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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Review: A Dolphin Dive in the Right Direction - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:51:52 GMT
The final Modern Warfare is a fitting swansong that rights the wrongs of previous outings.
 
Utopai, an AI film studio that says it has more than 20 projects in the works, raised $60M at a $1B valuation (Rocket Drew/The Information) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:10:05 GMT

Rocket Drew / The Information:
Utopai, an AI film studio that says it has more than 20 projects in the works, raised $60M at a $1B valuation — While much of the AI industry has fixated on new personal AI assistants from Meta and OpenAI, video AI is enjoying a quiet renaissance. Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg …

 
NASA updates lander plans for Moon landings, finally solves long-festering Orion issue - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:48:25 GMT
"We have the mandate, we have the resources, and the support from our stakeholders."
 
Apple’s iPod Turns 25: The Song Catalog That Rode Wit You - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:37:05 GMT
An Apple Music easter egg will let you experience the sound and the scroll of the click wheel.
 
Memo: Helen Chiang, Xbox's first COO, is leaving Microsoft on October 23, just months after the role was created; she spent 21 years at the company (Tom Warren/The Verge) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:55:01 GMT

Tom Warren / The Verge:
Memo: Helen Chiang, Xbox's first COO, is leaving Microsoft on October 23, just months after the role was created; she spent 21 years at the company — Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft after 21 years. … Xbox is losing its first chief operating officer (COO) after creating the new role just a few months ago.
 
YouTube Is Letting Us Vibe Our Video Feeds, and I’m Liking It - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:53:15 GMT
The mobile app is giving users more control of the videos they get.
 
Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months - The Verge - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:39:26 GMT
  1. Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months The Verge
  2. 'We'll Share More as Plans are Finalized' — Xbox's First-Ever Chief Operating Officer Leaves Role Just Three Months After It Was Created as Company's Massive Restructuring Continues IGN
  3. Xbox COO to leave company, Verge reports TipRanks
  4. Xbox COO Helen Chiang leaves Microsoft months after taking the role Inven Global
  5. Xbox's Helen Chiang exits after 21 years, but only 3 months as COO Shacknews
 
The iPhone Duo Is Now in Our Custom-Made Foldable Phone Test Machine. Will It Beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8? - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:35 GMT
We’ll fold Apple’s iPhone Duo 900 times an hour to see how its hinge holds up.
 
The best place to save your credit cards - The Washington Post - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT
The best place to save your credit cards The Washington Post
 
Mave, which is developing an AI-driven tool to automate security investigations, raised a $28M Series A led by Red Dot, bringing its total funding to $34M (Meir Orbach/CTech) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:15:02 GMT

Meir Orbach / CTech:
Mave, which is developing an AI-driven tool to automate security investigations, raised a $28M Series A led by Red Dot, bringing its total funding to $34M — The funding, led by Red Dot Capital Partners, brings Mave's total funding to $34 million. The company is developing AI …

 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
Google Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
  1. Google Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more 9to5Google
  2. Fitbit Air now looks like a luxury wearable Tech Advisor
  3. New Fitbit Air Feature Will Sit Behind A Paywall Forbes
  4. Fitbit Air Review: Screenless companion for easy health monitoring The Hindu
  5. New Fitbit Air Features Are Coming Out - Here's When You Can Try Them SlashGear
 
Please Don’t Let an AI Bot Log Into Your Bank Account - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:30:21 GMT
Banks are warning against giving too much access to AI agents.
 
Hegseth warns prediction market bets warp military judgment, endanger troops - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:28:43 GMT
Pentagon memo: Insider trading gives US enemies key intel on military operations.
 
Sources: Instacart, currently valued at $12B, is in talks to sell itself and held preliminary conversations with DoorDash and Uber; CART jumps 9%+ (The Information) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:25:03 GMT

The Information:
Sources: Instacart, currently valued at $12B, is in talks to sell itself and held preliminary conversations with DoorDash and Uber; CART jumps 9%+ — Instacart is in talks to sell itself in a transaction that would cap the grocery delivery app's 14-year run as a standalone company.
 
OpenAI plans to restrict internet access for its frontier models during training until adequate alignment, monitoring, and security safeguards are established (Rachel Metz/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Rachel Metz / Bloomberg:
OpenAI plans to restrict internet access for its frontier models during training until adequate alignment, monitoring, and security safeguards are established — OpenAI has begun cutting off internet access for its most capable artificial intelligence models during the training process …

 
Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:19:55 GMT
  1. Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising Ars Technica
  2. Google makes a privacy policy exception to use your Gmail and Photos data for ads Android Authority
  3. Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads The Verge
  4. Google will target ads based on Gmail, Photos data if Personal Intelligence is enabled 9to5Google
  5. Google Privacy Policy: Gmail Ads Opt-In, Oct. 16 [2026] shattered.io
 
Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:19:55 GMT
Turning on Personal Intelligence gives the company more data for ad targeting.
 
Micron's 2027 roadmap: DDR6 with 2x DDR5 bandwidth, 1TB RDIMMs, and 400+ layer NAND - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:12:00 GMT

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

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A ‘Fallout’ Competition Series Is Coming to Prime Video - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:05:58 GMT
Get your Pip-Boy ready, Vault Dweller! Fallout Shelter: The Experiment is coming soon.
 
Scalpers offer Apple iPhone Duo buyers hundreds extra outside Beijing launch - CNBC - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:04:37 GMT
  1. Scalpers offer Apple iPhone Duo buyers hundreds extra outside Beijing launch CNBC
  2. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Arrives in Stores: Smartphone Review The New York Times
  3. Lines wrap around Apple flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Midtown for new iPhone Duo release ABC7 New York
  4. Apple's foldable iPhone hits stores with $2,000 price tag and scarce supply Reuters
  5. No, the iPhone Duo isn’t a small phone The Verge
 
Reconstructing the Ancient Chinese Storm of Crows Weapon - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:09 GMT
The Chinese had been using large crossbows – akin to Greek and Roman ballistae – for warfare for many of the same reasons that European armies loved them. Their single, …read more
 
7 iPhone Duo Apps That Take Full Advantage of the New Foldable Phone - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:38:53 GMT
Apple’s iPhone Duo brings iOS to a bigger tablet-like display, and these creative apps are already optimized to make the most of it.
 
Abandoned Popcorn Time apps had to be disabled to prevent a zombie army - The Verge - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:15 GMT
Abandoned Popcorn Time apps had to be disabled to prevent a zombie army The Verge
 
Moonshot says it removed cyber-related data from training phases for Kimi K3.1 Pro "to reduce potential misuse risk while preserving general usefulness" (Matthias Bastian/The Decoder) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:02 GMT

Matthias Bastian / The Decoder:
Moonshot says it removed cyber-related data from training phases for Kimi K3.1 Pro “to reduce potential misuse risk while preserving general usefulness” — Key Points … Ask about this article... The model scores 55 points on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index …

 
Reinforcing the value of human understanding at MIT - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:35:00 GMT
During the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences’ 75th Anniversary Symposium, President Sally Kornbluth said “MIT has never needed your particular insight and guidance more than we do now.”
 
Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:33:58 GMT
Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.
 
Artificial Analysis says Kimi K3.1 Pro lands 4th on its Intelligence Index, behind only Opus 5.5 (max), Sonnet 5.5 (max), and Muse Wonder Full (max) (@artificialanlys) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:25:01 GMT

@artificialanlys:
Artificial Analysis says Kimi K3.1 Pro lands 4th on its Intelligence Index, behind only Opus 5.5 (max), Sonnet 5.5 (max), and Muse Wonder Full (max) — Kimi K3.1 Pro launches at 4th on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index scoring 55, making large gains in agentic performance; it will be the leading open-weights model once its weights are published @Kimi_Moonshot's new reasoning model gains 11 points over Kimi K3 (max, 44). It trails only Cl...
 
Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:20:27 GMT
If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it.
 
Global PC shipments fell 21% YoY in Q3 to 57M units, as memory and other costs pushed prices up; Lenovo retained its market leadership despite a 23% decline (Minsoo Kang/Counterpoint Research) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:15:01 GMT

Minsoo Kang / Counterpoint Research:
Global PC shipments fell 21% YoY in Q3 to 57M units, as memory and other costs pushed prices up; Lenovo retained its market leadership despite a 23% decline — - Global PC shipments declined 21% YoY in Q3 2026 to 57 million units, as elevated memory and other component costs continued to push up PC prices and constrain demand.
 
Vibe-coded emulator adds color to Virtual Boy's red monochrome games - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:36:00 GMT

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

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Running a Philips CD-i Off USB-C - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:09 GMT
The Philips CD-i is a console with many shortcomings, and those include the power supply. For whatever reason, the engineering team decided it should use an 8P8C connector just like …read more
 
Revival Rugs Birthday Sale: 20 Percent Off Sitewide Through Sunday - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:27:32 GMT
The brand’s lovely selection of hand-knotted and handwoven wool rugs at reasonable prices make it a WIRED-staff favorite.
 
Gunter Stein, control systems and theory expert, dies at 84 - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Longtime EECS adjunct professor and LIDS researcher was known for an influential essay on the need for engineers to “respect the unstable.”
 
Iranian security officials say the country has detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the US and Israel attack Iran again (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:20:01 GMT

Reuters:
Iranian security officials say the country has detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the US and Israel attack Iran again — Tehran has drawn up detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel attack Iran again …

 
Crackgate? iPhone Duo Owners Report Screens Breaking Along the Hinge - MacRumors - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:05:35 GMT
  1. Crackgate? iPhone Duo Owners Report Screens Breaking Along the Hinge MacRumors
  2. The first broken iPhone Duos are here The Verge
  3. Here's What You'll Pay for iPhone Duo Repairs Without AppleCare+ (Spoiler: It's a Lot) ExtremeTech
  4. Apple's new $2K iPhone Duo wows critics with foldable screen — but some users are already complaining of cracked devices New York Post
  5. Apple publishes iPhone Duo support documents covering hinge, Touch ID, cases, more 9to5Mac
 
Moonshot unveils Kimi K3.1 Pro, a 3T-class open-weight model with a 1M-token context window, and K3.1 Pro Highspeed, with full weights to be released by Nov. 4 (Kimi) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:45:05 GMT

Kimi:
Moonshot unveils Kimi K3.1 Pro, a 3T-class open-weight model with a 1M-token context window, and K3.1 Pro Highspeed, with full weights to be released by Nov. 4 — We're introducing Kimi K3.1 Pro, the first model in our new K3.1 series and our most capable 3T-class open-weight model to date, with a 1-million-token context window.
 
Crows can evaluate visual info twice as fast as mammals - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:32:58 GMT
Birds' compact nervous system seems to help them handle tasks very quickly.
 
Intel gets waiver after worries fuzzy US ban on foreign-made robots may hit fabs - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:18:31 GMT
Company says foreign-made robotic vehicles are crucial to US chip production.
 
Arkane Devs Say Blade Is Nearly Finished But If It Can't Find A Buyer Soon, The Studio Will Close - Kotaku - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:15:30 GMT
  1. Arkane Devs Say Blade Is Nearly Finished But If It Can't Find A Buyer Soon, The Studio Will Close Kotaku
  2. Report: Arkane Studios has until November 13 to find a buyer [Update] Gematsu
  3. Beloved Game Studio’s Fate Looks Grim after Xbox Abandons It Polygon.com
  4. Report: Microsoft Is Running Out Of Time To Save Xbox Studio Arkane Pure Xbox
  5. Ticking Clock To Save “Marvel’s Blade” Game Dark Horizons
 
Anthropic attributes Mythos 5's deception of a GitHub maintainer to recklessness, biased reasoning, and an urge to finish jobs, saying newer models rarely do so (Anthropic) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:10:02 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic attributes Mythos 5's deception of a GitHub maintainer to recklessness, biased reasoning, and an urge to finish jobs, saying newer models rarely do so — In AISI's evaluation, Mythos 5 was given a capture-the-flag (CTF) cybersecurity challenge, in which it was asked to retrieve …

 
Why ‘Final Fantasy’ Returned To 2D - Bloomberg - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:01 GMT
  1. Why ‘Final Fantasy’ Returned To 2D Bloomberg
  2. Final Fantasy Resonance Review: On Its Own Wavelength Game Informer
  3. ‘Final Fantasy Resonance’ Debuts as One of the Best Video Games of 2026 Men's Journal
  4. Final Fantasy dips back into the SNES golden era with Resonance The Verge
  5. FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is a Delightful Return to the Series’ Classic Roots XBOX Wire
 
What’s the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2026) - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options. We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.
 
'There Will Always Be a Role Left for Us to Play' - In an AI-Filled World, Miyamoto Thinks the Human Touch Will Always Be Vital - Time Extension - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. 'There Will Always Be a Role Left for Us to Play' - In an AI-Filled World, Miyamoto Thinks the Human Touch Will Always Be Vital Time Extension
  2. Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Japan's Order of Culture award GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Shigeru Miyamoto explains why AI won’t make human creativity obsolete Video Games Chronicle
  4. Shigeru Miyamoto becomes first game developer to receive the Order of Culture, Japan's highest cultural honor AUTOMATON
  5. Shigeru Miyamoto Doesn’t Know If AI Can Take Over Creativity, But Says It Could Be An 'Opportunity' To Define What It Means To Create Kotaku
 
RFK Jr.’s vaccine injury clinic could damage NIH hospital, board warns - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:58:39 GMT
"Trust is slow to build and quick to lose," board chair Jack Leslie said.
 
Jensen Huang says Nvidia's AI chips carry "the lowest" risk of any asset and could serve as collateral for debt - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:58:00 GMT

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

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Creative Assembly Finally Addresses The Shogun 2 Remaster Disaster By Pointing Fingers - Kotaku - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:57:38 GMT
  1. Creative Assembly Finally Addresses The Shogun 2 Remaster Disaster By Pointing Fingers Kotaku
  2. Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition pulled from sale due to mass complaints GamingOnLinux
  3. "We are also disappointed": Franchise Vice President apologized for the quality of the Total War: Shogun 2 re-release iXBT.games
  4. Creative Assembly Responds to Shogun 2: Complete Edition Backlash and Investigates AI Concerns TwistedVoxel
  5. Creative Assembly Blames External Development For Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition AI Use DualShockers
 
AISI finds Mythos 5 attempted a supply-chain attack by submitting malicious code and creating fake accounts to pressure a GitHub maintainer into accepting it (AI Security Institute) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:55:01 GMT

AI Security Institute:
AISI finds Mythos 5 attempted a supply-chain attack by submitting malicious code and creating fake accounts to pressure a GitHub maintainer into accepting it — We examine why Mythos 5 pursued an unsanctioned supply-chain attack and identify broader learnings about model behaviour and oversight.
 
Knicks sent employees fake offer of championship rings in phishing test: Report - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:51:59 GMT
Corporate phishing tests are common, but this one was especially cruel.
 
Modern Warfare 4 is earning widespread critical acclaim - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:46:00 GMT
Following early positive reception from Steam players, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is now earning strong reviews from critics for its engaging campaign, refined multiplayer, and expanded DMZ mode, with some calling it one of the best entries in the franchise.
 
Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:35:00 GMT
  1. Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public Ars Technica
  2. Half-Life 3's Rumored Codename Accidentally Mentioned by Valve Developer IGN
  3. Valve Sparks New Half-Life 3 Hype with Official HLX Mention TechPowerUp
  4. Rumored Half-Life 3 Title, HLX, Gets Mentioned by Valve Employee 80 Level
  5. Valve Directly Mentioned HLX, Modders Bypassed NVIDIA - The Most Interesting News for October 22 iXBT.games
 
Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:35:00 GMT
Sound designer lets Half Life-related codename slip at a conference.
 
Elon Musk Just Dumped Another $76 Million Into the Midterms - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:12:49 GMT
The trillionaire has given more than $445 million to Republican political groups this election cycle, as Democrats vow to investigate him.
 
Meta is charging government and nonprofit pages to post links on Facebook - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:09:39 GMT
The new restrictions are a test which is explicitly not supposed to impact these entities.
 
Cambridge Analytica's fallout is still costing Meta, this time $25 billion in New Mexico - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:01:00 GMT

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

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Hackaday Podcast Episode 392: Microscopes, Drones, and Other DIY Things - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:55 GMT
Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams met to review the week in Hackaday. Turns out, it was a week for tiny things, cybersecurity, nostalgia, and projects that would have …read more
 
Apple Music has a fun Easter egg for the iPod's 25th anniversary - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:47:03 GMT
Time to dust off the click wheel.
 
Sources: Kalshi is targeting a December rollout for exchange-traded futures contracts tracking US inflation, rivaling exchanges like CME and ICE (Greg Ritchie/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:45:01 GMT

Greg Ritchie / Bloomberg:
Sources: Kalshi is targeting a December rollout for exchange-traded futures contracts tracking US inflation, rivaling exchanges like CME and ICE — Kalshi Inc. is opening up a new frontier in its rivalry with traditional financial exchanges by pitching the world's largest banks and hedge funds on a futures market tied to US inflation.
 
Nearly 12 Million Capcom ID Accounts Affected in Huge Data Breach - Push Square - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT
  1. Nearly 12 Million Capcom ID Accounts Affected in Huge Data Breach Push Square
  2. Capcom affected by data breach, over 11.7m Capcom ID accounts compromised GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Resident Evil Developer Capcom Issues Phishing Warning After Data Breach Hits Over 11 Million Customer Accounts IGN
  4. Capcom and Square Enix Suffer Online Attacks As Hackers Access Player Data Kotaku
  5. Capcom Suffers a Breach Affecting 11.7 Million Accounts PCMag
 
The MSX Gets A New Sound Expansion Cartridge - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:30:41 GMT
If we’re honest, there aren’t a whole lot of accessories coming out for the MSX computer line this holiday period. There is, however, a new sound expansion cartridge for the …read more
 
Get Kyogre, Groudon, and Giratina Pokémon TCG Promo Cards at Participating Retailers - Pokemon.com - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:26 GMT
  1. Get Kyogre, Groudon, and Giratina Pokémon TCG Promo Cards at Participating Retailers Pokemon.com
  2. Best Pokémon TCG deal: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is under market price on Amazon Mashable
  3. “Delta Reign” Store Promos Revealed, Macy’s Joins the Promotion! PokeBeach
  4. Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Boxes Are Way Under Market Price at Amazon, but There’s a Catch CNET
  5. Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution-Delta Reign: 5 Cards to Look Out For Yahoo
 
UK detective investigated for allegedly using Microsoft Copilot to make decisions in criminal cases - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:18:00 GMT

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

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Netflix reportedly wanted a $500 million film and TV deal with Xbox – but the counter offer was $800 million - GamesRadar+ - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:10:49 GMT
Netflix reportedly wanted a $500 million film and TV deal with Xbox – but the counter offer was $800 million GamesRadar+See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
How Many Billions Would It Take to Hold Meta Accountable? - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Meta got hit this week with its biggest fine yet, the latest in a mounting pile of court-ordered payments.
 
Designers’ notes: The River of Bones rules - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:55:36 GMT
  1. Designers’ notes: The River of Bones rules Warhammer Community
  2. Warhammer art through the years: Tomb Kings of Khemri Warhammer Community
  3. Designers’ notes: The River of Bones lore Warhammer Community
  4. ‘Warhammer: The Old World’- The Other Tomb King Minis We Need Bell of Lost Souls
  5. Pre-orders for the \"Nehekharan Host\" set for Warhammer: The Old World will open on October 24 iXBT.games
 
The Sigma FP2 brings significant upgrades to the ‘world’s smallest’ full-frame camera - The Verge - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:42:46 GMT
  1. The Sigma FP2 brings significant upgrades to the ‘world’s smallest’ full-frame camera The Verge
  2. Sigma FP2 Announced– 6K Open Gate in ProRes RAW & 32-bit Float Newsshooter
  3. Sigma fp2 Announced: The World’s Smallest Full-Frame Camera Gets a Ground-Up Redesign Canon Rumors
  4. Slightly Smaller But With More Power Is the Enticing Promise for the New Sigma FP2 No Film School
  5. Sigma FP2 Review: The Brick with a Heart of Gold PetaPixel
 
iOS 27.1 is exclusive to iPhone Duo, here’s why - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:28:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27.1 is exclusive to iPhone Duo, here’s why 9to5Mac
  2. There are features in iPhone Duo that Apple didn't talk about AppleInsider
  3. Using an Apple Pencil With the iPhone Duo: What to Know MacRumors
  4. iPhone Duo One-Handed Mode Is Missing: How to Use It With One Hand Now zeera wireless
  5. 10% of the world's population can't wait for the iPhone Duo to receive this feature PhoneArena
 
Source: Shein has agreed to pay $100M, equivalent to 44% of its Q2 profit, to settle a US FTC investigation over delivery delays and other customer complaints (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:20:01 GMT

Reuters:
Source: Shein has agreed to pay $100M, equivalent to 44% of its Q2 profit, to settle a US FTC investigation over delivery delays and other customer complaints — Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein (0625.HK) has agreed to pay $100 million to settle an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission …

 
The ‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Metacritic Review Score Is The Best In 15 Years - Forbes - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:07:40 GMT
  1. The ‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Metacritic Review Score Is The Best In 15 Years Forbes
  2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Launch Patch Notes Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Review: A Dolphin Dive in the Right Direction CNET
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Review: Silver Bullet Game Informer
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review – a thrilling airport novel of a game The Guardian
 
New for Necromunda in 2027 - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:29 GMT
  1. New for Necromunda in 2027 Warhammer Community
  2. Games Workshop scraps Necromunda RPG a month after announcing it Wargamer
  3. GW Axes Necromunda RPG, Unveils 2027 Roadmap Bell of Lost Souls
  4. Necromunda Roleplay RPG Cancelled A Month After It Was Announced TechRaptor
 
Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Officially Reveals Redesigned Protagonist - Polygon.com - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:05:22 GMT
  1. Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Officially Reveals Redesigned Protagonist Polygon.com
  2. 'Who Is Here After Watching the Leaked Mass Effect Universe Trailer?' — the Exodus Devs Picked a Hell of a Time to Reveal Their Redesigned Male Protagonist IGN
  3. Xbox RPG 'Exodus' Alters The Appearance Of Its Lead Character Due To Bad Feedback Pure Xbox
  4. After The BioWare Shutdown, Mass Effect Spiritual Successor Exodus Gets A New Look GameSpot
  5. Exodus Gets New Trailer Showcasing Improvements Made to Male Jun’s Character Model GamingBolt
 
AMD FSR 4.1.2 Now Runs On Intel Arc XMX Cores, Delivering Better Image Quality Than XeSS Upscaling With Similar Performance - Wccftech - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:02:53 GMT
  1. AMD FSR 4.1.2 Now Runs On Intel Arc XMX Cores, Delivering Better Image Quality Than XeSS Upscaling With Similar Performance Wccftech
  2. AMD releases FSR 4.1 beta drivers for the entire Xbox Ally handheld lineup Windows Central
  3. AMD's FSR 4.1 upscaling is coming to Xbox Series X|S GamesIndustry.biz
  4. AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 Boosts Frames and Image Quality on More Devices AMD
  5. AMD just gave your old Radeon GPU a new lease on life PCWorld
 
This Week in Security: Record Patch Tuesday, PHP’s Bad Time, The Oldest Vuln, AI Armies, and More - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:49 GMT
It’s no longer a proper month without Microsoft breaking its own record for security fixes, and October’s Patch Tuesday was no exception. Brian Krebs brings the roundup: more than 1,400 …read more
 
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 26 to 30 - XBOX Wire - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:23 GMT
  1. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 26 to 30 XBOX Wire
  2. 10+ Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including Modern Warfare 4's Full Release (October 23) Pure Xbox
  3. A new wave of 30 new games is coming to Xbox Series and Xbox One consoles next week. GameGPU
  4. Next Week on Xbox: All 50 Games Coming October 26–30 Game News Plus
  5. Modern Warfare 4 and Final Fantasy Resonance Lead 27 New Xbox Games GodisaGeek.com
 
Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg - The Verge - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:58:43 GMT
  1. Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg The Verge
  2. 25 Years Later: Apple Music's New iPod Easter Egg Lets You Play 1,029 Songs PCMag
  3. The Rise and Fall and Rise of iPods Newsweek
  4. Apple’s iPod Turns 25: The Song Catalog That Rode Wit You CNET
  5. Happy 25th Anniversary, iPod MacRumors
 
The reactor meant to showcase nuclear’s comeback keeps hitting problems - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:43:21 GMT
A contractor fell into a reactor cavity and a bundle of fuel rods almost fell over.
 
OpenAI makes Decisions API, its Jev competitor, generally available with new voice and visual modalities, at $0.10/1M input tokens and no output-token charges (Tim Fernholz/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:25:02 GMT

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OpenAI makes Decisions API, its Jev competitor, generally available with new voice and visual modalities, at $0.10/1M input tokens and no output-token charges — OpenAI made its Decisions API model widely available to users for the first time, entering the market for fast …

 
Three airport workers implicated in $470,000 RTX 5090 heist as one of the stolen cards appears online - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:17:00 GMT

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

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Greece enacts social media ban for kids under 15 - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:12:47 GMT
Greece has passed a social media ban for kids under 15 after after announcing the measure earlier this year.
 
People are fixing their TV OSes with Claude - The Verge - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. People are fixing their TV OSes with Claude The Verge
  2. People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again TechCrunch
  3. Someone debloated their Samsung Tizen OS TV by pointing a camera at it for Claude to see XDA
  4. Developers Are Using AI to Strip Ads and Tracking From Smart TVs Yahoo Tech
  5. Please don’t use AI hacks to debloat your TV PCWorld
 
Brick’s new app blocker is designed for bedtime doomscrolling - The Verge - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:50:17 GMT
  1. Brick’s new app blocker is designed for bedtime doomscrolling The Verge
  2. This New Device ‘Bricks’ Your Phone When You Enter Your Bedroom CNET
  3. Losing sleep to late-night doomscrolling? This gadget blocks distracting apps in your bedroom Digital Trends
  4. Brick just unveiled its new device – and I couldn’t be more disappointed ZDNET
  5. Brick Night is a $129 puck that locks your apps when you enter the bedroom Martin Cid Magazine
 
The iPhone Duo Hit Stores Friday. Next Came Long Lines, Sellouts and Resellers - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:33:45 GMT
Crowds camped outside of stores before Apple’s first folding phone became available.
 
Bose acquires Skullcandy in surprise deal, looks to attract younger buyers - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:22:00 GMT

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

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New iPhone Duo? Here are 4 Features You Should Check Out Now - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A handful of neat capabilities help Apple’s foldable phone feel even more intuitive.
 
ASUS ProArt P16 Review: A Sleek Showcase For NVIDIA's RTX Spark - Engadget - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. ASUS ProArt P16 Review: A Sleek Showcase For NVIDIA's RTX Spark Engadget
  2. NVIDIA Gives DGX And RTX Systems A 40% AI Inference Boost, While DGX Spark Now Clusters Up To 8 Units For 1 TB Memory Wccftech
  3. NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X Launch Overview: NVIDIA Arms Windows ServeTheHome
 
ASUS ProArt P16 review: A sleek showcase for NVIDIA's RTX Spark - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform is off to a good start, but the ProArt P16 is really only meant for AI fanatics.
 
Think the iPhone Duo is expensive? Wait until you see how much Apple charges to repair it - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:37:00 GMT

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

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Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:22 GMT
Ukraine has changed drone and war-fighting tech to reduce reliance on Starlink.
 
GuliKit TT Pro review: The ideal Switch 2 controller for players on the go - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
A protective case and an accessory box make it easy to travel with the TT Pro.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review: The Littlest Smartphone That Could - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Samsung’s cute compact is for those who want the smallest possible phone. Performance and camera are solid, but it’s pricier than its predecessor.
 
Tesla says it will no longer release the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:26:04 GMT
People who reserved the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand will soon get a refund, because Tesla now won't release it there.
 
Review: Crystal Lake suffers a bit from its obsession with Pam Voorhees - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:15:03 GMT
Friday the 13th prequel series based on Jason’s mom drags at first, then hits a vein.
 
Samsung confirms a list of Galaxy phones and tablets getting Android 17 updates - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT
  1. Samsung confirms a list of Galaxy phones and tablets getting Android 17 updates 9to5Google
  2. One UI 9 Updates: US Galaxy Z Fold 5 Units Ready Droid Life
  3. One UI 9 is coming to your Galaxy phone soon. Here’s when you can expect it Digital Trends
  4. Samsung Galaxy A55 and A35 Get One UI 9 — but Not Everyone Can Update Yet TechRepublic
  5. What Makes Samsung One UI 9 a Massively Powerful Upgrade Geeky Gadgets
 
Canva launches Craft, its first AI image generator, available to free users - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:14:00 GMT
Canva has launched Craft, its first in-house AI image generation model, available to free and paid users. Unlike conventional image generators, Craft plans the composition before rendering, aiming to improve text accuracy and object placement. It supports 2K resolution, more than 30 aspect ratios, and text generation in 55 languages.
 
Claim your commemorative Space Marine 2 desk mat from your local Warhammer Store - Warhammer Community - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:05:10 GMT
  1. Claim your commemorative Space Marine 2 desk mat from your local Warhammer Store Warhammer Community
  2. For the Glory of the Emperor: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Audience Reaches 15 Million Players - Festive Promo Art Unveiled iXBT.games
  3. Space Marine 2 Welcomes Its 15 Millionth Battle-Brother As Titus And The Ultramarines Keep Marching SFFGazette.com
  4. AMD celebrates 12 million Space Marine 2 players with $3,400 Maingear gaming PC giveaway Notebookcheck
  5. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Tops 15 Million Players VGChartz
 
Rocket Report: SpaceX says no thanks to military launches; Spanish rocket nearly ready - ArsTechnica Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:57 GMT
"We believe Canada should be able to reach orbit on its own terms."
 
When You Can’t Pick Between Electric and Jet Power, This Buggy Has You Covered - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:10 GMT
Rear view of the sand rail whizzing by.
Technically, what [Macona] built with a surplus Solar T-62 turbine is not a dune buggy, but a sand rail, but it does have the delightfully rare combination of electric and …read more
 
iOS 27 Cheat Sheet: Quickly Become an Expert on the New iPhone Update - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
From new features to updates, here’s everything you should know about iOS 27.
 
Split Tunneling Is Your VPN’s Best Feature. Here’s How to Make the Most of It - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
This feature common to VPN services gives you protection and privacy specifically when and where you need it.
 
Turtle Beach Vulcan II XP Review: Clicky Compromise - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Great for typing and fine for gaming, but too many compromises keep this mechanical keyboard from leveling up your play.
 
Forget the vinyl revival – I'm getting excited about CD players again - What Hi-Fi? - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:40:04 GMT
  1. Forget the vinyl revival – I'm getting excited about CD players again What Hi-Fi?
  2. CD players? In 2026? 3 NBC Selected editors reviewed the Lola portable CD player NBC News
  3. Marantz, NAD, and Arcam Launched New CD Players Despite a Parts Shortage That Could Make Them Impossible to Repair Headphonesty
  4. The Discman is back: why portable CD players are gaining popularity again Son-vidéo.com
 
TDM Neo Hybrid Headphones Review: Two-in-One Woes - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT
CES 2026 loved these innovative headphones that transform into a Bluetooth speaker. After living with them, I’m impressed by the engineering, but less impressed by the sound.
 
Your iPhone Duo Is a Big Investment—Here’s How To Keep It Protected and Powered, Anywhere - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:20:37 GMT
  1. Your iPhone Duo Is a Big Investment—Here’s How To Keep It Protected and Powered, Anywhere Gizmodo
  2. Here are the 5 best iPhone Duo cases I’ve tested to keep your $1,999 foldable safe CNN
  3. Best iPhone Duo Cases: Apple, Spigen, OtterBox and More CNET
  4. The 14 best iPhone Duo cases with hinge protection, kickstands Mashable
  5. iPhone Duo Launches With Carrier and Accessory Discounts Available MacRumors
 
Microsoft is emailing Xbox owners to trade in their consoles, less than a year after raising prices - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:16:00 GMT

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

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A Dating App Is Offering ‘Chivalry Mode’ and ‘Marriage Timeline’ to Get Gen Z Married - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Upward, a newly relaunched Christian app, is pitching trad values to a generation that barely even dates.
 
What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026) - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.
 
How London’s grimiest locations became the stars of ‘Slow Horses’ - CNN - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:06:40 GMT
  1. How London’s grimiest locations became the stars of ‘Slow Horses’ CNN
  2. Slow down, Standish! Apple TV spy series filmed on Islington’s streets Islington Tribune
 
Beyond the Review: Inside the Onyx RCR 80V E-Bike - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Onyx RCR 80V can hit motorcycle speeds, but after hundreds of miles in the saddle, I found there’s a lot more to this compact e-bike than going fast.
 
Oura sues Ultrahuman (again) to block its latest smart ring from the US market - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:59:15 GMT
Oura has sued Ultrahuman again in a Texas federal court over its latest product, the Ring Pro.
 
Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 Update Secretly Added The Witcher 3 Sword and Cosmetics - IGN - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:50:54 GMT
  1. Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 Update Secretly Added The Witcher 3 Sword and Cosmetics IGN
  2. REDstreams — Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) is coming! cyberpunk.net
  3. From the Anime to the Game — Free Update Brings Edgerunners 2 Content and More to Cyberpunk 2077! XBOX Wire
  4. ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Surprise Update 2.5 Big Story Quest, Other Additions Revealed Forbes
  5. Cyberpunk 2077 Joins Xbox Play Anywhere as Update 2.5 Goes Live TechPowerUp
 
Best Early Black Friday Smart Bird Feeder Deals (2026) - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I’ve spent years testing smart bird feeders. These are the currently discounted models I’d buy for myself—or give as gifts.
 
8 Things to Know About the iPhone Duo - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT
Did you manage to score Apple’s first folding phone on launch day? Are you still mulling it over? Here are a few things to keep in mind.
 
Best Dyson Week Deals (2026): Dyson V15 Detect, Dyson Airwrap - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:07:00 GMT
Dyson’s sale event is happening now, and you can save up to $300 on vacuums, hair tools, and more.
 
A startup called Warhound is genetically engineering dogs for the military - Engadget Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:01:01 GMT
Warhound is genetically engineering dogs for the military, law enforcement and first responder operations.
 
The ‘Exotic Physics’ Behind a Mysterious 1,000-Mile Cloud on Mars - Wired Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The cloud has baffled astronomers since its discovery in 2018. Now, a new study offers a possible cause for its appearance.
 
Three more Game Boy games are coming to Switch Online, including one produced by Shigeru Miyamoto - Video Games Chronicle - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:33:27 GMT
  1. Three more Game Boy games are coming to Switch Online, including one produced by Shigeru Miyamoto Video Games Chronicle
  2. Nintendo Classics Adds Three Game Boy Titles: Avenging Spirit, Mole Mania and Revenge of the 'Gator Netto's Game Room
 
DOOM Ported to a $30 Clamp Meter - Hack a Day Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:17 GMT
DOOM. Boil it, mash it, stick it in a stew, it’s the game that runs on anything and everything. Now, the classic shooter is running on a rather unlikely target—a …read more
 
MacBook Neo Helps Apple Outpace Rivals as Market Declines - MacRumors - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:30:00 GMT
  1. MacBook Neo Helps Apple Outpace Rivals as Market Declines MacRumors
  2. Global PC Shipments Plunge 21% in Q3 2026; Q4 Decline to Deepen to 27% Counterpoint Research
  3. PC shipments dropped over 20 percent in Q3 due to RAM price hikes The Verge
  4. MacBook Neo helps Apple soften the blow of global PC market downturn, per report 9to5Mac
  5. Counterpoint: Global PC shipments were down 21% in Q3 - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
It's official: Samsung's next foldable phone is coming soon - Android Authority - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:28:00 GMT
  1. It's official: Samsung's next foldable phone is coming soon Android Authority
  2. Samsung is launching a new foldable next week, and it looks absolutely stunning PhoneArena
  3. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra-Based Samsung W27’s Luxury Makeover Surfaces Ahead of Launch SammyGuru
  4. Samsung is releasing a new foldable next week, and it just leaked 9to5Google
  5. This is Samsung's next foldable and it's launching in just a few days - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Valve publicly mentions HLX, which might be Half-Life 3, for the first time - TechSpot Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:03:00 GMT

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

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Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
A Typography Geek Pointed Out Something About The Space Shuttle Discovery And Now I Can't Unsee It - The Autopian - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:11:14 GMT
A Typography Geek Pointed Out Something About The Space Shuttle Discovery And Now I Can't Unsee It The Autopian
 
Microsoft Announces Per-Hour Cost for Xbox Cloud Gaming Service - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:46:37 GMT
  1. Microsoft Announces Per-Hour Cost for Xbox Cloud Gaming Service Gizmodo
  2. Cloud Playtime Now Available to Test with XBOX Insiders XBOX Wire
  3. Hear me out: Xbox’s new Cloud Playtime streaming charges are reasonable PCWorld
  4. Xbox reveals pricing for cloud gaming limits, starting at $3.99 for 10 hours GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Xbox wants you to pay 24 to 40 cents per hour to stream games you already bought Ars Technica
 
Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:45:37 GMT
  1. Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing TechCrunch
  2. AI researchers stranded Claude on a virtual desert island. It started to “play.” MIT Technology Review
  3. Strand AI on a desert island, and it starts playing and inventing games Tech Xplore
  4. MIT researchers stranded an AI agent on a desert island. What happened could change how robots are trained Fast Company
  5. Trapped With Nothing to Do, Bored AI Agents Invented Games From Scratch ExtremeTech
 
Epic Offers $65,000 in Prizes to Vibe Code a Game in Four Days, Then Makes AI Optional - TechPowerUp - Google Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:33:07 GMT
  1. Epic Offers $65,000 in Prizes to Vibe Code a Game in Four Days, Then Makes AI Optional TechPowerUp
  2. Epic Games has gone completely off the deep end with AI GamingOnLinux
  3. Epic Games CEO Believes A 'Golden Age Of Gaming' Is Imminent Because of AI Polygon.com
  4. Epic Games offers up to Rs 47 lakh for AI-powered games in four-day competition The Economic Times
  5. Epic Games announced an AI game jam, faced criticism, and changed the rules WN Hub
 
GTA 6 Standard Edition vs. Ultimate Edition: Which Version Is the Better Deal? - PCMag - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:50:34 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Standard Edition vs. Ultimate Edition: Which Version Is the Better Deal? PCMag
  2. GTA 6 Trailer Features 'Dacity' Meme Coin—Here's What Traders Think It'll Do Yahoo Finance
 
A New Bird-Recognizing Feeder Under $100 Launches for Beginner Bird-Watchers - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:34:44 GMT
Birdbuddy’s latest feeders offer free AI bird-species detection at the lowest prices ever. Here’s what you get.
 
Will Meta’s $25 Billion Court Loss Change Its Ways? (Spoiler: Probably Not) - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:15:36 GMT
A series of judgments and settlements don’t seem to be slowing Meta’s provocative privacy practices.
 
Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm Made a Genetically Modified Military Dog Startup - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:15:00 GMT
Warhound came out of stealth on Wednesday with $200 million in funding and a mission to create “elite working dogs” equipped with "advanced body armor."
 
The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it? - The Verge - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it? The Verge
  2. Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix Ars Technica
  3. Windows and Xbox teams reportedly clashed over OS experience for gaming, as next-gen Xbox Helix console slips into 2028 Windows Central
  4. Everything we know about Project Helix, the next Xbox console Polygon.com
  5. Xbox Helix Console Price Reportedly Estimated, Handheld Planned for 2027 80 Level
 
Hugging Face Announces AI Model to ‘Chat’ With DNA - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:44:42 GMT
Carbon-X can analyze DNA sequences while running on your laptop at home.
 
Super Smash Bros. creator thinks AI will make a lot of games, most won't make money - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:40:00 GMT

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

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What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:26:57 GMT
Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.
 
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:25:33 GMT
  1. Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access Ars Technica
  2. Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Its First Software-Only Jailbreak, With Help From OpenAI Codex TechPowerUp
  3. Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak Surfaces Online and Allows Mario Kart World Mods VICE
  4. Nintendo Switch 2 Defenses Shattered By First Jailbreak Without A Modchip HotHardware
  5. Nintendo Switch 2 Jailbreak, LattePanda Sigma 2 (Single-board PC with Intel Panther Lake), and the not-quite end of the Atari VCS : Liliputing News Roundup: Liliputing News Roundup Liliputing
 
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:25:33 GMT
"Userland" exploit relies on integer overflow found in "SmileBasic" interpreter.
 
Moderna and Merck say their mRNA cancer vaccine cut death, recurrence by 42% - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:12:19 GMT
Markers released top-line results today after previously reporting the trial succeeded.
 
Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22. - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:52:31 GMT
"We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander."
 
Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreaking is here, with homebrew, modding, and reverse engineering - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:38:00 GMT

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

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A Mass Effect 5 Trailer Featuring Liara Appears To Have Leaked Following BioWare's Closure - Game Informer - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:27:00 GMT
  1. A Mass Effect 5 Trailer Featuring Liara Appears To Have Leaked Following BioWare's Closure Game Informer
  2. Electronic Arts to Shed 400 Jobs, Shut Down BioWare to Cut Costs Bloomberg.com
  3. Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we’re all missing Ars Technica
  4. Electronic Arts Laying Off 3% of Employees in Studios Restructuring: BioWare Shutting Down, Respawn and DICE to Team on ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3’ Variety
  5. New Mass Effect 5 Leak Explains How It Was Going To Deal With Mass Effect 3's Multiple Endings Kotaku
 
1Password now lets AI agents sign in to websites without seeing your passwords - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
1Password is expanding its AI integrations beyond Claude, allowing agents like ChatGPT Work, Dots, Meta Muse, and Grok Bot to securely sign in to websites on your behalf. 1Password for Agents feature requires user approval before filling in credentials, keeping passwords and authentication codes hidden from AI models.
 
Anthropic Introduces Claude Duet: A New Agentic AI App for Professionals - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:19:09 GMT
It’s nothing we haven’t seen before, but it’s hyper specificity toward business owners and professionals.
 
Discord improves Markdown previews, server organization, and media sharing - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:17:00 GMT
Discord's latest update brings some welcome quality-of-life improvements. Markdown files now display properly formatted previews, while a new "Move to..." option makes organizing servers and channels easier. Behind the scenes, a rewritten Rust engine promises better color accuracy and more reliable image and video sharing.
 
Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational" - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:07:09 GMT
Comcast plans job cuts and more AI agents for its shrinking cable customer base.
 
A new subscription service promises an evolving collection of 'bold and bizarre' indie games - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:57:17 GMT
Publisher Pantaloon says the Playbill won't feature games that use generative AI in any way.
 
This design software reimagines everyday objects as self-aware devices - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
“X-Hinges” helps design and 3D print items like lamps and gloves with an interactive twist: automatically embedded sensors that perceive and adaptively respond to human contact.
 
Sony Continues Its March Towards An All-Digital Future As It Reportedly Kills Off Its Last 4K UHD Player - Kotaku - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:41:43 GMT
  1. Sony Continues Its March Towards An All-Digital Future As It Reportedly Kills Off Its Last 4K UHD Player Kotaku
  2. Sony reportedly exits UHD Blu-ray player market FlatpanelsHD
  3. Sony Retires Its Last 4K Blu-ray Player in Japan, PS5 Is All That's Left TechPowerUp
  4. Not Just Game Discs: Sony’s Killing Its Blu-Ray Players, Too Gizmodo
  5. Sony's abandonment of physical media might be coming for 4K Blu-ray players next A.V. Club
 
FTC Imposter Scam Threatens to Unplug Your Phone Number - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:30:20 GMT
Trust this genuine FTC warning. And maybe just don’t answer your phone.
 
MIT’s Kavanaugh Fellowship: From invention to impact - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMT
The Kavanaugh Translational Fellows Program helps scholars turn promising research into successful businesses.
 
Spotify's Family plan QR code could cost you Premium access - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:19:19 GMT
Spotify is trying to make some Premium Family members prove they live at the same address.
 
Soon You Won’t Have to Do Dishes at an Airbnb (Unless You Really Want To) - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:18:23 GMT
The lodging platform is updating its policies around what hosts can require of guests.
 
Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4 - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:17:52 GMT
Flubbed key signing "ceremony" allowed minting of web credentials for any site.
 
This New Device ‘Bricks’ Your Phone When You Enter Your Bedroom - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:15:10 GMT
If you struggle with doomscrolling when you should be sleeping, this new Brick could help.
 
The Google Home Speaker Has Been Secretly Eating My Wi-Fi Data - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:05:51 GMT
My Google Home Speaker had been burning through more data than all the rest of my devices combined. As I looked into it further, I found other smart home devices that had the same problem.
 
Rhode Island sues Meta over its approach to scam ads - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:05:26 GMT
It's the first state to sue the social media company on these allegations.
 
Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we're all missing - ArsTechnica Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:59:37 GMT
We can't have nice things, but at least we can get trailers for them.
 
The Social Society Helping Women Join the AI Boom - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:56:32 GMT
WIRED spoke with the founders of the Aged Intelligence Society, a fast-growing events startup that brings women together to “solve midlife problems using frontier tools.”
 
The trailer for Mass Effect 5 has leaked and unfortunately it looks good - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:55:13 GMT
'Mass Effect: Universe' looks like it would have focused on a new protagonist and series favorite Liara T'Soni.
 
Teenage Engineering launched an instrument amp with a ton of built-in effects - The Verge - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:44:51 GMT
  1. Teenage Engineering launched an instrument amp with a ton of built-in effects The Verge
  2. Teenage Engineering's EP-35 is a playful, portable amp and speaker for outdoor jams MusicRadar
  3. Teenage engineering EP–35 K.O. AMP portable guitar and mic amp Mixdown Magazine
  4. EP-35: A Minimalist Yet Feature-Packed Portable Speaker Men's Gear
  5. Teenage Engineering Unveils the Innovative EP-35 Amplifier in New York City freeyork
 
1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:07:09 GMT
  1. 1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password TechCrunch
  2. 1Password Surpasses $500 Million in Revenue as AI Agents Drive Growth WSJ
  3. 1Password lets AI agents use your passwords without seeing them The Verge
  4. 1Password will let Muse, Dots and Grok Bot sign in to sites for you without getting your credentials Engadget
  5. 1Password Lets AI Agents Sign in to Third-Party Sites Without Seeing Your Password ExtremeTech
 
Inside the Exclusive Nathan Fielder Interview - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:06:37 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we go behind the scenes of our Nathan Fielder cover story, unpack tech billionaires’ generous promises, and discuss the suspicious letters sent to US election offices.
 
2027 BMW iX5 first drive: You'll love the range, but maybe not the look - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:01:00 GMT
BMW's latest EV will do over 450 miles on a charge and even close its own doors.
 
Canva releases its first image generation model - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Canva releases its first image generation model TechCrunch
  2. Canva’s first AI image model plans designs before generating them The Verge
  3. Canva’s AI transformation comes with a cost Rampart
  4. Artful dodge Capital Brief
  5. Canva Craft vs ChatGPT: Which Makes a Thumbnail You Can Actually Edit? Kingy AI
 
Daft Punk is getting an official Lego set - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:59:09 GMT
A fan-built model of the Alive tour pyramid got the green light to become a real product.
 
The Most Underrated Space Watch Is Back With a Vintage Dial, This Time for Good - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:57:03 GMT
  1. The Most Underrated Space Watch Is Back With a Vintage Dial, This Time for Good Gear Patrol
  2. Introducing: Breitling Navitimer B09 And B02 Cosmonaute 41mm Chronographs Hodinkee
  3. Breitling, at Long Last, Adds Manually Wound Navitimers to the Core Collection Worn & Wound
  4. Breitling Add B02 Cosmonaute and Hand-Wound B09 to Navitimer Core Range Oracle Time
  5. Breitling Adds Two New Manual-Wind Navitimers To The Core Collection Fratello Watches
 
The Browser Company is officially killing Arc on December 22 - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:52:43 GMT
The organization is prioritizing an AI browser called Dia.
 
Your first look at the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro batteries is here, sort of - Android Authority - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:50:00 GMT
  1. Your first look at the Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro batteries is here, sort of Android Authority
  2. Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro batteries appear on Safety Korea with photos Notebookcheck
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Release Date: Earlier Launch, Battery Confirmed Forbes
  4. Exclusive: Galaxy S27, S27+ and S27 Ultra Screen Protector Images Show Expected Sizes SammyGuru
  5. Galaxy S27 Ultra: Samsung fans are still asking for the same upgrades we’ve wanted for years PhoneArena
 
Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:49:14 GMT
  1. Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales Ars Technica
  2. The iPhone Duo could be boosting Samsung Galaxy foldable sales Mashable
  3. iPhone Duo Size Comparison vs. 2026’s Best Android Foldables Gizmodo
  4. Samsung Continues to See Record Sales for Galaxy Z8 Series in Europe, with Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra Up Almost 50% samsung.com
  5. Samsung reiterates that Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a hit, and that iPhone Duo puts a spotlight on it 9to5Google
 
Amazon unveils Kindle+ subscription, a rebrand with more audiobooks - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:46:00 GMT
  1. Amazon unveils Kindle+ subscription, a rebrand with more audiobooks 9to5Mac
  2. Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and the 2 big changes include AI audiobooks ZDNET
  3. Amazon renames Kindle Unlimited to Kindle Plus and expands access to audiobooks The Verge
  4. Kindle Unlimited Vs. Kindle+: What's New With Amazon's Rebranded E-Book Subscription? SlashGear
  5. Amazon Rebrands Kindle Unlimited To Kindle+ Engadget
 
Something smells different as scientists send aromas over the internet - Tech Xplore - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:33:22 GMT
  1. Something smells different as scientists send aromas over the internet Tech Xplore
  2. New 'Scentronic' technology can detect and transmit aromas remotely Reuters
  3. Digital scents could add a new dimension to virtual worlds New Scientist
  4. Now the internet is passing the sniff test The Times
  5. AI-Powered Wearable Device Could One Day Transmit Smells Over the Internet Discover Magazine
 
Bluesky adds iPad support in latest feature update - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:26:03 GMT
Profile links to third-party platforms have also arrived on the social network.
 
Survive the Pitch: Five Nights at Freddy's Haunts Rocket League - Rocket League ® - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:12:46 GMT
  1. Survive the Pitch: Five Nights at Freddy's Haunts Rocket League Rocket League ®
  2. Five Nights at Freddy’s Comes to Rocket League With Tons of Free Rewards: Here’s How to Unlock the New Accessories and Themed Items LevelUp
  3. Five Nights at Freddy’s collabs with Rocket League for Haunted Hallows 2026 Dot Esports
 
Amazon rebrands Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+ - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:10:00 GMT
The service still offers a library of books, magazines and comics, and now includes a larger selection of audiobooks.
 
New York and T-Mobile Settle Dispute Over 4G Plan Price Hikes. How to Get a Credit - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:08:41 GMT
Customers on T-Mobile One accounts from 2017 through 2019 could get a free 5G phone, credit toward a more expensive 5G phone or their last month’s payment and $25 gift card.
 
Anker Soundcore Space 2 Are at Their Lowest Price Ever - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:03:44 GMT
The Anker Soundcore Space 2 are a good deal even at full price. The fact they’re 18 percent off is just icing on the cake.
 
Unauthorized AI agents are reportedly already accessing US bank accounts - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:02:04 GMT
Sources at several banks have indicated that they have been taking actions independent of user instructions.
 
A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Ancient plants reveal that the vestiges of the North American ice sheet started expanding a few thousand years ago, but that climate change caused it to reverse course.
 
Sony discontinues its last standalone Blu-ray player, leaving the PS5 as the sole remaining option - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:10:00 GMT

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

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I Tried Automating My Relationships Using AI Agents. Muse and Dots Overstepped - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:08:31 GMT
If it takes more time to review and approve a simple email than it would for me to write it myself, the whole promise of agentic AI falls flat.
 
The Power of PEAK Friendship, Coming to XBOX Today - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:03:46 GMT
  1. The Power of PEAK Friendship, Coming to XBOX Today XBOX Wire
  2. Peak developer can explain the game’s console price Game File | Stephen Totilo
  3. PlayStation and Xbox have ruined the PC console port I waited one year for GAMINGbible
  4. PEAK Review GameCritix
  5. PEAK climbs onto Switch 2 today GoNintendo
 
G-Shock's Affordable "CasiOak" Successor Is Here, and It Looks a Lot Like Another Bucket-List Sports Watch - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:56:24 GMT
  1. G-Shock's Affordable "CasiOak" Successor Is Here, and It Looks a Lot Like Another Bucket-List Sports Watch Gear Patrol
  2. This New G-Shock Looks a Lot Like One of the Most Iconic Watches Ever Made GQ
  3. Hands-On: We Put The Casio G-Shock 2500 Series "CasioNaut" Through Its Paces Hodinkee
  4. The new G-Shocks finally just dropped. There's 9, which is your favourite? British GQ
  5. Casio’s new 2500 is the brand’s first all-analogue watch in decades Wallpaper*
 
Sundar Pichai (allegedly) draws the line at oceans - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:22:50 GMT
President Trump claimed that the Google CEO refused to rename the Atlantic Ocean in Maps.
 
Apple says more than 50 apps will be updated for the iPhone Duo at launch - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:04:00 GMT

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

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PC shipments are in the toilet, plunging over 20 percent from last year - Engadget Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:56:26 GMT
This could reach 27 percent throughout the end of 2026 as prices continue to rise.
 
Inside the iPhone Duo's groundbreaking hinge's innovations - AppleInsider - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:49:00 GMT
  1. Inside the iPhone Duo's groundbreaking hinge's innovations AppleInsider
  2. The iPhone Duo Is Now in Our Custom-Made Foldable Phone Test Machine. Will It Beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8? CNET
  3. YouTuber Folded a $2,000 iPhone Duo 10,000 Times. The Screen Crease Will Break Your Heart. Yahoo Tech
  4. iPhone Duo's crease and hinge explained — every innovation Apple baked inside its first foldable PhoneArena
  5. The iPhone Duo’s crease gets a lot more visible after 10,000 folds. The Verge
 
Americans Say Rising Utility Costs Are Straining Their Budgets. They’re Blaming Data Centers - CNET Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:38:02 GMT
1 in 5 households have cut back on groceries because of energy bills, according to a new Consumer Reports survey.
 
Four advantages MacBook Pro redesign will have over current model - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:36:00 GMT
  1. Four advantages MacBook Pro redesign will have over current model 9to5Mac
  2. Apple is launching major new products next week, here’s what’s coming 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Announces Oct. 28 Event for Touch-Screen MacBook Pro Bloomberg
  4. The new iPad mini is coming to put the Air out of its misery Macworld
  5. OLED iPad mini and touchscreen MacBook Pro: What to expect from 'Pro and Tell' AppleInsider
 
Save $150 on the Apple Mac Mini M4, but There’s a Catch - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:31 GMT
Apple’s Mac Mini M4 is one of the best mini computers you can buy, and it’s $150 off. While it’s a good deal on a new, older-generation model, it’s more expensive than it was at launch.
 
‘Dispatch’ Developer Sets Live Concert Event to Celebrate Hit Indie Game’s One-Year Anniversary, With 5 Million Players (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:25:00 GMT
  1. ‘Dispatch’ Developer Sets Live Concert Event to Celebrate Hit Indie Game’s One-Year Anniversary, With 5 Million Players (EXCLUSIVE) Variety
  2. "It was crushing how hard it was" – The chaotic development of Dispatch, and what AdHoc Studio plans next GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Dispatch's Anniversary Update Brings Commentary Track, Storyboard Mode, And Mobile Port Game Informer
  4. Superhero Workplace Comedy Hit 'Dispatch' Reveals Huge Update and New Platforms Polygon.com
  5. Dispatch Celebrates First Anniversary With Live Concert, Commentary Track, Mobile Version, and More Merch IGN
 
PEGI is giving games with paid loot boxes a PEGI 16 rating, and EA FC 27 is the first big example - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:21:00 GMT

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

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Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is $100 Off - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:14:37 GMT
The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker is a smart, high-end machine that offers pour-over quality. You can get it refurbished from the brand for 25 percent off.
 
Free Play Days – Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, Monster Hunter Stories, Let’s Build a Zoo, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:03:46 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, Monster Hunter Stories, Let’s Build a Zoo, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 22-25) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox drops 6 free games including two AAA RPGs you don't need Game Pass for GAMINGbible
  4. As part of the Free Play Days promotion, six games are now temporarily available to Xbox players. GameGPU
  5. Xbox Officially Makes 6 Games 100% Free Until ~October 25, Includes 2 Monster Hunter Games OpenCritic
 
These 20 PS5, PS4 Exclusives Are Cheaper Than Ever on PS Store - Push Square - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. These 20 PS5, PS4 Exclusives Are Cheaper Than Ever on PS Store Push Square
  2. PlayStation Store’s Planet of the Deals promotion is live now PlayStation.Blog
  3. 40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Planet of the Deals Sale Push Square
  4. PlayStation Store “Planet of the Deals” Sale Now Live With Over 3,500 Entries MP1st
  5. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Digital Deluxe Edition is now 60% off at $31.99. GameGPU
 
Apple Will Label Apps 'Made for iPhone Duo' in App Store - MacRumors - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:40:27 GMT
  1. Apple Will Label Apps 'Made for iPhone Duo' in App Store MacRumors
  2. Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo Apple
  3. iPhone Duo: Open Two Apps Side by Side and Lock Them As an App Pair MacRumors
  4. Apple will label apps that are ‘Made for iPhone Duo’ The Verge
  5. This Killer iOS 27 Feature Turns Apple's Foldable Into a Pocket Laptop PCMag UK
 
Verizon customers face monthly fee for new iPhone feature - TheStreet - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:07:00 GMT
  1. Verizon customers face monthly fee for new iPhone feature TheStreet
  2. Phone networks charging fees for iPhone feature Cleveland.com
  3. Here Are the US Carriers Offering Apple's All-New iPhone Handoff ExtremeTech
  4. Verizon confirms $10 monthly fee for new iPhone feature Yahoo Tech
  5. EE Brings the Foldable iPhone Duo and Handoff Feature to the UK The Mac Observer
 
‘Gears Of War: E-Day’ Cost Xbox $500 Million, Report Says - Forbes - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:06:48 GMT
  1. ‘Gears Of War: E-Day’ Cost Xbox $500 Million, Report Says Forbes
  2. The Case For Exclusivity When Gears Of War: E-Day Cost Over $500 Million To Make Kotaku
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Production Budget Reported at Over $500 Million TechPowerUp
  4. Gears Of War: E-Day Cost Half A Billion To Make, Apparently GameSpot
  5. Gears of War: E-Day Budget Reveals Insane Xbox Exclusive Gamble IMDb
 
Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2 - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:08 GMT
  1. Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2 GamesIndustry.biz
  2. PlayStation Store: September 2026’s top downloads PlayStation.Blog
  3. PS5 Outsells Switch 2 in the US in September 2026, Wolverine Top Selling Game VGChartz
  4. There’s Good News And Bad News About Video Game Sales In September 2026 Kotaku
  5. Marvel’s Wolverine Proves You Shouldn’t Always Trust What You See On Social Media GameSpot
 
Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Step one in convincing people to live with robots with cameras on their faces? Disguise them as cute home decor.
 
Massive Improvement: COROS DURA 2 Solar Gets Bigger Screen w/ Carbon Shell, Voice Control + 120hr Battery - Bikerumor - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Massive Improvement: COROS DURA 2 Solar Gets Bigger Screen w/ Carbon Shell, Voice Control + 120hr Battery Bikerumor
  2. COROS DURA 2 SOLAR Review: Big Upgrade, Bigger Price BIKEPACKING.com
  3. Coros Launches Dura 2 - A Solar-Powered Bike Computer With a 120-Hour Run Time Pinkbike
  4. New Coros Dura 2 Solar features ultra-modern design and huge battery life, but it's the smaller bevel I love BikeRadar
  5. Coros Dura 2 Solar Review: The Infinite-Battery Garmin Alternative (And the Detail Everyone Will Miss) Outside Magazine
 
Farm equipment giant in Kansas will put humanoid robots to work in 2027, promises they won't replace humans - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:39:00 GMT

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

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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review – Wii Sports lives on in this effortlessly appealing collection of games - The Guardian - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:41:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort review – Wii Sports lives on in this effortlessly appealing collection of games The Guardian
  2. Wii Sports is back on the Switch 2, and it rules The Verge
  3. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Review: Still In Motion Game Informer
  4. Every Sport in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Ranked From Worst to Best Polygon.com
  5. Switch Sports Resort Ver. 1.1.0 Patch Notes [2026] https://tech-insider.org/
 
Tesla says some Model Y owners could join its Robotaxi fleet around Q2 2027 - TechSpot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:33:00 GMT

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

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

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

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They Believe 2020 Was Stolen. They Could Be in Charge of Elections in 2028 - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT
A host of election-denying candidates are running for attorney general in states across the country.
 
Greenlight Family Hub (2026): Finally, a Digital Wall Calendar With a Voice Assistant - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT
After testing multiple models, I’m convinced voice control belongs on the family calendar. Greenlight’s Family Hub shows why.
 
Hackers Are Serving Malware To iPhones Via Hundreds Of Infected Websites - Forbes - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:06 GMT
  1. Hackers Are Serving Malware To iPhones Via Hundreds Of Infected Websites Forbes
  2. Hackers are turning web browsing into an iPhone trap Axios
  3. Scheme alert: iPhone users may be hacked by scrolling past ad or visiting legitimate websites AL.com
  4. New iPhone spyware can steal passwords and photos Fox News
  5. iPhone Crypto Theft Via Websites: DeadTag and Wallet Risks Bitcoin Foundation
 
Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.
 
This Preamp Costs More Than a Fancy Sports Car - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Goldmund’s $240,000 Mimesis Statement is an exercise in extreme Swiss sound engineering—and only one part of a $1.5 million audio setup.
 
Apple Music's new logo was shaped by Fred Again and a bath of mineral oil - Creative Boom - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:15:00 GMT
  1. Apple Music's new logo was shaped by Fred Again and a bath of mineral oil Creative Boom
  2. Apple explained its Music logo redesign, and some people like it now Mashable
  3. The new, handmade Apple Music logo leans into the science of sound Fast Company
  4. The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world Ars Technica
  5. Apple Music has a new logo The Verge
 
Free iPad A16 Coming to T-Life for 24 Hours Only - TmoNews - Google Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:09:36 GMT
Free iPad A16 Coming to T-Life for 24 Hours Only TmoNews
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy manufactures giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ships them on barges for final assembly, to lower costs.
 
Hackers Exploited the PHP Vulnerabilities Days Before They Were Patched - Wired Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:24:17 GMT
Amazon Web Services logged attempts to leverage the internet-melting PHP2Shell bugs four days ago. They’re now being “broadly exploited” across the internet.
 
Mark Zuckerberg Agrees to Stay in California Despite Billionaires’ Tax Ballot Measure - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:39:50 GMT
Meta’s board feared that its CEO’s departure could disrupt the company’s AI ambitions. A new stock agreement gives him financial incentives to stay put.
 
Airbnb Hosts Are Furious They Can No Longer Make Guests Do Their Chores - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:57:22 GMT
Some hosts are threatening to strike, while others are plotting ways around Airbnb’s new restrictions. Guests, meanwhile, are celebrating.
 
EA closes legendary RPG studio BioWare following its $55 billion buyout - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:37:00 GMT

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

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Sony's latest PS5 firmware got cracked, just in time for GTA 6's November release - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:06:00 GMT

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

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‘It’s the President’s Fault’: The White House Blame Game Starts Early Ahead of the Midterms - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
As the White House contemplates losing Congress, there has been an unusually early effort to find a Republican scapegoat.
 
Making room to explore - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
Professor Fan Wang is recognized as “Committed to Caring” for creating a supportive environment for ambitious research and student well-being.
 
For students with their sights set on space medicine, a new community takes flight - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT
MIT’s Doctors Without Gravity club connects health and space science enthusiasts.
 
Trump Isn’t Even Good at TV Anymore - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:38:01 GMT
From Trump TV to a Shark Tank knockoff, the president’s latest entertainment ventures are a steep decline from his days on The Apprentice.
 
Bose Is Buying Skullcandy. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT
By keeping Skullcandy in Park City, Utah, Bose is betting that skate cred and budget pricing will reach listeners it’s been missing.
 
OpenAI says its AI agents disabled safety guardrails, and then lied about it - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:41:00 GMT

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

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iPhone Duo roundup: Apple gets the hardware right, but is it worth $2,000? - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:28:00 GMT
Apple's long-awaited foldable is off to a strong start. Reviewers agree that the iPhone Duo gets much of the hardware right, with a polished design and an impressive folding display. But for $2,000, it remains a first-gen product with compromises, and one that will struggle to convince most iPhone users to make the jump.
 
Eufy Security Wall Light Cam S4 Deal: Save $80 on This Versatile Gadget - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:46:49 GMT
This feature-packed security camera is the perfect way to keep an eye on your home and fam from afar.
 
Ruggable’s Washable Rugs Are Worth It and Now on Sale (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:43:42 GMT
If you’re going to nest, you might as well do it at a discount.
 
Two web emergencies in one week: guessable certificate keys and critical PHP bugs that leaked before patches - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:00 GMT

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

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GM Wants Your Car to Do Your Chores - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Detroit automaker wants your next vehicle to be a personal assistant, a best friend, and an autonomous errand-runner.
 
Nvidia reportedly refused some neoclouds access to GTC Berlin for adding AMD and TPU chips - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:40:00 GMT

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

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Nvidia GeForce drivers add support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:32:00 GMT
Nvidia's latest Game Ready driver adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery, which aims to reduce shader compilation stuttering by delivering precompiled shaders for supported games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day. As our recent testing shows, shader stuttering remains a major headache for PC gamers, but efforts to eliminate it are gaining momentum.
 
PSA: PHP patches two critical flaws, server admins urged to update - TechSpot Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:09:00 GMT
PHP has released emergency security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to remotely execute code without authentication. With PHP powering nearly 70% of all websites, the potential impact is enormous. Apache deployments are particularly vulnerable, and security agencies are urging immediate updates.
 
The Best Art TV Deals: Samsung Frame, Hisense Canvas, and More (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
Samsung’s Frame and Frame Pro are both on sale, as well as some of our other favorite art TVs.
 
This Startup Is All In on Recursive Self-Improvement. Its Latest Model Is Scary Good - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Recursive makes the case that the benefits of using AI to build AI outweigh the risks.
 
Jensen Huang’s Vision for Europe Runs on Plug-In Data Centers - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:02:15 GMT
At Nvidia’s GTC in Berlin, Huang unveiled the company’s new plug-in data center—the DSX Pod—as the key to unlocking Europe’s AI infrastructure lag. Oh, and autonomous humanoid robotics.
 
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
 
‘This Is Not a Drill’: Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Are Setting the Internet on Fire - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:26:19 GMT
The PHP Foundation has revealed two serious vulnerabilities that could impact millions of websites. Security experts warn that failure to quickly patch the flaws could have dire consequences.
 
AI Guardrails Aren’t Stopping Criminal Hackers - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Hackers around the world are all-in on using agentic AI to wage attacks—and manipulating tools like Anthropic’s Claude to help them carry out their crimes.
 
Our Favorite Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks Are on Sale at REI - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:52:22 GMT
Get ready for winter: Darn Tough socks are on sale at REI and come with a lifetime warranty.
 
Telehealth Giant Hims Wants to Test Every Dude for Low Testosterone - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:34:37 GMT
The company plans to offer testosterone replacement therapy, marking its first foray into prescribing controlled substances.
 
Roku Pro Series OLED TV Review (2026) - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:21:18 GMT
It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but with a friendly user interface, great remote, and below-average price, it doesn’t have to.
 
A Design Flaw in Share Links Exposes Users’ Personal Conversations With Meta’s Muse - Wired Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:35:00 GMT
The company is suspending the feature after security researchers discovered how easy it was to access sensitive information shared with the AI assistant.
 
Tod Machover’s new symphony plays with AI while reflecting on democracy - MIT Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The MIT composer’s inventive “already and not yet,” premiering at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, uses new AI tools to create interplay with musicians while thematically exploring the fortunes of democracy.
 
MIT student team CERBERUZ wins NASA LunaRecycle Centennial Challenge, turning lunar trash into tools - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT
The team took first prize in both the Prototype and Digital Twin tracks for its lunar waste recycling system.
 
The ocean’s most abundant “loner” microbe has a sticky second life - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Researchers in the Chisholm lab find Prochlorococcus can switch between drifting alone and living in attached communities, a discovery that could reshape estimates of how much carbon the ocean moves to the deep sea.
 
Beaver Works Summer Institute: A leader in transformational STEM education - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Jointly run by Lincoln Laboratory and the School of Engineering, the program has guided thousands of high school students to technical paths over the past 10 years.
 
TextNow’s $150 Yello Phone Is Customized for Kids and Pairs Up With a $20 Monthly Plan - CNET Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The lower-cost phone has a parent portal for managing calls and texts, checking the phone’s location, and enabling games.
 
MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note - MIT Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
SanaHeal has developed a biologically compatible adhesive that sticks to wet tissues to simplify a variety of surgeries.
 
Symposium highlights MIT’s wide range of innovations for aging brain health - MIT Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT
In six talks, researchers from across MIT described projects aimed at advancing the understanding of and interventions against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.
 
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world - MIT Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
 
Fostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation - MIT Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The 18th annual Kendall Square Association Annual Meeting explored how new technologies could be a force for shared prosperity in society.
 
An Entire Swedish TV Show Got Deleted, and AI Got Blamed - CNET Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:21 GMT
The TV network that airs the show says a backup system failed, but the raw material still exists.
 
Suzy Nelson transformed student life at MIT - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Over the last decade, the vice chancellor has refocused the Institute’s approach to student life to center on student well-being.
 
State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics finds sustainability commitments are strong, but governance gaps and external disruptions prevent execution.
 
AI model decodes the language cells use to communicate - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:50:00 GMT
A new computational approach reveals how cells communicate to assemble into tissues. This could accelerate stem cell engineering, improve disease models, and inform therapies.
 
Satellite data reveal how Antarctica’s ice cliffs behave over time - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The cliffs don’t always collapse in the runaway process that scientists had expected.
 
Q&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society - MIT Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Professor Eric So explores how the technology affects our thinking skills.
 
MIT remembers Thomas Rose, a brilliant researcher and generous colleague - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Faculty, students, staff, family, and friends gathered to remember the assistant professor and archaeometallurgist who died last month.
 
Researchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out - MIT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new machine-learning approach broke records for weather forecasting for an important time frame in emergency planning.
 
Hiroshi Ishii honored for contributions to global design and human-computer interaction - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:10:00 GMT
MIT Media Lab professor received the IDSA Special Achievement Award for three decades of research integrating physical and digital environments.
 
Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new approach can program these cells inside the body and shows promise against diseases caused by dysfunctional T cells, including lymphoma and autoimmune hepatitis.
 
Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Deb Roy contends there should be someone who is “answerable” for every piece of text in public life, no matter its origins.
 
Exploring how plants thrive in a changing environment - MIT Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor David Des Marais studies how plants interact with their surroundings and adapt over time.
 
Economists Robert Hall PhD ’67 and Michael Woodford PhD ’83 share Nobel Prize - MIT Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT alumni are honored for work that illuminates how government policy can spur growth in response to economic downturns.
 
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:25:00 GMT
MIT Statistics and Data Science Center Director Alexander (Sasha) Rakhlin shares important considerations for departments and institutions.
 
Shape-sensing sheet digitally tracks its movement as it bends and twists - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Developed by MIT engineers, this flexible material could be used as a wearable, motion-monitoring “skin” in physical therapy, virtual reality, and gaming.
 
Using AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers - MIT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rethinking how large cloud computing systems operate, Associate Professor Christina Delimitrou seeks to make data centers more energy efficient.
 
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT
Over two decades at MIT, Hamilton forged new paths in computer science and engineering. Her groundbreaking work included leading the team that programmed the first computers that took humans to the moon.
 
Planning system ensures a robot’s flight path will remain collision-free - MIT Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
This new method, called “SANDO,” could help disaster-response robots navigate dangerous, unknown environments.
 
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
As director, Bourg has focused on digital access, open and equitable scholarly publishing, and expanded support for data-intensive research.
 
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country - MIT Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The effort aims to help U.S. learners from kindergarten to community college, with an emphasis on math, making, and the constructive use of AI.
 
Astronomers catch a star slowly snacking on a brown dwarf, 300 light years away - MIT Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The discovery reveals a new way that stars and planetary companions can interact.
 
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.
 
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 class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.
 
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
 
Governor Healey and President Kornbluth launch MIT Future Fest - MIT Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new, five-day MIT event reaches takeoff with a forum about discovery and innovation.
 
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
 
Lung cancers can use two different mechanisms to evade KRAS-inhibiting drugs - MIT Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Some tumor cells develop resistance by amplifying the KRAS gene, while others change their tumor type, MIT researchers have found.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.
 
Pressurized experiments could help wind farms generate more power - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new way of simulating wind turbines in the field shows how tweaking turbine operation could unlock tens of thousands of dollars per turbine every year.
 
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures - MIT Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.
 
The iPhone Duo Is Here, and Only That Device Will Run iOS 27.1 - CNET Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:58:15 GMT
Apple said update has features built specifically for the foldable iPhone.
 
Time Is Ticking By to Claim Your Part of Apple’s $250M Siri iPhone Settlement. See if You Qualify - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
If you’re eligible, you could get as much as $95 per device from the pool that Apple has promised to pay.