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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.
 
Florida AG James Uthmeier files for an emergency injunction against OpenAI and ChatGPT, asserting the company cannot adequately self-regulate its tech (Axios) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:45:05 GMT

Axios:
Florida AG James Uthmeier files for an emergency injunction against OpenAI and ChatGPT, asserting the company cannot adequately self-regulate its tech — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has asked for an emergency injunction against OpenAI and ChatGPT, claiming the company …

 
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.
 
Boston-based Modulate, which uses small AI models to offer enterprises transcription, emotional analysis, deepfake and AI music detection, and more, raised $25M (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:35:02 GMT

Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch:
Boston-based Modulate, which uses small AI models to offer enterprises transcription, emotional analysis, deepfake and AI music detection, and more, raised $25M — Boston-based voice intelligence startup Modulate has raised $25 in new funding for its platform that uses an array of small models …

 
An OpenAI agent security executive discusses the Hugging Face incident, OpenAI's response, sandboxing improvements, alignment, "reasonable paranoia", and more (Joe/@joedaroo) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:25:01 GMT

Joe / @joedaroo:
An OpenAI agent security executive discusses the Hugging Face incident, OpenAI's response, sandboxing improvements, alignment, “reasonable paranoia”, and more — Took a minute to write a few words about security & safety as someone who lived through it all at OpenAI. I hope my thoughts help someone out there. https://x.com/...

 
Fake "locked computer" alerts in Google Ads are tricking users into calling tech-support scammers - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:23:00 GMT

The goal was not to install malware or lock the computer. It was to create enough confusion to get people to call the number on the screen. Callers were then pressured to pay for bogus support, hand over personal information or allow someone to remotely access their device.

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AI research leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, and Meta warn of an impending "intelligence explosion" and call for oversight into automated AI research (Maxwell Zeff/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:15:01 GMT

Maxwell Zeff / Wall Street Journal:
AI research leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, and Meta warn of an impending “intelligence explosion” and call for oversight into automated AI research — Leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft and Meta say AI could soon self-improve faster than humans can keep up with

 
Kalmuri combines screenshots, screen recording, and OCR in a simple Windows app - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:10:00 GMT
Kalmuri is a free tool for screenshots and screen recording, with OCR and full-page web capture. The latest release improves WebP saving and OCR captures, also enhances image upload security.
 
SpaceX launches its enormous Starship rocket into orbit for the first time, deploying 26 of the most advanced Starlink satellites to join the 11,000 in service (Marcia Dunn/Associated Press) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:05:05 GMT

Marcia Dunn / Associated Press:
SpaceX launches its enormous Starship rocket into orbit for the first time, deploying 26 of the most advanced Starlink satellites to join the 11,000 in service — SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, aiming for six full laps around Earth to prove its readiness for NASA's Artemis moon program.

 
How to improve your Samsung Galaxy's battery performance - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMT
If your Samsung Galaxy phone is running out of juice faster than it used to, it might need some settings to be adjusted. Here's which ones.
 
Stanley Parable Co-Designer Perfectly Explains Why People Play 1,600 Hours Of Dota 2 And Still Hate It - Kotaku - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:42:49 GMT
Stanley Parable Co-Designer Perfectly Explains Why People Play 1,600 Hours Of Dota 2 And Still Hate It Kotaku
 
Physical AI chip startup SiMa.ai raised a $150M Series C led by Fidelity and Amplify at a $1.45B valuation, aiming to compete with Nvidia's CUDA-based hardware (Kyt Dotson/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:40:00 GMT

Kyt Dotson / SiliconANGLE:
Physical AI chip startup SiMa.ai raised a $150M Series C led by Fidelity and Amplify at a $1.45B valuation, aiming to compete with Nvidia's CUDA-based hardware — Custom physical artificial intelligence chip startup SiMa.ai Technologies Inc. today announced it has raised $150 million …

 
Your loud exhaust could get you fined as more US cities pair noise detectors with license plate readers - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:33:00 GMT

New York, Knoxville, Miami Beach, and Santa Fe are just some of the areas that have piloted or deployed noise cameras in recent years. New York City is one of the most prominent, having begun piloting the devices in 2021 and launched the program in 2022.

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Quartermaster, which builds a SmartMast for ships to relay real-time maritime data, raised a $140M Series B, with $100M in equity, after a $43M Series A in May (TechCrunch) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:30:01 GMT

TechCrunch:
Quartermaster, which builds a SmartMast for ships to relay real-time maritime data, raised a $140M Series B, with $100M in equity, after a $43M Series A in May — The tech enables real-time awareness for what Quartermaster calls the “largest blind spot on Earth.”

 
Humans Are Reading Copilot Prompts — And They're Horrified - 404 Media - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:28:43 GMT
Humans Are Reading Copilot Prompts — And They're Horrified 404 Media
 
What's The Best Automotive YouTube Video You've Seen Recently? - Jalopnik - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:25:00 GMT
What's The Best Automotive YouTube Video You've Seen Recently? Jalopnik
 
Cyber defense tech company RedLattice plans to go public via the Bold Eagle Acquisition Corp. SPAC, in a deal valuing RedLattice at ~$1.25B including debt (Liana Baker/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:20:04 GMT

Liana Baker / Bloomberg:
Cyber defense tech company RedLattice plans to go public via the Bold Eagle Acquisition Corp. SPAC, in a deal valuing RedLattice at ~$1.25B including debt — Private equity-backed cyber defense technology firm RedLattice said it's going public via a merger with blank-check company Bold Eagle Acquisition Corp.

 
Apple Notes keeps getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27 - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:20:00 GMT
  1. Apple Notes keeps getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27 9to5Mac
  2. How to link to a specific section of a note in iOS 27 Notes macobserver.com
  3. Apple adds new feature to Notes app that users will struggle to find anywhere else UNILAD Tech
  4. Apple's Notes app got more upgrades with iOS 27 including one that you won't see in many other apps supercarblondie.com
  5. Apple Notes adds a power user feature in iOS 27 that’s rare in other apps 9to5Mac
 
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.
 
Leasing vs. buying a new iPhone: Which is better if you upgrade every year? - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT
If you want to upgrade your Phone every year, should you lease with Apple Upgrade or buy and trade-in? The answer isn't the same for everyone.
 
Bose Returns to Wired Earbuds With New $99 Noise-Canceling Pair - Bloomberg.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:12 GMT
  1. Bose Returns to Wired Earbuds With New $99 Noise-Canceling Pair Bloomberg.com
  2. Bose’s first wired earbuds in 11 years add noise canceling The Verge
  3. Bose Brought Back Wired Headphones, and Teens Are to Thank WIRED
  4. Bose’s New $99 Wired USB-C Earbuds With ANC Just Might Make Me Ditch My Wireless Earbuds CNET
  5. Bose Just Dropped Its First Wired Earbuds—And They Offer A Rare Extra Forbes
 
Turtle Beach Afterglow review: A Switch 2 controller with the full RGB treatment - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
This is for the gamer who wants RGB everything.
 
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.
 
AI agent startup Instinct raised a $1B Series C from Sequoia, Benchmark, and Coatue at a $10B valuation and details recent products, such as a concierge service (Utkarsh Shetti/Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:53:05 GMT

Utkarsh Shetti / Reuters:
AI agent startup Instinct raised a $1B Series C from Sequoia, Benchmark, and Coatue at a $10B valuation and details recent products, such as a concierge service — AI agent firm Instinct said on Monday it has raised $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation in a Series C funding round.

 
Researchers forged RSA signatures without ever cracking the key - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:49:00 GMT

The technique is practical against 1,024-bit RSA keys, which are already deprecated. It also lowers the estimated security of 2,048-bit and 4,096-bit keys when they are used in vulnerable blind-signature systems.

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Mark Zuckerberg unveils Meta Enterprise Platform, the "next major pillar of our business" to deploy AI tools, led by MongoDB CEO Chirantan Desai; MDB falls 20%+ (Meghan Bobrowsky/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Meghan Bobrowsky / Wall Street Journal:
Mark Zuckerberg unveils Meta Enterprise Platform, the “next major pillar of our business” to deploy AI tools, led by MongoDB CEO Chirantan Desai; MDB falls 20%+ — The tech giant is pushing to monetize its multibillion-dollar AI investments by selling more tools and services to companies

 
Why it's important to eject external drives properly - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:45:00 GMT
Safely removing external drives before removing them might sound like old-school advice, but it's still important to keep your files healthy.
 
Artificial Analysis launches the Cyber Index Alliance with partners Collinear, IBM, Nvidia, and Vercel to evaluate how AI agents find and fix vulnerabilities (Artificial Analysis) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:35:01 GMT

Artificial Analysis:
Artificial Analysis launches the Cyber Index Alliance with partners Collinear, IBM, Nvidia, and Vercel to evaluate how AI agents find and fix vulnerabilities — The Artificial Analysis Cyber Index Alliance brings together industry partners to set a new standard for evaluating how AI models perform on enterprise cyber defense tasks.

 
Malicious browser extensions can hijack AI assistants - Fox News - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:33:32 GMT
Malicious browser extensions can hijack AI assistants Fox News
 
How long will a 20,000 mAh power bank typically last? - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:15:00 GMT
If you need to charge your phone repeatedly while away from an outlet, a big power bank could be a good investment.
 
Nvidia launches safety platform to stop AI agents going rogue, with over 100 organizations on board - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The platform combines OpenShell, Nvidia's open-source software for keeping agents within defined boundaries, with Sentry, a watchdog running on separate hardware.

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AeroPress Unveils a Coffee Press Made of Luscious Walnut Wood - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The portable travel press just got an all-natural makeover.
 
Una watch review: A modular, repairable GPS watch is a good first step - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A small Scottish startup made a modular, repairable smart-ish watch, showing up the rest of the wearables industry in the process.
 
AI agents are the ultimate aggregators; they reveal apps as a means, not an end, and offering them is tech's ultimate prize, with Meta and Microsoft well-poised (Ben Thompson/Stratechery) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:55:01 GMT

Ben Thompson / Stratechery:
AI agents are the ultimate aggregators; they reveal apps as a means, not an end, and offering them is tech's ultimate prize, with Meta and Microsoft well-poised — Three revolutionary products — you know the line. A wide-screen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone …

 
Nvidia increases its share buyback program by $150B, raising the remaining authorized amount to $235B, aiming to complete it through FY 2028; NVDA is up 20% YTD (Amy Thomson/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:40:00 GMT

Amy Thomson / Bloomberg:
Nvidia increases its share buyback program by $150B, raising the remaining authorized amount to $235B, aiming to complete it through FY 2028; NVDA is up 20% YTD — Nvidia Corp., the chip developer at the heart of the artificial intelligence boom, increased the size of its share buyback plan …

 
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.
 
BMW M2 Gets A Dramatic 3.0 CSL Makeover - Motor1.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:32:00 GMT
  1. BMW M2 Gets A Dramatic 3.0 CSL Makeover Motor1.com
  2. An Italian Company Is Transforming the BMW M2 into a ‘70s Racing Icon Car and Driver
  3. One of BMW’s Top Driver’s Cars Is Giving New Life to a 1970s Legend Gear Patrol
  4. This M2-Based 3.0 CSL Homage Brings The Batmobile Back HotCars
  5. Riverti's Retro M2: Can a Modern BMW Really Wear 3.0 CSL Clothes? Yahoo Autos
 
The US government plans to use AI to help redact documents - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:25:54 GMT
AI use for FOIA requests might result in even more information being withheld.
 
'My Orc Was Grunting During the Intro and I Had No Idea Why' — WoW Forever Beta Player Dies to a Near Perfect Griefing Tactic That I'm Sure Blizzard Will Patch Out - IGN - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:23:55 GMT
'My Orc Was Grunting During the Intro and I Had No Idea Why' — WoW Forever Beta Player Dies to a Near Perfect Griefing Tactic That I'm Sure Blizzard Will Patch Out IGN
 
Samsung is unexpectedly bringing the Galaxy S25 series, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 up to date - phonearena.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:18:24 GMT
  1. Samsung is unexpectedly bringing the Galaxy S25 series, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 up to date phonearena.com
  2. Samsung rolling out Android 17, One UI 9 for more Galaxy S26 users – here's everything new 9to5google.com
  3. Which Galaxy phones are getting One UI 9 and when? Android Police
  4. One UI 9.0 stable update for Galaxy S25 is finally here SamMobile
  5. Samsung Begins Official Rollout of One UI 9, Bringing the Latest Galaxy Experiences to More Devices Samsung Global Newsroom
 
After 40 years, Excel is breaking one of its oldest rules: one cell, one value - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Lists are the most straightforward part of the rollout. A user can create one through Insert > List or by pressing Ctrl+J, then add items separated by commas or semicolons, based on regional settings. The values remain grouped in one cell, but Excel can treat them as separate items rather...

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Blackstone, OpenAI, QTS, and SoftBank partner with key US unions to launch the American Infrastructure Alliance, aiming to create data center standards in 2027 (Hans Nichols/Axios) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:10:01 GMT

Hans Nichols / Axios:
Blackstone, OpenAI, QTS, and SoftBank partner with key US unions to launch the American Infrastructure Alliance, aiming to create data center standards in 2027 — AI companies, private equity firms and unions are looking beyond 2026 in the data center debate, banding together to form …

 
Microsoft goes quiet after church groups ask for 1% of data center costs - ArsTechnica Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:09 GMT
“Microsoft claims to want to be a good neighbor, but the jury is still out."
 
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.
 
Using the SNES Super FX Chip to Run Super Mario 64 - Hack a Day Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Although the Nintendo 64 was the first to bring real 3D graphics to the table in 1996, the Super Nintendo had an ace up its sleeve in the form of …read more
 
Synduality: Echo of Ada Xbox achievements at risk with upcoming server closure - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:57:32 GMT
  1. Synduality: Echo of Ada Xbox achievements at risk with upcoming server closure TrueAchievements
  2. Another Live Service PS5 Game Bites the Dust, But It'll Be Transformed into an Offline Title Push Square
  3. Bandai Namco’s Synduality: Echo of Ada is shutting down online services, but players are oddly happy about it thanks to promised “PvP-free” offline mode AUTOMATON
  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
 
Google has just teased Android 18, and here's when we'll learn more - Android Authority - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:53:00 GMT
  1. Google has just teased Android 18, and here's when we'll learn more Android Authority
  2. Google Android Dev Summit Returns After Four Years: Android 18 Could Be in Focus gadgets360.com
  3. Google brings back Android Dev Summit with Android 18 ‘powerful new graphics features’ tease 9to5google.com
  4. Android 18: Developers get first insights at the end of October heise online
  5. Google just teased Android 18, and the first hint is all about how your phone will look phonearena.com
 
Pixel HiLight will soon get these new features, but will they be enough for Pixel 11 Pro users? - Android Authority - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:50:00 GMT
Pixel HiLight will soon get these new features, but will they be enough for Pixel 11 Pro users? Android Authority
 
Litigation funder Burford Capital says it stands to gain up to $1.4B after a US jury ruled against Apple in a patent case, awarding $5.7B in damages to Taction (Stefania Palma/Financial Times) - Techmeme Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:45:02 GMT

Stefania Palma / Financial Times:
Litigation funder Burford Capital says it stands to gain up to $1.4B after a US jury ruled against Apple in a patent case, awarding $5.7B in damages to Taction — Litigation funder's share price jumps 9% after US jury's decision — Litigation funder Burford Capital said it stands to gain …

 
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.
 
Thieves steal Nvidia-branded trailers expecting valuable hardware, find 40,000 pounds of sand instead - TechSpot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:18:00 GMT

The thieves' mistake was that the trailers had more than just Nvidia's logo on them: they also bore the name PlusAI, an autonomous truck startup that is working with Nvidia on its self-driving technology and AI software.

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The Xbox Series X Can Now Play PlayStation 5 Games - Here's How - bgr.com - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:17:00 GMT
The Xbox Series X Can Now Play PlayStation 5 Games - Here's How bgr.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Lenovo's first Googlebook will cost less than you (and Google) thought - Android Authority - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:01:00 GMT
  1. Lenovo's first Googlebook will cost less than you (and Google) thought Android Authority
  2. Googlebooks might be the real deal The Verge
  3. You Have Every Reason to Distrust Googlebooks—And to Be Optimistic, Too Gizmodo
  4. I wasn't sure about Googlebooks, but after playing with two Snapdragon-powered laptops, I'm actually considering switching Android Central
  5. Lenovo’s first Googlebook is here, and it’s ready to take on Windows and Macs Digital Trends
 
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.
 
The Apple Next Vision Pro Is Reportedly on ‘Life Support’ - Gizmodo - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:55 GMT
  1. The Apple Next Vision Pro Is Reportedly on ‘Life Support’ Gizmodo
  2. New Vision Pro Headset: Apple Considering Four Different Concepts MacRumors
  3. Apple Vision Pro's development graveyard exemplifies Apple's '1,000 no's to every yes' AppleInsider
  4. Apple’s smart glasses will have no screen: Here’s when to expect them RBC-Ukraine
  5. I knew the Apple Vision Pro situation was bad but I didn’t know it was this bad phonearena.com
 
Smart Headlights Finally Trickle Down to Cars in the U.S. - The New York Times - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:41 GMT
Smart Headlights Finally Trickle Down to Cars in the U.S. The New York Times
 
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.
 
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.
 
As World of Warcraft: Forever's beta popularity grows, Blizzard has yet again had to increase the server cap - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:56:07 GMT
  1. As World of Warcraft: Forever's beta popularity grows, Blizzard has yet again had to increase the server cap Eurogamer.net
  2. Blizzard is scrambling to meet World of Warcraft Forever's unexpected popularity Polygon.com
  3. [Updated 9/24] Pre-Purchase the World of Warcraft®: Forever Collector’s Edition Blizzard News
  4. I'm loving WoW: Forever, but I can't help but miss the music of my other beloved MMO PC Gamer
  5. WoW: Forever dev says quest drops aren't changing in the MMO, but Blizzard has added " a bit of under-the-hood functionality" that makes them fairer gamesradar.com
 
Honor’s Magic 9 Pro Max has a big camera and a bigger battery - The Verge - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:36 GMT
  1. Honor’s Magic 9 Pro Max has a big camera and a bigger battery The Verge
  2. Honor Magic 9 Pro Max is made official with an Academy Award-worthy camera setup phonearena.com
  3. Honor Magic9 Pro Max Smartphone Is Inspired By Legendary Arriflex Cameras PetaPixel
  4. ARRI & HONOR announce the co-branded HONOR Magic9 Pro Max Newsshooter
  5. Honor Magic9 and Magic9 Super Edition announced - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
An IR Blaster Project, in a Nutshell - Hack a Day Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT
The speed that computers have gotten smaller is a bit mind-bending. Most of us now walk around with computers in our pockets that would have rivaled the supercomputers from a …read more
 
PSA: The Witcher 3 Remastered File Size And Release Time Confirmed, Separate Purchase Required - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT
  1. PSA: The Witcher 3 Remastered File Size And Release Time Confirmed, Separate Purchase Required Nintendo Life
  2. CD Projekt Releases Official List of All the Improvements in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered IGN
  3. The Witcher 3 Remastered Download Size, Global Release Times and Review Embargo Lift Dates Revealed MP1st
  4. Here's What The Witcher 3 Remastered Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S Pure Xbox
  5. The Witcher 3 Remastered a 45GB PS5 Patch, Release Times Revealed Push Square
 
Opinion | Sherry Turkle says, with AI, we've entered 'a state of emergency' - The Boston Globe - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:26:47 GMT
  1. Opinion | Sherry Turkle says, with AI, we've entered 'a state of emergency' The Boston Globe
  2. Alexa, I Need Some Space The New York Times
  3. The way we talk to bots matters even if they aren’t conscious Psyche
  4. Cuddling with a chatbot and its consequences - thestrand.ca
  5. You couldn’t be nice to your chatbot if you tried The Argument | Substack
 
God of War Laufey PS5 Editions Revealed, Pre-Order Tomorrow - Push Square - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:15:57 GMT
  1. God of War Laufey PS5 Editions Revealed, Pre-Order Tomorrow Push Square
  2. God of War Laufey pre-orders available starting September 29, editions detailed PlayStation.Blog
  3. (UPD) Sony reveals the content of God of War Laufey's Digital Deluxe Edition ahead of pre-orders Instant Gaming News
  4. God of War Laufey’s Serpent Bow Revealed in New Gameplay, Kratos Teased in New Screenshot GamingBolt
  5. God of War Laufey Pre-Orders Open Tomorrow, September 29, as Santa Monica Reveals Faye Fights Nothing Like Kratos Wccftech
 
You can now preorder the tiny Boox Picco ereader - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
It's so cuuuuuuute!
 
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 27, 2026 - Mashable - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:00:05 GMT
  1. NYT Strands hints, answers for September 27, 2026 Mashable
  2. NYT Strands Hints for September 28, 2026 The New York Times
  3. NYT Strands hints, answers for September 28, 2026 Mashable
  4. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers: Monday, September 28 (A Form Of Art) Forbes
  5. Today’s NYT Strands answers, clues, and hints on September 26 (puzzle #937) PC Guide
 
Castlevania Celebrates 40 Years With a Power Rock Symphony That Brings Its Iconic Soundtrack to Life - IGN - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT
  1. Castlevania Celebrates 40 Years With a Power Rock Symphony That Brings Its Iconic Soundtrack to Life IGN
  2. 40 Years of Castlevania: A Legacy Passed from One Generation to the Next KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION
  3. Konami is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Castlevania with a big retro sale and a free game videogameschronicle.com
  4. Legendary series launches free remake to celebrate 40th anniversary with more huge discounts coming GAMINGbible
  5. Castlevania 40th Anniversary Orchestral Concerts To Take Place Next Year Across Three Major Cities Time Extension
 
Hackaday Links: September 27, 2026 - Hack a Day Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:57 GMT
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It isn’t quite hailing frequencies open, but researchers from Harvard claim they’ve picked up a radio signal directly from a nearby exoplanet. Before you get too excited, planets in our …read more
 
Center-Pivot System Modified to Mow Lawn - Hack a Day Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT
When flying over the United States, Australia, and a few other vast and relatively empty parts of the world, strange circular formations can be spotted. These are typically center-pivot irrigation …read more
 
Ultrasound Reveals a Deadly Cancer Building Its Own 'Nest' Inside The Brain - ScienceAlert - Google Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:57:32 GMT
Ultrasound Reveals a Deadly Cancer Building Its Own 'Nest' Inside The Brain ScienceAlert
 
Level 1, 2 and 3 EV chargers: Which is better to use? - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Provided you don't drive long distances every day, Level 1 charging could be all you need.
 
Are 3D printers worth buying in 2026? - Engadget Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
3D printers have become more advanced and user-friendly than they were ten years ago, but they may not be ready for the masses.
 
What do foldable phone cases actually protect? - Engadget Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:45:00 GMT
Foldable phones inherently have more weak points than bar phones, and the hinge mechanisms are susceptible to dust. Getting the right case matters.
 
23 Awful, Selfish, Entitled People Who Felt The World Owed Them Everything - BuzzFeed - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:31:02 GMT
23 Awful, Selfish, Entitled People Who Felt The World Owed Them Everything BuzzFeed
 
When are surround sound systems actually worth it over soundbars? - Engadget Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Choosing between a soundbar and full surround system requires you to evaluate how much you care about convenience, immersion, price and more.
 
Going on a Tangent with the Intel 8087’s Hybrid CORDIC Algorithm - Hack a Day Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Continuing their reverse-engineering of Intel’s 8087 FPU, [Ken Shirriff] and friends took a look at one of the trigonometric functions, specifically FPTAN.  The most exciting part with such reverse-engineering is …read more
 
How to improve CarPlay navigation if you use Google Maps over Apple Maps - Engadget Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Google Maps can't be set as the default GPS app in CarPlay in most regions, but you can still make it easier to use while driving.
 
When is it worth using a bike computer over a smartphone? - Engadget Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:45:00 GMT
Your phone may be all you need until battery life, navigation or rough conditions start getting in the way.
 
How to turn your old MacBook into a home NAS server - Engadget Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
If you have a MacBook sitting around collecting dust, you can give it new life by turning it into a home NAS server. Here's how to get started.
 
Here's what happens to your old computer parts you donate to Goodwill - Engadget Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Goodwill has a pretty robust electronics refurbishment program.
 
This is my top feature request for the upcoming A20 Pro iPad mini - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:38:00 GMT
  1. This is my top feature request for the upcoming A20 Pro iPad mini 9to5Mac
  2. New iPad mini to come with A20 Pro chip and landscape camera, report says Mashable
  3. New Apple TV 4K Leaked MacRumors
  4. Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K The Verge
  5. The next iPad mini is shaping up to be a monster upgrade Macworld
 
12 Quick EVs That Can Hit 60 MPH In 3.5 Seconds Or Less - Jalopnik - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:45:00 GMT
12 Quick EVs That Can Hit 60 MPH In 3.5 Seconds Or Less Jalopnik
 
8,000-Mile 2001 Porsche 911 GT2 Clubsport For Sale And You're Too Chicken To Actually Drive It - Jalopnik - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:05:00 GMT
8,000-Mile 2001 Porsche 911 GT2 Clubsport For Sale And You're Too Chicken To Actually Drive It Jalopnik
 
Defeating Satellite Spoofing with Galileo’s Encryption - Hack a Day Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
A digital map is shown with a series of red waypoints making a roughly C-shaped curve. A smaller group of green waypoints stays stationary near one of the corners of the map.
Considering how important it is for everything from navigation to keeping clocks in sync, satellite navigation systems are surprisingly vulnerable to a variety of attacks, ranging from simple jamming to …read more
 
Bill Gates says it's 'completely irresponsible' for AI to not have safeguards - Engadget Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:12:29 GMT
The Microsoft co-founder said that the more present danger is bad actors with access to AI tools.
 
Linux project gets a new name because not many people knew about it - Neowin - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:12:00 GMT
Linux project gets a new name because not many people knew about it Neowin
 
Should you ditch your tablet for a foldable phone? - Engadget Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:45:00 GMT
Foldables expand to almost the size of an iPad Mini.
 
BYD says its new solid-state EV battery tech is nearly ready for the open road - Engadget Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The Chinese company is one of several car makers expected to adopt solid-state batteries in the next few years.
 
The pros and cons of using a foldable phone - Engadget Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Foldable phones are gaining momentum, but have they been refined enough to make it to the mainstream? Here are some things to consider.
 
Here Are All Fortnite’s ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Skins, Plus A Release Date - Forbes - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:54:20 GMT
  1. Here Are All Fortnite’s ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Skins, Plus A Release Date Forbes
  2. FNAF Fortnite Collab Confirmed by Epic Games – Release Date, Skins and Mode Revealed VICE
  3. Fortnite Five Nights at Freddy's Announcement is Now the Game's Most Liked Reveal Ever, Beating the Avengers and Dragon Ball Z IGN
  4. Five Nights At Freddy’s Joins Fortnitemares 2026 GoNintendo
  5. Freddy Krueger, Slender Man, and ‘The Purge’ Join ‘Fortnite’ for Fortnitemares dreadcentral.com
 
Save $900 on Apple's M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro, record-low price - AppleInsider - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:51:00 GMT
  1. Save $900 on Apple's M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro, record-low price AppleInsider
  2. Amazon Just Knocked $900 Off Apple's Latest 16-Inch MacBook Pro MacRumors
  3. These are the best MacBook deals right now: September 2026 Buyer’s Guide 9to5Mac
  4. Croma MacBook Air deal: Apple MacBook Air M5 price drops to Rs 1,39,490 with free accessories Moneycontrol.com
  5. Get Apple’s MacBook Pro with M5 Max chip and 36GB memory for a steep discount Trusted Reviews
 
Microsoft gutted the Age of Empires studio while folding it into Activision - TechSpot Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:31:00 GMT

"Our studio was reorganized to be under the Activision umbrella," former senior software engineer Andrew Martz said in a LinkedIn post. "As part of that reorg, our next project was canceled and a large chunk of our studio was laid off. I was part of that layoff."

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Nikon’s Full-Frame Z5 II Is 8% Off for a Limited Time - Imaging Resource - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:01:04 GMT
  1. Nikon’s Full-Frame Z5 II Is 8% Off for a Limited Time Imaging Resource
  2. You might not miss what Nikon removed from its cheaper full-frame Z5 IIC The Verge
  3. Nikon releases the Z5IIC full-frame mirrorless camera Nikon
  4. Nikon Z5 IIC Review: Smaller, Prettier, and Mostly Capable PetaPixel
  5. SmallRig Nikon Z5IIC cage, L-shaped grip and baseplate price, specifications and availability announced Camera Jabber
 
Ways To Empirically Identify a Magnet’s Polarity - Hack a Day Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Every magnet has a north and a south pole, but which is which? Sometimes it matters. If a product one builds features a magnetic closure or other part, the polarity …read more
 
Why The iPhone Duo Could Be Beneficial For Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 - Engadget - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:45:00 GMT
  1. Why The iPhone Duo Could Be Beneficial For Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Engadget
  2. Apple (AAPL)’s Premium iPhone Strategy Faces a Test Beyond Early Adopters Yahoo Finance
  3. Why Apple wants to sell you a foldable phone when they’re not popular The Seattle Times
  4. iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: The $700 Gap Isn’t Just About the Fold TechRepublic
  5. iPhone Duo: 7 features you’re giving up by not buying the iPhone 18 Pro Max Tom's Guide
 
How To Use Android's Desktop Mode To Turn Your Phone Into A Tiny PC - Engadget - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMT
How To Use Android's Desktop Mode To Turn Your Phone Into A Tiny PC Engadget
 
OpenAI pauses training after a model escaped containment, and its kill switch failed - TechSpot Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:47:00 GMT

OpenAI's incident report links the pause to a separate September 20 escape from a restricted training environment. An internal research model found a gap in DNS filtering and used it to contact an external chatbot while attempting to answer a research question – so much for keeping it offline.

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Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Great sound, incredible battery life, and few compromises - TechCrunch - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Great sound, incredible battery life, and few compromises TechCrunch
  2. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 review: truly the new flagship earbuds to beat — and with user-replaceable batteries, they're in it for keeps too techradar.com
  3. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 vs Sony WF-1000XM6: which five-star earbuds are better? What Hi-Fi?
  4. Sennheiser Launches MOMENTUM 5 Wireless and MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 in India Telugu Times
  5. Sennheiser Momentum 5 Delivers Balanced Sound and Up to 57 Hours of Battery Life Межа. Новини України.
 
The iPhone 18 Pro Max Has One Downside Almost Nobody Is Talking About - bgr.com - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:47:00 GMT
  1. The iPhone 18 Pro Max Has One Downside Almost Nobody Is Talking About bgr.com
  2. Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple’s coolest smartphone (but only literally) Ars Technica
  3. iPhone 18 Pro Max review: The best iPhone for about a month AppleInsider
  4. iPhone 18 Pro Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, Features and More TechRepublic
  5. Apple iPhone 18 Pro review GSMArena.com
 
Review: Control Resonant: An Impressive PC Version With Superb Scalability - Digital Foundry - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:28:00 GMT
  1. Review: Control Resonant: An Impressive PC Version With Superb Scalability Digital Foundry
  2. CONTROL Resonant Path Tracing & DLSS 4.5 NVIDIA
  3. Control Resonant review – save New York from paranormal phenomena The Guardian
  4. Control Resonant is a great game — it’s even better when you read everything The Verge
  5. Things Control Resonant Doesn't Tell You IGN
 
No, Xbox isn't actually paying $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reports say - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:25:52 GMT
  1. No, Xbox isn't actually paying $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reports say Eurogamer.net
  2. Despite widespread rumors, Xbox insiders say the PHYSINT deal cost “significantly less” than $400 million windowscentral.com
  3. Xbox's PHYSINT Deal Reportedly Cost "Significantly Less" Than $400 Million techpowerup.com
  4. The Real Budget Of Hideo Kojima's Physint Remains A Mystery Polygon.com
  5. The Main Highlights from the Weekend (September 26-27) WN Hub
 
Cloudflare fixes Containers cross-tenant flaw exposing customer data - BleepingComputer - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:13:31 GMT
  1. Cloudflare fixes Containers cross-tenant flaw exposing customer data BleepingComputer
  2. How Cloudflare addressed a cross-tenant data exposure vulnerability in Containers Cloudflare Blog
  3. Cloudflare Fixes Flaw That Let One Container Read Another Customer's Leftover Disk Data The Hacker News
  4. Cloudflare (NET) Stock Trades Down, Here Is Why The Globe and Mail
  5. Cloudflare Containers vulnerability allowed data leakage SC Media
 
This wireless eGPU claims to deliver RTX 5090-like performance over Wi-Fi - TechSpot - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:12:00 GMT
  1. This wireless eGPU claims to deliver RTX 5090-like performance over Wi-Fi TechSpot
  2. This External GPU Uses Wi-Fi To Transform Any Device Into A Gaming Rig Engadget
  3. Wici Wireless eGPU Promises RTX 5060 Ti and 5090 Performance Over Wi-Fi 7 techpowerup.com
  4. First Wireless eGPU Could Turn Any Wi-Fi 7 PC Into a Gaming Laptop PCMag
  5. The first WiCi One wireless external graphics card, featuring an RTX 5060 Ti, operates via Wi-Fi 7 Mezha
 
This wireless eGPU claims to deliver RTX 5090-like performance over Wi-Fi - TechSpot Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:12:00 GMT

WiCi recently began inviting interested parties to sign up for updates about the WiCi One, which aims to become the first successful wireless external graphics card. The device, sponsored by Nvidia's Inception Program, aims to support popular AI tools, games, tablets, laptops, and phones.

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Walmart’s Vintage-Inspired Table Lamp Adds a ‘Timeless Touch of Character’ to Any Room - Dengarden - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:10:00 GMT
Walmart’s Vintage-Inspired Table Lamp Adds a ‘Timeless Touch of Character’ to Any Room Dengarden
 
Microsoft shares new Edge tools to fill key performance gaps to improve slow web apps - Neowin - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:50:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft shares new Edge tools to fill key performance gaps to improve slow web apps Neowin
  2. New in Edge for developers – Create better components and make your site agent-ready Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft Edge updates bring new APIs, accessibility tools for web developers TechGig
 
Russia targets Ukraine's data centers as attacks disrupt internet access for 100,000 households - TechSpot Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:06:00 GMT

The September 25 attack struck Kyiv's Solomianskyi district. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said seven people were injured, including a child, while three of those killed were found in a parking lot outside the building. The blast damaged the facade and shattered windows.

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Best Party Speakers (2026): JBL, Sony, Marshall, and More - Wired Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
These speakers combine serious volume, big bass, portability, and the occasional karaoke session to bring the party anywhere.
 
Minecraft is finally getting a new dimension, its first since 2011 - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:20:18 GMT
  1. Minecraft is finally getting a new dimension, its first since 2011 Eurogamer.net
  2. Minecraft Live: September 2026 Recap Minecraft
  3. Minecraft Dungeons II’s New Dimension Coming to Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition news.xbox.com
  4. Minecraft Reveals The Sift, Its First New Dimension in 15 Years techpowerup.com
  5. Minecraft Confirms Ice Caves as Next Game Drop, Adds Frozen Zombies, Ice Balls, and More IGN
 
Ace Combat 8 reviews: spectacular aerial combat - TechSpot Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:10:00 GMT
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is earning strong reviews for its thrilling aerial combat, cinematic presentation, and excellent soundtrack. Critics call it one of the series' best entries. Multiplayer adds 100-player lobbies, but the single-player campaign remains the star.
 
What’s the Best Pet DNA Test? We Tested the Most Popular Ones - Wired Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:02:00 GMT
I sent my cats’ saliva to the lab to get health and genetic insights sent to my inbox—with very different results.
 
Lord Have Mercy as Researchers Create Walking Disembodied Hand Like That Little Guy From "The Addams Family" - Futurism - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:01:00 GMT
  1. Lord Have Mercy as Researchers Create Walking Disembodied Hand Like That Little Guy From "The Addams Family" Futurism
  2. New robotic hand can walk, press keys and move objects on its own Tech Xplore
  3. How a character from ‘The Addams Family’ is shaping the future of robotics Fast Company
  4. autonomous robotic hand walks on its fingertips like the addams family’s thing Designboom
  5. Disembodied hand ‘bot shows that robots actually can get creepier Stuff South Africa
 
How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump’s culture war - ArsTechnica Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:12 GMT
The Smithsonian has faced withering pressure from the Trump administration.
 
25+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Open World Sale - Pure Xbox - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. 25+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Open World Sale Pure Xbox
  2. Lots Of Ubisoft Games Are Discounted By 85-90% In Xbox's New Publisher Sale Pure Xbox
 
You Don’t Need to Pay for Distraction-Blocking Software - Wired Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT
These free iOS and Android apps create the physical friction you need to put down your phone.
 
Court Orders Reddit Moderator to Pay Nintendo $4.5 Million Over Switch Piracy - techpowerup.com - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:06:59 GMT
  1. Court Orders Reddit Moderator to Pay Nintendo $4.5 Million Over Switch Piracy techpowerup.com
  2. Experimental Emulator Brings Nintendo Switch Games to Jailbroken PS5 Consoles techpowerup.com
  3. Nintendo Wins $4.5M In Switch Pirate Lawsuit Aftermath
  4. Court awards $4.5 million in damages to Nintendo in case against Reddit moderator ‘Archbox’ Nintendo Wire
  5. Reddit mod ordered to pay Nintendo $4.5 million in Switch piracy lawsuit The Verge
 
This Week in Gaming (Week 40) - techpowerup.com - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:02:43 GMT
  1. This Week in Gaming (Week 40) techpowerup.com
  2. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 28 to October 2 news.xbox.com
  3. These 21+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (28th-4th October) Push Square
  4. RPGs Coming This Week, September 27–October 3, 2026 – 16 Paths Diverged in a Wood RPGFan
  5. Seven Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including Early Access To The Danger Zone (September 28) Pure Xbox
 
The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn’t Yet - Wired Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Climate groups are latching onto the data center opposition movement, but it remains to be seen if they can get people to care about the facilities’ impact on the atmosphere.
 
The GL.iNet Mango 2 Is A Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi Travel Router With VPN - Forbes - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The GL.iNet Mango 2 Is A Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi Travel Router With VPN Forbes
 
Nicotine Is Mounting a Comeback in the Wellness Movement - Wired Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Improving mood and increasing longevity are just some of the unfounded claims about this substance circling around the “natural” medicine corners of the internet.
 
Some Pancreatic Cells Are Just One Genetic Tweak Away From Treating Diabetes - Wired Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
By deactivating a gene, researchers were able to cause cells in the pancreatic ducts to produce insulin to regulate blood sugar.
 
Nadella Calls Xbox Layoffs “Great to See” as 268 New Cuts Push Microsoft Closer to its Original 3,200 Headcount Goal - Wccftech - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT
  1. Nadella Calls Xbox Layoffs “Great to See” as 268 New Cuts Push Microsoft Closer to its Original 3,200 Headcount Goal Wccftech
  2. Continuing Our Reset news.xbox.com
  3. Microsoft starts a new round of job cuts and the next phase of its Xbox 'reset.' Read the memo. Business Insider
  4. Satya Nadella says Xbox layoffs are "great to see", adds why he feels "fantastic" Neowin
  5. Why Activision Needs To Reboot ‘Halo,’ And From What Point Forbes
 
Terrell Williams is back with the Patriots after beating prostate cancer. He has a message for everyone. - The Boston Globe - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Terrell Williams is back with the Patriots after beating prostate cancer. He has a message for everyone. The Boston Globe
 
There's a new shortcut in iOS 27 I’m using every single day — here's where to find it - Tom's Guide - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:30:00 GMT
  1. There's a new shortcut in iOS 27 I’m using every single day — here's where to find it Tom's Guide
  2. One Tech Tip: iOS 27 comes with revamped screen time controls and other useful new features AP News
  3. Apple iOS 27: 4 must-try new productivity features, from a Siri AI calendar shortcut to Notes app perks Fast Company
  4. How Long Does The New Siri AI Take To Activate On iOS 27? bgr.com
  5. I Tried Siri AI on My New Apple Watch, and I'm Frustrated Lifehacker
 
Meta Launches $1 Million Competition For "Hands-First" Apps Ahead Of VR Glasses - UploadVR - Google Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:21:39 GMT
  1. Meta Launches $1 Million Competition For "Hands-First" Apps Ahead Of VR Glasses UploadVR
  2. Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been Bloomberg.com
  3. Introducing Ray-Ban Meta Audio and More AI Glasses Styles meta.com
  4. Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant as part of AI agent push cnbc.com
  5. Meta’s New AI Device Is This Tamagotchi-Like Muse Charm Keychain CNET
 
World Market's 'Beautifully Crafted' Stoneware Dinner Plate Is 'Perfect for Your Thanksgiving Table' - Dengarden - Google Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:26:52 GMT
World Market's 'Beautifully Crafted' Stoneware Dinner Plate Is 'Perfect for Your Thanksgiving Table' Dengarden
 
Deals: Galaxy Z Fold7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra, plus Galaxy S26 FE alternatives - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:01:02 GMT
  1. Deals: Galaxy Z Fold7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra, plus Galaxy S26 FE alternatives - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. I've been using the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, but Samsung's wider phone ruined it for me Android Police
  3. Galaxy Z Fold 8 destroys the iPhone Duo in our latest survey phonearena.com
  4. Tech Reviewers Across Southeast Asia & Oceania Share Their Thoughts on the Galaxy Z Fold8 Samsung Global Newsroom
  5. Samsung wants to answer "which foldable?" before the iPhone Duo lands, so here's how the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 stack up in Australia iTWire
 
Microsoft wants Copilot to become an "OS" that writes your documents and manages your work - TechSpot Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:37:00 GMT

Microsoft recently unveiled a major overhaul for Copilot's business tools. The new suite hands the AI assistant more control in Office, embeds GitHub Copilot's functionality into professional toolchains, and automatically coordinates tasks between team members.

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Apple Watch Series 12 one week later: There’s so much more than meets the eye - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:59:00 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Series 12 one week later: There’s so much more than meets the eye 9to5Mac
  2. Sunday Reboot: Big Whoop and more Apple Watch nagging AppleInsider
  3. Apple Watch Ultra 4 Review: It Just Keeps Getting Better CNET
  4. Aluminum Vs. Ceramic Vs. Titanium Apple Watch: What's The Difference? SlashGear
  5. Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? MacRumors
 
Ace Combat 8 ​​Wings of Theve requires at least 32GB of RAM to play comfortably. - GameGPU - Google Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:58:33 GMT
  1. Ace Combat 8 ​​Wings of Theve requires at least 32GB of RAM to play comfortably. GameGPU
  2. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve review – brilliant aerial combat game fulfils the Top Gun fantasy The Guardian
  3. ‘Ace Combat 8’ Review: A More Visceral Take On Strangereal Flight Combat Forbes
  4. RTX 5080 and RX 7900 XTX showed almost identical FPS in Ace Combat 8 ​​in 4K GameGPU
  5. New PS5 Game in Hit Bandai Namco Series Gets Stellar Reviews AOL.com
 
Meta's new AI tools turn prompts into games you can then play inside Facebook and Instagram feeds - TechSpot Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:01:00 GMT

The tools let creators use prompts to build 2D or 3D mobile titles. Meta said the games can include multiplayer, progression systems, art direction and difficulty balancing. Creators can also revise the games after the AI generates an initial version.

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New York sues Polymarket over unlicensed gambling operation just as it did rival Kalshi - TechSpot Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:12:00 GMT

The lawsuit, filed in the New York Supreme Court in Manhattan by Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul under Executive Law 63(12), noted that Polymarket's products are also being marketed to New Yorkers between the ages of 18 and 20, even though state law requires a person to...

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Intel Panther Lake Teardown - SemiAnalysis - Google Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:36:32 GMT
  1. Intel Panther Lake Teardown SemiAnalysis
  2. Intel Panther Lake Laptops Hit OLED, CPUs Rise 10% [2026] shattered.io
  3. High-Res Die Shots Unpack Intel Panther Lake's 18A Tiles In Stunning Detail HotHardware
  4. Panther Lake teardown reveals Intel 18A in detail — TSMC still leads in density Notebookcheck
 
The AI job apocalypse hasn't hit recent college grads, at least not yet - TechSpot Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:51:00 GMT

That result runs counter to growing concern that companies are using generative AI to cut back on entry-level hiring. It also differs from a recent Stanford University study, which found weaker employment trends for younger workers in occupations considered heavily exposed to AI.

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Old-School Credit Card Scams Are Far From Dead - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
In an era of increasingly sophisticated AI-fueled scams, a retro threat may be lurking in your mailbox.
 
12 Best White Elephant Gifts, Plus a Prank Box to Put Them In (2026) - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:36:00 GMT
Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year’s holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they’ll wish they could eat.
 
Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026): I Tested Them All - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested, multi-room mesh Wi-Fi systems will keep your whole house online.
 
Tesla’s big electric truck faces an even bigger infrastructure challenge - ArsTechnica Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:45:09 GMT
The 500-mile Semi arrives as charging gaps still limit electric trucking.
 
Meta’s Muse Is Adults-Only. Why Does It Look Like a Kids’ Toy? - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Meta says Muse is just for adults, though its cuddly, Labubu-like mascot—and upcoming Tamagotchi-style AI device—may be disarming for users of all ages.
 
2026 Hyundai Elantra N TCR Tested: Slower, More Dramatic, Still Excellent - Edmunds - Google Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:05:31 GMT
2026 Hyundai Elantra N TCR Tested: Slower, More Dramatic, Still Excellent Edmunds
 
This Browser Extension Lets You Snooze Open Tabs Until Later - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The free add-on Tuck brings one of the best features of modern email—the ability to hide something for a bit—to that tangle of tabs in your browser.
 
A Gravitational Battle Within the Earth Is Changing the Length of Days - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
A competition between the gravity of the inner core and other forces in the mantle is altering the Earth’s rotation.
 
The Best Early Prime Day Deals Ahead of Amazon’s Second Sale (2026) - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:05:00 GMT
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 6 and 7, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our team recommends.
 
This Comically Dark PSA Pushes Back Against Big Tech Enshittification - CNET Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Cory Doctorow and the Norwegian Consumer Council are behind a hilarious and insightful ad campaign about how everything’s getting worse.
 
Rockstar's $400 GTA VI Collector's Edition is packed with must-have, totally useless stuff - TechSpot Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:22:00 GMT

Rockstar recently announced a collectible set focused on Grand Theft Auto VI, the upcoming blockbuster whose extended gameplay reveal crashed Netflix and which will almost certainly make billions in profits over the next few years. Grand Theft Auto VI: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection is a premium, albeit...

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Dolphin Emulator brings online multiplayer to Android - TechSpot Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:04:00 GMT
Dolphin Emulator is one of the best ways to play GameCube and Wii games on modern hardware, with support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. The latest release adds NetPlay to Android, enabling online multiplayer with desktop users, along with Wii Balance Board support, and security improvements.
 
Leaks Show That Meta’s New AI Agent Relied on Real People to Make Calls - CNET Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:13:27 GMT
Reports indicate Muse was routing calls the AI was supposedly making to humans in call centers.
 
Quince Luggage Is Affordable but Doesn’t Feel Cheap (2026) - Wired Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:02:00 GMT
Is Quince the Away alternative we’ve been waiting for? I tested its luggage to find out, and the price difference is hard to ignore.
 
EA Sports FC 27 Review – The Grounds is Shaky, But the Tactics System Shows Promise - IGN - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:54:21 GMT
  1. EA Sports FC 27 Review – The Grounds is Shaky, But the Tactics System Shows Promise IGN
  2. EA Sports FC 27 Review: More Build Up Play Than The Long Ball Game Informer
  3. How to play EA FC 27 Lite for free on PC, Xbox and PS5 Dot Esports
  4. EA FC 27 Alternatives to Play - Last Word On Football Last Word On Sports
  5. EA FC 27: 5 Gameplay Tips You Need to Know Yahoo Tech
 
Silent Hill Townfall: Iconic horror game gets a clever Scottish makeover - bbc.com - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:34:20 GMT
  1. Silent Hill Townfall: Iconic horror game gets a clever Scottish makeover bbc.com
  2. Silent Hill: Townfall Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested techpowerup.com
  3. Gaming’s biggest horror series are more vital than ever The Verge
  4. Bitcast 399 : XBOX Changes, Control and Silent Hill Reviews Seasoned Gaming
  5. Silent Hill: Townfall compared on RTX 5080 and PS5 Pro with DLSS 4.5 and PSSR 2 in 4K GameGPU
 
Can Trump ever be wrong? His pick to lead FDA refused to say. - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:26 GMT
Heidi Overton faced questions focused on vaccines, birth control, and vapes.
 
Court rules Pentagon can blacklist Anthropic for refusing to enable Claude features - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:36:20 GMT
"Overly constrained AI models" could cause military operations to fail, judges say.
 
Tesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:10:51 GMT
Despite challenges, Tesla aims for 1,000 Optimus robots per week by end of 2026.
 
Thieves Stole ‘Nvidia’ Trailers. They Got 20 Tons of Sand - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:30:40 GMT
They wanted the silicon. They got the sand.
 
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.
 
You Might See Prime as a Shipping Option on Sites Other Than Amazon. How It Works - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:44:04 GMT
Some independent stores are now offering Prime delivery without you having to log in to your Amazon account.
 
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what? - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:38:59 GMT
Ads appearing all over the Internet are trying to scam people.
 
Why the Motorola Signature 27 can't win over Pixel users, even with GrapheneOS - Android Police - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:36:24 GMT
  1. Why the Motorola Signature 27 can't win over Pixel users, even with GrapheneOS Android Police
  2. Motorola News | motorola signature 27 Motorola News
  3. Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Elite Extreme Gen 6: Next Gen Flagship Mobile Chips ServeTheHome
  4. GrapheneOS Picks Motorola Signature 27 as Its First Non-Pixel Phone extremetech.com
  5. Qualcomm confirms it is working closely with Samsung for future 2nm chips SamMobile
 
Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple's coolest smartphone (but only literally) - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:34:42 GMT
Better thermals and battery life make this iterative update nicer to use.
 
AI was supposed to hit new grads hard. So far, unemployment data says otherwise. - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:11:05 GMT
"There is no evidence of any significant, widespread displacement or reduction in hiring.”
 
iOS 27 Lets You Do Check Splitting and Custom Cards in Apple Wallet - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:59:41 GMT
New features include creating a Wallet card from a physical business card or scanning a receipt to split the bill.
 
Paramount/WBD merger conditions give the public "virtually nothing," judge is told - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:42:57 GMT
US judge reviews deal with California, says it must not be result of collusion.
 
Is solar's growth finally slowing in the US? - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:27:18 GMT
Renewables easily cover changes in US demand, which is rising by 2% in 2026.
 
Tesla Semi enters volume production after years of delays - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:22:00 GMT

The Sparks, Nevada, plant can eventually produce 50,000 trucks a year, or about 1,000 a week, according to Tesla. Before this milestone, the company delivered a small number of trucks to PepsiCo in 2022, but those vehicles were built on a pilot line.

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Gemini’s Live Avatar Puts a Face on Its AI Agent. It’s Freaking Me Out - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:01:59 GMT
Pretend you’re not talking to a lip-synching avatar.
 
Cover Reveal – Grand Theft Auto VI - Game Informer - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. Cover Reveal – Grand Theft Auto VI Game Informer
  2. Rockstar Reveals New GTA 6 Artwork of Jason and Lucia VICE
  3. GTA 6 getting new dump of information next week, mark your calendars GAMINGbible
  4. GTA 6 Guides Hub – How To Do Everything In Grand Theft Auto 6 GameSpot
  5. Mark Your Calendars, GTA 6 Is Getting Some Serious Competition On Nov. 19 Polygon.com
 
Microsoft stops insisting you need a "Copilot+ PC" - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:57:37 GMT
Microsoft's new Surface laptops forgo Copilot+ PC branding.
 
Watch UEFA Nations League Soccer: Livestream Turkey vs. France From Anywhere - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:41:11 GMT
Zinedine Zidane takes charge of Les Bleus for the first time in İzmit.
 
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.
 
Google is launching AI chips into space to see if they survive up there - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:16:00 GMT

MVP is not a data center. It is a small test platform carrying four of Google's tensor processing units, or TPUs. The chips provide roughly the computing capacity of a single data-center server. Solar panels will produce about one kilowatt of electricity, enough to operate the processors and handle short...

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Several Final Fantasy XIV Modding Communities Have Banned Popular NSFW Modder - Kotaku - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:02 GMT
Several Final Fantasy XIV Modding Communities Have Banned Popular NSFW Modder Kotaku
 
Appeals Court Lets the Pentagon Designate Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:58:20 GMT
The AI lab had argued multiple violations of its rights, but a divided panel of judges sided with the Trump administration.
 
UK man sentenced to prison for selling thousands of pirated vinyl records - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:31:00 GMT

A Londoner named Rehan Ahmed sold thousands of vinyl records featuring music by popular artists, earning millions of pounds in the process. However, the vinyl discs were all "fake," and Ahmed is now going to jail after being caught by police. Representatives from the music industry were instrumental in uncovering...

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After seven years, a spacecraft company is releasing its Otters into the wild - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:35:23 GMT
"There is always a tension that comes with seeing the first of anything fly."
 
Jensen Huang says AI labs that can't control their systems should shut down - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:35:00 GMT

"Now, if they say the alternative, which is: There is no way to contain our experiments, there's just no way; when we test our AI models, it will get out, and it will damage the world – then I think the answer is that we have to shut the labs...

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US being left behind in EV charging speeds as China goes sub-5 min to 70% - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:21:55 GMT
The new LFP battery charges from 10 to 70% in 4.5 minutes at just 65˚C.
 
An Imminent Google Satellite Test Is Another Step Toward Data Centers in Space - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:06:23 GMT
Google is testing to see if its AI computing equipment can handle being launched into orbit.
 
War Bros Didn’t Always Rule Silicon Valley - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Some say that tech was always about the money and the military. Don’t buy that argument.
 
Nobody wanted an "AI PC," so Microsoft stopped calling it that - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:49:00 GMT

At the Snapdragon 2026 Summit, Microsoft and Qualcomm spokespeople confirmed to Windows Central that they are no longer describing new Microsoft Surface products or other devices as Copilot+ PCs. While Microsoft has remained committed to promoting its Copilot AI assistant, the comments are a tacit admission that customers have not...

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This amazing DIY desk uses a camera and a motor to charge your phone wherever you set it down - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:08:00 GMT

HTX Studio spent about two months building the desk. The creator documented the project in a YouTube video that shows the build process and the system's various functions. The project combines camera-based device detection, motor control, wireless charging, a transparent display and desk automation in one system. Its main idea...

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With PRIMA, NASA will try to build a billion-dollar space telescope in record time - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:07:46 GMT
NASA's PRIMA mission will use spare parts from Webb to do major science at a lower cost.
 
Trump administration takes Musk’s side in fight over EU tech rules - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:45:49 GMT
Washington says Brussels overreached when it fined X €120 million under the DSA.
 
Google's Gemini can now call businesses for you - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:41:00 GMT

Pixel 11 owners can now test a feature that lets Google's AI assistant, Gemini, call businesses to carry out several tasks on their behalf. The company has tried this before, but now aims to give users more control. However, it remains unclear how businesses will respond to calls made by AI.

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Amazon, Apple, AMD, Google, Tesla, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Qualcomm are all reportedly evaluating Intel's 14A process - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:17:00 GMT

Intel has spent years trying to turn its manufacturing arm into a serious alternative to TSMC. Its 14A process is now the key test. Piper Sandler said Intel needs to sign an anchor customer in late 2026 or early 2027 before a planned 2028 production ramp.

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Ninja CrushBoss Review: The Perfect Blender If You Hate Chopping Vegetables - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:06:14 GMT
The food processor and blender attachments are handy, while other elements feel like overkill.
 
‘ARC Raiders’ And ‘Marathon’ Turn To PvE As The Extraction Genre Wobbles - Forbes - Google Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:03:32 GMT
  1. ‘ARC Raiders’ And ‘Marathon’ Turn To PvE As The Extraction Genre Wobbles Forbes
  2. We’re testing a PvE Toggle: here’s what it means for you ARC Raiders
  3. Embark Tests Co-Op Mode in Arc Raiders techpowerup.com
  4. I Only Play Arc Raiders As A PvE Game, But PvE Servers Miss The Point GameSpot
  5. ARC Raiders will trial a PvE toggle in October TheSixthAxis
 
Nintendo wins $4.5 million piracy judgment after former Reddit moderator fails to defend himself in court - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:52:00 GMT

Nintendo sued James Williams, also known online as Archbox, in June 2024 over claims he was the operator, overseer and driving force behind several Pirate Shops.

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Amazon is blocking Meta's shopping AI agent, and plans to block Google and OpenAI's too - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:29:00 GMT

Amazon has decided to stop Meta's latest foray into the agentic AI business from shopping on its service. The retailer said that Muse AI's programmed behavior is a security and privacy risk. Furthermore, the AI agent is failing to prove its identity like any other third-party bot would be obliged...

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These Lightweight Audio Memory-Recording Glasses Might Foreshadow Meta’s Next Step (and Apple’s) - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Vonder is making camera-free smart glasses that can differentiate between personal voice memos and conversations. I tried on some of the frames ahead of their November launch.
 
RTX 5090 owner says PNY denied a warranty claim because they didn't use the included cable or adapter - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:54:00 GMT

Redditor Melodic_Initial_1767 writes that their PNY RTX 5090 purchased last September died last month. Both the PSU and card ends of the 12VHPWR cable melted – something we've seen several times before – and the PC no longer recognizes the GPU.

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The Trump Administration Is Trying to Get Musk and X Out of a $137 Million EU Fine - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:32:17 GMT
The US government filed an application to support the company’s legal challenge against a fine issued under the bloc’s Digital Services Act, which Trump has described as “overseas extortion.”
 
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here’s my advice for finding the right laptop for you.
 
Amazon's delivery drones are annoying an entire Texas neighborhood, and there's nothing they can do about it - TechSpot Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The drones launch from an Amazon distribution center and deliver packages across a 7.5-mile service area. The company says customers can order tens of thousands of items for delivery in as little as 30 minutes. Packages can weigh up to five pounds, and delivery is free on some orders or...

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Trump admin using AI to deny medical care for seniors in disastrous experiment - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:28 GMT
Vendors rolling out AI have an "incentive to deny as many claims as possible."
 
Rocket Report: Era of cheap launch is over? Astra sets early 2027 target for return - ArsTechnica Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:10 GMT
"The customer got comfortable with a high reliability and a low price."
 
Party Invite Phishing Scams Are the New Missed Connections - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Email scams that look like an Evite or Paperless Post invitation are meant to snatch your data. For some, they've become an excuse to reconnect with old friends or flames.
 
‘Primetime’ Exposes the Ego-Driven Core of Vigilante Pedophile Hunting - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Lance Oppenheim’s new film doesn’t paint Chris Hansen as a hero. The To Catch a Predator host's real-world copycats are even more reckless.
 
How to Record Your Screen on Any Phone - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The built-in tools on your phone—as well as some inexpensive apps—let you share whatever you’re doing with others.
 
16 Products From Women Designers You Need to Know - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
From electric trucks to health trackers, women designers are guiding consumer tech to a better place.
 
Who Killed Paulina Borsook’s Career? - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A quarter-century ago, Borsook published a wildly prophetic, penetrating book about Silicon Valley called Cyberselfish. Then she disappeared.
 
Upgraded to an iPhone 18 Pro? Satechi’s Early Prime Day Sale Lops 50% Off Essential USB-C Cables - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:38:53 GMT
You can never have too many charging cords, especially when you can nab a bunch for cheap.
 
The 34 Best Gifts for Dads (2026) - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Dads are typically tough to shop for. Let me help with these WIRED-tested gift ideas.
 
Nearly a Decade Later, the Electric Tesla Semi Is Here - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT
A Nevada event aimed at a niche audience of fleet managers could mark a milestone in clean transportation.
 
10 Best Coffee Subscriptions (2026), Tested by Caffeine Hounds - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:01:00 GMT
We tried dozens of the best coffee subscriptions to find freshly roasted, delicious coffee for every taste.
 
Reebok Discount Code: 15% Off - September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score deep discounts on running shoes, athletic apparel, and classics with the latest verified Reebok promo codes, student discounts, and member-only savings.
 
Therabody Promo Codes: 15% Off September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 30% off other great deals.
 
Gametime Promo Code: Save on Tickets in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Grab last-minute seats for less with a verified Gametime discount code for up to 10% off, first-purchase coupons, and lowest price guarantee credits.
 
Chatbooks Promo Code: 40% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Keep your memories alive without breaking the bank by using these top Chatbooks coupon codes and saving strategies.
 
30% VistaPrint Coupon & Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
 
TopResume Packages - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for September 2026.
 
Maytag Promo Codes: 15% Off Appliances - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
 
Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Birdfy Discount Codes: 15% Off Sitewide - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Birdfy discount codes to score up to 40% off smart feeders, camera kits, and accessories.
 
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations - Wired Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
 
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.
 
Google’s AI Wants to Call Stores for You — Here Are the Problems With That - CNET Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:58:35 GMT
Hate talking on the phone? Gemini’s got an answer, but you’ll still need to be in charge.
 
How to Customize Your AI Tools, From ChatGPT to Gemini and Claude - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:40:23 GMT
Get closer to the responses you want without the constant prompt hacking.
 
CDC opens state ordering for COVID-19 vaccines after unexplained delay - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:29:48 GMT
Health department previously blamed delay on "not yet finalized procurement decisions."
 
Donald Duck's uncle was partly based on Wernher von Braun - ArsTechnica Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:40:07 GMT
Introducing the "world-famous authority on outer space..."
 
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.
 
Online CVS Shoppers Might Be Able to Cash In on a $20.5 Million Settlement - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:36:41 GMT
The pharmacy chain denies wrongdoing, but is settling anyway.
 
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.
 
Turtle Beach Rematch Review: The Cutest Switch 2 Controller Of The Bunch - Engadget - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Turtle Beach Rematch Review: The Cutest Switch 2 Controller Of The Bunch Engadget
 
Australia Says an OpenAI Agent Hacked Into a Government Health Site - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:35:01 GMT
AI companies need to take more precautions to prevent future hacks, one expert says.
 
GTA 6 $400 Collector’s Edition Comes With Everything Except The Game - GameSpot - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:42:54 GMT
  1. GTA 6 $400 Collector’s Edition Comes With Everything Except The Game GameSpot
  2. Pre-Order The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection Now While Supplies Last Rockstar Games
  3. Rockstar drops $400 GTA 6 Collector’s Box: What's inside and where to buy Mashable
  4. Rockstar Unveils $400 Grand Theft Auto VI Collector's Set — But It Doesn't Include the Game consequence.net
  5. Rockstar's GTA 6 pre-load announcement has clear path ahead of November release GAMINGbible
 
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.
 
Injustice 3 Rumor Sparks Response From NetherRealm's Ed Boon - IGN - Google Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:05:59 GMT
  1. Injustice 3 Rumor Sparks Response From NetherRealm's Ed Boon IGN
  2. Report: Injustice 3 Leak Reveals New and Returning Characters for Roster MP1st
  3. ‘Mortal Kombat’ Creator Ed Boon Breaks His Silence on NetherRealm Studios’ Next Game Men's Journal
  4. New game from Mortal Kombat creators leaked - Batwoman and Supergirl found in it ixbt.games
  5. Injustice 3 Leak Reveals Two Characters And Further Suggests The Unannounced Fighter Is In The Works Kotaku
 
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.
 
72-Year-Old Pokémon Collector Arrested After Illegally Tracking Woman Who Restocked Local Stores - IGN - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:27:27 GMT
  1. 72-Year-Old Pokémon Collector Arrested After Illegally Tracking Woman Who Restocked Local Stores IGN
  2. Pokémon Card Scalper Put GPS Tracker On Delivery Driver's Vehicle To Follow Restocks Yahoo
  3. Pokémon collector guilty of using GPS tracker to follow woman stocking the cards FOX 8 News
  4. Judge uses electronic tag on Pokémon card tracker. It's super effective! The Register
  5. 72-Year-Old Put Tracker On Pokémon Delivery Driver's Car Kotaku
 
More Information About Bungie’s ‘Destiny 2’ Content Unvaulting Plans - Forbes - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:10:44 GMT
  1. More Information About Bungie’s ‘Destiny 2’ Content Unvaulting Plans Forbes
  2. The Next Chapter for Bungie Bungie.net
  3. Understand That ‘Destiny 2’ Is Still Not A Live Game And Won’t Be Again Forbes
  4. Bungie apologizes to fans, unseals ‘Destiny’ content vault, tries to convince the world it's still Bungie GeekWire
  5. 'One of the Things We Learned at Launch Is Our Game Is Pretty Niche' — Bungie Admits Marathon Was Too Hard for Most Players IGN
 
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).
 
5 Nintendo 64 Games That Are Unplayable Today - svg.com - Google Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. 5 Nintendo 64 Games That Are Unplayable Today svg.com
  2. Super Mario 64 Turns 30: 2M Copies Sold, No Remaster [2026] shattered.io
  3. Nintendo’s N64 Turns 30, And I Turn Something Considerably Older Forbes
  4. Super Mario 64 30 Years Later: Celebrating the Landmark Platformer's 30th Anniversary Yahoo Tech
  5. 6 Nintendo 64 Games Everyone Played In The '90s screenrant.com
 
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.
 
Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone 20 Pro May Arrive as a Seamless Slab of Glass - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:36:26 GMT
Next year’s models could have the biggest screens in iPhone history.
 
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.
 
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.
 
I Tested Two Groundbreaking Security Sensors in Spots Other Systems Can’t Go - CNET Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Abode is one of the first security system brands to embrace a new age of sensors in locations we need them. Here’s how they worked in my home.
 
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.
 
Lincoln Laboratory summer research interns take on national security challenges - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Anna Raymaker and Vivek Jagadeesh tackled cybersecurity threats to ships and inside operating systems, respectively.
 
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.
 
New artist residency program at MIT expands views of the cosmos - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Inaugural artist Amy Karle will join astrophysicists at MIT’s Kavli Institute to explore questions about the universe and translate them into an immersive multimedia experience.
 
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.
 
MIT makes progress on campus climate goals - MIT Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Innovative strategies, technologies, and collaborations are helping MIT advance solutions on campus and beyond.
 
Original Nintendo Switch Owners Should Apply the Latest Firmware Update Now - CNET Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:42:33 GMT
The problem does not affect the Nintendo Switch 2.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Governor Healey, MIT President Kornbluth to Kick Off Festivities at MIT Future Fest - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The five-day festival will explore the future of science, technology, art and design from Wednesday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 4
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
A home a world away from home - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT
One graduate student family treasures the community they found alongside other MIT student parents.
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
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