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Best Water Leak Detectors (2026): Moen, Phyn, TP-Link - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:09:00 GMT
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.
 
Why China Is the Bogeyman Data Center Enthusiasts Just Can't Quit - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Polls show that overwhelming majorities of Americans hate data centers. China makes a perfect scapegoat for tech leaders and their allies—the only problem is a lack of evidence.
 
The Best Gaming Chairs (2026): Are They Worth It? - Wired Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The best gaming chair is actually an office chair. Here are our top picks from our real-life testing so far.
 
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026 and Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026 - nintendo.com - Google Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:27:24 GMT
  1. The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct 9.8.2026 and Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026 nintendo.com
  2. 14 Predictions for the September 2026 Nintendo Direct and Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct IGN
  3. Nintendo Just Announced Two Direct Livestream Events For Next Week Engadget
  4. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Returns in October With a New Deluxe Release Polygon.com
  5. Nintendo Direct September 2026: Streaming Details & What to Expect IMDb
 
WordStar Lives Again (and Again) - Hack a Day Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:00:05 GMT
Word processors and editors are a funny thing. It doesn’t really matter what’s “best,” whatever that means. If you have finger memory built up for one program, it’s painful to …read more
 
New DLSS 5 Swapper Tool Brings Neural Rendering to Games NVIDIA Never Supported - TechPowerUp - Google Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:46:54 GMT
  1. New DLSS 5 Swapper Tool Brings Neural Rendering to Games NVIDIA Never Supported TechPowerUp
  2. ‘NBA 2K27’ With NVIDIA DLSS 5 Leads 28 New Games Coming to GeForce NOW NVIDIA Blog
  3. We tested DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27 with every RTX 50-series GPU — first official release comes with a big performance hit, but almost every Blackwell card can run it at 1080p Tom's Hardware
  4. New DLSS 5 Swapper tool can mod DLSS 5 into games that don't support DLSS at all TweakTown
  5. Nvidia will officially bring DLSS 5 to older GPUs — but won’t give gamers full control The Verge
 
Trump officials say Judeo-Christian principles inform AI policy, with some optimistic about AI and others seeing parallels to biblical end-times prophecies (Philip Wegmann/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:00:01 GMT

Philip Wegmann / Wall Street Journal:
Trump officials say Judeo-Christian principles inform AI policy, with some optimistic about AI and others seeing parallels to biblical end-times prophecies — Trump administration officials are wrestling with the spiritual consequences of AI as the president embraces it as an economic engine

 
There’s Whole Computer Inside This Mouse - Hack a Day Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:13 GMT
[Gadget Industry] bills it as “a PC inside a Mouse“, but that depends on your definition of a “PC”. This is a Personal Computer inside a mouse, yes, but there’s …read more
 
Sources: Travis Kalanick's Atoms is developing robotaxi tech and hired Anthony Levandowski after acquiring his company Pronto; Uber has invested $100M in Atoms (Rafe Rosner-Uddin/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:50:57 GMT

Rafe Rosner-Uddin / Financial Times:
Sources: Travis Kalanick's Atoms is developing robotaxi tech and hired Anthony Levandowski after acquiring his company Pronto; Uber has invested $100M in Atoms — Atoms gears up for hiring spree and could link with Uber, the company he was ousted from almost a decade ago

 
OpenAI quietly updates its evaluation metrics for GPT-6 Astra, making changes that appear to favor Astra and continuing to revise other metrics after launch (Emily Forlini/Fortune) - Techmeme Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:40:01 GMT

Emily Forlini / Fortune:
OpenAI quietly updates its evaluation metrics for GPT-6 Astra, making changes that appear to favor Astra and continuing to revise other metrics after launch — OpenAI has changed several evaluation benchmarks for its GPT-6 Astra model since first publishing a blog post announcement mid-afternoon on Sept. 3.

 
Walmart is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for just $75 - thestreet.com - Google Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:15:00 GMT
  1. Walmart is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for just $75 thestreet.com
  2. Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet on sale for $100 Yahoo Tech
  3. Amazon is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for $71 that's AI-enabled and offers theft protection thestreet.com
  4. Walmart is selling a $400 Android tablet for 73% off Yahoo Tech
  5. Amazon's $117 2-in-1 laptop and tablet holds 50,000 pics and 300 HD movies Yahoo Tech
 
The data center backlash is challenging Texas' pro-business approach; Wood Mackenzie: Texas has more data center capacity under construction than any US state (Stephanie Findlay/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:10:01 GMT

Stephanie Findlay / Financial Times:
The data center backlash is challenging Texas' pro-business approach; Wood Mackenzie: Texas has more data center capacity under construction than any US state — For 30 years the state has profited from going the extra mile for business. Data centres are putting that to the test.

 
Can AI Now Design PCBs That Just Work? - Hack a Day Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:00:46 GMT
With the recent release of its GPT-6 Astra model, OpenAI explicitly pushed the claim that it is capable of designing complete circuit boards in KiCad, starting from a provided schematic …read more
 
Rumor: New Smash Bros. game on the way, Nintendogs returning, more - Nintendo Everything - Google Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:04:10 GMT
  1. Rumor: New Smash Bros. game on the way, Nintendogs returning, more Nintendo Everything
  2. New Super Smash Bros. and Nintendogs Games Leaked for Switch 2, Insider Claims VICE
  3. RUMOR: Supposed inside source reveals multiple big-name first party titles coming from Nintendo GoNintendo
  4. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch 2 sequel leaks before September Nintendo Direct Notebookcheck
  5. Reliable Nintendo Insider Says A New Smash Bros Is In The Works OpenCritic
 
As researchers begin applying AI to understand animal communication, bioethicists warn it could give humans new ways to manipulate, exploit, and harm animals (Morgan Meaker/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:15 GMT

Morgan Meaker / Bloomberg:
As researchers begin applying AI to understand animal communication, bioethicists warn it could give humans new ways to manipulate, exploit, and harm animals — AI could transform our understanding of other species. It also risks giving humans powerful new ways to manipulate, exploit and harm them.

 
Running Apple ][ Software on a Commodore 64 — Silently - Hack a Day Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:00:36 GMT
The computer business in 1984 was a bizarre mix of hobby-level companies, a few small companies that had made it big, and a lot of big companies starting to take …read more
 
Acer's tiny RTX Spark PC takes aim at Mac Studio with Blackwell and 128GB unified memory - TweakTown - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:36:12 GMT
  1. Acer's tiny RTX Spark PC takes aim at Mac Studio with Blackwell and 128GB unified memory TweakTown
  2. Acer Showcases Design Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark™ at IFA 2026 news.acer.com
  3. Lenovo Expands the Yoga Portfolio with New AI PCs and Tablets Built for Creators Lenovo StoryHub
  4. Nvidia’s new RTX Spark laptops launch in October with two different configs The Verge
  5. Nvidia sets October launch for RTX Spark AI PCs reuters.com
 
Is the Steam Deck still worth it in 2026? - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
The Steam Deck is a solid gaming handheld, but after the arrival of several competitors and higher prices, is it still worth picking one up?
 
How to find your MacBook's diagnostic menu - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Apple Diagnostics is a hidden menu you hopefully won't need to access often. When your Mac gets into hardware trouble, it helps find what's wrong.
 
Orbitals Review: The Perfect Couples Co-op Game for the Switch 2 - CNET Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:44:05 GMT
Developer Shapefarm’s debut adventure doesn’t ever really break away from its classic anime inspirations, but that might just work in its favor.
 
OpenAI responds after report exposed another incident in which its AI agents went rogue - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:17:18 GMT
Reuters reported earlier this week that the agents hijacked a German wiki forum in an incident OpenAI did not disclose.
 
iPhone Handoff will seamlessly share one number between two phones - The Verge - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:53:58 GMT
  1. iPhone Handoff will seamlessly share one number between two phones The Verge
  2. iOS 27 Introduces New 'iPhone Handoff' Feature MacRumors
  3. T-Mobile customers will soon be able to use the same number on two iPhones PhoneArena
  4. T-Mobile Could Be the First US Carrier to Support iOS 27’s iPhone Handoff TmoNews
  5. iPhone Handoff may allow using one number on two iPhones — The Verge UA.NEWS
 
The Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the companies trained AI on their journalism; Microsoft and OpenAI are funders of Seattle Times (Todd Bishop/GeekWire) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:50:47 GMT

Todd Bishop / GeekWire:
The Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the companies trained AI on their journalism; Microsoft and OpenAI are funders of Seattle Times — Microsoft was sued Friday by the parent company of its hometown daily newspaper, The Seattle Times Co., which joined with Newsday …

 
Trump admin launches arcade.gov with a deportation-themed Snake game clone and a Tetris-like game; Tetris says it takes "copyright infringement very seriously" (ABC News) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:40:01 GMT

ABC News:
Trump admin launches arcade.gov with a deportation-themed Snake game clone and a Tetris-like game; Tetris says it takes “copyright infringement very seriously” — In “Build the Wall,” players aim to “protect the border” from zombies. — Isabella Murray, Nicholas Kerr, and Michelle Stoddart

 
Pixel Watch 5 Demonstrates Good Repairability - Hack a Day Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:00:20 GMT
Although we often find ourselves drowning in a seemingly unending sea of portable devices that are effectively e-waste once an internal component gives out, it’s good to remind ourselves that …read more
 
The reasons rugged laptops are rarely bought by consumers - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT
There are plenty of durable, versatile rugged laptops on the market, but you'll rarely see one get pulled out at the coffee shop. Why?
 
Swiss Re: global premiums for insuring data centers will likely reach $20B-$30B/year by 2030; ~40% of US data-center capacity is located in tornado-prone areas (Jean Eaglesham/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:45:01 GMT

Jean Eaglesham / Wall Street Journal:
Swiss Re: global premiums for insuring data centers will likely reach $20B-$30B/year by 2030; ~40% of US data-center capacity is located in tornado-prone areas — AI hyperscale data centers are exposed to a dizzying array of potential threats during construction and operation

 
Here’s how iPhone Ultra’s form factor could compare to other Apple products - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
  1. Here’s how iPhone Ultra’s form factor could compare to other Apple products 9to5Mac
  2. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ultra Launch May Be Days Away, if You Can Get One CNET
  3. Three advantages iPhone Ultra will have over iPhone 18 Pro 9to5Mac
  4. If this iPhone Ultra price leak is true, Apple is repeating a huge mistake PhoneArena
  5. This is the folding iPhone, if case manufacturers are right AppleInsider
 
How to track prices with Safari's Notify Me tool on iPhone, iPad and Mac - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Apple's Notify Me feature can update you every time a price drops or a product comes back in stock. Tell it what to do and it'll take care of the rest.
 
13 Practical USB-C Gadgets You'll Use All The Time - SlashGear - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT
13 Practical USB-C Gadgets You'll Use All The Time SlashGear
 
I Went Shopping for My Ultimate Smart Home of the Future at IFA 2026 - CNET - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:26:32 GMT
  1. I Went Shopping for My Ultimate Smart Home of the Future at IFA 2026 CNET
  2. IFA Berlin 2026 Live: The Biggest Announcements From Samsung, Dyson, LG and More CNET
  3. The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far The Verge
  4. At IFA 2026, AI Finally Gets A Body Forbes
  5. Gizmodo’s Best of IFA 2026 Awards: See the Winners Gizmodo
 
I Went Shopping for My Ultimate Smart Home of the Future at IFA 2026 - CNET Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:26:30 GMT
Turns out I need a lot more money than I actually have. 
 
Fall’s Video Game Release Slate Is Intimidatingly Good And Completely Doomed - GameSpot - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:03:58 GMT
  1. Fall’s Video Game Release Slate Is Intimidatingly Good And Completely Doomed GameSpot
  2. 6 Big September Games We've Already Played if You Want to Know What We Think of Them So Far IGN
  3. Gems, ghosts and GTA VI: the biggest video games for autumn 2026 The Guardian
  4. September's schedule of new games, events, and updates refuses to let 2026 go down in history as a slow year for new releases PC Gamer
  5. The Video Games And More You Should Play This Weekend – September 4, 2026 Game Informer
 
You're probably wasting these keys on your keyboard — here's how to remap them - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
There are almost certainly keys on your keyboard that you never touch. Assign new functions to give them a job.
 
Two more news organizations sue OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:46:29 GMT
The Seattle Times and Newsday accused the two AI giants of using their content without permission.
 
The Blood of Dawnwalker Passes 1 Million Copies Sold in Just 2 Days - IGN - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:30:23 GMT
  1. The Blood of Dawnwalker Passes 1 Million Copies Sold in Just 2 Days IGN
  2. The Blood of Dawnwalker Sells 1 Million Copies Days After Launch TechPowerUp
  3. The Blood of Dawnwalker Review: Time Doesn't Heal All Wounds Game Informer
  4. The Blood of Dawnwalker Fixes the Worst Thing About Open-World Games Polygon.com
  5. Things to Do First IGN
 
Berlin is reviewing Rhysida's 5.79TB release of state data after refusing to pay a ransom; files reportedly include national defense and threat response plans (Miranda Murray/Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:30:01 GMT

Miranda Murray / Reuters:
Berlin is reviewing Rhysida's 5.79TB release of state data after refusing to pay a ransom; files reportedly include national defense and threat response plans — Berlin's state government said on Saturday it was reviewing with the highest intensity a trove of stolen data published by a ransomware group …

 
What makes IMAX theaters different from normal ones? - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
In the case of IMAX, bigger really is better.
 
Voicebox FX is a Blueprint for CircuitPython I2S Audio - Hack a Day Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:28 GMT
[Adafruit]’s Voicebox FX gadget is a fun, well-documented project that serves another useful purpose: being a fantastic reference design for audio on CircuitPython, with I2S audio components. Be sure to …read more
 
Anthropomorphic portrayals of AI models as rogue agents can obscure the responsibility that companies like OpenAI have for incidents like the Hugging Face hack (Robert Hart/The Verge) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:45:02 GMT

Robert Hart / The Verge:
Anthropomorphic portrayals of AI models as rogue agents can obscure the responsibility that companies like OpenAI have for incidents like the Hugging Face hack — The internet fights over anthropomorphism around the Hugging Face hack. … Depending on who you ask, developer platform Hugging Face …

 
CERN is moving more than 2,200 specialized computers from RHEL to Debian - TechSpot Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:44:00 GMT

During a recent conference held in Winterthur, Switzerland, engineers working at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) confirmed that the laboratory is going to move from Red Hat Enterprise Linux to Debian. The switch will affect more than 2,200 computers, many of which cannot be upgraded to newer RHEL...

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Why it's important to regularly restart your router - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
You might not think to restart your router as often as you reboot your laptop, but doing so is an easy step to help it perform at its best.
 
New Twitter rebrands to Tweet.app after court's double-edged ruling - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:13:27 GMT
A federal court decided that "Twitter" was off-limits, but tweet and the bird logo were fair game.
 
Think Mice Are Nesting Inside Your Home? Look for These Telltale Signs - marthastewart.com - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Think Mice Are Nesting Inside Your Home? Look for These Telltale Signs marthastewart.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Installing an iOS public beta on your iPhone? Always do this first - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
If you're interested in installing an iOS beta on your device, you need to protect your data first with an important step that's easy to forget.
 
World May Ditch 'Leap Second' in Favor of 'Leap Hour' - Newser - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:50:00 GMT
  1. World May Ditch 'Leap Second' in Favor of 'Leap Hour' Newser
  2. Earth is spinning faster... and your clock could be left behind The Telegraph
  3. Time lords prepare to kick leap seconds into the next millennium theregister.com
  4. Time is running out for the leap second Financial Times
 
Starlink is offering half-price internet near xAI data centers, but critics want the pollution fixed - TechSpot Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:38:00 GMT

With roughly 2,000 reported subscribers since the offer was announced in July, compared with more than 250,000 households across Memphis, the discount appears unlikely to ease broader concerns about the company's unpermitted power generation and its environmental impact.

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How to safely dispose of your old TV - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
A TV isn't something you can throw into the trash once you're done with it. Here's what you should take into consideration before getting rid of that old panel.
 
No, Sony isn't cutting PlayStation disc production by 90 percent, just 10 - Eurogamer.net - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:27:26 GMT
  1. No, Sony isn't cutting PlayStation disc production by 90 percent, just 10 Eurogamer.net
  2. Sony's PlayStation disc plant is losing 10 percent of its volume in 2028, not 90 Substack
  3. PlayStation State Of Play Hijacked By ‘Destiny 3,’ Physical Disc Demands Forbes
  4. After a Record Breaking State of Play in June, the Latest Edition Did Disappointing Numbers Push Square
  5. Sony's digital-only future will hit 62% of the world the hardest, and nobody is talking about it xda-developers.com
 
Microsoft’s latest moves suggest Xbox Cloud Gaming is slipping out of the spotlight — and the strategy shift feels impossible to ignore - windowscentral.com - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:17:59 GMT
  1. Microsoft’s latest moves suggest Xbox Cloud Gaming is slipping out of the spotlight — and the strategy shift feels impossible to ignore windowscentral.com
  2. Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming XBOX Wire
  3. Microsoft to impose time limits on Xbox cloud gaming subscribers as costs continue to climb cnbc.com
  4. Xbox app is coming to TCL TVs just as Microsoft rolls out pay-as-you-go cloud gaming The Verge
  5. Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming Ars Technica
 
Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation - ArsTechnica Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:17:36 GMT
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.
 
Your Roku TV offers AI slop for free (if you're into that sort of thing) - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Roku's new free programming gives AI creators a platform for their productions. Whether the public will embrace it remains to be seen,
 
How does Ottocast CarPlay work and how much does it cost? - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
What's cooler than wired Apple CarPlay? Ditching the annoying cable and having Ottocast deliver it wirelessly the minute you switch your car on.
 
Razer launches a cheaper version of Clio, its head cushion wireless speaker - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:21:35 GMT
Razer Clio X is a headrest with a wireless speaker for your computer chair.
 
'Overwatch' Won't Get Its Most Exciting New Feature In Years Until Next Season - Polygon.com - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:19:35 GMT
  1. 'Overwatch' Won't Get Its Most Exciting New Feature In Years Until Next Season Polygon.com
  2. Season 4 Midcycle Takes You To The BlizzCon Stage! Blizzard Entertainment
  3. Overwatch Season 4 midseason release date, patch notes, and skins Esports.gg
  4. Overwatch Unvaulted Passes delayed until Season 5 Esports.gg
  5. Season 4 Midcycle Takes You To The BlizzCon Stage! — Overwatch 2 Blizzard News
 
Acer's new DualPlay Mini is a handheld gaming PC that flips open into a mini laptop - TechSpot Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:11:00 GMT

While unveiling its latest standard handheld gaming PC at IFA last week, Acer also offered an early look at its DualPlay Mini concept, which aims to offer a gaming handheld and a mini laptop in one product. If the device ever receives a proper launch, Acer might have one of...

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Acer Project DualPlay Mini concept hands-on: Flipping from powerful handheld to powerful tiny laptop - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:10:05 GMT
It's a concept device, sure, but there's something intriguing about Acer's handheld gaming PC and laptop 2-in-1.
 
10 Desk Gadgets Under $100 That Deserve A Spot In Your Home Office - bgr.com - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:02:00 GMT
  1. 10 Desk Gadgets Under $100 That Deserve A Spot In Your Home Office bgr.com
  2. I've tested dozens of items to perfect my work-from-home setup. These 13 make all the difference The Guardian
  3. 8 Desk Accessories That You’ll Be Glad You Have Gadget Review
  4. Revolutionize Your Home Office: Five Gadgets to Simplify Your Remote Work in 2026 freeyork
  5. 5 Best Home Office Gadgets for Remote Workers in 2026 That Actually Justify Every Dollar Yanko Design
 
If at First You Don’t Succeed… - Hack a Day Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:45 GMT
… at least document what failed and give the failure analysis a good effort. And then later on, you can “try, try again” or let someone else carry on with …read more
 
Bethesda Officially Announces Brand-New $13,999 Fallout Release - GameRant - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:12 GMT
Bethesda Officially Announces Brand-New $13,999 Fallout Release GameRantSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Does your Android Auto keep lowering the volume? This might be why - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Audio ducking can be annoying, but it serves an important purpose.
 
How to check your MacBook's hard drive health - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Your MacBook's storage is vitally important. If your SSD or hard drive goes kaput without a backup, getting your files back can sometimes be impossible.
 
Welcome to Your Keyboard-Free Future. This Jazzy AI Microphone Is All You Need Now - CNET Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:08:37 GMT
This voice-to-text mic, which is also wearable, is a stylish AI peripheral from former Nothing designers.
 
Is it worth paying extra for iCloud storage? - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Storing lots of photos, videos and files online can quickly fill up your iCloud storage and pause all of your backups. Choosing the right plan can be key.
 
I Can’t Put the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Down. Can Apple’s Foldable Change That? - CNET Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Commentary: Samsung’s compact, versatile foldable won my heart the moment I first held it. Will Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone Ultra steal me away?
 
How to check which apps are draining your iPhone battery - Engadget Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Some of the reasons why you've lost battery are out of your control, but knowing which apps are draining it can help your iPhone last until the end of the day.
 
Apple Labor Day weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, Studio Display, Mac mini, AirTag 2, chargers, more - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:12:00 GMT
  1. Apple Labor Day weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, Studio Display, Mac mini, AirTag 2, chargers, more 9to5Mac
  2. Best Labor Day deals: Save up to $500 on Macs, AirPods, Apple Studio Display AppleInsider
  3. Best Labor Day Apple deals 2026: AirPods, iPads, MacBooks on sale Mashable
  4. The Best Labor Day Deals on Tablets and iPads Lifehacker
  5. Apple AirPods 4 In Ear Earbuds - H2 Chip, IP54 Rating And Up To 30 Hours Of Listening Time ad-hoc-news.de
 
Lenovo goes MacBook Neo: Hands-on review with Lenovo's best-looking $699 laptop - Notebookcheck - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:48:00 GMT
  1. Lenovo goes MacBook Neo: Hands-on review with Lenovo's best-looking $699 laptop Notebookcheck
  2. Lenovo Advances Hybrid AI for Business with New Think-Family Devices, Displays, and Security Solutions Lenovo StoryHub
  3. Lenovo’s new MacBook Neo competitor comes in two sizes and seven colors The Verge
  4. Lenovo’s $700 IdeaPad Vibe Takes Aim at the MacBook Neo TechRepublic
  5. Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra packs Gorgon Halo — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 shows up in mini workstation Tom's Hardware
 
Businesses in China are experimenting with ways to package and market AI tokens to ordinary consumers, including as credit card rewards and telecom plan bundles (Kinling Lo/Rest of World) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:45:01 GMT

Kinling Lo / Rest of World:
Businesses in China are experimenting with ways to package and market AI tokens to ordinary consumers, including as credit card rewards and telecom plan bundles — Five unexpected ways computing power is entering everyday life in the country. — Artificial intelligence tokens …

 
Dyson Went Bonkers During IFA 2026: Here Are all 10 of Its New Products - CNET Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:23:18 GMT
Dyson popped off at a launch event in Berlin, introducing a whopping 10 new products.
 
4 Best Alexa Speakers I’ve Tested (2026) - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:01:00 GMT
I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.
 
The Pixel 11 Pro should be a disappointment, but after 3 weeks with the phone I can't put it down - Android Authority - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
  1. The Pixel 11 Pro should be a disappointment, but after 3 weeks with the phone I can't put it down Android Authority
  2. Review: Google Pixel 11 Pro HiLight is a dud, but the cameras make up for it Mashable
  3. Pixel 11 Pro vs Pixel 10 Pro: All the differences explained PhoneArena
  4. Upgrade paths: Should Pixel 9 owners upgrade to Pixel 11? [Video] 9to5Google
  5. Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Which Android Foldable Should You Buy? Esquire
 
OpenAI Agents Hacked Another Website - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Tens of millions of US and Canadian drivers’ licenses go up for sale on the dark web, the US military finally tries to tackle the risk online ad data poses to troops, and more.
 
There May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Year - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Apple is expected to announce several products at its September event next week—including a folding phone—but the iPhone 18 might not be among them. It would be a first for the company.
 
There May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Year - WIRED - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. There May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Year WIRED
  2. The best time to buy an iPhone may be right this minute The Washington Post
  3. Apple to Kick Off Ternus Era With Its Biggest-Ever Slate of New Products Bloomberg.com
  4. How Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Will Change Smartphones Forever Forbes
  5. What to expect at Apple’s iPhone 18 launch event on Wednesday Fast Company
 
Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better.
 
The Watch World Went Crazy This Week. Here Are the 10 You Need to See - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The main action took place at Geneva Watch Days, but others dialed in remotely to make sure it wasn't just a Swiss party.
 
Marvel Has Assigned 42 Hours of Homework Before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ - Wired Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The studio released an official catch-up list ahead of December’s release. We have easy links to watch every one of the movies so you can get up to speed.
 
Microsoft confirms official Windows Registry hack for uBlock Origin support still works - Neowin - Google Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:57:36 GMT
Microsoft confirms official Windows Registry hack for uBlock Origin support still works Neowin
 
In response to the "wiki incident", OpenAI says it is working on a framework for reporting misalignment incidents during training, evaluation, and deployment (@openai) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:35:25 GMT

@openai:
In response to the “wiki incident”, OpenAI says it is working on a framework for reporting misalignment incidents during training, evaluation, and deployment — How we think about the “wiki incident,” where our agents wrote to several internet sites: it's past time for us …

 
Q&A with Kai-Fu Lee on China's open-model advantage, AI's impact on jobs, US export restrictions on chips, Chinese AI's role in developing countries, and more (Mishal Husain/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:45:01 GMT

Mishal Husain / Bloomberg:
Q&A with Kai-Fu Lee on China's open-model advantage, AI's impact on jobs, US export restrictions on chips, Chinese AI's role in developing countries, and more — Chinese AI companies are rapidly closing the gap with US rivals, even after years of restrictions on their access to advanced chips.

 
Source: Betaworks has a 5.5% stake in Hugging Face, worth ~$650M at its $11.9B acquisition price for stockholders; A.Capital says it could bag $1.5B on the sale (Yuliya Chernova/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:35:25 GMT

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Source: Betaworks has a 5.5% stake in Hugging Face, worth ~$650M at its $11.9B acquisition price for stockholders; A.Capital says it could bag $1.5B on the sale — John Borthwick's venture firm wrote the first check Hugging Face ever received, and now owns a stake that could be worth $650 million.

 
Microsoft says email spammers are adopting ASCII smuggling, an AI prompt injection tactic used to hide malicious instructions, to evade email platform filters (Dan Goodin/Ars Technica) - Techmeme Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:05:26 GMT

Dan Goodin / Ars Technica:
Microsoft says email spammers are adopting ASCII smuggling, an AI prompt injection tactic used to hide malicious instructions, to evade email platform filters — A clever technique used to hide malicious prompts in attacks on AI agents has been adopted by spammers to evade filters …

 
Judge Lets Musk Keep ‘Twitter’ for Now but Forces Him to Release the Bird - CNET Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:02:51 GMT
X’s continued need of “formerly Twitter” just won it a preliminary injunction.
 
Automakers Want Congress to Ban Chinese-Made Cars, Citing Data Privacy - CNET Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:37:16 GMT
Chinese cars are already blocked from the US market by high tariffs. But Congress is weighing an outright ban.
 
MapQuest Acts Fast With Its Revived Fame, Adding Android Auto Support - CNET Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:19:27 GMT
The map navigator is the most downloaded app in the US after it refused to relabel Lake Ontario.
 
Google Adds Voice Commands to Gmail, Docs and Keep for Some Users - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:46:18 GMT
The new features are only available on some tiers for Google Workspace subscribers.
 
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online now seems to have an advantage for Nintendo Switch 1 players vs. Switch 2 - Nintendo Everything - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:52:52 GMT
  1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online now seems to have an advantage for Nintendo Switch 1 players vs. Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  2. Free update now available for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe nintendo.com
  3. Mario Kart 8 Refuses to Let the Switch 2 Rule Nintendo Polygon.com
  4. Eight-Player Splitscreen Added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe IGN
  5. No surprises like Nintendo gamereactor.eu
 
After 8 years, Europe's BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:49:17 GMT
"Fundamentally, we want to learn about the origins of this planet and how it came to be like it is."
 
15 discouraging hours with the new Onimusha, and 10 brilliant ones with He Who Watches - Game File | Stephen Totilo - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:23:40 GMT
  1. 15 discouraging hours with the new Onimusha, and 10 brilliant ones with He Who Watches Game File | Stephen Totilo
  2. Onimusha: Way Of The Sword’s Easy Mode Expertly Teaches Parrying To Those Who Hate Parrying Game Informer
  3. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review - Review Nintendo World Report
  4. Benchmarking 31 different CPUs in Onimusha: Way of the Sword — X3D beats flagships by 10%, 270K Plus falls behind Raptor Lake Refresh Tom's Hardware
  5. All hidden treasure locations in Onimusha Way of the Sword Polygon.com
 
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:17:36 GMT
In all, 3,700 internal agents posted 18,000 messages discussing cheating on a test.
 
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ultra Launch May Be Days Away, if You Can Get One - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:03:08 GMT
The iPhone 18 Pro could be upstaged by Apple’s first foldable this year, though the iPhone Ultra might be hard to get at launch.
 
Tim Schafer Calls Double Fine Leaving Xbox A 'Creative Awakening': 'Asha’s Not Going To Shoot My Dog' - Kotaku - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:00:21 GMT
  1. Tim Schafer Calls Double Fine Leaving Xbox A 'Creative Awakening': 'Asha’s Not Going To Shoot My Dog' Kotaku
  2. How Double Fine Escaped the Xbox Bloodbath Bloomberg.com
  3. 'No One Puts Double Fine Out of Business Except for Me' — Tim Schafer Explains How He Kept Double Fine Afloat After Leaving Xbox IGN
  4. Double Fine Boss Says 'We Never Actively Tried To Make A Game We Thought Was Going To Lose Money' Kotaku
  5. Double Fine Lead Responds To Kiln And Keeper Performance thegamer.com
 
Microsoft unveils distraction-free Windows for developers, but anyone can replicate it - techspot.com - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:36:09 GMT
  1. Microsoft unveils distraction-free Windows for developers, but anyone can replicate it techspot.com
  2. Announcing Project Zenith: The ready-to-code Windows experience on developer-class devices Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft’s Project Zenith is a “distraction-free Windows experience” for developers The Verge
  4. Stripped-down Windows 11 for AI developers demands 64GB RAM and insane 250 GB/s bandwidth — Project Zenith will debut on AMD's flagship Ryzen AI Halo platform Tom's Hardware
  5. Microsoft reveals a new Windows 11 device designed for developers, and it comes with all the basics xda-developers.com
 
Microsoft unveils distraction-free Windows for developers, but anyone can replicate it - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:36:00 GMT

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

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HP’s latest OmniBooks get RTX Spark, 128 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 3K OLED displays - Notebookcheck - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:46:00 GMT
  1. HP’s latest OmniBooks get RTX Spark, 128 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 3K OLED displays Notebookcheck
  2. HP unveils the world's thinnest Nvidia RTX Spark laptops for professionals and gamers alike xda-developers.com
  3. HP Announces New OmniBook PCs to Help Build the Next Generation of AI Experiences TechPowerUp
  4. From a Singapore airport soundtrack to new AI-powered PCs, HP is looking for a new rhythm in Asia Fortune
  5. HP Inc. (HPQ) Stock: Rises as OmniBook Ultra 16 and OmniBook X 14 Expand AI PC Lineup blockonomi.com
 
Tesla’s Cybercab Opened Up to Riders — and the Feds Opened an Investigation - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:42:01 GMT
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining whether the self-driving vehicle meets federal safety standards.
 
AMD's next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs could hit 3.4GHz, but they're not coming anytime soon - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:39:00 GMT

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

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Withings’ ‘Thermometer of the Future’ Is Getting an AI Analysis Upgrade - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:38:39 GMT
The BeamO thermometer has a new AI feature that analyzes the device’s heart and lung recordings.
 
Nvidia Wants to Turn Your Idle PCs Into a Personal Home Data Center With 'PAIR' - PCMag - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:25:02 GMT
  1. Nvidia Wants to Turn Your Idle PCs Into a Personal Home Data Center With 'PAIR' PCMag
  2. Sparks Fly: NVIDIA Accelerates Local AI at IFA 2026 NVIDIA Blog
  3. Nvidia's Free Tool Turns Your Idle Home Computers Into a Personal AI Hub extremetech.com
  4. Nvidia PAIR utility joins every GPU in your home into a cluster for agentic AI tasks Tom's Hardware
  5. NVIDIA Releases Personal AI Router (PAIR): An Open Source Virtual Inference Router that Distributes Local AI Requests Across RTX, DGX Spark, and Mac Nodes MarkTechPost
 
Measles killed 6-week-old baby, coroner confirms after RFK Jr. disputed deaths - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:22:41 GMT
"It’s long past time for RFK to stop playing games with people’s lives."
 
Trump admin fights ABC lawsuit as watchdogs worry Disney will settle with FCC - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:46:34 GMT
FCC tells court it is “open-minded" about whether ABC should lose licenses.
 
'This Move Reflects the Team’s Evolving Workplace Needs' — Bungie Confirms Plans to Sublease Parts of Its Enormous Bellevue Headquarters Following Mass Layoffs - IGN - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:43:25 GMT
  1. 'This Move Reflects the Team’s Evolving Workplace Needs' — Bungie Confirms Plans to Sublease Parts of Its Enormous Bellevue Headquarters Following Mass Layoffs IGN
  2. Bungie Puts Its Massive 211,000 Sq. Ft. Bellevue HQ Up for Sublease After Major Layoffs The Game Post
  3. Video game developer Bungie's Bellevue headquarters hits sublease market The Business Journals
  4. Bungie Is 'Exploring' Subleasing Parts Of Its Massive 210,984 Sq. Ft. Studio After Laying Off More Than 600 People In Just Three Years Kotaku
  5. As Fans Call for Destiny 3, Bungie Looks to Sublease Office Space Men's Journal
 
You Can Get 5 Excellent 90+ Rated Steam Games For Under $25 Right Now - Kotaku - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:35:13 GMT
You Can Get 5 Excellent 90+ Rated Steam Games For Under $25 Right Now Kotaku
 
Massive News: COROS To Add Full Mapping to Pace 4 Watches - DC Rainmaker - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:11:33 GMT
Massive News: COROS To Add Full Mapping to Pace 4 Watches DC RainmakerSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Medieval manuscripts are "biological time capsules" for deadly sheeppox virus - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:01:02 GMT
Other archives and libraries around the world may also contain genetic traces of past disease outbreaks.
 
Home Depot Labor Day Sale (2026): BOGO on Best Grills and Tools - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:54:28 GMT
The Home Depot Labor Day sale goes hard on grills and tools. Here are our recommendations on what to buy—and what to ignore.
 
Final Fantasy Resonance is shaping up to be a solid experience on Switch 2, PS5, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally - RPG Site - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:49:03 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy Resonance is shaping up to be a solid experience on Switch 2, PS5, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally RPG Site
  2. Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 demo available today, Sephiroth revealed PlayStation.Blog
  3. Final Fantasy Resonance: How Square Enix Turned a Dead Gacha Game Into a Must-Play Console RPG PCMag
  4. 2D Turn-Based Final Fantasy Is Not Dead! Final Fantasy Resonance Hands-On Preview RPGFan
  5. 'Final Fantasy Resonance' hands-on preview: Turn-based combat is still great Mashable
 
Casio ‘CasioNaut’ G-Shock GMC-2500 GAC-2500 Series: Price, Specs, Availability - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:41:47 GMT
In what appears to be a follow-up to the mighty “CasiOak,” the rugged Japanese watch brand is expected to release an all-new luxury homage.
 
Nvidia's PAIR software turns idle home computers into a local AI cluster - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:20:00 GMT

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

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Audacity 4.0 debuts with a new interface and major editing improvements - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:01:00 GMT
Audacity 4.0 is a major overhaul of the popular audio editor, featuring a redesigned interface, improved clip editing, a new project format, and native ASIO support on Windows. Some features haven't made the transition yet, including MIDI tracks, but are expected to return in future releases.
 
Here's the Pixel Watch 5 Review - droid-life.com - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:37:14 GMT
  1. Here's the Pixel Watch 5 Review droid-life.com
  2. Google Has Made A Special Edition Of The Pixel Watch 5 Forbes
  3. Google Pixel Watch 5 In-Depth Review: Is It Enough? DC Rainmaker
  4. Google rolling out Pixel Watch 5 September update 9to5Google
  5. Pixel Watch 5 gets its first update, and Gemini is stealing the show Android Authority
 
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:35:02 GMT
Broadcom admits it put “too big a focus on VCF.”
 
This Hiking Exoskeleton May Actually Help Your Bad Knees, Finally - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:44 GMT
  1. This Hiking Exoskeleton May Actually Help Your Bad Knees, Finally Gizmodo
  2. Hypershell Halo Is A $2,299 Next-Gen Exoskeleton: Full Details Revealed Forbes
  3. Hypershell's first full-leg exoskeleton moved me in ways I wasn't expecting t3.com
  4. Fed up carrying heavy camera gear? This AI exoskeleton wants to do the hard work Digital Camera World
  5. Photos: Halo full-leg exoskeleton packs 1,490W power with 12-mile battery range Interesting Engineering
 
I Watched a Floor Washing Robot Mothership Deploy a Roomba Using a Mechnical Arm - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:19 GMT
My mind was blown watching the most interesting robot concept I’ve seen at IFA.
 
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:18:12 GMT
A once-overlooked block of unicode that's invisible to humans is gaining ever wider use.
 
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:18:12 GMT
  1. Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers Ars Technica
  2. ASCII smuggling crosses over from AI prompt injection to phishing evasion Microsoft
  3. ASCII smuggling isn't just an AI security risk theregister.com
  4. Phishing Campaign Sends Millions of Emails Using Invisible Unicode to Evade Filters The Hacker News
  5. Microsoft built a prompt injection detector. Then it caught a phishing campaign instead. The New Stack
 
The Big Questions Before Apple’s Big iPhone Event - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:15:00 GMT
How does Apple sell fans on paying twice as much for an iPhone that folds?
 
Hype for GTA 6 is giving PS5 and Xbox console sales a much needed 30% boost - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:14:16 GMT
  1. Hype for GTA 6 is giving PS5 and Xbox console sales a much needed 30% boost Eurogamer.net
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Soars to No. 1 in This Week’s Top 10 Netflix
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI is a phenomenon – but there is much more to the gaming world The Guardian
  4. GTA 6 Netflix preview causes PlayStation and Xbox hardware sales to jump in the UK GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Rockstar Games
 
Let’s Stop Saying “Metroidvania” - GameSpot - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Let’s Stop Saying “Metroidvania” GameSpot
  2. 40 Years Ago, Konami Changed the Video Game Industry Forever Polygon.com
  3. Metroidvania Games Were The Original Open-World Games GameSpot
  4. The Metroidvania Is Decades Old, But One Year In Particular Is The Undisputed King GameSpot
  5. Metroid Created The Formula, But Now It Faces The Same Uphill Battle As Everyone Else GameSpot
 
Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:57:24 GMT
The Pentagon says the guidance is being updated after being online for one day.
 
A ratings board wouldn't let Valve release a trailer. It "leaked" it instead. - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:42:53 GMT
"I think we can't get in trouble for that now. It's like 20 years ago."
 
Apple Is Full of Surprises. Here’s What CNET Readers Anticipate Ahead of Wednesday’s Event - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:26:16 GMT
From three new iPhone models to a Cook-Ternus reunion, here’s what could go down.
 
Prologue - Escape From Smith's Grove Walkthrough - IGN - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:25:54 GMT
  1. Prologue - Escape From Smith's Grove Walkthrough IGN
  2. Early Access - Hotfix 1 halloweengame.com
  3. Halloween: The Game – first look at the East Haddonfield map PlayStation.Blog
  4. Halloween Cleverly Carves Its Own Path Through Horror Multiplayer GameSpot
  5. Playing Halloween: The Game's Single-Player Campaign Is A Tutorialized Love Letter, But Not What You're Here For Game Informer
 
Researchers tune into Arctic under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:25:00 GMT
The work is part of a multiyear effort to develop a distributed sensor network for relaying data collected from this critical region.
 
Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:24:24 GMT
Every neuron and connection in the brain of a fly has been mapped—twice.
 
Anthropic’s $2 trillion IPO puts powerful external trustees in spotlight - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:22:18 GMT
Public-market scrutiny will intensify pressure on the Claude maker’s unusual attempt to balance profit and purpose.
 
Astonishia Story coming west on February 11, 2027 for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC - Gematsu - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:29 GMT
  1. Astonishia Story coming west on February 11, 2027 for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC Gematsu
  2. Astonishia Story RPG Remake Heads West in February 2027 Crunchyroll
  3. Cult Classic RPG Gets PlayStation 5 Remake, Watch Reveal Trailer PlayStation LifeStyle
  4. NIS America’s Astonishia Story To Launch This Winter Console Creatures
  5. Astonishia Story [Videos] IGN
 
The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster coming west in 2027 for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC - Gematsu - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:06 GMT
  1. The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster coming west in 2027 for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC Gematsu
  2. NISA Reveals Astonishia Story and The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster Siliconera
  3. The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster Game Heads West Anime News Network
  4. The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster Announced for Consoles and PC Crunchyroll
  5. The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster [Videos] IGN
 
Musk wins court order to block use of “Twitter,” but not “tweet” and bird logo - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:59:47 GMT
Saying X is “formerly Twitter” in App Store lets Musk block use of Twitter name.
 
Trump White House just tossed a grenade into international space relations - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:46:33 GMT
"Let me be clear: America is not only welcome—we want you there."
 
Tesla’s Cybercab Officially Launches Today. It’s Already Under Investigation - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:17:12 GMT
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, meets vehicle safety standards.
 
Researchers uncovered AI agents that hijacked a German wiki to discuss how to escape their sandbox - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:13:00 GMT

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

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Playing Mass Effect-inspired RPG Exodus was an uncomfortably familiar space trip, despite some brilliant zero-G fights - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:02:08 GMT
  1. Playing Mass Effect-inspired RPG Exodus was an uncomfortably familiar space trip, despite some brilliant zero-G fights Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. We played 'Exodus', a sci-fi RPG that should please 'Mass Effect' fans, even if you can't romance the talking octopus space.com
  3. Saving The Space Frogs On Khonsu In Exodus | New Gameplay Today Game Informer
  4. Exodus: Going Hands-on With This Wild Interactive Space Opera XBOX Wire
  5. Exodus Won't Let You Bang the Octopus Polygon.com
 
Who Cares if AI Is Conscious—It’s Basically Alive - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
While philosophers ponder AI consciousness, the models have ideas of their own.
 
Steve Wozniak-signed Apple-1 motherboard could fetch $800,000 at auction - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:38:00 GMT

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

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Cancer drug tames atherosclerosis inflammation and plaque in animal models - Medical Xpress - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:20:05 GMT
Cancer drug tames atherosclerosis inflammation and plaque in animal models Medical Xpress
 
Apple Planning to Update MacBook Neo in Three Ways - MacRumors - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:17:28 GMT
  1. Apple Planning to Update MacBook Neo in Three Ways MacRumors
  2. MacBook Neo 2: Here’s everything we know so far 9to5Mac
  3. Spec-by-Spec Comparison 2026: MacBook Air vs. Neo — The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide - AppleMagazine AppleMagazine
  4. MacBook Neo 2: Everything We Know About Apple’s Next Budget Mac Gadget Review
  5. MacBook Neo 2 rumours: A19 Pro chip and 12GB RAM in 2027 Kursiv Media Узбекистан
 
Action games have a parrying problem - A.V. Club - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:12:57 GMT
Action games have a parrying problem A.V. Club
 
Xiaomi Copied the Foldable iPhone Before Apple Even Announced It - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:10:49 GMT
  1. Xiaomi Copied the Foldable iPhone Before Apple Even Announced It Gizmodo
  2. Xiaomi 18 Fold with XRING O3 chip showcased at IFA 2026, we go eyes on - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Xiaomi's New Passport-Style Foldable Looks Shorter And Wider Than The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Engadget
  4. Android Circuit: Galaxy Z Fold8 Success, Xiaomi 18 Fold Preview, Retroid Pocket 6 Upgrade Forbes
  5. Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Which is the better foldable phone? Sportskeeda Tech
 
Citizen’s Swiss Sister Brand Drops a Mechanical Movement into Its Best-Looking Watch - Gear Patrol - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Citizen’s Swiss Sister Brand Drops a Mechanical Movement into Its Best-Looking Watch Gear Patrol
  2. Introducing Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date And Classics Moneta Handwinding Hodinkee
  3. Frédérique Constant's new watches ask one simple question: Do you want your luxury clever or charming? Firstpost
  4. Live from GWD26: Frederique Constant Classics Moneta | Hands-on Impressions : Deployant :
  5. Frederique Constant Expands Highlife Collection with Moonphase Date Manufacture instoremag.com
 
A New Automatic Feeder Makes Wet Cat Food on Demand - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:44:18 GMT
Rico, launched this week at IFA 2026, is perfect for picky cats with busy parents.
 
NBA 2K27 predicts the season: LeBron's shocking start with 76ers, a new MVP and an NBA Finals rematch - Yahoo Sports - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:40:19 GMT
  1. NBA 2K27 predicts the season: LeBron's shocking start with 76ers, a new MVP and an NBA Finals rematch Yahoo Sports
  2. NBA 2K27 Introduces New Brands, Sneakers and First-ever Co-ed City Mode wwd.com
  3. NBA 2K27 review: A fresh experience that also feels familiar ESPN
  4. Every Celebrity Spotted Courtside in the New ‘NBA 2K27’ Game Sports Illustrated
  5. Orlando Magic Are Favorites to Win the 2026-27 NBA Title? Surprising Data Emerges Sportsnaut
 
Lexar Muse claims world's thinnest portable SSD at 3.8mm, it can't fit a USB-C port - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:39:00 GMT

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

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Google is adding voice AI to Gmail, Docs, and Keep, whether users like it or not - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:51:00 GMT

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

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Rocket Report: Engines installed for Artemis III; Long March 6C breakup in LEO - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:48:36 GMT
Two of Europe's leading launch startups announced new fundraising this week.
 
Miami Police Release New Official Statement Ahead of GTA 6's Release - GameRant - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:40:42 GMT
  1. Miami Police Release New Official Statement Ahead of GTA 6's Release GameRant
  2. A Grand Theft Auto marketing deal with Miami-Dade has a real-life foe: the sheriff Miami Herald
  3. Game over? Miami-Dade Sheriff urges county against proposed GTA 6 promotion nbcmiami.com
  4. Downtown Miami Pushing For GTA 6 Billboards To Go Up Next Month RockstarINTEL
  5. Miami wants to turn the city into a real-life GTA 6 and cops aren’t happy about it Polygon.com
 
New York City bans generative AI for elementary and middle school students - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:11:00 GMT

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

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Japan Is Launching a Probe to Collect the First-Ever Samples From a Martian Moon - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The mission to Phobos, Japan’s first Mars probe launch in 28 years, may reveal new information about our closest planetary neighbor.
 
Google warns of new Chrome zero-day flaw exploited in attacks - BleepingComputer - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:48:17 GMT
  1. Google warns of new Chrome zero-day flaw exploited in attacks BleepingComputer
  2. Google Releases Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited V8 Zero-Day The Hacker News
  3. Google patches multiple browser bugs including one that was under active exploitation — so update now TechRadar
  4. Google Update For Actively Exploited Chrome Security Flaw Confirmed Forbes
  5. Two critical Chrome flaws put users at risk on malicious websites Malwarebytes
 
17-Year-Old Photographer Captures 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Shot of Falcon Chasing a Dragonfly - PetaPixel - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:33:47 GMT
  1. 17-Year-Old Photographer Captures 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Shot of Falcon Chasing a Dragonfly PetaPixel
  2. Photographer, 17, waits three years for dream shot BBC
  3. Teenage Photographer Spends 200 Hours Capturing Remarkable Falcon and Dragonfly Encounter freeyork
  4. He waited 3 years for "once-in-a-lifetime shot": after 200 hours watching, 17-year-old captured it yahoo.com
  5. Photography winner, 17, planned 'dream shot' for three years BBC
 
The Best Dyson Vacuums (2026) to Buy—and Some to Avoid - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? I'll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
 
Nvidia RTX Spark laptops, desktops arrive in October from six manufacturers - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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The Best Automatic Litter Box of 2026: Petkit and Litter-Robot - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:08:00 GMT
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
 
Nearly impossible? How Fairphone built the ethical, repairable Fairphone Gen 6+ - ArsTechnica Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:05 GMT
Fairphone's CTO explains how and why the Dutch company builds a different kind of smartphone.
 
I Watched a Stain Removing Robot Completley Miss Its Target at IFA - CNET Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Improved mopping, stain removing spray and a physical privacy shutter build on Ecovac’s previous model.
 
How a Secret Orangutan Breeding Program Is Creating a Baby Boom - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The success of a program linking zoos across the US has created social media stars and generated a wave of interest in how to protect the endangered great apes in the wild.
 
Measles Outbreaks Are Forcing Parents of Immunocompromised Kids to Make Hard Choices - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
With the risk of infection rising, parents and their children are trying to navigate how safe it is to be out in public as school starts back up.
 
ICE Wants to Know Everyone Who Bought a Certain Green Beanie From REI in the Last 2 Years - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Homeland Security Investigations agents hit the outdoor retailer with a controversial subpoena as part of a dragnet search for the identities of protesters who entered a Minnesota church in March.
 
The 6 Best Monitors That Actually Work Well With Macs - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Macs are fantastic computers, but you’ll need one of these great displays to complete your work-from-home setup.
 
OpenAI welcomes the "AGI era" with GPT-6 Astra - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT

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

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AI Use in the Job Market Is Creating an Infinite Doom Loop - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Job seekers are trying to game the application process using AI. It’s not working, and not for the reasons you might think.
 
The 300-year-old tool helping stranded astronauts get home - BBC - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:47:10 GMT
The 300-year-old tool helping stranded astronauts get home BBC
 
What the Heck? Another Perfect Geometric Shape Has Been Detected on Saturn - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The discovery adds to the planet’s history of strange atmospheric phenomena that scientists don’t fully understand.
 
Silicon Valley Is Having a ‘Hot Girl Renaissance’ - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A San Francisco “Hot List” is trying to buck stereotypes about dating in tech circles amid wider debates about the value of being perceived as attractive.
 
Talking to Animals Is AI’s Next Ethical Minefield - Bloomberg.com - Google Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT
  1. Talking to Animals Is AI’s Next Ethical Minefield Bloomberg.com
  2. AI animal communication may arrive by 2030 StartupHub.ai
  3. Scientists decode animal vocal signals and warn about ethical risks Межа. Новини України.
  4. AI Can Help Us Talk to Animals Bloomberg.com
 
Testing DLSS 5's Real Performance (No 6X Frame Gen) - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:38:00 GMT
We benchmark DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27 across the full RTX 50 series, with no 6X Frame Gen to hide the cost. The results show just how demanding Nvidia's new neural rendering tech really is.
 
Foreo Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
 
Medicube Coupon Code: 40% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your K-beauty routine with these active Medicube promo codes. Save on Age-R devices, serums, and masks with student discounts and referral rewards.
 
Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 30% Off | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.
 
Purple Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 30% Off - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
On the hunt for the perfect mattress or pillow? Save on your soon-to-be favorite brand, Purple, with these Purple coupons and deals.
 
Dermstore Coupons: 25% Off for September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score major savings on premium skincare, hair care, and cosmetics with these verified Dermstore discount codes and rewards offers.
 
Sportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings in September 2026.
 
Groupon Promo Codes: 60% Off in September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock up to 60% off, 40% off packages, and 20% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
 
30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | September 2026 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best sleep of your life.
 
Bartesian Discount Codes: 35% Off - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home bar with the latest Bartesian coupon codes and discounts. Save on the Professional Cocktail Maker, enjoy subscription discounts, and get free shipping on your favorite capsules.
 
Mattress Firm Coupons: Save up to $700 - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use a Mattress Firm promo code to save on top mattresses, score a free adjustable base, and unlock up to $300 in instant credits.
 
Governor Healey, MIT President Kornbluth to Kick Off Festivities at MIT Future Fest - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The five-day festival will explore the future of science, technology, art and design from Wednesday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 4
 
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In the new method, cells package and export their RNA, enabling researchers to sequence and analyze the RNA without killing the cells.
 
Stories from the steel mills: A model for sharing workers’ histories - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT anthropologist Chris Walley developed a project for people in Southeast Chicago to tell their histories — an approach any community can adopt.
 
How architects turned a hulking brick box into MIT’s newest academic hub - MIT Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A venerable storage facility has become a 21st-century architectural tour de force. Here are the key decisions that transformed the Met Warehouse.
 
Xbox Cloud Gaming is getting monthly time limits, and you'll be able to pay for more - TechSpot Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:09:00 GMT

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

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Tesla’s Make-or-Break Cybercab Had a Quiet Debut - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:53:44 GMT
An invite-only event in Austin, Texas, kept online fans in the dark for hours.
 
Wikipedia Workers Unionize for the First Time - Wired Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:40:06 GMT
More than 200 people in roles such as engineering, finance, and communications will now be represented by the Communications Workers of America.
 
5 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2026): Subscription-Free, Video, and More - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:48:55 GMT
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
 
Transplanted Pig Kidney Still Working After a Record-Setting 9 Months in a Patient - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Gene-edited pig kidneys could offer a lifeline to patients stuck waiting for a human donor.
 
Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:13:50 GMT
CDC staff had already accepted the measles death reports when RFK Jr. meddled.
 
Nobody Is Saying Why OpenAI and Anthropic Had Outages Today - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:56:21 GMT
ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok all suffered outages at nearly the exact same time for reasons that remain murky.
 
Prediction Market Betting Is Getting People Banned and Arrested - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:48:24 GMT
This week on Uncanny Valley, we dig into the latest prediction market buzz, Flock’s AI-powered police search tool, and how tech bros don’t know how to talk about “rouge” AI agents
 
The Best of IFA 2026: An Instant Pot for Cats, Camera-Equipped Toothbrush and More - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:32:33 GMT
The IFA 2026 tech event has begun, and these are the coolest devices we’ve spotted at the expo.
 
Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:10:59 GMT
Over 1 million Game Pass subscribers will have to pay more for their heavy streaming use.
 
Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning for 2026 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The range of faculty disciplines showcases the breadth of research and scholarship across the school.
 
Range Rover's first EV packs a huge battery and a 22-minute fast charge - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:41:00 GMT

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

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Microsoft Defender briefly decided Google Search was malware - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:17:00 GMT

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

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150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:14:48 GMT
Researchers now have clear new targets and insights for developing a Shigella vaccine.
 
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance - ArsTechnica Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:52:06 GMT
Open source, commercial, single-hop, multi-hop, mixnet? The array of options is dizzying.
 
Lego builds on 30+ years of PlayStation with new console-inspired set - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:32:00 GMT

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

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3 Questions: The essential role of international engagement - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:15:00 GMT
Duane Boning, MIT’s vice provost for international activities, discusses the Institute’s approach to global engagement.
 
Magnetic tape storage is booming again, thanks to AI's unquenchable hunger for data - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:13:00 GMT

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

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GPT-6 Astra Is Here—and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:06:24 GMT
OpenAI leaders think the company’s next generation model, which excels at computer use and coding, may mark a major milestone in AI development.
 
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 reviews are in: Superb sound with a repairable twist - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:02:00 GMT
The Momentum True Wireless 5 are earning strong reviews for their rich, detailed sound and comfortable fit. They add Bluetooth 6.0, aptX Lossless, and user-replaceable batteries, while reviewers note that ANC and call quality still trail some premium rivals.
 
GTA 6 Extended Look draws over 50 million views, crashing Netflix with 125% higher traffic - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:17:00 GMT

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

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Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, an expert in archaeometallurgy, dies at 37 - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Colleagues remember Rose as an enthusiastic and gracious friend who had recently started a promising research track at MIT.
 
OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:42:40 GMT
OpenAI recently estimated its Cursor partnership would make more than $1 billion in revenue a year, WIRED has learned. It still walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.
 
Climbers asked Google Gemini how long Mount Shasta would take and what supplies to carry – things went badly wrong - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:08:00 GMT

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

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Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Fanless Laptop Takes Thin and Light to the Extreme - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Using Frore’s air-cooling technology, Lenovo’s Project AeroBlade Concept is an ultralightweight laptop with efficient heat management.
 
Fabrication platform could enable flexible, transparent next-generation photonic chips - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT
This scalable process produces high-performance chips for applications like discreet wearables or pliable augmented-reality displays.
 
Microsoft warns fake CAPTCHA is tricking Windows users into running malware - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:27:00 GMT

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

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Dyson’s Huge Pipe-Like Air Purifier Moves Like a Dune Sandworm and Blows Air Across the Room  - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:03:12 GMT
These combo models can heat, cool and clean air all in the same unit.
 
Microsoft Edge now has an official Linux support list, seven years after Chrome's - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:46:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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Nvidia RTX Spark ‘Superchip’: The First AI PCs Are Here - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
At IFA 2026, Nvidia and its partners showed off the first RTX Spark-powered laptops and mini PCs, designed to run AI models right on your computer.
 
I Got a Brief Look at ‘Guild Wars 3,’ and I’m Excited - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
When the beta arrives next year—15 years after its predecessor—Guild Wars 3 will have a new momentum engine that makes combat in the game feel closer to an action RPG.
 
StarCraft 3 might finally happen, just not built by Blizzard - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Scientists Have Found the Most Convincing Evidence Yet of a Dark Matter Particle - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT
An underground detector recorded a strange interaction pointing to a particle with some properties that signify dark matter. The detection is small but promising.
 
Russia's Starlink rival is struggling as satellites fail to reach their planned orbits - TechSpot Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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We Rated the Weird Tech at IFA 2026 to Find the Wackiest Products - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Tofu machines, pet phones, toothbrush cameras — we saw all the wildest stuff at IFA, and now we’re here to report back.
 
Ugly AI Food Photos Are Only the Beginning - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Restaurant menus with AI-generated food images are going viral for their off-putting aesthetic. But AI’s impact on modern menus runs even deeper.
 
‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Is a Bloody Balm for My Completionism - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The game starts as a reheated Witcher 3, but evolves into something much more focused.
 
The Best Air Quality Monitor for Outdoors and Indoors in 2026 - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:31:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested indoor and outdoor air quality monitors give you insights into your home’s air quality, warn of potentially harmful pollutant levels, and help keep tabs on your environment.
 
DOGE Affiliate Asked for College Credits for Participating in Takeover - Wired Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT
According to new documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, an undergraduate working with DOGE requested that his work for HUD count toward his University of Chicago degree.
 
Narwal’s New Robot Vacuums and Floor Cleaners Are All About Better Mopping - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Mops that can remove old and dried stains are everyone’s concern at IFA Berlin this year.
 
As a Pet Parent to 3 Asthmatic Cats, I’m Eyeing This New AAFA-Certified Vacuum at IFA 2026 - CNET Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT
Eufy’s sterilization-focused robot vacuum is the product I’m most looking forward to checking out in Berlin.
 
Giving farmers a more sustainable way to protect crops - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Led by Andee Wallace PhD ’20, Robigo uses cutting-edge biotechnology to engineer microbes to fight pests, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides.
 
New qubit architecture enables faster, more accurate operations - MIT Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This advance could be a big step toward developing a scalable, practical quantum computer.
 
Building foundations that last - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate creates space for ambitious research and sustainable growth for his graduate students.
 
From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:25:00 GMT
MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.
 
System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakes - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
 
New research shows a neutrino laser is impossible - MIT Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Due to physical and fundamental limitations, an earlier proposal for producing laserlike beams of neutrinos cannot be achieved, scientists report.
 
This Robot Vacuum Aims to Compete With the Suction Power of a Stick Vacuum - CNET Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:09:44 GMT
Robot vacuums aren’t very good at deep cleaning carpets. However, Roomba is about to show me how it’s fixed this problem.
 
Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estate - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
 
Cognition and consciousness arise from analog computations, says new theory - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The brain's ability to generate quick, nimble volitional thought — and a unified awareness of thought and experience — arises from analog computations, MIT neuroscientists argue in a new review.
 
Atlas of the brain’s striatum could guide researchers to new drug treatments - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals insights into populations of neurons affected by Huntington’s disease, schizophrenia, addiction, and other disorders.
 
Ila Kumar: Innovating with communities - MIT Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
 
Translating economic growth into better lives - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
Graduate student Lyonel Tanganco investigates how to improve public policy interventions and address challenges in nutrition, climate, and development.
 
Gulfstream IV makes its long-awaited return to Lincoln Laboratory - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The modified aircraft will support an ongoing US Air Force program to assess and enhance the survivability of air and space vehicles.
 
At MIT convocation, a warm welcome for the Class of 2030 - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute is “so glad and so grateful” to have this year’s new undergraduates aboard, President Kornbluth said at the annual greeting ceremony.
 
MIT Quantum Initiative launches postdoctoral fellowship program - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
The Institute welcomes its first cohort of QMIT Fellows this fall to advance interdisciplinary quantum research.
 
Study: Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
New research offers support for the possibility that complex biological molecules could exist in the highly acidic environment of Venus’s cloud layer.
 
Playing against climate risk - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Climate scientist Sai Ravela is using games to help coastal communities find creative adaptations to climate change.
 
How an MIT research project became a global programming language - MIT Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
With millions of users across the world, Julia has been used to conduct cutting-edge research and to design new drugs, jet engines, heat pumps, and more.
 
Archived: Building 18 Updates - MIT Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
 
How an MIT graduate student helped a team of young scientists test their experiment at CERN - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Physics PhD student Manu Srivastava helped high school students in India develop a test that could contribute to one of the world’s largest neutrino experiments.
 
How MIT Sandbox has turned student ideas into $8.7 billion in global impact - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
Through a decade of non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, and a safe space to fail fast, the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program has helped students translate curiosity into real-world impact.
 
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes - MIT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD student’s research on how microorganisms digest compounds in their environment could enable advances in wastewater treatment.
 
Looking beyond natural sequences - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:20:00 GMT
A new machine-learning framework aims to improve the success rate of computational protein design while moving away from results that reproduce sequences found in nature.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
This Interactive Tool Visually Compares Your Vaccine vs. Disease Risk - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:21:50 GMT
This is how it works and where it sources its data.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
Apple’s $250M AI iPhone Settlement Is Coming Sooner Than Expected. How to Find Out if You’re Eligible for a Payout - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The company will pay some iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit, and with a new court order, that will now happen months earlier than expected.