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Google Cloud unveils the Gemini agent to handle multi-day enterprise workflows across Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Slack, with support for multiple AI models (Carl Franzen/VentureBeat) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:25:01 GMT

Carl Franzen / VentureBeat:
Google Cloud unveils the Gemini agent to handle multi-day enterprise workflows across Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Slack, with support for multiple AI models — Google is unveiling a new universal AI agent for the workplace that can research information, create documents, write code …

 
Memory crisis puts Samsung on track for the biggest quarterly operating profit in tech history - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:16:00 GMT

Samsung's preliminary guidance puts operating profit for July through September at 107.4 trillion won ($80.2 billion), compared to 12.17 trillion won ($9.1 billion) a year earlier. Revenue is expected to reach 195 trillion won ($145.6 billion), an increase of almost 127%.

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Amazon retires the Fire brand for tablets after 15 years, replacing it with Alexa Tablets that run Android and ship on October 14, including the $499 12 Pro (David Pierce/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:11:31 GMT

David Pierce / The Verge:
Amazon retires the Fire brand for tablets after 15 years, replacing it with Alexa Tablets that run Android and ship on October 14, including the $499 12 Pro — They're powerful, priced to move, and filled with AI ideas. Don't you dare call them Fire tablets.

 
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Alexa Tablet 11, Alexa Tablet 8: Specs, Features, Price - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The three new aluminum Alexa Tablets now run Android with full access to the Google Play Store. There are versions for kids too.
 
Goodbye, Fire Tablet: Amazon’s New Alexa Tablet Is a Flashy Portable Entertainment Hub - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The new tablets tie together the Amazon media ecosystem so you can pick up where you left off from just about anywhere.
 
The New Alexa Tablets Feel Like a Blueprint for an Amazon Phone - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Amazon is rumored to be making a smartphone, and the Alexa-powered experiences on its new tablets give us a taste of what might come if that happens.
 
Amazon overhauls aging devices lineup with higher priced Alexa tablet, dumping the budget Fire - CNBC - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:59:18 GMT
  1. Amazon overhauls aging devices lineup with higher priced Alexa tablet, dumping the budget Fire CNBC
  2. The New Alexa Tablets Feel Like a Blueprint for an Amazon Phone WIRED
  3. Goodbye, Fire Tablet: Amazon’s New Alexa Tablet Is a Flashy Portable Entertainment Hub CNET
  4. Amazon Fire Tablets Are Dead. Long Live Alexa Tablets Gizmodo
  5. Hands-on with Amazon’s Alexa Tablet 12 Pro and its wild new matte display The Verge
 
Microsoft Office is down to $29 for a lifetime license - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:55:00 GMT

Word, Excel, and PowerPoint remain industry standards, but a Microsoft 365 subscription may not fit your budget. With Microsoft Office Professional 2021, you get a one-time purchase that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and OneNote. This standalone license means no subscriptions or hidden fees, just a complete suite...

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AI retail trading agent startup Catalyst raised a $30M seed led by Sequoia and says a pilot generated hundreds of millions in trading volume over two weeks (Allie Garfinkle/Fortune) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:35:00 GMT

Allie Garfinkle / Fortune:
AI retail trading agent startup Catalyst raised a $30M seed led by Sequoia and says a pilot generated hundreds of millions in trading volume over two weeks — Justin Zheng is pretty sure Dylan Iskandar took his money the first time they met as teenagers, over a poker game in 2019 at a conference run by economist Tyler Cowen.

 
Drones struck a data center owned by Russia's Yandex in the town of Sasovo, marking the first major attack on a Russian data hub since the Ukraine war began (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:25:01 GMT

Reuters:
Drones struck a data center owned by Russia's Yandex in the town of Sasovo, marking the first major attack on a Russian data hub since the Ukraine war began — Drones hit a data centre owned by Russia's Yandex , the country's leading AI and technology company said on Thursday …

 
Spotify and Joe Rogan renew their multiyear licensing and ad sales deal; sources say the terms are similar to Rogan's last deal, worth $250M, signed in 2024 (Anne Steele/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:15:22 GMT

Anne Steele / Wall Street Journal:
Spotify and Joe Rogan renew their multiyear licensing and ad sales deal; sources say the terms are similar to Rogan's last deal, worth $250M, signed in 2024 — Latest multiyear agreement comes as ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ remains No. 1 in U.S. listenership

 
Xbox launches XP, a unit that will manage four non-gaming "investment areas": Xbox Pictures for film and TV, Xbox Products, Xbox Places, and Xbox Partnerships (The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:11:19 GMT

The Verge:
Xbox launches XP, a unit that will manage four non-gaming “investment areas”: Xbox Pictures for film and TV, Xbox Products, Xbox Places, and Xbox Partnerships — Xbox's new ‘XP’ arm will oversee Xbox experiences outside of video games, including movies, consumer products, and live events.

 
Ransomware recovery firm claimed it could decrypt files, but may have just paid hackers and pocketed the difference - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:04:00 GMT

The United States Department of Justice has charged Zohar Pinhasi, 50, also known as "Zack Silver" and "Zack Green," with fraud. He ran a Florida-based company called MonsterCloud that told ransomware victims not to pay attackers because it had a way of decrypting their files – for a fee, of course.

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Review: Hellraiser: Revival (PS5) - Faithful Adaptation Let Down by Severe Gameplay Woes - Push Square - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Review: Hellraiser: Revival (PS5) - Faithful Adaptation Let Down by Severe Gameplay Woes Push Square
  2. Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Review: An Angel To Few, A Buggy Demon To Many Game Informer
  3. Hellraiser: Revival Review IGN
  4. Clive Barker's Hellraiser Revival Review, Gameplay Impressions, Videos and Top Features Bleacher Report
  5. Hellraiser: Revival release countdown: Exact date and time Yahoo Tech
 
Blizzard is changing the appearance of WoW: Forever's new Skyborne race in response to community feedback - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:35:03 GMT
  1. Blizzard is changing the appearance of WoW: Forever's new Skyborne race in response to community feedback Eurogamer.net
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever- The Future of Skyborne Visual Updates Blizzard News
  3. Blizzard speaks on WoW: Forever's controversial new Skyborne race, says giving it to both Alliance and Horde for 'long-term population balance' — 'We may occasionally make a bold choice' TechRadar
  4. Post-Beta 'WoW: Forever': What Is the Development Direction? Inven Global
  5. WowVendor Launches WoW Forever Boost Services Following Blizzard Beta Release Digital Journal
 
Analysis: the hacker who targeted South Korean banks is likely Chinese-speaking, financially motivated, and used LLMs and open-source Chinese agentic tool ARTEX (Ashley Campion/CrowdStrike) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:35:00 GMT

Ashley Campion / CrowdStrike:
Analysis: the hacker who targeted South Korean banks is likely Chinese-speaking, financially motivated, and used LLMs and open-source Chinese agentic tool ARTEX — CrowdStrike Intelligence identified infrastructure associated with a targeted campaign against South Korean financial organizations that resulted in exfiltrated data.

 
Massive GTA 6 Leak Reveals Story Spoilers, Car Chases, And Jason’s Dong - Kotaku - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:29:21 GMT
  1. Massive GTA 6 Leak Reveals Story Spoilers, Car Chases, And Jason’s Dong Kotaku
  2. GTA 6 Leaker Returns and Continues to Confirm Game Is Awesome VICE
  3. GTA VI leaks continue with a lengthy (and very nude) gameplay video The Verge
  4. Full-frontal nudity, dirt-biking, and a dev menu: GTA 6's infamous leaker is back with the most X-rated look at the game yet Eurogamer.net
  5. ‘GTA 6’ Leaks Return With A Clothing-Optional Lucia And Jason Forbes
 
Wizards of the Coast Confirms Reprints for Popular MTG Warhammer 40K Commander Decks - IGN - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:20:46 GMT
  1. Wizards of the Coast Confirms Reprints for Popular MTG Warhammer 40K Commander Decks IGN
  2. Magic: The Gathering Is Bringing Back Four Out of Print Commander Decks VICE
  3. Magic: The Gathering x Warhammer 40k Universes Beyond Kotaworld
  4. WotC Issues Official Response To Warhammer 40k MTG Reprint Rumors TheGamer
  5. MTG Creator Suggests Warhammer 40K Decks Are Gearing Up For Reprints TheGamer
 
Nvidia's big bet on physical AI aims for safer robotaxis, humanoid robots - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:15:33 GMT
Full-stack safety solution for physical AI is being used by robotics companies.
 
Quantum startup Oratomic raised a $475M Series B at a $5.4B valuation, up from $1.5B after raising a $300M Series A in July, taking its total funding to $775M (Isabelle Bousquette/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:15:06 GMT

Isabelle Bousquette / Wall Street Journal:
Quantum startup Oratomic raised a $475M Series B at a $5.4B valuation, up from $1.5B after raising a $300M Series A in July, taking its total funding to $775M — Oratomic's latest raise brings the company's total funding to $775 million — Quantum computing startup Oratomic raised $475 million …

 
"Software is over": Developer uses AI to build free Adobe clones after frustration with cancellation fees - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

As Ars Technica reports, developer Brandon Thomas is taking on seven of Adobe's best-known applications through Artcraft. The project extend beyond Adobe's famous photo editing program to video production, vector graphics, page layouts, and PDF tools.

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A senator tried to ban gambling on prediction markets—now she's a Kalshi lobbyist - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:14 GMT
Sen. Blanche Lincoln wrote law that let US ban sports-event contracts. She lobbies for the other side now.
 
The World’s Smallest TV Console Plays DOOM - Hack a Day Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:01 GMT
We’ve seen plenty of game console projects here, many of them that seek to produce a miniature game console. But this one from [RayTriangle] may break a new barrier entirely …read more
 
How Massive Is Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Fortune? Spend It Yourself - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
WIRED has partnered with Neal Agarwal of Neal.fun to create a visualization of Elon Musk’s massive wealth. Here’s how it came together.
 
Spend Elon Musk’s Money - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
What’s it like to be the richest man in the world? Find out for yourself.
 
Analysis: planned and active data center investments in Finland surpass €67B, driven by AI demand, cool climate conditions, and renewable energy access (Kirsi Heikel/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:55:01 GMT

Kirsi Heikel / Bloomberg:
Analysis: planned and active data center investments in Finland surpass €67B, driven by AI demand, cool climate conditions, and renewable energy access — TSMC's Quarterly Revenue Jumps 51% After AI Demand Holds Up … By continuing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

 
Teenage Engineering will stop making synths to focus on... whatever it feels like - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:49:54 GMT
Teenage Engineering, the company famous for its synths, is going to stop making... synths.
 
Huawei says it aims to increase its overseas smartphone market share and expand HarmonyOS globally within one to three years, as Huawei-powered EV sales slow (CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:35:01 GMT

CNBC:
Huawei says it aims to increase its overseas smartphone market share and expand HarmonyOS globally within one to three years, as Huawei-powered EV sales slow — BEIJING — Faced with a slowdown in the smartphone and car markets, Huawei's consumer business is choosing to focus on phones with homegrown chips.

 
Life Is Asymmetric. The Scientists Who Figured Out Why Won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Henri Kagan and Kensō Soai designed chemical reactions producing only one of the two mirror-image forms of a molecule—an important finding for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other biological substances.
 
The US Federal Reserve's September meeting shows officials are increasingly citing surging AI investments, not tariffs, as the driver of rising goods inflation (Steve Thompson/Washington Post) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:20:00 GMT

Steve Thompson / Washington Post:
The US Federal Reserve's September meeting shows officials are increasingly citing surging AI investments, not tariffs, as the driver of rising goods inflation — At their September meeting, Fed officials cited “surging AI-related investments” as a factor in inflation pressures. — Loading...

 
The OLED Burn-In Test: 30-Month Update - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
After 30 months and 8,000 hours of deliberate abuse, our 4K QD-OLED monitor has measurable burn-in, lower peak brightness, and visible wear. Here's how bad it looks in daily use.
 
India's Global Capability Centers, which employ 2.4M people across companies like JPMorgan, are automating entry-level tasks and hiring far fewer graduates (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:05:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
India's Global Capability Centers, which employ 2.4M people across companies like JPMorgan, are automating entry-level tasks and hiring far fewer graduates — Students struggle to find jobs as banks automate more tasks — Purva Jagtap graduated from her engineering college in India …

 
Best Reusable Water Bottles of 2026, Tested by WIRED - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:05:00 GMT
We dropped them, tossed them in bags, and cleaned their fiddly lids. Here are the ones we recommend.
 
WIRED’s Midterms Races to Watch - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
From data centers to Elon Musk funding to the AI lobby, the 2026 midterms are the most WIRED elections yet. These are the candidates we're following closely.
 
ICANN receives 1,615 TLD applications from 481 applicants; Meta, OpenAI, and eight others applied for .agent, seven companies applied for .agi, and six for .asi (David Pierce/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:45:00 GMT

David Pierce / The Verge:
ICANN receives 1,615 TLD applications from 481 applicants; Meta, OpenAI, and eight others applied for .agent, seven companies applied for .agi, and six for .asi — ICANN's latest top-level domain applications are out, and they are all about AI. … For the first time in years …

 
Is That Picture AI? Google’s SynthID Detector Launches to Identify AI-Generated Media - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:33:53 GMT
Anyone can now upload a suspicious image to Google’s online tool, but it’s not a foolproof way to check for authenticity.
 
Tristan Harris’ Tech Nonprofit Is Laying Off Most Staff and Going ‘Founder-Led’ - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The Center for Humane Technology helped spark a movement against excessive screen time, but internal tensions over its direction and strategy have simmered for years, sources tell WIRED.
 
UK-based quantum computing startup Universal Quantum raised a $100M+ Series A led by DCVC and Firgun Ventures to expand research hubs in Germany and Singapore (Mark Bergen/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:20:04 GMT

Mark Bergen / Bloomberg:
UK-based quantum computing startup Universal Quantum raised a $100M+ Series A led by DCVC and Firgun Ventures to expand research hubs in Germany and Singapore — A British startup seeking to build a working quantum computer has raised $100 million from a range of investors …

 
New iPad Mini Rumored to Have 60Hz OLED Display Ahead of Launch - MacRumors - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:15:54 GMT
  1. New iPad Mini Rumored to Have 60Hz OLED Display Ahead of Launch MacRumors
  2. Sketchy rumor again says OLED iPad mini will lack one key feature 9to5Mac
  3. Apple iPad Mini 8: release date, price, specs and everything you need to know Stuff
  4. Leaker doubles down on new iPad mini not having ProMotion AppleInsider
  5. Dubious report claims the upcoming iPhone mini 8 WON’T have an OLED display Apple World Today
 
A Scientist Working on the ‘IceCube’ Neutrino Detector Explains the Nobel Prize–Winning Technology - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
“Detecting a neutrino is like looking for a needle in a haystack,” says Juan Carlos Díaz Vélez, who breaks down why researchers are looking for the cosmic particles under the Antarctic ice.
 
The Man Behind a West Bank Telegram Channel Trying to Keep Palestinian Drivers Safe - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
With no accurate Big Tech mapping app to help him, Anas Hattab launched a Telegram group to get himself home at night. Now nearly 350,000 Palestinians rely on it to navigate the occupied West Bank.
 
7 Best Cheap Phones (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $800—stood up to WIRED’s testing.
 
The new BMW iX4 is the X4 reborn as an EV - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:45:55 GMT
BMW has brought the X4 design to its third Neue Klasse EV with an electric version called the iX4.
 
GPT-6 is coming to all tiers of ChatGPT - Engadget Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:45:16 GMT
OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 to ChatGPT, and it will come with the capability to build more visual responses.
 
2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: Retro Terminal Bartop Arcade Topper - Hack a Day Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:41 GMT
Retrocomputing is more than just hardware. It’s also a feel, a vibe, and [valkyrie0528]’s Retro Terminal Bartop Arcade Topper has it in spades. Here’s how it happened. The gorgeous device …read more
 
50 Best Last Minute Prime Day Deals You Can Still Shop Today (2026) - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:46:36 GMT
Prime Day might be over, but the discounts are still going. We’ve tracked down the best last minute Prime Day deals on all the gear our team recommends.
 
Everything announced at Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra event - The Verge - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:02:42 GMT
  1. Everything announced at Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra event The Verge
  2. MSFT Stock On 4-Day Winning Streak: Microsoft Takes On Apple's Macs With Nvidia-Powered Surface Ultra, More On-Device AI Yahoo Finance
  3. Pre-order our most powerful Surface devices ever | Microsoft Devices Blog Windows Blog
  4. Microsoft event debuts new AI-friendly hardware and Windows changes Ars Technica
  5. Microsoft to sell $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra containing Nvidia AI chip CNBC
 
Manus' parent company Butterfly Effect raised $500M+, led by Boyu Capital and IDG, in its first funding since Beijing forced Meta to unwind its $2B acquisition (Anniek Bao/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:55:00 GMT

Anniek Bao / CNBC:
Manus' parent company Butterfly Effect raised $500M+, led by Boyu Capital and IDG, in its first funding since Beijing forced Meta to unwind its $2B acquisition — AI agent startup Manus has raised more than $500 million in its first funding round since Meta was forced to abandon its acquisition of the company.

 
Round Up: The Reviews For Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Are In - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:25:00 GMT
  1. Round Up: The Reviews For Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Are In Nintendo Life
  2. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Review IGN
  3. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (Switch 2) Review Nintendo World Report
  4. Capcom Drops Surprise PS5 Pro Update for Its Hit 2024 RPG PlayStation LifeStyle
  5. Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – The Kotaku Review Kotaku
 
Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90 - BBC - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:40 GMT
  1. Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90 BBC
  2. Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 MIT News
  3. Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo astronauts on the moon, has died CNN
  4. Margaret Hamilton, Who Developed Software for First Moon Landing, Dies at 90 WSJ
  5. Moment Nasa scientist Margaret Hamilton receives presidential medal of honour BBC
 
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Oct. 8 - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:06:42 GMT
Need the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword for Oct. 8, 2026?
 
Solve Your TTL Video Woes With An RP2350 - Hack a Day Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:42 GMT
Before HDMI and DVI there was VGA, and before that? TTL RGB, in which instead of analogue voltages, the connector carried TTL logic voltages. TTL monitors used to be ten …read more
 
Red Magic 12 Pro+ full design revealed ahead of October 15 launch - Gizmochina - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:33:10 GMT
  1. Red Magic 12 Pro+ full design revealed ahead of October 15 launch Gizmochina
  2. RedMagic 12 Pro+ design and color options revealed ahead of launch - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Red Magic 12 Pro+ reservations open ahead of October 15 launch Gizmochina
  4. RedMagic 12 Pro+ Reservations Are Now Open Gizchina.com
  5. Red Magic 12 Pro+ Design: Flush Cameras and Transparent Backs Nokiamob
 
'Muramasa: Revenant Blades' Polishes Vanillaware's Gem To Shine Brighter Than Ever - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
  1. 'Muramasa: Revenant Blades' Polishes Vanillaware's Gem To Shine Brighter Than Ever Nintendo Life
  2. Muramasa: Revenant Blades Preview: The Best Way To Experience One Of Vanillaware's Best Game Informer
  3. ‘Muramasa: Revenant Blades’ Is The Remaster We’ve All Been Waiting For Forbes
  4. Beloved action-RPG classic Muramasa: The Demon Blade returns in 2027 in gorgeous remake Polygon.com
  5. Muramasa: Revenant Blades hands-on gameplay preview Gematsu
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
AMD says FSR 4 is coming to handhelds and laptops by the end of 2026 - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:01:00 GMT

Jack Huynh, senior VP of AMD's Computing and Graphics division, recently told South Korean media that official FSR 4 support will come to a range of APUs, gaming laptops, and handheld gaming PCs before the end of 2026. The Elec reports that the company will also launch a new generation...

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The Best Prime Day Apple Deals (2026) Are About to Expire - Wired Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:02:56 GMT
MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and just about every Apple accessory imaginable are on sale for Prime Day—but only hours remain.
 
Keep That Old Radio Alive With An ESP32 - Hack a Day Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:00:32 GMT
As the legacy AM broadcast bands fade away, what happens to the millions of devices built to receive them? Many of them will go into e-waste, but with a century …read more
 
Utah Now Allows AI to Scan Your Face and Prescribe Acne Medication - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:20:32 GMT
The program is limited in scope and can only prescribe medication for acne.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Thursday, Oct. 8, #949 - CNET Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:00:43 GMT
Need a Strands hint today? Get the theme hint, the spangram and every answer for NYT Strands No. 949 on Thursday, Oct. 8.
 
AI Makes "Open-Source, Clean Room" Implementations Of Adobe Photoshop & Premier In Rust - Phoronix - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:12:00 GMT
  1. AI Makes "Open-Source, Clean Room" Implementations Of Adobe Photoshop & Premier In Rust Phoronix
  2. Solo developer rebuilds Adobe Creative Suite in Rust using Claude, releases it free to all — targets 100% parity in one month despite piracy claims and safety warnings Tom's Hardware
  3. Someone Rebuilt Free, Open-Source Versions of Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom Using AI PetaPixel
  4. Someone Vibe Coded a Free Knockoff of Adobe Creative Suite Gizmodo
  5. ArtCraft’s Adobe Suite copy was made with AI Design Week
 
Microsoft event debuts new AI-friendly hardware and Windows changes - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:24 GMT
Get ready for more AI in your Windows and more AI on the desktop.
 
Gears of War: E-Day Launches to Modest Reviews and 31,500 Peak Steam Players - TechPowerUp - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:55:45 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day Launches to Modest Reviews and 31,500 Peak Steam Players TechPowerUp
  2. Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants BBC
  3. Gears of War: E-Day – Surviving the First Night of Emergence XBOX Wire
  4. Gears of War: E-Day Review: A Grand Reemergence Game Informer
  5. Gears of War: E-Day GPU Benchmark: 44 GPUs Tested TechSpot
 
Your New Apple Watch and AirPods Still Fall Short on Repairability, iFixit Teardowns Reveal - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:45:08 GMT
If you’re hoping to replace the batteries in your Apple wearables one day, it might be a tricky fix.
 
The 23 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 That You Can Still Get (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:33:14 GMT
These are all products we've tested and loved, and they're all on sale until Prime Day ends for under $100.
 
The Surface Laptop Ultra Is Here: Microsoft and Nvidia Built a Premium Computer for the AI Age - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:25:21 GMT
With Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip and platform, Microsoft’s newest laptop is ready to compete with AI heavyweights.
 
The 28 Best Prime Day Tech Deals Will Expire Tonight - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:15:00 GMT
Never pay full price. Bag yourself some Prime Day tech deals on our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets before they disappear.
 
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,600, running Nvidia's RTX Spark chip - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:13:00 GMT

Pre-orders are now open for the Surface Laptop Ultra and other laptops built on the same Arm-based SoC, which marks Nvidia's entry into the PC CPU market. Microsoft's model starts at $2,600 with 24GB of unified memory.

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A chiral superlattice route to spin-split topological antiferromagnetism - Nature - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:03:38 GMT
  1. A chiral superlattice route to spin-split topological antiferromagnetism Nature
  2. Uranium compound known since the 1960s reveals hidden spiral structure with unusual magnetic properties Phys.org
  3. Frozen Chiral Phonons Give Antiferromagnets a Giant Spin-Split Surprise Bioengineer.org
 
Streaming Games Means the Nintendo DSi Will Never Be Obsolete - Hack a Day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:00:21 GMT
There comes a point where you have to acknowledge that your beloved console is out of date and– barring the odd homebrew title– won’t be playing new games ever again. …read more
 
Rivian R2 owners can now put a live pet cam on their phone's lockscreen - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:51:07 GMT
Keep an eye on your furry, feathered or scaly friends when you leave the car.
 
Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Thursday, Oct. 8, #1937 - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:42:17 GMT
Need a Wordle hint today? Get spoiler-free hints for NYT Wordle No. 1,937 on Thursday, Oct. 8, then the answer, plus yesterday’s word.
 
Get AirPods Pro 3 for $179, Apple Watch for $199, and More Before Prime Day Ends Today - MacRumors - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:17:40 GMT
  1. Get AirPods Pro 3 for $179, Apple Watch for $199, and More Before Prime Day Ends Today MacRumors
  2. The Best October Prime Day Apple Deals on AirPods, MacBooks, and More The New York Times
  3. My favorite Apple Prime Day deals are about to vanish | CNN Underscored CNN
  4. It’s Your Last Chance to Save on Deeply Discounted Laptops Before Prime Day Ends WIRED
  5. The best last-minute laptop and computer deals for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Popular Science
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Thursday, Oct. 8, #1215 - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:07:33 GMT
Need a Connections hint today? Get a hint for each color group in NYT Connections #1215 on Thursday, Oct. 8, then all four answers.
 
Is It Even Worth Buying Tech During Early Holiday Sales? Here’s What We Recommend - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:07:28 GMT
US adults are juggling higher tech prices with smaller budgets this year. Can the sales help them afford more?
 
Tropical Storm Isaias Set to Be First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Season - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:24 GMT
Tropical Storm Isaias is set to become the basin’s first hurricane of the season, bringing life-threatening rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast.
 
“Software is over”: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:56:42 GMT
Opus-built Creative Cloud alternatives are ambitious, free, and nowhere near finished.
 
The FCC proposes new mid-band spectrum auction and unlocking 800MHz for drones - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:32:33 GMT
The agency is doubling down on direct-to-device service.
 
Shaq Got Hacked. Now He’s Pitching for a VPN - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:31:51 GMT
At a recent event for security firm NordVPN, NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal revealed that he got hacked—and warned the public about the need to “have control of their own information.”
 
PlayStation to Launch New Crunchyroll Anime Hub for PS5 - Variety - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT
  1. PlayStation to Launch New Crunchyroll Anime Hub for PS5 Variety
  2. PS5 to Integrate Anime into Main Menu as Sony Tightens Ties with Crunchyroll Push Square
  3. PS5 Crunchyroll Anime Hub Launches in Spring 2027 Insider Gaming
  4. PlayStation 5 Getting Major UI Update Nobody Expected AOL.com
  5. Crunchyroll Manga Announces International Expansion Across Hundreds of Titles Crunchyroll
 
27 Best Prime Day Deals on Phone Accessories (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:22:00 GMT
Just bought a new phone or looking to enhance an existing one? Prime Day is the time to save on accessories like batteries, chargers, and more.
 
Rockstar, Does GTA 6’s Jason Show Full Hog Or Not? - Kotaku - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:10:48 GMT
  1. Rockstar, Does GTA 6’s Jason Show Full Hog Or Not? Kotaku
  2. GTA 6: The Big Interview IGN
  3. With sex in GTA 6, studio boss suggests Rockstar doesn't want another Hot Coffee moment Yahoo Tech
  4. GTA 6 Map Size: How Big Is Leonida Compared to GTA 5? Forbes
  5. Rockstar Reveals 35 New GTA 6 Features VICE
 
Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals: Save Big On a Dyson (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:08:31 GMT
I’ve compared cordless sticks, watched robot vacuums chase stains, and cleaned plenty of car crumbs. These discounts get my recommendation.
 
ChatGPT for Teens Is an ‘Unacceptable Risk,’ Watchdog Group Says - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:06:04 GMT
Research by Common Sense Media says that OpenAI’s parent alert system is faulty and that the chatbot doesn’t help kids improve their learning skills.
 
BF6 Reports for Duty on Xbox Game Pass While Clair Obscur Gets Gommaged in October - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:04:13 GMT
Bluey’s Happy Snaps is also coming to Game Pass in October 2026 to put a smile on your face.
 
Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Quietly Funding November’s Most Consequential Elections - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
America PAC’s approach has been unusual: for every dollar it has spent supporting GOP Senate candidates, it has spent almost three dollars attacking Democrats.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
The Science Behind the Nobel-Winning Technology That Controls Neurons With Light - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience, but its origins come from an entirely brainless organism—an alga.
 
Discovering the value of humanistic inquiry - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:10:00 GMT
Students in MIT’s Concourse program delve deeply into the human condition, debate challenging questions, and learn to develop judgment about issues that can’t be quantified.
 
The Best Amazon Prime Day Pet Deals on Feeders, Litter Boxes, and More (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:09:24 GMT
The sale is almost over. Here’s the WIRED-tested gear I recommend for less scooping, easier feeding, and keeping tabs on your pets.
 
PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:01:14 GMT
Pennsylvania reported 1,066 outbreak-linked cases on Wednesday.
 
Handheld Atari 2600 Packs a CRT - Hack a Day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:21 GMT
We covered [Nick Bild]’s mini Atari console using original devices not so long ago, and today he’s back with the same console wrapped up with a CRT as a handheld. …read more
 
Here's what the $6,000 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box looks like - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:59:32 GMT
Honestly, a bit like an oversized Lego brick.
 
Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
MIT researchers built a cloud-based platform to help Massachusetts coastal towns and the state manage shellfishing closures, giving thousands of permit holders a clearer view of where they can fish.
 
TP-Link problems in US grow amid FCC router ban and four state lawsuits - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:53:42 GMT
TP-Link can't sell latest routers in US, still needs exemption from FCC ban.
 
Best Shark Prime Day Vacuum Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:46:11 GMT
Save on two Shark models I recommend after testing, including my favorite robot vacuum and a powerful cordless stick.
 
GPT-6 for All: Your ChatGPT Answers Are Getting a Very Visual Makeover - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:45:20 GMT
New interactive graphics are powered by GPT-6, which is rolling out to free users now.
 
Seagate and Toshiba are reportedly fighting to acquire TDK's HDD magnetic-head technology - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:41:00 GMT

According to sources familiar with the matter, Seagate and Toshiba are currently battling each other to acquire TDK's magnetic-head business. The Japanese company is one of the few independent manufacturers still making this crucial electronic component, but HDD giants are now looking to strengthen their supply chains as the entire...

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC ‘Avatar Legends Pack’ launches October 14 - Gematsu - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:40:03 GMT
  1. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC ‘Avatar Legends Pack’ launches October 14 Gematsu
  2. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "Year One" Edition Spotted Online Nintendo Life
  3. One Year of Racing with Sonic: 'Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Starts Hatsune Miku 2nd Festa Inven Global
  4. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will receive a “huge update” bringing big changes My Nintendo News
  5. Listing for "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year One Edition" spotted GoNintendo
 
Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box costs an eye-watering $6,000 - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:32:47 GMT
It ships in November, if you can afford it.
 
30 Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $50 (October 2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:17:32 GMT
Everything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-approved Prime Day picks under $50.
 
Meet the Vendors Selling ‘Cornell Seven’ Merch - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:17:29 GMT
Brands, influencers, and Etsy sellers claim they're hawking T-shirts, mugs, and buttons out of solidarity with the woman who accused seven male classmates of sexual assault. Some say it’s shameless.
 
Best Prime Day Laptop Deals: Save Up to $500 (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
My favorite MacBook, gaming PC, and budget laptop are all on sale for Prime Day, some at the lowest prices I’ve seen in months. But act fast, as sales end tonight.
 
Pre-order Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 today! - Minecraft - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:07:33 GMT
  1. Pre-order Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 today! Minecraft
  2. Minecraft details free limited time Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 upgrade Nintendo Everything
  3. Minecraft Switch 2 Pre-Orders Now Live, Free Digital Upgrade Path Confirmed As "Limited Time Offer" Nintendo Life
  4. Minecraft gets free Switch 2 upgrade for limited time, but only for digital owners Vooks
  5. The Switch 2 edition of Minecraft is now available for pre-order ahead of its October 27 release Instant Gaming News
 
OpenAI publishes 722 AI-generated math papers as researchers challenge its closed model - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:07:00 GMT

OpenAI organized the results into 372 groups and said it had given the model about 4,000 problems. The release gives researchers a large collection of proofs to examine, but not access to the proprietary system that produced them.

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The first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops cost up to $7,000 - The Verge - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:05:52 GMT
  1. The first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops cost up to $7,000 The Verge
  2. ASUS ProArt RTX Spark AI PCs: Local Agentic AI | ASUS ASUS Pressroom
  3. Dell Technologies Drives the Agentic AI Era with New Windows PCs and Workstations Business Wire
  4. Nvidia RTX Spark laptop prices seemingly revealed by HP leak Mashable
  5. MSI Unveils Prestige N16 Flip AI+: An NVIDIA RTX Spark-Powered 2-in-1 Built for the Agentic AI Era TechPowerUp
 
57 Best Last-Minute Home and Tech October Prime Day Deals - The Cut - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:00 GMT
  1. 57 Best Last-Minute Home and Tech October Prime Day Deals The Cut
  2. Don’t Miss the Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals Before the Sale Ends WIRED
  3. Our favorite headphones and earbuds are cheaper during October Prime Day The Verge
  4. Post-Prime Day Headphone Deals: Picks From Apple, Bose, Sony CNET
  5. Bose’s Bestselling QuietComfort Headphones Are More Than Half Off for Amazon Prime Big Deals Day Variety
 
Mark Zuckerberg’s sister’s secret passion caught on camera at San Francisco tech week - New York Post - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Mark Zuckerberg’s sister’s secret passion caught on camera at San Francisco tech week New York Post
 
Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a hand - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:48:18 GMT
Altering molecular handedness has implications for the origins of life.
 
The Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals Before The Sale Ends (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT
I’ve tested more than 100 headphones and covered nearly a dozen Prime Days. Here are some actually good headphone deals from the sale.
 
These Researchers Made AI Drive a Toyota Corolla to Get In-N-Out - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT
Three engineers put GPT, Claude, and Grok in charge of a real car. Only one of them was successful.
 
Surface Laptop Ultra hands-on: A beautiful beast powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:43:19 GMT
Yes, it's just a premium laptop. But it sure looks pretty.
 
Amazon Knows You Have a Goldfish Named Ziggy, Even if You Don’t - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:33:00 GMT
Flat buttocks? Own a snail? Here’s how to find out what Amazon’s About You page knows — or thinks it knows — about you as a person.
 
Call Of Duty Commentator Leaves The League After Revealing He’s Dating His Co-Commentator’s Ex-Wife - Kotaku - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:52 GMT
  1. Call Of Duty Commentator Leaves The League After Revealing He’s Dating His Co-Commentator’s Ex-Wife Kotaku
  2. Call of Duty Eports Commentator Reveals He's Dating Co-Commentator's Ex-Wife, Resigns from CDL IGN
  3. Who is Joseph 'MerK' DeLuca's ex-wife, Maurisa? Clint 'Maven' Evans' disclosure sets CDL community on fire Hindustan Times
  4. Maven steps away from CDL after revealing relationship with co-caster MerK’s ex-wife Dot Esports
 
Repairing a Couple of Very Expensive Registered DDR5 RAM Sticks - Hack a Day Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:36 GMT
It’s definitely a sign of the times when repair shops get handed sticks of registered ECC DDR5 RAM by businesses to try and fix, rather than just tossing the defective …read more
 
Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:24:39 GMT
In renewed policy, pediatricians review the benefits of heating milk to kill germs.
 
Our Coffee Guru Loved This New Compostible Pod Brewer. It’s Down to $58 for Prime Day - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:01:28 GMT
The Tabli launched in August and drew a rave review from CNET’s resident coffee expert.
 
The New ChatGPT Is More Show Than Tell - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
OpenAI is updating ChatGPT for all users with an “Intelligent UI” that’s more visual—generating interactive elements as part of the chatbot’s outputs.
 
Fraudster jailed for using 10K bots and AI songs to outstream Taylor Swift - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:57:39 GMT
Man gets 18 months for AI scheme stealing $8M in music streaming royalties.
 
The Shark CryoGlow LED Mask Is Cheaper Than Ever on Prime Day - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:57:29 GMT
The Shark CryoGlow face mask is my favorite LED device, and it’s $299 on Amazon Prime Day. Act fast.
 
Save Over $600 on Last-Minute Prime Day Mattress and Bedding Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:55:19 GMT
Prime Big Deal Days end tonight, but there’s still time to save on WIRED-tested mattresses, cooling sheets, and sound machines.
 
Disney+ will stream the Super Bowl, along with some Monday Night Football games - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:52:55 GMT
The big event will also air on ABC and ESPN.
 
Windows Search is becoming the fastest way to control your PC - Windows Central - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:48:25 GMT
  1. Windows Search is becoming the fastest way to control your PC Windows Central
  2. From searching to doing: Building a faster, more streamlined Windows Search Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft Rebuilds Windows 11 Search, Adds Typed Commands and Inline Copilot TechPowerUp
  4. Microsoft is redesigning Windows Search to act like an AI agent Neowin
  5. Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files The Verge
 
Microsoft may have finally fixed Windows search by turning it into a chatbot - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:47:14 GMT
Microsoft's Copilot search redesign arrives this fall.
 
Here's everything we know about Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:42:35 GMT
Microsoft is finally sharing details about its first builder-class PC.
 
Everything announced at Microsoft's Windows and Surface event - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:41:41 GMT
The company highlighted agentic AI features for Windows as well as the Surface Laptop Ultra.
 
Samsung backtracks on SmartTag 3 Android support — still locked to Galaxy phones - Android Authority - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:37:00 GMT
  1. Samsung backtracks on SmartTag 3 Android support — still locked to Galaxy phones Android Authority
  2. It's nice that Galaxy SmartTag 3 welcomes iPhones, but I can't believe who Samsung left behind PhoneArena
  3. 5 Bluetooth trackers you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 Android Police
  4. Samsung Clarifies Galaxy SmartTag 3 Only Works With Galaxy Phones SammyGuru
  5. Samsung U-turn confirms AirTag rival is useless on other Android phones Tech Advisor
 
Denuvo DRM removed from Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and everyone is wondering why - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMT

Earlier this month, the studios working on the Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis remake updated the game's entry in Steam's database. The update appears to remove Denuvo's anti-tamper technology, potentially marking a major change coming four months before the game's scheduled release on February 12, 2027.

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Pixel 11 series still not on Android 17 QPR1 with October update - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 series still not on Android 17 QPR1 with October update 9to5Google
  2. Android’s October 2026 Updates Patch 25 Vulnerabilities SecurityWeek
  3. Android 17 October update rolling out with three Pixel fixes 9to5Google
  4. Google October Update Fixes Pixel Bugs as Pixel 6 Nears End of Support TechRepublic
  5. Everything Fixed in October Pixel Update Droid Life
 
Some furloughed Star Wars Zero Company developers are returning to work, studio says - Game File | Stephen Totilo - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:03:57 GMT
  1. Some furloughed Star Wars Zero Company developers are returning to work, studio says Game File | Stephen Totilo
  2. Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor begins bringing furloughed staff back GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Star Wars Zero Company studio brings back some furloughed devs Game Developer
  4. Bit Reactor CEO Welcomes Return of Some Furloughed Staff for 'Continued Support' of Star Wars Zero Company IGN
  5. Star Wars Zero Company team teases DLC as it rehires staff Metro.co.uk
 
Paramount now owns Warner Bros, HBO, CBS, and CNN, and Netflix is out - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMT

Paramount has officially begun its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, turning parent company Skydance into a new media giant. Following the closure, Skydance confirmed that it will eventually combine streaming services HBO Max, Paramount+, and Discovery+.

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Google’s Next Android XR Device Is Arriving Ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses, at a Similar Price - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:45:02 GMT
The Xreal Aura will cost $1,279, and it has some similarities to the Meta VR Glasses coming next year.
 
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:17:03 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Xbox Game Pass Gets Battlefield 6 This Month, Days Before Modern Warfare 4 Launches TechPowerUp
  3. 10 Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Trio Of Day One Game Pass Titles (October 8) Pure Xbox
  4. Battlefield 6 Set to Join Xbox Game Pass in October Inven Global
  5. The Best-Selling Game Of 2025 Storms Onto Game Pass One Year Later Kotaku
 
AI-Generated Games Platform Already Has 10 Million Monthly Users - Kotaku - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:15:05 GMT
AI-Generated Games Platform Already Has 10 Million Monthly Users Kotaku
 
Jaguar's Type 01 brings its bold concept design to a $130,500 production EV - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:12:00 GMT

It will go on sale in early 2027, with deliveries expected in the second half of the year. The expected US starting price is $130,500. In Britain, prices will start at £130,000, more than twice the F-Type's roughly £62,000 starting price.

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P.T. Native PC Port 1.0 Is Out Now With DLSS 4.5, Frame Generation, Ray Tracing, Mods, And More - Wccftech - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:58:39 GMT
  1. P.T. Native PC Port 1.0 Is Out Now With DLSS 4.5, Frame Generation, Ray Tracing, Mods, And More Wccftech
  2. 12 Years Later, Canceled Kojima Game 'P.T.' Makes A Comeback Polygon.com
  3. Horror Hit "P.T." Just Got a Fully Playable PC Port MP1st
  4. Fan Decompiles Hideo Kojima’s “P.T.” Into a Native, Modernized Rebuild RUE MORGUE
  5. Somebody made a native PC port of the Silent Hills P.T. demo. The Verge
 
Jaguar Type 01 debuts; now, no one remembers the electric Ferrari - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:48:01 GMT
Car design sure riles people up on the Internet these days. Goes double for EVs.
 
14 Best Prime Day Wearable Deals: Apple, Google, Samsung (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:47:12 GMT
I’ve tested the wearables, tracked the prices, and found the Prime Day deals worth grabbing.
 
We now have images of the smart home products that Apple and LG are reportedly cooking up - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:42:39 GMT
These include a lock, a thermostat and a temperature sensor.
 
We now have images of the smart home products that Apple and LG are reportedly cooking up - Engadget - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:42:39 GMT
  1. We now have images of the smart home products that Apple and LG are reportedly cooking up Engadget
  2. Apple to Launch Doorbell, Lock, Thermostat Developed With LG Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple Reportedly Partners With LG Electronics To Enter Smart Home Device Market Yahoo Finance
  4. Apple is about to launch entirely new products – here’s everything it will announce The Independent
  5. New Apple TV 4K launches next week with two major upgrades 9to5Mac
 
ChatGPT keeps signing fake New Yorker cartoons with real artists' names - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:40:00 GMT

According to Nieman Lab, ChatGPT has been producing artwork suspiciously similar in style and content to cartoons previously published in The New Yorker. More troubling, the investigation found that the chatbot added forged signatures from several real cartoonists, which led some viewers to assume humans had drawn the images.

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The Pentagon Hopes to Speed Up ‘Kill Chain’ AI Buys With 5-Minute Videos - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:34:33 GMT
The US government’s Tradewinds initiative has made it easier to throw millions of dollars at “nontraditional” defense contractors, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
 
Redesigned MacBook Pro will reportedly include these three changes - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:22:00 GMT
  1. Redesigned MacBook Pro will reportedly include these three changes 9to5Mac
  2. Gurman: OLED MacBook Pro Won't Be 'Significantly Thinner' MacRumors
  3. Apple’s ‘lighter’ touchscreen MacBook Pro might not be much thinner after all Macworld
  4. Apple MacBook Pro Release Schedule: What To Expect When Forbes
  5. New MacBook Pro redesign gets exciting launch timing update 9to5Mac
 
Trade group crunches numbers on Trump’s impossible push for 100% US-made tech - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:19:05 GMT
Trump's aggressive reshoring push could cost tech firms $230 billion, CTA estimates.
 
Save Up to 50% on the Best Amazon Prime Day Espresso and Coffee Machine Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:14:45 GMT
Breville, Keurig, Fellow, and AeroPress gear we recommend is on sale, with options for espresso enthusiasts and one-button brewers alike.
 
Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals ETB In Stock for Prime Day — Best Deal at Amazon vs. TCGplayer - IGN - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:09:05 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals ETB In Stock for Prime Day — Best Deal at Amazon vs. TCGplayer IGN
  2. Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tins are on sale for October Prime Day — grab all 10 for $45 off Mashable
  3. I Found 25+ Pokemon Deals in Amazon's October Prime Day Sale That Are Worth Any Fan's Time IGN
  4. You could land 30th Celebration Pokémon packs cheap in this two-day Walmart deal Wargamer
  5. Your Next Game Night Isn't Complete Without These 40+ Prime Day Deals From Pokémon Cards to Catan and More CNET
 
Indie Selects for October 2026: Discover and Progress Through Unforgettable Worlds - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:02:51 GMT
  1. Indie Selects for October 2026: Discover and Progress Through Unforgettable Worlds XBOX Wire
  2. Indie Game Guide to October ’26 So Many Games
  3. Photography adventures, chaotic sheepherding and other new indie games worth checking out Engadget
  4. 5 Top Indie Games Dropping This October Yahoo Tech
 
The Galaxy Tab S12 is so good it makes Googlebook look dead on arrival - Android Police - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:10 GMT
  1. The Galaxy Tab S12 is so good it makes Googlebook look dead on arrival Android Police
  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 tablets go on sale in the USA and other regions SamMobile
  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Vs Apple iPad Pro: Here's How They Stack Up Engadget
  4. Sorry Samsung! The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is a $200 rip-off PhoneArena
  5. Galaxy Tab S12+ vs. M4 iPad Air: Samsung closes the software gap, but Apple still has a silicon edge Digital Trends
 
Windows 11's latest Patch Tuesday update lands on October 13, and these are the biggest changes coming to your PC - Windows Central - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Windows 11's latest Patch Tuesday update lands on October 13, and these are the biggest changes coming to your PC Windows Central
  2. Still on Windows 11 24H2? You have one week to upgrade PCWorld
  3. Windows 11 update reduces RAM usage Mashable
  4. Microsoft Adds New Group Policy Settings in Windows 11 Version 26H2 Petri IT Knowledgebase
  5. Microsoft reveals what’s actually new in Windows 11 26H2, and how to verify it Windows Latest
 
New Custodes units for Horus Heresy: Designers’ notes for the Assault on Kol - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:59:16 GMT
New Custodes units for Horus Heresy: Designers’ notes for the Assault on Kol Warhammer Community
 
Where Can You Buy A PS5 Pro For ‘GTA 6’? At GameStop, For $1,400 - Forbes - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:48:04 GMT
  1. Where Can You Buy A PS5 Pro For ‘GTA 6’? At GameStop, For $1,400 Forbes
  2. GameStop’s new PS5 Pro pricing could scare people away from gaming as a hobby forever Yahoo Tech
  3. The Price Of A Used PlayStation 5 Pro Is Through The Roof BGR
  4. Leaked GameStop Memo Calls $1,399.99 Used PS5 Pro Pricing "Intentional" TechPowerUp
  5. GameStop and Third-Party Resellers Raise Used PS5 Pro Price to $1,400 — a $500 Markup on Sony's RRP IGN
 
The Best Anker Prime Day Deals: Score Big on MagSafe Chargers and More - MacRumors - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:47:21 GMT
  1. The Best Anker Prime Day Deals: Score Big on MagSafe Chargers and More MacRumors
  2. These 18 deals on our favorite portable chargers won’t last much longer | CNN Underscored CNN
  3. One of the Most Efficient Power Stations We’ve Tested Is $350 Off for Prime Big Deal Days Popular Mechanics
  4. 4 Anker Accessories With Deep Discounts In October 2026 BGR
  5. Prime Day Ends Tonight! Our Editors Found the Best Fall Prime Day Tech Deals Starting at $7 TODAY.com
 
Google experiments with an AI-powered gaming platform - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:36:23 GMT
  1. Google experiments with an AI-powered gaming platform TechCrunch
  2. Introducing Playground: Create and play custom games blog.google
  3. Google launches platform to create video games from text prompts Financial Times
  4. Google and Unity Partner on New AI Gaming Platform for the Next Era of Interactive Entertainment Business Wire
  5. Google launches Playground for prompt-based game creation Pocket Gamer.biz
 
GM Is Promising Hybrids Again, So Why Does It Rub Me the Wrong Way? - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:32:00 GMT
The automaker has reaffirmed its hybrid plans just as its EV lineup finds its footing. A history of killing promising tech has me worried.
 
How Star Wars: Galactic Racer Solves One of Driving Games’ Biggest Problems - IGN - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. How Star Wars: Galactic Racer Solves One of Driving Games’ Biggest Problems IGN
  2. STAR WARS: Galactic Racer — Crashing with Consequence in Runs-Based Racing XBOX Wire
  3. ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Debuts on Amazon Luna Day and Date With Wide Release (Gaming News Roundup) Variety
  4. Star Wars: Galactic Racer is my childhood podracing dream come true The Verge
  5. Review: Star Wars: Galactic Racer - A Top-Flight Arcade Racing Game with Incredible Graphics Tech Digital Foundry
 
'I'm not paying top dollar for a worse camera': readers debate the $2,000 iPhone Duo's trade-offs - Tom's Guide - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:29:28 GMT
  1. 'I'm not paying top dollar for a worse camera': readers debate the $2,000 iPhone Duo's trade-offs Tom's Guide
  2. Apple learned from Android's mistakes for the iPhone Duo launch PhoneArena
  3. Apple’s Year Hinges on the Foldable iPhone Duo Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple Announces iPhone Duo Apps Can Now Be Submitted to App Store MacRumors
  5. The Popular Apple Features You Won't Be Getting With The iPhone Duo Engadget
 
The Best Xbox Deals Available During October Prime Day Sales - IGN - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:20:20 GMT
  1. The Best Xbox Deals Available During October Prime Day Sales IGN
  2. Best Amazon Prime Day 2026 tech deals you can still get — PC hardware deals on GPUs, CPUs, SSDs, and more Tom's Hardware
  3. PlayStation Prime Day Discounts for PS5 Games, Consoles, and More — 10 Best Deals IGN
  4. These Prime Day Deals on Alienware and Asus Gaming PCs Are Outrageous PCMag
  5. This Retro Handheld Game Console Is a Great Last-Minute Deal for October Prime Day Lifehacker
 
Xbox Rejects ‘GTA 6’ PC Streaming And Exclusivity Report, Though Questions Remain - Forbes - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:18:12 GMT
  1. Xbox Rejects ‘GTA 6’ PC Streaming And Exclusivity Report, Though Questions Remain Forbes
  2. Xbox has secured GTA 6 streaming rights The Verge
  3. Xbox Cloud Gaming Is the Only Platform That Can Stream 'GTA VI' at Launch Hypebeast
  4. Xbox Denies GTA 6 Cloud Streaming Rumors, But Stock Markets Remain Cautious Yahoo Finance
  5. GTA 6 Will Reportedly Be Playable on PC This November Through Xbox Deal VICE
 
FCC approves 15,000 SpaceX Starlink satellites that could compete directly with cellular carriers - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:13:00 GMT

The FCC cleared the mobile application on October 6. The regulator also granted a waiver allowing SpaceX to offer satellite wireless services without entering into a spectrum-leasing agreement with a terrestrial mobile operator. That gives SpaceX a route to sell mobile connectivity using its own spectrum, potentially competing directly with...

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Mistral says "Le Chonk" can challenge the best AI models - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:12:37 GMT
Mistral says Le Chonk can rival top closed models while remaining open-weight.
 
Take Up to 44% Off the 17 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:02:56 GMT
I’ve rounded up the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discounts on fitness trackers, percussive therapy, LED masks, and more.
 
Ring’s Debut Smart Lock Solves the Category’s Biggest Issue: Dead Battery Lockouts - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:34 GMT
Ring’s foray into smart locks brings a first-of-its-kind feature that solves one of the categories biggest pain points.
 
Google rolls out improved SynthID AI content detector, now available globally - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:08 GMT
  1. Google rolls out improved SynthID AI content detector, now available globally Ars Technica
  2. We're making it easier to identify AI-generated content globally. blog.google
  3. Google’s new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media TechCrunch
  4. Google Opens Its SynthID Watermark Detector To The Public Search Engine Journal
  5. Google DeepMind Launches SynthID Platform for AI Content Verification Konsulteer
 
Google rolls out improved SynthID AI content detector, now available globally - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:08 GMT
The new SynthID website can now identify AI content from Google, OpenAI, and more.
 
Google's AI detection website is now available - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
SynthID Detector will flag content created with AI tools from OpenAI, Google, Apple and other companies.
 
Cisco is bringing a new agentic framework to its Webex enterprise platform - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Cisco's Dialog feature promises to turn "fragmented interactions into continuous customer relationships."
 
Ring's smart lock has a hand crank so it works even if the power's out - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Ring's smart lock has a built-in hand crank to generate power when the batteries are dead.
 
Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies - The Verge - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies The Verge
  2. Ring ends smart lock anxiety with a lock you can recharge by hand About Amazon
  3. Amazon Ring’s First Smart Lock Has a Clever Solution for Battery Anxiety Bloomberg.com
  4. Ring's Smart Lock Has A Hand Crank So It Works Even If The Power's Out Engadget
  5. Ring’s Debut Smart Lock Solves the Category’s Biggest Issue: Dead Battery Lockouts CNET
 
AI/ML is becoming a performance factor in motorsport - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:56:38 GMT
More than just a sponsor: OpenAI has been helping Ganassi with setups.
 
We’re Tracking October Prime Day Live (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:52:21 GMT
Our team is tracking Prime Day price drops live to find all the best discounts. Check here for the latest coverage on all the sales we’re shopping ourselves.
 
This feature could finally get me to try the Windows App - Windows Central - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:45:30 GMT
This feature could finally get me to try the Windows App Windows CentralSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Minecraft Dungeons 2 secures spot among top five Xbox Game Pass debuts of 2026 - TrueAchievements - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:45:22 GMT
  1. Minecraft Dungeons 2 secures spot among top five Xbox Game Pass debuts of 2026 TrueAchievements
  2. The music of Minecraft Dungeons II Minecraft
  3. REVIEW: MINECRAFT Dungeons 2 Brings Dungeon Crawling to All Ages! | The Little Tators Cinelinx
  4. Is Minecraft Dungeons 2 cross platform? Crossplay and multiplayer explained The Times of India
  5. Minecraft Dungeons II has arrived Nintendo
 
Apple is teaming up with LG on smart locks, cameras, and thermostats - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:37:00 GMT

Regulatory filings (via Bloomberg) identify a wired video doorbell, indoor and outdoor plug-in cameras, a floodlight camera, a smart deadbolt, a thermostat and a temperature sensor – products that will extend Apple's system beyond entertainment and voice commands into home monitoring, entry, and heating and cooling control.

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More Mafia Games Seemingly Getting Native PS5 Ports, Likely 60fps - Push Square - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. More Mafia Games Seemingly Getting Native PS5 Ports, Likely 60fps Push Square
  2. More Mafia Games Appear to Be Getting Native PS5 Ports, Likely 60fps Push Square
  3. PlayStation 5 Ports of Fan-Favorite PS3, PS4 Action Adventure Games Leaked AOL.com
  4. (UPD) Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition have both been listed for PS5 and Xbox Series Instant Gaming News
  5. Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 Rated by ESRB for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S GamingBolt
 
OpenAI just posted hundreds more results on major math problems - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:08:45 GMT
The company said that most results were produced in a response to a single prompt given to a single AI agent.
 
Review: Fine, let's talk about Digger - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:01:28 GMT
Its excesses may try one’s patience at times, but the film sticks the landing with a savagely moving finale.
 
10 Hours With Jonathan Blow’s New Puzzle Game Order Of The Sinking Star - Kotaku - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:49 GMT
  1. 10 Hours With Jonathan Blow’s New Puzzle Game Order Of The Sinking Star Kotaku
  2. Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever' BBC
  3. Order of the Sinking Star review GamingTrend
  4. Order Of The Sinking Star (Nintendo Switch 2) Review CGMagazine
  5. Order of the Sinking Star burns bright on Switch 2 today GoNintendo
 
The Social Reckoning is a timely reminder that we shouldn't trust Meta - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Don't make Aaron Sorkin tap the sign.
 
‘The Social Reckoning’ Already Feels Irrelevant - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Aaron Sorkin’s sequel to The Social Network attempts to shame a ruling class that has proved itself shameless.
 
Banjo-Kazooie port developer blasts AI vibe coding as retro gaming fills with low-quality ports - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:48:00 GMT

Developer Dario, a major figure in the emerging PC fan port community, recently published a lengthy, harsh critique of the emerging practice of using LLMs to decompile, recompile, and create new ports for retro video games. His thread on Bluesky provides a detailed explanation of the practice and its pitfalls.

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The Brand-New Apple Watch Series 12 Is Here, and It’s Still $49 Off Even After Prime Day - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:39:11 GMT
Score the latest model from just $350, though this deal won’t last much longer.
 
Android Auto rolling out fix that stops auto-playing music when you start your car - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
  1. Android Auto rolling out fix that stops auto-playing music when you start your car 9to5Google
  2. Android Auto can finally play YouTube, but I tried it and there’s a catch MakeUseOf
  3. Android Auto's signal bars are finally returning to dashboards Android Authority
  4. Google Announces Major Android Auto Media Update, and This Feature Is a Game Changer autoevolution
  5. Have you experienced disappearing icons in Android Auto? If so, there's now a fix — here’s how to solve it TechRadar
 
Honda wants to turn highways into giant wireless chargers for electric trucks while they drive - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Honda's research subsidiary is working with construction company Taisei and road builder Taisei Rotec on the charging system. The partners plan to join the Tateyama Project on Japan's Tateyama Expressway in Chiba from fiscal 2027 onward, which begins April 1, 2027.

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I Put on Meta and Xreal’s XR Glasses. Face Computers Are Finally Getting Good - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Xreal’s long-hyped Aura glasses arrive soon for $1,279. Here’s how they fare against Meta’s recently announced VR Glasses.
 
Google's experimental Playground platform uses AI to create games for you - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Google launches an AI-powered game creation platform called Playground.
 
Xreal's Aura Android XR smartglasses will cost you at least $1,279 - Engadget Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Xreal's Aura smartglasses are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite chip.
 
Atlassian Data Center Flaw Draws Exploitation Attempts Within Two Hours of Public Details - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:49:00 GMT
  1. Atlassian Data Center Flaw Draws Exploitation Attempts Within Two Hours of Public Details The Hacker News
  2. Critical Atlassian Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Attackers Read Known Files Across 8 Products The Hacker News
  3. Atlassian’s critical flaw turns eight enterprise products into one big security problem CSO Online
  4. You Won’t Hear About These, Even In Myths (Atlassian Jira, Confluence (and more) Pre-Auth Arbitrary File Read CVE-2026-21589) watchTowr Labs
  5. Atlassian warns of critical file access flaw in its datacenter products The Register
 
Save Up to 44% With the 18 Best Prime Day Toy Deals (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:40:49 GMT
Snag some gifts for your kiddos or unleash your inner child with the best Prime Day toy deals, including Lego, STEM toys, and board games.
 
Fastest-Ever ‘Mind Reading’ AI Model Can Reconstruct Images From Your Brain - PetaPixel - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:36:30 GMT
  1. Fastest-Ever ‘Mind Reading’ AI Model Can Reconstruct Images From Your Brain PetaPixel
  2. Psychic AI can read minds — and recreate our thoughts with frightening accuracy: ‘Sci-fi can come true’ New York Post
  3. Mind-reading tech aims to make AI actually intelligent New Atlas
  4. New AI Can Figure Out What You’re Thinking About From a Brain Scan Futurism
  5. Scientists Are Finally Learning How to Read AI's Mind HackerNoon
 
VMware customers want out from under Broadcom's pricing, but few are ready to leave - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A Rimini Street survey of 300 organizations worldwide that use VMware found that 60% are considering a multi-hypervisor strategy. Another 47% favor using both hypervisors and containers, allowing them to choose where to run different workloads. Rimini sells third-party support for VMware and other enterprise software, including Oracle and SAP,...

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If you're looking, here's a "good deal" for NASA and the European Space Agency - ArsTechnica Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:40 GMT
"We are in the era of people interested in having good deals, and LISA is a very good deal for the US."
 
OpenAI Wants Its New Agent to Run Your Life. Mine Said It Loved Me - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Dots are designed to automate online tasks, like buying furniture. In my initial experience, the always-on agent was a bit buggy and couldn’t complete a captcha.
 
‘Digger’ is a Box Office Flop. It Might Be the Most Relevant Film of the Year - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Sold by its trailer as a gag reel, Tom Cruise’s strangest movie may be the most unsettling portrait of our tech and climate moment yet.
 
A Mysterious Nonprofit Run by SpaceXAI’s Top Lawyer Is Paying the Salaries of Government Workers - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The National Design Studio has been something of a successor agency to DOGE. A WIRED investigation finds some of its members are on loan from a nonprofit run by SpaceXAI’s general counsel.
 
Microsoft's Windows and Surface event starts at 1 pm ET, watch it live for more on RTX Spark - TechSpot Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Windows and Devices boss Pavan Davuluri, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will all be attending the event. Microsoft's latest teaser includes images of the Surface Laptop Ultra, and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box could also make an appearance.

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Help! I Was Added to My Husband’s Family Group Chat. Then I Searched for My Name. It Was Brutal. - Slate - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Help! I Was Added to My Husband’s Family Group Chat. Then I Searched for My Name. It Was Brutal. Slate
 
A Startup Has a Plan to Make Water From Air Using Data Centers’ Waste Heat - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Atoco’s new machines use specialized materials that can harvest water from some of the driest air on Earth without using electricity.
 
Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Spending Big on the Midterms. We’re Tracking It Daily - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
To follow Elon Musk’s America PAC money, WIRED created a live-updating tracker that highlights the trillionaire’s overall influence on November’s elections.
 
Sources: Ape Escape revival in the works from Sonic Mania team - Video Games Chronicle - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:58:50 GMT
  1. Sources: Ape Escape revival in the works from Sonic Mania team Video Games Chronicle
  2. Mounting Evidence Says Sony Really Is 'Accepting Game Pitches' on Fan Fave Franchises Push Square
  3. Sony is bringing in third-party studios to create games for the PlayStation 6 launch lineup. GameGPU
  4. PlayStation 6 Launch Lineup Set To Include Rebooted PS1 And PS2 Classics OpenCritic
  5. Rumors Suggest Sony May License PlayStation IPs to Third Parties Geeky Gadgets
 
Your Next Great Read Might Be Certified ‘Organic’ - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT
Amid a sea of AI writing slop, a new stamp for “organic literature” will help readers to pick out books authored by real, corn-fed, free-range humans.
 
The first A-series phone is now getting stable Android 17 with One UI 9 - Android Authority - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:18:00 GMT
  1. The first A-series phone is now getting stable Android 17 with One UI 9 Android Authority
  2. Samsung One UI 9 Rollout: These Galaxy Phones Are Getting Android 17 TechRepublic
  3. One UI 9 Release Date: Android 17 Update Lands On Galaxy S25 Today Forbes
  4. Samsung starts rolling out Android 17 for Galaxy S24, Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 Techish Kenya
  5. One UI 9.5 spotted for the Galaxy A57 just a day after One UI 9 release SamMobile
 
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Now Link with Pokémon HOME - Pokemon.com - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:12:46 GMT
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Now Link with Pokémon HOME Pokemon.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
The 13 Amazon Device Deals Actually Worth Snagging This Prime Day (2026) - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:50:08 GMT
Prime Day deals on Amazon devices aren’t as attractive as they were before the August price hike, but these discounts are still worth grabbing.
 
7 Best Prime Day Kindle Deals (2026): Save Up to $150 - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:34:54 GMT
Amazon raised Kindle prices across the board, but Prime Day is still the best time to buy.
 
I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max side-by-side: Is it time to upgrade? - Tom's Guide - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
  1. I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max side-by-side: Is it time to upgrade? Tom's Guide
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Cameras vs. Pixel 11 Pro: One of Them Is Definitely My Favorite CNET
  3. I’m confident the Galaxy S27 Ultra will steal the spotlight for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone PhoneArena
  4. Apple iPhone 18 Pro review: big changes for small differences The Guardian
  5. A fun night video test of the iPhone 18 Pro 9to5Mac
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Formula 1 on Apple TV is getting Dolby Atmos, starting this month - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:05:00 GMT
Formula 1 on Apple TV is getting Dolby Atmos, starting this month 9to5MacSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Konami Announces The Composer For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:15:00 GMT
  1. Konami Announces The Composer For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Nintendo Life
  2. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse gets first review Nintendo Everything
  3. Metroid Meets Dead Cells In October's Coolest New Action Game Polygon.com
  4. Castlevania Belmont's Curse skipping Switch 2 also baffles former Nintendo marketing lead: "The way Konami has handled this game has been a little weird" GamesRadar+
  5. The Rogue Prince of Persia composer handling soundtrack duties on Castlevania: Belmont's Curse GoNintendo
 
Jaguar Finally Reveals Its Biggest Gamble: the Type 01 - Wired Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Following a viral rebrand and two years without selling a new vehicle, the British marque takes the covers off the most divisive electric car yet seen.
 
How To Help Stop Spam Calls On iPhone And Android - Engadget - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT
  1. How To Help Stop Spam Calls On iPhone And Android Engadget
  2. Make unknown callers explain why they're calling Fox News
  3. FCC releases new guides to block spam calls and texts Fox 59
  4. I Was Getting 10 Spam Calls a Day. Here's How I Silenced Them for Good PCMag
  5. Call Screening has made a big difference to my iPhone experience 9to5Mac
 
You Probably Aren’t Going to Get the Plague - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:09:20 GMT
The death of a lab worker in Russia has authorities looking at whether plague played a role. Even if it did, though, the odds of it spreading are very low.
 
Samsung 9100 Pro SSDs are on sale at Amazon, 1TB drive is back near its launch price - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:40:00 GMT

The 9100 Pro comes in four capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB. The 1TB model is currently $206, about 39% below its regular list price of $339. The 2TB model carries an even steeper 49% discount and is listed at $349, while the 4TB and 8TB variants are down to...

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Norway wants to temporarily ban smart glasses in parks, beaches, and schools - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:56:00 GMT

Norwegian authorities are preparing a temporary ban on AI-enhanced smart glasses, giving experts time to draft a new law that restricts potential abuse of the latest wearables. The government announced the plan on Monday, saying smart glasses will become an unwelcome guest in certain public places, at least for the...

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PSA: Google Chrome 155 update patches 247 security flaws, some critical - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:47:00 GMT
Chrome 155.0.8059.40 fixes 247 security vulnerabilities, including four rated Critical and dozens rated High. The most serious are use-after-free flaws affecting Chromecast, Browser, Navigation, and Track, with additional fixes across V8, WebRTC, PDF, WebGL, Media, and ANGLE. Given their severity, users should update Chrome as soon as possible.
 
Drones sink ships near NATO countries in “unacceptable” attacks, EU says - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:31:10 GMT
Two cargo ships have sunk, one ship was afire, and sailors are dead or missing.
 
Best Prime Day Digital Wall Calendar Deals: Skylight, Everblog, Apolosign (2026) - Wired Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:30:41 GMT
Digital wall calendars can organize multiple family calendars, meal plans, chores, and to-do lists, and even double as a digital photo frame. And best of all, they’re on sale.
 
Supercomputing researchers document evolution of AI hardware - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
An ongoing survey tracks the latest AI accelerator systems to keep hardware relevant for Lincoln Laboratory staff and sponsors.
 
OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT outputs by default—but only in the EU - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:50:32 GMT
Like other solutions, it is not especially reliable, and it's easy to circumvent.
 
HBO Max, Paramount+, and Discovery+ "will unify into a single service” - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:32:12 GMT
A combined service could lead to higher prices.
 
It looks like the Atlantic storm season may finally produce a hurricane - ArsTechnica Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:55:50 GMT
To date, this Atlantic tropics year has been exceptionally quiet.
 
PS5 Metroidvania Game Gets Perfect Reviews, New PlayStation GOTY Contender - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:54:11 GMT
  1. PS5 Metroidvania Game Gets Perfect Reviews, New PlayStation GOTY Contender PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. Silver Pines review – a stylish, neo-noir detective drama The Guardian
  3. Silver Pines Review — 'An enjoyable horror-thriller' Empire
  4. Twin Peaks Meets Resident Evil In New 10/10 GOTY Contender You Can Play Free Now ScreenRant
  5. Reviewers Highly Praised Silver Pines - a Horror Game in the Spirit of Twin Peaks and Silent Hill iXBT.games
 
Seiko’s New Affordable Chronograph Takes the “Panda” Moniker to Its Logical Conclusion - Gear Patrol - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:28:20 GMT
  1. Seiko’s New Affordable Chronograph Takes the “Panda” Moniker to Its Logical Conclusion Gear Patrol
  2. Seiko Panda Watches Turn a Chronograph Nickname Into Literal Design stupidDOPE
  3. Seiko Just Made A £510 Panda Watch With Ears For Pushers And A Tail Esquire
  4. Power To The Pandagraph: Seiko Brings The 2024 Hit Concept Watch Into Production Fratello Watches
  5. Introducing: The Seiko Panda Watch That Stole The Show In 2024 Is Finally Here Hodinkee
 
Alienware x M.Rage: Two Brands That Refuse to Play It Safe - Alienware Arena - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:48:56 GMT
Alienware x M.Rage: Two Brands That Refuse to Play It Safe Alienware Arena
 
Apple killed the Mac mini’s best hidden feature [Video] - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:44:00 GMT
Apple killed the Mac mini’s best hidden feature [Video] 9to5Mac
 
Sam Altman says the world should accept some "bad things" happening because of AI - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:17:00 GMT

Speaking in an interview with Decoded by Politico, Altman was asked about the difference between OpenAI and rival Anthropic's approaches to AI safety, which has obviously been getting a lot of attention lately.

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First-Party Nintendo Games and New Switch 2 Editions Are Getting Big Price Cuts in Amazon's October Prime Day Sale - IGN - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:25:21 GMT
  1. First-Party Nintendo Games and New Switch 2 Editions Are Getting Big Price Cuts in Amazon's October Prime Day Sale IGN
  2. Save $10 on preorders of Nintendo's remake of 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' on Prime Day Mashable
  3. The 10 Best Nintendo Prime Day Deals — Including Switch 2 Games, Consoles, and More IGN
  4. 9 Of The Best RPGs on Switch 2 Are Currently On Sale Kotaku
  5. The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Amazon Prime Day Gaming Deals Polygon.com
 
AMD vows to massively increase chip supply in 2027 as AI demand keeps growing - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:23:00 GMT

AMD is preparing to ramp up chip production in 2027 in order to meet growing AI demand. The chipmaker increased its supply over the course of this year and plans to do the same next year, CEO Lisa Su told reporters in Taipei on Tuesday.

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Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
Tech deals on Prime Day 2026: the deals are here, but the bargains are thin - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:41:00 GMT

Amazon's October Prime sale is here, but after digging through hundreds of discounts, this isn't shaping up to be one of the stronger deal events we've seen.

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GameStop is selling refurbished PS5 Pros for $1,399, as if that were a deal - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:08:00 GMT

The new prices are around 55% higher than the official $900 price tag for brand-new PS5 Pros and exactly double the console's $700 launch price. Sony increased prices for both the PS5 and PS5 Pro multiple times over the past year, ostensibly due to the AI-fueled memory crunch that has...

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Review: Teewing Flux One Pro - A Self-Shuttling Freeride Sled - Pinkbike - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Review: Teewing Flux One Pro - A Self-Shuttling Freeride Sled Pinkbike
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Warhammer Open tutor and former Golden Demon judge Roman Lappat on Warhammer Tone Pro - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:59:42 GMT
  1. Warhammer Open tutor and former Golden Demon judge Roman Lappat on Warhammer Tone Pro Warhammer Community
  2. ’Eavy Metal takes on green with Warhammer Tone Pro paints Warhammer Community
  3. ROLLING FOR INITIATIVE -- GAMES WORKSHOP KNOWS BEST ICv2
  4. Warhammer Tone Pro pre-orders open on October 10: a new line of acrylic paints for miniature painting iXBT.games
  5. Warhammer Next Week – Paint The Town Red (Or Blue Or Green) With Tone Pro Bell of Lost Souls
 
Utah will become first state to let AI examine patients and prescribe medication without direct human oversight - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:29:00 GMT

The good news is that the program is currently very limited in its scope. It's just one year long and only for patients with mild-to-moderate acne.

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This script removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27 and frees up 12 GB of storage - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:41:00 GMT

Omlahore's RemoveMacAI is a command-line script that installs and runs a program to deactivate macOS 27's AI features. It also deletes the AI models from disk, freeing around 12 GB of storage space.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops to $429 with a free $70 MSI AIO cooler and Onimusha game - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:47:00 GMT

In a time when most PC hardware has become so expensive that many people are avoiding upgrading, it's refreshing to see a deal like this.

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Retailers are pulling back from self-checkout after years of theft, errors, and questionable time savings - TechSpot Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Only about one-third of surveyed retailers plan to invest in self-checkout technology this year, significantly fewer than in 2025, according to an annual retail industry report. While self-checkout lanes have always frustrated some customers, major retailers have only recently either stepped away from the technology or at least slowed down...

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6 Prime Day Kitchen Deals Our Experts Tested (and Would Buy Again) - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:18:07 GMT
With years of testing under my belt, I rounded up the six best Prime Day kitchen deals to add to your collection.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Looking at Smart Home Deals for Amazon Prime Day? Here Are 6 Picks I Use in My Own Home - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:21:15 GMT
Amazon Prime Days are the time to adopt new smart devices to save time and money. Here’s what I’ve found most useful.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
Computational tools for society’s most complex challenges - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Associate Professor Cathy Wu uses reinforcement learning to help map out improvements to transportation and other multifaceted systems.
 
Documenting the tech worker movement - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Writing as a participant and researcher, PhD student JS Tan SM ’22 has co-authored a new book about the rise of tech worker protests and the employer backlash that followed.
 
The next generation’s guide to the new space economy - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMT
An industry report published by students in an MIT aerospace entrepreneurship class lays out guidance for aspiring space leaders and investors.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
New tool lets users repair AI-generated 3D models, then fabricate them just the way they want - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
“InstructMesh” can generate designs for everyday objects that are easy to edit and fabricate for both experts and newcomers to 3D modeling.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Mark Your Calendars to See October’s Meteor Showers, Views of All 8 Planets and More - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Skygazers can spot some spectacular sights, including one last good view of the Milky Way.
 
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.
 
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.
 
This Portable Power Station Won 2 CNET Awards. It’s $300 Off During the Last Hours of Prime Day - CNET Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:59:13 GMT
This Editors’ Choice and Lab Test award-winner is a potent portable power source with a deep discount.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Shopped With CVS Online? You Could Be a Part of a $20.5M Settlement - CNET Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:36:41 GMT
Eligible parties could get up to $10 in payment.
 
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).
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
“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.
 
Need to Scan Tax Documents Before Deadline? Use Your iPhone’s Hidden Scanner - CNET Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:11:17 GMT
Quickly sign, scan and send official documents from the iPhone in your pocket — no giant scanner needed.