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Grindr agrees to acquire PurposeMed, owner of HIV-prevention telehealth provider Freddie, for $250M, its first major acquisition as it expands into a gay hub (Elias Schisgall/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:25:02 GMT

Elias Schisgall / Wall Street Journal:
Grindr agrees to acquire PurposeMed, owner of HIV-prevention telehealth provider Freddie, for $250M, its first major acquisition as it expands into a gay hub — Gay dating-app's first major acquisition reflects a broader expansion into the healthcare business
 
WhatsApp Unveils Strict Parental Controls to Head Off Looming Age Laws - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:10:26 GMT
The new tools allow parents to customize rules about what their children see on the platform.
 
Amazon Delivery Driver Smart Glasses Will Snap Pictures of… Everything? - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:50:16 GMT
As Amazon continues its rollout of AI smart glasses, privacy concerns are growing.
 
Artificial Analysis says Gemini 4 Argon (high) matches GPT-6 Astra (max) on its Intelligence Index and has a 15% hallucination rate, compared with 51% for Astra (Artificial Analysis) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:35:05 GMT

Artificial Analysis:
Artificial Analysis says Gemini 4 Argon (high) matches GPT-6 Astra (max) on its Intelligence Index and has a 15% hallucination rate, compared with 51% for Astra — Google's new Gemini 4 Argon equals GPT-6 Astra on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index at 60% of the Cost per Task with discounted prices
 
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs the No Robo Bosses Act, which prevents employers in the state from relying solely on AI to fire or discipline workers (Paxton Honerkamp/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:10:00 GMT

Paxton Honerkamp / CNBC:
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs the No Robo Bosses Act, which prevents employers in the state from relying solely on AI to fire or discipline workers — California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a landmark AI law banning Golden State employers from relying solely on artificial intelligence to fire or discipline workers.
 
Internal data: Meta's Muse now has 3M+ users who submit at least one prompt per week and 1M+ DAUs who have sent at least one prompt (Jyoti Mann/The Information) - Techmeme Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:55:02 GMT

Jyoti Mann / The Information:
Internal data: Meta's Muse now has 3M+ users who submit at least one prompt per week and 1M+ DAUs who have sent at least one prompt — Meta Platforms' Muse now has more than 3 million users who give the AI agent at least one prompt a week, according to internal data reviewed by The Information …

 
Melanin-inspired nanotechnology might help protect workers from deadly nerve agents - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:22:00 GMT

The researchers developed a melanin-inspired nanotechnology designed to protect people who work around nerve agents and other hazardous chemicals of the same type. This "allomelanin" compound offers many of the same benefits as natural melanin and should be easy to embed in a variety of fibers as a dye.

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Slack message: Greg Brockman has no plans to donate beyond his initial $25M to Leading the Future, saying the PAC has become a "distraction" at OpenAI (New York Times) - Techmeme Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:20:01 GMT

New York Times:
Slack message: Greg Brockman has no plans to donate beyond his initial $25M to Leading the Future, saying the PAC has become a “distraction” at OpenAI — Greg Brockman, OpenAI's president and co-founder, said internally that the super PAC, Leading the Future, had become a “distraction” for the A.I. company.
 
Pogo-Bot Goes All Terrain With Compliant Foot - Hack a Day Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:46 GMT
The pogo-quadcopter on ice
What do you get when you combine a pogo stick, a quadcopter, and engineering students from the University of Toronto? This thing, apparently– a “monopedal hopping robot” that uses a …read more
 
Sources: Trump's AI accord grew out of a talk between Zuckerberg and House Speaker Mike Johnson; Zuckerberg circulated a draft, and Huang helped build support (Ashley Gold/Semafor) - Techmeme Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:45:00 GMT

Ashley Gold / Semafor:
Sources: Trump's AI accord grew out of a talk between Zuckerberg and House Speaker Mike Johnson; Zuckerberg circulated a draft, and Huang helped build support — THE SCOOP — The idea for what became President Donald Trump's Tuesday pact with the AI industry came from a conversation …

 
Cycle-Tracking Apps Bring Substantial Risks to Users, New Analysis Finds - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
This includes apps that promote the practice of cycle syncing.
 
Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey will advise the government on the future of warfare - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:22:38 GMT
So will Newt Gingrich, for some reason.
 
Sources: Jensen Huang and other execs asked Dario Amodei at the White House why he was so extreme in public on AI risks; Amodei said it's important to be honest (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:20:02 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Jensen Huang and other execs asked Dario Amodei at the White House why he was so extreme in public on AI risks; Amodei said it's important to be honest — Nvidia's CEO was among the execs at White House event who called out the Anthropic leader for warning about the technology's capabilities
 
EVgo’s Next-Gen 750kW EV Charging System Is Capable of 10-Minute Recharge - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:16:07 GMT
The company estimates its fastest-charging tech yet is coming next year, but it’ll be a while before cars can hit its top speed.
 
Windows 11 26H2 update has known issues. You might want to wait - PCWorld - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:06:42 GMT
  1. Windows 11 26H2 update has known issues. You might want to wait PCWorld
  2. How to get the Windows 11 2026 Update blogs.windows.com
  3. Microsoft Launches Windows 11 26H2 Update TechPowerUp
  4. Windows 11 version 27H2: Everything we know so far Windows Central
  5. Windows 11 26H2 update arrives: What’s inside and who should install it ASAP ZDNET
 
Factory CEO Matan Grinberg says he terminated Chris Degnan, alleging Degnan confided with Cognition execs while advising Factory before joining Cognition as CRO (Rya Jetha/Business Insider) - Techmeme Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:05:00 GMT

Rya Jetha / Business Insider:
Factory CEO Matan Grinberg says he terminated Chris Degnan, alleging Degnan confided with Cognition execs while advising Factory before joining Cognition as CRO — Factory AI and Cognition, two high-profile San Francisco-based AI startups building coding agents, are publicly feuding …

 
Fujifilm's Instax Pal 2 can plug directly into your smartphone to transfer images - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:04:10 GMT
The small digital camera combines software filters with tactile controls.
 
Dinosaur-killing impact crater might have been teeming with life - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:54:12 GMT
Hot, nutrient water might have lasted for over 5 million years after the impact.
 
Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:37:54 GMT
State health officials race to vaccinate residents by giving over 8,500 doses.
 
Google Home update rolling out with better 'Find My Phone' voice commands, smart home improvements - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT
  1. Google Home update rolling out with better 'Find My Phone' voice commands, smart home improvements 9to5Google
  2. Google Home now lets you preview Nest Doorbell ringtones, just in time for the holidays 9to5Google
  3. Google Home September update adds new setup improvements and audio preview Neowin
  4. Google Home Gets 20+ Improvements in Big Update Droid Life
  5. Gemini for Home is now better at hearing you in noisy rooms Android Authority
 
Apple Is Reportedly Ready to Release Its Smarter Home Hub in 2 Weeks - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:26:36 GMT
Return of the iMac G4 design? The hub could feature a round base and positioning arm supporting the screen, like the company’s short-lived but friendlier iMac design.
 
Returning from vacation? The government can search your phone without a warrant. - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:19:56 GMT
Reminder: The "border exemption" to your rights is real.
 
Ionna Charging Network Doubled to Over 180 Sites in 2026. Its CEO Tells Us What’s Next - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:07:33 GMT
The fast charging network founded by eight automakers is now said to be the largest 400 kW fast charging network in the US.
 
A local network of implants uses your body as the wiring - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:06:56 GMT
It's possible to send electrical signals right through human tissues.
 
Micron reports Q4 revenue up 379% YoY to $54.23B, vs. $51.07B est., net income up 1,078% to $37.7B, and forecasts Q1 revenue above estimates (CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:51 GMT

CNBC:
Micron reports Q4 revenue up 379% YoY to $54.23B, vs. $51.07B est., net income up 1,078% to $37.7B, and forecasts Q1 revenue above estimates — Micron reported better-than-expected quarterly results on Wednesday as the memory maker continues to benefit from soaring demand for AI infrastructure.
 
The White House Is Starting to Panic Over the Midterms - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
President Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced.
 
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:44:48 GMT
A simple email gives the attackers the ability to remotely inject OS commands.
 
Windows 11 26H2 is rolling out, but it doesn't add anything new, it just turns on what was already there - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:38:00 GMT

Windows will automatically notify you when the update becomes available for your device. If you'd rather not wait, open Settings, select Windows Update in the left pane, and turn on "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available." Then click "Check for updates" and hit "Download and install" if...

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DOD taps Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for Project Meridian, a 120-day study of capabilities the US may need in future wars (Luke Fountain/CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT

Luke Fountain / CNBC:
DOD taps Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for Project Meridian, a 120-day study of capabilities the US may need in future wars — The Pentagon is tapping Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, defense technology entrepreneur and Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey …

 
Trump’s AI Safety ‘Accord’ Is a Fancy Pinky-Swear - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:30:09 GMT
Six major AI companies signed a voluntary agreement with the White House this week vowing to implement safeguards. It’s unclear how much that matters.
 
Sources: some Google employees say Gemini 4 performs well on benchmarks but struggles with some real-world coding tasks; Google disputes that characterization (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:25:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: some Google employees say Gemini 4 performs well on benchmarks but struggles with some real-world coding tasks; Google disputes that characterization — Alphabet Inc.'s Google has begun rolling out Gemini 4 Argon, its long-awaited flagship artificial intelligence model …

 
How to Listen to Your Favorite Music, Online or Off the Grid - The New York Times - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:18:09 GMT
How to Listen to Your Favorite Music, Online or Off the Grid The New York Times
 
Google announces Gemini 4 Argon AI model, but you can't use it yet - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:11:08 GMT
So much for Gemini 3.5 Pro.
 
Trump Launches a US Government Chatbot. It’s Got Some Quirks - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:10:40 GMT
America.gov wants to answer questions about government services. Just don’t ask it to play Minecraft, or type in the word “hotdog.”
 
Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon to trusted cyber defenders through Fairwind and says it is participating in the US government's voluntary pre-release process (Madison Mills/Axios) - Techmeme Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:10:01 GMT

Madison Mills / Axios:
Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon to trusted cyber defenders through Fairwind and says it is participating in the US government's voluntary pre-release process — Google is unveiling its long-awaited next-generation AI model, Gemini 4 Argon, to a small group of cybersecurity partners, the company said Wednesday.
 
SteelSeries brings ultra-wideband wireless to gaming mice, chasing lag-free tracking - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:02:00 GMT

After revealing its multi-platform luxury controller Aeon Pro, SteelSeries is now introducing yet another proposition for esports professionals or affluent multiplayer enthusiasts looking to get the most out of their frag sessions. The new Sensei Pro and Rival Pro gaming mice mark the 25th anniversary of the brand, providing high-performance...

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Open Source Tricorder Is In It For The Science - Hack a Day Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:00:23 GMT
If you’re reading Hackaday there’s pretty good odds you’re at least somewhat fond of Star Trek. We’d bet good money most of you would quit your jobs today if a Starfleet …read more
 
Reddit is putting more limits on Old.Reddit.com - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:53:33 GMT
Reddit says it's fighting "automated abuse."
 
Reddit says it is ending support for RSS feeds on November 13 because the feeds are a target for abuse by AI bots and is ending its public API access in March (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:35:01 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Reddit says it is ending support for RSS feeds on November 13 because the feeds are a target for abuse by AI bots and is ending its public API access in March — Amid a number of updates for moderators and developers announced Wednesday comes bad news for supporters of a more open web: Reddit is ending support for RSS feeds.
 
RFK Jr. thinks AI will free us from the "tyranny" of medical facts, expertise - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:31:25 GMT
AI is far from a perfect resource. But it seems to hallucinate less than Kennedy.
 
The Battle to Be Your Personal AI Agent Is Here - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse are vying to be your AI agent of choice. I've tried both—and I suspect you will too.
 
Trump’s ‘AI Accord’ Does Little to Actually Keep AI Safe, Experts Say - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:26:11 GMT
The president got Big Tech leaders to sign a voluntary agreement for overseeing AI safety. But it leaves big questions unanswered.
 
The Disney protests were a wake-up call about the risks of streaming mergers - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:22:19 GMT
Boycotting Disney is hard.
 
OpenAI says individuals associated with Moonshot AI played a significant role in a coordinated model-distillation campaign that began in early July (Maggie Eastland/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:20:02 GMT

Maggie Eastland / Bloomberg:
OpenAI says individuals associated with Moonshot AI played a significant role in a coordinated model-distillation campaign that began in early July — OpenAI accused its Chinese rival Moonshot AI of being responsible for a wide-scale effort to extract data from its GPT artificial intelligence systems …

 
Vincent D'Onofrio Shuts Down God Of War Laufey Gooner Complaints: 'Buddy Got Bodied By Kingpin' - Kotaku - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:15:34 GMT
Vincent D'Onofrio Shuts Down God Of War Laufey Gooner Complaints: 'Buddy Got Bodied By Kingpin' Kotaku
 
Furry Airline Pilots Are Just Minding Their Own Business - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:09:57 GMT
“We’re furries at home, and we’re airline pilots at work, and these are two separate things,” says one member of the community in response to senator Tommy Tuberville's recent rant.
 
There Are Plenty of Reasons to Be Concerned About Bioweapons Development—Even Without AI - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
In her new book on biological warfare, Annie Jacobsen didn’t even discuss AI because scientists can already warp Mother Nature to create extinction-level events.
 
Apple Invites for iPhone updated with three new features - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:51:00 GMT
  1. Apple Invites for iPhone updated with three new features 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Invites App Updated With Three New Features MacRumors
  3. Apple Invites update leans on iOS 27's new features AppleInsider
 
Trump plan to combat AI risks hinges on Big Tech pals policing themselves - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:47:01 GMT
Trump gets dozens of AI firms to agree to voluntary safety tests.
 
Gotta Go Fast and Hunt Demons This October in These Free PlayStation Plus Games - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:40:51 GMT
Conquering monsters in Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a fitting way to celebrate the Halloween season.
 
Breville's new $600 coffee machine makes pour-overs from scratch - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:37:29 GMT
You do still have to buy the beans though.
 
Open Standard launches its OUSD stablecoin; founding partners Visa, Stripe, Mastercard, and Coinbase will offer initial access to businesses and developers (Ben Weiss/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:35:02 GMT

Ben Weiss / Bloomberg:
Open Standard launches its OUSD stablecoin; founding partners Visa, Stripe, Mastercard, and Coinbase will offer initial access to businesses and developers — Open Standard, a company backed by more than 100 corporations, including Visa Inc., Stripe Inc., and Mastercard Inc. …

 
We're losing the night sky as light pollution makes it 10% brighter every year - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:35:00 GMT

Man-made light pollution is the culprit, and it's not just from above. You've no doubt heard of the growing headache that orbiting satellites are causing astronomers trying to photograph the night skies. Compounding the matter is the modern amenity that is artificial light on the ground. Thanks to technologies like...

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Apple Finally Made AirPods Repairable… Sort Of - Hack a Day Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:48 GMT
It’s been true for a while now that Apple’s AirPods have been effectively disposable, with [iFixit] slapping each successive generation with an abysmal 0/10 repairability score. The moment that any …read more
 
"An AI did it" is no defense, says nonprofit suing OpenAI over Hugging Face hack - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:25:04 GMT
OpenAI makes others suffer "the harms of its unsafe decision-making," nonprofit says.
 
WhatsApp adds new parental controls without giving access to teen's chats - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:17:00 GMT
WhatsApp is introducing new parental controls for teen accounts, giving parents more control without access to private conversations. Parents can restrict who sees a teen's profile photo or adds them to groups, receive group activity alerts, and more. Messages and calls remain end-to-end encrypted.
 
The AI Tamagotchis are coming - theverge.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:07:38 GMT
  1. The AI Tamagotchis are coming theverge.com
  2. Mark Zuckerberg says Meta will lead on smart glasses privacy despite ‘pervert glasses’ criticism NBC News
  3. Meta's Radically Thinner, More Lightweight VR Glasses Core77
  4. ‘Attempt to get kids hooked’: Meta’s new Muse Charm AI device sparks backlash Ynetnews
  5. Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been Bloomberg.com
 
Blizzard Survey Suggests New Classes Coming To WoW: Forever - Kotaku - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:02:47 GMT
Blizzard Survey Suggests New Classes Coming To WoW: Forever KotakuSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Sick of Paying for Slow Unlimited Data? Readers Recommend This Mobile Carrier - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:02:45 GMT
Our People’s Picks awards narrowed down which mobile carrier is worth switching to, and the top pick may surprise you.
 
ICYMI: Ocarina of Time remake website has tons of footage showing areas, dungeons, items, and more - nintendowire.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:53:43 GMT
  1. ICYMI: Ocarina of Time remake website has tons of footage showing areas, dungeons, items, and more nintendowire.com
  2. 15 Things The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Changing From The Original On N64 Kotaku
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026) Preview: A Timely Update Game Informer
  4. New Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake footage shows a rebuilt Zora's domain notebookcheck.net
  5. Save $10 on preorders of Nintendo's remake of 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' mashable.com
 
Tim Cook bailed out just in time to avoid to iPhone Duo quagmire - PhoneArena - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:52:41 GMT
  1. Tim Cook bailed out just in time to avoid to iPhone Duo quagmire PhoneArena
  2. Apple Will Sell 6 Million iPhone Duos in 2026, Counterpoint Says Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple (AAPL) Opens the Ternus Era with a Foldable iPhone. Can Premium Devices Lift Revenue? Yahoo Finance
  4. The iPhone Duo Isn’t for Everyone. It Doesn’t Need to Be CNET
  5. Apple Announces the iPhone Duo Pre-Order Date as Its First Foldable Smartphone Launches October 23 Hypebeast
 
Reddit imposes new restrictions on Old Reddit - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:49:56 GMT
The Old Reddit is dying; the new Reddit struggles to avoid scraping.
 
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma insists "Xbox is not for sale" - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:43:08 GMT
  1. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma insists "Xbox is not for sale" GamesIndustry.biz
  2. “Xbox is not for sale” says Microsoft’s gaming chief theverge.com
  3. "Xbox is not for sale," says Sharma — why are people attached to this idea? Windows Central
  4. 'Xbox Is Not for Sale' — Asha Sharma Denies Reports That Microsoft Is Considering Selling Its Gaming Business ign.com
  5. 'Xbox Is Not For Sale' - Asha Sharma Issues Confident Statement On The Future Of The Brand Pure Xbox
 
The iPhone Duo is reportedly facing production challenges with low yields and quality concerns - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:26:00 GMT

According to an insider quoted by Chinese outlet Jiemian News, final assembly yields for the iPhone Duo were only slightly above 60% as of September 17. It could take Foxconn another six months to a year to raise yields to more mature levels while maintaining Apple's exacting quality standards.

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Is That Early Holiday Deal or Fake Discount? Our Shopping Expert Chimes In - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:11:37 GMT
If you plan on shopping during early holiday sales, double-check prices before you buy.
 
'We Have Been Gradually Preparing': Capcom Already Has a Plan for When Its Resident Evil Remakes Catch Up With Newer Games - ign.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:10:48 GMT
  1. 'We Have Been Gradually Preparing': Capcom Already Has a Plan for When Its Resident Evil Remakes Catch Up With Newer Games ign.com
  2. Resident Evil 5 and 6 Remakes Seemingly Confirmed by Capcom Exec TechPowerUp
  3. Resident Evil Dev Confirms More Remakes Are Incoming; Preparing for When Remakes Catch Up to Numbered Titles MP1st
  4. Resident Evil remakes are building to a "crossover" with the new games, producer says GamesRadar+
  5. Resident Evil 5 and 6 Remakes Teased, Will Merge with Mainline Games Beebom
 
An Analogue Pocket restock is coming October 2 - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:59:39 GMT
It's sure to sell out fast again.
 
So what's happening with Russia's new, long-delayed crewed spacecraft? - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:48:56 GMT
Russia says it has a "promising, reusable manned transport spacecraft."
 
Analyst Argues Gears of War: E-Day Shouldn't Have Been Cancelled on PS5 After 'Soft' Steam Pre-Orders - Push Square - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:45:00 GMT
  1. Analyst Argues Gears of War: E-Day Shouldn't Have Been Cancelled on PS5 After 'Soft' Steam Pre-Orders Push Square
  2. Gears Of War E-Day Release Date, Release Times & Everything You Need To Know On Xbox & PC Pure Xbox
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Preload Times, Install Size, And Global Launch Dates gamespot.com
  4. Following Insomniac Games' Legacy: Gears of War: E-Day Will Be Full of Collectibles That Are Impossible to Miss Due to Loud Audio Cues ixbt.games
  5. Gears of War E-Day review embargo will be lifted this Thursday kitguru.net
 
Borderless Gaming’s DLSS 5 Implementation Runs Without Touching NVIDIA’s Software, Quantized to Work Well Even on Unsupported GPUs - wccftech.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:45:00 GMT
  1. Borderless Gaming’s DLSS 5 Implementation Runs Without Touching NVIDIA’s Software, Quantized to Work Well Even on Unsupported GPUs wccftech.com
  2. I remastered all my favorite PS3 games with DLSS 5, and I can't get enough XDA
  3. DLSS | Frame Generation, Ray Reconstruction, Versions, Generative AI, & Controversy Britannica
  4. Why Nvidia’s new DLSS 5 graphics technology is dividing gamers and developers GAMINGbible
  5. DLSS 5 Now Running on Intel GPUs Too: Support Vibe Coded by AI HWCooling.net
 
You can now play the original Halo in your browser, 128-player multiplayer included - TechSpot - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:44:40 GMT
  1. You can now play the original Halo in your browser, 128-player multiplayer included TechSpot
  2. Halo: Combat Evolved Gets a Free Browser Port With Split-Screen Co-Op TechPowerUp
  3. Halo: Combat Evolved is now playable for free in your browser, complete with 128-player multiplayer GAMINGbible
  4. Halo: Combat Evolved Has Been Ported To Nintendo 3DS & Your Browser Retro Dodo
  5. Halo CE Officially Playable For Free In Your Browser TheGamer
 
You can now play the original Halo in your browser, 128-player multiplayer included - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:44:00 GMT

This browser Halo "release" shows how quickly recovered game code can become a working project, even when the original was built for a fixed console platform.

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Xbox’s Millennial C.E.O., Asha Sharma, Isn’t Playing Around - The New York Times - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:36:49 GMT
  1. Xbox’s Millennial C.E.O., Asha Sharma, Isn’t Playing Around The New York Times
  2. New report offers insight into morale at id Software following ‘Xbox Reset’ kitguru.net
  3. [Video] Highly Recommended - Onimusha: Way Of The Sword (Review) ixbt.games
  4. Xbox’s “Aggressive” Revenue Goals Were “Unrealistic” Even Before Layoffs, Says id Software Dev GamingBolt
  5. Asha Sharma, the Xbox CEO who told her own staff the business was not healthy Martin Cid Magazine
 
Tinder now offers group hangouts as an alternative to one-on-one dates - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:22:25 GMT
At least in theory, it's a little less nerve-wracking.
 
GTA 6: Everything the New Screenshots Tell Us - ign.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6: Everything the New Screenshots Tell Us ign.com
  2. The Grand Theft Auto VI Digital Issue Is Now Live Game Informer
  3. 'GTA 6' updates: Everything new we learned this week mashable.com
  4. Rockstar officially reveals 3 big new GTA 6 gameplay details Polygon.com
  5. GTA 6's Advanced Weather System Officially Confirmed By Rockstar svg.com
 
Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 adding two new features soon - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:13:00 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 adding two new features soon 9to5Mac
  2. Everything is spying on you and there’s no opting out theverge.com
  3. Apple's Creepy New Siri Recap Feature Turns Every Apple Watch Into a Spy Device pcmag.com
  4. Welcome to the age of listening devices Yahoo Finance
  5. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Gain Two Audio Intelligence Features Gadget Review
 
Xbox's disc-to-digital feature is now available for everyone - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:07:24 GMT
Many (if not all) Xbox Series X and Xbox One games are supported.
 
Dawn of War IV – Blood Ravens and Dark Angels team up in new trailer - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:04:22 GMT
  1. Dawn of War IV – Blood Ravens and Dark Angels team up in new trailer Warhammer Community
  2. Warhammer 40K: New ‘Dawn Of War IV’ Trailer – Dark Angels Land In Force Bell of Lost Souls
  3. DAWN OF WAR IV: BLOOD RAVENS AND DARK ANGELS UNITE IN NEW CGI TRAILER Games Press
  4. Space Marines vs. Orks in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV. Battle with Strong AI Shown ixbt.games
  5. 'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV' Shows Off Blood Ravens And Dark Angels Fighting Side By Side In Latest Cinematic - Trailer Worthplaying
 
PlayStation Plus October 2026 Free Games Lineup Officially Revealed - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:03:57 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus October 2026 Free Games Lineup Officially Revealed Polygon.com
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Plus First Free Game For October 2026 Officially Confirmed IMDb
  4. PlayStation’s Free PS Plus Games For October Aren’t Really Scary At All Kotaku
  5. Gotta Go Fast and Hunt Demons This October in These Free PlayStation Plus Games CNET
 
Google's early attempt to pay websites for AI answers is struggling - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:03:48 GMT
Many sites see just one-tenth of one percent of their advertising revenue from AI payments.
 
Microsoft Jewel Comes to Mobile with XBOX Achievements and Game Pass Benefits - news.xbox.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:02:08 GMT
  1. Microsoft Jewel Comes to Mobile with XBOX Achievements and Game Pass Benefits news.xbox.com
  2. Microsoft Jewel is now on mobile. theverge.com
  3. Microsoft Jewel is Now Available on Mobile With Xbox Achievements Thurrott.com
  4. Microsoft Jewel Launches on Mobile With Xbox Achievements and Game Pass Perks Windows Report
 
Freckle's smartphone aims to get kids back outside on their own - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Freckle's smartphone encourages kids to get outside. What a concept!
 
Google details Gems to skills migration, including free access - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Google details Gems to skills migration, including free access 9to5Google
  2. Let skills in Gemini tackle your most repetitive tasks blog.google
  3. Google is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’ TechCrunch
  4. Gemini app replacing Gems with skills in November 9to5Google
  5. Your Gemini Gems are getting a powerful makeover this November Android Police
 
Amazon launches faster 4K Fire TV Stick with an all-new remote - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:58:00 GMT

The new Fire TV Stick 4K is powered by a quad-core 1.7GHz processor alongside 8GB of internal storage. The media streamer supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and Bluetooth LE wireless, as well as HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, VP9, and AV1 video formats.

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Google figures out how to watermark AI-designed proteins - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:54:52 GMT
Intended to help with biosecurity, it works with a popular AI protein design tool.
 
Assembling and Testing a DIY Jet Turbine - Hack a Day Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:30:17 GMT
After many months of painstaking work, [AlfMart CNC Garage] over at YouTube has finally reached the stage where he can fully assemble his DIY jet turbine and commence testing. Even …read more
 
Affordable alternatives to DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
The best options when DJI's gimbal camera is too expensive or unavailable.
 
Xbox Disc-To-Digital Program Now Available For All Players - Game Informer - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:28:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Disc-To-Digital Program Now Available For All Players Game Informer
  2. Xbox Disc to Digital feature rolls out to all Xbox players to enable playing disc-free, but selling your media revokes access — hybrid physical media plan lands as Sony phases out discs by 2028 Tom's Hardware
  3. Xbox Disc-To-Digital Officially Exits Testing TechPowerUp
  4. Xbox Disc to Digital program expands again as SEGA joins a growing list of supported publishers Windows Central
  5. [Video] PS6 = RTX 5080 / The Witcher 4 is being rewritten / Don't buy WARDOGS ixbt.games
 
Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour mobile game is officially dead - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:23:57 GMT
It joins other smartphone titles in the graveyard, like Miitomo, Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost.
 
'This Is Your Dreamcast Moment' — Former PlayStation Boss Offers New Xbox CEO Some Words of Advice - ign.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:18:36 GMT
  1. 'This Is Your Dreamcast Moment' — Former PlayStation Boss Offers New Xbox CEO Some Words of Advice ign.com
  2. Shawn Layden says the industry has become disconnected from its fanbase in Expansion Pass interview GamingTrend
  3. Xbox News Skews Negative Because Xbox Keeps Making Mistakes IMDb
  4. "An Xbox that's only good for launching Steam is like subsidizing Valve's cash register": Ground-zero Xbox veteran says Microsoft needs to pick a lane before Project Helix hits a wall GamesRadar+
  5. No, Games Journalists Don't Have An Anti-Xbox Bias TheGamer
 
MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT
With $2.1 million funding from Google.org, the open-source Public Transit Intelligence Hub will unify public transit monitoring, operations, and passenger communication.
 
The PS5 hacking scene just took a big leap forward - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:12:46 GMT
  1. The PS5 hacking scene just took a big leap forward Ars Technica
  2. New PS5 Relapse jailbreak enables homebrew and Switch emulation but is hamstrung by rapidly-changing firmware revisions — jailbreak unlocks firmware 13.60, but newer games already demand firmware 14.00 Tom's Hardware
  3. New Jailbreak Unlocks Nearly Every PlayStation 5 Model TechPowerUp
  4. Someone Finally Jailbroke the PS5—Just After Sony Said Players Don’t Own Their Games Yahoo Tech
  5. Relapse, the bug that jailbreaks every PlayStation 5 up to firmware 13.60 Pasquale Pillitteri
 
The PS5 hacking scene just took a big leap forward - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:12:46 GMT
New exploit works on all but the most recently updated consoles.
 
Discord gives more advertisers more tools to target its users - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:01:40 GMT
Discord is "opening the platform to advertisers, regardless of their budget."
 
What butterfly wings have in common with barbershop poles - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:56 GMT
Wing patterns, flight dynamics create "motion dazzle" effect, make it harder to gauge speed, direction.
 
Dark clouds appear over 'Xbox Cloud Gaming' as it retires apps on some TVs — and the reasons are poorly explained - Windows Central - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:53 GMT
Dark clouds appear over 'Xbox Cloud Gaming' as it retires apps on some TVs — and the reasons are poorly explained Windows Central
 
Apple stock pops on report it will unveil all-new smart home hub at Oct. 13 event - Yahoo Finance - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:02 GMT
  1. Apple stock pops on report it will unveil all-new smart home hub at Oct. 13 event Yahoo Finance
  2. Apple Is Finally Ready to Enter Its Next Big Category: the Smart Home Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple is reportedly preparing a big smart home launch: New smart display, HomePod on the way mashable.com
  4. Apple’s HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg 9to5Mac
  5. Apple plans to launch new smart-home hub on Oct 13, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
'Absolutely Massive' God of War Laufey Pre-Orders as PS5 Exclusive Starts Strong - Push Square - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. 'Absolutely Massive' God of War Laufey Pre-Orders as PS5 Exclusive Starts Strong Push Square
  2. God of War Laufey pre-orders available starting September 29, editions detailed PlayStation.Blog
  3. ‘God of War Laufey’ Sets Release Date, Preorders Open (Gaming News Roundup) Variety
  4. 'God of War Laufey' preorders set to go live for PS5: Digital Deluxe Edition, preorder bonuses, and new gameplay mashable.com
  5. New God Of War Laufey Weapon Revealed Alongside Pre-Order Details Game Informer
 
DoorDash drone deliveries are first coming to northern California with Chipotle and Popeyes on board - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:59:17 GMT
You can now text your DoorDash orders instead of using the app or website.
 
A new PS5 jailbreak works on almost every firmware version, and it already runs the latest games - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:53:00 GMT

Code hackers focused on the PlayStation 5 have just released another massive contribution to the homebrew scene for Sony's console. The "Relapse" exploit can be used to jailbreak most PS5 machines, turning the DRM-ridden device into a custom computing powerhouse. Needless to say, a jailbroken PS5 also plays pirated games.

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BMW reveals US 3 series pricing: The EV carries a hefty premium - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:42:58 GMT
The 2027 BMW 330 starts at $49,900, the i3 50 xDrive at $61,500.
 
A Biotech Founder Makes the Moral Case for Gene-Editing Human Embryos - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
The practice of editing the genes of embryos remains highly controversial and risky, but Origin Genomics founder Cathy Tie argues its a “moral imperative” to address hereditary diseases.
 
Meta introduces a new AI assistant for its Instagram creators - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
The Edits assistant offers personalized guidance based on your audience and best-performing content.
 
Instagram rolls out an AI video assistant for creators - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Instagram rolls out an AI video assistant for creators TechCrunch
  2. Meta Introduces A New AI Assistant For Its Instagram Creators Engadget
  3. Meta adds AI assistant to Edits Social Media Today
  4. Instagram is adding an AI ‘assistant’ to tell you how to post theverge.com
  5. Instagram Edits App Adds AI Assistant to Explain Why Your Reels Flopped PCMag UK
 
Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones, but not Android Find Hub - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:25:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones, but not Android Find Hub 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3 Makes It Easier To Keep Track of What Matters Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones theverge.com
  4. Samsung’s New SmartTag 3 Item Tracker Works With iPhones Gizmodo
  5. Samsung SmartTag 3 Available in November for $30 Droid Life
 
‘Deadlock’ Shatters Playercount Records After ‘City Never Sleeps’ Update - Forbes - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:21:05 GMT
  1. ‘Deadlock’ Shatters Playercount Records After ‘City Never Sleeps’ Update Forbes
  2. Deadlock City Never Sleeps Update Adds 6 New Heroes and Makes Numerous Map and UI Changes TechPowerUp
  3. Massive Deadlock Update Gives Valve's MOBA Hero Shooter a Shot in the Arm ign.com
  4. Valve says Deadlock is still too unfinished to release publicly, but has hero cosmetics and new game modes in the works PC Gamer
  5. Valve’s still-developing multiplayer shooter Deadlock drops a massive update and sees a swell of player activity Massively Overpowered
 
The US just approved its first small nuclear reactor built for the AI power crunch - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:21:00 GMT

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission completed its review in 14 months, four months ahead of schedule. The permit gives TVA the green light to construct the 300-megawatt unit, but the utility will still need a separate operating license before it can load fuel or generate electricity. "This construction permit is more...

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OpenAI delays IPO over AI safety concerns - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:06:15 GMT
OpenAI is seeking another $30 billion privately as its IPO plans slip.
 
Roman Telescope Saves Fuel, Doubles Mission - Hack a Day Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:34 GMT
Contemplate the events that might end a space mission, and you might picture something dramatic: detonation on the pad, a dead guidance system, or micrometeoroids shattering delicate solar panels. More …read more
 
If only all games had Control Resonant's Assist Mode - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Sometimes you don't want a casual mode, but you also want a challenging game to cut you some slack. Control Resonant does that.
 
Can Air Purifiers Clear Wildfire Smoke From Your Home? What Our Lab Data Reveals - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
We’ve found that some are much better at doing so than others.
 
G.Skill wins customer's lifetime loyalty after replacing a $150 open-box eBay RAM kit now worth $1,199 - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMT

According to Redditor Double-South8863, one of the RAM sticks from their Trident Z5 64 GB DDR5 RAM kit died. They tested both sticks individually and tried them in another machine to confirm only one was dead, then used the single 32GB stick in their PC for a while.

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Firefox 157: Could bold new look be just what Mozilla needs?* - The Register - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:44:00 GMT
  1. Firefox 157: Could bold new look be just what Mozilla needs?* The Register
  2. Interview: Firefox’s chief on why he hopes a redesign will help win users from Chrome Ars Technica
  3. Nova is here: what changes for your Firefox theme The Mozilla Blog
  4. Firefox just got a redesign with round tabs, new themes, and Compact Mode theverge.com
  5. Mozilla Deploys A New-Look Firefox Across Desktop And Mobile Engadget
 
Apple's new CEO wants to move faster, cut jobs, and squeeze more out of services - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:34:00 GMT

Sources have informed Bloomberg that Apple might shift to a more aggressive hardware release schedule under its new head. John Ternus aims to reshape the Cupertino giant into a leaner company to navigate ongoing memory shortages and compete in the AI space with companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Google.

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension Bundle Coming Soon - Pokemon.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:10:13 GMT
  1. Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension Bundle Coming Soon Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension Physical Bundle Announced ign.com
  3. Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Pokemon Pokopia game and DLC bundles on the way nintendoeverything.com
  4. Nintendo Europe announces Pokemon Legends Z-A physical with DLC bundle My Nintendo News
  5. Nintendo reveals new physical release for Pokémon Legends: Z-A Polygon.com
 
We raised our family in a 7,500-square-foot home. Then, we retired early and sold almost everything to travel the world. - Business Insider - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:07:00 GMT
We raised our family in a 7,500-square-foot home. Then, we retired early and sold almost everything to travel the world. Business Insider
 
Amazon Debuts Faster Fire TV Stick 4K With Sleeker Remote - Bloomberg.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:14 GMT
Amazon Debuts Faster Fire TV Stick 4K With Sleeker Remote Bloomberg.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
The Sonos Ace Ultra are the headphones Sonos should have made the first time - theverge.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. The Sonos Ace Ultra are the headphones Sonos should have made the first time theverge.com
  2. Sonos’ Beam Ultra and Ace Ultra Herald a New Era for the Company Bloomberg.com
  3. A Swiss Army knife CD player, Sonos Beam and Ace Ultra reviews, next-gen upgrade for wireless headphones and more What Hi-Fi?
  4. I put two Dolby Atmos soundbars head to head – and there's a clear winner Yahoo Tech
  5. Sonos Ace Ultra headphones are here with a major audio upgrade al.com
 
Amazon's new Fire TV interface and mobile app will come with Alexa+ upgrades - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Amazon Fire TV interface and mobile app will get a dedicated hub for a more powerful Alexa+ this November.
 
Amazon unveils a thinner and faster Fire TV Stick 4K, plus a new remote - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
It will cost just $30 during the Prime Day deals event next week, and retail for $60 otherwise.
 
Amazon simplifies its Fire TV streaming device lineup - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The days of picking between Select, Plus and Max are over.
 
Shure's MV6 Gen 2 microphone gives creators more control over their audio - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The USB microphone comes in a new color, has updated audio controls and can even work with an iPhone or iPad.
 
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Simplifies Streaming Options, and I Went Hands-On - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The 2026 streamer from Amazon features a new remote and support for HDR10 and Samsung’s HDR10 Plus.
 
I Visited Lightship’s AE.1 EV Travel Trailer, and Now I Want to Take an Off-the-Grid Road Trip - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The company, founded by Tesla veterans, is expanding manufacturing in Colorado to keep up with demand from RV enthusiasts.
 
AMD's new Zen 6 Epyc Venice lineup starts at $700 and scales all the way to 256 cores for $14,900 - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT

AMD has not finalized the prices, but the list offers a clearer view of how it intends to position Venice in the data center.

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This Might Be the Only Hair Straightening Tool You Need - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:34:00 GMT
It’s super lightweight and delivers more impressive results than you’d expect for its size.
 
Pokémon Pokopia Gets Spooky With A Limited-Time Halloween In-Game Event - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia Gets Spooky With A Limited-Time Halloween In-Game Event Nintendo Life
  2. Gather Pumpkin Candy for Pumpkaboo in Pokémon Pokopia Pokemon.com
  3. Pokémon Pokopia's Halloween Event Will Have Players Collect Candy to Exchange for Spooky New Items and Habitats ign.com
  4. Pokemon Pokopia announces Halloween event, Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist to be added nintendoeverything.com
  5. Pokémon Pokopia Celebrates Its First Halloween with Themed Event Polygon.com
 
Apple's smart home hub could arrive next month - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:27:08 GMT
Apple's smart home hub with a six-inch display may finally be ready to go.
 
OpenAI takes on Meta Muse with always-on Dots agents, less than a day after delaying GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:06:00 GMT

Called Dots, the agents were unveiled at OpenAI's DevDay conference on Tuesday. They run on the existing GPT-6 Astra model, with each getting its own cloud computer and browser. OpenAI says its plugin ecosystem lets them connect to more than 4,000 apps and keep working toward users' goals around the clock.

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Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul - theverge.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul theverge.com
  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Review: The Apex Android Tablet Engadget
  3. Samsung reveals next-gen Galaxy Tab tablets and Smart Tag mashable.com
  4. Samsung Debuts Galaxy Tab S12: Here Are My Hands-On First Impressions CNET
  5. Samsung Has a New Massive 14-Inch Tablet to Sell You Gizmodo
 
Airbnb is adding a personalized map and other discovery tools - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The rental service is getting more social and more AI.
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra review: The apex Android tablet - Engadget Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Starting at $1,400, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is super expensive. But that's the price you'll have to pay for the best Android tablet.
 
Microsoft just launched native Linux container support on Windows 11 - Windows Central - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:45:51 GMT
  1. Microsoft just launched native Linux container support on Windows 11 Windows Central
  2. WSL containers is now generally available blogs.windows.com
  3. Microsoft Announces General Availability Of WSLC: Linux Containers On Windows Phoronix
  4. Microsoft Releases WSL Containers for Windows 11 Thurrott.com
  5. Linux containers now run natively on Windows via WSL How-To Geek
 
The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2026): E-Readers, Handy Accessories, Book Sets - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:36:00 GMT
Any one of these gift ideas will make your favorite bookworm very happy, from e-readers and accessories to handy reading essentials.
 
Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:15:14 GMT
  1. Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates Ars Technica
  2. Building a certificate authority for the whole Internet Cloudflare Blog
  3. Cloudflare Plans Public CA for Post-Quantum Certificates Security Today
  4. Cloudflare Will Issue Quantum-resistant Certificates With Merkle Trees Quantum Zeitgeist
  5. Cloudflare Announces Public Certificate Authority for the Post-Quantum Web Dark Reading
 
Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates - ArsTechnica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:15:14 GMT
The move will be part of a major overhaul of the ecosystem for website authentication.
 
A jury found Facebook guilty of 43 million privacy violations, and Meta could owe billions - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The New Mexico Department of Justice recently announced a landmark decision from the jury in the State of New Mexico v. Facebook, Inc. case. Meta's social network was found guilty of violating the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act (UPA) more than 43 million times, providing misleading statements to local consumers...

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Sheety Turns Spreadsheets Into Binaries, For Some Reason - Hack a Day Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:53 GMT
Ever wanted a spreadsheet as an executable with a built-in terminal interface? No? Well, that’s a pity because [Roberto Alsina]’s Sheety project does exactly that. Sheety compiles spreadsheet definitions into …read more
 
The Best Gaming Routers (2026): Tested By a Family of Gamers - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Gaming online can seriously strain your internet connection, but the best gaming routers could give you the edge.
 
Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From outrage over Nolan Wells’ death to analysis of HBO Max’s Lanterns, Threads has transformed into a vital artery of the Black social media ecosystem.
 
Trump unveils voluntary AI safety pact, backs more data centers, and officially renames AI "Super Intelligence" - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT

After a meeting with executives that included SpaceX's Elon Musk, OpenAI's Greg Brockman, Anthropic's Dario Amodei, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Trump announced the Joint Commitment On Frontier Responsibilities.

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The Witcher 3 Remastered Crushes GPUs With Path Tracing, but Free Mod Claws Back Up to 30% Performance - wccftech.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:07:36 GMT
  1. The Witcher 3 Remastered Crushes GPUs With Path Tracing, but Free Mod Claws Back Up to 30% Performance wccftech.com
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Path Tracing & DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Update Out Now NVIDIA
  3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Review Update ign.com
  4. The Witcher 3 hits its highest-ever Steam concurrent player count following Remastered launch GamesIndustry.biz
  5. The Witcher 3 Remastered Makes an 11-Year-Old RPG Feel New Again 80 Level
 
How Israeli Checkpoints Choke Palestinian Life in the Occupied West Bank - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Lost time. Lost jobs. Lost friends. Lost family. Lost lives. Our joint investigation reveals the system that has divided the West Bank and measures what it cost people to move through it.
 
Best Mattresses for Kids (2026): Saatva, Birch, Helix, and More - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:32:00 GMT
Learn what to look for when buying a kids’ mattress, plus how six top models stack up, according to my 2-year-old.
 
Halo’s former creative director urges Activision to hire laid off Bungie, Halo Studios devs - Video Games Chronicle - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:04:05 GMT
  1. Halo’s former creative director urges Activision to hire laid off Bungie, Halo Studios devs Video Games Chronicle
  2. Microsoft CEO describes non-stop Xbox layoffs as 'streamlining' Game Developer
  3. How Will Activision Handle Halo? The Franchise's Former Creative Director Gives 3 Possible Paths ign.com
  4. Former Halo Exec Outlines 'Three Paths' That Could Lead To Successful Games In The Future Pure Xbox
  5. 19-Year Veteran Of Xbox Weighs In On The Future Of Halo: 'Hire Bungie, Halo Studios And Other Laid Off Folk Who Are Bursting With Talent' Kotaku
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
An Egg Genius Urged Me to Strain Before Poaching. The Results Were Astounding - CNET Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:40:00 GMT
Say goodbye to fluid, flimsy poached eggs when you add this one simple step.
 
A Simple Solution for Streamlining Battery Recycling - Hack a Day Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:05 GMT
A drawing of a battery cell with gunk on the labeled anode and cathode called the
Lithium batteries have become the backbone of many modern devices ranging from toothbrushes to semi trucks, so what are we going to do with them when these rechargeable cells finally …read more
 
The 6 Best Laptop Docking Stations to Unlock the Full Desktop Experience (2026) - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:30:53 GMT
Docking stations expand what your laptop can do, and I’ve been testing the best of the best to see which you should buy.
 
Fanatics Promo Code: 10% Off - Wired Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Gear up for the season with verified Fanatics coupons, free shipping codes, and student or military discounts on jerseys, hats, and team gear.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | October 2026 - Wired Wed, 30 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 October 2026.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Wed, 30 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.
 
Star Fox 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes - nintendoeverything.com - Google Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:10:57 GMT
  1. Star Fox 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes nintendoeverything.com
  2. Gather the crew—a free update is taking off in Star Fox! – News – Nintendo Official Site nintendo.com
  3. Nintendo Reminds Everyone About The Other N64 Classic It Just Remade With A Free Update Kotaku
  4. The latest free update for Star Fox adds three new missions Instant Gaming News
  5. Star Fox updated to Ver. 1.2.0, free Battle Mode content now available gonintendo.com
 
PlayStation 5 emulation is evolving rapidly, and a native PS5-to-PC compatibility layer is now in development - TechSpot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:07:00 GMT

In mere months, at least two PS5 emulators have gone from having no public releases to playing one of the console's only true exclusives, the Demon's Souls remake, at playable framerates. The GitHub pages for SharpEmu and KytyPS5 are spinning out new test releases rapidly, multiple times a day in...

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Ex-Nvidia advisor says the company owes him $1 billion in stock, but Nvidia disagrees - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:41:00 GMT

According to Gullichsen, he was granted 25,000 stock options in 1993 after demonstrating his fast implementation of biquadratic texture mapping to Nvidia co-founders Jensen Huang and Curtis Priem, technology detailed in a US patent on which he is a named inventor.

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Range Rover Sport Electric: Price, Specs, Availability - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:01:00 GMT
By sharing the same platform, the Sport gets the same specs as the classier Range Rover Electric, but with added torque at a smaller outlay.
 
GTA 6 May Have a Difficult Time Getting a Game of the Year Nomination Due to Tight Release Window - ign.com - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:55:20 GMT
  1. GTA 6 May Have a Difficult Time Getting a Game of the Year Nomination Due to Tight Release Window ign.com
  2. It's Official: GTA 6 Won't Sweep the Goty Awards IMDb
  3. GTA 6 won't break Clair Obscur's big GOTY record Polygon.com
  4. GTA 6 Probably Won’t Win Game of the Year And Here’s Why rockstarintel.com
  5. GTA 6 Might Not Win Game Of The Year, And Here's Why TheGamer
 
How To Prepare Your Samsung Galaxy For The One UI 9 Update - Engadget - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
  1. How To Prepare Your Samsung Galaxy For The One UI 9 Update Engadget
  2. 10 'One UI 9' Hacks Every Samsung Galaxy User Should Know Lifehacker
  3. Millions Of Galaxy S25 And S26 Phones Get New Samsung Features Today Forbes
  4. Samsung rolling out Android 17, One UI 9 for more Galaxy S26 users – here's everything new 9to5Google
  5. Samsung rolls out a new update to Galaxy S24 globally SamMobile
 
Little Nightmares III DLC ‘The Shores’ now available - gematsu.com - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:59 GMT
  1. Little Nightmares III DLC ‘The Shores’ now available gematsu.com
  2. Return to The Spiral in the newly released Little Nightmares III: The Shores GamingTrend
  3. Little Nightmares III The Shores DLC Out Now With New Leech Monster Noisy Pixel
  4. Face your childhood fears in Little Nightmares III - The Shores, available now Bandai Namco Europe
  5. Little Nightmares III welcomes The Shores DLC Instant Gaming News
 
Google Pixel 11A Leak May Have Revealed a New Color and Spec Bumps - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:40:39 GMT
The purported renders show a similar design to the Pixel 10A, but this time with the newest Tensor chip.
 
Control Resonant is Remedy's most successful Steam launch ever - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:02:00 GMT

According to SteamDB, the sequel to Remedy Entertainment's award-winning 2019 shooter has quadrupled its predecessor's peak player count on Steam mere days after its September 24 launch. Control Resonant peaked at approximately 42,799 players, compared with 9,193 for Control Ultimate Edition.

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iFixit teardown of the new AirPods 5 reveals first real repairability improvement - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:54:00 GMT
  1. iFixit teardown of the new AirPods 5 reveals first real repairability improvement 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Finally Made AirPods Repairable… Sort Of Hackaday
  3. Apple AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4: Which Of The Two Earbuds Reign Supreme? AugustMan Singapore
  4. AirPods 5 Teardown: Batteries Removable, Case Still Tough MacRumors
  5. Apple makes the AirPods 5 slightly less hostile to repair The Register
 
iPhone 18 Pro Owners Complain of Speaker Crackling or Popping - MacRumors - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:44:12 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro Owners Complain of Speaker Crackling or Popping MacRumors
  2. Apple releases iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  3. Why iOS 27 slows down even the new iPhone 18 Pro at first AppleInsider
  4. The $1,199 iPhone 18 Pro can be crashed with just one finger PhoneArena
  5. Tenorshare Highlights ReiBoot Solution for Addressing iPhone 18 Pro Random Restart and Panic-Full Errors Barchart.com
 
Climate Action Learning Lab bridges research and policy for effective climate solutions - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
J-PAL North America’s Learning Lab supported a second cohort of U.S. government and nonprofit organizations in building and using rigorous evidence to advance effective decarbonization and adaptation strategies.
 
Look Out for This iPhone Duo Preorder Scam That Can Steal Your Data - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:31:52 GMT
Apple’s first foldable isn’t available for preorder until Oct. 16. Don’t believe anything that says otherwise.
 
OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:15:47 GMT
  1. OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model TechCrunch
  2. ChatGPT maker wants to be the App Store for AI as safety concerns grow Yahoo Finance
  3. OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT's own office suite TechCrunch
  4. Is ChatGPT your new Google Workspace alternative? Meet Space, Pages, and slides ZDNET
  5. OpenAI takes on Microsoft and Google with office productivity push Computerworld
 
Gen-Z doesn’t carry wallets — so I asked our editors what they’re carrying instead - NBC News - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:10:39 GMT
Gen-Z doesn’t carry wallets — so I asked our editors what they’re carrying instead NBC News
 
Florida Asks Judge to Stop OpenAI From Training New Models After Latest Incidents - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:58:07 GMT
Top AI companies are investigating tens of thousands of cybersecurity incidents involving models escaping from test environments.
 
Meta’s Muse Is Misbehaving in Mysterious Ways With Your Privacy - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:35:31 GMT
No cute, fuzzy mascot is worth all the security risks.
 
ASML says AI's effect on chipmaking will unfold over the next 10 to 15 years, not overnight - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:33:00 GMT

One planned upgrade is a larger mirror aperture in ASML's extreme ultraviolet lithography systems. Larger apertures would let the tools focus EUV light more precisely, supporting finer patterning and future leading-edge manufacturing processes.

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GTA 6 Won’t Spoof Disney World, And That’s Too Bad - gamespot.com - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:25:43 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Won’t Spoof Disney World, And That’s Too Bad gamespot.com
  2. You Probably Shouldn't Expect a Disney World Parody in GTA 6 ign.com
  3. Rockstar Confirms One Thing Missing From the GTA 6 Map Many Fans Wanted ComicBook.com
  4. Rockstar Confirms GTA 6 Will Skip Disney World, Universal and the Space Coast GTA BOOM
  5. GTA 6 will not have a Disney World or Universal Studios parody says Rockstar Metro.co.uk
 
Apple’s Final Cut Camera App Gets Updated for iPhone 18 Pro’s Signature Feature - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:05:23 GMT
The filming app adds controls for the variable aperture and shutter, giving you more ways to dial into the 18 Pro and Pro Max’s new camera features.
 
OpenAI Gets Sued Over the Hugging Face Hack - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:05:00 GMT
A nonprofit in California is doing what Hugging Face has not—attempting to hold OpenAI legally accountable for the actions of its agents.
 
Forgotten PvPvE Mecha Game Ending Service After Just Two Years, But An Offline Mode Could Save It - Kotaku - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:00:14 GMT
  1. Forgotten PvPvE Mecha Game Ending Service After Just Two Years, But An Offline Mode Could Save It Kotaku
  2. Another Live Service PS5 Game Bites the Dust, But It'll Be Transformed into an Offline Title Push Square
  3. PvPvE extraction shooter Synduality Echo of Ada goes offline May 2027, but will get a single-player mode Massively Overpowered
  4. Elden Ring publisher closes servers of one of the worst extraction shooters in Steam history - it will be remade into an offline game ixbt.games
  5. 2025 Bandai Namco PS5, PS Plus Action Game Shutting Down Already AOL.com
 
Satisfactory DLC Core Values will introduce cavernous constraints through new underground biomes - PCGamesN - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. Satisfactory DLC Core Values will introduce cavernous constraints through new underground biomes PCGamesN
  2. Satisfactory Announces Core Values, A Brand-New Expansion With Exciting New Additions GamingBolt
 
Away’s New Series 3 Luggage Plays It Safe—That’s the Point - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:29:17 GMT
Away’s third generation of its iconic luggage retains the familiar design while introducing invisible tech, such as a new wheel system and an improved telescoping handle.
 
The Netherlands is building its own Linux OS to break free from Microsoft - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:16:00 GMT

The Dutch government is trying to solve its digital sovereignty problem with its own Linux operating system. A local source recently highlighted the development efforts being poured into NixOS, a Linux distro that originated as a package manager created by Dutch developers. The idea is that US-based software solutions, most...

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Anthropic Says It Discovered a Crispr-Like System. Now What? - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:03:01 GMT
“The experiments are still in the queue. The PR is already live,” says one expert.
 
Which Android Phone Is Equivalent To The iPhone 18 Pro Max? - bgr.com - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:47:00 GMT
  1. Which Android Phone Is Equivalent To The iPhone 18 Pro Max? bgr.com
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Max cameras are Apple's best yet, but only when you squint AppleInsider
  3. iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro? These are the new features MARCA
  4. One Week with the new iPhone 18 Pro: Exploring Variable Aperture with ProCamera v27.0 procamera-app.com
  5. iPhone 18 Pro First Impressions: What Do You Think So Far? MacRumors
 
US drivers are finally getting the adaptive headlights Europe has had for years - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:40:00 GMT

Rather than switching between high and low beams, ADBs can dim or shut off only the parts of the beam that would reach another driver's eyes while keeping the rest of the road illuminated. That can be especially useful on rural two-lane roads and curves, where standard low beams often...

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Apple Creator Studio and Final Cut Camera Get New Features - MacRumors - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:33:31 GMT
  1. Apple Creator Studio and Final Cut Camera Get New Features MacRumors
  2. New updates coming to Apple Creator Studio Apple
  3. The Halide camera app now offers full control of the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture theverge.com
  4. Final Cut Camera Gets Major Update, Including Expanded ProRes Support PetaPixel
  5. Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and Pixelmator Pro just got new features 9to5Mac
 
OpenAI’s Dots Are Always-On AI Agents—and Its Answer to Meta’s Muse - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:15:00 GMT
These cute agents are designed to connect to your apps and tackle multistep tasks.
 
The Nintendo 64 turns 30 today, and we're feeling old - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:38:00 GMT

Nintendo's new cartridge-based machine had landed in Japan three months earlier, and now it was time for North America to experience 64-bit console gaming. The hype machine had been in full swing all summer and by the time fall arrived, anticipation had reached a fever pitch.

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The Nintendo 64 turns 30 today, and we're feeling old - TechSpot - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:38:00 GMT
  1. The Nintendo 64 turns 30 today, and we're feeling old TechSpot
  2. Nintendo’s N64 Turns 30, And I Turn Something Considerably Older Forbes
  3. Super Mario 64 Turns 30: 2M Copies Sold, No Remaster [2026] shattered.io
  4. 1996 Nintendo Classic, Where Mario Went 3D for the First Time, Turns 30 AOL.com
  5. 6 Nintendo 64 Games Everyone Played In The '90s ScreenRant
 
Xbox’s Mythic Achievements are here and they’re just like PlayStation Platinum trophies - theverge.com - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:17:26 GMT
  1. Xbox’s Mythic Achievements are here and they’re just like PlayStation Platinum trophies theverge.com
  2. Available for XBOX Insiders: Mythic Achievements, One of our Most Player-Requested Features news.xbox.com
  3. Xbox Mythic Achievements are finally rolling out for Xbox Insiders — Here's how they'll function and how to track them Windows Central
  4. Xbox’s Platinum Trophy Equivalent Officially Revealed Polygon.com
  5. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Shares 'First Look' At Unlocking The Mythic In Gears Of War: E-Day Pure Xbox
 
10 Future Commander Staples From Reality Fracture - Draftsim - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:12:37 GMT
  1. 10 Future Commander Staples From Reality Fracture Draftsim
  2. MTG Arena Announcements – September 28, 2026 Magic: The Gathering
  3. MTG Reality Fracture: The Best New Cards for the 99 Yahoo
  4. News, September 29, 2026 Magic: The Gathering Online
  5. MTG Reality Fracture Chase Cards: The Most Expensive Cards in the Set GameDaily
 
First Look: A new Burgundy Dial for the Oris Big Crown x Cervo Volante - Monochrome Watches - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:01:07 GMT
  1. First Look: A new Burgundy Dial for the Oris Big Crown x Cervo Volante Monochrome Watches
  2. I Know the Rolex Datejust Well. I’d Still Rather Wear This Oris Two Broke Watch Snobs
  3. Channeling Autumn: The Newest Oris × Cervo Volante Big Crown Pointer Date Fratello Watches
  4. Big Crown Pointer Date × Cervo Volante Watchonista
  5. Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Goes Burgundy WatchTime
 
You can now destroy your least favorite website, thanks to this free browser game - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:49:00 GMT

The game, aptly called Destroy Any Website, puts you in control of a heavily armed stickman who can walk, jump, and hover across almost any website while destroying it using an array of weapons.

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SpaceX's Starship finally reaches orbit and puts 26 Starlink satellites into space - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:26:00 GMT

Starship lifted off from SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas as its Super Heavy booster, powered by 33 Raptor engines, sent the 407-foot rocket east over the Gulf of Mexico. The booster separated from Starship and turned back toward the Texas coast, later splashing down in the Gulf.

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Google re-confirms ChromeOS will get regular updates through mid-2034 - Chrome Unboxed - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:07:14 GMT
  1. Google re-confirms ChromeOS will get regular updates through mid-2034 Chrome Unboxed
  2. Google says Chromebook updates end in 2034, ‘many’ models move to Googlebook OS 9to5Google
  3. The $899 Trap: Why Google's New Laptop Is Destined to Fail pcmag.com
  4. ChromeOS vs Googlebook OS: Support, Apps and Upgrades TechRepublic
  5. Chromebooks Will Stop Receiving Updates in 2034 extremetech.com
 
Firefox 157 rolls out Mozilla's biggest visual refresh in years - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:07:00 GMT
The latest Firefox release introduces a visual refresh across toolbars, menus, and the sidebar, alongside new themes and a compact mode with tighter tabs and toolbar spacing. The update also adds hardware AV1 decoding for WebRTC video calls.
 
One of the first Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 PCs costs $7,399 and comes with 192GB of unified memory - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:01:00 GMT

The MS-S1 MAX-P495 is built for buyers running demanding AI workloads locally, not for typical desktop users. Its design shows how AMD's high-memory Halo platform is being positioned for specialized AI and workstation tasks, where large shared memory pools can matter as much as raw compute performance.

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US Army backs humanoid robot with ballistic protection for future battlefield missions - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:34:00 GMT

Autonomy and AI are becoming increasingly important elements of today's military forces. We're seeing the likes of drones, turrets, and even vehicles such as aircraft and boats operating with minimal human control.

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Apple issues emergency update for millions of iPhones, iPads, and Macs — update your devices now - Tom's Guide - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:28:58 GMT
  1. Apple issues emergency update for millions of iPhones, iPads, and Macs — update your devices now Tom's Guide
  2. Apple Zero-Day Vulnerability Weaponized in Targeted Attacks Dark Reading
  3. iOS 26.7.1—Update Now Warning Issued To iPhone Users Forbes
  4. Still on iOS 26? You Need to Download iOS 26.7.1 Now for This Zero-Day Patch CNET
  5. Still running iOS 26? Update your iPhones, iPads, and Macs for this urgent security fix TechCrunch
 
Controversy erupts around Ace Combat 8 on PC as bundled Belkan War re-release remains problematically attached to the new game, whereas it's standalone on console - eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:15:16 GMT
  1. Controversy erupts around Ace Combat 8 on PC as bundled Belkan War re-release remains problematically attached to the new game, whereas it's standalone on console eurogamer.net
  2. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve review – brilliant aerial combat game fulfils the Top Gun fantasy theguardian.com
  3. Ace Combat 8’s Stellar Multiplayer Reveals the Terrors of Live-Service Games Polygon.com
  4. Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War’s modern port can’t be sold separately due to fighter jet licenses expiring, devs explain AUTOMATON
  5. Ace Combat 8 Global Release Times Officially Announced IMDb
 
Boox launches the Picco, a tiny $100 e-reader that attaches to the back of your phone - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:08:00 GMT

Pre-orders are now open for the Boox Picco, the first in a new category of smaller, cheaper e-readers from the company. The device, which can attach to the back of a smartphone, is expected to begin shipping in the US in October for $100.

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Former EVGA manager reveals how Nvidia's Founders Edition cards helped drive the company out of GPUs - TechSpot Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:38:00 GMT

EVGA announced in 2022 that it would stop making Nvidia graphics cards, blaming the decision on what it described as an abusive relationship. Now, former EVGA Product Manager Brendon Ray Hedrick has shed more light on why that happened, including having to compete against Nvidia's own Founders Edition cards.

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Samsung is finally moving away from Microsoft to Google; I love it - Android Police - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:15:10 GMT
  1. Samsung is finally moving away from Microsoft to Google; I love it Android Police
  2. Samsung Shuts Down Gallery's OneDrive Sync Today: Users Must Now Decide Forbes
  3. Samsung is removing a major photo feature from Gallery starting today MakeUseOf
  4. PSA: Samsung Gallery-OneDrive Sync Ends Today, Install This Update SammyGuru
 
Control Resonant's City Is A Slog Compared To The First Game's Unforgettable Office Building - Kotaku - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:05 GMT
  1. Control Resonant's City Is A Slog Compared To The First Game's Unforgettable Office Building Kotaku
  2. If Only All Games Had Control Resonant's Assist Mode Engadget
  3. How Control Resonant’s art design and tech shaped its bosses, paranaturally-twisted Manhattan and more PlayStation.Blog
  4. Control Resonant Hides Its Best Part 15 Hours Into the Game Polygon.com
  5. 5 Best Video Games Like Control Resonant svg.com
 
Windows 11 OOBE is getting a major upgrade for some devices - Neowin - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:48:00 GMT
Windows 11 OOBE is getting a major upgrade for some devices Neowin
 
I Found National Coffee Day Deals Worth Making Coffee at Home For (2026) - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
From a $100 Keurig to a rare discount on a De’Longhi espresso machine, these WIRED-tested picks caught my eye.
 
Google Assistant is officially gone, and people aren't happy about it - Android Police - Google Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:29:55 GMT
  1. Google Assistant is officially gone, and people aren't happy about it Android Police
  2. Google switches from Google Assistant to Gemini. Android users react usatoday.com
  3. Gemini fully replaces Google Assistant on Android 9to5Google
  4. I Tried to Switch to Google Assistant But It's Gone Droid Life
  5. Google has started killing Assistant on phones in favor of Gemini Android Authority
 
How to Beat Surveillance Pricing Before It Bleeds You Dry - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Consumer advocate Lindsay Owen’s new book, Gouged, traces how corporations use software—from ever-changing prices to opaque algorithms—to squeeze every penny from you.
 
7 Best Smartwatch Models: Apple, Google, Garmin (2026) - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:39:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.
 
OpenAI Delays Release of Latest Model Over Safety Concerns - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:36:22 GMT
The company said its latest Astra model would undergo more work to meet safety standards, and issued an apology for the way it handled the hacking of an Australian government website.
 
Timnit Gebru Believes There Is No ‘Existential Threat’ From AI - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
One of AI’s fiercest critics believes the doom talk is about founders making money, not saving humanity.
 
A Pentagon Influencer Called Liberal Women a ‘Pestilence’ Who Will End Western Civilization - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Kurt Schlichter was part of a task force rooting out so-called woke ideologies at the military’s war colleges. He has called to bar childless adults from voting.
 
Beats 360 Review: Customizable, Stylish, and Fun - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Beats’ new flagship headphones are customizable, stylish, fun, and great for working out. But there are stronger options for everyday use.
 
Plastic Is Melting Onto Corals - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Scientists have found a new form of pollution, one where plastic and pieces of coral become irreversibly intertwined.
 
19 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers and Gardeners (2026) - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
From smart apps and planters to unique tools, these gifts will turn even a black thumb into a next-level plant parent.
 
Uplift Promo Codes: $300 Off - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in October 2026 - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in October 2026 - Wired Tue, 29 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 October.
 
Motorola Coupon Code for October 2026 - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your smartphone for less with the latest Motorola promo codes, free shipping offers, and exclusive seasonal discounts.
 
50% Off Blue Apron Promo Codes | October 2026 - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Browse chef-curated meal plans, plus get $25 off with an exclusive Blue Apron coupon code, plus 50% off your first 2 orders, and more top coupons on WIRED.
 
Target Promo Code: $50 Off | October 2026 - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get $50 off your next order or up to 50% off site wide with Target coupon codes and Circle deals.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Nothing’s New Headphone (1) Pro Are Made for the Studio - Wired Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT
With three drivers in each ear and tuning from Metropolis Studios, Nothing wants its new $399 cans to shine in the studio while also making your commute more musical.
 
Shark’s NeverChange Air Purifier Is Nearly Half Off Right Now - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:28:20 GMT
Shark and other top air purifier brands are on discount ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
 
Boox Announces the Picco, Its Smallest E-Reader Ever (2026) - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Boox Picco is a palm-sized e-reader with a 4-inch screen, strong support for different ebook formats, and digital utility tools.
 
Meta-Led Anti-Terrorism Group Faces Mass Resignation of Expert Advisers - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:47:54 GMT
Meta and other tech giants are pushing through structural changes at the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism that outside researchers allege will weaken oversight of an already embattled consortium.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
These Extremists Are Running for Election in November - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:41:08 GMT
With the threat of political violence at unprecedented levels, state and federal GOP candidates are openly sharing racist, pro-militia, anti-vaccine, sexist, antisemitic, and secessionist views.
 
Best External Hard Drives (2026): SanDisk, Samsung, and More - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.
 
Bose Launches New Wired Earbuds After More Than a Decade - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds are the first new wired headphones from the brand since 2015, inspired directly by teen preferences. We got an early listen.
 
OpenAI Pauses Training Its Most Powerful Models After Rogue Agents Target Government - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:32:19 GMT
Sam Altman says the company “have not been as fast as we would have liked” at dealing with security breaches, after news of further incidents over the summer forces another temporary halt.
 
Space Lasers Are About to Get Their First Real Test Generating Energy - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Startup Star Catcher is launching a system that, if successful, would be the first time energy has been beamed between two separate spacecraft.
 
Best Apple Watch: Series 12, Ultra 4, and SE 3 (2026) - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:36:00 GMT
From the latest Ultra to last year’s SE, these are the Apple Watches worth considering.
 
I've Tested Over 100 Home Security Cameras. Here's Which to Buy - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Keep an eye on home wherever you are with the best security cameras, including indoor and outdoor, subscription services, AI smarts, and local recording options.
 
AI Agents Are About to Flood the Workforce. No One’s Ready for It - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Your next coworker might well be an AI agent—and will require a whole new model of workplace interactions.
 
Solving Math’s Greatest Problems Was an Art Form. Then Came AI - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Mathematics has been one of humanity’s most creative endeavors, akin to painting and poetry. Now, mathematicians are trying to save it from the brute force of AI.
 
Nvidia’s Answer to Rogue Agents Is an Open-Source AI Security System - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
In the wake of a series of high-profile AI safety incidents, Nvidia is introducing a new software tool that helps keep agents from escaping containment.
 
The Next Evolution of AI Is Learning From Your Dodgy Gaming Skills - Wired Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A British startup is shaping video game inputs into training data for AI models that can navigate the physical world.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
MIT students gain a humanist lens on technical innovation in Tulsa, Oklahoma - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The PKG Center for Social Impact expands Code.Tulsa experiential learning program.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Estimating suicide risk from text - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
A new language-processing tool could help identify the highest-risk individuals from natural language, enabling swifter interventions.
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
How the brain keeps its options straight at decision time - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Making a decision requires juggling a set of options without getting them confused or losing track of them. A new MIT study shows how neurons encode information to maximize clarity throughout the process.
 
Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research.
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Finding purpose through research - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
This summer, BSG-MSRP-Bio student Marina Milea investigated how lung cancers become resistant to targeted therapies, gaining hands-on research experience in the Jacks Lab at the Koch Institute.
 
A home a world away from home - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
One graduate student family treasures the community they found alongside other MIT student parents.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
MIT researchers are mapping extreme weather risks — and building tools to act on them - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:00 GMT
The Climate Grand Challenges “New World of Weather” project shows how modeling, planning tools, and infrastructure analysis are translating research into real-world resilience.
 
A new chapter for MIT Reads - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
A new focus on fiction and memoir aims to help the MIT community celebrate the power of storytelling and strengthen social connection.
 
A new understanding of how enzymes influence bacterial protein production - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:20:00 GMT
Novel research expands scientific understanding of how RNA shapes the reading of genetic information.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
Meet the 2026 tenured professors in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
Faculty members granted tenure in Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Political Science, and Theater.
 
MIT School of Engineering faculty and staff receive awards in spring 2026 - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:20:00 GMT
Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
 
Understanding the world, from the Cold War to the age of AI - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:25:00 GMT
For 75 years, the Center for International Studies has brought together social scientists, engineers, and practitioners to understand global change, shape public debate, and address generational challenges.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
A burst of “pink noise” may lead to more restorative sleep - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Delivered at just the right time, this type of auditory stimulus can strengthen the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which clears debris from the brain and keeps it healthy.
 
An electrochemical approach turns ammonia into pure hydrogen - MIT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT team has demonstrated a more efficient way to extract pure hydrogen gas from hydrogen carrier molecules.
 
Study predicts large disparities in access to food, water, and energy in 2050 - MIT Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In some regions of the world, the poorest people may spend about 50 percent of their income on food, while the richest spend about 5 percent.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
Apple Skipped the iPhone 18 This Year. Is the iPhone 17 Still a Good Choice? - CNET Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The non-pro version of the next iPhone isn’t likely to arrive until 2027. I retested the iPhone 17 to see if it’s still the “best iPhone for most people.”
 
The Results Are In: CNET Readers Trust These Mobile Carriers More Than the Major Networks - CNET Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
MVNOs score higher than AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon in many key categories.
 
It’s Official: You’ll See a Pickle Emoji and More on Your Device Next Year - CNET Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:17:00 GMT
The pickle could knock the eggplant off its pedestal.
 
Forget Productivity: 3 AI Tips to Help You Keep Calm and Carry On at Work - CNET Thu, 07 May 2026 12:54:50 GMT
Overcome the 9-to-5 drudgery with a little sparkle.