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The Browser Company plans to shut down its Arc browser on December 22, as it shifts attention to the AI-focused Dia browser (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:25:01 GMT

Jay Peters / The Verge:
The Browser Company plans to shut down its Arc browser on December 22, as it shifts attention to the AI-focused Dia browser — New feature development for the innovative web browser ended last year. Now The Browser Company is telling users to try Dia, Arc's replacement.

 
Sony Japan 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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I Tried Automating My Relationships Using AI Agents. Muse and Dots Overstepped - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:08:31 GMT
If it takes more time to review and approve a simple email than it would for me to write it myself, the whole promise of agentic AI falls flat.
 
Meta shocked by $25B fine after N.M. refused to join multistate settlement - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:04:31 GMT
Meta will appeal a ruling imposing the largest fine Mark Zuckerberg has ever seen.
 
Microsoft says it is closing The Garage, which gave employees around the world space and tools for side projects and ran the company's Global Hackathon (Todd Bishop/GeekWire) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:02:01 GMT

Todd Bishop / GeekWire:
Microsoft says it is closing The Garage, which gave employees around the world space and tools for side projects and ran the company's Global Hackathon — Microsoft is winding down The Garage as a companywide program, ending a 17-year run for the effort that gave employees space and tools …

 
Filings: Nvidia, Anthropic, and OpenAI had their highest-spending lobbying quarter between July and September, spending $2.2M, $2.1M, and $1.5M, respectively (Lauren Feiner/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:40:00 GMT

Lauren Feiner / The Verge:
Filings: Nvidia, Anthropic, and OpenAI had their highest-spending lobbying quarter between July and September, spending $2.2M, $2.1M, and $1.5M, respectively — Collectively, they spent nearly $6 million around cybersecurity, child safety, and more. … It was a busy summer for AI lobbyists.

 
US-backed vaccine trial on babies canceled after international outcry - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:37:00 GMT
The decried trial was canceled last week before police seized vaccine doses.
 
‘Gears Of War: E-Day’ Cost Xbox $500 Million, Says New Report - Forbes - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:35:41 GMT
  1. ‘Gears Of War: E-Day’ Cost Xbox $500 Million, Says New Report 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 Budget Exceeds Half a Billion Dollars Excluding Marketing - Media iXBT.games
  4. New Rumour Says Xbox Spent $500 Million On Gears Of War: E-Day, But Not Everyone Agrees Pure Xbox
  5. Gears Of War: E-Day Reportedly Cost $500 Million To Make, Not Counting Marketing OpenCritic
 
Atlanta-based Tractian, which uses AI and sensors to predict machine failures and recommend maintenance, raised a $130M Series D at a $1.4B valuation (Rocket Drew/The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:35:08 GMT

Rocket Drew / The Information:
Atlanta-based Tractian, which uses AI and sensors to predict machine failures and recommend maintenance, raised a $130M Series D at a $1.4B valuation — Tractian, a 7-year-old physical AI startup based in Atlanta, Georgia, has raised $130 million at a valuation of $1.4 billion in a Series D funding round led by Sapphire Ventures.

 
METR says a pilot test of OpenAI's monitoring system found vulnerabilities, including an exploit that could have let AI agents hide hundreds of recent actions (Anzar Mehraj/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:25:01 GMT

Anzar Mehraj / Reuters:
METR says a pilot test of OpenAI's monitoring system found vulnerabilities, including an exploit that could have let AI agents hide hundreds of recent actions — AI safety research group METR said on Thursday a pilot exercise to stress-test OpenAI's internal monitoring system uncovered several …

 
Sundar Pichai (allegedly) draws the line at oceans - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:22:50 GMT
President Trump claimed that the Google CEO refused to rename the Atlantic Ocean in Maps.
 
Sources: Elon Musk has invested roughly $1B in Skydance; in 2022, David Ellison's father, Larry Ellison, invested $1B in Musk's deal to take X private (Rohan Goswami/Semafor) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:20:01 GMT

Rohan Goswami / Semafor:
Sources: Elon Musk has invested roughly $1B in Skydance; in 2022, David Ellison's father, Larry Ellison, invested $1B in Musk's deal to take X private — Elon Musk has invested roughly $1 billion in Skydance, according to people familiar with the matter, providing a much-needed financial injection …

 
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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65 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Screaming Deals' Sale (North America) - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:39 GMT
  1. 65 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Screaming Deals' Sale (North America) Nintendo Life
  2. Screaming Deals: Save on select digital games Nintendo
  3. Nintendo announces Halloween 2026 sale for Switch 2 and Switch Nintendo Everything
  4. Nintendo Officially Launches New Halloween Sale Available Until October 31 Comic Book Resources
  5. Nintendo’s 2026 Halloween Switch game sale now live: Up 75% off with deals from $3 9to5Toys
 
Warp Sciences, founded by former OpenAI CPO Kevin Weil to speed up drug development using AI, emerges from stealth with $215M at an $865M post-money valuation (Rebecca Torrence/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:15 GMT

Rebecca Torrence / Bloomberg:
Warp Sciences, founded by former OpenAI CPO Kevin Weil to speed up drug development using AI, emerges from stealth with $215M at an $865M post-money valuation — Kevin Weil, the former OpenAI executive who led the ChatGPT maker's AI-for-science efforts, is launching a new startup aimed …

 
This emulator reimagines Nintendo’s Virtual Boy with a full color display - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:59:40 GMT
Tile-based color palettes go way beyond the four shades of red on original hardware.
 
PC shipments are in the toilet, plunging over 20 percent from last year - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:56:26 GMT
This could reach 27 percent throughout the end of 2026 as prices continue to rise.
 
Sources: US banks are restricting third-party AI agents from accessing customer accounts, after some agents appeared to act independently of users' instructions (Madison Mills/Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Madison Mills / Axios:
Sources: US banks are restricting third-party AI agents from accessing customer accounts, after some agents appeared to act independently of users' instructions — Major U.S. banks are detecting unauthorized third-party AI agents operating inside customer accounts, with some agents attempting …

 
Americans Say Rising Utility Costs Are Straining Their Budgets. They’re Blaming Data Centers - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:38:02 GMT
1 in 5 households have cut back on groceries because of energy bills, according to a new Consumer Reports survey.
 
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.
 
KiCad… In The Browser? - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:27 GMT
KiCad is a useful tool for designing printed circuit boards, but it’s of no use to you if you can’t install it on the computer you’re on. To get around …read more
 
eMudhra says it will exit the SSL/TLS certificate business, 1% of its revenue, after its TLS certificates with private keys of just 3 to 8 bits were compromised (Abhirami G/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:02 GMT

Abhirami G / Reuters:
eMudhra says it will exit the SSL/TLS certificate business, 1% of its revenue, after its TLS certificates with private keys of just 3 to 8 bits were compromised — Indian digital trust services provider eMudhra (EMUD.NS) on Thursday said it would voluntarily withdraw from the global SSL/TLS …

 
Hackers got a four-day head start on epic PHP2Shell vulnerability - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:25:02 GMT
Hackers were already probing the bug before defenders were told it existed.
 
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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Cloudflare's Matthew Prince says PHP2Shell exploit attempts on its network rose from thousands in the 10 hours before the disclosure to millions afterward (Matthew Prince/@eastdakota) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:15:01 GMT

Matthew Prince / @eastdakota:
Cloudflare's Matthew Prince says PHP2Shell exploit attempts on its network rose from thousands in the 10 hours before the disclosure to millions afterward — Some stats on #php2shell. In the 10 hours before it was publicly announced, across the @Cloudflare network we saw thousands of attempts to exploit it. That jumped to tens of thousands in the 45 minutes post announcement, hundreds of thousands within 2 hours, and millions now.

 
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.
 
Warhammer Tone Pro: Superb coverage and vibrant colours - Warhammer Community - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:55:23 GMT
Warhammer Tone Pro: Superb coverage and vibrant colours Warhammer Community
 
Tzeentch Daemons return via Made to Order - Warhammer Community - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:55:21 GMT
Tzeentch Daemons return via Made to Order Warhammer Community
 
Maxinsights, which creates training data for robots using first-person footage from cameras worn by 5,000+ contractors, raised a $30M seed led by Peak XV (John Koetsier/Forbes) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:45:01 GMT

John Koetsier / Forbes:
Maxinsights, which creates training data for robots using first-person footage from cameras worn by 5,000+ contractors, raised a $30M seed led by Peak XV — This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. … Investors put $47.4 billion into physical AI in the first half of 2026 …

 
Nirva, which plans to launch a wearable AI personal companion that offers relationship advice and more, raised $25M, bringing its total funding to $33M (Will Maddox/Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:40:01 GMT

Will Maddox / Axios:
Nirva, which plans to launch a wearable AI personal companion that offers relationship advice and more, raised $25M, bringing its total funding to $33M — Nirva, a startup developing wearable AI personal companions, raised $25 million ahead of its November product launch, CEO Wei Lyu tells Axios Pro exclusively.

 
Sauron recruits his future Ringwraiths in Rings of Power S3 trailer - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:22:31 GMT
"I will take my place as the conqueror, a sorcerer, a king."
 
Sony reportedly exits UHD Blu-ray player market - FlatpanelsHD - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:20:02 GMT
  1. Sony reportedly exits UHD Blu-ray player market FlatpanelsHD
  2. Sony Japan marks last standalone 4K Blu-ray player as ‘Discontinued’ — PlayStation 5 now the only Blu-ray player left in Sony’s lineup Tom's Hardware
  3. Sony discontinues its last dedicated 4K Blu Ray Player OC3D
  4. Sony could be ditching 4K Blu-ray for good as rumours swirl about its last dedicated player What Hi-Fi?
  5. Ironically, the PS5 is now helping keep Blu-rays alive as Sony phases out its other players - but I wouldn't recommend physical media fans flock to the console GamesRadar+
 
iPhone Duo's next-gen prototypes are trying to cram in Face ID - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:06:33 GMT
Apple's first foldable phone opted for a feature it replaced on most iPhone models nearly 10 years ago.
 
President Trump says he called Sundar Pichai to ask Google Maps to rename the Atlantic Ocean, though he would "probably pass" following Pichai's pushback (Victoria Craw/Washington Post) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:01:10 GMT

Victoria Craw / Washington Post:
President Trump says he called Sundar Pichai to ask Google Maps to rename the Atlantic Ocean, though he would “probably pass” following Pichai's pushback — President Donald Trump said he called Google's Sundar Pichai to discuss renaming the Atlantic Ocean, but would “probably pass” …

 
Japan Launches Mission to Study Martian Moon - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:40 GMT
Humanity has been sending robotic explorers to Mars since the 1970s, and for our efforts we’ve been rewarded with not only incredible imagery of the Red Planet’s magnificent desolation, but …read more
 
Minneapolis-based Slingshot, which uses AI to help businesses offer embedded insurance, emerges from stealth with a $27M seed co-led by Rally and Skyward Group (Mary Ann Azevedo/Crunchbase News) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:45:07 GMT

Mary Ann Azevedo / Crunchbase News:
Minneapolis-based Slingshot, which uses AI to help businesses offer embedded insurance, emerges from stealth with a $27M seed co-led by Rally and Skyward Group — Slingshot Insurance, an AI-native embedded insurance startup, is emerging from stealth with $27 million in seed funding, it tells Crunchbase News exclusively.

 
Apple is rolling out a new "Made for iPhone Duo" badge in the App Store, and touts Netflix, Prime Video, Zoom, Word, and Outlook as Duo-optimized apps at launch (Emma Roth/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:35:07 GMT

Emma Roth / The Verge:
Apple is rolling out a new “Made for iPhone Duo” badge in the App Store, and touts Netflix, Prime Video, Zoom, Word, and Outlook as Duo-optimized apps at launch — Many apps, including Netflix, Microsoft Word, and Zoom, are taking advantage of the Duo's extra screen real estate.

 
Apple will label apps that are ‘Made for iPhone Duo’ - The Verge - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:20:37 GMT
  1. Apple will label apps that are ‘Made for iPhone Duo’ The Verge
  2. Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo Apple
  3. Apple says developers are showing ‘incredible’ support for the iPhone Duo 9to5Mac
  4. Apple Reveals More Than 50 Apps That Will Be Updated for iPhone Duo MacRumors
  5. I’ve been testing dozens of iPhone Duo apps — here’s my top 15 picks so far Tom's Guide
 
Forget "Malaise 2.0," GM says it's still all-in on EVs and autonomy - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:04:32 GMT
General Motors' plans will require quite a lot of customers' trust.
 
COROS DURA 2 SOLAR Review: Big Upgrade, Bigger Price - BIKEPACKING.com - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:51 GMT
  1. COROS DURA 2 SOLAR Review: Big Upgrade, Bigger Price BIKEPACKING.com
  2. Coros Launches Dura 2 - A Solar-Powered Bike Computer With a 120-Hour Run Time Pinkbike
  3. Coros Dura 2 Solar Review: The Infinite-Battery Garmin Alternative (And the Detail Everyone Will Miss) Outside Magazine
  4. First Look: How the Coros Dura 2 Solar Perfects the GPS Bike Computer Bike Magazine
  5. Massive Improvement: COROS DURA 2 Solar Gets Bigger Screen w/ Carbon Shell, Voice Control + 120hr Battery Bikerumor
 
Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2 - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:08 GMT
  1. Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2 GamesIndustry.biz
  2. PlayStation Store: September 2026’s top downloads PlayStation.Blog
  3. There’s Good News And Bad News About Video Game Sales In September 2026 Kotaku
  4. PS5 Outsells Switch 2 in the US in September 2026, Wolverine Top Selling Game VGChartz
  5. Marvel’s Wolverine Proves You Shouldn’t Always Trust What You See On Social Media GameSpot
 
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.
 
Insta360 adds expandable storage to its new e-ink wireless mics - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Insta360 has a new wireless mic that combines some features of its existing 'pro' mics with a cheaper price.
 
1Password will let you hand your data security over to your preferred AI agent - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
If you're willing to let AI book or buy things on your behalf, 1Password just made that easier.
 
Roku's Pro Series LX OLED TVs are now available on Amazon - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Roku has released its Pro Series LX OLED TVs, which are now available on Amazon in 55 and 65-inch variants.
 
The Mori Is a Mushroom-Shaped AI Lamp Companion, and I’m Smitten - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The $849 Mori is designed to respond to your environment, knowing when to play and when to stay quiet.
 
Insta360 Mic Review: A Midrange Mic Kit That's Anything But Boring - Engadget - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Insta360 Mic Review: A Midrange Mic Kit That's Anything But Boring Engadget
  2. Insta360 launches a cheaper version of its wireless mics with color screens The Verge
  3. Insta360 Mic: E-Ink 2.4GHz Wireless Microphone System with 32-bit float Internal Recording Newsshooter
  4. The Insta360 Mic Swaps Internal Storage for microSD for an $80 Discount PetaPixel
  5. A fun E-ink screen makes this wireless mic a must-buy for creatives Stuff
 
Insta360 Mic review: A midrange mic kit that's anything but boring - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
In an ocean of boring microphones, Insta360's Mic adds a (customizable) pop of color.
 
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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I Went From AI Prompt to 3D-Printed Armor in 18 Hours - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:31:35 GMT
What started off as a dare became a fully fledged app in less than a day
 
Breitling Adds Two New Manual-Wind Navitimers To The Core Collection - Fratello Watches - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:04:13 GMT
Breitling Adds Two New Manual-Wind Navitimers To The Core Collection Fratello Watches
 
A Typography Geek Pointed Out Something About The Space Shuttle Discovery And Now I Can't Unsee It - The Autopian - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:01:40 GMT
A Typography Geek Pointed Out Something About The Space Shuttle Discovery And Now I Can't Unsee It The Autopian
 
Test Driving an iPhone Duo? 6 Things to Try at the Apple Store - CNET - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:14 GMT
  1. Test Driving an iPhone Duo? 6 Things to Try at the Apple Store CNET
  2. One Tech Tip: As Apple’s Duo phone is released, here are dos and don’ts for folding phones AP News
  3. iPhone Duo's IP rating explained: can you finally go to the beach with a foldable? PhoneArena
  4. From The Royole FlexPai To The iPhone Duo: How The Modern Foldable Phone Has Evolved Engadget
  5. Nine mistakes your foldable phone will never forgive you for Yahoo Tech
 
Test Driving an iPhone Duo? 6 Things to Try at the Apple Store - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple’s first foldable has a lot going for it, but there may be some compromises you aren’t expecting. See for yourself if the Duo is for you.
 
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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333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:30:33 GMT
For 3 days this month, 333 exit nodes were hacked in hopes of stealing sensitive data.
 
Xbox Shocktober Sale 2026 goes live with over 1,200 terrifyingly good deals - TrueAchievements - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:29:57 GMT
  1. Xbox Shocktober Sale 2026 goes live with over 1,200 terrifyingly good deals TrueAchievements
  2. 10 Xbox Store Deals Worth Checking Out, From Street Fighter 6 to Battlefield 6 Techloy
  3. 25+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Shocktober Sale Pure Xbox
  4. 25+ Of The Best Discounted Games We Could Find From The Xbox Store Sales Pure Xbox
 
UN says we're going to blow past 1.5º warming, offers a "now what?" answer - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:15:36 GMT
Best case is now an overshoot to 1.8º C, accompanied by massive carbon removal.
 
Floating-Point Addition and Subtraction on Intel’s 8087 - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:30 GMT
Although you can do basic floating point format operations like addition and subtraction just fine on any CPU, having specialized hardware for it can provide a significant speed boost. Here …read more
 
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.
 
iPhone Duo 2 Prototypes Include Under-Display Face ID - MacRumors - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:46:07 GMT
  1. iPhone Duo 2 Prototypes Include Under-Display Face ID MacRumors
  2. iPhone Duo's Next-Gen Prototypes Are Trying To Cram In Face ID Engadget
  3. Leaker reveals larger iPhone Duo details, possible Telephoto camera 9to5Mac
  4. Apple is already working to fix the iPhone Duo's biggest flaw PhoneArena
  5. The iPhone Duo 2 might fix one of its biggest flaws Macworld
 
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.
 
Hackers are turning web browsing into a spyware trap - Axios - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:23:19 GMT
Hackers are turning web browsing into a spyware trap AxiosSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
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.
 
Several Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Accidentally Posted To Public Kernel Mailing List - Phoronix - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:05:00 GMT
Several Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Accidentally Posted To Public Kernel Mailing List Phoronix
 
From the Anime to the Game — Free Update Brings Edgerunners 2 Content and More to Cyberpunk 2077! - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:03:29 GMT
  1. From the Anime to the Game — Free Update Brings Edgerunners 2 Content and More to Cyberpunk 2077! XBOX Wire
  2. Cyberpunk 2077's Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) is out now! cyberpunk.net
  3. Cyberpunk 2077’s surprise Xbox Play Anywhere rollout arrives just as Update 2.5 drops new quests and console mods Windows Central
  4. Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 Leaks Early, Brings Console Mods and Dual-Wielding Pistols TechPowerUp
  5. CDPR Somehow Found Another Reason to Update Cyberpunk 2077 Again for Free 80 Level
 
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 - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA WIRED
  2. Hugging Face says its new AI model can help scientists study DNA and develop new gene therapies Business Insider
  3. Hugging Face unveils Carbon, an open-source AI model family for reading DNA Crypto Briefing
 
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.
 
Capcom confirms major data breach affecting more than 11.7 million Capcom ID accounts worldwide - Notebookcheck - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:55:00 GMT
  1. Capcom confirms major data breach affecting more than 11.7 million Capcom ID accounts worldwide Notebookcheck
  2. Capcom reports large-scale data breach affecting approximately 11.77 million "Capcom ID" accounts. No credit card information compromised AUTOMATON
  3. Resident Evil Developer Capcom Issues Phishing Warning After Data Breach Hits Over 11 Million Customer Accounts IGN
  4. Over 11,000,000 affected in Capcom data breach as company apologises Yahoo
  5. Capcom Co Ltd - Notice And Apology Regarding Customer Information Affected Through Unauthorized Access TradingView
 
This Preamp Costs More Than a Fancy Sports Car - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Goldmund’s $240,000 Mimesis Statement is an exercise in extreme Swiss sound engineering—and only one part of a $1.5 million audio setup.
 
The Nintendo Switch 2 Has Been Hacked, As First Jailbreak Blows The Modding, Emulation, and Homebrew Floodgates Wide Open - Wccftech - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:22:24 GMT
  1. The Nintendo Switch 2 Has Been Hacked, As First Jailbreak Blows The Modding, Emulation, and Homebrew Floodgates Wide Open Wccftech
  2. Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak Surfaces Online and Allows Mario Kart World Mods VICE
  3. Nintendo Switch 2 jailbroken for the first time thanks to AI, but taking part involves a $25 eShop purchase I don't see sticking around GamesRadar+
  4. Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak: ns2jb, AI and a $25 Game [2026] shattered.io
  5. Hacker Claims Nintendo Switch 2 Hacked, Shows Modified Mario Kart World iXBT.games
 
Tesla plans to start selling Cybercabs by the end of the year - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:52:48 GMT
Tesla wants to sell Cybercabs to other transport companies before the year ends.
 
Fortnite is coming back to Apple's Australian App Store following court ruling - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:18:58 GMT
Fortnite is back on the App Store in Australia after a federal court ordered Apple to open its iOS ecosystem up to competition.
 
The iPhone Duo’s crease gets a lot more visible after 10,000 folds. - The Verge - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:18:07 GMT
  1. The iPhone Duo’s crease gets a lot more visible after 10,000 folds. The Verge
  2. What 32,000 Folds Did to the iPhone Duo's Hinge MacRumors
  3. Samsung built the foldable market Apple is now claiming to revolutionize SamMobile
  4. Inside the iPhone Duo's groundbreaking hinge's innovations AppleInsider
  5. You shouldn't buy the iPhone Duo without AppleCare Plus — here's why PhoneArena
 
Trying to Get Linux Running on a Nokia E6 - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:17 GMT
The Nokia E6 is a smartphone from back in the old days when Symbian was a thing. [fluffleswaffled] has been doing the work to get the ancient handset running Linux …read more
 
Apple Music's new logo was shaped by Fred Again and a bath of mineral oil - Creative Boom - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:15:00 GMT
  1. Apple Music's new logo was shaped by Fred Again and a bath of mineral oil Creative Boom
  2. The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world Ars Technica
  3. Apple Music’s new visual identity was made from sound waves in liquid Ad Age
  4. Apple's Latest Design Move Offers a Lesson in Keeping Your Branding Authentic in an Era of AI Slop Inc.com
  5. Apple Music’s new visual identity ripples into view – with help from Fred Again.. Wallpaper*
 
Reading QR Codes by Hand - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:35 GMT
A person with blonde hair and light skin in a black t-shirt points at an image of a large QR code with what appear to be pictographic humans dancing in place of the usual blocky squares between the finding squares.
QR codes can be a handy way to send a link or contact details without all that tedious mucking about with typing in a link, but they aren’t very useful …read more
 
BioWare closed by EA after 30 years of influential, genre-defining games - The Washington Post - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
  1. BioWare closed by EA after 30 years of influential, genre-defining games The Washington Post
  2. Electronic Arts to Shed 400 Jobs, Shut Down BioWare to Cut Costs Bloomberg.com
  3. Mass Effect 5 Trailer Leaks Online With 'Mass Effect: Universe' Title, Reveals Returning Characters and Much More IGN
  4. Video game developer BioWare shuts down, next 'Mass Effect' canceled amid broader layoffs at EA AP News
  5. Electronic Arts Laying Off 3% of Employees in Studios Restructuring: BioWare Shutting Down, Respawn and DICE to Team on ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3’ Variety
 
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.
 
Apple must open iPhone to alternative app stores in Australia after Epic Games ruling - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:57:00 GMT
  1. Apple must open iPhone to alternative app stores in Australia after Epic Games ruling 9to5Mac
  2. Epic's 'Fortnite' back on Apple App Store in Australia after antitrust ruling Reuters
  3. Fortnite returns to iOS in Australia after court rules Apple violated competition law GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Australia demands Apple make DMA-like changes to App Store by March 2027 AppleInsider
  5. Apple Ordered to Open iPhone to Rival App Stores in Australia MacRumors
 
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Frontier Zero announced for PC, iOS, and Android - Gematsu - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:55:50 GMT
  1. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Frontier Zero announced for PC, iOS, and Android Gematsu
  2. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick up Girls in a Dungeon? Announces Frontier Zero Game for 2027 Crunchyroll
  3. DanMachi: Frontier Zero announced for mobile with an original story by Fujino Omori Pocket Gamer
  4. Game Developer enish Announces Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Frontier Zero Game for Release in 2027 Anime News Network
  5. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Frontier Zero Announced for PC and Mobile Final Weapon
 
T-Mobile Is Giving Away Free iPad A16s For One Day Only - The Mobile Report - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:44:04 GMT
T-Mobile Is Giving Away Free iPad A16s For One Day Only The Mobile Report
 
Apple Limits iPhone Duo Purchases to 2 Foldable Phones Per Person - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:43:08 GMT
For the first time in many years, Apple is limiting how many phones you can buy.
 
Hackers Exploited the PHP Vulnerabilities Days Before They Were Patched - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:24:17 GMT
Amazon Web Services logged attempts to leverage the internet-melting PHP2Shell bugs four days ago. They’re now being “broadly exploited” across the internet.
 
Phantom Blade Zero launch trailer, PS5 physical editions launch in 2027 - Gematsu - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:11:33 GMT
  1. Phantom Blade Zero launch trailer, PS5 physical editions launch in 2027 Gematsu
  2. S-Game Bucks PlayStation’s All-Digital Future With 2027 Physical Phantom Blade Zero Edition, but the Game May Not Fit on Disc Wccftech
  3. Phantom Blade Zero will receive three disc versions for PlayStation 5. GameGPU
  4. Phantom Blade Zero on Xbox: Is a Series X|S Version Coming? DLCompare.com
  5. Phantom Blade Zero Will Get a Physical Release, But There's a Catch Polygon.com
 
A Privacy Company Just Saved the Clearest Flock Surveillance Map I’ve Seen - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:00:41 GMT
The creator of Proton Mail now hosts a powerful, professional Flock camera mapping tool on its site.
 
Making a Five-Segment Display with Platinum-Titanium Cathodes - Hack a Day Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:00:41 GMT
Before the advent of effective semiconductor LEDs many display types existed to display things like numbers and other characters. The Nixie tube is a well-known one, along with VFDs and …read more
 
EA Shutters BioWare, Creator of Mass Effect, Dragon Age, KOTOR and More - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:24:17 GMT
The legendary studio has been shut down just months after EA was acquired by a private equity consortium.
 
Tons of People Are Apparently Asking Meta’s Muse AI Agent to Shop for Them - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:30:25 GMT
A quarter of Meta Muse’s 10 million users are shopping online via the AI agent with an average spend of $200 per purchase, according to Mark Zuckerberg.
 
AI and Data Centers Will Impact Midterm Voting, According to Experts - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:24:08 GMT
Americans are mostly negative on AI and oppose new data centers near them, another poll shows.
 
Google Chrome Will Notify You If You’re on a Scam Website - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:32:54 GMT
You’ll need to opt into Chrome’s Enhanced Protection mode to use the new features.
 
Lawsuits Allege Delivery Robots Recorded Biometric Data Without Permission - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:30:33 GMT
As delivery robots roll through cities like Chicago, they’re fueling fears about unregulated surveillance in public spaces.
 
China biotech RiboX reveals first data of circular RNA therapies in people - Endpoints News - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:19:00 GMT
China biotech RiboX reveals first data of circular RNA therapies in people Endpoints News
 
Giant iPhone Duo installations spotted at Apple Fifth Avenue ahead of Friday launch - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:16:00 GMT
  1. Giant iPhone Duo installations spotted at Apple Fifth Avenue ahead of Friday launch 9to5Mac
  2. The iPhone Duo is Apple’s coolest phone in years. There’s just one problem CNN
  3. Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo hits stores Friday amid limited supplies Yahoo Finance
  4. Apple will have limited iPhone Duo units available in stores on Friday Reuters
  5. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Is the Most Exciting Phone in Years. And It Lives Up to the Hype. | Reviews by Wirecutter The New York Times
 
Every Type of Current Sensor Explained - Hack a Day Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:21 GMT
Measuring electric currents is an essential element of many electrical systems, but doing so in a way that is as nonintrusive as possible is not an easy problem to solve. …read more
 
Octupole-driven spin torque switching of antiferromagnetic tunnel junctions - Nature - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:46:06 GMT
Octupole-driven spin torque switching of antiferromagnetic tunnel junctions Nature
 
Touch-sensing digital pixel fibre enables interactive garment GUI - Nature - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:46:06 GMT
  1. Touch-sensing digital pixel fibre enables interactive garment GUI Nature
  2. Singapore boffins weave a GUI into fabric, and it's machine washable too The Register
  3. NUS Innovation Turns Sleeves into Touchscreen Displays 조선일보
 
Mark Zuckerberg Agrees to Stay in California Despite Billionaires’ Tax Ballot Measure - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:39:50 GMT
Meta’s board feared that its CEO’s departure could disrupt the company’s AI ambitions. A new stock agreement gives him financial incentives to stay put.
 
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is 'entering a new phase' with Muse - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:36:03 GMT
Zuckerberg expects the agent will generate more revenue per user than the company's apps.
 
Bose buys audio rival Skullcandy - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:19:48 GMT
Bose sees the company as a way to reach a wider audience.
 
FCC chair warns media not to run the "fake polls" Trump keeps complaining about - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:17:50 GMT
Ex-FCC chairs say Brendan Carr aims to scare broadcasters into self-censorship.
 
The second may soon be redefined - The Economist - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:13:39 GMT
  1. The second may soon be redefined The Economist
  2. The Leap Second Has Been Canceled The New York Times
  3. Timekeepers Say Goodbye to the Leap Second NewsForKids.net
  4. It's Official: Timekeepers Have Gotten Rid of the Leap Second—and Introduced the Leap Hour Instead Smithsonian Magazine
  5. Time Lords kill leap seconds, before they become the new Y2K bug The Register
 
Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:06:07 GMT
Time-based a la carte charges come on top of the purchase price for the games themselves.
 
Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:06:07 GMT
  1. Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought Ars Technica
  2. Xbox Cloud Gaming Goes Prepaid, Prices Start at $3.99 TechPowerUp
  3. Xbox cloud playtime packs: prices without Game Pass GameLuster
  4. Xbox cloud playtime packs go live for Insiders, no Game Pass needed GamesHub
  5. Xbox Cloud Gaming Without Game Pass: $3.99 Preview shattered.io
 
Airbnb bans hosts from making you do the dishes - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:04:32 GMT
Any chores that a cleaner might do are no longer deemed reasonable requests for visitors.
 
The 3-in-1 Alloop Wearable Could Replace Both Your Wellness Wristband and Ring - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
The Alloop Trio also comes with a personal AI health agent.
 
Airbnb Hosts Are Furious They Can No Longer Make Guests Do Their Chores - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:57:22 GMT
Some hosts are threatening to strike, while others are plotting ways around Airbnb’s new restrictions. Guests, meanwhile, are celebrating.
 
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:48:52 GMT
Survey of 2,018 IT heads at big firms points to a lack of leverage.
 
EA closes legendary RPG studio BioWare following its $55 billion buyout - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:37:00 GMT

In a letter to staff on Wednesday, EA announced the closure of BioWare's Edmonton studio, its last, as part of broader cost-cutting layoffs. The storied RPG developer had begun early development on the next Mass Effect, informally known as Mass Effect 5, which has now been canceled.

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Tesla profits drop 43% in Q3 - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:35:07 GMT
Tesla’s once-booming energy storage business also shrank in Q3 2026.
 
Apple’s iPhone Duo Should Get Reachability Accessibility in an Upcoming Update - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:16:59 GMT
The $1,999 foldable phone is harder to use for left-handed people and those with smaller hands.
 
Sony's latest PS5 firmware got cracked, just in time for GTA 6's November release - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:06:00 GMT

Just a few weeks after the massive "Relapse" exploit incident, someone has apparently already broken Sony's latest PlayStation 5 firmware update. A developer based in South Korea claims to have defeated the security protections in PS5 firmware version 14.10, which Sony recently released to close the Relapse exploit.

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Claude Duet is Anthropic's answer to Meta Muse and OpenAI Dots - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:03:19 GMT
Anthropic subscribers in the US can join a waitlist to try the company's new agent.
 
‘It’s the President’s Fault’: The White House Blame Game Starts Early Ahead of the Midterms - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
As the White House contemplates losing Congress, there has been an unusually early effort to find a Republican scapegoat.
 
Government websites in the EU and Canada taken offline over PHP vulnerability - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:56:47 GMT
All websites using PHP should update to the latest security patch.
 
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.
 
Meta ordered to cough up $25 billion in New Mexico privacy case - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:43:17 GMT
The case stemmed from the nearly decade-old Cambridge Analytica scandal.
 
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.
 
Trump Isn’t Even Good at TV Anymore - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:38:01 GMT
From Trump TV to a Shark Tank knockoff, the president’s latest entertainment ventures are a steep decline from his days on The Apprentice.
 
Tech Issues Are on the Ballot This Midterm Election Season: What to Know - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:26:02 GMT
AI, data centers and Flock cameras are key tech policy issues shaping the campaigns, candidates and voters.
 
Bose Is Buying Skullcandy. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
By keeping Skullcandy in Park City, Utah, Bose is betting that skate cred and budget pricing will reach listeners it’s been missing.
 
Xbox is previewing paid cloud gaming for players without Game Pass - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:52:50 GMT
Here come new rate limits.
 
The ESA’s Euclid Telescope Discovered a New Comet Completely by Accident - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:50:39 GMT
It was identified in Euclid telescope imagery using software designed to detect moving objects.
 
The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:44:40 GMT
Opinion: In a world of AI slop, showing the human hands making things helps.
 
OpenAI says its AI agents disabled safety guardrails, and then lied about it - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:41:00 GMT

In a blog post disclosing the incidents, OpenAI said that, in the first case, an agent powered by GPT Sol 6.1 disabled automatic alerts after a team member asked it to create evaluation tasks using employee feedback collected via Slack. The agent was instructed not to send any messages about...

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GTA 6 Preorders Are Up to $11 Off If You Follow These 3 Simple Steps (Today Only) - IGN - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:40:51 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Preorders Are Up to $11 Off If You Follow These 3 Simple Steps (Today Only) IGN
  2. GTA 6 Trailer Features 'Dacity' Meme Coin—Here's What Traders Think It'll Do Yahoo Finance
  3. Justice Is Keeping The GTA 6 Hype At Arm’s Length While Making Its Soundtrack GameSpot
  4. GTA 6 Platform Poll: 36% of DF Viewers to Play on PS5 Pro After 30,000 Votes Digital Foundry
  5. Get Ready For 'GTA VI' With Latest Trailer, Game-Inspired Controller CarScoops
 
iPhone Duo roundup: Apple gets the hardware right, but is it worth $2,000? - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:28:00 GMT
Apple's long-awaited foldable is off to a strong start. Reviewers agree that the iPhone Duo gets much of the hardware right, with a polished design and an impressive folding display. But for $2,000, it remains a first-gen product with compromises, and one that will struggle to convince most iPhone users to make the jump.
 
RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:12:16 GMT
Next Mass Effect project canceled as parent company lays off 400.
 
OpenAI's latest AI models are coming to Google Cloud and Antigravity - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:51:42 GMT
Google Cloud will have GPT 6.1 Astra, Sol, and Luna in the coming weeks.
 
Eufy Security Wall Light Cam S4 Deal: Save $80 on This Versatile Gadget - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:46:49 GMT
This feature-packed security camera is the perfect way to keep an eye on your home and fam from afar.
 
Ruggable’s Washable Rugs Are Worth It and Now on Sale (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:43:42 GMT
If you’re going to nest, you might as well do it at a discount.
 
EA is shutting down BioWare and cutting around 400 jobs - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:42:41 GMT
Skate studio Full Circle will be be reduced to "a more focused, smaller team," while a Sims project has been paused.
 
Report: Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, then blamed it on Trump - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:35:38 GMT
Musk and Trump both denied ordering Starlink slowdown. WSJ reports it was Musk.
 
Two web emergencies in one week: guessable certificate keys and critical PHP bugs that leaked before patches - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:00 GMT

Eight intermediate certificates issued by India-based certificate authority eMudhra were found to have private keys so weak they can be calculated from the certificates themselves. Those certificates chained to roots trusted by Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Windows, as well as by operating systems and countless software trust stores. Anyone holding...

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Honor's new gaming phone & tablet have 10,000+ mAh batteries, fans, up to 240Hz OLED display - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. Honor's new gaming phone & tablet have 10,000+ mAh batteries, fans, up to 240Hz OLED display 9to5Google
  2. Honor Win RT2 and Win Turbo2 go official with 12,070mAh batteries - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. This new phone brings Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 with cooling fan, 10,000mAh battery, and more Android Authority
  4. Honor's new Win gaming tablet has a 6,000 nit OLED display Android Headlines
  5. Honor has a gaming phone with a monster 10,100mAh battery – but that could an issue for UK consumers T3
 
Star Wars: Battlefront 3 is 'in active development' from EA DICE and Respawn - Empire - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:26:39 GMT
  1. Star Wars: Battlefront 3 is 'in active development' from EA DICE and Respawn Empire
  2. Star Wars Battlefront 3 Is Real, EA Officially Confirms Polygon.com
  3. The Logic And Risks Of Destiny 2’s Bungie Making ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3’ Forbes
  4. Respawn and DICE Studios Working on ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3,’ BioWare Shuttering Star Wars News Net
  5. Star Wars Battlefront 3 In Active Development Sources Say Bespin Bulletin
 
Judge rejects Trump’s wild claim EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:20:40 GMT
Trump’s EPA can't unilaterally dismiss SpaceXAI pollution lawsuit, court rules.
 
Ohio State Makes a Stink by Digitally Sending Scents - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:20:18 GMT
The scent-sending technology could be used in online shopping, healhcare diagnoses and just for fun.
 
Nintendo offering those who purchase Zelda: Ocarina of Time digitally a free wallpaper for a limited time - GoNintendo - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:16:38 GMT
  1. Nintendo offering those who purchase Zelda: Ocarina of Time digitally a free wallpaper for a limited time GoNintendo
  2. Nintendo Pays Homage to Original 1998 Commercial for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in New Remake Trailer IGN
  3. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed Nintendo Life
  4. Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Pre-Orders Discounted by $10, Plus More Zelda Deals and Restocks Nintendo Wire
 
Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic. - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:37 GMT
OS operators throwing out that data is "unlikely," research author tells Ars.
 
Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic. - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:37 GMT
  1. Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic. Ars Technica
  2. ‘It was so satisfying when I threw a rock through the screen’: the people sick of being spied on by their smart TV The Guardian
  3. People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again TechCrunch
  4. Someone debloated their Samsung Tizen OS TV by pointing a camera at it for Claude to see XDA
  5. Sick of seeing ads and clutter on your smart TV? The internet says AI can fix that. Yahoo Tech
 
GM Wants Your Car to Do Your Chores - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Detroit automaker wants your next vehicle to be a personal assistant, a best friend, and an autonomous errand-runner.
 
You Have a Couple More Days to Play WoW Forever as Blizzard Extends Beta to October 23 - IGN - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:52:26 GMT
  1. You Have a Couple More Days to Play WoW Forever as Blizzard Extends Beta to October 23 IGN
  2. [Updated 10/22] Choose Your Ruleset in World of Warcraft: Forever Blizzard News
  3. You Can Play WoW: Forever For Free Next Week (But There’s A Catch) GameSpot
  4. Everyone gets a free ticket to World of Warcraft: Forever today as Blizzard stress tests the servers ahead of launch day PC Gamer
  5. WoW Forever News: Beta Delay, New Raids, and Major Player Concerns MMOEXP
 
Samsung launches Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones on Amazon starting at $489 - Android Authority - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:51:00 GMT
  1. Samsung launches Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones on Amazon starting at $489 Android Authority
  2. A Galaxy First: Samsung Certified Re-Newed Now Available on Amazon.com samsung.com
  3. You could just get a refurbished Samsung phone on Amazon The Verge
  4. Samsung releases ‘Re-Newed’ Galaxy phones on Amazon starting under $500 9to5Google
  5. You Can Now Score an Official Refurbished Galaxy S24 or S25 Directly from Amazon Android Headlines
 
Nvidia reportedly refused some neoclouds access to GTC Berlin for adding AMD and TPU chips - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:40:00 GMT

SemiAnalysis' latest "shocking" rumor allegedly confirms what the firm had already revealed in June. Several neocloud providers have reportedly been denied access to GTC Berlin, Nvidia's upcoming conference covering AI, GPUs, and related technologies. The Jensen Huang-led company apparently disapproves of cloud providers adding AMD GPUs, TPUs, and other third-party...

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There's a new Apple Music logo and it looks like ripples in water - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:35:47 GMT
Maybe they should use it as the app logo instead.
 
Nvidia GeForce drivers add support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:32:00 GMT
Nvidia's latest Game Ready driver adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery, which aims to reduce shader compilation stuttering by delivering precompiled shaders for supported games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day. As our recent testing shows, shader stuttering remains a major headache for PC gamers, but efforts to eliminate it are gaining momentum.
 
Dear Apple Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 28 - Barchart.com - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:16:18 GMT
  1. Dear Apple Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 28 Barchart.com
  2. Apple to host 'Pro and tell' event on October 28 in LA Reuters
  3. Apple announces product launch event for Oct. 28. Analysts expect touchscreen laptop CNBC
  4. Four advantages MacBook Pro redesign will have over current model 9to5Mac
  5. iPad Mini 8 Expected Next Week With These 10 New Features MacRumors
 
PSA: PHP patches two critical flaws, server admins urged to update - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:09:00 GMT
PHP has released emergency security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to remotely execute code without authentication. With PHP powering nearly 70% of all websites, the potential impact is enormous. Apache deployments are particularly vulnerable, and security agencies are urging immediate updates.
 
Thirty Years of Lara Croft - XBOX Wire - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:01:29 GMT
  1. Thirty Years of Lara Croft XBOX Wire
  2. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis – the evolution of Lara Croft’s design PlayStation.Blog
  3. 4,300-Piece FanBrix Build of Lara Croft Manor Coming to Celebrate Tomb Raider's 30th Anniversary Time Extension
  4. Tomb Raider Director Explains How 3D Level Design Has Evolved Over 30 Years 80 Level
  5. Tomb Raider Gives Lara Croft a Stunning New Look Ahead of Sophie Turner TV Show AOL.com
 
The Best Art TV Deals: Samsung Frame, Hisense Canvas, and More (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
Samsung’s Frame and Frame Pro are both on sale, as well as some of our other favorite art TVs.
 
SpaceX to attempt Starship catch on next flight, with eye on rapid cadence increase - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:46:19 GMT
"We have had significant constructive engagement with the FAA."
 
Meta suspends Muse sharing after sensitive documents turn up in shared chats - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:41:00 GMT

Each shared conversation had a hostname containing a descriptive title and a random identifier. Both could appear in searchable DNS records, giving researchers the information they needed to reconstruct the link and open the page.

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Review: Final Fantasy Resonance: Impressive 2D-HD Visuals, Excellent Performance on Every Platform - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Review: Final Fantasy Resonance: Impressive 2D-HD Visuals, Excellent Performance on Every Platform Digital Foundry
  2. Final Fantasy Resonance Review: On Its Own Wavelength Game Informer
  3. Final Fantasy Resonance Release Date and Launch Times VICE
  4. 15 Final Fantasy Resonance beginner's tips to help you protect the crystals Polygon.com
  5. Final Fantasy Resonance Review - Review Nintendo World Report
 
Googlebook deserves a little patience: why early launch quirks don’t define its future - Chrome Unboxed - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:20:21 GMT
  1. Googlebook deserves a little patience: why early launch quirks don’t define its future Chrome Unboxed
  2. Googlebooks just aren’t ready The Verge
  3. I Asked Gemini to Run My Googlebook. It Told Me to Do It Myself PCMag
  4. Googlebook review: Google’s new laptops are woefully underbaked The Guardian
  5. Googlebook review: Android on a laptop is still Android Ars Technica
 
Sony's PlayStation Pulse headset arrives on November 19 for $100 - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:09:48 GMT
Pre-orders open on October 29.
 
Supernatural's VR exercise app has relaunched on Meta VR headsets - Engadget Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
It's in early access and subscriptions cost $20 per month or $200 each year.
 
This Startup Is All In on Recursive Self-Improvement. Its Latest Model Is Scary Good - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Recursive makes the case that the benefits of using AI to build AI outweigh the risks.
 
Supernatural Restart: The VR Fitness App Is Back as VR Itself Starts to Change - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Exclusive: Supernatural is relaunching in early access and could expand beyond Meta Quest headsets. Meanwhile, Meta VR Glasses could shape what comes next for fitness.
 
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
 
Trapped With Nothing to Do, Bored AI Agents Invented Games From Scratch - ExtremeTech - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:45:55 GMT
  1. Trapped With Nothing to Do, Bored AI Agents Invented Games From Scratch ExtremeTech
  2. AI researchers stranded Claude on a virtual desert island. It started to “play.” MIT Technology Review
  3. Scientists Left AI Alone on a Deserted Island With Nothing to Do. It Invented Games and Started Behaving Like Children at Play ZME Science
  4. Researchers Leave AI Stranded On A Virtual Island With Strange Results HotHardware
  5. Researchers Stranded an AI Agent on a Virtual Island. Things Got Very Weird. Gizmodo
 
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Has Been Updated To Ver. 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Has Been Updated To Ver. 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes Nintendo Life
  2. The Nintendo Switch 2’s Open-World Era Is Officially Here, and It Rules Polygon.com
  3. Wii Sports is back on the Switch 2, and it rules The Verge
  4. Today is your last chance to score a deal on Switch Sports Resort before release tomorrow 9to5Toys
  5. Get warmed up for the new and returning sports in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort! – News – Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
 
The $15 billion ad-powered AI startup your doctor may already be using - ArsTechnica Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:14:07 GMT
OpenEvidence is booming despite questions about accuracy and ads.
 
Jensen Huang’s Vision for Europe Runs on Plug-In Data Centers - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:02:15 GMT
At Nvidia’s GTC in Berlin, Huang unveiled the company’s new plug-in data center—the DSX Pod—as the key to unlocking Europe’s AI infrastructure lag. Oh, and autonomous humanoid robotics.
 
40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Planet of the Deals Sale - Push Square - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. 40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Planet of the Deals Sale Push Square
  2. PlayStation Store’s Planet of the Deals promotion is live now PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Store “Planet of the Deals” Sale Now Live With Over 3,500 Entries MP1st
  4. Planet offer on PlayStation Store - Discounts up to 75% virus.hr
  5. Deal | PlayStation Planet of the Deals sale brings up to 75% off on games Notebookcheck
 
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
 
Now You Can Chat With Gemini While Using Google Maps Through CarPlay - Engadget - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Now You Can Chat With Gemini While Using Google Maps Through CarPlay Engadget
  2. Gemini’s Personal Intelligence is coming to cars Ars Technica
  3. Google’s more personalized Gemini AI is heading to your car The Verge
  4. Android Auto Gets Gemini Personal Intelligence: Here's How It Can Help PCMag UK
  5. Get hands-free personalized help on the road with Gemini blog.google
 
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Hands-On: Triple 200-Megapixel Cameras But Few Surprises - Engadget - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Hands-On: Triple 200-Megapixel Cameras But Few Surprises Engadget
  2. The world’s first triple 200-megapixel cameraphone is great The Verge
  3. The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Brings Near Parity Across All Three Cameras Forbes
  4. Oppo Find X10 Pro Max review GSMArena.com
  5. I’m Baffled by Oppo’s Find X10 Pro Max, but I Love It Anyway CNET
 
Spotify is asking Family plan members to scan a QR code to prove they live with the account owner - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:53:00 GMT

Spotify revealed the new family plan verification process on an updated support page. The streaming service may ask some Premium Family members to verify that they live with the person managing their plan, using a QR code check that requires both people to be in the same place.

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PHP Vulnerabilities Could Put Much of the Internet at Risk, Experts Warn - CNET Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:36:13 GMT
Up to 70% of all the websites on the internet could be affected.
 
Google Pixel’s solution to using Face Unlock in the dark seems to be just blinding you - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Google Pixel’s solution to using Face Unlock in the dark seems to be just blinding you 9to5Google
  2. Pixel owners are about to get a face unlock feature iPhones have had for years PhoneArena
  3. Here's how Google plans to let you use Pixel's face unlock in the dark Android Authority
  4. Brighter days are ahead for the Pixel's face unlock Pocket-lint
  5. Google wants your Pixel to see you in the dark, and its fix is almost blindingly obvious Digital Trends
 
‘This Is Not a Drill’: Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Are Setting the Internet on Fire - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:26:19 GMT
The PHP Foundation has revealed two serious vulnerabilities that could impact millions of websites. Security experts warn that failure to quickly patch the flaws could have dire consequences.
 
Citadel's Ken Griffin says investors are "almost certainly" in an AI bubble - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:22:00 GMT

"Corporate America has been very uneven in its ability to extract value from its AI models," Griffin said at the Future of Global Markets Conference in New York on Tuesday.

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Tech Giant Confirms the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra - Geeky Gadgets - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:04:27 GMT
  1. Tech Giant Confirms the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Geeky Gadgets
  2. Samsung Galaxy S27 Release Date: Earlier Launch, New Ultra Design Forbes
  3. Exclusive: Galaxy S27, S27+ and S27 Ultra Screen Protector Images Show Expected Sizes SammyGuru
  4. Galaxy S27 Ultra: Samsung fans are still asking for the same upgrades we’ve wanted for years PhoneArena
  5. Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro batteries appear on Safety Korea with photos Notebookcheck
 
After a few hours with Yakuza studio's soulful Stranger Than Heaven, I'm smitten, but I suspect it'll be a divisive game - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:41 GMT
  1. After a few hours with Yakuza studio's soulful Stranger Than Heaven, I'm smitten, but I suspect it'll be a divisive game Eurogamer.net
  2. Stranger Than Heaven hands-on report: brutal combat and the glitz of show business intermix PlayStation.Blog
  3. Stranger Than Heaven Preview: One Man's Story Of Biculturalism, Music, Fitting In, And Fighting, Told Over 50 Years Game Informer
  4. Stranger Than Heaven Builds Its Identity As Like A Dragon's More Relentless Spin-Off Engadget
  5. Roundup: Here's What The First Previews Are Saying About Stranger Than Heaven Pure Xbox
 
The strangest new Photoshop competitor wasn't built the usual way - MakeUseOf - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:16 GMT
  1. The strangest new Photoshop competitor wasn't built the usual way MakeUseOf
  2. People are vibe coding copyrighted apps with AI – will tech firms sue? New Scientist
  3. Will an AI-cloned free tool spell the end of expensive software? ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  4. AI’s epic cash call is matched only by its ability to strangle revenue streams The Register
  5. ‘Reverse-Engineer Anything’ Is the New Wild West of AI 404 Media
 
AI Guardrails Aren’t Stopping Criminal Hackers - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Hackers around the world are all-in on using agentic AI to wage attacks—and manipulating tools like Anthropic’s Claude to help them carry out their crimes.
 
Our Favorite Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks Are on Sale at REI - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:52:22 GMT
Get ready for winter: Darn Tough socks are on sale at REI and come with a lifetime warranty.
 
Elon Musk confirms Tesla and SpaceX merger talks - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:49:00 GMT

Speaking during SpaceX's third-quarter earnings call on October 20, Musk said independent directors are examining a potential agreement. He's staying out of their discussions because his position at both firms creates a conflict of interest. The committees have yet to agree on terms.

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Microsoft Estimates Next Xbox Could Cost $1,200 To $1,800, Report Says - Forbes - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:34:47 GMT
  1. Microsoft Estimates Next Xbox Could Cost $1,200 To $1,800, Report Says Forbes
  2. Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix Ars Technica
  3. Xbox Helix Console Reportedly Headed for Holiday 2028 at $1,200 to $1,800 TechPowerUp
  4. Windows and Xbox teams reportedly clashed over OS experience for gaming, as next-gen Xbox Helix console slips into 2028 Windows Central
  5. Project Helix reportedly launching in late 2028, projected to cost between $1,200 and $1,800 GamesIndustry.biz
 
Telehealth Giant Hims Wants to Test Every Dude for Low Testosterone - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:34:37 GMT
The company plans to offer testosterone replacement therapy, marking its first foray into prescribing controlled substances.
 
COD: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ players are spawning in the middle of a road and being flattened before they can do anything - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:21:37 GMT
  1. COD: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ players are spawning in the middle of a road and being flattened before they can do anything Eurogamer.net
  2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review-in-progress, DMZ edition: An expansive extraction shooter that wants you to succeed PC Gamer
  3. How to play CoD MW4 multiplayer early on all platforms Radio Times
  4. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 countdown to exact time gamers can play shooter Daily Express
  5. Gear Up for Battle: Ultimate Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Xbox Code Giveaway! BioGamer Girl
 
Roku Pro Series OLED TV Review (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:21:18 GMT
It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but with a friendly user interface, great remote, and below-average price, it doesn’t have to.
 
AMD brings FSR 4.1 upscaling to Radeon 6000 GPUs, Ryzen AI Max, and handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:16:00 GMT

Owners of Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs and most of AMD's recent SoCs can now enable FSR 4.1 upscaling without mods like Optiscaler. The update, included in version 26.10.1 of AMD's graphics driver, aims to bring upscaling image quality closer to Nvidia's DLSS.

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Google Chrome Adds ClickFix Warnings to Stop Users From Running Malicious Commands - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT
  1. Google Chrome Adds ClickFix Warnings to Stop Users From Running Malicious Commands The Hacker News
  2. Google Chrome’s new HTTPS warning rolls out today. The Verge
  3. Google Chrome Will Notify You If You’re on a Scam Website CNET
  4. Our latest defenses against evolving web scams blog.google
  5. Google Chrome adds Gemini-powered scam detection, warns users of ClickFix attacks BleepingComputer
 
Napoleonic Soulslike Valor Mortis Has Started Making Money in Just One Week - DualShockers - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:10:55 GMT
  1. Napoleonic Soulslike Valor Mortis Has Started Making Money in Just One Week DualShockers
  2. A New Perspective on Dying Again and Again The New York Times
  3. First-person Soulslike Valor Mortis is already making a profit after seven days, despite launching against some stiff competition Eurogamer.net
  4. Valor Mortis Analog Stick Gaming
  5. Many didn't believe in Valor Mortis - the game paid for itself a week after release iXBT.games
 
Trump tells data center companies to make financial deals with local communities - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

"I have watched the process closely, and data centers that were highly unpopular in a certain area, have become extremely popular when a financial deal is struck," Trump said in a Truth Social ⁠post.

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Microsoft: FSR 4.1 Coming "Very Soon" to Xbox Game Developers for Series X, Series S - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:37:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft: FSR 4.1 Coming "Very Soon" to Xbox Game Developers for Series X, Series S Digital Foundry
  2. AMD just gave your old Radeon GPU a new lease on life PCWorld
  3. AMD's FSR 4.1 upscaling is coming to Xbox Series X|S GamesIndustry.biz
  4. AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 Boosts Frames and Image Quality on More Devices AMD
  5. When will Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Ally get FSR 4.1? Sooner than you think! Windows Central
 
A Design Flaw in Share Links Exposes Users’ Personal Conversations With Meta’s Muse - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:35:00 GMT
The company is suspending the feature after security researchers discovered how easy it was to access sensitive information shared with the AI assistant.
 
2 Hard Pills Every Couple Must Swallow To Be Happy, By A Psychologist - Forbes - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:30:19 GMT
2 Hard Pills Every Couple Must Swallow To Be Happy, By A Psychologist Forbes
 
Warhammer 40K fans have some very specific questions about the Blood Ravens' origins, so I put them to Dawn of War 4's director - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:22:55 GMT
  1. Warhammer 40K fans have some very specific questions about the Blood Ravens' origins, so I put them to Dawn of War 4's director Eurogamer.net
  2. Huge Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV game overview trailer revealed Warhammer Community
  3. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Deploys Massive Game Overview Trailer TechPowerUp
  4. I've played 2 of Dawn of War 4's campaigns, and they're everything I hoped they'd be PC Gamer
  5. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 – The Final Preview of Warhammer's Next Big RTS IGN
 
Staples hackers created more than 15,000 gift cards, then went on a shopping spree - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The attackers obtained the session data from the memory of a support application the retailer believed could only be reached from its own computers. The breach gave a Chinese organized crime group a way to generate gift cards for retailers including Target and Sephora. Members of the operation then used...

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Spotify is busting free of CarPlay with the launch of its first native car app - The Verge - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Spotify is busting free of CarPlay with the launch of its first native car app The Verge
  2. Audi becomes the first automaker to launch Spotify’s fully native in-car app audi.com
  3. Spotify’s New In-Car App Is Available for Audi Vehicles Starting Today Spotify
  4. Audi Is The First To Offer Spotify As A Native App Without Your Phone Motor1.com
  5. Spotify’s native car app is rolling out to select Audi vehicles – no phone connection required Mezha.net
 
Apple iPhone Duo Review: Is It Worth It? - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Apple made an astonishingly good first foldable. Now iOS and third-party apps need time to catch up.
 
Atlanta doesn't want a real-life RoboCop: City council unanimously backs ban on weaponized robots - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Introduced by Council member Liliana Bakhtiari, the act prohibits city employees and contractors, including police, from buying or otherwise acquiring weaponized autonomous systems, drones and remotely operated machines.

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Best Gifts for Mom (2026): Digital Wall Calendars, Better Bags, Personalized Jewelry, and More - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:08:00 GMT
From a calendar that keeps my family organized to a frame that rescues photos from my camera roll, these favorites make thoughtful gifts.
 
Football Manager 27 will be free to play for five days before its full release, in "industry first" for a game of its kind - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Football Manager 27 will be free to play for five days before its full release, in "industry first" for a game of its kind Eurogamer.net
  2. Play Football Manager 27 Launch Preview for Free Football Manager
  3. FM27 First Look Livestream Thougths & Gameplay Breakdown Last Word On Sports
  4. Football Manager 2027 will launch as a free game Trusted Reviews
  5. SEGA Offering a Five-Day Trial for Football Manager 2027 Kakuchopurei
 
Samsung is rolling out Android 17 updates for some of its most popular Galaxy phones - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung is rolling out Android 17 updates for some of its most popular Galaxy phones 9to5Google
  2. Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17 9to5Google
  3. Samsung is simply unstoppable, spreading the One UI 9 love far and wide for over a dozen phones PhoneArena
  4. Samsung releases Galaxy A07 stable One UI 9.0 update SamMobile
  5. Breaking! Samsung Releases Stable One UI 9 for Galaxy A55 and A35 SammyGuru
 
Gaming Can’t Afford More Games the Size of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Between crushing layoffs, ballooning budgets, and bland end products, video game makers need to stop chasing AAA glory.
 
Bud Light Boycotters Are Still Waiting for Their ‘Woke-Free’ Beer - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Ultra Right Beer, a brand launched in 2023 by MAGA political consultant Seth Weathers, has vanished from the internet with many deliveries unfulfilled.
 
OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
It’s the latest in a growing wave of bets that AI companies are making on brain data.
 
DLSS 5 Just Got a Lot Faster, but Is It Worth Using? - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Nvidia's new DLSS 5 model nearly doubles neural rendering speed across the RTX 50 series. We put it to the test to see if the performance gains outweigh the heavy FPS penalty and lingering visual issues.
 
The Best Hearing Aids I’ve Tested (2026): Jabra, Resound, Apple, and More - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.
 
She Was the DEA’s Premier Crypto Detective. The Clues Led Straight to Her Own Family - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
To escape the chaos of her Russian childhood, Lili Infante became an American law enforcement prodigy. She pioneered the DEA’s investigations of the dark web—never suspecting who she’d find hiding there.
 
Sony Issues New PS5 Firmware Update as Jailbreak Race Heats Up Ahead of GTA 6 Release - IGN - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:38:16 GMT
  1. Sony Issues New PS5 Firmware Update as Jailbreak Race Heats Up Ahead of GTA 6 Release IGN
  2. PS5 Firmware 14.10 Reportedly Jailbroken in Private, Hypervisor Still Holding Up TechPowerUp
  3. 'GTA 6' at Risk as PS5 Hackers Officially Claim Major New Breakthrough Polygon.com
  4. Firmware 14.20 may stop PS5 console jailbreak, but an exploit has already surfaced Notebookcheck
  5. Hacker Exploits PS5 Firmware to Run GTA VI - Sony Soon Released System Update iXBT.games
 
Crimson Desert Reveals Just How Big Its PS5 DLC Really Is in New Trailer - Push Square - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:45:00 GMT
  1. Crimson Desert Reveals Just How Big Its PS5 DLC Really Is in New Trailer Push Square
  2. [Notices] Charting the Unknown DLC Twitch Drops Event 펄어비스 공식 홈페이지
  3. Crimson Desert’s Charting the Unknown Brings Romance and Marriage, Yet 9 Outfit Loadouts Still Took a Modder to Deliver Wccftech
  4. Pearl Abyss Studios has released a detailed overview of the Charting the Unknown expansion for Crimson Desert Enhanced GameGPU
  5. Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC Features Revealed, Including Shipbuilding, Romance, and Housing IGN
 
Europe Wants Data Centers. Its Climate Goals Are Getting in the Way - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT
A plan to funnel the heat given off by data centers into nearby homes has run aground in Germany. Across Europe, policymakers are weighing AI ambitions against climate objectives.
 
20% Off Sephora Promo Code | October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Earn more points on skincare purchases when you use our Sephora coupon.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this October.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Udemy Coupon Codes: 20% Off October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Learn new skills for less. Discover how to apply a promo code for Udemy, find verified online discounts, and save on professional development.
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This October 2026 - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
 
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.
 
Leica and Formula 1 Shift Into Gear With Limited Edition Q3 43 - PetaPixel - Google Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:03:46 GMT
  1. Leica and Formula 1 Shift Into Gear With Limited Edition Q3 43 PetaPixel
  2. Leica Goes Full Throttle With a Carbon Fiber Q3 43 Formula 1 Edition Camera Hypebeast
  3. Formula 1 and Leica Camera announce licensing partnership, unveiling the Leica Q3 43 Formula 1® Edition Formula One World Championship Limited
  4. F1 unveils limited-edition Leica camera with eye-watering $9,950 price tag Motorsport.com
  5. F1 and Leica team up to release a £7300 camera The Race
 
The next Xbox could arrive in 2028 for $1,200 to $1,800, Xbox handheld may launch in 2027 - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:31:00 GMT

According to Fortune, Microsoft is aiming to launch its next-generation console, codenamed Helix, in time for the 2028 holiday season. As memory costs climb, its price has internally been projected at anywhere between $1,200 and $1,800, unless the company subsidizes the hardware.

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Garmin Edge 1060 Cycling GPS Hands-On: Everything You Need to Know! - DC Rainmaker - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:12:20 GMT
  1. Garmin Edge 1060 Cycling GPS Hands-On: Everything You Need to Know! DC Rainmaker
  2. Garmin announces new Edge bike computers and updated Tacx trainer Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
  3. The Garmin Edge 1060 is the most expensive bike computer on the market Cycling Weekly
  4. Tacx Nera Turbo Trainer Offers A Fresh Alternative To The Neo 2T Forbes
  5. Edge Explore 3 beats Edge 850 on screen and battery the5krunner
 
Millions of routers can be hijacked over Wi-Fi thanks to a 16-year-old bug - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:08:00 GMT

Security researcher Quentin Kaiser detailed the flaw at the Hexacon conference in Paris on October 16. He calls it WPSplinter, a name he only gave it because Broadcom refused to issue an official identifier.

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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.
 
Update now: Hackers are exploiting Plex server vulnerabilities to install malware - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:06:00 GMT
Hackers are actively exploiting security vulnerabilities in outdated Plex Media Server installations to deploy cryptocurrency miners and proxy malware. Plex confirms widespread attacks against internet-facing servers, with the flaws allowing remote code execution without authentication. The vulnerabilities were patched in version 1.43.3.10861. Users running older versions are urged to update immediately.
 
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.
 
A New Rocco Smart Fridge Just Dropped. So Did the Prices (2026) - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:47:46 GMT
Save $100 on the new Essential or $200 on the original, and give your holiday drinks a place of their own.
 
This Viral Indie Horror Game Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass Just in Time for Halloween - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:46:56 GMT
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is also coming to the service soon.
 
EA Sports Announces Return of 'Fight Night' Boxing Video Game, 'The Fight Is Never Over' - Bleacher Report - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:09:34 GMT
  1. EA Sports Announces Return of 'Fight Night' Boxing Video Game, 'The Fight Is Never Over' Bleacher Report
  2. EA finally says the words PS3 gamers have waited 15 years to hear: "Fight Night is coming back" Yahoo Tech
  3. Fan-Favorite Boxing Sim Franchise Fight Night Is Getting a New Entry IGN
  4. For The First Time Since The Xbox 360, Fight Night Is Making A Comeback Pure Xbox
  5. After 15-Year Absence, EA Is Bringing Back The Fight Night Franchise GameSpot
 
Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Wednesday, Oct. 21, #1950 - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Need a Wordle hint today? Get spoiler-free hints for NYT Wordle No. 1,950 on Wednesday, Oct. 21, then the answer, plus yesterday’s word.
 
A judge lets Denuvo subpoena Discord, Reddit, and Steam to unmask the cracker Voices38 - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:14:00 GMT

Denuvo's first attempt to uncover Voices38's real identity was unsuccessful because the company tried to obtain too much data at once. Now, a California federal judge has granted the Irdeto-owned DRM maker's revised subpoena requests. Several internet companies will soon have to respond to Denuvo's lawyers, but Voices38 could still...

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GTA 6 is on track to smash records as pre-orders exceed 6 million copies - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

As of October 20, Rockstar has pre-sold an estimated 6.45 million copies of the game – earning roughly $630 million in the process. According to Sensor Tower, most – 74% – are buying the game for PlayStation 5. Broken down another way, it works out to 4.8 million copies sold for PS5 and 1.66 million on Xbox.

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A supercomputer is about to launch to the moon aboard a rover named FLIP - Space - Google Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:42:41 GMT
  1. A supercomputer is about to launch to the moon aboard a rover named FLIP Space
  2. HPE to launch AI straight to the Moon The Register
  3. HPE says it will run the first supercomputer benchmarks on the Moon — GPU-powered fanless Spaceborne Computer-4 is slated to ride a rover to the lunar south pole to test AI and HPC benchmarks Tom's Hardware
  4. Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NASA, And Deloitte Consulting LLP To Deploy AI Workloads On HPE Spaceborne Computer-4 www.marketscreener.com
  5. What Does Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Moon AI Mission Mean For Investors? Simply Wall Street
 
French Government Calls Emergency Meetings With Platforms Over Protests - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:41:58 GMT
TikTok and other sites were told to curb protest footage and AI-altered images, while online retailers like Vinted and eBay reportedly signed an agreement stop looted goods from flooding resale sites.
 
ChatGPT's Chrome extension can now control tabs, download files, and fill out forms - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:02:00 GMT

ChatGPT's Chrome extension gained the ability to access content from open tabs last July. The latest update introduces two distinct AI modes, Chat and Work, allowing ChatGPT to interact with browser tabs and perform a wide range of tasks, including filling out online forms using information from documents stored on...

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AI-assisted vibe coding brings Thunderbolt 4 support to Windows 98 SE - TechSpot Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:18:00 GMT

A developer by the name of Yeo Kheng Meng recently commissioned AI to create a driver that enables generic USB 3.x, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3/4 host controllers to work on ancient operating systems including Window 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, and 7.

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Hatch Sleep Clock Review: A Contactless Sleep Tracker (2026) - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:03:17 GMT
I’m obsessed with sleep data, but I don’t love wearing a smartwatch to bed. Can the Hatch Sleep Clock give me the best of both worlds at an affordable price?
 
An AI Agent Joined a Listserv of Top Internet Researchers. The Reply-All Chaos Is Still Unfolding - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:07:43 GMT
Hysteria over the agent's appearance in a 7,500-person group reveals that internet experts have outdated notions of privacy.
 
Sony Party Speaker Deal: Save $100 Off the ULT Tower 7 - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The Sony ULT Tower 7 is one of our top party speaker picks and is at its lowest-ever price. Grab this or one of its sibling models before your next fete.
 
The Physics Behind Tesla’s Flying Roadster - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
To understand how Elon’s new car hops, glides, and sticks upside down, we need to talk about friction and force.
 
Sexual Assault Is a Free Speech Issue - Wired Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Mary Anne Franks has spent years fighting against online abuse. When people are abused with impunity, she says, the message becomes “We do not care about women’s voices.”
 
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.
 
Building trust in governments through digital platforms - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT
Governments and private companies often work together to provide public services online. A new study asks: How do these partnerships affect people’s trust in government?
 
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.
 
Is It Worth Getting AppleCare for the iPhone Duo? Repairs Could Cost as Much as the Phone Itself - CNET Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:41:44 GMT
If something happens, you could be facing a $1,500 repair on top of the foldable’s $2,000 price.
 
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.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Turning the tide on Massachusetts shellfishing data - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT
MIT researchers built a cloud-based platform to help Massachusetts coastal towns and the state manage shellfishing closures, giving thousands of permit holders a clearer view of where they can fish.
 
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.
 
What to See in the Night Sky Before October Ends - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The Orionid meteor shower peaks this week, the full Hunter’s Moon rises Oct. 26 and Saturn is still at its brightest of the year.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
A new technique could accelerate the development of RNA therapies - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMT
MIT chemical engineers found a way to rapidly produce lipid nanoparticles of varying sizes, which could make it easier to develop new vaccines and therapeutics.
 
Scattering neutrinos to probe the fundamental laws of the universe - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
As she became integral to an international particle physics experiment, PhD student Faith Reyes found confidence in herself as a scientist.
 
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.
 
New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines.
 
The iPhone Duo Will Run iOS 27.1 at Launch on Friday - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:58:15 GMT
Apple said update has features built specifically for the new iPhone design.
 
“You're going to see the impact in 10 years” - President Kornbluth returns to GBH’s “Boston Public Radio” to discuss scientific funding and curiosity driven research - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth weighed in on the consequences of cuts to federal funding for science and the value of curiosity driven research.
 
How We Test Projectors - CNET Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:16 GMT
From contrast to color to input lag, I measure and compare home theater and portable projectors using instruments and my own two eyes.