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Apple introduces new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip and faster wireless - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:16:00 GMT

The M6 features two additional CPU and GPU cores compared to the previous M5. According to Apple, the GPU delivers up to 30% faster graphics performance and 25% faster on-device AI performance. The dual 16-core Neural Engine, meanwhile, is said to be 1.9x faster than the M5. Memory bandwidth tops...

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Google launches Genie 4, a world model powered by Gemini 3.8 Flash designed to generate interactive AI simulations, initially as a preview to trusted testers (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:10:01 GMT

Jay Peters / The Verge:
Google launches Genie 4, a world model powered by Gemini 3.8 Flash designed to generate interactive AI simulations, initially as a preview to trusted testers — The Genie 4 world model offers more realism and can create audio to accompany its interactive worlds.

 
The NBA is the third major US league to partner with both Kalshi and Polymarket - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:29:00 GMT

The NBA said the multi-year deals would help establish a data-sharing framework to root out insider betting and other forms of corruption that have rocked the league on multiple occasions. These incidents have resulted in suspensions and federal indictments involving several prominent players and coaches, including Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier,...

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Anthropic's S-1 shows an 85% gross margin in H1 from running its models, a reality check for skeptics who said pay-as-you-go model sales wouldn't be profitable (Stephanie Palazzolo/The Information) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:20:00 GMT

Stephanie Palazzolo / The Information:
Anthropic's S-1 shows an 85% gross margin in H1 from running its models, a reality check for skeptics who said pay-as-you-go model sales wouldn't be profitable — When Anthropic on Monday dropped its long-awaited initial public offering prospectus filing, a lot of the details …

 
UK Home Office May Face Investigation Over Use of OpenAI Tools - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:10:26 GMT
A government watchdog is considering a probe into the Home Office’s use of ChatGPT technology to process asylum claims amid concerns over the tools’ accuracy and secrecy surrounding their use.
 
AI safety expert stops saving for retirement, he believes AI could wipe out humanity within a decade - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:44:00 GMT

Nate Soares, the president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI), revealed his pessimistic choice to The Atlantic CEO Nicholas Thompson in a recent interview for the latter's The Most Interesting Thing in AI series.

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How Bad Is That Bridge: A Government Database - Hack a Day Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:40:49 GMT
Bridges! We kind of expect them to just be there and do their job, ad infinitum. They are built into the landscape, and we often take them and the routes …read more
 
London-based Machenta, which is building an AI model that can teach robots new physical tasks after seeing them performed just once, raised a $40M seed (Rya Jetha/Business Insider) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:35:01 GMT

Rya Jetha / Business Insider:
London-based Machenta, which is building an AI model that can teach robots new physical tasks after seeing them performed just once, raised a $40M seed — A London-based robotics startup is betting it can teach robots new tricks without collecting the mountains of real-world data its much bigger rivals are chasing.

 
Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:25:11 GMT
  1. Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip TechCrunch
  2. Apple Launches M6 iMac, Entry MacBook Pro Ahead of Touch Laptop Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 Apple
  4. Apple’s ‘Pro and Tell’ Event: Everything Announced So Far This Week CNET
  5. We’ve had touchscreen laptops for years. Can Apple make them better? The Verge
 
Everything Apple Announced This Week So Far: New iPad And MacBooks - Engadget - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:23:09 GMT
  1. Everything Apple Announced This Week So Far: New iPad And MacBooks Engadget
  2. Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever Apple
  3. The New iPad Mini's OLED Display Is Stuck at a 60Hz Refresh Rate ExtremeTech
  4. Apple reveals updated iPad mini with a bigger OLED screen for $700 Ars Technica
  5. Apple just revealed the iPad Mini I’ve always wanted. But is it worth the new price? CNN
 
Apple iPhone Duo review: Two screens, two experiences, two thousand dollars - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:20:26 GMT
I respect Apple's first crack at a foldable phone, but I'm not sure I like it.
 
Apple adds a beta AI assistant built on Apple's and OpenAI's models to Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Logic Pro, plus MCP support to Keynote, Pages, and Numbers (Emma Roth/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:10:01 GMT

Emma Roth / The Verge:
Apple adds a beta AI assistant built on Apple's and OpenAI's models to Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Logic Pro, plus MCP support to Keynote, Pages, and Numbers — The new AI assistant can draft and restructure content in Pages, while organizing data in Numbers.

 
Modders unlock hidden AI power on Nvidia RTX 20, 30, and 40 series GPUs, nearly doubling some benchmarks - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:07:00 GMT

The limit lives in the tensor cores. When they multiply FP16 or BF16 numbers and add up the results in higher-precision FP32, GeForce cards issue those instructions at half the rate of the FP16-accumulate mode. That FP32 mode is the one most training and plenty of inference actually rely on....

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Nintendo Indie World Showcase set for October 28 - Gematsu - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:04:39 GMT
  1. Nintendo Indie World Showcase set for October 28 Gematsu
  2. Nintendo Announces Surprise New Games Showcase Coming Oct. 28 Polygon.com
  3. Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase For October 28 GameSpot
  4. Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 28th October 2026 Nintendo Life
  5. Second Indie World Of Year To Air October 28 Nintendo World Report
 
Some iPhone Duo screens are already failing, Apple says only a "small number" are affected - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:49 GMT
Apple's "precision-engineered" hinge is apparently damaging some iPhone Duo screens.
 
Meta gets $3 billion from Nvidia, team up to make Muse AI faster and cheaper to run - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:41:00 GMT

When Meta announced its stock offering yesterday, it was reported that Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom had indicated interest in buying up to $5 billion worth of the company's shares collectively. The world's largest company by market cap has now confirmed its contribution.

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Dallas-based Disruptive raised $10B to invest in AI, defense, and software, doubling its AUM, and pivots from single-deal SPVs to a discretionary fund structure (Natasha Mascarenhas/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:40:00 GMT

Natasha Mascarenhas / Bloomberg:
Dallas-based Disruptive raised $10B to invest in AI, defense, and software, doubling its AUM, and pivots from single-deal SPVs to a discretionary fund structure — The Dallas-based firm plans to back 10 later-stage companies with $1 billion each. — Disruptive, a 15-year-old investment firm based …

 
Apple Creator Studio gets powerful new AI features using OpenAI models - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:39:54 GMT
  1. Apple Creator Studio gets powerful new AI features using OpenAI models 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Creator Studio adds powerful new AI features and even more creative tools Apple
  3. Apple is adding an AI chatbot to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers The Verge
  4. Apple Updates Creator Studio With New Tools and AI Features MacRumors
  5. Apple Creator Studio Update Brings Massive Final Cut Pro Improvements PetaPixel
 
Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch For Critical Google Algorithm Flaw - Forbes - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:39:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch For Critical Google Algorithm Flaw Forbes
  2. CVE-2026-111497: Critical out-of-bounds write in the Node.js Brotli decoder Rapid7
  3. PHP Issues Second Windows Security Update in Five Days to Fix Brotli Code Execution Flaw The Hacker News
  4. Broccoli2shell: Everything You Need To Know About The Critical Brotli Decoder Vulnerability wiz.io
  5. Inside Node2Shell: A Closer Look at CVE-2026-111497 Akamai
 
Xbox cracks down on shovelware by targeting triple-stack achievement games - TrueAchievements - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:38:39 GMT
Xbox cracks down on shovelware by targeting triple-stack achievement games TrueAchievements
 
Sculpture recreates odd optical effects of famed Lycurgus Cup - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:32:35 GMT
University of Sheffield researchers figured out how to recreate the 1600-year-old glass recipe.
 
Neocloud General Compute, which specializes in bare-metal infrastructure, raised a $100M Series A led by Blackbird and Abstract at an $800M post-money valuation (Tim Fernholz/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:30:24 GMT

Tim Fernholz / TechCrunch:
Neocloud General Compute, which specializes in bare-metal infrastructure, raised a $100M Series A led by Blackbird and Abstract at an $800M post-money valuation — CoreWeave, a publicly traded neocloud that rents out computing power for AI, has seen its stock price fall to a 12-month low …

 
UK Politician Jess Asato Got Deepfaked. Now She’s Taking xAI to Court - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:29:41 GMT
Jess Asato’s public campaigning for victims of online abuse put her in the crosshairs of Grok’s deepfake scandal. Then the UK member of parliament became a victim of the abuse herself.
 
US officials want Section 702 renewed before damaging court ruling goes public - ArsTechnica Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:22:16 GMT
Senators say officials hid a ruling on warrantless searches past its release deadline.
 
Anduril and Qualcomm unveil BlueChip, a line of laptops designed and assembled in the US for defense and government; Anduril will begin taking orders in 2027 (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:20:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Anduril and Qualcomm unveil BlueChip, a line of laptops designed and assembled in the US for defense and government; Anduril will begin taking orders in 2027 — Defense tech startup Anduril Industries Inc. has joined forces with chipmaker Qualcomm Inc. to produce laptops that are designed …

 
Apple updates the 24-inch iMac with an M6, which has up to a 12-core CPU and up to a 12-core GPU, and a dual 16-core Neural Engine, for $1,499+ from November 6 (Apple) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:10:01 GMT

Apple:
Apple updates the 24-inch iMac with an M6, which has up to a 12-core CPU and up to a 12-core GPU, and a dual 16-core Neural Engine, for $1,499+ from November 6 — With blazing-fast performance, enhanced connectivity, Siri AI, and macOS 27, all in a stunning design in seven vibrant colors, the world's best all-in-one gets even better

 
Apple unveils a 14" MacBook Pro with an M6, which has a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU, 16GB or 32GB of unified memory, and Wi-Fi 7, for $1,999+ from November 6 (Apple) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:07:02 GMT

Apple:
Apple unveils a 14" MacBook Pro with an M6, which has a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU, 16GB or 32GB of unified memory, and Wi-Fi 7, for $1,999+ from November 6 — Supercharged by M6, the 14-inch MacBook Pro features incredible performance and next-level AI capabilities, enhanced connectivity …

 
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, a quarter of the company - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:06:00 GMT

Microsoft recently announced a new voluntary exit offer for employees at level 70 and below in certain countries. Sources told CNBC that this group includes about 60,000 workers, a substantial increase in scope compared with the buyout offers that began in April.

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Opera introduces a new web standard to let users deploy AI locally in their browser - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Opera introduces a new web standard to let users deploy AI locally in their browser TechCrunch
  2. Opera One now lets Mac users run Apple’s foundation model directly in the browser 9to5Mac
  3. You can now drop working webpages into 3D rooms with Opera's latest update MakeUseOf
  4. Opera Launches WebAI, Bringing Local AI Models to Its Browsers Unite.AI
  5. Opera bets your laptop can handle the AI jobs chatbots send to the cloud Martin Cid Magazine
 
The FCC warns TP-Link that three of its routers violate power limits, which could bring more bans, and it may have submitted "false or incorrect information" (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:45:12 GMT

Bloomberg:
The FCC warns TP-Link that three of its routers violate power limits, which could bring more bans, and it may have submitted “false or incorrect information” — The Federal Communications Commission has told TP-Link Systems Inc. that some of its Wi-Fi routers are violating power level limits …

 
Study: non-English languages can consume far more AI tokens, with the most expensive language using 1.5x to 5x more than the cheapest, causing a "tokenizer tax" (Ananya Bhattacharya/Rest of World) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:30:19 GMT

Ananya Bhattacharya / Rest of World:
Study: non-English languages can consume far more AI tokens, with the most expensive language using 1.5x to 5x more than the cheapest, causing a “tokenizer tax” — Some languages require far more tokens for AI models to process, raising costs and reducing context for the people who use them.

 
Intel's leaked 28-core Nova Lake CPU beats the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D in single-thread testing - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:18:00 GMT

A VideoCardz reader found the entries through PerformanceTest 11.1's Manage Baselines feature. Listed as "Intel 0000," the processors appear in submissions dating back to September.

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Sources: Trend Micro's TrendAI found Israeli adtech company Discover-Tech heavily targeted Starlink users in 100+ countries, likely to geolocate or surveil them (Raphael Satter/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:05:01 GMT

Raphael Satter / Reuters:
Sources: Trend Micro's TrendAI found Israeli adtech company Discover-Tech heavily targeted Starlink users in 100+ countries, likely to geolocate or surveil them — Experts at a digital defense firm recently found that an Israeli ad tech company was heavily targeting users …

 
Apple Could Lose Its $5 Trillion Valuation as iPhone Duo Screens Crack - Yahoo Finance - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:02:18 GMT
  1. Apple Could Lose Its $5 Trillion Valuation as iPhone Duo Screens Crack Yahoo Finance
  2. Apple responds to user reports of broken iPhone Duo screens on new foldable phone CNBC
  3. iPhone Duo Breaks After 75,001 Folds, Considerably Lower Than Samsung Foldables Gizmodo
  4. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Draws Early Complaints of the Screen Cracking Bloomberg.com
  5. ‘I Felt Blind Panic.’ They Opened Their New $2,000 iPhone Duo—and It Broke. WSJ
 
'Our Immediate Priority Is to Secure Our Systems' — Kingdom Come: Deliverance Developer Hit by 'Serious' Cybersecurity Incident - IGN - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:35:35 GMT
  1. 'Our Immediate Priority Is to Secure Our Systems' — Kingdom Come: Deliverance Developer Hit by 'Serious' Cybersecurity Incident IGN
  2. Warhorse Studios hit by cyberattack, company systems and data affected GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Lord Of The Rings RPG Game Studio Hit By ‘Serious’ Cyberattack As The Internet Continues Breaking Kotaku
  4. Warhorse Studios Hit By Unexplained Cyberattack Insider Gaming
  5. Kingdom Come, Lord of the Rings studio Warhorse 'hit by a cyberattack' Yahoo
 
PayPal reports Q3 revenue up 2% YoY to $8.58B, below $8.71B est., TPV up 6% to $487.14B, and raises full-year adjusted EPS guidance to ~$5.60, above $5.39 est. (Elias Schisgall/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:35:03 GMT

Elias Schisgall / Wall Street Journal:
PayPal reports Q3 revenue up 2% YoY to $8.58B, below $8.71B est., TPV up 6% to $487.14B, and raises full-year adjusted EPS guidance to ~$5.60, above $5.39 est. — The financial technology company expects full-year adjusted earnings of around $5.60 a share, up from a previous view of around $5.38

 
Sony's next PlayStation handheld may get exclusive access to AMD's mobile RDNA 5 - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:34:00 GMT

According to Digital Foundry, Sony might have some kind of exclusive access to the mobile variant of AMD's upcoming RDNA 5 architecture. The nature of that exclusivity remains unclear, however. Sony and AMD may have a formal deal, or Sony may simply be the only manufacturer able to justify a...

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Fitbit Edge reviews: A return to simpler fitness tracking - TechSpot Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:22:00 GMT
Google's $179 Fitbit Edge has landed to positive reviews for its design, AMOLED display, accurate fitness tracking, built-in GPS, and week-long battery life. Reviewers are praising its simplicity and comfortable fit, positioning it as an alternative to smartwatches.
 
Hyphenate, which develops reinforcement-learning-driven AI agents to automate corporate finance tasks, raised a $45M Series A, taking its total funding to $54M (Saritha Rai/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:10:03 GMT

Saritha Rai / Bloomberg:
Hyphenate, which develops reinforcement-learning-driven AI agents to automate corporate finance tasks, raised a $45M Series A, taking its total funding to $54M — Hyphenate Inc. has raised $45 million in a funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners, securing capital for an effort …

 
SIMD-accelerated Machine Vision on an ESP32-S3 - Hack a Day Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:12 GMT
Recently [shraiwi] decided to have a bit of good nerdy fun and implement the FAST machine vision algorithm on an ESP32-S3 using its SIMD ISA. This involves using the assembly …read more
 
CNET’s Gifts of the Year: Add These Must-Haves to Your Holiday Wish List - CNET - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:12 GMT
  1. CNET’s Gifts of the Year: Add These Must-Haves to Your Holiday Wish List CNET
  2. The Best Tech Gifts Under $100 Gizmodo
  3. ZDNET Gift of the Year: Our editors’ top picks ZDNET
  4. Sweet Tech on a Small Budget: A Dozen Gadget Gifts Under $50 PCMag UK
  5. 7 Best New Five Below Tech Finds Under $7 to Shop Before the Holiday Rush bestlifeonline.com
 
AI Agents Are Media’s New Favorite Audience - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
As agents go mainstream, some publishers are hoping that people will pay for content tailor-made for AI—not humans.
 
Pokémon Unite closing down for good, but you'll still be able to use it afterwards, sort of - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:56:34 GMT
  1. Pokémon Unite closing down for good, but you'll still be able to use it afterwards, sort of Eurogamer.net
  2. Special Event and Library Feature Added to Pokémon UNITE Pokemon.com
  3. TiMi Studio Group's Pokémon Unite to shut down on March 23, 2027 GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Pokemon Unite to Be Taken Offline in 2027, In-Game Sales Suspended Immediately IGN
  5. Free-to-Play Pokémon Game Is Shutting Down After 5 Years Polygon.com
 
Analysis: AI political groups have spent $78.5M on US federal candidates during the 2026 cycle; AI accelerationists spent $34M and safeguard-focused groups $39M (Luke Fountain/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:50:01 GMT

Luke Fountain / CNBC:
Analysis: AI political groups have spent $78.5M on US federal candidates during the 2026 cycle; AI accelerationists spent $34M and safeguard-focused groups $39M — Silicon Valley's bid to dominate artificial intelligence politics has devolved into a fight with itself.

 
NASA’s Oldest Martian Spacecraft Have Been Running for Decades. Here’s How - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Two orbiters have long outlasted their expected lifespans and completely reshaped our understanding of the Red Planet, all while operating 140 million miles from Earth.
 
iPhone 18e Could Get Two Key Upgrades While Keeping 60Hz Display - MacRumors - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:41:38 GMT
  1. iPhone 18e Could Get Two Key Upgrades While Keeping 60Hz Display MacRumors
  2. Apple's affordable iPhone is getting a new chip and selfie camera, report claims Mashable
  3. iPhone 18e rumored to get A20 processor but not stray much from iPhone 17e AppleInsider
  4. Apple to launch iPhone 18 and 2 more iPhones in early 2027 India Today
  5. Apple’s iPhone 18e specs have leaked ahead of next year’s release Stuff South Africa
 
Instagram Is a Streaming Service Now - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Instagram’s long-form video update is more than a swipe at YouTube. It’s an attempt to capture the clip economy.
 
The Future of Wet Cat Food Dispensers Is Here. My Review of Neakasa Riko - CNET Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:17:00 GMT
Riko is the first wet cat food feeder to mix meals to order from a supply of freeze-dried food. Here’s how my cat and I liked it.
 
Massive Groups of Volunteers Are Ready to Face Down ICE at the Polls - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
From heat maps to Signal chats to war rooms, volunteers across the US are ready to act if federal immigration agents show up on Election Day.
 
Ghost Of Yotei Was A Hit, But Its Developer Is Reportedly Cutting Jobs - GameSpot - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:02:18 GMT
  1. Ghost Of Yotei Was A Hit, But Its Developer Is Reportedly Cutting Jobs GameSpot
  2. Ghost of Yōtei Studio Hit by Layoffs Following Complete Edition Launch DualShockers
  3. Ghost of Yōtei Was a Hit But Its Studio Is Already Seeing Layoffs Polygon.com
 
How to Hide Your Baby From the Government - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“Sovereign citizens” think they can live beyond the reach of the state. Now the movement has influencers—and they’re selling all sorts of anarchist courses to expectant families.
 
Is an Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis System Worth It? Benefits, Costs, and Drawbacks - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:35:00 GMT
The Waterdrop X12 improved the taste of my tap water, but reverse osmosis comes with costs beyond the purchase price.
 
I Tested Every Major AI Agent for a Day. Here’s the Best One - WIRED - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. I Tested Every Major AI Agent for a Day. Here’s the Best One WIRED
  2. I put Muse, Dot, and Instinct to the test. There was a clear winner, but not because it worked best. Business Insider
 
I Tested Every Major AI Agent for a Day. Here’s the Best One - Wired Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I ranked six AI agents—from Meta’s Muse to Anthropic’s Claude Duet—on how well they completed basic tasks.
 
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's final major update adds long-awaited New Game Plus, new Nightmare difficulty and much more - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:18:45 GMT
  1. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's final major update adds long-awaited New Game Plus, new Nightmare difficulty and much more Eurogamer.net
  2. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Just Got a Final Huge Update Polygon.com
  3. AC Black Flag Resynced Title Update 1.0.8 - Patch Notes Ubisoft
  4. Ubisoft Bids Farewell to Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Yet Final 1.0.8 Patch’s Nightmare Mode Makes It Exit in Style Wccftech
  5. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Final Major Content Update Coming This Week IGN
 
An XML Parsing Exception Occurred - Engadget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:18:11 GMT
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9 free Windows apps I can’t live or work without – and 8 work on Mac and Linux, too - ZDNET - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. 9 free Windows apps I can’t live or work without – and 8 work on Mac and Linux, too ZDNET
  2. 7 free apps I install on every new Windows PC How-To Geek
  3. Best Alternatives to Popular Microsoft Apps You Should Be Using on Your Windows PC TechPP
 
ESP32 Rotary Display Makes Ideal Timer - Hack a Day Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:35 GMT
We’re big fans of pushing hardware into situations it wasn’t designed for here at Hackaday, but sometimes you’ve got to appreciate a nicely designed gadget doing more or less exactly …read more
 
X is nudging users to promote their posts with a pointing hand, and people are confused - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:34:44 GMT
X is nudging users to promote their posts with a pointing hand, and people are confused TechCrunchSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Phantom Blade Zero PC Performance Benchmarks – Fast-Paced Wuxia That Looks Phenomenal In Path Tracing & Boosted By NVIDIA RTX Tech - Wccftech - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:10:23 GMT
  1. Phantom Blade Zero PC Performance Benchmarks – Fast-Paced Wuxia That Looks Phenomenal In Path Tracing & Boosted By NVIDIA RTX Tech Wccftech
  2. Phantom Blade Zero Review IGN
  3. Phantom Blade Zero’s Combat Is So Good, You Won’t Care The Story Makes No Sense GameSpot
  4. Phantom Blade Zero Is the Perfect Martial Arts Game, For Better or Worse Polygon.com
  5. The ‘Phantom Blade Zero’ Metacritic Review Score Is In, One Of The Best Of 2026 Forbes
 
Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO 2 Announced – the X100 of the Instax World - Fuji Rumors - Google Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:49:15 GMT
  1. Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO 2 Announced – the X100 of the Instax World Fuji Rumors
  2. Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Evo 2 adds a touchscreen and video recording The Verge
  3. Instax Mini Evo 2 Review: Retro Vibes, Analog Photos, Digital Camera CNET
  4. The Instax Mini Evo 2 Has a Bigger Display and Expanded Field of View PetaPixel
  5. Fujifilm's Cheki Gets First Touchscreen; "instax mini Evo 2" Launching in November BigGo Finance
 
The Oldest Windows App To Still Run On WIndows 11 - Hack a Day Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:21 GMT
In the open source world we are used to software being compiled from source for our particular distro, so while in a few cases an ancient release may still be …read more
 
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.
 
In Praise Of A Legendary Power Transistor - Hack a Day Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:00:15 GMT
There are some devices which achieve electronic immortality, it’s likely that you have used a few of them yourself. The 555 timer of course, or the 741 op-amp. [ElectronicsNotes] is …read more
 
Rivian Halloween Update Turns R1, R2 Into Ghostbusting EVs Through Nov. 2 - CNET Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:35 GMT
The over-the-air update adds themed lights, sounds, a scavenger hunt and a parked-only arcade game.
 
T-Mobile Is Offering a $1,000 Off Discount on the Apple iPhone Duo Foldable Smartphone - IGN - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:31:53 GMT
  1. T-Mobile Is Offering a $1,000 Off Discount on the Apple iPhone Duo Foldable Smartphone IGN
  2. Apple iPhone Duo review: Two screens, two experiences, two thousand dollars Ars Technica
  3. Review of iPhone Duo: A New Chapter That Redefines a Smartphone’s Purpose The New York Times
  4. The truth about iPhone Duo problems: The shoddy-looking apps, FaceTime camera, and the hinge Mashable
  5. How good is the iPhone Duo? Financial Times
 
Instagram takes on YouTube with new 90-minute horizontal video format - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:06:00 GMT
  1. Instagram takes on YouTube with new 90-minute horizontal video format 9to5Mac
  2. Instagram Tests 90-Minute Horizontal Videos in Major Play for Podcasters and Creators The Hollywood Reporter
  3. Instagram Tests Videos up to 90 Minutes Long but Unlike YouTube It's Not Sharing Ad Revenue Variety
  4. Instagram rolls out limited Features test in the US Social Media Today
  5. Instagram Is a Streaming Service Now WIRED
 
Enable Resizable BAR on Unsupported Motherboards - Hack a Day Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:42 GMT
Recently [Rod Burlamaqui] released the arc-rebar project on GitHub, enabling Intel GPUs to work significantly more efficiently if the system’s mainboard does not support resizable BAR. It does require a …read more
 
GTA VI Preload Time, Specs and Key Information - Forbes - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:02 GMT
  1. GTA VI Preload Time, Specs and Key Information Forbes
  2. GTA 6 News Roundup: PC Release Reports, Miami Marketing Takeover, and Latest Updates MMOEXP
  3. GTA 6: Everything we know about Rockstar’s highly anticipated game www.systemtek.co.uk
 
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.
 
[Hands-On] Comfort, Convenience, and More: A Day With Galaxy Buds On - Samsung Global Newsroom - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. [Hands-On] Comfort, Convenience, and More: A Day With Galaxy Buds On Samsung Global Newsroom
  2. Samsung's first open-ear earbuds, Galaxy Buds On, arrive with Gemini Live Neowin
  3. Galaxy Buds On Europe Launch Timeline and Pricing Leak via Retailers SammyGuru
  4. Samsung's first clip-on Galaxy Buds launch tomorrow, and there's good news for global buyers Android Authority
  5. Galaxy Buds On are now available for purchase in Korea SamMobile
 
Grok Says Its AI-Generated Version of ‘The Odyssey’ Is ‘Not Historically Accurate’ - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:40:37 GMT
Months after Elon Musk declared that the xAI model would outclass Christopher Nolan’s mythological epic, the bot itself admitted defeat.
 
Microsoft offers to buy out a quarter of its workforce - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:36:06 GMT
Employees in the US, Canada, India, and the UK may receive offers to leave MS today.
 
Here's How The Way Activision Talks About Call Of Duty Launch Weekend Sales Has Changed Over Nearly 20 Years - Kotaku - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:30:49 GMT
  1. Here's How The Way Activision Talks About Call Of Duty Launch Weekend Sales Has Changed Over Nearly 20 Years Kotaku
  2. Call of Duty Has Made Enough Money to Have Bought the LA Lakers 3 Times Over, With Cash to Spare IGN
  3. Xbox CEO Celebrates 'Incredible' Milestones For Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Pure Xbox
  4. Call of Duty, Said to Be Bigger Than Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Reaches 53 Trillion Won in Lifetime Revenue Inven Global
  5. Call of Duty breaks $40 billion lifetime revenue with MW4 launch TweakTown
 
Walter Koenig, Star Trek’s Original Chekov, Dies at 90: ‘He Loved You Too’ - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:27:28 GMT
Raise a glass of “wodka” to the Enterprise’s navigator. The actor not only starred in the original series, but in all six original-cast movies.
 
The AI boom is happening at seven companies, the rest of the S&P 500 isn't seeing it - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:22:00 GMT

According to Slok's Daily Spark note, AI has so far delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech, despite the massive amount of money and hype surrounding the latest advancements in large language model research.

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Apple’s ‘Pro and Tell’ Event: Everything Announced So Far This Week - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:21:38 GMT
It’s another big week for Apple, with a new iPad Mini, MacBook Pro and iMac, and more yet to come.
 
Samsung’s Switch 2-ready MicroSD Express card is on sale for less than $50 - The Verge - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:56:36 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Switch 2-ready MicroSD Express card is on sale for less than $50 The Verge
  2. Save Up to 40% Off a Nintendo Switch 2 Memory Cards That We've Personally Tested and Vetted IGN
  3. Switch 2 SD Card Planner: 12 Steps, 60 Min [2026] shattered.io
  4. Samsung's P9 microSD Express slides down to $99, its lowest in 30 days Android Headlines
  5. Double your Switch 2’s storage ahead of the holidays while Samsung’s P9 Express microSD card is down to just $48 (40% off) 9to5Toys
 
Apple addressed at least 329 unique security vulnerabilities across today’s system updates - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:56:00 GMT
  1. Apple addressed at least 329 unique security vulnerabilities across today’s system updates 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Fixes Possibly Exploited CoreGraphics Flaw on Older iPhones MacRumors
  3. Apple Backports Fix for Exploited CoreGraphics Flaw to Older iPhones and iPads The Hacker News
  4. Apple backports CoreGraphics zero-day patches to older iPhones BleepingComputer
  5. Apple Releases iOS 26.7.2 for iPhone With Important Security Fixes The Mac Observer
 
AI Killed the Homework Era - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:55:33 GMT
Commentary: And it could mean the massacre of grading in general.
 
GTA 6's Release Has Led to a Notable Spike in Time Off Requests, According to New Data - IGN - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:42:50 GMT
  1. GTA 6's Release Has Led to a Notable Spike in Time Off Requests, According to New Data IGN
  2. GTA VI Survey: 10% Plan to Skip Work Launch Day [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  3. 'GTA 6' could cause $1 billion sick day as 1.5 million estimated to skip work: reports FOX 29 Philadelphia
  4. Grand Theft Auto fans are already calling off from work ahead of GTA6 release NPR
  5. GTA VI probably won't cost the U.S. economy $1 billion—and economists say it wouldn't matter if it did Fortune
 
AI Has Triggered A PS5 Homebrew Gold Rush, But It’s Also The Reason GTA 6 Can’t Be Pirated At Release - Kotaku - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:30:32 GMT
  1. AI Has Triggered A PS5 Homebrew Gold Rush, But It’s Also The Reason GTA 6 Can’t Be Pirated At Release Kotaku
  2. A Jailbroken PlayStation 5 Can Play PS2 Discs, But Sony Is Giving Users A Tough Choice Engadget
  3. 'You're Insane to Think I Lost Friends Over Reporting a Bug I Found Myself' — PS5 Hacker Sparks Homebrew Community Backlash After Using AI to Cash in on $50,000 Sony Bounty IGN
  4. Hacker awarded $50k bounty for reporting bug to Sony that allowed PS5 Linux exploit — move sparks backlash from jailbreaking community Tom's Hardware
  5. Sony tightens PS5 anti-piracy measures - regular players will have to update their console more often iXBT.games
 
Rare Insight into PS5 Sales Pattern Reveals Significant Wolverine Bump - Push Square - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT
  1. Rare Insight into PS5 Sales Pattern Reveals Significant Wolverine Bump Push Square
  2. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Fuels 22% Jump in Sony PlayStation 5 Sales Bloomberg.com
  3. Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2 GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Ahead of GTA 6, PlayStation 5 Sales Were Up 22%, Likely Due To Wolverine IGN
  5. “Marvel’s Wolverine” Topped Game Sales Chart Dark Horizons
 
Why Anthropic’s IPO Prospectus Is Missing So Many Key Figures - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:27:15 GMT
Anthropic’s S-1 filing is hundreds of pages long—and it leaves out quite a few financial details. “Anthropic owes investors more information,” one analyst tells WIRED.
 
From iPhone Duo to Mac, Craft shows what a native productivity app can do - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:26:00 GMT
  1. From iPhone Duo to Mac, Craft shows what a native productivity app can do 9to5Mac
  2. 7 iPhone Duo Apps That Take Full Advantage of the New Foldable Phone CNET
  3. Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo Apple
  4. Making a Mobile Experience That Moves With You Is Just the Beginning About Netflix
  5. Adam Mosseri admits Instagram on the iPhone Duo needs some work. The Verge
 
iPhone AI Images and Edits Now Have a Hidden Watermark - MacRumors - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:15:02 GMT
  1. iPhone AI Images and Edits Now Have a Hidden Watermark MacRumors
  2. Google SynthID Detector Simplifies Watermark Detection and Expands Support to Other AI Providers infoq.com
  3. iOS 27.2: Apple's AI images now carry Google's SynthID watermark Notebookcheck
  4. Google updates AI detector after Full Fact investigation finds it flagging apparently real images Full Fact
  5. How to Use Google’s SynthID Detector Website to Spot AI Media Tech My Money
 
Are We All Maxxed Out? Dictionary.com Names ‘Maxxing’ Its 2026 Word of the Year - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:59:20 GMT
Data center and unc were on the shortlist of words considered for the tribute.
 
Chrome 156 for Googlebook rolling out with 14 updates across sites, shortcuts, more - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:58:00 GMT
  1. Chrome 156 for Googlebook rolling out with 14 updates across sites, shortcuts, more 9to5Google
  2. Memory Bugs Account for Most of Chrome’s 353 New Security Fixes SecurityWeek
  3. Google patches 353 Chrome vulnerabilities, blocks insecure HTTP Red Hot Cyber
  4. Googlebooks are getting another much-needed round of repairs, this time with Chrome Android Authority
  5. Google Chrome users on Windows, Mac and Linux warned of critical vulnerabilities by CERT-In Moneycontrol.com
 
OpenAI Has a Surprising Defense Against Election Deepfakes - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:43:49 GMT
ChatGPT is cracking down on photorealistic, political deepfakes ahead of next week’s US midterm elections.
 
Rumour: Silent Hill 1 Remake Aiming for 2027 PS5 Release - Push Square - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
  1. Rumour: Silent Hill 1 Remake Aiming for 2027 PS5 Release Push Square
  2. Report: Silent Hill 1 Remake Targeting 2027 Release, First Cast Details Revealed MP1st
  3. Silent Hill Remake Release Window and Cat Details Leaked IGN
  4. Bloober Team’s Silent Hill remake is set for a 2027 release with the first two actors named, report claims Video Games Chronicle
  5. Silent Hill Remake Release Window and Other First Details Leak Polygon.com
 
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.
 
Microsoft’s Massive Employee Buyout Shows How AI Is Reshaping the Economy - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:29:55 GMT
The company is offering a voluntary exit to 60,000 eligible employees while betting billions on the AI infrastructure buildout.
 
Best Dyson Vacuum Deals for Dyson Week 2026 - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:28:30 GMT
The powerful Dyson V16 Piston Animal and other Dyson vacuums and tools are discounted until Halloween.
 
Worms mate in man's eyes, get plucked out right before larvae burst out - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:27:00 GMT
Case study gives a whole new meaning to "bedroom eyes."
 
Anthropic files to go public, and it could be the biggest IPO ever - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:17:00 GMT

Anthropic's filing opens with a letter in which the co-founders say they believe "AI is one of the most consequential technologies in human history." The rest of the 300-plus page document tries to back that claim up with numbers, while also spelling out, at unusual length, how things could go...

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Meet the real-life Scottish surgeon who inspired Sherlock Holmes - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:15:07 GMT
Lindsey Fitzharris chats with Ars about her new book, Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes.
 
Anker’s Halloween Sale Takes 20% Off Our Favorite Chargers and Power Banks - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:13:46 GMT
Avoid the scariest thing this Halloween (your phone at 1 percent) with Anker's 20 percent off sale on all charging gear.
 
My iPhone Duo In-Store Experience Almost Has Me Convinced I Need One - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:06:05 GMT
Quite simply, you’ve got to play with Apple’s folding iPhone to really understand its appeal.
 
Tiny11 developer squeezes Windows 11 onto a 700MB CD - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:05:00 GMT
NTDEV, the creator of tiny11, has pushed Windows 11 slimming to the extreme with pico11, an experimental build that fits on a standard CD while retaining a working desktop and basic apps. It uses just 883MB of RAM in testing, but sacrifices Windows Update and servicing. The developer plans to bring pico11's aggressive trimming capabilities to tiny11 builder.
 
Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:04:16 GMT
Included is the ability to limit which applications Siri can directly access.
 
Practice Japanese on an Inkplate 4Tempera eInk Device - Hack a Day Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:00:01 GMT
Learning a new natural language can be a daunting proposition at the best of times, with repetition and immersion generally considered to be the best ways to build up not …read more
 
Epic Games CEO calls Steam's AI disclosure policies "a political act" - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:54:19 GMT
  1. Epic Games CEO calls Steam's AI disclosure policies "a political act" GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Epic Games Boss Tim Sweeney Doubles Down on Valve Criticism, Says Steam's AI Content Disclosure Is a 'Political Act' IGN
  3. Epic Boss Tim Sweeney Calls Steam’s AI Declarations ‘Political’ And ‘Abhorrent’ Kotaku
  4. Tim Sweeney Says Valve Held Gaming Back for Years games.gg
  5. Shape Sender Deluxe Pulls Epic Games Store Release As Tim Sweeney Doubles Down on AI TechRaptor
 
Apple AirTags (2nd Gen) Are on Sale for 20% Off Right Now - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:40:31 GMT
Track down your suitcase, car keys, and other essentials with this $23 Bluetooth tracker.
 
This New Simulation of the Early Universe Is Massive, Detailed and Gorgeous - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:34:51 GMT
The Lumina Project spans 2 billion years and will allow scientists to test theories and predictions about the origins of the cosmos.
 
One violin lesson changes brain wave patterns as beginners learn to play - Medical Xpress - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:20:02 GMT
One violin lesson changes brain wave patterns as beginners learn to play Medical Xpress
 
Windows is preparing for Intel's biggest x86 change in years, but only Xeon chips will use it at first - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:06:00 GMT

Windows enthusiast Xeno recently uncovered what could be one of the most interesting changes coming to future Windows releases. Microsoft's OS may soon offer an option to enable Advanced Performance Extensions (APX) support on compatible hardware, the self-described "Windows Insider since day one" said. In turn, APX could deliver a...

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Apple reveals updated iPad mini with a bigger OLED screen for $700 - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:04:40 GMT
Apple claims this is the most significant update ever for the iPad mini line.
 
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.
 
iPhone Duo now supports Apple Pencil with iOS 27.2 - The Verge - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:51:06 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo now supports Apple Pencil with iOS 27.2 The Verge
  2. Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo Ars Technica
  3. Apple rolls out iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI languages and security fixes TechCrunch
  4. Don't wait to update: iOS 27.2 brings security fixes over 130 vulnerabilities AppleInsider
  5. iOS 27.2 adds new Messages feature that’s already a favorite 9to5Mac
 
ICE plan to buy robot dogs spurs protest from hundreds of Boston Dynamics employees - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:50:41 GMT
US robotics company stands by ICE deal as more than 300 employees warn of risk.
 
SteamOS 3.9.5 updates KDE Plasma, improves compatibility and device support - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:50:00 GMT
SteamOS 3.9.5 brings an updated Arch Linux base, KDE Plasma 6.7.3, and Linux kernel 7.2. The update also improves compatibility with handheld gaming devices, introduces preliminary hibernation support, and reduces idle power consumption on Steam Deck.
 
Google Fitbit Edge Review: I Still Prefer the Air (2026) - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:49:49 GMT
The Edge is a welcome upgrade for longtime Fitbit users, but the missing NFC technology is a puzzling regression.
 
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Review: The Incredible Triple 200MP Cameras Are Only Half the Story - PetaPixel - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:31:47 GMT
  1. Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Review: The Incredible Triple 200MP Cameras Are Only Half the Story PetaPixel
  2. The world’s first triple 200-megapixel cameraphone is great The Verge
  3. 100 MP selfie camera: how can the Galaxy S27 Ultra and the iPhone 20 Pro even match this rival? PhoneArena
  4. I tested the Galaxy S26 Ultra and OPPO Find X10 Pro Max cameras — it's no contest Android Authority
  5. Oppo Find X10 Ultra's full camera setup leaks - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:09:08 GMT
Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, denies misuse of Starlink commercial service.
 
Teardown reveals three theories for why iPhone Duo's screens keep cracking - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:54:00 GMT

According to iFixit, the most plausible reason for the breakages is a malfunctioning central support bar inside the hinge. The bar is supposed to retract each time the phone closes, but it's likely failing to pull back far enough, which makes the curved part of the inner display press down...

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'Health Guardian' makes its way to Fitbit Air users with a subscription tag - Android Central - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:35:59 GMT
  1. 'Health Guardian' makes its way to Fitbit Air users with a subscription tag Android Central
  2. Fitbit Air Vs Whoop: Which Screenless Fitness Tracker Is Better For You? Engadget
  3. Google Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more 9to5Google
  4. Google Health Update to 5.11 Brings Several Huge Upgrades Droid Life
  5. Google Health Premium: Free vs. Paid Features – Worth Paying For? Droid Life
 
Highway thieves are spoofing GPS to steal millions in data center-bound cargo - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:26:36 GMT
Investigators explain how highway thieves stole $100M in data center equipment.
 
Apple's new iPad mini gets an OLED display, A20 Pro chip, and IP67 rating - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:13:00 GMT

Apple says the A20 Pro in the new iPad mini offers up to 60% faster multi-threaded workload performance, up to 4.5x faster AI performance, and up to 2.7x faster graphics performance compared to the chip in the last-gen device.

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Google’s New Fitbit Is a Vehicle for Its Excellent Health App - Bloomberg.com - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:25 GMT
  1. Google’s New Fitbit Is a Vehicle for Its Excellent Health App Bloomberg.com
  2. Fitbit Edge Review: Google's Best Fitness Tracker With a Screen PCMag
  3. Fitbit Edge: Premium design for an active life blog.google
  4. Fitbit Edge launches with a bigger screen and replaceable battery AL.com
  5. The Fitbit Edge Is Everything the Charge 6 Should Have Been Lifehacker
 
Watch Us Fold the iPhone Duo Thousands of Times on Our Weeks-Long Livestream - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
We’re using our in-house robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
 
Nintendo Switch 2 gets its first list of Xbox achievements with Minecraft - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:39:59 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch 2 gets its first list of Xbox achievements with Minecraft TrueAchievements
  2. ‘Minecraft’ jumps to Nintendo Switch 2 Gadget
  3. Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 Edition set for October 27 launch WellPlayed
  4. Mini Review: Minecraft (Switch 2) - A Satisfying Upgrade Overall, But Where's Mouse Mode? Nintendo Life
  5. Minecraft launches on Nintendo Switch 2 today – some players will get the game for free iXBT.games
 
You can now run Nintendo Switch games natively on iPhones and Macs - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:32:00 GMT

This works because the Switch and Apple's recent devices both use Arm-based processors, meaning a game's instructions are already compatible with an iPhone's chip. PC ports like the recent AI-built Link's Awakening don't get that head start and must translate the code first, since most PCs use x86 processors.

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Now That The Shoe Is On The Other Foot, Microsoft And Epic Games Suddenly Agree That AI Is Theft - Kotaku - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:30:57 GMT
  1. Now That The Shoe Is On The Other Foot, Microsoft And Epic Games Suddenly Agree That AI Is Theft Kotaku
  2. Gamers using AI to put popular titles like Halo and GTA online for free — as companies scramble to shut them down Yahoo Tech
  3. AI slop is taking over the retro PC port scene, but these 4 Zelda projects remind me how good it still is XDA
  4. Microsoft and Epic Are Using AI but Want To Stop AI-Made Games From Running on Their Platforms www.techtimes.co.uk
  5. AI Can Rebuild an Old Game in Hours. It Still Cannot Make It Playable. Vocal
 
Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker: we’re watching these retailers - The Shortcut | Matt Swider - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:28:21 GMT
  1. Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller restock tracker: we’re watching these retailers The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  2. Some Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake pre-orders may arrive after launch Mezha.net
  3. Zelda Switch 2 console already in stores, with one buyer unboxing a pre-order Notebookcheck
  4. The Limited Edition Zelda Pro Controller With Stand Is Up For Pre-Order Again Press Start Australia
  5. Closer look at the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 system My Nintendo News
 
This Is the Future of Gravel Bikes: 6 Bikes Tested Head to Head on a 100km Ride - Outside Magazine - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:22:48 GMT
This Is the Future of Gravel Bikes: 6 Bikes Tested Head to Head on a 100km Ride Outside Magazine
 
I tested the new Amazon Kindle for a week. Here’s why it’s the one you probably want - CNN - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:03:00 GMT
  1. I tested the new Amazon Kindle for a week. Here’s why it’s the one you probably want CNN
  2. Amazon Kindle (2026) E-Reader Review: The Most Affordable Kindle May Now Be My Favorite CNET
  3. The best Kindles in the UK for every bookworm and budget – tested The Guardian
  4. I spent over two weeks with the Amazon Kindle (2026) — and it's like reading an old book with a new cover TechRadar
  5. Kindle’s long chapter: Amazon’s e-reader journey from 2007 original to redesigned new range Telegraph India
 
The Anthropic S-1 Filing Is Also an AI Doomsday Primer - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:01:55 GMT
Anthropic thinks “closing the loop” is the best path to AI triumph—and a recipe for “existential” threats to humanity.
 
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Lands New Roguelike Game Mode In Upcoming Doomsday-Themed DLC - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Marvel Cosmic Invasion Lands New Roguelike Game Mode In Upcoming Doomsday-Themed DLC Nintendo Life
  2. New Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Siege of Castle Doom gameplay details PlayStation.Blog
  3. Marvel Cosmic Invasion's New DLC Adds Roguelike Mode Next Month on PS5 Push Square
  4. Doctor Doom Returns Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday in New Marvel Release OpenCritic
  5. Marvel Cosmic Invasion’s New Game Mode Finally Revealed Nintendojo
 
Unreal Engine 5.8 adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery to remedy stuttering issues - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:49:00 GMT

Epic recently updated the official documentation for Unreal Engine 5.x, introducing a potentially significant change to how the popular game engine handles shader compilation and the associated stuttering issues. Thanks to a new built-in, command-line tool, UE 5.8 will offer native support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) technology.

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The 13 scariest, spookiest video games you should play this Halloween - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:29:45 GMT
  1. The 13 scariest, spookiest video games you should play this Halloween Eurogamer.net
  2. Eight great new indie horror games for Halloween The Guardian
  3. 13 Short And Sweet Scary Games To Treat Yourself To Before Halloween Kotaku
  4. What to play this Halloween, plus last-minute costume ideas and spooky movie recommendations PC Gamer
  5. Halloween resurrects old horror favorites Newzoo
 
The Scariest Game Of The Year Is This Demo For A Game That Isn’t Coming Out - GameSpot - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:28:21 GMT
  1. The Scariest Game Of The Year Is This Demo For A Game That Isn’t Coming Out GameSpot
  2. Canned Paranormal Activity Game Back From The Dead as Playable Archive, Free on Steam IGN
  3. A Paranormal Activity Game Was Canceled Right Before Launch. Now It’s the Next P.T. Polygon.com
  4. Canceled ‘Paranormal Activity’ Game Lives On as Free Horror Experience ‘Playable Archive’ [Trailer] Dread Central
  5. A free 'micro' horror game from the maker of The Mortuary Assistant is basically if PT was an episode of Law and Order Yahoo Tech
 
Meta plans $95 billion stock offering to fuel AI spending despite growing bubble fears - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:07:00 GMT

Meta launched roughly $35 billion in offerings on Monday, comprising $22.5 billion in Class A common stock and $12.5 billion in securities representing mandatory convertible preferred stock.

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Meta Muse Makes Marketplace Better. How I Set It Up to Help Me Shop Online - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMT
It’s no surprise that Muse really shines within Meta apps like Facebook.
 
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.
 
Anthropic’s IPO Prospectus Reveals What’s Under the Hood - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:50:47 GMT
Anthropic on Monday filed documents ahead of a blockbuster IPO that offers insight into the company’s financials, risk factors, and views on the future of AI.
 
F1 in Texas: The American race that fans love to attend - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:24 GMT
Ars spends the weekend with the Audi Revolut F1 team at the Circuit of the Americas.
 
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ (Update 2.5 Edition) - Forbes - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:44:26 GMT
  1. 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ (Update 2.5 Edition) Forbes
  2. ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Rockets To Its Second-Highest Playercount Since Launch Forbes
  3. Cyberpunk 2077's Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) is out now! cyberpunk.net
  4. Cyberpunk 2077 Hotfix 2.500.200 Released on October 27 MP1st
  5. Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 players can turn all cars into a Tesla Roadster with unreal mod GAMINGbible
 
Canva Chases AI Domination With a New AI Image Model for Designers - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:32:59 GMT
Canva Craft won’t be the company’s last AI tool. Will creators jump on board?
 
Nvidia's AI chips already make billions, now Jensen Huang wants $2,000 per GPU in annual software fees - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:31:00 GMT

The Register was first to report Huang's quote from a question-and-answer session at the event on October 22. The CEO told attendees that software licensing "will become increasingly a major part of our company's business." The $2,000 figure was his example of how that licensing would be priced.

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Tesla gave up the EV crown. Now it wants to win the autonomy race. - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:30:27 GMT
Tesla hopes autonomy subscriptions can deliver the margins car sales cannot.
 
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Xbox debut trails behind Forza, Gears, and Halo - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:29:59 GMT
  1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Xbox debut trails behind Forza, Gears, and Halo TrueAchievements
  2. 'Call of Duty' North Korea invasion edition tops sales charts in South Japan Today
  3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Review: Silver Bullet Game Informer
  4. New Call of Duty depicting another Korean War sparks debate The Korea Herald
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Cool Extraction Mode Made Me Feel Bad for Marathon Fans PCMag
 
As iPhone Duo Cracked Screen Reports Surface, a New Teardown Shows a Possible Culprit - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:22:30 GMT
In spite of some display issues, iFixit declares the iPhone Duo “the most repairable foldable” it’s ever tinkered with.
 
The US Government Is Hiding a Secret Court Ruling About How It Spies on Americans - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:09:00 GMT
Two US senators say the Trump administration is breaking the law by withholding the FISA court decision while it presses Congress to renew America’s most sweeping surveillance program.
 
After a year of testing, one of Steam's best features is finally out of beta, making it easier to find games you might actually like - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:06:37 GMT
  1. After a year of testing, one of Steam's best features is finally out of beta, making it easier to find games you might actually like Eurogamer.net
  2. “Best new feature in years”: Steam makes finding new games easier Notebookcheck
  3. Steam's useful Personal Calendar gets a full release GamingOnLinux
  4. Valve Rebuilding Steam Deals and Sales Systems for 2027 Launch Geeky Gadgets
  5. Steam :: Steamworks Development :: Steam's Personal Calendar Full Release Steam Community
 
Golden Joystick's "Ultimate Game of the Year" nominees are revealed, and votes are open until October 30 - Windows Central - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Golden Joystick's "Ultimate Game of the Year" nominees are revealed, and votes are open until October 30 Windows Central
  2. Star Wars: Galactic Racer Nominated For Golden Joystick Ultimate Game Of The Year Award TheForce.net
  3. Xbox Is Officially Up For 'Game Of The Year' At The Golden Joystick Awards 2026 Pure Xbox
  4. Golden Joystick Awards 2026: How To Vote For Game Of The Year 80 Level
  5. Alix Wilton Regan announced as Golden Joystick Awards host as Ultimate Game of the Year voting goes live GamesRadar+
 
WIRED Ghost Stories - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Five hauntings from the other side of technology.
 
Peter Thiel slams Apple for doing "nothing new" since Steve Jobs died, praises controversial CEOs like Elon Musk - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:54:00 GMT

Speaking in an interview with author Walter Isaacson on The Builders podcast, Thiel said of Apple, "In my telling, it did nothing new after Jobs."

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Apple’s New iPad Mini Gets OLED and Water Resistance - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:27:29 GMT
On the heels of the Duo, here comes the Mini. It’s arriving Nov. 6.
 
Elden Ring movie reportedly has a $200 million budget, and it's the studio's biggest bet ever - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:22:00 GMT

When cameras started rolling in the UK back in April, Elden Ring's budget was reported at well over $100 million, with filming expected to last roughly 100 days. By June, in its coverage of Google's $75 million investment in the studio, The Wall Street Journal put it at $175 million....

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Some iPhone Duo Models Are Breaking. iFixit’s Teardown Might Explain Why - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple confirmed a “small number” of iPhone Duo units have an issue impacting the inner display.
 
Phantom Blade Zero's PC requirements reveal a 145GB install, 300GB for preloading, and upscaling - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Chinese developer S-Game posted the PC requirements on the game's official X account. There are few details beyond just Minimum and Recommended setups. However, in what has now become a standard in the industry, these specs only apply when upscaling is enabled.

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Over 210,000 Users Signed the 'Save Mass Effect' Petition After EA Shut Down BioWare - 80 Level - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:34:32 GMT
  1. Over 210,000 Users Signed the 'Save Mass Effect' Petition After EA Shut Down BioWare 80 Level
  2. The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 devs join creators mourning BioWare: "Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 shaped my imagination and the desire to create games" GamesRadar+
  3. BioWare May Be Gone, But Its Spirit Lives On in These Games IGN
  4. Electronic Arts to lay off 400 staff, shut down BioWare [Update] Gematsu
  5. 'Sci-Fi Wonder for This Next Chapter' — Former Mass Effect 5 Writers Speak Out After EA Shuts Down BioWare IGN
 
Xbox Game Pass adds new day-one title Scramble Knights Online today - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:03:36 GMT
  1. Xbox Game Pass adds new day-one title Scramble Knights Online today TrueAchievements
  2. Scramble Knights Online: Changing Genres to Save a Game XBOX Wire
  3. Scramble Knights Online Ventures Onto Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X/S COGconnected
  4. Scramble Knights Online launches in Early Access on October 26 Gematsu
  5. Scramble Knights Online launches this month via early access Niche Gamer
 
Denmark gives up on replacing Microsoft Office, for now - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Early reports had the whole ministry ditching Microsoft Office by the end of 2025, but what launched on June 19 was a lot more modest – a pilot with 38 volunteers from the department. Those testers swapped Word for Collabora, an open-source office suite built on LibreOffice. Danish software firm...

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CleanYourTV 3.0 Lets You Remove Ads And Bloatware From Android And Google TVs, Now Supports 300 Models - Wccftech - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:42:39 GMT
  1. CleanYourTV 3.0 Lets You Remove Ads And Bloatware From Android And Google TVs, Now Supports 300 Models Wccftech
  2. Someone debloated their Samsung Tizen OS TV by pointing a camera at it for Claude to see XDA
  3. Please don’t use AI hacks to debloat your TV PCWorld
  4. People are fixing their TV OSes with Claude The Verge
  5. You Don’t Need AI to Dumb Down Your Smart TV. Do This Instead PCMag
 
Elon Musk predicts a neocloud bloodbath as SpaceX seeks $40 billion to buy more GPUs - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Writing in an X post yesterday, Musk said lenders had largely stopped providing money to those companies without substantial income outside AI data centers.

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From impulse purchase to pocket studio: The M-Vave FM-1 - ArsTechnica Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:15 GMT
M-Vave's cheap FM-1 pocket synth has exploded as a community firmware playground.
 
The Hottest New Side Hustle Is Stripping Copper Wire and Posting About It - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Copper prices are at record highs, but for TikTok creators, the real money may be in teaching others how to strip wire—and selling them the tools to do it.
 
LG B6 OLED TV Review (2026) - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The LG B6 has deep and rich blacks and a low price tag, but midrange performance elsewhere.
 
The Best Tools to Redo the Windows Taskbar - TechSpot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Whether you miss the classic Windows taskbar or want a complete makeover, these tools restore old favorites, unlock deeper customization, and bring macOS-style docks and retro designs to Windows.
 
Lykyn Review: A Mushroom Garden Worth Showing Off - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Dramatic lighting and fog make this countertop fruiting chamber a conversation starter. The mushrooms are pretty good too.
 
39 meta-analyses, 39 positive findings: An audit finds serious flaws in research on AI in education - The Hechinger Report - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
39 meta-analyses, 39 positive findings: An audit finds serious flaws in research on AI in education The Hechinger Report
 
The Tragedy of Having a Wikipedia Page—and Then Losing It - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Every day, Wikipedia biographies of living people are flagged for deletion because the subjects are not “notable” enough. How do these poor souls take the news?
 
Meet the AI Agents Trying to Be Real-Life Journalists - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Jayden, Sam, and Zack are eagerly pitching editors on reported stories and investigative features. The catch? They're all AI agents.
 
Google Changed Gmail On October 16—Check Your Account Now - Forbes - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:23:31 GMT
  1. Google Changed Gmail On October 16—Check Your Account Now Forbes
  2. Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising Ars Technica
  3. Google Is Using Data From Gmail and Drive to Target Ads, but You Can Stop It Lifehacker
  4. Google makes a privacy policy exception to use your Gmail and Photos data for ads Android Authority
  5. Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads The Verge
 
ASUS’s first Intel Arc GPU gets €1,799 price tag, Arc Pro B70 with 32GB for workstations - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:18:51 GMT
  1. ASUS’s first Intel Arc GPU gets €1,799 price tag, Arc Pro B70 with 32GB for workstations VideoCardz.com
  2. Intel Arc Pro B70 prices more than double in US, now listed for up to $2,400 VideoCardz.com
  3. ASUS Announces UGen Intel Arc Pro B70 32GB AI Accelerator Cards ASUS Pressroom
  4. ASUS is charging RTX 5090 money for Intel Arc, and your wallet may need a moment Digital Trends
  5. ASUS's first Intel Arc GPU goes on sale, the workstation UGen Arc Pro B70 32GB TweakTown
 
Valve Steam Frame Review: Costly and Inconsistent - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
The Steam Frame’s promise of greatness for stand-alone and streaming VR gaming doesn’t quite connect.
 
Apple Will Reportedly Stop Making You Feel Like a Thief When You Return an Unopened iPhone - Gizmodo - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:39 GMT
  1. Apple Will Reportedly Stop Making You Feel Like a Thief When You Return an Unopened iPhone Gizmodo
  2. Apple’s New Anti-Theft System For iPhones Is Now Live, Report Claims Forbes
  3. Apple Will Reportedly Run Diagnostics On Returned iPhones Without Opening The Packaging Engadget
  4. Apple Stores have a new trick for spotting iPhone return scams PhoneArena
  5. Apple Stores Reportedly Rolling Out New Anti-Theft System for iPhones MacRumors
 
This AI Radio Host Speaks Spanish and Backs Immigrants. It’s Winning Over Listeners - Wired Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Coyotec is bilingual, swears, and tells listeners how to defend themselves against ICE. Its popularity comes as more broadcasters are experimenting with artificial personalities.
 
iPhone Duo vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Which foldable is the best? - Tom's Guide - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:15:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Which foldable is the best? Tom's Guide
  2. iPhone Duo Boosting Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Sales: The Data Gadget Hacks
  3. Which Android Phone Is The Closest Equivalent To The iPhone Duo? Engadget
  4. Apple iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: I've tested both passport-style foldables, and I still can't tell you which I prefer — but that's a good thing TechRadar
  5. Samsung Continues to See Record Sales for Galaxy Z8 Series in Europe, with Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra Up Almost 50% Samsung Global Newsroom
 
Bee Here Now - Spyglass - Google Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:07:45 GMT
  1. Bee Here Now Spyglass
  2. The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about TechCrunch
  3. Amazon’s $75 AI wearable hides a bigger $144-a-year bet TheStreet
  4. One more product for today’s dystopian future Philenews
  5. AI turns wearables into personal assistants as privacy concerns intensify, says GlobalData finchannel
 
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.
 
Supercurrent enables the reading of quantum information without destroying it - Phys.org - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:00:20 GMT
  1. Supercurrent enables the reading of quantum information without destroying it Phys.org
  2. Supercurrent could help scientists read quantum information without destroying it Interesting Engineering
  3. Scientists Achieve Nearly Perfect Non-Destructive Qubit Reading with 99.85% Accuracy Inkorr
  4. Supercurrent Enables Reading Qubit States Without Destruction Quantum Zeitgeist
 
Even XBOX doesn't think Windows 11 is the answer - Windows Central - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:14:17 GMT
  1. Even XBOX doesn't think Windows 11 is the answer Windows Central
  2. The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it? The Verge
  3. The Xbox Handheld Will Matter So Much More Than ‘Project Helix’ Gizmodo
  4. Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix Ars Technica
  5. The Xbox Helix could feature 11 Zen 6 cores, a 110-TOPS NPU, 36 GB of memory, and a price tag of up to $1500. GameGPU
 
Google's privacy policy now has a loophole for using your Gmail and Photos data in ads - TechSpot Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:33:00 GMT

The change sits in Google's updated privacy policy, which took effect on October 16 and was first spotted by Android Authority. The policy has long said, "We don't show you personalized ads based on your content from Drive, Gmail, or Photos." That line is still there, but it now ends...

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AI will keep uncovering critical software flaws for years, says Cloudflare CEO - TechSpot Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:20:00 GMT

Prince told Reuters that Cloudflare is aware of "a bunch of additional severe vulnerabilities that are present in other pieces of critical software," though he did not name the affected programs. He compared them to the PHP bugs that recently forced government websites, the game store GOG, and many smaller...

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Microsoft's Windows Insider wallpapers were apparently made on a Mac - TechSpot Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:26:00 GMT

Most image files carry a small tag naming the app that last saved them, buried in a properties menu that few people ever open. When a Windows developer checked it on Microsoft's newest wallpapers, it pointed to Photoshop running on a Mac. The company has since swapped in cleaned-up copies.

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Wallhack M-001 Review: When Fun Overrides Specs - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT
With a tactile dongle for on-the-fly customization and a metal chassis, the Wallhack M-001 is the most fun I've had reviewing a gaming mouse in a long time.
 
Scientists Trapped an Antimatter Particle for Months to Study Its Secrets - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
These elusive and reactive particles have been challenging to hold on to and even more challenging to study, but a new method paves the way for tests on the differences between matter and antimatter.
 
Comcast lost 144,000 broadband customers last quarter, is planning layoffs so AI agents can take over customer service - TechSpot Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:49:00 GMT

Comcast released its Q3 2026 financial results this week, showing lower revenue and adjusted profit amid an exodus of subscribers from its broadband business. The company reported $29.3 billion in total revenue, down 6.1% year over year from $31.2 billion on a reported basis, reflecting the Versant separation and the...

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6 Best Folding Phones (2026): Samsung, Apple, Google, Motorola - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.
 
The MacBook Pro Max Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Apple will reportedly launch an innovative new MacBook next week, which means existing options have their largest discount yet.
 
Oil Spills Wreak Havoc on the Bottom of the Ocean, Even a Decade Later - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
While oil is known to float, new research finds that over time it can permeate even extremely deep marine habitats, with animal populations declining by as much as 80 percent.
 
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Make Your Phone Hot. Here’s How to Keep It Cool - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Powering a car dashboard is more demanding on your handset than you might think. These tips will save battery life and help your phone chill out.
 
Hyve Smart Package Locker Review: Protecting Your Holiday Deliveries - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT
Hyve’s smart porch lockbox can secure incoming gifts—if your delivery driver uses it and there’s still room inside.
 
What the US Movement Against Data Centers Can Learn From Abroad - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Paris Marx, author of Hyperscale, has been tracking global data center development for years. The US has a lot to learn from what’s happened everywhere from Ireland to New Zealand.
 
Here’s What Happens to Bacon When You Add Water While Cooking - CNET Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Water and greasy bacon sound like a recipe for hot splatter. Here’s how the viral hack actually works.
 
We Linked 150 of Ikea’s $10 Speakers to Make a Wall of Sound - Wired Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
WIRED attempts what even the Swedish brand hasn’t: making a sonic monolith using scores of the cheapest Bluetooth speakers on the market. Can you have too much of a small thing?
 
The PHP Meltdown Shows How AI Makes Bugs More Exploitable - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Security researchers used AI tools to help uncover years-old vulnerabilities in the PHP web scripting language. Then the AI-assisted attacks began.
 
A 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may reveal physics never seen in nature - ArsTechnica Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:50:28 GMT
A new model suggests Mars may host ice-forming physics never directly observed before.
 
New mRNA Vaccine Reduces Risk of Melanoma Recurrence by Over 40 Percent - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
The vaccine is personalized to a patient’s tumor, and results from the Phase 3 trial are yet another example of the promise of mRNA vaccines in treating cancer.
 
Best Pet Camera of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.
 
Ice sheet expansion may have started 2,000 years ago, but we canceled that - ArsTechnica Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:09 GMT
The tiny remains of the Laurentide Ice Sheet began getting somewhat less tiny.
 
9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Apple’s first folding phone is inspiring indie developers to create fun, quirky apps that take advantage of the screen and the hinge. Here are a few to try as you explore the Duo.
 
My Favorite Sofa Is Discounted for Joybird’s Semiannual Sale - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Joybird Eliot Sleeper, plus hundreds of other options, are up to 40 percent off during the brand’s Semiannual sale.
 
12 Absolutely Banging Proper Watches Under $400 - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
WIRED and its panel of watch experts hunted for real mechanical timepieces at rock-bottom prices and found a wealth of options. Here are our favorites.
 
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
I’ve tested laptops for more than a decade, and here’s my advice for finding the right laptop for you.
 
The Qubitunes Soundstage Toy Is a Great Gift for Kids - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
This screen-free soundstage starter kit opens a world of audio fun for kids aged 3 years and up.
 
Ray-Ban Meta Audio Review: The Best Smart Glasses - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
No cameras? No problem. Ditching the surveillance baggage makes Meta’s audio-only frames surprisingly easy to live with.
 
Garmin Vivoactive 5 and Forerunner 165 Are up to 30 Percent Off (2026) - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:06:00 GMT
I’ve tested almost every Garmin watch—these entry-level favorites are steeply discounted right now.
 
Inside the Supermassive Debate Over the James Webb Telescope’s ‘Little Red Dots’ - Wired Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The Webb telescope sees tiny red dots everywhere. Astronomers can’t agree on what they are, but some believe they may be enormous stars with black holes inside.
 
NASA updates lander plans for Moon landings, finally solves long-festering Orion issue - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:48:25 GMT
"We have the mandate, we have the resources, and the support from our stakeholders."
 
The iPhone Duo Has Passed 75,000 Folds in Our Fold-a-Phone Testing Machine. Can It Beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8? - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:35 GMT
We’re folding Apple’s iPhone Duo 900 times an hour to test how its hinge will last.
 
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.
 
Hegseth warns prediction market bets warp military judgment, endanger troops - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:28:43 GMT
Pentagon memo: Insider trading gives US enemies key intel on military operations.
 
Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:19:55 GMT
Turning on Personal Intelligence gives the company more data for ad targeting.
 
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.”
 
Revival Rugs Birthday Sale: 20 Percent Off Sitewide Through Sunday - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:27:32 GMT
The brand’s lovely selection of hand-knotted and handwoven wool rugs at reasonable prices make it a WIRED-staff favorite.
 
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.”
 
What’s the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2026) - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options. We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.
 
Elon Musk Just Dumped Another $76 Million Into the Midterms - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:12:49 GMT
The trillionaire has given more than $445 million to Republican political groups this election cycle, as Democrats vow to investigate him.
 
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.
 
This design software reimagines everyday objects as self-aware devices - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
“X-Hinges” helps design and 3D print items like lamps and gloves with an interactive twist: automatically embedded sensors that perceive and adaptively respond to human contact.
 
MIT’s Kavanaugh Fellowship: From invention to impact - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMT
The Kavanaugh Translational Fellows Program helps scholars turn promising research into successful businesses.
 
Trying an iPhone Duo at the Apple Store? Don’t Leave Without Testing These 6 Things - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The iPhone Duo is now in Apple stores, even if most buyers won’t get theirs until January. Here’s how to make the most of a hands-on demo.
 
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.
 
Making room to explore - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
Professor Fan Wang is recognized as “Committed to Caring” for creating a supportive environment for ambitious research and student well-being.
 
For students with their sights set on space medicine, a new community takes flight - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
MIT’s Doctors Without Gravity club connects health and space science enthusiasts.
 
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.
 
MIT student team CERBERUZ wins NASA LunaRecycle Centennial Challenge, turning lunar trash into tools - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT
The team took first prize in both the Prototype and Digital Twin tracks for its lunar waste recycling system.
 
The ocean’s most abundant “loner” microbe has a sticky second life - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Researchers in the Chisholm lab find Prochlorococcus can switch between drifting alone and living in attached communities, a discovery that could reshape estimates of how much carbon the ocean moves to the deep sea.
 
Beaver Works Summer Institute: A leader in transformational STEM education - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Jointly run by Lincoln Laboratory and the School of Engineering, the program has guided thousands of high school students to technical paths over the past 10 years.
 
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.
 
Symposium highlights MIT’s wide range of innovations for aging brain health - MIT Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
In six talks, researchers from across MIT described projects aimed at advancing the understanding of and interventions against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.
 
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.
 
MapQuest Has a Feature Google Maps Doesn’t: A License Plate Reader Map - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:37 GMT
Switch on the Surveillance layer in MapQuest’s app, and eyeball icons mark known license plate readers from Flock, Motorola, Axon and other makers.
 
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.
 
Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Over the last decade, the vice chancellor has refocused the Institute’s approach to student life to center on student well-being.
 
State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics finds sustainability commitments are strong, but governance gaps and external disruptions prevent execution.
 
AI model decodes the language cells use to communicate - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:50:00 GMT
A new computational approach reveals how cells communicate to assemble into tissues. This could accelerate stem cell engineering, improve disease models, and inform therapies.
 
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.
 
Look Out for Political Deepfakes and Scams This Midterm Election Season - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:42:11 GMT
We’re one week out from Election Day. But political scams and deepfakes are already in our texts, emails and feeds.
 
MIT remembers Thomas Rose, a brilliant researcher and generous colleague - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Faculty, students, staff, family, and friends gathered to remember the assistant professor and archaeometallurgist who died last month.
 
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
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Once a storage castle, now a design stronghold, the landmark building is a major new hub at MIT.
 
MIT releases financials and endowment figures for 2026 - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The Institute’s pooled investments returned 10.3 percent last year; endowment stands at $29.2 billion.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
Do You Use a VPN or Other Cyber Security Suites? We Want to Know Which One Is Worth the Money - CNET Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:50:38 GMT
Help us crown the most trusted anti virus, VPNs and security tools of 2026 in our People’s Picks survey.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
Download iOS 27.2 Now to Bring These Features and More to Your iPhone - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:14:43 GMT
The update brings Siri AI to more languages and updates a few apps, like FaceTime and Apple Music.
 
9 Out of 10 Coffee Experts Agreed, This Is the Best Way to Brew - CNET Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:15:36 GMT
Here’s how most coffee professionals make their morning brew.
 
Microplastics Are Everywhere. Don’t Make It Worse - CNET Wed, 28 May 2025 11:00:06 GMT
Don’t let your microwave become a hotbed for microplastics.
 
Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend. Here’s When (and Why) the Clocks Go Back - CNET Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:07 GMT
Why do we “fall back” in November? We answer your questions.