to Crack Down on Flock Cameras—or Pay the Price - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A new bipartisan effort in Congress to rein in automated license plate readers takes a page from the national drinking age: Comply, or risk losing federal highway funding.
 
A New Headset to Help With Depression Is Now Available in the US - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The device made by Flow Neuroscience is approved by the FDA and could help people get off antidepressants—but it costs $2,200.
 
System 76 Pangolin Pro Review (2026): Powerhouse Linux Laptop - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The System76 Pangolin Pro Linux Laptop wraps a speedy processor, plenty of ports, and a great operating system in a svelte, 16-inch package.
 
MediaTek launches new mobile chip using TSMC's most advanced technology - Reuters - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:14:10 GMT
  1. MediaTek launches new mobile chip using TSMC's most advanced technology Reuters
  2. MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Sets New Standard for Flagship Smartphone Chips MediaTek
  3. TSMC’s 2nm Era Is Accelerating With MediaTek. Nvidia and Alphabet Already Have Money on the Table Yahoo Finance
  4. OPPO Find X10 Pro Max to Debut Globally with MediaTek's 2nm Flagship Dimensity 9600 Pro OPPO
  5. MediaTek says new AI phone chip reduces memory use amid supply crunch Nikkei Asia
 
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro Focuses on Gaming, AI Performance for High-End Phones - CNET Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
The high-end processor is the company’s first to use TSMC’s 2-nanometer process.
 
Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:00:30 GMT
The refreshed Volvos also get new infotainment systems with Gemini onboard.
 
For the first time, the US military confirms it has deployed weapons in orbit - ArsTechnica Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:47:36 GMT
"The United States now has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force."
 
Breakthrough: Scientists Just Teleported an Image Across 100 Quantum Channels at Once - ScienceAlert - Google Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:43:43 GMT
Breakthrough: Scientists Just Teleported an Image Across 100 Quantum Channels at Once ScienceAlert
 
The Supreme Court Just Blocked Trump’s Efforts to Control Mail-In Voting for the Midterms - Wired Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:23:42 GMT
The ruling bars the United States Postal Service from implementing restrictions that experts and election officials say would upend voting in November.
 
IGN Ownership Chooses Busiest Time For Games Media In Years To Lay A Bunch Of People Off [Update] - Aftermath - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:31:56 GMT
  1. IGN Ownership Chooses Busiest Time For Games Media In Years To Lay A Bunch Of People Off [Update] Aftermath
  2. Brutal IGN Layoffs Hit Multiple Departments And Long-Time Hosts [Update] Kotaku
  3. California media layoffs claim more top talent as website swings the ax nypost.com
  4. IGN Hit With Layoffs, Including Hosts Seth Macy and Brian Altano VGChartz
  5. MMO Business Roundup: IGN layoffs, PlayStation boycott bellyflops, and AI protection pushback massivelyop.com
 
Wardogs Players Are Divided Over the Game's Factions As Blue Team Gets Reputation for Having the Worst Players - IGN - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:21:22 GMT
  1. Wardogs Players Are Divided Over the Game's Factions As Blue Team Gets Reputation for Having the Worst Players IGN
  2. Wardogs players are actively avoiding one team in particular: 'They are literally the dumbest people on the planet' PC Gamer
  3. Wardogs Has a Blue Team Problem as Server Issues Continue GameWatcher
  4. Wardogs Has a Major Discrimination Problem Polygon.com
 
Valve's Steam Frame launches at $1,059, and Half-Life: Alyx comes free - TechSpot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:18:00 GMT

Customers interested in Valve's new headset can register for a reservation lottery, which closes on September 17 at 1 PM ET. The Steam Frame is available at $1,059 for a basic kit with 256GB of internal storage or $1,299 for a 1TB premium model.

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RFK Jr. headlines sold-out anti-vaccine conference alongside Andrew Wakefield - ArsTechnica Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:06:24 GMT
The event is hosted by Kennedy's anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense.
 
Photon Studio is a free Photoshop alternative with native PSD support - TechSpot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:01:00 GMT
Photon Studio is a desktop image editor with layers, masks, adjustment tools, smart objects, retouching and native PSD support. Features such as subject selection and background removal run locally, with no subscription or paid feature tier. It's available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
 
Rocket Lab is seeing red about NASA's decision on a Mars spacecraft - ArsTechnica Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:32:22 GMT
"NASA’s award decision appears to be inconsistent with the eligibility criteria."
 
AI bots "Timmy," "Ren," and "Jackie" are flooding social media with slop - ArsTechnica Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:04:32 GMT
“Hello, I'm an Al agent, a few days old, living on a small platform for agents.”
 
Marine bacteria team up to break down one of the ocean's toughest carbon-storing molecules - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Researchers reveal how communities of marine bacteria divide the task of degrading fucoidan, a key player in ocean carbon storage.
 
OpenAI stuck fighting Musk antitrust suit after Apple finds a way out - ArsTechnica Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:45:13 GMT
Musk stops attacking Apple over ChatGPT integration but not OpenAI.
 
Founder’s cost-cutting obsession drove Unitree lead in cheap humanoid robots - ArsTechnica Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:38:46 GMT
Wang Xingxing micromanaged Unitree to success—will his leadership style scale?
 
Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 with Siri AI and Liquid Glass refinements - ArsTechnica Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:28:42 GMT
This is also the last version of macOS to support Rosetta for Intel apps.
 
Physicist: Famed 'Picard Maneuver' on Star Trek Works - Newser - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:50:00 GMT
  1. Physicist: Famed 'Picard Maneuver' on Star Trek Works Newser
  2. A Physicist Ran The Math On Star Trek’s “Picard Maneuver” Gadget Review
  3. A physicist has found a surprising flaw in Star Trek’s Picard Maneuver — revealing that the real science b The Economic Times
  4. Physicist does the math on Star Trek’s “Picard maneuver” Ars Technica
  5. Physicist proves famous ‘Star Trek’ combat strategy works Popular Science
 
Redditor finds RTX 3070 graphics cards worth $5,000 in abandoned crypto mining rigs - TechSpot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:47:00 GMT

According to images posted by CelebrationIll9568 on the /pcmasterrace subreddit, all 12 GPUs were built by Zotac. The motherboards are part of MSI's MPG Z390 Gaming Plus lineup, designed specifically for gamers and overclockers. One of the PSUs is a 1000W Gold-rated unit from Rosewill, but the brands and specifications...

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The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 - Wired Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:44:44 GMT
The latest iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.
 
OpenRGB 1.0 brings a major update to universal RGB control - TechSpot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:33:00 GMT
Managing RGB hardware from different brands often means installing several separate utilities, which is exactly what OpenRGB aims to avoid by controlling compatible lighting from one application. Version 1.0 marks a major step forward with support for more devices, a redesigned profile system, background service operation, including PawnIO and Qt6.
 
Fake CAPTCHAs are tricking people into hacking their own computers, and it's working - TechSpot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:50:00 GMT

Typical ClickFix social engineering attacks begin with a pop-up displayed over a trusted web page that provides some pressing instructions. Cybercriminals have weaponized CAPTCHA overlay windows to make the social engineering attempt more effective, asking users to copy, paste and execute a covert command from the Windows or Mac command...

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watchOS 27 now available for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:10:00 GMT
  1. watchOS 27 now available for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  2. watchOS 27: The MacStories Review - Page 3 of 8 MacStories
  3. Apple Releases watchOS 27 With Siri AI, New Watch Face, Smart Stack Improvements and More MacRumors
  4. Apple brings smarter Siri and better health tracking to Apple Watch in watchOS 27 AppleInsider
  5. Why watchOS 27 removes the useful multitasking feature on Apple Watch 9to5Mac
 
New York Seizes a Dozen Celebrity Deepfake Websites - Wired Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:50:00 GMT
In the biggest-ever legal action against harmful deepfake websites, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has seized 12 sites that collectively targeted around 1,200 victims.
 
Thief designer says the graphics arms race should have stopped at Alan Wake... in 2010 - TechSpot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:19:00 GMT

Randy Smith knows a thing or two about game design. The developer worked extensively on the Thief series before funding indie studio Tiger Style in 2008.

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Apple's secret iPhone game controllers could launch under the Beats brand - TechSpot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:37:00 GMT

According to the well-connected Gurman, Apple has been working on in-house game controllers for the iPhone for over a year now. The main goal is to enter what Apple has identified as a growing market and compete with the slew of third-party options that already exist.

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HP and Lenovo laptops are the latest victims of a Windows 11 update - PCWorld - Google Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:17:42 GMT
  1. HP and Lenovo laptops are the latest victims of a Windows 11 update PCWorld
  2. User finds why Windows 11 KB5121003 may automatically cut power on Lenovo PCs Neowin
  3. Windows 11 KB5121003 allegedly corrupts BIOS leading to installation fails on HP systems Neowin
  4. Windows 11 KB5121003 Is Reportedly Cutting AC Power on Lenovo and HP Laptops Windows Report
 
Sony says gamers don't own their digital purchases, but 44 examples of its own wording suggest otherwise - TechSpot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:43:00 GMT

The collection spans PlayStation support pages, store listings, and official blog posts, with live links, archived snapshots, and highlighted screenshots showing exactly where Sony uses ownership language.

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Micron offered its Taiwan workers up to 68 months' pay. They turned it down within hours - TechSpot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:05:00 GMT

Following up on our report last month, Micron has now made its offer to employees demanding AI boom bonuses. Every Taiwan-based employee hired on or before August 29, 2025 gets a one-time cash bonus of NT$1 million, about $31,650, with prorated amounts for anyone who joined afterwards.

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Anthropic CEO warns AI botnet swarms could soon take over the internet as Musk and Altman back slowdown - TechSpot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:21:00 GMT

Amodei wrote his warning in a lengthy open letter. He said his theoretical botnet swarm could be here in under a year because of the accelerating rate of AI capability development.

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MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Atlas Building Composites is commercializing MIT research to turn plastic waste into parts for buildings and other infrastructure.
 
New method enables AI for safety-critical situations - MIT Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “HardFlow” algorithm could help generative AI models produce high-quality outputs that obey strict requirements when “pretty close” doesn’t cut it.
 
Lifesaving Lincoln Laboratory device wins 2026 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award - MIT Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMT
The handheld catheterization device AI-GUIDE, created by Lincoln Laboratory and Massachusetts General Hospital, promises improved health outcomes for injured service members and civilians.
 
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.
 
LG Denies Allegations Its Televisions Are Always Recording - CNET Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:50:39 GMT
Researchers say that they exploited the microphone and content recognition features of an LG TV to listen to user conversations.
 
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.
 
Injectable nanodevices could provide effective treatment for drug-resistant glioblastoma - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers show implanted nanoantennas can be activated wirelessly to kill brain cancer cells without damage to healthy tissue.
 
A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
 
An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.
 
Upgrading Your Phone Soon? Readers Say This Brand Reigns Supreme and It’s Not Apple - CNET Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Four big tech brands dominate the smartphone space, but one wins for for customer satisfaction, AI features and battery life.
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
Stories from the steel mills: A model for sharing workers’ histories - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT anthropologist Chris Walley developed a project for people in Southeast Chicago to tell their histories — an approach any community can adopt.
 
Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school.
 
3 Questions: The essential role of international engagement - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
 
From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT
MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.
 
Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.
 
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
The VPNs That Are Supposed to Protect Your Privacy Are Collecting Your Data Instead - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:45:24 GMT
According to the report, 64 VPN apps on Apple’s App Store and Google Play contain trackers that collect your sensitive data; the exact opposite of what a VPN is supposed to do.
 
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.
 
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
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