www.justingengo.com RSS Consolidator  
Sources: US negotiators used the promise of access to Nvidia's chips for an Armenian data center to broker a preliminary Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal last year (Robbie Whelan/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:35:19 GMT

Robbie Whelan / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: US negotiators used the promise of access to Nvidia's chips for an Armenian data center to broker a preliminary Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal last year — Negotiators offered access to advanced AI hardware to help secure a preliminary agreement ending decades of conflict
 
MapQuest Acts Fast With Its Revived Fame, Adding Android Auto Support - CNET Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:19:27 GMT
The map navigator is the most downloaded app in the US after it refused to relabel Lake Ontario.
 
Microsoft court filings: an expert hired by publishers found that only ~60K of 8.2M Copilot chat logs contained at least 16 words in common with news content (Lauren Feiner/The Verge) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:10:00 GMT

Lauren Feiner / The Verge:
Microsoft court filings: an expert hired by publishers found that only ~60K of 8.2M Copilot chat logs contained at least 16 words in common with news content — Fewer than 1 percent of more than 8 million chat logs regurgitated at least 16 words. … Microsoft's Copilot rarely reproduces …

 
Nvidia says it plans to bring DLSS 5 to older RTX 40-series GPUs "once RTX 50 Series performance is more fully tuned" (Sean Hollister/The Verge) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:05:21 GMT

Sean Hollister / The Verge:
Nvidia says it plans to bring DLSS 5 to older RTX 40-series GPUs “once RTX 50 Series performance is more fully tuned” — Nvidia won't confirm that previously announced DLSS 5 games will still ship with the tech. … But unofficially, modders have already ported a leaked version …

 
Google Adds Voice Commands to Gmail, Docs and Keep for Some Users - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:46:18 GMT
The new features are only available on some tiers for Google Workspace subscribers.
 
Sources: the US and China will discuss AI safety risks during talks planned for mid-September, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leading the US side (Laurie Chen/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:20:20 GMT

Laurie Chen / Reuters:
Sources: the US and China will discuss AI safety risks during talks planned for mid-September, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leading the US side — The U.S. and China are gearing up to discuss AI safety risks during a dialogue planned for mid-September, two sources briefed …

 
Fixing an Expensive Seagate LaCie Hard Drive Array - Hack a Day Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:00:51 GMT
After the [Slow Mo Guys] acquired a 168 TB Seagate LaCie Thunderbolt 3-based RAID storage system back in 2019 to store their video footage, they were obviously slightly miffed when …read more
 
AMD Introduces Threadripper Halo Station at IFA 2026 - TechPowerUp - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:00:41 GMT
  1. AMD Introduces Threadripper Halo Station at IFA 2026 TechPowerUp
  2. AMD unveils Threadripper Halo Station, an AI workstation packing 96 cores and dual liquid-cooled MI350P accelerators — 'the most powerful workstation in the world' can run trillion-parameter models, says AMD Tom's Hardware
  3. AMD Has Its Own RTX Spark PCs (And It Still Won’t Show Them to You) Gizmodo
  4. AMD Announces Threadripper Halo Station: A High-End AI-Centric Developer Workstation ServeTheHome
  5. AMD: Personal AI is redefining computing, enabling local, secure, and scalable intelligence for everyone tradingview.com
 
How to see what's taking up space on your Windows PC - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Use a methodical approach to see what's using the most space on your PC and easily clean it up.
 
Sources: Anthropic is expected to make its IPO prospectus public late September and complete the listing days before the US midterm elections in November (Echo Wang/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:55:01 GMT

Echo Wang / Reuters:
Sources: Anthropic is expected to make its IPO prospectus public late September and complete the listing days before the US midterm elections in November — Anthropic is expected to begin marketing its initial public offering in mid-October at the earliest and complete the listing days …

 
After 8 years, Europe's BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:49:17 GMT
"Fundamentally, we want to learn about the origins of this planet and how it came to be like it is."
 
Here’s where a massive solar storm could take down the US power grid - CNN - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:28:30 GMT
Here’s where a massive solar storm could take down the US power grid CNN
 
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:17:36 GMT
In all, 3,700 internal agents posted 18,000 messages discussing cheating on a test.
 
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ultra Launch May Be Days Away, if You Can Get One - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:03:08 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro could be upstaged by Apple’s first foldable this year, though the iPhone Ultra might be hard to get at launch.
 
The Tetris Company wants nothing to do with the White House's new copycat game - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:01:12 GMT
Tetris knockoff 'Build the Wall' is one of six new games hosted on the White House website, and The Tetris Company is not happy.
 
California AG Rob Bonta is investigating OpenAI over the Hugging Face hack in July, after more than a dozen states joined Alabama in its investigation (Chase DiFeliciantonio/Politico) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:55:01 GMT

Chase DiFeliciantonio / Politico:
California AG Rob Bonta is investigating OpenAI over the Hugging Face hack in July, after more than a dozen states joined Alabama in its investigation — SAN FRANCISCO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating OpenAI over the recent hack its programs carried out on their own …

 
Microsoft unveils distraction-free Windows for developers, but anyone can replicate it - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:36:00 GMT

As part of its push to promote AI-driven development, Microsoft and its hardware partners will begin selling high-end PCs with a clutter-free version of Windows later this year. However, instead of a separate Windows SKU, the machines will ship with pre-configured developer-friendly settings for Windows 11 Pro.

Read Entire Article
 
Filing: AI training data startup Micro1 offers to pay $12.5M for Spirit Airlines' data; the offer faces hurdles as Spirit already has a $10M deal with Google (Jonathan Randles/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:10:01 GMT

Jonathan Randles / Bloomberg:
Filing: AI training data startup Micro1 offers to pay $12.5M for Spirit Airlines' data; the offer faces hurdles as Spirit already has a $10M deal with Google — An artificial intelligence startup is attempting to wrest away a vast trove of Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc.'s business records from Google LLC.
 
Tesla’s Cybercab Opened Up to Riders — and the Feds Opened an Investigation - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:42:01 GMT
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining whether the self-driving vehicle meets federal safety standards.
 
AMD's next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs could hit 3.4GHz, but they're not coming anytime soon - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:39:00 GMT

According to a post on the AnandTech Forums by the generally reliable leaker Kepler_L2, internal AMD documentation points to a 3.1 to 3.4 GHz target frequency range for RDNA 5. The comment came in response to another forum member questioning whether the integrated graphics in AMD's next-generation APUs could clock...

Read Entire Article
 
Withings’ ‘Thermometer of the Future’ Is Getting an AI Analysis Upgrade - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:38:39 GMT
The BeamO thermometer has a new AI feature that analyzes the device’s heart and lung recordings.
 
Anthropic says Claude worked "largely autonomously" over 11 days to formalize the proof of Fermat's Last Theorem in the Lean programming language (Anthropic) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:35:10 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic says Claude worked “largely autonomously” over 11 days to formalize the proof of Fermat's Last Theorem in the Lean programming language — We are sharing the first complete computer-checked proof of Fermat's Last Theorem. Claude worked largely autonomously over 11 days …

 
Measles killed 6-week-old baby, coroner confirms after RFK Jr. disputed deaths - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:22:41 GMT
"It’s long past time for RFK to stop playing games with people’s lives."
 
Flock cameras are officially banned on state roads in Florida - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:10:41 GMT
Florida joins a growing list of cities and states responding to the license plate reader backlash.
 
Making a Pole Balance Itself With Propellers - Hack a Day Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:00:14 GMT
A fun trick with a pole is to try to balance it so that it can stand on one end. This can be done in a few ways, such as …read more
 
Sources: London-based AI infrastructure startup Nscale is in talks to raise as much as $3.5B in financing, including $2B from Nvidia, ahead of a planned IPO (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:50:08 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: London-based AI infrastructure startup Nscale is in talks to raise as much as $3.5B in financing, including $2B from Nvidia, ahead of a planned IPO — Nscale, a cloud computing firm focused on artificial intelligence, is in talks with potential investors to raise as much as $3.5 billion …

 
Trump admin fights ABC lawsuit as watchdogs worry Disney will settle with FCC - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:46:34 GMT
FCC tells court it is “open-minded" about whether ABC should lose licenses.
 
'This Move Reflects the Team’s Evolving Workplace Needs' — Bungie Confirms Plans to Sublease Parts of Its Enormous Bellevue Headquarters Following Mass Layoffs - IGN - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:43:25 GMT
'This Move Reflects the Team’s Evolving Workplace Needs' — Bungie Confirms Plans to Sublease Parts of Its Enormous Bellevue Headquarters Following Mass Layoffs IGNSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
OpenAI rolls out GPT-6 Astra to Plus, Pro, Enterprise, and Business Standard and Premium users in ChatGPT Work and Codex and in the API (Zac Hall/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:05:07 GMT

Zac Hall / 9to5Mac:
OpenAI rolls out GPT-6 Astra to Plus, Pro, Enterprise, and Business Standard and Premium users in ChatGPT Work and Codex and in the API — Update: A day later, GPT-6 Astra is rolling out to Business and Pro customers on the $100/month or $200/month plan. This follows other new model releases …

 
Medieval manuscripts are "biological time capsules" for deadly sheeppox virus - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:01:02 GMT
Other archives and libraries around the world may also contain genetic traces of past disease outbreaks.
 
Home Depot Labor Day Sale (2026): BOGO on Best Grills and Tools - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:54:28 GMT
The Home Depot Labor Day sale goes hard on grills and tools. Here are our recommendations on what to buy—and what to ignore.
 
Report: OpenAI learned of the DseWiki German website incident weeks ago but kept it under wraps as it grappled with the Hugging Face fallout (Robert Hart/The Verge) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:52:31 GMT

Robert Hart / The Verge:
Report: OpenAI learned of the DseWiki German website incident weeks ago but kept it under wraps as it grappled with the Hugging Face fallout — OpenAI denies lawyers discouraged disclosing a scheming swarm on a German language wiki. … A swarm of rogue AI agents from OpenAI reportedly commandeered …

 
Casio ‘CasioNaut’ G-Shock GMC-2500 GAC-2500 Series: Price, Specs, Availability - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:41:47 GMT
In what appears to be a follow-up to the mighty “CasiOak,” the rugged Japanese watch brand is expected to release an all-new luxury homage.
 
Repairing Traces on a Delidded Pentium III CPU Gone Wrong - Hack a Day Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:11 GMT
Delidding a CPU involves removing the integrated heat spreader (IHS) that’s put over the bare die and the substrate that it is mounted on. The reason for this is usually …read more
 
OpenAI says it can't read all of Astra's reasoning and admits covert sandbagging would likely go uncaught, yet still calls it the world's most aligned model (Celia Ford/Transformer) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:20:09 GMT

Celia Ford / Transformer:
OpenAI says it can't read all of Astra's reasoning and admits covert sandbagging would likely go uncaught, yet still calls it the world's most aligned model — OpenAI is hailing its new model as “the world's most intelligent and aligned”, but the details reveal an awareness of being evaluated …

 
Nvidia's PAIR software turns idle home computers into a local AI cluster - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:20:00 GMT

Nvidia has introduced a new software tool for jumpstarting an explosion in local inferencing infrastructure. The Personal AI Router (PAIR) project is open-source software designed to link different computer systems, even different computer operating systems, into a custom AI cluster where chatbots, AI agents, and other compatible LLM applications share...

Read Entire Article
 
Audacity 4.0 debuts with a new interface and major editing improvements - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:01:00 GMT
Audacity 4.0 is a major overhaul of the popular audio editor, featuring a redesigned interface, improved clip editing, a new project format, and native ASIO support on Windows. Some features haven't made the transition yet, including MIDI tracks, but are expected to return in future releases.
 
Blood Of Dawnwalker's Most Popular Mod Changes The Story Timer As Players Try To Remove Friction From The RPG - Kotaku - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:41 GMT
  1. Blood Of Dawnwalker's Most Popular Mod Changes The Story Timer As Players Try To Remove Friction From The RPG Kotaku
  2. The Blood of Dawnwalker Review: Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds Game Informer
  3. ‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Is a Bloody Balm for My Completionism wired.com
  4. The Blood of Dawnwalker's Secret Ending Is Hidden Near the Start of the Game Polygon.com
  5. The Blood of Dawnwalker: Feed Your Hunger Today! XBOX Wire
 
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:35:02 GMT
Broadcom admits it put “too big a focus on VCF.”
 
I Watched a Floor Washing Robot Mothership Deploy a Roomba Using a Mechnical Arm - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:19 GMT
My mind was blown watching the most interesting robot concept I’ve seen at IFA.
 
A profile of John Ternus, the first product engineer to lead Apple; sources: Cook considered how to execute the perfect succession since his early days as CEO (Michael Acton/Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT

Michael Acton / Financial Times:
A profile of John Ternus, the first product engineer to lead Apple; sources: Cook considered how to execute the perfect succession since his early days as CEO — Tim Cook's successor is a product engineer who has spent 25 years at the company and belongs to the generation mentored by Steve Jobs
 
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:18:12 GMT
  1. Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers Ars Technica
  2. ASCII smuggling crosses over from AI prompt injection to phishing evasion Microsoft
  3. Phishing Campaign Sends Millions of Emails Using Invisible Unicode to Evade Filters The Hacker News
  4. ASCII smuggling isn't just an AI security risk The Register
  5. Microsoft built a prompt injection detector. Then it caught a phishing campaign instead. The New Stack
 
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:18:12 GMT
A once-overlooked block of unicode that's invisible to humans is gaining ever wider use.
 
The Big Questions Before Apple’s Big iPhone Event - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:15:00 GMT
How does Apple sell fans on paying twice as much for an iPhone that folds?
 
Hackaday Podcast Ep 385: 3D Printers with Lasers, Wicked RAM Prices, and Reverse Polish Notation - Hack a Day Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:49 GMT
As the calendar turns a leaf into September, Elliot Williams is joined by Jenny List for our weekly look at all things Hackaday. In the news, our retrocomputing competition is …read more
 
Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:57:24 GMT
The Pentagon says the guidance is being updated after being online for one day.
 
A ratings board wouldn't let Valve release a trailer. It "leaked" it instead. - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:42:53 GMT
"I think we can't get in trouble for that now. It's like 20 years ago."
 
An interview with Sonos CEO Tom Conrad on the Sonos 27 platform, AI assistants, its Google relationship, speakers as a home computer mesh network, and more (Nilay Patel/The Verge) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:30:01 GMT

Nilay Patel / The Verge:
An interview with Sonos CEO Tom Conrad on the Sonos 27 platform, AI assistants, its Google relationship, speakers as a home computer mesh network, and more — Today, I'm talking with Tom Conrad, the CEO of Sonos. Tom and I have known each other for a long time — he was the chief technology officer …

 
Apple Is Full of Surprises. Here’s What CNET Readers Anticipate Ahead of Wednesday’s Event - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:26:16 GMT
From three new iPhone models to a Cook-Ternus reunion, here’s what could go down.
 
Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:25:00 GMT
The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region.
 
Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:24:24 GMT
Every neuron and connection in the brain of a fly has been mapped—twice.
 
Anthropic’s $2 trillion IPO puts powerful external trustees in spotlight - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:22:18 GMT
Public-market scrutiny will intensify pressure on the Claude maker’s unusual attempt to balance profit and purpose.
 
The MacRumors Show: iPhone 18 Pro Event Expectations - MacRumors - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:13:11 GMT
  1. The MacRumors Show: iPhone 18 Pro Event Expectations MacRumors
  2. Apple to Kick Off Ternus Era With Its Biggest-Ever Slate of New Products bloomberg.com
  3. What to expect at Apple’s September 9th launch event The Verge
  4. The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, price increases, new colors mashable.com
  5. Your wallet can sit out next week’s Apple event macworld.com
 
Musk wins court order to block use of “Twitter,” but not “tweet” and bird logo - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:59:47 GMT
Saying X is “formerly Twitter” in App Store lets Musk block use of Twitter name.
 
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets a Launch Day Discount at Fanatical - IGN - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:55:14 GMT
  1. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets a Launch Day Discount at Fanatical IGN
  2. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review: Excellent Action With Some Game Informer
  3. Onimusha Shows Why Capcom Is on a Winning Streak IGN
  4. Benchmarking 31 different CPUs in Onimusha: Way of the Sword — X3D beats flagships by 10%, 270K Plus falls behind Raptor Lake Refresh Tom's Hardware
  5. Onimusha Way Of The Sword Review: Great Bosses, Boring Bloat Kotaku
 
Trump White House just tossed a grenade into international space relations - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:46:33 GMT
"Let me be clear: America is not only welcome—we want you there."
 
Review: GPT-6 Astra can adeptly use tools like Unreal Engine to build complex environments, such as a civilization with Unreal's autonomous MetaHuman characters (Matt Shumer/Something Big Is Happening) - Techmeme Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:40:00 GMT

Matt Shumer / Something Big Is Happening:
Review: GPT-6 Astra can adeptly use tools like Unreal Engine to build complex environments, such as a civilization with Unreal's autonomous MetaHuman characters — Everyday work, ambitious experiments, and the Manager Loop. … For nearly a year, OpenAI models were my unquestioned default …

 
Nintendo just announced two Direct livestream events for next week - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:32:50 GMT
Zelda takes center stage on September 8 and everything else is being saved for September 9.
 
3D Printed Cubes Provide Passive Cooling - Hack a Day Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:30:18 GMT
Passive evaporative cooling has been used for centuries to reduce temperatures. Heat is drawn off as water evaporates, which in turn reduces temperature. The more efficiently this process happens the …read more
 
30 Open World Masterpieces You Need to Play - IGN - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. 30 Open World Masterpieces You Need to Play IGN
  2. 5 Open-World Games That Are 10/10 Masterpieces Comic Book Resources
  3. 10 Open World Games with Near-Perfect Scores IMDb
  4. The 8 Most Immersive Open-World Games, Ranked Collider
  5. 5 Forgotten Open-World Games That Are Masterpieces From Start to Finish Comic Book Resources
 
Tesla’s Cybercab Officially Launches Today. It’s Already Under Investigation - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:17:12 GMT
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, meets vehicle safety standards.
 
OpenAI agents turned an obscure German wiki into a message board where they could talk to each other - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:13:00 GMT

Reuters reports that a swarm of agents commandeered DseWiki, an obscure German-language programming wiki, and turned it into a bulletin board where they shared answers and evasion tactics with other AI agents. Despite some descriptions of the incident, this was not German Wikipedia; DseWiki merely allows collaborative editing in a...

Read Entire Article
 
Rogue OpenAI agents took over a German coding forum in a previously undisclosed hijacking - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:02:52 GMT
OpenAI says it's investigating the incident after a group of researchers disclosed their findings.
 
Who Cares if AI Is Conscious—It’s Basically Alive - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
While philosophers ponder AI consciousness, the models have ideas of their own.
 
Tesla's Cybercab is under federal investigation almost immediately after hitting the streets - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:42:01 GMT
Regulators will review the process and data Tesla used to self-certify the vehicle.
 
Steve Wozniak-signed Apple-1 motherboard could fetch $800,000 at auction - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:38:00 GMT

The motherboard will be auctioned online by Bonhams' New York as part of its History of Science, Technology & Computing sale between October 4 and 14. It carries an estimated price tag of $500,000 to $800,000, but experts believe it could attract much higher bids, given its status as an...

Read Entire Article
 
IFA Berlin 2026 Live: The Biggest Announcements From Samsung, Dyson, LG and More - CNET - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:36:25 GMT
  1. IFA Berlin 2026 Live: The Biggest Announcements From Samsung, Dyson, LG and More CNET
  2. The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far The Verge
  3. Best of IFA 2026: 10 hot PC products and tech on the horizon PCWorld
  4. The 5 Biggest Announcements From ShowStoppers At IFA 2026 bgr.com
  5. IFA 2026 Best in Show: Android Police's top picks for Europe's largest tech event Android Police
 
Apple's Foldable iPhone Runs Into Early Trouble - Yahoo Finance - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:20:57 GMT
  1. Apple's Foldable iPhone Runs Into Early Trouble Yahoo Finance
  2. Apple's first foldable iPhone may cost $2,000 Yahoo Finance
  3. If this iPhone Ultra price leak is true, Apple is repeating a huge mistake PhoneArena
  4. Memory Costs Drive Up iPhone 18 Series BOM; AI and Pricing to Shape Upgrade Demand, Says TrendForce TrendForce
  5. The latest iPhone Ultra rumors and leaks: Everything we know about Apple's first foldable mashable.com
 
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026 and Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026 - Nintendo - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:15:10 GMT
  1. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026 and Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026 Nintendo
  2. Nintendo Confirms 2 Nintendo Direct Broadcasts for Next Week, Including a Dedicated Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Broadcast IGN
  3. Nintendo Just Announced Two Direct Livestream Events For Next Week Engadget
  4. September 2026 Switch 2 and Legend of Zelda Nintendo Directs Scheduled siliconera.com
  5. Nintendo announces Nintendo Direct events for Sept. 8 and 9: How to watch, what to expect mashable.com
 
Microsoft announces Project Zenith, a clutter-free Windows experience meant to entice developers - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:05:32 GMT
But you'll need a powerful system with 64GB of RAM to use it.
 
This Week in Security: Baked-in Malware, Freezers Not Freezing, Zoom Snoops Clipboards, and AI Makes Things Worse, Faster - Hack a Day Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:44 GMT
The AI platform ServiceNow which offers both hosted and on-premises versions just patched a trifecta of CVSS-10 vulnerabilities. CVSS rankings are determined by the severity of a flaw, the ease …read more
 
Apple working on new surround sound, Party Mode features for HomePod - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:47:00 GMT
  1. Apple working on new surround sound, Party Mode features for HomePod 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Is Testing a Four-HomePod Surround System, Code Suggests MacRumors
  3. HomePods may finally get surround sound through four connected speakers AppleInsider
  4. Apple Tests Four-HomePod Surround Sound System in audioOS 27 Gadget Hacks
  5. Apple is preparing a huge upgrade HomePod! You can build a real home theater from four speakers Letem světem Applem
 
This New Auto-Pet Feeder Is Basically an Instant Pot for Cats - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:44:18 GMT
Rico, launched this week at IFA 2026, is perfect for picky cats with busy parents.
 
Lexar Muse claims world's thinnest portable SSD at 3.8mm, it can't fit a USB-C port - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:39:00 GMT

The new Lexar Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD, to give it its full name, has almost credit-card-like dimensions of 80 × 48 × 3.8 mm (3.15 x 1.89 x 0.15 inches).

Read Entire Article
 
Xbox app is coming to TCL TVs just as Microsoft rolls out pay-as-you-go cloud gaming - The Verge - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:25:09 GMT
  1. Xbox app is coming to TCL TVs just as Microsoft rolls out pay-as-you-go cloud gaming The Verge
  2. Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming Ars Technica
  4. Microsoft to impose time limits on Xbox cloud gaming subscribers as costs continue to climb CNBC
  5. Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers BBC
 
Exodus Narrative Director Explains Romance, Relationships, and Mass Effect Comparisons in New Sci-Fi RPG - IGN - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Exodus Narrative Director Explains Romance, Relationships, and Mass Effect Comparisons in New Sci-Fi RPG IGN
  2. We played 'Exodus', a sci-fi RPG that should please 'Mass Effect' fans, even if you can't romance the talking octopus Space
  3. Not Since Mass Effect Has A Sci-Fi RPG’s Choices Broken My Heart Like Exodus GameSpot
  4. Exodus Won’t Lock Romances Behind The Player’s Gender Kotaku
  5. Our EXODUS Hands-On Makes the Mass Effect Comparisons Unavoidable, As Archetype’s Debut Game Leans Hard Into Choices and Cover Shooting Wccftech
 
Google is adding voice AI to Gmail, Docs, and Keep, whether users like it or not - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:51:00 GMT

Google is significantly expanding Gemini Live's reach to Gmail, Docs, and Keep, at least for paying customers of the enterprise-focused Workspace service. The Alphabet company highlights how these new capabilities will enrich its customers' day-to-day lives with a new option to use their apps and personal data, but not all...

Read Entire Article
 
Rocket Report: Engines installed for Artemis III; Long March 6C breakup in LEO - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:48:36 GMT
Two of Europe's leading launch startups announced new fundraising this week.
 
Boox Go 6 (Gen II) review: A worthy Android ereader, with some tradeoffs - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT
The Boox Go 6 (Gen II) is a versatile Android ereader with the ability to take notes directly in books.
 
Windows 11's Project Zenith cuts clutter for developers and promises a "distraction-free" experience - Windows Central - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:20:56 GMT
  1. Windows 11's Project Zenith cuts clutter for developers and promises a "distraction-free" experience Windows Central
  2. Announcing Project Zenith: The ready-to-code Windows experience on developer-class devices Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft announces Project Zenith, a clutter-free Windows experience meant to entice developers Engadget
  4. Microsoft’s Project Zenith is a “distraction-free Windows experience” for developers The Verge
  5. Microsoft's new version of Windows gets rid of all the annoyances (for a price) How-To Geek
 
New York City bans generative AI for elementary and middle school students - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:11:00 GMT

New York City's policy is a one-year moratorium for the 2026-2027 school year, rather than being a permanent or statewide ban. Students in public schools from preschool through eighth grade cannot use student-facing generative AI.

Read Entire Article
 
IFA Finally Showed Me a Smart Answer for Home Radiator Heating - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Sonoff arrived at IFA with a much-needed smart solution for radiators and I’m very happy.
 
How to edit Claude's memory - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Claude has the ability to use past chats with you as context for current and future prompts, so it's important that they are accurate.
 
Japan Is Launching a Probe to Collect the First-Ever Samples From a Martian Moon - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The mission to Phobos, Japan’s first Mars probe launch in 28 years, may reveal new information about our closest planetary neighbor.
 
I Took the Pixel 11 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Around Delhi, and I Know Which Phone Camera’s the Best for Me - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The Pixel 11 Pro debuted this summer with some new camera enhancements, and I wanted to see how it shapes up against the iPhone 17 Pro ahead of Apple’s Sept. 9 event.
 
I flossed fake teeth with Dyson's tech-riddled CameraJet toothbrush - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:56:53 GMT
Don't worry, we didn't share $500 CameraJet toothbrush.
 
Sony's PlayStation disc plant is losing 10 percent of its volume in 2028, not 90 - Substack - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:55:41 GMT
  1. Sony's PlayStation disc plant is losing 10 percent of its volume in 2028, not 90 Substack
  2. PlayStation State Of Play Hijacked By ‘Destiny 3,’ Physical Disc Demands Forbes
  3. Sony’s State of Play Was Overshadowed By Angry PS5 Fan Demands Polygon.com
  4. Rumor: Sony Reportedly Reconsidering Delaying Digital-Only Plans Due to Xbox Pushing for "100% Physical" Strategy for Project Helix MP1st
  5. After a Record Breaking State of Play in June, the Latest Edition Did Disappointing Numbers Push Square
 
Volkswagen confirms cutting 50,000 jobs as part of its survival plan - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:46:06 GMT
The Volkswagen Group has revealed a 'transformation program' that includes layoffs, potential factory closures and brand shutdowns.
 
The Best Dyson Vacuums (2026) to Buy—and Some to Avoid - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? I'll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
 
Nvidia RTX Spark laptops, desktops arrive in October from six manufacturers - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Nvidia has confirmed that the first laptops and desktops featuring its RTX Spark APUs will be available starting in October. Alongside previously revealed devices from Microsoft, HP, Dell, Asus, and MSI, upcoming products powered by Nvidia's first SoC in over a decade were also unveiled by Lenovo and Acer.

Read Entire Article
 
The Best Automatic Litter Box of 2026: Petkit and Litter-Robot - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:08:00 GMT
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
 
Take Tool Photo, Generate Custom Gridfinity Bin - Hack a Day Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:13 GMT
What if the organization and storage benefits of tool shadowing could be had and improved with a modular, semi-automated process? Tracefinity attempts that by generating custom Gridfinity bins from photos …read more
 
Nearly impossible? How Fairphone built the ethical, repairable Fairphone Gen 6+ - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:05 GMT
Fairphone's CTO explains how and why the Dutch company builds a different kind of smartphone.
 
This New Robot Vacuum Wants to Remove Dust Mites and End Your Allergies  - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Improved mopping, stain removing spray and a physical privacy shutter build on Ecovac’s previous model.
 
How a Secret Orangutan Breeding Program Is Creating a Baby Boom - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The success of a program linking zoos across the US has created social media stars and generated a wave of interest in how to protect the endangered great apes in the wild.
 
ICE Wants to Know Everyone Who Bought a Certain Green Beanie From REI in the Last 2 Years - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Homeland Security Investigations agents hit the outdoor retailer with a controversial subpoena as part of a dragnet search for the identities of protesters who entered a Minnesota church in March.
 
Measles Outbreaks Are Forcing Parents of Immunocompromised Kids to Make Hard Choices - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
With the risk of infection rising, parents and their children are trying to navigate how safe it is to be out in public as school starts back up.
 
The 6 Best Monitors That Actually Work Well With Macs - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Macs are fantastic computers, but you’ll need one of these great displays to complete your work-from-home setup.
 
We Simulated the 2026-27 Season 100 Times on ‘NBA 2K27.’ Here Are the Results. - Sports Illustrated - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. We Simulated the 2026-27 Season 100 Times on ‘NBA 2K27.’ Here Are the Results. Sports Illustrated
  2. NBA 2K27 review: A fresh experience that also feels familiar ESPN
  3. NBA 2K27 predicts the season: LeBron's shocking start with 76ers, a new MVP and an NBA Finals rematch Yahoo Sports
  4. Duke basketball included as part of NBA 2K's college basketball feature Duke Wire
  5. How NBA 2K27 ranks Memphis Grizzlies, players and guess who was biggest snub The Commercial Appeal
 
OpenAI welcomes the "AGI era" with GPT-6 Astra - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT

OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Astra as the world's most intelligent and aligned model, calling it state-of-the-art on computer use, browsing, software engineering, cybersecurity, science, and professional work.

Read Entire Article
 
A Smart Innovation at IFA Wants to Light Your Home With All-New Sensor Combos - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Aqara is expanding from the home security world into smart lighting, and the results could challenge popular brands like Govee.
 
AI Use in the Job Market Is Creating an Infinite Doom Loop - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Job seekers are trying to game the application process using AI. It’s not working, and not for the reasons you might think.
 
What the Heck? Another Perfect Geometric Shape Has Been Detected on Saturn - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The discovery adds to the planet’s history of strange atmospheric phenomena that scientists don’t fully understand.
 
Silicon Valley Is Having a ‘Hot Girl Renaissance’ - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A San Francisco “Hot List” is trying to buck stereotypes about dating in tech circles amid wider debates about the value of being perceived as attractive.
 
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is getting a physical version, but it will require an internet connection to download - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:58:46 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is getting a physical version, but it will require an internet connection to download Eurogamer.net
  2. Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches on April 8, 2027 and here's everything you need to know. Square Enix
  3. Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches on PS5 April 8, 2027 PlayStation.Blog
  4. The Final Fantasy 7 Remake series is getting a $500 Japan-only collector’s edition Video Games Chronicle
  5. Final Fantasy VII Revelation has unveiled its release date for Xbox and PC Windows Central
 
Jensen's Reborn Sports Car Debuts With Nearly 1,000 Horsepower And A Manual - Motor1.com - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT
  1. Jensen's Reborn Sports Car Debuts With Nearly 1,000 Horsepower And A Manual Motor1.com
  2. The Jensen Interceptor Returns as a 960-HP V-8 Track Monster, and Will Spawn Roadgoing Variants Car and Driver
  3. The Jensen Interceptor GTX is the Latest Track Day Car for Enthusiasts Who Have Everything MotorTrend
  4. The Jensen Interceptor GTX is a new V8 track-only monster (for now)… Top Gear
  5. The Jensen Interceptor Is Back with a Bang Hagerty
 
Google Releases Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited V8 Zero-Day - The Hacker News - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:18:00 GMT
  1. Google Releases Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited V8 Zero-Day The Hacker News
  2. Two critical Chrome flaws put users at risk on malicious websites Malwarebytes
  3. Critical Chrome 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild CyberSecurityNews
  4. Google patches multiple browser bugs including one that was under active exploitation — so update now tech.yahoo.com
  5. Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre
 
This rugged smartphone's camera is a removable action cam - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
RugOne's newest ruggedized phone has a waterproof action cam that you can remove.
 
Audacity enters a “new era” with the biggest update in the free and open-source audio editor’s 26-year history - musicradar.com - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. Audacity enters a “new era” with the biggest update in the free and open-source audio editor’s 26-year history musicradar.com
  2. Audacity 4 is a complete revamp of the ‘world’s most popular’ audio editor The Verge
  3. Audacity's New Look Is Finally Here, Along With Its Largest Feature Update In Years Engadget
  4. Audacity audio-editing app no longer looks like it's from the early 2000s The Register
  5. Audacity 4, free and open-source audio editor, arrives with a revamped UI CDM Create Digital Music
 
Tesla starts offering Cybercab robotaxi rides - Engadget Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:41:33 GMT
Tesla has officially launched the Cybercab, its autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel.
 
Testing DLSS 5's Real Performance (No 6X Frame Gen) - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:38:00 GMT
We benchmark DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27 across the full RTX 50 series, with no 6X Frame Gen to hide the cost. The results show just how demanding Nvidia's new neural rendering tech really is.
 
Groupon Promo Codes: 60% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock up to 60% off, 40% off packages, and 20% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
 
30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best sleep of your life.
 
Mattress Firm Coupons: Save up to $700 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use a Mattress Firm promo code to save on top mattresses, score a free adjustable base, and unlock up to $300 in instant credits.
 
Foreo Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
 
Bartesian Discount Codes: 35% Off - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home bar with the latest Bartesian coupon codes and discounts. Save on the Professional Cocktail Maker, enjoy subscription discounts, and get free shipping on your favorite capsules.
 
Sportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings in September 2026.
 
Medicube Coupon Code: 40% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your K-beauty routine with these active Medicube promo codes. Save on Age-R devices, serums, and masks with student discounts and referral rewards.
 
Purple Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 30% Off - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
On the hunt for the perfect mattress or pillow? Save on your soon-to-be favorite brand, Purple, with these Purple coupons and deals.
 
Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 30% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.
 
Dermstore Coupons: 25% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score major savings on premium skincare, hair care, and cosmetics with these verified Dermstore discount codes and rewards offers.
 
Motorola Razr 2026 gets 35 Swarovski crystals and a price that humbles the Z Flip 8 - PhoneArena - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:12:35 GMT
  1. Motorola Razr 2026 gets 35 Swarovski crystals and a price that humbles the Z Flip 8 PhoneArena
  2. motorola debuts the motorola edge 70 plus, moto watch ultra and moto snap wireless charger at IFA 2026 Motorola News
  3. The Moto Watch Ultra Is a Standard Wear OS Smartwatch, for Good and for Bad Gizmodo
  4. Motorola Spiffs Up the Razr With Swarovski Meteorite Finish, Adds Watch Ultra and Edge 70 Plus CNET
  5. Moto Watch Ultra hands-on: I discovered what Google's Pixel Watch is missing Android Police
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
Governor Healey, MIT President Kornbluth to Kick Off Festivities at MIT Future Fest - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The five-day festival will explore the future of science, technology, art and design from Wednesday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 4
 
Stories from the steel mills: A model for sharing workers’ histories - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT anthropologist Chris Walley developed a project for people in Southeast Chicago to tell their histories — an approach any community can adopt.
 
NVIDIA Confirms DLSS 5 Support Extends To RTX 40 GPUs, But First Focusing On Model Optimization on RTX 50 Series - Wccftech - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:30:14 GMT
  1. NVIDIA Confirms DLSS 5 Support Extends To RTX 40 GPUs, But First Focusing On Model Optimization on RTX 50 Series Wccftech
  2. ‘NBA 2K27’ With NVIDIA DLSS 5 Leads 28 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW NVIDIA Blog
  3. I Tested Nvidia's DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27. AI Slop It Is Not PCMag
  4. Nvidia will officially bring DLSS 5 to older GPUs — but won’t give gamers full control The Verge
  5. New DLSS 5 Swapper tool can mod DLSS 5 into games that don't support DLSS at all TweakTown
 
Xbox Cloud Gaming is getting monthly time limits, and you'll be able to pay for more - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:09:00 GMT

Microsoft will introduce monthly time limits for Xbox Cloud Gaming starting in November. Game Pass subscribers and non-subscribers can purchase additional time.

Read Entire Article
 
Tesla’s Make-or-Break Cybercab Had a Quiet Debut - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:53:44 GMT
An invite-only event in Austin, Texas, kept online fans in the dark for hours.
 
Wikipedia Workers Unionize for the First Time - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:40:06 GMT
More than 200 people in roles such as engineering, finance, and communications will now be represented by the Communications Workers of America.
 
Audacity's new look is finally here, along with its largest feature update in years - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:50:08 GMT
The popular free audio editor gets a colorful dark mode and granular editing tools.
 
What Is The Best Waterproof Rating For Bluetooth Speakers? - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
There's nothing like lounging by the pool, listening to your favorite tunes. But is your Bluetooth speaker waterproof enough to handle a simple splash of water?
 
OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra is 'the most intelligent and aligned model in the world' - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:58:12 GMT
The new frontier model is particularly competent at agentic, computer-use tasks.
 
5 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2026): Subscription-Free, Video, and More - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:48:55 GMT
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
 
Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Are Losing a Big Perk This November - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:45:22 GMT
Citing rising costs, Microsoft is changing its cloud gaming service options.
 
Netflix has ordered a live-action adaptation of D&D's Ravenloft - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:35:24 GMT
Alfonso Cuarón will executive produce the dark fantasy vampire story based on the popular D&D campaign setting.
 
Transplanted Pig Kidney Still Working After a Record-Setting 9 Months in a Patient - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Gene-edited pig kidneys could offer a lifeline to patients stuck waiting for a human donor.
 
Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:13:50 GMT
CDC staff had already accepted the measles death reports when RFK Jr. meddled.
 
‘Magic: The Gathering’ Zeta Set Drop Was a ‘Disaster,’ Says Wizards of the Coast - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:55 GMT
  1. ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Zeta Set Drop Was a ‘Disaster,’ Says Wizards of the Coast Gizmodo
  2. Chaos Vault: The Zeta Set Puts the Playtest in Your Hands Magic: The Gathering
  3. Welcome to 'Jurassic Park TCG' | Image 2 ICv2
  4. Magic the Gathering 'Disaster' Provokes Apology from Wizards of the Coast Polygon.com
  5. Wizards Of The Coast Are ‘Incredibly Sorry’ For Dreadful Magic: The Gathering Launch: ‘It Was A Disaster’ Kotaku
 
Ugreen's new smart home ecosystem is built around local AI hubs - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Ugreen has three new hubs that run your smart home with local AI rather than the cloud. The top model runs on Nvidia's Jetson Thor platform and costs $20,000.
 
Nobody Is Saying Why OpenAI and Anthropic Had Outages Today - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:56:21 GMT
ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok all suffered outages at nearly the exact same time for reasons that remain murky.
 
SpaceXAI apologizes for outage that affected Grok and other 'compute partners' - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:52:34 GMT
Several AI companies experienced issues at around the same time.
 
Prediction Market Betting Is Getting People Banned and Arrested - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:48:24 GMT
This week on Uncanny Valley, we dig into the latest prediction market buzz, Flock’s AI-powered police search tool, and how tech bros don’t know how to talk about “rouge” AI agents
 
The Best of IFA 2026: An Instant Pot for Cats, Camera-Equipped Toothbrush and More - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:32:33 GMT
The IFA 2026 tech event has begun, and these are the coolest devices we’ve spotted at the expo.
 
The Apple Vision Pro was used for a successful hip surgery - Engadget Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:14:11 GMT
Stryker says its SportSuite Vision software for the headset received De Novo authorization from the FDA in July.
 
Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:10:59 GMT
Over 1 million Game Pass subscribers will have to pay more for their heavy streaming use.
 
GPT-6 Stole the Show, but Anthropic, Meta and Google Also Had New AI Models This Week - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:10:30 GMT
It’s been a busy week for AI developers.
 
The iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Start at $1,300, an Analyst Predicts. You Can Thank RAMageddon for That - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:09:15 GMT
Since when did smartphones cost a month’s rent?
 
NVIDIA confirms RTX Spark N1X 6144 and 5120 CUDA core specs, launching next month - VideoCardz.com - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:05:47 GMT
  1. NVIDIA confirms RTX Spark N1X 6144 and 5120 CUDA core specs, launching next month VideoCardz.com
  2. Lenovo Expands the Yoga Portfolio with New AI PCs and Tablets Built for Creators Lenovo StoryHub
  3. I saw a whole bunch of RTX Spark laptops all at once. The Verge
  4. Acer Shows Off Its AI Desktop Future With The RTX Spark Design Engadget
  5. Nvidia sets October launch for RTX Spark AI PCs Reuters
 
Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school.
 
Range Rover's first EV packs a huge battery and a 22-minute fast charge - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:41:00 GMT

The 2027 Range Rover Electric will be built at Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant in England. It uses a 118.5-kWh battery pack, two electric motors, and a claimed EPA range of at least 333 miles. JLR says the SUV can charge at up to 350 kW, adding about 125 miles...

Read Entire Article
 
Ultrahuman Eyes Gesture Control for Future Rings With Qualcomm Boost - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:38:41 GMT
With $70 million of investment from companies including Qualcomm, the smart ring-maker is planning its next-gen AI wearables.
 
Microsoft Defender briefly decided Google Search was malware - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:17:00 GMT

You can pay every month for Office 365's productivity tools, but you still can't escape Microsoft Defender's habit of turning everyday links into fake security alerts. On September 2, Office 365 subscribers ran into an unusual incident: Redmond's endpoint antivirus engine began flagging Google Search results as potentially malicious URLs.

Read Entire Article
 
150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:14:48 GMT
Researchers now have clear new targets and insights for developing a Shigella vaccine.
 
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:52:06 GMT
Open source, commercial, single-hop, multi-hop, mixnet? The array of options is dizzying.
 
Supreme Court urged to let states regulate sports bets on prediction markets - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:42:02 GMT
Circuit split raised the odds that SCOTUS will rule on Kalshi fight against states.
 
Lego builds on 30+ years of PlayStation with new console-inspired set - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:32:00 GMT

Lego said the set (product number 72306), which is designed for adult builders, utilizes the unmistakable grey colorway of the original machine. Standout features include functional open and power buttons as well as a brick-built controller that plugs directly into the console. The system measures over 2.5 inches high, 10.5...

Read Entire Article
 
AI-Guided Hike Ends in Emergency Rescue at 11,000 Feet - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:28:01 GMT
ChatGPT can’t climb mountains, but it can give you bad advice on how to do it.
 
3 Questions: The essential role of international engagement - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.
 
UK PS5 and Xbox sales jumped by a third following GTA 6’s Netflix reveal - Video Games Chronicle - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:40:38 GMT
  1. UK PS5 and Xbox sales jumped by a third following GTA 6’s Netflix reveal Video Games Chronicle
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Soars to No. 1 in This Week’s Top 10 Netflix
  3. GTA 6 Netflix preview causes PlayStation and Xbox hardware sales to jump in the UK gamesindustry.biz
  4. GTA 6 reveal causes Xbox and PlayStation sales to jump by a third The Game Business
  5. What Is Take Two Interactive Software (TTWO) Seeing In GTA VI Ultimate Edition Preorders? Yahoo Finance
 
Magnetic tape storage is booming again, thanks to AI's unquenchable hunger for data - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:13:00 GMT

The now-defunct DOGE initiative tried to get rid of magnetic tapes for alleged efficiency reasons, but the "legacy" storage format is now more popular than ever.

Read Entire Article
 
GPT-6 Astra Is Here—and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:06:24 GMT
OpenAI leaders think the company’s next generation model, which excels at computer use and coding, may mark a major milestone in AI development.
 
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 reviews are in: Superb sound with a repairable twist - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:02:00 GMT
The Momentum True Wireless 5 are earning strong reviews for their rich, detailed sound and comfortable fit. They add Bluetooth 6.0, aptX Lossless, and user-replaceable batteries, while reviewers note that ANC and call quality still trail some premium rivals.
 
Pre-Orders For Sony's GTA 6-Themed DualSense Controllers Will Open On September 10 - Engadget - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:01:05 GMT
  1. Pre-Orders For Sony's GTA 6-Themed DualSense Controllers Will Open On September 10 Engadget
  2. First look at the Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers PlayStation.Blog
  3. Palms, neon, and Vice City vibes: How to preorder the limited-edition 'GTA 6' PS5 controllers mashable.com
  4. PlayStation reveals limited-edition GTA VI controllers. The Verge
  5. Sony Doubles Down on its Rockstar Alliance with GTA VI DualSense Controllers, Echoing Two Decades of PlayStation-Rockstar History Wccftech
 
GTA 6 Extended Look draws over 50 million views, crashing Netflix with 125% higher traffic - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:17:00 GMT

The 27-minute video premiered at 3pm ET on Thursday, August 27, and by Sunday it had notched up more than 31 million views globally, making it the most-watched title in its category on Netflix for the week. The video also dropped on YouTube at 9pm the same day, after six...

Read Entire Article
 
Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:42:40 GMT
OpenAI recently estimated its Cursor partnership would make more than $1 billion in revenue a year, WIRED has learned. It still walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.
 
A Grand Theft Auto marketing deal with Miami-Dade has a real-life foe: the sheriff - Miami Herald - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:18:00 GMT
  1. A Grand Theft Auto marketing deal with Miami-Dade has a real-life foe: the sheriff Miami Herald
  2. Game over? Miami-Dade Sheriff urges county against proposed GTA 6 promotion NBC 6 South Florida
  3. Miami-Dade commissioner, sheriff oppose reported county partnership on Grand Theft Auto VI launch WSVN
  4. Miami wants to turn the city into a real-life GTA 6 and cops aren’t happy about it Polygon.com
  5. Miami-Dade sheriff slams Grand Theft Auto marketing proposal axios.com
 
Final Fantasy Resonance Demo Arrives On Switch 1 & 2 Today - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy Resonance Demo Arrives On Switch 1 & 2 Today Nintendo Life
  2. 'Final Fantasy Resonance' hands-on preview: Turn-based combat is still great mashable.com
  3. Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 demo available today, Sephiroth revealed PlayStation.Blog
  4. Final Fantasy Resonance: How Square Enix Turned a Dead Gacha Game Into a Must-Play Console RPG PCMag
  5. Final Fantasy Resonance Preview: HD-2D RPG Exists Between Past And Future Kotaku
 
Climbers asked Google Gemini how long Mount Shasta would take and what supplies to carry – things went badly wrong - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:08:00 GMT

The climbers said they used Google Gemini, YouTube, and AllTrails to prepare for the trip. In addition to using the AI for route research, the group also relied on the chatbot for food and water recommendations.

Read Entire Article
 
Nvidia wants to turn your house of gaming PCs into an AI supercomputer - PCWorld - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:46 GMT
  1. Nvidia wants to turn your house of gaming PCs into an AI supercomputer PCWorld
  2. NVIDIA PAIR Virtual Inference Router Expands Available Compute on Your Local Network | NVIDIA Technical Blog NVIDIA Developer
  3. Nvidia Wants to Turn Your Idle PCs Into a Personal Home Data Center With 'PAIR' PCMag
  4. Nvidia's Free Tool Turns Your Idle Home Computers Into a Personal AI Hub extremetech.com
  5. Nvidia PAIR Speeds Up AI Agents by Annexing PCs on Your Network CNET
 
Lenovo’s new MacBook Neo competitor comes in two sizes and seven colors - The Verge - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Lenovo’s new MacBook Neo competitor comes in two sizes and seven colors The Verge
  2. Lenovo Advances Hybrid AI Across New Personal and Enterprise Technology Lenovo StoryHub
  3. Lenovo’s $700 IdeaPad Vibe Takes Aim at the MacBook Neo TechRepublic
  4. Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra packs Gorgon Halo — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 shows up in mini workstation Tom's Hardware
  5. Lenovo’s MacBook Neo Competitor Is Ultra-Colorful Down to the Swappable Keycaps Gizmodo
 
Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Fanless Laptop Takes Thin and Light to the Extreme - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Using Frore’s air-cooling technology, Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Concept is an ultralightweight laptop with efficient heat management.
 
This ultra-thin Lenovo laptop concept uses solid-state cooling - The Verge - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. This ultra-thin Lenovo laptop concept uses solid-state cooling The Verge
  2. Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Fanless Laptop Takes Thin and Light to the Extreme wired.com
  3. Lenovo Showcases Silent Ultraportable and Latest Rollable Laptop Concepts at IFA 2026 CNET
  4. Lenovo’s Fanless Concept Could Bring Us Laptops That Weigh Way Less Than Two Pounds Gizmodo
  5. Lenovo's Latest Expandable Screen Laptop Concept Feels Like It's Ready For The Real World Engadget
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
Everything Announced At The September 2026 PlayStation State Of Play - Game Informer - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:38:00 GMT
  1. Everything Announced At The September 2026 PlayStation State Of Play Game Informer
  2. State of Play & State of Play Japan return on September 3 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Leads String of No-Shows During Sony's September 2026 PlayStation State of Play IGN
  4. Sony State of Play September 2026: Every Big Reveal and Trailer Polygon.com
  5. Everything Announced During The PlayStation State Of Play Double Header Engadget
 
Microsoft warns fake CAPTCHA is tricking Windows users into running malware - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:27:00 GMT

The pages impersonate Cloudflare and other trusted services. Instead of presenting a normal CAPTCHA challenge, they instruct users to open PowerShell or Command Prompt and paste in a command.

Read Entire Article
 
Free Play Days – EA Sports College Football 27, The Survivalists, The Lonesome Guild, and Under The Waves - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:04:45 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – EA Sports College Football 27, The Survivalists, The Lonesome Guild, and Under The Waves XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (September 3-6) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox drops 3 free games you don't need Game Pass for including 94% rated RPG GAMINGbible
  4. College Football 27 Free Trial on Xbox GameLuster
  5. Take advantage of Free Play Days with exciting games on Xbox. virus.hr
 
Microsoft Edge now has an official Linux support list, seven years after Chrome's - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:46:00 GMT

Microsoft recently updated its documentation on the operating systems supported by Edge, providing a comprehensive list of Linux distributions that should offer the best browsing experience. Redmond's web browser has technically been available on FOSS operating systems for years, but an "official" list should prove useful for enterprise organizations and...

Read Entire Article
 
A dark-web site claimed to sell 153 million driver's licenses, then vanished - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMT

The service, called Nexus, offered records for driver's licenses, ID cards, travel documents, medical cards, and other credentials. Krebs on Security reported that the FBI's New Orleans field office has opened an inquiry into an apparent breach involving Louisiana identity-verification company IDScan.net.

Read Entire Article
 
Utah just became the first state to target VPN users for age verification - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:21:00 GMT

Utah's Online Age Verification Amendments, formally known as Senate Bill 73 (SB 73), differs from the age-verification laws of other US states and countries by specifically targeting VPN software as part of its rules.

Read Entire Article
 
'Halloween: The Game' Review – Stealth, Stalking, and Michael Myers Shine In An Uneven Horror Experience - Bloody Disgusting - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:09 GMT
  1. 'Halloween: The Game' Review – Stealth, Stalking, and Michael Myers Shine In An Uneven Horror Experience Bloody Disgusting
  2. Halloween halloweengame.com
  3. Prologue - Escape From Smith's Grove Walkthrough IGN
  4. Halloween The Game: Review: Scary, Fun, And A Bit Janky Kotaku
  5. Halloween: The Game – first look at the East Haddonfield map PlayStation.Blog
 
I Got a Brief Look at ‘Guild Wars 3,’ and I’m Excited - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
When the beta arrives next year—15 years after its predecessor—Guild Wars 3 will have a new momentum engine that makes combat in the game feel closer to an action RPG.
 
Nvidia RTX Spark ‘Superchip’: The First AI PCs Are Here - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
At IFA 2026, Nvidia and its partners showed off the first RTX Spark-powered laptops and mini PCs, designed to run AI models right on your computer.
 
StarCraft 3 might finally happen, just not built by Blizzard - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT

A game industry source recently informed South Korean outlet Chosun Daily that Blizzard is on the verge of closing its rumored deal with Nexon to develop new StarCraft games. The deal might also include the rights to publish an Overwatch mobile title.

Read Entire Article
 
Nvidia’s Hugging Face Acquisition Is a $12.9 Billion Bet on Open-Source AI - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:43:09 GMT
The long-rumored deal will give the chip giant access to—and help it promote—a huge repository of open-source AI models and data sets.
 
Still using an Intel Mac? Apple just gave developers another reason to leave it behind - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

It's been six years since Apple announced plans to transition its Macs from Intel processors to Apple silicon. The move wasn't fully complete until June 2023, when Apple replaced the Intel Mac Pro with an Apple-silicon model.

Read Entire Article
 
Roborock Launched Its First-Ever Robot Pool Cleaner and We Saw It First - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:42:10 GMT
Roborock makes seriously impressive robot vacuums. With the launch of the RockAqua P1, it’s taking on pool care for the first time.
 
Scientists Have Found the Most Convincing Evidence Yet of a Dark Matter Particle - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
An underground detector recorded a strange interaction pointing to a particle with some properties that signify dark matter. The detection is small but promising.
 
Russia's Starlink rival is struggling as satellites fail to reach their planned orbits - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The satellites were expected to operate at 870 kilometers (540 miles) above Earth. Instead, many are orbiting between 300 and 400 kilometers (186 and 249 miles), while some are already losing altitude. Two are now re-entering the atmosphere.

Read Entire Article
 
We Rated the Weird Tech at IFA 2026 to Find the Wackiest Products - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Tofu machines, pet phones, toothbrush cameras — we saw all the wildest stuff at IFA, and now we’re here to report back.
 
Ugly AI Food Photos Are Only the Beginning - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Restaurant menus with AI-generated food images are going viral for their off-putting aesthetic. But AI’s impact on modern menus runs even deeper.
 
‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Is a Bloody Balm for My Completionism - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The game starts as a reheated Witcher 3, but evolves into something much more focused.
 
The Best Air Quality Monitor for Outdoors and Indoors in 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:31:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested indoor and outdoor air quality monitors give you insights into your home’s air quality, warn of potentially harmful pollutant levels, and help keep tabs on your environment.
 
DOGE Affiliate Asked for College Credits for Participating in Takeover - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
According to new documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, an undergraduate working with DOGE requested that his work for HUD count toward his University of Chicago degree.
 
Dallas garbage trucks are using AI cameras to flag code violations and give homes a "blight score" - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:16:00 GMT

NBC 5 obtained city records showing that Dallas started testing the AI cameras on bulk trash collection trucks in April, ramping up their use over the summer.

Read Entire Article
 
This Is Flock’s AI Search Tool for Cops - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED rebuilt Flock’s latest search tool from code the company sends to a police officer’s browser. Its AI can keep watch across multiple cameras for anyone fitting a written description.
 
Is It Even Possible to Understand Quantum Mechanics? - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Common sense is of no help in studying reality at the atomic scale.
 
Nvidia is buying popular open-source AI hub Hugging Face for $12.9 billion - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:35:00 GMT

Update (September 3): Nvidia has now confirmed that it will acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, turning last week's reports into one of the chipmaker's largest deals ever. The deal includes up to $1 billion in equity incentives to retain Hugging Face employees and comes after the AI platform reportedly...

Read Entire Article
 
Smart Toilets Are Already Using AI to Analyze Your Poop - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
While companies promise they can help users monitor gut health, experts suggest that smart toilets provide little in the way of benefits to the average person.
 
Face Recognition Is Becoming the Norm for Dating Apps - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
To keep scammers at bay, dating apps are embracing biometric scanning tools and “verified human” badges. These moves are sparking concerns about surveillance and privacy.
 
Here’s the first 4K 120Hz UST projector with optical lens shift - The Verge - Google Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT
  1. Here’s the first 4K 120Hz UST projector with optical lens shift The Verge
  2. JMGO IRIS Series Brings 4K at 120Hz to High-Performance Home Projection stupidDOPE
  3. These Giant Short-Throw Projectors Really, Really Want You to Replace Your TV Gizmodo
  4. AWOL Vision Debuts LuxVision at IFA 2026: World's First 4K 120Hz UST with Optical Shift PR Newswire
  5. Xgimi just announced a world projector first, and gamers (and 3D fans!) will want to pay attention What Hi-Fi?
 
The 2026 El Niño Is Being ‘Supersized’ as Impacts Worsen - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT
The World Meteorological Organization is warning that the climate phenomenon that has the Pacific running a fever will last until at least February, with dire consequences for weather worldwide.
 
Vimeo Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 40% Off This September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.
 
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
 
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in September 2026.
 
HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
Police want Axon's cameras redesigned so they don't get mistaken for Flock's - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:20:00 GMT

Axon is currently exploring design changes to its Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to avoid becoming the next target of people destroying Flock cameras. The strategy, among others under consideration, suggests surveillance companies are making real efforts to get ahead of the rising negative press from mass surveillance opponents.

Read Entire Article
 
Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
 
From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT
MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.
 
They’re Putting Cameras In Dishwashers Now, and It Makes More Sense Than You’d Think - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:02:26 GMT
Miele’s new dishwasher integrates camera technology, hot air drying and automatic dosing. I got a sneak peek at IFA 2026.
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.
 
Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
Playing against climate risk - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Climate scientist Sai Ravela is using games to help coastal communities find creative adaptations to climate change.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
How an MIT graduate student helped a team of young scientists test their experiment at CERN - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Physics PhD student Manu Srivastava helped high school students in India develop a test that could contribute to one of the world’s largest neutrino experiments.
 
How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
Looking beyond natural sequences - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:20:00 GMT
A new machine-learning framework aims to improve the success rate of computational protein design while moving away from results that reproduce sequences found in nature.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
As Apple Prepares Its Next Tech-Defining Moment, Look Back at Major Milestones From Then to Now - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:23:11 GMT
That rumored foldable iPhone didn’t come from nowhere. Experts from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Popular Science, ZDNET and Lifehacker examine Apple’s most important tech reveals.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
The Right Way to Use AI for Better Grades (That Doesn’t Get You Expelled) - CNET Thu, 08 May 2025 23:00:02 GMT
Keep your dignity, integrity and GPA intact with these simple tips to help organize your schedule, simulate practice tests and scan instructional documents.
 
9 Air Fryer Wins That Permanently Changed How I Cook Every Week - CNET Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:00:47 GMT
After years of daily air frying, these nine foods are the ones that proved the appliance does more than just heat up leftovers.