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Microsoft unveils its third-gen in-house AI chip, the Maia 300, built on TSMC's N2P process node and aimed at serving as its "primary AI inference system" (Tom Warren/The Verge) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:15:01 GMT

Tom Warren / The Verge:
Microsoft unveils its third-gen in-house AI chip, the Maia 300, built on TSMC's N2P process node and aimed at serving as its “primary AI inference system” — The new Maia 300 chip will start rolling out to production AI workloads in 2027.

 
Google unveils the $180 Fitbit Edge, featuring an oval, 1.34" display and shipping October 27, replacing the Fitbit Charge 6 and discontinuing the Charge line (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:10:01 GMT

Samantha Kelly / Bloomberg:
Google unveils the $180 Fitbit Edge, featuring an oval, 1.34" display and shipping October 27, replacing the Fitbit Charge 6 and discontinuing the Charge line — The Edge, which replaces the Fitbit Charge 6, offers consumers another vehicle for trying out the recently revamped Google Health app.

 
The Fitbit Air Is Getting an Upgrade - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
These are all the new features you can expect to see with the Air.
 
Google Fitbit Edge: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The new $179 tracker features Pixel Watch smarts, week-long battery life, and an OLED screen.
 
Fitbit Edge May Be the Sweet Spot for Smartwatch Noncommittals - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Google’s $179 tracker sits between the screenless Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5, promising some of the best parts of both without fully committing to either.
 
Elon Musk contributed $276M+ since July to Republican entities, including $158M to the Senate Leadership Fund; sources: he is taking a more hands-off approach (Theodore Schleifer/New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:50:00 GMT

Theodore Schleifer / New York Times:
Elon Musk contributed $276M+ since July to Republican entities, including $158M to the Senate Leadership Fund; sources: he is taking a more hands-off approach — The world's richest person has quietly become by far the biggest known midterm donor, trying to save Republicans' Senate majority …

 
Nikon photography contest winner loses title after scientists spot telltale signs of AI-generated footage - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Nikon's 16th annual Small World in Motion contest is open to any movie or digital time-lapse photography taken through the microscope.

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Inside Amazon’s robotic arms race and what it means for the future of human work - ArsTechnica Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:43:10 GMT
The second-largest corporate employer has bet big on robot workers to scale.
 
Speaking in Singapore, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan warn that access to capital and rising borrowing costs could become AI's main bottleneck (Lee Ying Shan/CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:35:00 GMT

Lee Ying Shan / CNBC:
Speaking in Singapore, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan warn that access to capital and rising borrowing costs could become AI's main bottleneck — SINGAPORE — The chief executives of Intel and Broadcom warned that access to capital could emerge as a major constraint …

 
Sources: DeepSeek agrees to lead robotic AI startup Winverse AI's seed funding round of tens of millions of dollars, valuing the startup at ~$400M post-money (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:20:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: DeepSeek agrees to lead robotic AI startup Winverse AI's seed funding round of tens of millions of dollars, valuing the startup at ~$400M post-money — DeepSeek aims to lead the first round of investment for a months-old startup building AI for robots, deploying capital …

 
An engineer built a Flock-like camera to detect police cars, says officers visited him afterward - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Anthony Sistilli described Peel Regional Police's visit last month in a YouTube video that he recently posted. His project uses automatic license plate recognition, or ALPR – the technology police use to record passing vehicles and search for them later. But Sistilli designed his camera to pick out police vehicles...

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Nintendo executive confirms company has "no plans to ditch physical games" - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:16 GMT
  1. Nintendo executive confirms company has "no plans to ditch physical games" Eurogamer.net
  2. Nintendo Refuses to Follow Sony’s Disc Exit, as Switch 2 Exec Says “There’s No Plans to Ditch Physical” Wccftech
  3. Nintendo says they have "no plans" to abandon physical media GoNintendo
  4. Nintendo explains how it prices games, including impact of physical vs. digital Nintendo Everything
  5. ‘I hope Sony takes notice’: Nintendo says it has ‘no plans’ to ditch physical media as GTA 6 goes entirely disc-less TechRadar
 
Economists Robert E. 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.
 
50+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in the PS Store Player's Choice Sale (North America/Europe) - Push Square - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:47:51 GMT
  1. 50+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in the PS Store Player's Choice Sale (North America/Europe) Push Square
  2. PlayStation Store Sale “Player’s Choice” Live on October 7 MP1st
  3. Huge PS4 and PS5 Game Sales: Save Up to 80%! Unboxholics
  4. PlayStation Store launches "Player's Choice" sale with discounts of up to 80 percent PlayFront
  5. PlayStation’s Player’s Choice sale has 10 great games for under $15 GAMINGbible
 
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan criticizes speculative AI investing, comparing uninformed investors to casino gamblers and questioning the long-term economics of AI labs (Gao Yuan/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:40:02 GMT

Gao Yuan / Bloomberg:
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan criticizes speculative AI investing, comparing uninformed investors to casino gamblers and questioning the long-term economics of AI labs — The AI boom has attracted investors whose strategies resemble those of gamblers, Broadcom Inc. Chief Executive Officer Hock Tan said …

 
Nikon revokes first prize in Small World in Motion video competition over AI use - CNN - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:21:43 GMT
  1. Nikon revokes first prize in Small World in Motion video competition over AI use CNN
  2. Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules BBC
  3. Big Controversy Upends a Contest About Microscopic Videos The New York Times
  4. AI disqualification yields new Nikon Small World in Motion winner Ars Technica
  5. Nikon Disqualifies Winning Video Over AI Use After Weeks of Controversy The Scientist
 
Quantum computing company IonQ agrees to buy Elisity, which helps stop cyberattacks and ransomware from spreading, in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3B (Lauren Thomas/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:15:03 GMT

Lauren Thomas / Wall Street Journal:
Quantum computing company IonQ agrees to buy Elisity, which helps stop cyberattacks and ransomware from spreading, in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3B — Privately held Elisity stops cyber attackers and ransomware from spreading across organizations

 
How Apple Puts Indigenous Languages on the iPhone Keyboard - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT
To save endangered languages, tech companies like Apple are working with Indigenous communities to meet the next generation where they type.
 
82% of approved electronics are tested in China, but the FCC wants that figure down to zero by 2028 - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The restrictions would cover test labs and certification bodies in countries that deny reciprocal treatment to their US counterparts. Chairman Brendan Carr says fewer than 4% of electronic devices are tested in American labs.

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Backup Tapes Come Back to the Homelab - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:41 GMT
It’s one of the great mysteries of computing, how somehow in the Year Of OLlama 2026, tape remains the god of cheap storage. A while back [Ben Pettis] recounted his …read more
 
Feds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Don Lemon’s Producer - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Investigators also sought permission to use an invasive surveillance tool called a cell-site simulators against journalist Georgia Fort and a Minnesota state Senate candidate.
 
Get Ready for GTA 6 While These PlayStation Pulse Explore Earbuds are Just $149, Their Best Price Yet - CNET Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:55:34 GMT
Play games in style with these wireless earbuds for less than we’ve ever seen them sell for.
 
Microsoft President Brad Smith calls for global safety regulations for AI, arguing that milk and washing machines currently face more stringent safety standards (Mitchell Labiak/BBC) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:50:03 GMT

Mitchell Labiak / BBC:
Microsoft President Brad Smith calls for global safety regulations for AI, arguing that milk and washing machines currently face more stringent safety standards — Milk and washing machines are currently more regulated than AI, the president of Microsoft has said.

 
WhatsApp users may soon be able to schedule messages - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:44:33 GMT
WhatsApp is finally allowing message scheduling, a feature that's been available on Telegram since 2019.
 
AlterMe Review: Fitness Built Around My DNA - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:34:00 GMT
Six months with AlterMe’s smart ring and a fitness app helped me build better habits, but the genetic insights were less revealing than I’d hoped.
 
A New Anti-Aging Drug Looks to Turn Back the Clock on Skin Age - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
After four weeks of using the cream, participants lowered the biological age of their skin by about two years on average.
 
As economic and corporate research shows limited AI efficiency gains, surveys by Workday, Google, MIT, and others detail a human "verification tax" bottleneck (Sarah Kessler/New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:25:01 GMT

Sarah Kessler / New York Times:
As economic and corporate research shows limited AI efficiency gains, surveys by Workday, Google, MIT, and others detail a human “verification tax” bottleneck — As artificial intelligence automates office tasks, it is also creating a new type of human work.

 
A Spanish museum built a Cray-1 replica powered by 30 old Mac minis - TechSpot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The Museo de Historia de la Computación spent 18 months developing the exhibit. The replica preserves the appearance of the 1976 machine without trying to reproduce its internal hardware. Built to mark the 50th anniversaries of the Cray-1 and Apple's founding, the model is now on permanent display at the...

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Far-Right Election Groups Are Now Targeting Nursing Homes - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Inspired by new guidance from the Trump administration, right-wing election groups are targeting nursing homes, baselessly claiming that left-wing groups are stealing residents’ votes.
 
Sources: Tencent is planning a ~$5B bond offering, including $1.5B to $2B in dollar tranches, to fund AI expenditures, with the bulk going toward chip purchases (Janice Huang/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:10:00 GMT

Janice Huang / Bloomberg:
Sources: Tencent is planning a ~$5B bond offering, including $1.5B to $2B in dollar tranches, to fund AI expenditures, with the bulk going toward chip purchases — Tencent Holdings Ltd. told fixed-income investors Monday that its planned bond offering of about $5 billion …

 
Why we love to dress for the job we don’t have - CNN - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:08:14 GMT
Why we love to dress for the job we don’t have CNN
 
They War-Gamed Dimming the Sun. It Went Even Worse Than You Think - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Solar geoengineering could buy humanity time against climate change—or trigger a dangerous new arms race. A first-of-its-kind simulation offered a glimpse of what happens when geopolitics takes the wheel.
 
I Receive the Same Message From My Aunt Every Year on the First of October. Then I Have to Convey the Bad News. - Slate - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
I Receive the Same Message From My Aunt Every Year on the First of October. Then I Have to Convey the Bad News. Slate
 
The Best Gifts for the Techie in Your Life (2026) - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Don’t buy a loved one something you wouldn’t want for yourself. These are the must-haves that tech enthusiasts have on their wish lists this year.
 
Digital infrastructure company SWI raised €800M to upgrade its data centers, including some from Genesis Digital, a bitcoin miner snarled in FTX's bankruptcy (Alexander Osipovich/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:55:01 GMT

Alexander Osipovich / Wall Street Journal:
Digital infrastructure company SWI raised €800M to upgrade its data centers, including some from Genesis Digital, a bitcoin miner snarled in FTX's bankruptcy — Data-center company sees potential in what has been described as one of Sam Bankman-Fried's ‘most reckless investments’

 
The latest game from the creator of Dragon Quest was made in ‘about 30 minutes’ with AI - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:33:47 GMT
The latest game from the creator of Dragon Quest was made in ‘about 30 minutes’ with AI Video Games Chronicle
 
Gears of War: E-Day Online Services Hit by DDoS Attack - IGN - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:33:10 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day Online Services Hit by DDoS Attack IGN
  2. Gears of War: E-Day server crashes and login problems are because of DDoS attacks, studio says Eurogamer.net
  3. Gears of War Outage Today: Is Gears of War Down Today? Users Report Issues of Login Failures & Save-Data Sync Errors – Check Latest Update & Gears of War Downdetector Status The Sunday Guardian
  4. Gears of War E-Day Servers Down as Users Report Connectivity and Sync Issues MP1st
  5. Gears of War: E-Day Players Face Major Xbox Outage as Sign-In Issues Persist TwistedVoxel
 
Christian leaders are weighing in on AI earlier than they did with other tech, as AI leaders' talk of creating a new consciousness fuels religious concerns (Tim Higgins/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:30:01 GMT

Tim Higgins / Wall Street Journal:
Christian leaders are weighing in on AI earlier than they did with other tech, as AI leaders' talk of creating a new consciousness fuels religious concerns — Religious leaders are weighing in, creating a new political risk for the creators of the technology

 
Microsoft's president says AI is less regulated than a carton of milk - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:28:37 GMT
Milk can't hack companies and governments like AI definitely can, but it's still subject to more regulation.
 
Stardew Valley creator's new game, Haunted Chocolatier, is "more of an action RPG" than farming sim - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:12:13 GMT
  1. Stardew Valley creator's new game, Haunted Chocolatier, is "more of an action RPG" than farming sim Eurogamer.net
  2. 'It's for the People in Stardew Valley That Go Into the Mines' — ConcernedApe Says Haunted Chocolatier Is 'More of an Action RPG' IGN
  3. Haunted Chocolatier is a game for those "who go down into the mines in Stardew Valley" iXBT.games
  4. Haunted Chocolatier Is For "The People In Stardew Valley That Go Into The Mines" GameSpot
  5. ConcernedApe: Haunted Chocolatier is “more of an action RPG” than farming sim My Nintendo News
 
I get why so many of you are unhappy with Samsung's One UI 9 updates, but things are looking up - PhoneArena - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:06:13 GMT
  1. I get why so many of you are unhappy with Samsung's One UI 9 updates, but things are looking up PhoneArena
  2. Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17 9to5Google
  3. 5 New Features Coming To Your Samsung Phone With One UI 9.0 BGR
  4. Wider rollout of Galaxy S24's stable One UI 9.0 update begins SamMobile
  5. What Is The Oldest Samsung Device That Still Gets Software Updates In 2026? Engadget
 
X has re-found its footing under Elon Musk, as it continues to host more interesting discussions on AI and other fun and smart topics than rival platforms (John Gruber/Daring Fireball) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:05:02 GMT

John Gruber / Daring Fireball:
X has re-found its footing under Elon Musk, as it continues to host more interesting discussions on AI and other fun and smart topics than rival platforms — X is the only place these posts go. … You may not like it that X has re-found its footing under Elon Musk's ownership, but it has.

 
Kindle Aluminum Review (2026): Gorgeous, but Expensive - Wired Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:04:00 GMT
The gorgeous blue finish and premium feel won me over, but the reading experience offers few reasons to replace a working Kindle.
 
US soldiers using AI tech during a July exercise say they encountered issues like drone overheating, highlighting challenges in the Army's modernization effort (Heather Somerville/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:45:01 GMT

Heather Somerville / Wall Street Journal:
US soldiers using AI tech during a July exercise say they encountered issues like drone overheating, highlighting challenges in the Army's modernization effort — A desert trial exposed equipment limitations and institutional hurdles in the Army's push to modernize and keep pace with an AI-savvy adversary

 
DMZ for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 being released early, but Infinity Ward shoots down PvE hopes - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:35:00 GMT
  1. DMZ for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 being released early, but Infinity Ward shoots down PvE hopes Eurogamer.net
  2. DMZ Deep Dive, Part 2: How to Play – Forward Operating Base (FOB) Full Intel Guide Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4® Campaign Early Access Begins October 16th With DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation & Super Resolution NVIDIA
  4. All Operator Traits in Modern Warfare 4 DMZ and how to unlock them Dot Esports
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Ambitious Extraction Mode, DMZ, Gets Major Deep Dive IGN
 
A look at Uber's retreat in Africa, quitting Nigeria and Uganda abruptly after Tanzania and Ivory Coast, as price-sensitive riders pick Bolt, inDrive, and Yango (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:25:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
A look at Uber's retreat in Africa, quitting Nigeria and Uganda abruptly after Tanzania and Ivory Coast, as price-sensitive riders pick Bolt, inDrive, and Yango — Kayode Emmanuel was parked outside the biggest hotel in Nigeria's capital, the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, waiting for ride requests on his Uber Technologies Inc. app.

 
Raspberry Pi Desktop catches up with Debian 13 after 4-year wait - The Register - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:15:00 GMT
  1. Raspberry Pi Desktop catches up with Debian 13 after 4-year wait The Register
  2. Raspberry Pi Desktop now available for PC and Mac Raspberry Pi
  3. Raspberry Pi OS: Minor improvements and various bug fixes heise online
  4. The new Raspberry Pi Desktop for PC and Mac lets you control your computer remotely via Connect XDA
  5. Raspberry Pi OS 2026-10-06 arrives with a new version for PC and Mac in 64 bits Desde Linux
 
A Free Cloud AI - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:10 GMT
If you would like an AI “personal agent” but don’t want your data on some opaque cloud computer, there’s a new option that appears to be somewhat nicer: [rociiu] has …read more
 
DECing Out the Homelab with an AlphaServer 2100 - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:36 GMT
Retrocomputer enthusiasts have a bad rap as nerds who just want to play old video games. There’s some truth in this, but the reality is that we’re nerds who want …read more
 
Doom 2016 Composer Mick Gordon Says He'd Return to the Doom Series "In a Heartbeat" - IGN - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:37:00 GMT
Doom 2016 Composer Mick Gordon Says He'd Return to the Doom Series "In a Heartbeat" IGN
 
“We didn’t ask for more Microslop”: Microsoft promised to fix Windows 11, then dropped 300 AI buzzwords at its big event - Windows Latest - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:20:19 GMT
  1. “We didn’t ask for more Microslop”: Microsoft promised to fix Windows 11, then dropped 300 AI buzzwords at its big event Windows Latest
  2. How Is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect Different From Apple's MagSafe For MacBooks? Engadget
  3. Building Windows for hybrid intelligence Windows Blog
  4. NVIDIA, Microsoft Kick Off a New Beginning for Windows PCs With RTX Spark and AI Agents NVIDIA Blog
  5. Microsoft brings more AI to PCs as it challenges Apple Reuters
 
Taking A Nokia 3310 Game Jam To The N’th Degree - Hack a Day Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:00:59 GMT
Game jams are a fun competition in which the aim is to write a game under a particular theme while under a time constraint, usually a weekend.  [Hoani] entered one …read more
 
Jailbroken PS5 Plays Real PS2 Discs at 6x Res [2026] - https://tech-insider.org/ - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:32:18 GMT
  1. Jailbroken PS5 Plays Real PS2 Discs at 6x Res [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  2. PS2 Discs Now Load on Jailbroken PS5 Consoles Through PS5SX2 Emulator TechPowerUp
  3. PS5 hack delivers native PS2 disc support and 4K upscaling where Sony refused to — after PS2 breakthrough, homebrew dev confirms PS3 disc support is next for PS5 Tom's Hardware
  4. Your PS5 can now emulate PS2 games at up to 120 FPS, strings attached Android Authority
  5. Modder taught PS5 to run PS2 disc games - PS3 backward compatibility next iXBT.games
 
12 USB-C Gadgets That Make Great Gifts - SlashGear - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT
12 USB-C Gadgets That Make Great Gifts SlashGear
 
The pros and cons of importing foreign phones to the US - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Foreign phones can bring new features not often seen in the US, but you need to make sure they're compatible with your carrier.
 
Linus Torvalds Working On A Hefty Linux Kernel Improvement With Claude Code - Phoronix - Google Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:16:00 GMT
  1. Linus Torvalds Working On A Hefty Linux Kernel Improvement With Claude Code Phoronix
  2. ‘I use AI to do the things that I’m bad at’: Linus Torvalds on why it works for him ZDNET
  3. As the Linux community debates LLM-generated content rules, Linus Torvalds says he "really likes using AI" XDA
  4. KDE is fighting over whether AI belongs in Linux. Here's what's at stake How-To Geek
  5. Linus Torvalds used Claude Code to rewrite how Linux reads cached files Startup Fortune
 
OpenAI Dot vs. Meta Muse: How do these AI agents compare? - Engadget Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Meta and OpenAI's new AI agents are in direct competition. Here's what each can do, what they cost and who has access.
 
Mbps Vs MB/s: What do these speeds mean? - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:45:00 GMT
Know the difference between bits and bytes.
 
The reason the Xbox Series S is so much cheaper than the Series X - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT
The Xbox Series X and S have seen the same price hikes as all other gaming hardware, but the Series S still provides a lower cost to entry.
 
Forty new games are coming to Xbox consoles next week. - GameGPU - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:21:47 GMT
  1. Forty new games are coming to Xbox consoles next week. GameGPU
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Battlefield 6, Valor Mortis, Forever Ago, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In November 2026 So Far Pure Xbox
  4. The Best-Selling Game Of 2025 Storms Onto Game Pass One Year Later Kotaku
  5. Xbox Game Pass Adds Valiant Hearts to October Lineup Yahoo Tech
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 11, 2026 - Lifehacker - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:01:33 GMT
  1. Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 11, 2026 Lifehacker
  2. NYT Strands Hints for October 12, 2026 The New York Times
  3. Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Monday, Oct. 12, #953 CNET
  4. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Monday, October 12, 2026 Parade Magazine
  5. Today’s NYT Strands answers, clues, and hints on October 7 (puzzle #948) PC Guide
 
Hackaday Links: October 11, 2026 - Hack a Day Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:00:39 GMT
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It probably goes without saying that if you send four humans to observe the Moon up close, they’ll see things that those of us stuck here on Earth have never …read more
 
I dumped Microsoft Phone Link for this free open source app that does everything better - Android Police - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:00:10 GMT
I dumped Microsoft Phone Link for this free open source app that does everything better Android Police
 
Why Japan said goodbye to traditional flip phones - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Flip phones endured in Japan longer than the US, but the trend is shifting.
 
Study finds many new cars share your data with third-party companies - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:45:00 GMT
A study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports found that automakers are collecting data to allow advertisers to build in-depth profiles on consumers.
 
SpaceXAI's Grok: What's free in 2026 and what isn't? - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT
As with most AI tools, Grok's free tier is pretty limited.
 
Here's How Much A DVD Player Cost In 1997 Vs. 2026 - BGR - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:17:00 GMT
Here's How Much A DVD Player Cost In 1997 Vs. 2026 BGR
 
Is 3D printing safe to do in your bedroom or home office? - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
3D printers are everywhere, but where one should be placed in your home is something worth looking into.
 
Cyberleek’s 24-Min GTA 6 Leak Puts Focus on Lucia [2026] - https://tech-insider.org/ - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:50:28 GMT
  1. Cyberleek’s 24-Min GTA 6 Leak Puts Focus on Lucia [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  2. Group behind GTA 6 leaks threatens to release alleged full build of game including story mode GamesIndustry.biz
  3. GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next Mashable
  4. GTA VI leaks continue with a lengthy (and very nude) gameplay video The Verge
  5. Cyberleek memecoin jumps as GTA 6 leaker taunts Take-Two over $30M (TTWO:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
 
5 Lexus Models Commonly Said To Be Nearly Indestructible - Jalopnik - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:05:00 GMT
5 Lexus Models Commonly Said To Be Nearly Indestructible Jalopnik
 
EA Producer Announces Wing Commander 3 Remaster At Portland Retro Gaming Expo - Kotaku - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:52:57 GMT
  1. EA Producer Announces Wing Commander 3 Remaster At Portland Retro Gaming Expo Kotaku
  2. It looks like Wing Commander 3 is getting a remaster, after EA producer discovers the original FMV source tapes in the company's archives PC Gamer
  3. Wing Commander 3 is getting a 30th anniversary edition with remastered FMVs from the restored original tapes Video Games Chronicle
  4. Wing Commander III 30th Anniversary Edition Revealed With Restored FMV Game News Plus
  5. Remaster of 1990s EA PS1 Game Reportedly Revealed ComicBook.com
 
3 New Ryobi Tools Coming Out Soon (As Of October 2026) - SlashGear - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
3 New Ryobi Tools Coming Out Soon (As Of October 2026) SlashGear
 
New insider tip claims the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will only be available with a Qualcomm chipset - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:31:02 GMT
  1. New insider tip claims the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will only be available with a Qualcomm chipset - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Galaxy S27 series designs leak, Galaxy S27 Pro has a camera downgrade I’m not looking forward to PhoneArena
  3. The latest Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra rumors and leaks: Everything we know so far Mashable
  4. Android Circuit: S27 Ultra Specs, Honor’s New Display, Alexa Tablets Forbes
  5. Samsung's New Charging Optimization Could Make the Galaxy S27 Ultra a Bit Quicker to Charge Android Headlines
 
10 Mini Gadgets From Ugreen That Are Actually Worth Buying - BGR - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:02:00 GMT
10 Mini Gadgets From Ugreen That Are Actually Worth Buying BGR
 
Littelfuse Announces Retirement of the EZ80 - Hack a Day Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:00:21 GMT
Although the demise of the Zilog Z80 processor has long been predicted, it would seem that this moment has finally arrived. The owner of the Zilog name – Littelfuse – …read more
 
Someone ported Pixel 11’s Rambler voice-to-text to other Android phones - 9to5Google - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT
  1. Someone ported Pixel 11’s Rambler voice-to-text to other Android phones 9to5Google
  2. No Pixel 11, no problem: This app brings Gboard's Rambler mode to any Android phone without root Android Authority
  3. This unofficial port brings Pixel 11's Rambler to any Android phone Android Central
  4. PixelBoard brings Rambler to supported Android phones NeoTeo
  5. PixelBoard brings Rambler voice typing beyond Pixel 11 tbreak.com
 
New Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and HomePod Mini: 16 Details Just Leaked - MacRumors - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:56:28 GMT
  1. New Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and HomePod Mini: 16 Details Just Leaked MacRumors
  2. Apple Is About to Close the Biggest Hole In Its Ecosystem With HomeView Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November CNET
  4. How Apple can win the smart home The Verge
  5. Will the HomeView be Apple’s first smart home success? TechCrunch
 
Anbernic's next dual-screen handheld has the perfect aspect ratio for 3DS games - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:54:38 GMT
The RG DDS's main display has a 5:3 aspect ratio while its bottom screen will be 4:3.
 
The iPhone clock app has an oddity not many people know about - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT
Sure, you can set your iPhone's alarm to any time you choose. But there's a hidden limit to how far your choices will stretch, though most users won't reach it.
 
Steam Frame teardown reveals one problem with its future repairs - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
In an otherwise repairable device, the cooling fan is hard to reach.
 
Review: 4-hour Musk documentary feels like two different films - ArsTechnica Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:10:54 GMT
Alex Gibney's provocative film is compelling but overlong, and there's not much new here for Ars readers.
 
The meaning behind the padlock symbol in your PlayStation 5 game library - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Digital game licenses aren't perfect, which is why you might see a padlock icon blocking you from PS5 games.
 
Apple’s New Smart Home Hub Is Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:35:39 GMT
Apple is also expected to unveil a new Apple TV set-top box and HomePod Mini on Tuesday.
 
The original Apple TV 4K from 2017 is now officially "vintage" - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:31:02 GMT
  1. The original Apple TV 4K from 2017 is now officially "vintage" - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Report: HomePod mini 2 to release on October 30 with these upgrades 9to5Mac
  3. The new Apple TV could have a built-in mic and a remote with a speaker The Verge
  4. New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 Pre-Orders Expected to Begin This Week MacRumors
  5. My biggest AV wish of the year could be granted next week, but why should you care about a new Apple TV 4K? What Hi-Fi?
 
A 1960 paper said human population would go infinite next month. It's about 8.3 billion - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:28:00 GMT

Heinz von Foerster and his colleagues reached their prediction using a hyperbolic growth model. Unlike exponential growth, where a population increases at a constant percentage rate, hyperbolic growth assumes the rate itself rises as the population grows.

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Thorium Clocks Start Ticking with Lasers - Hack a Day Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:00:52 GMT
Atomic clocks are super accurate. But, unsurprisingly, some atomic clocks are better than others, depending on your definition of better. Researchers at Vienna University claim to have a superior thorium-based …read more
 
A developer got Googlebook OS running on Apple Silicon, but it's far from ready for daily use - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMT

The graphics support is a key part of the work. Googlebook OS uses Vulkan, while Apple's graphics system uses Metal. The project bridges the two graphics APIs so the virtual machine can use the Mac's GPU instead of relying on the CPU to render the interface.

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Why strong magnets can hinder the iPhone's rear-facing camera - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT
Magnetic accessories can be handy, but make sure they're not interfering with your camera.
 
Apple's smart home hub will reportedly be called HomeView - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:28:47 GMT
Bloomberg reported that the HomeView device will start shipping in November.
 
Apple Home's new AI summaries for security cameras cost more than you'd think - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:15:00 GMT
If you have a lot of cameras in your home, get ready to pay for more expensive iCloud+ plans.
 
Recently, I Noticed Something New On My Lover’s Genitals. It Had Better Not Be What I Think It Is. - Slate - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Recently, I Noticed Something New On My Lover’s Genitals. It Had Better Not Be What I Think It Is. Slate
 
4 mental tricks to help you remember things you tend to forget - The Washington Post - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
4 mental tricks to help you remember things you tend to forget The Washington Post
 
Here's how long your Google Pixel phone will get software updates - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT
Your Google Pixel phone has a set lifetime of support based on when it first went on sale. After that, you have few options for using it securely.
 
Apple Plans Major iPhone Duo Retail Showcase, But Supply Will Be Limited - MacRumors - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:44:17 GMT
  1. Apple Plans Major iPhone Duo Retail Showcase, But Supply Will Be Limited MacRumors
  2. "iPhone Duo is a waste of money" Carl Pei, Nothing CEO says PhoneArena
  3. Apple planning huge iPhone Duo demo experiences at select retail stores: report 9to5Mac
  4. Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: Don't Buy Apple's Foldable Until You Read This PCMag
  5. iPhone Duo will greet some owners by name on its first boot AppleInsider
 
The Hidden Features Every Waze User Should Know About - Engadget - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
The Hidden Features Every Waze User Should Know About Engadget
 
The hidden features every Waze user should know about - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
There are a load of features tucked away in Google's 'other' mapping app.
 
Circana Says Hardware Market in the US is in Most 'Precarious Position Since the Early 80s' - VGChartz - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:12:53 GMT
  1. Circana Says Hardware Market in the US is in Most 'Precarious Position Since the Early 80s' VGChartz
  2. Xbox Sales At An All-Time Low With PlayStation Its Worst In 13 Years Yahoo Finance
  3. Console market craters as Xbox sales crash 33% to the lowest since launch 25 years ago, PS5 sales drop 25% — steep price hikes push Series X to $800 and PS5 Pro to $900 Tom's Hardware
  4. Xbox and PlayStation US Sales Sink as Average Console Prices Hit Record Highs TechPowerUp
  5. Circana: The U.S. Video Game Market in August 2026 - powered by Mellow Substack
 
There's a vibe-coded Adobe Creative Suite clone, and it's pretty good - AppleInsider - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:09:47 GMT
  1. There's a vibe-coded Adobe Creative Suite clone, and it's pretty good AppleInsider
  2. Solo developer rebuilds Adobe Creative Suite in Rust using Claude, releases it free to all — targets 100% parity in one month despite piracy claims and safety warnings Tom's Hardware
  3. Someone Rebuilt Free, Open-Source Versions of Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom Using AI PetaPixel
  4. Dev Uses AI To Build Clones Of Photoshop And Entire Adobe Suite For Free HotHardware
  5. One dev is recreating 7 Adobe apps in Rust for free — so I tested it out TechRadar
 
Star Citizen's single-player spin-off gets a Steam page, and early hands-on reports - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMT

Anyone who still believes in Wing Commander creator Chris Roberts' vision after 14 years of repeated delays can now wishlist Squadron 42 on Steam. The space simulation action game is a solo, story-based spinoff of Roberts' MMO, Star Citizen, which remains deep in development.

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Prime Video unveils Blade Runner 2099 full trailer at NYCC - ArsTechnica Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:50:24 GMT
Also: New trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki’s kaiju epic Godzilla Minus One.
 
We're in the middle of a PS5 Pro shortage and GTA 6 will only make it worse - Engadget Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:45:00 GMT
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the most popular game ever and Sony is finding it very difficult to satisfy demand for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
 
Bloomberg: New iPad mini with OLED display will be significantly more expensive than current model - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:28:00 GMT
  1. Bloomberg: New iPad mini with OLED display will be significantly more expensive than current model 9to5Mac
  2. OLED iPad Mini Could Be $200 More Expensive Than Current Model MacRumors
  3. Updated entry-level iPad won't arrive until early 2027 AppleInsider
  4. New iPad mini reportedly moving FaceTime camera and redesigning speakers The Apple Post
  5. Report: there's a new iPad mini coming later this month and vanilla iPad coming next year - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Designers Predict These 5 Flooring Trends Will Take Over in 2027—and Bring a Fresh Look to Every Room - The Spruce - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:11:00 GMT
Designers Predict These 5 Flooring Trends Will Take Over in 2027—and Bring a Fresh Look to Every Room The Spruce
 
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones drop to their lowest price on Amazon - PhoneArena - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:05:29 GMT
  1. Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones drop to their lowest price on Amazon PhoneArena
  2. The best Amazon Prime Day tech deals still happening on Apple, Sony, Bose and more NBC News
  3. Don’t Miss the Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals Before the Sale Ends WIRED
  4. Bose’s flagship noise cancelling headphones are $400 less than AirPods Max today Macworld
  5. Best headphones deal: Save $91.99 on Sony WH-CH720N Mashable
 
These execs think voice AI hasn’t reached its ChatGPT moment yet - TechCrunch - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. These execs think voice AI hasn’t reached its ChatGPT moment yet TechCrunch
  2. How to empower businesses with trusted conversational AI EY
  3. PolyAI CTO says voice AI has yet to reach its ChatGPT moment mezha.net
  4. Why Enterprises Are Moving From Chatbots To AI Voice Agents Dataconomy
  5. Voice AI Executives Say Context Still Limits Natural Conversations TOKENPOST
 
Amazon's new Alexa tablets ditch Fire OS for regular Android - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:32:00 GMT

The change addresses a longstanding limitation of Amazon's tablets: their app selection. Fire tablets ran Fire OS, Amazon's version of Android, and relied on the Amazon Appstore. The Alexa models will use mainstream Android, bringing native access to Gmail, YouTube and Google Docs alongside Amazon's Kindle, Prime Video, Audible and...

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Google TV Streamer’s sequel showcases a struggling smart home - 9to5Google - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Google TV Streamer’s sequel showcases a struggling smart home 9to5Google
  2. Next-gen Google TV Streamer in the works with microphones, presence sensing, & new remote 9to5Google
  3. New Google TV Streamer: Big Upgrades are Coming Droid Life
  4. Next Google TV Streamer to reportedly feature faster chip, built-in microphone FlatpanelsHD
  5. The Google TV Streamer 2 could be quite the upgrade if these rumored details are true TechRadar
 
‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’: How to Stream the New Anime Today - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:37:01 GMT
Yes, we’re getting some glorious Goku before GTA 6.
 
Apple A20 outclasses Android rivals in our review: iPhone's lead is impressive - Notebookcheck - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:08:00 GMT
  1. Apple A20 outclasses Android rivals in our review: iPhone's lead is impressive Notebookcheck
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Max review: Apple’s biggest, heaviest and longest-lasting superphone The Guardian
  3. I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro Camera for a Week, and Its Best Feature Isn't What Apple Is Telling You PCMag
  4. I compared the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 17 — how much of an upgrade is the new model? TechRadar
  5. I shot 200 photos with the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra — here’s the winner Tom's Guide
 
T-Mobile plans to limit customer discounts with new phone plans - TheStreet - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:07:00 GMT
  1. T-Mobile plans to limit customer discounts with new phone plans TheStreet
  2. T-Mix Picks Math: How Many You Get and What Each Perk Costs TmoNews
  3. Everything You Want To Know About T-Mobile’s Upcoming T-Mix Plan The Mobile Report
  4. A Kansas T-Mobile Store Just Gave T-Mix an Early Debut Android Headlines
  5. T-Mobile leak unveils T-Mix perk menu and 'pick' exchange rates Android Authority
 
31 New Watches You Missed from Omega, Casio, IWC and More - Gear Patrol - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. 31 New Watches You Missed from Omega, Casio, IWC and More Gear Patrol
  2. Beyond Telling Time Jeweller Magazine
  3. What’s new in horology Luxebook India
  4. Expressive Timepieces Trend Hunter
 
Silent Hill Townfall Is Real for Me: I’ve Been to the Actual St. Amelia - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
In this spoiler-free review, I explain why this is the most personal horror game I’ve ever played
 
23 People Who Made Extremely Expensive Mistakes - AOL.com - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:31:01 GMT
23 People Who Made Extremely Expensive Mistakes AOL.com
 
I Made Terrible Games With Google’s AI Playground - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
A long day’s haul in the video game slop mines.
 
DroidDeck brings Steam and Windows PC game emulation to Android in one app - VideoCardz.com - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:16:32 GMT
  1. DroidDeck brings Steam and Windows PC game emulation to Android in one app VideoCardz.com
  2. Before Buying A Steam Deck, Try This Free Android App Instead BGR
  3. Dark Souls Remastered reportedly runs on Pixel 11 Pro XL as DroidDeck fork adds experimental GPU support Notebookcheck
  4. DroidDeck Runs Steam Games on Android Phones Without a PC Shane the Gamer
  5. Turn Your Phone Into a Steam Deck: The Ultimate Mobile Gaming Setup Geeky Gadgets
 
Decompilation on Steroids: Why AI Is Suddenly Cracking Open Old Software - TechSpot Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:05:00 GMT
Everything is being decompiled. GoldenEye, Halo, Photoshop, even bank mainframes: AI is prying open old code at record speed. The secret isn't just AI, it's an answer key to check its work.
 
Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating - The Verge - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating The Verge
  2. GPUs in the Wine Cellar: Why Techies Are Hoarding AI Compute in Their Homes The Information
  3. Token-Free AI Computers: Autonomous Computer Builds A Powerful PC For Running AI Locally Trend Hunter
  4. Local AI Goes Mainstream as Privacy Concerns Drive On-Device Shift The Tech Buzz
  5. The Use of Local AI: An Exciting and Challenging Experience Nacionale News
 
13 Best Gifts Every Traveler Should Have (2026) - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:33:00 GMT
Travel smarter with gifts packed by WIRED’s globe-trotting staffers.
 
Inside the Muslim Manosphere Policing Women Online - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From Red Pill coaches to “Dawah Bros,” influencers are dressing up hypermasculinity and misogyny in religious language—and finding audiences across social platforms.
 
GTA 6 Official Rating Revealed - GameRant - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:13 GMT
GTA 6 Official Rating Revealed GameRantSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
These Midterm Races Will Decide Data Centers’ Political Fate - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
From the Senate to governors’ mansions, candidates are trying to outcompete each other to be the most anti–data center in races across the US.
 
The Sunday Papers - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. The Sunday Papers Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. 'Excitement and fear' before Star Wars game release BBC
  3. How Star Wars: Galactic Racer Solves One of Driving Games’ Biggest Problems IGN
  4. STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™ Speeds onto Amazon Luna Amazon Game Studios
  5. Does ‘Galactic Racer’ Deserve The Best ‘Star Wars’ Metascore In 23 Years? Yes Forbes
 
The Beautiful Blue Is My Favorite Thing About Vivo’s Foldable X Fold 6 - CNET Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
It’s a solid example of an Android foldable, but I worry that Apple has changed the game.
 
The WiiM Bar Has Dolby Atmos And Smart Speaker Features For Under $500 - Forbes - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The WiiM Bar Has Dolby Atmos And Smart Speaker Features For Under $500 Forbes
 
Heat Your Garage During Cold Months With A Wi-Fi Enabled Solution From Home Depot - House Digest - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Heat Your Garage During Cold Months With A Wi-Fi Enabled Solution From Home Depot House Digest
 
How the 2026 Super El Niño and Climate Change Are Related - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Here’s what we know about the record-setting El Niño on a record-hot planet, and the most important questions scientists are trying to answer.
 
NVIDIA’s CUDA Moat Is Accelerating RTX Spark Laptop Sales, Higher 128GB Unified Memory Options Belonging To Surface Laptop Ultra Already Out Of Stock - Wccftech - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:26:15 GMT
  1. NVIDIA’s CUDA Moat Is Accelerating RTX Spark Laptop Sales, Higher 128GB Unified Memory Options Belonging To Surface Laptop Ultra Already Out Of Stock Wccftech
  2. RTX Spark Gaming Performance vs RTX 5090: 100 FPS Claim [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
  3. Planning to buy an RTX Spark laptop? Here's every model you can preorder now, plus prices and when each one ships Windows Central
  4. Microsoft isn't the only company releasing a laptop with an Nvidia RTX Spark - MSI reveals new 16-inch, 128GB beast TechRadar
  5. HP (HPQ) Pushes Further Into AI PCs, Does The Stock Look Fully Valued? Simply Wall Street
 
California’s Tallest and Most Iconic Trees Are Getting Heatstroke - Wired Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Redwoods adapted to a cool, foggy climate. Now a new study shows they slow down photosynthesis when their environment warms.
 
PSA: Pokémon Red & Blue Game Boy Jukebox Back In Stock - Nintendo Life - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:35:00 GMT
  1. PSA: Pokémon Red & Blue Game Boy Jukebox Back In Stock Nintendo Life
  2. Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue : Game Boy Jukebox Back in Stock at Pokémon Center Pokemon.com
  3. Pokémon's Sold-Out Game Boy Release Finally Returns After 7 Months Comic Book Resources
  4. Pokémon Restocks The Red & Blue Game Boy Jukebox Bleeding Cool News
  5. PSA: Pokémon Red & Blue Game Boy Jukebox Back In Stock On The Pokémon Center Nintendo Life
 
Googlebook improving ‘Better Together’ Android sync features, Samsung support rolling out - 9to5Google - Google Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:35:00 GMT
  1. Googlebook improving ‘Better Together’ Android sync features, Samsung support rolling out 9to5Google
  2. Googlebook’s app situation is a mess, and not just because things are missing 9to5Google
  3. Google Acknowledges Day 1 Android App Performance Issues on New Laptops CNET
  4. Googlebook “Better Together” phone features don’t work with Samsung at launch Ars Technica
  5. Samsung Galaxy Owners Can Finally Use a Googlebook – if They’re Lucky Tech Advisor
 
Arc Raiders 2.0 Update and Spider-Man Grappling Hook Drive Player Count to Reach 7-Month High - IGN - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:08:04 GMT
  1. Arc Raiders 2.0 Update and Spider-Man Grappling Hook Drive Player Count to Reach 7-Month High IGN
  2. Frozen Trail - 2.0 Update ARC Raiders
  3. Arc Raiders 2.0 is here, and you can finally turn those lights on your backpack off PC Gamer
  4. Arc Raiders’ Frozen Trail Update Basically Turns Players Into Spider-Man IMDb
  5. ARC Raiders Best Looting Skill Tree for 76/81/86/91 Points (2.0) AOEAH
 
Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe - TechCrunch - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:50:00 GMT
  1. Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe TechCrunch
  2. Apple acqui-hires AI startup founded by former NotebookLM developers 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Signs Hiring and Licensing Deal With AI Podcast Startup Huxe MacRumors
  4. Apple (AAPL) Resets With New CEO, Podcast Deal And A Fresh Phone Threat Yahoo Finance
  5. Apple (AAPL) Brings In AI Podcast Team And Licenses Personalization Technology Simply Wall Street
 
First AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 gaming reviews show Radeon 8065S gains over 8060S - VideoCardz.com - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:57:00 GMT
  1. First AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 gaming reviews show Radeon 8065S gains over 8060S VideoCardz.com
  2. iBUYPOWER Unveils New Workstation AMD AI Halo Mini PC Powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 Series Processor TechPowerUp
  3. MINISFORUM Launches MS-S1 MAX-P495 with 192GB Unified Memory, Expanding Its Local AI Computing Strategy Morningstar
  4. AMD Ships 500K Agentic PCs Ahead of RTX Spark shattered.io
  5. AMD sees AI PCs evolving into ‘agentic computers’ for the enterprise CRN Asia
 
Elon Musk Eyes ‘Complete Phone Coverage in America’ as SpaceX Clears Hurdle - CNET Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:56:10 GMT
Starlink Mobile satellites could eventually improve enough to pass their signals through walls, dense foliage, and hilly terrain.
 
Windows PCs with outdated certificates will stop receiving security updates, here's what to do - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:46:00 GMT

According to Microsoft, the certificates used by Windows Update services have a preset expiration date and must be replaced periodically for devices to keep receiving monthly updates. The company noted that devices running Windows 11 25H2 and later already have the latest certificates, but those in older versions of Windows...

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Dire Estimated Gears of War: E-Day Sales Raise Queries About Last-Minute PS5 Cancellation - Push Square - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Dire Estimated Gears of War: E-Day Sales Raise Queries About Last-Minute PS5 Cancellation Push Square
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Review: A Grand Reemergence Game Informer
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Sold 168,000 Copies on Steam but Xbox Game Pass Players Generated 130% More Revenue TechPowerUp
  4. Are Gears Of War: E-Day’s Reportedly Poor Sales As Bad As They Look? Forbes
  5. Nostalgic Battles and Rich Urban Ruins in a Worthy Prequel The New York Times
 
Amazon’s new Alexa Tablet finally gives the iPad lineup some much needed competition - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:51:00 GMT
  1. Amazon’s new Alexa Tablet finally gives the iPad lineup some much needed competition 9to5Mac
  2. Introducing all-new Amazon Alexa Tablets—powerful tablets with Alexa+ built in About Amazon
  3. Amazon shuffles Alexa leadership following high-end tablet release Reuters
  4. Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets drop the Fire branding but are more Android than ever Ars Technica
  5. Amazon’s new Alexa Tablets are an iPad-inspired reboot, complete with the Play Store 9to5Google
 
This streamer is charging viewers $7.50 to spin her chair in bizarre money-making stunt - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:24:00 GMT

Viewers are said to be paying to spin the streamer's chair, not just send a gift or message, though key details remain unclear. The original livestream has not been independently verified, and the available reports do not establish exactly how payments trigger the chair or whether the creator can pause...

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Workers are now pretending to use AI to impress their bosses, survey says - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:01:00 GMT

According to the findings, which come from research conducted in part by business intelligence firm Visier, nearly half of surveyed US employees misreport how much they use generative AI in the workplace.

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AI Agents Successfully Recreate the Gender Pay Gap - Gizmodo - Google Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:44:03 GMT
  1. AI Agents Successfully Recreate the Gender Pay Gap Gizmodo
  2. There’s Even a Pay Gap Between Male and Female AI Agents Futurism
  3. AI Agents (IMAGE) EurekAlert!
  4. AI Gender Bias: A study finds people reward male-presenting AI assistants more than female ones Open Magazine
 
Gaming consoles are more expensive than ever, and fewer people are buying them - TechSpot Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:03:00 GMT

For manufacturers, those higher prices can soften the financial impact of falling sales. Sony's PlayStation hardware revenue increased 17% year over year, even though unit sales declined 11%. Higher-tier models helped make up the difference.

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AI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Anti-cybercrime initiatives are increasingly using AI to scam the scammers by tricking them into talking to lifelike bots that they think are real victims.
 
Best Lego Gifts for Brick Builders (2026): Smart Bricks, Video Games, and More - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
There's more to Lego than just another basic set. We tested tons of Lego-themed gifts to find the perfect ones for the brick builder in your life.
 
One with the world? A new look at brains transformed by psychedelics. - ArsTechnica Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:15:35 GMT
Participants meditated inside an MRI tube, with and without psilocybin.
 
The Best Smart Scales for Tracking Weight and Body Composition (2026) - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:04:00 GMT
Whether you want a weight log on your phone or a bathroom gadget packed with sensors, I’ve found an option for you.
 
Humans Watched This Supernova Explode Nearly a Millennium Ago. Now You Can See It in High Definition - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.
 
How This Tiny Startup Built the World’s Safest Bike Helmet - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Inspired by head-banging woodpeckers, Vancouver-based Pikio Labs has discovered a new approach to skull protection.
 
The iPhone Duo’s Unfolding Animation Is Giving Z Fold 8 Owners FOMO, but Not Me - CNET Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Commentary: While there are ways to re-create some of the iPhone Duo’s style on an Android device, it feels a little desperate to me.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 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.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this October 2026.
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 30% Off in October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 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.
 
Disney Plus Discount Codes: 52% Off October 2026 - Wired Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Cut your subscription costs with the latest active Disney+ bundle deals, verified student offers, and partner promotions.
 
Move Over ‘Carrie’: Mike Flanagan Teases ‘The Exorcist: Martyrs’ at NYCC 2026 - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:19:10 GMT
The prolific horror filmmaker unveiled the trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs, which he said is “the scariest movie” he’s ever made.
 
Don’t Be ‘Cruel’ to Claude: Anthropic’s New Abuse Policy Tests AI Personhood - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:47:42 GMT
Anthropic wants to stop “sustained and needless” cruelty toward its chatbot. But that implies AI has feelings.
 
Neanderthal wooden tools from Spain found preserved in stone - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:34:03 GMT
Dissolved rock precipitated around the tools, which then decayed.
 
Ukraine’s drones knock out AI data center belonging to "Russia’s Google" - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:04:07 GMT
One damaged data center has supercomputers used for training Yandex’s AI model.
 
A Cray-1 supercomputer replica from 30 "obsolete" Mac Minis - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:51:12 GMT
Stylish upcycling, with a retro flair, at Spain's Museo de Historia de la Computación.
 
NASA issues long-awaited call to industry for private space stations - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:34:09 GMT
"We’ve made it clear that NASA will never give up its presence in low Earth orbit."
 
The Feds Might Do Something About Those Distractingly Bright Headlights - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:20:25 GMT
NHTSA blames current vehicle standards for making it hard for carmakers to use the latest headlight tech.
 
What's been driving Hawaii's lava fountains? - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:05:01 GMT
Before the lava fountains started, the ground was expanding by half a meter a day.
 
Most US Adults Aren’t Ready for AI to Help With Holiday Shopping, Survey Finds - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:48:05 GMT
Far more people than last year are willing to use AI to help them find the right gift, but few want a bot handling their payment details.
 
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Becomes ‘Assisted Driving’ in Europe - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:18:15 GMT
The automaker has been criticized for misleading drivers with the feature’s name. Now it’s renaming it for European regulators.
 
Google officially teases Fitbit Edge tracker, confirms October 12 launch - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:45:00 GMT
  1. Google officially teases Fitbit Edge tracker, confirms October 12 launch 9to5Google
  2. Google Debuts $180 Fitbit Edge Tracker in Continued Health Push Bloomberg.com
  3. Fitbit Edge May Be the Sweet Spot for Smartwatch Noncommittals CNET
  4. Google teases Fitbit Edge launch next week The Verge
  5. Google’s new Fitbit Edge solves my biggest gripe with the Pixel Watch ZDNET
 
AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:43:50 GMT
Study finds coding efficiency gains get "absorbed" by human review "bottleneck."
 
Book Publishers Are Quietly Using More AI. Staff Are Revolting - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:28:49 GMT
Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech.
 
Outrage grows as CDC reportedly poised to fund "unethical" vaccine trial - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:27:27 GMT
CDC allocated $1.6M for study on alleged harms of hepatitis B vaccine.
 
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023 - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:54:52 GMT
"The current decline may be just the beginning of a new downward cycle."
 
AI disqualification yields new Nikon Small World in Motion winner - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:44:06 GMT
New winner is Nguyen Nam Nhat of Vietnam for video of a roundworm and single-celled Dileptus.
 
Your artwork could be featured in the next Debian release - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:33:26 GMT
Debian Linux has put a call out for artist submissions for its next release: Forky.
 
NASA Just Made Nearly 1 TB of Artemis II Data Available to the Public - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The data drop includes photographs, audio, video, and astronauts’ notes that will be used to study the moon and prepare for future human missions.
 
Starlink spectrum deal boosts Musk plan to beat AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:24:39 GMT
Nationwide 800 MHz spectrum to help Starlink provide mobile coverage indoors.
 
Richard Garriott says he's getting the Ultima rights back from EA in 2027 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:12:00 GMT

Richard Garriott will soon get the Ultima rights back and is already planning what to do with the series afterward. The British-born American game designer, entrepreneur, and space tourist played a major role in establishing the CRPG genre during the home computer era. Now, the man behind the Lord British...

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Sony's VR patents are reportedly going to Meta, which isn't a good sign for PSVR 3 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:04:00 GMT

Records from US and international patent offices reveal that Meta has purchased 419 patents covering head-mounted displays, XR glasses, and VR tracking technologies developed by Sony between 2010 and 2022. The deal suggests an abrupt change of heart at Sony, whose senior VP, Eric Lempel, claimed in 2024 that VR...

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Microsoft is turning Windows Search into an AI agent-like experience - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:18:00 GMT

Microsoft has introduced yet another redesign of Windows Search, just in time for its latest Surface-focused event. The Windows 11 feature is set to become more streamlined and focused, Microsoft said, while gaining a new influx of AI options that aim to turn the "humble" search box into a multipurpose...

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The DOJ Is Weighing Perjury Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:09:08 GMT
The Justice Department is considering a perjury and obstruction-of-justice case against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified against Donald Trump to the January 6 committee.
 
Amazon Deals of the Day: Prime Day Is Over, but Nex Playground Is Giving You 20% Off Your Next Family Game Night - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:56:51 GMT
And score big savings on the already affordable Roku TV and the Google earbuds.
 
AI’s Problem Solving Is a ‘Profound Disruption’ for the Math Community - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:37:41 GMT
“Mathematics is not a game of chess,” one Fields Medal winner told CNET. Mathematicians worry AI companies are just trying to win.
 
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a Paramount movie after selling 40 million copies - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:28:00 GMT

No director, cast, or release date has been announced. The project will draw on a universe where an implanted chip can carry another person's consciousness – and threaten to erase its host. The producers have not said whether the film will adapt the game's story or introduce different characters in...

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Prime Day is done, but Apple's latest Mac mini M6 is still $780 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:10:00 GMT
Amazon's latest Prime Day deals are over, but Apple's latest Mac mini is still available for $780, down from its $900 launch price. The M6 desktop has earned strong reviews for its performance and compact design, though its higher starting price drew criticism.
 
I’m Still Convinced the iPod Was the Perfect Gadget - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Apple’s original music player got many things right. Chief among them: It didn’t connect to the internet.
 
From gaming graphics to AI dominance: Nvidia's Jensen Huang receives America's highest science honor - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:14:00 GMT

AMD CEO Lisa Su, Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Elon Musk also received the National Medal of Science at the event. Dell founder Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, a separate federal honor.

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Microsoft and Adobe hit with green-card suspensions as Vance accuses tech firms of sidelining American workers - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:38:00 GMT

The suspension targets the Permanent Labor Certification program, better known as PERM. Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Capgemini are also affected. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling said officials would stop accepting new applications and processing pending ones from the companies.

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Using Passwords in 2026 Is a Massive Risk. Here's What Hackers Don't Want You Doing Instead - PCMag - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:20:08 GMT
Using Passwords in 2026 Is a Massive Risk. Here's What Hackers Don't Want You Doing Instead PCMagSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Microsoft barred from sponsoring foreign workers for US residency - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:14:33 GMT
The US says Microsoft abused immigration rules; the company disputes the claim.
 
Apple's touchscreen MacBook could arrive later this month - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:49:00 GMT

Sources have told Bloomberg's Mark Gurman that Apple is planning an event near the end of October to mark what would be its fourth hardware launch of the fall. The star would be the long-rumored touchscreen-equipped MacBook, but other devices are also expected to appear.

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I Asked Meta Muse to Fix an Issue With My Phone Provider. It Got Blocked at Every Turn - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:41:00 GMT
This tech to-do has been on my list for too long. Can an agent do it for me?
 
The Brand-New Apple Watch Ultra 4 Is Already $99 Off, a New Low Price for This Model - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:13:27 GMT
Put Apple’s biggest and best smartwatch on your wrist for its lowest-ever price.
 
'I'm Losing 10 Years of Hard Work' — YouTuber's Channel Permanently Banned Over Censored Hellraiser: Revival Gameplay Video - IGN - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:08:40 GMT
  1. 'I'm Losing 10 Years of Hard Work' — YouTuber's Channel Permanently Banned Over Censored Hellraiser: Revival Gameplay Video IGN
  2. 190K subscribers gone: YouTuber loses channel over new horror game Notebookcheck
  3. Hellraiser: Revival is so gruesome that it got a user banned from YouTube for recording it Yahoo Tech
  4. ‘Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival’ versus YouTube: Nudity, BDSM and Channel Chaos Substack
  5. YouTuber Banned For Playing Hellraiser: Revival, Despite Censoring Sex Scene TheGamer
 
I’m Way Too Excited for Apple’s Home Event and How It Will Level Up My Siri Experience - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:05:00 GMT
But what do we do now with these old “dumb Siri” HomePods?
 
School district makes dramatic U-turn on AI, banning it across all grades weeks after Google Gemini rollout - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Frederick County became the latest school district to ban AI use in the classroom this week, voting 6-1 to restrict the technology from pre-K through 12th grade.

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Former CIA chief says AI could begin directing battlefield weapons by 2030 - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT

"Just four years from now, we will have autonomous systems, and I think we will have the beginning of autonomous systems of autonomous systems; we will have AI agents, so you'll have agentic AI staff officers," Petraeus told investor Finn Murphy on the Forecast2050 podcast.

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Rocket Report: A rare Falcon 9 scrub; is it just about Vulcan's time to shine? - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:57 GMT
"I can say we’re weeks away from launching on Vulcan."
 
The Best Mac Desktop to Buy (2026): Mac Mini, Mac Studio, or iMac? - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Apple’s Mac desktops have become some of the most sought-after computers this year, driven by surging interest in agentic AI. Here’s which model to buy depending on your use case.
 
Dunking on Dating App Profiles Is Content Gold. People Are Getting Sick of It - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Relationship coaches, TikTokers, and disgruntled singles alike frequently shame bad profiles, as more apps experiment with blocking screenshots.
 
Being mean to AI could get you banned as Anthropic introduces new rules against abusing Claude - TechSpot Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:17:00 GMT

Anthropic's first changes to its usage policy in over a year include new restrictions on abusive behavior. The updated policy prohibits "sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior" toward its models.

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Best Battery-Powered Leaf Blowers (2026): Tested for Power, Battery Life, and Noise - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:10:00 GMT
It’s finally time to ditch the gas canister—I tested these cordless leaf blowers on gravel, wood chips, and even a 5-pound concrete paver.
 
Volkswagen's replacement for the ID.4 crossover is here - ArsTechnica Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:59 GMT
The new EV’s digital cockpit can mimic instrument displays from VWs of old.
 
Even ‘Law & Order’ Is Terrified of AI - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In its 26th season premiere, the procedural legal drama paints a damning picture of power-mad AI CEOs.
 
Best Buy Announces Midnight Opening for Ocarina of Time Launch, Zelda Switch 2 Consoles Also Up for Grabs - IGN - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:45:29 GMT
  1. Best Buy Announces Midnight Opening for Ocarina of Time Launch, Zelda Switch 2 Consoles Also Up for Grabs IGN
  2. Zelda ‘Ocarina of Time’ midnight release events planned for Crossgates, Saratoga Best Buy Times Union
  3. Some Best Buys Will Be Selling the 40th Anniversary Zelda Switch 2 at Midnight Ocarina of Time Launches Nintendojo
  4. Nintendo's new Switch 2 hardware for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake arrives this month Polygon.com
  5. Zelda Switch 2 Console and Pro Controller Restock Date Officially Confirmed IMDb
 
A New Mexico Community Was a Place to Build a Life. Then a Hypersonic Missile Factory Showed Up - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Castelion—a next-generation defense tech company—is building a facility in Rio Rancho Estates that documents show could pose a major fire and chemical hazard to neighboring communities.
 
America’s Hybrid Hype Has Hit the Used Market - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Demand is so high that some used cars are selling for more than new ones.
 
We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order of $49, 50% off pet food, and more October 2026 discounts.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 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.
 
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
 
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in October 2026.
 
Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
 
Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for October 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.
 
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in October 2026.
 
30% VistaPrint Coupon & Promo Codes | October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
 
H&R Block Coupon: 25% Off DIY + Tax Pro Assist - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save over 25% when you opt for H&R Block’s free online offering, plus a tax pro review.
 
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This October 2026 - Wired Fri, 09 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.
 
ICE Agent at NYC Shooting Has History of Alleged Violence and Illegal Arrests - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:46:11 GMT
Brenden Cuni, an ICE supervisor, has been accused of excessive force and tackling a pregnant woman to the ground. Several of his arrests were later found to be unlawful in federal court.
 
Livestream Replay: Watch ‘Uncanny Valley’ on Women, Tech, and Power - Wired Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:30:00 GMT
Missed our latest WIRED@Night event? Enjoy an evening of podcasting in San Francisco right here.
 
Everything We Expect From Apple’s Surprise Smart Home Event Next Week - CNET Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:15:13 GMT
Here’s what will reportedly be announced at Apple’s Welcome Home event, and what we think is unlikely.
 
I Played 6 Hours of Phantom Blade Zero and Can’t Stop Thinking About It | IGN Preview - IGN - Google Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. I Played 6 Hours of Phantom Blade Zero and Can’t Stop Thinking About It | IGN Preview IGN
  2. After 4 hours, Phantom Blade Zero just became my most-anticipated action game of 2026 Polygon.com
  3. Phantom Blade Zero Is the Next Truly Essential PS5 Game Push Square
  4. Phantom Blade Zero director reveals PlayStation’s first reaction: “Holy s***! Who are you?” Softonic
  5. Phantom Blade Zero Features “At Least” 50 Bosses, Though Director Teases “Even More” GamingBolt
 
A smart coffee maker uploaded 1TB of data in 10 days, and nobody knows why - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:46:00 GMT

An IT worker was recently shocked to discover that his parents' Keurig coffee maker had uploaded more than a terabyte of data in just 10 days. While a bug is the likely cause, the episode highlights the growing risks of connecting more and more mundane devices to the internet.

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SpaceX calls for better coordination in orbit after near-misses with Starlink - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:37:32 GMT
"These led to conjunctions of tens of meters to hundreds of meters. Way too close to comfort."
 
You can now play Skate 3, Black Ops, and 20+ classic games in your web browser - TweakTown - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:34:11 GMT
  1. You can now play Skate 3, Black Ops, and 20+ classic games in your web browser TweakTown
  2. Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 Zombies is Now Playable in Your Browser OpenCritic
  3. Black Ops Zombies, Skate 3 and Halo Arrive Free in Your Browser Pasquale Pillitteri
  4. Vibe-Coded Browser Ports Of Games Work Perfectly, Unfortunately Kotaku
  5. An 18-year-old student figured out how to make Skate 3 playable in a web browser Operation Sports
 
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.
 
Supporting systems of success - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In the MIT class 6.C31 (Hack Yourself) students apply computer science strategies to personal growth goals.
 
Judge weighs if Trump can charge $100K for early access to Truth Social posts - ArsTechnica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:53:01 GMT
Judge questioned if Trump delaying access to Truth Social posts by a second harms the press.
 
Elecom made a USB-C dock with a big dial on top, and I kind of want one - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:45:00 GMT

As it turns out, Elecom makes some unusual niche hardware, including the M.A.P.P. mouse and the IST trackball (credit goes to TPU for highlighing them). As for the dock, here's what's on offer:

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Raspberry Pi Desktop returns to PCs and Macs after four years - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:22:00 GMT
Raspberry Pi Desktop is back with a lightweight and free Linux environment for PCs and Intel-based Macs. Ideal for breathing new life into older computers, the latest release moves to Debian 13 (Trixie) with 64-bit support, a refreshed interface, and Raspberry Pi Connect for remote access. Run it from a USB drive with persistent storage or install it directly on your PC.
 
Gears of War: E-Day reviews: strong combat and multiplayer, but a repetitive campaign - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:13:00 GMT
Gears of War: E-Day has received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising its intense combat, return to the series' roots, and strong multiplayer modes. Some, however, found the campaign repetitive and unevenly paced. Steam players peaked at around 31,500, excluding those on Game Pass and the Xbox app.
 
No More Missed Zygarde Cells! 5 Big Quality of Life Changes Are Coming to Pokémon GO - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:57:33 GMT
  1. No More Missed Zygarde Cells! 5 Big Quality of Life Changes Are Coming to Pokémon GO Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Recent Pokémon GO Gameplay and Quality-of-Life Updates Detailed GoNintendo
  3. Pokemon GO update adds a warning before transferring maxed-out Pokemon Shacknews
  4. Pokemon GO Update Will Protect Your Best Pokemon OpenCritic
 
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.
 
Diablo 2 in VR looks like a completely different game from a first-person perspective - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:50:00 GMT

The mod comes courtesy of Reddit user Fantastic-Author2736. A clip shared on YouTube shows the modder playing as a sorceress in first-person view. The game's main interface is off screen, and key items like the map and inventory have been moved to the player's hand and belt. In the minute-long...

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Wi-Fi 7 is expected to bring all of these improvements over Wi-Fi 6, except... - TechSpot Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:29:00 GMT
Is it more channel bandwidth, max throughput, or newer bands?
 
The Honda NSX has returned: meet the finished V6-engined JAS Tensei - Top Gear - Google Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. The Honda NSX has returned: meet the finished V6-engined JAS Tensei Top Gear
  2. The Pininfarina-Designed Acura NSX Restomod Is Finally Here in All Its Glory Road & Track
  3. JAS Motorsport’s Honda NSX Restomod in Photos Robb Report
  4. Honda NSX Restomod Packs 425 HP and a Six-Speed Manual Yahoo Autos
  5. The Honda NSX rises ... with more horsepower and carbon fiber New Atlas
 
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 News - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
  1. Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 MIT News
  2. Margaret Hamilton, Who Developed Software for First Moon Landing, Dies at 90 WSJ
  3. Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo astronauts on the moon, has died CNN
  4. Margaret Hamilton, pioneering computer scientist whose software code helped to send man to the moon The Telegraph
  5. Margaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA’s Apollo program, dies at 90 NBC News
 
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.
 
Discovering the value of humanistic inquiry - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:10:00 GMT
Students in MIT’s Concourse program delve deeply into the human condition, debate challenging questions, and learn to develop judgment about issues that can’t be quantified.
 
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.
 
Pre-order Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 today! - Minecraft - Google Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:07:33 GMT
  1. Pre-order Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 today! Minecraft
  2. Minecraft Switch 2 upgrade is free for a limited time for Switch 1 digital owners Nintendo Wire
  3. Minecraft details free limited time Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 upgrade Nintendo Everything
  4. Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date: Upgrade Info and Details Forbes
  5. Minecraft Hits Switch 2 Soon — Here's The Upgrade Path And What We Know Yahoo Tech
 
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.
 
Gas Stoves Create Indoor Air Pollution Risk in Commercial Kitchens, Study Finds - CNET Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:47:26 GMT
The study also makes a case for gaps in kitchen worker protection.
 
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.
 
Warhammer Open tutor and former Golden Demon judge Roman Lappat on Warhammer Tone Pro - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:59:42 GMT
  1. Warhammer Open tutor and former Golden Demon judge Roman Lappat on Warhammer Tone Pro Warhammer Community
  2. ’Eavy Metal takes on more colours with Warhammer Tone Pro paints Warhammer Community
  3. ’Eavy Metal takes on yellow with Warhammer Tone Pro paints Warhammer Community
  4. Warhammer Tone Pro may sound like it's for experts, but the paint may be even better for beginners Yahoo
 
How to Disable Some Apple Intelligence Features on Your iPhone or Mac and Reclaim Valuable Space - CNET Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:25:18 GMT
The new AI features could be taking up a lot of storage on your device.
 
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.
 
Computational tools for society’s most complex challenges - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT
Associate Professor Cathy Wu uses reinforcement learning to help map out improvements to transportation and other multifaceted systems.
 
Documenting the tech worker movement - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Writing as a participant and researcher, PhD student JS Tan SM ’22 has co-authored a new book about the rise of tech worker protests and the employer backlash that followed.
 
The next generation’s guide to the new space economy - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMT
An industry report published by students in an MIT aerospace entrepreneurship class lays out guidance for aspiring space leaders and investors.
 
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.
 
New tool lets users repair AI-generated 3D models, then fabricate them just the way they want - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
“InstructMesh” can generate designs for everyday objects that are easy to edit and fabricate for both experts and newcomers to 3D modeling.
 
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.
 
MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT
With $2.1 million funding from Google.org, the open-source Public Transit Intelligence Hub will unify public transit monitoring, operations, and passenger communication.
 
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.
 
Climate Action Learning Lab bridges research and policy for effective climate solutions - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT
J-PAL North America’s Learning Lab supported a second cohort of U.S. government and nonprofit organizations in building and using rigorous evidence to advance effective decarbonization and adaptation strategies.
 
If You’re Still on iOS 26, You Need to Download iOS 26.7.1 Now for This Zero-Day Patch - CNET Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:42:07 GMT
The update patches an issue that Apple said might lead to a “sophisticated attack.”
 
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.
 
Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
MIT students gain a humanist lens on technical innovation in Tulsa, Oklahoma - MIT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The PKG Center for Social Impact expands Code.Tulsa experiential learning program.
 
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 promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities - MIT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
 
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
 
FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
 
MIT named the nation’s top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT
The Institute’s undergraduate engineering, computer science, and economics programs are No. 1; its business program is No. 2.
 
Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
 
Carter Stubbs named Institute auditor - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New Audit Division leader brings track record of collaboration, deep knowledge of audit program and MIT operations to role.
 
Batteries that safely break down in the GI tract could improve ingestible devices - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Made from “bioresorbable” materials, the new batteries could power capsules for drug delivery, sensing, and other applications.
 
Unmasking “zombie cells” in aging tissue with an AI-powered barcode - MIT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Tracking down senescent cells, which accumulate as we age, could help diagnose age-related disorders and guide researchers working on new treatments.
 
Yes, You Can Reuse Cooking Oil and It’s Easier Than You Think - CNET Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:47:11 GMT
This nifty process extends the life of frying oil.
 
Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
 
Robotic lab sets up and runs optics experiments on demand - MIT Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The autonomous system could speed up testing of high-tech materials for applications such as solar cells, sensors, video displays, and quantum technologies.
 
Nanoscale mechanics could enable brain-inspired computing - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new device uses reconfigurable motion to mimic the firing behavior of a neuron, which could lead to more efficient computing.
 
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
 
Measure by measure, studying society accurately - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
 
MIT startups inspire with impressive presentations at Demo Day 2026 - MIT Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The event featured ventures solving problems in manufacturing, cybersecurity, health care spending, and more.
 
“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 to Tell if a New Neighborhood Device Is a Flock Surveillance Camera - CNET Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Worried about Flock cameras? Here’s how to spot them and avoid making mistakes about license plate cams.
 
File a Claim Now in the $7.85M PlayStation Antitrust Settlement Before the Deadline - CNET Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:56 GMT
The payment will go straight to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing next week.