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Sources: Apple tweaked macOS for its OLED touch MacBook Pro, due Wednesday, with a dynamic interface that adapts to whether touch or the trackpad was last used (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:00:32 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple tweaked macOS for its OLED touch MacBook Pro, due Wednesday, with a dynamic interface that adapts to whether touch or the trackpad was last used — Also: The company rolls out a retail store tool to reduce wasted inventory. — Apple's touch-screen MacBook Pro will arrive on Wednesday …

 
Simple, Reliable RF Remote Control - Hack a Day Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:48 GMT
Some of the first remote controls available to consumers used sound, visible light, or even just wires to communicate with their parent device. It was many years between these first …read more
 
Samsung probably isn't rebranding One UI as Galaxy OS - Engadget Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
A bunch of recent rumors have suggested Samsung has some changes in store for its smartphone interface.
 
Quantum computers can get colder than deep space — Here's how they stay running - Engadget Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Heat disrupts the accuracy of a quantum computer, so the computer needs to be kept as cold as possible. Which is extremely cold, it turns out.
 
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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r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and more - The Verge - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:25:32 GMT
r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and more The Verge
 
Don't throw away your old Chromebook (even if you're getting a Googlebook) - Engadget Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT
There's plenty an old Chromebook can do, even if it's not your main computer.
 
Is the Ninja MultiPot the Kitchen Appliance You Need, or Just the One You Want? - CNET Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Ninja releases kitchen appliances so often that it’s hard to keep up. Here’s whether or not the new MultiPot XL is a true kitchen essential.
 
When AI glasses could be a worthy headphones replacement - Engadget Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT
Smart AI glasses are everywhere, but is the audio any good? It really depends on what you're using them for.
 
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.
 
Don't throw away your old speakers — Use them for your TV instead - Engadget Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Old speakers often get set aside alongside the device they were used with, but you may still be able to use them with your current tech.
 
Smart bulbs are easy to install, but this smart home upgrade is more inclusive - Engadget Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
Smart bulbs are a natural entry point to smart home tech, but they come with some annoyances. Use these instead.
 
Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing - The Verge - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing The Verge
  2. It’s time find browser: What to Know JournalArta
  3. Google AI Summaries Squeeze The Websites That Depend On Search Traffic Northeast Times
  4. Yahoo CEO Warns AI Poses ‘Existential’ Threat to Publishers TheWrap
  5. Google's AI Search Overhaul Disrupts Publishing Industry The Tech Buzz
 
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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Some iPhone Duo displays are cracking, seemingly all in the same way - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT
  1. Some iPhone Duo displays are cracking, seemingly all in the same way 9to5Mac
  2. The first broken iPhone Duos are here The Verge
  3. Man Destroys $2,000 iPhone Duo With Dirt, Fire, Knives and Medieval Chainmail CNET
  4. YouTubers break the iPhone Duo, but stores aren't seeing broken displays AppleInsider
  5. Crackgate? iPhone Duo Owners Report Screens Breaking Along the Hinge MacRumors
 
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.
 
Former Minecraft lead, Xbox veteran and COO Helen Chiang "fired" for "policy violations" - Windows Central - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:10:08 GMT
  1. Former Minecraft lead, Xbox veteran and COO Helen Chiang "fired" for "policy violations" Windows Central
  2. Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months The Verge
  3. Xbox Loses Its First Chief Operating Officer Mid-Reset TechPowerUp
  4. Xbox's brand-new COO is already gone, three months after the job was created Eurogamer.net
  5. Xbox Exec Is Officially Out After Only Three Months IMDb
 
Lawmakers and Hill staffers in both parties say AI leaders are becoming a political liability as they swing between claims of prosperity and existential dangers (Maria Curi/Axios) - Techmeme Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:54 GMT

Maria Curi / Axios:
Lawmakers and Hill staffers in both parties say AI leaders are becoming a political liability as they swing between claims of prosperity and existential dangers — Washington has always viewed Silicon Valley as culturally strange. But the current crop of AI leaders is becoming …

 
Meshtastic Pet Tracking - Hack a Day Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:07 GMT
Four black plastic devices, two with a black, stubby antenna, sit on a blue cutting mat with white guidelines. There is also a PCB and a couple grey-ish clips in the assortment. One of the devices is open, showing another PCB with various components including a GPS antenna and LoRa radio. A silhouette of a dog is screen printed next to the text
Most commercial pet trackers require a subscription or network connection to function. [Jon G Aguado] wanted a better way and designed LIA, a Meshtastic collar tracker. LIA uses a custom …read more
 
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.
 
AV2 Video Codec Adoption Talked Up, SVT-AV2 Being Developed - Phoronix - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:42:00 GMT
  1. AV2 Video Codec Adoption Talked Up, SVT-AV2 Being Developed Phoronix
  2. YouTube Sets Early 2027 Target for AV2 Streams on the Web TechPowerUp
  3. Google Chrome, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix getting AV2 video support soon Neowin
  4. YouTube may bring AV2 streaming to the web in early 2027 Mezha.net
  5. Explained: How YouTube watching experience is set to improve with next-gen streaming technology The Times of India
 
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.
 
I Caved to the TikTok Trend of Cooking Bacon in Water. Here’s How It Went - 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.
 
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.
 
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Universal Print broken for months, requires manual fix - Neowin - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:04:00 GMT
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Universal Print broken for months, requires manual fix Neowin
 
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?
 
iPhone Duo Owners: Your Apps Will Look Better Soon - CNET Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Apple’s first foldable has new screen dimensions, leaving apps with a lot of unused space or awkward cropping. It’ll get better over time.
 
The iPhone Duo Likes & Dislikes After 4 Days Of Real World Use - Forbes - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:30:12 GMT
  1. The iPhone Duo Likes & Dislikes After 4 Days Of Real World Use Forbes
  2. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Arrives in Stores: Smartphone Review The New York Times
  3. Apple CEO visits Austin as first foldable iPhone goes on sale KEYE
  4. Our best tips for using the iPhone Duo The Verge
  5. Apple's foldable iPhone hits stores with $2,000 price tag and scarce supply Reuters
 
GeForce Unlocked: Modders Boost RTX 20, RTX 30, and RTX 40 Compute Performance by Up to 2x - TechPowerUp - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:14:32 GMT
  1. GeForce Unlocked: Modders Boost RTX 20, RTX 30, and RTX 40 Compute Performance by Up to 2x TechPowerUp
  2. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Gets Nearly 80% FP16/BF16 Compute Boost With Linux-Based Unlocking Trick Wccftech
  3. Open-Source Project GPU Unlock Boosts RTX 30 Series AI Performance by Up to 60% KuCoin
  4. RTX Tensor Unlock? What the 2x AI Mod Means for GPUs EJS Computers
  5. Enthusiasts have doubled the performance of NVIDIA RTX 20, 30, and 40 Tensor Cores. GameGPU
 
An Analog TV Station For Anyone - Hack a Day Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:24 GMT
If you’re a collector of older TVs, you’re probably facing the problem in some form of having no transmissions to tune in to. With many sets you can use a …read more
 
How a Blackstone-led $2.3B private credit loan to CoreWeave in 2023 became a blueprint for chip-backed debt, which is on track to become a $1T market (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:00:52 GMT

Bloomberg:
How a Blackstone-led $2.3B private credit loan to CoreWeave in 2023 became a blueprint for chip-backed debt, which is on track to become a $1T market — “What is a GPU?” Blackstone Inc. executives asked CoreWeave Inc.'s leadership. Also: “Is AI real?” — These were entirely logical queries …

 
Baba, which develops AI tools to help Medicare and Medicaid patients connect to care teams and handle advocacy tasks, raised a $40M Series A led by FirstMark (Cailey Gleeson/Fierce Healthcare) - Techmeme Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:40:00 GMT

Cailey Gleeson / Fierce Healthcare:
Baba, which develops AI tools to help Medicare and Medicaid patients connect to care teams and handle advocacy tasks, raised a $40M Series A led by FirstMark — Applied artificial intelligence company Baba secured $40 million in series A funding to modernize the Medicare and Medicaid experience.

 
CapitalOS, which helps vertical software platforms offer spend management, cards, and bill payment tools to SMB customers, raised a $21.9M Series A led by LGVP (Ryan Lawler/Axios) - Techmeme Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:35:00 GMT

Ryan Lawler / Axios:
CapitalOS, which helps vertical software platforms offer spend management, cards, and bill payment tools to SMB customers, raised a $21.9M Series A led by LGVP — CapitalOS, which helps vertical software platforms offer cards and bill-pay tools to their SMB customers, has raised $21.9 million …

 
Instagram launches an Apple TV app for watching Reels, longer videos, and live shows; the app previously launched on Fire TV, Google TV, and Samsung smart TVs (Hartley Charlton/MacRumors) - Techmeme Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:05:01 GMT

Hartley Charlton / MacRumors:
Instagram launches an Apple TV app for watching Reels, longer videos, and live shows; the app previously launched on Fire TV, Google TV, and Samsung smart TVs — Instagram is now available on the Apple TV, bringing Reels, longer videos, and live shows via the platform to Apple's streaming device for the first time.

 
Pushing Bluetooth out to 12 Kilometers - Hack a Day Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:51 GMT
Bluetooth is a short-range protocol that’s great for peripherals and finding your keys, but it’s limited range is mainly a product of how it’s usually implemented. A recent video from …read more
 
Apple Wants to Fix Safari's Cramped Layout on iPhone Duo - MacRumors - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:58:00 GMT
  1. Apple Wants to Fix Safari's Cramped Layout on iPhone Duo MacRumors
  2. Apple is exploring ways to make Safari websites less cramped on its foldable iPhone Digital Trends
  3. Apple Is Working on a Fix for Safari’s Crowded Interface on the Foldable iPhone Duo Gizchina.com
  4. Apple exploring fix for Safari’s cramped layout on the iPhone Duo’s outer display 9to5Mac
  5. Apple Investigating Options for Extending Web Content Under iPhone Duo’s Safari Controls MacStories
 
Kimi K3.1 Pro's debut draws scrutiny over allegations that influencers were asked to promote the model without disclosing a commercial relationship to Moonshot (Carl Franzen/VentureBeat) - Techmeme Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:50:01 GMT

Carl Franzen / VentureBeat:
Kimi K3.1 Pro's debut draws scrutiny over allegations that influencers were asked to promote the model without disclosing a commercial relationship to Moonshot — That's because Kimi K3.1 Pro scores so high on third-party benchmarks — according to both Moonshot and third-party AI model …

 
LSEG agrees to acquire Octus, an NY-based provider of credit intelligence, data, and workflow software, from Permira and Octus' management for $3.54B in cash (Dominic Chopping/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:40:01 GMT

Dominic Chopping / Wall Street Journal:
LSEG agrees to acquire Octus, an NY-based provider of credit intelligence, data, and workflow software, from Permira and Octus' management for $3.54B in cash — The group said the acquisition would transform its presence in credit and private markets data — London Stock Exchange Group …

 
Instagram Launches Apple TV App With Reels and More - MacRumors - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:27:00 GMT
Instagram Launches Apple TV App With Reels and More MacRumorsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
“Marvel’s Wolverine” Topped Game Sales Chart - Dark Horizons - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:26:31 GMT
  1. “Marvel’s Wolverine” Topped Game Sales Chart Dark Horizons
  2. Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2 GamesIndustry.biz
  3. PlayStation Store: September 2026’s top downloads PlayStation.Blog
  4. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Fuels 22% Jump in Sony PlayStation 5 Sales Bloomberg.com
  5. Ahead of GTA 6, PlayStation 5 Sales Were Up 22%, Likely Due To Wolverine IGN
 
You Don’t Need AI to Dumb Down Your Smart TV. Do This Instead - PCMag - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:12:34 GMT
  1. You Don’t Need AI to Dumb Down Your Smart TV. Do This Instead PCMag
  2. Smart TV annoying you? You could use AI to make it dumber. But should you? CBC
  3. Developers Are Using AI to Strip Ads and Tracking From Smart TVs Yahoo Tech
  4. Please don’t use AI hacks to debloat your TV PCWorld
  5. People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again TechCrunch
 
Remembering the Weirdest Nintendo DSi Accessory - Hack a Day Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:00:01 GMT
The Nintendo DSi was released in November 2008, and boasted a new feature not formerly seen on the brand’s handhelds—it had two cameras, inside and outside. It let the console …read more
 
A look at Meta's role in Brazil's runoff, where Lula da Silva alleges Meta restricts his content and a court ordered it not to interfere; Meta cites glitches (Augusta Saraiva/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:30:05 GMT

Augusta Saraiva / Bloomberg:
A look at Meta's role in Brazil's runoff, where Lula da Silva alleges Meta restricts his content and a court ordered it not to interfere; Meta cites glitches — A new villain is emerging in the closing stretch of Brazil's bitterly contested presidential election: Meta Platforms Inc.

 
Axios ahead: 2028 and beyond - Axios - Google Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:37:56 GMT
  1. Axios ahead: 2028 and beyond Axios
  2. Media Trends Live Summit: Media leaders rethink business models Axios
 
Here's what you need to know before buying a wireless CarPlay adapter - Engadget Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Wireless CarPlay doesn't require a new car or head unit; with the right adapter, you can enjoy a cable-free connection.
 
What is the cheapest new gaming console you can buy in 2026? - Engadget Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Even after price hikes, you can get an affordable console, but it requires some care to pick the right option.
 
How to extend the battery life of your Apple AirTags - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:45:00 GMT
An AirTag's battery is easy to replace, but you don't want it to run low at a critical moment.
 
Common mistakes you should avoid when setting up your home network - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Setting up a home network is rewarding, but you should be aware of common missteps to avoid hassle in the future.
 
The Slurptop is Both Drool Worthy and Practical - Hack a Day Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:00:51 GMT
There are two kinds of cyberdeck: the kind someone makes on a lark and operates purely on ‘rule of cool’, and the kind designed to do practical work. The Slurptop …read more
 
Why your EV battery still loses charge while it's parked - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Electric vehicles lose battery when they're left unused for long periods. There are a number of reasons why, and some might be totally out of your control.
 
Your AMD GPU Has A One-Click Setting That Can Extend Its Lifespan - BGR - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:47:00 GMT
Your AMD GPU Has A One-Click Setting That Can Extend Its Lifespan BGR
 
What kind of cooling system do EV batteries use and how does it work? - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:45:00 GMT
Electric cars need incredibly large batteries that offer long driving ranges and charge quickly, but remain cool when under load. This is how they do so.
 
What are the different types of digital wallets? - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Digital wallets can completely remove the need to carry cards and cash, but there's a lot more to them than just your usual Apple, Samsung and Google offerings.
 
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Length Around 14-16 Hours; Devs Said They’ve “Intentionally” Built a World That’ll Make Players “Curious to Explore” - MP1st - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:11:07 GMT
  1. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Length Around 14-16 Hours; Devs Said They’ve “Intentionally” Built a World That’ll Make Players “Curious to Explore” MP1st
  2. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis – the evolution of Lara Croft’s design PlayStation.Blog
  3. Tomb Raider Gives Lara Croft a Stunning New Look Ahead of Sophie Turner TV Show Yahoo Tech
  4. CRYSTAL DYNAMICS DETAILS LARA'S DESIGN IN TOMB RAIDER LEGACY OF ATLANTIS TombRaiderChronicles
  5. Tomb Raider remake boss says moments that "generated the most emotions" in the game are what the new release has to leave "almost untouched" GamesRadar+
 
Xbox Reportedly Bungled $500 Million Netflix Exclusivity Deal To Develop Movies, Shows Based On Games - Kotaku - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:07:07 GMT
  1. Xbox Reportedly Bungled $500 Million Netflix Exclusivity Deal To Develop Movies, Shows Based On Games Kotaku
  2. Netflix reportedly wanted a $500 million film and TV deal with Xbox – but the counter offer was $800 million Yahoo
  3. Xbox Turns Down Netflix $500 Million Offer Dark Horizons
  4. Whoops, Xbox's big Netflix dreams got pushed into the garbage along with all those fired execs A.V. Club
  5. Xbox Movie and TV Exclusivity Deal With Netflix Reportedly Off the Table After Microsoft Asked for $800 Million IGN
 
The pros and cons of using an eSIM over a physical SIM card - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
eSIMs are more convenient than physical SIM cards in many ways, but they aren't a 100 percent upgrade.
 
Outside of tech there has been no financial payoff to US companies for using AI, now viewed as a margin-hurting cost center, as VC-backed firms burn more tokens (Torsten Slok/Apollo Global Management) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:30:01 GMT

Torsten Slok / Apollo Global Management:
Outside of tech there has been no financial payoff to US companies for using AI, now viewed as a margin-hurting cost center, as VC-backed firms burn more tokens — Despite massive investments and widespread hype around artificial intelligence, the technology has delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech.

 
Google gives Fitbit a major health upgrade with one catch - TheStreet - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:23:03 GMT
  1. Google gives Fitbit a major health upgrade with one catch TheStreet
  2. Google Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more 9to5Google
  3. Google Health 5.11 brings automatic tracking for 100+ workouts Android Police
  4. Google Health Update to 5.11 Brings Several Huge Upgrades Droid Life
  5. Google's latest health upgrade is sleeping on Fitbit support (Updated 2: New statement) Android Authority
 
2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: I Would Do Anything For Serial Data - Hack a Day Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:00:14 GMT
These days we take high-speed networking for granted, but it can be difficult to get vintage computers talking to modern machines. To help solve this problem [jaime] came up with …read more
 
Source: Replit recently moved most AI spend from Anthropic to OpenAI, which gave 30%+ off in a deal worth $100M+/year, after Anthropic discontinued its discount (The Information) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:45:01 GMT

The Information:
Source: Replit recently moved most AI spend from Anthropic to OpenAI, which gave 30%+ off in a deal worth $100M+/year, after Anthropic discontinued its discount — OpenAI's efforts to undercut Anthropic on price are producing some results. — For instance, in May, Anthropic models powered 57% …

 
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it - TechCrunch - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it TechCrunch
  2. Major Tech Giants' AI Products Face Accelerated Market Reshuffling: One Product Exits in Just 188 Days 36Kr
  3. Why So Many AI Products Are Failing WeRSM
  4. AI Cemetery: A List of Failed Projects and Startups KuCoin
 
Google is quietly linking your phone number to other Android accounts - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT
Adding a new SIM to your phone links it to all Google accounts, and any new Google accounts you add all inherit your phone number.
 
Man Destroys $2,000 iPhone Duo With Dirt, Fire, Knives and Medieval Chainmail - CNET Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:38:26 GMT
YouTuber JerryRigEverything tests the iPhone Duo’s durability for scratch and dust resistance. And it is wild to watch.
 
Why the wires in your ethernet cables are twisted - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
There's a good reason for that arrangement.
 
Steam rolls out Personal Calendar feature that constantly updates recommended games - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:09:54 GMT
You can try out the new feature on the Steam store's homepage.
 
Xbox Game Pass could let you pick which features you pay for - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Microsoft is reportedly planning to let subscribers build their own Game Pass bundle rather than pay for set tiers.
 
Only one person in the world can play this free Steam game at a time - TechSpot Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:39:00 GMT

Jono is the work of Tuomas Erikoinen, the artist behind the original Angry Birds, who now makes games on his own as Part Time Monkey. In the game, when your turn finally comes up, you get exactly one minute to steer the tiny pixel-art hero past spikes, crushers, ice, and...

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A look at Alpha School, a network of private schools that claims to teach kids 2x as fast using AI; data shows ~50% of K-8 students missed this goal in math (Dana Goldstein/New York Times) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:25:04 GMT

Dana Goldstein / New York Times:
A look at Alpha School, a network of private schools that claims to teach kids 2x as fast using AI; data shows ~50% of K-8 students missed this goal in math — Alpha School, a private network, is spreading into public education. While its students' test scores are high, some parents and educators say it doesn't live up to the hype.

 
Capcom confirms data breach that affected 11.7 million users - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:40:45 GMT
Capcom ID is still available to use, but users may see more phishing scam emails.
 
SK hynix will build a US fab for Solidigm, but scraps IPO plans - TechSpot Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:35:00 GMT

A new facility would support Solidigm's high-capacity enterprise SSD business. Its existing manufacturing capacity barely covers projected requirements, making additional production a priority for parent company SK hynix.

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There's a chance your PlayStation 5 is plugged into the wrong HDMI port - Engadget Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Your PS5 will look great plugged into any HDMI port on a modern TV, but only some unlock its full suite of display features.
 
Last Chance to Save $10 on Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Pre-Orders Before Launch - Nintendo Wire - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:01:47 GMT
  1. Last Chance to Save $10 on Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Pre-Orders Before Launch Nintendo Wire
  2. Save $10 on the upcoming remake of Nintendo's 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' Mashable
  3. Nintendo Pays Homage to Original 1998 Commercial for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in New Remake Trailer IGN
  4. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 ESRB Rating Summary Published Nintendo Life
  5. Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is Officially Beating Botw, Totk IMDb
 
I've got egg on my face because Steam's Personal Calendar feature has apparently been a test this whole time and is only now actually a fully fledged component - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:57:33 GMT
  1. I've got egg on my face because Steam's Personal Calendar feature has apparently been a test this whole time and is only now actually a fully fledged component Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Steam :: Steamworks Development :: Steam's Personal Calendar Full Release Steam Community
  3. Steam Rolls Out Personal Calendar Feature That Constantly Updates Recommended Games Engadget
  4. Steam has officially launched a personalized game recommendation calendar. GameGPU
  5. Steam’s Algorithm Overhaul Shows 10x More Games [2026] shattered.io
 
An interview with Ciena CEO Gary Smith, a veteran of the 2001 telecoms crash, on AI demand outpacing supply for Ciena's optical networking chips, and more (Steven Rosenbush/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:40:01 GMT

Steven Rosenbush / Wall Street Journal:
An interview with Ciena CEO Gary Smith, a veteran of the 2001 telecoms crash, on AI demand outpacing supply for Ciena's optical networking chips, and more — Ciena CEO Gary Smith is ‘suitably paranoid,’ but optimistic — The historic telecommunications crash of 2001 is burned indelibly …

 
Not Pyrex, Not CorningWare: The 250-Year-Old Dishware Brand To Look For At Thrift Stores - Daily Meal - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:39:00 GMT
Not Pyrex, Not CorningWare: The 250-Year-Old Dishware Brand To Look For At Thrift Stores Daily Meal
 
What Is Theater Mode On Your Apple Watch And When Should You Use It? - Engadget - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT
What Is Theater Mode On Your Apple Watch And When Should You Use It? Engadget
 
New ‘Mass Effect 5’ Details Emerge After Cancellation, And It Sounds Great - Forbes - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:12:59 GMT
  1. New ‘Mass Effect 5’ Details Emerge After Cancellation, And It Sounds Great Forbes
  2. Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we’re all missing Ars Technica
  3. Electronic Arts to Shed 400 Jobs, Shut Down BioWare to Cut Costs Bloomberg.com
  4. A Mass Effect 5 Trailer Featuring Liara Appears To Have Leaked Following BioWare's Closure Game Informer
  5. Mass Effect: Universe Would Have Allowed Players To 'Generate' Timelines That Acknowledged Multiple Choices From The Trilogy Kotaku
 
iPhone Duo looks better out of the box but apparently soon falls behind Galaxy Z Fold 8 in what matters most to me - PhoneArena - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:08:37 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo looks better out of the box but apparently soon falls behind Galaxy Z Fold 8 in what matters most to me PhoneArena
  2. Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales Ars Technica
  3. The iPhone Duo could be boosting Samsung Galaxy foldable sales Mashable
  4. iPhone Duo Size Comparison vs. 2026’s Best Android Foldables Gizmodo
  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
 
Poll: If You're Playing Modern Warfare 4, What Do You Think So Far? - Pure Xbox - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:02:09 GMT
  1. Poll: If You're Playing Modern Warfare 4, What Do You Think So Far? Pure Xbox
  2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launch Patch Notes Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. ‘The audience gets to be in on it’: How narrative-led gameplay is Call of Duty’s greatest weapon The Guardian
  4. The ‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Metacritic Review Score Is The Best In 15 Years Forbes
  5. Modern Warfare 4 Requires VRR for 120Hz Mode to Function, Unlike Past Entries Digital Foundry
 
These clever apps show off the iPhone Duo’s potential - TechCrunch - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. These clever apps show off the iPhone Duo’s potential TechCrunch
  2. 9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo WIRED
  3. MLB App launches for iPhone Duo just in time for World Series MLB.com
  4. Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo Apple
  5. Things Updated for iPhone Duo With Adaptive Layout MacRumors
 
Gamers are now playing Steam games directly on PlayStation 5, no streaming required - VideoCardz.com - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:41:43 GMT
  1. Gamers are now playing Steam games directly on PlayStation 5, no streaming required VideoCardz.com
  2. Jailbroken PS5 Consoles Can Now Run Windows Steam Games Locally TechPowerUp
  3. Jailbroken PS5s can now run Steam PC games — you can now sign in with your Steam account and install games from your library directly to the console Tom's Hardware
  4. Enthusiasts launched Steam on the PlayStation 5 console without installing Linux. GameGPU
  5. Jailbroken PS5 consoles can now run Steam games locally with Playden Tbreak UAE
 
What the canceled Mass Effect would have been: a sci-fi spy thriller built around player choice - TechSpot Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:37:00 GMT

A Redditor shared a trailer for the next Mass Effect game, revealed to be called Mass Effect: Universe, shortly after EA canceled the game and closed BioWare. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier and IGN later confirmed the trailer's authenticity, and others involved with BioWare have added some context.

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Block unveils Dessa, a "true speech-to-speech" AI model trained on "nothing but human conversation" that it says runs locally on a MacBook Pro M4 Max or newer (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:30:01 GMT

Jay Peters / The Verge:
Block unveils Dessa, a “true speech-to-speech” AI model trained on “nothing but human conversation” that it says runs locally on a MacBook Pro M4 Max or newer — You have got to listen to these conversations with Block's new Dessa AI model.

 
Swap The Bathtub Curtain: Add Privacy With An Amazon Alternative - House Digest - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Swap The Bathtub Curtain: Add Privacy With An Amazon Alternative House Digest
 
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Rockets To Its Second-Highest Playercount Since Launch - Forbes - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:17:31 GMT
  1. ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Rockets To Its Second-Highest Playercount Since Launch Forbes
  2. Cyberpunk 2077's Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) is out now! cyberpunk.net
  3. From the Anime to the Game — Free Update Brings Edgerunners 2 Content and More to Cyberpunk 2077! XBOX Wire
  4. Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 Update Secretly Added The Witcher 3 Sword and Cosmetics IGN
  5. Radeon RX 9070 XT accelerated by 278% to 34 FPS in 4K with FSR 4 in Cyberpunk 2077 GameGPU
 
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event - The Verge - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:15:00 GMT
  1. What to expect from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event The Verge
  2. Apple to Unveil Touch MacBook Pro After Two Decades of Resistance Bloomberg.com
  3. Why Apple’s MacBook Pro Touch Will Not Change Laptops Forever Forbes
  4. The latest MacBook Pro OLED rumors: Features, release date Mashable
  5. New iMac and 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M6 Chip Expected This Week MacRumors
 
Ukraine says Starshield was working normally again on Saturday morning; US officials said Trump asked Elon Musk to restore the service (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:35:02 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Ukraine says Starshield was working normally again on Saturday morning; US officials said Trump asked Elon Musk to restore the service — Speed restrictions imposed by Elon Musk's SpaceX have hampered Ukraine's drone forces since Oct. 14 — KYIV—Ukraine's military Starlink system …

 
Anthropic’s AI Hid a Secret Message in the Stars. OpenAI’s Bot Found It. - Gizmodo - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:31:26 GMT
Anthropic’s AI Hid a Secret Message in the Stars. OpenAI’s Bot Found It. Gizmodo
 
"Dark GPUs" at Amazon show the limits of the AI buildout: chips are easy to buy, power is not - TechSpot Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:12:00 GMT

Amazon is allegedly taking in billions of dollars' worth of Nvidia racks every month, even though some sites aren't ready for them and there is no electricity to feed the AI accelerators just yet. According to internal emails seen by Business Insider, Amazon is willing to tie up billions in...

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If you see this new Google Chrome pop-up, close the tab immediately - PhoneArena - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:59:56 GMT
  1. If you see this new Google Chrome pop-up, close the tab immediately PhoneArena
  2. Our latest defenses against evolving web scams blog.google
  3. You Should Enable This Chrome Feature That Flags Suspicious Websites Lifehacker
  4. Google Chrome Adds ClickFix Warnings to Stop Users From Running Malicious Commands The Hacker News
  5. Chrome adds suspicious-site warnings for 1 billion Enhanced Protection users PPC Land
 
PowerToys adds smarter mouse controls and more Windows customization - TechSpot Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:43:00 GMT
Microsoft's latest PowerToys update introduces Mouse Button Lock, which lets you drag and select without holding down a button, and CursorHide, which automatically hides the pointer while typing. The release also adds a quick-access shelf to Command Palette, more keyboard remapping options, and offline voice dictation for ZoomIt screenshots.
 
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.
 
These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 26-31) - Pure Xbox - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 26-31) Pure Xbox
  2. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 26 to 30 XBOX Wire
  3. 10+ Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A New Pixel-Art JRPG Banger (October 22) Pure Xbox
  4. Modern Warfare 4 and Final Fantasy Resonance Lead 27 New Xbox Games GodisaGeek.com
  5. Next Week on Xbox: All 50 Games Coming October 26–30 Game News Plus
 
I spent two weeks using Googlebooks, and I have 5 big concerns - Android Authority - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. I spent two weeks using Googlebooks, and I have 5 big concerns Android Authority
  2. Google Tried to Reinvent the Laptop. Don’t Buy It. The New York Times
  3. Googlebooks vs. MacBooks: Which Laptop Line Does It All Better? PCMag
  4. Acer Googlebook 14 Review: A Sorta Fresh Take On The Chromebook Formula SlashGear
  5. The Googlebook's best feature is the one thing you can't see while you're using it How-To Geek
 
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.
 
AMD FSR 4.1.2 now runs on Intel Arc XMX cores, matching XeSS performance with better image quality - VideoCardz.com - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:46:43 GMT
  1. AMD FSR 4.1.2 now runs on Intel Arc XMX cores, matching XeSS performance with better image quality VideoCardz.com
  2. AMD releases FSR 4.1 beta drivers for the entire Xbox Ally handheld lineup Windows Central
  3. AMD FSR 4.1.2 Modded to Run on Intel Arc GPUs Leveraging XMX Cores TechPowerUp
  4. AMD's FSR 4.1 upscaling is coming to Xbox Series X|S GamesIndustry.biz
  5. AMD just gave your old Radeon GPU a new lease on life PCWorld
 
These Are The States Where You're Stupidest And Smelliest, According To ChatGPT - BuzzFeed - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:46:02 GMT
These Are The States Where You're Stupidest And Smelliest, According To ChatGPT BuzzFeed
 
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.
 
Nvidia's RTX Spark has an NPU it barely mentions, and I spent a week figuring out what it actually is - XDA - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:21 GMT
  1. Nvidia's RTX Spark has an NPU it barely mentions, and I spent a week figuring out what it actually is XDA
  2. Review: The ASUS ProArt P16 RTX Spark is exceptional in the right hands and excessive in the wrong ones Windows Central
  3. ASUS ProArt P16 Review: A Sleek Showcase For NVIDIA's RTX Spark Engadget
  4. RTX Spark Gaming: 14 Online Games Now, CoD in 2027 [2026] tech-insider.org
  5. Newegg Now Offers NVIDIA RTX Spark Laptops in the U.S. and Canada Morningstar
 
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.
 
Google Says Gmail and Photos Data Shared With AI Search Could Be Used for Targeted Ads - The Hacker News - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:36:00 GMT
  1. Google Says Gmail and Photos Data Shared With AI Search Could Be Used for Targeted Ads The Hacker News
  2. Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising Ars Technica
  3. Google makes a privacy policy exception to use your Gmail and Photos data for ads Android Authority
  4. Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads The Verge
  5. Google Personal Intelligence Ads: 4 Safeguards [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
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.
 
The iPhone Duo's screen is cracking in the same weird L-shape for multiple owners - TechSpot Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:26:00 GMT

The iPhone Duo subreddit alone already has multiple threads from users complaining about, and sharing pictures of, cracked screens. Some report that Apple has been generous with replacements for the $2,000 phone so far, but it remains to be seen how the company's policy will evolve as it works through...

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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.
 
'Super Mario' Creator Breaks Down The Problem With AI Perfectly - Polygon.com - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:13:19 GMT
  1. 'Super Mario' Creator Breaks Down The Problem With AI Perfectly Polygon.com
  2. Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Japan's Order of Culture award GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Shigeru Miyamoto explains why AI won’t make human creativity obsolete Video Games Chronicle
  4. Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto becomes first game developer to receive the Order of Culture, Japan's highest cultural honor AUTOMATON
  5. 'There Will Always Be a Role Left for Us to Play' - In an AI-Filled World, Miyamoto Thinks the Human Touch Will Always Be Vital Time Extension
 
Microsoft Teams gained a powerful capability, and more are on the way - Neowin - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:04:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Teams gained a powerful capability, and more are on the way Neowin
  2. Turn notifications into code with GitHub Copilot in Teams The GitHub Blog
  3. GitHub Copilot in Teams Turns Notifications Into Pull Requests Technobezz
 
NYT Strands Hints for October 25, 2026 - The New York Times - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:04 GMT
  1. NYT Strands Hints for October 25, 2026 The New York Times
  2. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Saturday, Oct. 24, #965 CNET
  3. NYT Strands Hints, Clues And Answer For Sunday October 25 (Something To Build On) Forbes
  4. NYT Strands Puzzle for October 25: Hints, Spangram, and Answers Revealed Yahoo Tech
  5. NYT Strands Hints and Answers for Game #965 on October 24 Insider Gaming
 
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.
 
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.
 
I compared this year's two best camera phones to crown an ultimate champion - Android Authority - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. I compared this year's two best camera phones to crown an ultimate champion Android Authority
  2. The world’s first triple 200-megapixel cameraphone is great The Verge
  3. Weekly poll: are you interested in the Oppo Find X10 or the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max? - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Hands-On: Triple 200-Megapixel Cameras But Few Surprises Engadget
  5. The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max was exciting until I found out about the price 9to5Google
 
Meta Finally Ditched the Cameras—and Made Its Best Smart Glasses Yet - WIRED - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
  1. Meta Finally Ditched the Cameras—and Made Its Best Smart Glasses Yet WIRED
  2. Meta’s Pricier Camera-Free Ray-Bans Won’t Make Sense to Techies Bloomberg.com
  3. Meta AI Glasses Now on Sale in Malaysia: Which Ray-Ban or Oakley Model Should You Buy? TechRepublic
  4. Ray-Ban Meta brings next-generation AI glasses to Hong Kong Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong
  5. Ray-Ban Meta Audio’s 12-hour battery claim isn’t 12 hours of music The Gadgeteer
 
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.
 
America, You Can’t Get This Powerhouse Phone. It’s a Shame - CNET Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:02:00 GMT
Oppo’s ambitious plans for the Find X10 Pro and its future high-end phones are America’s loss but Europe’s gain.
 
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.
 
Xbox announces 7 new games coming to Game Pass - Notebookcheck - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:54:00 GMT
  1. Xbox announces 7 new games coming to Game Pass Notebookcheck
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Game Pass Is Getting Final Fantasy 7 And Last Year’s Best Supernatural Detective Mystery Kotaku
  4. These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 21 - November 3) Pure Xbox
  5. Gears of War: E-Day and Minecraft Dungeons 2 Headline Xbox Game Pass September 2026 Additions CNET
 
Google Messages update leaves the app looking cleaner - PhoneArena - Google Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:16:33 GMT
  1. Google Messages update leaves the app looking cleaner PhoneArena
  2. Google Messages is working to finally clean up its messy settings menu Android Authority
  3. Google's latest RCS change is about to make Messages a lot worse; I hate it Android Police
  4. 5 Google Messages Settings You Should Change Right Now BGR
  5. Google Messages Is Preparing to Drop Its Per-Contact SMS Switch SammyGuru
 
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Review: A Dolphin Dive in the Right Direction - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:51:52 GMT
The final Modern Warfare is a fitting swansong that rights the wrongs of previous outings.
 
Here’s Everything Wrong With My ‘Mint’ $1700 Jeep Grand Cherokee - The Autopian - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:30:46 GMT
Here’s Everything Wrong With My ‘Mint’ $1700 Jeep Grand Cherokee The Autopian
 
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."
 
Apple’s iPod Turns 25: The Song Catalog That Rode Wit You - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:37:05 GMT
An Apple Music easter egg lets you experience the nostalgic sound and scroll of the gadget’s click wheel.
 
“Delta Reign” Store Promos Revealed, Macy’s Joins the Promotion! - PokeBeach - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:03:07 GMT
  1. “Delta Reign” Store Promos Revealed, Macy’s Joins the Promotion! PokeBeach
  2. Get Kyogre, Groudon, and Giratina Pokémon TCG Promo Cards at Participating Retailers Pokemon.com
  3. Best Pokémon TCG deal: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is under market price on Amazon Mashable
  4. Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Boxes Are Way Under Market Price at Amazon, but There’s a Catch CNET
  5. Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution-Delta Reign: 5 Cards to Look Out For Yahoo
 
YouTube Is Letting Us Vibe Our Video Feeds, and I’m Liking It - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:53:15 GMT
The mobile app is giving users more control of the videos they get.
 
The iPhone Duo Just Passed 20,000 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.
 
Please Don’t Let an AI Bot Log Into Your Bank Account - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:30:21 GMT
Banks are warning against giving too much access to AI agents.
 
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.
 
Micron's 2027 roadmap: DDR6 with 2x DDR5 bandwidth, 1TB RDIMMs, and 400+ layer NAND - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:12:00 GMT

Micron has detailed its 1δ (1-Delta) node as the follow-up to 1γ (1-Gamma). The new node, which features angstrom-level process control and HKMG CMOS structure, will reportedly deliver roughly 25% higher bit density than its predecessor when manufacturing advanced DRAM products.

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A ‘Fallout’ Competition Series Is Coming to Prime Video - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:05:58 GMT
Get your Pip-Boy ready, Vault Dweller! Fallout Shelter: The Experiment is coming soon.
 
iPhone Duo has hidden trick that solves a common complaint - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:43:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo has hidden trick that solves a common complaint 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Released iOS 27.1 for iPhone Duo Only MacRumors
  3. iPhone Duo will add Reachability feature ‘later this year’ 9to5Mac
  4. iPhone Duo Apple Pencil: iOS 27.2 Adds It, but Only the $79 One Memeburn
  5. 10% of the world's population can't wait for the iPhone Duo to receive this feature PhoneArena
 
7 iPhone Duo Apps That Take Full Advantage of the New Foldable Phone - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:38:53 GMT
Apple’s iPhone Duo brings iOS to a bigger tablet-like display, and these creative apps are already optimized to make the most of it.
 
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.”
 
Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:33:58 GMT
Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.
 
Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:20:27 GMT
If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it.
 
Capcom and Square Enix Suffer Online Attacks As Hackers Access Player Data - Kotaku - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:54 GMT
  1. Capcom and Square Enix Suffer Online Attacks As Hackers Access Player Data Kotaku
  2. Resident Evil maker Capcom warns of phishing after 11.7 million records exposed Malwarebytes
  3. Capcom Confirms Data Breach That Affected 11.7 Million Users Engadget
  4. Capcom affected by data breach, over 11.7m Capcom ID accounts compromised GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Capcom Breach: 11.77M CAPCOM IDs Exposed, Act Now [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Sailors Report Glowing Orbs Over the Atlantic; No Radar Contact - Yahoo - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:40:52 GMT
Sailors Report Glowing Orbs Over the Atlantic; No Radar Contact Yahoo
 
Vibe-coded emulator adds color to Virtual Boy's red monochrome games - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:36:00 GMT

Despite selling just 770,000 units worldwide, Nintendo's Virtual Boy still has a small but dedicated fan base experimenting with new ways to use the console. The stereoscopic system failed to achieve commercial success and could display games only in monochrome red hues. Now, a new emulator called VBoy Color aims...

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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.”
 
Crows can evaluate visual info twice as fast as mammals - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:32:58 GMT
Birds' compact nervous system seems to help them handle tasks very quickly.
 
Intel gets waiver after worries fuzzy US ban on foreign-made robots may hit fabs - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:18:31 GMT
Company says foreign-made robotic vehicles are crucial to US chip production.
 
iPhone Duo accessories: Here are five top picks for Apple’s foldable - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:16:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo accessories: Here are five top picks for Apple’s foldable 9to5Mac
  2. Here are the 5 best iPhone Duo cases I’ve tested to keep your $1,999 foldable safe CNN
  3. iPhone Duo Accessories Roundup: Cases and Screen Protectors From OtterBox, ZAGG, and More MacRumors
  4. Your iPhone Duo Is a Big Investment—Here’s How To Keep It Protected and Powered, Anywhere Gizmodo
  5. iPhone Duo Launches With Carrier and Accessory Discounts Available MacRumors
 
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.
 
RFK Jr.’s vaccine injury clinic could damage NIH hospital, board warns - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:58:39 GMT
"Trust is slow to build and quick to lose," board chair Jack Leslie said.
 
Jensen Huang says Nvidia's AI chips carry "the lowest" risk of any asset and could serve as collateral for debt - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:58:00 GMT

Speaking with Yahoo Finance's Deirdre Bosa on the sidelines of Nvidia's GTC conference in Berlin, CEO Jensen Huang described the company's AI accelerators as "productive," "fungible," and "durable." He argued that investors and lenders should rethink how they evaluate investments in AI infrastructure.

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Knicks sent employees fake offer of championship rings in phishing test: Report - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:51:59 GMT
Corporate phishing tests are common, but this one was especially cruel.
 
Modern Warfare 4 is earning widespread critical acclaim - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:46:00 GMT
Following early positive reception from Steam players, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now earning strong reviews from critics for its engaging campaign, refined multiplayer, and expanded DMZ mode, with some calling it one of the best entries in the franchise.
 
Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:35:00 GMT
Sound designer lets Half Life-related codename slip at a conference.
 
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.
 
Cambridge Analytica's fallout is still costing Meta, this time $25 billion in New Mexico - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:01:00 GMT

Santa Fe District Court Judge Francis J. Mathew recently imposed a $25 billion fine on Meta, Facebook's parent company. The ruling follows a jury verdict in September that found the social network had deprived New Mexico residents of their privacy and their right to know how major technology companies use...

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Poll: Are You Taking Time Off for GTA 6? - Push Square - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Poll: Are You Taking Time Off for GTA 6? Push Square
  2. GTA VI probably won't cost the U.S. economy $1 billion—and economists say it wouldn't matter if it did Fortune
  3. GTA 6 launch may cost U.S. economy $1 billion in one day Audacy
  4. Gaming Can’t Afford More Games the Size of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ WIRED
  5. GTA 6 launch could drain $1 billion from US economy — this is how NewsNation
 
Samsung Galaxy S27 Release Date: Earlier Launch, Battery Confirmed - Forbes - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:25:00 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy S27 Release Date: Earlier Launch, Battery Confirmed Forbes
  2. Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro batteries appear on Safety Korea with photos Notebookcheck
  3. Exclusive: Galaxy S27, S27+ and S27 Ultra Screen Protector Images Show Expected Sizes SammyGuru
  4. Galaxy S27 might drop to 8GB of RAM; other Android phones could go back to 4GB 9to5Google
  5. Here are the batteries expected to power the Galaxy S27 Ultra and the Galaxy S27 Pro PhoneArena
 
UK detective investigated for allegedly using Microsoft Copilot to make decisions in criminal cases - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:18:00 GMT

The senior Derbyshire Constabulary officer is facing an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over alleged gross misconduct. According to the BBC, the inquiry began in August, following a voluntary referral from the force on June 23 after an internal review of the detective's AI use.

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How Many Billions Would It Take to Hold Meta Accountable? - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Meta got hit this week with its biggest fine yet, the latest in a mounting pile of court-ordered payments.
 
Designers’ notes: The River of Bones rules - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:55:36 GMT
  1. Designers’ notes: The River of Bones rules Warhammer Community
  2. Saturday Pre-orders – Tomb Kings rise, Da Red Gobbo rides Warhammer Community
  3. Warhammer: The Old World — The Skeletons of Khemri Rise From their Tombs (Again) Bell of Lost Souls
  4. Designers’ notes: The River of Bones lore Warhammer Community
  5. Warhammer Reveals New Tomb Kings Miniatures and Books SuaraGarut.ID
 
New for Necromunda in 2027 - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:29 GMT
  1. New for Necromunda in 2027 Warhammer Community
  2. Why did Games Workshop cancel the planned Necromunda TTRPG? Tabletop Gaming
  3. GW Axes Necromunda RPG, Unveils 2027 Roadmap Bell of Lost Souls
  4. Games Workshop cancels Necromunda expansion: what it means for Games Workshop stock ad-hoc-news.de
  5. Necromunda Roleplay RPG Cancelled A Month After It Was Announced TechRaptor
 
Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg - The Verge - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:58:43 GMT
  1. Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg The Verge
  2. Apple’s iPod Turns 25: The Song Catalog That Rode Wit You CNET
  3. The Rise and Fall and Rise of iPods Newsweek
  4. Apple Music has a fully functional iPod Easter Egg Mashable
  5. In honor of National iPod Day, FOX 8 anchors share their playlists FOX 8 News
 
The reactor meant to showcase nuclear’s comeback keeps hitting problems - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:43:21 GMT
A contractor fell into a reactor cavity and a bundle of fuel rods almost fell over.
 
Three airport workers implicated in $470,000 RTX 5090 heist as one of the stolen cards appears online - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:17:00 GMT

Oderço Distribuidora, a Brazilian importer and distributor of computer hardware, recently revealed that the two pallets of RTX 5090s imported from the US went missing at the São Paulo airport while on the way to the company.

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The iPhone Duo Hit Stores Friday. Next Came Long Lines, Sellouts and Resellers - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:33:45 GMT
Crowds camped outside of stores before Apple’s first folding phone became available.
 
Bose acquires Skullcandy in surprise deal, looks to attract younger buyers - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:22:00 GMT

Bose plans to keep Skullcandy running as its own brand, and its headquarters will stay put in Park City, Utah. It will sit inside Bose's Premium Consumer Audio business, gaining access to Bose's technology, global distribution, and retail partners while holding on to its own identity. Bose also says it...

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Samsung is releasing a new foldable next week, and it just leaked - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT
  1. Samsung is releasing a new foldable next week, and it just leaked 9to5Google
  2. Samsung is launching a new foldable next week, and it looks absolutely stunning PhoneArena
  3. Samsung W27 Leak Reveals Blue and Gold Design of Upcoming Foldable My Mobile India
  4. Samsung's Upcoming Foldable Pairs a Blue Finish with Gold Accents Beebom Gadgets
  5. Samsung W27 Foldable: Gold, Blue, Oct. 29 Event [2026] shattered.io
 
New iPhone Duo? Here are 4 Features You Should Check Out Now - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A handful of neat capabilities help Apple’s foldable phone feel even more intuitive.
 
Think the iPhone Duo is expensive? Wait until you see how much Apple charges to repair it - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:37:00 GMT

Apple's first-ever foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, launches today. With a price ranging from $1,999 to $3,199, it's Cupertino's most expensive phone to date, but buying one without AppleCare could prove even more costly.

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Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:22 GMT
Ukraine has changed drone and war-fighting tech to reduce reliance on Starlink.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review: The Littlest Smartphone That Could - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Samsung’s cute compact is for those who want the smallest possible phone. Performance and camera are solid, but it’s pricier than its predecessor.
 
Review: Crystal Lake suffers a bit from its obsession with Pam Voorhees - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:15:03 GMT
Friday the 13th prequel series based on Jason’s mom drags at first, then hits a vein.
 
Canva launches Craft, its first AI image generator, available to free users - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:14:00 GMT
Canva has launched Craft, its first in-house AI image generation model, available to free and paid users. Unlike conventional image generators, Craft plans the composition before rendering, aiming to improve text accuracy and object placement. It supports 2K resolution, more than 30 aspect ratios, and text generation in 55 languages.
 
Claim your commemorative Space Marine 2 desk mat from your local Warhammer Store - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:05:10 GMT
  1. Claim your commemorative Space Marine 2 desk mat from your local Warhammer Store Warhammer Community
  2. AMD celebrates 12 million Space Marine 2 players with $3,400 Maingear gaming PC giveaway Notebookcheck
  3. Space Marine 2 Welcomes Its 15 Millionth Battle-Brother As Titus And The Ultramarines Keep Marching SFFGazette.com
  4. For the Glory of the Emperor: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Audience Reaches 15 Million Players - Festive Promo Art Unveiled iXBT.games
  5. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - The Review kotaworld.it
 
Rocket Report: SpaceX says no thanks to military launches; Spanish rocket nearly ready - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:57 GMT
"We believe Canada should be able to reach orbit on its own terms."
 
Split Tunneling Is Your VPN’s Best Feature. Here’s How to Make the Most of It - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
This feature common to VPN services gives you protection and privacy specifically when and where you need it.
 
iOS 27 Cheat Sheet: Quickly Become an Expert on the New iPhone Update - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
From new features to updates, here’s everything you should know about iOS 27.
 
Turtle Beach Vulcan II XP Review: Clicky Compromise - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Great for typing and fine for gaming, but too many compromises keep this mechanical keyboard from leveling up your play.
 
TDM Neo Hybrid Headphones Review: Two-in-One Woes - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
CES 2026 loved these innovative headphones that transform into a Bluetooth speaker. After living with them, I’m impressed by the engineering, but less impressed by the sound.
 
Microsoft is emailing Xbox owners to trade in their consoles, less than a year after raising prices - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:16:00 GMT

X user Nintendeal posted an email they received from Microsoft. "Haven't played on your console in a while? If you've moved on to XBOX on PC or another way to play XBOX games, it may be time to trade in your console to Best Buy for up to $375 back,"...

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A Dating App Is Offering ‘Chivalry Mode’ and ‘Marriage Timeline’ to Get Gen Z Married - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Upward, a newly relaunched Christian app, is pitching trad values to a generation that barely even dates.
 
What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026) - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.
 
New 'Scentronic' technology can detect and transmit aromas remotely - Reuters - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:05:08 GMT
  1. New 'Scentronic' technology can detect and transmit aromas remotely Reuters
  2. Digital scents could add a new dimension to virtual worlds New Scientist
  3. Something smells different as scientists send aromas over the internet Tech Xplore
  4. New 'e-nose' that can sniff & send scents over internet developed | The device is 15 cm in diameter and is portable | Inshorts Inshorts
  5. 40 years later, Kojima's dream of physical games with the smell of blood may become a reality thanks to scientists iXBT.games
 
Beyond the Review: Inside the Onyx RCR 80V E-Bike - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Onyx RCR 80V can hit motorcycle speeds, but after hundreds of miles in the saddle, I found there’s a lot more to this compact e-bike than going fast.
 
Best Early Black Friday Smart Bird Feeder Deals (2026) - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I’ve spent years testing smart bird feeders. These are the currently discounted models I’d buy for myself—or give as gifts.
 
8 Things to Know About the iPhone Duo - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
Did you manage to score Apple’s first folding phone on launch day? Are you still mulling it over? Here are a few things to keep in mind.
 
Best Dyson Week Deals (2026): Dyson V15 Detect, Dyson Airwrap - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:07:00 GMT
Dyson’s sale event is happening now, and you can save up to $300 on vacuums, hair tools, and more.
 
The ‘Exotic Physics’ Behind a Mysterious 1,000-Mile Cloud on Mars - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The cloud has baffled astronomers since its discovery in 2018. Now, a new study offers a possible cause for its appearance.
 
Why ‘Final Fantasy’ Returned To 2D - Bloomberg.com - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. Why ‘Final Fantasy’ Returned To 2D Bloomberg.com
  2. Final Fantasy dips back into the SNES golden era with Resonance The Verge
  3. Final Fantasy Resonance Review: On Its Own Wavelength Game Informer
  4. ‘Final Fantasy Resonance’ Debuts as One of the Best Video Games of 2026 Men's Journal
  5. 15 Final Fantasy Resonance beginner's tips to help you protect the crystals Polygon.com
 
Valve publicly mentions HLX, which might be Half-Life 3, for the first time - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:03:00 GMT

Valve hasn't offered substantial details about a new Half-Life project since launching Half-Life: Alyx in 2020, but a quick name-drop has revived debate over whether Half-Life 3 is in advanced development. Code recently added to Deadlock and other Valve games also sheds more light on the game's features, if it indeed exists.

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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.
 
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.
 
A Typography Geek Pointed Out Something About The Space Shuttle Discovery And Now I Can't Unsee It - The Autopian - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:11:14 GMT
A Typography Geek Pointed Out Something About The Space Shuttle Discovery And Now I Can't Unsee It The Autopian
 
Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:45:37 GMT
  1. Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing TechCrunch
  2. AI researchers stranded Claude on a virtual desert island. It started to “play.” MIT Technology Review
  3. Trapped With Nothing to Do, Bored AI Agents Invented Games From Scratch ExtremeTech
  4. MIT researchers stranded an AI agent on a desert island. What happened could change how robots are trained Fast Company
  5. Thirteen Curious Eko AI Agents Transformed a Virtual Island into Their Own Playground of Discovery TechEBlog -
 
A New Bird-Recognizing Feeder Under $100 Launches for Beginner Bird-Watchers - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:34:44 GMT
Birdbuddy’s latest feeders offer free AI bird-species detection at the lowest prices ever. Here’s what you get.
 
Will Meta’s $25 Billion Court Loss Change Its Ways? (Spoiler: Probably Not) - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:15:36 GMT
A series of judgments and settlements don’t seem to be slowing Meta’s provocative privacy practices.
 
Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm Made a Genetically Modified Military Dog Startup - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:15:00 GMT
Warhound came out of stealth on Wednesday with $200 million in funding and a mission to create “elite working dogs” equipped with "advanced body armor."
 
The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it? - The Verge - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it? The Verge
  2. Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix Ars Technica
  3. Xbox Project Helix Projected $1200 Price Is Hard To Believe, Former Xbox Exec Says, As System Would Have Zero Value Wccftech
  4. The Xbox Handheld Will Matter So Much More Than ‘Project Helix’ Gizmodo
  5. Windows and Xbox teams reportedly clashed over OS experience for gaming, as next-gen Xbox Helix console slips into 2028 Windows Central
 
Hugging Face Announces AI Model to ‘Chat’ With DNA - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:44:42 GMT
Carbon-X can analyze DNA sequences while running on your laptop at home.
 
Super Smash Bros. creator thinks AI will make a lot of games, most won't make money - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:40:00 GMT

In a recent interview with Japanese website Denfaminicogamer, Sakurai shared his well-informed opinions on how generative AI is going to impact the video game business. Developing new game "products" is becoming easier than ever, he said, but turning AI-generated slop into a profitable venture will take a lot more than...

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What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:26:57 GMT
Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.
 
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:25:33 GMT
"Userland" exploit relies on integer overflow found in "SmileBasic" interpreter.
 
Moderna and Merck say their mRNA cancer vaccine cut death, recurrence by 42% - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:12:19 GMT
Markers released top-line results today after previously reporting the trial succeeded.
 
Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22. - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:52:31 GMT
"We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander."
 
Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreaking is here, with homebrew, modding, and reverse engineering - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:38:00 GMT

The Nintendo Switch 2's first public jailbreak is now in the wild. Unfortunately, anyone who hasn't already bought the coding tool SmileBASIC 4 for the Switch is out of luck, as it has already disappeared from the Nintendo eShop.

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1Password now lets AI agents sign in to websites without seeing your passwords - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
1Password is expanding its AI integrations beyond Claude, allowing agents like ChatGPT Work, Dots, Meta Muse, and Grok Bot to securely sign in to websites on your behalf. 1Password for Agents feature requires user approval before filling in credentials, keeping passwords and authentication codes hidden from AI models.
 
Anthropic Introduces Claude Duet: A New Agentic AI App for Professionals - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:19:09 GMT
It’s nothing we haven’t seen before, but it’s hyper specificity toward business owners and professionals.
 
Discord improves Markdown previews, server organization, and media sharing - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:17:00 GMT
Discord's latest update brings some welcome quality-of-life improvements. Markdown files now display properly formatted previews, while a new "Move to..." option makes organizing servers and channels easier. Behind the scenes, a rewritten Rust engine promises better color accuracy and more reliable image and video sharing.
 
Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational" - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:07:09 GMT
Comcast plans job cuts and more AI agents for its shrinking cable customer base.
 
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.
 
The Google Home Speaker Has Been Secretly Eating My Wi-Fi Data - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:05:51 GMT
My Google Home Speaker had been burning through more data than all the rest of my devices combined. As I looked into it further, I found other smart home devices that had the same problem.
 
The Social Society Helping Women Join the AI Boom - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:56:32 GMT
WIRED spoke with the founders of the Aged Intelligence Society, a fast-growing events startup that brings women together to “solve midlife problems using frontier tools.”
 
Inside the Exclusive Nathan Fielder Interview - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:06:37 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we go behind the scenes of our Nathan Fielder cover story, unpack tech billionaires’ generous promises, and discuss the suspicious letters sent to US election offices.
 
Canva releases its first image generation model - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Canva releases its first image generation model TechCrunch
  2. I put Canva's new AI image generator through its paces. The results were a mixed bag. Business Insider
  3. Canva Releases AI Image Generator That Wasn’t Trained on Photographs PetaPixel
  4. Canva’s AI transformation comes with a cost Rampart
  5. Canva Craft AI Image Model Ranks 4th of 20 [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Anker Soundcore Space 2 Are at Their Lowest Price Ever - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:03:44 GMT
The Anker Soundcore Space 2 are a good deal even at full price. The fact they’re 18 percent off is just icing on the cake.
 
A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Ancient plants reveal that the vestiges of the North American ice sheet started expanding a few thousand years ago, but that climate change caused it to reverse course.
 
Promising Sci-Fi RPG Exodus Changes Its Main Character's Face After Fan Criticism - Push Square - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. Promising Sci-Fi RPG Exodus Changes Its Main Character's Face After Fan Criticism Push Square
  2. Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Officially Reveals Redesigned Protagonist Polygon.com
  3. Xbox RPG 'Exodus' Alters The Appearance Of Its Lead Character Due To Bad Feedback Pure Xbox
  4. After The BioWare Shutdown, Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Exodus Gets A New Look GameSpot
  5. Authors of "Mass Effect heiress" Exodus reminded that they listen to criticism - showed a refined model of the male protagonist iXBT.games
 
Sony discontinues its last standalone Blu-ray player, leaving the PS5 as the sole remaining option - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:10:00 GMT

Back in February, Sony halted sales of Blu-ray recorders worldwide – but the move didn't impact sales of standard Blu-ray players. Over the summer, the company dropped the bombshell that it would stop making physical PlayStation games starting in 2028. At that point, the writing was pretty much on the wall.

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Apple says more than 50 apps will be updated for the iPhone Duo at launch - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:04:00 GMT

Unfolded, the iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display with nano-texture finish – in other words, it's essentially a pocketable mini tablet. That much real estate will make it ideal for media consumption, and it's no surprise that Apple has partnered with several of the top streaming services...

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Save $150 on the Apple Mac Mini M4, but There’s a Catch - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:31 GMT
Apple’s Mac Mini M4 is one of the best mini computers you can buy, and it’s $150 off. While it’s a good deal on a new, older-generation model, it’s more expensive than it was at launch.
 
PEGI is giving games with paid loot boxes a PEGI 16 rating, and EA FC 27 is the first big example - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:21:00 GMT

Earlier this year, the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) system announced a new rating regime for video games built around selling randomized content to players. Now, the organization responsible for administering PEGI in the United Kingdom has confirmed that the changes are finally being implemented. Major game releases have already been...

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Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is $100 Off - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:14:37 GMT
The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is a smart, high-end machine that offers pour-over quality. You can get it refurbished from the brand for 25 percent off.
 
‘Gears Of War: E-Day’ Cost Xbox $500 Million, Report Says - Forbes - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:06:48 GMT
  1. ‘Gears Of War: E-Day’ Cost Xbox $500 Million, Report Says Forbes
  2. The Case For Exclusivity When Gears Of War: E-Day Cost Over $500 Million To Make Kotaku
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Production Budget Reported at Over $500 Million TechPowerUp
  4. Gears of War: E-Day Budget Reveals Insane XBOX Exclusive Gamble DualShockers
  5. Gears of War: E-Day, Cancelled Last-Minute for PS5, May Have Cost Half a Billion to Make Push Square
 
New Coros Dura 2 Solar features ultra-modern design and huge battery life, but it's the smaller bevel I love - BikeRadar - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:42:01 GMT
  1. New Coros Dura 2 Solar features ultra-modern design and huge battery life, but it's the smaller bevel I love BikeRadar
  2. COROS DURA 2 SOLAR Review: Big Upgrade, Bigger Price BIKEPACKING.com
  3. Coros Launches Dura 2 - A Solar-Powered Bike Computer With a 120-Hour Run Time Pinkbike
  4. This bike computer maps my route and gives me directions (and I don’t worry about battery) Yahoo Tech
  5. COROS DURA 2 SOLAR Announced With 3.5-inch Display and 120-Hour GPS Battery Claim Gogi Tech
 
Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Step one in convincing people to live with robots with cameras on their faces? Disguise them as cute home decor.
 
Farm equipment giant in Kansas will put humanoid robots to work in 2027, promises they won't replace humans - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:39:00 GMT

AGCO, the farming giant behind Massey Ferguson and Fendt tractors, has partnered with Agility Robotics on a pilot program set to begin in 2027.

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Tesla says some Model Y owners could join its Robotaxi fleet around Q2 2027 - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:33:00 GMT

During Tesla's third-quarter earnings call on October 21, VP for Autonomous Driving Ashok Elluswamy announced the company's aim to let some Model Y owners add their vehicles to Robotaxi's autonomous fleet around the second quarter of 2027. The feature, which would enable users to earn money from ride-hailing, has long...

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Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Models to Buy and Avoid - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.
 
Meta’s Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:43:13 GMT
An earnings briefing on Wednesday revealed ad revenue has slowed since the European Union introduced the Less-Personalized Ads model at the beginning of this year.
 
I Worked for a Whole Day Using Only the iPhone Duo. Here’s How It Went - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
A portable keyboard and kickstand make it a viable emergency workstation—even if iOS still gets in the way.
 
Woman spends three nights in jail and faces six years in prison over Cash App account she never opened - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:20:00 GMT

In April, Amanda Smith was shocked to discover officers at her upstate Pennsylvania home with a warrant for her arrest, writes 404 Media. The alleged crime took place in Arkansas – more than a thousand miles away in a state she'd never visited. Smith was taken to the local jail,...

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They Believe 2020 Was Stolen. They Could Be in Charge of Elections in 2028 - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
A host of election-denying candidates are running for attorney general in states across the country.
 
Greenlight Family Hub (2026): Finally, a Digital Wall Calendar With a Voice Assistant - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT
After testing multiple models, I’m convinced voice control belongs on the family calendar. Greenlight’s Family Hub shows why.
 
Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.
 
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 manufactures giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ships them on barges for final assembly, to lower costs.
 
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.
 
Huge Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV game overview trailer revealed - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:37:09 GMT
  1. Huge Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV game overview trailer revealed Warhammer Community
  2. Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War IV Closed Beta Begins, New Overview Prepares Us For Upcoming Launch MMORPG.com
  3. Today in Gaming News – October 21, 2026 Simulation Daily
  4. 25 October 2026 - Dawn of War 4, Steam SlopFest, Crown of Hispania Strategy and Wargaming
  5. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 – Detailed Impressions of the Necron and AdMech Factions | IGN Preview IGN
 
Inside an NFL headset: The technology, chaos and split-second conversations behind every play - The New York Times - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:55:46 GMT
Inside an NFL headset: The technology, chaos and split-second conversations behind every play The New York Times
 
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.
 
TextNow’s $150 Yello Phone Is Customized for Kids and Pairs Up With a $20 Monthly Plan - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The lower-cost phone has a parent portal for managing calls and texts, checking the phone’s location, and enabling games.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Hiroshi Ishii honored for contributions to global design and human-computer interaction - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:10:00 GMT
MIT Media Lab professor received the IDSA Special Achievement Award for three decades of research integrating physical and digital environments.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
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.
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
The iPhone Duo Is Here, and Only That Device Will Run iOS 27.1 - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:58:15 GMT
Apple said update has features built specifically for the foldable iPhone.
 
Time Is Ticking By to Claim Your Part of Apple’s $250M Siri iPhone Settlement. See if You Qualify - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
If you’re eligible, you could get as much as $95 per device from the pool that Apple has promised to pay.
 
Daylight Saving Time Ends Next Week. Here’s When the Clocks Go Back - CNET Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:07 GMT
Why do we “fall back” in November? We answer your questions.
 
My iPhone Wouldn’t Charge but My Simple Trick Fixed It Easily - CNET Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:19:10 GMT
If your phone won’t charge when you plug your cable in there could be a simple way to fix it yourself.