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California accepts $1.42B in federal broadband funding, but challenges the Trump administration's demand that it stop enforcing state net neutrality rules (Jon Brodkin/Ars Technica) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 02:40:01 GMT

Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
California accepts $1.42B in federal broadband funding, but challenges the Trump administration's demand that it stop enforcing state net neutrality rules — California is accepting $1.42 billion in broadband grant funding from the Trump administration, but the state is not accepting …

 
Q&A with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on new municipal AI policy measures, like an AI ban for some students, support for a one-year data center pause, and more (Katie Drummond/Wired) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:45:01 GMT

Katie Drummond / Wired:
Q&A with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on new municipal AI policy measures, like an AI ban for some students, support for a one-year data center pause, and more — Ahead of the midterms, WIRED talked to New York City's mayor about data centers, AI in schools, and the future of the Democratic party.

 
Bloodborne reportedly sold more than 250,000 copies in 2026, 11 years after launch and with no patch since 2015 - TechSpot Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:13:00 GMT

Alinea Analytics recently estimated that Bloodborne has sold more than 250,000 copies so far in 2026 alone. The figure is impressive considering the action RPG launched in 2015 exclusively for the PS4 and has never been updated for newer hardware or re-released, despite popular demand.

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Following backlash against its education updates, Google says schools can choose to enable Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search individually (Isabel O'Brien/CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:10:05 GMT

Isabel O'Brien / CNBC:
Following backlash against its education updates, Google says schools can choose to enable Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search individually — Google is playing defense on Tuesday after a political backlash to its new policy surrounding use of artificial intelligence in schools.

 
iPad mini OLED vs. iPad mini: What's new? - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT
Apple's newest iPad mini is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with hardware updates that extend far beyond the fancy new OLED display.
 
Cat Wu, product lead for Claude Code and Cowork, has left Anthropic; Thariq Shihipar, who worked on Claude Code, announced his departure last month (Stephen Council/Business Insider) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:40:00 GMT

Stephen Council / Business Insider:
Cat Wu, product lead for Claude Code and Cowork, has left Anthropic; Thariq Shihipar, who worked on Claude Code, announced his departure last month — - Cat Wu, who helped scale Claude Code into one of tech's most important products, has left Anthropic. — She joined the startup in 2024 …

 
Google Is Forcing Schools to Choose Between Its Search Engine and AI - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:30:16 GMT
Experts weigh in on the promises and pitfalls of Google’s new policy, which leaves schools unable to use Search unless they opt into its AI tools.
 
Your phone's apps could have more permissions than they need – here's how to check - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Most smartphone apps need permissions to function properly, but some may have more access than they should. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to check.
 
AI Data Centers Have a PR Problem. OpenAI Is Proposing a Rebrand - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:22:46 GMT
As part of the company’s post-midterms marketing campaign, data centers could be called “AI compute campuses.”
 
How Nvidia uses soft power to influence customers and shape US chip policy; sources: OpenAI took no public stance on China chip exports to avoid angering Nvidia (The Information) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:20:01 GMT

The Information:
How Nvidia uses soft power to influence customers and shape US chip policy; sources: OpenAI took no public stance on China chip exports to avoid angering Nvidia — Last month, OpenAI Senior Research Scientist Noam Brown posted a link in a company Slack channel to a news story …

 
PS Store Black Friday Sale Live Now with 2,200+ PS5 Discounts - Push Square - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:18:51 GMT
  1. PS Store Black Friday Sale Live Now with 2,200+ PS5 Discounts Push Square
  2. PlayStation Store’s Black Friday Deals 2026 PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Officially Announces 2026 Black Friday Sale With No Mention of Console Deals IGN
  4. PlayStation’s Black Friday sale includes Wolverine, Astro Bot, and more Video Games Chronicle
  5. Playstation Store Black Friday 2026 Sale Officially Revealed Polygon.com
 
Google researchers are fighting the company to tell the world what they know about AI - The Washington Post - Google Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:15:42 GMT
  1. Google researchers are fighting the company to tell the world what they know about AI The Washington Post
  2. Google DeepMind Non-Disparagement: 2 Staff Speak [2026] shattered.io
  3. DeepMind staff protest lifetime ban on criticizing Google news.lavx.hu
  4. Google DeepMind contracts reportedly include 'lifetime non-disparagement' clauses; employees demand removal 재경일보
 
Roku Retires Aquatic Life Screensaver to Reel Viewers Into Roku City - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:05:51 GMT
Fans of the Roku aquarium will need to find a new way to just keep swimming.
 
We want to clarify what we announced today about our education services. Today's announcements give schools more choice, not less. Here's what we announced: - Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search will be OFF 🔴 by default. This is based on K-12 schools asking for more control over student use of AI... (@newsfromgoogle) - Techmeme Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:50 GMT

@newsfromgoogle:
We want to clarify what we announced today about our education services. Today's announcements give schools more choice, not less. Here's what we announced: - Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search will be OFF 🔴 by default. This is based on K-12 schools asking for more control over student use of AI...

 
Etching Press Aims To Impress - Hack a Day Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:31 GMT
There’s an old joke about inviting a girl up to your dorm room to ‘look at your etchings’– but if you’re going to do that, you’d best have some etchings, …read more
 
Your desktop's front USB ports may be slowing down every device you plug into them - Engadget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT
The front USB ports of your computer are useful, but they often can't compete with the rear ports.
 
Arkane and its Blade game may end up at Ubisoft as Xbox considers offers - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:32:37 GMT
"At least two" other companies have also pitched themselves as the studio's possible new owners.
 
Valve announces changes to Steam's review process, as a surge in game submissions pushes review times to "up to 12 business days", instead of the usual 3-5 days (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:02 GMT

Jay Peters / The Verge:
Valve announces changes to Steam's review process, as a surge in game submissions pushes review times to “up to 12 business days”, instead of the usual 3-5 days — Valve admits that it's now taking ‘up to 12 business days’ to game submissions.

 
What made Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro so much cheaper than others? - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Nothing sister brand CMF made a lot of clever choices to keep the Phone 2 Pro cheap.
 
Apple Is Putting an Age Limit on Falling in Love With AI - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:12:03 GMT
Dating and AI companion apps have new age gate restrictions, while apps that share your location will have to disclose it.
 
Traversal, which provides AI agents for site reliability engineering, raised $120M co-led by Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint, and Khosla at a $1B valuation (Rashi Shrivastava/Forbes) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:05:01 GMT

Rashi Shrivastava / Forbes:
Traversal, which provides AI agents for site reliability engineering, raised $120M co-led by Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint, and Khosla at a $1B valuation — Traversal has raised $120 million in funding to help companies like American Express and Pepsi troubleshoot site outages. — for The Prompt

 
Google says schools that ban AI will also lose search - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:05:00 GMT

According to Chris Phillips, Google's vice president and general manager for education, K-12 schools will soon have to fully embrace the company's AI services or lose student access to its web search engine.

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NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5 is coming to RTX Remix to 'enhance' older games - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:21 GMT
The NVIDIA modding platform lets you remaster classic games with modern graphics, and now DLSS 5 is included.
 
Here's how to adjust Apple AirPods for small ears - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Those with small ears may require some extra finessing when adjusting their Apple AirPods to get the perfect fit, and there are a few ways you can ensure that.
 
Block reports Q3 revenue up 10% YoY to $6.7B, above est., Cash App gross profit up 27% to $2.07B, raises its full-year profit outlook; XYZ jumps 5%+ after hours (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:50:00 GMT

Reuters:
Block reports Q3 revenue up 10% YoY to $6.7B, above est., Cash App gross profit up 27% to $2.07B, raises its full-year profit outlook; XYZ jumps 5%+ after hours — Jack Dorsey-led Block (XYZ.N) raised its full-year gross profit outlook on Tuesday after posting a rise in third-quarter earnings …

 
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Is Only $900 Right Now - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:44:01 GMT
Laptop prices keep going up, but this discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x is one of the best deals I’ve seen in months.
 
Meta's Quest 2 and Quest Pro reach 'end of feature development' - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:43:06 GMT
The app stores will stay open for both devices after support ends next year.
 
California fights "preposterous" Trump admin demand to scrap state broadband laws - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:39:37 GMT
State tries to obtain broadband funds despite rejecting Trump admin condition.
 
Canva says it is restructuring, which will impact 1,271 workers, or 22% of its workforce, as it merges its product, growth, and platform teams (David Swan/The Age) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:35:00 GMT

David Swan / The Age:
Canva says it is restructuring, which will impact 1,271 workers, or 22% of its workforce, as it merges its product, growth, and platform teams — Canva will cut more than 1000 jobs in a major restructure in response to slowing growth at the design giant. — Co-founder and chief executive …

 
Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo Bring More AI to the Travel Booking Experience - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:25:55 GMT
Some of the biggest names in travel are turning to “practical AI” to simplify trip booking and planning.
 
Save Over $1,000 Off the Lenovo Legion RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC With 32GB of DDR5 RAM for Black Friday - IGN - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:21:36 GMT
  1. Save Over $1,000 Off the Lenovo Legion RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC With 32GB of DDR5 RAM for Black Friday IGN
  2. Grab a $450 saving on this 4K-ready gaming PC with an RTX 5070 Ti and 32GB DDR5 right now — ABS rig from Newegg ships with 24-core Intel CPU and a 2TB SSD for $2,549.99 Tom's Hardware
  3. Costco is selling a pre-built computer with a GeForce RTX 5080 for the price of a graphics card. GameGPU
  4. This RTX 5080 gaming PC has plenty of RAM and storage and is cheaper than any I've seen for a while PC Gamer
  5. This high-spec PC from Newegg packs in an RTX 5080, 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD for a surprisingly low $2,799 TweakTown
 
Revolut says it cut AI coding inference costs by ~90% in less than a year by making self-hosted GLM models its default over commercial tools like Claude Code (Tobias Mann/The Register) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:50:01 GMT

Tobias Mann / The Register:
Revolut says it cut AI coding inference costs by ~90% in less than a year by making self-hosted GLM models its default over commercial tools like Claude Code — Revolut says that in less than a year it's managed to slash its AI coding inference costs by roughly 90 percent by making self-hosted models …

 
3 Questions: Building more resilient minerals supply chains - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:50:00 GMT
Elsa Olivetti, co-director of the MIT Minerals Stewardship Consortium, discusses how research and collaborations can strengthen mineral supply chains.
 
Super Micro reports Q1 revenue up 298% YoY to $19.95B, vs. $16.39B est., and forecasts Q2 revenue above estimates; SMCI jumps 7%+ after hours (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:45:01 GMT

Reuters:
Super Micro reports Q1 revenue up 298% YoY to $19.95B, vs. $16.39B est., and forecasts Q2 revenue above estimates; SMCI jumps 7%+ after hours — Super Micro Computer (SMCI.O) forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday as strong demand for its AI-optimized servers boosted sales …

 
Microsoft improves Windows 11 performance on 8 GB PCs as RAM prices keep climbing - The Register - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:38:29 GMT
  1. Microsoft improves Windows 11 performance on 8 GB PCs as RAM prices keep climbing The Register
  2. I Told You Not to Buy an 8GB Windows Laptop. I Was Wrong PCMag
  3. Windows 11 8GB RAM configurations get a performance boost — As AI demand keeps pushing prices up, Microsoft says Windows is now 20% more responsive, multitasking 40% faster on memory-constrained machines Tom's Hardware
  4. Microsoft is optimizing Windows for 8GB PCs, but it may be in vain PCWorld
  5. Windows 11 Optimizations Bring Up to 40% Faster Multitasking to 8 GB PCs TechPowerUp
 
AMD reports Q3 revenue up 45% YoY to $13.38B, vs. $13.09B est., Data Center revenue up 97% to $8.5B, forecasts Q4 revenue above est.; AMD jumps 7%+ after hours (Katie Tarasov/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:30:02 GMT

Katie Tarasov / CNBC:
AMD reports Q3 revenue up 45% YoY to $13.38B, vs. $13.09B est., Data Center revenue up 97% to $8.5B, forecasts Q4 revenue above est.; AMD jumps 7%+ after hours — Advanced Micro Devices reported third-quarter earnings on Tuesday that beat Wall Street's expectations, with revenue jump 45% …

 
Reddit is testing in-app search ads as traffic from Google declines - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:27:50 GMT
The company wants to help advertisers reach users who show a "high purchase" intent.
 
$1,200 Off the iPhone Duo? Here’s How Carrier Deals Actually Work - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:25:25 GMT
T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon are offering incentives of up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo, but you will need to commit to a 36-month plan, which can be expensive.
 
Sources: Ubisoft and at least two other gaming companies offered to acquire Arkane Studios from Microsoft, which is exploring options before a December deadline (Jason Schreier/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:20:10 GMT

Jason Schreier / Bloomberg:
Sources: Ubisoft and at least two other gaming companies offered to acquire Arkane Studios from Microsoft, which is exploring options before a December deadline — Microsoft's gaming unit is looking to divest the French company behind ‘Dishonored’ and 'Marvel's Blade'

 
Trump Asked Grok AI About Invading Venezuela. Democrats Want His Chat History - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:15:05 GMT
An AI chatbot was consulted about military action, raising questions about security risks, sycophancy and hallucination.
 
Google Messages redesigning pinned chats and moving search - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:14:00 GMT
  1. Google Messages redesigning pinned chats and moving search 9to5Google
  2. Google Messages, Phone by Google, and Google Contacts get new, updated icons. blog.google
  3. Google rolling out gradient icon redesigns for Contacts, Messages, and Phone 9to5Google
  4. Google Announces New Gradient Icons for Android Apps Thurrott.com
  5. Google Messages and two more Pixel apps are about to get a new look PhoneArena
 
The Internet’s Conspiracy Theorists Are Desperate for Voter Fraud - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:11:00 GMT
Influencers, watchdogs, and MAGA pundits are convinced that election fraud is everywhere today, despite a lack of apparent evidence.
 
Anthropic releases FlashProve, an open-source prototype that cryptographically verifies an AI response came from a given model, not one that a router swapped in (Anthropic) - Techmeme Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:10:03 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic releases FlashProve, an open-source prototype that cryptographically verifies an AI response came from a given model, not one that a router swapped in — Roy Rinberg (Anthropic), Alex Allain (Anthropic); Alessandro Chiesa (EPFL, StarkWare), Miranda Christ (MIT, RESI), Rahul Dalal …

 
Toddler Phone Calls Family and No One Else - Hack a Day Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:25 GMT
The great thing about the modern world is how connected we are. It’s also the worst thing about the modern world, to be honest. [Allan Binder] wanted to give his …read more
 
Featured video: Changing the conversation about endometriosis - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Documentary shines a powerful light on a painful disease that affects 265 million women, highlights efforts at MIT’s Center for Gynepathology Research to study the disease and find treatments.
 
What type of battery does the Slate Truck use? - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Slate had made arrangements in 2025 to buy its batteries from a Georgia company, then switched this year to an Illnois firm with a different kind of technology.
 
Sonos' new voice assistant is launching in early access on November 6 - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:48:49 GMT
The company is hoping to collect feedback on Sonos 27voice to avoid a repeat of its previous app redesign debacle.
 
Xbox’s Arkane Studios Attracts Multiple Bidders, Including Ubisoft - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:43:51 GMT
  1. Xbox’s Arkane Studios Attracts Multiple Bidders, Including Ubisoft Bloomberg.com
  2. Arkane And Its Blade Game May End Up At Ubisoft As Xbox Considers Offers Engadget
  3. Ubisoft, Others Readying Bid to Buy Marvel's Blade and Dishonored Developer Arkane Lyon from Xbox IGN
  4. Ubisoft Makes Bid to Purchase Xbox Studio on the Brink of Closure Polygon.com
  5. Report: Xbox Has Had Multiple Offers For Arkane Studios, Marvel's Blade Close To Completion Pure Xbox
 
Ukraine’s drone strikes spur hasty Russian plans for underground data centers - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:39:55 GMT
Russia tries to fix exposed digital infrastructure as data center war backfires.
 
Apple starts giving Siri AI access to third-party apps - The Verge - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:16:17 GMT
  1. Apple starts giving Siri AI access to third-party apps The Verge
  2. 5 iPhone Features You Should Be Using After Updating To iOS 27 Engadget
  3. Apple opens Siri AI integration to all app developers Seeking Alpha
  4. Siri AI Gets More Capable in iOS 27.3 MacRumors
  5. 5 ways your iPhone’s new Suggested Actions can save you time – and how to enable them ZDNET
 
Netflix thinks AI might save you from scrolling aimlessly for something to watch - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:57:41 GMT
The tab will initially offer suggestions based on a range of AI-generated themes.
 
Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals: Save Hundreds on MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and More - MacRumors - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:40:00 GMT
  1. Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals: Save Hundreds on MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and More MacRumors
  2. Everything you need to know about Black Friday 2026, according to our deals expert | CNN Underscored CNN
  3. Black Friday 2026: The best early tech deals from Apple, Amazon, Bose and more — plus what we know so far about the sale Yahoo Tech
  4. Should You Buy AirPods Now or Wait for Black Friday? Here’s My Expert Take Cosmopolitan
  5. I'm a Tech Expert–These Are the Early Black Friday Deals Worth Shopping Good Housekeeping
 
Someone Just Figured Out How To Recruit A Previously Unrecruitable Party Member In A Nearly 30-Year-Old RPG - Kotaku - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:17 GMT
  1. Someone Just Figured Out How To Recruit A Previously Unrecruitable Party Member In A Nearly 30-Year-Old RPG Kotaku
  2. After 29 Years, Fans Find Official Lilith Recruitment Method in Tales of Destiny Siliconera
  3. JRPG mystery solved after 29 years as Tales of Destiny fans find a way to recruit a hidden character in the original PS1 version GamesRadar+
  4. Almost 29 Years Later, Tales Of Destiny Fans Discover Way to Recruit a New Character Power Up Gaming
  5. Tales of Destiny Players Discover Legitimate Way to Recruit Lilith After Nearly 29 Years TwistedVoxel
 
Detecting an Eight Magnetic Pole State using Chiral Phonons - Hack a Day Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:02 GMT
The idea that magnetism doesn’t necessarily always have a dipolar configuration is not a new one, but it’s not an easy theory to find evidence for. Most recently a team …read more
 
Don't throw away your laptop's old SSDs — do this instead - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Get some extra life out of your unused SSDs by converting them into external storage devices.
 
Building connections across the research infrastructure - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT
MIT.nano and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition gathered facility leaders and technology professionals from across the nation to explore ways to make shared-access facilities more connected.
 
Itch.io adds a filter for games with gen AI disclosures - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:27:28 GMT
Your turn, Steam.
 
Xbox Made an Alligator-Shaped Series X, and You Can Win It Before GTA 6 Launches - IGN - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:20:49 GMT
  1. Xbox Made an Alligator-Shaped Series X, and You Can Win It Before GTA 6 Launches IGN
  2. An Alligator Swallowed an XBOX Series X – You Can Win It XBOX Wire
  3. This Custom Xbox-Inside-An-Alligator Console Is Actually One Big Ad For GTA 6 GameSpot
  4. Microsoft Is Giving Away The Most Insane Xbox Series X Ever Created Pure Xbox
  5. Xbox Isn’t Allowed To Market GTA 6 So It Stuck A Console Inside Of An Alligator Instead Kotaku
 
Binance Says Hackers Used Well-Known Tricks to Carry Out a $6.34 Billion Heist - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:04:58 GMT
Suspected North Korean attackers duped an engineer with a fake job interview and a malicious download to gain a foothold in the crypto firm’s system and steal billions, according to Binance.
 
Siri Is Getting Ears on the Apple Watch: Here’s What That Means for Your Privacy - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:23 GMT
Two controversial new features arriving in beta this week will let the Apple Watch rewind and recap conversations.
 
How To Use Your Phone To Find Hidden Cameras - Engadget - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
How To Use Your Phone To Find Hidden Cameras Engadget
 
How to use your phone to find hidden cameras - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
When you feel wary, a quick check might provide some peace of mind.
 
Safari update brings vertical tabs, adaptive dark mode, AI integration - Six Colors - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:52:18 GMT
  1. Safari update brings vertical tabs, adaptive dark mode, AI integration Six Colors
  2. Apple Launches Beta Versions of Watch AI Listening Tools, New Health App Bloomberg.com
  3. iOS 27.3 beta: Everything new in Apple's latest iOS beta release Mashable
  4. Here’s what it’s like to use Audio Intelligence on the Apple Watch The Verge
  5. These 10 New Features Are Coming to iOS 27.3 Lifehacker
 
Barcelona vs. Aston Villa: Livestream Champions League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:50:11 GMT
The Blaugrana host Unai Emery’s improving Villains.
 
Apple CEO Ternus Says Memory Price Hikes and Shortages Will Continue Into 2027 - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:45:00 GMT
During its fourth-quarter 2026 earnings call, Apple execs covered supply chain struggles, high memory costs and the role AI will play in future financials.
 
Anthropic tells Claude Code to stop recreating existing video games - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:39:00 GMT

Claude might soon stop being one of the best AI tools for decompiling and recompiling existing games. According to Anthropic programmer Addy Osmani, the model behind the company's vibe-coding service will now avoid user prompts that request recreations of someone else's video games.

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NYT demands Brave shut down its paywall blocker and end deals with AI firms - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:27 GMT
Lawsuit calls Brave "supplier, dealer, and distributor" of stolen news content.
 
Razer unveils the Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition PS5 controller - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:28:03 GMT
It sure is pretty and will likely be expensive.
 
Buttons are back and storage is king when it comes to car interiors - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:19:31 GMT
We talk with Nissan designer Hiren Patel about how vehicle interior designs are changing.
 
Itch mass deletes ‘AI slop’, lets users filter out any AI assisted games - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:18:37 GMT
  1. Itch mass deletes ‘AI slop’, lets users filter out any AI assisted games Video Games Chronicle
  2. The number of game pages doubles on Itch.io as AI games flood the store Game Developer
  3. Itch.io Deletes ‘Terabytes’ Of AI Slop In Attempt To Counter Surge In Game Uploads Kotaku
  4. Itch Is Being Flooded By AI-Generated Garbage Aftermath
  5. One Popular PC Game Storefront Has Had Enough Of AI Slop, And It’s Taking Action GameSpot
 
Indie games are missing launch dates because Steam is backed up - The Verge - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:14:50 GMT
  1. Indie games are missing launch dates because Steam is backed up The Verge
  2. Valve is making changes to deal with a ‘significant increase’ in Steam game submissions The Verge
  3. Valve admits it's 'running behind' on approving Steam games because it has to keep re-reviewing them, which surely has nothing to do with AI PC Gamer
  4. Updates to the Pre-Release Review Process GameDev.net
  5. “Tim Sweeney liked this”: Publisher criticized Valve for botched launch — his game has 15 concurrent players with 11,000 wishlists iXBT.games
 
Best Air Purifiers for Allergies Are on Sale: Levoit, BlueAir (2026) - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:04:07 GMT
Save on WIRED-tested picks from Blueair, Levoit, and Air Doctor, including compact models for your bedroom.
 
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, Thronefall, Warhammer Survivors, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:02:17 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, Thronefall, Warhammer Survivors, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Game Pass November 2026 Wave 1 Games Revealed Kotaku
  3. All New Games Coming To Xbox In November 2026 Pure Xbox
  4. Xbox’s first wave of November Game Pass releases includes Vampire Crawlers Video Games Chronicle
  5. Xbox Game Pass November lineup adds a must-play Warhammer game Polygon.com
 
2026 Hackaday Supercon: Bruce Potter’s Keynote Explores the Hacker Mind - Hack a Day Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:00:28 GMT
What is hacking? Many, especially in the mainstream, view it through the lens of computer security. Others consider it synonymous with making or creating. Even for those of us immersed …read more
 
Netflix’s AI Recommendations Aim to Play Matchmaker to Your Tastes - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:00:22 GMT
The streaming service is testing an interactive AI feature for personalized recommendations.
 
How to make your older Android phones last longer - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Your Android phone can last much longer if you take steps to protect and optimize it. Try these tactics to extend your phone's life.
 
Google will let schools skip AI tools, but they have to give up search, too - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:54:43 GMT
Google will offer schools AI tools that purportedly don't give away the answers.
 
Don't throw away your old AirPods — do this instead - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:45:00 GMT
AirPods aren't useless even after you've had them for years and get a new pair. Repurpose them with a few tricks.
 
Vizio smart TVs are ignoring tracking opt-outs, continue to send data even when sitting idle - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:36:00 GMT

For the study, researchers at Northeastern University tested 12 smart TVs from 10 manufacturers. Together, those sets run the eight operating systems behind roughly 95% of US smart TVs. Every viewing scenario – antenna, HDMI, streaming apps and more – ran 30 times with automatic content recognition (ACR) turned on....

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Moft’s new origami case adds a kickstand and grip to the iPhone Duo - The Verge - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:27:52 GMT
  1. Moft’s new origami case adds a kickstand and grip to the iPhone Duo The Verge
  2. These seven accessories for the new Apple iPhone Duo make the most of the folding form Wallpaper*
  3. Best iPhone Duo Cases 2026: Hinge, MagSafe and Weight Memeburn
  4. Sandmarc Pro Leather Case for iPhone Duo announced Camera Jabber
  5. Is Aramid Fiber Best for iPhone Duo? Top 3 ZEERA Cases Compared zeera wireless
 
Another child dies of measles as CDC reportedly holds up health alert - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:21:29 GMT
NY governor pointed to Kennedy's long-standing anti-vaccine work as spurring outbreaks.
 
How to choose the right gaming monitor for you - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:15:00 GMT
If you're looking for a gaming monitor upgrade (or even your first), here's what you should consider.
 
Google says students in schools that ban AI won't have access to Search - Engadget Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:10:43 GMT
This is another example of how closely Google Search is tied to the company's AI products.
 
Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:08:21 GMT
Google has cut ties with the company behind the botnet campaign.
 
Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:08:21 GMT
  1. Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes Ars Technica
  2. Shutting the Door on the XCPE Botnet Google Cloud
  3. A hidden backdoor put 1.3 million TV boxes to work for criminals Malwarebytes
  4. Tech Firms Dismantle Botnet That Turned 1.3M TV Boxes Into Proxies Krebs on Security
  5. Cops bust botnet of 1.3M infected Android TV boxes The Register
 
With World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard had to reconnect with what made WoW great in the first place - Engadget - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. With World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard had to reconnect with what made WoW great in the first place Engadget
  2. World of Warcraft: Forever Goes Live Globally November 4! Blizzard News
  3. WoW: Forever's Beta Was Pure Magic. No One Knows What Happens Next Polygon.com
  4. World of Warcraft Forever Controller Support Enters 'Complete Functional State' Ahead of Release IGN
  5. WoW: Forever Is Giving Players A Big Damage Boost For Launch GameSpot
 
Xbox’s smallest-ever controller is surprisingly comfortable - The Verge - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Xbox’s smallest-ever controller is surprisingly comfortable The Verge
  2. Xbox shrunk its controller down to pocket size, but somehow kept all the buttons Windows Central
  3. Xbox Nano Controller Review: This Cute, Portable Controller Presses Most of the Right Buttons CNET
  4. ‘Guild Wars Afterlife’ DLC Announced After Two Decades PlayDayOne
  5. Xbox Nano Can Pair Over Wi-Fi for Cloud Gaming: Report iPhone in Canada
 
This space company is betting its future on a propellant available everywhere - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:50:32 GMT
Is that water in your spacecraft, or are you just happy to see the delta-V?
 
Borderlands is now a 100 million-copy franchise, and Gearbox isn't done yet - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:50:00 GMT

Gearbox launched Borderlands 4 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs on September 12, 2025. Like others in the series, it is playable solo or with up to three others. Gamers have enjoyed a solid first year of post-launch add-on content including two story packs, five bounty packs,...

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GTA 6 Has Made Over $750 Million in Pre-Sales - Insider Gaming - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:39:12 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Has Made Over $750 Million in Pre-Sales Insider Gaming
  2. Is GTA VI the biggest entertainment launch in history? Financial Times
  3. ‘GTA VI’ Shakes Up The Game Industry During A Painful Transition Forbes
  4. Piper Sandler keeps Take-Two stock rating on GTA 6 survey data Investing.com Canada
  5. Take-Two stock rises on strong GTA 6 demand in teen survey Investing.com Canada
 
ToothPaste Goes Where Your Password Manager Doesn’t - Hack a Day Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:30:51 GMT
One of the easiest ways of improving security and privacy when using the Internet, and computers in general, is to use strong passwords unique to each site or service. A …read more
 
Nintendo Got the Original Zelda: Ocarina of Time Artist to Draw the Remake's Map - Time Extension - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Got the Original Zelda: Ocarina of Time Artist to Draw the Remake's Map Time Extension
  2. Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe NPR
  3. Ask the Developer Vol. 24, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Chapter 1 Nintendo
  4. The Director Of The Original Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Calls Fixing The Infamous Water Temple ‘Overdue Homework’ Kotaku
  5. Nintendo producer 'nervous' as Zelda classic remake about to hit shelves Japan Today
 
What does "Wi-Fi" stand for? - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:28:00 GMT
What do the letters in "Wi-Fi" stand for? Don't Google it.
 
GTA 6 Pre-Load: Date and Disk Space Requirements Confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S - Digital Foundry - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:15:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Pre-Load: Date and Disk Space Requirements Confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Digital Foundry
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10 Rockstar Games
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI pre-download begins November 10 PlayStation.Blog
  4. ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Load Date And Time Revealed, Huge File Size Confirmed Forbes
  5. GTA 6 Preload and Global Release Times Confirmed by Rockstar Games IGN
 
The Elder Scrolls VI Has An Official Subtitle And It's 'Sentinel' - Game Informer - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:06:43 GMT
  1. The Elder Scrolls VI Has An Official Subtitle And It's 'Sentinel' Game Informer
  2. ‘Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel’ Reveals Its Location—But Not Release Year Forbes
  3. Celebrating 40 Years of Bethesda Game Studios XBOX Wire
  4. The Elder Scrolls VI officially has a name: Sentinel The Verge
  5. Elder Scrolls 6 Gets Its First New Teaser Trailer In Over 8 Years, But Still No Release Date Kotaku
 
UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame? - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:03:13 GMT
UEFI bootkit BlackX exploits Microsoft's lack of clarity around Secure Boot protections.
 
Golden Demon 2026 – SPIEL Essen Finalists, Part One - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:59:25 GMT
Golden Demon 2026 – SPIEL Essen Finalists, Part One Warhammer CommunitySee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Buying a gaming handheld for the holidays? Microsoft will throw in 25 Xbox games worth over $500 - Windows Central - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:58:48 GMT
  1. Buying a gaming handheld for the holidays? Microsoft will throw in 25 Xbox games worth over $500 Windows Central
  2. Xbox's New 25 Years Bundle Retails For $569.99, And Here's The Full List Of Games Pure Xbox
  3. 25 Years Of Xbox Bundle Includes All These Games For $570 GameSpot
  4. Halo, DOOM, and Skyrim Feature in Xbox's USD 570 Anniversary Bundle Analytics Insight
  5. 25 Years of Xbox Bundle: 25 Free Games With a New Windows PC ShiftDelete.Net
 
Dating in Silicon Valley now involves spreadsheets, AI analysis, and $5,000-a-month relationship coaches - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:44:00 GMT

The industry's boom has drawn a wave of young, ambitious founders and engineers to San Francisco. Many say they date less because they work more, and when they do date, they treat it as a high-stakes decision. A first coffee can start to feel like a final-round interview.

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Trump wanted to give No Kings no air. Then, Meta suspended its Instagram. - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:39:30 GMT
Meta faces pressure to protect No Kings Instagram on election day.
 
Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:38:27 GMT
  1. Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up TechCrunch
  2. Apple to Place Stricter Age Restrictions on Dating Apps and Some AI Chatbots Gizmodo
  3. Apple is restricting dating apps and romanceable chatbots to over 18s The Verge
  4. Apple Requiring Developers to Disclose Location Sharing and Dating Features in Apps MacRumors
  5. Apple Will Start Mandating Age Requirements For Dating Apps Engadget
 
Pope Leo XIV urges governments to ban lethal AI weapons, says tech must be used for common good - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:05:00 GMT

The pope also made the Catholic Church's position clear on the debate over whether AI systems should be granted rights or legal personhood, saying the Vatican sees machines as tools, not sentient beings with a claim to legal rights of their own. AI is developed by human beings, he added,...

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‘Dead By Daylight’ Strips TheBurntPeanut’s Content, Apologizes To No Avail - Forbes - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:02:42 GMT
  1. ‘Dead By Daylight’ Strips TheBurntPeanut’s Content, Apologizes To No Avail Forbes
  2. TheBurntPeanut and Dead by Daylight Developer Respond to Recent Gifting Controversy As Freebies Get Taken Away IGN
  3. Dead by Daylight Gifted a Top Streamer Every DLC, Then Took It Back When Critics Objected Fandom Pulse
  4. Asmongold blasts Dead by Daylight over TheBurntPeanut backlash, calls developer’s response ‘pathetic capitulation’ The Times of India
  5. Behaviour Interactive Doubles Down on Dead by Daylight ‘Peanut’ Situation Insider Gaming
 
The Depiction Of Amateur Radio In The Movies And TV - Hack a Day Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:03 GMT
A constant in film and TV if you work with technology is to continually see wildly inappropriate depictions of it on screen. Whether it’s all those hacking scenes in which …read more
 
After 120 Hours of Testing, This Phone Had the Longest-Lasting Battery Life - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT
We benchmarked the battery life on nearly three dozen smartphones from companies like Apple, Samsung, Motorola and Google.
 
EPA throws in the towel on policing air pollution from factory farms - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:49:00 GMT
Critics say EPA is effectively abandoning Clean Air Act enforcement at factory farms.
 
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use AI to Vote - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:45:08 GMT
From hallucinations to partisan bias, artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude are not helpful when it comes to Election Day.
 
Board makers are running out of GeForce RTX 50 GPUs, so distributors are pushing old RTX 3060s instead - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:18:00 GMT

Chinese supply chain outlet ChannelGate first reported the shift. According to the outlet, some manufacturers have already run out of RTX 50 stock. The ones that haven't are reportedly shipping what's left in small batches at higher prices.

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Apple explains the $400 premium for the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:14:00 GMT
  1. Apple explains the $400 premium for the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Missed a Chance to Be Revolutionary With Touch-Screen Mac Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple to eliminate non-touch MacBooks Pros other than core 14-inch model AppleInsider
  4. The MacBook Pro’s OLED display is nuts Macworld
  5. Apple Is About to Release a Touchscreen MacBook Pro (Plus Four More Devices) Lifehacker
 
Roli Has Fallen Apart—and Left Customers Holding the Bag - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:34 GMT
The inventive instrument maker collapsed into insolvency, leaving buyers empty-handed and users scrambling to keep their musical gear alive.
 
Beyond screens: Mercedes-Benz's new holographic heads-up display - ArsTechnica Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:07 GMT
After pioneering the passenger screen, Mercedes has designs on the windshield.
 
New iPad mini hands-on: Refreshed design, OLED display, more - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. New iPad mini hands-on: Refreshed design, OLED display, more 9to5Mac
  2. The 2026 iPad Mini is a terrific tiny tablet — for a big price The Verge
  3. iPad Mini OLED Vs. iPad Mini: What's New? Engadget
  4. The New iPad Mini Is a Dream Device, but Who Is It For? WIRED
  5. OLED iPad Mini Reviewed: Different Now That the Duo’s Here CNET
 
Apple iPad Mini (2026) Review: A Dream Device, but Who Is It For? - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The iPad Mini’s impressive new features make it a better tablet than ever—only to be betrayed by its higher price.
 
The Bambu Lab H3C Is Here and It’s Powerful and Uncompromising - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The Bambu Lab H3C is a large-format 3D printer with nine printheads, and it’s available now.
 
Squarespace cuts 19% of jobs, CEO admits the technology behind its business has changed enormously - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:39:00 GMT

Squarespace founder Anthony Casalena said in a memo announcing the cuts that the company needed smaller teams, more player-coaches, and a simplified organizational structure. About 300 workers will be let go, with the product and engineering teams most affected.

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22 Things That Were Considered “The Future” 10 Years Ago That You Barely Hear A Peep About Today - BuzzFeed - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:16:02 GMT
22 Things That Were Considered “The Future” 10 Years Ago That You Barely Hear A Peep About Today BuzzFeed
 
AMD's Zen 7 "Grimlock" APUs with RDNA 5+ graphics may not arrive until 2029 - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Prominent leaker Kepler_L2 recently claimed that AMD APUs featuring "RDNA 5+" iGPUs and Zen 7 CPU cores will be available in early 2029. The statement amounts to some of the earliest concrete information about Zen 7 chips for consumer devices.

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A nearly $200 discount drops these Bose headphones to just $170 - USA Today - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:13:00 GMT
  1. A nearly $200 discount drops these Bose headphones to just $170 USA Today
  2. Why wait until Black Friday? Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 just hit an all-time low price New York Post
  3. Amazon slashes 2nd Gen QuietComfort Headphones by $160 Android Authority
  4. Get the sound you've always wanted with huge savings on Bose headphones and Bluetooth speakers How-To Geek
  5. Own These New, Open-Box Bose Headphones for Nearly Half Off PCMag
 
29-Year Xbox Veteran Shannon Loftis Calls Current Company Leadership a “Clownshow” After Helen Chiang’s Letter on Her Abrupt Xbox COO Exit - Wccftech - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:11:25 GMT
  1. 29-Year Xbox Veteran Shannon Loftis Calls Current Company Leadership a “Clownshow” After Helen Chiang’s Letter on Her Abrupt Xbox COO Exit Wccftech
  2. Xbox’s former COO has ‘serious concerns’ about her abrupt departure The Verge
  3. Ex-Xbox COO’s ‘Not Involved In Embezzlement’ T-Shirt Has People Asking A Lot Of Questions Already Answered By Her Shirt Aftermath
  4. Former Xbox COO Helen Chiang Breaks Silence Following Her Firing Last Week Xbox Achievements
  5. Xbox Executive Breaks Silence After Her Abrupt Departure Kotaku
 
Reddit tells Australian court it isn't a social media site, calls the country's under-16 ban "ill thought out" and "inept" - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Australia passed its under-16 social media law in 2024, and the restrictions took effect on December 10, 2025, making it the first country to introduce a ban that has since spread around the world.

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Is Your Echo Show Display Filling With AI Slop? I Found How to Turn It Off - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
My Amazon smart display has been filling with AI garbage. Here’s how to clear it out if you’re struggling.
 
The Endlessly Meme-able Steve Kornacki Is Not a Meme Person - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
NBC’s go-to data guru also isn’t quite sure what a subreddit is.
 
RedMagic 12 Pro Pairs Qualcomm’s New Chip With the Phone Series’ Biggest Battery Yet - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The gaming phone’s 8,400-mAh battery is easily one of the largest we’ve seen in a phone that you can buy in the US.
 
Apple AirPods 5 Review: Better Than Before but Not Quite Pro - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple finally made ANC standard across the AirPods lineup. But should you still spring for the AirPods Pro 3?
 
ICE Is Inspiring Latinos to Vote in Historic Numbers - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
“I did a Latino community event [and said] we have to actually fucking vote to tell these motherfuckers to fuck off,” Nevada secretary of state Cisco Aguilar tells WIRED.
 
CentOS co-founder creates a Linux-compatible kernel in just 11 days, with AI doing almost all the coding - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Kurtzer unveiled the kernel, Ginux, on X last week. The code is on GitHub, too, under the Apache 2.0 license. As for the name, it blends Linux, GPT, and Greg. The README jokes that to keep its author's ego in check, the G officially stands for GPT.

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Apple unsure when it will get more foldable iPhones ahead of Christmas - BBC - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:10:37 GMT
  1. Apple unsure when it will get more foldable iPhones ahead of Christmas BBC
  2. Apple Q4 2026 earnings call: CEO John Ternus addresses iPhone Duo availability and increasing prices Mashable
  3. Apple says it’s ‘hard to predict’ when iPhone Duo constraints will improve TechCrunch
  4. You’ll Never Guess How Scalpers Are Reportedly Snagging Rare iPhone Duos Gizmodo
  5. Apple is ‘not able to predict’ when it’ll have enough iPhone Duos to go around The Verge
 
‘Our Risk, Their Reward’: Zohran Mamdani on AI and Data Centers - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Ahead of the midterms, WIRED talked to New York City’s mayor about data centers, AI in schools, and the future of the Democratic party.
 
NASA’s Swift Observatory Is Falling to Earth. Here’s What to Know About the Impending Impact - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The 3,200-pound satellite is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere later this week with a wide reentry zone covering parts of Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, and South America.
 
White Noise Machines Worthy of Your Nightstand in 2026: Snooz, Hatch, and More - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:35:00 GMT
Catch more z’s with soothing background noise from our favorite sound machines.
 
Anthropic's IPO filing reveals $1.7 billion quarterly personnel bill, averaging $107,000 per employee monthly - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:16:00 GMT

The filing, spotted by Business Insider, shows that Anthropic recorded more than $1.7 billion in personnel expenses from July through to September. With 5,300 people working at the company, that works out at over $322,000 per person over the three-month span, or about $107,300 per employee per month.

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Ancient Meteorite Found in the Sahara Holds Secrets About Mars’ Watery Past - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:15:00 GMT
The 4.1-billion-year-old meteorite is a “Rosetta Stone for Mars,” preserving clues about how the Martian environment has changed since the solar system formed.
 
Opioid Users Found a ‘Miracle Drug’ to Help Them Quit. Then the DEA Banned It - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
On Reddit and Discord, people addicted to opioids say SR-17018 can remove withdrawal symptoms. Despite its potential, the DEA has placed it in the same category as heroin.
 
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-Series Scheduled for up to $500 Price Hike This Week - TechPowerUp - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:24:59 GMT
  1. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-Series Scheduled for up to $500 Price Hike This Week TechPowerUp
  2. GPU makers tell retailers to stock up on GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 3050 cards because RTX 50 stock is drying up TweakTown
  3. NVIDIA RTX 50 GPUs Will See A Massive Price Increase In November: RTX 5090s & 5080s Up By Almost $500, 5070 Ti Up $150 & Even RTX 5060 8GB Climbs Another $30 Wccftech
  4. GPU Prices Are Spiraling Out of Control: Q4 2026 Update TechSpot
  5. GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards hit $10000 in Europe GameGPU
 
The Components for Life May Not Have Arrived By Comet - Hack a Day Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:00:56 GMT
When it comes to abiogenesis, i.e. the formation of the first biological cells on Earth, there are many theories on how this got kickstarted. One of the more popular theories …read more
 
Remedy Q3 revenue triples to €39.6m following launch of Control Resonant - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:39:15 GMT
  1. Remedy Q3 revenue triples to €39.6m following launch of Control Resonant GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Control Resonant is the ‘fastest selling’ game in Remedy’s history, says CEO Video Games Chronicle
  3. Remedy Outlines Control Resonant Post-Launch Plans and Alan Wake Future GameWatcher
  4. Half of Control Resonant's players were 'new' to the franchise Game Developer
  5. 'Control Resonant' Becomes a Much-Needed Surprise Hit for Remedy Polygon.com
 
MTB brand Pivot launches its first road bike with “a position riders can sustain” - BikeRadar - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:01:00 GMT
  1. MTB brand Pivot launches its first road bike with “a position riders can sustain” BikeRadar
  2. Pivot Pravia first ride review Escape Collective
  3. Pivot Enters the Road Bike World with the Pravia, ‘A Race Bike for Humans’ Outside Magazine
  4. Pivot Delivers a Race-Ready Road Bike Built For Performance Bikerumor
  5. Pivot launches its first road bike – but has the US mountain bike brand played it too safe with the Pravia? Cycling Weekly
 
Refrigerator cyberattack spreads to many European countries, spoiling food worth thousands - TechSpot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:14:00 GMT

A cyberattack on internet-connected refrigeration systems ruined food at grocery stores in at least seven European countries on Monday, with one Belgian Delhaize store estimating its losses at €100,000. The attack mirrors the one that hit French grocers in mid-October, exposing gaping security holes.

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Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
20% Off Brooks Promo Code | November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this November 2026.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order of $49, 50% off pet food, and more November 2026 discounts.
 
AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This November 2026 - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
 
KitchenAid Promo Codes: Save Up to 20% - Wired Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.
 
Galaxy S27 Ultra goes head-to-head with Pixel 11 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro, and S26 Ultra in new leak - Android Authority - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:49:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 Ultra goes head-to-head with Pixel 11 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro, and S26 Ultra in new leak Android Authority
  2. I Held the Galaxy S27 Ultra Before Samsung Announced It, and One Change Stands Out Android Headlines
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra might fix the most annoying thing about Privacy Display Mashable
  4. Galaxy S27: New Display Upgrade Confirms Samsung’s Release Plans Forbes
  5. Snapdragon is your favorite for the Galaxy S27 Ultra despite the potential Exynos boost PhoneArena
 
Apple recently notified users in 99 countries of potential mercenary spyware attacks - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:19:00 GMT
  1. Apple recently notified users in 99 countries of potential mercenary spyware attacks 9to5Mac
  2. Germany warns politicians their iPhones may be hacked Financial Times
  3. Germany says lawmakers’ iPhones may have been hacked with spyware TechCrunch
  4. Apple warns users in 99 countries of mercenary spyware The Record from Recorded Future News
  5. Apple sends spyware alerts to German delegation accompanying Merz on Asia trip Anadolu Ajansı
 
Square Enix's 'Harvest Sale' Includes Huge Discounts On Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade And Rebirth - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:45:00 GMT
  1. Square Enix's 'Harvest Sale' Includes Huge Discounts On Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade And Rebirth Nintendo Life
  2. Today’s Top Deals From IGN: $8 Switch 2 Final Fantasy VII Games, Meta Quest 3, and Pokémon TCG Delta Reign IGN
  3. FF7 Remake and Rebirth Are Less than $8 Each on Nintendo Switch 2 Polygon.com
  4. Prepare for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation with this killer $16 deal that nets you Remake and Rebirth GAMINGbible
  5. Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth currently have huge price drops on the Switch 2 eShop Video Games Chronicle
 
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Year Two 2.0.0 Patch Notes Preview - New Additions, Changes & Improvements - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:45:00 GMT
  1. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Year Two 2.0.0 Patch Notes Preview - New Additions, Changes & Improvements Nintendo Life
  2. SONIC RACING: CROSSWORLDS VERSION 2.0.0 PATCH NOTES SEGA
  3. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two begins today with Duel Mode, new characters, gadgets and more PlayStation.Blog
  4. Popular PS5 Sonic Game Gets New Modes & Sega Vehicles in New DLC AOL.com
  5. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds – Avatar Legends DLC Pack Review Lords of Gaming
 
Starbucks Drive-Thru AI Could Know What You Want Before You Do - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:36:20 GMT
The company will begin testing AI for some orders, including using a form of customer recognition.
 
Anthropic Addresses Video Game Cloning With Minor Claude Update - CNET Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:06:12 GMT
There’s a fine line between AI creations inspired by video games and those that are infringing copyright.
 
GO Wild Area 2026 Brings Trainer Backgrounds, Private Dynamax Battles, and More - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:02:14 GMT
  1. GO Wild Area 2026 Brings Trainer Backgrounds, Private Dynamax Battles, and More Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Get ready for Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 with Pokémon backgrounds on your Trainer profile, new avatar items, and more exciting details! Pokémon GO
  3. Pokémon GO Max Monday Schedule (November 2026) Pokémon GO Hub
  4. Steel meets Dragon in Pokémon GO’s global Wild Area event, and it’s not to be missed The Tab
  5. Pokémon GO is hosting a two-day event worldwide, and it’s the perfect excuse to get back in the game Secret Glasgow
 
"At Home in Space" opens, caps Air and Space Museum renovation - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:30:16 GMT
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has all of its "space" back open.
 
The Online Right’s Closing Campaign Argument: Fascist Anakin Skywalker Memes - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:17:27 GMT
With Democrats poised to make significant gains in Tuesday’s midterm elections, Trump supporters have been reduced to posting bizarre Star Wars fan fiction.
 
Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy ‘Overview’ trailer - Gematsu - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:05:25 GMT
  1. Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy ‘Overview’ trailer Gematsu
  2. Nintendo declares November 1 "Pikmin Day" in recognition of all things Pikmin - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. A Treasure Hunt Awaits in Pikmin Bloom’s Secret Caves! pikminbloom.com
  4. Shigeru Miyamoto Proclaims November 1 is Pikmin Day, Pikmin 4 Demo Coming To Switch 2 Soon Game Informer
  5. Pikmin Game Gets Short Film Series Anime News Network
 
Why large dogs age faster than small ones, and other October research highlights - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:54:35 GMT
Plus invisible tattoos, medieval skeleton gets an ID, trapping a single antimatter particle, and more.
 
Most users can now upgrade to Windows 11 26H2, even from Windows 10 - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:12:00 GMT

Microsoft recently updated its official guidance on installing the latest version of Windows 11. Windows 11, version 26H2 is now available to all eligible devices, including those running the 25H2 and 24H2 releases and, well, most everything else a reasonably modern PC can run. The upgrade process also supports the...

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PlayStation Users Have Started Getting Offers from Sony to Buy Their PS5 - IGN - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:08:17 GMT
  1. PlayStation Users Have Started Getting Offers from Sony to Buy Their PS5 IGN
  2. Sony Pushes PS5 Owners To Trade In Consoles Amid Unprecedented Price Hikes Polygon.com
  3. PlayStation and Xbox encourage owners to trade in unused consoles Niche Gamer
  4. PS App Notification Tells Users To Sell Their PS5s TheGamer
  5. Sony is offering up to $400 for used PS5s through the Back Market trade-in program UA.NEWS
 
The 22GB GeForce RTX 2080 Ti mod is a fix for a problem most gamers don't have - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:31:00 GMT

When PC Games Hardware tested a 22GB card lent by a reader, it went looking for trouble on purpose. The outlet picked nine of the most memory-hungry games it knows and maxed them out. It also acknowledges that nearly every game it left out runs fine on the stock 11GB,...

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How to Save $25 on Burga’s Phone Accessories With This Sale - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT
Whether you need a phone case, magnetic ring, Apple Watch band, or power bank, now’s a great time to save $25 on orders over $50.
 
Lemelson-MIT brings invention education to classrooms from kindergarten to college - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:25:00 GMT
A new initiative in California, Tennessee, and New England puts learning by doing at the center of students’ STEM pathways, in step with MIT for America’s focus on helping students design, make, and innovate.
 
Third person dies of bird flu since virus started jumping to livestock - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:21:43 GMT
The threat is still considered to be low, but the virus continues to spread.
 
Best Dyson Vacuum Deals (2026): Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai, Dyson V16 Piston Animal - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Black Friday is still weeks away, but you don’t have to wait for a good sale on Dyson vacuums.
 
Explorer Gadget Gets a Major Upgrade, Alongside New Quality-of-Life Updates - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:57:44 GMT
  1. Explorer Gadget Gets a Major Upgrade, Alongside New Quality-of-Life Updates Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Pokemon GO Officially Announces Major Gameplay Changes OpenCritic
  3. Pokémon GO quietly removes a feature players have been using for years GAMINGbible
  4. Pokémon Go gets Gadget update, giving you easier hands-free collection Pocket Gamer
  5. Pokémon Go Explorer Gadget update: it now works with the app open, plus an appraisal button Nacionale
 
Faces of MIT: Vera Grbic - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:45:00 GMT
IDHR communications officer Vera Grbic helps connect the MIT community with resources, support, and information through clear and accessible messaging.
 
Stanford Digital Brain Project to model the human brain - Stanford Report - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:28:58 GMT
Stanford Digital Brain Project to model the human brain Stanford Report
 
Zelda Ocarina of Time Google search transports you back to 1998 - My Nintendo News - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:24:54 GMT
  1. Zelda Ocarina of Time Google search transports you back to 1998 My Nintendo News
  2. Googling "Zelda" today offers a glimpse of how search worked in 1998 Ars Technica
  3. Zelda fans should Google ‘Ocarina of Time’ if they like fun Easter eggs Mashable
  4. Google’s Legend of Zelda Easter Egg Will Take You Back in Time. Here’s How to Find It CNET
  5. Google’s Ocarina of Time easter egg is a blast from the past 9to5Google
 
Forget hobby drones: College student builds 491 mph jet-powered speed demon - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:17:00 GMT

Salvo said that the Reaper project was conceived, designed, and assembled in his college dorm room, and that he has been working on it since last February. He claims to have built three working prototypes, each capable of sustaining the claimed 491 mph (790 km/h) speed for four minutes on...

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Jeffery Lim wants to open up cloud research - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Lincoln Laboratory scholar developed a hardware platform inspired by proprietary infrastructure, allowing researchers to design and evaluate their cloud technology in a realistic environment.
 
Powering up for a pivotal moment - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:55:00 GMT
From a nuclear revival to qubits, the MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research conference tracked deployment of today’s technologies to discovery of tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
 
Googling "Zelda" today offers a glimpse of how search worked in 1998 - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:52:23 GMT
"The flow of time is always cruel."
 
Call of Duty: Warzone Is Adding One of Its Most Requested Features Very Soon - IGN - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:42:01 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Warzone Is Adding One of Its Most Requested Features Very Soon IGN
  2. Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1: Everything You Need to Know Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Here's what's new for Warzone when it integrates with Modern Warfare 4 Windows Central
  4. CoD: Modern Warfare 4 Arrives To Warzone With New Maps, Movement, And Features GameSpot
  5. Call of Duty: Warzone Reveals Korea-Set Map for Season 1 Inven Global
 
Best Early Black Friday Espresso Machine Deals (2026) - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:38:06 GMT
Impress your Thanksgiving guests with a cappuccino. These early deals on WIRED-tested favorites leave you time to practice.
 
Most of our measures of a key cognitive process don't agree - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:13:26 GMT
A big study with very little beyond negative results still gets published.
 
NASA's Swift Space Telescope is set to crash back to Earth this week - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:04:00 GMT

The Swift Observatory could plunge back to Earth as early as this Friday, US authorities said. The telescope is expected to undergo an uncontrolled reentry after NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies tried – and failed – to correct the spacecraft's orbit using a robotic device in September.

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Anthropic Builds World's Tiniest Dam Against AI Clone Game Flood - Aftermath - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:49:53 GMT
  1. Anthropic Builds World's Tiniest Dam Against AI Clone Game Flood Aftermath
  2. Anthropic takes steps to block Claude from reverse-engineering video games Mashable
  3. Developers are downgrading their AI on purpose — and it’s working The New Stack
  4. Anthropic Addresses Video Game Cloning With Minor Claude Update CNET
  5. Anthropic confirms new Claude Code limits to prevent game cloning — users report Opus 5.5 is also actively blocking reverse engineering tasks Tom's Hardware
 
Coming in 2027: Apple’s $1,000 home robot for FaceTime and switching on lights - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:32:21 GMT
Apple robot backed by CEO John Ternus may have hefty price tag and limited uses.
 
Android 11 has 10 times more users than Google's latest version - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:16:00 GMT

According to the latest Android distribution figures, Android 17 – the latest version of the mobile OS – is installed on just 0.9% of devices worldwide. Android 16 owns the lion's share of distribution at 25.4%, followed by Android 15 with a 14.7% stake. Android 13, which shipped way back...

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Claude’s new rules against game cloning won’t stop the AI copying boom - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:05:31 GMT
The tsunami of imitators is way bigger than any one model maker can stem.
 
Readwise takes on Amazon’s Kindle and Goodreads with its new app for book lovers - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:49:41 GMT
  1. Readwise takes on Amazon’s Kindle and Goodreads with its new app for book lovers TechCrunch
  2. Readwise is taking on Kindle and Kobo for ebook supremacy The Verge
  3. Readwise Launches E-bookstore with Big Five Catalog, Wellness Ambitions Publishers Weekly
  4. Readwise Books is now available Good e-Reader
  5. Readwise Books is finally public overkill.wtf
 
Apple is warning iPhone users in 110 countries about mercenary spyware - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:32:00 GMT

The spyware attacks were first reported on October 30 by cybersecurity researcher Costin Raiu, who noted that they were unrelated to the previous round of incidents, for which Apple issued alerts in August. According to Raiu, iPhone users in 99 countries, including several prominent journalists and documentary filmmakers, are among...

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A Right-Wing Think Tank Has a Plan to Prevent Democrats From Being Seated in Congress - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:29:17 GMT
The influential Center for Renewing America says that “neo-Marxist progressives and anti-Western Muslims” can’t sincerely swear to protect the Constitution—and shouldn’t be allowed to assume office.
 
U.S. economy could lose $1B as gamers plan to rob liquor stores, steal cars - Cleveland.com - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:27:00 GMT
  1. U.S. economy could lose $1B as gamers plan to rob liquor stores, steal cars Cleveland.com
  2. GTA 6 Fans Say They’d Abandon Pets for an Early Look Yahoo
  3. Playqub Launches Calculator Estimating GTA6 Launch Day Impact on UK Workplace Output WBOC TV
  4. GTA 6 Fan Survey Shows a Concerning Amount of Players Would Give Up Their Pets to Play the Game Early IGN
  5. Why HR should care about Grand Theft Auto VI HR Dive
 
China publicly discloses plan for a lunar landing within three years - ArsTechnica Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:09:13 GMT
The plan does not include a mission similar to Apollo 8 or Artemis II.
 
Anti-Oligarchy Activists Plan to Dox Elon Musk and Hundreds of Billionaire-Linked Homes - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The Capytistas, a secretive group claiming more than $1.2 million in backing, started with Elon Musk and Tesla’s board. Members argue that those who buy political power deserve the scrutiny they’ll impose.
 
Intel's long-lost Larrabee GPU turns up in storage unit with working drivers, and yes, it can run Crysis - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:50:00 GMT

A Reddit user bought the contents of a storage unit at auction and ended up with what looked like an old Intel desktop. Inside was a development machine labeled "Intel Visual Adrenaline," containing an Intel DX58SO motherboard, a working Larrabee prototype and a separate diagnostic card. Larrabee was the x86-based...

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Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro Review: Welcome to Wi-Fi 8 - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:44:20 GMT
The first Wi-Fi 8 router has arrived. This quad-band gaming beast from Asus is fabulously fast and feature-packed.
 
Grok Bot users accuse xAI of an "indirect rug pull" after usage cuts, Musk blames unsustainable costs - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:03:00 GMT

Musk made the admission in a reply to an X user who asked for a usage reset after running out 4 days early. They added that lots of people had complained about their usage running out quickly over the last week.

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Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller restock: these are the retailers most likely to get stock next - The Shortcut | Matt Swider - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:15:18 GMT
  1. Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller restock: these are the retailers most likely to get stock next The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  2. Zelda Switch 2 restock retailers: Where to buy the 40th anniversary console Mashable
  3. Zelda Switch 2 restock update: Nintendo admits it ‘underestimated’ demand The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  4. If Walmart Canceled Your Zelda Switch 2 Pre-Order, The Store's Giving You 48 Hours To Get A New One Kotaku
  5. Zelda gamers secure over $500 in free credit ahead of Ocarina of Time launch GAMINGbible
 
Here’s How the Trump Administration Is Trying to Undermine the Election - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:13:39 GMT
So far, Department of Justice–led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.
 
Nintendo tried to kill Switch emulation, but the PC is running Switch 2 games now - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:03:00 GMT

A year after Nintendo released its popular Switch 2 console, resourceful developers have already started to bring the brand-new gaming experience to PC through AI-assisted emulation. The Eden-NX2 emulator can already run popular, Switch-exclusive games such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, though there is still a lot...

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The Best Spot To Farm ‘Fortnite’ Pirate Shop Tokens - Forbes - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:24:33 GMT
  1. The Best Spot To Farm ‘Fortnite’ Pirate Shop Tokens Forbes
  2. What Are the Chances of Finding the Pirate Shop in Fortnite? Token Drop Rates Explained VICE
  3. How to Unlock Pirate Shop Access - Free Item Shop Explained IGN
  4. Epic Just Saved Fortnite--For Now, Anyway GameSpot
  5. What is the Fortnite Pirate Shop? Token details, how to access, and more The Times of India
 
Get 25 Percent Off My Favorite Renter-Friendly Storage Lockers - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:15:29 GMT
These gorgeous, renter-friendly storage lockers are hardly ever discounted.
 
Digital billboards across the globe hacked to show porn, attackers say "anyone with two brain cells" could do it - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:09:00 GMT

The most visible hack took place on a digital billboard stretching across one of Egypt's biggest highways: the 26th of July Axis in Giza. Drivers stopped their cars to film as the screen broadcast the adults-only material, which was overlaid with the text "Leaked by: Ch, 19ylegal never and nivex"...

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Birdbuddy vs. Birdfy: Which Budget Smart Feeder Should You Buy? (2026) - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
I tested Birdbuddy’s Nook and Birdfy’s Rookie in my backyard. Saving money comes with compromises, but some are easier to live with.
 
Gears of War: E-Day's half-billion-dollar budget was no rumor - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:34:00 GMT

Bloomberg's Jason Schreier brought up the figure in a video explaining why EA chose to shut BioWare. Gears of War: E-Day cost Xbox $500 million, he said. "That is a real number, that is real," he added. In Schreier's view, that's simply what AAA games cost to make now, especially...

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Spotify plans to let users remix artists' songs using AI next year, but it'll cost up to $5 extra per month - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:47:00 GMT

The Financial Times reports that Spotify aims to launch its AI-powered remixing service in the first quarter of 2027, meaning it could be unveiled around February's Grammy Awards.

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An internet tax that would charge by the gigabyte just squeaked through France's lower house - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Socialist deputy Laurent Lhardit's amendment passed the National Assembly by just 11 votes to 10. In fact, only 35 of the chamber's 577 deputies were even in the room at the time. Both the government and the budget's own rapporteur had advised against it, too.

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18 Best Gifts for PC Gamers (2026): Headsets, Desks, Monitors - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Shopping for a PC gamer? This is the gear we use ourselves, starting at prices as low as $12.
 
When You Should—and Shouldn’t—Use AI to Search the Web - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Chatbots are often quite good at retrieving the information you want from the web. But sometimes you’ll get better results by typing your query into a good old search engine.
 
Want to Sign With a Hollywood Agent? Start Making Fun of AI - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Even as studios incorporate generative tech into film and TV production, comedy content creators have broken through by roasting chatbots.
 
OpenAI's plan to make data centers less hated: Rename them "compute campuses" - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

An OpenAI spokesperson told Business Insider about the rebrand. "Compute campuses better describes the scale and role of the infrastructure we're building for AI," the spokesperson said. "These are long-term investments in computing, energy infrastructure and skilled work."

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My Journey to the Center of America’s Political Spam Text Hell - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I’ve gotten nearly 2,000 campaign fundraising texts that were meant for someone else. I tried to find out why—and uncovered a labyrinth of politicians, data brokers, and shady tactics.
 
GPU Prices Are Spiraling Out of Control: Q4 2026 Update - TechSpot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:10:00 GMT
Graphics card prices have jumped 35% in just three months, with Nvidia's high-end GPUs reaching absurd levels and Radeon cards catching up. Our Q4 2026 update finds little reason to expect relief.
 
4 Best Alexa Speakers I’ve Tested (2026) - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:07:00 GMT
I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.
 
Hundreds of Mundane AI Apps Are Hiding Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features - Wired Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED uncovered some 400 apps and websites linked to Chinese-language developers that look like regular AI tools but had secret features that let users create violent AI-generated images and video.
 
Hundreds of Mundane AI Apps Are Hiding Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features - WIRED - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Hundreds of Mundane AI Apps Are Hiding Sexually Abusive Deepfake Features WIRED
  2. A hidden network of nudifying tools was found lurking inside harmless looking AI apps Digital Trends
  3. AI apps with hidden sexual and violent deepfake features made it into the App Store 9to5Mac
  4. Nudify apps are hiding in plain sight on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store (Updated) Android Authority
  5. Hundreds of AI apps were part of a network hiding sexually abusive deepfake tools AppleInsider
 
A flexible new route to designer materials built from nanoparticles - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Pliable connector molecules could be key to creating nanoparticle-based materials for photonics, chemical catalysis, medicine, and more.
 
Phantom Blade Zero Sells 4 Million Copies in 72 Hours - IGN - Google Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:40:00 GMT
  1. Phantom Blade Zero Sells 4 Million Copies in 72 Hours IGN
  2. Phantom Blade Zero Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested TechPowerUp
  3. Phantom Blade Zero made $223M on Steam and PS5 in five days The Alinea Insight newsletter
  4. Here's The Best Graphics And Performance Mode For Phantom Blade Zero On PlayStation 5 Game Informer
  5. In just 72 hours, Phantom Blade Zero became one of 2026's best-selling games Polygon.com
 
Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:35:00 GMT
The MIT professors collaborated to identify the first AI-discovered antibiotic, a scientific breakthrough that is widely recognized as a milestone in AI-driven drug discovery.
 
MIT in the media: “Unpack My Cambridge" with President Sally Kornbluth - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth: “We hope to see you here soon on a visit to MIT, whether you are a prospective student, whether you are a tourist or whether you are just someone who likes really cool things.”
 
MIT engineers design a safer, more efficient vaccination system for farmed fish - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Water-resistant microneedles made from food-grade silk could deliver vaccines to help prevent the spread of disease in aquaculture.
 
The 30 Best Gifts for Star Wars Fans (2026) - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT
From marble runs to advent calendars, these are the best Star Wars gifts for fans of all ages.
 
The Hollywood Color Nerd Who Shot ‘Knives Out’ Explains His Viral iPhone Camera App - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The Chromagraph Camera app costs $13 and processes iPhone photos with the same color math Rian Johnson’s cinematographer, Steve Yedlin, uses for film.
 
There’s a Free Video Editor Inside Google Drive That Anyone Can Use - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
You may not have noticed everything Google’s free software suite offers—especially a web app called Google Vids.
 
8 Best Space Heaters (2026): Tested, Measured, and Mistreated - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.
 
Lenovo LOQ 15: The Only Gaming Laptop Worth Buying Below $1,500 - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
As prices escalate on gaming laptops, there’s really only one affordable option still around: the Lenovo LOQ 15, which offers a better performance and display than its competitors.
 
What Democrats Can Learn From New York’s Data Center Moratorium - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
With a number of anti-data-center candidates poised to win on Tuesday, New York provides a glimpse at the tensions around actually having to do something about the digital infrastructure.
 
7 Best Travel Mugs (2026): Insulated, Leakproof, and Self-Heating - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:31:00 GMT
These top picks from brands like Ember, Owala, and Hydro Flask are built to last, keeping your drinks hot and your mornings smooth.
 
Chatbots Are Leading Hikers Astray, With Dangerous Consequences - Wired Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Outsourcing planning to AI can lead people to surrender their own critical thinking, which can have potentially deadly results in places like the backcountry.
 
MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni are honored with fellowships to advance research on beneficial AI.
 
J-PAL North America launches ARTEMIS to train early-career researchers - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Applied Research Training in Evaluation, Methods, and Impact Studies program provides dedicated support to help researchers overcome barriers to pursue and obtain funding for randomized evaluations.
 
Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980 - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:00 GMT
The findings indicate where adaptive measures are needed most around the United States.
 
Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year? - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
MIT professors Adam Berinsky and Chara Podimata discuss a new project to track how AI chatbots are responding to questions about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
 
MIT engineers create nanoparticles for delivering personalized cancer vaccines - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
The particles carry a customized dose of cancer antigens that can provoke a strong immune response against tumors.
 
AO3 Suffers Major Outage: Possibly No Fanfic for 2 Weeks or Longer - CNET Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:25:58 GMT
Archive of Our Own, one of the world’s biggest fanfiction sites, went down hard as a response to a “security incident.”
 
Next Haunt: A scary “problem set” in the basement of Next House - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:00 GMT
For more than a decade, MIT students have turned Next House’s basement into a spooky escape-room style test of puzzles, teamwork, and ingenuity.
 
Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers hope to use these sensors to help people with amputation achieve more natural movements with their prosthetic limbs.
 
New system gives users more control over their online experience - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The Social.Wiki framework enables anyone to easily edit social websites within the system, while allowing them to choose the content they see.
 
PlayStation Plus Subscribers Can Play Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider Remastered and More All November Long - CNET Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:51:07 GMT
Spooky season doesn’t have to end yet thanks to these PlayStation Plus games.
 
Capturing the complete process of embryonic development - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
By tracking over 1 million cells, researchers created a detailed map of embryonic development in mice. It could provide development and disease insights.
 
Seven MIT affiliates elected to the National Academy of Medicine for 2026 - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT
Professor Michael Yaffe and six MIT alumni are honored for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
 
How the biggest Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts the process of insulating neurons - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
MIT researchers showed that the APOE4 gene variant suppresses molecular signaling needed for oligodendrocytes to myelinate neurons and also demonstrated a proof-of-concept fix.
 
A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers designed a robotic enteroscope that can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier.
 
3 Questions: Why infrastructure is entering a defining era - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Professor Ali Jadbabaie describes how AI, digital transformation, climate change, and complex geopolitics are forcing engineers and policymakers to rethink how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed.
 
Making machines that can listen - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Paris Smaragdis develops computers with superhuman hearing for applications like speech recognition, music understanding, and environmental monitoring.
 
Origami-based construction method yields lightweight, load-bearing structures on architectural scales - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
 
J-PAL North America launches Homelessness Evaluation Resource Hub to drive evidence-informed approaches to housing stability - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The hub serves as a free, online repository of essential content for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to leverage rigorous research to inform their approaches to homelessness.
 
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
 
At New York Climate Week 2026, MIT connects with a global network - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
A cross-section of the MIT community convened discussions on topics ranging from data centers and super pollutants to agriculture and education.
 
Live Now! We’ve Folded the iPhone Duo Over 229,000 Times – Watch Us Fold It Thousands More - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
We’re using our custom-made robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
 
Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
 
What’s Causing iPhone Duo Cracked Screens? A Teardown Finds a Possible Weakness - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:22:30 GMT
iFixit disassembled an iPhone Duo and found some surprises, including the fact that it’s “the most repairable foldable” it’s ever pulled apart.
 
Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new simulation tracks dark matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures over the universe’s first 2 billion years, in greater detail and volume than ever before.
 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
Reinforcing the value of human understanding at MIT - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 GMT
During the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Symposium, President Sally Kornbluth said “MIT has never needed your particular insight and guidance more than we do now.”
 
Gunter Stein, control systems and theory expert, dies at 84 - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Longtime EECS adjunct professor and LIDS researcher was known for an influential essay on the need for engineers to “respect the unstable.”
 
Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy aims to manufacture giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ship them on barges for final assembly.
 
How AI Data Centers Became a Central Issue in Today’s Midterm Election - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:08 GMT
Server farms for AI have become a uniting issue for voters and a bipartisan headache for candidates.
 
Tod Machover’s new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The MIT composer’s inventive “already and not yet,” premiering at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, uses new AI tools to create interplay with musicians while thematically exploring the fortunes of democracy.
 
Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Can Play This Viral Indie Horror Game and More Now - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:46:56 GMT
Subscribers can also play this Final Fantasy 7 remake.
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
Take Care of That New iPhone Duo, Because Repairs Could Cost Up to $1,500 Without AppleCare - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:41:44 GMT
Apple’s pricey and intricate folding phone could lead to a costly repair if something happens to it.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
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